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Gizmodo

Florence Ion

Samsung Galaxy Ring Review: The Easiest Way to Track Wellness Without Thinking About It Too Much

The only bummer of the Galaxy Ring is that you'll have to stay in the Samsung ecosystem if you want tracking that's truly robust.

The Verge

Jess Weatherbed

The Miniroll Bluetooth speaker is a return to form for Ultimate Ears

The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is available now in black, gray, pink, and blue colorways. | Image: Logitch / Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears just launched the Miniroll, a new compact Bluetooth speaker that’s more portable than the company’s Boom-branded lineup. Priced at $79.99, the Miniroll is now the smallest and most affordable Bluetooth speaker offered by Ultimate Ears, and revives the disc design used by the company’s discontinued Roll and Roll 2 products.

As its name suggests,...

ReadWrite

Suswati Basu

MI6 and CIA chiefs disclose use of generative AI amid Russia’s disinformation threat

The chiefs of MI6 and the CIA have revealed for the first time that the agencies are using generative AI. In a joint article for the Financial Times, Sir Richard Moore and William Burns wrote: “We are now using AI, including generative AI, to enable and improve intelligence activities — from summarisation to ideation to helping identify key information in a sea of data.”

The spookmasters are reportedly training AI to help protect and “red team” their operations to ensure it can...

Mashable

How to watch the Apple event livestream today as iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 announced

The iPhone 16 launch event is just hours away, and if you’re anything like us, your tech-loving heart is already aflutter. Apple’s September 9 event, aptly tagged "It's Glowtime," is promising to be more than just a basic phone reveal.

SEE ALSO: What to expect from Apple's September event: iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and more

We’re talking massive updates across the company's ecosystem—AirPods, Apple Watch 10, and potentially a better...

ReadWrite

Alvin Hemedez

Chinese Pepe PEIPEI’s Possible Binance Listing Could Fuel Price Surge as Pepe Unchained ICO Raises $12.5 Million

PeiPei, a meme coin with a potential Binance listing, faces short-term challenges as the broader market declines but holds a promising long-term outlook.

This article examines PeiPei’s price using technical analysis and potential developments that could fuel its price surge.

It also explores another emerging frog meme coin, Pepe Unchained, which attracted crypto whales and led to an ICO surge of $12.5 million.

PeiPei price analysis and prediction

Despite a recent 2% decline and a current...

Mashable

NYT Strands hints, answers for September 9

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,...

Mashable

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 9

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 —...

Engadget

Billy Steele

Miniroll is the smallest Ultimate Ears speaker, but it packs big sound

If the compact Wonderboom is just too big for you, Ultimate Ears' latest speaker will supplant that model as the smallest entry in the company's current lineup. The Miniroll is, as the name suggests, a diminutive version of the company's flat, circular Roll design. This new Bluetooth option weighs less than a pound and can tuck into tight pockets. Or, as UE was keen to show off in the marketing materials, the speaker can attach to nearly anything thanks to a built-in, flexible strap. 

Once...

Mashable

How to watch Montenegro vs. Wales in the UEFA Nations League online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Montenegro vs. Wales in the UEFA Nations League for free on BBC iPlayer or S4C Online. Access these free streaming sites from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Wales started their UEFA Nations League campaign at home against Turkey, and now Craig Bellamy's side are visiting Montenegro for an interesting matchup. Montenegro boasts some genuine star names, but Wales will still be confident of returning home with three points.

If you want to watch Montenegro vs. Wales in...

Mashable

How to watch France vs. Belgium in the UEFA Nations League online for free

TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Belgium in the UEFA Nations League for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League might not be every fan's favorite tournament, but you can't say it doesn't match up some of the best international sides in the world. The next fixture is France vs. Belgium, a heated rivarly between two neighboring countries.

France and Belgium last played each other in the first knockout round of Euro 2024,...

Mashable

Learn to code with this 15-course bundle on sale for £30

TL;DR: Through Sept. 29, you can take the first steps toward a coding career with the 15-course 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle while it's on sale for just £30.44 (reg. £1,142.25).

If you want to learn to code, there are easier and more affordable ways to begin than going back to a classroom. Online learning is an unexpected perk of living in a digital world. Learning from home is easier to manage around your busy schedule and can save you money. Case in point, the 2024...

Mashable

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 9

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 September 9's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself,...

Mashable

'Industry's Harry Lawtey breaks down Robert's ayahuasca trip: 'This is a big swing'

Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey) goes through the ringer in virtually every episode of Industry. Remember when his lover/abuser/Oedipal mother figure Nicole Craig (Sarah Parish) died beside him in the Season 3 premiere? Or his fistfight with Lumi CEO Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) in the very next episode?

SEE ALSO: How 'Industry' put Rishi through hell in its 'most intense' episode yet

While Season 3, episode 4 of Industry offered Robert a brief...

Mashable

Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 9

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 September 9'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 ...

Mashable

Meta updates WhatsApp and Messenger third-party chats in Europe

WhatsApp and Messenger in Europe are getting an upgrade.

SEE ALSO: New evidence claims Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon could be listening to you on your devices

In order to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act, Meta is giving WhatsApp and Messenger users the ability to connect with people using third-party messaging services, called third-party chats.

In a post from September 6, the company said it spent the past few months gathering...

Engadget

Cheyenne MacDonald

Perennial Order is a stunning 2D Soulslike filled with plant monsters that’ll kill you in one hit

Indie developer Gardenfiend Games just released a gorgeous plant horror game that its team describes as “Hollow Knight meets Titan Souls.” Perennial Order, which dropped on September 6 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, is a 2D boss rush game that pulls inspiration from Dark Souls, Princess Mononoke, and the art style of Magic: The Gathering. Its protagonist is an undead knight with a pitcher plant for a head (or maybe it’s a helmet?) and a stinger grafted onto one arm, and the hostile...

Gizmodo

Justin Carter

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Scares Up a Strong Opening Weekend

The long-awaited sequel started strong, and even managed to become one of the biggest-ever theatrical debuts in September.

The Verge

Wes Davis

These new Aukey wireless chargers come with cooling fans

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Aukey debuted three new magnetic wireless chargers at IFA in Berlin that come with fans to keep your phone cooler while it’s charging. The company says that means the chargers, called the MagFusion 3-in-1 Pro, the MagFusion GameFrost, and the MagFusion Dash Pro, will charge your phone faster, too.

All three use the Qi2 standard, which means up to 15-watt charging for compatible phones and backward compatibility with normal Qi devices. Aukey claims they can drop charging...

ReadWrite

Alvin Hemedez

Bonk Technical Analysis Indicates Upward Trends as $PEPU Approaches $12.5M Presale Milestone

Recent developments have sparked increased market activity for Bonk, which, despite underperforming compared to larger rivals, maintains a substantial market cap of $1.1 billion.

Currently ranked 58th among cryptocurrencies, Bonk is the sixth most valuable meme coin, demonstrating its strength in a competitive market.

As investors seek the next potential surge, attention has shifted to new presale projects. Pepe Unchained has emerged as a standout option, attracting significant interest,...

Gizmodo

Justin Carter

Agatha All Along’s Joe Locke on His Secretive Teen Role

If you want to know who Locke's Teen actually is, it sounds like you'll have to watch the show to fully find out.

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