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Elon Musk's latest stupid Twitter idea could kill off the platform for good


500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
We're not even a week in from Elon Musk becoming the owner (or 'Chief Twit' as he calls the position) of Twitter , and already his plans for overhauling the verification process sounds like a terrible idea. According to The Verge , Musk is planning to raise the monthly price of Twitter Blue, which gives you the ability to edit tweets , as well as get custom icons and exclusive features, from $4.9

With board’s dissolution, Elon is ‘sole director’ of Twitter


500+TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk is now lord of the manor over at Twitter after the board of directors was dissolved as part of the merger agreement. While the state of affairs likely isn’t permanent, it does mean that as owner, director and “Chief Twit,” he has what amounts to ultimate power to hire, fire and change the social media platform. In an SEC filing , the company detailed some of the many changes having to d

How You 'Parent' Your Dog Matters, Actually


400+Lifehacker / 16h
The millennial dog parent may be a meme , but it’s certainly based in reality . And it turns out that, just like raising children, how we parent our pups has a significant impact on their wellbeing and our relationship. Read more...


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 1


Mashable / 38min
Spooky season is over, Mariah season has begun, and today is the 500th Wordle ! It was around this time last year that Josh Wardle's puzzle game began to pick up steam online, soon becoming a daily habit for thousands and then hundreds of thousands. Whether your streak's solidly in the multiple-hundreds today or you're a regular X/6er doing your best, we're here to help with handy hints, as we do

A lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club is on sale for 94% off


Mashable / 54min
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ is on sale for £86.09, saving you 94% on list price. Going out and experiencing the world abroad is something that can be so impactful that it actually changes how you think. It’s also just really fun, and who doesn’t love bouncing around the world eating great food? The only problem is that flights can be super expensive and stre

Get an extra 2 months for free with the best VPN for Netflix


Mashable / 54min
SAVE 82%: CyberGhost VPN can reliably unblock extra Netflix libraries from around the world. A two-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £49.92 and includes an extra two months for free — save 82% for a limited time. If you're looking to unblock extra movies and shows from around the world, you've probably got a shortlist of streaming-friendly VPNs to consider. ExpressVPN might be at

Indonesia weighs blockchain-powered carbon trading scheme


TechCrunch / 1h
Indonesia wants to direct the blockchain craze toward greener use. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Metaverse Green Exchange (MVGX), a Singaporean startup that specializes in digital exchange technology. The intended collaboration centers around IDX’s emission trading scheme that is slated to launch in 2025, and MVGX’s job is to help IDX build a car

Google pauses enforcement of Play Store billing requirement in India following antitrust order


TechCrunch / 1h
Google is indefinitely pausing the enforcement of its policy requiring developers to use Play Store’s billing system for user transactions in India following an order by the country’s antitrust body. The Android maker on Tuesday updated a support page to disclose the move and said that the requirement to use Google Play’s billing system still applies for in-app purchases outside of India. Last we

Today's Wordle Answer #500 – November 1, 2022 Solution And Hints


SlashGear / 1h
Though today's Wordle solution is a well-known word, you'll need to pick the right starting guess and maybe use a couple of hints to figure it out.

New EU law could open up messaging and app buying


35BBC News - Technology / 1h
The Digital Markets Act designed to curb the market power of big-tech is starting to come into force.

What You Need To Do If You Forgot Your Facebook Password


SlashGear / 3h
Remembering your Facebook password can prove challenging, but there are way to recover your credentials.

The History And Meaning Behind Pontiac's Logo


SlashGear / 3h
The Pontiac logo adopted by General Motors was designed to honor the Ottawa Indian chief of the same name

Interventions that reduce partisan vitriol don’t help democracy


Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The risk of violence has become a backdrop for protests and polls in the US. (credit: Nathan Howard / Getty Images ) It's no secret that the US is suffering from a reduced commitment to one of its foundational principles: democratic representation. Gerrymandering, political violence, and unfounded accusations of election fraud are in the news regularly, and the widespread support for th

Everything To Know About Paul Walker's Fatal Car Accident


SlashGear / 4h
Paul Walker's daughter sued Porsche over the Carrera GT that took her father and Roger Rodas' lives.

Dogecoin Value Is Climbing Again Now That Elon Musk Owns Twitter


SlashGear / 4h
Elon Musk, the man who is officially Twitter's new CEO, has a long and often controversial history when it comes to cryptocurrency, including Dogecoin.

Elon Musk Finally Confirms He's Twitter's New CEO


SlashGear / 5h
In the early days of his Twitter acquisition effort, Elon Musk said he had a person in mind to serve as its new CEO. As expected, that person is Musk himself.

Uber tests push notifications, a feature literally no one wants


28TechCrunch / 5h
Uber recently launched its new advertising division and in-app ads. Apparently, those ads aren’t staying within the app. Instead, ads from other companies are being sent out as push notifications, much to the chagrin of some Uber users. Over the weekend, people turned to Twitter to complain about the notifications, sharing screenshots of ads , including one particularly popular one from Peloton t

How solar farms in space might beam electricity to Earth


BBC News - Technology / 5h
The UK government is supporting projects to put solar panels in space and beam energy back to Earth.

Webb Telescope Images the Pillars of Creation


Gizmodo / 5h
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13 Spooky Videos to Get in the Halloween Spirit


Gizmodo / 5h
Sure, it’s sorta weird having Halloween on a Monday since we just exited the last party weekend of spooky season. Maybe it’s time to veg out eating candy or handing it out to kids, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to be over. Read more...

What You Need To Do If You Forgot Your PlayStation Network Password


SlashGear / 6h
Has it been a while since you made your PSN account or fired up your console? If so, you may have forgotten the password, but resetting it is very simple.

CDC director’s COVID returns as study finds such rebounds shockingly common


Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adjusts her protective mask during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg ) Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has experienced a COVID-19 rebound—a return of mild symptoms and positive

You'll Love Tatiana Maslany Even More After Seeing What She Had to Put Up With on the She-Hulk Set


Gizmodo / 6h
Even those who don’t work in Hollywood understand the challenges of being in a visual effects-heavy movie or series, like reacting to characters or scenery that aren’t actually seen on set. But Marvel Entertainment recently shared a behind the scenes look at the making of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law , and what Tatiana… Read more...


publicdomainreview: Spectropia; or, Surprising Spectral...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
publicdomainreview : Spectropia; or, Surprising Spectral Illusions (1865), a wonderful book of Victorian hi-tech ghost conjuring which allows the reader to summon, as the sub-title proclaims, “ghosts everywhere and of any colour”. More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/spectropia-or-surprising-spectral-illusions-1865

retropopcult:Kodachrome taken by a school teacher of her class...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
retropopcult : Kodachrome taken by a school teacher of her class in Michigan, 1958 (collection of Joe Geronimo).

riesenfeldcenter: Happy Halloween & Macabre Marbled...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
riesenfeldcenter : Happy Halloween & Macabre Marbled Monday! The Parkman-Webster case is one of the creepiest from our trials collection: shortly after the disappearance of Boston businessman George Parkman in 1849, his dismembered cadaver was discovered in professor John White Webster’s laboratory at Harvard Medical College. It’s one of the earliest instances of the use of forensic evidence to i

merelygifted:Vintage Hallowe’en print crepe paper (1st image),...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
merelygifted : Vintage Hallowe’en print crepe paper (1st image), postcards, party placecard (5th), greeting card (last)

thefugitivesaint: “Famous Monsters of Filmland”, #67, July...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
thefugitivesaint : “Famous Monsters of Filmland”, #67, July 1970 Source

HP and Nuheara Team Up to Launch Affordable OTC Hearing Aids


How-To Geek / 6h
In an odd twist, Nuheara’s first pair of FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids arrive with HP branding. The new HP Hearing PRO use a self-fitting design and promise to reduce the frustration of mild or moderate hearing loss. More importantly, they only cost $699—that’s nearly $4,000 less than the average prescription hearing aid. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack


1KNYT > Technology / 6h
Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream.

Elon Musk, Plus a Circle of Confidants, Tightens Control Over Twitter


2KNYT > Technology / 7h
The billionaire and a group of his friends and advisers are working on layoff plans and how to swiftly change Twitter’s product, said people with knowledge of the matter.

ispace wants to stake its claim to the moon with November launch


35TechCrunch / 7h
Tokyo-based startup ispace’s lunar ambitions will soon be put to the test, as the company gears up for its first launch at the end of this month. The startup will attempt to send its “Hakuto-R” lander to the moon’s surface, kicking off an ambitious lunar exploration program of the same name. Founded in 2010, ispace is one of many emerging companies that want to foster new markets on and around th

Ahsoka Tano Herself, Ashley Eckstein, Breaks Down Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi


Gizmodo / 7h
About a decade ago, everyone was sure Ahsoka Tano was dead . Dead both on screen, with her show The Clone Wars all but canceled, and off-screen, because how could another Force user still be alive in the world of Star Wars ? Read more...

Fired Twitter Execs Face A Long, Ugly Battle With Elon Musk Warns Expert – Exclusive


SlashGear / 7h
Twitter's former executives may be owed millions in golden parachute payouts. SlashGear spoke to a legal expert to see what Musk may do to stop those payments.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Review: Unique Gaming Luxury


SlashGear / 7h
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 takes what was once considered an off-the-wall concept for a personal computer and turns it into a hard-hitting gaming monster.

How To Check Your Laptop's Battery Health On Windows 10 And 11


SlashGear / 7h
Over time, especially with daily use, laptop batteries can degrade. Luckily, Windows 10/11 can provide a status update on the age of your battery.

The Forgotten Alfa Romeo Concept That Still Looks Sharp Today


SlashGear / 7h
One of Alfa Romeo's craziest concept cars from the late '90s still looks just as good today, thanks to the timeless aesthetic crafted by Italdesign.

Daily Crunch: SpaceX set to launch two spacecraft tomorrow aboard Falcon Heavy rocket


TechCrunch / 7h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Last week was a hell of a week in startup news, and Henry wrote a particularly good summary of everything that went down, including Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, Meta’s troubles, and a minute of silence for self-driving cars . — Christine and Haje The TechCrunch To

Max Q: Halloween special


TechCrunch / 7h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q. Happy Halloween folks. Hope you’re having a very spooky day. By the way… We are counting down to TC’s Space event in December! Learn more here. In this issue: The satellite bus bottleneck Starlink for GPS? News from BryceTech, Quantum Space and more Apex Space takes on satellite bus ‘bottleneck’ with seed round led by a16z Apex Space , a startup that aims to trans

Iberia moves to revenue-based Avios earning, British Airways to follow suit in 2023


The Points Guy / 7h
Following the lead of the Big Three U.S. carriers, Iberia Plus and British Airways Executive Club will be transitioning to a revenue-based Avios earnings program. Iberia’s transition happens on Nov. 1, while British Airways will transition to revenue-based earning in 2023, as first reported by Head of Points . Previously, Iberia and British Airways rewarded frequent flyer members with Avios based

Replit’s Ghostwriter AI can explain programs to you—or help write them


Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Replit's Ghostwriter AI tool can assist you while you code. (credit: Replit) Today, Replit announced Ghostwriter , an AI-powered programming assistant that can make suggestions to make coding easier. It works within Replit's online development environment and resembles GitHub Copilot's ability to recognize and compose code in various programming languages to accelerate the development p

Report: M2 Pro and M2 Max Macs coming in 2023, not 2022


Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021. (credit: Samuel Axon) For months, there have been rumors that Apple would launch new, M2-based Macs—specifically MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with new M2 Pro or M2 Max chips—sometime before the end of this year. But now two usually reliable insiders and Apple CEO Tim Cook are signaling that those new computers will arrive sometime in early M

Elon Musk’s Twitter already looks grim for the LGBTQ community


93TechCrunch / 7h
He’s only owned Twitter for a couple of days, but Elon Musk has already undermined his credibility on some of social media’s most vexing problems, all while displaying a disturbing inclination toward anti-LGBTQ views. The world’s most credulous billionaire couldn’t help but respond to a tweet over the weekend from Hillary Clinton denouncing Republican support for extremist conspiracies that inspi


Don't Eat This Chicken From Costco That Might Contain Hard Pieces of Plastic


Lifehacker / 8h
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patties for potentially containing hard, clear pieces of plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) . The chicken was shipped to a handful of Costco distribution… Read more...

