Friday, November 18, 2022

Technology News and More-Friday Edition

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Frontier Airlines unlimited all-you-can-fly pass will cost $599, international destinations now included


13KThe Points Guy / 6h
Fewer things get frequent flyers more excited than the prospect of an all-you-can-fly pass. It’s like an indulgent buffet of dreams in the sky for travelers. You can fly to as many places as you want and theoretically pay the same fixed price. In fact, one of the most iconic moments in modern-day era travel deals was in 2010 when JetBlue offered an unlimited Jet Pass for 30 days of flying . A few

Leonids Meteor Shower Reaches Its Peak This Week, Here's How To See It


64SlashGear / 15h
The annual Leonids meteor shower will reach its peak shower time this week, and here's how and when you can catch the space anomaly's light show.

Toyota unveils all-electric SUV concept under its ‘Beyond Zero’ badge


1KTechCrunch / 1d
Toyota unveiled Wednesday an all-electric SUV concept with plant-based seating and an AI “personal” assistant as the automaker expands its “beyond zero” portfolio. The bZ compact crossover concept that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show is meant to showcase Toyota’s vision for its battery-electric future. Toyota has said it plans to launch 30 fully electric vehicles, including five under the bZ


Amazon Black Friday sale live: hundreds of new deals drop as 10-day UK event starts


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Amazon Black Friday week: key info (Image credit: Amazon) * Sale live from Nov 18-28 * Big savings on Amazon devices * Also save on laptops and phones * Big home discounts Amazon has today launched 10-day long Black Friday sale in the UK. There are now thousands of deals available on everything from air fryers to TVs – and we're here to bring you live updates throughout the day featuring all the

Is it Black Friday today? When to start seriously shopping in the sales - and more


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've all seen the Black Friday 2022 ads. The weather's getting colder. So as we speed towards the close of November and hit the end of the working week, it's a valid question: is it Black Friday today? The short answer is: no. Black Friday proper doesn’t officially start until November 25 - next Friday. But in many ways Black Friday has started. There's a huge influx of Black Friday deals alread

Twitter Leak Claims Special Verification Badges For Brands May Launch Soon


SlashGear / 1h
Since the existing blue verified check mark no longer means an account is authentic, Twitter may soon roll out special badges reserved for certain people.

India’s first private rocket, built by startup Skyroot, makes successful launch


TechCrunch / 1h
India’s space agency has successfully launched the Vikram-S after much anticipation and years-long work in a boost to the private sector of the nation’s space industry. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) kicked off the suborbital rocket at 11.30 a.m. local time Friday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India’s east coast. The Vikram-S, developed by four-year-old startu

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for November 18


Mashable / 2h
Qurodle is a reliable, daily activity in an otherwise unpredictable world. So what happens when Quordle is harder than you predicted? It can throw your life into disarray! 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

The Ring Outdoor Camera is available for under £60 this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £30: The Ring Outdoor Camera is on sale for £59.99 this Black Friday, saving you 33% on list price. Amazon has dropped an enormous number of deals on its own range of devices, with a lot of items dropping to lowest-ever prices. This is not an example of that, but it's very close. The Ring Outdoor Camera (battery) is on sale for £59.99 this Black Friday, saving you 33% on list price. This dev

The wireless Ring Video Doorbell has never been cheaper for Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £30: The Ring Video Doorbell (wireless) is on sale for £59.99 this Black Friday, saving you 33% on list price. Much like the wired version of the Ring Video Doorbell, the wireless Ring Video Doorbell has gone on sale this Black Friday. And it has never been cheaper . The Ring Video Doorbell (wireless) is on sale for £59.99 this Black Friday, saving you 33% on list price. This £30 discount wi

FCC orders ISPs to display labels clearly showing speeds and itemized fees


Engadget / 2h
Internet service providers (ISP) will soon have to be a lot more transparent with what their plans come with and how much they truly cost. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new rules that will require ISPs to display easy-to-read-and-understand labels that show key facts about their products at the point of sale. These labels will resemble the nutrition labels at the back

Save £50 on the Ring Video Doorbell 3 this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £50: The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is on sale for £109.99 this Black Friday, saving you 31% on list price. It's a very good time to be shopping for a Ring Video Doorbell, because just about the entire range has gone on sale for Black Friday. We're not going to suggest which model is best suited to you, but if you're interested in improved motion detection and dual-band WiFi connectivity, you sho

Save over £20 on the Echo Dot (3rd gen) this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE OVER £20: The Echo Dot (third Gen) is on sale for £16.99 this Black Friday, saving you 58% on list price. If there’s a time to stock up on cool devices like the Echo Dot , it’s now. With prices dropping for Black Friday, the Echo Dot has gone from one of those would-like-to-own devices to a must-have. The Echo Dot (third gen) is on sale this Black Friday, down to an eye-catching £16.99 — tha

The wired Ring Video Doorbell is on sale for 30% off this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £15: The Ring Video Doorbell (wired) is on sale for £34.99 this Black Friday, saving you 30% on list price. The wired Ring Video Doorbell has gone on sale for Black Friday . Has it ever been cheaper? Yes, and we know that's disappointing, but this new deal price is very close to the lowest ever price. This time last year, the Ring Video Doorbell was available for £34 on Amazon. This Black Fr

Save £30 on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £30: The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is on sale for £109.99 this Black Friday, saving you 21% on list price. You've probably got a Kindle. Your family have all got Kindles. All your friends use Kindles. Everyone in your life has a Kindle. Is it time to get your kid a Kindle? The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is on sale for £109.99 this Black Friday , saving you 21% on list price. This deal is available

Pick up the Kindle Paperwhite for under £100 this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £35: The Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for £94.99 this Black Friday, saving you 27% on list price. There tends to be a bit of a rush on the Kindle Paperwhite whenever the price drops below £100. Well that time has come once again, so please form an orderly queue. The Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for £94.99 this Black Friday , saving you 27% on list price. This £35 discount is available until

The Kindle Oasis is on sale for £60 off this Black Friday


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £60: The Kindle Oasis is on sale for £169.99 this Black Friday, saving you 26% on list price. It can be tricky to track the price of items on your wishlist, especially when something goes on sale pretty regularly. The Kindle Oasis is one such product. You could have picked up the Kindle Oasis for £169.99 during Prime Day this year, and you might have expected the same deal to be available in

Twitter Blue Team's Alleged Departures May Cause Another Delay


SlashGear / 2h
The short notice ultimatum sent to Twitter employees seems to have resulted in mass exodus, and word has it that some key employees have left the company.

