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89 million Steam accounts reportedly leaked. Change your password now.
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98Mashable / 15h
The account details of 89 million Steam users have reportedly been hacked. Although how the breach happened is unclear, this is a good time to change your password and enable two-factor authentication . The past Sunday, cybersecurity firm Underdark posted on LinkedIn about a data breach. That post was then picked up and widely spread by gaming-focused X user Mellow_Online1, as reported by tech ou
Hacker advertises alleged database of 89 million Steam 2FA codes, source of leak unknown
42Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 17h
EnergyWeaponUser advertised a new archive on the dark web They claim it holds phone numbers and OTP codes for Steam Some researchers claim the archive came from Twilio, but the company denied having been breached EnergyWeaponUser, a known cybercriminal and leaker, is selling a new database which, they claim, holds more than 89 million Steam user records, phone numbers, and one-time access codes.
Superman‘s Full Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look Yet at DC’s New Era
500+Gizmodo / 14h
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult star in James Gunn's superhero epic, out July 11.
Get an all-in-one AI tool for just $40
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Put all your AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Leonardo.AI in one place with a lifetime subscription to 1minAI , an all-in-one AI app, on sale for just $39.99 (reg. $234). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1minAI: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 at The Mashable Shop $234 Save $194.01 The free version of some AI models like ChatGPT can get the job done, but if you want the good stuff,
40+ of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are available to take for free on edX. It's not a secret, but it feels like it. There's a massive bank of free online courses from some of the biggest educational institutions in the world sitting on edX. You can find free lessons on useful topics like AI , Python programming , investing, and so much more from famous schools like MIT. There's a lot t
Hurdle hints and answers for May 15, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
How to watch Espanyol vs. Barcelona online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Stream Espanyol vs. Barcelona in La Liga for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Barcelona are on the cusp of winning La Liga , and they can confirm the title against their local rivals Espanyol. It doesn't get much sweeter than that for Hansi Flick's squad of young stars led by Lamine Yamal. This feels like the start of something
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Mississippi
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Mississippi with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . The online world is riddled with restrictions and blockades that stop you from navigating freely. Onlien restrictions are everywhere, even in the world of porn. A number of U.S. states have introduced laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing pornography sites. After this
I found the world's largest external SSD, and at 30.72TB, it is even roomier than the biggest hard disk drives out there
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Palm-sized SSD with 30TB capacity offers jaw-dropping storage in an ultra-compact aluminum shell Glyph Blackbox Plus U.2 is faster than any portable HDD, but slower than PCIe Gen4 SSDs Formatted for macOS, but reformatting for Windows may confuse less tech-savvy users Glyph has unveiled its Blackbox Plus U.2 External SSD, a high-capacity, high-speed storage solution aimed at professional content
How to watch the Microsoft Build 2025 keynote
Engadget / 3h
Microsoft 's annual Build developer conference kicks off on May 19, and as always, it starts with a keynote. You can watch the opening event live starting at 12:05 PM Eastern time on Microsoft's website , though you'd have to register and sign in to be able to access the livestream. Microsoft will also be streaming the keynote on YouTube, though, and you can access it below. Just like last year ,
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 15, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 15
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 15, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. 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, Su
Co-op narrowly avoided an even worse cyber attack, BBC learns
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23BBC News / 5h
The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S.
Even Audiobooks Aren't Safe From AI Slop
Futurism / 5h
Audible, one of the world's largest audiobook platforms, is opening the floodgates to AI slop. On Tuesday, the Amazon-owned service announced its new "integrated AI narration technology" that'll allow selected publishers to rapidly churn out audiobooks using a wide range of AI-generated voices. It's Audible's biggest foray into AI yet, and will be a major blow for voice actors, who are fighting t
Apple wants to connect thoughts to iPhone control – and there's a very good reason for it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Apple announced plans to support Switch Control for Brain-Computer Interfaces The tool would make devices like iPhones and Vision Pro headsets accessible for people with conditions like ALS Combined with Apple’s AI-powered Personal Voice feature, brain-computer interfaces could allow people to think words and hear them spoken in a synthetic version of their voice Our smartphones and other devices
‘He Needs To Do Potty!’ United Airlines Karen Walks Dog Through Galley In Diaper—Snaps When Crew Objects to Poo In Food Prep Area
View from the Wing / 6h
A United Airlines passenger, being dubbed a 'Karen', brought her dog to the galley of a Boeing 787. When a flight attendant reprimanded her - the dog can't be in the food prep area - the woman defended the choice to bring him there: "He needs to do potty!" The passenger felt that because the dog was wearing a diaper that made it o.k. to walk him through the aircraft, including the galley. And she
Police Swarm American Airlines Jet At DFW—Passengers Removed And Questioned Over ‘Security Threat’
View from the Wing / 6h
On Wednesday, just after noon, Dallas-Fort Worth airport faced a partial ground stop due to a security issue on American Airlines flight 2484 heading to New York LaGuardia. Airport police boarded the aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 was parked away from terminal buildings and surrounded by multiple airport police vehicles and emergency responders. Continue reading ...
SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures
42Wired / 6h
The next Starship launch may come as soon as next week. A test of its Raptor engines suggests SpaceX has resolved the issues that plagued its recent flights.
