Is this a fossilized lair of the dreaded bobbit worm?
11KArs Technica / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Not to toot my own horn, but I know a thing or two about bizarre animals. And I can tell you without a hint of doubt that the bobbit worm is by far the most bizarre. Growing to 10 feet long , the worm digs a burrow in the seafloor, leaving only its bear trap of a mouth sticking out. When a fish approaches, the bobbit worm shoots out of its burrow with astonishing s
Godzilla vs. Kong's Epic First Trailer Launches a Clash of Titans
1KGizmodo / 3h
The King of all Kaiju . The King...er, Kong . Only one monarch may rule the monsterverse—and if our first look at Godzilla vs. Kong is any indicator, then it might be our simian pal who manages to eke out an early win. Read more...
First 'Godzilla vs. Kong' trailer is all destruction, mayhem, and big monster punches
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1KMashable / 4h
After much anticipation, the first trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong has finally dropped. The new movie is the latest installment in a series that started back in 2014, with the reboot of Godzilla. In the years that followed, Warner Bros. released both Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Godzilla: King of Monsters (2019). Now, the two worlds are officially colliding, part of the studio's so-called "Monster
Fiona the hippo celebrates her fourth birthday with all of Twitter
Mashable / 13min
Of the few genuinely wholesome things to have captivated the world since January 2017, Fiona is up there with the best of them. Born six weeks premature on Jan. 24, 2017, the Cincinnati Zoo's young hippopotamus child was a beacon of delight during a particularly dark moment in American history. She's been with us ever since, and now she's celebrating four years of life. Happy birthday, Fiona! The
Wingcopter raises $22 million to expand to the U.S. and launch a next-generation drone
100+TechCrunch / 23min
German drone technology startup Wingcopter has raised a $22 million Series A – its first significant venture capital raise after mostly bootstrapping. The company, which focuses on drone delivery, has come a long way since its founding in 2017, having developed, built and flown its Wingcopter 178 heavy-lift cargo delivery drone using its proprietary and patented tilt-rotor propellant mechanism, w
Google mobile search redesign focuses on results, not frills
59Engadget / 44min
You might soon have an easier time searching the web from your phone. Google is rolling out a visual redesign of mobile search that should help you focus on the results rather than... well, everything surrounding them. Results pages now run edge-to-edge with larger text, fewer shadows and a more purposeful use of color to illustrate what’s important. You should spot what you’re looking for that m
This HD Ring Light Webcam Is Just $30 When You Stack These Coupons
29Gizmodo / 1h
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This Lengthy Video Essay Is a Fascinating Exploration of Haunting of Bly Manor
55Gizmodo / 1h
Henry James, queer romance, and ghosts. These are the DNA of Haunting of Bly Manor , and they’re the subject of this great (if long) video essay. Read more...
How I Swipe: TPG Senior Travel Features Reporter Katherine Fan
The Points Guy / 1h
Welcome to How I Swipe, a credit card routine series with a focus on strategic credit card spending while at home and on the road. Below is a short list of questions we asked TPG senior travel features reporter Katherine Fan to answer about how she spends on her credit cards, covering everything from the first card she opened to her go-to card for everyday spend to what cards are in her wallet wh
Apple warns iPhone 12, MagSafe users with medical implants to keep a safe distance
100+Mashable / 1h
Earlier in January, a medical study done by the Heart Rhythm Society (first spotted by MacMagazine ) suggested the iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories can interfere with medical devices — such as defibrillators and pacemakers. Now, a few weeks after the study was published, Apple has updated its support documentation with more information related to the issue. In case you're unfamiliar, Apple first
This Is Alex, the First Antarctic Penguin Born in Mexico
100+Gizmodo / 2h
Over the past couple of weeks, staff at the Inbursa Aquarium in Mexico City have had their eyes glued to a single animal. In a way, it’s reminiscent of parents checking in on their newborn baby; aquarium staff made sure the animal’s mother didn’t squish him, watched so that other animals didn’t harm him, and… Read more...
Tesla sues a former employee for allegedly taking automation files
48Mashable / 2h
Tesla hired and then almost immediately fired a software automation engineer earlier in January for allegedly stealing proprietary information about the electric car company. Now the company is suing the engineer. In a court filing from Friday, Tesla sued software engineer Alex Khatilov for downloading Tesla files to his Dropbox account. Tesla claims he stole thousands of files pertaining to auto
Wondering How To Stop Snoring Without Invasive Masks or Tubes? Here’s Your Answer.
