Moving beyond chips and screens: Samsung joins Nvidia and KKR in a massive $1 billion data center infrastructure deal
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Samsung and five affiliates are putting $1 billion into Helix Digital Infrastructure KKR founded Helix in June 2026, with Nvidia and Vistra among investors Helix will secure power capacity, which limits how quickly data centers open Samsung and five affiliated businesses are committing $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, deepening the group's involvement in the backbones of artificial int
OpenAI Makes 81% of Top Math Discoveries of the Last Three Years – Released in one Day
Next Big Future / 17min
GPT 6 Pro and Fable 5.1 to rank all math discoveries in the last three years and 81% of them were released yesterday in the OpenAI Math solutions release. 🔵 for Human discovered 🔴 for AI discovered (before October 6th) 🟢 for AI discovered from OpenAI/math repo i asked GPT 6 Pro and Fable 5.1 ... Read more
Hurdle hints and answers for October 8, 2026
Mashable / 39min
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
Keep running out of mobile data? This new unlimited plan gets you up to 80Mbps 5G speeds for just AU$50/m
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Most telcos in Australia technically offer unlimited mobile data on their plans, but they almost exclusively throttle the speeds significantly after reaching a set amount of consumed data, usually down to around 2Mbps. If you're a data-hungry user, then the only brand providing a genuinely unlimited data service is Felix. The only slight caveat is that speeds are still limited to just 40Mbps for
It’s Your Last Chance to Get This Samsung Galaxy Tablet on Sale for $80 Off Before October Prime Day Ends
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. October Prime Day is coming to an end, but you still have a little time to grab those last bargains. Here's one to consider: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ , a well-reviewed tablet at a solid price. Amazon is currently selling it for $218.49, 27% off the list price of $299.99.
How to stream Disclosure Day from anywhere in the world — OUT NOW!
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Watch Disclosure Day on Peacock / via Walmart+ for $1 Peacock Premiere: Thursday, 8 October Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroad Steven Spielberg often asks his audience profound questions, and Disclosure Day is no different, with the master filmmaker pondering what would happen to the world if we all learned aliens were real. As you can imagine, then, it's a film packed with chaos,
You Can Save 20% on the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra With This Last-Minute October Prime Day Deal
Lifehacker / 2h
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series is excellent, and its devices are perhaps the best foldable smartphones you can buy. (Though we'll see if the iPhone Duo stacks up later this month.) The very best of these devices, the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra , comes with everything Samsung has to offer in a folding smartphone, which doesn't come cheap. Samsung lists this device at $2,099.99, which could buy you two or
3 Fired OpenAI Employees Write Plea for Chain of Thought Monitoring to Be Preserved
Gizmodo / 2h
OpenAI fired them, but says it agrees with their recommendations.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for who watch Italian soccer. 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 each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're not rebellious. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you want to be famous. 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 answ
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're scatterbrained 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
Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
In its first live event in two years, Microsoft today announced its newest Surface laptop, outlined a host of changes coming to Windows 11, and shared a vision of how local-AI and agentic workflows could reshape personal computing for those in the dev community as well as home enthusiasts. Surface Laptop Ultra Originally teased in May 2026 , the new Surface Laptop Ultra will be Microsoft's first
Biggest SpaceX Product and News Ever. Mass Produced AI Data Centers
Next Big Future / 2h
SpaceX is doing the IMPOSSIBLE in the last few months of this year. It will change EVERYTHING. They have a new most important product and it IS not the reusable Starship or AI in Space. Monetizing the data centers at the rate SpaceX is doing is making them the fastest growing company in the world ... Read more
‘Wicker’ is getting a 4DX screening. The internet’s imagination is running wild.
Mashable / 3h
Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker man is getting the full 4DX treatment. Make of that what you will. Black Bear announced that Wicker , the upcoming romantic comedy starring Olivia Colman and Skarsgård, will screen in 4DX for one night only on Oct. 28. The studio says the event follows mass fan requests prompted by the trailer. Even the technology's TikTok account, 4DX, posted about the idea back in A
This 32-Inch Roku LED TV is Under $100 During the Final Hours of October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It's hard to believe you can get an HDTV released in 2026 for under $100, but you can—for the next few hours. This Roku 32-Inch Select Series Smart TV is on sale for $99.99, 40% off the list price of $179.99, at least until the October Prime Day sale ends. 32" Roku Select S
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
BBC News / 3h
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
October Prime Day is almost over, but you can still shop these 17 trending deals
Mashable / 3h
We're approaching the final few hours of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days , if you can believe it. Hopefully, at this point, you've done the majority of your shopping. However, if you're left with a nagging feeling that you're not taking advantage of the best things to buy on Prime Day, checking out trending deals can be a good place to make any final checks. SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026 live upd
This $1599 smart monitor robotic arm has its own built-in PC, and its 27-inch 4K display will follow you around thanks to its 'binocular 3D sensor'
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The CyboPal ONE puts a 27-inch 4K, 160Hz display on a six-axis robotic arm that repositions itself to your posture It can be bought for as low as $1,599 on Kickstarter, against a planned $2,499 retail price in the future CyboPal assigns its binocular 3D sensor to obstacle avoidance and path planning, and says face tracking repositions the screen in under four seconds Monitor arms have spent decad
I’ll Be Honest, I’ve Always Wanted a PC Like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
Gizmodo / 3h
The 140W, magnetic USB-C port matters way more than you think.
The Entire Samsung Galaxy S26 Lineup Is on Sale During the Final Hours of October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung makes a lot of devices, but if you want the best of its "traditional" smartphones, your only option is the Galaxy S series, including the current Galaxy S26 series. While these devices can get quite pricey—particularly the S26 Ultra—Amazon has discounted all of the
My Favorite JBL Headphones Are 60% Off During the Final Hours of October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx headphones are on sale right now for a very, very good price: They list for $449, but you can pick them up on Amazon for $179.99 during the final hours of the October Prime Day sale. That's 60% off for a pair of excellent over-ear headphones. Yo
Amazons About You profiles are roasting shoppers. Heres how to see yours.
Mashable / 4h
Amazon can help you find a vacuum, a pair of leggings, or your next book. Apparently, it can also offer an unsolicited assessment of your butt. Shoppers are sharing screenshots of Amazon's "About You" feature, which lets users review and edit the information used to personalize their shopping experience. The observations range from ordinary preferences to oddly specific descriptions of their bodi
Times running out to score one of the best Prime Day smartphone deals
Mashable / 4h
The best Prime Day smartphone deals Best Smartphone Deal Google Pixel 11 Pro $834 (Save $265) Best Budget Smartphone Deal Motorola Moto G Play LTE $99.99 (Save $50) Best Premium Smartphone Deal Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $1,1179.99 (Save $420) Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is down to its last day. The 48-hour event started Oct. 6 and ends at midnight PT tonight, Oct. 7, and plenty of deals are
Audio-Technica's entry-level turntable is under $150 during Prime Big Deal Days
How-To Geek / 4h
If you're looking to get into retro audio by investing in something like a turntable, the task can seem daunting at first, especially when all you want to do is press play and listen to your music. Audio Technica has a great answer for such scenarios, as its entry-level AT-LP60X-BK model turntable is a great option for newbie audiophiles . Even better, it currently features a fantastic discount c
Hard drives were supposed to lose the storage war — but AI demand is now pushing their biggest suppliers years ahead
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Toshiba plans to nearly double AI storage HDD capacity by fiscal 2027 Toshiba is spending $380 million to expand Philippine HDD production capacity New Toshiba drives could increase storage capacity by 40% per drive Artificial intelligence is giving conventional hard drives an unexpected second wind, as data centers require enormous amounts of relatively affordable storage. Toshiba is responding
Someone Vibe Coded a Free Knockoff of Adobe Creative Suite
Gizmodo / 4h
It's janky for now, but it sort of works.