Billionaire founder of Luminar replaced as CEO following ethics inquiry
TechCrunch / 7h
Austin Russell, who became a billionaire after his lidar startup Luminar went public, appears to be out as CEO, according to the company’s board. Luminar’s board announced Wednesday — the same day of its first-quarter earnings report — it had replaced Russell and appointed Paul Ricci to the role. Ricci is the former chairman and […]
Epic fun! New Royal Caribbean beach getaway in Mexico will set a new bar for watery attractions
The Points Guy / 7h
Royal Caribbean announced Wednesday it will launch its newest destination experience, Perfect Day Mexico, in 2027. Building on the success of the line’s immersive private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay , which opened in 2019, Perfect Day Mexico will join the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (opening this December) and Royal Beach Club Cozumel along with an experience in the South Pacific (both op
For the first time in the US, a rotating detonation rocket engine takes flight
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A US-based propulsion company, Venus Aerospace, said Wednesday it had completed a short flight test of its rotating detonation rocket engine at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The company's chief executive and co-founder, Sassie Duggleby, characterized the flight as "historic." It is believed to be the first US-based flight test of an idea that has been discussed academically for decades, a rota
xAI’s Grok suddenly can’t stop bringing up “white genocide” in South Africa
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Users on X (formerly Twitter) love to tag the verified @grok account in replies to get the large language model's take on any number of topics. On Wednesday, though, that account started largely ignoring those requests en masse in favor of redirecting the conversation towards the topic of alleged "white genocide" in South Africa and the related song "Kill the Boer." Searching the Grok account's r
OpenAI adds GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT amid complaints over confusing model lineup
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Wednesday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users now have access to GPT-4.1, an AI language model previously available only through the company's API since its launch one month ago. The update brings what OpenAI describes as improved coding and web development capabilities to paid ChatGPT subscribers, with wider enterprise rollout planned in the coming weeks. GPT-4.1 and 4.1 mini to ChatGPT adds
Disneyland Didn’t Want to Do the Muppets Totally Dirty for Their 70th Anniversary
25Gizmodo / 7h
The Henson classics and Disney's original park share an anniversary year, so it's good to see them included—but the former definitely deserves more from the latter.
Here's How the Tariffs Are Impacting the Price of Gaming
Lifehacker / 7h
Contrary to the White House's assertions, we consumers are indeed footing the bill for all these tariffs. Companies from across industries have been stopping sales or raising prices over the past month or so, and the chaos continues on. It doesn't help that the actual tariff situation is so volatile. President Donald Trump kept escalating the tariffs against China in particular, all the way up to
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Adata T7P5 SSD brings 15.36TB and blistering Gen 5 speed to enterprise storage Trusta isn’t just fast, it’s built for AI, virtualization, and high-efficiency data environments With 13,500MB/s read speeds, the T7P5 crushes most consumer and prosumer storage options With enterprise demand for AI servers and high-performance storage infrastructure booming, Adata is making a bold move into the data c
Appeals court confirms that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe
Engadget / 7h
The Belgian Court of Appeal ruled today that the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) currently used as the foundation for most online advertising is illegal in the EU. This decision upholds the findings of the Belgian Data Protection Authority from 2022 that the technology underpinning online ads violates several principles of the General Data Protection Regulations , an EU digital privacy l
United Grounds Flight Attendants Who Stormed Stage During Business Class Launch Event
42View from the Wing / 8h
Protesting United Airlines flight attendants are now under investigation, and have been removed from flying duties. Suspending the crewmembers who disrupted United's big media event was probably inevitable. Continue reading ...
This $45 Bluetooth dongle made my long-haul flight way less miserable
Mashable / 8h
My body refuses to fall asleep on planes, though not for lack of trying. I've stayed up late before flights, booked red-eyes, popped melatonin, ordered a couple glasses of red wine from the beverage cart — and yet there I sit, wide awake in my economy seat. I keep busy with in-flight entertainment. I'm not built to be raw-dogging flights , and that tiny seatback screen keeps me sane at 30,000 fee
Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards Have Made Me Use my Switch Lite Again
How-To Geek / 8h
You might not have thought much of Nintendo's recent update that introduced "virtual" game cards to the Nintendo Switch, but when you think about it a little, it has some profound implications for digital games.
A dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its rise
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Since 2017, a particularly dangerous strain of E. coli O157:H7 has emerged across the country to spark outbreaks, severe disease, and deaths. It spreads in various ways: via leafy greens and contaminated beef, like its relatives, but also recreational waters. Hundreds of people across 46 states have been infected, and health officials have documented at least nine separate outbreaks. One in 2018,
Google DeepMind creates super-advanced AI that can invent new algorithms
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google's DeepMind research division claims its newest AI agent marks a significant step toward using the technology to tackle big problems in math and science. The system, known as AlphaEvolve, is based on the company's Gemini large language models (LLMs), with the addition of an "evolutionary" approach that evaluates and improves algorithms across a range of use cases. AlphaEvolve is essentially
Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026
52Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Netflix is joining its streaming rivals in testing the amount and types of advertisements its subscribers are willing to endure for lower prices. Today, at its second annual upfront to advertisers, the streaming leader announced that it has created interactive mid-roll ads and pause ads that incorporate generative AI. Subscribers can expect to start seeing the new types of ads in 2026, Media Play
Beyond qubits: Meet the qutrit (and ququart)
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The world of computers is dominated by binary. Silicon transistors are either conducting or they're not, and so we've developed a whole world of math and logical operations around those binary capabilities. And, for the most part, quantum computing has been developing along similar lines, using qubits that, when measured, will be found in one of two states. In some cases, the use of binary values
Krypto steals the show (again) in Superman trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent in director James Gunn's Superman . We're about to enter a new era for DC Studios with the July release of Superman , writer/director James Gunn's fresh take on one of the most iconic superheroes. And after months of tantalizing teases, we finally have the first official trailer, featuring a bickering Clark Kent and Lois Lane, plenty of action, villains being v
Uh, is Grok OK? Elon Musks AI chatbot develops South Africa fixation
Mashable / 8h
Have a question for Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok about the latest baseball news? Or maybe an inquiry about your local weather? If you have a question for Grok today, there's a chance X's AI chatbot replied by talking about "white genocide" in South Africa, a controversial talking point in far-right circles. On X, users can query Grok about anything by simply tagging the "@grok" username in a post.
The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass
62Wired / 8h
Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump’s EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule.
Star Trek: Prodigy May Need a New Home Again Soon
29Gizmodo / 8h
The stalwart Trek animated series, already saved once by Netflix, may need saving once more.
