Former Binance executives launch $100M crypto fund
400+TechCrunch / 8h
A group of former executives from Binance , one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has created a $100 million venture fund, the team told TechCrunch on Thursday. Old Fashion Research ( OFR ) – whose name is derived from the classic cocktail – was founded in late 2021 by managing partners Ling Zhang, who was previously the vice president of M&A and investments at Binance, and Wayne
'This is now our fault': Jimmy Kimmel delivers emotional monologue after Robb Elementary School shooting
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500+Mashable / 8h
Jimmy Kimmel has delivered an emotional monologue in the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas , in which 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed earlier this week. "If your solution to children being massacred is armed guards, you haven't been paying attention to what's going on," said a visibly upset Kimmel. "There was an armed guard in Buffalo. There was an arm
Apple Raising Employee Minimum Wage to $22 Per Hour in U.S.
1KGizmodo / 5h
Apple is planning to raise its minimum wage for hourly workers in the U.S. to $22 per hour, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal . The raise is relatively modest for many cities, given that some Apple employees can make as little as $17 per hour in expensive urban areas like New York and San Francisco… Read more...
Chinese Scientists Reportedly Plotting How to Destroy SpaceX Satellites
300+Futurism / 8min
Hard Kill Chinese researchers, including several associated with the country's defense industry, are investigating ways to disable or even destroy SpaceX's Starlink satellites if they ever prove to be a threat to national security, the South China Morning Post reports , in a sign that the Chinese military community increasingly sees SpaceX's orbital infrastructure as a potential adversary. A new
One of the most eagerly awaited Microsoft Teams features is almost here
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Microsoft is readying a significant update for Teams that will unlock a range of new collaboration opportunities for businesses. According to a new entry in the Microsoft 365 product roadmap, the company is almost ready to release its new Teams Connect shared channels feature to all customers, after launching a limited preview back in March 2022. The feature allows organizations to invite externa
Nvidia next-gen GPU leak suggests RTX 4070 may be some way behind RTX 4090
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Nvidia’s AD104 chip, which is expected to be the third most powerful GPU of the next-gen Lovelace ( RTX 4000 ) series, is about to enter the testing process, according to fresh info from the grapevine. This comes from one of the more regular contributors of leaks from the world of graphics cards, Kopite7kimi on Twitter. AD104 is close to starting the test. May 26, 2022 See more It’s a short and s
Sony promises over 20 PSVR 2 games at launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
If you're thinking of picking up a PSVR 2 at launch, there's good news. Sony has confirmed its next-gen virtual reality headset will launch with more than 20 games. Offering first-party and third-party games for PSVR 2 , which was confirmed during an investor relations briefing , there will seemingly be plenty to play at launch. Unfortunately though, if you're hoping for fresh reveals, you won't
Final days: Earn 80,000 bonus points with the Chase Sapphire Preferred through June 1
88The Points Guy / 10min
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the best travel credit cards out there. It hits on all cylinders: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all with an affordable annual fee. The card recently launched an elevated sign-up bonus of 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. However, li
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Music, Arts & Literature / 14min
nobrashfestivity : Alexander Kurkin , Illustrations for The Tale of the Golden Cockerel by Alexander Pushkin, 1868
Virgin Australia Crew Get Take Their Clothes Off To Promote Low Fares
View from the Wing / 17min
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 ...
How graphene and algae could help build space habitats
BBC News - Technology / 18min
Scientists are researching how people might construct homes to live on other planets.
The Best and Worst Times to Drive This Memorial Day Weekend
Lifehacker / 20min
The unofficial start to summer is here. And you know what that means. Barbecues! Hot dogs! Pools! (And rage-inducing traffic, oh boy!) While long, carefree holiday weekends are indeed fun, getting to where you want to be usually is not. And unfortunately, we can’t even rely on the ludicrous price of gas to deter… Read more...
Epic Games points to Mac’s openness and security in its latest filing in App Store antitrust case
TechCrunch / 21min
In a new court filing , Epic Games challenges Apple’s position that third-party app stores would compromise the iPhone’s security. And it points to Apple’s macOS as an example of how the process of “sideloading” apps — installing apps outside of Apple’s own App Store, that is — doesn’t have to be the threat Apple describes it to be. Apple’s Mac, explains Epic, doesn’t have the same constraints as
How Ewan McGregor Helped Bring Back Obi Wan
Gizmodo / 22min
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Earth Will Become One Big Supercontinent Again, And It Will Probably Kill Us, Scientists Say
Popular Mechanics / 22min
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
What Are the Ethernet Ports on My Mesh Wi-Fi System For?
How-To Geek / 22min
The nodes of many mesh systems sport multiple Ethernet ports even though all those Ethernet ports aren’t strictly necessary for setting up and using the mesh system. So why are they there, and what can you do with them? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Here's Why Diet Coke Tastes Different at McDonald's
How-To Geek / 22min
If you’ve ever had an ice-cold Diet Coke from McDonald’s, you know how satisfying that first sip is. It’s what leads many people to the drive-thru in the first place. But why does it taste so much better than your Diet Coke at home? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Gboard Might Get a Split Keyboard For Larger Devices
How-To Geek / 22min
We use software keyboards on our smartphones all the time without giving it much thought, but they don’t always work well on larger devices. Google may soon be adding a split keyboard to Gboard, though, in an attempt to better optimize it for tablets and foldables. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Joby Aviation's Electric Air Taxi Receives Approval for Flights
How-To Geek / 22min
With electrification on the rise, several new vehicles and aircraft with bold ambitions are underway. Joby Aviation, an electric aviation company that completed several 150-mile test flights earlier this year, just received its first FAA certification to operate its electric air taxi. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Ooni pizza ovens are 20 percent off for Memorial Day
Engadget / 24min
If you're looking to up your homemade pizza game, investing in an Ooni oven is a good way to do so. We've recommended them in numerous outdoor guides and now you can pick one up for 20 percent off. Ooni's Memorial Day sale has discounted all of its pizza ovens, bringing the most affordable of the bunch, the Ooni Fyra 12 , down to $280. The newest version, the Karu 16 , is nearly $160 off and down
You Will Not Feel the World's Smallest Walking RC Robot Crawling Across Your Body
Remote Controlled Robot•
Gizmodo / 27min
With all the doom and gloom over the inevitable robot apocalypse, we’ve at least been able to take solace in the fact that we’ll see them coming—until today. Researchers from Northwestern University have foolishly succeeded in building a remote control robot crab that’s so tiny it can crawl along the edge of a penny. Read more...
Sony Says it Will Increase PS5 Production to Unprecedented Levels
Sony PlayStation 5•
Gizmodo / 27min
Sony has vowed to ramp up PS5 production to “levels that [it has] never achieved before” in order to keep up with surging demand. In a briefing with investors , Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan describes the successes and struggles the company has faced since launching its latest console. Read more...
The Blue Beetle's Movie Costume Looks Pretty Much Perfect
Gizmodo / 27min
Some set pictures have leaked from the Blue Beetle set, and everyone seems to love the look of the superhero. We’ve also got a series of episode stills from Roswell, New Mexico , as well as some comments from Ms. Marvel , and the poster reveal for Tim Burton’s highly-anticipated Addam’s Family spinoff, Wednesday . Read more...