Dogecoin Surges in Value as Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter


300+Futurism / 8h
Up, Up & Away Dogecoin and related meme coins favored by Elon Musk have seen huge gains over the weekend after the mercurial entrepreneur added Twitter to his portfolio. Per analyses from the CryptoMarketCap firm , Dogecoin — you know, the only cryptocurrency Musk actually likes — has seen an appreciable 110 percent jump over the last week, and as the Decrypt crypto blog notes, its value has doub

Twitter’s verification chaos is now a cybersecurity problem


46TechCrunch / 8h
Cybercriminals are already capitalizing on Twitter’s ongoing verification chaos by sending phishing emails designed to steal the passwords of unwitting users. The phishing email campaign, seen by TechCrunch , attempts to lure Twitter users into posting their username and password on an attacker’s website disguised as a Twitter help form. The email is sent from a Gmail account, abd links to a Goog

Manufacturing firm Bright Machines raises $132M after unfulfilled SPAC deal


TechCrunch / 8h
In May of last year, Bright Machines announced plans to embrace the SPAC craze with a merger deal that valued the Bay Area-based manufacturing firm at $1.6 billion. As the temperatures for the phenomenon cooled, however, so too did its plans. The plug was pulled last December , a little over a month before it was planned to go through. Even without the SPAC slowdown, it hasn’t exactly been the id

Netflix Buys Up Yet Another Games Developer


22Gizmodo / 8h
Netflix is tripling down on its mission to be more than a streaming service. The platform and production company is also a burgeoning video game developer . On Monday, as an expansion of the company’s foray into gaming, Netflix announced it has acquired Spry Fox—a formerly independent game-maker based in Seattle. The… Read more...

Elon Musk’s plans to revive Vine face one big problem: the reason it closed originally


32MIT Technology Review / 8h
Good news, everyone: Vine is (probably) coming back. The much beloved wacky short-form-video-sharing app had a short life in the limelight from 2012 to 2017, when it was cut off in its prime (as many would have it). That’s helped ensure that it holds a space in many millennials’ hearts as the last glorious stand of the social web before it became tarnished and commoditized and every app started l

‘Simply decarbonizing’ isn’t enough: Third Nature targets $35M fund


TechCrunch / 8h
With a glitzy vision of tackling some of “the biggest planetary challenges,” Third Nature is out to raise $35 million for its first VC fund, TechCrunch has learned. Third Nature has secured at least $2.8 million so far, per a regulatory filing . It joins a wave of relatively new, environmentally focused funds that are driving the current climate-tech boom . While introducing Third Nature earlier

Passenger On American Airlines Flight Detained, Had Cell Phone Seized For Taking Photos


View from the Wing / 8h
A flight attendant for American Airlines wholly-owned regional carrier PSA detained a passenger and confiscated his phone when the plane had arrived at its destination. The passenger explained that they were already on the jet bridge headed into the terminal, but the crewmember wanted to review the phone's photos to see whether they appeared in any of the shots. Continue reading ...

Arnica raises $7M to improve software supply chain security


TechCrunch / 8h
Everybody wants to talk about software supply chain risks these days, whether that’s security teams, developers or government officials . It’s no surprise then, that VCs, despite the current economic climate, continue to fund startups in this space, too. One of the newest members in this club is Arnica , a startup that takes a somewhat broader view of supply chain security than most of its compet

Immutable onboarded more web3 games in Q3 than any other quarter, co-founder says


27TechCrunch / 8h
Earlier this year, Immutable, a web3 gaming firm with its own layer-2 chain, Immutable X, launched a whopping $500 million fund to boost gaming on its platform. Fast forward a few months and the company says things are going according to plan. “It has been super busy,” Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable, said to TechCrunch. “In the last quarter, we’ve onboarded more games than the rest of t

Delta Air Lines Pilots Vote To Authorize Strike


23One Mile at a Time / 8h
Delta Air Lines pilots are inching ever-so-slowly closer to going on strike, though it’s unlikely to actually happen. 99% of Delta pilots vote to authorize strike Delta’s pilot union, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), is in the process of negotiating a new contract for members. Delta pilots last received a pay raise in January 2019, and that’s based on a contract signed in 2016. Admittedly

The Jaguar XJR-15 Is The Coolest Supercar You've Never Heard About


SlashGear / 8h
Even if its comparatively popular cousin typically gets the limelight, the Jaguar XJR-15 is a '90s supercar that is as equally rare as it is powerful.

Sony Warns God Of War Ragnarok Spoilers Are In The Wild Already


SlashGear / 8h
It looks like some people have gotten ahold of "God of War Ragnarok" early, and some of them have decided to turn their luck into others' misfortune.

High Tech Foods You Can Eat Right Now


SlashGear / 8h
If you are what you eat, you just might be a technocrat. These common food items require modern technology to create and deliver to your table.

Settings On Your Android That Are Ruining Your Experience


SlashGear / 8h
Due to the open nature of Android, users seeking a customized experience can also find themselves on the wrong end of an incorrectly-set set of settings.

New Documents Prove DHS Involvement In Facebook And Twitter Censorship


SlashGear / 8h
The U.S. government is actively working to suppress speech on social media, according to leaked documents, something that is said to impact major platforms.

Chucky Will Slash His Way to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2023


Gizmodo / 8h
Happy Halloween from your friend till the end Chucky , who is officially leading haunted house announcements for Halloween Horror Nights 2023. Inspired by the USA and Syfy hit series Chucky , the themed house will debut next fall at both Universal Studios Hollywood and at the Universal Studios Orlando Resort . Read more...

NASA Resuscitates Psyche Asteroid Mission After Missing Its Launch


Gizmodo / 8h
A NASA mission to explore one of the most intriguing objects in the asteroid belt is getting a second chance. The Psyche mission is now targeting a launch period in 2023 after missing its initial window this year due to development delays. Read more...

What managers should know about quiet quitting


Mashable / 8h
With countless videos critiquing workplace norms and more people re-examining their relationship to their job, the idea of “quiet quitting,” or giving up on the “above and beyond” mindset, has taken over. A September 2022 poll by Gallup found that “quiet quitters make up at least 50% of the U.S. workforce.” For some employers, the concept of quiet quitting might stoke fears of disengaged workers

Unconfirmed hack of Liz Truss’ phone prompts calls for “urgent investigation”


Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Liz Truss, then Chief Secretary to the Treasury, taking a picture on her phone on May 1, 2018, in London. (credit: Getty Images) British opposition politicians are calling for an "urgent investigation" into an unconfirmed media report that spies suspected of working for Russia hacked the phone of former Prime Minister Liz Truss while she was serving as foreign minister. The report , pub


Elon Musk reportedly wants Twitter to bring back Vine


Engadget / 9h
Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter may include bringing back Vine, the short-form video app the company shuttered in 2016 . According to Axios , Twitter’s new “Chief Twit” told a group of engineers to work on a reboot that could be ready by the end of the year. The Verge’s Alex Heath, who was among the first to report that Musk was considering making the company’s Twitter Blue subscription mandatory

Watch SpaceX Attempt to Launch a Falcon Heavy for the First Time Since 2019


45Gizmodo / 9h
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a classified payload for the U.S. military on Tuesday morning with a Falcon Heavy—a giant rocket that hasn’t flown in three years. Launches of Falcon Heavy are quite spectacular, and you can catch the action live right here. Read more...

What to Do Instead of Buying a Giant Thanksgiving Turkey


Lifehacker / 9h
When buying the big bird for the big meal, aiming for 1 1/2 pounds of turkey (including bones and all in your calculations) will ensure you have enough for everyone, with some leftovers for sandwiches. This is no big deal for a family of five, but can get a little daunting if you’re feeding a large crowd, like my… Read more...

The annual fee is justified: IHG Rewards Premier Business card review


The Points Guy / 9h
IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card The IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card has a lucrative sign-up bonus and offers sufficient perks that, if utilized, can easily justify the card’s annual fee of $99. However, business owners who aren’t loyal to IHG Rewards may be better off with other business card products. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ *Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and i

Wild Experiments Are Trying to Bounce Radio Signals Off the Moon and Jupiter


94Gizmodo / 9h
An antenna field in Alaska that’s spawned no shortage of conspiracy theories has been carrying out a series of experiments that include sending radio signals to the Moon and Jupiter and waiting for pings back. Read more...

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Will Headline Marvel's Wonder Man Disney+ Series


100+Gizmodo / 9h
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a multitalented performer—earning accolades for his work on the big and small screens, as well as the Broadway stage. But it sure seems like he has a soft spot for genre fare, and the star of Candyman , Aquaman , Watchmen , and The Matrix Resurrections (but not, alas, Furiosa ) is adding another… Read more...

Electric Bikes Have a Small Problem: They Keep Bursting Into Flames


53Futurism / 9h
Electric bicycles are meant to be a boon for green transit — but their occasionally volatile batteries are causing issues both in terms of actual safety and the realm of public perception. As NPR notes in a gutting new story about the risk of e-bike battery fires, the Fire Department of New York has investigated 174 battery fires so far in 2022, which is going on double from 2021, and quadruple f

These two dangerous Trojan 'dropper' Android apps have already been installed thousands of times


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A new, and rather successful campaign to deliver Trojans to Android users has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers from Threat Fabric. The experts warn that ever since Google made updates to its “Developer Program Policy”, threat actors have been looking for new ways to deliver malware through the Play Store and stay under the radar while doing it. This new campaign includes multiple dropp

Shopify acquires Remix to bolster its storefront design tools


TechCrunch / 9h
Remix , a startup developing an open source web framework similar to Next.js , has been acquired by Shopify, the companies announced in a joint statement today. The financial terms weren’t disclosed, but in a blog post , Remix CEO Michael Jackson said that Remix will receive “long-term backing and support” from Shopify that will allow it to “grow faster” and “sharpen its focus on performance and

The U.S. Has a $1 Billion Plan to Electrify School Buses


48Gizmodo / 9h
This story was originally published by Grist . You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here . Read more...

Developers Are Making the Notorious Fyre Fest Island Into a Crypto 'Paradise'


99Gizmodo / 9h
A cohort of real estate developers and crypto bros have joined forces to create what earnestly sounds like one of the worst places I can imagine. It’s a—get this—“luxury crypto community,” composed of 60 properties on an island that will only be for sale via NFTs. Read more...

All aboard: Amtrak credit card applications are back for the first time in 10 months


100+The Points Guy / 9h
The wait is over: You can now apply for an Amtrak credit card again and receive a welcome bonus. In December of 2021, applications for the Amtrak Guest Rewards credit cards disappeared from the Bank of America website. At the time, there was no announcement, leaving everyone to wonder if or when applications would open again. In early September of 2022, we learned that First National Bank of Omah

With Bret Taylor out as Twitter board chair, he can focus entirely on Salesforce


TechCrunch / 9h
Usually being a board chair is a job that involves running some meetings and pushing through routine company business, but when Bret Taylor became Twitter board chair last year, he was getting a lot more than he bargained for. Taylor was promoted to the job in November 2021, the same day Jack Dorsey resigned as CEO . That in itself was an inauspicious start, and it would only get rockier. As thou

The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in November 2022


20Gizmodo / 9h
Welcome back to io9's monthly Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. Read more...

10 Common Household Items That Are Using Too Much Energy


Lifehacker / 9h
Saving energy is always important, but with prices rising, electricity and heating bills are an especially hot topic right now, so to speak. There are plenty of ways to cut down on energy use—but you have to identify the main energy-sucking offenders lurking around your home first. Read more...

9 things I’ve learned after being a Hyatt Globalist for 5 years


33The Points Guy / 10h
I’ve been a fan of the World of Hyatt program going way back to when it was called Gold Passport. However, I was relatively late to becoming a Hyatt Globalist , having only achieved it five years ago. I’ve come to regard having Globalist status as indispensable for my travels, and I have learned a lot about this program over the last five years. So if you’re on a quest to become a Globalist befor

Telegram forced to crack down on paid posts because Apple wasn't getting a cut


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Telegram and its users are done skirting Apple's strict payment guidelines. The encrypted messaging platform had to crack down on its iOS users who've been creating paid posts through third-party methods because they violate Apple's payment policies. Until recently, the messaging platform allowed channels to set up paid content through the help of payment bots. Telegram wasn't testing a new featu

Bluesound’s new wireless speaker is like a supercharged Sonos One


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Bluesound is a brand that aims to go head to head with Sonos, and generally does so with great success. Much like that company, Bluesound’s product lineup consists of a range of wireless speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers, along with amplifiers that can be used to bring wireless streaming to any old speakers. The latest wireless speaker to arrive from Bluesound is the Pulse M ($449 / £449 / €549

Best mattress deals as of Oct. 31: Save on popular brands like Casper and more


Mashable / 10h
UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2022, 3:00 p.m. EDT This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Oct. 31. BEST HYBRID MATTRESS DEAL: The Layla Hybrid Mattress is a flippable mattress that employs both firm and soft sides, making it a great option for all types of sleepers — $1,499 $1,699 (save $200) BEST BED-IN-A-BOX DEAL: The Purple Plus Mattress comes with a cushion-y, premium foam lay

Scientists Finally Learned More About the Clitoris


500+Gizmodo / 10h
Here’s a new piece of trivia to toss out at a party sometime: The human clitoris seems to contain more than 10,000 nerve endings. Researchers this month are apparently the first to try counting the precise number of nerve fibers located in the pleasure-giving organ, using tissue samples taken from human volunteers.… Read more...


A Friday the 13th Prequel Series Is Coming to Peacock


100+Gizmodo / 10h
It’s a Halloween miracle: Friday the 13th is coming back. Sort of. Read more...

