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The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
On Thursday evening Blue Origin attempted to test fire its massive New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, but something went very wrong after engine ignition. The super heavy lift rocket exploded in spectacular and disastrous fashion. The static fire test was being filmed by NASASpaceflight.com on its Space Coast Live feed , which captured video of the conflagration that followed destructio
Wake up and smell the coffee — save up to 47% off top-rated coffee machines ahead of the official EOFY sales
Latest from TechRadar / 41min
It’s not June yet, but the EOFY deals keep coming in — this time with some of our top-rated espresso machines getting the love, with prices from just AU$149.
T-Mobile is giving away the brand-new Motorola Razr Fold for free — how to claim yours
Mashable / 43min
TL;DR: The new Motorola Razr Fold is available for free with T-Mobile . Claim this offer by activating a new line on Experience Beyond. Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Motorola Razr Fold Free when you activate a new line on Experience Beyond. Foldable phones are taking over in 2026. We've seen plenty of rumors about a potential iPhone Fold , but for now, the focus is firmly on the new Moto
Hurdle hints and answers for May 29, 2026
Mashable / 43min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 29
Mashable / 43min
We're just a few nights away from the Blue Moon, so there's plenty surface features to spot on the Moon tonight. But what are they? Keep reading to find out. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, May 29, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. Tonight, 91% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . You don't need visual aids to be able to moon gaze, especially if its a cl
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on its launchpad
Engadget / 54min
Blue Origin says it experienced an anomaly that led to the explosion of its New Glenn rocket and its launchpad during testing.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 29, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a sensitive nose. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 29, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an animal 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 May 29, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if have a good ear. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for May 29, 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
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida
TechCrunch / 3h
The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.
Delta Raises Alarm In Pilot Memo: JFK–LAX Is Failing The Customers It Can Least Afford To Lose
View from the Wing / 3h
Delta’s reliability problems are showing up where they can least afford them: New York–Los Angeles, the premium transcon route packed with business travelers and high-profile customers. An internal note to pilots asks them to help make up for increased delays and plunging net promoter scores among customers by making extra efforts at communication during disruptions.
This new super-slim adapter adds aptX Lossless and LDAC Bluetooth to iPhones — upgrade your wireless music for cheaper than you might expect (and it doesn't stop you from charging at the same time, mercifully)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The Acoustune ATX001 plugs into your iPhone, iPad or any other device via USB-C, and upgrades your music with certain audio codecs.
Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point
TechCrunch / 4h
The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.
CEO Receives Violent Threats After Kicking Off AI Layoffs
Futurism / 4h
As the Australian software firm WiseTech lays off thousands of employees in a pivot to AI, its CEO Zubin Appoo has become the target of violent threats, the company says. Richard White, WiseTech’s founder, revealed the news in an email to the company’s staff on Sunday, the Financial Review reported . White said the company had already been facing “several serious and deeply concerning incidents i
Slate starts taking orders for its affordable EV truck on June 24
How-To Geek / 4h
You won't have to wait much longer to buy Slate Auto's first EV . The Jeff Bezos-backed startup is telling customers via email that it will begin taking orders for the low-priced, modular truck on June 24th ahead of deliveries later in the year.
Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind
TechCrunch / 4h
A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.
The GOP’s Attacks on James Talarico Are Straight Out of the Incel Handbook
Wired / 5h
Claims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far right, but will they win an election?
