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Marc Lore chews the fat about reinventing at-home dining at Disrupt

Research suggests that most companies want to do the right thing when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Executives certainly understand that bringing in a variety of voices, experiences, backgrounds and cultures can improve an organization in myriad ways beyond the bottom line, making their companies stronger and their products appeal to a broader audience. Yet, as with anything

Go to sleep in Boston, wake up in Montreal: How proposed train service could work

There’s no denying it — when it comes to e-commerce, Marc Lore delivers. The serial entrepreneur sold Quidsi, the parent company of Diapers.com, Soap.com and others, to Amazon in 2011 for $550 million. He launched Jet.com in 2015 and sold it to Walmart in 2016 for a tidy $3 billion. Now, Lore delivers a new at-home dining experience through Wonder Group (of which Lore is founder, chairman and CEO

The Points Guy / 1h

Picture this: You’re in Boston, and it’s early evening. You head to a rail station and board a train. Once it leaves the station, you visit the dining car for dinner before heading to your sleeper car to turn in for the night. After a full night’s sleep, you’re rested for a day’s worth of sightseeing or business meetings when the train arrives at 8 a.m. in the Canadian city of Montreal . It’s a c

American cuts 4 routes, adds an interesting new domestic flight

The Points Guy / 1h

American Airlines is making some adjustments to its short-haul network. The Fort Worth-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to cut four routes and add an interesting new domestic flight. The changes were first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by carrier spokesperson Brian Metham. The full list of cuts is below: Charlotte — Puerto Vallarta. Dallas/Fort Worth — Hermosillo, Mexico.

The 2022 Hugo Award Winners Are Here

24Gizmodo / 1h

As io9 co-founders Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders acted as Toastmasters during the Hugo awards ceremony at Chicon , the 80th World Science Fiction and Fantasy convention, they were also awarded with some Hugos of their very own! Read more...

The Oilfield That Made the Ocean Burn Last Year Is Now Spewing Methane

Gizmodo / 1h

A huge oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico, which caused a hellish fire in the ocean last year , has been releasing massive amounts of planet-warming methane. Reuters reported last week on satellite data that shows that the Ku-Maloob-Zaap oilfield leaked 44,064 tons of methane into the atmosphere over the course of 24 days… Read more...

One year later, Apple’s privacy changes helped boost its own ads business, report finds

Pokémon Go Psychic Spectacular 2022 – raids, research tasks, and Alakazam

A new report examing the impact of Apple’s privacy feature, App Tracking Transparency, indicates Apple’s ads business appears to have financially benefitted as a result of the feature’s launch. Now over a year old, App Tracking Transparency , or ATT, reached mass adoption in June 2021, allowing for a comparative year-over-year analysis of the post-ATT mobile ads landscape, which finds how Apple h

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h

Pokémon Go Psychic Spectacular 2022 is here, bringing with it a whole bunch of mind-manipulating goodies and exclusive events. A celebration of all psychically enhanced pocket monsters, Psychic Spectacular is already live. With a new Mega Pokémon to catch, shinies to nab, and research tasks to complete, there’s a lot to keep you busy over the next few days. We’ve rolled up all you need to know ab

Savor the last taste of summer with Getaway Deals at Booking.com

Mashable / 1h

Summer flew right by and here we are again staring down the busiest time of year. If you’re thinking about getting a jump-start on fall and spending the weekend happily swapping your sweaters out of storage, we urge you to consider hitting pause and packing a bag instead. Taking your sweaters out of storage can wait another week when there’s still plenty of time for getting the last taste of summ

iMac too pricey? Substitute it with this 32-inch Samsung M8 UHD smart monitor for $590.

Mashable / 1h

Save $110: If you want a sleek computer monitor without the Apple price tag, the Samsung 32-inch M80B UHD 4K smart computer monitor is now $589.99 at Amazon. As of Sept. 6, you save 16% which is just $10 away from its best price ever. Apple iMac desktops are certainly easy on the eyes, but you can't say the same for their price tags . Fortunately, they're not the only option if you want a stylish

Trump's Truth Social Deal Is Reportedly Falling Apart

100+Gizmodo / 1h

A merger that would’ve made Donald Trump’s social media venture into a publicly traded company, and provided Truth Social with $1.3 billion in cash investment is crumbling, according to a report from Reuters. Shareholders have rejected a one-year extension to finalize the acquisition, “people familiar with the matter”… Read more...

California Is Super Hot, on Fire, and Expecting Blackouts

69Gizmodo / 1h

A heat wave scorched states out West during the Labor Day weekend , sparking heat warnings for tens of millions of people. As of Tuesday, the ongoing heat is fueling wildfires and threatening California’s electrical grid, with officials urging residents to reduce their power use in order to head off blackouts. Read more...

What comes after unicorns and centaurs?

Meta is hosting its Connect conference on October 11

Once upon a time, reaching a $1 billion valuation was a Big Deal. But the shine that a so-called unicorn valuation conferred on a startup eroded as more and more private companies reached the threshold — often with less and less to back it up. TechCrunch, where the term “unicorn” was born , noted the dilution of the denomination by working to collect notes instead on startups that had reached a $

The Reason The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Was Banned By The NHRA

A year after Facebook transformed to Meta at the event , the company is hosting its second Connect conference on October 11 this year. The firm is describing this event as a “one-day virtual event that explores the building of the metaverse and the future of augmented and virtual reality.” Currently, there is no information about expected sessions and speakers appearing at the event. But Meta wil

SlashGear / 1h

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was considered the most powerful street-legal car in the world, before being banned from racing. Read more in this article.