20 Movies Set on Halloween That Aren’t ‘Halloween’


Lifehacker / 10h
John Carpenter and Debra Hill crafted a perennial holiday banger back in 1978, a movie that you can pull out every year during spooky season—it’s called Halloween , and it’s set on Halloween, so there’s really no confusion. Even if it weren’t such a great movie, it would be rewatchable just for so clearly stating its… Read more...

Chinese Workers Jump Fence After Being Locked Inside World's Largest iPhone Factory


100+Futurism / 10h
Videos circulating on social media show what appear to be workers at Foxconn's iPhone manufacturing plant in China jumping a fence, reportedly to escape a lockdown stemming from the country's strict zero-COVID policies. As the BBC reports , the footage allegedly shows roughly a dozen workers getting away after Chinese officials started tightening the rules at the world's largest iPhone factory, f

Elon Musk tells Europe that Twitter will comply with bloc’s illegal speech rules


73TechCrunch / 10h
Surprise! Elon Musk’s tenure at Twitter is already shaping up to be confusing and contradictory. Whether this dynamic ends up being more self-defeating for him and his new company than harmful for the rest of humanity and human civilization remains tbc. On the one hand, a fresh report today suggests Musk is preparing major staff cuts: 25%, per the Washington Post . (He denied an earlier report by

Netflix acquires Seattle-based cozy games developer Spry Fox


63TechCrunch / 10h
Netflix has acquired Spry Fox, a Seattle-based independent gaming studio focused on cozy games, the streaming giant announced on Monday in a blog post. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Spry Fox is now Netflix’s sixth in-house games studio. Amir Rahimi, the vice president of game studios at Netflix, said in the blog post that the acquisition will help Netflix accelerate its crea

New NASA Image of Pillars of Creation Is Appropriately Ghostly


27How-To Geek / 10h
NASA is one of the few organizations in the world that makes headlines for releasing better versions of old photos. That doesn’t work for most people when posting new photos of their trip to the Poconos or something. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save Big on eufy Smart Security Cameras During This Anker Sale


22How-To Geek / 10h
Now that October is over, Anker and its sub-brands are running some killer “Black Friday” sales. So, not only can you save money on Anker charging accessories and Soundcore headphones, but you can score eufy smart security cameras at a deep discount. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft warns Raspberry Robin malware is getting a lot sourer


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Raspberry Robin malware is being used to deliver all kinds of destructive code, including ransomware , to compromised endpoints , Microsoft has warned. It seems the malware , first discovered late in 2021, and whose endgame was unknown at the time, transformed into an infection service available to anyone with cash to pay. Cybersecurity researchers from Microsoft have published a detailed blo

Bose's QuietComfort 45 headphones are $80 off right now


Engadget / 10h
When it comes to noise cancellation, few over-the-ear cans tune out the world better than Bose's QuietComfort . Right now, the $80 discount puts these premium headphones at $249, which is pretty close to their all-time-low price. The deal is part of Bose's pre-Black Friday sale, so it's likely the lowest they'll go before the holidays. While $250 is by no means a cheap for a pair of headphones, w

Why Not Shape Your Gnocchi Into Wee Pumpkins?


Lifehacker / 10h
In a sea of pumpkin-flavored foods, there simply aren’t enough pumpkin- shaped foods (actual pumpkins don’t count). In order to maximize our food’s festivity, let’s start making pumpkin-flavored dishes that also look like the cute calabasa. A handful of whole cloves and some dental floss is all you need to transform… Read more...

How to Find Merged Cells in Microsoft Excel


How-To Geek / 10h
Have you ever tried to sort data in Excel, only to receive an error about merged cells? It can be a pain to try and locate all of those merged cells manually. Luckily, there’s a simple way to find them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

abigaillarson: Well. It’s almost Halloween, so I thought I’d...


Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
abigaillarson : Well. It’s almost Halloween, so I thought I’d take a break from work to make a festive public service announcement from Neil Gaiman . I don’t have nearly as many fabulous escapades in graveyards as I once did, unfortunately, but this was a fun way to remember those days.

centuriespast: Mountain Witch Holding a Hatchet, around...


Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
centuriespast : Mountain Witch Holding a Hatchet, around 1900 After Totoya Hokkei Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper MIA

Big-brand perks, boutique personality: Review of Roomers Munich hotel


36The Points Guy / 10h
In Munich — the centuries-old capital of Bavaria — you are immersed in the rich history, architecture, culture and beauty of Germany . With only a few days to see, do, eat and drink it all, my husband and I were looking for a centrally located hotel that could be just as much a jumping-off point for our adventures as a retreat when it was time to rest up for the following day’s exploits. We found

Elon Musk Dismisses Twitter Board To Become Sole Director


21SlashGear / 11h
Elon Musk is the new owner of Twitter, but with the expected dismissal of the company's board, he is now also the sole director of the social media network.

This Free Tool Finds Where Your Twitter Friends Are Moving To


SlashGear / 11h
Many people are abandoning Twitter, and that means fragmentation of your followers across various fediverse destinations. This tool helps you find them.

No Golden Parachutes After All? Musk Reportedly Fired Twitter's Top Execs 'For Cause'


SlashGear / 11h
Twitter's fired executives will receive millions of dollars for their stock, but they may miss out on the golden parachutes listed in their contracts

How Twitter Could Help Tesla Owners Pioneer The Future Of Electric Vehicles


SlashGear / 11h
Now that Elon Musk has a controlling stake in Twitter, where do Tesla's drivers stand when it comes to their own social network system Engage Tesla?

I'm Totally Fine Is a Weird, Sweet Sci-Fi Tale About Letting Go


57Gizmodo / 11h
No two people handle grief the same way, and no two situations involving dealing with a terrible loss are ever identical. But Vanessa ( Jillian Bell ) may have the most unique grief experience ever when she meets an alien (Natalie Morales) who looks exactly like Jennifer, her recently deceased and very dearly missed… Read more...


The Best PS5 Features That Are Disabled by Default


Lifehacker / 11h
The PS5 has plenty of useful features disabled by default. From the ability to pick a default difficulty level for all games to automatically hiding spoilers, there’s a lot for you to explore. To make the most of your console, check out the following PS5 settings. Read more...

The world’s most powerful rocket finally returns after a 3-year absence


87Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Falcon Heavy clears the tower during its maiden flight on February 6, 2018. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) As early as Tuesday morning, the Falcon Heavy will take flight for the first time since June 2019, ending a long period of inactivity for the world's most powerful, operational rocket. Under the power of 27 Merlin engines in its first stage, the rocket will carry two space technology pa

Musk jokes about his deleted tweet sharing misinformation on Pelosi attack


Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu Agency ) This weekend, advertisers, regulators, and Twitter users were all attentively watching Elon Musk’s Twitter feed for any indication of whether the free speech absolutist could be trusted to do things like effectively combat disinformation spread after taking over the site. In what may be considered Musk’s first major misstep as Twitt

I’m not really in the mood to finance your vanity project


59TechCrunch / 11h
News that Elon Musk’s interim Twitter leadership is considering charging users for verification on its platform has caused no end of consternation among current holders of the service’s well-known blue check marks. Complaints have arisen about price (potentially too high) and value offered (potentially too low), among other concerns. It’s also fair to note that before the Musk deal was completed,

Mastodon’s microblogging app saw a record number of downloads after Musk’s Twitter takeover


100+TechCrunch / 11h
There are signs of a small but growing Twitter exodus underway following Elon Musk’s closure of the deal to buy the social media platform last Thursday. While many Twitter users are taking a wait-and-see approach and may not have fully deleted their accounts at this time, a sizable number of people are currently checking out Twitter alternatives. One of those alternatives is Mastodon , a decentra

Why Dave Ramsey is wrong about credit cards


51The Points Guy / 11h
Dave Ramsey is one of the loudest voices preaching the gospel of eliminating your debts on the road to financial freedom. I have several friends who have followed his suggestions to pay off their debt, manage their budgets and put themselves on a better financial footing. But Ramsey gets a lot of things wrong. Some take issue with his debt snowball method, wherein you get out of debt by paying of

Scientists Searching Mars for Good Caves for Astronauts to Live In


100+Futurism / 11h
Martian Real Estate In a presentation earlier this month, a team of researchers from The Geological Society of America (GSA)identified nine of what they believe to be the most livable caves on the surface of Mars — spaces large enough that they could give future explorers much-needed protection from the harsh environment of the planet's surface, The New York Times reports . The Red Planet is a ho

Large Chunk of Chinese Rocket Comes Crashing Down, Lodges in Field


200+Futurism / 11h
Littering Rocket Parts A gigantic piece of a Chinese Long March 2D rocket has seemingly plummeted back down to Earth and lodged itself in a crop in the northwestern province of Gansu, as seen in images shared on Chinese social media . The images show a massive metal structure lodged vertically in some freshly tilled soil, sticking out some 20 to 30 feet. The piece likely belonged to a rocket Chin

NASA to Attempt Crewed Moon Landing During Fourth Artemis Mission


200+Gizmodo / 11h
Artemis 4 may not happen for another five years, but this mission promises to be a good one. In addition to launching a modified SLS rocket and delivering two space station components to lunar orbit, NASA will also attempt to land a crew on the Moon for the second time this decade—a feat the space agency had… Read more...

You'll soon have to update Zoom a lot more frequently


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Zoom has announced that users will need to keep their software more up-to-date more frequently. In an update to its support page , the company set out the oldest version of software that a user can use to sign in and join meetings, known as the minimum version. The video conferencing software provider has announced that it will update this minimum version every 90 days (approximately 3 months), w

thriftstorerecords: Ghostly SoundsVarious ArtistsPeter Pan...


Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
thriftstorerecords : Ghostly Sounds Various Artists Peter Pan Records/USA (1975)

heaveninawildflower: Bats (1878) from ‘Catalogue of the...


Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-68a7-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 heaveninawildflower : Bats (1878) from ‘Catalogue of the Chiroptera’ by G. E. Dobson. 1) Cynonycteris torquata; 2. Cynonycteris brachyotis; 3. Cynonycteris latidens. 2) Rhinolophus euryotis; Nose-leaf 3) Epomophorus (Hysignathus) monstrosus 4) Atalapha cinerea; 2. Atalapha grayi; 3. Atalapha intermedia. Images and text

NASA Probe Will Hunt for Lunar Water Where 'Nobody Else' Has Looked


21Gizmodo / 11h
The Lunar Flashlight is exactly what it sounds like—a spacecraft that will shine infrared light on some of the permanently shadowed parts on the Moon in an effort to find water—and NASA is looking to launch next month. Read more...

Instagram Confirms 'Issues' as Users Report Arbitrary Account Suspensions, Follower Drops


21Gizmodo / 11h
If you were booted off Instagram for no damn reason this morning, you’re not alone. Tons of people are reporting the same problem. Instagram has confirmed that it’s having some “issues” but hasn’t clarified what type of issues they are or why any of this is happening. Read more...

China Launched the Final Module for Its Space Station


20Gizmodo / 11h
China launched its third and final module of its space station on Monday, moving closer to completing its ambitious project in low Earth orbit to rival the International Space Station (ISS). Read more...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Director Ryan Coogler on Sequel Pressures and Part 3 Possibilities


44Gizmodo / 11h
It’s hard to overstate just how massive the first Black Panther was . Over a billion dollars at the box office . Marvel Studios’ first Best Picture nomination . A milestone in popular culture. And now, with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , co-writer and director Ryan Coogler has the not-so-simple task of doing it all over… Read more...

Digital assets marketplace Creative Fabrica launches generative AI tool


28TechCrunch / 11h
Creative Fabrica , a marketplace for digital files like print-on-demand assets, fonts and graphics, announced today it will launch its own generative AI tool. Called CF Spark , it’s already seen three million prompts generated, and more than 500,000 published by Creative Fabrica creators over the past three weeks. Like other digital assets on the platform, users can put up their generative AI fil

TuSimple CEO and co-founder fired by board over ties to Chinese startup Hydron


TechCrunch / 11h
TuSimple co-founder Xiaodi Hou was fired from his CEO, president and CTO posts by the autonomous trucking company’s board, according to a securities filing Monday. Hou, who co-founded TuSimple in 2015 with Mo Chen, was also removed from his position as chairman of the board and member of the board’s government security committee. The firing came a day after The Wall Street Journal published a rep

Google gets into the Halloween spirit with a ghostly multiplayer interactive Doodle


20TechCrunch / 11h
If you want to take a break from work or the never-ending news cycle, Google is here to give you an escape. The search giant has launched a new Halloween-themed playable Doodle that opens up to a Snake-like game that you can play with your friends or random players from around the world. The goal of the game is to collect as many wandering spirit flames as you can in two minutes and return them t

British Airways & Iberia Move To Revenue-Based Avios Earning


300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
British Airways and Iberia are following the industry trend, and are switching to revenue-based points accrual. There’s hardly anything surprising here, and of course it’s being spun as a positive (because remember, there’s no such thing as a negative change in the airline industry!). Iberia Plus goes revenue-based in November 2022 As of November 2022, Iberia Plus will award Avios based on how mu


Five Ways to 'Clean' the Air in Your Home


Lifehacker / 11h
There are lots of tips out there—and here on Lifehacker—about how to clean everything in your home, from your toilet to your fireplace to your couch cushions . The stuff in your home gets dirty and needs to be maintained to keep it in good working order, but the same is true for the areas where there is no stuff. Your… Read more...

