Everything You Can Do With Your iPhone's Secret "Interrogation Codes"
200+How-To Geek by Chris Hoffman / Jan 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM//
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Your iPhone has secret codes you can plug into the dialer to access hidden options. These codes "interrogate" the phone to find and change various settings or provide information such as your cellular signal strength. Here's what you can do with them.
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Entrepreneur and investor , he shared in a TikTok video posted on Wednesday. In anticipation of the coming U.S. TikTok ban, which will go through on Sunday unless paused by the Supreme Court, users have been fleeing to other video platforms, including […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism
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Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.
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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 17
Mashable / 3h
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Mashable / 3h
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Apple brings Store app to Indian market
TechCrunch / 4h
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RedNote Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators
44Wired / 5h
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70Gizmodo / 5h
Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, and Zach Cherry star in the Apple TV+ sci-fi show.
Elon Musk Lost a Bet That COVID Would Quickly Fade, and What He Did Next Says a Lot About Him as a Person
Futurism / 5h
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Engadget / 5h
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How-To Geek / 6h
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FAA had to divert flights because of SpaceX Starship explosion
41TechCrunch / 6h
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SpaceX catches Starship booster but loses ship in seventh flight test
31Mashable / 6h
SpaceX launched a new Starship rocket on Thursday, this time with an upgraded spacecraft and 10 mock satellites to practice a cargo delivery in space . But things didn't go as planned. Though the company successfully caught the booster with giant mechanical arms at the launchpad, flight controllers lost contact with the uncrewed spaceship, which prematurely ended the test after it broke apart. SE
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes After Launch, Filling Sky With Epic Streaks of Fire
200+Futurism / 6h
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Wired / 7h
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
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What to Expect From Samsung's Galaxy S25 Unpacked Stream
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SpaceX Catches Starship Booster Again but Stumbles With Upper Stage Glitch
100+Gizmodo / 7h
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Girl strangled by her own wheelchair as bus monitor texted, checked Instagram
24Ars Technica - All content / 7h
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35Engadget / 7h
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The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes.
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1KBBC News / 8h
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Next Big Future / 8h
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57View from the Wing / 8h
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100+Gizmodo / 8h
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50TechCrunch / 8h
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Apple Plans to Disable A.I. Summaries of News Notifications
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An Entire Book Was Written in DNA—and You Can Buy It for $60
21Wired / 8h
What may be the first commercially available book saved in DNA is the latest example of how consumers might use molecular data storage.
All the Apps ByteDance Operates in the US
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Playing It Safe. That’s the Smart Choice
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Airline Unions And Democrats Line Up Behind Trump’s Transportation Pick: Why Sean Duffy’s Nomination Is A Slam Dunk
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Husband Unconcerned as Wife Configures ChatGPT to Engage in Cuckolding Fantasy
43Futurism / 8h
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
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A Love Letter to My Favorite Line in Star Trek: Voyager‘s Pilot
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This AI video generator can make a banana typing look realistic – and might challenge Sora
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FCC chair makes one last stand against Trump’s call to punish news stations
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Taking action in the final days of the Biden administration, the Federal Communications Commission dismissed three complaints and a petition filed against broadcast television stations. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the action is important because "the incoming President has called on the Federal Communications Commission to revoke licenses for broadcast television stations because he d
Bob Dylan Joins TikTok in What May Be Its Final Days
300+NYT > Technology / 9h
Dylan seemed to be in on the joke, posting an old black and white clip of himself saying “Good God, I must leave right away.”
The Government Is Trying to Backpedal on the TikTok Ban
Lifehacker / 9h
If you’ve been on TikTok over the past few days, you’ve no doubt witnessed your favorite creators saying their goodbyes and telling you where you can find them next. With an impending ban on the social media app set to take effect in the U.S. on Sunday, it seems like there’s little the platform’s users can do except wait and hope that the Supreme Court, which heard arguments from both TikTok’s la
Apple is Temporarily Disabling its Broken AI News Summaries
How-To Geek / 9h
The Apple Intelligence features rolled out as part of iOS 18 are cool on paper. Like all generative AI, though, it's not perfect—especially not at first. Apple’s AI summaries have produced weird results, and it seems like the issues are so widespread Apple is actually just choosing to pull them for now.