Google Meet is fixing another of the worst parts of video calls

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One of the biggest problems about video calls could soon be fixed thanks to a new Google Meet update. The video conferencing service has revealed it will now automatically adjust the volume of meeting participants joining a call, hopefully meaning an end to deafening greetings. Google Workspace says that the change was inspired by previous issues that arose when participants using different devic

Surfshark's back-to-school VPN deal gets full marks

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The summer is sadly over and students around the world are getting ready to go back behind their desks... and screens. And, with schools getting ever-more digital, students' privacy has never been more at risk. This is why one of the best VPN services around right now, Surfshark , is offering a time-limited VPN deal to ensure that students can stay protected during their online studies with ease.

Google’s next Pixel hardware event is October 6

Awesome Southwest Companion Pass Promo

As we’re sitting here, getting ready for Apple’s big show , Google went ahead and sent out invites for the next big Pixel event. The big reveal is happening in Brooklyn, on October 6, starting at 10AM PT. What do we expect? Well, the company has already gave us a preview of the Pixel 7 when it announced the 6a in the spring. And while Google has made some great strides in that department in recen

100+One Mile at a Time / 1h

While airlines had a very strong summer, there’s a big question mark regarding what this fall and winter will look like, given that business travel is a long way from making a full recovery. We’ve just seen Southwest Airlines introduce an amazing new promotion, which was also offered around the same time last year. Southwest Companion Pass promo with two flights Southwest Airlines is offering a l

Help protect your home with Kidde smart alarms that detect smoke, CO, and water leaks

Mashable / 2h

There’s no place like home for being in your comfort zone, but home ownership comes with a few added responsibilities for protecting your property and your loved ones. Thankfully, smart tech makes it easy to keep your home safe with Wi-Fi enabled devices for detecting smoke, water, and other potential hazards. To cover all of your bases, Kidde provides solutions for immediate threats like smoke a

Scientists Wire Chip to Cockroaches' Nervous System, Allow Them to Be Remote Controlled

500+Futurism / 2h

Cyborg Cockroach An international team of scientists has created cyborg cockroaches, with electronics wired to their nervous systems that allow them to be remote controlled. The researchers fitted wireless control modules powered by rechargeable batteries to the backs of Madagascar cockroaches, which can grow up to 2.4 inches long. By stimulating each of the cockroaches' cerci, which are appendag

Best Ergonomic Office Chairs in 2022

Futurism / 2h

The body and the mind are one, and ergonomic office chairs empower both by providing the support you need to stay focused. Ergonomic office chairs feature multiple points of adjustment, supportive padding, and usually come with roller wheels for mobility. Some also include lumbar support and supportive head-rests. A great ergonomic desk chair is one that keeps you comfy all day, while promoting o

This $7.7 Million Miami Mansion Comes With a Metaverse "Twin"

39Futurism / 2h

A $7.77 million luxury chateau dubbed Reflection Manor, currently listed for sale on the coveted Miami Shores, is gorgeous. With six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, it clocks in at 6,000 square feet, and is situated on a 12,975 square foot lot; it boasts a game room, wellness wing, covered terrace, and more. But those features, while lovely, aren't what set it apart, at least not in a town lik

I Wish Every Vehicle Had Rivian's New "Camp Mode"

Expand Your MacBook Pro Storage Using the SD Card Slot

Now that Rivian’s R1T and R1S “electric adventure vehicles” are shipping to more buyers, the company is busy adding awesome new features with quick software updates. Rivian recently released a new “Camp Mode” for its vehicles, and I wish every car had it. Plus, for its target audience, it’ll be a game-changer. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Hackers Are Turning James Webb Telescope Images Into Malware

Got a new MacBook Pro but you’re worried about filling up the drive? Apple’s notebooks are notoriously difficult to upgrade, but there are other ways of increasing your available space at the cost of speed. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

5 things that surprised me during our family’s Iceland vacation

The first image from the James Webb Telescope may bring more than pictures of far-off galaxies to your computer. Securonix, a security analytics firm, released an advisory this week highlighting a new malware campaign that incorporates the first image from the space telescope. The company dubbed the campaign “GO#WEBBFUSCATOR.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Points Guy / 2h

As the pandemic stretched on, our entire family began feeling the itch to get back to the exciting trips we used to enjoy in the “before times.” The summer of 2022 was poised to be that moment. With a healthy stash of points and miles at the ready , we told both of our kids that they could pick any place in the world and we would do everything in our power to plan an incredible trip there. Our da

When is the best time to book a hotel? Experts weigh in — and debunk a few myths

The Points Guy / 2h

Hotel deals are harder to come by than ever this year. Every major hotel company CEO in recent weeks boasted on investor calls that the ability to command higher rates helped the industry recover from the pandemic at a faster pace than expected. But there is some good news: The latest inflation data from the U.S. showed hotel rates declined 3.2% from June to July and were only up 1.3% from a year

How to Recognize a Male Yeast Infection

Lifehacker / 2h

You might not have known that people with penises can get yeast infections, given that advertising for over-the-counter relief is widely geared toward those who do not. Prevention advice is usually aimed at vaginas, and yeast infection treatment is typically categorized as women’s health. In fairness, vaginas get the… Read more...

Instagram Fined $400 Million in EU Over Teenager's Data

22Gizmodo / 2h

Ireland is not fucking around with Meta . The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined the social media platform Instagram €405 million over its alleged mishandling of data from business accounts run by 13 to 17 year olds. Read more...

