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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
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centuriespast: Die Hexe - Witch Riding on a Goat, c....
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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'
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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
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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
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UK police fail to use facial recognition ethically and legally, study finds
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