These 5 Linux apps are built for people who don't want to work themselves to death
How-To Geek / 4h
Nowadays, in this hustle culture, everyone is already trying to squeeze another hour of work out of themselves, so you don’t need another app telling you to work harder. What you might need instead are tools that help you set boundaries, step away, understand your habits, and reflect on where your time is going.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
BBC News / 5h
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
'This data center belongs downtown': Developer proposes 20-story vertical data center in Kansas City to trade suburban sprawl for urban density
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Kansas City developer proposes 20-story data center on only 0.23 acres Only two floors of Revitalization Unlimited's 20-story tower would house servers The vertical data center would cost $183 million — $1,300 per square foot Recent research from real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield claims the average data center land transaction covers 224 acres, pushing many projects away from urban centers tow
“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
For a while, those hoping to avoid the difficulty and expense of dealing with Adobe's Creative Suite have been able to use several free and/or open-source alternatives that replicate some or all of those capabilities. Now, one developer is using AI-powered reverse engineering to mimic the look, feel, and functionality of Adobe's well-known software with what he hopes will soon be perfect fidelity
The best October deals that arent on Amazon: Shop Ruggable, Home Depot, Brooklinen
Mashable / 5h
October Prime Day is nearing the end of its 48 hours. But if you've been AFK or haven't felt like shopping, there's still some time to score a deal. In fact, plenty of other retailers are offering competing sales, or sales that just so happen to fall on the same days. Who's to say how that happened? But a savings is a savings, and we're all ears on deals in 2026. Aside from Amazon, we have Techto
Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
TechCrunch / 5h
Mecka AI collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other kinds of robots. The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.
The Best Bluetooth Speakers Under $50 During the Final Hours of October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. October Prime Days are ending tonight, but there's still time to find a deal on a Bluetooth speaker. There are, in fact, a ton of Bluetooth s peakers on sale for different prices on Amazon , but if you want great sound on a budget, I went through all the under-$50 offerings
How to watch Chicago PD season 14 online for free – Chicago franchise returns for 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Watch Chicago PD S14 on NBC with Fubo (free trial) Streams on Peacock / Walmart+ $1 trial (US) Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroad Premieres Wednesday, October 7 Season 14 of Chicago PD will pick up where the last episode left off, with a major dilemma hanging over the heads of Voight and Imani. Will they cover up the fact that Imani's sister murdered a sex worker? Or will the char
Wellness influencers have plenty of advice — and plenty to sell you
Mashable / 5h
Getting healthier apparently requires a lot of purchases. At least, that’s the impression your social media feed can leave. There’s always another supplement to take or coaching program to join, and a discount code to make it all a little more tempting. New research from Pew Research Center shows how often wellness content comes with a promotion. Researchers analyzed more than half a million Inst
Apple's Latest Mac Mini Is at Its Lowest Price Ever During the Final Hours of October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 5h
Apple's smallest Mac is a favorite amongst AI enthusiasts and value-seekers alike. Despite its size, this Mac is as powerful as any other, which makes it as great an option for running AI agents as it is for handling simple macOS tasks. While the "mini" isn't as affordable as it used to be— the memory crisis has certainly taken its toll —it's now cheaper than ever during the final hours of Octobe
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #1718)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 7 (game #1717) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #1215)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 7 (game #1214) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #949)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 7 (game #948) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) Review: Technically an Upgrade
Gizmodo / 5h
If you were looking for a big, splashy update to Meta's popular smart glasses, these ain't it.
While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’
TechCrunch / 5h
Endeavor Catalyst just raised $320 million to keep backing founders outside Silicon Valley. Half the profits go back to the nonprofit that finds them.
Android Auto's hidden battery drain you can't disable—here's the workaround
How-To Geek / 5h
I use wired Android Auto because, honestly, I prefer a cable. It feels simpler.
This 15.6-inch KYY K3-1 portable monitor is 15% off for Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Adding a second screen to your laptop doesn't mean sacrificing the device's portability. The KYY K3-1 (a revised version of the K3), weighs just 1.7 pounds and measures around 0.35 inches thick, making it compact enough to slip into a bag when you're traveling or working away. • Best for: Laptop owners who want extra screen space when traveling, as well as anyone looking for a portable display fo
Tiny Asian country beats China, USA to world's most accurate clock — Lutetium-based device loses 1 second every 264 billion years
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Singapore's CQT reports two lutetium-ion clocks with record-evaluated uncertainties of 1.2 and 1.3 × 10⁻¹⁹, making them the most accurate atomic clocks to date The stated results top Wuhan's calcium clock (4.4 × 10⁻¹⁹) and NIST's aluminum clock (5.5 × 10⁻¹⁹) by a wide berth It lands days before the CGPM meets in Versailles, where a draft resolution admits no consensus on replacing cesium just yet
Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen
Engadget / 6h
Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.
The MSI Roamii Be Pro is the best-value tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router you can get on Prime Day, with 11 Gbps speeds and absolutely no subscriptions
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
When it comes to affordable tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers for a home or home office setup, there's really only a few options out there - I'm thinking Amazon's eero Pro 7, Netgear Orbi 770, Asus ZenWiFi BT8, TP-Link Deco 7 Pro. And then there's the MSI Roamii Be Pro, coming in at $245 (was $300) at Amazon , and down to £259 (was £280) in the UK , making it the best-value and cheapest of the lot. I
DIYers are obsessed with Ryobi’s smallest cordless tools
How-To Geek / 6h
Ryobi power tools are among the most popular options at Home Depot, and people everywhere love them. And while they're a big hit with homeowners and DIYers , Ryobi's smallest cordless tools are quickly catching up. I'm talking about the Ryobi USB Lithium platform, which runs on small USB-C rechargeable batteries and offers tools for repairs, projects, crafts, cleaning, and hobbies.
Icelandair adding St. Louis, a stronghold for partner Southwest Airlines
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Icelandair is adding America's "Gateway to the West," St. Louis, to its U.S. map. The carrier will offer three- to four-times weekly flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) near Iceland's capital of Reykjavík to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Service will run from May 14, 2027 through Oct. 24, 2027, Icelandair said Wednesday, with flights operating on Mondays, Wednesdays
Home Depot just dropped deals on its iconic Halloween giants, including the big skeleton
Mashable / 6h
The Home Depot 12-foot skeleton has become an icon of lawns all across America since its debut in 2020, but it's far from the only oversized Halloween decoration in the home improvement store's lineup. In fact, as of Oct. 7, plenty of giant monsters of various ilk are on sale at the store (perhaps in the spirit of October Prime Day ). Though the 12-foot "Skelly" won't be on sale, you can pick up
How to watch Chicago Fire season 15 from anywhere in the world – stream the series online for free
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Watch Chicago Fire on NBC or stream on Peacock (via Walmart+ for $1 ) Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroad Episodes air from Wednesday, October 7 Season 15 brings a new showrunner for Chicago fire . Victor Teran says there are unexpected storylines to come, especially for actor Joe Minoso, who is set to depart the show after this run of episodes, meaning his character, Joe Cruz, cou
5 quick Netflix comedy shows for big laughs in 30 minutes or less
How-To Geek / 6h
Maybe you've been binging your way through Netflix 's sweeping period drama East of Eden , or perhaps you're almost done with the dark and bloody thriller that is Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story —both excellent shows. But not every night has to call for a big-time prestige series. Sometimes, you just want to laugh, stat.
Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season
Wired / 6h
Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.
Delta Passenger Stole An Airport Tug, Crashed It—Then Went After American’s Toilet Truck
View from the Wing / 7h
A Seattle-bound passenger allegedly drove a stolen tug between gates at John Wayne Airport before trying to take a second airline’s service truck. Police arrested a 26-year-old man, and controller audio captures the response.
Miss browser games? Google wants you to build your own with AI
Mashable / 7h
Google wants the next hit browser game to start with a prompt. The company launched Playground on Oct. 7 , an experimental platform for creating, playing, and sharing custom games . "Playground lowers the barriers to creation, so bringing game ideas to life can now be as easy as describing it through a few prompts — no coding experience required," Google software engineer Maryam Karimzadehgan wro
Man Who Spent Millions on Rare Pokémon and Magic Cards Found Guilty of Stealing Over $50 Million in Crypto
Gizmodo / 7h
He now faces up to 20 years in prison on a money-laundering charge.
This 4-pack of smart bulbs is the only genuinely good Philips Hue deal this Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I'm a big fan of Philips Hue smart lights, so I was pleased to see a huge selection of bulbs and lamps in this week's Amazon Prime Day sale — until I looked at the actual discounts and realized almost every product has been much cheaper before. Thankfully, there's one exception: a four-pack of Philips Hue Essential bulbs, down to $44.97 (was $59.99) . • Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale The P
Elevate your GTA 6 experience to make it look, sound, and feel better with these premium peripherals — all discounted in the sales and recommended by our experts
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
It appears that this Amazon Prime Day sale and the adjacent discounts at other retailers really will be the best time to snag a gear upgrade before GTA 6 arrives. However, there's so much to filter through when it comes to gaming peripherals, be it headsets or controllers, or even TVs. • Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale But that's where we come in. We've tested hundreds and hundreds of gamin
The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones
Engadget / 7h
The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.
Shaq Got Hacked. Now He’s Pitching for a VPN
Wired / 7h
At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”
The strangest $5 upgrade I've made to my homelab
How-To Geek / 7h
You usually don’t need a monitor in a homelab. Once everything is configured, you expect to manage it over SSH, a web interface, or a remote desktop connection. Yet some systems behave very differently when no display is connected. Resolution options disappear, remote desktop sessions behave strangely, and some GPUs refuse to initialize certain features when they cannot detect a monitor.
Hilton Honors best-ever points sale: Get a 120% bonus when you buy points
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Hilton Honors members, listen up: The program is offering a whopping 120% bonus when you purchase points right now. That means for every 1,000 points you buy, you'll get 1,200 more for free — more than doubling your points. Here at TPG, we rarely recommend buying points because loyalty programs tend to charge sky-high prices. But in some cases, when you already have a redemption in mind, it can b
PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Pennsylvania's explosive measles outbreak is now the largest the US has seen since the highly infectious virus was declared eliminated in 2000. With well over 1,000 cases, it's the largest on record since 1991. Pennsylvania's health officials reported 1,078 measles cases in all of 2026 as of this afternoon. That includes 12 cases in January and March, with the remaining 1,066 cases since April ,
TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
TP-Link is facing more legal troubles in the US as Florida and three other states filed lawsuits alleging that it lied to consumers about its connections to China and the risks of its routers being exploited by Chinese state hackers. The lawsuits were filed yesterday, about six months after the Federal Communications Commission announced a sweeping ban on consumer-grade routers produced wholly or
OpenAI Wants ChatGPT to Stop Looking Like a Chatbot
Gizmodo / 7h
Now do you see?
Colorado Woman Sues Flock After Cameras Used in False Package-Theft Accusation
Gizmodo / 7h
A cop initially said the case was a lock. "One hundred percent. No doubt."
25+ book deals to shop during Prime Big Deal Days from Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, and more
Mashable / 7h
Best Prime Day Book Deals Best book e-books deal 'Circe' by Madeline Miller $2.99 (save $30.01) Best physical book deal 'The Love Hypothesis: Collector's Edition' by Ali Hazelwood $12.81 (save $22.19) Best cookbook deal 'Something from Nothing' by Alison Roman $17.14 (save $20.85) While I love a beach read, nothing beats being inside on a chilly evening, all cozied up with a good book. If you've
What Mashable readers are buying on October Prime Day: Top 10 most popular products
Mashable / 7h
A quick look at what Mashable readers bought on October Prime Day: Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (invite only) $159 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Switch 2) $59.88 (save $10.11) Owala FreeSip Twist (24-ounce) $19.97 (save $10.03) Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Yeti Tundra 45 hard cooler $243.75 (save $85.25) Mashable's shopping team loves to help our readers
Microsoft is hinting what Windows 12 will look like, and you may not be happy about it
How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft's Surface and Windows event was interesting, to say the least. The festivities closed out on a high note with a super-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra reveal , but everything up until that point left me wondering whether I'd drank enough caffeine this morning. Endless conversations about AI agents, the "hybrid intelligence" operating system, and new AI-powered fixes for Windows' weakest
How to watch Chicago Med season 12 from anywhere in the world – stream online for free
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Watch Chicago Med on NBC or stream on Peacock (via Walmart+ for $1 ) Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroad Episodes air from Wednesday, October 7 Chicago Med season 12 keeps the drama coming on October 7 at 8pm ET, with all eyes on Dean Archer and Hannah Asher as they juggle their work schedules with the strain of becoming new parents. A budding romance between Caitlin Lenox and Mitc
Trump's 'Super Intelligence' AI rebrand is running ahead of the technology
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The U.S. government has a new task force devoted to AI — and it's decided that it would now prefer that everyone stops calling it artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the “Super Intelligence Force,” a White House-led group that will spend the next 120 days examining the risks, opportunities, and appropriate federal response to rapidly advancing AI systems.
Could you stop a rogue AI from escaping? Take our sci-fi security test
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Rogue AI agents have dominated tech headlines over the past few weeks. We’ve seen stories about concerns that AI models are attempting to deceive their human operators, finding unexpected ways around restrictions in businesses and, in some cases, behaving in bizarre ways their creators didn’t anticipate. All of this news has been accompanied by ominous warnings about what might happen in the futu
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Quietly Funding November’s Most Consequential Elections
Wired / 7h
America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.
These 5 Obsidian shortcuts changed how I organize my notes
How-To Geek / 7h
There's something wonderful and appealing about navigating your favorite software with just a few keystrokes. Sometimes, it can be easy to forget that not everyone feels comfortable navigating their software using shortcuts and commands. And while it's certainly impressive to show your co-workers how fast you are with a keyboard (hey, the Gen Z kids who work for me think it's cool), sometimes it'
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users
TechCrunch / 8h
The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.
iPhone vs. Android on privacy-invasive bloatware: Which lets users remove pre-installed apps?
Mashable / 8h
Apple has long been criticized for the iPhone's "walled garden," the closed ecosystem that the company has built with iOS that gives Apple tight control over which apps and services can run on its smartphone. Android devices have long been viewed as the more "open" option, giving users more control over what's on their smartphone. But, when it comes to bloatware, that may not be the case. In fact
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light
Wired / 8h
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
The Best Last-Minute Deals on Heart Rate Monitors for October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The heart rate sensors on smartwatches are usually good enough for casual training (and some of them are really good ), but to get the best possible accuracy, you want a separate heart rate monitor— ideally a chest strap . Fortunately, fitness trackers and smartwatches aren
This new Android feature helped me finally fix my worst organizational habit
How-To Geek / 8h
Once I put something important away in a nice, secure spot, my brain almost immediately forgets where I hid it. It's great for keeping things hidden and secure, but not so great when it's time to find what you've stashed. My solution has been to leave everything out and accessible, which is obviously an incredibly flawed system and one that needs a more permanent, organized solution.
