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Thousands of Artifacts Unearthed in Alaska Hint at an Even Older Human Presence in the Americas
Gizmodo / 11h
The 13,800-year-old archaeological site points to an ancient cultural connection spanning the Bering Land Bridge.
The 10 best cheap wireless earbuds, tested by audio experts
Mashable / 26min
How we chose these earbuds Let's be clear: Just because these earbuds are affordable, that doesn't mean they skimp on features. Mashable audio experts have tested all of the most popular wireless headphones and earbuds (not to mention some wired options ). And the very best noise-cancelling wireless earbuds typically cost $250 to $300 — the Apple AirPods Pro 3 retail for $249 (but often go on sal
Mars without its makeup can look a little blue. Heres why.
Mashable / 26min
On a summer morning on Mars , NASA 's Curiosity rover woke in its usual crater, opened its shutter, and snapped a sprawling view carpeted in blues and grays. The panorama subverts the usual perception of the Red Planet, a reputation that dates to ancient civilizations. Romans called it Mars, the god of war, because its color reminded them of blood. Egyptians called it Her Desher — "the red one."
The first Owala holiday drop lands at Target this weekend: How to buy all 8 new colorways
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR: Target’s exclusive Owala holiday collection drops on Oct. 18. Eight new colorways are available to purchase this weekend. Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala x Target If your emotional support water bottle is due for a festive refresh, set an alarm on your phone right now: the first of several Owala holiday drops is officially hitting Target on Oct. 18. These will inevitably sell out
You can still buy Microsoft Office without a subscription, and it’s $27.97
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license for $27.97 (reg. $219.99) and skip the yearly Microsoft 365 bill. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $27.97 $219.99 Save $192.02 Microsoft pushes almost everyone toward Microsoft 365, and the Personal plan now costs $99.99 a year. A lot of people don’t
9 movies like Mean Girls, for when you want Burn Book-level thrills
Mashable / 26min
Mean Girls was more than a teen movie. When it hit in 2004, it was a comedy that defined a generation. Screenwriter/comedian Tina Fey found inspiration for the film in Rosalind Wiseman's Queen Bees and Wannabes, a self-help book that explored how female friendships among girls could turn toxic. So, Mean Girls became more than a hilarious movie with lines we can't stop quoting ; it became a parabl
Influencers are shilling libido products. Which ones should you use?
Mashable / 26min
In our " maxxing " culture of optimization, no aspect of life is safe from attempts to make it as enhanced as possible. This includes our sex lives: We have to want more sex, have more sex, and have better sex. And there are always products to help you do just that. In 2026, there are a ton of libido products on the market, especially for women and people with vulvas. Mashable checked with expert
Street Fighter ending, explained
Mashable / 26min
What do Street Fighter and Fast X have in common? Well, two things, actually. Both feature Jason Momoa playing a chaotic figure with great hair. Beyond that, however, both are big, bonkers action movies that end on a cliffhanger. Written by Kitao Sakurai and T.J. Fixman, and helmed by the former, Street Fighter takes place in 1993, when a power-hungry M. Bison (David Dastmalchian) mounts the seco
How to watch Kentucky vs. Oklahoma online for free
Mashable / 26min
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
How to watch Oklahoma State vs. Houston online for free
Mashable / 26min
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
How to watch Miss State vs. LSU online for free
Mashable / 26min
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
How to watch Missouri vs. Ole Miss online for free
Mashable / 26min
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
How to watch Alabama vs. Tennessee online for free
Mashable / 26min
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
How to watch Notre Dame vs. BYU online for free
Mashable / 26min
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
Tesla’s 'flying' Roadster might be radical, but in all the wrong ways to move EVs forwards
Latest from TechRadar / 31min
After almost a decade of teasing, flip-flopping on design, and generally testing the patience of every single customer that originally placed a deposit, Tesla has taken the wraps off its completely radical and utterly bonkers Roadster . What started as a reimagining of the car that arguably kicked it all off for Tesla — complete with curvaceous looks , epic real-world performance, and a 600-odd-m
Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology
Wired / 39min
Though plastic is usually inert, tiny pieces of it have the potential to react with one of the most pervasive molecules in the environment and in our bodies.
