FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 5
Mashable / 2h
The 2026 World Cup weekend excitement reaches a crescendo today with two heated matches: Norway vs Brazil followed by England vs Mexico. It all kicks off at 4 p.m. ET, with the first game taking place in the United States and the second taking place in Mexico City, where the hometown fans will have the opportunity to cheer on their national team in a decisive match. Read on to learn where and whe
Mashable / 2h
The 2026 World Cup weekend excitement reaches a crescendo today with two heated matches: Norway vs Brazil followed by England vs Mexico. It all kicks off at 4 p.m. ET, with the first game taking place in the United States and the second taking place in Mexico City, where the hometown fans will have the opportunity to cheer on their national team in a decisive match. Read on to learn where and whe
There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
Wired / 12min
A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.
This $35 AI-powered Mac app transcribes your voice three times faster than typing — last chance to save
Mashable / 32min
TL;DR : Type faster and save valuable time with a lifetime subscription to Voibe , on sale now for just $34.99 (reg. $199) with code JULY30 through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Essence AI Voibe Lifetime Subscription $34.99 $199 Save $164.01 We could all use a little more time in the day. Fortunately, there’s now an app for Apple lovers that can help you turn your voice
This ChatGPT-powered smart investing app helps you pick ideal stocks for your portfolio
Mashable / 32min
TL;DR : Easily identify the best investments for your portfolio with this lifetime subscription to Sterling Stock Picker , now only $48.29 (reg. $486) with code JULY30 through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $48.29 $486 Save $437.71 The most successful investors don’t just hop on hot stocks. They take a lon
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats
Wired / 40min
You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.
How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X
NYT > Technology / 41min
The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.
I'm an audio obsessive and gigging musician, and these are the 5 best Bluetooth speakers we've tested in 2026 — from portables to party speakers and everything in between
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
The best Bluetooth speakers get better every year: we get improved batteries to supply even more sonic stamina, wider connectivity, and a dizzying range of designs. The market is so competitive that 'good enough' just isn't good enough to stand out any more, and that means the speakers launched and launching in 2026 are often exceptional. The first six months of 2026 have been great for audio fan
The EZVIZ EP4 is a great home security camera for renters — but its facial recognition won't stop it from spamming you with alerts when you come home
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
EZVIZ EP4: one-minute review Fitting a video doorbell or security camera is often a non-starter if you rent or live in an apartment where drilling into the walls isn’t allowed. That’s where the EZVIZ EP4 Wire-Free Peephole Door Viewer comes in — by fitting through your front door’s existing peephole, it brings almost everything you’d get from a full video doorbell, without any damage that could u
#PigOnBoard: Man Calls American Flight Attendant A Pig, Posts Her Picture Online (Shame On Him!)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
A “media personality and political commentator” is facing backlash online for the disgusting comments he made about an American Airlines flight attendant. However, I don’t think this is getting quite enough attention yet, and I hope that (at a minimum) the airline bans him from traveling with the carrier going forward. Man complains about “worst flight attendant” ever A Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Loung
Told To “Shut Your F**king Mouth” On Qatar Airways: What Would You Do?
One Mile at a Time / 3h
An OMAAT reader shared an experience with me that he had on Qatar Airways, whereby the very loud guy seated across from him became verbally abusive, down to telling him to “shut [his] f**king mouth.” He asks for my take on this situation, so let’s get into it… Loud Qatar Airways passenger called out, becomes threatening An OMAAT reader who asked to remain anonymous shared the following experience
D-Link G572 review: This SIM-ready 5G router is a valuable fallback for my weak home internet
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
D-Link G572: 30-second review Living in the south of England, you’d expect the internet speeds to be pretty decent, and at one time, not long ago, in the New Forest, they were. But then, as the area started to develop, connection speeds dropped and became increasingly unstable, meaning that if you run a business, fallbacks are needed if you want to keep running. However, even then, the cellular n
Hurdle hints and answers for July 5, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 July 5
Mashable / 5h
The Moon is changing in appearance and visibility each night. This is because of the lunar cycle. We're currently on day 20 of this 29.5 day of this cycle, which means we're approaching the Third Quarter, when the Moon appears half full. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, July 5, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in its Waning Gibbous phase, with 75% of its surface
I compared the AirPods Max 2 vs the Sony WH-1000XM6 for hours, and it's a really close contest with some clear differences — but there’s one winner for me
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
AirPods Max 2 Thanks to their new H2 chip, the AirPods Max 2 offer punchier sound, stronger ANC, and a more compelling feature-set than their predecessor, and iOS users will get an especially top-level overall user experience. Yes, we would’ve liked to see some higher-res wireless codecs on board, and the underwhelming 20-hour battery life is still here, but their expansive and emotive sound and
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 5, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a big spender. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and t
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 5, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a dog 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. The
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 5, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're Hindu. 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 hints t
OpenAI wants to give the US government a piece of the company — but don't assume you'll get a slice too
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
OpenAI has begun discussions about giving the US government a 5% stake in the company, according to an FT report , with CEO Sam Altman supposedly raising the idea as a method for smoothing relations with the Trump administration. Of course, right now there is no agreement or deal, and no guarantee the idea will ever move beyond conversations. Any arrangement would almost certainly require politic
‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Stars Were Just as Shocked as You by the Anime’s Big Twist
Gizmodo / 9h
Yuru and Asa Japanese voice actors Kensho Ono and Yume Miyamoto talk about how they brought Bones Film and Hiromu Arakawa's latest shonen anime adventure to life.
