• Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make

    Lyft fined $2.1 million for misleading ads about how much drivers could make
    A Lyft sign taken in January 2023 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. | Photo: Mat Hayward / Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Friday that rideshare company Lyft has agreed to pay $2.1 million as part of a proposed settlement that requires it to change how it advertises driver pay.The company routinely advertised that drivers could make “specific hourly amounts” — in one instance, claiming earnings of “up to $33” per hour for dr
  • How to add Snapchat camera to iPhone lock screen

    How to add Snapchat camera to iPhone lock screen
    Keeping your Snapchat streak going on iPhone is easier than ever before. With iOS 18 you can now switch out the Flashlight and Camera shortcuts on your lock screen for any of over 50 options, including Snapchat's camera. With the shortcut, you can quickly take photos and videos for Snapchat with the tap of a button. But you need to unlock your phone to edit or send Snapchats. Here's how to add the shortcut. Total Time1minWhat You NeediPhoneSnapchatiOS 18Step 1:Hold down on your lock screenStep 2
  • How (and why) federated learning enhances cybersecurity

    How (and why) federated learning enhances cybersecurity
    Federated learning’s popularity is rapidly increasing because it addresses common development-related security concerns.Read More
  • No one cares about AI on our phones. We just want better battery life

    No one cares about AI on our phones. We just want better battery life
    Apple's newest update, iOS 18, brought with it a long list of AI features, dubbed Apple Intelligence. Gemini Live is now available on Android phones, Lenovo created an AI-powered laptop, and Google can't get enough AI in its search results, or its phones.If you've looked around at phone updates recently and thought, "huh, that's a lot of AI features — too bad I don't care about that at all," you wouldn't be alone. According to a survey of 2,484 adults including 2,387 smartphone owners from
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  • Tim Walz and AOC are going to play Madden together on Twitch

    Tim Walz and AOC are going to play Madden together on Twitch
    Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Governor Tim Walz is returning to Twitch and this time, he’ll actually be playing a game. Earlier this month, Kamala Harris’ campaign teamed up with a Twitch streamer to live-stream a Walz rally as part of a World of Warcraft stream. But on Sunday afternoon, Walz will be playing Madden NFL on Twitch with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY).
    Like with live-streaming the Walz rally alongside WoW, the idea with this Madden livestream is to try
  • OpenAI's AGI readiness team has been dissolved

    OpenAI's AGI readiness team has been dissolved
    OpenAI has once again trimmed its safety-focused operations, dissolving its AGI Readiness team — a group dedicated to preparing for so-called artificial general intelligence. Miles Brundage, a senior advisor on the team, broke the news in a post on his Substack Wednesday, which also confirmed his departure from the company.SEE ALSO:OpenAI funding round values company at $157 billion
    In the post, Brundage hinted at a growing need for independence in his work, suggesting that his exit reflec
  • Android 16 could get iPhone-like ‘ongoing’ notifications

    Android 16 could get iPhone-like ‘ongoing’ notifications
    Google may be working on persistent notifications similar to its phone call status pictured here. | Photo: Wes Davis / The Verge Android 16 may come with a new “Rich Ongoing Notifications” feature that lets developers keep persistent notifications in the Android status bar, according to Android 15 beta code discovered by Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman, who frequently dives into code to surface coming features.
    Right now, the code enables adding a pill-shaped icon with custo
  • The truth about voting machine security in the 2024 election

    The truth about voting machine security in the 2024 election
    On Oct. 3, former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting technology used in the 2020 election. She wasn't trying to finesse the count, though, she was trying to prove someone else had. Spoiler: They hadn't. Peters' actions turned her into the celebrity face of a movement, one casting doubt on the deeply complex mechanics of how one's vote is counted and vetted, all with the goal of reinstating former president Donald Trump as comman
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  • Classic survival horror is still alive and scaring

