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2KArs Technica / 15h
Enlarge / Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Congress in April 2018. It wasn't his only appearance in DC this decade. (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images ) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sounded an optimistic note three years ago when he wrote about the progress his company was making in automated moderation tools powered by artificial intelligence. “Through the end of 2019, we expect to
Update: This is a developing story, and Matt will tweet when the full list of GameStop stores are listed among the seven cities. The next GameStop PS5 restock in-store event in the US will happen in seven cities on Friday, and if you follow our PS5 and Twitter tracker Matt Swider – follow and turn on notifications – you'll get crucial alerts of when and where to find the Sony PlayStation 5 in sto
Disney 2022 2023 Thor•
1KMashable / 12h
Disney has pushed back several 2022 and 2023 film releases including Black Panther 2 and Thor: Love and Thunder . In a press release Monday morning, the company shared an updated film release calendar up to 2028, with multiple Marvel movies pushed back by months and several untitled projects struck completely from the schedule. The major updates are as follows: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of
TCL is bringing a 'Pro' version of its flagship X925 8K Mini LED TV to Australia
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
Chinese manufacturer TCL impressed us greatly with its flagship X925 8K Mini LED TV in our in-depth review earlier this month, with our reviewer describing it as a "belter of a TV" that excels "in both technology and performance terms". Now, TCL is attempting to improve upon what was already great with a new 'Pro' version of the television that sports a few extra bells and whistles, along with an
New M1 Pro and M1 Max based MacBook Pro: UAE pricing and availability
MacBook Pro 16 Inch•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
The mew Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch (2021) were highly anticipated products, and they have now been officially announced at Apple's Unleashed event on October 18, The new MacBook Pro feature a flat-edged design , MagSafe charging , a mini-LED display , and a built-in SD card reader and HDMI port, all features that make it a perfect companion for creative professionals such as graphic de
Microsoft Autofill wants to be your all-in-one data entry solution
SlashGear / 32min
Password managers are a dime a dozen these days, but some of them have fallen out of favor due to one business-related change or another. Some password managers are also limited to doing just what their name suggests, creating and storing passwords. These days, however, many users find themselves wanting to store and retrieve more than just passwords, and Microsoft’s … Continue reading
Kickstart a career in DevOps with this heavily discounted course bundle
Mashable / 36min
TL;DR: The 2021 Complete AWS DevOps Engineer Certification Bundle is on sale for £29.46 as of Oct. 19, saving you 98% on list price. The 2021 Complete AWS DevOps Engineer Certification Bundle features 698 lessons broken down into 11 different classes. You'll prepare for the AWS Certified Database — Specialty exam, learn about other aspects of Amazon Web Services, get an intro (and then some) to t
Fisher-Price launches a working Chatter telephone for adults
Fisher-Price Chatter•
35Engadget / 39min
If you ever wished as a child that your fake Fisher-Price telephone would actually work, well, ready your credit card, because you can now make that dream come true. The toy company has launched a special edition the iconic Chatter telephone for its 60th anniversary — one that's fully functional and can make and receive calls. Before you start planning on where to display it at your home, know th
Fisher Price's Iconic Toy Telephone Now Actually Makes Phone Calls
Gizmodo / 45min
As companies trip over themselves to get retro toys back on shelves for nostalgic adults, Fisher-Price is taking a different route. Its iconic Chatter Telephone has been enjoyed by toddlers for 60 years now, and to celebrate that anniversary, Mattel has turned the toy into a fully-functional smartphone accessory that… Read more...
The 6 AirPods 3 features we wanted from Apple – but didn’t get
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
After months of rumors, Apple finally announced the new AirPods 3 during its Unleashed event , where we were also treated to new colors for the Apple HomePod mini , the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max , MacBook Pro 14 , and MacBook Pro 16 . Sporting new features like Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, adaptive EQ, and longer battery life than their predecessors, they certainly look like an improve
Google Play Data Safety starts accepting developer submissions
SlashGear / 1h
Privacy has become a hot topic in tech in the past few years, especially on mobile. Apple has even made it an important selling point for its products, especially iPhones and iOS. Google has been working to change the image of Android as a Wild West for privacy-violating apps, and it is introducing a new section on the Google Play … Continue reading
Stadia Controller and Android TV will soon play nicer with each other
SlashGear / 1h
Stadia has always been an odd duck among Google’s myriad products. While it does have ties to the company’s expertise in cloud computing and ML-based optimizations to network communications, it was Google’s first major foray into the mainstream gaming industry. It also opted to use its Chromecast platform as the launching pad rather than its more mobile Android or even … Continue reading
How to customize gesture controls on AirPods
Mashable / 2h
One of the best parts of owning AirPods is the nearly phone-free experience you can have while using them. Once I put my 'Pods in and start my music, I can just tap on the physical earbud to skip to the next song, or take an AirPod out to pause it. But what if you find yourself going back to a previous song more than skipping forward? Or you want to tap to pause rather than taking an earbud fully
Singapore-based Geniebook’s personalized learning platform raises $16.6M Series A
TechCrunch / 2h
Founded in 2017, Geniebook is a Singapore-based learning platform that uses a combination of machine learning and human teacheres to personalize each student’s education. The company announced today it has raised $16.6 million in Series A funding led by East Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation by angel investors including John Danner, founder of Dunce Capital; Gaurav Munj
Chrome OS might let you run your Android phones’ apps temporarily
SlashGear / 2h
Google practically has two major computing platforms, three if you consider the Web, and, once upon a time, these two didn’t meet. Today, Chrome OS can almost be considered that one Google OS to rule them all, and its integration with Android is only about to get even deeper. There has been development afoot in a wider bridge between Chrome … Continue reading
Primer raises $50M at a $425M valuation for a framework designed to help merchants build more powerful payment flows
TechCrunch / 2h
Primer — a UK startup that has built a drag-and-drop framework to help merchants easily build payment stacks to sell online — has seen rapid take-up of its services in the 20 months since it launched. Now the company is announcing a Series B of $50 million at a $425 million valuation to double down on the opportunity to do more. ICONIQ Growth — the growth-stage arm of the San Francisco wealth man
OnePlus Watch Harry Potter limited edition will really need some magic
SlashGear / 3h
Nostalgia is a very strong emotion and one that can be capitalized on almost too easily. That has been proven by many successful crowdfunded campaigns, as well as hot-selling items like retro consoles in miniature forms. OnePlus is now tapping on that same feeling to sell a new limited edition of its OnePlus Watch. And if this throwback to the … Continue reading
Galaxy S22 Ultra renders could trigger a specific phobia
SlashGear / 3h
One of the Galaxy S22 series’ most controversial leaked aspects has so far been its design. While the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ (or Pro) models are sticking to a similarly controversial design, there doesn’t seem to be any consensus yet about the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera bump. It was initially accepted that it would have an odd P-shaped island, … Continue reading
Maritime recruitment platform Seafair gets $5.7M led by General Catalyst
22TechCrunch / 3h
The people who work on shipping vessels are vital to world trade, but they still experience a lot of arcane hiring processes. Many lack transparency about important things like pay or even the working conditions of they ships they will spend months on. Maritime recruitment platform Seafair was created to solve these problems. It vets seafarers and shipping operators and uses matching algorithms t
'Fizban's Treasury of Dragons' puts the dragons back in 'Dungeons and Dragons'
Mashable / 3h
Classic role playing game Dungeons and Dragons has historically focused most of its attention on the dungeons, and less on the dragons. Now publisher Wizards of the Coast is seeking to rectify this imbalance, introducing a new bestiary of the beasts for intrepid adventurers to encounter. Releasing Oct. 26, upcoming sourcebook Fizban's Treasury of Dragons provides details, statistics, and lore on
What is the newest iPhone?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro•
Mashable / 3h
It's hard to keep up with the latest Apple products. With its second event of the year just a few days away, Apple is releasing more products than ever. But still, the most highly-anticipated part of every Apple event is the new iPhone. Since 2007, a new iPhone has steadily released new models. And each generation of iPhones offers something bigger, smaller, more powerful, faster, lighter, better
Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage
47BBC News - Technology / 3h
The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed.
Apple Music Voice Plan: everything we know (and what we don’t)
Apple Music Plan Siri•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Apple kicked off its Apple Unleashed Event coverage by letting the world know that a new Apple Music plan was coming – the Voice Plan. Half the price of the standard Apple Music plan, it’s designed for those that like to use Siri to command their Apple devices (although how many people that really is remains to be seen). However, contained within that description is something rather mysterious –
Apple October event: 5 things you might have missed at Unleashed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Apple’s October event was all about computing with a decent amount of audio thrown in for good measure. While the reveals of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros took the spotlight, there was plenty of news if you weren’t paying close attention. There were revelations about the successor to Apple’s M1 chipset, its first in-house computer silicon. Or rather, successors – both the M1 Pro and th
Walmart Black Friday deals are live: shop early sales on TVs, toys, laptops and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Black Friday deals are live at Walmart, and yes, you heard that right! The retailer is kicking off the Black Friday 2021 shopping season with early deals that you can shop starting at 8:15 PM ET tonight. Walmart's Black Friday preview sale includes deals on TVs, toys, laptops, kitchen appliances, vacuums, and more, and we're rounding up all the top offers for you below. See more early Black Frida
Someone Hacked and Defaced Donald Trump's Website
Trump Website Turkish•
52Gizmodo / 4h
Someone hacked into and temporarily defaced the website of former President Donald Trump on Monday, weirdly embedding a YouTube video of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan onto one of the site’s pages. Read more...
Everything Apple revealed at its October event
Apple New MacBook AirPods•
Mashable / 4h
Apple unveiled the next gen AirPods, along with the new Macbook Pro powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips.
Fortnite gets new downloadable paper masks and foldables for Halloween
SlashGear / 4h
Epic has released a new series of downloadable content based on its hit game Fortnite, enabling fans to print foldable projects for fun. Among other things, the new foldables include some masks based on popular Fortnite skins that kids can fold and then wear for the Halloween season’s costume parties and festivities. Epic calls its new batch of downloadable content … Continue reading
It's official: 'To All The Boys' is getting a series spinoff in 'XO, Kitty'
Jenny Han Netflix Kitty•
20Mashable / 4h
Surprise, TATBILB fans! Looks like Always and Forever wasn't the end of the Song Covey saga. On Thursday, Netflix announced creator and executive producer Jenny Han will continue her beloved rom-com trilogy with spinoff TV series XO, Kitty. The new YA dramedy will consist of ten 30-minute episodes, and will see Anna Cathcart reprise her role as fan favorite Kitty, aka the little sister who sent t
Halloween Kills Is Here, So It's Time to Talk Spoilers
Gizmodo / 4h
Back in 2018, we gathered ‘round the fiery jack-o-lantern to discuss the ending of David Gordon Green’s Halloween . Michael Myers’ survival was all but guaranteed—after all, Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends had already been announced, so there was no way slasher’s freakiest Shatner mask was going to incinerate in… Read more...