Today's Wordle Answer #517- November 18, 2022 Solution And Hints


SlashGear / 2h
Today's wordle has some symbolic value, but it's also an unusual word, so to help we've drawn up some hints and the solution for you to keep your streak intact.

Save 43% on the Fire TV Stick in Amazon's Black Friday sale


Mashable / 2h
SAVE £17: The Fire TV Stick is on sale for £22.99 this Black Friday, saving you 43% on list price. The Fire TV Stick has been around for a while now, but just in case you don't know all the details about this clever little streaming stick, we'll cover the most important points for potential buyers. The Fire TV Stick provides fast streaming in Full HD, with the Alexa Voice Remote letting you use y


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 18


Mashable / 3h
It's finally Friday, so why not celebrate with a fresh Wordle ? If you're stuck, below are our tips and hints to help you solve it. Don't forget to check out the updated rules that arrived last week with the New York Times' new word list — don't waste those precious guesses. If you'd rather skip the pretence and get straight to the answer, you can jump to the bottom of this article to find Novemb

This stacked cybersecurity course bundle is on sale for 95% off


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The Complete 2023 CompTIA Cybersecurity and PenTest Bundle is on sale for £42.77, saving you 95% on list price. One of the best things about the ever-evolving technology field is that you don't have to head back to school to learn skills that can help you change careers or advance in your field. Take cybersecurity, for instance. You don't have to spend thousands of pounds and attend classe

Get an extra 3 months for free with ExpressVPN's Black Friday deal


Mashable / 3h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN has launched its Black Friday sale. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £87.42 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. NordVPN was the first VPN to launch its Black Friday sale, and other leading names have not exactly responded en masse. It has been pretty quiet out there, but we're starting to see more movement as we get cl

Save £70 on the Echo Show 10 this Black Friday


Mashable / 3h
SAVE £70: The Echo Show 10 (third gen) is on sale for £169.99 this Black Friday, saving you 29% on list price. The Echo Show 10 has a very long list of features, so sit tight whilst we make sure we've covered everything, This 10.1-inch HD screen moves automatically so that video calls, recipes, and series are always in view, with premium speakers delivering directional sound. You can securely acc

Save over £20 on the Echo Auto this Black Friday


Mashable / 3h
SAVE OVER £20: The Echo Auto has never been cheaper. It's on sale for £23.99 this Black Friday, saving you 52% on list price. Black Friday has officially kicked off on Amazon, and that means deals on just about all of Amazon's own range of devices. It can be difficult to keep up, but you don't really need to worry about that because we've got your back. If you're interesting in adding Alexa to yo

Save £50 on the Echo Show 8 this Black Friday


Mashable / 3h
SAVE £50: The Echo Show 8 (second gen) is on sale for £69.99 this Black Friday, saving you 42% on list price. If products aren't dropping to lowest ever prices on Black Friday, what's the point? Seriously, if any item has ever been cheaper, we don't want to know. Fortunately, Amazon has kicked things off in a big way by dropping the price of a wide range of its own devices to lowest-ever levels.

GoTo cuts 1,300 jobs as it anticipates ‘uncertainties’ to linger for long


20TechCrunch / 3h
GoTo Group is cutting 1,300 jobs, or 12% of its workforce, it informed staff early Friday, as Indonesia’s largest internet company attempts to trim costs and improve finances. “Achieving financial independence more quickly has a profound cost for us, because when we take a hard look at how we fundamentally need to change (business focus and ways of working), it also includes you, the people who a

Twitter Temporarily Suspends Badge Access Amid Resignation Chaos


SlashGear / 3h
Insiders claim that employees are locked out, key engineers and entire teams are resigning, and it looks like Twitter Blue may end up postponed again.

Twitter Engineers Reportedly Fear Outages As More Employees Exit


SlashGear / 3h
Elon Musk's recent email telling employees they had to agree to work "extremely hardcore" or resign has reportedly not gone according to plan.

Facebook Is About To Change Which Personal Details Appear In Profiles


SlashGear / 3h
If you have certain details filled out on your Facebook profile, you'll soon see a notification warning you to save the info before it disappears.

Twitter staffers have called Elon Musk's 'hardcore' bluff, sparking potential mass exodus


89Mashable / 4h
I'm tired of Elon Musk. I'm tired of Twitter. I'm just tired. Apparently, I'm not the only one. Roughly 75 percent of Twitter's anemic remaining workforce have reportedly not agreed to Musk's new "extremely hardcore" vision of the company, opting instead to take the money and run. In response, Twitter has temporarily closed its office buildings , suspended badge access, and is trying to figure ou

Ticketmaster faces antitrust scrutiny after Taylor Swift ticket chaos


88TechCrunch / 4h
Ticketmaster is facing more scrutiny from politicians after its chaotic presales for tickets to Taylor Swift’s tour. Tennessee attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti said he is looking into whether Ticketmaster violated consumer’s rights and antitrust regulations. Skrmetti is the latest politician who has called attention to Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s hold on the ticketing market. This comes as T

2024 Subaru Impreza Goes Hatchback Only In LA Auto Show Debut


SlashGear / 5h
The Subaru Impreza, beloved by tuners and families alike, just got a comprehensive upgrade for 2024 and will retain what has made the model brilliant.

Hyundai Home Launches To Give Tesla Some Green Power Competition


SlashGear / 5h
Hyundai Home, a seamless service intended to transition an owner's home and car to the same source of clean electric power, is now on the market.

Elon Musk: Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week


4KBBC News - Technology / 6h
It comes amid reports that large numbers of workers have resigned from the social media platform.

Here’s How Bad a Twitter Mega-Breach Would Be


61Wired / 6h
Elon Musk laid off half the staff, and mass resignations seem likely. If nobody’s there to protect the fort, what’s the worst that could happen?

DevOps CALMS: How This Engineering Mindset Sets You Up For Success


How-To Geek / 6h
CALMS is a popular framework for assessing an organization’s implementation of DevOps-based working practices. The model was first published within The Devops Handbook. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to make more sustainable choices when upgrading your hardware


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Now more than ever, businesses are making more sustainable choices, from reducing waste and using sustainable materials to shifting to renewable energy sources. While it might not seem like an obvious step to take, businesses should also take a look at their IT hardware to ensure they’re using eco-friendly equipment. Laptops and other electronics often feel like a necessary evil that just aren’t

Elon Musk's 'Hardcore' Twitter Demands Have Reportedly Backfired


SlashGear / 6h
Musk may have expected less committed Twitter workers to bow out over his email. In reality, he may have just dealt a crippling blow to his new company.


