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Tesla Musk Twitter•
The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.



French startup Eden AI has raised a $1.6 million pre-seed round (€1.5 million) to build a programming interface that lets you access AI engines from multiple vendors. The company unifies those APIs and offers a simple way to try them out, and mix and match. Over the past few years, small and large cloud vendors have been building APIs that magically process data in their cloud infrastructure usin



Twitter Elon Musk•
Mashable / 27min
Rich guy Elon Musk has only "owned" Twitter for a day (technically, the transaction hasn't been finalized yet), but users are already seeing changes on the platform. Most notably, numerous users have seen big, sudden changes in their follower counts . According to NBC News , singer Katy Perry lost more than 200,000 followers after the announcement that Musk is taking over Twitter, and former Pres




Sennheiser Wireless 3 ANC•
After almost spilling the news ahead of launch, Sennheiser has officially announced its new Momentum 3 True Wireless earbuds – a sequel to the lauded Momentum True Wireless 2 – that will be available starting on May 10. The third outing for Sennheiser’s flagship earbuds offer adaptive active noise-cancellation and a new look that’s more reminiscent of the Sennheiser CX Plus . On the sound quality



Lightspeed India Partners is looking to raise over $500 million for its fourth fund as one of the most successful venture funds in the world’s second largest internet market looks to double down on early-stage bets and expand focus to Southeast Asia region, according to two people familiar with the matter. The firm – whose portfolio includes edtech giant Byju’s , budget hotel chain Oyo , e-commer



The e-commerce market has boomed in the last several years, and with that so has the appetite of tax collectors to do their bidding: make rules that make sure their countries are getting a cut. That’s spelled more red tape and more customs hoops (and costs) for those shipping and receiving goods, and also delays when there is any kind of hitch. All that has been bad news for the e-commerce market



MassMutual Ventures (MMV) has launched a $300 million new fund to back early-stage companies in Asia and Europe. The MMV Asia and Europe team’s third vehicle will invest in startups across digital health, financial technology, enterprise SaaS and cybersecurity, managing director of MMV Ryan Collins said in an interview with TechCrunch. The third fund will write checks pre-Series A through Series



DJI Russia Ukraine•
DJI has temporarily suspended sales and all business activities in both Russia and Ukraine "in light of current hostilities," the dronemaker has announced. As Reuters reports, that makes it the first major Chinese company to halt sales in Russia after the country started its invasion of Ukraine in February. Unlike their peers in the West, most Chinese companies have chosen to continue their opera



TL;DR: The 2022 All-In-One Google Ads and Productivity Training Bundle is on sale for £22.96, saving you 98% on list price. The Google suite puts endless organisational tools at your fingertips, but if you work alone or are just starting a business, who's going to teach you how to operate and take advantage of these tools? Instead of purchasing expensive chat or productivity software, use this le



You might not think the best Amazon Kindles have any flaws whatsoever, and admittedly they're fantastic devices for reading on the go, but some of the best ereaders have something Kindles don't: color screens. That's right, color screens are in vogue in ereaders right now, and it's something we've seen on lots of Kindle wishlists before - but could the feature be coming to Amazon's devices? Some



22Gizmodo / 4h
New research finds evidence that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, can damage people’s livers over time. The study, a review of the evidence in both rodents and humans, might also show that PFAS exposure can contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a chronic metabolic condition that’s become… Read more...



Robinhood 9% Employees•
The company’s co-founder Vlad Tenev said it had overhired during the height of the pandemic, and now needed to “increase our velocity.”



Shared micromobility company Voi is deploying e-scooters in Oslo, Norway with Drover AI’s computer vision tech that can identify whether a scooter is on the pavement, road or cycle lane in order to help prevent sidewalk riding. As the micromobility industry consolidates around a few key players and cities become more discerning about which operators they allow on their streets, operators are look



Batman Robert Pattinson•
Given the enormous commercial and critical success of The Batman , we always assumed that Warner Bros. would eventually greenlight a sequel to this year's most stunning superhero flick. Well, assume no further, because a sequel to The Batman was officially announced today during the film studio's presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Warner Bros. revealed that director Matt Reeves will return t



This is a heads up that Fairmont will be bringing back its gift card promotion next week, which could represent a great deal. Fairmont’s Mother’s Day gift card sale The major hotel chains sometimes sell discounted gift cards, which is a great way to lower the cost of hotel stays. For a long time, Fairmont has had a tradition of offering bonuses on gift card purchases at least twice a year. Fairmo



Google Play Data Android•
Google wants to give users more insight into apps that collect data and how that information is used. It may take a while before every app shows it, however.