Charlotte Airport Has No Water, Passengers Please Use The Lav Before Deplaning
24View from the Wing / 4h
A major water main break has deprived the Charlotte airport of water. Restaurants have to close. People can't use the restrooms, let alone wash their hands (I seem to remember something about needing to do this frequently and for 20 seconds). American Airlines is telling passengers that they should use lavatories on board their aircraft prior to deplaning. Continue reading ...
For second time, Lime announces adjusted EBITDA-profitable quarter
TechCrunch / 4h
Shared micromobility operator Lime is on track for third quarter adjusted EBITDA profitability, marking this as the second profitable quarter in the company’s history, according to CEO Wayne Ting. During the Wall Street Journal Tech Live event, Ting said COVID has turned from a “headwind into a tailwind,” heralding more prosperous times in the year to come. Sound familiar? Around this time last y
Microsoft Outlook extension finally comes to Google Chrome
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft is making it even easier to access your email in Outlook from Google's browser with the release of its new Chrome extension . As reported by Windows Central and first spotted by Leo Varela , the software giant's Outlook extension is now available on the Chrome Web Store. Once added to Chrome, the extension, which works with Outlook as well as Hotmail accounts, allows users to access Mic
Boeing 737 MAX “Fall Guy” Begs For Insiders To Come Forward
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 ...
The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour
55BBC News - Technology / 5h
New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.
Y: The Last Man series has already been canceled by FX on Hulu
SlashGear / 5h
FX, the network behind hit shows like American Horror Story, has already canceled its new series Y: The Last Man. The show is based on a DC Comics series from Pia Guerra and Brian K. Vaughan about a post-apocalyptic world in which all men, except for one, have died. It’s unclear at this time whether the series will find a … Continue reading
Why the New MacBook Pro Won't Be a Great Gaming Laptop
90Gizmodo / 5h
Apple just took the wraps off its redesigned MacBook Pros featuring new custom M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. And while I can’t help but be impressed by Apple’s lofty performance claims, folks are now wondering if this means the new MacBook Pros are suddenly good gaming laptops now. We haven’t used the new Pros so it’s too… Read more...
In worst Apple event ever, the tech giant becomes a parody of itself
Apple AirPods MacBook Pro•
21Mashable / 5h
The first Apple keynote I ever attended began with a parody of Steve Jobs. Literally: Noah Wyle, the ER actor who'd just played Jobs in the TV movie Pirates of Silicon Valley , strode out on the Macworld 1999 stage promising "really, totally, wildly, insanely great new products" before being interrupted by the real deal. It was a neat way to defuse and co-opt Wyle's (correct) portrayal of Jobs as
Myth, busted: Spider silk might not have antibiotic properties after all
Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / A new study found that ethyl acetate and other solvents typically used to study the antimicrobial properties of spider silk can inhibit bacterial growth. So prior studies finding such evidence may be methodologically flawed. (credit: Simon Fruergaard/CC BY-SA) Ancient Greeks and Romans are said to have treated wounds suffered in battle with poultices made of spider silk , believing the
The Suicide Squad Nearly Killed the Wrong Character in the Worst Way Possible
Gizmodo / 5h
Man, The Suicide Squad was a lot of fun . Gory, blood-soaked, hyper-violent fun, but that was kind of its beauty—it was as much a dark comedy as it was an R-rated action flick. But there was once a scene in the movie’s script that would have made The Suicide Squad much, much darker, to a point that would have deeply… Read more...
Facebook tests a new option for cross-posting your Facebook feed posts to Instagram
Facebook Instagram•
35TechCrunch / 5h
Facebook already allows users to cross-post their Instagram Stories and Reels to Facebook. Now it’s testing a new feature that would see posts flowing in the other direction, too. The company recently rolled out an option that allows users to cross-post their Facebook updates that include photos or videos over to their Instagram. For people who are active on both platforms, the feature could save
Ford invests $316M to build electric power units at UK transmission facility
TechCrunch / 6h
Ford Motor Company is investing $316 million (£230 million) to transform its Halewood, U.K. vehicle transmission facility into an electric power unit plant, making it Ford’s first EV component in-house assembly site in Europe. The investment is subject to and includes about $42 million (£30 million) from the U.K. government through its Automotive Transformation Fund, according to The Times . Some
Valve's new verification program will make it easy to see if a game runs on Steam Deck
Valve Games Steam Deck•
23Engadget / 6h
Ahead of Steam Deck’s December release , Valve has detailed the compatibility program it will use to let people know if they can play their games on the portable PC. Dubbed Deck Verified , the system groups games into four categories: “Verified,” “Playable,” “Unsupported” and “Unkown.” If you see a game with the first badge, it means it will work great out of the box. Of the playable category, Va
Are cryptominers going to buy up all the new MacBook Pro stock?
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) laptops are now official, and they are some seriously strong candidates for the best laptops ever made if Apple’s claims about their performance hold up under testing. The biggest gain over the Apple M1 chip is a doubling of the performance cores from four to eight, but also the doubling and quadrupling of the GPU cores from eight at its
Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Chicago as low as $89
The Points Guy / 6h
The excitement I feel in bringing TPG a deal alert to Chicago , one of my most favorite cities, is unmatched. Scott’s Cheap Flights’ Elite membership alerted us to $100 round-trip economy fares to the Windy City, including some as low as $89. With flights in the $100 range departing from across the U.S. — including Denver, Kansas City, Tampa and San Francisco — to Chicago’s O’Hare International A
Reddit teams with Adobe to launch its first live competition show
Reddit Adobe Photoshop•
SlashGear / 6h
Social media platform Reddit has teamed up with Adobe to launch its first live series, a comedy and competition show that revolves around the popular subreddit /r/photoshopbattles. The streaming series tasks participants with using Photoshop to compete in “Photoshop battles” in hour-long episodes, which will also feature celebrities and comedians for commentary. Reddit has gradually expanded from
Xero wants to help your employees run all their own processes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Xero has announced a reimagined version of its employee self-service app Xero Me which now comes with integrated expenses technology to make it easier for both organizations and their employees to track their expenses . By integrating the company's Xero Expenses technology into Xero Me, small business employees using Xero Payroll in Australia, New Zealand and the UK will now be able to submit exp
Max Q: Steve Wozniak and Alex Fielding want to map space junk
Space Ventures 2021•
TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q. It was a busy week for the space industry! Keep reading for news from Astra, Blue Origin, Varda Space and more. Tips, opinions, criticism, thoughts? Email me at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or find me on Twitter at @breadfrom . Don’t forget to sign up to get the free newsletter version of Max Q delivered to your inbox. Astra completes its investigation into August’s
Hotel and airline elite status extensions stretching into 2023 — Full list of extensions and promos
300+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We’ve seen a lot of airlines and hotel chains adjust their loyalty programs in the last year and a half. Nearly every major program announced elite status extensions in 2020. However, some are taking things a step further by also reducing the qualification requirements for 2021 — and even extending into 2022 and 2023
EPA announces plans to regulate cancer-causing 'forever chemicals'
EPA PFAS Biden Chemicals•
53Engadget / 6h
Showing up in everything from cosmetics and dental floss to product packaging and cleaning supplies. polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances , or PFAS, are ubiquitous to the modern world. They're also known as "forever chemicals" as they do not break down in nature. What's more, they've been linked to a host of human diseases, from thyroid conditions to certain cancers, which is why, in 201
New FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam texts
79Engadget / 6h
Under Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the Federal Communications Commission is seeking to create new rules targeting spam text messages. Like another recent proposed rulemaking from the agency, the policy would push wireless carriers and telephone companies to block the spam before it ever gets to your phone. “We’ve seen a rise in scammers trying to take advantage of our trust of text mess
Bills vs Titans live stream: how to watch NFL Monday Night Football online anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Bills are fast emerging as one of the leading lights for the AFC Championship, and after a dominant, brilliant, statement victory over the Chiefs, can Josh Allen and co keep their standards sky high for a slightly less glamorous occasion? Read on as we explain how to get a Bills vs Titans live stream and watch NFL Monday Night Football online no matter where you are today. Buffalo Bills vs Te
Daily Crunch: New M1 chips, MacBook Pros and more debut at Apple’s ‘Unleashed’ event
TechCrunch / 6h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for October 18, 2021. Yes, it was an Apple event day, so we have a pile of coverage for you to enjoy down below. But we also have a mess of startup stories and some IPO notes to boot. Let’s go! – Alex The TechCrunch Top 3 Here’s ev
Aiven snags $60M investment on $2B valuation, up from $800M in March
TechCrunch / 6h
Aiven , a Finnish startup that helps companies combine various open source technologies with public cloud infrastructure resources, announced a $60 million investment on a $2 billion valuation today. The news follows a $100 million investment in March at an $800 million valuation, a hefty increase in such a short time. World Innovation Labs and IVP co-led the round with participation from Atomico
Apple Finally Remembered What Makes Laptops Great
Apple New MacBook AirPods•
100+Wired / 6h
To build a MacBook Pro for the future, the company has gone back to what worked in the past.
This Digital Library Contains Answers to All the Mysteries of the Universe, If You Can Find Them
21Lifehacker / 6h
So I figured if I find the cure for cancer, I’ll make a lot of money. I don’t have time to “study oncology” or “learn how anything works,” but I like money, and I have a shortcut: The Library of Babel. If there’s a cure for cancer, it’s already written there, and it’s only a few clicks away, waiting for me to discover… Read more...
Physicist Says China’s New Telescope May Be Able to Spot Alien Probes
2KFuturism / 6h
FAST Detection A new radio telescope in China might be able to detect massive swarms of self-replicating alien robots before they attack Earth. Dr. Zaza Osmanov, an associate physics professor at the Free University of Tbilisi, recently published a preprint paper that calculates how China’s new Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) could be able to detect swarms of hypothet
Horseback Riding Is More Dangerous Than Football, According to New Study
Gizmodo / 6h
A new study found that at least 45,000 Americans visited a major trauma center with horseback-related traumatic injury during a recent 10-year stretch—meaning that horseback riding likely sends more people to the hospital than other sports like football, auto and motorcycle racing, and skiing. The results indicate… Read more...
With no new Apple monitors, here are the best high-res screens for your Mac
Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / No larger M1-powered iMac yet. (credit: Apple ) Apple held its fall event was today, and the stars of the show were the M1 Pro and M1 Max announced for the new MacBook Pros . We even got new AirPods and word on macOS Monterey . But all was quiet on the displays front. Hope for a larger iMac with Apple Silicon to accompany the 24-inch model announced in April was not rewarded, and the Ap
Treasury Warns That Digital Currencies Could Weaken U.S. Sanctions
41NYT > Technology / 6h
A review found that the sanctions program must be modernized to maintain its effectiveness.