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes
Wired / 39min
The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify this weekend
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 17e is free with T-Mobile. To claim this offer, simply switch to T-Mobile on most plans. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple T-Mobile: Apple iPhone 17e for free We know everyone is obsessing over the iPhone Duo right now. You can even get your hands on Apple's first-ever foldable for $1,000 off this weekend , but that's not what we're here to talk to you about. We're here
The best Disney+ deals and bundles in October 2026
Mashable / 1h
: Best Hulu Bundle Deal Disney+ and Hulu Bundle 6 months for $11.99/month Best HBO Max Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle $21.99/month with ads, $34.99/month ad-free Best ESPN Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited Bundle $35.99/month Whether you're looking to jump into the latest superhero saga or journey to a galaxy far, far away, Disney+ is the streaming service for you. Home
The holidays are coming — and a Sam’s Club Plus membership comes with all the perks
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get a one-year Sam’s Club Plus Membership with Auto-Renew for $120 and make holiday shopping a little easier. Opens in a new window Credit: Sam's Club 1-Year Sam's Club Plus Membership with Auto-Renew* $120 The holiday season has a way of turning a simple shopping list into a full-blown project. Between festive dinners, gifts, decorations, and everyday essentials, having a single place to
My favorite Advent calendars for 2026: Shop top picks from Papier, Red Bull, Lego, and more
Mashable / 1h
From Christmas markets to seeing the neighborhood's outdoor lights , I'm a huge fan of the holiday season. I'm the type of person who begins Christmas shopping in the summer in anticipation of watching people open a present I carefully selected after pondering the perfect gift for months. But once December rolls around, I'm all in on Advent calendars. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, an Adv
How to watch North Carolina vs. Duke online for free
Mashable / 1h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
Get ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok access for $39.99 for life
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to AskAnyModel AI Pro for just $39.99 (reg. $499). Opens in a new window Credit: AskAnyModel AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $499 Save $459.01 ChatGPT says one thing. Claude has another suggestion. Gemini takes a different approach. Comparing AI responses can be useful, but bouncing between platforms gets old quickly. AskAnyModel AI Pro offers life
AdultFriendFinder vs. Feeld: Which is better for couples?
Mashable / 2h
When dating sites and apps first emerged on the scene, they were not only fairly straightforward in their design and matchmaking abilities, but they were also very much conservative in their outlook, designed for heterosexual singles to find a monogamous relationship. Fast forward to today, however, and mainstream online dating has loosened its restrictions considerably, with a wider embrace of h
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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 17, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who like college football. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 17, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. 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 cove
14 best deals from the Amazon UK weekend sale — all the top offers from Lego, Ninja, Microsoft, Shark, Bose, and more I'd buy
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The number of offers may have dropped now that the Prime Big Deal Days sale is behind us, but that doesn't mean the savings have completely vanished over at Amazon UK. In fact, I've taken a look through the retailer's sale section for the weekend and uncovered 14 deals that I think are worth the cash. • View all this weekend's deals at Amazon UK Some are actually repeats of standout offers that I
How to watch England vs Tonga for FREE: Live Streams
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Watch England vs Tonga FREE on 7Plus (AUS) Stream on Premier Sports (US/CAN/UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Sat, Oct 17, 5.05am ET / 10.05am BST / 8.05pm AEDT Watch England vs Tonga live streams in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup as the two countries begin their tournament at HBF Park, in Perth. Brian McDermott's side are hoping this is the year they can finally ach
How to watch Florida vs. Texas online for free
Mashable / 3h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
How to watch British Champions Day 2026: FREE Streams
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Stream British Champions Day 2026 free on ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ireland) / Racing.com (Aus) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) British Champions Day 2026: Sat, Oct 17, first race 7.55am ET / 12.55pm BST / 10.55pm AEDT Watch British Champions Day 2026 live streams as some of the best horses, jockeys and trainers in the world head to the iconic Ascot Racecourse for the bigges
