Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's
Samsung also recommended that anyone still using Samsung Messages switch over to Google Messages as the default messaging app. For Samsung Messages users in the US, the switch to Google offers RCS messaging that lets you send high-quality media, join...
Ursula K. Le Guin's blog has been turned into a podcast
For those who will never tire of the words of Ursula K. But, the podcast will include everything: essays, poems and "even the ones that are mostly cat pictures," according to the announcement. From Le Guin's official Instagram account, which...
Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the Playdate
Art for Amano's Playdate game Devils on the Moon Pinball. (Amano) Pinball video games have been around for years — I cut my teeth on Space Cadet 3D Pinball , which was pre-loaded on Windows 95. It’s the developer’s third...
The Spaceballs sequel will be released in April next year
As first reported by Deadline , Amazon MGM Studios announced on Friday night that the upcoming Spaceballs movie will hit theaters on April 23, 2027, right around the 40th anniversary of the first film. Several members of the original cast...
Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available
Billy Steele for Engadget (Billy Steele for Engadget) Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 26.5, just a few days after the beta for developers came out. One of the biggest changes the new operating system brings is...
How to clear your Android phone cache - and why it greatly improves performance
To find which apps are using the most space and clear their cache, open Settings, go to Storage, and tap Apps. (If you don't see Apps, use the search bar in Settings to find it.) Also: I compared the two...
I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result
Close Home Home & Office Smart Home I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result The LeafyPod smart planter will turn even the worst plant killer into a green thumb....
The latest on the Artemis II mission to the moon, and more science stories
NASA We got to share in a rare moment of collective awe this week as four astronauts blasted off toward the moon , beginning a 10-day journey that will take them farther from Earth than any humans have traveled in...
It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw
OpenClaw Anthropic is no longer offering a free ride for third-party apps using its Claude AI. Boris Cherny, Anthropic's creator and head of Claude Code, posted on X that Claude subscriptions will no longer cover using the AI agent for...
Adjusting my router's antenna fixed my Wi-Fi problems - here's the best way to position it
Home & Office Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. Close Home Home & Office Networking Home Networking Adjusting my router's antenna fixed my Wi-Fi problems -...
Nearly 100 NSW service stations fined $1,100 each over misleading petrol prices amid fuel shortage crackdown
A two-week compliance blitz has seen inspectors visit about 75% – or just under 1,800 – of stations registered with fuel price app FuelCheck in NSW. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Nearly 100 NSW service stations fined $1,100 each over misleading petrol...
An AI bot invited me to its party in Manchester. It was a pretty good night
Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen The event, when I got there, was surprisingly ordinary. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian An AI bot invited me to its party in Manchester. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian I would later learn from...
Aboriginal child moved 1,700km from remote NT community should be returned, family court rules
Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP Aboriginal child moved 1,700km from remote NT community should be returned, family court rules Judge says boy should go back to his community to learn about stories and rituals ‘that can only be taught on country’ Get...
Opinion: Humanity's hopes ascended with Artemis II
Opinion Opinion: Humanity's hopes ascended with Artemis II April 4, 2026 8:00 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday Scott Simon ESSAY 04-04-26 Listen · 2:37 2:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed < iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5764829/nx-s1-9716681" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"...
A retired grandpa thought he was in good health — until he fainted during a bike ride - CBS News
When a cardiologist told him he had a heart condition called aortic stenosis in August 2024, he planned to get it treated soon. Doctors also confirmed Cantrell's diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis, and said his heart's inability to pump blood...
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center - CBS News
A small blast outside a pro-Israel Christian center in a central city in the Netherlands is under investigation. The explosion on Friday night caused limited damage at the Israel Centre, which is run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit in...
LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the flagship OLED TVs, and there's a surprise winner
If you're looking to buy the best of the best when it comes to OLED TVs, LG is often the brand of choice, since it's considered one of the top names in OLED models. Also: The best OLED TVs you...
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement You can try it for yourself right now as Super Meat Boy 3D , from publisher Headup, is available on Steam , Epic Games Store , GOG , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch...
Georgia lawmakers fail to settle voting machines conflict before end of annual session
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia General Assembly ended its annual session early Friday without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state's voting system by a July deadline, plunging into doubt the future of elections in the political battleground....
Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry
Amna Nawaz: Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that next year it's returning all of its classic brands back to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes, impacting about 3 percent of its Reese's products. Deema Zein: Amid a course...
Festive small talk can feel intrusive, but not every awkward question comes from a bad place
Advertisement Voices Festive small talk can feel intrusive, but not every awkward question comes from a bad place At family gatherings, younger adults often want a degree of privacy while older relatives are looking for connection. Click here to return...
Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive
Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Helen Livingstone Sydney Watch: How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end Just weeks ago, from the foothills of the...
Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure | Prison | Al Jazeera
Toggle Play Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure There have been emotional scenes in Cuba where 2,000 prisoners are being pardoned and released from jail. Authorities say it’s a “humanitarian gesture” for Holy Week, but it comes...
One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran
Photograph: Press TV/X One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of war Middle East crisis – live updates One...
How Trump's wartime rhetoric differs from past presidents and why that matters
Politics How Trump's wartime rhetoric differs from past presidents and why that matters April 3, 2026 3:56 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Connor Donevan , Scott Detrow , Mallory Yu How Trump’s wartime rhetoric differs from past...
Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 10, medical charity MSF says | News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and AP Published On 3 Apr 2026 3 Apr...
Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for military spending in 2027 budget
Watch CBS News Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for military spending in 2027 budget President Trump submitted a 2027 budget, requesting an additional $1.5 trillion in military spending, the most in decades. Nancy Cordes reports. View CBS News In CBS News...
Sydney councils fear new datacentres could cause blackouts, block housing and affect locals’ health
In submissions to the NSW datacentre inquiry, several councils have raised concerns about health, environmental and amenity impacts on their communities as the industry rapidly expands. Photograph: Steven Markham/AAP View image in fullscreen In submissions to the NSW datacentre inquiry,...
NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they've snapped so far
See what they've snapped so far April 3, 2026 8:30 PM ET By Ayana Archie A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman from the Orion spacecraft's window after completing the translunar injection burn...
65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone
National 65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone Updated April 4, 2026 12:01 AM ET Originally published April 4, 2026 12:01 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered Jennifer Ludden 65, single, seeking...