Here's Everything Apple Announced During Its MacBook Event
Gizmodo / 6h
Despite a seemingly endless string of leaks leading up to it, Apple still managed to pack a few surprises into its fall 2021 “Unleashed” MacBook event on Monday. Read more...
Three-eyed 'dinosaur shrimp' emerge by the hundreds from Arizona desert
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Hundreds of three-eyed "dinosaur shrimp" sprouted out of the northern Arizona desert this summer after a rare downpour created small pools of water that prompted decades-old eggs to hatch. Officials of the National Parks Service in Arizona discovered hundreds of hatchlings of longtail tadpole shrimp, or triops longicaudatus , swimming in pools at a preserved Pueblo ball court at Arizona's Wupatki
No, Your Feet Don’t Clean Themselves in the Shower
Lifehacker / 7h
We all know it’s crucial to wash our armpits and nether regions when we bathe—of this there is no doubt. We’re well-versed in the importance of hand-washing , and if you’ve ever been a greasy, hormonal teenager, you know why your face and hair need to be cleaned regularly. But the internet has had paroxysms of outrage … Read more...
Zopa raises $300M at a $1B valuation to expand its P2P lending and savings neobank in the UK
UK British Zopa SoftBank•
TechCrunch / 7h
Another big infusion of cash from a major investor is making its way to a fintech out of the U.K. on the heels of strong growth. Today Zopa — a neobank with some 500,000 users in the U.K. where it provides peer-to-peer lending, savings accounts, credit cards and other services — has raised $300 million, at a valuation that we’ve confirmed to be $1 billion (£750 million) post-money. Zopa describes
Treasury Warns That Digital Currencies Could Weaken U.S. Sanctions
41NYT > Technology / 7h
A review found that the sanctions program must be modernized to maintain its effectiveness.
World’s largest floating nightclub opens in Dubai on historic QE2 cruise ship
The Points Guy / 7h
Historic ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2, affectionately known in cruise circles as QE2, is now home to the world’s largest floating nightclub: Float Dubai. On October 14, the vessel — which was purchased in 2008 by Dubai ‘s royal family and is now docked as a floating 215-room hotel in the commercial port of Rashid — hosted the club’s grand opening. According to Float’s Instagram page , it include
Netflix Employees Protesting Transphobia Present Their Demands Ahead of Walkout
Gizmodo / 7h
Netflix’s trans employee resource group has sent the company a list of demands, among them, that the company acknowledges that transphobic content causes harm. Last week, in a company-wide memo responding to critics of Dave Chappelle, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos specifically rejected that this is a fact. “While some… Read more...
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The new Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch is officially here, powered by the all-new Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chips , and it offers the most powerful MacBook Pro experience yet; but which one comes out on top between the Apple ? In the battle of the full-sized MacBook Pros, you've got two of the best laptops ever made that offer a rich user experience and trademark Apple aesthetic, but with two very diffe
The 13 year-old pug who dictates what kind of day you're going to have
Mashable / 7h
Some people wake up and check the weather, others check their horoscope, but the latest thing to do is to check if Noodle has bones or not. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, Noodle is Jonathan Graziano's 13-year-old pug. Every morning he posts a video on his TikTok account @jongraz where he plays the game "no bones" with Noodle. The game is simple, and involves chicking if Noodle has bo
USAF taps Exosonic to develop supersonic combat training drone
Exosonic USAF Supersonic•
SlashGear / 7h
The US Air Force has awarded Exosonic a contract to develop a supersonic combat drone concept. The demonstrator vehicle will be used to demonstrate the technologies behind the quiet supersonic concept and to train pilots. The project will, among other things, help the USAF train its fighter pilots for potential future encounters with “near-peer adversaries.” Low-boom supersonic technology is a …
Facebook Announces Its Fake Ad Numbers Are Going to Get Even Faker
Facebook Instagram•
Gizmodo / 7h
It’s implicitly understood that the roughly $200 billion that folks are expected to spend on digital ads this year in the US will be spent on more than a few phony figures , puffed-up sales pitches , and numbers that are just, well blatantly fake . It’s just a reality in the industry and no one is immune. But some of… Read more...
Valve’s “Deck Verified” program evaluates which Steam games are Steam Deck-ready
Valve Games Steam Deck•
Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Games that earn the "Deck Verified" checkmark will appear in the "Great on Deck" tab of the Steam Store. (credit: Valve Corporation ) Valve says it has started the process of reviewing all of the tens of thousands of games in the Steam catalog for compatibility with the upcoming Steam Deck portable . The company is doing the review as part of a new informational program called "Deck Ver
Deep tech startups in need of funding should consider federal grants
22TechCrunch / 7h
Xipeng Shen Contributor Xipeng Shen is a professor at North Carolina State University and ACM Distinguished Member, focusing on system software and machine learning research. He is a co-founder and CTO of CoCoPIE LLC. Our team of researchers started CoCoPIE to solve the chip shortage crisis. We’re a group of Ph.D.s who aim to power next-generation technology without the need for expensive hardwar
In unpredictable times, a data strategy is key
MIT Technology Review / 7h
More than 18 months after the 2020 coronavirus pandemic struck, it’s clear that the ability to make quick decisions based on high-quality data has become essential for business success. In an increasingly competitive and constantly shifting landscape, companies must be agile enough to tackle persistent challenges, ranging from cost-cutting and supply chain issues to product development and market
Unvaccinated American Airlines Flight Attendants Won’t Automatically Be Fired
View from the Wing / 7h
The American Airlines flight attendants union is telling employees that unlike United, American will offer a way for those who obtain a religious or medical exemption to vaccination to continue working. Continue reading ...
Use Ranch Dressing to Bread Your Fried Chicken
Lifehacker / 7h
Getting flour or bread crumbs to stick to chicken meat is an important step of making fried chicken. You can get elaborate with a three-step flour-egg-breading situation, or you can paint the meat with mayo before tossing it in flour or panko (or whatever crumb you favor). You can also use ranch dressing. Read more...
Olivia Colman dazzles in chilling trailer for Netflix's 'The Lost Daughter'
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Mashable / 7h
Olivia Colman fans are in for a hell of a mystery with Netflix's The Lost Daughter, based on author Elena Ferrante's book of the same name Helmed by first-time writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, who also produces, this seaside drama follows Leda (Colman), a woman on vacation whose mysterious past bubbles to the surface when she meets Nina (Dakota Johnson) and her young daughter on the beach. What
Get an Instacart Express membership with these eligible Chase credit cards
The Points Guy / 7h
More partnerships, more reasons to love Chase credit cards . Eligible Chase cardholders can now activate a complimentary Instacart Express membership, which gets you lower service fees and free delivery on grocery orders of $35 or more. Plus, you’ll even receive a $10 discount on your first order of $35 or more. Those who enroll will enjoy Instacart Express privileges until April 30, 2022. This m
Marvel's Hit-Monkey Dares to Imagine a World Where Apes Shoot to Kill
Gizmodo / 7h
Watching the new trailer for Hulu’s upcoming Hit-Monkey animated series, it’s interesting to consider whether Guardians of the Galaxy represented the moment when Marvel decided just how much ridiculous gun-violence the studio was comfortable getting away with, so long as an animal was pulling the trigger. The series’… Read more...
How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Maps on iPhone and iPad
How-To Geek / 7h
Using Google Maps in dark mode can help you save power on your iPhone and iPad. It’s also helpful when you’re using it for driving directions at night. Here’s how to turn it on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Here's Everything Apple Announced at Its October 18th 2021 Event
How-To Geek / 7h
Apple’s surprise “Unleashed” event took place on Monday, and the company announced powerful new MacBook Pros in 14 or 16-inches, new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, the 3rd generation AirPods, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Microsoft’s Top Lawyer Had to Tell Bill Gates to Stop Hitting on Employee
Microsoft Gates 2008•
500+Futurism / 7h
Bad Bill Bill Gates has spent the years since retiring from Microsoft cultivating an image as a lovable, philanthropic nerd. But reports keep emerging of bad behavior by the powerful software billionaire — mistreating and sexually propositioning employees, not to mention his friendship with now-deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein . And the latest revelation, reported by the Wall Street Journa
China’s New Space Station Looks Like an Apple Store Inside
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1KFuturism / 7h
With the arrival of three astronauts to China’s Tiangong space station, the unofficial rival to the International Space Station (ISS) is now being used for the country’s longest space mission yet. The Shenzhou 13 mission includes astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu, according to Space.com . The trio arrived at Tiangong on Saturday after launching into orbit from the Jiuquan Satel
Bitcoin Is Hitting The New York Stock Exchange Tomorrow
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4KFuturism / 7h
Bitcoin Boom In what might be one of the most significant steps that cryptocurrency has taken toward the mainstream during its decade-long history, the New York Stock Exchange is expected to start allowing traders to bet on Bitcoin. “2021 will be remembered for this milestone,” Michael Sapir, the CEO of ProShares, which will be running the fund, told the New York Times . He also took a dig at les
The Possibilities and Limits of Individual Climate Action
Gizmodo / 7h
Here at Earther, I spend a lot of my time writing about the entities that are the most responsible for the climate crisis, like energy giants and other polluting companies. I know that these companies and their friends in government have spent decades promoting the false idea that we are all responsible for global… Read more...
Delayed: Universal Control Won’t Launch With macOS Monterey
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple snuck the final release date of macOS Monterey out into the world. Along with announcing the October 25, 2021 release date, Apple also revealed that Universal Control wouldn’t be ready for day one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Powerful New MacBook Pro Gets the iPhone Notch You Love so Much
How-To Geek / 8h
Every time I look at Apple’s first M1 Macs, all I can think about is their conservative design. They just don’t look like revolutionary computers. That changes with Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro devices, which sport a beautiful new design alongside their upgraded M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and improved port selection. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Alaska Airlines launches new venture arm, with first investment in UP.Partners’ $230M fund
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TechCrunch / 8h
Alaska Airlines has become the latest major airline to enter corporate investing with the launch of a new venture capital arm, dubbed Alaska Star Ventures, as the aviation industry looks to emerging technologies to help decarbonize air travel. Alaska Star Ventures’ first investment, to the tune of $15 million, is in Los Angeles-based UP.Partners’ inaugural venture fund. The $230 million early-sta
How to Figure Out If It's Worth Paying to Get Rid of Ads
Lifehacker / 8h
People seem to be split down the middle on ad-supported TV streaming—49% of subscribers saying they were “very satisfied” with it in a recent survey , while 54% of those same respondents say they plan to switch to ad-free tiers of TV streaming in the “next 2-3 months.” That suggests many of us are still making up our… Read more...