Twitter hit with mass resignations after Elon Musk's ‘hardcore’ ultimatum


Engadget / 7h
Elon Musk is now facing a new crisis at Twitter as a wave of employees seemed to reject his ultimatum of an “extremely hardcore” Twitter 2.0 or leave the company. Hours after a deadline for workers to check “yes” on a Google form accepting “long hours at high intensity, it seems a large number of employees have rejected Musk’s vision. Exactly how many employees opted for severance over remaining

Alaska Airlines Cuts First Class Lounge Access


One Mile at a Time / 7h
Alaska Airlines has just announced a major change to its lounge access policy for first class passengers… Alaska cuts lounge access on flights under 2,100 miles Alaska Airlines has long been unique among US airlines when it comes to its Alaska Lounge access policy . Specifically, the Seattle-based airline has granted all paid first class passengers lounge access, regardless of the route. As long

Missing Employees, a Billion-Dollar Loan, and Emoji Payments: The 9 Most Batshit Revelations From FTX's Bankruptcy Filing


20Gizmodo / 8h
Once upon a time, the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was a jewel of the web3 world. Now, in the span of a week, its reputation has transformed from shooting star to sinking ship. After admitting to mismanaging large amounts of customer money, the exchange’s founder and CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried (also known by his initials… Read more...

Watch This Horror Short in the Darkest Room Possible


Gizmodo / 8h
In Bangladesh , two sisters hurry home one afternoon. At first, nothing seems unusual as they bicker in typical sibling fashion (“Come quick, or you’re dead!”) and go about their routine. But as writer-director Nuhash Humayun’s horror short Moshari continues, it becomes clear that something is wrong in their world. … Read more...

Sonos Says It's Entering Four New Categories, And The First Is Coming Next Year


SlashGear / 8h
American audio product maker Sonos has a busy few quarters ahead, as the company is planning to experiment with not just one, but four new product categories.

Waymo's First Fully Autonomous Taxi Replaces Steering Wheel With Screen


SlashGear / 8h
One day you'll order a taxi and it'll arrive without a driver. What will this type of car look like? Waymo has revealed one futuristic possibility.

The Hidden Notes Feature On MacOS Ventura That Makes The App Much More Secure


SlashGear / 8h
Notes got a new update in macOS Ventura that allows you to use your Mac password to secure the notes that you want to keep private. We have all the details.

Here's What Happened To Stephen Hawking's Volkswagen Van


SlashGear / 8h
In 1988, physics genius Stephen Hawking bought himself a new Volkswagen Caravelle GL 112, which he held onto for just over a decade.

Capital One SavorOne Card: 8 Reasons To Apply


31One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card The Capital One SavorOne Card is the next card that I plan to apply for. While the card has been on my radar for quite some time, the recent perks added to this card really sealed the deal for me. While you can read a full review of the card , below I wanted to share eight reasons that I think the Capital One SavorOne is worth

Hollywood Is Trying to Remake Escape From New York Again


100+Gizmodo / 8h
You are not experiencing post-apocalyptic déjà vu. Hollywood is, yet again, attempting to remake John Carpenter’s landmark 1981 film, Escape From New York . This time, from the filmmaking team behind Ready or Not and Scream , Radio Silence. Read more...

Make Way for the Baby as Grogu and Mando Take Over Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge


100+Gizmodo / 8h
It was only a matter of time before more current Star Wars universe characters found their way to Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks . Starting this week, The Mandalorian heroes Din Djarin and Grogu will be appearing in Batuu’s Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland. Read more...

Elon Musk changes Twitter’s remote work rules, again


Engadget / 8h
Elon Musk is changing Twitter’s remote work rules yet again amid deadline for employees to commit to his vision for a “hardcore” company. Musk, who previously banned remote work at Twitter, has now indicated that some remote work is possible, Bloomberg and The Verge report. “Regarding remote work, all that is required for approval is that your manager takes responsibility for ensuring that you ar

Daily Crunch: Google upgrades Search, Shopping and Maps with more data, AR and accessibility


28TechCrunch / 8h
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 . Hello! You’ve got one more day of just me before I take a well-deserved Friday off and Kyle fills in, so I have decided to make an extra-large version of Daily Crunch. We hope many of you are hanging out with the cryptocurrency gang down in Miami for TC Sessions: C

Soft Robotics raises $26 million as staffing shortages continue across industries


20TechCrunch / 9h
I spent last week in Boston , meeting with several of the area’s top automation startups. Soft Robotics — based in nearby Bedford, Massachusetts — is one of those names that comes up a lot. As the concept of soft robotics grippers have increasingly come into vogue, the company of the same name has been reaping much of that windfall. Today, for instance, it announced a $26 million Series C, led by

FCC orders ISPs to show broadband ‘nutrition labels’ with all fees and limits


TechCrunch / 9h
Hidden fees and unexpected rate hikes have become an expected part of Americans’ internet, cable, and phone bills, but the FCC just passed a rule that may make this a lot less common. Broadband providers will now have to “prominently” display a “nutrition label” with all fees, catches, and caps clearly stated for any plan you’re considering. “Our rules will require that broadband nutrition labels

Panicked Elon Musk Reportedly Begging Engineers Not to Leave


500+Futurism / 9h
Elon Musk's Twitter operations are still in free fall. Earlier this week, the billionaire CEO sent an email to staff telling them that they "need to be extremely hardcore" and work long hours at the office, or quit and get three months severance, as The Washington Post reports . Employees had until 5 pm on Thursday to click "yes" and be part of Twitter moving forward or take the money and part wa

Jack Selby of Thiel Capital is using a new VC fund to invest in Arizona startups


TechCrunch / 9h
Jack Selby, a former PayPal exec and the longtime managing director of Thiel Capital who attracted some attention years back for his low-key largesse , has a new, $110 million venture fund that he intends to invest mostly in his adopted state of Arizona, where Selby has lived since 2002. The debut vehicle of the firm, called AZ-VC , is backed by a number of real-estate outfits in Arizona, along w

Yale, Harvard, and Berkeley Law Schools Ditch U.S. News and World Report's 'Profoundly Flawed' Rankings


Gizmodo / 9h
A trio of the nation’s premier law schools are bucking a longstanding ranking trend and opting out of the U.S. New and World Report’s top colleges list. Dean’s from the schools expressed exhaustion with the list’s incentive structures and said the company’s ranking methodology is mostly to blame. Read more...

