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Apple’s iCloud website gets a widget-styled redesign
TechCrunch / 19min
Apple has finally launched a redesigned iCloud website with apps appearing as widget-styled tiles instead of icons. People might be used to accessing iCloud through native apps on their iPhones, iPads or Mac, but this is a welcome change for folks who use the website to quickly access some photos, documents, notes and reminders or delete some of the unused files to free up space. The iCloud websi
Blizzard games like 'World of Warcraft' will go offline in China next year
Engadget / 10min
Blizzard Entertainment will be suspending key games like Overwatch 2 and World of Warcraft in China because it failed to reach an agreement with partner NetEase , it announced . Those titles along with Hearthstone , Starcraft , Heroes of the Storm , Diablo III and Warcraft III: Reforged will be unavailable in China starting on January 23, 2023. Diablo Immortal , which arrived earlier this year, w
The Electric Fiat 500e Is Coming Back To America
SlashGear / 22min
The electric version of the tiny Fiat 500 briefly made an appearance in the U.S. market a few years ago, and now the automaker is bringing it back.
Stellantis is bringing its new all-electric Fiat 500e to North America in early 2024
TechCrunch / 52min
Stellantis brand Fiat is coming back to the United States with its new all-electric 500e, a small urban vehicle that has been selling like hot cakes in Europe. The all-electric Fiat 500e is not like the original 500e, which was essentially a retro’d version of an internal combustion version of the same model. This time, the Fiat 500e is built on its own platform designed for EVs. Fiat 500e Image
NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Rocket launch
Popular Mechanics / 1h
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Virgil helps you buy bigger apartments in exchange for home equity stakes
TechCrunch / 1h
French startup Virgil has raised a $15.6 million funding round (€15 million). The company invests in apartments alongside home buyers before they even get the keys for their new home. This way, future homeowners can buy a bigger place in exchange for an equity stake in their apartment. Home equity is a much more fluid market in the U.S. than in France. The vast majority of homeowners in France ho
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Popular Mechanics / 1h
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Meta appoints new India head amid key departures in its largest market
TechCrunch / 1h
Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as the new head of its India business following several high-profile departures in the key overseas market. The social juggernaut said on Thursday that Devanathan, who joined the firm in 2016 and helped build the company’s Singapore and Vietnam businesses, has been elevated to head and VP of Meta India. Devanathan. In 2020, Devanathan moved to lead the compan
Jimmy Fallon responds to #RIPJimmyFallon with a gospel choir
Mashable / 1h
Rumors of Jimmy Fallon's death have been greatly exaggerated. Elon Musk's disastrous changes to Twitter have transformed it into a dumpster fire full of impersonation and disinformation over the past couple of weeks, making the platform fertile with opportunity for pranks and trolling. One high-profile butt of said jokes was Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, who some may have thought dead after Twi
Toyota's 2023 Prius is the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the lineup
Engadget / 2h
Toyota has unveiled the latest Prius at an event on the eve of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, and it says the model is the most fuel-efficient entry in the lineup to date. The company designed the 2023 Prius , which will come in LE, XLE and Limited grades, with a low center of gravity, a wider stance and a lower driving position. Its roofline is 2 inches lower than its predecessor's, and it is o
Managing your tech with limited IT resources
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
As companies around the world tighten their belts in the face of troubling economic adversity, it can be tough to see a way to keep your business working effectively for the foreseeable future. With component shortages hitting supplies of vital workplace technology across all kinds of industries, making sure your workers have the right hardware to be efficient and productive is harder than ever.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for November 17
Mashable / 2h
Quordle isn't supposed to be a hard game. It's supposed to be a game you spend a few minutes on, and then move on with your day. Sometimes, though, it's tricky. 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 a
DuckDuckGo's new data protection for Android could stop the trackers cold
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
DuckDuckGo is expanding its App Tracking Protection tool by making it available to all Android users as part of a new update. The feature originally launched in late 2021 as a limited beta on DuckDuckGo’s mobile browser and its core function remains the same. When activated, App Tracking Protection can detect when a smartphone app is about to send data to a third-party tracker and blocks those re
Today's Wordle Answer #516 – November 17, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 3h
Today's Wordle might have you in a weird place, but to get you where you need to go, we have a few hints and the solution to help you keep your streak intact.