Doomed from the start: Marriott just pulled out of the Las Vegas Fontainebleau project
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46The Points Guy / 8h
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip just got dealt another big blow — and so did Marriott Bonvoy members hoping to burn points in Sin City. Marriott has decided to pull out of the seemingly neverending Fontainebleau project, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal , meaning the Strip’s first JW Marriott and the Las Vegas Edition won’t see the light of day. Since the project broke ground in 200
Shrinking lung cancer tumor prompts call for more research on CBD
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SlashGear / 8h
A unique lung cancer case has prompted a call for additional research into the popular cannabinoid CBD as a potential cancer treatment, according to a newly published report in BMJ Case Reports. Though more research is needed, CBD has grown in popularity as a medicinal compound, with user reports claiming effects like reduced inflammation, a decrease in pain, improvements in … Continue reading
Is Bottled Water Just Tap Water?
Lifehacker / 8h
Forget seeing a glass as half-full or half-empty. The best drinking-water-based test of your outlook on life is whether you’re shocked to find out that some bottle water is just tap water, or if you’re so cynical you’d be shocked to find out that any of it isn’t . The truth is, in fact, somewhere in the middle. Read more...
A new MacBook Pro completely maxed out will cost you more than $6,000
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400+Mashable / 8h
$6,099 . That's the price of Apple's latest 16" MacBook Pro with the new M1 Max chip — if you max out all of the hardware specifications, too. That's quite a different price than the already hefty $2,499 starting price Apple advertised at its Apple Event on Monday . What do you get with this more than six thousand dollar computer? First let's talk about the basics. At Monday's Apple Event, Tim Co
Doctor Strange 2, Thor 4, Black Panther, Indiana Jones 5 all delayed by Disney
SlashGear / 8h
Disney just revealed significant delays to several major motion pictures in the near future. The Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (based on Marvel Comics superheroes) include Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Also bumped: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, The Marvels, and Indiana Jones! When one domino falls, the rest go … Co
Outriders is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC
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SlashGear / 8h
Earlier this year, we saw the Square Enix RPG shooter Outriders get a surprise day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a day-one release for all versions of Game Pass – only the console and cloud versions, leaving PC subscribers to buy a copy outright if they wanted to play on day one. Now, months later, Square Enix … Continue reading
The Apple M1 Max means you don't need a gaming laptop for video editing anymore
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It finally happened, Apple released the M1 Pro and M1 Max nearly a year after it launched the M1 in November 2020. While Apple's first go at making its own silicon for laptops was super impressive, these new chips definitely have our attention and even more so than the last time around. Because at the end of the day, the Apple M1 was behind the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro . These are powe
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai calls for federal tech regulation, investments in cybersecurity
39TechCrunch / 8h
In a wide-ranging interview at the WSJ Tech Live conference that touched on topics like the future of remote work, AI innovation, employee activism and even misinformation on YouTube, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai also shared his thoughts on the state of tech innovation in the U.S. and the need for new regulations. Specifically, Pichai argued for the creation of a federal privacy standard in the U.S
Your Mac is Getting macOS Monterey on October 25, 2021
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple had a busy today. Hidden away with all the hardware announcements, the company revealed the release date for macOS Monterey as October 25, 2021. If you’ve been patiently waiting to experience the latest macOS has to offer, you won’t have to wait much longer. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Starts at $1,999, ends at $6,099: Here’s what the new MacBook Pros will cost you
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Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Apple's new MacBook Pros (and the 13-inch M1 model that's still hanging around). (credit: Apple ) The new Apple Silicon-based MacBook Pros are here , and Apple's presentation on the M1 Pro and M1 Max made both chips look like a dramatic improvement over the Intel processors and Intel and AMD GPUs they'll be replacing. The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 , and the 16-inch model star
How to Make Your Windows 11 PC Never Go To Sleep
How-To Geek / 8h
By default, most Windows 11 PCs will go into sleep mode after a certain period of time to conserve power. If you’d like to always keep your Windows 11 PC awake, you can make changes in Settings or try one of Microsoft’s PowerToys. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Update: Vaccination rules will not apply to children travelers as US prepares to reopen on Nov. 8
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500+The Points Guy / 8h
The United States will be reopening its borders to fully vaccinated adults on Nov. 8, according to a White House official who said the Biden administration’s new travel policy will allow vaccinated foreign nationals and unvaccinated children to resume travel to the U.S. by both land and air come November. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . T
Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'
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400+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices.
Where to Watch Dune (All of Them)
100+Gizmodo / 8h
The spice must flow, and flow it will when Denis Villeneuve ’s long-awaited adaptation of sci-fi grandmaster Frank Herbert’s Dune arrives in the U.S. on October 22. But Villeneuve’s movie isn’t the only Dune available to check out—there’s a cult classic movie adaptation from 1984, two well-regarded miniseries that… Read more...
What’s the Difference Between Apple’s M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max?
How-To Geek / 8h
As of October 2021, Apple now produces three ARM-based Apple Silicon chips for use in its iPads and Mac desktops and notebook computers: The M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max. Here’s a look at the differences between each one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Gaze in Awe at This Fiery Pac-Man Shaped Supernova, Gobbling Stars
94Futurism / 8h
Snacky Supernova Chances are, at some point, you’ve looked towards the sky and been awestruck by a cloud that resembles a worldly object. It takes the right place, the right time, and the right kind of imagination. It’s that kind of serendipity that’s clearly best suited for a job, say, working at NASA with the Hubble Space Telescope and catching images of the swirling, distant cosmos — as they d
Here's everything Apple announced at its fall Mac event
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100+Engadget / 8h
On Monday, Apple held its second and likely last hardware event of the fall. “Unleashed” saw the company spend about an hour talking about updates to its Mac and Music product lineups. After the by-the-numbers affair that was the iPhone 13 event , Monday’s presentation was a more exciting thing to watch, thanks in large part to the first significant refresh to the MacBook Pro in five years. Here’
A few Roombas are on sale way ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 8h
The best pre-Black Friday Roomba deals as of Oct. 18: iRobot Roomba i3 — $349 (save $50.99) iRobot Roomba i4+ with Automatic Dirt Disposal — $573.99 (save $76) Whether your cleaning complaints are about having to vacuum at all or just about the clumsy vacuum you own, Black Friday is a great time to upgrade to a Roomba. It's hard to say whether the Roomba j7 or j7+ will go on sale for Black Friday
Microsoft Knew Bill Gates Was Inappropriate With Female Staff as Early as 2008
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Microsoft brass knew that founder and former chairman of the board Bill Gates was propositioning female staff at the company as early as 2008 and told him to stop, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Read more...
Netflix down: latest updates as service appears to work intermittently
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Is Netflix down? That's the question that the internet is suddenly asking, as reports flood in of the service being down. It appears to be happening across all regions, with our UK and US staff noting a problem, and we'll dig into what's actually happening and when it'll be back online. We're seeing sporadic functionality for the site across the globe - so stay tuned to our live blog as we monito
Why you should get a fixed-rate rewards credit card
The Points Guy / 9h
Bonus categories, rotating rewards, wallets filled with credit cards strategically dedicated to each of life’s little expenses. Earning the maximum number of points and miles with your credit cards requires a lot of brain power. But you don’t have to expend a lot of energy to accrue credit card points efficiently. Fixed-rate rewards cards earn a flat rate on all purchases, and many offer a respec
WhatsApp is integrating its joinable calls feature directly into group chats
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TechCrunch / 9h
WhatsApp announced on Monday that it’s expanding its joinable calls feature to group chats. Joinable calls, which were first introduced in July, allow users to join an ongoing group call after it has begun. With this latest expansion, users can now call a WhatsApp group and join the call directly from a group chat window. The company also notes that the call notification will now display the name
Saildrone catches a $100M C breeze to build more robo-boats
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28TechCrunch / 9h
The ocean economy is growing in importance, and with it grows the need to map, understand and track the ocean itself. Saildrone has been doing just that with its fleet of autonomous science vessels, and the company has now raised a massive $100 million round C to pursue its ro-boat aspirations further. Saildrone’s boats — uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), as they call them — have been in continuo
What you should know about prepping your startup for the public markets
TechCrunch / 9h
It’s been an active four quarters for technology IPOs. If you rewind the clock to Q4 2020, we’ve seen megawatt public debuts from tech shops of all sorts. Airbnb recovered from COVID-19-induced lows to list, while Roblox delayed its IPO and went out with a direct listing. DoorDash went public. C3.ai had an explosive offering late last year as well. Things have largely continued in 2021, with IPOs
Apple innovators do it again with $19 'Polishing Cloth'
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200+Mashable / 9h
Apple never ceases to wow. It reminded us simple folk of that fact Monday, when following its October event , the company unveiled its latest creation: a $19 Apple-branded " polishing cloth ." I mean, just look at the thing. Incredible. Some serious polish. Credit: apple And don't worry, according to Apple the polishing cloth has the specs to match its awe-inspiring look. "Made with soft, nonabra
Unannounced Beats Fit Pro earbuds leak in iOS 15.1
Apple Beats Fit Pro•
50Engadget / 9h
Aside from a new pair of AirPods , Apple will also apparently launch a pair of Beats Fit Pro earbuds soon. According to 9to5Mac , the earbuds will be like the Beats Studio Buds which were released earlier this year, albeit with a slightly different design. The outlet found these images of the product in internal iOS 15.1 RC files. Sources also told 9to5Mac that the Beats Fit Pro will have Active
The Story of Marvel Studios' Authors Want to Invert Your Notions About the MCU
41Gizmodo / 9h
Fans are paying outsized amounts of attention the moment any tidbit of Marvel news breaks, and because the studio puts out so much information about what’s in the pipeline , it can be easy to get the impression you’re getting the full picture. But Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, the co-authors of Abrams’ upcoming The … Read more...
MacOS Monterey release date and requirements
SlashGear / 9h
Your Apple computer will soon get a significant update to the latest version of macOS, the company’s desktop operating system. This latest version is macOS Monterey, and it’ll be available for almost every Apple desktop computer all the way back to late 2013. You’ll find the new MacBook Pro 14 and 16-inch machines running this software right out of the … Continue reading
Exercise results can vary drastically and your genes may be to blame
SlashGear / 9h
Your genes may play a big role in the results you see from exercise, according to a new study from Anglia Ruskin University. The researchers say certain genes have a “significant role” in how one’s body responds to exercise, including results that revolve around cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and anaerobic power. The new study involved more than 3,000 adults ages … Continue reading
Apple wows tech crowd with new chips, Wall Street yawns
TechCrunch / 9h
Hello again, and welcome back to TechCrunch’s running series of posts discussing how the public markets rarely give even half of a spare fuck concerning what Apple announces at its events. Indeed, Apple’s stock seems to be far more labile to external events than from internally sourced announcements; rare is the case in which Apple’s stock actually picks up ground in contrast to the Nasdaq Compos
How to Talk About Weed on Social Media Without Getting Banned
Lifehacker / 9h
Social media might be the place you stash food, cat, and landscape pics, or maybe a convenient way to stay connected to distant friends and fam—but either way, it is arguably a vital hub of modern human culture. Sure, it’s important to the brands, content creators, and influencers who keep it running, but it’s even… Read more...
