Saturday, April 02, 2022

Sunday Technology News and More

Technology News and More...




5KMashable / 19h
Our solar system is a dynamic, evolving realm of space. A powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — a satellite orbiting the red planet — spotted a relatively recent impact site on the Martian surface. The spacecraft detected a dark spot on the ground, and then the high-resolution camera (called the High-Resolution Imaging Experiment) snapped the detailed shot. The impact, which



iPhone 14 Apple 16•
The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to make a big break with Apple tradition, and we're not just talking about its disappearing notch : the flagship's main camera has also been tipped to finally make the leap from a 12MP to 48MP resolution. Is that a big deal? After all, the Nokia 808 PureView arrived back in 2012 with a 41MP sensor – not to mention the countless Android phones from Huawei, Xiaomi and



We see people breaking old Guinness World Records and making new ones nearly every day, but how often do robots set new records? An adorable Japanese penguin robot just set a new Guinness World Record for the most skips by a robot in one minute, and we’re impressed. Read This Article on Review Geek ›




Xiaomi India April 12•
Flagship phones have generally been getting bigger and bolder over the years, but the Xiaomi 12 and Samsung Galaxy S22 epitomize a new emerging trend. These handsets continue to pack flagship-level features and components, but they do so in surprisingly compact form factors, and with slightly lower price tags to boot. The only question that really matters here is, which pint-sized flagship phone



TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to VPNSecure is on sale for £30.43, saving you 96% on list price. Not all VPNs are created equal. And the truth is, even some of the best VPNs on the web have suffered breaches involving insecure servers. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get one — that just means you might not want to spend your life savings on a subscription. Fortunately, with this deal on VPNSecure



Today Wordle April•
It's Sunday and today's Wordle is again anew. If you just want today's answer, scroll to the bottom. But here's a little more on Wordle if you're (somehow) new to the game: It's a daily word game created by Brooklyn-based software engineer Josh Wardle and purchased by the New York Times . Every day, players are greeted with a fresh word puzzle that can only be solved — or not! — using a series of



dynamoe : dynamoe : I just ordered 100 stickers of the Polish cat-smoking-a-pipe matchbook art from a new p rinting company to try them out. Not sure what to do with them yet— should I give them away or sell them on my etsy shop? Tag up my neighborhood? www.etsy.com/shop/NobodysSweetheart I can only hope that when/if I DO post new cat stickers on my etsy (on some future CATURDAY of course) @mostl



[no content]



[no content]



What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space



Southwest SA Saturday•
Severe weather in the southeast is prompting flight delays and cancellations this weekend, but the problem snowballed Saturday for Southwest Airlines as the carrier dealt with technological issues, too. According to a statement released by the airline Saturday evening, Southwest is experiencing flight disruptions across its network. Southwest said it had to “briefly pause” its service on Saturday



browsethestacks : Model Sheet: Mr. Tawky Tawny Art by Doc Shaner



bookwormingparty :



Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information. Nearly two weeks after closing its gates amid a surge in COVID-19 infections in the region, Shanghai’s Disney resorts remain closed this weekend, with all ticket sales suspended until a reopening date is announced for the parks. The park first announced that Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown and Wishing Star park would temporarily clo



Twitch Boost Train Porn•
73Mashable / 8h
If there's anywhere on the internet where rule 34 is likely to thrive , it's Twitch, the streaming platform predominantly used by gamers. Yet somehow, the Amazon-owned company seems to have been taken by surprise when its new Boost Train feature enabling the paid promotion of streams started recommending porn to its audience. Launched in October 2021 to a select number of growing streamers, the n



enchantedbook : The Nine Lives of a Cat, a Tale of Wonder’ by Charles H. Bennett, 1860 To see more illustrations visit our Blog : https://enchantedbooklet.com/nine-lives-cat/



Tesla Quarter 2022•
Tesla delivered 310,048 vehicles over the first three months of 2022, the automaker announced on Saturday. “This was an exceptionally difficult quarter due to supply chain interruptions and China Zero-Covid policy,” Musk said on Twitter shortly after Tesla shared the news. This was an *exceptionally* difficult quarter due to supply chain interruptions & China zero Covid policy. Outstanding work b