You Can (Basically) Get an Xbox Series S for $200 Right Now


Lifehacker / 9h
It’s been two years since Microsoft released their Xbox Series S, and the price has finally come down below the $300 mark for the holidays: Microsoft has announced that their simpler, sleeker Xbox Series S model (compared to the bigger and more powerful Series X) will be $50 off for the holiday season, for a total of… Read more...

SpaceX Awarded $1.15 Billion Contract to Build NASA's Second Lunar Lander


Gizmodo / 9h
NASA recently added a new Moon landing to its Artemis plans and it needs a specialized human landing system to carry it out. To virtually no one’s surprise, NASA chose SpaceX to develop this second lunar lander. Read more...


GM says supply chain issues won’t affect EV profitability by 2025


TechCrunch / 9h
General Motors says supply chain constraints won’t hinder the automaker’s goal of reaching electric vehicle profitability by 2025. GM expects its EV portfolio to have “the same margin profile” as its internal combustion engine portfolio over the next three years once factoring in U.S. tax credits for cars and trucks, CEO Mary Barra said Thursday at GM’s investor conference. The automaker expects

Have We Forgotten Why Wookiees Ponder Their Orbs on Life Day?


91Gizmodo / 9h
What was once a Star Wars joke is a fully armed and operational merchandising event. Today is Life Day , which means that from its theme parks to its stores, Disney will find a way to sell you as many Wookiee-affiliated pieces of merchandise as possible : especially those pale blue orbs. But what were they even for?… Read more...

New Twitter Users Will Have To Wait Three Months To Get The Blue Badge


SlashGear / 9h
Elon Musk is attempting to launch his revamped version of Twitter Blue at the end of the month, but some users will have to wait a lot longer than that before.

How To Fix The Most Common Android Bluetooth Problems


SlashGear / 9h
Bluetooth connectivity problems are pretty simple to solve. If you find yourself encountering one, you can try several solutions to fix your connection.

The Pontiac Firebird Type K Is The Coolest Station Wagon General Motors Wouldn't Sell


SlashGear / 9h
The legend of the Firebird K starts in the late 1970s, when Pontiac desperately attempted to revitalize its fading F-body lineup of cars.

Ferrari's Strange Car-Naming System Explained


SlashGear / 9h
The naming convention's history begins in 1947 with the Ferrari 125 S — perhaps one of the best Ferraris of all time.

Leaked OnePlus 11 Specs Hint 2K Display, 50MP Primary Camera


SlashGear / 9h
A new leak for the OnePlus 11 Pro indicates the phone may have a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 5,000 mAh battery. An announcement is expected in January.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Boasts Impressive Range With Its North American Reveal


SlashGear / 9h
Following up on its previous Ioniq EV, Hyundai will be launching the new Ioniq 6 in 2023 — which has an impressive estimated range for a new electric vehicle.

AirPods Max Accessories That Are A Complete Waste Of Money


SlashGear / 9h
Here are a few AirPods Max accessories to avoid this holiday season (and beyond), as well as a few alternatives you should consider instead.

Elon Musk Faces Even More Labor Complaints, This Time From Former SpaceX Employees


SlashGear / 9h
Even as Twitter continues to change under Elon Musk's new management, more workforce complaints are surfacing from another company of his — SpaceX.

This 917K Is The Most Expensive Porsche Ever Sold


SlashGear / 9h
A Porsche 917K that drove in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and was also featured in a Steve McQueen movie sold at auction for a princely sum. We have all the details.

Walmart just leaked a ton of Black Friday deals


Mashable / 9h
Walmart is keeping us on our toes this Black Friday season. With the beginning of their three-part Deals for Days event that started on Nov. 7, we've been tracking deals at the mega-retailer for quite some time now. But Walmart just did something unexpected — they leaked a ton of deals that won't actually be live until the final part of Deals for Days, which begins on Nov. 21. SEE ALSO: Walmart's

Meta Employees Were Reportedly Fired for Selling Account Information to Hackers


51Gizmodo / 9h
Meta reportedly fired more than a dozen security guards and other workers in the last year after internal investigations revealed they had been selling users’ information and login details to hackers . Some of those who received disciplinary actions were contractors who acquired information from users that were locked… Read more...

This infostealer has a vicious sting for Python developers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Cybersecurity researchers from Checkmarx have discovered more than two dozen malicious packages on PyPI, a popular repository for Python developers, and released their findings in a new report . These malicious packages, designed to look almost identical to legitimate ones, try to trick reckless developers into downloading and installing the wrong one, thus distributing malware. The practice is k

It’s Now Easier to Google Your Favorite Food


How-To Geek / 9h
The holiday season is a time of giving, getting closer to friends and family, and not least importantly, tasty food. Google’s Search component, which is still the company’s main product, is now making it easier to look up food and places to eat it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What to Do When You Feel Yourself Getting Carsick


Lifehacker / 10h
If you’re a person who is prone to motion sickness, road trips can be hell on the stomach. And if it’s your kids who have trouble, you’re going to spend a good chunk of the trip wondering if you really need to pull over. Here are a few tips for what to do when that wave of nausea begins to roll. Read more...

Hyatt Place To Guests: We RENOUNCE Daily Housekeeping


View from the Wing / 10h
Chains have housekeeping standards for their properties, which include offering more service than they did at the depths of the pandemic, but that also offer a lot more leeway in not providing it. And some hotels take them up on these opportunities, though I'm not sure I've seen quite an aggressive stance, though, as the one taken by the Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport. If you don't care about the

Fiat CEO teases subscriptions, car-sharing for all-electric 500e launch in US


39TechCrunch / 10h
Stellantis plans to “explore alternative business models,” such as subscriptions and car sharing, when it launches its all-electric Fiat 500e in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2024, Fiat CEO Olivier Francois told TechCrunch at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. The exec did not rule out limiting the 500e’s U.S. launch entirely to subscriptions come early 2024 , saying: “Maybe you will never have a

Feds charge Russians linked to the 'world's largest' pirated e-book library


Engadget / 10h
US law enforcement isn't just interested in shutting down video pirates . The feds have charged two Russian nationals, Anton Napolsky and Valeriia Ermakova, for allegedly running the pirate e-book repository Z-Library. The site was billed as the "world's largest library" and held over 11 million titles, many of which were bootleg versions stripped of copyright protections. The pair was arrested i

A Satellite That Launched Aboard SLS Is Already in Trouble


Gizmodo / 10h
The launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission sent the Orion capsule on a journey to the Moon, in addition to 10 cubesats included as secondary payloads. The Space Launch System’s upper stage successfully deployed the tiny satellites yesterday, but one of them appears to be malfunctioning. Read more...


