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MasterClass is 50% off today. It's worth it just for the entertainment

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. MasterClass is 50% off today. Until May 10th, MasterClass annual plans start at $60/year. It's great for casual learners who want high-quality, entertaining courses from big names. With the job market being what it is, there's never been a better time to learn new skills (or brush up on old ones).


Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to 'Google Health'

WIRED

Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.


Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)

WIRED

Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could be a compelling fitness tracker alternative to Whoop. Five years after acquiring Fitbit, and three years since it released the Charge 6, Google is finally expanding into a new phase of fitness tracking . With its screen-free design, the new Fitbit Air could be the first device to threaten Whoop's grip on this category, thanks in large part to Google's intuitive, user-friendly software. The Fitbit Air is Google's most minimalist wearable yet. There's no AMOLED display, no haptic side button, and none of the visual feedback loops that have defined Fitbit devices (and most fitness trackers) for years.


Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea

Al Jazeera

A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea's first humanoid robot monk ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday. The robot, named Gabi, bowed, prayed and pledged to devote itself to Buddhism during an ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple. US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note' Iran's stance on US war negotiations explained


Actress sues Avatar director for 'theft' of facial features

BBC News

Film-maker James Cameron and Disney are being sued by an actress who has accused the director of using her likeness as the basis for one of the lead characters in his hit film series Avatar. German-born US actress Q'orianka Kilcher, who is of indigenous Peruvian descent, alleged that in 2005 - when she was 14 - Cameron extracted her facial features from a photograph of her portraying Pocahontas in another film, The New World. In court documents filed on Tuesday in California, her team claimed Cameron directed his design team to use it as the foundation for the character of Neytiri, depicted on screen by Zoe Saldaña. BBC News has contacted Cameron and Disney for a comment. The Avatar movies contain a hybrid of live-action performance mixed with computer-generated characters.


Samsung's 27-inch 1440p/180Hz gaming monitor hits new low: 170

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Samsung's Odyssey G51F gaming monitor is 32% off at Amazon, its biggest price drop since launching in August 2025. Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey G51F gaming monitor is on sale for $170 at Amazon, its best price yet. That's a 32% discount off its $250 MSRP, and this is the first time it's gotten such a big price drop since it launched back in August 2025. The G51F is an updated version of the G51C, with a lot of the same specs that made the older model great: 2560 1440 resolution on a fast VA panel, 1ms response time for a competitive gaming edge, and excellent 3000:1 contrast ratio for vibrant gaming (especially on a VA panel).


Google's video streaming strategy has backfired

PCWorld

Google discontinued its sub-$50 Chromecast devices in 2024, exiting the budget streaming market and now only offers a $100 Google TV Streamer. Walmart's Onn brand filled this gap with Android TV streamers starting at $15, but PCWorld reports these devices now face stock shortages and price increases up to $60. This strategy backfired as Google lacks affordable options to compete with Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks in the budget market. Google hasn't offered a streaming device for under $50 since it discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV in 2024. That's turning out to be a problem.


The real storm chasers of the Great Plains

Popular Science

More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Storm chasers took this photo of a rotating wall cloud in Clovis, New Mexico, in May 2023. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Flying cows, SUVs soaring through the air like toys, quaint towns that are virtually wiped off the map. Hollywood certainly makes the very real world of chasing tornadoes appear exciting on the big screen.


US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein 'suicide note'

Al Jazeera

US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note' NewsFeed US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein'suicide note' 'It is a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye.' A US court has released what it says is the'suicide note' of Jeffrey Epstein, in the latest development related to the suspicion surrounding the death of the convicted sex offender. Iran's stance on US war negotiations explained


Best VPN for Utah residents in 2026

PCWorld

NordVPN leads with fastest speeds and advanced features, while Mullvad offers exceptional privacy at $5 monthly and ExpressVPN provides extensive US coverage. Utah's new law creates uncertainty for VPN users, potentially leading to traffic blocking or invasive identity checks by websites. Utah residents are facing a major shift in online privacy. A new state law, Senate Bill 73, has made Utah the first state to specifically target VPN use as part of its online age-verification rules, holding websites responsible even when users attempt to mask their location with a VPN. Privacy advocates warn the law could pressure websites into blocking VPN traffic entirely or expanding invasive identity checks for everyone.