Can SpaceX Winning AI Data Centers Overcome Losing Model and Tesla Beyond the Roadster
Next Big Future / 4h
SpaceX can build a minihard AI data center in about 5 months. There’s room for six in Texas and six more in Tennessee, so a dozen could be under construction at once. Each one costs about $13B to build and could bring in roughly $27B a year in revenue, at about 40% lower cost than ... Read more
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Bundesliga has a stacked schedule of exciting fixtures this weekend, including a fascinating clash between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. These teams are separated by two points, so a win for the visitors would see them leapfrog the defending
How to watch Ohio vs. Indiana online for free
Mashable / 4h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $99.99/month Best for affordability Sling Orange
10 of the raddest retro gadgets around, from cassette players to flip phones
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Retro tech is having a real moment right now. As modern gadgets get ever flashier and more powerful, it seems the zeitgeist is pulling the other way, with a wave of clunky, analogue, nostalgic tech. Since the start of the year, we've spotted retro gadgets popping up in every corner of the tech world. I've rounded up some of my favorites below — hit the View details button to learn more about each
How to watch Real Betis vs. Barcelona online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Real Betis vs. Barcelona in La Liga for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're still in the early stages of the new season, but Barcelona look very strong. They seem to be marching towards another La Liga title, and the big question is whether anyone can trip them up. The defending champions face off against Real Betis in their
How to watch Strasbourg vs. PSG online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Strasbourg vs. PSG in Ligue 1 for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Ligue 1 has started with some surprising results. PSG are not used to being in sixth place in the standings, but you'd expect the defending champions to climb towards the top. They are fresh from beating Manchester City in the Champions League , after all. If yo
Hurdle hints and answers for October 17, 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
This easy Garmin quiz will find your perfect smartwatch
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Which Garmin watch is right for you? If you don't know which of the best Garmin watches to choose from, shopping for smartwatches can be a very frustrating experience. Browsing the website, you have to deal with weird names like 'Fenix' and 'Vivoactive' and many of the watches offer the same features, making the brand's offerings tough to separate. What are the differences, for example, between a
Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept
TechCrunch / 7h
Mark Wahlberg, who once sank money into a gym chain that got kicked off the NYSE, is now building his own, and he promises you’ll get a cold plunge, a blood panel and a protein muffin without needing a trust fund.
Watch Wallabies vs All Blacks: Free streams and TV channels
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Watch Australia vs New Zealand 2nd Test FREE on Rugbypass TV & World Rugby YouTube (US) / 9Now (AUS) / ThreeNow (NZ - tape delay) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (try 100% risk free) Wallabies vs All Blacks kick-off: Sat, Oct 17 at 1am ET / 6am BST / 4pm AEDT The Australia vs New Zealand 2nd Test live streams provide the Wallabies with an immediate chance to restore some pride after last week's 5
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 17, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 17, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're glued ot your phone. 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 October 17, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you catch feelings easily. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 17, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you tend to slip up. 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
The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up
Engadget / 7h
I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.
These headphones promise better bass by transmitting it through your skin, not your ears
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
"Wooferpads" transmit pulses through your skin Coming to the US in November 2026 $249 (about £187 / AU$357 ) As much as I love hearing music on some of the best headphones , there's something missing from every mix: the physical sensation you get from a set of speakers pushing lots of air. Sonic Lamb has a solution. Its latest headphones model features unique drivers to deliver sound that you can
Meta to Literally Every Business User: Nice Website You Got There
Gizmodo / 8h
That's right: If a business uses Meta for any commercial purpose, Meta's new terms say it can do almost anything it wants with content from that business's website, like feeding it to Muse.
Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Biomemory has unveiled DNA Shield, designed to provide offline, airgapped, secure storage of critical digital assets in synthetic DNA The company foresees challenges to the resilience those assets (also known as “cold data”) and has hinted at the introduction of what it calls Molecular IT Biomemory is a co-chair of the DNA Data Storage Alliance Commercial DNA data storage company Biomemory has un
I gave a 13-year-old iMac a new lease of life with two simple upgrades — but was it worth it?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Nostalgia in tech is all the rage right now. Whether it's film cameras making a comeback, CDs seeing a resurgence or flip phones dominating headlines — old tech has somehow become cool again. I'm not immune to the nostalgia bug either but, rather than buy something new, I decided to set myself the task of giving a 2013 Apple iMac a new lease on life. This particular 27-inch model had been gatheri
I switched to Fedora expecting a polished desktop and got half-finished features instead
How-To Geek / 9h
Fedora has a reputation as the Linux distribution that gets things right first . A lot of people like it, and I get why. Spend some real time with it, though, and a different picture appears: a fast, modern base system wrapped in a desktop that still expects you to finish the job yourself. I tried it out, and honestly, I don't get the hype.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
OpenAI said internal models hacked two more websites, bypassed company-imposed browsing restrictions, and used exposed credentials to draw cryptocurrency from a wallet it couldn’t otherwise access, in the latest installment of disclosures of its agents performing unethical and likely illegal acts. The company on Thursday issued reports of four new incidents, all of which occurred in June. They co
Tesla Roadster Thrusters Are More Powerful Than Single Engine F16 Without Afterburner
Next Big Future / 9h
Four 20 kW fans, built on the heat pump’s compressor motor, suck the car onto the road with skirts, so it holds over 2 g in corners even below 50 mph. The wing actuators are borrowed Optimus leg actuators. A 200-liter tank at 10,000 psi feeds cold-gas thrusters with more than 80 kN of thrust, ... Read more
Risky AI Build Race: Giant Modules vs Meta Tents vs SpaceXSI
Next Big Future / 9h
Big Tech is spending about a trillion dollars a year on AI data centers, and is now betting on factory modules and tents to go faster. SpaceX is already finishing data centers in about five months. Meta, Microsoft, Google and Amazon are all racing to build AI data centers. They are spending about a trillion ... Read more
The collapse of web coding gigs is getting ugly — AI takes over routine website development jobs, and business owners are very happy with its job so far
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
AI now handles website creation for 53% of surveyed entrepreneurs Business owners saved $850 and 32 hours using AI tools Website design job postings have fallen 59% since early 2024 Freelance website development opportunities have fallen sharply since 2024, while an increasing number of American entrepreneurs are using artificial intelligence to create websites independently. Research commissione
After Muse Launch, U.S. Banks Are Saying Hell No to AI Agents Moving Money
Gizmodo / 10h
Fortunately, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster says only a relative handful of dummies are trying to.
Southwest Is Ending The Easiest Way To Earn Companion Pass—Act By December 2 For Travel Through 2028
View from the Wing / 10h
The most valuable benefit in travel is probably the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass - which lets you bring a passenger with you for just taxes starting at $5.60 when you buy a ticket with cash or even points. They're revamping it . They say they're making it more accessible. On average and for most people that's probably true. ...
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #1727)
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #1726) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #1224)
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #1223) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #958)
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #957) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
The Google Pixel Watch has a paywall problem, and it's only getting worse
How-To Geek / 10h
The Google Pixel Watch is wonderful. It's not only the 'official' smartwatch for Android users, but it also stands on its own with a distinctive look, timely software updates, and long battery life.
'Remarkably close to the minimum permitted by physics': this superconducting memory bit runs at an estimated 5x the limit, but at -269°C the fridge shrinks its claimed million-fold edge over today’s chips considerably
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Hebrew University physicists estimate a single superconducting vortex can act as a memory bit at about five times Landauer's limit, at 4.2 kelvin The fivefold figure is a simulation-based estimate anchored to continuous-drive measurements, not a measured erasure, however The release's million-fold edge over conventional computers disregards refrigeration costs Every time a computer erases a bit,
Data center security is an American problem, too
Mashable / 11h
When Ukraine struck Russian data centers earlier this week, it was a stark reminder that the massive buildings are becoming a target in warfare. In March, the Iranian military struck Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates, which remained out of service several months later. While warfare attacks on data centers may seem like a distant threat for Americans, a cybersecurity expert tells Ma
I struggled for years to find time for my hobbies, these are the 5 things that fixed it
How-To Geek / 11h
According to Jeff Goldblum, life finds a way, but a more accurate take is that life gets in the way. I have so many hobbies that I struggle to find time for, as so much of my day is taken up with work, parenting, and general life admin. While tech is often seen as the villain, there are some ways that tech has finally helped me to do more of the hobbies I love.