Musk Twitter Mastodon•
We may not yet know exactly what Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter means for the platform, but one Twitter alternative is already booming as a result of the news. Mastodon , the open-source social media service which bills itself as the “largest decentralized social network on the internet,” has been "exploding" since Musk's acquisition, according to its founder. News of Twitter's buyout has rattle



BintanGO has almost everything Indonesian creators need to monetize their content. First, there is its CreatorSpace, which helps them manage brand collaborations by measuring engagement and sending invoices. Businesses, meanwhile can search through BintanGO’s marketplace for a verified creator, who are accepted based on social media followers, post consistency and aesthetics. And finally, it has



LG is back with a new batch of ultra-slim laptops. The 2022 LG gram lineup includes unique privacy features designed for remote workers, among other things.



Apple APR Private VPN•
A potential security flaw in iCloud Private Relay can lead Apple’s VPN to ignore firewall rules and send some data back to the iPhone maker’s servers. This leak itself was first discovered by the VPN company Mullvad which was monitoring network connections while working on its own app. Share your thoughts on Cybersecurity and get a free copy of the Hacker's Manual 2022 . Help us find how business




General Motors’ first-quarter earnings report and accompanying analyst call Tuesday highlighted the company’s grand ambitions for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles — and the money it is willing to put behind them. The initial financial takeaway in the first-quarter report was a profits-despite-supply constraints message. However, the call offered up other interesting comments, as well as



Today Wordle Answer•
Have you spent the last 20+ hours pining for a new Wordle ? You're in luck — there's one every day. As such, we've come up with a few hints and tips to help you along if you get stuck. If you prefer to just find out the solution straight up, you can jump to the bottom of this article for April 27's Wordle answer. But if you prefer to work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, an



YouTube Alphabet Google•
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Alphabet, the parent company to Google, announced its first quarter earnings this evening, and for the creator industry, that means a slew of news and updates about YouTube. YouTube is known as a particularly ripe ground for content monetization, since creators earn a 55% share of ad revenue, rather than paltry payouts from an ever-dwindling creator fund ( looking at you, TikTok ). Sundar Pichai,



Elon Musk Twitter $1B•
Twitter would have to pay if it signed a deal with another suitor. Mr. Musk would have to pay if his financing falls apart.



Facebook is reportedly unable to account for much of the personal user data under its ownership, including what it is being used for and where it’s located, according to an internal report leaked to Motherboard . Privacy engineers on Facebook’s Ad and Business Product team wrote the report last year, intending it to be read by the company’s leadership. It detailed how Facebook could address a gro



Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card (note that the current welcome bonus is expected to be pulled tonight, so this is your last chance to apply with this incredible offer) The Alaska Airlines Business Visa Card , which is issued by Bank of America, has an exceptional welcome bonus, and fantastic perks for holding onto the card. This is card that I have, and one that I thin



Enlarge / Is this wide, miniature peripheral the future of ergonomic mice? (credit: ConceptPix/Kickstarter ) A strong ergonomic PC peripheral makes usage feel as natural as possible. That means avoiding strain and unnecessary pressure, lots of support, minimal movement, and, if you're at a desk, helping to maintain 90-degree angles in the arms and legs. Vertical mice, for example, make the palm f



The Large Binocular Telescope is part of an international observatory in Arizona, but its construction wasn't without controversy that remains to this day.