10 Uses for Baby Powder That Don't Involve Your Baby
Lifehacker / 42min
It’s an unmistakable, comforting scent with familiar notes that harken back to your earliest memories. Baby powder (also called talcum powder) is a parenting medicine cabinet staple. But did you know its usefulness goes far beyond a baby’s bottom? Read more...
This Free New RPG Rockets Science and Magic to 1930s Venus (Where It Belongs)
Gizmodo / 46min
Satirical in tone and tongue-in-cheek in its presentation, the absurdist science-fantasy Dr. Grordbort’s Scientific Adventure Violence is a Dungeons & Dragons adventure setting and sourcebook, first devolved by Greg Broadmore, an artist, writer, and director at Wētā Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame in Aotearoa .… Read more...
What we bought: How a $200 pepper mill became my favorite kitchen gadget
Engadget / 48min
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat: a $200 pepper mill is an inherently ridiculous product. I mean really, we're talking about a device designed to turn dried berries (yes, peppercorns are technically a stone fruit ) into a powder you can sprinkle on food. You can buy a totally decent pepper mill for under $20 from brands like OXO . Or if that's too much, you can simply buy your pepp
This Android malware targets passwords from almost 500 apps
ERMAC 2.0 Android 467•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
An infamous Android banking trojan has gotten a major update, growing more dangerous - but also more expensive. Cybersecurity researchers from Cyble and ESET recently discovered version 2.0 of ERMAC being advertised on the dark web, for a monthly subscription rate of $5,000 (up from $3,000 a month for the earlier version). The spike in subscription cost is not just due to inflation - it’s also du
Masturbating Southwest Passenger Jailed For 48 Days
21One Mile at a Time / 53min
Several weeks ago I wrote about how a passenger was arrested after pleasuring himself on a Southwest Airlines flight in front of others. This case has now been heard in court, and the passenger has been jailed. Backstory of the Southwest masturbation incident This incident happened on Southwest Airlines flight 3814 from Seattle (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX) on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Here’s what the cr
Meta consolidates its privacy policy to appease regulators
Meta Privacy Policy•
TechCrunch / 54min
In an effort to make its notoriously dense user agreements less labyrinthine, Meta has rewritten and redesigned how that information is presented. The company insists that the changes are in form, not function, bolding some lines, adding subheaders and illustrations instead of presenting that information as a giant wall of text. The result is still mostly a giant wall of text, but one designed to
Dealmaster: Binge The Orville and more with this $1-per-month Hulu deal
Ars Technica / 56min
Enlarge / The intrepid crew of the USS Orville . (credit: Hulu ) The Dealmaster is back with another wallet-friendly PSA: If you've been meaning to watch The Dropout , catch up on What We Do in The Shadows before season four comes out, or check out the upcoming season of The Orville , Hulu is currently offering three months of its ad-supported streaming plan for $3, or $1 per month . The popular
Save 30% on the Bissell Pet Stain Eraser and enjoy its spot-cleaning magic
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $28 : As of May 26, the fan-favorite Bissell Pet Stain Eraser is on sale for just $65 at Walmart. That's 30% in savings. Keeping your carpet clean and being a puppy parent are difficult tasks on their own. And if you combine them? You've got a real project on your hands. Between unfortunate accidents , paw print dirt tracks, and muddy water from an overzealous tail, you might want to invest
Video Shows Elon Musk Climbing Mechazilla Tower
87Futurism / 1h
Ride to the Top In a new video by YouTuber Tim "Everyday Astronaut" Dodd, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk can be seen ascending to the top of the space company's " Mechazilla " tower, a massive metal construction designed to aid during both launch and landing of the company's behemoth Starship spacecraft. The company has yet to launch its Starship into orbit , but it has made strides in building the hardwar
A robotic shoulder could make it easier to grow usable human tissue
MIT Technology Review / 1h
A robotic shoulder that stretches, presses, and twists lab-grown human tendon tissue could pave the way for more successful tissue grafts. Though the field of tissue engineering is still mostly experimental, skin cells, cartilage, and even a windpipe grown from samples of human cells have been implanted in patients so far. But growing usable human tendon cells—which need to stretch and twist—has
The Orville's Seth MacFarlane on Those Star Trek Comparisons
Gizmodo / 1h
When The Orville premiered back in 2017, its arrival coincided almost exactly with Star Trek: Discovery , the first new Trek TV show in over a decade. Comparisons between the two series were inevitable, with even io9 calling The Orville a “ Star Trek spoof ” in our earliest coverage of the series. Read more...
NASA Hopes Its Tissue Box-Sized Satellite Can Set a New Laser Speed Record
Gizmodo / 1h
A tiny gold-coated satellite lifted off from Earth on Wednesday with a rather large goal in mind for NASA: beam down data at the fastest rate ever achieved by space lasers. Read more...
What to Do (and Not Do) When a Cop Knocks on Your Door
Lifehacker / 1h
Our homes are the center of our lives. They’re meant to be places of calm, places of safety—and the one place in our lives where our privacy reigns supreme. We rest there, we play there, and increasingly we work there. It’s essential that our homes feel safe. Read more...
Stellantis guilty of diesel emissions fraud, will pay $300 million fine
Stellantis FCA Emissions•
Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Ram 1500 trucks are offered for sale at a dealership in Elmhurst, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) Stellantis, the multinational automaker that includes Fiat and Jeep among its many brands , will be the latest automaker to settle a diesel emissions lawsuit with the US government. Reuters reports that the company that was Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will plead guilty to e
NASA’s verdict on Starliner: “A great vehicle for crew transportation”
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Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / The Starliner spacecraft landed within 500 meters of its intended target in New Mexico on Wednesday evening. (credit: NASA) Steve Stich is a buttoned-down NASA engineer who has worked at the space agency for decades, dating back to the space shuttle's heyday in the 1980s. But on Wednesday night, as he contemplated the success of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft after its six-day mission to
Microsoft Edge may finally soon be a useful hybrid working tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Switching between work and personal profiles in your browser is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new Microsoft Edge update. A new feature will automatically switch user profiles between work and personal, giving users more flexibility and privacy when using Microsoft Edge. The change means that users will no longer have to manually switch profiles when looking to open a work-focused li
Launchkey 88 brings a luxurious keybed to a budget MIDI controller
Engadget / 1h
Novation already makes five different versions of its venerable Launchkey series of MIDI controllers , ranging from the travel-friendly Launchkey Mini all the way up to the studio centerpiece Launchkey 61. But for some, 61 keys isn’t enough. And a serious piano player might balk at the unweighted keys. But now Novation offers the Launchkey 88 with a semi-weighted keybed. The latest addition to th
European hotel prices are rocketing — here’s where they’re rising the most
The Points Guy / 1h
U.S. travelers are raring to go … and surging European hotel prices aren’t holding them back. As the hospitality industry regains its strength after a bruising pandemic, the average cost of a hotel room is rocketing. For more news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for TPG’s daily newsletter . In some countries, including the U.S., the current cost of a hotel room even outstrips levels
How to Use Comparison Operators in Google Sheets
How-To Geek / 1h
When you need to compare values in a spreadsheet, Google Sheets gives you the standard operators to do so. You can use functions if you prefer, but if the regular symbols are for you, here’s how to use them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Plex Finally Launches a Dedicated HTPC Client
How-To Geek / 1h
Back in 2019, Plex gleefully announced the death of Plex Media Player, a clunky and outdated app for Macs and PCs. But customers went ballistic. The old Plex Media Player allowed people to build HPTC setups—home theater systems where a PC or Mac is connected directly to a TV or projector. So, Plex began work on a replacement. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Perhaps faster delivery times were a poor choice from a unit-economics perspective
TechCrunch / 1h
In every startup cycle, there are attempts to get consumers goods faster than ever before, the hope being that technology has improved to the point that such deliveries are financially possible. Infamous dot-com-era flameouts are now ancient history, but they do indicate just how long founders and their backing investors have been working on the concept. The dream of super-quick consumer deliveri
Twitter Has to Pay Pitiful $150M for Using Personal Data for Targeted Ads
Twitter Pay $150M FTC•
Gizmodo / 1h
Twitter is agreeing to pay the Federal Trade Commission a measly $150 million in penalties for illegally handing off user data to sell targeted ads, according to court documents filed Wednesday. Read more...