Netflix is bringing back 'Star Search' as it continues to expand into live TV
Engadget / 8h
Star Search , a reality competition series that's featured a shocking number of musicians and comedians before they were famous, is coming back as a Netflix show . The streaming platform announced that it's bringing Star Search back as a live show with interactive elements, building on Netflix's expansion into live TV and events. Like the original, the new Star Search will focus on "emerging perf
Elon Musk’s Unhinged Grok AI Is Rambling About “White Genocide” in Completely Unrelated Tweets
74Futurism / 8h
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has gone absolutely bonkers and is flooding X-formerly-Twitter with bizarre posts about "white genocide" in response to completely unrelated tweets. The issue was flagged online by Aric Toler , a visual investigative journalist for The New York Times , and first reported by Gizmodo . Ask Grok abut anything, it seems — HBO Max's latest name change , messages from the
YouTube introduces an interactive product feed for shoppable TV ads
TechCrunch / 8h
YouTube made its pitch to advertisers on Wednesday, accompanied by a flashy performance from Lady Gaga and special appearances from popular YouTubers like Brittany Broski and MrBeast. During its Upfront presentation, YouTube executives introduced new ad formats coming to the platform, including an enhanced shoppable connected TV (CTV) offering that includes a new interactive product […]
YouTube targets TV dollars with NFL deal, bingeable ‘shows’ from creators
TechCrunch / 8h
YouTube announced a range of initiatives designed to attract more TV ad dollars to its platform at Brandcast, its annual Upfront event for advertisers. Notably, the Google-owned video service is expanding its relationship with the NFL and plans to exclusively stream the NFL’s first Friday game of the 2025-2026 season. It’s also preparing to pilot […]
YouTube viewers will start seeing ads after ‘peak’ moments in videos
41TechCrunch / 8h
Imagine you’re watching a highly anticipated video from your favorite YouTube creator — perhaps the moment a famous couple finally gets engaged — when an ad pops up immediately after the clip. This is part of YouTube’s new ad format called “Peak Points.” The company revealed the new ad format during its Upfront presentation on […]
Postcard Cabins officially integrates with Marriott Bonvoy
The Points Guy / 8h
In late 2024, Marriott acquired Postcard Cabins in a push toward more outdoor-oriented lodging options. Now, Marriott Bonvoy has updated its terms and conditions to include Postcard Cabins. Plus, some Postcard Cabins are now bookable through Marriott Bonvoy . So, here’s what you need to know. Related: The best US glamping resorts for an outdoorsy summer getaway Participating Postcard Cabins prope
This 56,800mAh Power Bank Can Charge Your Phone 11 Times, Now 85% Off at an All-Time Low Price
Gizmodo / 8h
This massive power bank now costs almost nothing, and it’s rated 4.9 out of 5.
Apple Maps Is Getting an Upgrade for Hotels and Restaurants
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple Maps is making a major improvement by adding professional ratings and reviews from top experts in the industry. This should help separate Apple from Google since this will help people looking for high-quality reviews, not just user reviews.
10 Game Soundtracks That Changed My Opinion of Game Music
How-To Geek / 9h
While gameplay is the most important part of any game, music is an essential part of setting the mood or getting you pumped for the action that's to come. Over the years I've played thousands of games, and in a few rare cases the music was so good I had to stop what I was doing, and listen.
From Apple Pencil 1st Gen to Pencil Pro, Amazon Is Clearing Out Stock at All-Time Low Prices
Gizmodo / 9h
All three versions of Apple Pencil are now available at their all-time lowest prices on Amazon.
Democratic House DOGE Caucus Member Says That the Effort Is ‘Dead’
59Gizmodo / 9h
Rep. Moskowitz may be calling the caucus a charade but not everyone shares his sentiments.
Logicube’s Falcon®-NEO2 Forensic Imager Achieves Project VIC Validation; Now VICS Data Compliant
Next Big Future / 9h
Chatsworth, United States, 14th May 2025, CyberNewsWire
‘He Needs To Do Potty!’ United Airlines Karen Walks Dog Through Galley In Diaper—Snaps When Crew Objects to Poo In Food Prep Area
View from the Wing / 9h
An American Airlines passenger, being dubbed a 'Karen', brought her dog to the galley of a Boeing 787. When a flight attendant reprimanded her - the dog can't be in the food prep area - the woman defended the choice to bring him there: "He needs to do potty!" The passenger felt that because the dog was wearing a diaper that made it o.k. to walk him through the aircraft, including the galley. And
How to redeem Flying Blue miles and maximize the Chase Ultimate Rewards 25% transfer bonus
The Points Guy / 9h
Part of maximizing the value of your points and miles is knowing how to take advantage of transfer bonuses. Every now and then, rewards programs like Chase Ultimate Rewards , American Express Membership Rewards , Capital One , Bilt Rewards and Citi ThankYou Rewards will offer bonuses for transferring points to partner hotel and airline programs, juicing the value of the transfer for a limited tim
Windows PCs Are Getting a "Hey, Copilot" Wake Word
How-To Geek / 9h
You’ll soon be able to say “Hey, Copilot” to activate the Copilot chatbot on Windows computers. It’s another way Copilot is slowly replicating the Cortana virtual assistant from the early days of Windows 10.
Audible’s AI narration sounds impressive, but I'd rather hear the story told by a human
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Audiobooks have saved my sanity on many long commutes and have been great company while I'm cleaning or doing other chores. When the performance is good, it's easy to fall into the story. Audible wants authors and their readers to embrace AI as an alternative to human narration, but I am skeptical. Audible is offering publishers access to a fully integrated AI production pipeline. That includes a
Now's a good time to check in on your Steam account security
Engadget / 9h
Update May 14, 6:38PM ET: Valve has confirmed that Steam systems were not breached and identifying user data has not been stolen or accessed by hackers. The company provided clarification in a Steam blog post : "We’re still digging into the source of the leak, which is compounded by the fact that any SMS messages are unencrypted in transit, and routed through multiple providers on the way to your
The latest Apple Maps update will bring out your bougie side
32TechCrunch / 9h
Apple Maps announced a collaboration with the MICHELIN Guide, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest to help users find recommended restaurants and golf courses in their area. Starting in the U.S., users will be able to filter their Maps searches to see restaurants with MICHELIN ratings, which denote exceptional dining experiences. But if you’re on the […]
Switch 2 Specs Fully Leak, and Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Care
27Gizmodo / 9h
Specs never tell the whole story, and the Switch 2 has some canny software tricks up its sleeve.
Let’s Break Down All the Details in the New Superman Trailer
61Gizmodo / 9h
Director James Gunn has seeded lots of clues and mystery into the trailer for the July 11 DC release.
Montana Becomes the Right to Try Anything State, Expanding Access to Experimental Drugs
29Gizmodo / 9h
SB 535 formally paves the way for health care clinics to become 'experimental treatment centers' that can provide drugs still in development to willing patients.
