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Motorheads have long theorised that the extreme downforce generated by high-performance cars could one day let them drive upside down. Now, British carmaker McMurtry has turned that wild idea into a reality for the first time. In a stunt that would make Batman jealous, McMurtry drove its insanely fast electric Spéirling flipped over. More impressively, it did that for over a minute while keeping the vehicle completely stationary — save for a quick acceleration to prove the car wasn

Quantum professionals around the world overwhelmingly agree that quantum utility will arrive within the next decade, according to a new survey by Economist Impact. Quantum utility refers to the point at which quantum computers provide practical advantages over classical computers in solving specific real-world problems. A whopping 83% of the survey’s respondents think that moment will come within 10 years or less.  One-third of them are even more optimistic, predicting that quan

Director Ari Aster is no stranger to horror, delivering family grief-based frights in Hereditary and sunlit chills in Midsommar. In his fourth feature, Eddington, he turns his lens on a familiar (and recent) horror: the year 2020.The first trailer for Eddington, distributed by A24, takes the form of a doomscroll through Instagram circa 2020. In voiceover, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists talk about a lab in Wuhan, China, being tied to Tom Hanks, arguably the first celebrity to contract the virus. S

SAVE $60: As of April 14, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Best Buy for $189.99. That's 24% off their list price of $249.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods Pro 2$189.99 at Best Buy $249.99 Save $60Get DealBest Buy is celebrating the changing of the seasons with its own Spring Sale, and there are quite a few deals worth considering. My personal favorite pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, are discounted as part of its sale event. If you've been looking to invest in new earbuds, I high

Trump's tariff policies have been all over the place since so-called "Liberation Day", with so many pauses and changes that the only thing easy to keep track of has been the rapidly dumping stock market.In the clip above from Last Week Tonight John Oliver does his best to sum up the whole mess, talking about everything from the origins of Trump's love of tariffs to the reaction his changing policies have had from Fox pundits and Republicans."Look, I don't know where things are going to go next,"

There's a global trade war underway, and prices of tech products are increasing. Sony just increased the price of its PlayStation 5 gaming console in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The prices, effective starting April 14, are as follows: Europe: PS5 Digital Edition: €499.99
UK: PS5 Digital Edition: £429.99Australia: Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95 PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
New Zealand: Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc

SAVE $70: As of April 14, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds are on sale for $229 at Best Buy. That's 23% off their list price of $299.Opens in a new windowCredit: BoseBose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds$229 at Best Buy $299 Save $70Get DealThe springtime sales aren't finished yet. Best Buy is throwing a Spring Sale right now that features quite a few great deals on tech. If you've been looking to invest in new earbuds for your outdoor adventures in the warmer weather, there are plenty o

SAVE $120: As of April 14, Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are available for $179.99 at Amazon. That’s $120 off their usual price of $299.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WF-1000XM5$179.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $120Get DealI didn’t think I needed another pair of earbuds until I saw Sony’s WF-1000XM5s hanging out at $179.99 on Amazon. Now I’m inventing reasons to upgrade. This is a 40% drop on a set of earbuds that actually lives up to its noise-cancelling flex — an

SAVE $100: As of April 14, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That’s $100 off its regular $299.99 price.Opens in a new windowCredit: GarminGarmin vívoactive 5$199 at Amazon $299.99 Save $100.99Get DealI didn’t expect to care so much about a smartwatch’s opinion of my naps, but here we are. Garmin vívoactive 5 is one of those fitness trackers that makes you feel like it knows you a little too well. Normally $299.99, it’s now sitting

SAVE $250: As of April 14, LG's 65-inch UT70 4K UHD Smart TV is available for $349.99 at Best Buy. That’s $250 off its regular price of $599.99. Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG UT70 65-inch 4K TV$349.99 at Best Buy $599.99 Save $250Get DealA $250 discount on a 65-inch screen? That’s the kind of deal that makes me double-check my living room wall for available real estate. LG's UT70 isn’t trying to be the crown jewel of your home theater setup, but it’s shockingly well-e

SAVE $30: As of April 14, the Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset is on sale for $269.99 in Best Buy's Spring Sale. This is 10% off its list price of $299.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: MetaMeta Quest 3S (128GB)$269.99 at Best Buy $299.99 Save $30Get DealBest Buy's throwing its own Spring Sale event to celebrate the warmer weather, and there are plenty of exciting deals to check out so far. If you've been hoping to pick up a Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset, it has received a $30 discount at the retai

SAVE $45: As of April 14, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $94.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 32% on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire HD 10$94.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $45.00Get DealIf you're in the market for a new tablet, this latest deal might catch your eye. An upgrade doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, and this deal on the Fire HD 10 tablet shows you don't even need to spend $100. As of April 14, this model is reduced to $94.99 (32% off).This impre

SAVE $10: As of April 14, the Amazon Echo Pop is on sale for $29.99. That's a 25% saving on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Echo Pop$29.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $10.00Get DealIf you're looking for a smart home device that won't take up space or stand out, the Echo Pop is what you've been looking for. The smallest of the Alexa devices, this nifty model boasts all the usual benefits of an Alexa, but without taking up lots of room. And as of April 14, you can buy it on sale

SAVE $80: As of April 14, the Apple iPad 10th Gen is on sale for $269 at Walmart. That's a 23% saving on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad 10th Gen$269 at Walmart $349 Save $80Get DealIf a new tablet is on your wishlist, you need to check out this latest Walmart deal on the Apple iPad 10th Gen. As of April 14, this model is reduced by 23% and is now $269. This deal is specific to the WiFi-only model without AppleCare+. It is also only available in the silver color.The A

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 today'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 answers

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

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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 today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

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

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

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If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, we have good news: You have a lot of options. The bad news? You have a lot of options, and your decision can get overwhelming fast. Wasn't life easier when iPhones came with a free pair of earbuds?Prices on earbuds range anywhere from $10 to $1,000, especially if you're going for professional-grade studio earphones. And if you care about noise cancellation, you can easily spend $300 — that's the price of peace and quiet. Plus, with the new

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Apple is once again making the iPad more like a Mac. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (via MacRumors), Apple is working on an iPadOS 19 "overhaul" with three main focuses: improving productivity, multitasking, and app window management. While that's pretty vague, Gurman says it should push iPadOS closer to macOS, and we pretty much know what Apple needs to be working on there, as the company has repeatedly tried to achieve this in the past. Ideally, it would be great to have the best of both