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Threads, Meta's alternative to X, formerly Twitter, had almost everything it needed to succeed. It's backed by one of the biggest of the Big Tech companies. It's directly integrated with Instagram, the mega popular photo sharing app. With all its powers combined, Threads was able to grow to 100 million users in just 5 days.However, there was one crucial element that the platform was missing: A 'dot com' domain name.But, as of April 24, Meta has solved Threads' URL problem. Threads.com now offici

Motorola finally shut off all the leaks surrounding its new Razr phones on Thursday by just announcing them officially.The American tech firm announced its latest batch of foldable phones, which consists of three new Razr devices: The Razr (2025), Razr Plus (2025), and Razr Ultra. You can see a full rundown of specs and features in Motorola's company blog post, but suffice it to say, the Ultra with the wood finish is probably the star of the show here.Motorola claims that thanks to its Snapdrago

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as teams look to land their next big star from a deep pool of collegiate talent.If the draft feels overwhelming, you're not alone. With hundreds of college prospects, complex draft mechanics, and constant speculation about which teams are eyeing whom, it can be a lot to take in. Thankfully, draft coverage is practically its own industry. The NFL reigns supreme in American sports, and that means there’s no sho

Curious how the Switch 2 compares to the Switch 1? Tens of millions of gamers are asking the same question.Nintendo opened the floodgates for Switch 2 preorders on Thursday. Whether or not you managed to get one before every retailer website crashed, you're probably wondering what makes it so different from the original Nintendo Switch console.After the Nintendo Direct Switch 2 livestream ended a couple of weeks ago, I got to spend several hours playing with the Switch 2 and upcoming games like

Google is currently in the midst of a major antitrust trial (make that two antitrust trials, actually), which may result in the company being forced to sell off its popular web browser, Google Chrome. However, the search giant made a major, unrelated Chrome announcement earlier this week:Google is abandoning its plans to drop third-party cookies from Chrome. Back in January 2020, Google made a big announcement that was welcomed by privacy advocates. The company said it planned to completely elim

As our favourite Dutch holiday approaches, TNW is celebrating the tech titans shaping the future in the Netherlands. Our beloved home country is the proud parent of a prodigious brood of digital talent. It’s given birth to cultivated meat, raised Booking.com to become the world’s largest online travel agency, and watched with joy as ASML grew into Europe’s most valuable tech company. The family also includes a gifted group of startups and scaleups. In recent years, economic he

TL;DR: Live stream Vancouver vs. Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The semi finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup are here, with all eyes on the four remaining sides. At this late stage, each team will be dreaming of lifting the trophy.There are plenty of stars on Inter Miami who are used to that feeling, including the likes of Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and of course, Lionel Messi. Stan

You've heard of AI models taking the bar exam, but this time, AI also helped write the questions. The State Bar of California revealed on Monday that it used AI to develop a portion of its exam questions, according to the LA Times. The AI-generated exam questions were created by an independent psychometrician called ACS Ventures hired by the State Bar. The questions were "developed with the assistance of AI and subsequently reviewed by content validation panels and a subject matter expert in adv

A generic cops-and-drug-dealers saga infused with occasional chaos, Gareth Evans' Havoc is a decent time, despite its plateauing excess. The long-delayed Tom Hardy vehicle — it completed production in 2021 — has just enough by way of visual panache to set it apart from the usual crop of forgettable, straight-to-streaming action.With a story that's nothing to write home about, Evans relies on the action chops he brought to modern Indonesian martial arts classics The Raid and its seque

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Google's AI Overviews sometimes acts like a lost man who won't ask for directions: It would rather confidently make a mistake than admit it doesn't know something. We know this because folks online have noticed you can ask Google about any faux idiom — any random, nonsense saying you make up — and Google AI Overviews will often prescribe its meaning. That's not exactly surprising, as AI has shown a penchant for either hallucinating or inventing stuff in an effort to provide answers w

UPDATE: Apr. 24, 2025, 12:45 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 preorder availability at major retailers, and some new info about deliveries for preorder places through the My Nintendo Store.After a brief delay due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live online at several major retailers on April 24, predictably crashing their websites. As of mid-day Thursday, preorder listings for the $449.99 console at Best Buy, GameSto