They Look Like Bose Headphones, But They Cost Only $19 And Have 30,000 Five-Star Reviews on Amazon
Gizmodo / 9h
These headphones win by being a good, comfortable, and extremely budget-friendly option for everyday wear.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Can’t Stop Talking About ‘White Genocide’
200+Wired / 9h
In response to X user queries about everything from sports to Medicaid cuts, the xAI chatbot inserted unrelated information about “white genocide” in South Africa.
Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K Bonus Points Offer Last Chance
59One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is regarded as one of the most lucrative credit cards out there. Several weeks ago, we saw an excellent welcome offer introduced on this card, in line with the best offers that we’ve seen. If eligible, this is an ideal time to apply for the card. I want to post a reminder that this offer will be pulled at 9A
Why small businesses that use American AAdvantage need a cobranded business card
27The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If your small business relies on American Airlines for work travel, the AAdvantage Business program can be a great way to earn miles and Loyalty Points on employee flights. However, to fully participate in the program, businesses typically must meet a $5,000 minimum eligi
Tesla Is Seriously Struggling With Its Robotaxi Service
59Futurism / 9h
During Tesla's earnings call last month, CEO Elon Musk admitted that the carmaker's much-lauded self-driving robotaxi service would be relying on safety drivers. As The Information reports , the company is already woefully behind schedule and hasn't even started testing its autonomous vehicles without a safety driver as of April. And the company is quickly running out of time. Musk promised that
Plex's Notorious App Redesign Is Coming to Roku In Preview
How-To Geek / 9h
Plex's app redesign will begin rolling out in the Roku Preview Channel "next week." The new app experience, which previously launched in preview on Apple TV, has been routinely criticized by Plex customers due to its reduced functionality and other shortcomings.
I sat down with two cooling experts to find out what AI's biggest problem is in the data center
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
AI data centers overwhelm air cooling with rising power and heat Liquid cooling is becoming essential as server density surges with AI growth New hybrid cooling cuts power and water but faces adoption hesitance As AI transforms everything from search engines to logistics, its hidden costs are becoming harder and harder to ignore, especially in the data center. The power needed to run generative A
No Need to Wait For Prime Day, The New Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Are Already at a Ridiculous Price on Amazon
Gizmodo / 9h
These wireless earbuds will provide top-of-the-line listening experience every time.
Netflix adds more live TV to its lineup
28TechCrunch / 9h
Netflix is adding more livestreaming content, the company announced at its Upfront presentation on Wednesday. The service, which now reaches over 94 million global monthly active users, has been steadily introducing live TV to its audience with sports content from WWE wrestling, comedy, and awards shows, and other special events (some of which definitely didn’t […]
These Entry-Level miniLED TVs Are Revolutionizing Picture Quality for Everyone
How-To Geek / 9h
I still tend to think of miniLED technology as a high-end feature, with affordable entry-level and mainstream TVs still using backlighting, or a low number of large dimming zones. However, that's just not true anymore. There are now miniLED TVs for well under a thousand dollars—and they are awesome.
2025 MacBook Air Is Now Cheaper Than 2020 Model, Amazon Slashes Prices Like Never Before
Gizmodo / 10h
If you’ve been dreaming of the most powerful MacBook Air, don’t miss this incredible deal from Amazon.
Chinese CPU vendor swaps AMD Zen architecture for homegrown one to deliver 128-core monster to give EPYC and Xeon a run for their money
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Hygon’s C86-5G breaks free from AMD Zen, unleashing 128 cores of homegrown muscle SMT4 powers each core to run four threads, stacking up to 512 threads total AVX-512 instructions make it a strong fit for AI, analytics, and scientific computing Hygon, a key player in China’s semiconductor industry, is advancing its server processor lineup with the upcoming C86-5G, a flagship, high-performance CPU
SoundCloud backtracks on 'too broad' AI terms of service
Engadget / 10h
SoundCloud is updating its Terms of Use again after angering users with language around AI that even the company now describes as "too broad." The details of the change were shared in an open letter from SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton affirming the company's commitment to artists. Specifically, SoundCloud's Terms of Use now forbids the company from using content uploaded to SoundCloud to train genera
New 2025 iPad Now Costs Less Than AirPods Pro, Amazon Clears Out Stock
Gizmodo / 10h
You can finally treat yourself to an Apple product that no longer costs a fortune.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning review: Tom Cruise vs. AI is a wonky, wild ride
Mashable / 10h
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning carries the weight of a meaningful farewell but lacks the courage to commit. The eighth film in the series begins with a sincere American president (Angela Bassett) entreating IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) to take one last mission to save the world. This time, he must defeat a scheming AI called the Entity, which is hell-bent on wiping humans off the
How Black Girls Code is preparing underrepresented kids for the AI revolution
Mashable / 10h
Despite its global prominence, and years of investment from the tech industry's loudest voices and biggest pocketbooks, AI still has a diversity problem. Filling an increasingly worrisome gap created by the tech's creators and evangelists, diversity-based organizations have been trying to tackle that issue on their own. Black Girls Code for example — which offers tech skill building for Black gir
OpenAI rolls out GPT-4.1 to all ChatGPT paying subscribers
Engadget / 10h
OpenAI is making GPT-4.1, the latest addition to its collection of AI models, available to all of its paid users. The rollout to ChatGPT Plus, Pro and Team members begins today, while Enterprise and Edu subscriptions will have to wait a few weeks to get access. Once available, GPT-4.1 can be chosen from the "more models" dropdown menu in the model picker. This version of the ChatGPT AI chatbot ro
Mission: Impossible should never have gone full sci-fi
Engadget / 10h
The Mission: Impossible film franchise has always dabbled in the, well, impossible . We've seen Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt climb his way up the Burj Khalifa, have a motorcycle joust to prevent the spread of a bioweapon and hang off the side of an airplane. Even the most grounded entry, Brian DePalma's 1996 Mission: Impossible , featured Cruise leaping off of an exploding helicopter onto a train in t
United Suspends Flight Attendants Who Protested At Media Event
300+One Mile at a Time / 10h
I’m not sure how this is going to end, though I can’t imagine it’ll be good for labor relations… Protesting United flight attendants reportedly in trouble Yesterday, United had a media event in Brooklyn, to celebrate the launch of its new Polaris business class product . Prior to executives at the airline taking the stage, roughly a dozen flight attendants stormed into the event, walked around in
The Internet’s Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge
25Wired / 10h
Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto-scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions.