    Classic survival horror is still alive and scaring
    Fear the Spotlight. | Image: Blumhouse Games More than most genres, survival horror feels rooted in time. It started with the methodical Resident Evil on the original PlayStation and is defined in part by limitation — a slow pace, grimy visuals, and scant resources to help amplify the scares. Many of those elements stemmed from the early, awkward days of 3D gaming, whether it was Resident Evil’s clunky controls, which made zombie chases more terrifying, or Silent Hill’s fog, wh
  • A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse

    A TikTok alternative called Loops is coming for the fediverse
    Image: Loops The fediverse answer to TikTok is on its way. Signups opened this week for Loops, a short-form looping video app from the creator of Instagram alternative Pixelfed, reports TechCrunch.Users who’ve signed up can post up to 60 seconds of video, according to details shared by developer Daniel Supernault on Mastodon. He added that using sounds and remixing others’ videos is coming, as are pinned profile videos, and that users will be able to “curate” their commen
  • The Lake House is a welcome return to Alan Wake 2 — and a bridge to the future

    The Lake House is a welcome return to Alan Wake 2 — and a bridge to the future
    Image: Remedy Entertainment Remedy’s latest release is connective tissue for its growing video game universe.Continue reading…
  • Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability

    It’s rare for WIRED to pronounce a new car an instant smash hit, but the all-electric Renault 5 ticks all the boxes.
  • NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 26, 2024

    NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 26, 2024
    The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas
  • 10 Best Tested Laptop Stands for Any Setup (2024)

    10 Best Tested Laptop Stands for Any Setup (2024)
    Raising your computer screen with a laptop stand is an easy fix for a healthier posture. These stands, lap desks, and risers may help.
  • The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2024)

    The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2024)
    No Time to Die, Killer Heat, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
  • A colossal asteroid once boiled the oceans. It also did the unexpected.

    A colossal asteroid once boiled the oceans. It also did the unexpected.
    Chaos once reigned on Earth. Huge asteroids or chunks of ancient objects once pummeled planets in the unsettled solar system, and scientists previously found evidence that a particularly monstrous object struck our planet some 3.26 billion years ago. It was 50 to 200 times the size of the dinosaur-killing asteroid. It boiled the oceans, drove global darkness for years to decades, and stoked unimaginable tsunamis (thousands of meters deep) that shredded coastal seafloors.But even so, new research
  • What 'Venom: The Last Dance's movie references mean for Eddie and Venom

    What 'Venom: The Last Dance's movie references mean for Eddie and Venom
    As I wrote in my review of Venom: The Last Dance, this is a movie at war with itself. It is both a sci-fi drama about alien invasion and a buck-wild road trip movie about buddies on a mission. There's plenty to like about writer/director Kelly Marcel's spin in the Spider-Verse, including the comic mayhem her dual anti-heroes get up to. But my absolute favorite bit of business between interstellar BFFs Eddie Brock and Venom (both played by Tom Hardy) is the movie references they drop. Some might
  • Take your internet security on the road with this portable VPN router

    Take your internet security on the road with this portable VPN router
    TL;DR: Until October 27, get the Deeper Connect Air Portable VPN Router on sale for $149.97 — it helps you stay secure online and lets you stream freely, all without recurring fees.If you travel frequently, you know the struggle of finding reliable internet that doesn't compromise your security. Enter the Deeper Connect Air for $150 (reg. $219) — your ultimate travel companion that wraps your online activities in powerful encryption while keeping you connected to the world.Enjoy peac
  • Get an all-in-one AI app for just $40 for access to GPT-4, Gemini, and more

    Get an all-in-one AI app for just $40 for access to GPT-4, Gemini, and more
    TL;DR: 1minAI gives you lifetime access to popular AI models like GPT-4 and Gemini for only $39.99 (reg. $234). Opens in a new windowCredit: 1minAI1minAI: Lifetime Subscription$39.99 $234.00 Save $194.01Get Deal
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  • Flash sale: Get Microsoft Office Pro for life for under $55 — includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more