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
TechCrunch / 8h
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
Microsoft just invented the ultimate laptop USB-C port
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft's long-expected Surface Laptop Ultra release came with a surprise: a new approach to charging. The tech giant has unveiled a Magnetic Connect feature that serves as the equivalent to Apple's MagSafe for Windows PCs, with its own set of advantages and tradeoffs.
8 ways to use points and miles for an incredible trip to Sydney
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The first time I visited Sydney many years ago, I checked off all the tourist boxes: Sydney Opera House tour? Check. Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb (and requisite jumpsuit photo)? Check. Marveling at the marsupials at Taronga Zoo? Check. Flat white and avocado toast at Bill's? Check. I thought I'd covered it all. But over the course of dozens of subsequent visits, I realized I'd only scratched the su
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'
BBC News / 8h
The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.
Microsoft just gave AI agents guardrails so they can't delete your files by mistake
How-To Geek / 8h
AI agents are more capable than ever, and that is exactly what makes them a potential problem. Today, most AI agents have the same permissions and file access as you do, so one hallucination can wipe out an entire folder. Today, Microsoft announced that its fix, Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC), is now generally available. MXC isolates AI agents from the rest of your system, limiting the prob
Buying physical discs feels like stealing from Hollywood, but the people who made them still get paid
How-To Geek / 8h
When I first got Netflix, it was a fantastic deal. It cost literally 20 times less than my satellite subscription; it had a huge library of shows and movies, and the convenience was unparalleled.
US Army shows off its in-house 'Dragoons' drone with 3D-printed bombs which can fly up to 12 miles
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
US soldiers in Germany built and flew an armed drone without contractors The live strike took less than five minutes from launch to impact Officers say the 3D-printed casing can carry almost two pounds of explosives The US Army has tested an attack drone assembled and operated by soldiers, marking an unusual step toward independently produced battlefield systems. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducte
Get 67% Off These JBL Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Before October Prime Day Ends
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for a last-minute October Prime Day deal on budget noise-canceling earbuds that still deliver big sound, the JBL Tune Buds are currently seeing a massive 67% discount. They’re down to $32.95 (originally $99.95), giving you most of the features you likely w
DNA Puts Humans in the Americas at the Height of the Last Ice Age, but the Debate Isn’t Over
Gizmodo / 8h
The analysis points to a timestamp of no earlier than 21,000 years ago, but the data leaves a lot more to be desired.
The 4 big Windows gaffes that convinced me to try Linux Mint
How-To Geek / 8h
I kept my old laptop running Windows 10 for years without a single complaint, then Microsoft told me it wasn't good enough for Windows 11 . Not because it was slow or because it crashed, but because the CPU was the wrong generation. That was just one crack that led to so many more. After a while, I didn't feel like I owned my computer anymore. Microsoft did. Linux Mint never asked me for anything
I keep buying these Beats cables, and Prime Day just dropped them to $7.60
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
It’s Prime Day yet again, and it’s also the second and final day of Amazon’s second members-only shopping event of the year. And there are still a ton of deals to shop, from Lego sets to TVs, AirPods Pro, coffee machines, and countless other gadgets in between. But rather than a discount on the brand-new Beats 360 headphones — it’s a bit early for that, after all — I’m here with a discount on wha
Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like
Engadget / 8h
Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.
Finland Orders Google to Suspend New Data Centers After Contractors Pave Over Protected Forests
Futurism / 8h
Finish environmental authorities are in a rage over Google’s $15 billion data center projects after the discovery that company contractors had chopped down some 330 hectares of government-protected forests, seemingly without a permit. According to Agence France-Presse , the Finnish Supervisory Agency (LVV) demanded that the Google-affiliate company Tuike Finland Oy “immediately suspend… all prepa
A New ‘Clayface’ Teaser Leans Heavy on the Horror
Gizmodo / 8h
Producers James Gunn and Matt Reeves join the cast and crew of the DC film in the latest video.
Best Shark Prime Day Vacuum Deals (2026)
Wired / 9h
Save on two Shark models I recommend after testing, including my favorite robot vacuum and a powerful cordless stick.
Why A.I. Agents Are Going Rogue
NYT > Technology / 9h
Our journalists Sheera Frenkel and Dylan Freedman break down what A.I. agents are, how they differ from chatbots and why A.I. companies are worried about them now.
Save $350 on this Newegg Core i7-13620H laptop with 1TB SSD — $549 Hasee X5 has 16GB RAM, is 2X faster than $699 Apple MacBook Neo
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Newegg is throwing a massive spanner in Amazon’s well-oiled Prime Day engine in the shape of the best-value laptop you can buy this October. The Hasee X5 is no ordinary laptop . It is the only one with a Core i7 (not one of these obsolete 10-year old ones), 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a humongous 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. All this for a mere $549.99, a saving of 38% off its SRP of $899.99. X5: was $899.99 now $
The Jailbreak Floodgates Are Opening for Sony’s Playstation
Gizmodo / 9h
Whack! Whack! Whack!
Californias new AI law: Ban on bots used to fire employees
Mashable / 9h
Employers in the Golden State can't offload the hard parts of running a business to AI , according to a new state law. Signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week, SB 947 sets restrictions on the use of the novel technology in disciplinary decision making, including firing employees. SB 947 may sound like an obvious regulatory move as industries continue to worry about AI's impact on emp
iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 public betas arrive. What they include.
Mashable / 9h
The iOS 27.2 update is coming soon, and Apple just dropped a new beta for it. As a bonus, there's a beta for the macOS equivalent, too. The second public betas for iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 dropped this week, giving the general populace a chance to test out new features before they arrive for real. As a reminder, if you want to try out the betas yourself, just register for free on the Apple beta we
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000
Engadget / 9h
It ships in November, if you can afford it.
Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Life is remarkably selective. Life relies on many molecules with what is termed "handedness"—they're chemically identical but are mirror images of each other. Most chemical reactions will make a 50-50 mix of the left- and right-handed forms of a chemical, but life uses only one of them. In fact, because of the differences between left- and right-handed chemicals, most of the key enzymes used by o
Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
As many doctors are moving ahead with the latest advances of modern medicine—from powerful obesity drugs to breakthrough cancer treatments—pediatricians are being forced to turn back, fighting to maintain advances in children's health that were hard-won decades ago. With anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has spent a considera
Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
After pleading guilty, a 54-year-old North Carolina man, Michael Smith, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for using artificial intelligence to generate songs for a scheme that stole millions from music streaming platforms. In a press release Tuesday, the US Department of Justice said that Smith is the first American criminally charged with AI-assisted streaming fraud. First charged in 2024, Sm
3 Home Assistant projects to stop your plants dying this weekend (Oct 9-11)
How-To Geek / 9h
Home Assistant doesn't have to be solely about technology. You can use it for a much wider range of purposes, including helping you to keep your houseplants alive. These projects cover everything from simple monitoring to a fully automated plant-watering system.
Raspberry Pi desktop returns to PCs and Macs after years of waiting
How-To Geek / 9h
Raspberry Pi has made a long-awaited comeback, potentially giving your old laptops a second life. After a wait of almost four years, Raspberry Pi has finally updated its Debian-based operating system for PCs and Macs.