The Biggest Reason Not To Get A New Credit Card (How Many Of You Does This Apply To?)


View from the Wing / 11h
There are some situations where getting one card precludes you from getting something else, whether it's the best deal on a mortgage (usually not an issue, but always best to be safe before applying) or another credit card. When there's a tradeoff you have to consider which choice delivers more value to you. Continue reading ...

How to Remove Bing as Your Browser’s Default Search Engine


How-To Geek / 11h
Prefer another search engine over Bing? If so, it’s quick and easy to remove Bing and set another search engine as your default. We’ll show you how to make this change in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge on desktop and mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why is the 'Fletcher meme' all over TikTok?


Mashable / 12h
Have you seen the boy in the purple shirt all over your timeline or FYP? Does his face ring a bell, but you just can't place him and the generic fictional school background in which he exists? We've got you covered. The internet's current favorite reaction meme is none other than Jake Short, who starred as Fletcher Quimby in Disney Channel's A.N.T. Farm . In the meme-ified series of images, Short

Calm, cool, collected: The benefits of adopting a slow-work mindset


Mashable / 12h
From TV shows like Succession to billionaire executives bragging about their 100-hour workweeks, the always-on, must-succeed-at-all-cost attitude is celebrated everywhere you look. Luckily (and maybe inevitably), the tide is turning. Employees and companies are putting more of an emphasis on working mindfully and expending energy at a sustainable level. At Slack , we’re encouraging both our emplo

This Halloween, face the specter of human mortality with The Midnight Club


Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Midnight Club Enlarge / Eight terminally ill teens in hospice cope with their fate by telling scary stories in The Midnight Club . (credit: Netflix) If you're looking for a solid, binge-worthy scary series this Halloween, you could do a lot worse than The Midnight Club , the latest Netflix horror series from Mike Flanagan ( Haunting of Hill House, Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass ). Based

Chase Ink Business Cash Review (90K Bonus Points)


One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card with 90,000 points ($900 cash back) There are lots of businesses that leave rewards on the table by not using the most rewarding business credit cards . In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card — this is a credit that I personally have , and it’s one that I love. Of Chase’s excellent collection of I

Amazon's latest tablet sale brings the Fire HD 10 back down to $75


50Engadget / 12h
Amazon's Fire HD tablets are still worthy options if you just want a competent media consumption device for as little money as possible, and within that lineup, the Fire HD 10 provides the best value for most. This is especially the case when the device is discounted, and as of this writing the 10.1-inch slate is back on sale for $75 at Amazon and Best Buy , among other retailers. While this isn'

NASA Captures the Sun at Perfect Moment So That It Has Goofy Grin


100+Futurism / 12h
Smiley Face No, you're not seeing things — that really is a picture of the sun "smiling," and there's a real scientific reason behind it, too. In a Twitter post , NASA noted that the goofy, adorable grin on our life-giving star is actually an example of "coronal holes," which occur when "fast solar wind gushes out into space." Indeed, the photo shot by the agency's Solar Dynamics Observatory does

theegoist:Rodolphe Bresdin (French, 1822-1885) - La comédie de...


Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
theegoist : Rodolphe Bresdin (French, 1822-1885) - La comédie de la mort, lithograph on chine appliqué, 21.80 x 15.10 cm (1854)

Bolsonaro's Era of Destruction in Brazil Has Finally Come to an End


100+Gizmodo / 12h
This weekend, Brazilians voted out Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing, Christo-fascist president who oversaw vast environmental destruction during his nearly four years in office. Read more...

Telegram Obliterates Pay-to-View Bots After Apple Demands a Cut


35Gizmodo / 12h
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced late last Friday the company had disabled users from using paywalls on posts to get users to pay to access content for iOS devices. Apparently, Apple just didn’t like the idea of people paying others using bots without paying the troll toll. Read more...

Avatar: The Way of Water Will Be a Long Trip to the Movies


300+Gizmodo / 12h
You’d think that James Cameron breaking up his Avatar sequels would mean leaner runtimes, but no—we’re just getting multiple epics. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the official run time of Avatar: The Way of Water, and it’s clocking in at 3 hours and 10 minutes. Read more...

Using Microsoft Teams on mobile should soon be a lot more enjoyable


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Getting the most out of Microsoft Teams on your smartphone could soon be a lot easier thanks to an update rolling out now. First revealed back in September, the video conferencing company has revealed that transcription for 1:1 calls and group calls is now available on the Microsoft Teams app for Android, giving users the chance to review exactly what was said, or if any details were missed. User

Worried about Nvidia RTX 4090 melting cables? Leaked RDNA 3 flagship pics could prove a tonic


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A prototype AMD graphics card has been spotted – purportedly a Navi 31 model, presumably the RX 7900 (we’ll come back to that point) – and it shows that the GPU will run with a pair of 8-pin power connectors. The image was aired on Twitter by hardware leaker HXL, who’s a regular contributor to GPU spillage, and supposedly it comes from a QQ chat group (over in China). So, hefty seasoning is requi

You Already Own a Cloud Gaming Handheld


How-To Geek / 12h
Dedicated cloud gaming handhelds from Logitech and Razer promise to deliver a AAA console-like experience in your pocket. But instead of spending hundreds on a cloud gaming handheld, maybe you should use the one you already own—your smartphone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Sign Any Document on a Mac Using Preview


How-To Geek / 12h
In our tech-driven world, you may need to sign a contract or form digitally from time to time. You can do this on your Mac using the Preview app—no additional third-party apps required. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Watch Telsa's Semi Truck Glide to Highway Speeds With Ease


How-To Geek / 12h
Ahead of Tesla’s Semi trucks getting delivered in December to Pepsi Co, the first company to receive the new all-electric Semi, we’ve received a rather impressive video of it in action. The rare glimpse shows off its impressively fast and smooth acceleration from a complete stop. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Why Is Colby Jack Cheese Two Colors?


How-To Geek / 12h
There are all sorts of colors and flavors when it comes to cheese. You also may have noticed, though, one Colby Jack cheese, in particular, is actually a blend of two colors. But why? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone Review: Hybrid Luxury Truck Focuses On The Essentials


SlashGear / 12h
The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone takes the high-powered work truck into the future with one eye on luxury quality and the other on tried-and-true basics.


Instagram Confirms Bug Suspending Accounts And Slashing Follower Counts


SlashGear / 12h
A widespread Instagram bug currently suspending accounts and removing followers has just been acknowledged by the social media company. Here's what we know.

What's New in Chrome and ChromeOS 107


Lifehacker / 12h
Google updates Chrome like clockwork. Each month, you can expect a new version of the browser, sporting new features and changes for all of us to enjoy. Chrome 107, in particular, focuses the changes on Chromebooks, with ChromeOS 107, including a Stage Manager-like camera feature and the ability to close your laptop… Read more...

Delta adds 3 new NYC routes as it shifts regional focus from Detroit


27The Points Guy / 12h
New York City is getting three new nonstop routes thanks to Delta Air Lines’ latest schedule adjustment. Delta, which operates a hub at both the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), will add service to three nearby regional markets as of Jan. 9, 2023, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier. Specifically, the airline will add: L

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The best of ChromeOS, but not worth the price


72Engadget / 12h
Google has been making high-end Chromebooks for almost a decade now, dating back to the $1,300 Chromebook Pixel in 2013. At the time, many people saw it as a beautiful but strange device. In the years that followed,

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Elon Musk Reportedly to Start Charging $20 a Month for That Precious Blue Checkmark


1KGizmodo / 2h
Elon Musk promised big changes would come to Twitter under his ownership , and now that he’s finally bought the platform, those shifts are starting up. One of the first adjustments: verified users might soon have to pay $20 per month to maintain their blue checks, as first reported by Platformer’s Casey Newton, who… Read more...

Elon Musk's latest stupid Twitter idea could kill off the platform for good


500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We're not even a week in from Elon Musk becoming the owner (or 'Chief Twit' as he calls the position) of Twitter , and already his plans for overhauling the verification process sounds like a terrible idea. According to The Verge , Musk is planning to raise the monthly price of Twitter Blue, which gives you the ability to edit tweets , as well as get custom icons and exclusive features, from $4.9

Forget the metaverse: Meta should make a new Twitter


500+TechCrunch / 2h
While Mark Zuckerberg burns billions at the alter of the metaverse, a much more practical opportunity directly in his company’s lane could provide much more achievable short-term success: Twitter’s having an identify crisis under new owner Elon Musk. Despite showing signs that its social media business isn’t what it once was, Meta’s Facebook and Instagram networks are still undeniably massive wit


This Halloween, face the specter of human mortality with The Midnight Club


Ars Technica - All content / 7min
The Midnight Club Enlarge / Eight terminally ill teens in hospice cope with their fate by telling scary stories in The Midnight Club (credit: Netflix) If you're looking for a solid, binge-worthy scary series this Halloween, you could do a lot worse than The Midnight Club , the latest Netflix horror series from Mike Flanagan ( Haunting of Hill House, Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass ). Based o

Chase Ink Business Cash Review (90K Bonus Points)


One Mile at a Time / 12min
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card with 90,000 points ($900 cash back) There are lots of businesses that leave rewards on the table by not using the most rewarding business credit cards . In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card — this is a credit that I personally have , and it’s one that I love. Of Chase’s excellent collection of I

Amazon's latest tablet sale brings the Fire HD 10 back down to $75


Engadget / 14min
Amazon's Fire HD tablets are still worthy options if you just want a competent media consumption device for as little money as possible, and within that lineup, the Fire HD 10 provides the best value for most. This is especially the case when the device is discounted, and as of this writing the 10.1-inch slate is back on sale for $75 at Amazon and Best Buy , among other retailers. While this isn'

NASA Captures the Sun at Perfect Moment So That It Has Goofy Grin


26Futurism / 15min
Smiley Face No, you're not seeing things — that really is a picture of the sun "smiling," and there's a real scientific reason behind it, too. In a Twitter post , NASA noted that the goofy, adorable grin on our life-giving star is actually an example of "coronal holes," which occur when "fast solar wind gushes out into space." Indeed, the photo shot by the agency's Solar Dynamics Observatory does

theegoist:Rodolphe Bresdin (French, 1822-1885) - La comédie de...


Music, Arts & Literature / 18min
theegoist : Rodolphe Bresdin (French, 1822-1885) - La comédie de la mort, lithograph on chine appliqué, 21.80 x 15.10 cm (1854)

Bolsonaro's Era of Destruction in Brazil Has Finally Come to an End


Gizmodo / 24min
This weekend, Brazilians voted out Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing, Christo-fascist president who oversaw vast environmental destruction during his nearly four years in office. Read more...

Telegram Obliterates Pay-to-View Bots After Apple Demands a Cut


Gizmodo / 24min
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced late last Friday the company had disabled users from using paywalls on posts to get users to pay to access content for iOS devices. Apparently, Apple just didn’t like the idea of people paying others using bots without paying the troll toll. Read more...

Avatar: The Way of Water Will Be a Long Trip to the Movies


Gizmodo / 24min
You’d think that James Cameron breaking up his Avatar sequels would mean leaner runtimes, but no—we’re just getting multiple epics. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the official run time of Avatar: The Way of Water, and it’s clocking in at 3 hours and 10 minutes. Read more...

Using Microsoft Teams on mobile should soon be a lot more enjoyable


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Getting the most out of Microsoft Teams on your smartphone could soon be a lot easier thanks to an update rolling out now. First revealed back in September, the video conferencing company has revealed that transcription for 1:1 calls and group calls is now available on the Microsoft Teams app for Android, giving users the chance to review exactly what was said, or if any details were missed. User

Worried about Nvidia RTX 4090 melting cables? Leaked RDNA 3 flagship pics could prove a tonic


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
A prototype AMD graphics card has been spotted – purportedly a Navi 31 model, presumably the RX 7900 (we’ll come back to that point) – and it shows that the GPU will run with a pair of 8-pin power connectors. The image was aired on Twitter by hardware leaker HXL, who’s a regular contributor to GPU spillage, and supposedly it comes from a QQ chat group (over in China). So, hefty seasoning is requi

You Already Own a Cloud Gaming Handheld


How-To Geek / 28min
Dedicated cloud gaming handhelds from Logitech and Razer promise to deliver a AAA console-like experience in your pocket. But instead of spending hundreds on a cloud gaming handheld, maybe you should use the one you already own—your smartphone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Sign Any Document on a Mac Using Preview


How-To Geek / 28min
In our tech-driven world, you may need to sign a contract or form digitally from time to time. You can do this on your Mac using the Preview app—no additional third-party apps required. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Watch Telsa's Semi Truck Glide to Highway Speeds With Ease


How-To Geek / 28min
Ahead of Tesla’s Semi trucks getting delivered in December to Pepsi Co, the first company to receive the new all-electric Semi, we’ve received a rather impressive video of it in action. The rare glimpse shows off its impressively fast and smooth acceleration from a complete stop. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Why Is Colby Jack Cheese Two Colors?