TikTok partners with Hootsuite, Sprinklr, Emplifi and more to make it easier for brands to reach users
Hootsuite Emplifi TikTok•
TechCrunch / 1h
TikTok is extending its Marketing Partner Program to add new content marketing partners, the company told TechCrunch. The expansion will allow marketers to manage their TikTok accounts without leaving their third-party content marketing platforms. The short-form video app is partnering with Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Sprinklr, Emplifi, Dash Hudson, Khoros, Brandwatch and Later for the initial laun
California’s Tricky Airline Crew Rest Dispute
California Opposes Crew•
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
There’s a dispute that has been escalating for quite some time, which could impact airline pilots and flight attendants based in California. This lawsuit dates back roughly five years, and it’s getting closer and closer to this policy potentially being enforced. I first wrote about this in mid-March, but with the Biden administration now chiming in, it looks like we could seen rule changes immine
Save 15% on Radisson Rewards award nights when you book by May 31
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Radisson Rewards is currently discounting award nights across its global portfolio. I know, I know, it’s not Hyatt or Marriott; it’s Radisson. But Radisson is way more than just Country Inn & Suites. (And I’ve had a few good stays at those too.) Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’s free daily newslette
Sony is bringing ‘Horizon’ and ‘God of War’ TV shows to Netflix and Prime Video
Sony Horizon Gran Turismo•
Engadget / 1h
Sony had a lot to discuss during its annual investor briefing , including plans to boost PlayStation 5 production and get the console into the hands of more people who want one. One of the more intriguing nuggets of news came during the Q&A, when the company confirmed it's adapting three more of its gaming properties into TV shows. Sony IR - 3 positives in the presentation 1) Horizon (Netflix), G
HTPCs Are Back: Plex Revives Its App For Home Theater PCs
How-To Geek / 1h
Plex is a popular service for hosting your own server of media content (or using someone else’s) and streaming it to all your devices. Plex got its start on HTPCs, and now it’s returning to them with a brand new app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Satechi Type-C Monitor Stand Hub Review: The Perfect Height and Port Selection
How-To Geek / 1h
Staring at your monitor all day can be tiresome and painful if your screen’s height isn’t positioned ergonomically. Most monitors come with adjustable stands, but not all of Apple’s iMacs and Studio Displays do. Satechi’s Type-C Monitor Stand Hub helps resolve that problem. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Developers tell users not to launch this top Linux distro over security fears
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Developers of the popular Tails Linux distribution have warned users to abstain from the OS until the next version is released, if they use it for entering, or accessing, sensitive information . "We recommend that you stop using Tails until the release of 5.1 (May 31) if you use Tor Browser for sensitive information (passwords, private messages, personal information, etc.)," the warning reads. Th
Windows 11 update will put a stop to confusion around Microsoft 365
Microsoft Windows W11•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft is testing an update for Windows 11 that should make it easier for people to view and manage their office software subscriptions. Bundled with the latest early-access Windows 11 build is a new version of the “Your Microsoft account” page, where users can now view the status of their Microsoft 365 subscription. The updated settings page contains information about the specific services av
The best smart lights you can buy
Engadget / 1h
One of the best places to start when building a smart home ecosystem is smart lights. Not only are they relatively affordable compared to other IoT gadgets, often costing between $10 and $50 a bulb, but they can also completely change the feel of your home. You can go from boring and analogue to colorful and automated within minutes, and there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating f
Luminar hires execs from Apple, Nvidia and Tesla
Luminar Apple Nvidia•
TechCrunch / 1h
Luminar, the U.S. lidar company, is the latest to poach executives from Apple, Nvidia and Tesla in the continuing talent war in automated driving and autonomous vehicle technology. Christopher “CJ” Moore, director of autonomous systems at Apple and former director of Tesla’s Autopilot software, has joined Luminar as VP of software. Taner Ozcelik, founder of Nvidia’s Automotive Business, has becom
Metal: Hellsinger hands-on: First-person demon-slaying, cranked to 11
Metal Hellsinger Doom•
Ars Technica / 1h
Metal: Hellsinger Enlarge / Blasting demons to the beat has never looked or felt sweeter. Welcome to the drop-D, first-person combat of Metal: Hellsinger . When video games infuse music, rhythm, and tempo into their action, I'm typically first in line to try them. That's been the case since PaRappa the Rapper kicked and punched its way into my heart in late 1996. Ever since, I've strapped into VR
Horizon: Zero Dawn and Its Badass Robot Dinosaurs Are Coming to TV
89Gizmodo / 1h
The video game to television series pipeline has been working overtime in the last few years, thanks to hits like Arcane and Castlevania, along with oddities like Halo. We know there are plenty more shows and films on the horizon, and between the Big Three console publishers, Sony’s trying harder than most to make… Read more...
Uh Oh: Could Airbus Cancel Qatar Airways’ A350 Order?