VPN owner shows buyer’s remorse; claims was unaware of lifetime subscriptions
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The CEO of the company that purchased VPNSecure in 2023 and claimed to not know that the VPN service provider had previously sold lifetime subscriptions has some regrets. Earlier this week, Ars Technica reported on VPNSecure canceling thousands of lifetime subscriptions , starting in March. In an email to customers, VPNSecure said that it couldn't afford to maintain the subscriptions and that the
A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch
30Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Gilmour Space, a venture-backed startup based in Australia, is about to launch a small rocket from its privately owned spaceport on a remote stretch of the country's northeastern coastline. It's the first time anyone has attempted to reach orbit with a rocket designed and built in Australia. Gilmour's three-stage rocket, named Eris, could launch at any time during a 10-hour window as soon as Frid
Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A plaintiff's law firms were sanctioned and ordered to pay $31,100 after submitting fake AI citations that nearly ended up in a court ruling. Michael Wilner, a retired US magistrate judge serving as special master in US District Court for the Central District of California, admitted that he initially thought the citations were real and "almost" put them into an order. These aren't the first lawye
Valve takes another step toward making SteamOS a true Windows competitor
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
We've known for months now that Valve is expanding its Linux-based SteamOS operating system beyond the Steam Deck to other handheld PCs, starting with some versions of the Asus ROG Ally . This week, Valve began making some changes to its Steam storefront to prepare for a future when the Deck isn't the only hardware running SteamOS. A new " SteamOS Compatible " label will begin rolling out "over t
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Has Its Moments, But Ultimately Is a Letdown
21Gizmodo / 10h
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, and more star in the eighth film in the stunt-filled action franchise, out May 23.
Waymo recalls 1,200 robotaxis following low-speed collisions with gates and chains
28TechCrunch / 10h
Waymo issued a software recall on 1,200 self-driving vehicles after some of its robotaxis were involved in minor collisions with gates, chains, and other gate-like roadway objects. The software update, which was first reported by Reuters, was conducted late last year, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Alphabet-owned […]
Here's Why the ROG Ally 2 Might Make You Cancel Your Switch 2 Preorder
How-To Geek / 10h
While it should surprise no one, there's been a pretty solid leak indicating that not only is a ROG Ally 2 on the way, but it's probably going to be soon. Soon enough to likely overlap, or be near to the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. If you've been lucky enough to secure a preorder of Nintendo's next handheld hybrid system, then there are some bits of info from the leak you might want to know
Grok is unpromptedly telling X users about South African ‘white genocide’
45TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok appeared to experience a bug on Wednesday that caused it to reply to dozens of posts on X with information about “white genocide” in South Africa, even when the user didn’t ask anything about the subject. The strange responses stem from the X account for Grok, which replies to users […]
Everyone Dreams of This Anker Portable Speaker: Good News, It’s Nearly Free on Amazon
Gizmodo / 10h
Why everyone loves this speaker is that it offers portability and audio quality features that are hard to come by all at once at this price.
Tech Company With Chinese Ties Wants to Buy $300 Million in $TRUMP Coin
49Gizmodo / 10h
Foreign entities continue to pour money into Trump's personal memecoin.
Foxconn gets nod for $435M project to make more of Apple chips in India, eventually
48TechCrunch / 10h
Foxconn, a key manufacturer for Apple, has received an approval from India’s cabinet to build a new 37 billion Indian rupees ($435 million) semiconductor plant in a joint venture with the country’s IT giant HCL Group. The deal is the latest move to reduce Apple’s reliance on China and produce more components in India. The […]
Sony preps for $700-million tariff bill and possible PS5 price hike
Mashable / 10h
Video games are an expensive hobby, and we're already seeing higher prices from Nintendo and Xbox . Now, we have bad news for PlayStation gamers. In its latest earnings call, Sony CFO Lin Tao confirmed that the company is exploring raising prices as a result of the Trump administration's new tariffs. And while Tao didn't name the PS5 directly, the gaming division is Sony's most profitable, and th
How to watch Snow White at home: When and where the film is streaming
Mashable / 10h
The best deals to watch 'Snow White' at a glance: WATCH NOW Rent or buy 'Snow White' on Prime Video $24.99 or $29.99 WATCH NOW Rent or buy 'Snow White' on Apple TV $24.99 or $29.99 WATCH LATER Disney+ Premium annual subscription (no ads) $159.99 per year (save $31.89 per year) WATCH LATER Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Hulu and Disney+ with ads) $10.99 per month (save $8.99 per month) WATCH LATER Disne
SoundCloud Backtracks on AI and Changes Policies After Artist Outrage
26Futurism / 10h
SoundCloud has altered its platform policies to require opt-ins for training generative AI models with artists' music following widespread user backlash, the company announced today in a letter from its CEO . On Friday, Futurism broke the story that SoundCloud had quietly updated its Terms of Use (TOU) in February 2024 with language allowing it to train AI using users' uploaded content, which cou
Student Livid After Catching Her Professor Using ChatGPT, Asks For Her Money Back
34Futurism / 10h
Many students aren't allowed to use artificial intelligence to do their assignments — and when they catch their teachers doing so , they're often peeved . In an interview with the New York Times , one such student — Northeastern's Ella Stapleton — was shocked earlier this year when she began to suspect that her business professor had generated lecture notes with ChatGPT. When combing through thos
This Super-Fast 1TB External SSD Is Just $65 Today
How-To Geek / 10h
Now is the time to get a dependable portable SSD with fast speeds. The SK hynix Beetle X31 1TB portable solid-state drive is back at its lowest price ever on Amazon, selling for $64.99 . This is a big discount from its original price of $88.90 and follows a similar price drop that happened briefly last month.
Qatar Airways Places Huge Boeing Aircraft Order, For Up To 210 Jets
1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Qatar Airways has just announced the details of a massive aircraft order with Boeing… Qatar Airways’ huge Boeing wide body aircraft order Qatar Airways has placed its largest aircraft order in history, exclusively for Boeing aircraft. Specifically, the Doha-based airline placed a firm order for 160 jets, with options for an additional 50 jets. This includes a firm order for 130 787s (including 78
This Lenovo Laptop (15.6″, 32GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Is Now 73% Off, Amazon Is Selling It at a Loss
Gizmodo / 10h
Save more than $1,000 on this great Lenovo laptop, don’t let this opportunity slip away.
