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• 'They're building each other': new X1 Neo robot video shows the humanoids assisting in the robot production process, just as all science fiction foretold [36d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 1 (game #1055) [36d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 1 (game #789) [36d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 1 (game #1558) [36d]
• Google says it is ‘proud’ to serve the Pentagon – new DoD contract expansion says Gemini will only be used for ‘any lawful purpose’, but what happened to 'Don’t Be Evil'? [36d]
• The first Tesla Semi finally rolls off the production line — 7 years after Elon Musk unveiled the long-haul EVs [36d]
• 'It quickly becomes an efficient and economically feasible solution': This wild saltwater hack could make data centers cooler, cheaper, and unexpectedly water-positive [36d]
• 'Nearly two-thirds of spam came from US-based infrastructure': Your free Gmail account could be helping criminals send 46% of all commercial spam while wearing down employees with email fatigue [36d]
• Clever Raspberry Pi hack gets Sony's PS5 controller working properly on a gaming PC over Bluetooth [36d]
• Has smart home tech gone too far? This robot vacuum is also a closet — and four washer-dryers [36d]
• 'PIN and data remain encrypted at rest': This unhackable offline device is quietly solving a problem most companies don’t realize is about to cost them everything [36d]
• While the Apple Watch needs charging every night, Suunto could be prepping a smartwatch with battery life measured in years — to take on the Garmin Fenix [36d]
• What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 10 on CBS and Paramount+? [36d]
• Tired of WordPress? It's time to consider Joomla [36d]
• Need an HR system installed quickly? Try OrangeHRM [36d]
• 'A power bank for the AI era': China begins testing miniature, truck-mounted 10MW nuclear reactor designed to sustain massive data centers for decades without refueling while promising to make traditional dirty coal and diesel generators entirely obsolete [36d]
• 'This is an exceptionally good 3D printer': Our expert praised the Creality Hi in his review — and at under $330, it's perfect for beginners but there's literally just hours left before the deal ends [36d]
• Be careful buying hard-to-get vinyl: UK police just seized thousands of 'counterfeit' records, which were being sold for as much as £1,000 each — and there are more 'secret underground record factories' where that came from [36d]
• Google has rolled out an update for the Nest Wifi router ahead of the US router ban, but it’s still no match for the likes of Asus and Netgear [36d]
• I tested the Honor 600 Pro, and it's one of the most accomplished mimics around [36d]
• 'He'll kill when he needs to, but he's not someone who loves killing' — 007 First Light dev explains the game's unique license to kill mechanic [36d]
• ‘Poultry in motion’: South Korea tests fried chicken delivery to remote island using a drone and four-wheel robot in the world’s most elaborate takeaway operation [36d]
• Take-Two CEO wants GTA 6 to be 'the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth, in history' [36d]
• 'The Internet is falling down': Critical cPanel CRLF injection vulnerability puts tens of millions of websites at risk of total compromise – hosting providers urged to apply CVE-2026-41940 patch immediately [36d]
• IKEA bedroom trends for summer: create a coastal haven with calming blues and bright coral [36d]
• AdGuard rolls out an accessibility-first update for its Mac VPN app [36d]
• We called the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 'the best noise cancellation earbuds to date' — and they're now $50 off at Amazon [36d]
• How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: Free streams for Europa League 2025/26 semi-final first leg [36d]
• Outlander season 8 episode 9 isn't on Starz or MGM+ this week — here's when you can catch it and what you should stream instead while you wait [36d]
• 7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, HBO Max, and more in May 2026 [36d]
• 'VPNs must make reasonable efforts' — India orders VPNs to block access to Polymarket and other banned betting platforms or lose 'safe harbour' protections [36d]
• I found 17 portable SSD deals at prices too good to ignore — there's a massive SanDisk Extreme sale on at Best Buy with serious storage savings [36d]
• Mailjet review 2026 [36d]
• Researchers discover new all-in-one ‘Bluekit’ phishing kit capable of bypassing enterprise 2FA protocols and emulating 40+ global brands [36d]
• Legendary Deus Ex and Thief director Warren Spector is back with a new game — it’s a stealth-heist-em-up called Thick as Thieves, and even the price is a steal at just five bucks on Steam [36d]
• 'Bond often starts without a gun in the movies, and he can solve that creatively' — 007 First Light combat designer on the method behind its bombastic brawls [36d]
• 'Now this is podracing!' — Star Wars: Galactic Racer will officially launch in October as developer shares preorder details [36d]
• 'A premium World Cup experience': these are the 3 OLED TVs I'd recommend if you're looking for the best way to watch the World Cup — I've tested and compared them all to the competition personally [36d]
• I haven’t played a Bond game since Goldeneye on the N64 — but 007 First Light could finally change that [36d]
• Torrenters, good news — Every NordVPN Mac server is now optimized for P2P connections [36d]
• RAM prices are up, but you can still get a decent gaming laptop for cheap — here are two budget picks from Lenovo and Asus [36d]