Save Big on This Huge USB Hard Drive From Western Digital

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Now Reaches 9 Million More Homes

In the digital age where everything lives online, you can never have too much storage space to contain all the files, documents, and data that matter most to you. From today through next week, you can save big on a brand new high-capacity hard drive from Western Digital, and never run out of space again. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Secret Meaning Behind Every Apple Event Name Since 2001

T-Mobile has been rolling out its 5G and LTE-based home internet service across the United States, giving traditional internet service providers a run for their money. Now the company has officially expanded Home Internet to more areas in the United States. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The YoloBox Pro is a one-stop shop for your live video productions

Steve Jobs set the standard for product announcements in Apple Events. His keynote appearances became so popular that fans dubbed his speeches “Steve Notes.” Now, it’s a tradition for Apple to send colorful invitations to the press members for upcoming events, with a tagline teasing what’s to come. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Los Angeles school district warns of disruption as it battles ongoing ransomware attack

Somehow, we all became livestreamers during the pandemic, even if it just meant rearranging our office shelves for a better Zoom background. But the pandemic was also a boon for those catering to clients with slightly more advanced needs, such as those who needed dedicated hardware, be that fancy streaming lights, capture cards or entire live production setups. Atem, Elgato and company probably n

The Rings of Power's sparkling success can't save it from baffling fan backlash

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack that is causing ongoing technical disruptions. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the U.S. after the New York City Department of Education. The LAUSD serves over 600,000 students spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade at over 1,000 schools, and employs more than 26,000 teachers. The

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h

It appears that all is not well in Middle-earth – and that's before the dark lord Sauron has made his present felt once more. How come? Well, despite enjoying a barnstorming debut on Prime Video last weekend (September 2 to 4), The Rings of Power , Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series, is still being met with fierce resistance from diehard J.R.R. Tolkien fans and viewers alike. First, the good ne

Gundam: Witch From Mercury's New Trailer Takes Us All to Giant Robot School

Gizmodo / 2h

The next chapter in the Mobile Suit Gundam saga finally has a solid release date, and our latest look at it yet gives a look at its real premise—and perhaps not quite so many giant robot fights as you might first expect. Read more...

Update Google Chrome ASAP to Patch This Security Flaw

24Lifehacker / 2h

If it seems like you just updated Chrome, that’s because you did. Google refreshed its web browser to version 105 on Wednesday, introducing new features and security patches. However, only days later, Google has provided yet another update. The company doesn’t usually issue surprise updates without a good reason, and… Read more...

Looking for a cheap laptop? Go with a Chromebook — these models are on sale for under $200.

Mashable / 2h

Cheap laptops aren't as hard to find as you think. If you don't need all the bells and whistles, these deals on Chromebooks can help you save up to 50% as of September 6: BEST ASUS CHROMEBOOK DEAL : A solid pick for research, note-taking, and everyday browsing, the ASUS Chromebook CX1 holds up well for students — $179.99 $269.99 (save $90) BEST LENOVO CHROMEBOOK DEAL : Engineered for education, t

Amazon has Photoshop Elements for 75% cheaper than regular Photoshop

Mashable / 2h

Save 40%: As of Sept. 6, Adobe Photoshop Elements is on sale for $59.99. That's a savings of $40 off its usual $99.99, and unlike regular Photoshop, you don't have to pay monthly. Being creative is expensive. High-end software like Photoshop is known for its steep price point of more than $200 for the year. Adobe tried to soften the financial blow by offering a diet version called Photoshop Eleme

Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key reunite as scheming demon brothers in Netflix's 'Wendell and Wild'

39Mashable / 2h

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are finding new ground together again, with the release of Henry Selick's upcoming Netflix movie Wendell and Wild . The animated film, also produced by Peele, sees the two actors starring as brothers — who happen to be scheming demons. It's steeped in spookiness: from the get-go, the trailer features haunted, broken houses, shadow-like figures, and Coraline -es

As natural gas prices soar, Bitpanda lets you trade commodities

10 onboarding improvements that cut our customer churn by nearly 3x

European trading platform Bitpanda originally started as a cryptocurrency exchange. Over the past few years, it has expanded to other asset types, such as stocks, ETFs and precious metals. And now, users can buy and sell commodities, such as natural gas, oil, aluminum and wheat. The timing of this release lines up with important fluctuations in commodity prices in Europe due to the ongoing confli

Hackers Claim They Breached TikTok

Sam DeBrule Contributor Sam DeBrule is co-founder and head of marketing of Heyday , the AI-powered research assistant that helps you retain more of what you learn. Whether you’re building a product at an early-stage startup or fine-tuning an already built-out product at a larger company, there is a straightforward process that can help you improve your onboarding experience. We decreased customer

6 tips on how to sleep at the airport

TikTok is perhaps the hottest social media app right now, mainly because of its addicting algorithm. The possibility of a TikTok hack, then, is pretty scary, as it can affect billions of users. Some hackers claim they breached TikTok, but luckily, it seems to be a false flag. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

49The Points Guy / 2h

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. “I’m sorry, but the next flight out isn’t until tomorrow morning.” This sentence isn’t usually a fun one to hear when your flight has been canceled due to weather conditions or some other reason. In this scenario, your options are limited. If you’re still in your hometown, you can go home for the night and come back in the morning. I

Playful Lego-Compatible Mechanical Keyboard Works With Your Own Bricks

Gizmodo / 2h

One of the many reasons to switch to a mechanical keyboard—besides the mustache-twirling joy in shattering the silence of a quiet office —is being able to easily customize your keyboard’s appearance: a selling point the creators of the MelGeek Pixel are heavily leaning on with what they claim is the world’s first… Read more...

10 Google Photos Features You Should Use

How-To Geek / 3h

Google Photos is arguably the company’s best product. It’s chock full of powerful, fun, and super convenient features to make your life easier. We’ll show you some of the best features in Google Photos for Android, iPhone, and the web. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Watch Apple's iPhone 14 and iOS 16 Launch Event

How-To Geek / 3h

Are you ready for a change of pace? Apple is about to host its first in-person launch event since 2019. The “Far Out” event, which airs on September 7th, will give us our first look at a ton of new products, including the iPhone 14 lineup. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

What Parents Need to Know About 'Digital Self-Harm'

Lifehacker / 3h

As every parent is acutely aware of, social media comes with a number of risks, many of which are new and unfamiliar to us. Although many parents are aware of cyber-bullying, and the self-esteem issues associated with social media, there is another phenomenon called digital self-harm, that has been increasing in… Read more...

