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• TV makers are fumbling the launch of next-gen RGB LED tech — and they might have missed the chance to dethrone OLED [1d]
• Garmin fans can now ‘unlock fertility insights’ on their wrist thanks to this handy new feature [1d]
• 'It doesn’t catch fire': Why China’s "fireproof" sodium battery could be the breakthrough that makes EVs safer than ICE cars [1d]
• Feeling the heat? The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan is portable, wearable, and will keep you cool anywhere [1d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 9 (game #1536) [1d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 9 (game #1033) [1d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 9 (game #767) [1d]
• 'Going to schedule my therapist appointment after watching this': HBO Max drops first trailer for new series Half Man and it's already got people feeling nervous [1d]
• Sony is reportedly testing a subtle PS5 UI update — 'Welcome back PS4' [1d]
• Could Google Gemini surpass ChatGPT as the biggest AI chatbot within a year? If it maintains its current growth trajectory, I wouldn't bet against it [1d]
• Meze Audio's new closed-back headphones are gloriously green and expansive, but the soundstage isn't the only thing about them that's wide [1d]
• 'Has the Wi-Fi industry been solving the wrong problem?' A team of former Bell Labs and Nokia engineers wants to make your router 10x better thanks to a unique chip [1d]
• If Apple is truly learning from the MacBook Neo, it should return the iPhone to its $199 roots [1d]
• Talk about bad timing — even Linux is asking for more RAM now, despite global shortages hitting PC users hard [1d]
• 'Our work shows that Rowhammer, which is well-studied on CPUs, is a serious threat on GPUs as well': High-end Nvidia hardware targeted by all-new attacks entering a new "territory." [1d]
• I went stargazing in the Atacama Desert and used a hidden iOS 26 feature to capture the night sky — here’s how to take similar photos on your iPhone [1d]
• 'A more secure, scalable platform that runs on modern infrastructure and supports AI-native workflows': Why Cloudflare's new EmDash is the "spiritual successor" to WordPress [1d]
• 'This creates a layered form of obfuscation': New report says criminals are using emojis to avoid detection [1d]
• Roku just added 6 more free streaming channels — and one of its most useful features is coming to more streaming services [1d]
• 'If I can convince her to act, I will shamelessly do it': The Testaments creator on Elisabeth Moss' surprise return as June to The Handmaid's Tale spinoff [1d]
• This new Steam feature could soon make buying games a lot easier — and it’ll be a great addition for the Steam Machine and custom PCs [1d]
• Prices for the LG G6 and LG C6 OLED TVs have appeared on Amazon — and boy, have I got good news for you [1d]
• Channeling the 'timeless style of the franchise' Sony's next limited edition DualSense lets you embrace your inner Man with the Golden Gun and I simply must add it to my collection [1d]
• I've reviewed a bunch of golf watches, and can recommend these 8 to golfers looking to level up their game [1d]
• Headphones are getting smarter — the latest open-ear buds from Suunto offer head movement controls and monitor your 'neck health' [1d]
• These Amazon TV deals are almost too good to believe — save up to 53% off from Samsung, LG, and TCL [1d]
• I told you the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold wasn't dead — it returns 'in limited quantities' to shelves on Friday [1d]
• PSG vs Liverpool Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 quarter final [1d]
• EVs just had their best-ever month in the UK thanks to the fuel crisis — with one Chinese brand winning big [1d]
• VistaPrint AI logo maker review: A simple AI design tool for small businesses [1d]
• NordVPN’s desktop apps just got a new look — here’s all you need to know [1d]
• The US Army will host commercial data centers on 'underutilized' land at four major bases [1d]
• How to watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Free Streams for Champions League Quarter-Final 2025/26 [1d]
• The Boys season 5 has already claimed its first victim — and it completes a redemption arc that began in the popular Prime Video show's first-ever episode [1d]
• Lego’s FIFA World Cup 2026 sets are up for preorder — yes, there’s a brick-built Lionel Messi [1d]
• WhatsApp’s latest beta lets you set up a username, so you don’t have to share your phone number [1d]
• Waiting to buy the Galaxy S26? Now might be the moment — you can get $200 off at Samsung today [1d]
• Top open source AI platform Flowise hit by maximum-level security issue [2d]
• A new Google Pixel update has landed — complete with a fix for an annoying game-crashing bug [2d]
• Who knew NASA had solid music taste — these are all the songs being played to the Artemis II crew for their wake-up calls [2d]
• Want a MacBook Neo? You'll be waiting 2-3 weeks for delivery — and rumor has it delays could get much worse [2d]
• I've found 6 of the best laptop deals on sale right now — Acer, Dell, Apple, and more from $159 [2d]
