Polygon The “A Dazzling Aria” Masterwork Research is your opportunity to get a shiny Meloetta in Pokémon Go. Debuting alongside Go Tour: Unova, you have between Monday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. and Sunday, March 2, at 8 p.m. local time to purchase a ticket for...
BBC - Europe Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.
BBC - Innovation Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.
How To Geek Making things greener, one Linux computer at a time.
Digital Tends These five great TV shows you need to watch in May 2025 include popular returning shows like Poker Face and new ones like Murderbot.
How To Geek Roku OS is getting even better.
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The Takeout Food waste, or chance to change the world? Here's what Aldi really does with unsold food, and why other grocery chains should follow its example.
Techcrunch Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, had 350 million monthly active users around the globe as of March, according to internal data revealed in Google’s ongoing antitrust suit. The Information first reported the stat. Usage of Google’s AI offerings has...
New York Times - World Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?
Digital Tends Cadillac releases teaser images of the 2026 Optiq-V, the brand’s second all-electric model.
BBC - Europe The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.
BBC - Innovation The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.
The Guardian - US Law firms Perkins Coie and WilmerHale say Trump’s executive orders against them are acts of retaliation that violate US constitutional protectionsNato secretary general Mark Rutte will visit the US and meet the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, the...
Polygon The finale sequence of the third episode of Andor season 2 will stand among the already superlative show’s top moments. It repeats a pattern from the third episode of its first season, “Reckoning,” which cut between two moments in Cassian Andor’s...
9to5 Mac Today’s Apple gear deals are now alive and well starting with even lower prices on the new M4 MacBook Air lineup – just about all of the 13-inch configurations have now dropped even lower with a new all-time low now live on the most affordable...
Polygon As part of a weekly quest in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, you’ll need to jam alone using all instruments at once. In the past, you’ve always needed other players for a jam session, but with the Fortnite Festival Season 8 update, players are now...
The Guardian - US Is loads of muscle all you need for a long and healthy life? You’d think so, given the way everyone’s fighting over the squat racksName: CardioAge: 64 Continue reading...
Techcrunch You’re not the only one thinking about where AI is headed. So why come alone? From now through May 4, buy your Early Bird ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save up to $210—plus get 50% off a second ticket for your colleague, co-founder,...
BBC - Europe Several names are prominent as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.
The Guardian - US US vice-president suggests ‘some territorial swaps’ are needed that may freeze conflict along current frontlinesRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe US vice-president has called on Ukraine and Russia to accept a US-led peace proposal that...
Gizmodo Get your finest dark clothing and all your creepy things, part one of Wednesday season two is dropping in August.
New York Times - World No deaths were reported after the magnitude-6.2 tremor, which rattled nerves in the wake of Turkey’s disastrous 2023 quake.
Mashable Recession indicator? Intel is set to lay off tens of thousands of its employees.
The Guardian - US Relatives decry Salvadorian president treating people as ‘bargaining chips’ in offer to trade prisoners with VenezuelaThe families of prisoners being held by the authoritarian governments of El Salvador and Venezuela have condemned President Nayib...
Hack-A-Day Drumboy and Synthgirl from Randomwaves are a a pair of compact electronic instruments, a drum machine and a synthesiser. They are commercial products which were launched on Kickstarter, and if …read more
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Lifehacker Amazon's first color e-reader drops to its lowest price yet since its recent release after a $55 discount.
New York Times - World The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.
Mashable During the ongoing Google antitrust trial, an OpenAI executive testified that the ChatGPT maker would be interested in buying Chrome.
Polygon Learning the raid and dungeon rotation in Destiny 2 is great for farming loot you don’t have yet, and for increasing your Power in Destiny 2. As of the Episode: Revenant update in October 2024, Bungie showcases which activity is featured (via an...
Gizmodo You never know when you're going to need to do some serious cleaning, so make sure you're ready.
9to5 Mac I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed my use of AirPods steadily increasing over time. And with iOS 19, Apple plans to offer yet another reason to never take your AirPods off: live translation. more…
The Guardian - US Jonathan Pryce was humorous, O’Toole capricious, Liv Ullman secretly female and Jude Law memorably Speedo-clad – onscreen pontiffs have come in all formsEverything about the papacy is cinematic – especially picking a new one, as shown in the wildly...
Jalopinik It was met with vicious vitriol in its time, and some still deride it today, but they're wrong.
The Takeout Smoked chuck can be a tasty and tender cut, and is sometimes known as the 'poor man's brisket'. We asked an expert to explain why it has this name.
BBC - Europe Vance issued the warning after top US officials pulled out of London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire.
InVerse Nintendo's groundbreaking Satellaview was the first device to let players download games via satellite, paving the way for today’s digital gaming landscape.