A summer vacation in the idyllic Cayman Islands kind of sells itself. But when you can grab a plane ticket at a great price, paradise suddenly looks just a bit better, doesn’t it? JetBlue currently has tickets to the legendary Caribbean island chain on sale, with the best prices available for travelers in New York City looking to escape the concrete jungle for a few days on some of the best beach



gameraboy2 : Godsfire by Boris Vallejo, 1978



March Kansas Final Four•
The March Madness 2022 Final Four kicks off with Villanova vs. Kansas, followed by storied rivals Duke and North Carolina's face-off, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans tonight. No. 2 seed Duke and No. 8 seed North Carolina will meet for the 258th time; however it'll be the first time ever in the NCAA tournament. Whichever way things shake out tonight, it's set to be a memorable evening. If you'



Tesla Quarter Elon Musk•
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Tesla reported Saturday that it delivered more than 305,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter, a record-breaking figure that was inline with analyst expectations even as production suffered due to supply chain constraints and COVID-related factory shutdowns. “This was an exceptionally difficult quarter due to supply chain interruptions & China zero Covid policy,” CEO Elon Musk tweeted Saturd



Tesla Berlin Gigafactory•
2KFuturism / 9h
Flight Test If you ever wanted to ride a 3D or VR Tesla-themed roller coaster, this killer new video the electric car manufacturer released yesterday on their official YouTube channel is as close as it gets. The 2-minute clip whisks us right through the heart of the swanky new Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin, guided by what’s gotta be one of the best drone pilots out there. The pilot isn’t personally




More variable wait times for Uber and Lyft, security lines stretching out the door, and airline telephone wait times stretching into the hours. Here's how to beat the 'new travel normal' and even have your coffee in hand right after you breeze through security. Continue reading ...



Alaska Airlines Dozens•
Alaska Airlines has canceled nearly 200 flights in the last two days as pilots picket the airline’s major hubs protesting what they call “stalled contract negotiations.” As of mid-afternoon Saturday, the Seattle-based carrier had cancelled 88 flights – about 6% of its schedule. On Friday, Alaska Airlines canceled 111 flights – about 15% of its schedule, according to FlightAware.com. The airline a



huariqueje : Woman with Cat - Sigmund Abeles , 1973. American , b. 1934 - Lithograph on paper , 30 x 22 cm.



I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I’m in France at the moment, and it sure is snowy for April! I’ll be resuming my Europe trip report tomorrow, as it has been a busy couple of days between traveling and all the travel & points updates we’ve seen at the start of the second quarter. On the points & travel front, this week we saw several new credit card transfer bonuses added, American Airl



ymutate : Miho Ichise “The Last Sunbathing of the Day”



NASA Mars Perseverance•
Engadget / 10h
Since landing on Mars more than a year ago, NASA’s Perseverance Rover has used its microphones to capture the sounds of the Red Planet, including its harsh winds and the hum of Ingenuity cutting through the atmosphere . And now those recordings have helped scientists discover that sound travels differently on Mars than it does on Earth. In a study published on Friday in the journal Nature , resea



Like most of us, airports and airlines did not have much to yuck about on April Fools’ Day the past two years. But they did an excellent job this year, with winners and zingers that had plenty of folks fooled and some travelers wishing the fanciful features were real. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be able to skip the traffic and fly on JetBlue’s “Queens Express” between Kennedy and LaGuardia airpo



21How-To Geek / 10h
Most of us take it for granted that commonly-used services like Facebook will always be there. The fact is that they’re susceptible to the same sort of problems that bring down smaller websites. Here are some tips to help you figure out what’s going on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



2022 Grammy Awards Year•
21Mashable / 10h
The Grammys are nigh, and if you're looking to figure out how you can actually watch this thing, look no further. The 64th annual Grammys will be airing live from Las Vegas this year, and will be taking place on Sunday, April 3 at 8 p.m. ET. The event comes later in the year than usual, after being pushed back from January due to the Covid-19 surge. This is the second year in a row the Grammys ha



swinglargo : La revanche du chat (1908), director unknown



100+The Points Guy / 11h
Whether it’s the food, the history and culture or the irresistible shops, London is a city with an endless amount of appeal. Now you can plan a trip to this world-class city with a big-time sale on fares. This deal includes some incredibly cheap fares from East Coast cities like New York, but what makes it really noteworthy are the rock-bottom nonstop itineraries from the West Coast. The majority



vanessagillings : What’s this? A little crop from a fun product that’s going to be released soon! Any guesses what it might be? Hint: it’s not a storybook, but might help you write a storybook of your own! ✨



100+Futurism / 11h
Energy Crisis The future of Europe’s use of nuclear powered energy was in doubt before Russia invaded Ukraine, and it just got a lot worse for France. The country’s electric grid manager asked the French public to reduce their electric consumption earlier this morning because of an incoming cold front, according to Bloomberg . Energy demands have increased so much the nation may not be able provi