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BBC News / 5h
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Munich, Germany, and accommodation so Ars could drive the RS5. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. SAALFELDEN, Austria—Audi may have built a reputation for technology over the years, either pioneering or early-adopting things like all-wheel drive, direct-injection engines, and so on. But it's also true that along the way it has earned a bit of
Hotel Refused Free Tap Water, Offered $8 Bottled Water — Italy’s Top Court Says That’s Legal [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 6h
Italy’s top court says a five-star hotel can refuse free tap water and offer $8 bottled water instead. Also: American blocks close-in partner saver awards, Amadeus gets fined over traveler profiling, Qantas adds Philippine Airlines, and Bilt adds Mindbody fitness bookings.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 29 (game #817)
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.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 29 (game #1083)
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.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 29 (game #1586)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Quote of the day by AMD CEO Lisa Su: "The age of traditional computing is dead" — marking the start of the heterogeneous computing era
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
A decade before GPUs took center stage in the AI buildout, Su projected a future in which conventional processors would no longer reign supreme
SpaceX and SpaceXAI Are Changing Quickly. Understanding Profits and Growth and IPO Price Action
Next Big Future / 6h
How much of a gamechanger is the Anthropic deal with SpaceX? What is the income statement impact ? What is likely to happen for the SpaceX IPO pricing and trading on the day and for the rest of the year. As a disclaimer and disclosure, Brian is an investor with stakes in Tesla, SpaceX, and ... Read more
The full Microsoft Office suite is just $30, no subscription needed
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is available for $29.97 (reg. $219.99) through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $29.97 $219.99 Save $190.02 If you’re shopping for Microsoft Office and don’t necessarily need Microsoft’s latest release, this right here could save you quite a bit of
This tiny $22 cable charges nearly everything you own and opens your beer
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable is on sale for $21.99 (reg. $49.99) and combines fast charging, multiple connectors, cable management, and everyday tools in one compact gadget. Opens in a new window Credit: GoCable GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable $21.99 $49.99 Save $28.00 Is your bag, desk drawer, or carry-on overflowing with charging cables, adapters, and random accessories? The GoCable 8
For All Mankind's new Star City spin-off premieres tonight—here's what you need to know
How-To Geek / 6h
For All Mankind season 5 might be coming to a close, but the new spin-off show, Star City , is just getting started. Star City premieres with two episodes on Apple TV on May 29 at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
Rockstar developers go public with first union
Engadget / 6h
The Rockstar Game Workers Union has members across the developer's UK offices.
Viking cruise cabins and suites: A guide to everything you want to know
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Is a balcony something you can't live without when staying in a cabin on a cruise ship? If so, Viking could be your line. Viking is one of the only cruise brands in the world that offers a balcony with every cabin on every ocean ship it operates — even the least expensive, smallest cabins. That's something that even the most upscale of Viking's ocean cruise rivals — including Oceania Cruises , Az
CFTC wants to reverse course on penalty against Winklevoss twins' crypto business
Engadget / 7h
The Gemini exchange already paid a $5 million fine following the agency's lawsuit.
If you're buying a three-row SUV for your family, safety experts say buy this Nissan
How-To Geek / 7h
The Nissan Pathfinder has been hauling people and their stuff around since 1986, when it arrived as a compact pickup-based off-roader before eventually growing into the three-row SUV it is today.
‘A Paradigm Shift’: Supermassive Black Hole Without a Galaxy Changes What We Thought Came First
Gizmodo / 7h
A recent Webb discovery defies the classic scenario of how black holes form and grow.
I Used Garmin's Heart Rate Monitor to Measure My 'Running Economy,' and Here's What I Learned
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've been eyeing the Garmin Forerunner 970 , you may be drawn to two of its buzz-worthy features: running economy and step speed loss. But there's a catch: You can't access either metric without purchasing a compatible Garmin accessory like the HRM-600 heart rate monitor , which will run you $170. Is this extra training insight worth the addi
LLMs believe false statements even after explicit warnings that they're false
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Imagine a kid who grows up reading history books where every page is stamped "WARNING: THIS BOOK IS LYING." You'd expect them to come away skeptical, or at least uncertain. New research on so-called "negation neglect" finds that LLMs in a roughly analogous situation don't behave that way. They appear to learn from the statistical patterns in their training text more than from explicit framing aro
Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The controversy over vibe coding reached a new high this week after a developer added hidden instructions to his open source Java testing app to sabotage projects performed by AI coding agents. The instructions were added to jqwik , a test engine for JUnit 5, a platform for testing Java virtual machine frameworks. On Monday, jqwik developer Johannes Link published version 1.10.0. The salient chan
The internet is being rebuilt for machines
TechCrunch / 7h
As AI agents move from experiments to production, AWS, Cloudflare, and others are redesigning cloud infrastructure for a future dominated by machine-generated internet traffic instead of human users.
Southwest CEO Lays Out First Class, Lounges And Long-Haul Roadmap — Credit Card Money Is Why
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest’s CEO is now openly talking about first class, airport lounges, and long-haul international flying — the very things the airline spent decades not being. The reason is ncredit card economics. Aspirational destinations, premium products, and lounges will drive Chase cardholders spending, including on a new premium card product..
Researchers Put AI Models in Charge of a Simulated Society. Grok Oversaw a Crime Spree
Gizmodo / 8h
If Elon Musk's bot ruled the world, total societal collapse would apparently follow.
Need a photo-ready face in time for wedding season? I trawled the internet for the best reviewed beauty gadgets — here's what I found
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Brilliantly reviewed beauty tech that might just deliver that radiant skin you dreamed of.