How Porsche Turned Its Iconic Car Into The 911 Dakar Safari Off-Roader
SlashGear / 3h
Something borrowed, something new: Porsche's recipe to build its own "Safari" car cherry-picks plenty from other 911 models. Here's how the 911 Dakar was made.
Blizzard ends 14-year licensing deal with NetEase in China
TechCrunch / 3h
In a somewhat surprising turn, Blizzard Activision, the California-based gaming publisher behind global hits like World of Warcraft and Overwatch, will be suspending most of its games in China due to the expiration of licensing agreements with NetEase, the second-largest gaming company in the country. Blizzard’s announcement is set to end a 14-year licensing partnership between the two gaming gia
Host your own online classes with this heavily discounted lifetime subscription
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to an OnlineCourseHost Pro Plan is on sale for £174.55, saving you 94% on list price. More than likely, you’re a master of something that someone else is only just starting to learn. Whether it’s golf, cross-sticking, coding, or Japanese, your expertise may translate well to an online training course. You don’t have to be a professional teacher to help someone learn
Tuvalu will be preserved in the metaverse as rising sea levels threaten to destroy the country
Mashable / 3h
Tuvalu has announced plans to recreate itself in the metaverse , in an attempt to "preserve" the Pacific Island nation before rising sea levels engulf it completely. The government has also stressed the urgency of a shared global effort to fight climate change, which has put Tuvalu under constant threat. "As our land disappears, we have no choice but to become the world’s first digital nation," s
Get 3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free this Black Friday
Mashable / 4h
SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: Until Jan. 11, new users can get a three-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Black Friday doesn't officially launch until Nov. 25, but seasoned shoppers will know that deals drop throughout November and beyond. That's good news for those looking for a saving, but it can get pretty tiresome for anyone navigating the online world as usual. It's impossible to a
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 17
Mashable / 4h
We are inching closer to Friday, so why not pass the time with today's 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 articl
Summer International uses social media data to launch new beauty brands
32TechCrunch / 5h
If you follow #beautytok, #beautytube or any beauty content on social media platforms, you know that popular product trends are hard to keep up with. Summer International stays ahead of the game by identifying the most influential content creators, and working with them to incubate new brands. Founded in Singapore and based in Los Angeles and South Korea, Summer International announced today it h
Singapore’s Temasek writes down $275M investment in FTX
TechCrunch / 5h
FTX’s investors are continuing to deal with the fallout from the cryptocurrency exchange’s bankruptcy . In a statement today, Temasek, the investment firm owned by Singapore’s government, said it write down its full investment in FTX, “irrespective of the outcome of FTX’s bankruptcy protection filing.” Temasek invested $210 million USD in FTX international, giving it a minority stake of about 1%.
BoomPop gains traction by designing high-end off-sites for a remote-first world
22TechCrunch / 6h
There’s nothing sexy about corporate retreats. But BoomPop , a 26-person, San Francisco-based outfit that the startup studio Atomic launched in 2020, is managing to infuse some pizazz into the long-formulaic industry. Given what BoomPop is building, one could even see it evolving into more than a way for companies to more easily plan luxury meet-ups for their far-flung employees, which is how it
The Porsche 911 Dakar Is $222,000 Coupe With Real Off-Road Talent
SlashGear / 6h
The Porsche 911 Dakar is a limited edition tribute to the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally and the vehicle that took home the win: the first all-wheel drive 911.
Elon Musk Tells Court He Doesn't Want To Be CEO Of Any Company Despite Being CEO Of Three
SlashGear / 6h
The world's richest man Elon Musk, who currently serves as the CEO of three of the companies he owns, has claimed he doesn't want to be the head of any company.
Amazon Confirms Layoffs, But The Number Remains A Mystery
SlashGear / 6h
Rumors surfaced earlier this month that Amazon would join Twitter, Meta, and others in laying off workers. Now the company has confirmed some of the details.
Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept Teases Slick All-Electric Crossover
SlashGear / 6h
Toyota has just unveiled the bZ Compact SUV concept, which features a sportier design than its 2023 bZ4X. Here's a look at the new electric SUV concept.
