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• I used the Philips Baristina Milk Frother for two weeks and found it produced consistently thick foam, even from non-dairy milks — but it’s too thick for latte art [45m]
• The Breville Barista Touch Impress is the perfect coffee machine for my needs — and it’s now exceptional value thanks to our exclusive discount [1h]
• "5,000 tiny robot arms": How a humble telescope created the largest 3D map of the universe to help unlock dark energy's secrets [1h]
• What is the release date for Hacks season 5 episode 3 on HBO Max? [4h]
• Don't buy her a new apron this Mother's Day: these are the kitchen upgrades Mum actually wants [4h]
• Forget wheezy hotel hair dryers — the Dyson Supersonic Travel is small enough to fit in your carry-on bag [5h]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, April 21 (game #1548) [6h]
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• “Essentially invisible:” How hackers 'trojan-horsed' QEMU virtual machines to bypass security and drop ransomware [6h]
• "100x faster than traditional tools": Scientists load quantum computer with first complete genome to crack biology’s 'impossible' puzzle — in time for World Quantum Day [7h]
• Veremark Background Check review: A surprisingly practical solution for businesses of all sizes [7h]
• "Relying on a single, centralized mine represents a risk": US wants rare earth independence from China — but can DARPA actually make it work? [8h]
• Tim Cook to step down, John Ternus will become new Apple CEO [8h]
• I turned my text messages into a song with Suno and now my dinner plans sound like a pop duet [8h]
• 'The 1000 TOPS consumer': How the NPU-everywhere strategy could turn every user into a walking supercomputer by 2030 [8h]
• How to watch NBA Playoffs 2026: live streams, schedule, TV channels [8h]
• I picked up this cheap MP3 player, and it freed me from my phone so often, I wish I'd got it sooner [8h]
• Robots are fighting wars and helping to quash riots — China is arming riot police with squads of AI controlled drones and Ukraine wants to man the frontlines with 25,000 robots [10h]
• Hyundai reinvents the hatchback with the 300-mile range Ioniq 3 — a compact, aerodynamic EV that runs on Android Automotive [10h]
• Accurate Background review: Streamlining background employment checks — but I found it's geared to mid- to large-sized businesses, not SMBs [11h]
• US security agency still using Mythos despite ban – government using new security tool despite Pentagon's 'supply chain risk' designation [11h]
• What is the release date for Running Point season 2 on Netflix? [11h]
• How to watch 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls' season 9 online from anywhere — stream the survival series [11h]
• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 review: An all-rounder portable power station for those who work or play outdoors [12h]
• SAP SuccessFactors HR software suite review: A powerful cloud-based solution with a steep learning curve [12h]
• iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone Air: a choice between head and heart [12h]
• You won't believe AI's take on the 'history' of Stonehenge — and I am so over AI slop [12h]
• Create your dream backyard with Walmart's Patio and Garden Event — up to 50% off patio furniture, planters, grills, lawnmowers, and more [12h]
• Proton VPN usage spikes in Turkey following new regulatory proposals [13h]
• Struggling to launch Teams? Microsoft recalls update causing failed startup and infinite loading loops – here's what we know [13h]
• What is the release date for Invincible season 4 episode 8 on Prime Video? [13h]
• Building a PC in 2026 is an absolute treat': I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to pick my perfect gaming rig, and it nearly cost me my sanity [13h]
• Boost your business: Why FrontAccounting is the web-based accounting solution you need [13h]
• Sage HR software review [13h]
• HiBob HR software review [13h]
• Factorial HR software review [13h]
• UKG Ready HR software review [13h]
• AI did what? Gemini, Val Kilmer, Claude Mythos and more of the week’s most surprising developments [14h]
• Deezer says nearly half of all new music uploaded to its site is AI generated — and it's calling on Spotify and other streaming giants to do more about it [14h]
• Samsung has revealed its 2026 Micro RGB TV pricing — and it’s a major surprise compared to its LG OLED and Hisense rivals [14h]
• 'Solving a problem that doesn't really exist': RAM crisis has reportedly delayed Apple's touchscreen MacBook — but some fans don't seem to care [14h]
• ChatGPT is down for many —here's what we know about the outage [14h]
• Time for an iPhone upgrade? iOS 27 will reportedly drop support for four iPhone models [14h]
• Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival sale is here: save on more than 170 nature-focused games [14h]
• Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumors suggest Microsoft is fixing pretty much everything that's wrong with it — and speeding up File Explorer too [15h]
• Orange is the new black? 12 totally tropical-toned gadgets to bring some zing to your summer [15h]
• MSI launches new OLED monitors that significantly improve contrast and brightness — and it's a sign that the sky is the limit for OLED [15h]
• NIST is cataloging so many vulnerabilities it can only assign severity scores to the highest priority threats [15h]
• Adobe Summit 2026: we're live at Adobe's annual keynotes to hear what's new this year [15h]
• Apple says it’s survived a ‘relentless legal campaign’ against the Apple Watch — and it could mean a key health feature is returning to your wrist [15h]
• The AI trust advantage: How smarter security wins customer confidence [15h]
• I went inside Mattel and saw how Toy Story 5 toys are built — and made interactive [16h]
• Has the smartphone hijacked your dinner table? StoryCorps and Prego made this gadget to rescue your dinner convos [16h]
• ‘Spicy pillows’ are the new hidden battery danger I found in my home — here’s how to dispose of them safely [16h]
• I went behind the scenes at Mattel — and its new Woody and Buzz feel like they stepped out of Toy Story [16h]
• What is the release date for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 6 on Disney+? [16h]
• Some of the best running headphones just dropped back to a record-low price — an ideal buy for marathon season [16h]
• Watch out, hackers are abusing Apple account notifications to distribute malware, steal money and data [16h]
• Humanoid robot beats human world record for the first time at the Beijing half marathon — but some are still stumbling at the starting line [17h]
• Blue Origin hits major milestone with latest space mission — and then utterly failed to achieve its main objective [17h]
• Fitbit Air: The latest Whoop rival rumors say that's the name of the mystery Fitbit — and your Fitbit Premium subscription could also change [17h]
• 'It's really hard to succeed every time' says PUBG director on failure of games like Concord and Highguard [17h]
• Sky Smart Home vs Ring: how much can you save with Sky's new smart doorbell bundle? [17h]
• New BBC series Mint is now streaming on BBC iPlayer — and I promise that you've never seen a TV crime drama quite like it [17h]
• I tried Chrome's new AI Skills feature — and it's like a mini toolkit of AI shortcuts [18h]
• Beyond the hype: The critical role of security in responsible AI development [18h]
• Agentic Search Optimization reshapes brand visibility in AI search [18h]
• The best iPhone ad Apple never made — watch NASA’s mind-blowing video of the Earth setting behind the moon, shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max [18h]
• How to meaningfully measure the effectiveness of cyber resilience [18h]
• 'We've identified a security incident': Vercel breach confirmed after hackers claim stolen data for sale online [18h]
• New research suggests AirPods with cameras can't happen — unless Apple makes a few major changes [19h]
• What is the release date for The Boys season 5 episode 4 on Prime Video? [19h]
• How to watch Boston Marathon 2026: Free Streams & TV Channels [19h]
• Stop chasing the AI silver bullet [19h]
• How EU organizations can turn sovereign cloud theory into action [20h]