28One Mile at a Time / 2h
Qatar Airways and Airbus have been in a major legal dispute for several months now. A court decision today has major implications, as Qatar Airways may be forced to take delivery of Airbus A350s, or else the planes could be resold to other airlines. The legal dispute between Qatar Airways & Airbus Airbus and Qatar Airways have been engaged in a $600+ million legal dispute , which primarily involv
Dynamic Drivers or Balanced Armature? The Technology in your Earbuds
How-To Geek / 2h
There are two different sound-producing technologies used in in-ear earbuds. Here’s what they are, how they differ in construction, and their ability to reproduce sound. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Fire destroys funnel on Carnival cruise ship; no passengers or crew injured
34The Points Guy / 2h
A fire that caused structural damage to the funnel on Carnival Cruise Line ‘s Carnival Freedom on Thursday has been extinguished, and there are no reported injuries, according to the line. Several passengers, including Jim Edgar from Jacksonville, have taken to Twitter and Instagram to share photos and videos of the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mxracer546 (@mxracer546) I
Elon Musk Alarmed by Deepfake of Him Endorsing Crypto Scam
Elon Musk Deepfake•
100+Futurism / 2h
Uncanny Valley A deepfaked video crypto scammers are using to convince their marks that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has started a new investment platform is just realistic enough to look super creepy — and it's even swindled a handful of people already. A netizen posted the short clip online yesterday and tagged Musk, warning that the scam had gone viral already. The video is edited footage of
Microsoft's free Top Gun 'Flight Simulator' expansion is finally here
Microsoft Maverick•
Engadget / 2h
Now that Top Gun: Maverick is finally reaching theaters, the matching Microsoft Flight Simulator expansion is launching as well. Microsoft and Asobo Studio have released the free add-on to both hype up the Tom Cruise movie and give you a taste of the US Navy's real-world flight training. You'll get a "Maverick Edition" livery for the F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, but you'll also learn how to
Friendly Apps raises $3 million, pre-product, for apps that improve people’s well-being
Apps Creator Google•
59TechCrunch / 2h
Longtime engineer and product designer Michael Sayman has been building apps since he was a kid, landing him roles at Facebook , Google , Roblox and, most recently, Twitter , where he’s often been tasked with developing products aimed at a teenage audience. Sayman was only 17 when he joined Facebook, but had already built several apps — an experience documented in his book “ App Kid .” Over the y
Planet FWD secures $10M so consumer products industry can track carbon emissions
30TechCrunch / 2h
Planet FWD , a carbon-assessment startup founded by Zume Pizza co-founder Julia Collins, grabbed another cash infusion in the way of 10 million Series A dollars to continue developing technology so that the $1.5 trillion consumer products industry can more accurately measure and reduce their carbon footprint. We profiled Collins’ journey from pizza to climate-friendly food beginning in March 2020
Should You Really Make Group Fitness Classes 'Your Own?'
Lifehacker / 2h
In a perfect world, fitness should come down to nothing more than building a habit and challenging your body . Unfortunately, a group fitness class is rarely a perfect world. Whether you signed up for pilates , Crossfit , or any other group workout experience , it’s easy to let your ego get in the way. Read more...
The US government is doing a really bad job of tracking ransomware
Senate US Ransomware•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
, a report from a Senate committee has found. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has released its findings following 10 months of investigation into ransomware attacks and related cryptocurrency payments. It said reports of previous attacks are “fragmented and incomplete”, and blame was partially laid on the fact that both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a
Facebook owner Meta updates its privacy policy
Meta Privacy Policy•
35BBC News - Technology / 2h
But the company says the changes don’t allow Meta to collect, use or share your data in new ways
5 reasons why families should travel to Spain: Madrid, Barcelona and beyond
32The Points Guy / 2h
There’s no shortage of appealing destinations to choose from when planning your next family vacation in Europe . Spain is one of the most popular, and for good reason. It’s an accessible, relatively affordable European country with many points hotels, a variety of attractions that kids, teens and adults can enjoy, and a laid-back, family-friendly culture. Whether it’s Madrid, Barcelona, Seville o
Estimating impact and defining a future-ready cybersecurity strategy with brand risk calculator
20MIT Technology Review / 2h
Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Watch Bill Mew, digital ethics campaigner and CEO of CrisisTeam.co.uk talk to Vishal Salvi, SVP & CISO at Infosys, and Ameya Kapnadak, chief growth officer and head of consulting at Interbrand India, about why brands need to implement a well-defined, evolving cybersecurity strategy to ensure continued brand trust—and how th
US Government Plans To Require Larger Bathrooms On Planes – But Starting 20 Years From Now
View from the Wing / 2h
Since narrowbody aircraft are used on the vast majority of domestic flights, and even the vast majority of domestic flights over 1500 miles (American Airlines uses Airbus A321s for its 'premium' cross country flights between New York and San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange County) it's a major challenge. And it means that non-stop flights are generally off the table for a subset of passengers u
New Zealand’s Humble Bee Bio is using bees to create bioplastics
TechCrunch / 2h
Humble Bee Bio is on a mission to create a biodegradable alternative to plastics by synthesizing the biology of bees. While the New Zealand-based company is still at an early stage — it’s about halfway through its proof of concept — if Humble Bee is successful, its bioplastics are likely to make it into the sustainable textiles industry. Humble Bee, which just raised $3.2 million (NZD $5 million)
Google's foldable Pixel phone may have been postponed to 2023
Google Pixel Samsung•
23Mashable / 2h
Google 's rumored foldable Pixel smartphone isn't coming anytime soon, new reports say. The device, possibly called the Pixel Notepad, was reportedly going to launch by the end of 2022 . A new report by The Elec (via 9to5Google ) says the phone's launch has been postponed due to not being as complete as Google would've wanted. Another issue could be the supply of foldable panels. The Pixel Notepa
Google Docs now gives you ultimate control over your text
Google Docs Multiple Text•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Students the world over rely on Google Docs for quick and easy text editing that is constantly saved to the cloud. But the comapny isn't standing still, and has announced a new Google Docs update that gives users the ability to select multiple pieces of text from different places at once. "In Google Docs, you can now make multiple text selections at once, and apply actions such as delete, copy, p
A Bored Ape Lawsuit Won't Set the NFT Precedent Seth Green Wants
Green Bored Ape NFT•
72Wired / 2h
After the actor's NFT and licensing agreement were stolen, he suggested going to court to win back intellectual property rights. Not so fast.
Ranking Credit Card Annual Travel Credits
Credit Card Vistara•
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Nowadays many premium credit cards (with steep annual fees) have travel credits of some sort, which can help offset the annual fee. In this post I wanted to rank these credits based on their ease of use, and also discuss why card issuers offer these credits to begin with. Why do many premium credit cards have travel credits? One common question is why many premium credit cards have annual travel
How to Poop on Vacation
Lifehacker / 2h
Ah, vacation. A time for adventure, relaxation, poolside cocktails, and...constipation? For a lot of people, yes. Due to changes in diet, routine, sleep, and dehydration from air travel and all that celebratory booze, many people get backed up, rendering their tummy bloated, their bowels immobile and their mood not so… Read more...
Roofstock founder closes on $90M fund to back early-stage proptech startups
24TechCrunch / 2h
Early-stage proptech startups have a potential new source of capital in 1Sharpe Ventures , which recently closed its $90 million inaugural fund. Roofstock co-founder and chairman Gregor Watson and real estate investor Rob Bloemker started the venture firm in 2021, and had their first close last year. The pair say the fund was “oversubscribed.” For the unacquainted, Roofstock is an online marketpl
Gucci x Oura launch a $950 smart ring to help you discover yourself
Oura Gucci Smart Ring 3•
TechCrunch / 2h
It’s a common problem among the superwealthy. Sure they can buy fancy clothes, jewelry and fast cars, but at the end of the day, they’re stuck using the same boring gadgets as the rest of us. How can they possibly extend their expensive and flashy taste to consumer electronics? Fortunately, from the bedazzled Nokias of Vertu to Apple’s $1,300 Hermès Watch, hardware makers have been more than happ
8 California hotels to help you connect with the great outdoors
The Points Guy / 2h
I’m standing in front of a rustic lodge that could have been airlifted straight from the Alps into a lush aspen-fringed mountain valley in California . Just inside the small lobby, rows of snowshoes of all sizes await my selection. A sled leans against the wall outside, waiting for an excited child (or youthful adult) to carry them across a nearby hill. This is Wylder Hotel Hope Valley, a cozy ca
Apple says the App Store is actually really good for the economy
Apple the App Store•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The iOS app ecosystem helps contribute millions to the economy and supports thousands of jobs worldwide, new research from Apple has claimed. The mobile giant has released two reports, one commissioned by the company, analysing the impact of the App Store on the overall economy. The reports, from the Analysis Group (commissioned by Apple) and Progressive Policy Institute, seek to challenge that n
2023 Acura Integra First Drive: Rebooted Icon Makes Almost All The Right Compromises
SlashGear / 3h
The long-awaited return of the Integra is priced to win in the luxury hot hatch segment, with a slick manual and sharp styling. Can it live up to expectations?