These fake Android antivirus apps install a dangerous banking trojan

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h

Following its discovery in several antivirus apps back in April, the SharkBotDropper trojan has once again infiltrated the Google Play Store, researchers have warned. According to a new report from Fox-IT, a division of security company NCC Group, two additional Android antivirus apps have been found to carry the trojan, which is designed to steal online banking credentials. The resurgence of Sha

The LEGO Orchid building kit is on sale for a new record-low price

Mashable / 3h

SAVE $5: The LEGO Orchid is on sale at Amazon and Walmart for just $44.99 (normally $49.99) as of Sept. 6, which is a new all-time low price. TikTok giveth, and TikTok taketh away; the app that feeds you tailored recommendations for things you never knew you needed will also make them sell out before you can hit "add to cart." The LEGO Orchid kit is one such product that's been blessed/cursed wit

Meta Fined $400 Million for Treatment of Children’s Data on Instagram

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Irish regulators said Instagram violated European data protection rules. It was the latest move by authorities in Europe and the U.S. related to child protection online.

The EU’s AI Act could have a chilling effect on open source efforts, experts warn

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Proposed EU rules could limit the type of research that produces cutting-edge AI tools like GPT-3, experts warn in a new study. The nonpartisan think tank Brookings this week published a piece decrying the bloc’s regulation of open source AI, arguing it would create legal liability for general-purpose AI systems while simultaneously undermining their development. Under the EU’s draft AI Act, open

Biden administration reveals details of its $50 billion chip investment plan

Engadget / 3h

The Biden administration has revealed details of how it plans to invest $50 billion into kickstarting the US semiconductor industry, a month after President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act . The Commerce Department says the funding will "revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry and spur innovation while creating good-paying jobs in communities across the country." Over half (roug

Why did 10,000 people show up to buy a MrBeast Burger?

28Mashable / 3h

On Sunday, Aug. 4, at the shiny, new American Dream mall in New Jersey, an estimated 10,000 people showed up for the opening of the first physical MrBeast Burger location. Since its 2020 debut, the fast food service has operated solely out of ghost kitchens across the country. It's been wildly successful thanks to the YouTuber's knack for marketing via money-guzzling (though often philanthropic)

Carlotta Petrina (September 6, 1901 – December 11, 1997) From our stacks: Illustrations from Virgil: The Aeneid . Trans...

Music, Arts & Literature / 3h

Carlotta Petrina (September 6, 1901 – December 11, 1997) From our stacks: Illustrations from Virgil: The Aeneid . Translated by John Dryden with Mr. Dryden’s Introduction. Illustrated by Carlotta Petrina. New York: The Heritage Press, 1944.

Userpilot, a product-led growth platform for SaaS companies, raises $4.6M

39TechCrunch / 3h

Userpilot , a product-led growth platform for SaaS companies, has raised $4.6 million in a seed funding round led by Silicon Badia, with participation from ScOp Ventures and 500 Global. The startup’s new funding follows $1.2 million it secured in a pre-seed round last year. Userpilot helps companies “achieve higher user activation, engagement, and retention rates” by enabling them to personalize

Welcome to YC and Apple week

TechCrunch / 3h

Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. We are back on a Tuesday instead of a Monday thanks to an American holiday, which means we are looking at a compressed week. But don’t let the shorter window for news fool you — it’s going to be busy. Stocks are largely higher today, but off the back of some ro

4 tactics for building robust open source DevOps toolsets

TechCrunch / 3h

Arul Jegadish Contributor Arul Jegadish , co-founder of OpsVerse , has spent the last decade building OSS DevOps pipelines. The DevOps methodology is becoming mainstream for good reason: 99% of practitioners say it has positively affected their organization. While DevOps is foremost a way of collaborating, a lot of it is shaped by tools. And it turns out that many popular DevOps tools, such as

Last chance — the Labor Day rollback sale for Disrupt passes ends tonight

21TechCrunch / 3h

The only thing disappearing faster than summer is our Labor Day early-bird rollback sale. Today is the last day that you can save up to $200 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt , which takes place on October 18–20 in San Francisco, with an online day October 21. Buy your Disrupt pass before the early bird flies the coop. The sale ends tonight, Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT . Let’s break that

DocuSign announces end-to-end contract lifecycle integration inside Slack

21TechCrunch / 3h

One of Slack’s main strengths has always been the ability to complete a set of tasks without having to move between multiple applications. DocuSign introduced electronic signature integration inside Slack at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Today, the company announced you can handle the entire contract lifecycle without leaving Slack. “With the CLM (contract lifecycle management) for Slack in

Ireland fines Instagram 405M euro for failing to protect children’s data

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Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images ) Ireland’s data regulator has fined Instagram 405 million euro for violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and failing to safeguard children’s information. The fine from the Data Protection Commission followed a two-year investigation into the Meta-owned social media platform. The investigation covered complaints that Instagram default

European space chief “cannot see” a return to cooperation with Russia

Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / Josef Aschbacher had been director general of the European Space Agency for less than a year when Russia invaded Ukraine. (credit: NASA) Half a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the implications of this war for the European space industry have been profound. Most notably, Europe has severed all connections with the Russian launch industry and canceled a joint mission to place a E

In New Zealand, conservation is buoyed by Indigenous knowledge

Ars Technica / 3h

Paranephrops planifrons Enlarge / The northern kōura ( Paranephrops planifrons ), or freshwater crayfish, is both economically and culturally significant to the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. (credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/Richard Robinson ) F reshwater crayfish have inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. They have dark, hard, and mottled shells, allowing them to blend in with logs

Review: Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 is a bit weird, but Ryzen 6000 is fantastic

Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / Lenovo's ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Specs at a glance: Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 Display 13.3-inch 1920×1200 touchscreen (170 PPI) OS Windows 11 Home CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U (eight cores) RAM 16GB LPDDR5 6400 (soldered) GPU AMD Radeon 680M Storage 512GB NVMe SSD Networking Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 Battery 51.5 Wh Ports Two USB 4.0 Type-C Size 7.86 x 11.5