Futurism / 2h
If you clicked on this article, you’re probably wondering how to stop snoring. Well, you’re far from alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 90-million Americans report that they occasionally lose sleep due to snoring. Another 37 million report losing sleep from it on a regular basis. Given those staggering statistics, it should come as no surprise that there are over 300 different pat
Apple warns against putting an iPhone 12 too close to your pacemaker
500+Engadget / 2h
You probably don’t need someone to tell you that magnets and life-saving medical devices don’t mix, but Apple wants to make that patently clear. MacRumors has learned that Apple recently updated a support document to warn against keeping the iPhone 12 and MagSafe accessories too close to pacemakers, defibrillators and other implants that might respond to magnets and radios. You should keep them a
Choosing between local currency or home currency when using your cards abroad
The Points Guy / 2h
If you’ve ever paid for something in person using a credit card or debit card while abroad , you may have been given the option of choosing to pay in the local currency or your own home currency. For example, if you take a USD-issued card and pay for a meal charged in euro in Italy, you’ll be handed a payment machine and given the choice between paying in EUR or USD. You may also be given this op
7 beautiful Italian destinations for a fall vacation
The Points Guy / 2h
As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. There’s really never a bad time to visit Italy . In fact, the country has special highlights year-round, like summe
Frontier Airlines Passenger Told He Should Be On No-Fly List, Drive Next Time
86One Mile at a Time / 2h
A Frontier Airlines passenger confronted the crew on his flight to express concerns over another passenger being sick. The response? He should drive next time, and should be on the no-fly list. Hmm… What we know about this Frontier Airlines confrontation TMZ has the story of what happened this past Thursday on a Frontier Airlines flight from Miami to Philadelphia. The passenger in seat 25C was co
Incredible Story Of A Man Who Stowed Away In The Wheel Well Of 5100 Mile British Airways Flight
21View from the Wing / 2h
One man hopped a British Airways plane out of Africa and made it the 11 hour journey across 5500 miles – and lived to tell the tale. 30 year old Themba Cabeka “held on to the jet’s undercarriage for the entire 11-hour flight from South Africa to London Heathrow in 2015.” He was discovered on the runway after the plane landed at Heathrow, and he was unconscious and hospitalized for six months. He
5 things I learned status matching from American to Delta during the pandemic
The Points Guy / 2h
In a year of more limited travel, the value of airline elite status is reduced by its very nature. After all, you can’t use loyalty benefits when you’re not in the air. That’s why we’ve seen every major airline extend perks through the entirety of the 2021 status year, with some carriers even reducing elite qualification requirements for 2022. However, slower travel also becomes the perfect oppor
Sony may resurrect the Xperia Compact line for small phone fans
400+Engadget / 3h
Did you see the iPhone 12 mini and wish there were an Android equivalent to that small-yet-mighty design? You might get your wish. Well-known tipster OnLeaks has shared what he says are images and early details of the Xperia Compact, Sony’s revival of a small phone line it dropped after 2018’s XZ2 Compact . The device would have slightly larger dimensions than its Apple rival, but its 5.5-inch sc
Buccaneers vs Packers live stream: how to watch NFL 2021 NFC Championship game now
59TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Brady and Bucs in control in second-half - here's how to get a Buccaneers vs Packers live stream and watch the NFL's 2021 NFC Championship game anywhere now.
First Godzilla vs Kong trailer promises a noisy, silly showdown
Godzilla Kong Trailer•
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Watch two big CG monsters beat each other up in the first trailer for Godzilla vs Kong.