Ticketmaster cancels Taylor Swift's Eras Tour public ticket sale


100+Mashable / 10h
Ticketmaster announced on Thursday (Nov. 17) that the public sale for tickets to Taylor Swift' s Eras Tour has been cancelled. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) In the tweet, Ticketmaster cites "extraordinarily high demand" and "insufficient remaining ticket inventory" as the reason for the ticket sale cancellation that was supposed to begin tomorrow (Nov. 18) at 10 a.m. The desire

U.S. Indicts Two Russians for Allegedly Profiting Off Copyrighted Books Through Z-Library


25Gizmodo / 10h
The age of Z-Library is over, at least as we know it. Two people allegedly behind the online ebook repository are facing federal indictment, and as much as it might spell the end for one of the web’s longest-running ebook archives, it really doesn’t do much to cut down on either supply or demand for published… Read more...

Are 'planet-killer' asteroids really a threat to Earth?


Mashable / 10h
Astronomers are vigilantly scanning the skies for asteroids that veer into Earth's solar system neighborhood . But, some are hidden. Most asteroids — leftover rubble from our solar system's formation some 4.6 billion years ago — orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. Millions exist out there. But in the inner solar system, asteroids are obscured by the blinding glare from the sun. Now, a new sur

Shop all the best deals at Walmart on Nov. 17 — including $200 off a Dyson V10 cordless vacuum


Mashable / 10h
We've gathered the best Walmart deals to shop on Nov. 17 — here are our top picks: BEST FLOOR CARE DEA L: Dyson V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) BEST KITCHEN DEAL : Ninja OL501 Foodi 6.5 Qt. 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker — $129.50 $279.99 (save $150.49) BEST TECH DEAL : Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — $69 $169.99 (save $100.99) BEST TOY DEAL : Lego Classic Bricks and Animals (1,500

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live just hit one of the lowest prices we've ever seen


Mashable / 10h
SAVE 53%: As of Nov. 17, Samsung 's Galaxy Buds Live are on sale for only $79.99 , which is a 53% discount from their MSRP of $169.99. Even though they may be old news when compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro , you really can't beat the Galaxy Buds Live when it comes to price and performance perfectly wrapped up in a nice package. Offering some of the best noise-cancelation we've seen, these

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is going all-in on Azure


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft has made SQL Server 2022 , the latest version of its flagship database software product, available for general release. The tech giant claimed this is the most “Azure-enabled release of SQL Server” since the software was first unveiled in 1989, and this would also be the software's first significant update in three years. The new solutions form part of the Microsoft Intelligent Data Pla

British Airways expands to Cincinnati, its 27th US city


200+The Points Guy / 10h
British Airways is touching down in Cincinnati, giving the city its second transatlantic flight. Beginning June 5, BA will offer nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to its primary hub at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). The airline will fly between the cities on 214-seat Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners that include 35 lie-flat seats and 25 in premium economy. Br

How to Download Every Issue of Nintendo Power Ever


89Lifehacker / 10h
Nintendo Power is an iconic part of Nintendo history, and gaming history generally. Its 24-year, 285-issue run spanned multiple generations of gamers, and helped us finish tough games played on systems from the OG NES to the Wii U. Many of us have fond memories of flipping through it, but didn’t have the forethought… Read more...

Acer Turns To AMD Ryzen 7020 CPUs For Its Latest Aspire 3 Laptop Refresh


SlashGear / 10h
Acer and AMD are teaming up for the model refresh of the Aspire 3, becoming the first budget laptop to utilize Ryzen 7020 Series mobile processors.

No More World Of Warcraft Or Overwatch 2 For China As Blizzard Ends Relationship With NetEase


SlashGear / 10h
What seemed impossible for years has now happened: Activision Blizzard is largely moving out of the Chinese market, and it's taking its games with it.

33% Of People Don't Shut Down Their Computer At Night – Here's Why They Should


SlashGear / 10h
We surveyed almost 600 respondents and one-third of them don't shut down their computers at night, but they really should, and we'll tell you why.

Rick and Morty's Back! 10 Things to Remember About Season 6 So Far


29Gizmodo / 10h
Rick and Morty ’s sixth season premiered in early September, but it’s been on hiatus since October 9. Thankfully, the much-loved series returns on November 20 to finish out the season, once again reminding us how lucky we are to live in a time where the gaps between new Rick and Morty installments are much shorter than… Read more...

Democratic senators ask FTC to investigate Elon Musk over his handling of Twitter


Engadget / 10h
A group of Democratic senators have asked the FTC to investigate Elon Musk over his handling of users’ privacy and security in the wake of his takeover of Twitter. In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senators cite Musk’s botched rollout of Twitter Blue’s paid verifications, as well as the departures of Twitter’s top privacy and security executives. The letter, signed by seven senators, includ

Google Maps Wants to Improve Your Holiday Commuting


How-To Geek / 10h
The holiday season is nearing. Christmas involves a lot of commuting — whether we’re talking about getting gifts for someone or simply visiting family or friends. Google Maps wants to make things easier for you and for those trips, which is why it has just added a bunch of new features. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Enable Remote Desktop in Windows 10


How-To Geek / 10h
Remote Desktop is disabled by default in Windows, but it’s easy enough to turn on if you want your PC to be remote control requests from the network. Today we’ll cover how to enable it from Windows 10 and earlier versions. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell concept hints at the performance N brand’s future


TechCrunch / 10h
Hyundai revealed Thursday a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept vehicle called the N Vision 74 that the company says demonstrates the performance sub-brand’s vision for electrification. The Hyundai N sub-brand, the performance-focused arm of the automaker, has been applied to a range of production vehicles since its founding in 2015, from the Hyundai Veloster N and Elantra N to the Kona N. The N br

Dems Debut Bill Updating Tech Accessibility Requirements for Streaming, AI, and Video Conferencing


24Gizmodo / 10h
In the wake of the midterm elections, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have introduced a bill crafted to ensure emerging technologies keep pace with the needs of people with disabilities. The effort is receiving widespread praise from groups such as the Blinded Veterans Association and Communications Service… Read more...