License Plate Reading Firm Reportedly Building a Surveillance Tool for Cops Using Hacked Data
29Gizmodo / 10h
Data breaches are apparently one tool in a surveillance company's toolkit.
Tony Gilroy Says There’d Be No Andor Without Kathleen Kennedy
200+Gizmodo / 11h
The Lucasfilm president played a huge role in getting the highly acclaimed Star Wars show off the ground.
ProtonVPN subscriptions are up to 66 percent off right now
Engadget / 11h
ProtonVPN subscriptions are available at a steep discount right now as part of an exclusive sale for Engadget readers . A 12-month subscription is down to $48, which is a discount of around $72 and works out to $4 per month. A 24-month plan now costs just $81. This represents a massive discount of $158 and works out to $3.39 per month. Proton topped our list of the best VPN services , and with go
I'm In Love With These Retro Sony Watchman Pocket TVs
How-To Geek / 11h
As someone who lived through the fastest-shrinking period for technology in history, I love things getting smaller. Our first computer at home took up a whole desk, which I believe is why they called it a "desktop." Now, I have a tiny supercomputer in my pocket, which I use to doomscroll nonsensical Instagram videos at 4am.
Chinese energy tech exports found to contain hidden comms and radio devices
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Communication devices have been found in Chinese made solar inverters These have the potential to destabilase the power grid It's unknown how many were found or the intent behind them Rogue communication devices have been discovered in Chinese made solar inverters, devices which play a ‘critical role’ in renewable energy infrastructure, Reuters reports . This has prompted US energy officials to r
Ditch monthly fees and get 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for A$187
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Through June 1, Koofr’s lifetime cloud storage deal is at an all-time low price with code KOOFR at checkout: A$187 (reg. A$250). You know that quiet dread when the monthly cloud storage fee hits your card — again? It’s not huge, but it adds up. And for what? A few PDFs, some photos you forgot to organize, and maybe that video project you swear you’ll finish someday. If you're tired of rent
Elon Musk and DOGE reportedly tried to take over the U.S. Copyright Office
23Mashable / 11h
Did Elon Musk try, and fail, to take over the Library of Congress so he could feed the nation's intellectual property into training fuel for his AI company? That's what some U.S. Congress members — and even some fierce supporters of President Donald Trump — are saying. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be lo
A popular YouTuber tore open the Google Pixel 9a and found a big red flag
Mashable / 11h
A few weeks ago, I said the Google Pixel 9a is one of the budget phones to buy this year. Now, a popular tech YouTuber is recommending the opposite , and I see his point. JerryRigEverything , a tech YouTube account with more than 9 million followers, posted a new video this week where the host stress tests the new mid-range Pixel phone and performs a teardown to look at its internal components. T
The Kids Online Safety Act is back, with the potential to change the internet
24TechCrunch / 11h
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been reintroduced into Congress. If passed into law, this bill could impose some of the most significant legislative changes that the internet has seen in the U.S. since the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998. As it currently stands, KOSA would be able to hold social […]
This 22-inch foldable 3K portable monitor will cost $2,500 when it launches in 2026, and I am not sure why anyone would want to buy it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Folds up small, opens wide, Uperfect's Omega series is screen real estate on the go 3K OLED with 100% DCI-P3 makes this portable monitor a visual powerhouse Uperfect’s hinge tech handles 30,000 folds with no creases, no shadows, just clean visuals Uperfect recently announced its new Omega Series, a line of portable displays that includes the 22-inch Omega and the 17.3-inch Omega Mini. These devic
LATAM returns to one of the US’s busiest South American routes
36The Points Guy / 11h
South American carrier LATAM is making it a bit easier to check out Patagonia or Iguazu Falls this winter. The Chilean carrier will resume flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires after a three-year hiatus Dec. 1. LATAM will offer a daily flight on the route with a Boeing 787 with up to 300 seats. No word if the planes will feature L
9 things to do when you get the Amex Business Platinum Card
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best premium business cards currently available, thanks to its slew of perks and ability to earn flexible and highly valuable Membership Rewards points. You can currently earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $20,000 on eligibl
OpenAI brings its GPT-4.1 models to ChatGPT
29TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI is releasing its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT, the company announced in a post on X Wednesday. The GPT-4.1 models should help software engineers who are using ChatGPT to write or debug code, OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo told TechCrunch. GPT-4.1 excels at coding and instruction following compared to GPT-4o, according to […]
I Love This Speaker That Turns Any Song Into a Karaoke Track, and It’s $50 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Finally, AI is being put to good use, without taking anyone's job (I think?). The Soundcore Rave 3S uses a unique AI feature to turn any regular song you play over Bluetooth into a karaoke track by digitally removing the vocals. I praised it highly in my review , and I've h
Warner Bros. Discovery Just Reversed That Terrible ‘HBO Max’ Branding Decision
Lifehacker / 11h
I love movies and TV shows of all kinds, but I have to admit I have a soft spot for HBO. The channel is responsible for some of my favorite TV experiences of all time: Game of Thrones , Barry , Silicon Valley , and now The Last of Us all come to mind. I'll watch anything on any platform that looks intriguing enough, but when HBO is attached, I'm even more likely to watch. That's why it made absol
5 of the biggest streaming announcements from Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2025, from HBO Max shows to the new Superman trailer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Some of the best Max shows have been showcased at the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfronts 2025, alongside what’s to come from across the media giant’s studios and networks. There’s been plenty of new info across the board, with news on both shows and WBD streaming and broadcast platforms as the company bigwigs take to the stage. With announcements coming thick and fast, the big news can be easy to mi
OpenAI promises greater transparency on model hallucinations and harmful content
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI has launched a new web page called the safety evaluations hub to publicly share information related to things like the hallucination rates of its models. The hub will also highlight if a model produces harmful content, how well it behaves as instructed and attempted jailbreaks. The tech company claims this new page will provide additional transparency on OpenAI, a company that, for context
Grok AI Is Replying to Random Tweets With Information About ‘White Genocide’
81Gizmodo / 11h
Elon Musk's AI is obsessed with the South African conspiracy theory.
