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Europe can dramatically cut its dependence on imported fossil fuels by adopting electricity-based technologies, according to a new report. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables could cut global reliance on imported fossil fuels by 70% when used to replaced them in transport, heating, and power, according to energy think tank Ember. They would also save importers an estimated $1.3 trillion (€1.14 trillion) globally each year, Ember found. The think tank refers to this trio of t

When you really think about it, life is just a constant cycle of acquiring new stuff and figuring out what to do with the old stuff. And when there's not a one-size-fits-all way to properly get rid of that old stuff, clutter happens.Most of us have been conditioned to recycle some common everyday materials, but curbside recycling isn't too helpful past paper, metal, glass, and certain types of plastic. Even then, a shockingly low percentage of recyclable items are actually recycled. I digress.Ot

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It's Earth Day, which means many of us are considering ways we can make our existence slightly less taxing on Mother Earth. Fortuna

We're just days away from the official preorder date for the Nintendo Switch 2, which means you better start putting a plan in place.Major retailers in the U.S. like Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart will all be taking pre-orders starting April 24, but not all at the exact same time, and they aren't all offering the same pickup and delivery options for the June 5 launch as each other. Allow us to help sort out the confusion here for anyone planning on desperately trying to secure a Switch 2 preord

Looking forward to Tesla's long-awaited "affordable" electric vehicle? Well, prepare to wait even longer.For years, Tesla has promised a cheaper, affordable version of its electric vehicles. And each time one of those reports breaks, they are usually followed by news that Tesla CEO Elon Musk "killed" the company's latest affordable car project.However, the most concrete news of an affordable Tesla came late last year when the company gave an update during its earnings report."Preparations remain

Rumors about iPhone 17e production suggest Apple's budget-friendly iPhone might be a regular part of its product cycle moving forward. Questions around Apple's somewhat sporadic launch of the iPhone SE were revisited this year, when it launched the iPhone 16e, the fourth generation of Apple's more affordable model, this past February. The previous three iPhone SEs launched in March 2016, 2020, and 2022 respectively, so that roughly lines up with this year's product cycle. SEE ALSO:Apple iPhone 1

A new survey is a wakeup call for parents who believe their teen would never exchange sexually explicit imagery of themselves for money or other valuable items like gift cards, clothing, gaming currency, and social media followers and likes. The survey, conducted in fall 2024, found that 1 in 7 young people participated in a "commodified sexual interaction" at least one time before they turned 18. Thorn, a nonprofit organization that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse, survey

SAVE $49.12: As of April 22, get the PlayStation Portal in Like New condition from Amazon for $149.88, down from its usual price of $199. That's a discount of 25%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonPlayStation Portal (Like New)$149.88 at Amazon $199 Save $49.12Get DealPlaying your favorite games on the couch is a staple of every gaming enthusiast's life. But sometimes, sitting on the couch can cramp your style. Maybe you want to game somewhere more comfortable, like in bed, or another part of y

Duolingo isn't just for languages anymore. Now, the app can teach you chess. Duolingo is set to launch a new course to help folks learn chess in the coming weeks. Right now, the course is only available in beta form in iOS and will roll out to other iOS users in the next 4-6 weeks, the Verge reported. The course will use mini-games and puzzles to teach you the basics of chess and allow you to play matches against Duolingo’s Oscar character as you progress. This Tweet is currently unav

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Instagram just launched its own standalone video-editing app.The app, Edits, is live globally in the App Store and Google Play Store. Much like TikTok's CapCut, Edits is intended to help users make and edit videos on their phones for Instagram Reels or whatever other platform they want to post them on. Features include long-camera capture, project management, and a watermark-free export. According to Instagram, the app offers frame-accurate timeline with clip-level editing, features sp

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Nearly 20 years after its release on Xbox 360, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is actually coming back.Original developer Bethesda shared a quick post on its X account on Monday confirming an announcement livestream on Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET. Well, the stream came and went, and we can confirm there is not only a spiffy new Oblivion remaster, but it's out now on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.SEE ALSO:Reminder: Only true gamers get to pre-order Switch 2 from Nintendo
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Trump's massive tariffs on China are going to hurt your sex life. Most sex toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured in China, and production can't quickly shift stateside.This month, the president has made a slew of announcements and backtracks on global tariffs. This has led to an escalating trade war with China, with current tariffs on imports at 145 percent (as of this writing), and the administration hinting that they can balloon to 245 percent.SEE ALSO:People are rushing to Temu and Shein to

Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies from foreign powers such as the US, China, and Russia, Europe’s energy security is in a precarious state. One potential fix? Harnessing nuclear fusion — the same atom-colliding reaction that powers the Sun and stars. While not yet proven commercially, fusion energy could provide Europe with a vital source of safe, locally produced, always-on clean power. Another plus is that future fusion power plants will l

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Five teenagers, a coastal car accident and an attempted cover-up is the familiar starting point for the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer movie, but the franchise's latest edition (moving on from the lackluster TV series) isn't just a reboot — it's a sequel with some familiar faces.In the trailer above the hooded, fish hook-wielding antagonist is back on another killing spree in the city of Southport, but this time the guilty teens might at least get some help from survivors of the

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On Tuesday, Insta360 launched the X5, a 360-degree action camera that pairs with an "invisible" selfie stick. The next iteration in the company's flagship series is tougher than ever before, and has the ability to produce footage at 5.7K and 60fps with HDR support (or 8K non-HDR footage). Not bad for a camera that can fit in your pocket.The double-sided camera can capture truly panoramic footage, and the Chinese company showed off the new camera's capabilities in a teaser video ahead of its laun

Like the inevitable final days of high school, Heartstopper is coming to an end, with Netflix announcing a film to close the beloved series.Three years since the release of Season 1, the streaming service revealed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that Heartstopper will return with a movie to send off Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), and their marvellous crew. Production is set to begin this year.SEE ALSO:Every book in 'Heartstopper' Season 3
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The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have you ever considered just how much of your personal data is exposed to this sort of thing whilst you're browsing? If not, you probably should. You might be surprised by the results.Your data is seriously valuable stuff these days, and everyone is looking to get their hands on it. Once you come to understand that the internet is ins

The Oscars has landed squarely on the fence about the use of AI in potentially nominated films. Following a widely publicised controversy around the use of artificial intelligence in Best Picture nominees The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, the Academy has made its position of impartiality clear.In the latest update to the Oscars rules, released on April 21 to apply to the upcoming 98th Academy Awards set for March 2026, there's an addition to the "Eligibility" section: "With regard to Genera

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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

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

If you found The Last of Us Season 2, episode 2 an emotional viewing experience, just imagine what it was like for the main cast.In the Max video above, stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey sit down to chat about everything from their last days on set to what Ramsey thinks their character Ellie wishes she could have said to Joel before he died."I guess that Ellie wished she'd said 'I love you' to Joel," says Ramsey. "I don't think those words are ever really brought up. Together, they're like, I

A NASA rover taking rock samples on Mars has uncovered a plentiful mineral that was invisible to orbiters studying the Red Planet from space.Scientists say the discovery of siderite, a type of iron carbonate, could be crucial evidence to support the theory that Mars once had a thick carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, allowing a warm enough environment to support oceans, lakes, and streams.  Curiosity, a car-sized lab on six wheels, performed a chemical analysis of four rock samples drille