Tesla Running FSD Slams Into Police Cruiser After Driver Falls Asleep Behind the Wheel, Hospitalizing Two Officers With Serious Injuries
Futurism / 11h
A Tesla slammed into a police cruiser after the driver said he fell asleep behind the wheel while the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving mode was activated. According to the California Highway Patrol, KRON4 reports , the crash happened on the night of October 13 while the officers were pulled over to the side of Interstate 80 eastbound highway to investigate a fatal accident. Though the “lanes were clos
Lets talk You Can See Everything spoilers: An explainer for Nathan Fielders Elizabeth Holmes documentary
Mashable / 11h
You Can See Everything, c omedian Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes' last days of freedom before being sent to prison for fraud, is now in theaters. So, now audiences curious and dubious can see for themselves if it lives up to the hype. From the moment the internet got a glimpse of You Can See Everything, people have been obsessed. Rumors about what the movie contained sparked
Get this 75-inch Toshiba mini-LED TV at its lowest price ever
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $152: As of Oct. 16, you can get the 75-inch Toshiba Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (75Z670R, 2026) for $847.99, down from $999.99, at Amazon. That's a 15% discount, or $152 in savings. 75-inch Toshiba Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (75Z670R, 2026) $847.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $152 If you're in the market for a large living room upgrade that won't totally drain your b
Trump and Elon Agree: It Must Have Been the Dog That Ate Ukraine’s Starshield
Gizmodo / 11h
Both billionaires denied being responsible for the decision to partially paralyze Ukraine's military satellite network this week.
Quote of the day by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy: "The hottest new programming language is English"
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AI has changed many aspects of the professional world, especially the practice of software development and engineering. A swathe of tools and platforms now enable programmers to use AI assistants and copilots – as well as swarms of agents – to work on building systems autonomously, based on instructions. And for one key figure in the AI space, this was something of an inevitability. Going viral I
Withings is charging smart scale users $100 for a basic health data feature
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Withings users must now pay a hefty premium to sync data to Apple Health The change requires a $100 annual subscription to Withings+ Customers are incredibly unhappy with the move The whole point of using a health and fitness tracker , one would think, is to be able to analyze your data in order to understand your own well-being. New users of Withings’ smart scales , however, have just been stung
3 best new Netflix shows to binge-watch this weekend (October 16-18)
How-To Geek / 11h
With Halloween just two weeks out, Netflix is stocking its shelves with scream-inducing things to watch . Josh Hartnett's and his Newfie accent are making waves with the sea-creature thriller Below , and the Filipino horror series Balaraw: Blood Island is set to arrive on October 29.
Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 60% Bonus, 1.44 Cents Each: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it’s the program’s best offer so far this year on buying Avios. This even has the potential to be a good deal if you’re looking to acquire another “flavor” of Avios. However, there are a lot of ways to ac
The Leap Second Is No More
Wired / 12h
The metric might not mean much to laypeople, but leap seconds have been a source of contention in the timekeeping community for years. Now, they’re dead.
My NAS wasn't fast enough for my most-used files, so I came up with a better solution
How-To Geek / 12h
I recently rebuilt my NAS around an Intel N100 motherboard. I also have a DAS and another NAS for storing my files. Despite having several storage options, I found that accessing my most frequently used files over the network wasn’t as fast as I wanted. Instead of upgrading everything or replacing my existing storage hardware, I started looking at how I could organize my files differently.
Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says
TechCrunch / 12h
Masad said the decision was made for a number of different reasons, including cost. Replit announced a partnership with OpenAI in August, but there was never any indication that it was no longer with Anthropic.