Huawei and DeepSeek release open source AI tools in a bid to lower Nvidia exposure — but will programmers make the switch?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
DeepSeek open sourced Ascend ports of its production kernel and communication libraries with Huawei's support in tow Published benchmarks ran on a proof-of-concept hardware kit DeepSeek says is not a publicly distributed release Two repositories are genuinely new and have received hundreds of GitHub stars versus Nvidia's thousands; the other announced components are updates to existing tools Deep
Meet the Vendors Selling ‘Cornell Seven’ Merch
Wired / 9h
Brands, influencers, and Etsy sellers claim they're hawking T-shirts, mugs, and buttons out of solidarity with the woman who accused seven male classmates of sexual assault. Some say it’s shameless.
The best credit cards for rental car elite status
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Several travel credit cards offer complimentary rental car elite status, giving cardholders access to perks that can make picking up a rental car faster and potentially more rewarding. Depending on the card and rental car program, benefits can include skipping the rental counter, choosing from a wider selection of vehicles, receiving complimentary upgrades and earning bonus points. And because so
Record-breaking El Niño Conditions May Linger for 6 Straight Months
Gizmodo / 9h
Climate models suggest this event and its wide-reaching weather impacts could persist much later into 2027 than usual.
My 3 top-rated portable power station deals for WFH blackout insurance this Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I've spotted a lot of portable power station deals in the Prime Day sale. And while you can't really go wrong with Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery, and Anker based on my experiences, it can sometimes become a confusing mess of numbers once you start digging into the differences. So, these are my top three recommendations if you're looking for a little extra insurance while working from home and you're
The Sony Inzone H6 Air is an 'incredibly lightweight' gaming headset with studio-grade drivers — here's how to get it for its lowest-ever price
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
There are few gaming headsets that I would consider to be best-in-class offerings, but the Sony Inzone H6 Air is a rare example of one. It's the best-sounding open-back gaming headset that I've ever tested, with crisp and clean audio that elevates everything from first-person shooters to narrative-based action games. It's pretty well-positioned at full price, but has now become even greater value
The Amazon Prime Day deals I’m buying to upgrade my new home cooking space
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I’ve recently moved into a brand new home, and the tiny kitchen I had to make do with in my old apartment has over doubled in size — and this Prime Day I’m looking for a brand new suite of kitchen gadgets, and general cookware to fill it with. Top of my list is an airfryer — specifically the Ninja Air Fryer DoubleStack XL which is currently $40-off (now $209.95 at Amazon , and you can save £60 on
Meta Is Refusing to Remove AI-Generated Facebook Videos of Graphic Child Abuse, Including a Baby Roasting in an Oven
Futurism / 9h
Content warning: this story contains descriptions of disturbing AI-generated videos that depict violent child abuse. Last month, we reported that Facebook was hosting enormous numbers of graphic AI-generated videos of physical child abuse that showed kids being beaten, burned, dragged by their hair, locked in cages, and more. In response to our questions, Facebook’s parent company Meta alternatel
Mike Flanagan Addresses Some of Those ‘Carrie’ Twists
Gizmodo / 9h
The creator of Prime Video's new Stephen King series discusses the notable changes he made.
4 new Google Maps gestures every driver should know
How-To Geek / 9h
I’ve had Google Maps on my phone for years, and I’ve probably used it more times than I can count. Still, my relationship with it has always been pretty basic: type in a destination, check the ETA, complain about the traffic, and follow the blue line.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark is finally here to take on the MacBook Pro
How-To Geek / 10h
After months of teasing , Microsoft and Nvidia are finally ready to offer prices and release dates for the first RTX Spark PCs. Microsoft is starting by opening pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of its October 16 launch.
Netgear reveals new dark web monitoring tool which will tell you if your personal data turns up online
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A new dark web monitoring service has been launched for Netgear customers Netgear Dark Web Monitoring is available on Netgear routers supporting its Armor and Armor Plus plans Expert analysis of the dark web shows that over 15 billion personal records are available to purchase Netgear has announced a new service whicht conducts dark web monitoring and notifies you when your stolen data is found l
These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out
Wired / 10h
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
Greenworks full 6-piece power tool set is now the price of one drill
How-To Geek / 10h
Electric brands like Greenworks have been growing in popularity over the years, as they offer a more convenient solution to their gas-powered counterparts. The issue is that electric tools and machines tend to carry higher price points, but when you can get them on sale, that's the time you want to shop. With Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days underway, you can score impressive savings on Greenworks ge
Yeti deals are rare, but we found a bunch for October Prime day: Up to 40% off drinkware, coolers, and more
Mashable / 10h
The best October Prime Day Yeti deals, at a glance: Best drinkware deal Yeti Rambler Straw Mug (42-ounce) $27 (save $18) best cooler deal Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler $243.75 (save $81.25) Best camping deal Yeti Lowlands Blanket $152 (save $48) One of my biggest flexes is that I own several Yeti products: a Roadie cooler, and a Rambler bottle, can cooler, and mugs. While most of these were gifts, I
OpenAI shakes up mathematics again, debuting dozens of new math solutions
Mashable / 10h
OpenAI won't let mathematicians rest. On Oct. 6, the company released a slew of new mathematical results in the form of a massive GitHub repository — an info dump that will take hundreds of human hours to sift through. The company's internal frontier model provided solutions to more than 300 problems, but the company also implied they expect experts to take issue with them, debuting new processes
Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark
Engadget / 10h
Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.
10 Shows Like 'Carrie' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Do we need another adaptation of Carrie ? Maybe/maybe not, but the horrific bullying faced by the teen protagonist of Stephen King's first book is not even the tiniest bit less relevant now than it was way back in 1974, and Mike Flanagan has proven himself King's most adept modern-day translator—and that's before taking his other work into conside
We Now Have a Better Idea of Who’s Bidding on ‘Doctor Who’
Gizmodo / 10h
The BBC's competitive tender process is now underway to determine the future of the long-running sci-fi series.
Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.
Delta Passenger Got Kicked Off After Refusing To Swap Seats
View from the Wing / 10h
Santiago Daza says a request to help a couple sit together ended with his removal from a Bogotá–Atlanta flight. Delta cites 'failure to follow crew instructions' while the passenger says they gave him a $150 travel credit.
You should always eject your flash drive and 3 other USB storage myths we need to kill
How-To Geek / 10h
Back in the day, pulling a USB flash drive out of your PC without safely ejecting it was a surefire way to get yelled at by a parent or techie friend. And they were right — removing a flash drive without safely ejecting it could interrupt pending transfers, corrupt files, and potentially leave the drive unusable without reformatting.
Google Launches New Website to Detect AI Fakes, But Don’t Assume It’s Perfect
Gizmodo / 10h
Gemini told us the Grimace was added, but the photo of Paxton and Trump is real. It's not.
A.I. Music Fraudster Who Drew Millions in Royalties Is Sentenced to 18 Months
NYT > Technology / 10h
Prosecutors say Michael Smith flooded music-streaming platforms with bots that repeatedly streamed his A.I.-generated music, earning him as much as $8 million.
InKind Referral Code: Get $25 Off Your First Meal With My Favorite Dining App
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Looking for an InKind referral code? New InKind users can get $25 off their first dining experience of $50 or more when they sign up through a referral link . Through October 20, 2026, there’s also a newly launched, limited time referral promotion, where the person making the referral can earn $50 off a future dining experience, rather than the standard $25. InKind is my favorite dining rewards a
ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises
TechCrunch / 10h
ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra Wants to Bring the ‘Only Laptop You’ll Ever Need’ Experience to PCs
Gizmodo / 10h
When you pack in 24GB of RAM into a base laptop build and spend $2,600 on it, you shouldn't want to upgrade any time soon.