AWS adds vital security feature to make life easier for its users


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Amazon Web Services is upping the ante on the security front with new and important changes for AWS and Identity and Access Management (IAM) users. Announcing the changes in a blog post published earlier this week, the company’s Liam Wadman and Khaled Zaky announced that users can now add more than one multi-factor authentication (MFA) device to AWS account root users, and IAM users in their AWS

Signs That It's Time to Replace Your Toilet


Lifehacker / 11h
We usually don’t think too hard about toilets, that utilitarian appliance in our bathrooms that accepts all of our waste, mistakes, and regrets without complaint. Although you can certainly spend a lot of money on some seriously fancy toilets , for most of us, a toilet is a largely anonymous part of our home’s… Read more...

Can gaming resurrect the NFT market? OpenSea thinks so


TechCrunch / 11h
Today at TechCrunch’s crypto-focused event in Miami , OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer discussed his business and the future market for non-fungible tokens. The digital assets, better known by the acronym “NFTs,” saw their stock rise during the 2021-era crypto boom. NFTs became synonymous with neo-wealth bubbling up from the blockchain economy, as a number of image collections that employed the digital a


5 of the best ways to redeem 75,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points


25The Points Guy / 11h
Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program is undoubtedly one of the best in the industry and a favorite among award travelers — for good reason. Between its commitment to having an award chart , lack of fuel surcharges , laundry list of partners, ability to add stopovers and ease of earning points , it’s easy to see why frequent flyers love the Aeroplan program, even if they don’t live in Canada. Cur

Google Maps' AR Live View Feature Will Now Point Out Shops, Coffee, and ATMs


Gizmodo / 11h
To accompany a new holiday season that’s bound to have more in-person shopping than we’ve been used to as of late, Google is pushing out an update to its Maps app that lets you use AR to explore which stores and amenities happen to be in your line of sight. Its part of the Live View feature, which previously mostly … Read more...

The Road to Indiana Jones 5 Officially Begins


500+Gizmodo / 11h
This is super embarrassing and I probably shouldn’t admit it, but last night I had a dream about Indiana Jones 5 . I dreamed I was watching the new trailer and when I woke up, I was so sure that I saw the future, I actually checked my phone to see if Disney and Lucasfilm had released it . They hadn’t but hours later, I… Read more...

Startup Says It's Building a Giant CO2 Battery in the United States


500+Futurism / 11h
Italian Import Carbon dioxide has a bad rep for its role in driving climate change, but in an unexpected twist, it could also play a key role in storing renewable energy. The world's first CO2 battery, built by Italian startup Energy Dome, promises to store renewables on an industrial scale, which could help green energy rival fossil fuels in terms of cost and practicality. After successfully tes

"Elon" Plummets in Popularity as a Baby Name for Some Reason


500+Futurism / 11h
Big Baby Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's name has clearly lost its luster among the parents of newborns. According to BabyCenter 's review of the data the name "Elon" has cratered in popularity over the last year, dropping from 120 babies per million in 2021 to just 90 babies per million, falling in the popularity rankings by 466 spots. The name had seen a meteoric rise over the last seven or so

Resignations Roil Twitter as Elon Musk Tries Persuading Some Workers to Stay


8KNYT > Technology / 11h
Mr. Musk, Twitter’s new owner, had given employees a Thursday deadline to decide whether to leave or stay “to build a breakthrough Twitter 2.0.”

The FTX implosion is an opportunity to learn


TechCrunch / 11h
At TechCrunch Sessions: Crypto 2022 , Chainalysis CPO Pratima Arora, Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman and Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier talked about security in the crypto industry. A good chunk of the discussion was spent talking about the collapse of FTX. “First of all, I don’t think it is over,” Pascal Gauthier said. “In the FTX story, it is starting to be a bit more clear every day that the va

Facebook will remove political and religious views from profiles on December 1st


Engadget / 11h
Your Facebook page will say less about you in a few weeks. After an early sighting by consultant Matt Navarra, Meta has confirmed that it's removing addresses, "interested in" (read: sexual orientation), political views and religion from Facebook profiles as of December 1st. The move is meant to make Facebook "easier to navigate and use," a spokesperson told TechCrunch . If you've filled out any

Meet Unstable Diffusion, the group trying to monetize AI porn generators


100+TechCrunch / 11h
When Stable Diffusion , the text-to-image AI developed by startup Stability AI , was open sourced earlier this year, it didn’t take long for the internet to wield it for porn-creating purposes. Communities across Reddit and 4chan tapped the AI system to generate realistic and anime-style images of nude characters, mostly women, as well as non-consensual fake nude imagery of celebrities. But while

Beam raises $6.4M to help citizens access safety net funds


TechCrunch / 11h
Beam , a startup that helps citizens access government financial aid, has raised $6.4 million in Series A funding. The company, previously known as Edquity , helps deliver funds across a wide array of programs, like emergency cash assistance, rental relief and public utility benefits. “We fundamentally work to transmit critical services and resources to those in need,” said David Helene, CEO of B

Roku will lay off 200 employees after warning of weak Q4 results


Engadget / 11h
In the latest example of what seems like daily Big Tech job cuts, Roku announced plans today to lay off around 200 employees, nearly seven percent of its workforce. The streaming company wrote in an SEC filing that it plans to cut the jobs in the US due to “economic conditions.” The company estimates it will pay between $28 and $31 million for the reductions, primarily because of severance paymen

The 8 best destinations to visit in December


200+The Points Guy / 11h
The holiday season is upon us, so many travelers will soon take to the roads and skies. According to new data from PricewaterhouseCoopers, almost 47% of Americans will travel this holiday season. Unfortunately, more demand equals higher prices and busier destinations. In fact, new Priceline data revealed Thanksgiving and Christmas travel is on pace to be the most expensive year to travel ever (in

Book round-trip flights to Boston starting at $98


30The Points Guy / 11h
From its charming cobblestone streets to its many museums and universities, Boston is one of the most storied cities in the U.S. What makes visiting Boston even better, though, is that round-trip flights to the city are starting at $98. Multiple airlines are offering cheap flights to Boston from many cities across the country. Travel dates are from November through February, some of Boston’s chil

Where to (and Where Not to) Install Home Security Cameras


Lifehacker / 11h
Home security cameras were once rare comforts for people with considerable means, but these days, many of us can have them . There’s a difference, though, between owning something useful and really utilizing something useful—and if you’re not pointing those cameras toward the right spots, you’re not getting the best… Read more...

D'oh! Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year Caused Wordle Players a Lot of Frustration


Gizmodo / 11h
Cambridge Dictionary has revealed its word of the year . Ready for it? It’s “Homer,” stemming from frustrations from the widely popular game, Wordle. The company said the word was searched in their dictionary over 75,000 times this year, with more than 65,000 of the searches taking place on May 5, the day it was the… Read more...