Disney delays all of Marvel’s 2022 films
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500+Engadget / 9h
Disney has shaken up its movie release calendar, with several Marvel Cinematic Universe flicks being delayed. The revamped schedule, which Variety reports is due to a production-related snowball effect, affects the slate for 2022 and beyond, and it will have a knock-on effect on Disney+ . All of the MCU films Disney had on the docket for 2022 have been pushed to a later slot. Doctor Strange in th
How to Use Optical Zoom on an iPhone Camera
How-To Geek / 9h
When you want to magnify subjects in photography, digital zoom can introduce unwanted image noise. Your iPhone, however, may offer “optical zoom” in some form or another, which can solve this problem. But do you know how to use it? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Citi ThankYou Rewards adds a hotel transfer partner
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The Points Guy / 9h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Transferrable points, including Citi ThankYou Rewards , are especially valuable because you aren’t locked into redeeming with just one airline or hotel loyalty program. Instead, you can transfer rewards to a wide variety of programs. We’ve recently seen Capital One improve transfer ratios . But today, the good news comes from the Citi ThankYou Rewards program in
Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking Into Hundreds of iCloud Accounts to Steal Nudes
Gizmodo / 9h
This week in creepy news: a Southern California man has admitted to conspiring with others to hack into hundreds of Apple iCloud accounts—mostly to steal nude photographs of young women. Read more...
Apple’s New Macbook Pros Are Really for the Pros This Time
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple held its massive Unleashed event today, and the company rounded it out with brand new MacBook Pro laptops. These devices are targeted squarely at professional laptop users, as they come with an absurd level of power and high price tags. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple Unveils New MacBook Computers and Updated AirPods
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100+NYT > Technology / 9h
The tech giant rolled back some of the changes it had made to its laptops, getting rid of the unpopular Touch Bar and re-adding ports for an HDMI cable and an SD memory card.
Apple notched the new MacBook Pro
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TechCrunch / 9h
Apple has backpedaled on years of questionable design choices with its MacBook Pros, unceremoniously retiring the universally disliked Touch Bar and adding back the ports and MagSafe users have missed. But in a show of perverse solidarity with the iPhone, the company has added a big, ugly notch front and center on the “best notebook screen in the world.” It must be something of a humbling moment
The best rowing machines for getting a full-body workout at home
Mashable / 9h
Whether you’re looking to add a piece of equipment to your home gym or are in search of a single machine that will provide a full-body workout without taking up too much space, a rower is a solid choice. Rowing has long been favored by people looking for a full-body workout that’s cardio-heavy yet low impact. This means that you’re not putting large amounts of stress on your joints, giving you le
macOS Monterey release date is October 25 and it'll be free – but it's missing a key feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
After months of speculation and public beta releases, macOS 12 Monterey has a release date of October 25. Apple announced it in a press release after the October 2021 Event concluded, which saw the company announce two new MacBooks as well: the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) and MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021). As for macOS 12 Monterey, it’s a software update that focuses on productivity, privacy and conn
Deathloop with ray tracing is now working in Linux via Steam Play (thanks to VKD3D-Proton)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Linux gamers wanting to play big-name Windows titles with ray tracing can start getting excited, as strides have been made with getting some games up and running via the VKD3D-Proton project, which is one facet of Steam Play (and its Proton compatibility layer for running Windows offerings). VKD3D-Proton translates Microsoft’s Direct3D 12 to Vulkan, and with the latest release which is version 2.
Elon Musk Gives Surprise Motivational Talk to Rival Carmaker’s Employees
300+Futurism / 9h
Surprise Guest Tesla CEO and Iron Man-suit inspector Elon Musk is full of surprises. His latest is popping in on a rival carmaker’s executive conference to give a motivational talk. Musk spoke to 200 Volkswagen (VW) executives on a video call last Thursday to encourage the company’s leaders to embrace efficient electric car production, according to Reuters . He reportedly received the invitation
Everything Apple revealed at its October event
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38Mashable / 9h
Another Apple event, already? Yep. Apple unveiled new hardware for the second time in less two months on Monday. They included some products the internet expected back in September, such as new AirPods. There were also some puzzling releases, like an Apple Music plan that basically forces you to use Siri. Apple also spent a lot of time on its new M1 chips, and finally, the things those chips are
Everything Apple Announced Today—Including a New MacBook Pro
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96Wired / 9h
Say hello to machines with plenty of ports, MagSafe charging, and a refreshed pair of AirPods.
Disinformation guru “Hacker X” names his employer: NaturalNews.com
Ars Technica / 9h
Rob Willis. Robert Willis, the hacker who helped build a massive, US-based disinformation network and was profiled in a recent Ars Technica feature , has decided to name names. In a blog post today , Willis confirmed he worked for Mike Adams, who goes by "the Health Ranger" at the site NaturalNews.com. This matches the documentation previously seen by Ars Technica in the course of reporting the p
Meet M1 Pro and M1 Max: Apple Silicon’s macOS heavyweights
SlashGear / 10h
Apple’s M1 chipset may have given Apple Silicon its big debut, but it’s the M1 Pro and M1 Max which power users have been waiting for. Debuting not one but two systems-on-chip (SoC) today, along with two all-new MacBook Pro models to take advantage of them, as before the big pitch is just how much power and efficiency you can … Continue reading
How Safe Is Your Car When You Park At The Airport?
View from the Wing / 10h
There’s been a rash of thefts from airport parking lots in Orlando. And the thieves are all going for muscle cars. Airports have some of the toughest security operations in the country, and I don’t mean TSA. There are law enforcement officers of nearly every flavor at major destinations, and cameras everywhere. But those aren't deployed to stop crime, they're often focused on drug interdiction of
New MacBook Pro pricing: 14″ and 16″ configurations
SlashGear / 10h
Apple took to the stage to hype up its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros today, but of course, the most important thing to almost every customer out there is price. These new MacBook Pros are going up for pre-order today and begin shipping out next week, but how much will each one cost you? That depends on what you’re … Continue reading
Apple updates Final Cut and Logic to take advantage of new M1 Pro and Max chips
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26Engadget / 10h
Apple made much ado of its redesigned MacBook Pro's creative prowess during its "Unleashed" event , and it's updating its flagship media editing software to take full advantage of the improved hardware. The company has released new versions of Final Cut Pro (10.6) and Logic Pro (10.7) that make the most of the M1 Pro and M1 Max, particularly in video processing and machine learning. FCP editors c
Credit card showdown: World of Hyatt card versus World of Hyatt Business card
The Points Guy / 10h
Since 2018, Hyatt has offered one of the most well-rounded hotel cards with the World of Hyatt Credit Card . It’s a product that offers a wide swath of benefits for even the casual traveler, from an annual Category 1-4 free night certificate to automatic entry-level Discoverist elite status. So when Hyatt announced a new business card in October — the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card — I was l
Apple to release macOS Monterey on October 25
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple has unveiled some new MacBook Pro models at a virtual conference today. And the company is timing the release of the next major release of macOS with the new laptop. Mac users will be able to update to macOS Monterey on Monday, October 25. This new major release of macOS will be available for free in the App Store. macOS Monterey comes with Safari 12, which you might already be using on mac
How to pre-order Apple’s new AirPods and MacBook Pros
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Engadget / 10h
Apple's "Unleashed" event today focused on music and the Mac, with the company revealing updated products in each category. We finally got word of the next-generation AirPods, which have a new design and support for spatial audio plus MagSage wireless charging. The company also unveiled new colors for its HomePod mini smart speaker and two new MacBook Pros for the power users among us. The laptop
New York City Hit by Spike of a Rare Disease Spread by Rat Urine
85Gizmodo / 10h
New York City is dealing with an unusual outbreak of a rare, sometimes fatal disease spread through rat urine, called leptospirosis. At least 15 locals have contracted the bacterial disease in 2021 so far, according to health officials, with most hospitalized and one person dead as a result. It’s not known why cases… Read more...
macOS Monterey Is Finally Rolling Out on Oct. 25
40Gizmodo / 10h
macOS Monterey finally has a release date: During Apple’s Mac event on Monday, the company announced that Monterey—also known as macOS 12—will be available on Monday, Oct. 25. Read more...
Down With Dongles! Apple Brings Back the MacBook Ports
Apple Brings MacBook•
500+Wired / 10h
With the return of MagSafe charging, HDMI, and an SD card slot, you should finally be able to connect things to the latest MacBooks.
Apple launches MacBook Pro with new chips, larger displays, and the notch
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
100Mashable / 10h
Apple revealed new MacBook Pros, and nearly everything about them has changed. Most importantly, the MacBook Pro laptops come with Apple's new chips. That's right, its chips, plural, because Apple launched two new chips: The powerful M1 Pro, and the even more powerful M1 Max. The M1 Pro has either six or eight high-performance cores and two efficiency cores, giving it 70 percent better performanc
The New MacBook Pro Is a Ridiculous Beast Powered by New M1 Pro and Max Chips—and Yes, There's a Notch
Apple Pro M1•
500+Gizmodo / 10h
We’ve been waiting for Apple’s MacBook Pros to get some truly pro updates—i.e. ports that are actually useful and upgraded performance—and the new versions look to fit the bill. Apple on Monday took the wraps off completely overhauled 14- and 16-inch versions of its popular Pro laptops, which ditch the (useful for… Read more...
Breaking Down The Batman Trailer's Secretive Shadows
47Gizmodo / 10h
Our latest look at Warner Bros. and DC’s The Batman is here, and it re-introduces us to Robert Pattinson’s angry young vigilante , as well as shining a spotlight on a few more faces barely glimpsed in the original trailer from last year . But what other details can we uncover? Let’s take a closer look. Read more...
Here’s everything Apple announced at its ‘Unleashed’ event this morning
85TechCrunch / 10h
It’s only been a few weeks since Apple’s last big announcement event, but they’re already at it again. The last one focused on iPhones and Apple Watches. This time around? They were all about new chips, new AirPods, and new MacBook Pros. Too busy to follow along live? Here’s pretty much everything you need to know, boiled down to just the bullet points. New AirPods Image Credits: Apple The base l
Apple’s macOS Monterey update is coming October 25th
21Engadget / 10h
The next version of macOS will be available to download beginning October 25th. Apple shared the release date at its "Unleashed" event today alongside the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and a redesigned MacBook Pro . The macOS Monterey update comes with notable improvements to FaceTime, including support for Spatial Audio, and the ability to use SharePlay to listen to music and watch videos with you
macOS Monterey is coming to a Mac near you on October 25
Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge Apple will release macOS Monterey, the next major version of its Mac operating system, on October 25, the company announced today. The software will also ship on the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros that Apple is releasing next week. Compared to the major redesign Apple gave macOS last year with Big Sur , Monterey is a low-key release, not unlike iOS 15 . One of the major new features is
Apple adds more ports and a notch to 2021 MacBook Pro
SlashGear / 10h
For a while, the MacBook’s disappearing ports were something of a meme among the I/O enthusiasts of the world. However, with today’s new MacBook reveal, Apple has reversed course, announcing that it’s actually adding ports to the new MacBook Pro. In addition, it looks like the display on the 2021 MacBook Pro is taking a design cue from modern iPhones, … Continue reading
Apple brings back the MagSafe connector — MagSafe 3
Apple MagSafe MacBook Pro•
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple sure loves taking us on a rollercoaster of connectivity. The new MacBook Pro computers are power-hungry enough that the USB-C connectors the MacBook line has been relying on for a while isn’t cutting it anymore. You can still charge your computer using the Thunderbolt ports, but if you’re planning to flog the new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors to within a micron of their little lives, it’s Ma
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
othmeralia : It’s just another Marbled Monday! This beautiful marbling is from History of Magick (1784) .
