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Digital Tends Digital Tends Den of Wolves understands what made the Payday series special
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Gizmodo Before He Hits Theaters, the Toxic Avenger Is Making a Gory Return to Comics
Toxie will star in Ahoy Comics' first ongoing series, simply titled The Toxic Avenger Comics, this July, ahead of Peter Dinklage's long-awaited Toxic Avenger movie.
How To Geek 7 Tips for Avoiding Burnout When Playing Long Games
Big games require big time commitments.
9to5 Mac Nomad’s April fools sale is no joke – 15% off sitewide
One of my favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad, is having an extremely rare sitewide sale for April Fools! Nomad is giving everyone 15% off all of its amazing products. That means all of its newest releases, from its 3 in 1 charger to its new...
The Takeout How To Make Store-Bought Cottage Cheese Creamy
If you thought that you hated cottage cheese, think again. While the texture isn't for everyone, you can actually transform it into a smooth and creamy delight.
The Takeout Review: Popeyes' Pickle Menu Is The Best Menu Ever
The Takeout took in a special sneak eat preview of Popeyes' new Pickle Menu. Is the next great Popeyes innovation, or will it all end on a half-sour note?
How To Geek Gmail Now Has Better Encrypted Emails, but Not for You
Way more similar to Proton Mail.
Polygon Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: How to watch Nintendo’s next big reveal
Nintendo officially revealed its next-gen console, Nintendo Switch 2, in January — though the company didn’t say much beyond confirming the Switch 2’s existence, its name, and a 2025 release window in a short teaser video. On April 2, Nintendo will...
Polygon How to beat Scorpion in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2
Scorpion, from the fighting game series Mortal Kombat, has entered Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 as a boss. Depending on where Scorpion spawns, he can be extremely difficult to fight as you’ll need to deal with the terrain and other incoming players....
Kotaku Upcoming Star Wars Game Leaks, Looks A Lot Like XCOM
Early in-development screenshots of a previously announced Star Wars game from Electronic Arts, Respawn, and Bit Reactor have leaked online. And while the screens are from an older build of the game, it seems like this upcoming Star Wars game is...
The Guardian - US Trump’s top lawyer directs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, suspect in healthcare CEO killing – live
US attorney general Pam Bondi says she has told prosecutors to seek death penalty for man accused of killing Brian Thompson outside New York hotelUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a...
Polygon All Mortal Kombat locations in Fortnite
Mortal Kombat has invaded Fortnite, introducing its characters and locations into the Chapter 6 Season 2 map. Three new Mortal Kombat themed landmarks have been added to the Chapter 6 Season 2 map: The Pit, The Living Forest, and The Dead Pool. The...
Digital Tends iOS 18.4 unlocks three new features for Apple AirPods Max owners
Discover lossless audio, ultra-low latency, and wired playback on the 2025 Apple AirPods Max with iOS 18.4. Upgrade now!
The Guardian - US French ministers condemn threats to judges in Marine Le Pen case
Senior figures also reject claim verdict against Le Pen on embezzlement charges was ‘political and partisan’ Europe live – latest updatesFrench ministers have condemned threats against the judges who convicted the far-right leader Marine Le Pen and...
Mashable Upgrade your gaming setup with $650 off the Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor
As of April 1, get $650 off the Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor at Amazon.
9to5 Mac Deals: iPad mini 7 $100 off, Apple Watch Ultra $409 off, Twelve South Qi2 charging stand, Bose headphones, more
Your Tuesday deals on Apple gear and accessories are now live and at the ready down below. We are once again tracking $100 price drops on the latest iPad mini 7, including the mid-range 256GB model, as well as an ongoing offer on the 36GB M4 Max...
The Guardian - US Seth Meyers: ‘Donald Trump has entered his Gaddafi era’
Late-night hosts discuss Trump mulling an illegal third term in office and launching a global trade war with tariffsLate-night hosts talk Donald Trump’s unspecific tariffs plan, the fallout from Signalgate and Trump openly discussing an illegal...
New York Times - World Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications
The government says it tightened citizenship rules because of a deluge of applications from the descendants of emigrants who only coveted an Italian passport.
Gizmodo This Retro Fujifilm Camera Pack Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Clears Out Stock at a Ridiculously Low Price
For those looking to relive the nostalgia of the 80s and 90s, the Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash 400 disposable camera is the perfect throwback accessory.
Techcrunch Roblox partners with Google on ads
Google on Tuesday announced a new partnership with gaming company Roblox, which will allow advertisers to purchase and scale Roblox’s Rewarded Video and other immersive ad formats. That means marketers who want to reach the younger Gen Z audience...
Polygon How to ‘Find the coolest player on the island’ in Fortnite
Epic Games released a new update in Fortnite on Tuesday adding characters from Mortal Kombat and a set of April Fools’ Day quests. One of the quests tells you to “Find the coolest player on the Island” and it awards you 2,000 experience points when...