How-To Geek / 28min
There are all sorts of colors and flavors when it comes to cheese. You also may have noticed, though, one Colby Jack cheese, in particular, is actually a blend of two colors. But why? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone Review: Hybrid Luxury Truck Focuses On The Essentials


SlashGear / 38min
The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone takes the high-powered work truck into the future with one eye on luxury quality and the other on tried-and-true basics.

Instagram Confirms Bug Suspending Accounts And Slashing Follower Counts


SlashGear / 38min
A widespread Instagram bug currently suspending accounts and removing followers has just been acknowledged by the social media company. Here's what we know.

What's New in Chrome and ChromeOS 107


Lifehacker / 41min
Google updates Chrome like clockwork. Each month, you can expect a new version of the browser, sporting new features and changes for all of us to enjoy. Chrome 107, in particular, focuses the changes on Chromebooks, with ChromeOS 107, including a Stage Manager-like camera feature and the ability to close your laptop… Read more...

Delta adds 3 new NYC routes as it shifts regional focus from Detroit


The Points Guy / 41min
New York City is getting three new nonstop routes thanks to Delta Air Lines’ latest schedule adjustment. Delta, which operates a hub at both the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), will add service to three nearby regional markets as of Jan. 9, 2023, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier. Specifically, the airline will add: L

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The best of ChromeOS, but not worth the price


Engadget / 46min
Google has been making high-end Chromebooks for almost a decade now, dating back to the $1,300 Chromebook Pixel in 2013. At the time, many people saw it as a beautiful but strange device. In the years that followed, both Google and its hardware partners have made premium Chromebooks more and more commonplace. Though, a still-unconfirmed report earlier this year suggests Google is giving up on mak

These founders landed early checks by being savvy about social media


TechCrunch / 49min
On first blush, founders building a coffee brand, a social networking app, and a fintech-focused venture fund wouldn’t appear to have much in common. But at TechCrunch Disrupt, the founders, together on stage, credited their early success in raising venture capital to their use of social media platforms. It’s an interesting and increasingly necessary ingredient. While one founder, Nik Milanović,


The 10 scariest horror movies on Shudder to keep you up at night


74Mashable / 50min
Horror movies come in all shapes and sizes. You've got your comedy horrors, your psychological horrors, your tense thriller-y horrors — and, of course, your genuinely scary horrors. I'm not just talking about your run-of-the-mill, yikes-that's-a-bit-creepy kind of films, here, either. I'm talking about the truly terror-inducing — the type of movies you wake in the dead of night thinking about, an

The internet has turned self-care into a scam


23Mashable / 50min
"But I have to," he groaned through the cracks of my iPhone 4. "It’s in the name of self-care ." I was sitting on the edge of my bed, staring fixated at the black mould splattering the ceiling of my third-year university house share. I’d just returned from my then-boyfriend’s house, where we were celebrating his return to our university city after spending some time in his hometown. Everything wa

Last chance: Earn 100,000 points on the Marriott Business Amex card


75The Points Guy / 1h
When they announced some big changes to Marriott Bonvoy credit card line-up in September, Marriott revealed a new offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card . But you need to act now if you want to take advantage of it. If you apply and are approved before Nov. 2, 2022, you can earn 100,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points after spending $4,000 in purchases on your new card in your

heaveninawildflower: ‘Ghost’ (19th century) by Shibata Zeshin...


Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
heaveninawildflower : ‘Ghost’ (19th century) by Shibata Zeshin (Japan, 1807-1891). Ink and silver on silk. Image and text information courtesy LACMA.

Review: Fiji Airways Business Class A350 (LAX-NAN)


97One Mile at a Time / 1h
For the second portion of my two trips to the Southern Hemisphere , it was time to fly Fiji Airways’ Airbus A350 business class from Los Angeles to Nadi. I was excited about this flight, as the A350 is a new addition to Fiji Airways’ fleet . This flight ended up being excellent , with great seats, service, food, amenities, entertainment, and Wi-Fi. As far as boutique airlines go, it really doesn’

What 'Finishing' a Spirit Means, and Why It Matters


Lifehacker / 1h
I’m a sucker for wine cask-finished whiskeys (well, just whiskeys , really, but sometimes I pretend to have a palate). The Glenmorangie Madeira Wood was one of my first Scotch love affairs, and I recently discovered the new Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish , which blends Kentucky Straight Bourbon with bourbon partially… Read more...

FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users


20Engadget / 1h
You may trust Chegg with your textbooks or tutoring, but regulators aren't quite so confident. The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint accusing education tech provider Chegg of "careless" security practices that compromised personal data since 2017. Among the violations, the company reportedly exposed sensitive info for roughly 40 million customers in 2018 after a former contractor use

The Mitsubishi FTO Is A Classic JDM Sports Car You Can Actually Afford


SlashGear / 1h
Mitsubishi was pumping out plenty of iconic sports cars in the JDM craze of the '90s and 2000s, but the FTO is perhaps the most underrated of the bunch.

Elon Musk Floats Vine Comeback, Asks MrBeast How To Beat TikTok


SlashGear / 1h
After acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk is exploring options for improving the app, including bringing Vine back. Here's what YouTube's MrBeast had to say about it.

This Google Docs update wants to solve your most embarrassing work problem


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Making sure your Google Docs work is as flawless as possible should soon be a lot easier thanks to a new update aimed at solving spelling problems for good. The office software platform has announced it will be "enhancing spell check" in Google Docs in an attempt to stamp out errors. Going forward, the word processor will underline in red any words where the spelling is not recognized, even if th

Scientists Find Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Hiding in the Sun’s Glare


Gizmodo / 1h
A team of researchers has detected a trio of near-Earth asteroids in the inner solar system, one of which is the largest found since 2014 that poses a potential risk to the planet. The asteroids remained undetected until now because they occupy a region of the sky hidden by the Sun’s glare. Read more...

Rick and Morty Dresses Up as Claymation for Halloween


Gizmodo / 1h
We’ve seen Rick and Morty in Claymation form before, but never in a standalone Claymation short—until now. That’s all thanks to Lee Hardcastle, the animator who created a string of sci-fi parodies for the smash-hit series before Adult Swim tapped him to create this year’s Halloween special . Read more...

publicdomainreview: The Sorceress by Jan van de Velde II...


Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
publicdomainreview : The Sorceress by Jan van de Velde II (1626). A young sorceress mid-conjure with a motley crew of demonic “familiars”, one of which is sporting two pipes from his bum, both streaming with powders in elegant arcs: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-sorceress-jan-van-de-velde

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4 easy rules to maximize your travel budget


The Points Guy / 1h
Spending money on vacation shouldn’t be stressful, but, alas, the costs are often in the back of your mind as you’re traveling. Airfare, rental cars, accommodations, eating out and attraction fees can add up quickly — especially given recent inflation data . Thankfully, the team at You Need a Budget has a few tips you can put into practice to ensure you maximize your travel spending every time yo

The Best Apps to Have in an Emergency


Lifehacker / 1h
Most emergencies don’t come with advance warning, which is why it’s best to do some basic preparation ahead of time. You can check out tips for extremely specific emergencies and create an ‘If I Go Missing’ file , but don’t forget the one useful lifesaving tool you undoubtedly have with you at all times: you phone.… Read more...

Meta has its own version of TikTok's Discover List


Mashable / 1h
Last year, TikTok put together one big list of its influencers , championing the creators that have kept the platform going. Now, Meta has announced its inaugural Creators of Tomorrow class, a program aiming to showcase emerging talent across the company's platforms. The cohort of creators span across five categories whose work will be amplified by Meta. "Redefining Community" celebrates active,

How to List Environment Variables on Linux


How-To Geek / 1h
On Linux, environment variables hold important values and settings. Scripts, applications, and shells read these values, often to configure themselves, or to control their behavior. Here are several ways to show those variables in your terminal. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Get a Pair of KEF’s Top-Rated Bookshelf Speakers for Half Off


How-To Geek / 1h
Premium audio speakers shouldn’t just sound great; they should look good in your living room, home office, or bedroom, as well. Make a visual statement with this pair of KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers, now down to just $299.99 ($300 off). Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How To Use Incognito Mode In Google Chrome On Android


SlashGear / 1h
Google implemented Incognito mode on Chrome for whenever the need arises to do some "private" browsing, and it's pretty easy to get started on Android.


Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales Is Working On A Twitter Rival


SlashGear / 1h
Twitter has been under Elon Musk's leadership for only a weekend, but already another internet juggernaut is talking about making an alternative of his own.

The 4 Best Bluetooth Jobsite Radios: Features Worth Paying For


SlashGear / 1h
Jobs can get monotonous real quick, depending on what you're doing. One of the best remedies is music, and a good Bluetooth jobsite radio can help with that.

Henry Cavill Talks His Next PC Build And Why He May Not Pick An RTX 4090


SlashGear / 1h
Actor/PC gamer Henry Cavill said that he'll be rebuilding his gaming rig with a new PSU, motherboard, and GPU. Here's why he may or may not choose the RTX 4090.

Reports: Musk plans big Twitter layoffs and $20 monthly charge for verification


24Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) The Elon Musk-led Twitter is reportedly planning big layoffs and a $20 monthly charge for any user who wants to be verified or keep their current account verification. According to The Verge , Musk ordered employees to raise the price of the Twitter Blue subscription from $4.99 a month to $19.99 and require anyone with a v

Microsoft promises eternal support for Call of Duty on PlayStation


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Call of Duty Enlarge / PlayStation gamers will continue to be able to dress up like this in Call of Duty games indefinitely, according to Microsoft. Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer said he intends to continue to ship Call of Duty games on PlayStation "as long as there's a PlayStation out there to ship to." The new promise comes weeks after Sony lambasted an "inadequate" offer to extend Call of

Twitter Blue’s troubles: Twitter’s app has only generated $6.4M in consumer spending to date


TechCrunch / 1h
Elon Musk has a new plan to generate revenue for Twitter. Reportedly , the social media company’s new owner intends to revamp the Twitter Blue premium subscription, currently an optional $4.99 per month for a handful of perks, by upping the price to $19.99 per month while giving subscribers the coveted verification badge. While this plan is problematic for a number of reasons — buying verificatio

British Airways Executive Club Will Switch To Revenue-Based Earning Next Year


22View from the Wing / 1h
Iberia moves to revenue-based earning tomorrow and British Airways will follow in 2023. British Airways announces the change with a blatantly untrue claim. Continue reading ...

Midterm Disinformation Has Taken Over Pennsylvania


76NYT > Technology / 1h
One state’s experience underscores how pervasive false and misleading information has become in the country’s electoral process, online and off.

Best Buy is restocking the PlayStation 5 at 12 p.m. ET, but there's a catch


26Mashable / 1h
We called it: Best Buy is restocking the ever-elusive PlayStation 5 at 12 p.m. ET today (Oct. 31) as part of its ongoing Black Friday sale , marking the $499.99 console's first re-appearance there since July . There's just one teeny, tiny asterisk: You have to be a Totaltech member in order to gain access. For the uninitiated, Best Buy Totaltech is a premium membership program that includes unlim

Spoiler alert: Twitter does not want to pay Elon Musk $20 for verification


100+Mashable / 1h
Elon Musk , the newly crowned Chief Twit, wants people to pony up for that blue check. It's been reported that Musk is considering making verification a Twitter Blue feature , while also ramping up the cost of the service to $20 per month. In effect, Twitter would essentially be charging its users for verification — and most of the internet is convinced they wouldn't pay up. Because who would pay

Is Instagram down? And what's going on with those mass suspensions?