Stardew Valley update 1.5.4 arrives on PC with many bug fixes
SlashGear / 4h
Stardew Valley has received patch 1.5.4 on PC, with the same update coming soon for console players. The patch follows the major 1.5 update released in December, bringing with it a number of bug fixes, not the least of which is the whole fishing-rod-out-of-head glitch. The patch notes arrive with suitable censors on potential spoilers for players who want to … Continue reading
Uber cuts 15 percent of Postmates' workforce
80Engadget / 4h
Now that Uber owns Postmates , it’s apparently ready to cut workers it believes are superfluous. Uber has confirmed to the New York Times that it’s laying off about 185 people at Postmates, or about 15 percent of the delivery company’s staff. Most of the executives are leaving, including founder and CEO Bastian Lehmann. There may be more departures in the months ahead as contracts expire and othe
Clubhouse announces plans for creator payments and raises new funding led by Andreessen Horowitz
300+TechCrunch / 4h
Buzzy live voice chat app Clubhouse has confirmed that it has raised new funding – without revealing how much – in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz through the firm’s partner Andrew Chen. The app was reported to be raising at a $1 billion valuation in a report from The Information that landed just before this confirmation. While we try to track down the actual value of this round and t
Tesla has slashed the price of its infotainment system update
24SlashGear / 4h
Tesla has announced a significant reduction in the infotainment system upgrade price for older Model S and Model X vehicles. The cost of the MCU1 to MCU2 retrofit is now priced at $1500, a 40 percent discount from its previous price. The upgrade brings a more advanced and smoother experience for the media control units inside the vehicles. The $1500 … Continue reading
Epic just dropped a bunch of cryptic Fortnite messages on Twitter
SlashGear / 4h
Epic Games spent Sunday morning posting a thread of cryptic messages on the Fortnite Twitter account, ones seemingly part of the growing storyline leading us to its eventual conclusion. Players were caught off guard by the new communications, one that specifies the Fox Clan — and, you’ll likely notice, the Fortnite Twitter avatar has been changed to a fox. It’s … Continue reading
SpaceX sends more than 100 satellites skyward in a dazzling Sunday launch
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100+Mashable / 5h
It's been a busy weekend for SpaceX. The company sent yet another rocket racing off into orbit on Sunday morning after a planned Saturday launch was called off due to inclement weather. The rocket, dubbed Transporter-1, is loaded with some very special cargo: A gigantic pile of satellites. There are 143 in total aboard Transporter-1. Of those, 133 belong to government and business interests. The
[Roundup] American Airlines Charging Members To Earn Double Miles
View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...
Snow, cruel winds and ice: How pilots operate safely during freezing weather approaches
The Points Guy / 5h
The weather in eastern Canada during winter can be quite inhospitable. Temperatures well below freezing, thick snow and driving winds are commonplace, sometimes all at the same time. As we fly over the top between Europe and the U.S., we are spectators to the beautiful yet challenging landscape below. However, should something go wrong during the flight that requires us to divert , these extremes
NASA’s TESS discovers a solar system with six stars
SlashGear / 5h
NASA’s TESS has discovered a distant star system that scientist Brian Powell says exist against all odds. Powell is a data scientist at the NASA High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center. The star system in question is called TIC 168789840 and is 1900 light-years away from us. The star system has three binary pairs of stars revolving around three … Continue reading
Razer PC gaming deals: save on keyboards, mice, headsets and more this weekend
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Razer PC gaming deals are seeing keyboards, mice, and headsets dropping to their lowest prices yet this weekend.
SpaceX sets new record for most satellites on a single launch with latest Falcon 9 mission
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200+TechCrunch / 5h
SpaceX has set a new all-time record for the most satellites launched and deployed on a single mission, with its Transporter-1 flight on Sunday. The launch was the first of SpaceX’s dedicated rideshare missions, in which it splits up the payload capacity of its rocket among multiple customers, resulting in a reduced cost for each but still providing SpaceX with a full launch and all the revenue i
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 7 ad hits Apple's MacBook Pro where it really hurts
300+Mashable / 5h
In 2021, Microsoft woke up and chose brutal honesty . In its latest ad for the Surface Pro 7 (by way of MS Power User ), the company spent 30 seconds listing all the ways it believes the 2-in-1 laptop is better than Apple's MacBook Pro. The video starts out by going after what many consider the MacBook Pro's greatest weakness : the Touch Bar. Comparing it to the Surface Pro's stylus and touchscre
Huawei launches massive online shopping festival to kickstart the New Year
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Huawei’s online sale kicks off January 25th promising exclusive offers and deep discounts on Huawei gadgets with next day delivery for free.