Oura collaborated with Gucci to make an 18 carat gold smart ring
Gucci Oura Smart Ring•
Engadget / 3h
Oura, the startup that's pushing the limits of how small a wearable can be, just announced a collaboration that could boost its profile considerably. It's teaming with fashion house Gucci on the Gucci x Oura Ring , crafted in black synthetic corundum and adorned with the famous interlocking "G" and a braided torchon pattern, both in 18 carat yellow gold. It comes with Oura's latest Generation 3 t
The Download: Locking up carbon with corn, and the path to greener steel
MIT Technology Review / 3h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside Charm Industrial’s big bet on corn stalks for carbon removal In recent weeks, a crew of staffers from a company called Charm Industrial have been working on the edge of Kansas corn fields, moving rolled bales of stalks, leaves, husks, and tassels up to
The ‘Form’ Element Created the Modern Web. Was It a Big Mistake?
27Wired / 3h
A little HTML widget gave us all-powerful Amazon and Facebook. There's no closing Pandora's text box now.
The dreaded SSSS boarding pass: What you need to know about TSA’s enhanced screening tag
85The Points Guy / 3h
SSSS: It’s the four-letter acronym printed on a boarding pass that gives any airline passenger a pit in their stomach. Secondary Security Screening Selection — or “The Quad S,” as some call it — means you have been selected for additional enhanced security screening by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. But just what does this designation mean, how
4 types of Celebrity Cruises ships, explained
200+The Points Guy / 3h
Of the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Celebrity Cruises has one of the simplest fleets. At the core of the brand are 12 relatively big ships that can be bunched into just three groups. For more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. Each of these groups — known as “classes” in cruise industry lingo — is made of
How to Get Sticker Residue Off of Almost Anything
How-To Geek / 3h
It’s tough enough to get stickers off of surfaces, but once you do, there’s usually an unsightly (and still sticky) residue left behind. There’s no need to stress, though—these easy tips and tricks will help you get sticky residue off of just about any household surface. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
How Much Does a Home EV Charger Really Cost?
How-To Geek / 3h
As electric vehicles (EVs) lower in price, more people are considering a switch from gas to battery power. If you get one, you may consider installing a charging station in your home. Let’s take a look at what it costs to install one, and whether you actually need one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Grow a Wildflower Garden From Seed (and Why You Should)
Lifehacker / 3h
Wildflowers bring a beautiful array of color to your garden, and they come in more varieties than you might realize. And in addition to being beautiful, wildflowers attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, so they’re great for the rest of your garden as well as the local wildlife. Read more...
Broadcom is buying VMware in a $61 billion mega-deal
Broadcom VMware $61B•
Engadget / 3h
Broadcom isn't done attempting major acquisitions . The chip giant is buying cloud- and virtualization-focused software developer VMware for the equivalent of $61 billion in cash and stock. The move would fold Broadcom's software division into VMware and create a theoretical powerhouse that helps companies run apps in all sorts of environments, including "any" cloud service. The proposed union wo
How Couples Should Decide Whether Counseling Is Worth It, According to Therapists
Lifehacker / 3h
Marriage counseling can be difficult, but it is often wise to invest time in your relationship to see if it can be improved. About 44% of couples go to marriage counseling prior to tying the knot. Research also suggests that couples therapy positively impacts 70% of couples receiving treatment. A couples counselor is… Read more...
United Airlines Improving First Class Meal Service
33One Mile at a Time / 4h
United Airlines will further be restoring its premium cabin meal service as of June 2022. That’s pretty exciting, since hopefully it spells the end of those disgusting packaged sandwiches United has been serving for the past year. United domestic first class meal service changes As of June 1, 2022, United Airlines will be greatly improving its first class meal service. Specifically, the airline w
UK watchdog is investigating whether Google restricts competition in ads
Google UK CMA Probe•
Engadget / 4h
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched a second investigation into Google's ad tech practices. This probe, in particular, will look into the role Google plays in the "ad tech stack," or the set of services that facilitate the sale of online advertising space between advertisers and sellers like online content providers. The organization explained that Google has strong positions
Best burgers in the sky: We compared inflight hamburgers to see which was the tastiest
50The Points Guy / 4h
“So what’s the deal with airplane food?”Jerry Seinfeld once famously asked during a skit on Saturday Night Live. It was during an era of hot meals in coach, and his question served as the quintessential clichéd example of observational humor for decades to come. I’ll narrow that question down a bit: What’s the deal with airplane hamburgers? At first, the idea of eating a burger on a plane may be
On this day in literary history, May 26, 1897– Dracula , a Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, is publishe...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
On this day in literary history, May 26, 1897– Dracula , a Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, is published. From our stacks: Illustrations from The Annotated Dracula. Dracula by Bram Stoker. Introduction, Notes, and Bibliography by Leonard Wolf. Art by Sätty. With Maps, Drawings, and Photographs. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1975.