Earlier this month, Verizon retail workers at locations in Lynnwood and Everett, Washington successfully voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Now the company has fired Jesse Mason, a worker at the nearby Seattle Northgate and Aurora Village locations. He contends his sudden separation from the company was an illegal attempt to prevent more stores from organizing, and has, wi



The loyalty program for Shangri-La Hotels, the luxury Hong Kong-based chain with over 100 properties, is among the first of the major chains doing an across-the-board refresh as we emerge from the global pandemic. I think the Shangri-La Circle program refresh gets a lot of things right. At the entry level, less frequent guests still get value out of the program by earning points that can be used



1KGizmodo / 8h
The Batman is back, man. At CinemaCon 2022 , Warner Bros. and director Matt Reeves just announced that this year’s hit DC adaptation will be getting a sequel. Reeves and star Robert Pattinson are confirmed to return but no other news was given. “I’m excited to jump back in for another chapter,” Reeves said, promising… Read more...



200+Gizmodo / 8h
It’s a great time to be a Studio Ghibli fan if you currently reside in Japan. If not, read on and prepare to feel serious envy . Read more...



Leaving devices on standby costs the average household two monthly electric bills, research suggests.



After the billionaire struck a deal to buy the site, speculation has begun over what the future holds.



Since the (relatively speaking) easing of the pandemic, pharmacies have come under increasing strain as people clamor for their drugs. This is particularly an issue in the UK where traditional mom-and-pop pharmacies have started to close and larger chains haven’t kept pace with demand. The problems are even leading to incidences of abuse by customers. A new UK startup, Pillsorted , thinks it has



Last week, AMD quietly launched its Radeon RX 6400 , a budget-friendly graphics card designed for those with low-profile PCs. However, a new review of the card reveals that it has no official overclocking support. It appears that AMD disabled the only way for owners to boost the power of their Navi 24-based GPU, according to a TechPowerUp review of the new card. And with it being an even weaker v



GM General Motors Cruise•
General Motors expects expenses for its autonomous driving subsidiary Cruise to about $2 billion this year, GM’s chief financial officer Paul Jacobson said in the company’s first-quarter earnings call. Cruise nor GM provided a detailed accounting of exactly what that $2 billion would be used for. TechCrunch will update the article if Cruise responds to requests for more information. However, Crui



300+TechCrunch / 9h
Elon Musk is embarrassing himself on the global stage again by proudly bruiting a grade-school level of familiarity with the immensely complex concepts of free speech, censorship, rights and privileges of individuals and government authorities. The fact that this aggressively ignorant person is likely to take over one of the largest communication platforms on Earth should scare the shit out of yo



The platform has always been the perfect place to indulge your whims. But when you’re the richest man in the world, those whims can grow significantly.



200+TechCrunch / 9h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PT, subscribe here . It’s April 26, 2022, and today, all we’ve been heron about is news that has made our stomach churn – a case of irritable owl syndrome, if you will. No fowl play is suspected, although we did get an impression that Musk is just winging it here. We know, we know — all




I know many of us are counting the days until summer vacations, but Southwest Airlines wants you to start planning ahead for the fall. The airline has a big sale for travel to popular tropical destinations like the Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii and Mexico. You can score round-trip tickets for 30% off select base fares, and this deal works with cash and points. Thanks to Running with Miles fo



Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’re looking to rent a car for a trip this summer or fall, you may be wondering how to get insurance on your car rental. When you pick up a rental car, the rental agency may confront you with a confusing list of car insurance add-ons and protections available for purchase. Although it might seem like a good idea



Enlarge / A child arrives at an elementary school vaccination site for children ages 5 to 11 in Miami in November 2021. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) At least 75 percent of US children have now been infected with the pandemic coronavirus, up from roughly 44 percent before the omicron wave, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Children in the age groups of 0



Twitter Employees Musk•
As the Tesla boss looks set to acquire the company, Twitter employees show mixed reactions.



Light Energy Trump•
23Gizmodo / 9h
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the incandescent light bulb is officially dead, and producers and sellers must begin phasing them out before a widespread ban in July 2023. Read more...



Cybercriminals have been sexually extorting children and women using data stolen from large tech companies, according to a new report. Read more...