I Dream of the Day Anime Anthologies Make a Major Comeback
Gizmodo / 8h
Classics like 'Memories' and 'Robot Carnival' make me wish for an anime anthology renaissance in my lifetime.
A leaked Disney memo suggests the standalone Hulu app's days may be numbered
Engadget / 8h
So much for "no current plans" to sunset the app.
Forget the BMW X1—this American crossover is cheaper and more luxurious
How-To Geek / 8h
Luxury used to be all about aspiration. People paid extra for nicer materials, smoother performance, quieter cabins, and the badge on the hood that signaled you’d “made it.”
'Lift is aerodynamic, not buoyancy' — This new cargo drone uses an inflatable wing instead of a traditional rigid frame, and it could change how wars are fought
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
French startup tested inflatable wing cargo drone designed for portable battlefield logistics, autonomous resupply missions, and simplified maintenance operations
Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.8, Teases Upcoming Launch of ‘Mythos-Class Models’
Gizmodo / 8h
The latest version of Claude specializes in catching its own mistakes and pointing them out to users.
There’s a Hidden Signal in the Sun, Study Suggests
Gizmodo / 8h
Tuning into sound waves from deep inside the Sun revealed previously unknown patterns in solar activity.
US healthcare still stupidly expensive, with pathetic outcomes, study finds
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An updated analysis comparing healthcare systems across 20 countries finds once again that the US system is an outstandingly poor performer, summarized as being a "persistent failure" for its high costs, poor health outcomes, and premature deaths. "Americans pay more for health care, get less in return, and remain far more exposed to illness, debt, and insecurity than their peers," the report con
Researchers develop a new process to get lithium out of rocks
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
While we make batteries based on many different chemistries, nothing has approached the massive scale at which we can produce lithium batteries. That scale makes the economics of lithium-ion batteries hard to compete with. Even if we develop a superior battery technology, it's unclear whether we can get manufacturing costs down quickly enough to compete with the efficiency of the lithium supply c
FBI says Google engineer used internal search data to win $1.2M on Polymarket
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The US charged a Google software engineer with insider trading after he allegedly made a profit of $1.2 million on Polymarket bets related to which public figures would top Google's rankings for the most searched names in 2025. Michele Spagnuolo, an Italian citizen who lives in Switzerland, "was arrested on Wednesday and brought before a federal judge in New York," the BBC wrote . Spagnuolo was c
A respectable port of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition invades macOS
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Despite all the graphics capabilities of modern Macs, being a Mac gamer is generally a thankless existence. Every once in a while, though, Mac gamers get a bone thrown to them that is substantial enough that they think, for a brief moment, everything might be OK. One such bone has been thrown to us today— Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition just came out on macOS . The game is available on Stea
Apple working to cram massive Gemini model into iPhone to power new Siri
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It's impossible to totally avoid generative AI when interacting with technology anymore, but Apple has a bit less of it. That's not entirely by choice, though. The iPhone maker has delayed the AI-enhanced Siri multiple times since first promising it in 2024, but a deal with Google will merge the iconic assistant with Gemini later this year. As we approach the Worldwide Developers Conference , App
Amazon turns to Jeff Bezos' other company to do some heavy lifting
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It was less than two months ago that the third flight of Blue Origin's heavy-lift New Glenn rocket left a customer's payload in an unusable orbit. Investigators have now identified the cause of the failure, and Blue Origin is preparing to launch the next New Glenn mission as soon as next week. The Federal Aviation Administration and Blue Origin announced the closure of the failure investigation M
How pigeons exploit magnetic fields for navigation
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Scientists have long known that migrating birds and homing pigeons navigate in part by sensing the Earth's magnetic fields, especially at night or in overcast conditions when visual landmarks or sunshine are in short supply. But exactly where this magneto-sensing occurs in the body—and the mechanism that enables it—remains a matter of intense debate. A new paper published in the journal Science s
Intel makes a bid for handheld gaming PCs with new Arc G3 processors
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Most of the Steam Deck imitators on the market right now use AMD silicon, specifically the Ryzen Z-series chips. These are the same chips AMD makes for regular laptops, but with different power settings better suited to a compact handheld system. There are handhelds based on Intel silicon ( MSI’s Claw is the main one), but Intel hasn’t yet tried making silicon marketed specifically for that purpo
Claude Opus 4.8: Anthropic makes a more honest AI
Mashable / 8h
Anthropic isn't ready to let regular users look at its supposedly super-powerful Claude Mythos AI model just yet. But the AI company has just released an upgrade to its flagship product, Claude Opus — now in its 4.8 version. "It builds on Opus 4.7 with improvements across benchmarks, and is a more effective collaborator," Anthropic promised in a press release Thursday. Indeed, the benchmark numbe
Spirit Airlines is auctioning off coveted New York LaGuardia flight slots
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Spirit Airlines' slots at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are about to go to the highest bidder. The bankrupt discounter held 22 slots at the New York City airport, and those slots will go up on the auction block July 9, Spirit's estate told a bankruptcy court on Thursday. The winner will be the bidder with the "highest and otherwise best" offer. Slots determine which airlines get to fly from certain cap
Why Would Someone Publicly Burn $8 Million Worth of Bitcoin? Theories Are Flying
Gizmodo / 8h
And another question: How do you burn bitcoin?
Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot
Engadget / 9h
Copilot will look a little more consistent, and lose a little personality
Security teams can't keep up with how fast AI is cracking cloud security
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Businesses are aware of AI-powered attacks, but their infrastructure can't keep up with the speed of change.
Asana acquires no-code agent-builder Stack AI
TechCrunch / 9h
Asana will incorporate Stack AI into its growing suite of AI workflow tools.
Anthropic Costs and Profit Margins
Next Big Future / 9h
Anthropic is likely at 75-90% profit margin most of the time on user subscriptions. Most users are likely in the 10-50% usage levels and some don’t use it all just like stored balance credit cards. This means that AI data center operators at 60-80% profit margin or chip and memory makers in the same range ... Read more
Anthropic Claude 4.8
Next Big Future / 9h
Anthropic has introduced Claude Opus 4.8. It builds on Opus 4.7 with improvements across benchmarks, and is a more effective collaborator. It’s available today for the same price. Opus 4.8 launches alongside several new features. Users on claude.ai now have control over the amount of effort Claude puts into a task. Claude Code has a ... Read more
The CISO Whisperer’s Watch List For The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026
Next Big Future / 9h
New York, USA, 28th May 2026, CyberNewswire
You Won’t Have to Wait Long to Visit Universal’s Latest Theme Park
Gizmodo / 9h
Universal Kids Resort opens in Texas on July 1 and, as the name suggests, it's aimed at a specific audience.
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (May 29-31)
How-To Geek / 9h
We've reached the last weekend in May, meaning all the shows that premiere on June 1 or later will compete at the 2027 Emmys rather than the 2026 ceremony in the fall. Keep in mind that the high-profile shows of June, including Cape Fear on Apple TV and House of the Dragon on HBO Max , are ones to keep an eye on.
What You Get With Each Paid AI Subscription
Lifehacker / 9h
It's difficult to get away from AI inside apps and on devices now, and if you're making a lot of use of these tools, you might be thinking about subscribing to a paid tier. While all the major AI chatbots offer free access, subscription plans offer more features and extended usage limits. Of course, there are a host of options to pick from—several big AI services, all with multiple plans at diffe
The end of Moore's Law? Huawei unveils new chip architecture, which it hopes can help it cut the gap on Nvidia and TSMC
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Huawei introduced Tau Scaling Law and LogicFolding architecture as potential alternatives to Moore’s Law and traditional semiconductor scaling limitations.
Airstrikes on Iran’s Oil Facilities Spewed as Much Toxic Sulfur as an Erupting Volcano
Gizmodo / 9h
Satellite data shows that joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities ejected over 29,800 tons of toxic sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Bluesky embraces long-form content to counter X Articles
TechCrunch / 9h
In its latest update, Bluesky is getting into long-form content.
Toyota's newest SUVs are proving that reliability isn't guaranteed anymore
How-To Geek / 9h
Toyota has spent decades building a reputation for making some of the most dependable SUVs on the road. For many buyers, that reputation alone is enough to put the brand at the top of their shopping list. However, the company is currently going through a major transition period, with many of its most important SUVs either entering new generations or adopting hybrid powertrains for the first time.
You Can Get a Free Ryobi Tool From Home Depot Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While it’s considered by some as a budget brand since it doesn’t have the heavy-duty durability that pricier lines, Ryobi is widely hailed as one of the best affordable tool lines that’s still high quality for homeowners and hobbyists, and right now is the perfect time to b
The hidden cost of premium credit card perks: Keeping track of them
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
An up to $25 monthly statement credit toward eligible digital entertainment purchases (up to $300 per calendar year). Up to $15 in monthly Uber Cash for U.S. purchases, plus an extra up to $20 in December (up to $200 annually).* An up to $200 airline incidental fee credit on your selected airline. Up to $300 in Equinox credits each calendar year. And up to $600 annually (up to $300 semiannually i
Mistral CEO Says the Pope’s Comments Are a Big Problem for Europe’s War on American Tech
Gizmodo / 9h
CEO Arthur Mensch argues Europe needs its own advanced AI capabilities in order to avoid getting left behind by American rivals.