Customer support management platform Assembled lands $51M
32TechCrunch / 4h
Assembled , which bills itself as a workforce management platform for customer support teams, today announced that it raised $51 million in a Series B funding round led by New Enterprise Associates with participation from Emergence Capital and Basis Set Ventures. CEO Ryan Wang says that the new capital will be put toward product development, including schedule optimization algorithms and integrat
Manta, a data observability startup, raises $35M to grow its workforce
Manta Data Raises $35M•
24TechCrunch / 4h
Over the last decade, the rate at which organizations create data has accelerated as it becomes cheaper to store, access, and process data. But as data continues to grow in scale and complexity, it’s becoming scattered across apps and platforms — often leading to problems where it concerns data quality. According to a 2020 O’Reilly survey, more than 60% of companies believe that they have too man
It’s official: Broadcom to acquire VMware in massive $61B deal
Broadcom VMware $61B•
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Sometimes when there is smoke, there is actually fire. Such was the case with the rumors of Broadcom’s interest in VMware this past weekend. It turns out that fire was burning hot and today, Broadcom announced it was acquiring VMware in a massive $61 billion deal. The deal is a combination of cash and stock with Broadcom assuming $8 billion in VMware debt. With VMware, Broadcom gets more than the
Qualcomm CEO doesn't think we'll stop buying high end smartphones any time soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano Amon believes sales of high-end smartphones will be unaffected by any economic slowdown, telling the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos that he sees room for growth even in the current climate. Sales of smartphones slumped by 12.5% during 2020 as retailers closed their doors and consumers delayed purchases, however, the reopening of marketplaces and the availab
Warning: Delta Cancelling Flights In Advance, To Reduce Cancellations On Day Of Travel
Delta Summer Flights•
33View from the Wing / 4h
Last weekend the Delta Air Lines operation melted down. On Monday they cancelled 10% of their flights, and that's with a bias towards delays - even overnight delays - to keep from running up their cancel statistics. They delayed many flights on top of this. Beset by confusion they even assigned a pilot to fly a Boeing 757 to Hawaii who wasn't qualified to do so . Now they're cancelling more fligh
12 Keyboard Shortcuts for Tabs in Google Chrome
How-To Geek / 4h
Tabs are an indispensable part of web browsers. Navigating between tabs and keeping them organized can be a challenge—especially if you love to keep tons of them open. We’ll show you some nifty keyboard shortcuts for Google Chrome to help. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The shortage of MacBooks doesn't look good for the M2
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
If you’ve tried to buy something from Apple in the last few days, you might have noticed that many computing products like the Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, or Studio Display have some seriously lengthy estimated shipping dates, with some items not anticipated to arrive at your door until August. This isn’t especially new - rumors started to appear a few weeks ago regarding delays with manufacturing,
Broadcom confirms multi-billion dollar VMware deal
Broadcom VMware Deal•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Chipmaker Broadcom has confirmed its takeover of software giant VMware , confirming earlier reports of an imminent deal. The $61 billion cash and stock deal "advances Broadcom’s strategy to build the world’s leading infrastructure technology company, with track record of acquiring established, mission-critical platforms", the company said. “This transaction combines our leading semiconductor and
The teeniest robot in the world is a jumping crab
Remote Controlled Robot•
Mashable / 4h
Engineers from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have developed the smallest walking robot ever, and it’s a crab. The half-millimeter robot is modeled after a peekytoe crab and is just the latest iteration in a long line of small robots created by the researchers. The goal for creating a bot so small is to move towards more practical uses of the technology and gaining entry to more ha
Sony vows to ramp up PS5 production to levels 'never achieved before'
Sony PlayStation 5•
Engadget / 4h
One of Sony's top priorities going forward is to ramp up production for the PlayStation 5 to meet unprecedented demand for the console. In a briefing with investors (PDF), the company said that it expects to close the gap in PS4 and PS5 sales this year after the newer console lagged behind its older sibling in 2021. Sony blamed the lack of PS5 sales on its inability to build enough units due to o
My 5 Favorite Perks Offered By Any Credit Cards
One Mile at a Time / 4h
There are lots of reasons to pick up a credit card — some are worth getting for the welcome bonus, some for the return on spending they offer, and some for the long term perks that they offer. There are a lot of cards that offer big welcome bonuses and a generous return on everyday spending . In this post, I figured it would be fun to look at some of the credit cards that offer the best long term
Netflix's very silly 'Man vs Bee' trailer sees Rowan Atkinson...well, you can guess
400+Mashable / 4h
There aren't many actors who could get away with starring in a TV series based around one man's ongoing war with an invading bee, but if anyone can do it it's probably Mr. Bean himself. Rowan Atkinson plays a bumbling dad housesitting a mansion in this new Netflix series which he co-created with Will Davies, only to find himself in increasing chaos as he goes to war with the buzzing intruder. Wil
Broadcom to Acquire VMware in $61 Billion Enterprise Computing Deal
Broadcom VMware Deal•
500+NYT > Technology / 5h
The resulting combination of chip company and software maker would be one of the most important suppliers of technology to the cloud computing market.
The Morning After: Dyson’s secret robot projects
Engadget / 5h
The NFL's rumored streaming service could debut in July Dyson, the company that’s recently branched out into hair curlers, air-purifying headphones and not cars , has revealed it has an entire division secretly developing robot prototypes for household chores. The company didn't detail any of the models specifically, but many look like robot arms adapted to do specialized home chores, like cleani
Here's why TCL's PS5 Pro prediction doesn't make much sense
Pro TCL Xbox Series•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
TCL Technologies has predicted that we'll see a PS5 Pro and new Xbox Series X|S in the next two years, but we're not buying it. Hosting an official presentation in Poland, electronics manufacturer TCL (credit to PPE ) showed a slide that predicts that a new Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , and PS5 Pro console will arrive by 2023 or 2024. Dubbing this mid-generation range "Gen 9.5", these consoles
25 Best Memorial Day Sales on Grills, Camping, and Outdoor Gear
Wired / 5h
This long weekend marks the beginning of summer in the US, and it's a good time to score a deal on equipment for your next adventure.
The Mystery of China’s Sudden Warnings About US Hackers
26Wired / 5h
The Chinese government recently began saber-rattling about American cyberespionage. The catch? It’s all old news.
Why Was the Tonga Eruption So Massive? Scientists Have New Clues
51Wired / 5h
Early theories suggested an underwater landslide caused a catastrophic mix of magma and seawater. Recent evidence reveals an explosion unlike anything studied before.
'The Outlaws' returns with a chaotic Season 2 trailer
41Mashable / 5h
The Outlaws , Stephen Merchant's Bristol-set comedy-drama about a mismatched group of lawbreakers carrying out community service together, is back with a Season 2 trailer — and it looks every bit as silly and chaotic as the first . Following on from where Season 1 left off, the trailer catches us up with the core group — played by Rhianne Barreto, Gamba Cole, Merchant, Eleanor Tomlinson, Darren B
4 Useless Tech Products You Shouldn’t Buy
How-To Geek / 5h
Knowing exactly what technology to invest in isn’t always easy. A few products on the market, though, are decidedly not worth your time or money—even when they do what they claim to do. Here are a few you’ll find on the wrong side of Amazon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
UK finally opens antitrust probe of Google’s role in the adtech stack
Britain Probe Google UK•
30TechCrunch / 5h
The UK’s competition watchdog has just announced another investigation into Google over potential antitrust abuses around adtech. This is the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) second probe of Google’s adtech practices — after said it would investigate an ad deal between Google and Facebook referred to internally as ‘Jedi Blue’, back in March . (That deal also features in a major antitrust
Bowery opens a new vertical farm in Pennsylvania
60TechCrunch / 5h
When I wrote my big TC1 on Bowery Farming late last year , there was a lot of talk of the company’s third commercial farming site in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Today the facility finally comes online after a big press unveiling. The New Jersey–based vertical farming startup says the facility, built on a former brownfield lot, is its most technologically advanced to date. The commercial farm is Bowe
Viola Credit closes $700M fund to provide asset-based lending FinTech startups
Viola Credit FinTech•
71TechCrunch / 5h
Fintech startup and alternative credit asset manager Viola Credit , has closed its latest $700 million fund which provides asset-based lending capital to FinTech, PropTech, and InsurTech startups. If this FinTech play reminds you of Silicon Valley Bank, then think again. The latter provides corporate lending, also known as venture lending. Instead, Viola provides lending capital to Fintech lender
After 30 years, the world can now play the lost Marble Madness II
59Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / A glimpse at what could have been... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For decades, Atari's scrapped prototype arcade sequel Marble Madness II has been one of the un-emulated "holy grails" for popular multi-platform emulator MAME. This has limited gameplay access to a handful of rare cabinet collectors and convention goers. That changed this week, though, with the unexpected and un
Top Gun: Maverick got the green light in the most Tom Cruise way possible
Maverick Tom Cruise•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
After three years spent grounded in the Paramount studios hangar, Top Gun: Maverick finally flies into theaters this week – but the blockbuster sequel wasn’t the inevitability many may have thought it to be. In an exclusive interview with TechRadar to promote the upcoming movie, Top Gun: Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed just how close the movie came – or rather didn’t come – to being
Forget PS5 – Sony is making big bucks with PC games
Sony PlayStation Years•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Sony’s PC ports of PlayStation games are set to make a load more money in the coming year, although the firm’s PC projects are already doing well in terms of earnings. This became clear from a shareholder briefing where Sony presented a bunch of slides, one of which outlined income from PC ports, showing that they brought in $80 million over the past fiscal year (running up to the end of March),
YouTube Music's new casting feature is nice, but could be a lot better
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
YouTube Music has quietly rolled out a new feature that offers suggestions for devices to cast your music to. If you often like to cast your music to a supported, Wi-Fi connected device like a smart TV or wireless speaker, then you'll probably get some mileage out of this update. Available on the iOS and Android versions of the YouTube Music app, the new feature was initially spotted by ChromeUnb
In What Order Should You Apply For Credit Cards?
