New York Times - World The prime minister of Pakistan, a key intermediary in U.S.-Iran talks, said a deal was “likely expected.” An Iranian official sought to temper expectations but said an agreement could be signed in the coming days.
How To Geek A less obvious yard tool that is just as useful as all the others.
New York Times - World The arrival of a sick newborn at Saint Nicholas Orphanage in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set off an Ebola outbreak that quickly spread among the country’s most vulnerable. Local health authorities are now monitoring the children’s home,...
Engadget The point-and-click adventure game based on the horror anthology series arrives in August.
The Guardian - US ⚽️ Latest news and discussion as tournament continues⚽️ USA 4-1 Paraguay | Scotland become faithfuls or traitors ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail WillLooking for some extra reading? Jacob Steinberg and David Hytner have delved into...
Gizmodo Kerry helped bring Tinker Bell to life for 'Peter Pan,' and the fairy's gone one to become one of Disney's most enduring mascots.
Truthout When Esly Paredes started speaking up in favor of a City Council bill that Amazon opposes, the company cracked down.
Jalopinik Your car's third brake light is a vital piece of safety equipment, and there may be legal consequences if you're caught driving without it. Here's what to know.
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Kotaku The Frankfort fire department is warning owners of the ‘VR Goggles’ after footage shows debris flying and dogs in a panic
How To Geek Learn how to find the movies you want to watch.
The Geek Games The legal battle the Big N launched two years ago is reportedly nearing its end, and the odds are not in its favor – Nintendo may be preparing for defeat. When Palworld was unveiled in 2024, although no one knew in advance how big a success it...
The Guardian - US In the Downtown Eastside neighborhood nearby BC Place, advocates have noted tactics and displacement that are putting lives at risk.• World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the appOn a brisk afternoon on 14 April 2026, Tyson Singh Kelsall...
InVerse Here are 65 mind-boggling products that are actually legit because of their near-perfect reviews.
Polygon Alex Wilton Regan plays Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and she's aiming to bring back the classic version of the icon.
How To Geek Why I started measuring storage in years instead of terabytes
9to5 Mac There are a number of ways to share your location with family and friends, from Apple’s built-in Find My app to location pins in messaging apps like WhatsApp. HeyPolo aims to deliver smarter features, including even greater privacy controls than...
Techcrunch I’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds...
Unicorn Riot In the tense political organizing meeting, councilmember Cindy Bass quickly held a voice vote, declared herself once again the chair, and closed the meeting within a few minutes. The post Philadelphia Ward 22 Democratic Organizing Meeting...
Mashable A coalition of state AGs has subpoenaed OpenAI over its business practices, data handling, and user safety, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The Guardian - US ‘I feel like my old self again. It’s a bit of a relief’Lewis Hamilton second ahead of Kimi AntonelliGeorge Russell scorched to pole position for Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton narrowly failed to pip him with a...
New York Times - World Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.
How To Geek Despite increased cost, the Raspberry Pi still offer exceptional value for money.
The Guardian - US Lima police dress as mascots in raid on suspectZayu the Jaguar left out of police operationWhile tensions between Canada and the United States have risen in the last few years as Donald Trump has made threats to turn his northern neighbor into a...
New York Times - World Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher.
9to5 Mac Vibe coding has shaken the App Store. As stated at WWDC, over 1000 apps are being submitted every hour. Apps can be built substantially faster now – creating a flood of submissions. This is a bit of an issue when there’s only one true method of...
How To Geek Your Android phone deserves these hidden gems—especially if you've de-Googled it
Polygon Movies like Short Circuit, Arrival, Contact, Time Bandits, and Independence Day may not be directed by Spielberg, but they feel like it.
The Guardian - US Former congresswoman nevertheless said she hoped the fighting event would be ‘great’ and wished president wellMarjorie Taylor Greene has criticized Donald Trump’s plan to hold a UFC fight on the White House lawn, as the president prepares to host...
Engadget The magnetic fields emitted by your headphones will need to be used a safe distance away from your CIDs.
Truthout Trump endorsed far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left.”
Jalopinik Reversing a trailer without steering-wheel inputs sounds like a gimmick, but Ford's system uses a specific combination of hardware and software to pull it off.