    Flash sale: Get Microsoft Office Pro for life for under $55 — includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more
    TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more when you get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows for just $54.97 (reg. $219.99). This flash sale ends today, so head to the Mashable Shop now to snag this Microsoft Office deal.Opens in a new windowCredit: SmartTrainingLabMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows$54.97 $219.99 Save $165.02 Lifetime LicenseGet Deal
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  • Add a second number to your phone for $19.99

    Add a second number to your phone for $19.99
    TL;DR: Add a new number to your phone with a lifetime subscription to Hushed, on sale for $19.99 with code SAVENOW. Whether you’re making work calls, trying out online dating, or buying and selling things on sites like Craigslist, keeping your information safe can help you avoid unwanted attention and keep your peace of mind intact. Unfortunately, you also have to use your phone number for a lot of those same tasks. That’s where Hushed comes in.Hushed is a simple, no-fuss soluti
  • A deep sea expedition is filming jaw-dropping footage

    A deep sea expedition is filming jaw-dropping footage
    A deep sea robot is exploring remote underwater canyons. And the biodiverse sights are astonishing. On a 55-day expedition off the Chilean coast, scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's 272-foot exploration vessel, Falkor (too), are dropping a high-tech remotely operated vehicle into the dark depths. It's here, in a region where tectonic plates collide, earthquakes rumble, and methane and chemicals seep from vents, that isolated ecosystems can flourish."Along this Chilean margin, unexplo
  • How to watch Texas vs. Vanderbilt football without cable

    How to watch Texas vs. Vanderbilt football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores football teams go head-to-head this weekend at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennesse. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, and is scheduled to start at 10:
  • How to watch Notre Dame vs. Navy football without cable

    How to watch Notre Dame vs. Navy football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:BEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Navy Midshipmen football teams go head-to-head this weekend at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. SEE ALSO:How to watch college football without cableNotre Dame vs.
  • How to watch Nebraska vs. Ohio State football without cable

    How to watch Nebraska vs. Ohio State football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Nebraska Corn Ohio State Buckeyes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
  • How to watch Missouri vs. Alabama football without cable

    How to watch Missouri vs. Alabama football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:BEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Missouri Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide football teams go head-to-head this weekend at the Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. SEE ALSO:How to watch college football without cableMissouri vs. Ala
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    How to watch LSU vs. Texas A&M football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:BEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Kyle Field Stadium in College Station, Texas. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. SEE ALSO:How to watch college football without cableLSU vs. Texas A&M foo
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    How to watch Florida State vs. Miami football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Florida State Seminoles and the Miami Hurricanes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Folsom Field Stadium Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and i
  • How to watch Cincinnati vs. Colorado football without cable

    How to watch Cincinnati vs. Colorado football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:Best for affordabilitySling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )Get DealBEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Cincinnati Bearcats and Colorado Buffaloes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, Colorado. The match will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is scheduled to start at 10:15
  • How to watch Penn State vs. Wisconsin football without cable

    How to watch Penn State vs. Wisconsin football without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:BEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Penn State Nittany Lions and Wisconsin Badgers football teams are scheduled to go head-to-head at Camp Randall Stadium in LA, Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 26. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. SEE ALSO:How to watch college football without cablePenn State vs. Wisconsin footb
  • Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off for Select Customers

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    Save 10% on top tech when you apply our Newegg discount code for students at checkout.
  • Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?

    Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?
    With iPhone sales down and Apple Intelligence banned, Apple looks ready to compromise.
  • How to watch Illinois vs. Oregon football livestreams without cable

    How to watch Illinois vs. Oregon football livestreams without cable
    Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:BEST FOR SINGLE GAMEFuboTV Pro plan7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month(Save $20)Get Deal
    The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Oregon Ducks football teams are scheduled to go head-to-head at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Oct. 26. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. SEE ALSO:How to watch college football without cableIllinois vs. Oregon football kickoff ti
  • How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers online for free

    How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers online for free
    TL;DR: Live stream Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Denver Nuggets fell short of achieving their lofty ambitions last season, but that's all in the past now. Any team with Nikola Jokić has a chance of success in the NBA, and they've added Russell Westbrook to their ranks, which could end up being a masterstroke if he's able to gel with his new teammates.The Nuggets face t
  • 'Here' review: Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright reunite