57Mashable / 1h
Something is going on at Instagram . If you've been locked out of your account or have recently received a message that your account was suspended, don't worry too much. You're not alone. SEE ALSO: Soon you'll be able to schedule posts on Instagram Users have been reporting Instagram outages over the past 24 hours and many users have tweeted that their Instagram accounts have been suspended witho

It's your last chance to get 3 free months of Apple TV+, plus more of the best deals of the day


Mashable / 1h
From computers and monitors to beauty and home tech, here are the best deals of the day for Oct. 31: BEST HOME DEAL : Dyson Ball Animal 2 Origin Upright Vacuum — $249.99 $499.99 (save $250) BEST STREAMING DEAL : Three months of Apple TV+ — free $4.99/month (save $20.97) BEST COMPUTER MONITOR DEAL : LG 49WQ95C-W 49-inch 32:9 Curved DQHD (5120 x 1440) Nano IPS Monitor — $999.99 $1,699.99 (save $700

Contraline erects $7.2M for contraceptive implants for men


TechCrunch / 2h
The cervix industry has had implants to prevent pregnancy since the late 1960s, but there hasn’t exactly been stiff competition to slow down the fallopian swim team at its source. In fact, Contraline claims it is the first major innovation in this space since the vasectomy was performed on a human some 125 years ago . The company calls its product ADAM, and it just raised a wad of cash to continu

Elon Musk’s plan to charge for Twitter verification will be a misinformation nightmare


24TechCrunch / 2h
It’s been less than a week since Elon Musk became “ Chief Twit ” at Twitter and he has already come up with ideas that are stupider than walking into HQ with a sink . According to a report from The Verge , the new owner of Twitter wants to charge users $20 per month for a verified blue check. This feature would be part of Twitter Blue, the existing subscription feature that launched last year. Mu

It will take a ‘bulletproof’ startup to break the IPO logjam


TechCrunch / 2h
That Intel managed to spin out Mobileye as a public company was good news of sorts for the technology exit market. But a single successful corporate spinout is not a sign that public-market tech debuts are back. Indeed, with news that Instacart is now pushing for a 2023 IPO , the upcoming calendar for tech exits (apart from M&A) is more than weak. It’s moribund. What does Instacart’s supposedly d

OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer discusses staying on top of a turbulent NFT market at TC Sessions: Crypto


20TechCrunch / 2h
The NFT market is worth tens of billions of dollars and saw rapid growth throughout the crypto bull run. NFT exchange OpenSea, led by CEO and co-founder Devin Finzer, emerged as a clear market leader, earning a $13.3B valuation in January and controlling an estimated 90% of the overall NFT market. Since then, it’s been a bumpy ride for NFTs. Trading volumes have fallen over 90% from their January

How to launch a startup into a regulated market, according to Bradley Tusk


TechCrunch / 2h
Politician turned venture capitalist Bradley Tusk recently spoke at a TechCrunch Live event on how startups should approach regulation. Dibbs CEO and co-founder Evan Vandenberg joined Tusk in the conversation. The event is embedded below, and it’s free to watch. Throughout the talk, the two guests expressed their firm stance on the power of utilizing regulations to build trust and utility. Tusk a

Instagram is giving Twitter a run for its money as the most chaotic social network today


68TechCrunch / 2h
If you woke up to find that your Instagram account was randomly suspended this morning, you’re not alone. A vast number of users have reported that they are unable to access their accounts and are being told that their account has been locked. The Meta-owned social network has acknowledged the issue and says it’s looking into the widespread outage. “We’re aware that some of you are having issues

Bed, Bath & Beyond confirms data breach following employee phishing attack


TechCrunch / 2h
U.S. retail giant Bed, Bath & Beyond has confirmed unauthorized access to company data after an employee was phished . In an 8-K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the home goods retailer said it became aware that an attacker had “improperly accessed” company data after a successful phishing scam targeting an employee in October. This gave the hacker access to data on the empl


Instagram bug tells some users accounts are suspended


300+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Some have received a message saying their account has been stopped for 30 days.

Key West flights with low fares and AAdvantage award availability this winter


The Points Guy / 2h
When planning travel to Key West, you’re often left with a choice of cheaper flights to the southern Florida peninsula cities like Miami or Fort Lauderdale, and then a drive to the Keys. Or, you can typically find much more expensive — but convenient — flights to Key West itself. This winter, though, you can find both affordable fares and convenience in these flights to Key West … at least for ri

How to get a free or cheap cruise ship cabin upgrade


300+The Points Guy / 2h
A real score for cruise passengers is a free or cheap cabin upgrade. Just like with airline seats, you can’t count on an upgrade — but it sure feels great when it happens. Several methods will help improve your chances of landing in better cruise ship accommodations. Before I get into details, some facts: On a typical ship, the basic categories of cruise room are inside (no view), outside (with w

There's a really good reason for your business not to use emotional analysis software


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Experts from the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have warned against the use of AI-powered emotional analysis systems, fearing that its drawbacks may fair outweigh the benefits, at least for now. Wearable screening tools for health monitoring, or behavioural monitoring like body position, speech, and eye and head movements, are given as examples whereby the data that needs to be coll

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids on AT&T gets you a rugged case and a bargain


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is one of the best cheap tablets that you can buy, especially if you're looking for a network connection on one of the nationwide cellular networks. Today, AT&T is launching a kids bundle with a connected version of the tablet, including a rugged cover, for around $250, a $50 premium over the basic tablet. That premium gets you the case you see here, as well as some

Instagram is down and suspending many accounts - here's what we know


100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It looks like Instagram is down. Millions of users have been trying to scroll through their feed on the app, but rather than being brought with photos or reels, people are discovering that their accounts are locked out. As of the afternoon of Monday, October 31, Instagram seems incapable of letting many users access their accounts, although others can still log in as normal and scroll through the

Porsche Put the Exhaust From a $161,000 Sports Car on a $12,000 Soundbar


64Gizmodo / 2h
If you prefer your home theater and audio gear to be invisible and out of sight in a room, you’ll want to move along, because the 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro is for those who want everyone to know they’ve spent $12,000 on a soundbar . It has Porsche written all over it—both literally and figuratively. Read more...

Tim Burton Calls Wednesday an Outcast Among Outcasts


32Gizmodo / 2h
Although Tim Burton is best known for his horror-comedy feature films like Beetlejuice , Corpse Bride , and Edward Scissorhands , as well as his writing and production contributions to The Nightmare Before Christmas (which was actually directed by Henry Selick !), his newest project focuses on the small screen. During… Read more...

Use These Strategies to Make a Good First Impression at Work


Lifehacker / 2h
Everyone wants to make a good first impression at a new job. At its best, a solid first impression can create something called a “halo effect,” in which a person who is seen positively in one area is also seen positively in other areas—even if there is limited evidence or reason to make that assumption. Read more...

The 7 Deadly Sins of Baking


Lifehacker / 2h
Who among us has not binge-watched The Great British Bake Off and thought, “I could do that, easy!” only to find yourself sitting on the floor of your kitchen five hours later, weeping and holding a black disc that’s supposed to be a bundt cake while your smoke detector blares in the background? Read more...

It’s time to play “find the falling Chinese rocket” once again


21Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Rendering of the Chinese Tianhe core module of the Tiangong space station. (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, China's space program successfully launched another large piece of its space station. The 23-ton Mengtian module will provide pressurized volume for scientific experiments and is the final large living area to be added to the Tiangong space station. China has constructed its modu

“Mischief and delay”: How Musk and Twitter finally sealed the deal


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Financial Times) Even as his $44 billion buyout came down to the wire, Elon Musk kept Twitter guessing. Normally, lawyers and advisers on each side of a corporate transaction work closely together to ensure a smooth closing. But as the clock ticked down towards a court-imposed October 28 deadline for the takeover to close, Musk’s camp mostly worked in isolation, leaving Twitter o

Massive pandemic relief fraud has Congress eyeing digital IDs


45Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When the US government began offering financial aid to Americans struggling to cope with a pandemic-fueled economic collapse in 2020, the Department of Treasury and the Federal Bureau of Investigation urged Americans to be ever more vigilant about their personal information. COVID-19 scams seemed to be everywhere, and for government agencies, it beca

talonabraxas: J.E. Larson


Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
talonabraxas : J.E. Larson

centuriespast: Die Hexe - Witch Riding on a Goat, c....


Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
centuriespast : Die Hexe - Witch Riding on a Goat, c. 1500 Albrecht Dürer Engraving MIA

FTC Accuses Chegg Homework Help App of ‘Careless’ Data Security


66NYT > Technology / 2h
Chegg, a homework help app, exposed the data of 40 million users, including details about some students’ sexual orientation and religion, regulators said in a legal complaint.

Instagram Users Report Widespread Account Suspensions


500+NYT > Technology / 2h
Some users said they could not access the social media app and had been notified that their accounts were suspended.

You Might Be Able to Buy a Blue Check on Twitter by Next Week


How-To Geek / 2h
Big changes may be coming to Twitter’s user verification model. According to a report by The Verge, Twitter could charge $20 for a blue check mark. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

VPNs vs. Tor: Which Should You Use?


How-To Geek / 2h
If you want to keep your browsing anonymous on the internet, there are a number of ways to do it. The two main contenders are VPNs and the Tor Browser. Though the goal of each of these is the same, their methods are very different. Let’s compare them and see what makes each of them tick. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Instagram Account Suspended? It's Not Just You


29How-To Geek / 2h
Did you wake up to a suspended Instagram account in the last 24 hours? If so, it’s not just you. Today, we’re seeing a massive uptick in reports all over Twitter from people saying their Instagram got suspended. Here’s what we know and what you can do about it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Bizarre Instagram outage leaves some thinking they’re banned


78Engadget / 2h
You're not alone if you're unable to check your Instagram feeds. Instagram has confirmed that some users are "having issues" accessing their accounts. The social network hasn't identified a cause as of this writing, but some users have received notices that their accounts were suspended, while others have seen their follower counts drop. We've asked Instagram for further comment on the outage and

12 Types of Beer Glasses (and the Perfect Brew for Each)


Lifehacker / 2h
You might think that there’s nothing simpler than enjoying a cold beer after a long day. I’m sorry to report that you are wrong. No, Beer doesn’t have the same mystique as wine or cocktails. While the average beer drinker knows there are many different varieties of beer, this is a matter of taste, and doesn’t… Read more...

Today only: Earn up to 4 miles per dollar on Apple purchases


100+The Points Guy / 2h
Is it time to get a new iPhone or upgrade the technology in your home office? If so, today is a good day to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made online with Apple.com for a limited time. Here are the elevated earnings you’ll receive on Apple purchases on Oct. 31 when you click through these online shoppin

Chief Twit, Elon Musk, signals interest in reviving Vine


22TechCrunch / 2h
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has signalled a potential interest in reviving Vine , the social video app Twitter gave up on six years ago. In the last few hours the self styled “Chief Twit”) has tweeted a yes/no poll to his 112.4 million followers — pithily positing: “Bring back Vine?”. The question — whether serious product idea or another Elon flight of fancy/’trollercoaster’ tweet — quickly drew

Rising energy costs are making the cloud more expensive


TechCrunch / 2h
Since winter, around the start of the war in Ukraine, energy costs have risen drastically — particularly in parts of Europe historically dependent on Russian fuel. That’s impacted data centers, which aren’t directly reliant on resources like natural gas but which often draw on power grids and backup generators that generate a portion of their electricity using fossil fuels. According to a July re

Twitter is a startup again, I guess


TechCrunch / 2h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Stocks are mixed around the world, notably lower in China on the back of some negative economic data, and down in the United States ahead of what is expected to be another rise in interest rates thanks to the Federal Reserve. Crypto prices have held onto recent

MacBook Pro 2022 dreams dead as Apple rumored to delay launch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple has some new Macs on the horizon, but we won’t see these devices this year sadly – the fresh hardware supposedly won’t turn up until early 2023. This is the latest from well-known leaker Mark Gurman, who made the prediction in his newsletter as published by Bloomberg . The theory is – stay sceptical as ever, and note that Gurman only believes this is the probable outcome of near future Appl

These Microsoft servers are helping fuel massive DDoS attacks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
More than 12,000 poorly configured Microsoft servers have been discovered being abused to conduct impressively potent distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. Cybersecurity researchers from Black Lotus Labs uncovered a total of 12,142 servers sporting Microsoft domain controllers hosting the company’s Active Directory services that were being used by multiple malware variants to magnify th

NASA Lacks Plan for Ditching Space Station in an Emergency


Gizmodo / 3h
ISS partners have a plan in place to deorbit the space station in nine years. A safety panel says this plan is now incomplete and potentially deficient as a result of the increasing density of low Earth orbit and as relations on the ground continue to deteriorate. Read more...

Clever Origami Travel Mouse Folds Thinner Than Your Laptop


Gizmodo / 3h
If you’re a road warrior who does most of their work away from a desk or an office, travel gadgets are undoubtedly an obsession, and the Air.0 mouse might just be a must-have for those who prefer using a mouse over a trackpad , but don’t want bulging out of their laptop case. Read more...

The Shining's Shelley Duvall Will Return to Horror


21Gizmodo / 3h
Florence Pugh is currently slated to star in Alexander Skarsgård’s directorial debut, a wilderness survival horror/thriller titled The Pack . MCM Comic Con gave fans a look at the new costumes for the Doctor Who 60th-anniversary special. Plus, Kate Mulgrew discusses a potential Janeway-centric Star Trek TV series. Lead… Read more...

Female Qantas Pilot Sues For Sexual Harassment


46One Mile at a Time / 3h
The Australian has the story of how a female Qantas pilot who pioneered gender equality at the airline is now suing her employer for sexual harassment and discrimination. What a female pilot has allegedly put up with Davida Forshaw has been a Qantas pilot for 23 years, though is currently on medical leave. She has been a mentor to other aspiring female pilots, and is the director of JEDI (justice

This Is Where You Should (and Should Not) Place a Space Heater


Lifehacker / 3h
Just as fan placement is key to keeping your home cool in the summer, heater placement is a major strategy to consider for winter. Space heaters can be dangerous, of course, so the first thing you need to do is familiarize yourself with some safety tips to avoid accidentally starting a fire . Read more...

Is Pickle Juice More Hydrating Than Water?