The $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot
Wired / 9h
LinkerBot makes dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. It wants to become the standard for humanoids and automated factories—and eventually replace human labor altogether.
Websites are using this FROST-y new technique to spy on users by snooping on their SSD activity
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A new side-channel attack was discovered but exploiting it is not as easy as it sounds.
Meta Copies Snapchat’s Homework Again With ‘Plus’ Features for Instagram and Facebook
Wired / 9h
Meta’s upcoming Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus subscriptions are the latest example of the company seeing what works elsewhere and mimicking it.
NBA Commissioner Announces Plans to Let AI Take Over for Lazy Referees
Futurism / 10h
Anyone who’s sat through this year’s NBA playoffs has probably noticed: the basketball league has a big problem with its referees. There’s the poor flopping management for starters, where players try to exaggerate or fabricate physical contact with opposing teams in order to draw penalty calls. Flopping has become something of an epidemic over the 2026 playoffs, with certain suspects flailing to
Anthropic Customers Creeped Out by Its Newest Models
Futurism / 10h
Earlier this year, Anthropic started rolling out its latest Mythos AI model to a select number of organizations as part of a deliberately slow and careful launch. The goal was to give them a fighting chance to address any cybersecurity lapses in their code. Anthropic warned that Mythos was powerful enough to blast holes in their defenses with ease. Months later, Anthropic cofounder Chris Olah tra
Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks
7 TTPs•
TechCrunch / 10h
A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages.
Pentagon awards $9.7 billion in contracts to Dell, Microsoft to provide software, stop license sprawl, and cut costs across military and intelligence networks
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Dell has been awarded a contract to supply Microsoft 365 software and other services for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the US Coast Guard.
Holy moly! Valve just hiked the Steam Deck OLED price by almost 50% — but I have two fan-favorite handhelds that are still cheap and you should get instead
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
‘Due to rising memory and storage costs’ the Steam Deck now costs over 40% more.
Tom Holland Had a Hilarious Title Idea for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Gizmodo / 10h
Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, and others star in the July 31 release.
Samsung and Google, wake up—Nothing is making phones fun again
How-To Geek / 10h
The modern smartphone landscape is a creative desert. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is technically outstanding, but held back by an uninspired design and generic software. Google's Pixel 10 Pro ? It's better-looking, but won't thrill you unless you prize camera quality and AI. Even foldables have settled into a groove, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 pulling bolder ideas like the S Pen in the name of thinn
Waymo introduces new vehicles: ‘Living room on wheels’
Mashable / 10h
Autonomous robotaxi company Waymo just announced a fleet of new vehicles — the Ojai — that it describes as roomier and more accessible than its typical Jaguar I-PACE cars. The self-driving Ojai offers “elevator-like doors,” low steps, flat floors, and a seat-integrated handle, features the Google-owned company says make it easier for riders to get in and out of the vehicle. Waymo describes the sp
Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO
TechCrunch / 10h
Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fundraise before a highly anticipated IPO.
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘Call the Midwife’
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Call the Midwife has been around for a long time—perhaps longer than you think. It began in the form of Jennifer Worth’s memoirs, first published in 2002, and later as the beloved TV series produced by the BBC. Now in its 15th season, the show has been going strong for well over a decade, and while a new season and a prequel movie are in the works
Slate EV truck pre-orders will open on June 24
Engadget / 10h
Pre-orders are opening up for Slate, the Spirit Airlines of EV trucks
Forget a new Corolla—this used V8 luxury sedan now costs less
How-To Geek / 10h
Luxury sedans used to sit right at the top of the automotive world. Before SUVs took over and giant screens became the main event, they were the cars automakers threw everything at—comfort, silence, performance, and tech all in one package.
Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures
TechCrunch / 10h
Large exchanges are designing derivative products around AI tokens, which are increasingly being considered less a computational output and more a raw material input, like electricity or bandwidth.