How To Geek It may look like a Rolls-Royce from every angle, but the price tells a different story—and that’s exactly why people are doing double takes.
Kotaku A lot of current-gen ports seem like a slam dunk for the Switch 2, and you might assume Diablo IV was one of them. But franchise boss Rod Fergusson recently appeared to pour cold water on the idea that the Blizzard game would be coming to...
Mashable Critically heralded documentary "Pee-Wee as Himself" is coming soon to Max. Watch the trailer.
The Intercept “Barnard was not given advance notice of this outreach,” the school’s general counsel wrote in an email to faculty. The post Trump Administration Texted College Professors’ Personal Phones to Ask If They’re Jewish appeared first on The Intercept.
Jalopinik The plug-in hybrid pickup will mark Nissan's first foray into PHEV technology, and the Japanese brand's first electrified pickup.
Techcrunch A new venture firm aims to prove that the most successful startup ideas don’t have to be born or scaled in Silicon Valley. Fluent Ventures, a global early-stage fund, is backing founders replicating proven business models from Western markets in...
How To Geek Discover the used luxury sedan that blends premium features, rock-solid reliability, and unbeatable value for budget-conscious buyers.
New York Times - World Vice President JD Vance said the cease-fire plan would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that the U.S. would “walk away” if Ukraine did not agree.
Mashable Less than a month after its release, Samsung already has a BOGO deal on the new Samsung Frame Pro: Get a $400 Music Frame for free with purchase.
Digital Tends Roku simplifies its streaming device lineup and teases a new projector.
Mashable The trailer for "Heads of State", an action comedy starring John Cena and Idris Elba, has dropped. Watch.
The Guardian - US Late-night host discusses defense secretary’s new Signal group chat scandal and candidates to succeed the late popeWith several hosts still on Easter holiday, Jimmy Kimmel talks the search for a new pope and Pete Hegseth’s ongoing Signal scandals...
Techcrunch Months after first testing ads in select markets, including the U.S., Meta on Wednesday announced that its Instagram Threads app would now expand ads to all advertisers worldwide. The expansion will allow eligible advertisers to reach Threads’ over...
Techcrunch Amazon’s Project Kuiper, the company’s initiative to launch a fleet of satellites into low-Earth orbit and beam internet connection to users, is struggling to ramp up production, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The competitor to Elon Musk’s...
The Geek Games TECH NEWS – Artificial intelligence could make a big push into classrooms as part of China’s education reform. According to Reuters, China will begin introducing artificial intelligence into all levels of schooling to improve teaching and...
The Guardian - US The Wildlife Trusts are in shock after acquiring 4,000 sheep in Rothbury estate deal as part of land restoration projectWoolly maggots, nature-destroyers – sheep are criticised by many conservationists for denuding Britain’s uplands of rare plants...
The Guardian - US Click here to submit a picture for publication in these online galleries and/or on the Guardian letters page Continue reading...
Digital Tends Sega just announced additions to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup that will fill the 3D Mario-shaped hole.
Lifehacker You'll have to pay to add family and friends outside your household.
Mashable With AvatarFX from Character AI, we're one step closer to a video chatbot you can interact with in real-time.
Mashable WhatsApp just launched Advanced Chat Privacy to give users more control over sensitive conversations.
Techcrunch Khosla Ventures-backed Fireflies.ai, an AI-powered note-taking app, on Wednesday released a set of domain-specific “mini apps” to extract insights from meeting transcripts automatically. With the widespread availability of automatic speech...
Techcrunch WhatsApp announced on Wednesday it’s launching a new feature that will allow users to add an extra layer of privacy to chats. The new “Advanced Chat Privacy” setting prevents you and the people you’re chatting with from exporting chats and...
The Geek Games Dan Vávra wants to make more use of AI in his future projects before he retires. He has been a well-known developer for more than two decades and was involved with the first Mafia game. He then directed the first and second parts of Kingdom Come:...
The Guardian - US Remarks by António Guterres follow virtual meeting with world leaders including China’s Xi JinpingNo government or fossil fuel interest can hold the world back from pursuing a clean energy future, the the UN secretary general has said, after a key...
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MacRumors If you're a Mac user with a Windows PC background, you'll probably know how to use the typical copy and paste commands in macOS. But there's a handy clipboard trick that's worth keeping in mind. In Windows, the Copy and Paste key combinations...
Gizmodo The tiny hitchhikers might be yucky, but they’re also a sign of a thriving deep-sea ecosystem.
Gizmodo This Amazon Alexa Echo Dot is bundled with a limited edition stand that looks like a Tie Fighter out of Star Wars.