Brain-Controlled Bionic Hand Offers Most Advanced Artificial Touch Yet
Gizmodo / 9h
The new brain-computer interface device goes "beyond anything that has been done before," the researchers claim.
New York powerhouse VC Insight Partners nabs another $12.5B after $8B in exits
TechCrunch / 9h
Insight Partners closed another giant flagship fund after big returns in 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AGDQ just ended, but there's already a schedule for Frost Fatales and it owns
Engadget / 9h
Awesome Games Done Quick has already wrapped up for 2025 (with a cool $2.5 million raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation), but the philanthropic group has other programs year-round that raise money for worthy causes. Two of those are hosted by the Frame Fatales, a community for women and femmes in speedrunning under the GDQ umbrella. The group's Frost Fatales event runs from March 9-16 and wil
A Lot of Americans Are Googling ‘What Is Oligarchy?’ After Biden’s Farewell Speech
200+Gizmodo / 9h
The outgoing president warned of the growing dominance of a small, monied elite.
Nintendo Switch 2 Overview: Compatibility, Release Date, Design, Features and More
How-To Geek / 9h
After years of anticipation and months of rumors, Nintendo has finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2 . Here’s what you need to know about the follow-up to one of the most successful consoles of all time.
Failed fintech startup Bench racked up over $65 million in debt, documents reveal
TechCrunch / 9h
Canadian Fintech Bench had over $65 million in debt but less than $3 million in cash, documents reveal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk Throws Tantrum After Being Exposed by Gamers, Leaks YouTuber's DMs and Seemingly Takes Away His Checkmark
100+Futurism / 10h
Professional manchild and Tesla billionaire Elon Musk is deeply unhappy that he's been caught faking clout — and now he's throwing a tantrum, taking away the toys of other tykes who were mean to him. And no, this isn't some far-fetched analogy. Earlier this month, Musk compellingly accused of masquerading as a top-level player of the recently released free-to-play action RPG Path of Exile 2 (PoE
Jeff Bezos Embraces the Darkness as U.S. Oligarchs Get Ready to Attend Trump Inauguration
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Bezos isn't the only billionaire ready to profit from the Trump shitshow.
Apple pauses AI notification summaries for news after generating false alerts
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple is pausing AI notification summaries for news and entertainment apps after facing backlash for generating inaccurate news alerts. In addition, the company is introducing changes to notification summaries as a whole to allow for greater transparency. With the latest round of developer previews for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple is disabling […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri
CFPB fines Block up to $175m over Cash App's lax fraud controls
Engadget / 10h
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that's it's ordering Block , the creator of Cash App and parent company of Square, to pay up to $120 million in "refunds and other redress to consumers" and a $55 million fine over how the company handled fraud on its payment platform. Per the CFPB, Cash App's Terms of Service at one point claimed that any bank linked to an account f
Asus Wi-Fi 7 routers now come with a very useful privacy freebie worth $60, and I can't wait to try it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
AdGuard DNS is now bundled free with some Asus Wi-Fi 7 routers DNS services block ads and protect your privacy Like many of its competitors, AdGuard is also looking for partners in the hardware and telecom world Asus has introduced a new feature to its Wi-Fi 7 routers which combines networking features with added privacy benefits. The company's routers now include built-in AdGuard DNS, a service
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
heaveninawildflower : Taken from ‘The Book of Flower Studies’ by Master of Claude de France (French, circa 1510–1515). Water colour, organic glazes, gold and silver paint, ink and charcoal on parchment. Image and text information courtesy The Met.
Policy Proposal for Trump’s Bitcoin Stockpile Leaks
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The main argument seems to be "China."
All the Questions We Still Have After Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Season One
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Jude Law stars in the Amblin-inspired Star Wars show, now streaming on Disney+.
General Motors Is Banned From Selling Driving Behavior Data for 5 Years
51NYT > Technology / 10h
An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission determined that consumers had not been aware that the automaker was providing their driving information to data brokers.
I’m Afraid the Switch 2 Design Lacks Nintendo’s Special Sauce
67Gizmodo / 10h
Nintendo’s barebones Switch 2 reveal along with its black-on-black design makes me worried the handheld runs too close to the Steam Deck.