NASA’s Roman space telescope will be much more capable than Hubble
21SlashGear / 5h
The Hubble space telescope has been in orbit for decades, and while still extremely useful, it’s aging, and NASA is preparing to replace it. One of the key observations that the Hubble space telescope makes are images known as Hubble ultra-deep fields. The upcoming Roman space telescope will be much more capable of taking ultra deep field images than Hubble. … Continue reading
How to Find Your Orders in the Amazon App
How-To Geek / 5h
If you use Amazon.com frequently to purchase items, you might find it handy to see a list of your past orders all in one place. Luckily, with the Amazon app available for iPhone, iPad, and Android, seeing a list of your orders is easy. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Build Your Own Pebble-Like E-Paper Smartwatch with This $50 Kit
47How-To Geek / 5h
It’s time to set aside your expensive Apple Watch and go back to the basics. SQFMI’s open-source Watchy forgoes fancy features for a simple design, an 1.54-inch e-paper display, a nearly weeklong battery life, and endless options for customization. At just $50 (on sale for $45 at the time of writing), the Watchy kit is perfect for those who want to ditch their Apple Watch or build a custom smartw
A behind-the-scenes look at the seat installation on a Virgin Atlantic A350
The Points Guy / 6h
Last month, I was lucky enough to spend the morning in Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow hangar to see its final 747 , named Pretty Woman. I was even luckier at the end of the event to be led out of the hangar doors, leaving Virgin’s oldest aircraft behind me to step onboard its very newest plane. This Airbus A350, registered as G-VDOT and known as “Ruby Slipper,” was delivered to Manchester from the Ai
Sunday's Best Deals: Vizio 50-inch 4K Smart TV, Ring Light Webcam, I Dew Care K-Beauty Products, Mophie Power Banks, Flexispot Gaming Desk, and More
100Lifehacker / 6h
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Astronauts leave one place on the ISS filthy as an experiment
SlashGear / 6h
Living in space is hazardous and requires things to be precise and Squeaky clean. Part of the tasks astronauts perform when living aboard the space station is to keep most surfaces in areas squeaky clean, but there is one area that’s left filthy for science. Astronauts aboard the ISS clean every Saturday, wiping down surfaces, vacuuming, and collecting trash. One … Continue reading
Sunday's Best Deals: Vizio 50-inch 4K Smart TV, Ring Light Webcam, I Dew Care K-Beauty Products, Mophie Power Banks, Flexispot Gaming Desk, and More
100Gizmodo / 6h
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How to Automatically Move Gmail Messages to a Different Tab
40How-To Geek / 7h
Emails can get out of hand very quickly. If you want to keep your Gmail inbox tidy, make sure your emails go to the desired inbox tab by creating rules (called “filters”) for them. Here’s how it’s done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites into orbit
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500+Engadget / 7h
After a slight delay, SpaceX has smashed a record for sending spacecraft into orbit . The company successfully launched its Transporter-1 mission carrying an unprecedented 143 satellites, including 133 commercial and government customer vehicles and 10 Starlink machines. The Falcon 9 rocket, which supported Crew Dragon Demo-2 , landed aboard a drone ship in the Atlantic. This was SpaceX’s first d
This HD Ring Light Webcam Is Just $30 When You Stack These Coupons
29Lifehacker / 7h
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All Boeing commercial aircraft will use biofuel exclusively by 2030
64SlashGear / 7h
Boeing has announced that it has set a target for its commercial aircraft to fly on 100 percent sustainable aviation biofuel by 2030. The move is part of Boeing’s effort to reduce carbon emissions produced by its aircraft. Boeing has said that it is already conducting test flights with aircraft that have replaced petroleum-based jet fuel with pure biofuel. The … Continue reading
Refresh Your Home by Using Staging Techniques
35Lifehacker / 7h
If you’ve gone through the process of selling your home, chances are it involved staging the interior when it came time for potential buyers to check out the place. The idea behind staging is to remove any traces of your personality, style, or identity to make it easier for the interested parties to picture themselves… Read more...
5 Xbox Series X features I wish were on PS5
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If PS5 has these Xbox Series X features, it’d make Sony’s console even better.
MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) release date, price, news and leaks
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The MacBook Pro 13-inch could be upscaled to a slightly bigger model, potentially arriving in Q3 with some big design changes.
When to bring a stroller on a trip (and when to leave it behind)
The Points Guy / 7h
In my suburban day-to-day life, I always keep a stroller stashed in my minivan to transport my toddlers (ages 2 and 3) when they can no longer walk (or, let’s be frank, when I just want to keep them contained). But when it comes to travel — and especially when it involves taking a plane — I always have to decide as part of the packing process: Do I take the stroller or not? There are many factors
When Pilots Chat Up Flight Attendants In The Galley They’re Breaking The Law
79View from the Wing / 7h
Here's what federal aviation regulations tell us about a pilot who doesn't go back into the cockpit right away after taking a bathroom break - deciding to flirt with a flight attendant in the galley instead. Continue reading ...