The Takeout Sometimes, plain pancakes can be ... well, just a bit too plain. One simple upgrade can completely take your pancakes to a whole new level.
Polygon The year is off to a great start, at least as far as horror movies are concerned. There are films about family secrets ranging from ridiculously silly to heartbreaking and tragic. There’s also a holiday-themed slasher, a good old-fashioned summer...
The Intercept Why did a shadowy nonprofit make a six-figure gift to Trump's inauguration committee? "It was mostly to meet people,” said a company official. The post AI Firm Behind Mysterious Trump Donation Is Run by Alleged Election Overthrow Plotter appeared...
Mashable As of April 23, you can get the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 hybrid ANC headphones for just $39.99, down from $59.99 at Amazon. That's 33% off.
New York Times - World The country is taking action to “protect” dozens of migrants from faraway nations who were deported from the United States and until recently, were indefinitely detained.
The Guardian - US How do you control a class of kids after the whole nation’s watched you backstabbing on The Traitors, snogging strangers on Love Island or starving half to death on Hunted? Three teachers reveal allWhen English teacher Joe Scott used to sign...
Apple Insider In its first major update, MX Creative Console, Logitech's Stream Deck-like Mac accessory, has added support for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and more.Logitech's MX Creative Console is an LED keypad and a separate dialFirst launched in September...
Digital Tends Tesla says that production of an affordable EV remains on track for June.
How To Geek From portable speakers to TV streamers, score discounts on some of our favorite tech.
Jalopinik Today, we're talking about where Tesla CEO Elon Musk spends his time and attention, as well as the auto industry's warnings to President Trump over tariffs.
Apple Insider The iPhone 16e is off to a faster start than the 2022 iPhone SE 3 managed, giving Apple a boost in the competitive mid-range phone market.iPhone 16eApple's latest budget-friendly model is making an immediate impact, according to new sales data from...
MacRumors Netflix recreated an Apple Store from the ground up for its newly released thriller "iHostage," a dramatization of the real-life hostage crisis that took place at Apple's Leidseplein retail store in Amsterdam in 2022. Since filming inside an...
Ars Technica It is likely that there will never be a site like 4chan again.
The Takeout While the air fryer is a useful appliance for cooking, that doesn't mean it's magical. These are some potential air fryer disasters and how to avoid them.
New York Times - World India had claimed in recent years that its heavy-handed approach had brought peace to the long-restive region. The attack on Tuesday showed that wasn’t true.
Polygon Dark Horse Comics and Critical Role Productions are teaming for a free Mighty Nein comic to be given away at Free Comic Book Day, featuring heroes Caleb and Beau on their most harrowing adventure yet: Surviving an evening of interactive, musical...
Polygon We have a winner: Sony is the first publisher to dare put a fall release date on a major video game in the year 2025, Grand Theft Auto 6 be damned. Ghost of Yōtei, Sucker Punch’s sequel to its 2020 open-world samurai adventure Ghost of Tsushima,...
Digital Tends The Samsung Q990D 11.1.4ch Soundbar with Dolby Atmos is discounted to $1,500 from its $2,000 MSRP. It’s one of the best soundbar of 2024 for significantly less!
The Geek Games Of course, it’s still just a mention, but in the financial report the Polish company also gave us a date when we can expect it. 2024 was a good year for 11 Bit Studios. Revenues of PLN 140.54 million ($37.34 million) were up 168.9% over the...
404 Media Roy Lee used AI to beat challenging technical interviews, now he wants people to do the same thing with every human interaction. We tested the tool and it kinda sucks.
How To Geek There are two types of game releases, and I prefer this one.
Jalopinik Earlier this week, I asked you all for the best countries to drive through, and today we're combing through your answers.
Lifehacker Say goodbye to any and all newsletter from one location.
New York Times - World Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
New York Times - World Soaring housing costs, with many homes nearing $1 million, have sparked an exodus from cities like Vancouver, and Canadians want their next prime minister to do something about it.
BBC - Innovation While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.
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New York Times - World For his final resting place, Francis chose simplicity in a place of beauty.
How To Geek If it's pulled again, we might just see Samsung skip straight to One UI 8 at this point.
New York Times - World Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.
Techcrunch The European Union has fined Apple €500 million (about $568 million) and Meta €200 million (about $227 million) for allegedly breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, according to The Wall Street Journal. The EU has accused Apple of failing to...
Digital Tends Samsung is reportedly already working on its next big update, and the plans might surprise you.
9to5 Mac iPhone 17 Air is coming this fall as an ultra-thin new form factor, and it could pose a significant threat to the iPhone 17 Pro line. But there’s a good reason why launching the new model is worth the risk for Apple. more…