The Best Halloween Movies on Amazon Prime Video in 2021
How-To Geek / 10h
From vintage B-movies to modern elevated horror, beloved classics to original productions, Amazon Prime Video has spooky, scary content for everyone this season. Here are the best Halloween movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
3rd Gen AirPods Debut With Spatial Audio & More for $179
How-To Geek / 10h
Today after months of reports and rumors, Apple finally announced the all-new fully redesigned 3rd Gen AirPods with spatial audio and more. These new AirPods borrow design elements and features from the more expensive AirPods Pro in a similar yet updated design over the originals. Here’s what you need to know and when you can get your own. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Google eyes TaskMate global launch after Kenya rollout
TechCrunch / 10h
Google has today launched TaskMate in Kenya, a crowdsourcing app that lets people use smartphones to do tasks and get paid, tapping the growing gig economy. The tech giant said it has rolled out the beta version after a year-long experiment in the East African country and is preparing to introduce it to other countries across the continent. The app is available in India too, where it’s also in th
13 Books That Are as Unsettling as ‘Squid Game’
26Lifehacker / 10h
Every now and then a particular TV show takes over and commands the all-seeing eye of pop culture for weeks or months at a time—think the first season of Stranger Things , or the height of Game of Thrones manis. Right now, that show is Squid Game , which has become the most successful Netflix series of all time , not to… Read more...
Apple Music's new 'Voice Plan' is cheaper, but you have to use Siri
Apple Music Plan Siri•
Mashable / 10h
Typing now costs extra. Apple announced a new Apple Music subscription tier dubbed the Voice Plan at its October event . At $4.99 a month, the Voice Plan is the least expensive Apple Music subscription option to date. But there is a catch. During the livestream, Apple Music host Zane Lowe appeared thrilled to announce that with the Voice Plan, you "use only your voice and the power of Siri," perh
Leveraging customer feedback and data to iterate on your product
22TechCrunch / 10h
How to iterate on product has always been one of the top concerns at startups. But while they previously had to rely solely on customer feedback and instincts, they now also have a trove of data to balance. This dynamic creates new opportunities but also requires a new kind of arbitrage. We discussed this new context during TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in a panel conversation with Jean-Denis Grèze of
China Says It Was Testing a New Spaceship, Not a Hypersonic Missile
China US Hypersonic•
500+Futurism / 10h
Not a Missile Just a day after The Financial Times scooped that China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August, Beijing is now denying the reports — claiming that it was merely testing a totally harmless, non-nuclear-capable spacecraft . The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian commented on the test at a press conference on Monday saying it “was not a missil
This Comprehensive, All-In-One Supplement Covers Your Daily Nutritional Needs
Futurism / 10h
If you think you’re eating a balanced diet rich in the vitamins and nutrients that keep human beings healthy and strong, think again. According to data from the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 92 percent of Americans have a vitamin deficiency. With numbers that high, even if you think you’re eating a balanced diet, the chances are you’re lacking in some vitamin or mineral. That’s beca
DC Comics Thinks Superman’s Best Climate Action Is Protest, Not Literally His Frozen Breath
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Superman will join a climate strike in an upcoming comic. Superheroes—they’re just like everyday people. Read more...
Apple Music Adds New Voice Plan With Siri Integration
Gizmodo / 10h
During Apple’s fall ‘Unleashed’ event on Monday, the company announced some planned improvements to Apple Music that feature new Siri integrations that will make it easier to use your voice to access your tunes in different situations. Read more...
New MacBook Pro revealed: Everything we hoped for
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
SlashGear / 10h
The next generation of MacBook Pro was revealed today by Apple with prices and release date info. The MacBook Pro works with Apple’s own M1 chips, at last, with an industrial design that’s similar to what we’ve seen in the past with a few KEY improvements and/or differences. The MacBook Pro revealed today has several ports on either side and … Continue reading
New MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) announced: everything we know so far
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) is finally here and it's one of the most exciting laptops we've ever seen. The new MacBook Pro 16-inch was unveiled at Apple's Unleashed event on October 18 and we can say it was well worth the wait . After the success of the M1 chip and the new, smaller MacBooks and iMac, all eyes turned to WWDC 2021 back in June hoping for an announcement then, but it wasn't
Apple just made AirPods a bestseller this Black Friday
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple has just made a very compelling case for the AirPods as one of the go-to holiday gifts to buy during Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year by substantially lowering their price. Ahead of the launch of the AirPods 3 , Apple says it’s cutting the MSRP of the 2nd-Generation AirPods from $179 / £139 / AU$228 to just $129 (around £90, AU$170). That should make them around the same price of so
MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) announced: everything we know so far
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) was one of the most highly anticipated products of 2021, and now that it's been officially announced at Apple's Unleashed event on October 18, we don't need to speculate anymore. After the release of the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) , there was still demand for a more powerful, compact professional laptop, which is no surprise given the 13-inch model uses the sa
Hackers are weaponizing Excel documents to infiltrate corporate networks
MirrorBlast Excel Phishing•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Employees at financial organizations are being targeted using weaponized Excel documents as part of a new phishing campaign aimed at infiltrating corporate networks. While the campaign, which has been dubbed MirrorBlast, was first detected in September by the cybersecurity firm ET Labs, another cybersecurity firm called Morphisec has now analyzed the malware used in the campaign and reported its
Apple finally reveals third-generation AirPods with new design and spatial audio
Mashable / 11h
After what felt like an eternity of waiting , we finally know what the next AirPods look like. Apple revealed the third-generation AirPods at its streamed product event on Monday. Meant to replace the second-gen AirPods from 2019 rather than AirPods Pro , the latest AirPods sport a new contoured design with much shorter stems than the 2019 model. They look to be a little closer in size and shape
Apple cuts the price of the second-gen AirPods to $129
Engadget / 11h
Apple revealed an all-new set of AirPods today, but the current model isn't going away just yet. The company also announced that it's cutting the price on the 2019 model from $159 to $129. That price doesn't include the wireless charging case that works with Qi-certified accessories. Either way, you can expect to pay less for the previous-gen version. That could still be a smart purchase if you c
Apple intros 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros with display notches, M1 Pro, and M1 Max
Apple Pro M1•
100+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / The new MacBook Pro. (credit: Apple) Nearly a year after announcing the first low-end M1 Macs last November, Apple has finally unveiled an update for its higher-end Macs. New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will include the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, faster successors that build upon the foundation of the original M1, as well as more ports and a slight redesign. This marks the most
Apple’s 3rd-generation AirPods arrive next week with a new design, spatial audio
Apple Music Plan Siri•
Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / The third-generation Apple AirPods. (credit: Apple) Today, Apple announced an update to its popular AirPods true wireless earbuds. The new third-generation model features a slightly revamped design that looks more like the higher-end AirPods Pro , with shorter stems and a similar touch-based "force sensor" control scheme built-in. Their charging case takes after the shorter and wider de
Apple’s Third-Generation AirPods Boast AirPods Pro Features
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple announced new AirPods at its October 18, 2021 event. Priced at $179, these third-generation AirPods have a new design and bring many features found in the AirPods Pro to Apple’s standard wireless earbuds. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple launches flagship M1 Max processor
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
49TechCrunch / 11h
With its new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, Apple declares all-out war on PCs, with a huge boost in performance, while sending battery consumption to the basement. The M1 Max is clearly gunning for the graphics professionals out there, but may also turn out to bring some more gaming capabilities to the Mac. The M1 Max builds on the M1 Pro architecture, but adds a lot more oomph to the mix. The architec
Apple’s MacBook Pro get a redesign, new chips and MagSafe charging
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
28TechCrunch / 11h
It’s been less than year since the release of the first-gen Apple silicon-powered MacBook Pro, and here the company is already returning with a follow up. Of course, the 2020 version of the pro-focused laptop was a bit of a harder sell, with the lines not entirely clear between the M1 version of the Pro and Air. Today’s news is a bid to rectify that. Apple just dropped a new version of the MacBoo
Apple launches the M1 Pro
Apple Pro M1•
TechCrunch / 11h
As expected, Apple today announced a new chip — though with a name few people expected: the M1 Pro, a more powerful version of the M1 chip, which made its debut last November and has since started to power a variety of Apple devices. Apple promises that the M1 Pro is up to 70% faster than the original M1. In addition, it also launched the M1 Max , an even more powerful version of the Pro. You can
Make This 3-Ingredient Dip With Charred Beets
Lifehacker / 11h
A few months ago, I accidentally signed up for a farm box delivery service. This wouldn’t be such a big deal, except I buy a lot of food for work, and having too much perishable food in the fridge at any given moment gives me a small amount of anxiety. Read more...
Apple's latest MacBook Pros have MagSafe, SD card slots and camera notches
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
500+Engadget / 11h
It’s been five years since Apple released a totally redesigned version of the MacBook Pro, a laptop that opened the company up to years of criticism for everything from its flawed keyboard design and the Touch Bar to its lack of any ports besides USB-C. But as expected, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro a complete do-over again, and it sounds like it’ll be an improvement in a number of areas over t
M1 Pro and M1 Max are Apple's high-end Mac chips
Apple MacBook Pro M1•
400+Engadget / 11h
It's been almost a year since Apple unveiled its first custom chip for Macs, the ARM-based M1 . As we saw in our review of the latest MacBook Air , MacBook Pro and colorful iMac , the M1 was a marvel, proving to be both faster than Intel and AMD's x86 processors, while also drawing far less power. Now, in a follow-up move, Apple is taking a two-pronged approach with M1 Pro and M1 Max, the two chi
A New Credit Card Arrives—With a Silicon Valley Twist
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34Wired / 11h
The X1 is designed for spenders who are young, high-earning, and live on their phones.