Five Reasons The New 2023 Toyota Prius Is A Big Deal
SlashGear / 6h
The new 2023 Toyota Prius is once again iterating on — and perfecting — the gas-saving hybrid car that's been a staple among fuel efficient commuters.
US-Spec 2023 Toyota Prius Debuts With Sleek Look And More Prime EV Range
SlashGear / 6h
The 2023 Toyota Prius isn't just a fuel-efficient hybrid ride from point A to B any more. It's looking more and more luxe.
Toyota unveils all-electric SUV concept under its ‘Beyond Zero’ badge
57TechCrunch / 6h
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
The new 2023 Toyota Prius plays up power, not fuel economy
39TechCrunch / 6h
Toyota is beefing up the fuel-sipping Prius hybrid, adding more power and quicker acceleration to appeal to a wider range of car shoppers in an increasingly crowded market. The car created – and dominated – the segment when it launched in the U.S. 22 years ago. But the world’s first production hybrid car has steadily lost ground to new models from American, German, Japanese and Korean automakers
Amazon's best deals on TVs ahead of Cyber Monday include The Frame and Fire TVs, of course
Mashable / 6h
UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2022, 4:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect current TV deals ahead of Black Friday at Amazon. BEST 55-INCH TV DEAL: The Amazon 55-inch 4K Fire TV is a great first 4K TV, especially when under $300 — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220) BEST 65-INCH TV DEAL: The Samsung 65-inch S95B OLED TV has one of the biggest price slashes on a TV that Amazon is hosting this season — $1,
The best Cyber Monday fitness deals to build your home gym
Mashable / 7h
UPDATE: Nov. 10, 2022, 12:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the best early deals on fitness gear for Black Friday 2022. BEST FITNESS MIRROR DEAL: The Lululemon Studio Mirror (fka Mirror) is a user-friendly classic, and this is one of the lowest prices we've seen for it — $795 $1495 (save $700 with code LLSTUDIO700 ) BEST STATIONARY BIKE DEAL: The SoulCycle At-Home Bike is a solid Pelot
Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact
TechCrunch / 7h
Two years ago, South Korea unveiled a plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Getting there will be another story. A lthough Korean manufacturers say they are trying to change their ways, the country’s GDP is linked to some uniquely pollutive industries, including petrochemical producers, automakers and shipbuilders. Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul
CPSC Issues Strong Warning About Onewheel Electric Skateboards After Future Motion Refuses Recall
SlashGear / 7h
The CPSC claims Onewheel riders have been severely injured due to issues with the electric skateboards, but maker Future Motion disagrees with the agency.
'God of War Ragnarok' introduces a sick new weapon. Here's how to upgrade it
Mashable / 7h
Warning: This article contains spoilers for late-game elements of God of War Ragnarok. Go where the wind blows. In the 2018 God of War reboot , Kratos ended the game with two sweet weapons: The frosty Leviathan Axe and the scorching Blades of Chaos. In the recently released sequel God of War Ragnarok , he eventually winds up with a third weapon called Draupnir, a wind-based spear that’s seriously
The Cunning Trick Elon Musk Used To Catch A Leaker
SlashGear / 8h
Elon Musk has revealed a clever trick he used to discover who was leaking Tesla emails to the press over a decade ago. Twitter workers should pay attention.
Apple Is About To Get Some Qualcomm-Powered Spatial Audio Earbud Competition
SlashGear / 8h
Once upon a time, just having completely wireless earbuds was good enough, but times have changed and Qualcomm is ready to meet evolving consumer demands.
Qualcomm Is Finally Getting Serious About Non-Dorky Smart Glasses
SlashGear / 8h
The Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform is Qualcomm's first, purpose-built AR platform, intended to squeeze neatly into a pair of glasses.
Xbox November Update Arrives With Big Discord Improvement
SlashGear / 8h
Microsoft kicked off November 16 with a number of big announcements, one of which is that its Xbox November update is now rolling out with a Discord update.