Elon Musk Twitter $1B•
Elon Musk will have to pay Twitter a $1 billion termination fee if he doesn’t go through with his $44 billion acquisition of the social network, announced on Monday, per a new SEC filing . The filing, which details the terms of the agreement, indicates Twitter would have to pay the same fee under specific circumstances. The billionaire tech exec agreed to acquire Twitter and take the company priv



60Gizmodo / 9h
Anyone whose life looks perfectly amazing online is probably faking it , and that’s certainly the case for the family in Hatching . We see the reality of living with a mother (Sophia Heikkilä) who films everything for her blog—“Lovely Everyday Life”—through the eyes of 12-year-old Tinja (Siiri Solalinna), and we don’t… Read more...



This is an interesting day when we see two of China’s major robotaxi foes come together, offering a clue to how the industry is evolving in the country. WeRide.ai and Pony.ai, which both operate out of China’s southern metropolis Guangzhou and California, have participated in OnTime’s one billion yuan ($153 million) Series A funding round, according to an announcement from ride-hailing company On



Lucid Saudi Arabia•
Lucid Group’s largest shareholder has agreed to buy 100,000 of its electric vehicles over the next decade. The government of Saudi Arabia, which is connected to the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund that owns 61% of Lucid, has made an initial commitment to buy 50,000 of Lucid’s EV with an option to purchase an additional 50,000 vehicles over that same 10-year time frame, according to an announceme



Automakers love talking about how their investment in motorsport improves their road cars, but today Mercedes-AMG can put a part number to that claim.



Apple the Studio Display•
A commonly reported issue with the Apple Studio Display is the sometimes poor quality of the webcam . The tech giant promised that the webcam issue would be fixed in a future update, and that update finally dropped today. According to an Apple spokesperson’s statement to The Verge , “an update to the Studio Display firmware is now available with today’s beta release of macOS Monterey 12.4. This b



Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Vulnerabilities recently discovered by Microsoft make it easy for people with a toehold on many Linux desktop systems to quickly gain root system rights— the latest elevation of privileges flaw to come to light in the open source OS. As operating systems have been hardened to withstand compromises in recent years, elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerabilities have be



Twitter verification applications are once again open to anyone who wants a badge, though you have to meet some fairly strict requirements to qualify.



Microsoft is working on a new update for Teams that will make it even easier to place and receive calls using its online collaboration tool . Besides video conferencing and workplace chat, Teams can also be used to make and receive calls in the same way one would do so with a business phone system . This is especially useful for call queue agents that need to route calls to others in their organi



100+Futurism / 10h
Sucking It Up One of the inventors of CRISPR gene editing, a groundbreaking new method to engineer genetic code, believes we could use the same techniques to tackle some of the biggest issues facing humanity right now, including climate change. In a new interview with MIT Technology Review , Jennifer Doudna, who received a 2020 Nobel Prize alongside colleague Emmanuelle Charpentier for the discov



In response to fraudulent legal requests, companies like Apple, Google, Meta and Twitter have been tricked into sharing sensitive personal information about some of their customers. We knew that was happening as recently as last month when Bloomberg published a report on hackers using fake emergency data requests to carry out financial fraud. But according to a newly published report from the out



87Gizmodo / 10h
If you didn’t think automation could get any more soul-crushing, a Canada-based health-food company is testing out if it can replace cashier workers with foreign call center employees, allowing them to pay them next to nothing in the process. Read more...



Robinhood 9% Employees•
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced Tuesday that it was laying off 9% of its full-time employees. Earlier this year, Reuters reported that Robinhood had 3,400 employees , and though that did not specify full-time versus contract, it looks like this cut may affect some 300 people according to TechCrunch calculations. The U.S. consumer investing and trading service company, which went public at $38



Don’t call it a pivot, exactly — but it’s a fascinating journey, nonetheless. Umaro Foods, which is set to release a seaweed-based bacon replacement, entered the world as Trophic. The firm, which is now technically a subsidiary of the former, was formed to compete for the $100 million Carbon Removal XPrize. The organization managed to land a $5 million prize, due in part to research Beth Zotter h




Environmental group Friends of the Earth filed a lawsuit against the White House this week after it did not respond to request for information about why the Department of Interior’s 2021 leasing program report downplayed climate urgency. The report failed to mention the environmental impacts of leasing public lands… Read more...