No bezel, no problem – two LG Display Micro LEDs can instantly look like one wide-screen display
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
If you've ever wondered why you'd want a bezel-less display, LG Display just provided a visual and eye-opening answer. The display technology company, which supplies panels to, among others, LG Electronics, is busy showing off a raft of screen technologies at SID Display Week in San Jose, California. Among them are a 4,000-nit, next-gen OLED (it uses Tandem RGB elements to achieve this brightness
TikTok introduces AI Alive to turn photos into animated videos
Mashable / 11h
TikTok is making it a lot easier for its creators to use AI . TikTok AI Alive, a feature the app launched on Tuesday, helps users turn static photos into "captivating, short-form videos enhanced with movement, atmospheric and creative effects" when they use the TikTok Story Camera. "We all know a photo can say a thousand words, and TikTok aims to take this new form of visual storytelling even fur
Tesla Model Y 1.5 Mile Drive Without Human Driver in Texas
Next Big Future / 11h
All of the new Tesla cars made in Texas drive 1.5 miles on public roads from the GigaTexas factory to a loading area. Hundreds of new Tesla make this drive every day and over a thousand new Tesla make a shorter 1 mile drive in Fremont California. This is evidence that Tesla is ready for ... Read more
No, Your Steam Account Didn't Just Get Hacked
How-To Geek / 11h
There have been rumors about a large-scale data breach impacting nearly 90 million Steam accounts. However, the original source was debunked, so you probably don't have anything to worry about.
‘Slap In The Face’: American Airlines Said Drink Service Was Gone For Good—Now It’s Back, And Crew Say They Were Lied To
49View from the Wing / 11h
With American Airlines adding back a second drink service in economy on longer domestic flights, and adding back pre-meal beverage service for international premium destination flights departing before 9:01 p.m. local time, their flight attendants union is up in arms - they want more cabin crew on flights to do the service. Continue reading ...
'FBC: Firebreak' preview: Controlled chaos
Engadget / 11h
A successful co-op shooter feels like a bottomless tub of popcorn, hot and smothered in golden butter, built for bite-sized consumption and impossible to resist. Smooth mechanics and a satisfying, repeatable loop should draw you in for one more bite, one more round, over and over again. FBC: Firebreak , Remedy Entertainment’s co-op shooter set in the universe of Control , almost hits these marks.
White House scraps plan to block data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive data
72TechCrunch / 11h
The decision to reverse course comes after an industry lobby group called for the rule change to be withdrawn.
How this VC spots the global game changers
TechCrunch / 11h
Accel’s Sonali De Rycker chatted with TechCrunch’s Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos about what it takes to spot and scale category-defining companies in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape. She shared perspectives on identifying early-stage bets and supporting global growth.
Don’t Fall for These Eight Deceptive Marketing Terms
Lifehacker / 11h
Corporations make a lot of stuff they want to sell you, and invest a lot of money, effort, and time into convincing you to not only to buy a product, but to buy a specific version of it. While there’s nothing wrong with pointing out the advantages of one product over another, sometimes marketers use specifically vague or deceptive phrases in order to convince you to choose the one they're offerin
Five Hidden Windows App Switcher Secrets
Lifehacker / 11h
Alt-Tab was among the first Windows keyboard shortcuts I learned when I first used a PC over two decades ago, right after Ctrl-C (copy) and Ctrl-V (paste). Alt-Tab opens the app switcher, which lets you quickly bring a different app to the foreground. You can use it to quickly swap between two open apps, or to cycle between all of your open apps. But what you might not know is that the app switch
This Tiny Mini PC Contains a Desktop RTX 5060 Ti GPU
How-To Geek / 11h
Can you fit a desktop RTX 5060 Ti graphics card in a 2.65-liter mini PC? ZOTAC somehow managed to make it happen. The company's new line of ZBOX MAGUS PCs feature an unusual mix of high-end hardware, small form factors, and generous Thunderbolt connectivity.
7 Star Wars Games That Deserve a Remaster or Sequel
How-To Geek / 11h
For better or worse, Star Wars ain’t what it used to be. I’m not just talking about the movies either, as video games have been a huge part of the franchise since the early 80s. For some of us, the smaller screen has been far more influential than the bigger one.
The Powder Keg Beneath The Handmaid’s Tale Is Finally Exploding
Gizmodo / 11h
With the series finale just weeks away, Gilead’s long-awaited revolution has begun.
Marvel drops Ironheart trailer ahead of June release
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Dominique Thorne is back as Riri Williams in Ironheart . Ryan Coogler is riding high as his new film Sinners lights up the box office , and he's got another major TV project waiting in the wings: the Marvel limited series Ironheart . And the studio has dropped a shiny new trailer ahead of the show's June release. The six-episode series stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, aka the titular Iron
An $8.4 billion money launderer has been operating for years on US soil
47Ars Technica - All content / 12h
As the underground industry of crypto investment scams has grown into one of the world's most lucrative forms of cybercrime, the secondary market of money launderers for those scammers has grown to match it. Amid that black market, one such Chinese-language service on the messaging platform Telegram blossomed into an all-purpose underground bazaar: It has offered not only cash-out services to sca
Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Bing Search Data as It Shifts Focus to Chatbots
Wired / 12h
Microsoft is limiting access to tools that boosted its rivals, but larger customers like DuckDuckGo say they won’t be affected.
2025 EVs With the Longest Range and Biggest Batteries
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the most important factors to buyers of electric vehicles is range. With charging still being a more taxing affair than filling up with gas, creating cars that can go far on a single charge has been a recipe for success. There are tons of cars available that push this race for range further than you’d expect.
The Reason Murderbot’s Tone Feels Off
31Wired / 12h
Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.
PS Plus Game Catalog additions for May include Sand Land and Battlefield V
Engadget / 12h
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes some heavy hitters like Sand Land and Battlefield V . All of the following games will be available to play on May 20. First up, there's the gorgeous Sand Land . This is an adaptation of an Akira Toriyama manga , the guy who created the Dragon Ball franchise. He also designed many of the monsters and characters in Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Que
The future of digital finance is customer-centric
26TechCrunch / 12h
TS Anil, Monzo’s CEO, discusses the company’s innovative approach to customer-centric banking, the strategic decisions that fueled its growth, and insights into the future of digital finance. He shares how he led the digital bank through a remarkable transformation, from early challenges to achieving its first annual profit in 2024.