    'Here' review: Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright reunite
    At 72, American filmmaker Robert Zemeckis has a storied career on par with few others. He's the visionary behind the extraordinary collision of live-action comedy and cartoon mayhem that is Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He birthed the sci-fi/comedy bliss of Back to the Future and the campy splendor of the cult-adored Death Becomes Her. But far from the madcap humor of these offerings, he helmed the iconic Forrest Gump, a literary adaptation that thrilled audiences and the Academy, who bestowed upon t
  • How to watch Stormers vs. Warriors online for free

    How to watch Stormers vs. Warriors online for free
    TL;DR: Live stream Stormers vs. Warriors in the United Rugby Championship for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The United Rugby Championship regularly throws together some really interesting matchups between evenly-matched teams. The Glasgow Warriors find themselves in third position in the early stages of the new season, but they've only won one more game than the Stormers in 12th place. These two sides meet each other this weekend in
  • How to watch Sharks vs. Munster online for free

    How to watch Sharks vs. Munster online for free
    TL;DR: Live stream Sharks vs. Munster in the United Rugby Championship for free on RTÉ Player or TVNZ+. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are some really interesting matchups in the next round of United Rugby Championship fixtures, including Sharks vs. Munster. Both sides have been inconsistent this season, so we're really not sure which way this one is going to go. Either way, it should be a lot of fun to watch.If you want to watch Sha
  • How to watch Lens vs. Lille online for free

    How to watch Lens vs. Lille online for free
    TL;DR: Live stream Lens vs. Lille in Ligue 1 for free on TV5Monde. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Derby du Nord is one of the biggest games in Ligue 1, and this year is extra special because Lens and Lille are level of points in the standings. We're expecting fireworks between these fierce rivals. The great news for fans of French football is that it's possible to live stream select Ligue 1 fixtures without spending anything. With a simple hack
  • How to watch Leinster vs. Lions online for free

    How to watch Leinster vs. Lions online for free
    TL;DR: Live stream Leinster vs. Lions in the United Rugby Championship for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We're still in the early stages of the United Rugby Championship, but some teams have already made a big impression. Leinster have started incredibly strongly with five wins from five games, and meet the Lions at home in their next fixture.Can anyone stop Leinster from winning a record ninth championship? If you want to watch Lei
  • How to watch Al Hilal vs. Al Taawon online for free

    How to watch Al Hilal vs. Al Taawon online for free
    TL;DR: Live stream Al Hilal vs. Al Taawon in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Saudi Pro League is the place to see the biggest stars shine bright. Neymar has been off that list for some time with a serious injury, but he's back to help Al Hilal secure another title. Al Hilal might not actually need Neymar, because they're leading the Saudi Pro League with seven wins from seven games. Next up they face Al Taawo
  • Double your power with Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for just £40.84

    Double your power with Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for just £40.84
    TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for just £40.84 (reg. £337.70) through 27 October at the Mashable Shop.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro£40.84 at the Mashable Shop £337.70 Save £296.86Get Deal
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  • NYT Strands hints, answers for October 26

    NYT Strands hints, answers for October 26
    If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w
  • NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 26

    NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 26
    Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for
  • Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 26

    Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 26
    Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for October 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and ans
  • NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 26

    NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 26
    Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 26's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself,
  • Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo

    Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo
    Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple got a mixed victory in a patent infringement lawsuit against medical device maker Masimo. On Friday, a federal jury determined that Masimo had infringed on some Apple patents, and as part of the verdict, Apple was awarded $250 — yes, just $250 — as a statutory remedy for Masimo’s infringement.
    $250 is the statutory minimum damages for the alleged infringement and Apple had sought that figure, Bloomberg Law reports. “We’re not h
  • ServiceNow advocates for ‘invisible’ AI agents to ease worker adoption

    ServiceNow advocates for ‘invisible’ AI agents to ease worker adoption
    ServiceNow vice president of AI Dorit Zilbershot believes employees will be more accepting of AI agents when they don't even know they're using AI agents.Read More