US reopens Nov. 8, United makes long-haul push and Delta’s A330 upgrades
3KThe Points Guy / 16h
Every weekend, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here’s what you need to know: Sign up for the TPG newsletter for more deals, tips, insights and travel news. The US is officially reopening to vaccinated visitors on Nov. 8 (Photo by Morsa Images/Getty Images) Nov. 8 is the official reopening date for fully vaccinated travelers to visit t
New The Batman trailer is everything you want from the Dark Knight's return
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100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
A new trailer for The Batman has been revealed, as part of a panel for the movie at DC's FanDome 2021 event. You can watch it below. The new trailer for The Batman dropped as part of a panel that featured Pattinson, Kravitz and Reeves. With the movie's release date set for March 4, 2022 – just under five months away – this is our most comprehensive look at the movie so far. See the trailer here:
Dwayne Johnson Has Finally Unveiled Our First Look at Black Adam
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1KGizmodo / 14h
It’s official: Black Adam is indeed a real movie, it does indeed star Dwayne Johnson , and thanks to today’s DC Fandome event, we finally have our first look at actual proof of this cinematic fact beyond concept art! Read more...
Saudi Arabia Is Building a Tourism Resort Based on an Oil Rig to Try to Make Destroying the Planet Cool
39Gizmodo / 46min
It seems that the world’s largest oil producing countries will stop at nothing to keep drilling, despite the fact that doing so aggravates climate change and its devastating effects. Oil-producing heavyweight Saudi Arabia recently unveiled a new tactic: making oil rigs look cool. Read more...
You Can Now Pay for Ride Fares in the Moscow Subway With Your Face
22Gizmodo / 2h
Contactless payment systems are quickly becoming an ordinary part of our daily lives. As of this week, you can even pay for subway fares with your face. Before you ask where you can sign up, this new facial recognition payment system has debuted in Russia, sparking concerns that it will be used by authorities as a… Read more...
This AI-powered writing tool is on sale for 94% off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the Rytr AI Writing Tool is on sale for £55.25 as of Oct. 17, saving you 94% on list price. Rytr is an intuitive, AI-powered writing tool that can create high-quality content for you. All you have to do is feed it some relevant information — like topic, tone, and format — and in return, it will deliver content to fit your needs. Rytr is easily accessible on any b
Biden's Clean Energy Initiative May Get Left on the Cutting Room Floor
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62Gizmodo / 4h
Democratic lawmakers may have to scrap the most aggressive emissions-reduction initiative in American history from their massive budget bill. Senators Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona have told President Joe Biden they refuse to support his climate agenda, forcing negotiations for the… Read more...
What is my VPN IP address — and how can I hide it?
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Mashable / 5h
To the average web surfer, all the technical jargon around VPNs can get pretty overwhelming. Thankfully, understanding how you connect to the internet and how VPNs work is easier than you might think. Read on to learn what your IP address is and how you can hide it using a VPN. IP addresses explained You could go your entire internet life without ever thinking or even knowing about your Internet
What to do if your AirPods get wet
Mashable / 7h
It happens. You dump a load of laundry in the washer, and your AirPods are tucked into the pocket of your favorite pants. Or you’re sitting on the toilet, and you know what happens next. Electronics meet water, triggering a frantic search for a way to dry them off. Can they be saved? Maybe. Here’s what you can do if your AirPods get wet. But wait...there are a few important things to clarify firs
Would you stay at one of these 8 haunted hotels this Halloween?