Passenger Denied Boarding After Urinating On Himself, Climbs Airport Fence — Police Bring Him $3,600
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger denied boarding at Manchester Airport after urinating on himself turned the refund fight into a livestreamed bridge standoff, shutting down access to Terminal 2 while demanding £2,700 back for his missed Jamaica trip. Police eventually brought cash to the scene — and then arrested him anyway
Waymo starts offering rides in its new robotaxi van—a 'living room on wheels'
How-To Geek / 10h
After months of teases, Waymo is ready to offer public rides in its first purpose-built, widely available robotaxi, and it's billed as a "living room on wheels" with the technology upgrade to match.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
BBC News / 10h
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Researchers say they’ve found a new way to extract lithium, a crucial metal used in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and energy storage arrays. This new technique could be more environmentally friendly and cheaper than existing ones. The research was published today in Science, and a startup called Rock Zero is working to commercialize the process. “At scale, we believe this
There's a New Way to Make Your Gmail More Private
Lifehacker / 10h
As someone who cares about user privacy, I have thought a lot about ditching my Gmail account over the years. But it's not easy to leave Gmail, nor is it easy to switch email providers in general. Not only do you need to send all your contacts your new email, you need to change your address with every account that currently has it. It's a hassle, and, unfortunately, not worth the trade-off—even i
The First Successful AI Wearable Won’t Be Your Friend
Gizmodo / 10h
It's now clear, most people aren’t interested in a persistent AI companion. The next wave is all about being a friend to your own body.
Spotify adds playlist folders, bulk editing and background downloads
Engadget / 11h
Spotify's new features aren't AI slop for a change
H1 secures $40M from CVS, proving SaaS startups can still attract investment
TechCrunch / 11h
CEO Ariel Katz argues that while AI can replicate workflow SaaS, it can't copy H1’s unique doctor data.
Anthropic Tops OpenAI to Become the World’s Most Valuable A.I. Start-Up
NYT > Technology / 11h
Anthropic raised $65 billion in new fund-raising that put its value at $900 billion, ahead of OpenAI’s last valuation of $730 billion, as the companies duel for A.I. dominance.
MIT Scientists May Have Found a Way to Pull Lithium From Rocks Without Trashing the Planet
Gizmodo / 11h
If scaled up, this method could easily address the biggest issues in lithium mining, as well as the looming supply crisis for the valuable element.
Stephen Root on How He Got Into Character for ‘Widow’s Bay’
Gizmodo / 11h
Wyck is a salty curmudgeon who's witnessed horrors during his time on the island.
5 great HBO Max shows you can binge before work on Monday
How-To Geek / 11h
The art of binge-watching comes in many forms. It's fun to embark on a multi-week journey to stream a long-running show that you always wanted to watch . Other times, I can sit down for dinner and finish an entire series before it's time to go to bed.
A security lapse at prison payphone service Pay Tel publicly exposed over 300K callers’ driver’s licenses
TechCrunch / 11h
Pay Tel secured the publicly exposed data after security researchers discovered the leak containing callers' sensitive ID documents and inmate communications.
I asked ChatGPT to build me a realistic weekly workout for a 54-year-old body — and I actually kept doing it
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I asked ChatGPT to create a realistic home workout for a middle-aged body, and after two weeks, I’m surprised by how effective and sustainable it’s been.
The LG C6 OLED TV is my dark horse pick for a World Cup winner — I said it ‘sets the bar for TVs in 2026’ in my review — and it’s already been discounted
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The LG C6 has only been around for a few weeks, but we're already seeing some big discounts: perfect timing for the World Cup!
10 Shows Like 'The Mandalorian' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Mandalorian and Grogu has managed to bring a bit of fun back to cinematic Star Wars universe, picking up from where the immensely popular Disney+ series left off. Cleverly situated as an outer-space adventure that nods to both traditional American westerns and Japanese samurai narratives, the show (and movie) picks and chooses tropes from clas
The Toyota Tacoma proves you don't need a full-size truck (and you'll save $10,000)
How-To Geek / 11h
Full-size pickup trucks have become the default choice for a lot of buyers, despite the fact that most people rarely use even half of the capability they offer. Massive towing figures and oversized dimensions may look impressive on paper, but they also come with higher prices, worse fuel economy, and a more cumbersome driving experience. For the average driver, a modern mid-size truck often makes
Apocalypse Bunker Fails as Wealthy Residents Turn on Each Other
Futurism / 11h
More and more wealthy individualsare buying up luxurious underground shelters to survive the apocalypse, whether it’s in the form of a nuclear conflict that turns the Earth’s surface into a radioactive wasteland, or a devastating pandemic that decimates the global population. But even long before the emergence of total societal collapse, communities buying up underground condos in sprawling prepp