How-To Geek / 3h
When you think of pickle juice, you probably assume it’s not very good for you. After all, it’s packed with sodium, and it is true that those watching their intake should probably avoid it. But there are pickle juice benefits—one of them is hydration. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

NASA Spots Sun “Smiling,” Hopefully Not Because it’s About to Blow Up


76How-To Geek / 3h
We’re always talking about the idea of robots becoming self-aware, but if the sun managed the feat, that’d be a far more frightening prospect. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why Are Airport Lounges So Crowded?


View from the Wing / 3h
Passengers look for a way to escape the chaos of the airport. And more passengers who are traveling have access to lounges than ever. The nicer the lounge, the longer passengers stay there. They make an effort to visit, and they take advantage of the food and the libations. Even when lounges do their best to limit access, to reduce crowding, that just attracts the passengers who had been staying

Pinecone vector database can now handle hybrid keyword-semantic search


TechCrunch / 3h
When Pinecone announced a vector database at the beginning of last year, it was building something that was specifically designed for machine learning and aimed at data scientists. The idea was that you could query this data in a format that machines understand, making it much faster. Originally this involved semantic searches where users could search based on meaning instead of specific words. I

Disney Traps Visitors Inside Shanghai Park After Halloween Covid Scare


24Gizmodo / 3h
Like a scene straight out of a B-horror movie, Disney announced Monday they had locked its gates to its Shanghai Disney park, keeping current and aspiring Disneyphiles out while also reportedly trapping guests inside. Read more...

Uber Starts Showing Ads For Other Companies in App Notifications


Gizmodo / 3h
Uber has started showing iPhone users ads for other companies in its push notifications. Screenshots posted on Twitter over the weekend show promotions for the Peloton app showing up in notifications from the Uber app —the same notifications many users have elected to leave on, because they’re what Uber uses to let… Read more...


Corporate America Watches as New York’s Salary Transparency Begins Tomorrow


400+Gizmodo / 3h
Slowly but surely, the way we view labor is changing across the world. From the world’s largest four-day work week experiment to the growing number of unionization attempts occurring at major corporations, our world’s workforce is demanding to be seen and heard. On November 1, a new law will finally go into effect in… Read more...

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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
weirdlookindog : Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman - Collected Ghost Stories . (Arkham House, 1974).

Solid benefits, best-ever bonus: Chase Ink Business Cash card review


The Points Guy / 3h
Ink Business Cash Card overview The Ink Business Cash Credit Card provides a healthy 5% cash back on office supplies and select utilities, as well as 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations. These are categories where many businesses incur significant expenses, which can make the Ink Business Cash a solid no-annual-fee small-business credit card. Its cash-back rewards are impressive, and you

The Forgotten Ford Concept Car That Still Looks Futuristic Today


SlashGear / 3h
The Ford Synergy 2010 concept was a 1990s concept car that reached toward the not-so-distant future of automotive engineering. Here's what it got right.

A few hits and several misses: A review of Virgin Atlantic’s Premium on the A350 from New York to London


63The Points Guy / 4h
Flyers have plenty of options to hop across the Atlantic, especially on the busy route between New York and London. Personally, I’ve long been a fan of Virgin Atlantic , with its cheeky, fresh and fun approach to flying. I’ve been impressed both with Virgin Atlantic’s economy and Upper Class (business class) on its flagship Airbus A350 aircraft, so I was keen to try premium economy, simply dubbed

One Piece Film: Red Takes the Pirate Franchise to New Musical Heights


Gizmodo / 4h
Eiichiro Oda’s pirate manga One Piece has been around for a long time—longer than a good amount of its fanbase has been alive, even—but it feels like it’s only recently become a mainstream anime juggernaut. It has broken the Guinness world record for being the best-selling manga of all time, and its anime adaptation… Read more...

What to Do If You Are Being Underestimated at Work


Lifehacker / 4h
Being passed over for a work project or opportunity that you know you are capable of is frustrating—and it could indicate that your boss is underestimating what you’re capable of. You might assume your boss knows about your credentials and prior experience, and is up-to-date on what your contributions to certain… Read more...

Topline Pro grabs $5M to help home service businesses scale online


TechCrunch / 4h
Like many “solopreneurs,” home service professionals have to balance doing the work while also managing a business. Topline Pro wants to take some of that burden off the shoulders of professionals so they can concentrate on customers. New York-based Topline Pro, formerly ProPhone, does this by leveraging generative artificial intelligence to provide a way for these businesses to get discovered, b

An inside look at how 'The Quarry' transforms from horror script to game


Mashable / 4h
The concepts of life and death in most games are represented by the ability to keep playing, or the need to stop and start over. In Supermassive Games' most recent lost-in-the-woods monster adventure The Quarry , death is an intrinsic part of the fun, like in a horror movie. "It's less of a game that you can win and more of a movie that you can play. The people that get it, get it. And they love

TikTok is bringing back the '00s digital camera


50Mashable / 4h
This Halloween, in the midst of Wordle -inspired costumes and general mayhem, something stood out to me: my friend Temujin carrying a point-and-shoot digital camera, the kind that dominated the 2000s before smartphone cameras took reign. He was using his mother's camera, he explains, but he's taken it for his own now. Throughout the night, we turned to the silver Canon IXUS 177, eliciting reactio

centuriespast: The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji, c....


Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
centuriespast : The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji, c. 1831-1832 Katsushika Hokusai; Publisher: Tsuruya Kiemon Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper MIA

How You 'Parent' Your Dog Matters, Actually


Lifehacker / 4h
The millennial dog parent may be a meme , but it’s certainly based in reality . And it turns out that, just like raising children, how we parent our pups has a significant impact on their wellbeing and our relationship. Read more...

You can tour Walt Disney’s apartment at Disneyland — but is the $160 price worth it?


100+The Points Guy / 4h
While some of the millions of guests who file into the gates of Disneyland each year know little about the park beyond its rides, others are quite familiar with the extra touches hidden in plain sight. For example, some are aware that Walt Disney had an apartment located right on Main Street USA. They may also know that a lamp stays on in the window of that apartment as a symbol of the famous ani

HoloKit X AR Headset for iPhone: Price, Features, Release Date


Wired / 4h
The creators of this $129 headset want to make mixed reality accessible—and affordable—for more users.

AWOL LTV-3500 Short Throw Projector Review: Bright but Expensive


Wired / 4h
This projector might be easy to set up and use, but it comes at a hefty price.

How to Hook Your iPhone Up to Wired Ethernet


20How-To Geek / 4h
Very few circumstances would require you to connect your iPhone to Ethernet. However, connecting to Ethernet might be best if Wi-Fi isn’t available or if it’s unstable. All you need to make the connection is the correct adapter and a spare network cable. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Amazon Astro Review: A Security Robot With the Soul of Alexa


How-To Geek / 4h
Amazon Astro tries its best to be the first practical general-purpose personal robot. Unfortunately, outside of some specific use cases arguably better served by other devices, you’ll likely struggle to find uses for it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Oct. 31, 2022


How-To Geek / 4h
The beginning of the month is here, and that means there’s plenty to watch on Netflix. From anticipated movie sequels to new reality shows, there’s both original content and classic films hitting streaming. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Meta Quest Pro review: A next-gen headset for the VR faithful


Engadget / 4h
Currently, few things make people's eyes roll harder than the metaverse. As someone who grew up reading sci-fi novels and dreaming about what virtual worlds might look like in the future, that's kind of sad, but I get it. Mark Zuckerberg is so thirsty to make those dreams a reality that he’s betting billions of dollars and the survival of his company on the metaverse being The Next Big Thing. Mea

6 reasons why you shouldn’t join an accelerator


TechCrunch / 4h
Saba Karim Contributor Saba Karim is director of the startup pipeline at Techstars . As the head of startup pipeline at Techstars, I’ve been getting on calls with founders, attending events, speaking on stages like TechCrunch’s Disrupt and hosting countless Twitter Spaces. Each time, I’ve been telling founders why they should join an accelerator. Now, I am changing things up and going to lay out


Contract lifecycle management vendor Icertis secures $150M in debt to stave off rivals


TechCrunch / 4h
It’s Halloween. And, if you’re contract management software company Icertis , it’s payday. After raising $115 million in 2019, Icertis today secured $150 million — $75 million in convertible debt and a $75 million revolving credit facility — in a combined tranche from Silicon Valley Bank that brings the company’s total capital raised to $520 million. By going the debt route, Icertis avoids having

Some businesses can't even tell if they've been hit by hackers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Despite cybersecurity being a significant concern for the majority of companies, many still wouldn’t be able to tell if their endpoints had been compromised, or not. However this news may not be as bad as it sounds. Cybersecurity researchers from Nozomi Networks found over a third (35%) of businesses did not know if their organization had been compromised. However, last year, the figure stood at

How to switch on a Halloween theme in Opera GX with this hidden easter egg


67TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
As we're on the cusp of Halloween and an evening of trick-and-treating, there's always an app that helps us get into the holiday spirit, and this year's example is the Opera GX web browser. It's available on iOS and Android with a secret theme. Opera GX is, based on our testing , a fun web browser with a gaming focus. On the desktop, it lets you view Twitch streams and Discord chats within the br

Would you fly Frontier to Europe? CEO Barry Biffle is working on that


400+The Points Guy / 4h
For Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle, a new frontier lies just ahead of the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). With its biggest competitor — Spirit — just approving a groundbreaking acquisition by JetBlue , Frontier is facing a possible new operating environment in which it’s the biggest ULCC in the United States. “That will make us the primary nationwide ULCC,” Biffle told TPG during a recent inte

12 Things You Didn't Realize Can Expire


Lifehacker / 4h
We’re used to checking the expiration dates on food (even though many of them are bullshit ), but other household items expire, too. Read on for a list of things that you shouldn’t expect to be able to use forever—and how often you’ll need to replace them. Read more...

The Download: befriending crows, and Twitter under Musk


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. How to befriend a crow The crows play hide-and-seek with Nicole Steinke after her older kids head to school. She feeds a family of the birds from her apartment balcony in Alexandria, Virginia, twice daily. Once there’s no food left, they’ll look for her as she

Men need to talk about sex differently. Here's how.


41Mashable / 5h
Sitting at the bar after a comedy open mic, a couple of male comics asked me about sex parties. A joke I’d tried on stage about one experience had sparked their curiosities. After the usual questions about participation requirements, gender ratios, and voyeurism etiquette, one guy asked me how consent works at a play party. This led to a broader conversation about consent , and then gender , and

Has American AAdvantage Given Up On Selling Miles?


One Mile at a Time / 5h
I can’t help but point out how in 2022, American seems to have radically changed its approach to selling miles directly to consumers. I’m not sure I can make sense of it? American used to aggressively sell miles Historically American Airlines has been the most aggressive of the “big three” US carriers when it comes to selling airline miles directly to consumers. Virtually all US airlines will dir

UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as it seeks funding


500+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Britishvolt could run out of money after the government refused to advance £30m in funding.

What ancient advice can teach us about AI


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant have become indispensable to millions of users. Tesla Autopilot has the potential to change driving forever. And IBM Watson took a new job providing big data solutions to corporations after its first job was in jeopardy. Those are just the most prominent examples. Helpful applications of AI are being deployed in a broad

Inspector Refuses License, Files Worst Hotel Review In History [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 5h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

Amazon to delist top seller Appario on India marketplace amid regulatory heat


37TechCrunch / 5h
Amazon plans to delist large seller Appario Retail, in which it maintains a stake, from the marketplace, the two said Monday, a year after ending ties for another large seller (Cloudtail) following allegations from retailers that some sellers received preferential treatment. Amazon and Patni Group-owned Zodiac said in a statement that they have agreed to renew their joint venture, called Frontizo

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Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
Julian Hawthorne. “Were-wolf.” In Stedman’s Victorian Anthology .

In My Loneliest Hours, 'Persona 5' Reminded Me of Friendship


27Wired / 5h
A tragic discovery led my real-life loved ones to pull away. In the RPG, I found support and trust again.

Sorry, Prey. Black Widows Have Surprisingly Good Memory


38Wired / 5h
Despite having tiny arthropod brains, spiders in a new experiment showed some complex cognitive calculations.

You Can Make Your Own Mulling Spices


Lifehacker / 5h
It is autumn, which means you can find fancy little packets of fancy little mulling spices at fancy little grocery stores. They’re convenient, especially if you’re the type of person who goes through gallons of mulled wine and cider, but they’re kind of redundant, especially if you have a well-stocked spice cabinet. Read more...