Celibacy has surprising evolutionary advantages, according to new research

100+Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / Nature wants us to reproduce, so how come celibacy evolved? (credit: Carsten ten Brink/Flickr ) Why would someone join an institution that removed the option of family life and required them to be celibate? Reproduction, after all, is at the very heart of the evolution that shaped us. Yet many religious institutions around the world require exactly this. The practice has led anthropolog

TPG’s complete guide to visiting Universal Orlando

63The Points Guy / 3h

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When I was a kid, we went to an Orlando theme park at least once a year. You had to plan a few things in advance, but visiting an amusement park wasn’t what it is today. With all the apps, reservation timelines and rules, planning the “perfect” trip to any major theme park has become a massive endeavor. Ju

This Game Runs in the Windows File Copy Dialog

How-To Geek / 3h

If you’ve used Windows, you’ve probably stared at the file copy dialog a few times as you wait for large files (or files from slow drives) to transfer. Now you can play a game inside the copy window. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Samsung's 1TB T7 Touch SSD is cheaper than ever right now

Engadget / 3h

If you’re in the market for external storage, Amazon has discounted a handful of Samsung SSD products. Starting with the T7 Touch, the 1TB model in black is currently $125, down from its usual $160. With the $35 price cut, the T7 Touch is currently at the lowest price it has ever hit on Amazon. While there are faster external SSDs out on the market, Samsung’s portable drive hits the sweet spot be

The 7 Deadly Sins of Breaking Up With Someone

Lifehacker / 3h

Whether it’s a summer fling who’s turning needy, or a longterm partnership that has lost all its shine, autumn may feel like the perfect time to end your relationship and start anew. But when you grab your emotional-scissors and cut out your once-soulmate’s heart, at least try to do it with as much grace and maturity… Read more...

Binance Will Transform Users' Stablecoins to Its Own Brand of Coin, and They're Not Asking First

86Gizmodo / 3h

In a few weeks’ time, stablecoin holders on Binance will find their crypto doesn’t carry the same name, or the same price, as it had previously. The exchange effectively told its users it’ll be digging its long, thin fingers into each of their wallets, taking out their old crypto, and replacing it with their own,… Read more...

A composable path to positive user experiences

26MIT Technology Review / 3h

In today’s digital economy, people buy things differently. Customers expect interactions with companies to be thoughtful, customized, curated, and most importantly, quick. These experiences drive—and are driven by— technology’s constant progress. However, the advance of technology can cause headaches for the businesses delivering these interactions, even with the most talented product and deliver

QNAP NAS customers told to update now to protect against attack

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QNAP customers are again being warned of DeadBolt ransomware attacks against NAS drives , which this time is affecting photo storage management tools. This isn’t the first time that QNAP customers have had the security of their data threatened. Several attacks have been launched throughout 2022 focusing on varying zero-day vulnerabilities. In a security notice on the QNAP website , customers are

New Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card rumor is hard to believe

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h

Nvidia might be planning to launch a pair of different RTX 4080 graphics cards , supposedly equipped with 12GB and 16GB of video RAM, with both being released simultaneously if the latest from the rumor mill is to be believed. This comes from MEGAsizeGPU on Twitter (via VideoCardz ), a source we’d take with a pinch more skepticism than usual. 4080 16G and 4080 12G will be released and launched at

Google’s Classic Hangouts Is About to Die

26How-To Geek / 3h

The death of Google Hangouts has been a slow one, but it looks like the saga is, at long last, coming to an end. Hangouts will finally be put out of its misery on November 1st, where it’ll be replaced completely in favor of Google Chat. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save on a cordless wet-and-dry vacuum mop

Mashable / 3h

TL;DR: Through September 9, you can get the Jashen F16 Wet & Dry 2-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Mop for just $269.99 instead of $329 — that's a 17% discount. If you have pets or kids, you probably spend a good chunk of the week just trying to keep your home looking like someone could live there. Between mopping, vacuuming, dusting , and sweeping, it’s a lot to do and requires a lot of cleaning supplies t

Pay what you want for this collection of photography assets

Mashable / 3h

TL;DR: As of September 6, you can get the Photography Bundle Assets when you pay what you want (see below for details) instead of its retail value of $35.99. When you’re making a website, do you fill it with photos from stock picture sites? Those can certainly be high-quality, but the subscriptions may also be pricey. If you’re just looking for a few kinds of images, you may not need a full stock

The best fast chargers available right now

Engadget / 3h

Now that companies like Apple, Google and Samsung are no longer including power adapters with new phones, getting the right charger for your device is a little trickier than it used to be. And while it hasn’t happened yet, given the increased focus on reducing e-waste and expanded support for USB Power Delivery (USB-PD), I wouldn’t be surprised if that trend crosses over into the laptop market so

Qatar Airways & Virgin Australia Launch Partnership

100+One Mile at a Time / 3h

In May 2022, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia caught many of us off guard, by announcing a new partnership. This partnership is now live as of September 2022, so I wanted to cover all the details of what travelers can expect. Details of Qatar Airways & Virgin Australia strategic partnership Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched a strategic partnership as of September 2022. With this

Updates From Andor, Shazam Fury of the Gods, and More

Gizmodo / 4h

The Spy Kids reboot has finished filming. Get another look at Disney’s rapidly-incoming Pinocchio remake. Terry Silver wants you to be a winner in a new Cobra Kai teaser. Plus, what’s coming on House of the Dragon , and Rick and Morty gets its shill on ahead of the new season. Spoilers now! Read more...

The PS4 and PS5's Chief Hardware Architect Is Leaving Sony Next Month

26Gizmodo / 4h

He might not have as recognizable a name as corporate executives from companies like Apple and Microsoft, but next month, Sony will be saying goodbye to Masayasu Ito , who led the hardware development on the PS4 , the PS5, and some of the company’s other notable gaming devices. Read more...