One Mile at a Time / 5h
There are lots of amazing credit cards out there, in terms of the welcome offers, perks, return on spending, etc. Even those of us who have been maximizing our credit cards for a long time don’t necessarily have all the cards we’d like to have. So I thought it would be interesting to address in what order it makes sense to apply for credit cards. In other words, if there are five cards you’re int
Apple TV 4K and HomePod owners should do this update right now
Apple HomePod 15.5.1•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Great news, Apple TV 4K and HomePod owners: just days after rolling out an emergency patch for gaping security hole in Apple Macs and Watches and barely a week since the company unveiled tvOS 15.5 to us all, Tim Cook's behemoth has yet further updates available for HomePod , HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K users. The company has now launched tvOS 15.5.1 – a minor update, but it addresses key issues
'I Love That for You' co-creator explains Patricia's Rolo obsession
Mashable / 6h
At the end of the day, we all have our vices. Some, like myself, drown out the world by watching borderline unhealthy amounts of TV. Others bury themselves in work. And one iconic queen finds comfort in Rolos. Yes, Rolos. Those cylindrical chocolate candies filled with caramel. Who is this mystery woman with such solid taste in sweets? It's none other than Patricia, Jennifer Lewis's character on
‘How Are They Weapons? That’s Only a Flashlight!’
21Wired / 6h
During the protests in Hong Kong, young people carried laser pointers, umbrellas, and plastic ties—objects that sometimes led to their arrest, and years of legal limbo.
Samsung's new OLED tech could mean cheaper QD-OLED TVs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Samsung Display has been working on a new way of producing OLED pixels for its QD-OLED TV panels, according to a presentation by a South Korean professor, reported by The Elec . Specifically. Samsung has been working on a better kind of blue OLED pixel, and this could be just the boost the technology to needs to be able to start dropping its prices and competing directly with the regular (and che
Google says Russian hackers leaked Brexit emails
Russian Brexit Google•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A number of Brexit-related emails that were recently leaked online came from the hands of Russian hackers, Google’s cybersecurity experts have said. The team detected a new website, entitled “Very English Coop d’Etat”, which reportedly leaked multiple emails from a couple of high-ranking government officials, involved one way or another, in the UK’s split from the European Union: including former
Apple TV Plus and JJ Abrams to reboot huge movie flop for new series
J.J. Abrams Apple SR•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A new live-action reboot of Speed Racer is on the way from Apple TV Plus. According to Variety , Apple is teaming up with JJ Abrams to produce the new show, which has reportedly been in development for some time. Speed Racer began its life as a manga series in 1966 under the name Mach GoGoGo, which was then taken to Japanese television in the following year and syndicated to the US under the name
Joby Aviation secures certificate to operate commercial air taxis
Joby Aviation FAA 135•
25TechCrunch / 6h
Joby Aviation — the publicly-traded electric air vehicle company with a current market cap of $3.1 billion — has received the necessary certification from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin on-demand commercial air taxi operations, the company said on Thursday. While it’s a significant milestone that puts Joby closer to its stated goal of launching its electric aerial ridesharing servic
Astroforge raises $13M seed round for asteroid mining ambitions
41TechCrunch / 6h
Although we’ve long understood that asteroids are not simply the rubble of the universe, but potentially profitable stores of precious minerals, humanity has never been able to unlock this value. Y Combinator startup Astroforge wants to succeed where other companies have failed, by becoming the first to mine an asteroid and bring the material back to Earth — and it’s aiming to do so as early as t
You can now download a fix for the Oculus Quest 2's Windows 11 compatibility issues
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Connecting your Meta Quest 2 headset ( formerly Oculus Quest 2 ) to a Windows 11 PC just got a much-needed improvement via an Oculus PC app update. If you’ve tried playing a PC VR game with your Quest 2 headset recently, you probably noticed near-constant juddering if your PC uses Windows 11. This effect causes the screen to shake in a way that ranges from being a minor annoyance to incredibly na
Huge Windows 11 update is finally done, but release date remains a mystery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The first major update to Windows 11 (allegedly called Sun Valley 2 ) is finally done Microsoft confirms but stops short of saying when it will be available to download. In a community post , the company states that 'Minimum acceptable build for Windows 11, version 22H2 certification is RTM build(i.e. 22621)', which was released for Windows Insiders on May 11. However, there are more clues to Sun
Twitter pays $150 million fine over privacy and Elon Musk has thoughts
FTC Twitter $150M Musk•
300+Mashable / 6h
Twitter 's past has come to haunt the social media company again. The company has agreed to pay a $150 million fine due to breaches of user privacy. According to court documents , the company admitted to deceptively using its users' phone numbers and email addresses for advertising purposes. According to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, Twitter violated a settlement mad
The Boys season 3's most outlandish episode shocked one of its biggest stars
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Boys season 3 is set to tackle one of the graphic novel series' most controversial storylines – and the latest big-name addition to its cast was not prepared for what was in store. Jensen Ackles, who plays Soldier Boy in the R-rated Prime Video show 's upcoming third season, revealed that he was stunned when he learned about what The Boys season 3 's Herogasm storyline entails. For those who
Gift your grad with tech items they’ll love from Walmart
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Shop Walmart deals on some of the hottest tech items, just in time for graduation gifting. Of all the gifting scenarios, graduation gifting can be the hardest. What do kids these days even like? What feels important enough to mark such a huge transition in someone’s life? The answer to these questions is technology. Whether your grad is finishing high school or college, a tech gift is the
As the head of Helios’ new VC arm, Wale Ayeni sees value in frontier markets
Helios VC Wale Ayeni•
TechCrunch / 7h
Wale Ayeni , one of Africa’s well-known investors, has a new role as the head of Helios Digital Ventures, the venture capital strategy of private equity firm Helios Investment Partners, TechCrunch has learned. This appointment comes a month after Ayeni left the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, where he led venture capital investments across
How Charm Industrial hopes to use crops to cut steel emissions
47MIT Technology Review / 7h
Charm Industrial has gained attention for its unusual approach to storing away carbon dioxide: converting plant matter into bio-oil that it then pumps into deep wells and salt caverns. (See related story .) But the San Francisco startup is now exploring whether that oil could be used to cut emissions from iron and steelmaking as well, pursuing a new technical path for cleaning up the dirtiest ind
Inside Charm Industrial’s big bet on corn stalks for carbon removal
53MIT Technology Review / 7h
In recent weeks, a crew of staffers from a company called Charm Industrial have been working on the edge of Kansas corn fields, moving rolled bales of stalks, leaves, husks, and tassels up to a white semi-trailer. Inside, a contraption called a pyrolyzer uses high temperatures in the absence of oxygen to break down the plant material into a mix of biochar and bio-oil. The former will eventually g
With the pandemic leaving many searching, group support app Circles raises new round
TechCrunch / 7h
Between one-to-one therapy and free online forums, people search for a range of solutions to mental health therapy online. Especially since the pandemic increased anxiety and depression rose by 25% globally (according to WHO) and also deepened an epidemic of loneliness. Among players in the online group emotional support space there is Pace (which raised $14.9M), Grouport (raised $1.5M), and Quil
The MagStack 3-in-1 foldable charging station is 35% off again
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of May 26, the MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand is 35% off again, so you can snag it for $44.99 instead of $69.99. One of the neatest charging stations, the MagStack from WonderCube, is on sale once again with 35% off its MSRP. If you’ve been searching for a solid way to charge multiple gadgets at once — at home and on the go — the MagStack can be a
Get access to Sam's Club for under $15 during Memorial Day Weekend — plus a $10 gift card
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of May 26, a year-long membership to Sam's Club is just $14.99 and comes with a $10 Sam's Club E-Gift Card. It would normally cost $55, so that's 72% off on just the cost of membership. Buying in bulk is an easy way to ensure you never run out of your favorite items. It's especially useful for families who find themselves having to make three or four trips to the grocery store per week.