Uplift V3 L-shaped standing desk review
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
L-shaped standing desks remain quite a niche pursuit, in my experience. They're ideal if you need additional desktop space. They're more than capable of lifting more than your standard desk, which is ideal for multi-monitor setups. But they also need a lot of room. Still, for me, the Uplift V3 L-shaped standing desk is one of the best models around. It remained rock-solid in my real-world tests,
Interview: How an undercover reporter put herself in the crosshairs of AI & romance scammers in new doc
How-To Geek / 12h
One moment, you believe that Jon Bon Jovi might be your boyfriend, and the next minute, you're sending him thousands of dollars only to find out it's all a scam. Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller sets out to uncover the truth behind romance scammers in Super Scam Me , a documentary special coming to National Geographic, Hulu, and Disney+.
Fourth Wing has cast its Violet and Xaden, and fans have thoughts
Mashable / 12h
The dragons haven't even taken flight, and Fourth Wing fans are already breathing fire. Prime Video has reportedly found its Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson for the upcoming adaptation of Rebecca Yarros's bestselling romantasy series, with Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya set to play the enemies-turned-lovers at the center of the story. And naturally, people online have thoughts. This Tweet
LG's next-gen OLED tech is coming to laptops and monitors first, and we've got a rough timeline
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
LG's FLiPP tech could deliver Tandem OLED performance for much less Will arrive on smaller displays first, don't expect it on TVs for several years Production for laptop and monitor screens could start in 2027 If you're a fan of OLED, there's an exciting new acronym you need to know: FLiPP . It stands for FMM-Less innovative Pixel Patterning, and the FMM bit refers to fine metal masks. Those are
American Airlines Makes You Watch Two Ads For “Free” Wi-Fi Every Flight—Even After You’ve Bought What They’re Selling
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines makes you watch AT&T and Citibank ads to get “free” Wi-Fi on every flight—even if you already use both products. Here’s a better deal: let customers who charge their AT&T bill to an American Airlines credit card skip the ads, rewarding the behavior those pitches are supposed to encourage.
Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push
NYT > Technology / 12h
The company outlined a $65 million budget last year when it embarked on an effort to elect state politicians friendly to the A.I. industry.
Why VLC is still the only media player you'll ever need
How-To Geek / 12h
VLC has been around since 1996, when Google and YouTube didn’t exist. For nearly three decades now, the orange traffic cone has remained a familiar sight on computers. Several media players and file formats have come and gone, but VLC quietly keeps doing what it does best: playing media without asking you to pay. That longevity isn’t about nostalgia. VLC began as a student project before becoming
A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago
Engadget / 12h
Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.
Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Has a Good Shot at Being the Highest-Rated Movie on IMDb
Gizmodo / 12h
The documentary about Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
New Jersey’s deputy attorney general, Brian Richard Fitzgerald, was arrested on “felony charges related to AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM),” Bucks County Detectives said in a press release Thursday. In the US, cops have vowed to crack down on AI CSAM since at least 2024, when the Department of Justice made one of the earliest arrests . After charging a Wisconsin man with spreading
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A new bill proposed by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) aims to establish new regulations that would ensure that "buying a video game would give the consumer ownership of the game rather than a license to play it," including assurances that they can continue to access the games for years after they are released. The announcement names NBA 2K25 as an example of the problem the bill aims to solve; that g
Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were recording people’s conversations without the wearer knowing. The recordings occurred without users saying the prompt phrase (“Hey, Meta”), in a bug that Meta says has been fixed. This week, some users reported online that their Ray-Ban Metas were recording without their consent. A person going by Kindly-Audience-137 on Reddit, for example, said this happened t
32,768 cores and 74 petaflops: AMD’s monster new rack for AI agents could be too much for traditional data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AMD's proposed rack combines 32,768 CPU cores with 16 AI accelerators Traditional data centers may need new power and cooling infrastructure AMD divides agent workloads into personal, enterprise, and technical computing categories AMD is developing a rack-scale computing system for artificial intelligence agents, with configurations designed for personal, enterprise, and technical workloads. Dubb
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Grand DCU Plan Is Just Getting Started