200+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information Looking for a scary spot to spend the night this Halloween? Fortunately, there are hundreds of (reportedly) haunted hotels all around the world, from glamorous Hollywood high-rises to regal Indian palaces — and even a couple of points properties. We’ve selected eight of our favorites around the world that are accessible to U.S. travel
Your vacation guide to Tenerife, Canary Islands
59The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. United Airlines has expanded service to make it easier for those who live on the East Coast to get to Tenerife. The largest and most populous of all the Canary Islands , Tenerife has no shortage of beautiful beaches , charming villages , epic hiking spots and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re hopi
Deal Alert: Fly business class to Thailand for 70k miles one-way
27The Points Guy / 9h
Want to travel to Bangkok, Thailand , in style during the holiday season? For 70,000 American AAdvantage miles , you can fly one-way in the comfort of business class. American Airlines is currently offering flights for 70,000 miles one-way plus $21.20 added for taxes and fees or 140,000 miles with $42.40 in taxes and fees round-trip. The deal below includes the option for a multi-stop, one-way tr
Robert Pattinson broods and batters his way through new The Batman trailer
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Ars Technica / 9h
Robert Pattinson stars as billionaire Bruce Wayne, aka the Caped Crusader, in director Matt Reeves' forthcoming film, The Batman . Robert Pattinson is appropriately dark and brooding and beating up bad guys in the latest trailer for The Batman , which debuted at DC FanDome this weekend. Directed by Matt Reeves, the film's release has been delayed multiple times, but will finally hit theaters next
Harvard Scientist Suggests That Our Universe Was Created in a Laboratory
Futurism / 10h
Advanced Civilizations A Harvard scientist has an interesting theory as to how our universe was formed: in a laboratory by higher “class” of lifeform. Avi Loeb, bestselling author and the former chair of Harvard’s astronomy department, penned an op-ed in Scientific American this week positing that the universe could have been formed in a lab by an “advanced technological civilization.” If true, h
10 best thrillers on HBO Max
Mashable / 10h
Sometimes you need a chill down your spine to shake off the doldrums and know you’re alive. Thrillers are a perfect pairing for this craving. Such suspense-rich movies give us a first-class ticket to journeys wild, winding, and exciting. They allow us to live vicariously through reckless thieves, smirking vigilantes, and brave tough guys who never shrink from a fray. If you're on the search for c
'Suicide Squad' game trailer shows why you'll take down the Justice League
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22Engadget / 10h
It's been over a year since Rocksteady and Warner Bros. revealed their Suicide Squad game , but now they're finally ready to offer another peek — if not necessarily the one you were expecting. They've released a story trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League that shows the formation of Task Force X and explains why your band of supervillains (Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot an
Taliban Discovers The Limits Of Islamic Airline Economics
View from the Wing / 10h
The Taliban is getting a harsh lesson in the limits to Islamic economics as it deals with international air service from Kabul, now that they’ve returned from the role of rebel force to that of managing institutions of governance. Price controls lead to scarcity. Continue reading ...
How to Turn Raspberry Pi on and Off
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’ve just got your Raspberry Pi, you probably noticed it lacks a power button. This might leave you wondering how to turn the miniature computer on and off. Let’s walk through it all, step by step. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Shazam: Fury of the Gods Looks Like It Might Be Worth the Wait
Gizmodo / 10h
Given that the first (surprisingly fun) Shazam movie came out in April of 2019, it’s pretty understandable we’ve seen almost nothing from the upcoming sequel, Fury of the Gods . Although the first film’s success meant the sequel script was started almost immediately, the movie was only supposed to start production in… Read more...
Ski season is here: Wolf Creek first US ski resort to open for 2021-22
100+The Points Guy / 10h
October is a month of beginnings: The beginning of autumn, the beginning of the holiday season and the beginning of ski season in the U.S. Many resorts in the western U.S. have opening dates slated for late October into November, but the first opening of the season is already here. Wolf Creek in south-central Colorado officially opened its ski lifts today, Oct. 16, 2021, after 14 inches of fresh
'The Batman' unleashes a villainous new trailer with 100% more Catwoman
100+Mashable / 10h
It's been just over a year since we last saw The Batman , at Warner Bros. 2020 edition of DC FanDome. Now it's time for a new FanDome and a new trailer, and honestly, not a lot has changed. It's still a dark and moody two-and-a-half minutes set to an appropriately dark and moody remix of Nirvana's classic Nevermind cut, "Something in the Way She Moves." And it's still largely focused on showing u
The Batman's Explosive New Trailer Looks Behind Bruce Wayne's Furious Mask
300+Gizmodo / 10h
A new look at Matt Reeves’ The Batman is here, and it’s big on the action—plus the fury that comes when you really, really tick off Robert Pattinson’s young, raw incarnation of the legendary DC Comics hero . Read more...
HBO Max drops a 'Peacemaker' teaser with John Cena explaining... 'butt babies'?