New York Times - World China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President
The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.
Mashable The Arlo Video Doorbell is still 54% off after the Amazon Big Spring Sale
The Arlo Video Doorbell is on sale at Amazon for just $59.99, down from the normal price of of $129.99. That's a 54% discount.
Kotaku We Finally Have Our First Look At Beyond The Spider-Verse
It’s wild to think that Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse was at one point supposed to have come out over a year ago, but we’re only now, in 2025, getting our first look at the animated sequel. The third Spider-Verse film has had reported...
The Guardian - US ‘Do not play’ lists: why every party needs one – or you’re bound to upset the guests
It could be that you really dislike a song, or perhaps the person who sings it. Either way, your DJ needs to knowName: “Do not play” lists.Age: It’s probably been a thing for pretty much as long as playlists have been a thing, but it’s now more...
The Guardian - US Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb
The detailed relics were found in a necropolis and experts believe the woman depicted could have been an important priestessTwo almost lifesize sculptures of a man and woman, who was believed to have been a priestess, have been found during the...
Apple Insider Apple's App Store used to host free VPN apps with ties to China military
The App Store hosted a number of VPN apps with ties to a Chinese military-affiliated company sanctioned by the US, with millions of downloads between them all.An iPhone on a Chinese flagUsers are often warned of the dangers of the Internet, with...
9to5 Mac Apple might have yet another reason to launch iPhone 17 Ultra
Rumors about next year’s ‘iPhone Fold’ have been growing, including sky-high expectations for the new device’s price. Those rumors may provide Apple yet another good reason to test the waters of premium pricing this year by launching an iPhone 17...
Techcrunch NaNoWriMo shut down after AI, content moderation scandals
NaNoWriMo, a twenty-five-year-old online writing community-turned-nonprofit, announced on Monday evening that it is shutting down. NaNoWriMo — an abbreviation of National Novel Writing Month — is an annual challenge for writers to complete a rough...
Mashable Amazon deal of the day: Grab our favorite budget iPad for just $269 post-Big Spring Sale
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Digital Tends JBL Flip 6 vs. Flip 7: discounts determine this fight
Though nearly indistinguishable at first glance, there's a clear winner between these great portable speakers.
Hack-A-Day Philadelphia Maker Faire Returns This Weekend
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The Guardian - US Ice blames ‘error’ for deportation of man with protected legal status
Official says Kilmer Armado Abrego-Garcia, who lived in Maryland with his wife and child, is in El Salvador prison due to ‘oversight’US politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s administration acknowledged on Monday in court documents that a...
In These Times Democratic Party Leaders and “Free Speech” Warriors Shrug as Trump Deports Dissidents
While the Trump administration targets hundreds over their constitutionally protected right to political speech, Democratic leadership and influential media pundits have largely stayed quiet.
Truthout As Trump Attacks Education, Chicago Teachers Reach Powerful Tentative Contract
It reaffirms sanctuary school protections, assures the ability to teach Black history and gives veteran teachers raises.
The Guardian - US Louisiana voters reject far-right governor’s constitutional amendments
Amendments pushed by Republican Jeff Landry on crime, courts and finances resoundingly defeated in voteLouisiana voters soundly rejected four constitutional amendments championed by the Republican governor, Jeff Landry, related to crime, courts and...
The Guardian - US Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr
Trump administration begins reducing Health and Human Services workforce as Kennedy plans up to 10,000 job cutsThousands of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees across the country are being dismissed on Tuesday as the Trump administration...
Gizmodo Buried for Millennia, Scientists Coax 7,000-Year-Old Algae Back to Life
The revived organisms resumed their biological activities as if they hadn't been without oxygen and light for thousands of years.
Jalopinik The Toyota Corolla May Be Closest Thing To A Tariff-Proof Car
There are only 16 cars sold in the U.S. with an average sticker price under $30,000, and the Toyota Corolla sedan is the only one assembled here.
Kotaku Former Donkey Kong Champion Billy Mitchell Wins $275,000 For Defamation Over YouTuber's Death
Former Donkey Kong champion Billy Mitchell won his defamation lawsuit against speedrunning YouTuber Karl Jobst in Australia on Monday, over claims published in videos that blamed Mitchell for the death of another YouTuber. Jobst had also accused...
New York Times - World The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws Concerns
The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.
BBC - Europe Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.
How To Geek Here Are 10 of the Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now in The U.S.
If you're looking for a budget-friendly ride, here are 10 new cars that deliver style, value, and practicality without breaking the bank.
Mashable April is here and so are new Amazon First Reads picks — get your free book now
The start of a new month means a refreshed selection of Amazon First Reads. Prime members can get their April First Reads pick now.