Gizmodo An AI startup founder is using Claude to make a GTA ripoff.
The Guardian - US Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royal’s campaigning and work for underprivilegedAs the sun began to set on the golden spires and gilded finials of Bangkok’s Grand Palace, the gates were open, waiting for the return of a...
Kotaku A rarer sticker seal copy of Mario’s early outing nets record breaking bid amid collection frenzy, though it's always healthy to exercise skepticism
The Geek Games It is hard to even wrap your head around this: Microsoft, which can draw on almost unlimited money thanks to Windows and Office, could sell off its gaming division. On the 25th anniversary of its founding, Xbox finds itself in a desperate fight...
How To Geek When cross-shopping the Tacoma against rivals, the best place to start is with the off-road trim levels.
Gizmodo At least not legally.
The Geek Games TECH NEWS – Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire – an absurd figure even written out: $1 trillion – has made a killing on the stock market, and Nvidia could push this even further. Now that SpaceX shares are freely tradable following their...
Polygon Some 007 First Light players expressed frustration at the new Jame Bond game's length, but it's actually exactly as long (or short) as it needs to be.
How To Geek Your digital clutter costs way more than you think, and it's not just money
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MacRumors Apple will end software support for 16 devices this fall across four product lines, with the Apple Watch seeing the most sweeping cull in the product's history. The full extent of this year's software drops became clear with the announcements...
The Takeout Redditors have been talking about nostalgic recipes from the 20th century and this is one dish they say is well-deserving of a comeback. We agree.
Truthout Scholars Michele Holder and Jeannette Wicks-Lim share their analysis of the formation of US anti-Black racism.
The Guardian - US The US version of the tournament’s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerismThe 2026 World Cup: a festival of football; a moment to revel in upsets, spectacular goals, stars made, and reputations ruined;...
How To Geek Plus, a neat resource I found for downloading wallpapers for e-readers.
New York Times - World No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories.
Truthout As Delcy Rodríguez capitulates to US demands, the Venezuelan left is calling for resistance.
Polygon MMORPG Wild Terra 2: New Lands is free to keep if you add it to your Steam library this weekend
The Guardian - US Fencing removed at environmentally sensitive site, mirroring protests against Trump son-in-law’s projectAbout 200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor-wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albania’s Adriatic coast, in...
Gizmodo The Department of Justice has no issue with Paramount getting what it wants, but state AGs and overseas regulators still have concerns.
How To Geek You'll get more miles from a cheap pair of wires.
Gizmodo People's daily steps might drop after starting a GLP-1 prescription, new research suggests.
Den of Geek Iconic Good Burger comedy duo Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell have been captivating audiences since 1994 when they debuted as cast members on Nickelodeon sketch series All That. Now, after more than three decades of partnership, they are expanding...
The Guardian - US Raducanu to face Jovic later after 6-3, 7-5 victoryBoulter beaten in semi-final 6-1, 6-3 by VekicEverything seemed to be progressing perfectly for Emma Raducanu in the early stages of a day that, in the best case scenario, would require a marathon...
The Next Web Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the conclusion to the remake trilogy, will launch in spring 2027. That is just three years after the second game, Rebirth. By modern AAA standards, where five years or longer is typical, that is fast. Director Naoki...
Jalopinik Canada had a massive trade deficit with the U.S. until 1965, when the Automotive Products Trade Agreement was signed by Lester Pearson and Lyndon Johnson.
Polygon Fullmetal Alchemist sweeps us off our feet with an unforgettably special adventure.
How To Geek Forewarned is forearmed.
The Guardian - US Haji Najibullah imprisoned for role in capture of David Rohde, New York Times journalist held for months in 2008Haji Najibullah appeared unbothered as he walked into Manhattan federal court earlier this week to learn whether he would face life...
Engadget You can use your AirPods as a remote control for your iPhone's camera. Here's how.
Hack-A-Day I studied physics in college, and I’m always surprised how fundamental some of the concepts are. Take waves for example. You really wouldn’t expect the same underlying concept to be …read more
The Takeout You might think the same brand of chocolate bar doesn't change from place to place, but these popular bars are different once you leave the US.
Mashable The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
Polygon Reports reveal Microsoft is considering spinning off Xbox as it reinvests in it biggest franchises, like Halo, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls
New York Times - World Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
Engadget This week's science news.