Inspiration And Grosser Than Gross On Southwest Airlines In The Same Day [Roundup]

View from the Wing / 4h

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

The new iPhone is coming: Which is the best credit card for Apple purchases?

100+The Points Guy / 4h

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Apple is set to unveil the new iPhone 14 on Sept. 7. And we’re expecting a new Apple Watch to launch on that date as well. If you’re looking to buy the new iPhone, Apple Watch or even the sleek new MacBook Air , you’re probably wondering what credit card to use for your Apple purchases. Should you use the Apple Card? The answe

How To Make Folders And Organize Apps On Your iPhone

SlashGear / 4h

Organizing your apps on your iPhone is easy when you know what to do. In this article, we'll show you how to create folders and organize your apps.

The Easiest Ways to Entertain a Baby

Lifehacker / 4h

Babies are, undeniably, adorable. On the other hand, they can also be very boring—and you are in charge of virtually all of their entertainment. Fortunately, the world is brand new to them, so the “entertainment” possibilities are all around you. However, you are exhausted and want to create maximum joy with minimal… Read more...

Drover AI’s Alex Nesic on using tech to regulate the scooter market

TechCrunch / 4h

As shared micromobility continues to take over cities, operators have found themselves implementing different forms of scooter “advanced rider assistance systems” or scooter ARAS, that can detect when a rider is doing the thing cities hate most — riding on the sidewalk. Drover AI , a startup that had the gumption to launch in May 2020, is one of the companies enabling this trend to take off. The

JusticeText raises $2.2M to increase transparency in criminal evidence-gathering

TechCrunch / 4h

Software company JusticeText today announced the closing of a $2.2 million seed round, with participation from Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures, Reid Hoffman, John Legend and Michael Tubbs. The company, launched in 2019 by Devshi Mehrotra and Leslie Jones-Dove, stores, catalogs, analyzes and then shares video evidence, hoping to increase transparency around criminal matters such as police interactio

Varjo, an early mover in building XR headsets and software for enterprises, taps $40M

22TechCrunch / 4h

Applications in the metaverse often feel like more of a marketing gimmick than something that a critical mass of consumers would use, let alone pay for. But turn to the enterprise and there appears to be a very lucrative opportunity that’s well into finding traction. Today, one of the early movers in building solutions for that market is announcing a round of funding to double down on the opportu

Update: Lufthansa Pilots Call Off Strike

100+One Mile at a Time / 4h

Update : Vereinigung Cockpit has announced that the strike has been called off for now, so there will be no strike on Wednesday and Thursday. It doesn’t sound like a full contract has been agreed upon yet, so it’s possible we still see a strike in the future. Below you can find the original post from earlier today. It has been a chaotic summer of travel , largely due to staff shortages. That has

Norwegian Cruise Line vs. Carnival Cruise Line: Battle of the big-ship brands

The Points Guy / 4h

If you’re considering a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line or Carnival Cruise Line, you’re looking at two big-ship brands offering lots of onboard activities and attractions at an affordable price. The two highly popular cruise lines operate fleets of megaships with facilities you would expect to find at a resort, such as casinos, pools, restaurants, live entertainment, fancy spas and lots of bars

How to Keep Carpets From Polluting Your Indoor Air

Lifehacker / 4h

For every person who loves the feel of carpet on their bare feet, there are others who regard carpet as the Worst Flooring and the First Thing We’re Ripping Out When We Move In. Hating carpet isn’t just aesthetic, either—carpet can be difficult to keep clean , and often is only superficially “clean” no matter what we… Read more...

Upgrade to an Intel Evo laptop and save $300 at Best Buy

Mashable / 4h

Whether you’re back on campus or kicking into high gear at work, you may be thinking about upgrading your laptop before a busy fall. For added flexibility, two-in-one laptops are a hot choice for getting even more value out your purchase since you get two devices rolled into one. Add in an attractive discount and you’re officially in great deal territory. Credit: Best Buy / HP Among the most reli

American Airlines Basic Economy: How It Works

63One Mile at a Time / 4h

Over the past several years we’ve seen most major US airlines introduce basic economy fares. In this post I wanted to take a detailed look at American Airlines basic economy , to reflect what it’s like nowadays, especially as some changes have been made over the years. What is basic economy? Basic economy was introduced several years back as a way for major US airlines to better compete with ultr

So, You Want Twitter to Stop Destroying Democracy

30Wired / 5h

Telling people to quit the platform is less effective than stopping influential elites from using the site in harmful ways.

Does Your Toothbrush Really Need Bluetooth?

How-To Geek / 5h

We’re used to holding advanced wireless technology up to our ears, but putting it inside our mouth may be slightly off-putting for some. Toothbrushes are no longer content to simply hold still while you brush — now they want to lecture. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

UGREEN Nexode Mini 45W Dual USB-C Charger Review: Perfectly Portable Power

How-To Geek / 5h

Don’t let the small size of the UGREEN Nexode Mini 45W Dual USB-C Charger fool you—it’s full of charging power. With 2 USB-C ports and 45 watts of total power, you can quickly charge 2 smartphones at once or 1 robust device such as a MacBook Pro. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Your complete guide to Star Alliance benefits

70The Points Guy / 5h

With this behemoth boasting 26 member airlines connecting passengers to 1,300 destinations on more than 19,000 daily flights, chances are that you’ve flown on a Star Alliance carrier. This year, the alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Singapore with a charity run to honor health-care workers. Star Alliance has two elite tiers — Silver and Gold. Rumor has it that Star Alliance Silver a

You Should Eat Cilantro Roots

Lifehacker / 5h

Cilantro is one of the most divisive flavors in the culinary world. You’re either in the “it’s soapy” party or the “it’s absolute magic” party. (Or maybe we just like the taste of soap? Who’s to know.) One thing’s for sure—it’s a powerful herb. The stem and the leaves pack a strong herbal kick, but there’s a more… Read more...