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Mashable / 10h
If you haven't yet seen The Suicide Squad then you might not be familiar with John Cena's Peacemaker. Well he's got a spin-off series coming to HBO Max and this first teaser does a great job of selling the idea of a "douche-y, bro-y Captain America." That's how The Suicide Squad director James Gunn told Cena to approach the character from the start. The teaser goes beyond the recently released cl
Harley Quinn's Season 3 'Eat, Bang, Kill Tour' Is Coming... Eventually
100+Gizmodo / 11h
While there were many new sights to be seen and announcements to be made at this year’s DC Fandome, the Harley Quinn ’s creative team sent their animated headline to the digital expo to let the everyone know that while she appreciates everyone being excited for the show’s upcoming third season, animation takes time,… Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Our First Look at DC's Naomi Is Ripped Right From the Comics
41Gizmodo / 11h
Though Naomi McDuffie ’s only been kicking around in DC’s comics for a few years now, the young heroine’s already making the jump over to the small screen in the CW’s upcoming Naomi series set to debut this fall. With this year’s DC Fandome comes a new clip from Naomi introducing Kaci Walfall as the show’s titular… Read more...
How to Delete a Discord Server
How-To Geek / 11h
Managing a Discord server requires a great deal of effort. If you can’t find the time to manage your server, you can remove it from Discord. This is easy to do, and we’ll show you how to do it in Discord on desktop, web, and mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
John Cena shows off comedic chops in extended teaser for Peacemaker series
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Ars Technica / 11h
John Cena reprises his role as Peacemaker for the forthcoming HBO Max spinoff series Peacemaker . John Cena's Peacemaker was among the standout characters in The Suicide Squad 's star-studded ensemble cast, so we were intrigued by the news that a spinoff series was in the works. We knew that Peacemaker was being written and directed by James Gunn ( Guardians of the Galaxy ), and that the series w
If you’re tired of high gas prices, here’s how to rent an electric (or hybrid) car
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1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new details. If you’ve filled up recently, you don’t need me to tell you gas prices are high. And prices will only soar higher. In fact, the national average for a gallon of gas hit $3.30 this week. That’s the highest price per gallon in more than six years. A shortage of gas delivery drivers and increased demand are all driving the price hike. On to
Young Justice: Phantoms Looks Like a Crisis on Animated Youths
57Gizmodo / 11h
With each season of Young Justice , the young heroes of the DC Universe have found themselves embroiled in larger and larger conflicts that span their entire galaxy . The upcoming fourth season, subtitled Phantoms , may go bigger than ever before by putting the crimefighters in the middle of a battle that’ll determine… Read more...
Minecraft Dungeons Spookier Fall arrives: Rewards, challenges, and trailer
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SlashGear / 11h
The Minecraft Dungeons team has taken the wraps off Spookier Fall, this year’s follow-up to last year’s Spooky Fall event. The limited-time event offers new Halloween-themed spookiness, related challenges, and rewards. The company has released a launch trailer to go alongside the new Spookier Fall event, offering a teaser for those who haven’t yet purchased Minecraft Dungeons. The new Halloween …
Titans Is Returning for a 4th Season of Superhero Trauma
Gizmodo / 11h
Titans sure is a strange show. Initially billed as a mature version of the Teen Titans characters most of us have grown up with, the HBO Max (and sometimes TNT) series messily existed for two seasons. Its current third season has been a noticeable step up for many, and now it’s coming back for a fourth round. The… Read more...
Batgirl Rises in the First Look at Her HBO Max Movie
46Gizmodo / 11h
Between The Batman , The Flash , and the Aquaman sequel , Warner Bros. has been a little coyer about its Batgirl movie, which makes sense as it’s not due until late 2022. But thanks to the DC Fandome event, WB gave us a tiny, tiny glimpse of Barbara’s new movie, and we’re absolutely down to see this Batgirl kick… Read more...
World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park to Open in 2022 in Florida
30The Points Guy / 11h
Photo by Legoland Florida Resort Legoland’s Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Florida will welcome a new standalone amusement park on February 24, 2022. That’s when the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opens, with a slew of attractions for fans of the British animated series. Designed for the preschool crowd, the new park feature six rides and playscapes, a water play area and other experiences t
WHO Honors Woman Whose Cells Were Taken Without Consent for Medical Research
Futurism / 12h
Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer more than 70 years ago — but her tumor cells still live on after her cells were taken without her consent . Though her unknowing contributions led to a number of scientific breakthroughs, it still represents a painful example of medical injustice and abuse. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a step to right those wrongs by honoring Lacks wit
FIFA isn't thrilled with EA's dominance of soccer games
Engadget / 12h
Do you lament EA's dominance of soccer (aka football) games due to its licensing advantages ? So does FIFA, apparently. Eurogamer notes that FIFA has issued a statement insisting that soccer gaming and eSports should have more than one party "controlling and exploiting all rights" — a not-so-subtle reference to EA. Accordingly, FIFA is talking to developers, investors and other groups to "widen"
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
crimsonkismet : Enoki Toshiyuki [榎俊幸] (Japanese, b. 1961, Tokyo, Japan) - Black Cat Paintings
Gotham Knights Footage Teases a Batfamily Brawl
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42Gizmodo / 12h
The next video game out of Gotham City is missing its former hero, at the worse possible time. So it’s probably for the best Bruce Wayne left some very trusty friends behind—because they’re going to need each other to go up against a familiar threat from DC’s comics . Read more...