Polygon Every Marvel movie and TV release set for 2025 and beyond
Marvel Studios took a breather in 2024, releasing only one major film (Deadpool & Wolverine) and a couple of live-action TV series (Agatha All Along, Echo). But the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to make a thunderous return in 2025. A whopping...
Digital Tends Nintendo will host seven hours of Switch 2 gameplay streams this week
Nintendo will show off over seven hours of gameplay of Nintendo Switch 2 titles on April 3 and 4.
Gizmodo The New Karate Kid Legends Trailer Teases Its Big, Ultimate Tournament
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang star in the new Karate Kid film out May 30.
Digital Tends Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse receives a new release date
Sony has finally dated Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Find out when Miles Morales swings back into theaters for the third Spider-Verse movie.
MacRumors Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Models Compared
Apple has now refreshed the Mac Studio twice since its introduction in 2022, so should you upgrade your unit and is an older model still worth buying? The new Mac Studio's main upgrade is its chip, moving from the M2 Max and M2 Ultra to...
The Guardian - US Wisconsin and Florida voters head to polls in test of Trump’s popularity
Conservatives bid to overturn liberal majority on Wisconsin supreme court while Florida votes to replace Mike Waltz US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s...
Engadget Apple's Find My has finally launched in South Korea
Apple’s Find My feature has finally been enabled in South Korea, according to a company announcement translated by Apple Insider. This comes after years of public demand in which the finding network tool was absent from the country. The omission...
The Guardian - US A gentle giant: the shy wētāpunga is adept at living in the shadows
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Gizmodo At Just $69, this Outstanding 15″ Portable Monitor Is One of The Hottest Deals on Amazon Right Now
A portable monitor like this is the ultimate travel companion.
Techcrunch Qualcomm acquires generative AI division of Vietnamese startup VinAI
Qualcomm has acquired the generative AI division of VinAI, an AI research company headquartered in Hanoi, for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Monday. The move marks Qualcomm’s continued expansion into the AI tooling sector. VinAI,...
New York Times - World Trump Aid Cuts End Contraception Access for Millions of Women
The United States was a key supplier of contraceptives in many developing countries. The Trump administration has ended that support.
Engadget Amazon’s new cinema plan is perfect… for the ‘80s
If you ever needed a definitive example of how money doesn’t necessarily buy you success or taste, take a look at Amazon’s studio arm. The mega-retailer’s production division, now known as Amazon-MGM, has been making movies for more than a decade....
Mashable This 180Hz Samsung Gaming Monitor is $100 off today
The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor is still on sale for 36% off the day after the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
InVerse Paramount+ Just Quietly Released A Surprising New Guy Ritchie Crime Thriller
The Guy Ritchie-produced 'MobLand' sometimes feels like an all-too-familiar gangland tale, but a terrific cast elevates the show from its genre trappings.
How To Geek How to Use the GROUPBY Function in Excel
Reorganize your data into groups and subgroups.
Digital Tends Samsung’s 2025 QLED lineup first look
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In These Times From Ruins to Renaissance: Syrian Artists Reclaim Freedom After Assad
Following more than five decades of repression under the Assad regime, these artists are seizing the moment of cultural revival.
Lifehacker What VPNs Can Do (and What They Can't)
How they work, how to choose one, and how much they cost.
Techcrunch Meet Ponte Labor, a startup matching Hispanic immigrants to jobs using WhatsApp
While working on their MBAs at Harvard Business School, Colombian immigrants Stephanie Murra and Lorenza Vélez noticed that most of the workers in the cafeteria were Hispanic. In conversations with them, a common theme kept coming up: how difficult...
The Takeout According To Shoppers, This Aldi Bacon Is Worth Buying Every Time
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Techcrunch The Beagle is a new long-range drone with more than one application
When there are damages to energy infrastructure, such as electricity pylons or gas pipelines, expensive helicopters are frequently used to inspect them. Drones have begun to replace some of those inspections, but the flight-time for these can be...
Apple Insider Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today
The Apple of 1976 is unrecognizable compared to today's gigantic corporation, and yet key early decisions by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and more, are still having their effect today.Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh, made eight years after...
How To Geek Save $350 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at Target
This is my favorite smartphone deal of spring.
Digital Tends All Pokémon TCG Pocket secret missions and how to beat them
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Gizmodo It’s One Particle Accelerator, Michael. What Could It Cost—$17 Billion?
CERN says its Future Circular Collider has no technical hurdles—though the expected costs are exorbitant.
Digital Tends Our reviewers raved about the Apple Watch 10, and now it’s $70 off
If you buy and wear an Apple Watch Series 10, you'll be in good company. Get it for $70 off today.
Mashable The best Apple deals still live after Amazons Big Spring Sale: Last chance to save on MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches
MacBooks, AirPods, and more are on sale in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Here are the best deals still live.