New PC Build? Reusing Parts? You Need to Test the PSU


How-To Geek / 5h
Your PSU is the foundation of your PC build, and testing your PSU, whether it’s brand new or recycled from an older build, is easy and inexpensive insurance against future problems. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU early prices pop up – and there’s good and bad news


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Nvidia’s RTX 4080 has popped up at retailers with one graphics card showing at the MSRP in the US as we near the official on-sale date – but the news isn’t so good in the UK sadly (or elsewhere in Europe). So, the official MSRP in the US is $1,199 for the GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB version – which is the only variant now, of course, since the 12GB spin was canceled ), and we’ve also seen that it will

Today Only: Earn Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases


81One Mile at a Time / 6h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. There’s one promotion on online purchases today that I think is w

The Morning After: Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay for verification


200+Engadget / 6h
Twitter started verifying public figures to prevent scammers from distributing fake news. New owner Elon Musk, however, thinks the blue check is just a status symbol, and one people should pay for. The platform’s new owner has reportedly decided users will need to sign up for Twitter Blue to maintain verification, which will increase to $20 a month . It’s also reported Musk has given Twitter empl


2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R First Drive: Rip And Tear


SlashGear / 6h
Ford's F-150 Raptor R brings back the V8 and sets it wild, in a Baja inspired super-truck to give Ram's 1500 TRX nightmares. Yes, we went heavy on the gas.

Why the App Store’s tone-deaf gambling ads make me worry about Apple


26Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Apple released iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 to the public last week, with a long list of new features, fixes, and high-priority zero-day security updates . The updates also included the latest version of SKAdNetwork, Apple's ad services framework for the App Store, and putting advertisements outside of the "Search" tab, where they had been relegated prev

Mobileye cruises into the public market and inside the Argo AI collapse


TechCrunch / 6h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox . This is a shorter version of The Station newsletter that is emailed to subscribers. Want all the deals, news roundups and commentary? Subscribe for free . Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all

What’s the Best Way to Stream Over a VPN on a TV?


How-To Geek / 6h
If you have a smart TV, you may have found yourself wondering what’s the best way to connect it to a VPN so you can access different Netflix regions, as well as protect your connection. Let’s take a look at your options to stream using a VPN on your smart TV. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Push to Scale Plant-Based Plastics


100+Wired / 6h
FabricNano says it has found an affordable way to swap petrochemicals for plants and proteins.

The Spooky Science of How Undead Spores Reanimate


23Wired / 6h
These cells—and the way they reawaken—can tell biologists quite a lot about life, death, and the gray zone in between.

Mathieu Flamini Has a Plan to Decarbonize the Chemical Industry


29Wired / 6h
The former soccer player is working to turn agricultural waste into a fossil fuel replacement, reducing emissions and harmful byproducts.

You Need to Update Google Chrome, Windows, and Zoom Right Now


62Wired / 6h
Plus: Important patches from Apple, VMWare, Cisco, Zimbra, SAP, and Oracle.

Cats Rule the Earth Is a Must-Have Tarot Deck for the Feline Friendly


51Wired / 6h
If you're an avid practitioner or just like spooky kittens, this set of cards and guidebook are for you.

Flying Blue’s Awesome Rollover Elite Status Feature


One Mile at a Time / 6h
I recently wrote about how I’m thinking of going for Air France-KLM Flying Blue elite status . The more I look at Flying Blue’s elite status program, the more tempted I am. In this post I wanted to take a look at Flying Blue’s rollover elite status feature, which is largely unadvertised, and might just be the best in the industry. Rollover elite status is a great concept Many people are probably

This new open-source tool is hunting for public AWS S3 buckets to spy on


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Cloud misconfigurations are one of the biggest causes of data breaches these days, and one security researcher has now set out to fix it with a new tool. Built on Python, S3crets Scanner allows security researchers and analysts to look for “secrets” that companies exposed to the public, by mistake, through their company’s AWS S3 storage buckets. As explained by BleepingComputer , secrets include

Elon Musk suggests bringing back Vine, asks MrBeast for ideas


400+Mashable / 7h
Elon Musk isn't wasting any time changing Twitter . Not only that, he's taken the role of customer service, he's making fun at the expense of the company's inner processes, and he's discussing grand ideas and massive changes with his Twitter followers. We knew Musk's era would be interesting times for Twitter, but judging by the Chief Twit's first three days of reign , it will also be intense. SE

Starlux Airlines Shop: I Want Everything!


93One Mile at a Time / 7h
Starlux Airlines is Taiwan’s newest airline — I flew the airline shortly after it launched , and even have top-tier elite status with the carrier’s COSMILE loyalty program (thanks to a status match, but still…). The airline is currently in the process of expanding significantly, as it just took delivery of its first Airbus A350 , which it plans to fly to LAX as of April 2023 . Anyway, I don’t kno

ExpressVPN Aircove Review: A New Breed of VPN Router


How-To Geek / 7h
To get a network-wide VPN up and running traditionally, you’ve had to buy a compatible router and flash custom firmware. But with the Aircove, ExpressVPN is ready to go the moment you finish setting up the router. I tested out the device to see if the all-in-one solution is worth your money. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Watch SpaceX launch a Falcon Heavy for the first time in three years


93TechCrunch / 7h
Thousands will be gathering on Florida’s Space Coast tomorrow to watch SpaceX launch the massive Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time since 2019. The launch is scheduled for no earlier than 9:44 AM EST on November 1. For the mission, SpaceX will attempt to directly inject two U.S. Space Force spacecraft to geosynchronous orbit. The payload includes TETRA-1, a microsatellite developed by Boeing

Bengaluru launches QR train ticketing service on WhatsApp


31TechCrunch / 7h
WhatsApp users in the city of Bengaluru can now use the instant messaging app to purchase train tickets and recharge their travel passes, the Meta-owned platform said Monday in what it described as “the first-ever QR ticketing service” for its app. WhatsApp and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) said they have partnered to launch a WhatsApp chatbot-based QR ticketing service for the city’s r

7 Conspiracy Theories About the Attack on Nancy Pelosi's Husband That Are Just Wrong


200+Gizmodo / 7h
Every news event seems to generate conspiracy theories online these days, and the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband on Friday really brought the weirdos out of the woodwork. The only difference this time? The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, helped fuel the fire. Read more...

Invygo raises $10M to make long-term car subscription a breeze


69TechCrunch / 7h
Invygo, a startup operating in UAE and Saudi Arabia, has raised $10 million in its Series A funding led by MEVP as it works to scale its car rental service in the region. The Middle East-based startup, founded by Eslam Ahmed Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo in 2019, has raised $14.3 million to date. Al Rajhi Partners, Arab Bank, Amana Capital and Palm Drive Capital and existing backers Signal Peak Ventu

Hong Kong to explore legalizing retail crypto trades in reversal of previous proposal


35TechCrunch / 7h
Hong Kong has proposed allowing retail investors to trade in cryptocurrencies and crypto exchange-traded funds and plans to conduct pilots in NFT issuance and CBDC as it looks to regain its status as a global financial hub. The city had last year proposed limiting crypto trade to professional investors, a move that saw many crypto entrepreneurs shift base to friendlier jurisdictions such as Dubai


Elon Musk is revamping Twitter’s verification system — and it might involve a monthly fee


100+TechCrunch / 8h
Twitter’s verification program has always been a complicated and controversial affair. The company has paused and resumed the application process many times to make it more streamlined. In the Elon Musk ownership era, the social media company could be looking to flip the script around verification: pay $20 per month and you will get a verified badge. According to a report from The Verge , the com

How to befriend a crow


300+MIT Technology Review / 8h
The crows play hide-and-seek with Nicole Steinke after her older kids head to school. She feeds a family of the birds from her apartment balcony in Alexandria, Virginia, twice daily (usually peanuts, but walnuts and cashews are valued treats). Once there’s no food left, they’ll look for her as she walks around her neighborhood. When one crow finds her, it will call to the others, and they’ll surr

Air Côte d’Ivoire Orders Airbus A330-900neo (With First Class!)


200+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Last week, Airbus’ newest wide body customer was announced, and it’s a fun one. There’s a further update — the airline plans to introduce a first class product! Let’s go over everything we know about this order. Air Côte d’Ivoire adding Airbus A330-900neo to fleet Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has placed a firm order for two Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

Get a lifetime of mindfulness and sleep tools with this subscription on sale


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : As of Oct. 31, you can get a lifetime subscription to the Mindfulness.com Pro Plan for just $69.99 — that's 82% in savings. At times, there may be ample reasons to be stressed, but there’s also a lot you may be able to do to alleviate some of that stress. Mindfulness.com is an app filled with exercises and tools to help you manage your self-care , and a lifetime subscription is on sale fo

Need an affordable laptop for everyday tasks? Try this refurbished MacBook for 79% off.


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : As of Oct. 31, you can pick up a refurbished MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for just $270.99 — that's a 79% discount from its original cost of $1,299. If you’re shopping for a new computer, you may not need a brand-new machine that can run heavy-duty software if you’re just looking for a machine to use for work. If you’re not going to be rendering videos or playing modern video games, y

Get 4 powerful tiny flashlights for 39% off just in time for holiday gift shopping


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : As of Oct. 31, you can grab a four-pack of 8-in-1 Maglight Mini Utility Flashlights for just $64.99 — that's 39% off the usual price of $107.99. You never know when you might really need a flashlight, and it’s not always practical to carry a bulky one around. You may always have your phone on you, but even iPhone flashlights shine only around 50 lumens . Instead of hoping to remember to b

This flash drive works with almost any device and has a speedy data transfer rate


30Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : As of Oct. 31, you can snag the 4-in-1 Smart Flash Drive for just $22.99, down from the usual $29.99. That's 23% in savings. Transferring a lot of data between devices can be frustrating. You’ve got a lot of options for how it's done, but many of them are time-consuming and rely on a consistent internet connection. If you’re transferring images, they may even degrade if you’re using a los

Raúl is the secret MVP of 'Wendell & Wild'


Mashable / 8h
Henry Selick and Jordan Peele’s Wendell & Wild is a triumph of animation. From its themes to its art style, the film is a unique love letter to animated movies and all the ways they grip our hearts as kids and as adults. But above all, Wendell & Wild is a cornucopia of inclusivity, with its secret standout shining through Raúl (Sam Zelaya), the film's lead trans character. Wendell & Wild follows

Nigerian proptech SmallSmall raises $3M to provide flexible living solutions for customers


24TechCrunch / 8h
Inefficiencies have marred Nigeria’s rental system for years, thus affecting how landlords and renters transact. Most landlords collect rent one to two years upfront, while renters struggle to find apartments as they deal with uncharitable agents. Several proptech startups are addressing such problems by providing better options to both stakeholders. One such platform is Lagos-based SmallSmall wh

The ISS Just Swerved Some Russian Space Junk


Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

UK police fail to use facial recognition ethically and legally, study finds


88Engadget / 9h
Use of live facial recognition (LFR) by UK police forces "fail[s] to meet the minimum ethical and legal standards," according to a study from the University of Cambridge. After analyzing LFR use by the Metropolitan (Met) and South Wales police, researchers concluded that the technology should be banned for use in "all public spaces." LFR pairs faces captured by security cameras to database photos

How to effectively manage a remote team during wartime


20TechCrunch / 9h
Alex Fedorov Contributor Alex Fedorov is CEO and founder at OBRIO , an IT company with Ukrainian roots that develops products in mobile applications, web products and SaaS. Business owners always say that each company has to live through a real crisis before it becomes a real business. All big companies we know have experienced a few big crises during their lifetimes, and they are still in the ga

'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 31


Mashable / 10h
Happy Halloween! I've got something that's going to scare you silly: Quordle is hard today. If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down

Money Fellows, an Egyptian fintech digitizing money circles, raises $31M funding


200+TechCrunch / 10h
Egyptian fintech Money Fellows has raised $31 million in what it describes as the first close of its Series B investment. The round, which the startup expects to top up in the coming months, was led by CommerzVentures, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Arzan Venture Capital. Other participating investors include Partech, Sawari Ventures, Invenfin, National Investment Company (NIC), 4DX Vent
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Elon Musk considers making verification a Twitter Blue perk


500+Engadget / 12h
With Elon Musk in charge , Twitter is planning to boost the price of its Blue subscription plan from $5 to $20 per month and make it mandatory for verified users, according to Platformer 's Casey Newton and The Verge. If it launches the plan, verified users (celebrities, politicians, journalists, etc.) will have to sign up to the service within 90 days or they'll lose the blue check mark. And emp

This beginner-friendly Python programming bundle is on sale for under £35


Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : The 2023 Premium Python Programming Mega Certification Bundle is on sale for £34.44, saving you 98% on list price. If you’re trying to learn to code, Python may be a great place to start, but you’ll want to make sure you’re learning the correct version. Python 2 has been around for over 22 years and has been instrumental for IT and software development, but new things aren’t really being

Save 81% on the best VPN for unblocking Channel 4


Mashable / 12h
SAVE 81%: Private Internet Access is a comprehensive service that safeguards your data. A two-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £43.94, and includes an extra two months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Channel 4 is jam-packed with high-quality content, including popular shows like The Great British Bake Off , The Handmaid's Tale , and Made in Chelsea . If you're ba

Zebra Labs raises $5M to help Chinese celebrities enter the metaverse


55TechCrunch / 12h
In June, Chinese pop-punk singer Wowkie Zhang released a music video where he encounters a virtual character in a hyper-colored, animated world that is reminiscent of Pixar films. The avatar, sporting Gen-Z-styled silver hair, a yellow and black oversize sweat, and baggy pants, makes hip-hop moves