Google Maps Live View will let you use AR to explore big cities like New York


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A new Google Maps update will let you use augmented reality (AR) to explore key places in major cities. The feature is called Live View, and it was first hinted at back in September during Google's Search On 22 event. By tapping the new camera icon on the Maps search bar, a series of AR dots will appear on the screen, highlighting landmarks, stores, and even ATMs. All you have to do is aim your s

Use these Amex Offers to earn extra points and cash back this holiday season


300+The Points Guy / 11h
With fall in full swing, many of us are looking at our budget as we book holiday travel and plan for gift purchases. At TPG we often report on Amex Offers that give you bonus points or cash after spending a certain amount in a spending category or at a specific retailer. In the final quarter of 2022, these offers could help offset some of your year-end travel costs, holiday gifts or other expense

Frequent Uber or Lyft user? These are the best credit cards for you


The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with current card details. Whether you’re a fan of it or not, there’s no denying that the sharing economy has created a bevy of new options for consumers. Airbnb is a prime example, allowing you to enjoy a more local experience at your destination – even in new, fast-growing markets. The sharing economy has also transformed transportation

Bahama homes were purchased with FTX corporate funds


28TechCrunch / 11h
A new bankruptcy filing, first reported by CNBC , shows that FTX’s corporate funds were used to purchase homes in the Bahamas among other personal items. The details arise less than a week after the now infamous crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy — a decision that founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said he regrets. FTX’s new CEO, Enron wind-down veteran John J. Ray III, said in the filing

Qualcomm debuts latest flagship Snapdragon chip and a new AI platform


TechCrunch / 11h
It’s that time of year again. It can drop 20 degrees on any given day, and we’re stuck indoors watching people watch Qualcomm announce new chips and reference designs in sunny Hawaii. The Snapdragon Summit is the component-maker’s annual opportunity to map out its big plans for the next year, ahead of the holiday scrum and product deluge of CES and MWC. It’s an ideal time to pepper the industry w


Intel thinks it can kill off deepfakes for good


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Tech giant Intel thinks it has a solution for the growing deepfake problem. Earlier this week, the company unveiled FakeCatcher, a brand-new software solution that uses a novel approach to deepfake video analysis. Allegedly, it can spot deepfake videos with a 96% accuracy. Just like previous deepfake analysis solutions, this one leverages the power of machine learning . However, instead of lookin

Sony's Spider-Man Universe Webslings Its Way Onto TV


38Gizmodo / 11h
Oh, did you think the MCU had a monopoly on Marvel TV series? Sony Pictures, license holders of the Spider-Man (But Technically Spider-Man-Less) Cinematic Universe , has announced that the Webslinger’s extended cast of characters will extend itself to television as rumored back in 2020 , beginning with Silk: Spider … Read more...

These Are the Worst States for Drunk Driving


Lifehacker / 12h
Safety while traveling is always a concern around big holidays, especially when it comes to driving. When planning a summer trip, you want to know about what kind of traffic you’ll encounter where you’re going . At Halloween, you think of sidewalk safety in your neighborhood. And ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and… Read more...

How To Apply For Chase Ink Business Credit Cards


One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , Ink Business Cash® Credit Card , or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card Chase has some of the all around best credit cards, in terms of the welcome bonuses, return on spending, and perks. In particular, the issuer has some of the best business credit cards out there. These include the following: The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

'Dead Island 2' is delayed until April 28th, because of course it is


Engadget / 12h
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Dead Island 2 will arrive later than expected. The zombie-smashing game re-emerged in August with a trailer, gameplay video and a firm release date of February 3rd. As it turns out, that release date was actually malleable. Publisher Deep Silver and developer Dambuster Studios have pushed Dead Island 2 back to April 28th. "The irony of delaying Dead Island

Xbox controllers are up to 35 percent off for Black Friday


Engadget / 12h
If you're gifting an Xbox Series S or X this year, or even grabbing one for yourself, here's a chance to get an extra Xbox Core controller for just $40. We saw the Xbox Core controllers get a more a more modest 26 percent discount back in September, but this sale matches the lowest prices we've seen yet. Right now the black and white versions of the official joypads are 35 percent off, and the li

Drape Your Holiday Bird in This Two-Ingredient Sauce


Lifehacker / 12h
Steaks often get finished with a compound butter, but poultry deserves a special butter of its own. After the holiday bird gets sliced and plated, it’s all on its own—left to speak for itself and rely on what is, hopefully, a fantastic preparation method. As an offering that complements (or saves) every version of… Read more...

Sun Country announces 15 summer routes as it seeks to be lower-cost alternative to Delta


100+The Points Guy / 12h
Sun Country Airlines is making big plans for next summer. The Minneapolis-based ultra-low-cost carrier is debuting 12 new domestic routes and resuming three more. All routes originate in the carrier’s hub of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and provide a lower-cost alternative to the market’s dominant carrier, Delta Air Lines. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s fre

FDA Approves First Lab Grown Meat Product For Human Consumption


44Futurism / 12h
Meat and Greet Behold, ethical omnivores: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its first lab grown meat product for human consumption. The decision, a first for cultivated meat in the US, paves the way for Californian startup Upside Foods to start selling its lab-grown chicken product domestically — meaning that now, it only needs approval from the US Department of Agriculture (

Celebrities Are Officially Being Sued by FTX Retail Investors


400+Futurism / 12h
Welp, that didn't take long. The first civil suit against the still-imploding crypto exchange FTX was just filed in a Florida court, accusing FTX, disgraced CEO Sam Bankman-Fried , and 11 of the exchange's many celebrity ambassadors of preying on "unsophisticated" retail investors. The list of celeb defendants impressive — honestly, it reads more like an invite list to a posh award show than a la

Lenovo's Leaked High-End Tablet Has An Unusual Name


SlashGear / 12h
Lenovo appears to be developing a new Lenovo Tab Extreme which looks to be a high-specced out tablet with a huge screen and powerful processor.

Xbox Black Friday Deals Drop Price On Series S, Games, And Wireless Controllers


SlashGear / 12h
Microsoft jumps into Black Friday with several discounts on Xbox products — ranging from an Xbox Series S, to a new controller, and other gaming accessories.

Twitter's New Composer Could Make It Easier To Create Threads And Long Tweets


SlashGear / 12h
Since taking over Twitter, Elon Musk has hinted at the idea of a longer-form tweet composer, which could now become a reality. Here's how it would work.