Apple Music Will Cost $5 a Month, But You Have to Use Siri
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple just announced a new Apple Music plan that costs only $4.99 per month with full access to the massive library of songs. But there’s a catch: you can only control it with Siri, which significantly limits how you can manipulate your music. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
HomePod mini gets new colors in time for the holidays
SlashGear / 11h
While we had a pretty good idea of what to expect going into today’s Apple event, Apple kicked it off by giving us an update on the HomePod mini. As it turns out, the HomePod mini is about to get new models in several different colors. While there don’t seem to be any changes from a hardware standpoint, these new … Continue reading
AirPods 3 price and release date revealed with Spatial Audio
Apple New AirPods SA•
SlashGear / 11h
Apple revealed AirPods 3 (or AirPods 3rd Generation) today with features that set the new earbuds apart from their predecessors. Apple’s own Susmita Dutta spoke about the next generation in AirPods from the company, starting with Spatial Audio enabled by default. These new AirPods look effectively like the AirPods Pro – without the earbud tips. With AirPods 3, Apple announced … Continue reading
Apple debuts a $4.99 per month Apple Music Voice plan, designed mainly for HomePod or AirPods use
Apple Music Plan Siri•
61TechCrunch / 11h
In 2019, Amazon introduced a more affordable way to stream Amazon Music in their home with the launch of a free, ad-supported music service that streamed over its Echo speakers. Today, Apple is catching up with its debut of a new, lower-cost version of its Apple Music subscription it calls the “Voice plan.” Unlike Amazon’s service, the Voice plan is not free. Instead, it’s a more affordable, $4.9
Apple announces third-generation AirPods with new design, spatial audio
Apple New AirPods SA•
71TechCrunch / 11h
AirPods are nearly five years old, and while the product line has seen some major additions over the years, things have looked pretty similar for the entry-level product. Today, Apple debuted the third-generation AirPods, bringing the wireless earbuds closer in line with the capabilities and design of their higher-end AirPods Pro. The new design brings shorter microphone stems to the headphones,
The HomePod Mini Gets a Burst of Color
Gizmodo / 11h
While we were all expecting MacBooks and AirPods, Apple threw a minor curveball out there today with a small HomePod Mini update. You can now get them in three new colors: blue, yellow, and reddish-orange. Read more...
Apple's New AirPods Look Pro, but Are Still Missing Noise Cancellation
Apple AirPods SA Audio•
29Gizmodo / 11h
Five years after the original release of AirPods, and a couple of years after a minor upgrade that included the addition of wireless charging , Apple has revealed a complete AirPods overhaul. The third-gen earbuds now have a design similar to the AirPods Pro , and while they introduce features like adaptive EQ and… Read more...
Apple's redesigned AirPods bring Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ for $179
62Engadget / 11h
There's no denying the popularity of Apple's AirPods, but the regular model has been overdue for a refresh. Announced in spring 2019, the second generation of the company's true wireless earbuds brought improvements like faster pairing, hands-free Siri and wireless charging. While some companies are cranking out multiple models a year, Apple hasn't needed to do that, hence the two-year gap betwee
Apple’s HomePod mini lineup adds three new colors
Apple HomePod Mini•
22Engadget / 11h
Apple will soon offer the HomePod mini in three new colors . Announced during the company's Unleased event on Monday, the new yellow, orange and blue colorways will join the existing white and space gray models in November. The price will remain unchanged at $99 in the US. Apple first announced the HomePod mini last fall. As you'd expect, the speaker comes with deep integration with the company's
Last chance: Final Daily Getaways travel deals include Marriott and Best Western
The Points Guy / 11h
The U.S. Travel Association’s five-week Daily Getaways promotion is coming to a close soon, so you’ll want to make sure to jump on the deals while they’re still available. This year, most of the promotions are hotel-related, and they’re available on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, you’ll want to be confident about your travel plans because these deals are also nonrefundable. Just keep in
Apple Music's new $5 plan only works with Siri
Apple Music Plan Siri•
100+Engadget / 11h
Apple thinks it has a simple way to boost Apple Music adoption: limit control in return for a lower fee. The company has introduced an Apple Music Voice Plan that offers access to the full song catalog for just $5 per month, so long as you're willing to rely solely on Siri control. It's pitched as ideal for HomePod and AirPod owners and others who are more likely to use a voice assistant than tap
Our Next Energy closes $25M Series A for battery tech with backing from Bill Gates, BMW
Nickel Nigeria•
TechCrunch / 11h
Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE) has closed a $25 million Series A for tech that it says can double the range of EVs, as more and more startups take aim at surpassing the pitfalls of conventional lithium-ion batteries. The 15-month-old company managed to attract major investors, including Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which led the round. Assembly Ventures, BMW i Ve
Apple’s HomePod mini gets new colors
Apple HomePod Mini•
TechCrunch / 11h
Probably not what anyone was expecting on the HomePod front, but now that the mini is Apple’s primary smart home device, the company has just announced a handful of additional colors for the line. At today’s event, Apple just added yellow, orange and blue versions of the small smart speaker. The new colors join the black and white versions and will run $99, like their counterparts. The new versio
T-Mobile leads Speedtest's latest 5G rankings
Ookla 5G Verizon Mobile•
Mashable / 11h
Another Speedtest report, another big win for T-Mobile in the 5G race. Ookla, which runs Speedtest, a service that measures internet speeds, released its latest report on 5G speeds on Monday. ( Note: Mashable and Ookla are both owned by the same parent company. ) As always, it compared the speed, availability, and consistency of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T’s service. And again , T-Mobile came out
Apple HomePod mini is finally getting attractive colors - and a new way to use it
Apple HomePod Mini•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
At the Apple Unleashed event, we finally saw new colors for the HomePod mini, a year after the smaller speaker emerged in just two, muted colors. Now, you can pick up a smaller HomePod in yellow, blue and orange, and Apple didn't give them any weird names either. Follow along live right now with our Apple Unleashed event live blog There's no change to what's actually possible to do with these spe
AirPods 3 are here: everything you need to know
Apple AirPods SA Audio•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
After years of speculation, the Apple AirPods 3 have finally been announced, with a host of new upgrades to help them compete with the best true wireless earbuds on the planet. Picking up where the 2019 AirPods left off, the new AirPods 3 were announced at Apple's Unleashed event , where we were also treated to new colors for the Apple HomePod mini . New features include support for Spatial Audio
Review: Lufthansa First Class Boeing 747-8
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
I can’t even begin to say how much we enjoyed our Lufthansa first class flight. There’s something so special about sitting in the nose of the 747, and I think the pandemic’s impact on travel makes me savor experiences like this even more than ever before. How I booked our Lufthansa first class tickets If you’re trying to book Lufthansa first class with miles through a partner frequent flyer progr
Machine learning in the cloud is helping businesses innovate
Machine Learning 2021•
MIT Technology Review / 11h
In the past decade, machine learning has become a familiar technology for improving the efficiency and accuracy of processes like recommendations, supply chain forecasting, developing chatbots, image and text search, and automated customer service functions, to name a few. Machine learning today is becoming even more pervasive, impacting every market segment and industry, including manufacturing,
Marvel's Phase 4 plans in tatters as it delays Thor 4, Black Panther 2 and more
Disney 2022 2023 Thor•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It’s a bad day to be a MCU fan: Marvel announced that nearly every major film it plans on releasing over the next two years will be pushed back. Including the films affected by the delay are Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that will now be released in early May instead of March; Thor: Love and Thunder which now releases in July instead of May; and Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever that
The Suicide Squad game could succeed where Marvel’s Avengers failed
Suicide Squad tJL Kill•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Developer Rocksteady is no stranger to DC , particularly when it comes to the Caped Crusader. Having developed three of the four titles in the Batman: Arkham quadrilogy (Asylum, City and Knight), it’s easy to think that the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is in safe hands at the London-based studio. Arriving sometime in 2022 for PS5 , Xbox Series X /S and PC , Suicide Squad: Kill
Reddit’s first live show is a Photoshop competition
Reddit Adobe Photoshop•
Engadget / 11h
Reddit has teamed up with Adobe as part of its push into original content. Its first live show is an comedy competition series called PsBattles Live, which will stream on the r/PsBattlesLive subreddit every day this week. Shrill star Patti Harrison hosts PsBattles Live , which will stream at 3PM ET every day. Moderators will challenge the community to edit images in creative ways using Photoshop.
How to Scroll Through Photos Lightning Fast on Windows 10
How-To Geek / 11h
You may be used to tapping the arrow keys to quickly scroll through images in Windows’ Photos app, but an even faster method is using the mouse wheel. We’ll show you how to make the mouse wheel scroll instead of zoom. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
You’re Using Too Many Adjectives (and Other Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid)
25Lifehacker / 11h
Whether you write for a living, functionally as part of your job, or as little as humanly possible because thinking about high school English still sends you into a cold sweat, we can all use a periodic reminder of some writing best practices—and the most common mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Space startups: Connect with VCs and find funding opportunities at TC Sessions: Space 2021
Space Ventures Korea•
20TechCrunch / 11h
If there’s one thing aspiring space startup founders have in common, it’s the need to secure funding — massive amounts of funding. Space tech of any variety doesn’t come cheap, but the good news is you can find access to funding opportunities at TC Sessions: Space 2021 , which takes flight December 14-15. On the flip side of that very expensive coin, it takes a special kind of investor to gamble
TPG reader credit card question: How many Amex Offers can you have at once?
The Points Guy / 11h
Here at TPG, we spend a lot of time considering whether our credit cards are worth the annual fees they charge, usually focusing on bonus categories, statement credits and luxury travel perks. New to The Points Guy? Want to learn more about credit card points and miles? Sign up for our daily newsletter . Amex Offers are a highly valued perk of both premium and no annual fee American Express cards
Latest Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Unleashes the Terror Dogs
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Like in the original Ghostbusters movie, the young heroes of Sony’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife will encounter a variety of different apparitions who have begun breaching the border between the worlds of the living and the dead in order to wreak havoc. Along with devious marshmallows and lecherous snot goblins , the new… Read more...
Elden Ring delayed as closed beta registration opens
SlashGear / 11h
Those looking forward to Elden Ring have been waiting a long time for the game to come out, and today that wait got a little longer. From Software announced today that Elden Ring has been delayed. While it’s always sad to hear of a delay, the good news is that this one isn’t very long, so gamers who can’t wait … Continue reading
ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish downplays idea of a merger to get scale in streaming
TechCrunch / 11h
ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish this morning downplayed his company’s interest in a potential merger — like one with its partner Comcast . At the WSJ Tech Live conference today, the media company exec said the company’s current strategy was to focus on its “organic plan” in streaming, which would be the best path forward to create shareholder value. He also claimed it was still “early days” for its new
Russian Film Crew Returns to Earth, Continues Shooting Immediately After Landing
Futurism / 11h
That’s a Wrap After 12 days of filming aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the first ever feature-length movie shot in space has finally wrapped filming in orbit — and its crew has safely landed back on Earth , as they kept filming during and after the journey home. The crew consisted of actress Yulia Peresild and director Klim Shipenko, according to The New York Times . Russian cosmona
PS5 overtook Switch as the best-selling console in the US last month
September PS5 Switch•
100+Engadget / 11h
For the first time in nearly three years, the Nintendo Switch wasn’t the best-selling console in the US. In September, that distinction went to Sony’s PlayStation 5 instead. In a tweet spotted by GamesRadar , NPD analyst Mat Piscatella said the PS5 outsold Nintendo’s portable last month both in terms of unit volume and dollar amount, thereby ending the Switch’s impressive 33-month streak as the b
Glitchy Russian Thruster Test Temporarily Knocks ISS Out of Position
Gizmodo / 11h
Late last week, a routine thruster test of a Soyuz spacecraft continued for longer than expected, causing the ISS to shift by nearly 60 degrees. It’s yet another troubling sign that all is not well in the Russian segment of the orbital outpost. Read more...