This 65-Inch Sony OLED TV Is $500 Off
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There's a world of difference between OLEDs and QLEDs , with OLEDs offering the most premium picture at a higher price—but you can still find budget OLED TVs at prices that won't cost an arm and a leg. The 65-inch Sony Bravia A75L is one of them, currently being sold by Bes
This Free App Combines Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon Into One Feed
Lifehacker / 10h
Replacing X is an ongoing project. Bluesky is currently the network growing the fastest, but both Threads and Mastodon have had growth spurts in the past few years. If you're like me, there are people you want to follow in all three places. Luckily, there are ways to do this. We've talked about how to connect Mastodon and Bluesky , and how to follow Threads users from Mastodon . Both of those sol
Threads might let you add music to your posts in the future
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta’s Threads is internally prototyping the ability to add music to posts, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The option to add music to posts is already available on Meta’s other social apps, Instagram and Facebook. It looks like the company is now thinking about bringing the feature to Threads, its X competitor. The feature isn’t […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Microsoft 365 Is Going Up in Price, and It’s Because of AI
How-To Geek / 10h
The Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans are going up in price, in part because they now include Copilot AI features. Existing subscribers can opt out if they are on recurring billing.
Stacking GPUs Like Memory If Heat Problems Are Removed
Next Big Future / 10h
Vaire Computing has raised a total of $4.5 million in funding. They aim to produce useful reversible computing chips in 2027. They ihad a seed round of $4 million, which was announced on July 1, 2024, bringing the total funding to $4.5 million when combined with previous pre-seed funding of $500,000. IBM, Intel, MIT, Sandia ... Read more
What is Happening With Tesla Shares?
Next Big Future / 10h
A new video discusses what is happening with Tesla shares. There was a breakout yesterday over $415. There is discussion of the need to hold breakouts through the end of a day and end of week. The video also discusses detailed plans for preventing and protecting against citywide fires.
Ancient Mars Had Ice-free Lakes in Gale Crater
Next Big Future / 10h
Symmetrical wave ripples identified with NASA’s Curiosity rover in ancient lake deposits at Gale crater provide a key paleoclimate constraint for early Mars: At the time of ripple formation, climate conditions must have supported ice-free liquid water on the surface of Mars. These features are the most definitive examples of wave ripples on another planet. ... Read more
Google is about to make Gemini a core part of Workspaces—with price changes
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google has added AI features to its regular Workspace accounts for business while slightly raising the baseline prices of Workspace plans. Previously, AI tools in the Gemini Business plan were a $20 per seat add-on to existing Workspace accounts, which had a base cost of $12 per seat without. Now, the AI tools are included for all Workspace users, but the per-seat base price is increasing from $1
GM patents a dual-port charging system for EVs with vehicle-to-load
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The battery system on an electric car can either charge—from regenerative braking or an external power supply—or discharge—powering the EV's motor(s) or supplying that power via so-called vehicle-to-load. As a rule, it can't do both at once, but General Motors has some thoughts about that. The patent analysis site CarMoses spotted a recent GM patent application for a system that is capable of cha
Home Microsoft 365 plans use Copilot AI features as pretext for a price hike
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Microsoft has two announcements for subscribers to its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans today. First, you're getting the Copilot-powered AI features that Microsoft has been rolling out to businesses and Copilot Pro subscribers, like summarizing or generating text in Word, drafting slideshows in PowerPoint based on a handful of criteria, or analyzing data in Excel. Second, you'll be paying
Here’s what NASA would like to see SpaceX accomplish with Starship this year
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
SpaceX plans to launch the seventh full-scale test flight of its massive Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket Thursday afternoon. It's the first of what might be a dozen or more demonstration flights this year as SpaceX tries new things with the most powerful rocket ever built. There are many things on SpaceX's Starship to-do list in 2025. They include debuting an upgraded, larger Starship, kn
Heroes, villains, and childhood trauma in the MCEU and DCU
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Are superheroes and supervillains the product of their childhood experiences? Not if they belong to the Marvel Cinematic Extended Universe or DC Universe, according to a new paper published in the journal PLoS ONE. Canadian researchers watched many hours of those movies and looked at which characters suffered considerable childhood trauma. They concluded that those traumatic experiences were not
Insurance Company Where CEO Was Assassinated Jacking Up Cost of Cancer Drugs by "Thousands of Percent," Government Finds
40Futurism / 11h
UnitedHealthcare's drug dealing arm is, according to the government, massively marking up the cost of life-saving medications. In a new report , the Federal Trade Commission is charging OptumRx, UHC's pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), with inflating the cost of "numerous specialty generic drugs... by thousands of percent, and many others by hundreds of percent." Along with the PBMs associated with
Apple’s Notifications Summaries Were So Bad It’s Just Turning Them Off
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Apple is making several changes following complaints that its AI-powered notification summaries were inscrutable or just plain wrong.