X expands its ‘Gametime’ sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB
TechCrunch / 10h
X is turning its NFL-focused Gametime feature into a year-round sports destination, starting with MLB and with other professional leagues to follow.
Microsoft Surface Laptops are massively discounted for October Prime Day: Where to save up to $750
Mashable / 10h
The best October Prime Day deals on Microsoft Surface Laptops at a glance: Best deal overall Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon (save $750.99) Best deal on the new 13.8-inch model Microsoft Surface Laptop 8, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099.99 at Best Buy (save $500) Best deal on the new 15-inch model Microsoft
Dressmaker players are designing gowns fit for fantasy balls
Mashable / 10h
Dressmaker players are posting their gorgeous dress designs on social media, with the viral sewing game inspiring thousands to create and share stunning gowns. Developed by Cozy Lives, Dressmaker is an indie game that has players design and sew custom gowns for a variety of different clients with varying needs. Players must listen to customers' requests, then take their measurements, sketch a des
MSI's Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX laptops are on sale — but there's only one winner
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Choosing between two creative laptops becomes much easier when they share many of the same core specifications but have different prices. That's exactly the situation with two MSI laptops which have been discounted for Amazon Prime Day. • Best for: I'd choose the MSI Katana 15 HX for most users, while the Crosshair A16 HX makes more sense if you think a larger, faster display is worth paying extr
D&D's Arcana Unleashed could be the perfect expansion if not for one thing
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I’ve been playing with Arcana Unleashed for the past month, and the latest Dungeons & Dragons gameplay expansion is exquisite. Easily the best released since the game’s Fifth Edition refresh in 2024, and this week might be the best time to grab this book if you haven’t already. Arcana Unleashed serves up magic-focused gameplay options for both players and Dungeon Masters. There are brand new and
Amazon's New 'About You' Page Lists Everything It Knows About You
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Amazon collects data about you based on what you buy. And now, you can get a direct look at what the company has concluded from all that activity. Amazon's " About You " page, currently in beta after launching this May, uses data from customers' activity to generate details about them in categories like Product
ChatGPT Caught Putting Signatures of Real Cartoonists on AI-Generated Comics
Futurism / 10h
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but an AI model straight-up impersonating a humble cartoonist is probably not what that adage was going for. When a kitschy cartoon tribute to the recently deceased Dolly Parton and Tim Curry — dressed as Dr Frank-N-Furter from the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — going to heaven together went viral, New Yorker cartoonist Br
The New ChatGPT Is More Show Than Tell
Wired / 10h
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.
The Shark CryoGlow LED Mask Is Cheaper Than Ever on Prime Day
Wired / 10h
The Shark CryoGlow face mask is my favorite LED device, and it’s $299 on Amazon Prime Day. Act fast.
The ‘Dune Messiah’ Graphic Novel Wastes No Time Answering What Happens to Muad’Dib Detractors [Exclusive]
Gizmodo / 10h
The team behind the Harkonnen-centric 'Dune' prequel reunite to adapt Frank Herbert's dark sci-fi sequel into a graphic novel.
Jonathan the Tortoise Has Survived 2 Centuries and a Fake Death. Now Scientists Are Unraveling His Anti-Aging Secrets
Gizmodo / 10h
Scientists studied the genetics of the nearly 200-year-old giant tortoise. What they learned could some day help us extend our longevity.
A Wooden Club and Other Rare Finds Reveal ‘Invisible’ Side of Neanderthal Life
Gizmodo / 10h
“Perhaps the simplest message is that the Palaeolithic was not a world made only of stone.”
One in 15 Cats Are Carrying a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite, Study Shows
Gizmodo / 10h
Some kinds of Giardia can sicken both cats and humans alike.
ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface
TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI is launching a new user interface that will bring interactive visuals to ChatGPT.
I've used a projector instead of a TV for 3 years—these are the 4 downsides nobody talks about
How-To Geek / 10h
Projector owners make it seem like they've outsmarted the TV industry, and they are selling that concept online. It's cheaper, more mobile, and somehow better. I once bought into this idea, and I regretted it right after the first use. I kept using it for years, but eventually I didn't want to keep repairing it. There is more to owning a projector for the first time than most people let on, and I
Arizona court system hack leads to theft of personal data belonging to 1.3 million Americans
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Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A successful phishing attack at the Arizona Supreme Court led to data compromise More than a million people are now thought to be affected The court's operations were not disrupted The Arizona Supreme Court has suffered a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive data on more than a million people after an employee allegedly “clicked a malicious link in an email”, which led to the compromise of info
Sennheiser's wired earbuds might be my favorite ever, and I'd still recommend them to anyone today
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
It feels like wired earbuds have been well and truly back in fashion for a little while now, and I can totally see why. A wired connection gives you access to lossless audio, unlike lossy Bluetooth devices, and they can also look pretty fashionable. And if you're looking to grab a pair of wired earbuds on the cheap, you're in luck. That's because the Sennheiser IE 200 are $99.95 (was $159.95) in
The only Bluetooth and wireless speakers worth buying this Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
So, the second day of Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and, as this one's only a two-day event, it's fair to say that we don't have much time. Don't worry, but, you know… don't miss out. Could today be the day you treat yourself to a Bluetooth speaker for the shower, or level up your home with a more significant Wi-Fi multi-room investment for cosy nights in? I really hope so. If it's something
Last call: Lego Prime Day Deals end tonight, and these 30+ deals are worth snapping up
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
We're already on the final day of Amazon's October Prime Day — aka Prime Big Deal Days — and the good news is that there are still plenty of deals to be found. The shopping event, exclusive to Prime members, is packed with discounts across plenty of categories. And here we're focusing on Lego sets, and the discounts are across many, many themes, including Botanicals, Technic, Disney, Star Wars ,
Grok Bot Is Now a Model Router as SpaceX Continues to Pivot Further Toward AI Infrastructure
Gizmodo / 10h
Grok now speaks Claude.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl, along with some Monday Night Football games
Engadget / 11h
The big event will also air on ABC and ESPN.
I tested the 6 best foldable phones for battery life — here's which model is best
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
It’s finally official: after what feels like years of leaks, Apple has entered the foldable race with the iPhone Duo. It brings a host of new features, but also has the same passport-style form factor as the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 8 , Xiaomi 18 Fold , and Huawei Pura X Max . Apple’s first foldable features many of the same compromises you might expect from a first-generation foldable, ev
Biman Bangladesh Orders 10 Airbus Planes: Four A350-900s & Six A321neos
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Just a week ago, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national carrier of Bangladesh, placed an absolutely massive aircraft order with Boeing (taking into account the carrier’s current fleet size) for 737 MAXs and 787 Dreamliners. Well, the airline has now also placed a firm aircraft order with Airbus , and I can’t help but wonder what exactly is going on, because this just seems like an insane amount
Microsoft may have finally fixed Windows search by turning it into a chatbot
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft's Copilot search redesign arrives this fall.
Here's everything we know about Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft is finally sharing details about its first builder-class PC.
Everything announced at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event
Engadget / 11h
The company highlighted agentic AI features for Windows as well as the Surface Laptop Ultra.
ChatGPT for Teens Carries ‘Unacceptable Risk’ for Teens, Report Claims
Gizmodo / 11h
OpenAI's teen-focused chatbot fails to notify parents when the user talks about self-harm.