SpaceX to attempt Falcon 9 rocket launch again today
SlashGear / 7h
Yesterday we mentioned SpaceX was forced to scrub the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket only minutes before launch due to weather. SpaceX was quick to point out that there was no problem with the rocket or the payload. The launch was scrubbed due to a violation of the electrical field rule for a safe launch at the launch site. … Continue reading
Your Apple Watch is about to get a new Time to Walk feature
59TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The latest beta version of watchOS 7.3 includes the Time to Walk feature that was spotted a couple of weeks ago.
The 10 Best Horror Movies on Netflix
84How-To Geek / 7h
From beloved classics to Netflix originals, from haunted houses to evil creatures, Netflix has something for every kind of horror fan. Here’s a look at the ten best horror movies streaming on Netflix. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What Is Radon, And How Do You Get Rid of It?
47Lifehacker / 7h
If you’ve been putting off testing your home for radon for months (or even years), it’s time to put it (back) on your to-do list. It’s one of those things that you know you should do, but often gets pushed to the side in favor of more exciting home projects where you notice an immediate difference—like hanging… Read more...
7 Reasons I Select Window Seats When Flying
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
I have a confession to make — over the years I’ve gone from being an “always aisle seat” guy to an “always window seat” guy on planes. It has no doubt been a gradual transition — first I’d select aisle seats no matter what, then I’d select window seats only on shorter flights, then I’d select window seats only when in premium cabins, and now I select window seats no matter what. Heck, this has al
Lesbian love syndrome: a history of Yuri and lesbian romance in gaming
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A history of how lesbian narratives have made their way into pop culture and gaming.
Stock up on Masks for the Whole Family for up To 76% Off
20Gizmodo / 8h
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The Truth About North Korea's Ultra-Lockdown Against Covid-19
100+Wired / 8h
The country has turned inward more than ever, leaving the true impact of the pandemic a mystery.
Watch SpaceX’s first dedicated rideshare rocket launch live, carrying a record-breaking payload of satellites
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400+TechCrunch / 8h
SpaceX is set to launch the very first of its dedicated rideshare missions – an offering it introduced in 2019 that allows small satellite operators to book a portion of a payload on a Falcon 9 launch. SpaceX’s rocket has a relatively high payload capacity compared to the size of many of the small satellites produced today, so a rideshare mission like this offers smaller companies and startups a
8 investors tell us the story behind the Romanian startup boom
400+TechCrunch / 8h
With record funding levels and three unicorns to show, local investors are buoyant about Romania’s prospects heading into 2021. We caught up with eight of them recently, and heard how the country’s technical talent pool, broadband access and low cost of living have positioned it for the era of remote-first global companies across industries. The momentum from last year includes 58 startups that r
The Best Apps to Help Seniors Enjoy Their Golden Years
41How-To Geek / 8h
Smartphones aren’t just for the younger generations—they have plenty to offer seniors as well, like apps that are helpful and entertaining. We’ve rounded up an exciting variety of apps to help seniors stay social, manage their health and money, find enjoyable movies and podcasts to help fill the time, and to make life a little easier. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Send Disappearing Messages in Telegram
24How-To Geek / 8h
Unlike Signal and WhatsApp, Telegram doesn’t have a dedicated Disappearing Messages mode, but there are two versatile ways of sending disappearing messages in the app. You can send self-destructing media to anyone or use the Secret Chat mode. Here’s how they work. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 5 Best TVs for Your Next-Gen Console
42How-To Geek / 8h
The next generation of gaming consoles are here with incredibly impressive specs, and with such specs naturally comes the compulsion to upgrade your TV. Both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 offer some impressive features only newer TVs fully support, so let’s see what they need and which TVs can handle the task. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Use the Moon to Spot the 'Winter Circle' of Stars
100+Lifehacker / 8h
Though it sounds like the cozier, cold-weather version of the Battle of the Network Stars , the “Winter Circle of Stars” is actually something that takes place in the night sky, instead of on the fields of Pepperdine University in California. (OK, technically it’s just called the “Winter Circle”—or “Winter Hexagon”—but… Read more...