Anti-vaccine school in Florida tells kids to stay home if they get a COVID shot
300+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Centner Academy private school building is seen in Miami's Design District in Miami on April 27, 2021. (credit: Getty | CHANDAN KHANNA ) An anti-vaccine private school in Miami, Florida, is requiring students who receive a COVID-19 vaccine to stay home for 30 days after each shot, according to local news outlet WSVN . In a letter to parents, the school once again spread vaccine misinfor
Windows 11 Adds a Great Feature From Linux’s KDE Desktop
24How-To Geek / 12h
Whenever a new version of Windows is released, many minor features tend to fly under the radar. Windows 11 is no exception, as a nifty little feature from KDE has found its way to Microsoft’s OS, as you can now adjust the volume of your PC by just mousing over the volume icon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Windows 11 Cripples File History to Prop Up OneDrive Backup
How-To Geek / 12h
Of all the weird and frustrating problems in Windows 11, this one might take the cake. Microsoft removed the “Add a Folder” option from Windows 11’s File History tool, meaning that you can only back up Documents, Photos, and other pre-made folders in Windows 11. That is, unless you pay for some OneDrive storage. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Unwrap your gaming potential for under $65 with the Lenovo Legion Keyboard
Mashable / 12h
The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Do you feel like the keyboard that came with your laptop is holding you back from gaming greatness? If so, you might want to take the Lenovo Legion K500 gaming keyboard for a spin. You want a keyboard that reacts as quickly as you do to all t
Ghost Pokemon GO right now: How to find 9 species for Halloween
SlashGear / 12h
Pokemon GO Research right now includes a significant amount of Ghost Type Pokemon requirements. If you plan on completing the research in a timely fashion, you’ll need to start tossing Pokeballs at tens of Ghost Type Pokemon, and keep it up through the end of the month. But wait, you might be saying – how am I supposed to find … Continue reading
The Best Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for the Extremely Lazy
Lifehacker / 12h
Well, well, well...it’s crunch time. You searched “last minute,” “low effort,” and “the laziest possible” Halloween costume ideas, and now you’re here. Read more...
Dog-sized scorpion once roamed the waters off prehistoric China
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A prehistoric fossil of a sea scorpion the size of a dog has been uncovered in the Lower Silurian region of South China, the first time a large eurypterid has been found in this part of the world. The fossil belongs to Terropterus xiushanensis gen. et sp. nov., a member of the Mixopterids, a group of eurypterids characterized by specialized arms lined with special teeth-like structures used to ca
Intel CEO Hopes to Make a Chip That's Good Enough to Win Apple Back, Someday
Gizmodo / 12h
On the eve of Apple’s big MacBook event, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said he hopes the company can win back Apple, noting that he hasn’t given up on the idea that one day Macs may once again run on Intel chips. Oh boy. Read more...
You Could Be Getting More Accurate Workout Data From Your Apple Watch
Lifehacker / 12h
If you’re like me, your Apple Watch is essentially glued to your wrist. A walk almost feels like wasted steps if my Apple Watch isn’t there to track each stride. And given that many of us rely so heavily on fitness bands to inform us about our exercise each day, we want that information is as accurate as possible. Read more...
Turn your pressure cooker into an air fryer with this Instant Pot lid on sale
Mashable / 12h
Check out these Instant Pot deals at Amazon as of Oct. 18: BEST STARTER: Instant Pot Duo Plus — Save $30.04 BEST ADD-ON : Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid — Save $40.04 The iconic Instant Pot. You've likely heard of this appliance with a cult following, even if you're not quite sure what it does. In a word, it's magic. In a few more words, the Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker that makes meals
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya on bringing a sci-fi epic back to the big screen
Mashable / 12h
We spoke with the Dune cast about what it was like working on one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
Disney Just Thoroughly Delayed Its Upcoming Release Schedule
1KGizmodo / 12h
Disney is apparently running a bit behind nowadays. The studio just announced that a slew of upcoming releases, mostly Marvel superhero films , have been pushed back a matter of months—but some of these announced movies have simply been taken off the schedule entirely. Read more...
Facebook Is Looking for 10,000 People Who Don’t Hate Facebook
Gizmodo / 12h
If you’re based out of Europe and don’t, uh, already hate Facebook , then boy oh boy does the company have the perfect job for you. On Sunday, the company announced that it plans to create 10,000 “high-skilled jobs” across the EU to help build out Facebook’s plans for the “metaverse.” Read more...
Dune is an absorbing and visually striking sci-fi epic – with one major problem
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Getting a movie adaptation of a popular book right is a massive challenge: get it wrong, and a series' devoted following won't be happy. It's even more challenging if that book is especially complex, and hasn't historically made the leap to the big screen with much creative success or cohesive storytelling. This sums up the situation surrounding Dune, Warner Bros’ upcoming movie adaptation of Fra
Air Canada Doubles Requirement For U.S. Members To Earn Elite Status
View from the Wing / 12h
Air Canada Aeroplan has a very easy and generous status match offer for U.S. frequent flyers. Match your status, and then a single roundtrip will let you keep the status through 2022. For Americans – and anyone outside of Canada – the spend requirements for earning status are doubling. Aeroplan has allowed those whose primary address is outside of Canada to earn elite status with half the require
Watch Apple's 'Unleashed' event here at 1PM ET
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Engadget / 12h
Apple's second event of the fall is about to begin, and like before you can tune in to see it unfold. The company will offer a live stream of its "Unleashed" event starting at 1PM Eastern. It's available below, but you can also watch through Apple's website , the Apple TV app or the company's YouTube channel . Engadget will also have an after-event stream on YouTube with insightful commentary and
How to achieve the Amex Business Platinum’s spending requirement to earn 120,000 points
The Points Guy / 12h
Credit card welcome bonuses are the fastest and easiest way to fund your upcoming vacation for (almost) free. They’re often relatively effortless to earn, and they can be worth thousands of dollars. However, some of the most lucrative bonuses are predicated on meeting high spending requirements. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is currently offering an elevated welcome bonus of 1
REvil ransomware group goes dark after its Tor sites were hijacked
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20TechCrunch / 12h
REvil, the notorious Russian-linked ransomware gang responsible for the high-profile cyberattacks on Kaseya, Travelex and JBS earlier this year, has disappeared again after its Tor payment portal and data leak blog were allegedly hijacked. The shutdown comes weeks after the group re-emerged following a months-long hiatus, during which the group went quiet after facing heat from the U.S. governmen
How (and Why) to Clone Apps on Android
How-To Geek / 12h
You probably use a lot of apps, but sometimes one instance of an app isn’t enough. If you have an Android phone, you can “clone”—or duplicate—apps. There are a few reasons why you might want to do this. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Leaked Pixel 6 Pro Price Sounds Too Good to Be True
How-To Geek / 12h
With Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 6 launch event set for tomorrow, we’re starting to get all sorts of last-minute details, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro price. A new leak suggests Google will offer these phones at insanely low prices and undercut both Samsung and Apple. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
We're Liveblogging Apple's MacBook Event Right Here
Gizmodo / 12h
Now that this year’s iPhones are out of the way, it’s time to focus all our attention on MacBooks. Apple’s “Unleashed” event kicks off today at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET and, as always, we’ll be liveblogging the whole thing right here. Read more...
Toyota will build a US battery plant as part of a $3.4 billion investment
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Engadget / 12h
Toyota plans to spend approximately $3.4 billion to scale its battery production capabilities in the US, the automaker announced on Monday . As part of the investment, Toyota says it will establish a new company that will, with help from its Toyota Tsusho subsidiary, build a battery manufacturing plant somewhere in the US. The company expects to invest $1.29 billion into the facility by the end o
Toyota reveals multi-billion battery plans after dropping the EV ball
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SlashGear / 12h
Toyota plans to pump $3.4 billion into high-tech batteries for electric vehicles in the US, with the automaker revealing aggressive plans for next-gen cells through 2030. The investment will see a new automotive battery plant constructed, Toyota says, as it pushes back against suggestions that it allowed its electrification lead over competitors to wane. Cars like the Prius gave Toyota … Continue
PlayStation 5 just broke multi-year Nintendo Switch hot streak
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SlashGear / 12h
For nearly three years, the Nintendo Switch has reigned supreme when it comes to hardware sales in the United States. As the previous generation wound down and the new generation began ramping up, the Nintendo Switch found itself on top of NPD’s sale charts month after month. But, in September, that all changed when the Switch was finally unseated by … Continue reading
15 Sci-Fi Podcasts to Listen to When You Need a Break From This Reality
Lifehacker / 12h
Definitionally, science fiction is a genre built on the power of imagination—both for those who create it and those who consume it. Though expansive sci-fi films abound, like horror, the genre works just as well—or better—when it unfolds inside your mind, the confines of which aren’t limited by the budget for CGI. … Read more...
Here’s What Uranus Scientists Think About Your Disgusting Jokes
300+Futurism / 12h
Uranus is a fascinating place. Planetary scientists are captivated by the ice giant’s unusual methane-rich atmosphere, sporadic weather, and magnetic field that interacts with the Sun all the way from its distant orbit. And, unfortunately, it also has a name that lends itself really well to dirty jokes. It can be pronounced either “urine-us” or “your-anus,” both of which open up endless possibili
Scientists achieve the coldest temperature ever recorded
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Absolute zero is the coldest anything can ever get in the universe, and scientists just broke a record by coming within trillionths of a degree of achieving it in a new experiment. At a fundamental level, temperature is a measure of molecular motion: the faster molecules are moving, the more collisions they produce which translates into an increase in heat. The absolute coldest a substance can ev
Green Housing Can Be Beautiful—and Cheap
Gizmodo / 12h
A stretch of land controlled by the Squamish Nation in Vancouver will soon be home to a beautiful, green high-rise. The 11-tower development, called Sen̓áḵw, will include 6,000 new housing units, most of which will be rentals, including several hundred set aside for tribe members. Last year, 87% of the nation voted in… Read more...
Sinclair Broadcast Group says it has been hit by a ransomware attack
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Engadget / 12h
Sinclair Broadcast Group , the second-largest TV station operator in the US , said a ransomware attack has locked up some servers, workstations and networks. The company detected the issue on Saturday and it has been trying to restore operations. It sa