Polygon Absolute Martian Manhunter’s mind-bending finale stunt only works in physical copies
All of DC Comics’ Absolute titles have been swinging for the fences. The line, featuring classic characters reinvented for a darker universe than the main DC timeline, has been packed with stellar work. This past Wednesday, though, the final pages...
New York Times - World Iceland Volcano Eruption Near Grindavik Prompts Closure of Blue Lagoon
The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.
BBC - Europe France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen
Marine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power.
How To Geek The iPhone Delta Emulator Finally Has Online Multiplayer
Anyone up for some Mario Kart DS?
Gizmodo Twice as Cheap as a Dyson Hair Styler, This Shark Model Is Close to the All-Time Low on Amazon
If you've been dreaming of salon-quality hairdos at a lower price, today is the perfect day to invest.
Digital Tends Everything we know about RuneScape: Dragonwilds
The popular browser MMORPG hasn't stopped evolving and is now branching out with a new entry. Here's everything we know so far about RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
Truthout Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Ending Deportation Protections of Venezuelans
The ruling puts a pause on the administration's action, which would have opened the door for immediate deportations.
Mashable Free coffee alert: Get a free Dunkin coffee of any size on April Fools Day (for real)
This real April Fools' Day deal from Dunkin' gets rewards members a free coffee of their choice when they order with this code on April 1.
BBC - Europe Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion
Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.
9to5 Mac iOS 18.4 adds robot vacuums to HomeKit; here are the supported models
Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone this week, and it comes with a big upgrade to the Home app. With iOS 18.4, users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard. Here are the best robot...
Mashable 200+ of the best deals still live after Amazons Big Spring Sale
The best deals still live after the Amazon Big Spring Sale include discounts on Kindles, MacBooks, and lots of robot vacuum/mop combos.
Mashable Apple iOS 18.4: See every new emoji
Apple iOS 18.4 new emoji: Face with Bags Under Eyes, Fingerprint, Splatter, Root vegetable, Leafless tree, Harp, Shovel, Sark flag
Gizmodo The Bondsman Has a Great Time Putting Kevin Bacon Through Hell
Prime Video's eight-episode supernatural series co-starring Jennifer Nettles and Beth Grant gets a binge release April 3.
New York Times - World Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.
How To Geek The Best Google Pixel 9a Cases of 2025
Going without a case is simply asking for trouble.
Jalopinik These Are Your Favorite American-Made Cars
Pour yourself a whiskey and toast up some s'mores while you peruse this list of the best American-made cars out there, as selected by our lovely readers.
Lifehacker How Passwords Managers Work (and Why You Should Finally Start Using One)
You need to keep your login credentials somewhere safer.
The Takeout What's The Right Way To Use And Cook Cube Steak?
It doesn't get more deliciously simple than cube steak. So, if you're a big fan, then here are a few tips on cooking and preparing a great cut.
Mashable This deal is no joke: Get 10% off Shark and Ninja on April 1
Get 10% off almost everything at Shark and Ninja on April 1 with this discount code.
How To Geek Visible's New $45/mo 5G Plan Has Faster Hotspot Speeds and a Smartwatch Line
It might be one of the best budget carriers in the United States.
Techcrunch Tinder’s new AI-powered game assesses your flirting skills
You know the online dating scene is bad when dating giants like Tinder are now introducing AI personas for users to flirt with. On Tuesday, the company announced a new game powered by OpenAI, allowing users to interact with an AI bot to practice...
Polygon Sabrina Carpenter is likely coming to Fortnite — but when?
Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-award winning musical artist, is likely coming to Fortnite, going by a series of datamines. Although there is no full official confirmation from developer Epic that Sabrina Carpenter is joining the ever-growing...
New York Times - World Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.
Engadget Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about pre-order plans, specs, pricing, games and more
Thanks to Nintendo's January 16 teaser trailer, we've long known what the Nintendo Switch 2 will look like, and that it will arrive in 2025 — over eight years after its predecessor. Now it's time for the other shoe to drop: A special Switch...
Gizmodo Star Wars, Harry Potter: Amazon Clears Stock Of Popular Lego Sets Up To 40% Off
First come, first served.
Truthout Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump’s EPA Reverses Course on Pollution
Environmental advocates point out that children are uniquely susceptible to air pollution and toxic chemicals.
Engadget Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best sales you can still get from Apple, Bose, iRobot, Dyson and others
This year’s Amazon Spring Sale has ended, but there are still some deals floating around that you can take advantage of. While this shopping event focused the discounts on household, outdoor and fashion gear, a number of our favorite gadgets made...
9to5 Mac New AirPods Max just got three more features with iOS 18.4
Apple’s AirPods Max revision last fall was underwhelming. It only brought a few changes: new colors, USB-C, and Personalized Spatial Audio. But now thanks to iOS 18.4, this just gained three additional features. more…