Influential Tech Founder Says His Peers Are Suffering From Mass AI Psychosis
Futurism / 11h
It’s no secret that many of the world’s top CEOs are obsessed with AI. By pursuing lofty goals of complete AI automation, these executives have created one of the largest financial bubbles in recent memory while transforming the job market into a barren wasteland , with little to show for their efforts so far. As the top tech companies have yet to find a way to turn AI into a profitable venture,
YouTube Announces Plans to Crack Down on AI Slop
Futurism / 11h
It’s no secret that YouTube is overrun with AI slop . It’s made gestures towards reining in the flood of chintzy AI imagery , and now it’s signaling that it’s getting a little more serious about enforcing its own (still relatively lax) standards on videos made with the tech. On Wednesday, the Google-owned platform announced changes to how it would start labeling AI-generated content. The most not
This Summer Is Going to Kill a Lot of People
Futurism / 11h
Summer hasn’t even started in the Northern Hemisphere, and thermometers around the globe are already fit to burst. In India, at least 16 people have died during a pre-monsoon season heatwave as temperatures reach a scorching 116 degrees Fahrenheit, with conditions expected to worsen over the coming days. Meanwhile, the European continent is currently experiencing one of the worst heat waves on re
Ojai is Waymo's new driverless vehicle
Engadget / 11h
Waymo is debuting Ojai, its first purpose-built robotaxi
World Of Hyatt Adds Early Award Night Access For Elites & Credit Card Members
One Mile at a Time / 11h
We’ve just seen World of Hyatt make massive changes to its award pricing . While the program is maintaining a published award chart, it’s increasing the range of pricing, meaning that peak season award stays will cost more than ever before. When these negative changes were announced, Hyatt also teased a couple of positive updates, to be implemented later this year. There’s now an update, as we kn
Why Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon Valley
TechCrunch / 11h
Europe’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S.
In just 3 weeks, StrictlyVC is coming to Los Angeles
TechCrunch / 11h
StrictlyVC Los Angeles is on June 18. Join for meaningful networking and fireside chats with leaders from Mach Industries, Shinkei Systems, and more. Register today.
Your motherboard has a hidden storage limit that has nothing to do with gigabytes
How-To Geek / 11h
I've come to realize that the problem with PC storage isn't capacity, it's scalability. After all, while even a small 250GB drive has its uses, no one is stopping you from buying an 8TB SSD. Sure, it'll cost a fortune, but you do you.
Elon Musk Is Already Preparing to Evict Anthropic from SpaceX’s Data Center
Gizmodo / 11h
Sounds like those CPUs are available to the highest bidder... unless Elon figures out how to make a successful AI model.
Crypto Security Pioneer: ‘I Now Consider All of DeFi Unsafe’
Gizmodo / 11h
AI comes for us all.
Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation — double what it was worth 3 weeks ago
TechCrunch / 11h
While startups raising back-to-back rounds at steep step-ups have become almost routine, a company whose valuation doubles in three weeks is unusual enough to raise questions, particularly given the investor set in both rounds is the same.
Trump loses more control over AI regulation as Illinois passes landmark law
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A few days after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a plan that would have given the federal government power to vet frontier AI models over fears that it might hobble innovation, Illinois lawmakers passed the nation's strongest AI safety law. On Wednesday, the Illinois legislature passed SB 315 . If Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signs the bill into law, the largest AI firms would be requ
Steam Deck sells out in North America within 24 hours of price hike
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Well, that was fast. Less than 24 hours after Valve announced renewed availability of the Steam Deck OLED (at a massively increased MSRP), the handheld is once again listed as "out of stock" in the US and Canada. Spot checks of other regional Steam stores on Thursday morning showed the hardware as still available across Europe and Australia for the time being, as well as in Asian countries throug
The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
Wired / 12h
The US military has long known that cheap fixes could stop location data from exposing its troops. It adopted almost none—and now says adversaries are using the data to target soldiers during a war.
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
TechCrunch / 12h
The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 4.8, a New, More Powerful Model
NYT > Technology / 12h
The new system, called Opus 4.8, tops industry standard benchmarks in areas related to computer programming.
In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape
NYT > Technology / 12h
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Lack of AI governance could force 40% of enterprises to roll back autonomous AI agents by 2027
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Gartner warns enterprises may have to scale back agentic AI if they fail to get governance right from the get go.
You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’
Gizmodo / 12h
GKIDS is bringing the eclectic 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' movie to the big screen for two nights only this June.