Chinese tests rocket using the same gas used by Coca-Cola to make space flights cheaper, safer, cleaner, and cooler
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Supercritical CO₂ could eliminate some of rocketry's most expensive infrastructure requirements Cold launches avoid exposing launch pads to destructive exhaust temperatures exceeding 3,000°C Engine ignition occurs only after the rocket clears the launch platform safely Chinese aerospace startup Z-Trak Space is exploring an unusual launch system using carbon dioxide (CO₂) commonly associated with
Everything Announced at the Studio Trigger Anime Expo 2026 Panel
Gizmodo / 10h
'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' revealed its opening theme, 'Delicious in Dungeon' season two finally got a release date, and the studio teased an intriguing new project.
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #1623)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #1622) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #854)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #853) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #1120)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #1119) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
Studio Trigger’s Next Big Project Is a ‘Gurren Lagann’ Reunion
Gizmodo / 11h
After more 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' and 'Delicious in Dungeon,' what's next for Studio Trigger? Apparently, something from the 'Gurren Lagann' team.
Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on women asking for a raise: 'It’s about knowing and having faith in the system' — a controversial gaffe that led to an immediate reversal
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The 'women in tech' discourse has, over time, shifted from general awareness around key issues to instigating meaningful and systemic reform. Each year, there are thousands of events, panels, initiatives and policies devoted to equalizing the experience between men and women – with remuneration a key part of this. Mind the gap Speaking at the 2014 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, t
5 big reveals at Goodwood 2026, from a $486,000 paint job to a 308 mph EV
How-To Geek / 11h
The Goodwood Festival of Speed started in 1993 as a modest gathering on Charles Gordon-Lennox's estate in West Sussex, England. The then Lord March, now the Duke of Richmond, expected two or three thousand people for a hillclimb up his own driveway. Around 25,000 came instead.
‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Comes Back for Seconds in Fall 2027
Gizmodo / 11h
It's been a few years since season one, but you'll have to wait a while longer to feast once more on 'Delicious in Dungeon.'
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
animationproclamations : Gorgeous trade ad for FELIX THE CAT. “Motion Picture News,” 7-4-25.
American Airlines Put A Table On A Window Seat To Get Around Pilot Contract Rules
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines has a regional jet with a table placed on a window seat, making it unusable on purpose. The reason is not comfort or safety, but pilot contract scope rules: blocking one seat keeps the Embraer 170 at 65 seats instead of 66, avoiding limits that apply to larger outsourced regional jets.
Chinese firm's fiber trial hits staggering 51.3 Tb/s over 128 miles without signal regeneration — could this be an end to bandwidth bottlenecks?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Air-filled fiber carried 51.3 Tb/s across 206.5 km unaided Researchers push 1.2 Tb/s through each wavelength across record distances AI infrastructure increasingly depends on networks moving data faster everywhere Chinese fiber manufacturer YOFC says it has completed a hollow-core fiber transmission trial that reached 51.3 Tb/s over 206.5 km without regeneration. The demonstration involved collab
New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI
TechCrunch / 12h
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace?
Weekly Review: July 04, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy July 4th to those celebrating. We’re finally at the very tail end of our trip to Europe, and I’m excited to return home next week. We’ve had a lot of fun and we’ll never forget this time, but family travel for this long is