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PREORDER NOW: As of April 24, preorder the Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera for $59.99 at Target. Opens in a new windowCredit: TargetHori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera$59.99 at Target Get DealPlanning on hanging out with your friends in Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat? If you want to get the most out of it, you might want to secure a camera to use with it. This new feature lets up to 12 people join group chats while gaming with video features that you can use while playing and eve

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Wednesday aimed at fostering AI education in K-12 schools and preparing students for an increasingly AI-centric workforce. The new directive's overarching goal is to "ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution," according to the press release. The policy seeks to "promote AI literacy and proficiency of K-12 students" while also training educators so they can integrate AI education into their curriculums

After five seasons, Joe Goldberg's run of mayhem, murder, and much problematic romancing has come to an end. Star/producer Penn Badgley warned that Season 5 of their hit show, based on Caroline Kepnes' psychological thriller book series, would be the big finale. And with ten episodes full of kinky sex, twisted turns, and more homicides than a Law and Order episode, You delivers with a shocking and largely satisfying final chapter. For a series as truly winding as You, a finale that'll sate all f

SAVE $30: The Apple iPad 11-inch (128GB, Wi-Fi) with A16 chip is on sale at Amazon for $319.99, down from the normal price of $349.99. That's an 8% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad 11-inch (128GB, WiFi)$319.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $30Blue or YellowGet DealWe all deserve to own nice tech gadgets that work exactly how we want them to and come equipped with the latest tech. If your old tablet isn't cutting it anymore or you do

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially up for preorder. Whether you were able to snag one of your own through all the website errors, sold out notifications, and canceled preorder emails at midnight on April 24 or you're waiting until later, you'll need something to play when you get yours. Or at least something to get you through your first week with the system. While you can play most of your old Nintendo Switch games on your new system, you're likely going to want some new releases to enjoy too.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went up on Thursday at midnight, and rather predictably, every retailer website subsequently exploded. Now, GameStop is down as well.While most retailers put preorders live at midnight, GameStop waited until 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, at which point their website promptly crashed.Last night, the Switch 2 preorder feeding frenzy led to widespread problems with the web infrastructure for major retail chains, as first spotted by The New York Post. All one has to do is look

PREORDERS ARE LIVE: Hurry to reserve your Nintendo Switch 2 from GameStop for $449.99. The console comes with a June 5 release date, and GameStop is offering an attractive trade-in deal.Opens in a new windowCredit: NintendoNintendo Switch 2$449.99 at GameStop preorder ahead of the June 5 launchGet DealAmid the chaos of tariffs and price fluctuations, we finally have some clarity. The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 and preorders went live this morning. If you're hoping to reserve a conso

Microsoft's annual Work Trend Index report is here and, unsurprisingly, AI is the hot topic in the 2025 edition.The big takeaway: 1 in 3 business leaders say that they are considering layoffs as a result of AI deployment in their companies. According to the report, 33 percent of leaders are already "considering headcount reductions" because of AI.The new report also highlights how "frontier firms" are integrating AI into their workflow. Microsoft describes these frontier firms as companies "stru

Researchers at Toshiba Europe have used quantum key distribution (QKD) cryptography to send messages a record 254km using a traditional fibre optic cable network. It’s the first time scientists have achieved a coherent quantum communication using existing telecomms infrastructure. The breakthrough marks a step closer to ultra-secure quantum encryption, which could fend off hacks from even the most advanced classical and quantum computers of the future.   QKD is a form of communi

For decades, the phrase "video game movie" was synonymous with trash, thanks to critically loathed adaptations of games like Street Fighter, Silent Hill, and (the unfairly underrated) Super Mario Bros. But over the past few years, Hollywood has seen audiences embrace a new animated Super Mario Bros. Movie, three Sonic the Hedgehog movies, a prestige drama series based on The Last of Us, and The Minecraft Movie, which has teens going wild, tossing popcorn, and shouting catchphrases in the theater

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