Google decides it won't comply with EU fact-checking law
35Engadget / 11h
Google has told the EU it will not comply with a forthcoming fact-checking law, according to a copy of a letter obtained by Axios . The company states that it will not be adding fact checks to search results or YouTube videos and will not use fact-checking data when ranking or removing content. It’s important to note that Google has never really participated in fact-checking as part of its conten
Dan Da Dan‘s Director Never Wanted the Anime to Compete With the Manga
97Gizmodo / 11h
Science Saru's Fuga Yamashiro breaks down his philosophy for anime adaptations.
Apple pauses AI notification summaries of news alerts in latest iOS beta
20Engadget / 11h
Some significant changes are coming to Apple Intelligence notification summaries. With the latest slate of developer previews for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple has suspended the system's aggregated notifications, specifically from news and entertainment apps, while it works on improvements to the alerts. The company has also added a new disclosure that appears when users fir
Asus teases new NUC mini PC ranges at CES 2025 – including a quirky updated Copilot-ready device
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The eye-catching Asus NUC 14 Pro AI+ features a translucent shell NPU capabilities mean it's Microsoft Copilot+ certified The NUC 15 Pro+ can support up to four monitors Asus has unveiled a raft of updates to its NUC line to bring devices in the company's mini PC series up to Microsoft Copilot+ requirements. Announced at CES 2025, the new ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI+ model is similar to its predecessor in
Doro's new senior-focused phones speak to you to confirm keyboard presses and can send emergency alerts to five people at once
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Doro has revealed three new feature phones designed for seniors The Leva series features one candy-bar style phone and two flip phones with clear audio, an emergency alert button, and 4G connectivity The phones are expected at retailers and networks at the end of January Doro has revealed a new lineup of feature phones designed with senior users in mind, comprised of three 4G-connected models. Th
Hulu drops full trailer for A Thousand Blows and Stephen Graham's performance already has me hooked
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Hulu has released the official trailer for A Thousand Blows giving us a better look at what to expect The all-star cast includes Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and Malachi Kirby The series will be released on Hulu and Disney Plus on February 21 If you were a fan of the hit period drama Peaky Blinders , you won't want to miss Steven Knight's latest series which now has an official trailer. Actor St
Hilton expands in Breckenridge with a new Curio Collection hotel in time for peak ski season
23The Points Guy / 11h
Hilton Honors members now have a new way to earn and redeem points when hitting the Colorado slopes . Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton officially opened this month. The hotel’s spin on mountain lodge accommodations delivers Breckenridge a new high-end (and Hilton-associated) hotel for those looking to explore the great outdoors all year long. The property features 205 gues
What Is the RedNote App, and Why Are TikTok Users Flocking to It?
How-To Geek / 11h
One of the fascinating aspects of the internet is that you'll often find alternatives for almost everything. With TikTok facing a ban in the US, many Americans have started using the RedNote app as an alternative. But what is the RedNote app, and how does it compare to TikTok?
I Tried This 'Foolproof' Cacio E Pepe Trick and It's Completely Legit
Lifehacker / 11h
If you've ever attempted making cacio e pepe at home and ended up with pasta coated in gritty cheese bits instead of a luscious sauce, know that you are not alone. That’s why I ran to the kitchen after reading that adding a smidge of corn starch (about ¾ of a teaspoon per serving) ensures a creamy, emulsified sauce every time. I’m happy to report that this tip is completely legit. And it requires
If You Hate Your Car’s Digital Dashboard, Consider a Game Boy
100+Gizmodo / 11h
If you're going to have screens in the car, one of them might as well be Game Boy.
TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU
Engadget / 11h
Austrian privacy advocate NOYB has launched its first GDPR complaints against Chinese businesses. The organization has filed complaints against TikTok, Xiaomi, Shein, AliExpress, Temu and WeChat, alleging that these companies unlawfully shared information about European users with parties in China. The group is seeking suspension of data transfers to China as well as fines of up to four percent o
ChargePoint Says New Uncuttable EV Charging Cable Will Thwart Vandalism
31Gizmodo / 11h
The company will license the technology so other EV charging companies can take advantage.
Trump administration might give a boost to deep-sea mining for critical minerals
TechCrunch / 11h
A string of nominees all previously said that they support the practice A string of nominees all previously said that they support the controversial practice. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What the Supreme Court hearing about age verification could mean for you
Mashable / 11h
On Jan. 15, 2025, the Supreme Court heard a case about age-verification laws, Free Speech v. Paxton . Its decision will significantly impact online free speech. Age-verification laws vary by state but typically require users to submit identification in order to visit sites the states deem to have over one-third of explicit content hosted. ID can include submitting one's driver's license, a digita
Walgreens Regrets Replacing Fridge Doors With Smart Screens, Creating Techno-Dystopia Vibes
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Turns out putting everything behind locked glass and ad-covered screens does not create a welcoming shopping environment.
Here’s Why Star Wars‘ B-Wings Shoot Like That Now
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Over 40 years after they were introduced, Skeleton Crew gave us B-Wings actually shooting in live-action... but there's a reason their weapons might not have been what you expected.
Climate tech matured in 2024 as investors favored bigger rounds, later stages
TechCrunch / 11h
Climate tech may have had a down year in 2024, but new data also shows a maturing sector with larger deal sizes. Venture investment in the climate tech sector was down 7% to $12.9 billion, $1 billion shy of 2023’s tally, according to data in a new PitchBook report. The report found that round size […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Inside Uber’s Underground Blackmarket: Illegal Accounts Are Booming [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
This "Leaked Photo of Heaven" Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
Futurism / 11h
God's Country A "leaked photo of heaven" has been going mega viral on social media this week. The purported photo shows a half-baked and architecturally unsound city, seemingly carved into a chalky material and set against what appears to be the Milky Way, strongly reminiscent of the "Heaven" called Urdak portrayed in the 2021 video game Doom Eternal. It was a lowbrow and technologically lacking
Nvidia releases more tools and guardrails to nudge enterprises to adopt AI agents
TechCrunch / 12h
Nvidia is releasing three new NIM microservices, or small independent services that are part of larger applications, to help enterprises bring additional control and safety measures to their AI agents. One of these new NIM services targets content safety and works to prevent an AI agent from generating harmful or biased outputs. Another works to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
The Best New Nintendo Switch 2 Features That Didn't Leak
How-To Geek / 12h
After years of speculation, months of rumors, and weeks of leaks, Nintendo has finally unveiled the Switch 2! And it's…exactly what we've already seen. However, there are a few important new details to gleam.
American Express Membership Rewards transfer partners: Maximize your points
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post regularly updated with the latest information. It’s no wonder why TPG staffers (and our readers) love American Express Membership Rewards points. Whether you want to redeem your Amex points for a cheap and cheerful hotel room or fly first class to Asia, you can transfer Amex points to an impressive 18 airline partners and three hotel partners. Plus, Members
Riyadh Air Delays Launch To Late 2025, Due To Boeing 787 Deliveries
62One Mile at a Time / 12h
In a development that should surprise no one, ambitious Saudi Arabian airline startup Riyadh Air won’t be launching operations with the initially planned timeline. Riyadh Air pushes back launch by several months Riyadh Air will be start service with brand new Boeing 787-9s, as the airline has ordered up to 72 of these . All along, the plan has been for Riyadh Air to take delivery of its first 787
L'Art et la mode, no. 3, vol. 18, 16 janvier 1897, Paris. Initial letter. Bibliothèque nationale de…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
chic-a-gigot : L'Art et la mode , no. 3, vol. 18, 16 janvier 1897, Paris. Initial letter. Bibliothèque nationale de France
MoviePass made a film trailer app for the Oculus Quest and Apple Vision Pro
Engadget / 12h
If you're a cinephile who misses the old Apple TV app for movie trailers, MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes knows your pain. So he decided to build a trailer app of his own, one that could easily help viewers keep track of upcoming films. But the MoviePass Screening Room isn't heading to Apple TV devices and set-top boxes — instead, Spikes quietly launched it in VR for the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pr
4K Projectors vs. 1080p Projectors: What's the Real Difference?