India Russia 2021 China•
When it comes to spending (or losing ) obscene amounts of money, it’s never a good idea to bet against the military. While normal people struggled to make ends meet and adapt to stressful economic uncertainties presented by the pandemic’s lockdowns and restrictions worldwide, global militaries were making a killing. Read more...



Delta Flight Boarding•
Most airline passengers don’t realize that flight attendants aren’t paid for the time they spend helping you find space in an overhead compartment for your bag , helping you figure out if you’re in an aisle or window seat, or making sure you’re ok with sitting in an emergency exit row. At Delta, that’s about to change. The airline told flight attendants on Monday that it will begin to pay them fo



If you’ve ever thought, sure the Platinum Card gives 5 points per dollar spent on airfare, but is American Express too woke? Or wondered, what’s the best card to use when buying a MyPillow? There’s a new Visa product that may be right for you. Continue reading ...



There's a new fitness system on the market, and it comes in the form of a large smart mirror, offering consumers an alternative to the local gym.



Is there anything better than sitting back to watch your favorite movie or TV show with a cold glass of beer , oversized glass of wine , or tasty cocktail in your hand? Opinions differ. But what if you could be drinking those very shows or movies? This golden age of nerd entertainment has begat a golden age of nerd… Read more...



Over the weekend, a climate activist from Colorado died after setting himself on fire in front of the United States Supreme Court. Wynn Bruce’s self-immolation coincided with Earth Day, and his friends have told news outlets that he was deeply passionate about climate change. Bruce was far from the first person to… Read more...



The International Space Station will receive a few fresh faces tomorrow morning, along with some potentially interesting experiments for on-orbit testing. It will be the fourth crewed mission aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule — this one, dubbed “Freedom,” will be launched atop a Falcon-9 very late tonight — technically tomorrow in the wee hours of the morning. You can watch it below if you’re awake.



Tesla revolutionized the world of electric vehicles, producing multiple top-selling models. Here how the company has transformed since its inception.



As we head into what is expected to be a busy summer travel season , the U.S. Department of State detailed changes to its travel advisory process, encouraging travelers to take a holistic approach in evaluating whether to travel to a country by incorporating concerns beyond those related to COVID-19. Outside of its international travel recommendations, the agency provided updated processing times



The White House US•
The Biden administration is looking to expand its defenses against drones, urging Congress to pass a law that would allow law enforcement to access drone tracking systems. On Monday, the White House released its “Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan,” in which it referred to drones as “risks… Read more...



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Enlarge / Fossilized spider from the Aix-en-Provence formation in France seen in hand sample overlain with fluorescent microscopy image of the same fossil. UV illumination causes the fossil to glow brightly, revealing more details about its preservation. (credit: Olcott et al., 2022) Scientists have long puzzled over the exceptional preservation of certain fossils of Cenozoic-era biota, including



Subaru EV Solterra•
32Engadget / 11h
Subaru has detailed pricing for the Solterra SUV, and it's clearly costlier (if easier to pronounce) than its Toyota bZ4X sibling. The company's first EV will start at $44,995 in its Premium trim before the $7,500 federal tax credit and a $1,225 destination fee. This base model includes an eight-inch infotainment system (with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto) as well as driver assists that inclu



Roku Lionsgate John Wick•
Roku doesn’t want you to forget about it for your streaming needs, so it’s been working on sweetening the deal. The company has announced that it recently closed a multi-year agreement with Lionsgate. If you have the Roku Channel, stock up on popcorn and snacks, because the movies are coming to you. Read more...



UN United Nations Warns•
500+Futurism / 11h
Doomsday The United Nations has issued yet another terrifying report about our near future — and readers, we’re not in for a good time. Published every other year, the UN Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction is tasked with outlining ways humanity can mitigate catastrophic risk. Unsurprisingly, this year’s report is telling us that we’re living in a hell of our own creation. The rep



OnePlus 10 150W India•
An upcoming OnePlus smartphone model has appeared on a Chinese regulatory website, shedding light on some details about the potential "Lite" variant.