YouTube Premium's latest features include an auto-speed setting
Engadget / 12h
YouTube Premium is getting and auto-speed setting just like Overcast
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is official, and it's coming to Switch 2
Engadget / 12h
The next Call of Duty is coming to Switch 2
Google Messages backup settings are a trap: Here's why you should disable cloud sync immediately
How-To Geek / 12h
In many ways, Google Messages is a big step forward for texting on Android, but in other ways, it's a trap. Just like how using Google Messages makes it exceedingly difficult to transfer your number back to any other texting app, enabling backups in Google Messages comes with inadvertent downsides as well.
Fitbit users complain about forced migration to Google Health app
Mashable / 12h
Google should be celebrating the release of the Fitbit Air this month. The new screen-less fitness tracker gives competitors like Whoop and even aspects of the Apple Watch a run for their money with a number of unique features . Instead, Google is now dealing with backlash from some fo Fitbit's existing user base after the company retired the Fitbit app and replaced it with a new AI-focused Googl
Waymo’s newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders
TechCrunch / 12h
The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo.
Xreal is making budget XR smart glasses — and they give my favorite cheap specs a serious run for their money
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The xbx a01 XR glasses from Xreal are budget-friendly but packed with features
Why a great stereo setup beats cheap surround sound every time
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’re in the market for a new speaker system and are on a limited budget, you should seriously consider getting a quality stereo (2.0 or 2.1) system instead of a cheap, but compromised, surround setup. A high-end stereo setup has always been, and likely always will be, a better choice than a cheap and poor-sounding surround sound system for reasons that go beyond superior sound quality.
What’s The Latest With Global Airlines, That Strange Airbus A380 Startup?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
There are a lot of questionable “airline startups,” but arguably none as unusual as Global Airlines, which wants to bring back the “golden age” of travel with Airbus A380s, or something. In the spring of 2025, the airline actually operated two roundtrip flights to New York out of Europe , for reasons that most of us couldn’t really make sense of. For that matter, this was part of a wet lease agre
Take-Two CEO seems to take shot at MindsEye studio, says 'the folks at Rockstar seem to be able to make these massive hits' while former Rockstar employees 'haven’t been able to do it'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has said Grand Theft Auto 6 reviews will be just as important as the scores for all the other Rockstar Games titles.
Jared Leto and Sam Altman Say They Can Thwart Ticket Scalper Bots by Scanning Your Eyeballs
Gizmodo / 12h
World, the humanity-authentication company that has you stare into its orbs, is offering 2-for-1 Thirty Seconds to Mars tickets to anyone willing to prove their humanity by sharing biometric data.
Google is not beating the Liquid Glass allegations in Android 17
How-To Geek / 12h
Last year’s biggest mobile software story was Apple’s divisive new “Liquid Glass” design style. Then, this year started with hints of Google bringing a similar look to Android 17 on Pixel phones. Google has directly denied any inspiration, but the latest beta tells a different story.
If you're buying a car for your teen, IIHS and Consumer Reports say buy a Honda
How-To Geek / 12h
Buying a first car for a teenager is one of the more important decisions a family makes. The vehicle has to be affordable, reliable, and safe. Traffic crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for teens between 15 and 18, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with novice teen drivers twice as likely as adults to be involved in a fatal crash.
Why I love my Amex Gold card — and will keep it for years to come
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Asking me to pick my favorite credit card would be like asking a father of 27 to pick his favorite child. And yes, I do have that many open, active credit cards (but only one child). However, there's one card that I use more frequently than any other in my wallet — and that's my American Express® Gold Card . Right now, Amex Gold applicants can find out their offer and see if they are eligible for
The FBI warns Microsoft 365 services are being bombarded with new phishing emails — here are 3 steps you can take to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Kali365 is abusing legitimate Microsoft login mechanisms to hijack Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive services.
US says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
TechCrunch / 12h
One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat."
Meta Is Rolling Out New Subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook
Lifehacker / 12h
It's happening: After months of testing and leaks , Meta is rolling out its long-awaited memberships for three of its most popular platforms. Starting today, users can subscribe to "WhatsApp Plus" for $2.99 per month, "Facebook Plus" for $3.99 per month, and "Instagram Plus" for $3.99 per month. As you'd expect, these subscriptions are entirely optional, and they add some novel and interesting fe
My favorite Raspberry Pi project doesn't even need a screen
How-To Geek / 12h
Pi-hole might be the simplest Raspberry Pi project of them all, while at the same time being one of the most impactful in terms of everyday usage. Once you’ve set Pi-hole up, leave your Raspberry Pi plugged in and it will quietly do its job without the need for a display, mouse, keyboard, or anything else.
I started asking ChatGPT one extra question — and its answers suddenly became far more useful
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Adding one simple question to ChatGPT prompts helps the AI better understand what you actually need