10 Memorial Day deals under $50
Mashable / 7h
With Memorial Day coming up, you're probably inundated with sales at this point. (We're not even sure how such a solemn day of remembrance became a "sale holiday" in the first place.) But if you don't want to splurge too much, you can still treat yourself with this sale. From now until the end of May, here are some of the coolest items you can get for under $50: MOGICS Coconut: Portable Waterproo
Get a customizable sonic toothbrush for over 70% off — just $39.99
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of May 26, you can get an AquaSonic Black Series Toothbrush & Travel Case with 8 Dupont Brush Heads for just $39.99. The bundle usually costs $139, so that's a whole 71% off. A sonic toothbrush uses ultrasonic technology to brush over the same surface over 10 times faster than using a regular manual toothbrush. Sonic technology is basically unmatched if you want the cleanest smile possi
The art of turning ketamine therapy into TikTok content
29Mashable / 7h
When Rae Goldman arrived at her first ketamine infusion appointment, she was ready to record scenes from the hour-long treatment. Once home in her Brooklyn apartment, she strung together snippets of footage and shared it on TikTok with her few hundred followers. Viewers saw Goldman in the waiting and treatment rooms, glimpsed the intravenous line in their tattooed arm that pushed the ketamine int
Google Pixel Fold might not trouble the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 after all
Google Pixel Samsung•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
For a while it was looking like Samsung might have some major foldable phone competition this year, with its upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 having the Google Pixel Fold to compete with, but now that looks unlikely to be the case. According to The Elec , Google has delayed the launch of the Pixel Fold. Apparently, the company had planned to launch it in the fourth qua
Samsung has finally found the best way to sell its camera phones: cats
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you don't really understand why camera phones need to have 108MP or even 200MP sensors, when your old iPhone with a 12MP camera was just fine, then Samsung has a video you should watch. If you're a cat fan it might be worth a glance too. Samsung has shared a video about its new 200MP camera sensor - this was announced in late 2021 but hasn't been used in a smartphone so far. Maybe Samsung is g
Apple is raising the pay of its corporate and retail staff
Apple Pay US Workers•
Engadget / 7h
Apple will start paying its corporate and retail employees more likely in hopes that they won't leave the company to find better prospects. According to CNBC and The Financial Times , the company will also raise its starting wage for new employees to $22 an hour, up from $20. Further, it will start giving some annual increases in salary starting in July instead of in the autumn. The tech giant di
This new vampire game is taking over Steam
Rising Million Week•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
V Rising wasted no time gazing at its own lack of a reflection in the mirror, instead crushing a million sales in its first week of early access. The dev team over at Stunlock Studios, previously responsible for the criminally underappreciated Battlerite, have been watching V Rising rapidly claw into Steam's concurrent players list. In its first week V Rising has climbed into the top 10 above tit
'It is not inevitable, it is a choice:' Seth Meyers blasts U.S. gun policy in wake of Texas school shooting
Texas Uvalde Shooting•
56Mashable / 8h
Earlier this week, a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers. It was the 27th school shooting in the U.S. so far this year . Following this, Late Night host Seth Meyers has delivered a monologue addressing U.S. gun laws, and the "fraud" that Americans have an unregulated right to own automatic weapons. Noting the success of gun control l
NVIDIA reportedly slows down hiring as it braces for a drop in gaming sales
Nvidia Hiring Gaming•
Engadget / 9h
A slowing economy continues to affect the tech industry, as NVIDIA has become one of the first chipmakers to announce a pullback on new hiring, according to memos seen by The New Indian Express and confirmed by Protocol . That lines up its comments during its latest earnings release, when it said that it expects sales of GPUs for gaming consoles and PCs to decline in the current quarter. "Overall
Revenue-based financing platform Bloom secures $377M Series A led by Credo and Fortress
100+TechCrunch / 9h
While the likes of Pipe are reaching multi-billion valuations , European revenue-based financing is experiencing as much of a boom as it is in the US. UK-based startup platform Bloom has now secured a £300m / $377m financing round led by Credo Capital and Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE:FIG), making it one of the better-funded revenue-based lending businesses in Europe. It has now raised a to
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This messy Android feature could make the iPhone 14 a winner... if Apple gets it right
78TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It sounds like the iPhone 14 is going to bring a fair few changes from the iPhone 13 , something we're all for, and one thing I'd love to see is an Always-On Display... if Apple can crack something that Android manufacturers seemingly can't. An Always-On Display - or an AOD, as the feature is commonly shortened to - is a feature that shows some important pieces of information on your phone's disp
Organizing your Pokémon Go meet-ups just got a lot easier
Pokémon Go Niantic•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Niantic has unveiled a new social media app that doubles as a companion to Pokémon Go, introducing a slate of new features to the game. Although not specifically created for Pokémon Go, Campfire is pitched as a social networking app that can be used in conjunction with the developer's augmented reality mobile games. It includes a slate of features that fans have been asking Niantic to add to the
Things You Never Knew Your Chromebook Could Do
SlashGear / 11h
Chromebooks are inexpensive devices that offer long battery life and Chrome OS. The Google operating system is easy to use but packs some big features.
Elden Ring doesn't come close to being the most-played game of the year
2022 10 Elden The Year•
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
For all its popularity, Elden Ring isn’t close to being the most-played game of the year and is unlikely to clinch the title by the time 2022 wraps up. That’s according to Mat Piscatella, the executive director and video game industry advisor at market research firm NPD. Elden Ring ’s commercial popularity was brought into stark comparison when Piscatella shared a list of the top 10 most-played g
This massive 400-hour business education course is on sale for 66% off
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The Haroun Education Ventures MBA Degree Program is on sale for £402.99, saving you 66% on list price. Whether you’re looking to enhance your marketability as a professional or build a business from the ground up, an MBA program is a significant step. But as most p
