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• I asked ChatGPT and Gemini how to make French Toast as good as my mother used to make — one nailed the crispy-sweet finish [24d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, May 12 (game #1066) [24d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 12 (game #800) [24d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 12 (game #1569) [24d]
• One leaker claims Apple's long-rumored plans for Touch ID on Apple Watch have been shelved in favor of 'packing in larger batteries' — and as a Garmin main who's recently switched, that's totally fine by me [24d]
• Nvidia GeForce NOW data breach confirmed — but luckily most of us will be safe, here's why [24d]
• 'All modern operating systems do this, including macOS and Linux': Microsoft exec fires back at critics accusing it of 'cheating' with Windows 11 speed boost feature [24d]
• New water-powered tech could power batteries that can last hundreds of years without degrading — and are so safe that the electrolytes can be used as 'tofu-brine' for home cooking [24d]
• TikTok is going ad-free in the UK — if you pay £3.99 a month for it [24d]
• Will micro-LED ever really replace OLED? The next-gen TV tech takes a blow as Samsung's TV boss pulls back from investing in making it — it's a bad sign, but will TCL and Hisense keep the flag flying? [24d]
• Prime Video is copying Netflix with its own vertical video feed for movies and shows — but the TikTokification of streaming platforms isn’t what movie buffs are asking for [24d]
• 9 college-ready laptops and tablets that make the perfect high school graduation gift [24d]
• 'Addressing one of the most dangerous missions in ground combat': US Army robots (and AI) set to play a critical role in getting wounded soldiers off the battlefield without putting humans at risk [24d]
• Own a Kindle or Fire TV? Use Alexa, Prime Video or Amazon Music? Test how well you know Amazon’s tech in this 15-question quiz [24d]
• This Hisense TV is my affordable TV pick for the World Cup — but this could be your last chance to buy it [24d]
• You can score the Google Fitbit Air for free when you trade in your old wearable at the Google Store [24d]
• This weird-looking open-sourced computer mouse has four buttons plus a point stick which reminds me of IBM's legendary red nipple joystick [24d]
• What is the release date for Half Man episode 4 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer? [24d]
• 'For many such issues the simplest mitigation is to stop calling the buggyfunction. Killswitch provides that': Experts propose Linux kernel "killswitch" following worrying recent security issues [24d]
• OpenAI's ‘Trusted Contact’ feature for ChatGPT users in crisis is a sign AI is becoming something much more personal [25d]
• This 'impressively rugged' portable power station 'opens up entirely new possibilities for living completely off-grid' — and it just got a massive discount ahead of festival season [25d]
• Don't buy this £150 Epson EcoTank printer deal at Amazon — I've found an even cheaper Epson ink tank printer that's basically identical in every possible way [25d]
• ‘Dizziness, nausea, vertigo, and sleep disruption’: The undetectable hum of AI data centers is making local residents sick [25d]
• The Steam Machine has a new reference in Steam's database, and it means we could be seeing it arrive very soon [25d]
• 'Completely off the rails': TikTok is scaling back its AI summaries feature after it creates bizarre and inaccurate captions — as if TikTok wasn't bad enough for misinformation already [25d]
• Apple quietly released the all-new AirPods Max 2 last month — and you can already score a rare $40 discount at Amazon [25d]
• What is the release date for The Boys season 5 episode 7 on Prime Video? [25d]
• This retro-inspired portable CD player looks super-sleek, has audiophile credentials including a headphones amp for spicier cans, lasts 12 hours, and offers Bluetooth, 3.5mm, 4.4mm and Coax output too [25d]
• The DJI Mini 3 is 'an entry-level DJI drone with a strong set of video features' — it's now back to a record-low price on Amazon [25d]
• Dua Lipa brands Samsung ‘dismissive and callous’ as she sues the tech giant for $15m for using her photo on TV packaging without her permission [25d]
• I love my Ninja Slushi drinks machine, but this new version is twice as ice — how can you resist cool twisted multi-colored slushies at home? [25d]
• A fake OpenAI repository has taken top spot on Hugging Face — but all it does is push infostealer malware [25d]
• There's a massive 35% off the newest Amazon Fire TV Stick so you can stream all your favourite shows for less [25d]
• Navigating the rise of agentic AI in 2026 [25d]
• 'I have zero evidence in front of me that users are being driven away from Fedora because of AI': Ubuntu and Fedora confirmed to both get AI support soon [25d]
• Directive 8020 is Dark Pictures' most ambitious entry yet – and its most forgiving [25d]
• The Tom's Guide Savings Squad is here to help you upgrade your life for less — here's how [25d]
• DJI drone ban still in full-force — but the US government has issued a small software reprieve, and is letting you have your say [25d]
• Palantir contractors working for NHS to receive ‘unlimited access’ to patient data [25d]
• Top download manager JDownloader hacked — installers replaced with dangerous malware [25d]
• What is the release date for The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+? [25d]
• OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 15R: an extra letter for a lower price [25d]
• HBO wants Rooster season 2 'within a year or less' according to the show's creators — here's what we know so far [25d]
• Airbnb CEO admits 'I do not think anyone has figured out AI for travel or e-commerce yet' — but says AI now writes 60% of its new code [25d]
• ‘The way Apple’s design team intended it from the start’: Liquid Glass is getting a macOS 27 overhaul to fix its most glaring problems [25d]
• Netflix just added the steamiest, bonkers, and most iconic horror movie from the 2000s — if you haven't streamed it yet, you haven't lived [25d]
• What is the release date for Dutton Ranch episodes 1 and 2 on Paramount+? [25d]
• And so it begins — Sony has pledged to AI use for PlayStation, claiming it will 'unleash the creativity of our studios', and this is what I've been worried about [25d]
• 6 smart plant-care gadgets that will help your houseplants thrive, with minimal effort and expertise required [25d]
• Zara data breach saw 197,000 people have information exposed — but luckily, hackers may not have accessed private info [25d]
• AI memory crunch will make smartphones more expensive [25d]
• Gmail is adding new AI tools to make your work emails sound even more like you [25d]
• Digital sovereignty is no longer a policy debate, it’s technology decision [25d]
• Trump Mobile’s terms and conditions have been updated to suggest the T1 Phone might never ship, surprising almost no one [25d]
• 'AI is no longer a future concept, but an operational reality': New KPMG report claims firms are "racing" to deploy AI - but need to ensure they have the right security protections [25d]
• Why AI-generated ads are becoming indistinguishable [25d]
• Gartner: GenAI has broken traditional cybersecurity awareness – what comes next? [25d]
• Your humble digital wallet may soon become the gatekeeper to your purchases [25d]
• 'The next few months and years will be pivotal': Most tech workers aren't sure MPs understand what AI actually does [25d]
• Compression’s new goal: Reducing how much an AI ‘overthinks’ [25d]
• VPN deal of the week: Get Norton VPN Standard at half-price with TechRadar's exclusive deal where you get a $30 Amazon gift card with any two-year Norton VPN plan – perfect for keeping data secure on your phone, tablet, or computer [25d]
• Everyone’s doing AI, but who’s seeing value? [25d]
• These bookshelf speakers just replaced basically every part of my hi-fi set-up in one fell swoop — after months of testing, I really appreciate the Edifier M90's sheer range of connectivity [25d]