The Best Smartwatches Of 2022


SlashGear / 12h
Smartwatches have come a long way in the last ten years. Now there are multiple options depending on your preference. Here are our favorites.

Democrats' Trust and Favorability in Twitter Plummets Following Musk Take Over


Gizmodo / 12h
The numbers are in and Disruptor in Chief Elon Musk is definitely having an impact on Twitter, but probably not the type he’d hoped for. Read more...

A Measles Outbreak in Ohio Has Hospitalized Seven Kids So Far


100+Gizmodo / 12h
An outbreak of measles in Ohio has spread through at least 7 daycares and a school in the area. Officials are now investigating 18 suspected cases of the fast-spreading but vaccine-preventable viral illness, all among unvaccinated children. Several of the children have been hospitalized. Read more...

Hotel Chains And Online Travel Agencies Rethink How They Work Together


View from the Wing / 12h
Expedia spends a lot to acquire one-off customers. They're realizing it can be cheaper to sell subsequent trips to people that have already purchased from them (loyalty matters) and they've gutted their loyalty program throughout the years. Meanwhile if Accor is 'early in' with this partnership they may gain higher purchase likelihood from Expedia's eyeballs than other chains. Continue reading .

What Do Clouds on Mars Look Like? Earth Clouds


How-To Geek / 12h
It would be nice to one day stand under a cloud on Mars with a loved one and romantically ask what it looks like to them, only to see their eyes bulging out like Schwarzenegger in Total Recall because they forget their helmet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Nvidia and Microsoft are building a supercomputer in the cloud


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
NVIDIA and Microsoft are collaborating on a new cloud-based AI-focused supercomputer, which they claim will be "one of the most powerful in the world" when complete. The new machine will leverage the supercomputing infrastructure of Microsoft Azure combined with NVIDIA GPUs , networking, and AI software. It's set to contain ND- and NC-series virtual machines specifically designed for AI distribut

The Director of 'Pentiment' Wants You to Know How His Characters Ate


Wired / 12h
When Josh Sawyer created his video game about 16th-century Bavaria, he set out to capture the feeling of that world, right down to the food on the table.


Pixar's new trailer for 'Elemental' has us all a-swoon


Mashable / 12h
Who doesn't love a meet-cute? Disney and Pixar have released a trailer for its upcoming animated feature Elemental , and it looks gorgeously swoon-worthy, with groovy music and vibes to match. Directed by Pixar's Peter Sohn, Elemental is set in Element City, a magical metropolis where each denizen is comprised of water, air, land, or fire in cool and unusual ways. This trailer gives us a taste of

Scene Report: Boston


TechCrunch / 12h
What surprised me most on returning to Boston* for the first time since the onset of the pandemic was just how clustered things are. I’m not a great scheduler and I don’t know the city’s geography particularly well, but after two days spent meeting with more than a dozen startups, it slowly dawned on me that I was mostly operating within a five- to ten-block radius a stone’s throw from MIT (and,

BrightDrop is tracking $1 billion revenue in 2023


22TechCrunch / 12h
General Motors’ e-delivery van subsidiary BrightDrop said Thursday it’s on track to reach $1 billion in revenue next year. The company, which launched in 2021 and was incubated at the automaker’s global innovation center , said reaching the financial milestone would make it one of the quickest tech startups to reach unicorn status, ahead of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and Tesla, which too

New FTX boss condemns crypto exchange's failure


23BBC News - Technology / 12h
John Ray says there was a "complete absence of trustworthy financial information" at the company.

Interview With the Vampire Knows It's Telling a Slanted Truth


24Gizmodo / 12h
Almost as soon as we began our interview, Interview With the Vampire star Assad Zaman leaned forward and asked, “Oh, what’s happening ? What’s the fandom saying?” On the video chat with me were two actors from AMC’s Anne Rice adaptation: Zaman (who plays Rashid/Armand) and Eric Bogosian (Daniel Molloy). I had just… Read more...

Intel Says Their Deepfake Detector Has 96% Accuracy


28Gizmodo / 12h
Deepfake technology —where someone’s likeness is digitally placed over someone else’s—has some very spooky implications. Intel says that its new deepfake detection tech, called FakeCatcher, is able to clock a deepfake video 96% of the time. Read more...

JFK’s new Terminal 6 just hit key redevelopment milestone amid major airport makeover


500+The Points Guy / 12h
An overhauled John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York is well on its way to becoming a reality. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which oversees the region’s major airports, announced on Thursday that the new Terminal 6 project at JFK has secured the necessary funding to move forward with construction. The agency worked to secure

Google's Black Friday Sale Slashes Prices on Pixel and Nest Products


How-To Geek / 12h
For its surprise Black Friday sale, Google is offering deep discounts on phones, smartwatches, streaming sticks, earbuds, and smart home gadgets. It’s a shockingly good sale, and you should take advantage of it today if you hope to receive some Christmas gifts on time. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Tyson Is Recalling Nearly 100,000 Pounds of This Ground Beef


21Lifehacker / 12h
About 93,700 pounds of raw ground beef has been recalled by Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for possible contamination of a “foreign matter.” Read more...

Fly to Chicago for as low as $118


The Points Guy / 12h
The birthplace of the skyscraper and deep-dish pizza, Chicago is a bustling city with a history and culture of its own that’s worth experiencing. You can experience all Chicago has to offer with flights to the Windy City starting at $118. BOB KRIST/GETTY IMAGES Multiple airlines are offering discounted fares to Chicago from cities all over the U.S., and the travel dates are generally from Novembe

Incredible earning with no annual fee: Chase Freedom Flex card review


The Points Guy / 12h
Chase Freedom Flex overview The Chase Freedom Flex is one of the best cash-back credit cards around thanks to phenomenal earning rates across a variety of spending categories, all with no annual fee to worry about. The card becomes potentially even more valuable when you pair it with a Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card, too. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editor

Webb Telescope Sees Two of the Most Ancient Galaxies Yet


42Gizmodo / 12h
In late June, the Webb Space Telescope trained its eye on two of the farthest galaxies seen to date. The galaxies existed several hundred million years after the Big Bang, making them some of the earliest light sources to emerge in the universe. Read more...

Top free stock image site adds tips for photographers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Stock photo platform Dreamstime has launched a new freemium pricing plan and a new way for photographers to make more money from their contributions to the site. Overhauling its free content plan, the Adobe Stock alternative has also enabled more ways to support content creators on the


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