How-To Geek / 12h
Just as it happened with TVs, projectors are making the shift to 4K. This means that you have the choice of going for a Full HD or UHD projector, unlike TVs where most sets are 4K now one way or the other. If you're looking to buy a projector, which of these resolutions make the most sense?
RedNote may wall off “TikTok refugees” to prevent US influence on Chinese users
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Just a few days after more than 700 million new users flooded RedNote—which Time noted is "the most apolitical social platform in China"—rumors began swirling that RedNote may soon start segregating American users and other foreign IPs from the app's Chinese users. In the "TikTokCringe" subreddit, a video from a RedNote user with red eyes, presumably swollen from tears, suggested that Americans h
AT&T kills home Internet service in NY over law requiring $15 or $20 plans
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
AT&T has stopped offering its 5G home Internet service in New York instead of complying with a new state law that requires ISPs to offer $15 or $20 plans to people with low incomes. The decision was reported yesterday by CNET and confirmed by AT&T in a statement provided to Ars today. "While we are committed to providing reliable and affordable Internet service to customers across the country, Ne
Five Ways to Tell If a Couch or Sofa Will Be Comfortable Over the Long Haul
Lifehacker / 12h
Buying furniture on your own can be stressful. Aside from the cost —if you’re furnishing an entire two-bedroom house, that might run you close to $25,000 depending on your choices—there’s the stress of choosing pieces that fit your aesthetic vibe, measuring to make sure they fit the rooms, and determining whether the stuff will last long enough to justify the investment. And then there’s what mig
The Pros and Cons of the Best TikTok Alternatives
Lifehacker / 12h
I love TikTok. As a grown-ass adult, this is not something I am proud of, nor will I share the total number of hours I’ve spent scrolling to fall asleep, pass the time or catch up on what Good Boy Ollie is doing. As Sunday gets nearer, with no word from the Supreme Court, I am feeling increasingly bereft. Everyone I know on TikTok is talking about the same thing: Where are we going next? While a
TikToks CEO might attend Trumps inauguration, new report says
Mashable / 12h
It looks like Mark Zuckerberg , Jeff Bezos , and Elon Musk won't be the only tech CEOs attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. According to The New York Times , Shou Chew, the CEO of TikTok , will also attend. This comes as the Supreme Court continues to debate the fate of Chew's app in the U.S., which could result in 170 million people losing access to it. If the court u
David Lynch, Twin Peaks‘ Unique Master, Has Died
500+Gizmodo / 12h
The influential creator of surreal TV series Twin Peaks , as well as the director of Eraserhead , Wild at Heart , Mulholland Drive , Blue Velvet , and more feature films was 78 years old.
Forget about a $120 Raspberry Pi 5 barebone, I found a much better, cheaper mini PC that has 512GB SSD, a far more powerful CPU and an actual casing
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
A more expensive Raspberry Pi may not please everyone, so I looked for an alternative x86 model The Pi is still great for tinkerers and for enthusiasts But I feel that RPi did "An Apple" - 50% more expensive for 2x RAM is quite unexpected The Raspberry Pi Foundation recently introduced the Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of RAM , with the increased memory set to benefit heavyweight distributions such as
Apple's Trade-In Program Just Got Worse
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple's trade-in program allows you to save a lot of money when it's time to get a new iPhone every year. The values aren't the best, but it allows you to get a new phone straight from Apple and save some money by sending the company your older one. Now, though, the company's trade-in program just became slightly worse.