NASA rover captures an aurora from Mars surface for the first time
Mashable / 12h
NASA 's Perseverance rover has captured an aurora in the night sky for the first time from the Martian ground. Scientists have known for two decades that Mars ' skies have auroras, too, but these curtains of undulating light had only been detected in ultraviolet — light that is invisible to the naked eye — until now. All previous Martian auroras were observed from orbiters in space . The result i
The cheapest gaming laptop we recommend is on sale for a record-low $450
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $200: As of May 14, Best Buy has the Acer Chromebook 516 GE (Intel Core 5 120U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) on sale for just $449. That's 31% off its $649 MSRP, its biggest discount ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Chromebook 516 GE (Intel Core 5 120U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $449 at Best Buy $649 Save $200 Chromebooks aren't the sort of laptops most people associate with great PC gaming ex
One of the most outrageous smartphones of 2025, the one with a 16,000mAh battery, built-in smartwatch and earbuds, will go on sale for less than $400
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Oukitel WP300's battery can power other devices for days Not your average rugged phone - it's part powerbank, part fitness tracker, all survival tool This rugged phone has 108MP camera and 36GB of RAM for $399 The upcoming Oukitel WP300 takes an unconventional approach to rugged smartphone design - it's so over-the-top it’s already being called one of the most outrageous phones of 2025. Built to
Harman’s new in-car tech could give you Waze-like alerts – without the need for human helpers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Harman has unveiled details of a new software solution that it hopes will offer “beyond sight” contextual alerts to drivers, without the need for expensive additional hardware or lengthy developmental schedules for manufacturers. Initially revealed as part of a package of automotive innovations at this year’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Harman went into further detail at its Harman
Visible Auroras Spotted on Mars For the First Time
24Gizmodo / 12h
Scientists used cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance rover to capture unprecedented views of the Red Planet's green glowing sky.
You Don't Need to Panic Over the Latest Steam 'Leak'
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Lifehacker / 12h
If you've seen news stories claiming that more than 89 million Steam user records leaked, don't panic. Social media posts currently circulating suggest that Steam credentials are up for sale on the dark web, but those claims appear to be untrue. Of course, even if your data hasn't actually been compromised, it's a good idea to have additional authentication set up on your Steam account. What happ
Google Might Be Removing the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' Button
Lifehacker / 12h
"I'm Feeling Lucky" has been a core feature of Google Search since the company launched in 1998. Most of us, of course, choose the typical Search experience, scrolling through the various links until we find the URL we're looking for. But when you're feeling confident that your search query has a clear destination, I'm Feeling Lucky can direct you straight there. I admit, I haven't used the butto
American Flight Attendants Angry About Service Increases: Justified?
43One Mile at a Time / 12h
Yesterday, American Airlines announced plans to improve service in economy on some flights. Specifically, the airline will be restoring a second drink service in economy on domestic flights of over 1,500 miles, and will be restoring a pre-dinner drink service in economy on long haul international flights departing before 9:01PM. Yay… right? Well, not so fast. This of course sounds like a positive
Square launches new portable point-of-sale handheld device that's barely bigger than a smartphone and there's even a 16-megapixel camera
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Square Handheld delivers full POS features in a pocket-sized form Built for mobility with barcode scanning and all-day battery life Seven software modes adapt to restaurants, retail and other business types Financial technology company Square has introduced a new addition to its hardware lineup. Square Handheld is a compact, portable point-of-sale (POS) device built to serve the evolving needs of
Republicans Pander to Big Tech With Proposed 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations
79Gizmodo / 12h
The United States doesn't have a comprehensive legislative framework regulating AI. If states can't make laws, Big Tech can continue doing as it pleases.
The Next Game of Thrones Spinoff Is Now Coming Next Year
39Gizmodo / 12h
It's no Winds of Winter , but you'll still have to keep waiting.
Everything you need to know about Amex Travel
71The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The American Express Travel® portal allows you to redeem Membership Rewards points directly for travel reservations and activities rather than transferring your rewards to airline or hotel partners like Delta Air Lines and Marriott Bonvoy . You can also book discounted premium tickets, take advantage of be
Scaling innovative companies at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and resilience
TechCrunch / 12h
Paladin Capital Group’s Nazo Moosa sat down with Mike Butcher at StrictlyVC London to discuss scaling innovative companies at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and resilience. She discussed how she’s driving purposeful investments that shape a secure and sustainable digital future.
Extremely Rare Video Shows the Earth Being Violently Torn Apart During an Earthquake
39Futurism / 12h
First of Its Kind A striking video captured in Myanmar during March's devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake shows what scientists believe may be a first-of-its-kind recording of a surface fault rupture, the visible point where the ground over a major faultline splits apart, in action. The video, which went viral on Reddit earlier this week, shows the moment as the Earth begins to quake. A gate fli
Millions of US households could benefit from cheaper broadband soon: Here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Big Tech profits from broadband, but pays nothing to support the networks they depend on This bill will make tech companies finally contribute to the networks they use to build billion-dollar empires Legislation shifts broadband cost burden from everyday users to enterprise giants A new wave of broadband reform is gaining traction in the United States, and it’s poised to reshape how internet acce
Radiologists aren’t going anywhere
TechCrunch / 12h
Nine years ago, AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton sent shock waves through medicine by declaring it “just completely obvious” that AI would make radiologists extinct in short order. Fast-forward and the specialists — who do more than analyze images — are thriving, observes The New York Times. In fact, the field is experiencing explosive growth amid […]
PlayStation 5 Price Increases Might Be On the Way
How-To Geek / 12h
We told you that you'd be seeing a lot of "prices going up" headlines over the next few months. Xbox consoles were a particularly notable victim of tariffs, but if you think you're in the clear with the PlayStation 5, you might want to think again.
My OLED TV Is 5 Years Old and the Quality Still Blows Me Away
How-To Geek / 12h
After buying a brand new OLED TV in 2020 to see out the COVID-19 pandemic, I didn’t think I’d be sitting down in front of it five years later and still thinking “wow, that looks good.” And yet here I am, almost 5,500 hours into the panel’s lifespan, happy as can be.
HBO Go HBO Now HBO Max Max Is Changing Its Name to HBO Max
300+Gizmodo / 12h
You can always go back.