Starting with Firefox 97, whenever you download a file, the download menu opens automatically. If you find this annoying, it’s easy to turn off with a visit to Firefox’s hidden options. Here’s how to do it on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



That’s not a Mac; it’s a SystemSix desktop calendar! Developed by former Apple software engineer John Calhoun, the SystemSix uses a Raspberry Pi 3, an e-ink display, and a laser-cut acrylic stand to mimic the Macintosh Plus and deliver daily updates on weather and daily tasks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



wtxch : Taguchi Yuka (Japanese,b.1992) Flower and cat ,2016



Apple Prehistoric Planet•
Engadget / 12h
If you love dinosaurs (and who doesn’t?), you’ll want to mark May 23rd on your calendar. That’s when Prehistoric Planet , a new five-part documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough will debut on Apple TV+. Produced by the BBC’s Natural History Unit, which previously worked on Planet Earth , the show promises to tell the story of some of the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth more than 66



American Express currently has a few transfer bonus opportunities that could help cardholders maximize their points this spring. Amex is offering 40% bonuses to members who transfer Membership Rewards point to British Airways Executive Club and Aer Lingus AerClub Avios. Amex is also offering 25% bonuses to members who transfer their Membership Rewards to the Marriott Bonvoy program. All of these



Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is Delta’s top-tier, cobranded business credit card, offering benefits best suited for high-budget businesses that are loyal to Delta. If Delta Medallion elite status and lounge access are important to you, there



Chase has extended benefits with Lyft and DoorDash, though, which have been set to expire. I wouldn't be surprised if the terms had become more favorable to the ridesharing and food delivery companies, because it would be tough for Chase to lose these. American Express has Uber (and therefore also Uber Eats) so Chase needs Uber's competitors. Plus these benefits were a key part of the narrative w




In 2020, we saw the introduction of a new partnership between Chase and Lyft, offering the opportunity to earn bonus points and perks. This partnership was supposed to end on March 31, 2022. Fortunately this has been extended for a further three years (at least partially), so let’s go over the details. Earn bonus points on Lyft rides with Chase Through March 31, 2025, select Chase credit cards ar



Jodie Whittaker Doctor•
51Gizmodo / 12h
Before Jodie Whitaker says goodbye to Doctor Who and a new actor takes her place , the Thirteenth Doctor is closing out her time with a trio of holiday specials. The first one premiered on New Years and brought back the Daleks, and now the new special, Legend of the Sea Devils, is taking the Doctor, Yaz (Mandip Gill),… Read more...



allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Lindenwood Tales by Marguerite Behman and illustrated by H. C. Meyer, 1921. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy



Apps Google Apple Weeks•
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a record number of downloads and consumer spending across both the iOS and Google Play stores combined in 2021, according to the latest year-end reports . Global spending across iOS, Google Play and thir



Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It's the weekend, which means the time has come for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web is headlined by more of a PSA than an outright discount: if you've been interested in buying one of Microsoft's latest game consoles, the Xbox Series X or Series S , it looks like you may finally be able to do so without having to rus



52TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to Startups Weekly, a fresh human-first take on this week’s startup news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. It’s YC week, and while I love to question how the accelerator’s impact is evolving in today’s climate, there’s always a lot to learn about hundreds of founders coming together and debuting their businesses to the world. I, alongside some of my favorites on the T



200+Futurism / 12h
It might just be the best thing we’ve heard all week: The US House of Representatives finally took the first steps toward decriminalizing marijuana on Friday. The bill passed would make recreational use of marijuana legal and expunge some types of criminal offenses, according to Axios . Nothing is set in stone yet because the Senate still has to vote on the bill too, but it’s a promising move tow



The new World of Hyatt Business Credit Card isn’t a game-changer and I think because the card is new and because it’s from Hyatt it’s being judged against an almost impossible standard. It’s a great card to get for the up front bonus. In fact, if you’re eligible for new Chase cards and can get a business card, that’s a rich enough reward to make applying almost a no-brainer. The card is reasonabl



Amazon Staten Island•
The company’s crackdown on a worker protest in New York backfired and led to a historic labor victory.



Some of TikTok’s most popular features include the ability to react and respond to other videos. “Duet” is one way to do this—it’s sorta like reacting in real-time to another TikTok video. We’ll show you how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



koshigurajumy : Masaru Kimura Photography https://koke


Backblaze