Get a like new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and save hundreds at Woot
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $570: As of Jan. 16, get a like new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra from Woot for $849.99, which is $570 off its new price of $1,419.99. That's a discount of 43%. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $849.99 at Woot $1,419.99 Save $570.00 Like New Condition If it's time to toss your old smartphone and upgrade to a new one, you might want to think about skipping a trip to your
What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Mashable / 12h
With CES 2025 behind us, you might think that you'd have a break from big tech company announcements. Well, think again! Samsung's very own event, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 , is just around the corner: January 22 at 1pm ET to be exact. While Samsung focused on "AI for All" at CES, showcasing mostly their latest home appliances and the AI-integrations in these products, the company held off on
The Garmin Venu 3S is back at its Black Friday price
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100: The Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch (41mm, Ivory) is on sale at Amazon for $349.99, down from the normal price of $449.99. That's a 22% discount that matches the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Gamin Venu 3S (41mm, Ivory) $349.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $100.00 If you're just getting back into the swing of the work/life schedule after the holida
China-linked hackers accessed over 400 US Treasury computers
Defense Evasion (Enterprise TA0005)•
Engadget / 12h
The US Treasury Department announced in a letter back in December that it had been the victim of a security breach , attributing it to a “China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat actor.” Now we know more about the extent of the hack, thanks to reporting by Bloomberg . The hacking group got into more than 400 laptop and desktop computers, many of which were linked to senior leaders focused
Buying a Retro CRT TV for Gaming? Don't Make These Mistakes
24How-To Geek / 13h
Having recently taken the plunge and purchased my first CRT TV in over 20 years, I first spent a silly amount of time researching things that I either never knew, or had forgotten over the decades. Some of the potential mistakes one could make were obvious in hindsight, but some truly surprised me.
Chinese Students Repulsed by American School Lunches
21Futurism / 13h
Phone Eats First As Westerners flock to RedNote ahead of a looming " TikTok ban ," a large-scale Sino-American cultural exchange is off to the races — and taking some interesting turns. One particularly fruitful dialogue has been a lunch-sharing trend between high-school aged Chinese and American students across the digital divide, often to the horror of the latter. "In case anyone was curious wh
Amex Centurion Lounge Boston Logan Airport Opening 2027
70One Mile at a Time / 13h
We’ve just learned about the next location for the Amex Centurion Lounge network, and it sounds like this should be one of the nicer lounges in the network (thanks to Thrifty Traveler for flagging this). 20,000 square foot Centurion Lounge coming to Boston Massport has today officially approved the development of an Amex Centurion Lounge in Terminal C at Boston Logan Airport (BOS). Construction o
A rising EV startup star snags $100M and Tesla’s win-lose federal funding moment
TechCrunch / 13h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Before we move into the news of this week, we have one more roundup of transportation tech at CES 2025. As I noted last week, autonomous vehicle […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Trading platform eToro said to be eyeing $5B US IPO in 2025
TechCrunch / 13h
Trading platform eToro has reportedly filed confidentially for a US IPO that could value the company at over $5 billion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
6 reasons to get the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card
The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® offers a couple of benefits that make flying American Airlines more pleasant. It’s also a great pick for anyone looking to diversify their loyalty portfolio. Here are the top six reasons why you may want to
The Monkey‘s New Trailer Promises Gore Galore
73Gizmodo / 13h
Longlegs writer-director Osgood Perkins is back with fresh nightmares in his upcoming Stephen King adaptation.
Babbel Lifetime Membership for $150 Lets You Master 14 Languages Every Year, Last Call for the Lowest Price!
Gizmodo / 13h
Get Babbel lifetime subscription at its lowest price and see how many languages you can master.