Google Media YouTube•
This week at the 2022 NAB Show Streaming Summit, Google launched in general availability Media CDN , a platform for delivering content using the same infrastructure that powers YouTube. With a presence in over 1,300 cities across 200 countries, Google says that Media CDN is designed to — in the company’s words — “automate all facets” of “serving content [close to users].” The pandemic led to an e



Its sales of $49.4 billion in the first quarter were up 18 percent from a year earlier.



The results were below analysts’ expectations for a net profit of $17.33 billion on revenue of $68.05 billion.




300+TechCrunch / 11h
Elon Musk joked earlier this month that he hoped buying Twitter won’t be too painful for him. But the self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist” may indeed be inviting a world of pain for himself (and his wallet) if he sets the platform on a collision course with the growing mass of legislation now being applied to social media services all around the world. The U.S. lags far behind regions like Eu



Hard Rock Hotel New York•
Are you ready to rock, New York ? I hope so. The highly-anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York is finally open, and it’s unlike any Hard Rock experience you’ve had before. Set between the glittering lights of the Theater District and Times Square, and near Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall — one of the best places in town to catch a concert — this hotel is a great base in the heart of Mi



Overwatch 2 Doomfist Orisa•
The PvP beta for Overwatch 2 is in full swing, and there are some pretty big changes afoot. The Overwatch 2 beta is live, and fans of the game who were lucky enough to get in are flocking to log in. Even as players report that Battle.net and the game's official site are down, its popularity is surging on Twitch. So much so that it's topped Valorant's viewercount for the first time ever. We're kee



Intel DARPA Road Vehicles•
DARPA’s RACER program has been developing off-road autonomous combat vehicles that can travel as fast as crewed systems. The agency has now selected Intel to develop a simulation platform for these off-road AVs. The aim of the project, known as RACER-Sim, is to create computer models that mimic the type of rugged, unstructured terrain that these vehicles commonly encounter. Intel Labs will work w



Another fortnight, another slew of new games and releases that have made their way onto my radar. In between PAX East, the Gayming Awards, and the first D&D Direct, a lot has happened. I’ve already covered Role’s new digital release Chrome , the Spelljammer announcement , and the new Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game , … Read more...



Most founders are not experienced entrepreneurs, which means they tend to repeat the same mistakes as they try to overcome universal challenges. According to Klaviyo co-founder and chief product Ed Hallen , luck was a contributing factor to his marketing automation company’s success. “But it’s also clear that if we had known more upfront, we wouldn’t have had to luck into those choices in the fir



500+TechCrunch / 11h
Twitter’s co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey is poised to receive a significant payday if Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant closes, as his Twitter shares would be converted into cash. Dorsey, who has declined to take a salary from the company and instead chose to take a $1.40 annual paycheck, owns 2.4% of the company, with just over 18 million shares. Under Musk’s o



Alaska Airlines is running a new Mileage Plan membership campaign that offers a discount code for new members. If you are not already a member of Mileage Plan — Alaska’s loyalty program — sign up by the end of the year and enjoy $25 to $50 off your next flight. The discount you receive depends on where you live — here’s the breakdown: $50: California and Hawaii (sign-up link). $25: Other states (



Washington Heating•
The prophecy is coming true. The moment is here . Heat pumps are taking over, at least in Washington State. Read more...



Although wireless headsets offer you more freedom than wired ones, they’re not as easy to manage as you might think. Let’s talk about the key differences between the two and discuss which is better for gaming. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Cleaning up broken glass requires you to be thorough. And to be thorough enough, sometimes you need to get resourceful. Even if you have a broom on hand, you might want to try a different method—either the broom will fail to pick them up in the first place, or tiny shards get stuck in the broom bristles, spelling… Read more...



100+Gizmodo / 12h
In 2020, Justine Haupt came up with a brilliant design for a mobile phone that was free of productivity-killing distractions. Even better, it was made to look like a 40-year-old rotary phone. Two years later, a promised purchasable DIY kit allowing anyone to build their own , complete with a working rotary dial, is … Read more...



mannlibrary : Spencerian key to practical penmanship. H.C. Spencer, Platt R. Spencer. 1866. https://newcatalog.library.cornell.edu/catalog/6774070



Trump Elon Musk Twitter•
500+Wired / 12h
The social network’s user data and more will soon be at the whims of the world’s richest man. Who’s worried?



