Through A.I. Glasses-Powered Translation, Korea’s Theaters Hope for a K-Pop Moment
Producers and the cultural authorities hope that technology can overcome a language barrier and take the country’s shows to the world.
🔹 Technology
Finance leaders warn over Mythos as UK banks prepare to use powerful Anthropic AI tool
Release of new Claude model, so far limited to US firms, will expand to British institutions in coming daysBritish banks will be given access in the n…
Replaced review – nostalgic cyberpunk tribute has few ideas of its own
PC, Xbox; Sad Cat StudiosThis pulpy sci-fi thriller is a beautiful, if deferential, homage to the genre greats, with a poignant real-world echoFor all…
PSA: Stop using your Casely Power Pods wireless charger immediately
Casely has reannounced a recall of its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after dozens of people were injured and one even killed by the defecti…
US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret
Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groupsMicrosoft and other US tech compani…
Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startupThe UK technology secretary has urged the country …
‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones
Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’It’s not only young people whose gaze is fixe…
After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars
Europe's first Mars rover mission is now on its fourth rocket: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. NASA confirmed Thursday that SpaceX will launch the European Spa…
Pentagon Reportedly Asks Detroit to Use More Car Factories as Arms Factories
Pete Hegseth has previously said he'd like the U.S. economy to be placed on a "war footing."
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, April 17
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 17
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year…
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 17, #571
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 17 No. 571.
Opera Adds Browser Connector Feature to Integrate AI Chatbots Into Browsers
The new feature allows you to include the AI tools of your choice.
AVG Antivirus Review 2026: Affordable Protection With a Catch
Sometimes, lower-cost tools are a great deal. Other times, you get what you pay for. Here’s the truth about where AVG stands on that spectrum.
McAfee Review 2026: Solid Protection, Mediocre Performance
I tested McAfee’s cybersecurity and privacy tools. Here’s what I found.
Norton Review 2026: Solid Antivirus With Great Safe Browsing Tools and Parental Controls
Norton offers a variety of quality cybersecurity tools for multidevice users and families with young kids, even if other companies provide better valu…
Malwarebytes Review 2026: One of the Best Cybersecurity Suites on the Planet
I put Malwarebytes’ antivirus software and other cybersecurity tools through extensive hands-on testing and found them to be stellar performers.
Bitdefender Review 2026: One of the Best Antivirus Options on the Market
Bitdefender offers best-in-class antivirus protection, a suite of useful cybersecurity tools and solid value, making it a terrific choice for most fol…
Roblox Will Pay $12 Million to Settle Nevada Child Safety Lawsuit
The deal with the Nevada attorney general will require Roblox to have stricter safeguards to protect children online.
Best Free Antivirus 2026: Keep Your Devices Safe With These Free Tools
Check out these free antivirus tools for great malware protection and extra layers of digital security.
Best Antivirus 2026: A Tight Race, but Two Providers Lead the Pack
From premium companies like Bitdefender and Malwarebytes to budget tools like AVG, I’ve tested the most popular antivirus tools -- and found great opt…
Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks
Use these strategies to keep your computer safe from viruses and other threats.
We’ve Seen Doctor Doom in Action for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Marvel Studios came to CinemaCon, and brought Victor von Doom with it.
Learn How to Protect Your Phone From Viruses and Other Threats
Your phone is your life. Learn how to protect it from threats like viruses to keep your device -- and the private information stored on it -- safe.
Bluesky blames DDoS attack for server outages
Bluesky is once again having a wobble. The platform said some of its systems are down and that it’s “investigating an incident with service in one of …
Swiss Privacy Goes Global: Proton VPN Grows Coverage to 145 Countries
It is now the top provider on our best VPN list for worldwide coverage.
The Best iPhone 17 Cases for 2026
I've tested dozens of iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air cases. Here are my current top picks, complete with mini reviews of each case.
YouTube’s mobile app finally lets you share timestamped videos
YouTube is making some changes that might affect how you share videos from the mobile app. From the app, you can finally share videos from a specific …
Lucasfilm drops The Mandalorian and Grogu final trailer at CinemaCon
"The old protect the young, and then the young protect the old." Lucasfilm released the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu last night at Cine…
NordVPN Now Covers Every State in New Server Expansion
The VPN software giant expands to 211 locations, with better speeds than ever.
Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.
Tapo Releases Ultrapowerful Dual-Lens Camera Kit for Complete Yard Coverage
The Tapo C675D kit is the largest Tapo security camera I've seen, complete with tracking and a solar panel for battery charging.