ZineOne raises cash to help e-commerce companies predict customer behavior

24TechCrunch / 5h

In-session marketing, a form of inbound marketing that attempts to analyze and influence web and app users’ purchasing decisions, is often challenging to implement. With so much competing for consumers’ attention these days, rare is the brand that’s able to make a lasting first impression. According to Microsoft Research, people only spend about 10 seconds on a company’s homepage if the page does

Mantle is 3D-printing manufacturing tooling

TechCrunch / 5h

Mantle is launching a new series of $350,000 machines that can 3D-print the mold inserts that are used to produce injection-mold plastics. It’s hard to overstate how important this will be — I caught up with the company’s founders to find out how and why this tech is going to put a serious dent in the speed-to-market for manufacturing. Okay, let’s go deeply geeky for a moment, and take a look at

Apple's iPad mini is back on sale for $400 at Amazon

Engadget / 5h

It doesn't get much better than Apple's iPad mini if you're keen on a more compact tablet. We consider it to be the best small slab out there, and the company made a lot of much-needed upgrades to the latest model that came out nearly one year ago. Now, you can pick up the 2021 iPad mini for $400, or $100 less than usual and the best price we've seen it. That's how much you'll spend on the 64GB W

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Price Revealed And It's Aggressive

SlashGear / 5h

Toyota's hotly-anticipated GR Corolla hot hatch finally has a U.S. price tag, and big fun looks set to arrive at an unexpectedly reasonable cost.

Hotels are charging how much for a room this fall? The numbers might shock you

33The Points Guy / 5h

If you think hotel rate inflation is a thing of the past heading into the fall, don’t hold your breath. But industry experts also caution hotel companies from getting too ahead of themselves in terms of what they might be able to charge for rooms in the back half of this year — especially in light of so much economic uncertainty. Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’

The Download: memory prosthesis, and rising nuclear plant risks

23MIT Technology Review / 5h

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. A memory prosthesis could restore memory in people with damaged brains The news : A unique form of brain stimulation appears to boost people’s ability to remember new information—by mimicking the way our brains create memories. The “memory prosthesis,” which i

A memory prosthesis could restore memory in people with damaged brains

100+MIT Technology Review / 5h

A unique form of brain stimulation appears to boost people’s ability to remember new information—by mimicking the way our brains create memories. The “memory prosthesis,” which involves inserting an electrode deep into the brain, also seems to work in people with memory disorders—and is even more effective in people who had poor memory to begin with, according to new research. In the future, more

Lead PlayStation architect Masayasu Ito is retiring after 36 years

Engadget / 5h

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)— the branch of the company responsible for its gaming consoles and accessories — is losing one of the main architects. The company has confirmed to Bloomberg News that Masayasu Ito, who led the development of the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5, is leaving his role on October 1st. Ito has been with Sony for 36 years, joining the company way back in 1986 an

Humanity Is Doing Its Best Impression of a Black Hole

48Wired / 5h

Daniel Holz studies the universe’s ultimate catastrophes. And he knows a thing or two about existential threats on Earth, since he helps set the Doomsday Clock.

Does Customer Experience Matter In The Airline Business – Even A Little?

View from the Wing / 6h

90% of Americans say they’d choose not to fly an airline after a negative experience with customer support. I’d like to believe that this were true. It’s coming from a company that sells customer support solutions, so it probably isn’t. Continue reading ...

What Are Fifth Freedom Flights?

24One Mile at a Time / 6h

I often write about fifth freedom flights, though don’t typically go into much detail on why they exist, what their significance is, etc. While avgeeks and longtime readers will probably know what these are, I figured it would be useful to have a consolidated post about these very cool types of flights. Fifth freedom flight basics In the context of commercial aviation, a fifth freedom flight is o

What Is a Thread Border Router? (And Do I Need to Buy One?)

How-To Geek / 6h

You may have never heard of Thread border routers, but they’re positioned to become a smart home staple—working behind the scenes to tie together all your smart home gear. Better yet? You might already own one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Open-source password manager Bitwarden raises $100M

TechCrunch / 6h

Bitwarden , an open-source password manager for enterprises and consumers, has raised $100 million in a round of funding led by PSG, with participation form Battery Ventures. Founded initially back in 2015, Santa Barbara, California-based Bitwarden operates in a space that includes well-known incumbents such as 1Password, which recently hit a $6.8 billion valuation off the back of a $620 million

D23 Expo 2022: start date and time, how to watch, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h

D23 Expo 2022 is right around the corner, and fans of every Disney-owned property are gearing up for a ton of new announcements concerning their favorite franchises. The latest annual celebration of all things Disney is sure to be an electrifying event, too. With the likes of Marvel Studios, Pixar, and Disney's in-house animation studio in attendance, we can expect a bunch of trailers, cast annou

Watch: DeLorean Omega 2040 concept

Popular Mechanics / 6h

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Watch: Why certain animals barely age

Popular Mechanics / 6h

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Intel Arc flagship GPU is coming ‘very soon’ but won’t beat the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h

Intel will launch its pair of high-end Arc A7 graphics cards “very soon”, and Team Blue also let us know some home truths about these GPUs, including how performance will stack up compared to Nvidia. All this comes from recent interviews conducted by PC Games Hardware (a German tech site) and Digital Foundry (Eurogamer), featuring Intel’s Tom Petersen and Ryan Shrout (as VideoCardz flagged up). I

The Morning After: Meta gets fined $402 million

Engadget / 6h

Meta’s Labor Day celebrations were cut short yesterday after the company was handed a $402 million fine by the European Union. The social network is believed to have mishandled children’s private data on Instagram , offering Business accounts to users as young as 13. This risked exposing their email addresses and phone numbers to the wider public, itself a violation of the bloc’s GDPR regime. A M