Windows 11 has people excited, but few will actually pay for it
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The majority of people are not willing to purchase a new device in order to make the switch to Windows 11 , despite the performance improvements and new features on offer, new data suggests. According to a survey of 1,000 people by poll platform OnePulse, conducted on behalf of TechRadar Pro , just 14.6% of people in the US will purchase a Windows 11 device before the end of the year. And this fi
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Looks Both Wet and Wild
22Gizmodo / 12h
Aquaman used to be the butt of so many superhero jokes for so long, but that pretty much changed the minute Game of Thrones ’ badass Jason Mamoa put on Arthur Curry’s scaled, skin-tight armor for Warner Bros. It’ll be great to see Mamoa speed-swimming through the seven seas when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom releases… Read more...
How to Make Guests Optional for Google Calendar Events
How-To Geek / 12h
Not everyone you invite to a meeting may be a required guest. There might be someone that you want to give the choice to attend. Google Calendar provides the ability to make attendees optional, but it’s not obvious. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Earn 60,000 bonus miles: Capital One Venture Rewards credit card review
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current information. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card overview The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card continues to innovate, attracting new customers and rewarding existing ones. The card effortlessly blends fixed-value redemptions along with 15+ airline and hotel transfer partners. Plus, a lucrative sign-up bonus makes it even more intri
Toyota lowers production goals by 15 percent for November
SlashGear / 12h
The global chip shortage is impacting automakers significantly. This week, Toyota announced that it plans to cut its global production output by 15 percent in November. The reduced production is laid directly at the feet of the shortage of microprocessors needed to build modern vehicles. Despite chopping production in November, Toyota says it is still sticking to its planned production … Continue
The Flash movie teaser almost gives us Michael Keaton's Batman
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76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Warner Bros. has revealed a first teaser for The Flash at DC's FanDome event , which is coming to theaters on November 4, 2022. The film offered us the outline of Michael Keaton's on-screen Batman in the Batcave, but stopped short of showing him in full. "You can go anywhere you want, right? Any timeline? Any universe?" asks a voice. The trailer then roughly outlines the premise of the movie, whi
Where's walrus? Climate researchers ask the internet to help dig through satellite photos.
Mashable / 12h
We love a good photo hunt, and we love it even more when such a hunt can actually be helpful for scientific research. That's the premise of the "Walrus from Space" project. This partnership between the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and British Antarctic Survey (BAS) turns to internet people like you and me for help spotting groups of walrus that pop up in satellite photos. The project, revealed on Th
WhatsApp rolls out encryption for chats backed up in the cloud
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Mashable / 12h
WhatsApp is the mobile messaging backbone of much of the global population, and all of its users just got an added layer of privacy protection. On the WhatsApp blog , the Facebook-owned messaging app confirmed that end-to-end encryption for backed up chats in the cloud will roll out "slowly" to all of its two billion (!) users starting now. This was previously announced in September, but without
Does the NFT craze actually matter?
30TechCrunch / 12h
Hello friends, and welcome back to Week in Review ! Last week, we talked about Apple’s subscription addiction. This week, I’m diving deep into whether there’s actually any meaning to pull out of the NFT mania of 2021. If you’re reading this on the TechCrunch site, you can get this in your inbox from the newsletter page , and follow my tweets @lucasmtny Image via OpenSea the big thing The NFT mark
Gwendoline Christie Looks Hellishly Cool as Lucifer in DC's Sandman
Gizmodo / 12h
We finally have our first look at Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer as she’ll appear on Netflix’s The Sandman , and she’s looking decidedly more glam—and certainly more menacing—than she did in her breakthrough role as Brienne of Tarth on Game of Thrones . But we love Christie in anything, to tell the truth, and we are… Read more...
The Flash Movie Teases Our Entry Into the DC Multiverse
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Barry Allen, the fastest fan of hot dogs alive , is about to race head-first into the most important question of DC’s upcoming movie multiverse : just how many Bat-Dads does one person need? Read more...