Instagram Threads won’t share a timeline for account portability
TechCrunch / 13h
Will Instagram Threads truly integrate with the fediverse, also known as the open social web, to allow its users to interact with people on other services like Mastodon and to move their account elsewhere if they decide that Meta’s policies are no longer to their liking? Today that answer remains murky. Meta cannot yet confirm […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Here's How to Get Back the Off Button for AirPods Noise Cancelling
Lifehacker / 13h
If you can't seem to figure out how to turn off noise cancellation on your AirPods Pro or AirPods 4 with ANC, you are not alone. After the iOS 18 update, many users across Reddit noticed that the button to turn Noise Cancellation "Off" simply didn't show up for them anymore. Not in Control Center, and not in Settings. As reported by Spencer Dailey on his Key Discussions blog, users facing this is
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Garmin Venu 3S
Lifehacker / 13h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Garmin smartwatches have been gaining popularity in recent years for health-conscious and sports enthusiasts alike. Their Garmin Venu 3S, which was released in late 2023, is one of their premium watches that works great for beginners and more advanced athletes thanks to the
Guide To Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Elite Status: Relatively Achievable
500+One Mile at a Time / 13h
Several hotel loyalty programs offer lifetime status for those who have been exceptionally loyal over the years — in separate posts, I’ve written about the programs offered by Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt . In this post, I want to take a closer look at how you can earn lifetime status in the Marriott Bonvoy program. The good news is that this is probably the easiest lifetime hotel status you
LA Fire Losses Estimated at $275 Billion and Increasing
Next Big Future / 13h
Accuweather estimates the damage and economic loss estimates in the Los Angeles wildfires at $250-$275 billion and still increasing. Losses are set to exceed Hurricane Katrina in 2005, even after adjusting for inflation. The LA fires will be costliest natural disaster in US history. In terms of number of burned buildings the Los Angeles fire ... Read more
SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Delayed to Today 4 PM CT
Next Big Future / 13h
The seventh flight test of Starship is preparing to launch Thursday, January 16. The 60-minute launch window will open at 4:00 p.m. CT. A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 35 minutes before liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new ... Read more
Blue Origin New Glenn Successfully Launches to Orbit
Next Big Future / 13h
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket achieved orbit on its first launch Jan. 16, but they lost the booster. New Glenn lifted off at 2:03 a.m. Eastern from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The booster uses seven BE-4 engines. The upper stage used two BE-3U engines and continued its ascent to orbit. ... Read more
This budget turntable and wireless stereo speakers combo looks like a vinyl beginner's dream
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Turntable with Bluetooth streaming output Dual 50W wireless speakers with multiple inputs £299 (about £366 / AU$588) – US and Aus pricing not confirmed If you're looking for an affordable all-in-one turntable system, MIXX may have just the thing. Its new Analog System 5 is a Bluetooth turntable with powerful wireless speakers included, and a decently low price. The system is built around a turnta
Score the Beats Solo 4 Minecraft Edition headphones for half off at Target
Mashable / 13h
SAVE $100: As of Jan. 16, get the Beats Solo 4 Minecraft Edition headphones at Target for $99.99, down from their usual price of $199.99. That's a 50% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Beats Solo 4 Minecraft Edition $99.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $100.00 Looking for a new pair of headphones ? Love gaming ? It's time to high-tail it on over to Target to take advantage of this deal. As
Popular online bill paying site leaks data of thousands of users
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Security researcher finds large unsecured online database belonging to Willow Pays The database contained plenty of sensitive customer information It is now locked down, but users should still be cautious Bill payment platform Willow Pays kept a huge database full of sensitive customer information unprotected online available to anyone who knew where to look, an expert has claimed. Researcher Jer
India Joins Elite Club of Spacefaring Nations With Latest Orbital Test
87Gizmodo / 13h
The country's space agency successfully docked spacecraft in orbit, marking a significant milestone in India's extraterrestrial ambitions.
TikTok Refugees Get Wry Welcome on RedNote, Another Chinese App
100+NYT > Technology / 13h
In their mass migration to the Chinese app RedNote, social media users make a gleeful mockery of the American government.
Beware This Marketing White Lie When Shopping for Power Banks
How-To Geek / 13h
Behind the big capacity numbers that companies tout for their power banks is a white lie you should be aware of: the actual charging capacity is likely about 40% lower.
Threats of SpaceX Rocket Debris Forcing Flight Delays Over Indian Ocean Routes
Gizmodo / 14h
Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.
LEGO Flower Bouquet Is Back at Its Lowest Price, Just a Few Weeks Before Valentine’s Day
Gizmodo / 14h
Give the perfect Valentine's Day gift with 20% off this LEGO's best-selling Flower Bouquet.
TikTok ban poised to be delayed as Trump explores ways to extend deadline
TechCrunch / 14h
The U.S. ban on TikTok is poised to be delayed as the deadline falls on the MLK Day holiday weekend and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration intends to find a way to extend the deadline, Bloomberg reports. Biden officials see the issue as one for Trump’s incoming administration, as the current administration doesn’t plan to intervene […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban
20NYT > Technology / 14h
The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.
Coming To Boston: Two-Story American Express Centurion Lounge With Rooftop Bar
View from the Wing / 14h
Boston's Logan Airport will get an American Express Centurion lounge, and it's expected to open in 2027. The agreement was approved by the airport's board on Thursday, and will require building out a new structure to accommodate a two-story lounge totaling 20,000 square feet near gate C10. Continue reading ...