The Best Last-Minute Deals on Shokz Running Headphones Before October Prime Day Ends, up to $90 Off
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's October Prime Day sale ends tonight, which means you have a few more hours to snag some great deals on my favorite brand of workout headphones: Shokz. If you're unfamiliar with Shokz (and the world of bone conduction headphones in general), I could talk your ear of
Greenairy is building smart plant towers to clean the air in your office
TechCrunch / 11h
As it turns out, the cure for stuffy, chemical-infused office air might be a tower of leafy greenery.
VS Code is the overlooked Excel companion I didn't know I needed
How-To Geek / 11h
For years, I've thought of a CSV as something I open in Excel. Rows, columns, filters, formulas—that's the point, right? Except a CSV isn't really a spreadsheet at all. It's a text file that Excel happens to be very good at turning into one.
Cheers to that: KLM's Delft house is a winery
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
It's our favorite aviation geek holiday: KLM Delft house day. Every year on its anniversary, Dutch airline KLM releases a new tile house that it gives as a souvenir to its business-class passengers. These adorable collectibles have become a cult favorite among aviation enthusiasts over the years TPG attended the unveiling of the latest Delft House in a tiny town far out in the Dutch countryside,
Google’s New Playground Aims to Make It Easy to Vibe Code a Game Right in Your Browser
Gizmodo / 11h
The tech giant just launched Playground, a new site that lets people create games using AI prompts.
DeWalt's 4Ah 20V Max XR Powerpack Battery is 60% off for Amazon's big sale
How-To Geek / 11h
While you can easily find a decent sale on DeWalt gear on Amazon, what you won't see too often is a good discount on its high-performance batteries, like its 20V Max XR Powerpack options—let alone a meaningful markdown on the powerful 4Ah models. Luckily, right now is one of those times, as this amped-up battery is 60% off during Prime Big Deal Days (but it's selling out fast).
'Dependable, durable, robust, and purposefully designed': The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is built for heavy-duty battery backup — and it's now in the Amazon Prime Day sale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 proved itself an ideal battery backup for long drives, camping, power outages, and general backup in our tests. Now, the portable power station has got a Prime Day price cut. • Best for: Campers, motorhome owners, off-grid travellers, and households looking for a high-capacity backup power source that can handle demanding electrical equipment. • The deal: The Bluetti Elit
CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190M, including gold bars
TechCrunch / 11h
CIA officer David Rush, who worked on highly sensitive intelligence programs, reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors after he was caught siphoning money and gold with a fake government contract.
Viltrox has slashed the prices of its Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm and L-mount lenses by 20% – starting from $80
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Viltrox lenses are already excellent value — I should know having reviewed around 15 of them and been majorly impressed each time. They typically cost less than half the price of proprietary Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm and L-mount equivalents — sometimes as little as a third — and that price gap just increased with a 20% reduction across its range for the Amazon Prime Day sale. For me, the impossibly t
The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is down to its lowest price, but this alternative might be a smarter buy
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Dyson Airwrap has gained somewhat iconic status, but it's not the only great hair tool this brand makes. In fact, I've tested most of Dyson's haircare range, and for me, the Supersonic Nural hair dryer is the unsung hero of the lineup. Both are discounted in the current Prime Day sales: the Airwrap i.d. is down to $499.99 (was $709.99 ) and the Supersonic Nural is down to $349.99 (was $449.99
Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Does it feel like people are perhaps a little grumpier or more on edge these days? It’s not like it’s without reason. There are wars . The climate is going haywire . Someone just died of plague . Scientific research is under attack . Machines keep stealing humans’ work . The media is a mess . And just when it all starts to feel a little overwhelming, Jaguar goes and unveils a new car. The Type 01
Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
One of Donald Trump’s biggest goals as president is to increase domestic manufacturing and reshore supply chains so that the most in-demand technologies in the world can be 100 percent made in the United States. By executive order last December, he launched his “Genesis Mission,” an ambitious plan seeking to leverage US dominance in AI to maintain or seize an edge in advanced robotics, biotechnol
‘Crystal Lake’ Increases Its Retro Cred With a Tie-in Novel
Gizmodo / 11h
Author Tim Waggoner penned a novelization of the 'Friday the 13th' prequel series, which premieres next week.
I exported a year of Pixel Watch sleep data to my NAS to fix Google's limited history window
How-To Geek / 11h
Google's apps show recent sleep information pretty well, but long-term history is harder to reach. Exporting a year of Pixel Watch data and storing it on a NAS fixes that. Here's what it achieves, how to do it, and whether you need the hardware.
“Has No Friends”: Amazon Is Keeping Amazingly Detailed Records on Its Customers and They Are Downright Insulting
Futurism / 11h
Would you like a rude, and perhaps slightly humorous, reminder of how much data surveillance Amazon conducts on its customers? Have we got the thing for you! On Tuesday, one customer shared how she accidentally stumbled on an obscure section on the Amazon website that most of us overlook. It contained, to her horror, a “page of assumptions that Amazon has made about me based on my purchases and I
Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material
TechCrunch / 12h
Meta launches new AI tools after discovering ads on its platforms that may look normal but direct users to harmful content elsewhere online.
KLM’s Delft Blue Dutch Houses: The Full Story Behind 107 Collectibles
One Mile at a Time / 12h
When it comes to airline collectibles, there’s no airline quite as cool as KLM. The Dutch carrier offers its long haul business class passengers miniature collectible houses, which are adorable enough to turn anyone into a collector. This might just be even cooler than Lufthansa’s collectible first class ducks . So, let’s talk about KLM’s miniature houses — what’s their history, what makes them i
Kamrui Essenx E2 vs Bosgame E5 11 Pro: Newcomer trounces Amazon’s best selling Windows PC for Prime Day in the $300 category
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Ladies and gentlemen, on my right, costing $322.98 and most popular new Windows PC at Amazon is the Kamrui Essenx E2 . Its challenger is the Bosgame E5 11 Pro , a lightweight PC that punches above its weight and costs only $263.49. Let’s see who is the better (best?). Remember that you need to be a Prime member in order to benefit from these prices. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here .
5 great movies impossible to stop watching after the first scene
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the biggest battles in Hollywood is the fight for attention. Audiences are more impatient than ever, meaning it is imperative to grab the viewer's attention within the first 10 or so minutes. Viewers face so many distractions at home that if the opening scene doesn't play well, the movie might be turned off.
How can Ted Lasso fix itself?
Mashable / 12h
When it came to Ted Lasso 's fourth season , I wanted nothing more than to take a page out of Ted's (Jason Sudeikis) book and "believe." I wanted to believe that after three years off the air, Ted Lasso had taken an opportunity to reset itself. I wanted to believe that it would fix the issues that plagued its frustrating third season , like bloated episodes and the unfortunate habit of pushing ke
Shark vacuum October Prime Day sale: Save $350 on our favorite stick and robot vacuums
Mashable / 12h
Highlights from the Shark vacuum Prime Day sale: best budget pick Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149.99 (save $150) Best stick vacuum deal Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus $379.99 (save $220) Best robot vacuum deal Shark AI Ultra $249.99 (save $349.01) Also consider Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum (2026 model) $179.99 (save $120) If a new vacuum is on your shopping list, we've spotted several standou
Apple reportedly teaming with LG for smart home devices, including a doorbell
Mashable / 12h
It appears Apple is looking to make a push to be on your front door. The tech giant is reportedly working with LG on a lineup of smart home devices, including a smart lock, a thermostat, and a video doorbell, according to Bloomberg . The companies are also reportedly developing security cameras and a floodlight. Both companies are reportedly developing the devices, but they will carry LG's name r
A Massive Hole Opened Up in Antarctica. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why
Gizmodo / 12h
The open-water hole stretched across 34,400 square miles, or roughly the size of Portugal.