Protein programmers get a helping hand from Cradle’s generative AI
TechCrunch / 8h
Proteins are the molecules that get work done in nature, and there’s a whole industry emerging around successfully modifying and manufacturing them for various uses. But doing so is time consuming and haphazard; Cradle aims to change that with an AI-powered tool that tells scientists what new structures and sequences will make a protein do what they want it to. The company emerged from stealth to
Cruise has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to daytime hours
TechCrunch / 8h
Cruise is expanding its driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco to daytime hours, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt tweeted Wednesday. The robotaxi service is now available to employees 24 hours a day. Eventually, these expanded operating hours will be available to the public. The bolstered hours are the latest expansion of the GM subsidiary’s driverless operations in San Francisco. Cruise opened its
Record number of parents miss work as respiratory illnesses spike in kids
23Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Parents work on their computers while their son entertains himself at their home in Boston in April 2020. (credit: Getty | Boston Globe ) Respiratory illnesses are raging this fall, slamming children particularly hard. Cases of influenza-like illnesses are off to a startlingly strong and early start this season. RSV—respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus—continues to skyrocket. A st
Andor's Cool Imperial Cruiser Has a Long Star Wars History
Gizmodo / 9h
Andor ’s relationship to the Easter-egg-ification of Star Wars has been much less about familiar faces showing up and more about the layers and secrets it puts in the background of its world, rooting its grounded story of resistance in a Star Wars background radiation-soaked world. Its latest “Easter egg” is barely… Read more...
Elon Musk Denies "False" Reports of SpaceX Stock Sale
85Futurism / 9h
Fake News After reports emerged that serial CEO Elon Musk may be considering a secondary stock sale for his SpaceX rocketry company, the man himself gave a one-word denial. First reported by Bloomberg , the alleged fundraiser would see SpaceX shares sold at around $85 apiece, would bring the value of the company up to $150 billion and encourage investors and employees to cash out — if any of it's
Apple Store employees in St. Louis file for a union election
Engadget / 9h
A group of Apple Store employees in St. Louis, Missouri has filed for a union election. On Wednesday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the union that hopes to represent the workers, said it filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a unionization vote. IAM says it hopes to represent about 82 employees in the effort. The union previous
Facebook reminds employees: You can't fact check Trump now that he's running for president
100+Mashable / 9h
On Tuesday night, former president Donald Trump held a rally which officially ended all the speculation about his future political aspirations. Trump announced he was indeed running for president again, essentially kicking off his 2024 campaign. There was some chatter that Trump was announcing his presidential run now in order to avoid a Department of Justice criminal probe. The rumor has since b
The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals you can shop right now
Mashable / 9h
UPDATE: Nov. 7, 2022, 12:55 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect the latest pricing and availability from early Black Friday sales. Don't have time to check out all the best Black Friday kitchen deals? Here are some of our top picks: The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer has the power to replace all your kitchen appliances — $279.95 $349.95 (save $70) ✨ The Nutribullet Pro is a mini blende
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Card Review (2022)
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Chase and Southwest have a great portfolio of personal credit cards at three different price points. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card , the Southwest personal card with a $99 annual fee (which is neither the highest nor lowest annual fee). If you’ve been considering this card, this is an especially good time to apply, given the that
Qualcomm's new chip will lead to augmented reality glasses you'll actually want to wear
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Day two of chip maker Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit played host to the reveal of the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 – the company's first dedicated augmented reality chipset – designed to better serve AR experiences through smart glasses and other similar headworn wearables. Qualcomm already has a well-established presence in the XR (virtual reality / VR, mixed reality / MR and augmented reality / AR
Cyber Monday air fryer deals have already arrived
Mashable / 9h
UPDATE: Nov. 9, 2022, 2:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect air fryer pricing and availability as early Black Friday sales kick off. BEST BASKET-STYLE AIR FRYER DEAL : The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer (8 quart) lets you cook your main and side at the same time so dinner is done even faster — $119.95 $199.99 (save $80.04) ✨ BEST OVEN-STYLE AIR FRYER DEAL : The Breville Smar
Darren Aronofsky on Going to Extremes With Chris Hemsworth for Limitless
Gizmodo / 9h
We already know Chris Hemsworth can convincingly play a god on the big screen —but the Marvel star also has some superhuman qualities in real life, too. In Limitless With Chris Hemsworth , a new Disney+ series created by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) , we see Hemsworth engage in extreme challenges designed to help the… Read more...