Developing Algorithms That Might One Day Be Used Against You
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Machine learning algorithms serve us the news we read, the ads we see, and in some cases even drive our cars. But there’s an insidious layer to these algorithms: They rely on data collected by and about humans, and they spit our worst biases right back out at us. For example, job candidate screening algorithms may… Read more...
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 3: Rose colored glasses
200+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Aurich Lawson) One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into our everyday technology. It used to be that quantum effects were confined to physics laboratories and delicate experiments. But modern technology increasingly relies on quantum mechanics for its basic operation, and the importance of quantum effects wi
Facebook fixed iOS log-out issue, but some users are still having problems
34SlashGear / 8h
On Friday, a number of Facebook users were logged out of the platform’s iOS app and weren’t able to log back in using two-factor authentication. Facebook said via a tweet that it was investigating the reports, and it has since returned with an update explaining that the issue has been fixed. However, some users say they’re still having problems. The … Continue reading
A fridge that’s colder than outer space could take quantum computing to new heights
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Assisted by new refrigeration technologies, quantum computers will soon outperform their classical counterparts.
Your complete guide to the new Spirit Airline loyalty program
The Points Guy / 8h
Spirit Airlines may not be the first airline that comes to mind when you think of rewarding airline statuses — and it’s easy to see why. For years, the airline’s Free Spirit loyalty program was subpar, with limited redemption options, high fees and miles that expired relatively quickly. Thankfully, much of that changed in early 2021 when the airline launched a revamped Free Spirit program . The n
How Does Citi’s 24 Month Application Rule Work?
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to being approved for their cards. While I would hardly say that Citi has the strictest rules in this regard, the issuer’s rules do tend to be among the most confusing. Basic Citi credit card application rules Citi doesn’t have a strict limit on how many credit cards you can have with the bank. The major restriction with Citi
The Secret Ingredient That Powers Supernovas
2KWired / 9h
Three-dimensional computer simulations have solved the mystery of why doomed stars explode at all.
Microsoft Excel is getting a new feature that might save your skin one day
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A new Microsoft Excel feature will make it easier to recover lost data.
How to share your WiFi password from your iPhone
78Mashable / 9h
We get it. With data breaches happening all the time, it’s important to have a strong WiFi password. But when your friend comes over to live-tweet the latest Bachelor , it can be tedious to type in a password that looks like a cat tap-danced on your keyboard. Thanks to the developers at Apple, there is now a feature that helps you share your WiFi password from your iPhone. First things first: Mak
10 free online classes from Harvard to learn something new
500+Mashable / 9h
While a year's tuition at Harvard University will set you back nearly $50,000 (and that’s before room, board, and fees tack on another $20K), there’s a much cheaper option that doesn’t involve braving Massachusetts winters, or having to be admitted to the prestigious university at all. All you need is an internet connection to take certain Harvard courses for free in the comfort of your own home,
How to ferment your food (and why you definitely should)
72Mashable / 9h
In the days before refrigerators, chemical preservatives, and fossil-fueled transportation, starving to death in the winter was a much more pervasive fear. Fermentation first arose more than 10,000 years ago , when the first known yogurt was (probably accidentally) created in North Africa, which paved the way for a crucial and healthy form of preservation that reshaped our relationship with food
An Air Travel Love Story That’s Part Gift Of The Magi, Part Before Sunrise
View from the Wing / 9h
Like Julie Delpey's character in Before Sunrise Salma Saade and her boyfriend Finlay McAfee were together in Europe and Finlay traveled to see her - and spent a night wandering around a major European city. Only he did it in Paris, alone. And they met on Tinder, not on a train. But bear with me for the story. Continue reading ...
How to Play or Pause Music by Tapping Your iPhone’s Back
49How-To Geek / 9h
Using a feature called Back Tap on iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 14 or later, you can configure your iPhone to play or pause your music just by tapping two or three times on the back of your phone. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Review: Lupin updates classic French gentleman thief for the 21st century
77Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Omar Sy stars as Assane Diop, looking every bit the contemporary version of Arsène Lupin, famed French fictional gentleman thief. (credit: Netflix ) Netflix has kicked off 2021 with a bang, thanks to its new series, Lupin , starring French actor and comedian Omar Sy. This delightful contemporary reimagining of a classic character in French detective fiction, Arsène Lupin —a gentleman th
Robert Kirkman’s animated series Invincible hits Prime Video in March
27SlashGear / 10h
Adult animated series Invincible will get its first season on Amazon Prime Video with a premiere in late March, the company has announced. The show comes from Robert Kirkman, best known as co-creator of the hit zombie series The Walking Dead. Amazon says the first season of Invincible will be available for Prime Video users to stream in more than … Continue reading
Flash Is Dead—but Not Gone
300+Wired / 10h
Zombie versions of Adobe’s troubled software can still cause problems in systems around the world.