The nation’s two hottest airline startups are finally going head-to-head — and the competition is already fierce. Just hours after Avelo Airlines announced on Tuesday that it was launching flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS), Breeze Airways countered — announcing its own service that starts a week earlier and that features an introductory far



Musk Twitter Speech•
2KFuturism / 12h
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may soon be the proud new owner of the social media platform Twitter. On Monday, news emerged that Twitter’s board had decided to accept Musk’s offer of roughly $44 billion to buy the company outright. Musk, for his part, has framed the takeover as an effort to promote free speech on the platform. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter i



Apple Watch 6 iPhone•
The Apple Watch is a powerful, multi-purpose smartwatch, but you won’t be able to take advantage of any of its features if its battery dies, which is why the best Apple Watch chargers come in handy. Apple has maintained that the Apple Watch has “all-day” battery life, which it quantifies as 18 hours. In our experience, the Apple Watch does last far longer than a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, but



This gripping adaptation of Marjorie Blackman’s book series continues as star-crossed lovers Callum (Jack Rowan) and Sephy (Masali Baduza) abscond from the discriminatory government of Albion. Our guide below details how to watch Noughts and Crosses season 2 online and 100% FREE for free via BBC iPlayer in the UK. Outside of the country? Use a VPN to watch from abroad Watch Noughts and Crosses se



Sifu 2022 Difficulty•
Sifu has been a critical and commercial success for Sloclap, but the developer isn't resting on its laurels. The studio has revealed a roadmap of updates for the notoriously tough beat-'em-up, which includes the imminent addition of difficulty modes. Check out our free content update roadmap for #Sifu ! At this stage, four major updates are planned - the first one will be available next Tuesday,



The world's oceans are slowly rising and it doesn't look like that'll change anytime soon. Floating cities may be one tool to help address the problem.




Here’s a fantastic opportunity for all university-level, student-led climate startups determined to alter the course of climate change. Buy a student pass to TC Sessions: Climate and The Extreme Tech Challenge 2022 Global Finals — on June 14 in Berkeley, California — and you’re eligible to apply to the TechCrunch Student Pitch Competition. TechCrunch wants to invite the best student-led climate s



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Android Windows W11•
An iPhone works seamlessly with Macs—photos from one show up on the other, as so do calls and messages. But what if you’re on the other side of the fence and use Windows and Android instead? Read more...



200+Gizmodo / 12h
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider came back online last week after a three-year break for maintenance and upgrades; yesterday, the collaboration announced that two proton beams had been accelerated to a record energy of 6.8 tera-electron volts (TeV) per beam. Read more...



Samsung TV revolutionized the industry 50+ years ago, and has continued to do so with each update and new release. We tracked the progress.



Greece Restrictions•
Confusion is growing over whether Greece is about to lift travel restrictions for foreign visitors next week or not. Earlier this month, Greek health minister Thanos Plevris announced that COVID-19 had leveled out in the country, so Greek authorities would be able “to proceed with the suspension of the protection measures put in place from May 1.” For more TPG news delivered each morning to your



Ubisoft Online 90 Games•
You might be disappointed if you were planning an Ubisoft-themed nostalgic gaming session. Kotaku reports Ubisoft has shut down online services for 91 games. Many of them are ancient, or versions for old (and sometimes defunct) platforms. You aren't about to play Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood using the long-dead OnLive service , for instance. However, there are some games you could still play on



27Gizmodo / 12h
This week, Final Fantasy architect Square-Enix went absolutely bananas and thought that it’d be a great idea to sell a “Masterline” 1/6 scale statue of Final Fantasy VI ’s protagonist, Terra Branford. Based on Yoshitaka Amano’s iconic artwork from the game, it depicts Terra in her Magitek mech suit from the RPG’s… Read more...



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Second graders are learning about furries in school? That's what the prominent right-wing Twitter account Libs of TikTok (@LibsofTikTok) said in a tweet on Monday. However, it turns out that Libs of TikTok fell for a troll. The accusations she tweeted were faked. Twe


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