• I've watched almost all of Hacks season 5 and nearly wet myself laughing — but I still think the hit HBO Max show has already had its perfect goodbye [2d]
• US agencies warn Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure — causing 'disruptive effects within the United States' [2d]
• Snowflake customers suffer data theft attacks after third-party issue, company confirms 'unusual activity' [2d]
• Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says 'AI shift' makes this a great time to invest in new start-ups [2d]
• Forza Horizon 6's mini rendition of Tokyo is the most beautiful and detailed urban environment in the series so far [2d]
• What is the release date for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 7 on Apple TV? [2d]
• Anthropic detects 'strategic manipulation' features in Claude Mythos, including exploit attempts and hidden evaluation awareness — prompting concern over model behavior [2d]
• Smeg's new coffee maker 'brews consistently great hot and cold espresso', and will elevate your kitchen with its chic retro style [2d]
• Netflix customers in Italy are getting refunds of up to $585 after 'unlawful' price hikes — though the rest of us shouldn't start celebrating yet [2d]
• WhatsApp gets long-awaited CarPlay upgrade that makes it easier to call your friends on the move [2d]
• The 'return to analog' trend and the rise of Whoop clones means smartwatches just aren't cool anymore [2d]
• Proton VPN just made securing your iPhone a whole lot faster [2d]
• What is the release date for Hacks season 5 episode 1 on HBO Max? [2d]
• Kindle owners are frustrated that Amazon is pulling the plug on old devices that are still widely used — but it’s not stopping users from sideloading [2d]
• 'Designed to be compact': these new speakers are perfect for small apartments, and come from a 5-star company [2d]
• 'Video games are cooked' — founder of No More Robots condemns gen AI in gaming and says 'from a publisher perspective, it's mega annoying' [2d]
• More RAM price-hike misery? Framework warns of 'volatility and cost increases through the rest of 2026' just as some GPUs suddenly get more expensive [2d]
• I tried using Google’s new offline AI dictation app — and it polished my ramblings surprisingly well [2d]
• Players are apparently spending 'tens of hours' building factories in Arknights: Endfield as dev says the 'sandbox' mechanics set the game apart [2d]
• Why AI’s investment must materialize for the C-Suite [2d]
• 'What a great troll': Invincible fans praise the Prime Video show's creative team over 'hilarious fake out' season 4 episode 6 ending [2d]
• What is an MVNO and why should I use one? [2d]
• Get 'high-resolution picture quality and ultra-compact design' for cheap with 45% off the Blink Mini 2K+ [2d]
• I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that's a wolf in rabbit’s clothing [2d]
• Always-on AI Agents put everything hackers could ever want behind a single attack surface [2d]
• This one accessory leveled up my PlayStation Portal and PS5 experience [2d]
• 'The best skill that you can learn is learn to learn....don't assume that whatever you learned is now good for the next 40 years: AWS CEO says workers need to keep adapting to deal with AI [2d]
• When infrastructure decisions shape growth outcomes [2d]
• 'This puts organizations at risk of credential theft, data manipulation and broader compromise': UK government, Microsoft warn Russian hackers are hitting TP-Link home routers to hijack internet traffic [2d]
• Is this what playing on PS6 will be like? Cyberpunk 2077 finally has a dedicated PS5 Pro patch and it's the best looking console version to date [2d]
• How to pick a website template that complements your brand identity [2d]
• 'A new frontier model trained by Anthropic that we believe could reshape cybersecurity': Project Glasswing wants to use AI to prevent AI cyberattacks — but will 'overeager' Claude Mythos do more damage than help? [2d]
• 'They lack the tools to help themselves': IT teams complain minor issues are stopping them from addressing the big problems [2d]
• How to write AI website builder prompts like a high-end design agency [2d]
• Why 800VDC is the emergent electrical backbone of next-generation data centers [2d]
• Why Agentic AI demands business process re-engineering [2d]
• I tested the Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub, and this wireless all-in-one might be the only floor cleaner your home needs [2d]
• 'Costs go up by £20 per month': Check your broadband contract now to beat the £1bn April hike [2d]
• ‘Breathtakingly awesome’ — it doesn't quite rival Artemis II, but after spending a month with the Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope I’m shocked by its stunning views of galaxies, nebulae and — yes — the moon [2d]
• Own a Kindle from 2012 or earlier? It could be time to upgrade as Amazon's officially ending support for very old models [2d]
• Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 4 ending explained — is [spoiler] really dead in the Disney+ show? [2d]
• Microsoft flags China-based hackers using vicious new 'rapid attack' zero-days to launch ransomware at targets across the world [2d]
• Two upcoming iPhones could be ‘largely unchanged in appearance,’ leaker claims, and I’m already skipping this generation [2d]