Rumored Apple Watch fertility tracking is a potential post-Roe nightmare

63Mashable / 7h

The new Apple Watch might come with women's health features, but is it the right time? If credible rumors about the Apple Watch Series 8 are to be believed, Apple may soon ( Sept. 7 to be exact) control intimate access to information about its users' wombs. But that information demands more secrecy than ever, and Apple's announcement could raise alarms if it doesn't handle this issue with unprece

Cymulate snaps up $70M to help cybersecurity teams stress test their networks with attack simulations

TechCrunch / 7h

The cost of cybercrime has been growing at an alarming rate of 15% per year, projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. To cope with the challenges that this poses, organizations are turning to a growing range of AI-powered tools to supplement their existing security software and the work of their security teams. Today, a startup called Cymulate — which has built a platform to help those teams au

Seedstars Africa Ventures appoints new partner to back more founders in the continent

TechCrunch / 7h

Seedstars Africa Ventures , the pan-African early-stage fund for startups, has appointed Bruce Nsereko-Lule as its new general partner, to help it deploy more capital and provide the much-needed technical support for founders across the continent. Seedstars Africa Ventures – which is part of Seedstars Group, an accelerator and VC that is active globally in over 30 emerging markets – provides earl

This Follicle-Hacking Drug Could One Day Treat Baldness

26Wired / 7h

Researchers are working on an injectable that could get dormant follicles growing again. Trials on mice show promise.

It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks

100+Wired / 7h

US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.

An Effort to ID Tulsa Race Massacre Victims Raises Privacy Issues

35Wired / 7h

The project will match the victims’ DNA to that of their descendants—but uses a genealogy website that can be accessed by law enforcement.

How to Watch Apple’s iPhone 14 Launch, and What to Expect

100+Wired / 7h

A new iPhone is coming on Wednesday. Here’s what to know ahead of time, and how to tune in to watch.

The Dream of In-Display Fingerprint Scanners Is Dead

How-To Geek / 7h

Under-display fingerprint scanners were supposed to be great. Just put your finger on the touch screen like you would anyway, and a built-in sensor unlocks the phone. That was the dream, but in reality, they’re worse than the alternatives. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

No, Apple isn't about to launch an Apple Watch for kids

Guide To Redeeming Virgin Atlantic Points On Delta

For a while now we’ve been expecting to see the Apple Watch 8 , Apple Watch SE 2 , and Apple Watch Pro at Apple’s Far Out event tomorrow (September 7), but what we weren’t expecting (yet are now hearing) is that there will be another model too – one aimed specifically at kids. That idea comes from a New York Times article that spends a long time talking about how parents have been buying the Appl

200+One Mile at a Time / 7h

Often you’ll find that the best options for redeeming points on a particular airline are through the frequent flyer program of a partner airline. Actually, I’d argue that’s the case more often than not , and it’s where we see many of the best award sweet spots . Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is a program with a few great partner redemption opportunities. While my favorite use of Virgin Atlantic Fly

'House of the Dragon' episode 3 had a green screen blooper you may have missed

51Mashable / 7h

Aside from the symbolism , and the theories , there's another rich Game of Thrones tradition that has so far been absent from House of the Dragon : The bloopers. Well, not anymore. SEE ALSO: Who's who in 'House of the Dragon': The Targaryen family tree Following episode three, some people on Twitter spotted a green screen error that's not quite up there with the infamous Starbucks coffee cup of t

YouTuber Solves Mystery of Weird TV-Movie in 1990s Family Photo

47Gizmodo / 7h

Will Sloan, a movie podcast host in Canada, first posted an old family photo online in 2016, asking if anyone knew what cartoon was playing on the TV in the background. Oddly, nobody on the internet could figure it out. But someone finally cracked the case on Monday after six long years. Read more...

Love it or hate it, Windows 11's taskbar is here to stay - and it's getting improved

51TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h

The redesigned taskbar in Windows 11 has had its fair share of praise and criticisms since the update arrived in October 2021, but a year on, Microsoft is working on some improvements. While a new (much requested) drag and drop feature for the Start menu is still missing in action, the appearance of the system tray on the bottom right is getting a refresh to better reflect how labels look in Wind

iPhone 14 Pro’s camera lenses look set to be much bigger than the iPhone 13 Pro’s

Mark Zuckerberg reveals when Project Cambria will replace the Oculus Quest 2

One possible indicator for the presence of good cameras on a phone is big lenses, and it looks like the iPhone 14 Pro will have some large ones, as newly-unearthed photos of an iPhone 13 Pro in a case supposedly designed for the upcoming 14 Pro demonstrate. These images – which were shared by known South Korean leaker Lanzuk, on blogging platform Naver (subsequently spotted by GSMArena ) – show t

TikTok hack: Have billions of user records been exposed?

The wait for Meta’s next VR headset is almost over, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirming that it’s arriving in October during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. While Zuckerberg doesn’t specifically call the headset out by name, it’s almost certainly Project Cambria – the long-awaited follow-up to Meta’s Oculus Quest 2 . When Cambria was announced Meta said it would be launching in 20

The best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair

TikTok has denied claims that hackers have managed to steal more than two billion sensitive database records, including user data and platform source code. Rumors of a breach originated with a post to an online hacking forum, in which a user called AgainstTheWest claimed to have exploited a TikTok server vulnerability to gain access to gigabytes of data. However, TikTok says it has found “no evid

Mashable / 7h

Pets can be mediocre roommates. Sure, they’re adorable and cuddly. But pets are also seriously messy — and, unlike regular roommates, you can't add them to a WhatsApp group and aggressively suggest they clean up after themselves. Fortunately, robot vacuums are here to save the day. Or, at the very least, help cut down on your housework. These devices live for picking up stray bits of food, litter

Vodafone satellite tech can pinpoint vehicles with centimetre accuracy