• 'It’s very unusual for business to grow this fast': Even Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is surprised at AWS cloud success — and AI domination is next [36d]
• The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the game's time limit system won't 'punish' players — 'You’ll be able to complete a majority of the game before the time runs out' [36d]
• Currys launches its bank holiday sale with up to 40% on Ninja, LG, Shark, Dyson, and more — I've picked the 25 best deals [36d]
• 5 myths about crypto payments for merchants and e-commerce [36d]
• ChatGPT just made it easier to pick the right model, just like Gemini does — here’s when to use Instant, Thinking, or Pro [36d]
• The first Resident Evil movie trailer from Weapons director Zach Cregger is finally here — and it looks like the horror video game series is getting the adaptation it deserves [36d]
• Should phones be banned from concerts? Fred Again's tour has tapped into a global movement of people wanting to unplug at events that's grown 567%, according to new data — and I want to know where you stand [36d]
• I can’t believe I’ve found another RGB gadget for my home, but this flashy turntable is funky, affordable, automatic, and comes with some really neat touches [36d]
• New report claims Trump is the most-deepfaked US politicans with over half of cases — these 3 political figures drive 74% of all threats [36d]
• Microsoft has an ambitious plan to win users back, and go toe-to-toe with Valve's SteamOS for gaming — but I'm not getting my hopes up [36d]
• 'We’re a good example of if you work smart, apply security, tools and procedures smartly, you can still operate and be very agile': From the wind tunnel to the drawing board, how 1Password is helping Oracle Red Bull Racing stay secure and focused [36d]
• GoDaddy launches unified app, helping entrepreneurs ditch the desktop [36d]
• Microsoft forced to up AI spending by $25 billion to cover hardware price rises — says it 'remains confident in the return on these investments' [36d]
• Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores' [36d]
• Chuwi surprises the market with Lunar Lake Intel Core i5 laptop — sub-1kg device boasts 'all-day battery life', 2.8K display, and 2-megapixel camera, but will its $800 price tag prove to be its Achilles' heel [36d]
• Fans react as Take-Two CEO speaks on GTA 6 price — 'I am perfectly fine with a $100 or more game' [36d]
• One of the best YouTube Premium features is finally coming to non-paying users [36d]
• 'A transparent, consistent price at the register': Maryland is the first US state to ban 'surveillance pricing' — and shocked shoppers are hoping others follow suit soon [36d]
• Thought the MacBook Pro was expensive? Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra could 'cost significantly more' [36d]
• ‘The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees': Nvidia continues to stress importance of human workers - but how long can we all hang on? [36d]
• Lanterns release date on HBO Max has reportedly been revealed — and the comic book show could air as soon as House of the Dragon season 3 has ended [36d]
• Why one outage can still take down half the internet [36d]
• Sony clarifies ongoing PlayStation DRM issue, confirms digital games require a 'one-time online check' to authenticate licenses, but players won't experience any issues beyond that [36d]
• Gemini can now generate files in Google Docs, PDF, Word with just a prompt [36d]
• I tested LG's new all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its expansive sound and FlexConnect upgrade potential — but I wish it had these two features [36d]
• How to reliably connect LLMs to real-world data and systems [36d]
• Motorola just made silicon-carbon batteries mainstream — here’s what that means for the iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S27 [36d]
• Why businesses are shifting from cloud to on-prem amid the agent boom [36d]
• I noticed ChatGPT slowly drifting off topic in long chats — this tiny prompt forces it to reset itself every few messages and keeps the conversation surprisingly on track [36d]
• A small and crucial new plot detail for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has sparked confusion over its Marvel timeline position — but there's a very easy explanation that clears things up [36d]
• Is your IT ticket being lost in the 'ghost shift'? New report finds nearly half of complaints now land after hours [36d]
• World Cup 2026: how mobile networks can avoid cybersecurity chaos at kick-off [36d]
• The nicest AI in the room is the one you should actually worry about [36d]
• VPN deal of the week: Cyberghost has dropped to only $1.75 per month, cheaper than ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark – pick up this cut-price security tool to protect your identity on your tablet, smartphone, or TV while it's at its 2026 rock bottom. [36d]
• How to watch Destination World Cup 2026 for free — get ready for soccer's biggest tournament with this documentary [36d]
• Sam Altman just dropped a big hint that GPT-6 is coming soon — ‘with extra goblins’ [36d]
• My hair is flat and fine, this one product brought it back to life (and it’s under £5) [36d]
• This entry-level Garmin watch helped break running records, and it's discounted just in time to train for the Aussie marathon season [36d]
• Dreame’s Aurora smartphones look like nothing I’ve ever seen — but will they ever see the light of day? [36d]
• My air fryer has a steam function I can't do without — and it's just half price right now [37d]