How to Back Up Your Most Important Emails
100+Wired / 10h
Google, Microsoft, or Apple may deliver and store your emails, but the most valuable ones deserve a second home, just in case.
D&D Must Grapple With the Racism in Fantasy
2KWired / 10h
And getting rid of it will take a lot of work.
Details: American Airlines’ New York To Tel Aviv Flight
400+One Mile at a Time / 10h
A few days ago we learned the details of American Airlines’ new flight between New York and Tel Aviv, and this flight his now bookable. American Airlines’ New York to Tel Aviv flight American Airlines will be launching year-round, daily nonstop flights between New York and Tel Aviv as of May 6, 2021 , and this flight is now on sale. The service will operate with the following schedule: New York J
Inmates are learning to be their own bosses after they leave jail behind
100+Mashable / 10h
When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn something while clicking and scrolling. Discover something new with Mashable’s series I learned it on the internet. Toccara King loves people. The 39-year-old was a gregarious Florida kid — a dancer, cheerleader, and gymnast — raised by her military grandparents and later joined the military herself. She said she's always had the spir
What Does “ELI5” Mean, and How Do You Use It?
48How-To Geek / 10h
Is there a topic you don’t understand and would like explained in the simplest way? You might want to use the acronym ELI5. Here’s what it means, and how to use it to get a helpful explanation. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple VR headset – Ongoing developments and things to know
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Apple has been chasing after augmented reality and virtual reality for almost a decade now, hoping to come up with a commercially feasible product that changes the way we interact with our devices and the world around us in more ways than one. The Cupertino giant planned to launch the combined VR/AR headset in 2020, but in late 2019 it … Continue reading
Intel Alder Lake CPUs could arrive as soon as September
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Intel’s 12th-gen range represents a whole new way of thinking, and could arrive sooner than expected.
Here's how the Huawei P50 and P50 Pro could still feature Kirin chips
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Huawei might have stockpiled enough of its high-end processors to power its next flagship smartphone.
10 of the most unique reusable water bottles are up to 40% off
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There's no reason why you shouldn't have a reusable water bottle in 2021. Buying single-use plastic water bottles isn't just terrible for the environment , but all those little purchases can really add up. Once you make the decision to drink all your water from one bottle, you'll never go back. Still looking for the perfect bottle? Allow us to help with this lineup of truly unique reusable bottle
How to learn the essentials of cloud computing online
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TL;DR: Prepare for jobs in cloud computing with this 2021 Cloud Computing Architect Certification Bundle , on sale for 98% off — just $29.99 — as of Jan. 24. If you’re interested in learning the essentials of cloud computing — and if you've got about 30 bucks and 21 hours to spare — you can get started today. With the help of this cloud computing training led by Idan Gabrieli , you’ll become a sa
10 courses and tools on sale to help you land your dream job
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From filling out job applications to going on interviews, job hunting can feel like a full-time gig on its own. To be successful and finally land your dream gig, preparation is key. Set yourself up for success with this list of courses that cover all the things you didn't learn in school — like how to write an effective cover letter or optimize your LinkedIn profile. They're all discounted as of
Save 20% on a sleek charging hub that's also an outlet
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TL;DR: Charge up to four different devices with the PowerHub Wireless Charging Station . As of Jan. 24, get it for $79.99, a 20% savings. If your 2021 resolution was to get organized, you need to think about ways to pare down items you use daily. Even necessary accessories and trinkets like chargers can be condensed — and the PowerHub, a multi-port wireless charger , can help you do just that. Th
15 lightning cables that are more durable than the one your iPhone came with
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Is there anything more useless than a dead smartphone? It's essentially just a hunk of dead weight. To ensure your device is always powered up and ready to go, you're going to want to upgrade from the crappy charging cable your phone came with — if it even came with one at all . In addition to the accompanying cable not being as durable as other options, there's no denying how inconvenient it is.