3 free tools I use to fix my family's Windows PCs without leaving home
How-To Geek / 12h
As I've previously written, when something goes wrong with the computers in my family or group of friends, I'm usually the one who gets the call. Most of the time it's a simple fix. Other times, the person on the other end has no idea where to start. Trying to troubleshoot problems like this over the phone can turn a five-minute job into an hour-long conversation that I would much rather not have
The best Amazon Prime Day SSD, RAM and GPU deals are more sad than exciting
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and while there are plenty of tempting deals to be had for all sorts of tech in general, the computing component side of the big sale is a depressingly barren place. • Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale When it comes to the core components of a PC which have been hit hardest by the memory crisis – RAM sticks, SSDs, and GPUs – the deals which Amazon is offering
34 Prime Day bargains under £50 — Lego, Blink, Oral-B, Samsung, Ninja, and more cheap deals I'd buy
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Everything is getting more expensive these days, but isn't it nice to be able to treat ourselves to a little something every now and then? Well, I've been searching through the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale all of this week, and I've found 34 useful and affordable deals under £50. • Browse the full Prime Big Deal Days sale at Amazon My top picks include everything from cool tech gadgets and han
Get 57% off Razer's DeathAdder V3 Pro during Big Day Deals
How-To Geek / 12h
Now's the time to grab the electronics you've been eyeing because they're at their lowest prices during Amazon's Big Deals Day sale. You can save big on Razer's ergonomic DeathAdder V3 Pro gaming mouse, now 59% off for a limited time.
Microsoft blocks Outlook from sending two more file types over security concerns
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft will block .msix and .msixbundle email attachments in New Outlook and Outlook Web Change aims to reduce malware delivery through application package files sent via email Organizations relying on these formats must explicitly allow them before rollout begins Users of New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web in Exchange Online will no longer be able to download email attachments of
I'm getting these Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds to replace my AirPods at night
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'm a habitual audiobook listener, but I get a lot of my listening done at night. I calm my mind with books that I've read before and enjoyed, usually older classics like Sherlock Holmes stories, The Three Musketeers or The Lord of the Rings . I go to bed with an audiobook, and if I wake up at night, I put an audiobook back on to help me go back to sleep. I try and avoid disturbing my wife, so I
Keep active this fall with these 8 home office upgrades
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
In summer, I stay active out of necessity. Events to attend, kids to run after, and tasks to get done around the home – often hitting my steps goal by pure accident. But as fall settles in, remaining active becomes more intentional. With colder days and darker nights, I find myself spending more time settled in the comfort of my desk, reluctant to get up and move around as much as before. From ex
I've tested dozens of Dolby Atmos soundbars, but the Sonos Beam Gen 2 is easily among the greatest compact options on the market — and I'd buy it today for one key reason
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a compact soundbar with Dolby Atmos audio and excellent dialogue clarity? The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is what you're after, and right now it's available at a seriously temping low price. You can grab the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $359 (was $499) in the US, and just £338 (was £449) in the UK today in the Amazon Prime Day sales. • Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale I've used the Sonos Beam Gen 2
PocketBook’s New Inexpensive E-Readers Have Swappable Color Shells
Gizmodo / 12h
The interchangeable back panels are available in five colors.
9 Google Maps gestures every driver should know
How-To Geek / 12h
Most drivers probably don't realize they're missing out on some of the best features of Google Maps. Below that simple surface, though, is a lot of intuitive gestures and features designed to make driving safer, less stressful, and a lot smoother. These are simple, easily accessible interactions built right into the app's core to make your time behind the wheel secure and seamless.
This is the cheapest 4TB SSD for Prime Day — Acer FA200 Gen4 SSD costs $480, less than $0.12 per GB, 50% less than Samsung 990 Pro
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
As a chronic deal-finder, I know when I've seen an outstanding deal for PC storage - and the Acer FA200 4TB internal SSD is now $479.99 (was $530) at Amazon , making it the cheapest 4TB SSD I've seen in the Prime Day sales and cheapest SSD per TB since February 2026. Yes, that’s significantly more than what it was this time last year but hey, nobody wants to lend me their fusion-powered Delorean.
8 minimalist home office essentials to boost focus
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
It took me a decade to really understand what they mean when they say ‘less is more’ – at least when it comes to my workspace. Over the past ten years, I have spent countless hours refining exactly what I have on my desk, aiming for optimal productivity. I've tested everything from a simple laptop-and-nothing-else setup to countless monitors and gadgets, and found that a small, carefully chosen s
Up to 50% off on waterproof jackets from The North Face, Rab, Arc'teryx, Patagonia and more — I've rounded up the best deals
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Rainier days are coming, and now's a great time to make sure you have your wet weather gear sorted. If you've missed the memo, we're in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day sale (actually, we're nearing the end — the two-day event finishes at midnight). I went hunting for waterproof jacket deals in the Amazon sale, and unearthed some gems from The North Face and Columbia in the mix. • Browse the full
Google signs billion-dollar deal to expand nuclear power capacity at multiple US plants
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Google announces 20-year plan to help Constellation upgrade its existing nuclear plants The company previously promised to "[bring] net-new energy to the grid" It has now enabled over 1.5GW of new nuclear energy across the US Google has signed a major long-term partnership with Constellation Energy designed to boost energy generation for the PJM Interconnection – a grid network that covers 13 sta
United And Delta Are Cheapening First Class—American Airlines Could Win By Refusing To Follow
View from the Wing / 12h
Delta now sells domestic first class tickets with a $300 change fee and no included advance seat selection. United is introducing its own version, with fewer included bags and no flight changes. Airlines think they can make more money by selling first class and then charging passengers extra to escape the hassles. That's a huge opening for anyone that wants to be truly hassle-free.
5 essential and affordable Ryobi power tools for renters
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you looking for some affordable DIY power tools to tackle simple projects in your rental? These Ryobi tools are perfect for just that. From drilling and driving to refinishing furniture, here are five essential, affordable Ryobi power tools you should consider picking up.
IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card Review: Is The $350 Annual Fee Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Brand New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card is the $350 annual fee personal card in the Chase and IHG co-branded credit card portfolio . This makes it the most premium IHG credit card, above The New IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card ( learn more ), which has a $150 annual fee, and The New IHG One Rewards Credit Card ( learn more ), which has no annual fee. So this post is my in-dep
Man Says He Was Mortified When His AI Agent Posted His Bank Balances and Exactly What He’s Spending His Money on in a Slack Work Channel
Futurism / 12h
It was only a matter of time until AI agents, bots that are being advertised as a way to stay on top of tedious tasks, started spilling their human overlords’ secrets. With the advent of tools like Meta’s Muse or OpenAI’s Dots, consumers are encouraged to hand over some highly sensitive information, from social media to email logins. That’s despite neither company having a particularly stellar tr
We Geeked Out Over ‘Back to the Future’ With Bob Gale Himself
Gizmodo / 12h
The co-creator and writer just released an incredible new version of the film's perfect screenplay.
“Call no man happy until his death”
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
ducissatenebrarum : “Call no man happy until his death” —Ex Libris, unknown artist, woodcut, 1601-1650 Germany.
VPN threat protection vs. dedicated antivirus: Are VPNs really enough?