Engadget Have you ever looked at a USB connector or port and wondered why it was that color?
9to5 Mac Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing.
Mashable The Trump administration has forced Anthropic to disable its latest, most powerful AI models.
New York Times - World One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones.
InVerse There are things to put an end to your hiccups, get dinner cooked faster, keep your hands busy in a meeting, and tons of other genius little inventions you’ll wish you had sooner.
Polygon Nintendo's new console is picking up speed and has a lot of upcoming games and third-party support
The Takeout You may think you know the Taco Bell menu and all the hacks. Well, there's an upgrade for your quesadilla that might be new to you - and you' gonna want it.
Digital Tends Every iOS update used to come with the same fear: my old iPhone is about to get slower. iOS 27 finally breaks that pattern, and it's a big deal.
Engadget KPMG published a paper about the benefits of AI last year. An investigation found that it was full of AI hallucinations.
Mashable Taskmasters Alex Horne and Greg Davies sit down with Mashable Executive Producer, Mark Stetson, to dive deep into series 21: the pranks, Kumail being brave sharing his internet history, and defining once and for all the true definition of a worm.
InVerse With 'Earth vs. The Flying Saucers,' Ray Harryhausen pioneered the flying saucer movie.
Polygon The showrunners of the Adult Swim series discuss why they changed Krypton
Jalopinik Racing with little more than hopes and dreams, Ned Jarrett wrote a bad check to buy a race car, hoping he would win and cover the cost before the check bounced.
The Geek Games The Dutch Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims argues that Valve used Steam’s market power to push PC game prices higher, and the group is now talking about €220 million in consumer damages. Valve is facing yet another legal battle. This...
Apple Insider Dell has rebuilt the XPS 13 to directly take on Apple's MacBook Neo on price. Here's how the entry-level models compare on specs and value.MacBook Neo [left] vs Dell XPS 13 [right]Apple's MacBook Neo arrived as the company's most accessible laptop,...
The Next Web Microsoft’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday update quietly fixes one of Windows Search’s longest-standing irritations. The search box now finds files with as few as two characters, down from the previous three-character minimum. Files named Q3, V2, or any...
The Geek Games Paizo, the company behind Pathfinder and Starfinder, is laying off 12 employees, cutting back organized play, and shutting down several digital initiatives – and the real trigger is not simple market failure, but the collapse of Diamond Comics. ...
Digital Tends Apple added a Liquid Glass slider to iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, and the funniest part is how useful it sounds.
Digital Tends Keep your phone powered up the smart way. This Spring Deal from INIU offers the SnapGo Air (P781) for just $49.99. Trade in your bulky power bank for a sleek magnetic snap-on that charges your phone easily, with no cables or clutter to slow you down
Engadget A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
The Next Web The FBI has revealed a 22,000 square-foot replica town on its Huntsville, Alabama, campus built to train law enforcement in simulating and investigating real-world cyberattacks. The Kinetic Cyber Range opened in February 2025 and has trained more...
Ars Technica Researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally.
Jalopinik The Toyota Camry and Prius are two of the most popular options when it comes to hybrid cars in 2026. Here's how the two compare in terms of fuel economy.
Hack-A-Day E-ink displays have a number of advantages over other display types, but their refresh rate isn’t one of them. But what exactly makes them slow? According to [Wenting Zhang], it’s …read more
Polygon Goals is a free-to-play soccer game going toe-to-toe with EA Sports FC and even though it isn't as authentic, it's the best competitor there is.
Engadget Plus, the next game from the Mouthwashing devs and trying to survive as a sentient guitar.
Techcrunch Hidden inside a building in Alabama, the FBI has created its own small town as a dedicated cyber training ground for simulating cyberattacks.
The Takeout Non-alcoholic beers are gaining popularity in recent years as consumers turn to healthier alternatives. The genre is particularly popular in these countries.
Digital Tends Windows 11 search just got smarter by exactly one character, and it fixes a problem you've been quietly fighting for years.
New York Times - World We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?
New York Times - World A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said.
Polygon In Doctor Who's 2005 revival season 2, episodes 'The Impossible Planet' and 'The Satan Pit' tested the Doctor's beliefs in one unbelievable way.