New test shows loose RTX 4090 power connectors cause overheating and melting
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Nvidia's RTX 4090. (credit: Sam Machkovech) A few weeks ago, some early adopters of Nvidia's new flagship RTX 4090 GPU began reporting that the cards' power connectors were overheating and melting their plastic casing , sometimes causing damage to the outrageously fast and expensive GPUs. For Nvidia's part, the company is still looking into the failures. "We continue to investigate the
Best Cyber Monday gaming deals on games, PC accessories, and more
Mashable / 9h
UPDATE: Nov. 1, 2022, 12:30 p.m. EDT This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Nov. 1. BEST PLAYSTATION DEAL: The Quarry is the latest playable slasher film from the developers of Until Dawn , and it's the perfect way to spend a spooky night in — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30) BEST XBOX DEAL: Elden Ring is considered by many to be 2022's game of the year from Dark Souls devel
Tatum is building a robot arm to help people with deafblindness communicate
TechCrunch / 9h
Precise numbers on deafblindness are difficult to calculate. For that reason, figures tend to be all over the place. For the sake of writing an intro to this story, we’re going to cite this study from the World Federation of the DeafBlind that puts the number of severe cases at 0.2% globally and 0.8% of the U.S. Whatever the actual figure, it’s safe to say that people living with a combination of
Daily Crunch: Amazon starts delivering layoff notices to thousands of employees
300+TechCrunch / 9h
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, and welcome to your…checks the top right of the screen…Wednesday. Several of our TechCrunch colleagues headed to Miami today for the TC Sessions: Crypto event tomorrow. Given the past week, it will no doubt be an interesting event. There’s still time to get
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon platform is built for slim augmented reality glasses
Engadget / 10h
If companies are going to make augmented reality glasses you'd actually want to wear , they'll need chips that are powerful but won't require a large battery on your head. Qualcomm thinks it can help. The company has unveiled a Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 platform that's built with slim AR glasses in mind. The multi-chip design reportedly delivers 2.5 times the AI performance of the company's XR2-based
Soho House returns to spotlight amid parent company’s latest growth plans
The Points Guy / 10h
It’s back to the basics for Soho House parent company Membership Collective Group and its continued chase toward the profitability that has evaded it for nearly three decades . MCG — which also owns brands like The Ned NoMad , as well as The Line and Saguaro hotel chains — reported a nearly $92 million loss for the third quarter on Wednesday. That’s a greater loss than the $77 million loss seen d
FDA Finally Says Lab-Grown Meat Is Safe to Eat
28Gizmodo / 10h
Lab-grown meat is one big step closer to grocery store aisles and your dinner plate. The Food and Drug Administration announced its first-ever rubber stamp for a cultured meat company on Wednesday. UPSIDE Foods completed the FDA’s pre-market consultation process, and the agency found no reason to doubt the company’s… Read more...
This New Microsoft Excel Feature Lets You Add Images Directly To A Cell
SlashGear / 10h
Microsoft Excel is gaining the ability to insert an image directly into a cell, an oft-requested feature. The rollout is expected to begin in December 2022.
Here's How Fast The McLaren F1 Really Is
SlashGear / 10h
The unexpectedly fast MacLaren F1 only takes 28 seconds to accelerate to an astounding 200 miles per hour.
Nvidia and Microsoft team up to build massive AI cloud computer
20Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Nvidia and Microsoft are teaming up on an AI cloud supercomputer. (credit: Nvidia) On Wednesday, Nvidia announced a collaboration with Microsoft to build a "massive" cloud computer focused on AI. It will reportedly use tens of thousands of high-end Nvidia GPUs for applications like deep learning and large language models . The companies aim to make it one of the most powerful AI superco
No, Twitter won't die under Elon Musk
31Mashable / 10h
Since he took ownership of Twitter three disastrous weeks ago, Elon Musk has been telling on himself in two ways. The first message was seen in Wednesday's demand that all employees click a button committing them to being "extremely hardcore" or lose their jobs, and it's this: I don't know what I'm doing. The second – I'm going to pretend everything is great – was seen in a chart Musk posted over
Disney Cruise Line will soon own one of the world’s biggest cruise ships after surprise purchase
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Disney Cruise Line will soon own one of the world’s largest cruise ships — in what could be a play at breaking into the fast-growing Asian travel market. The Florida-based cruising arm of tourism giant Disney announced late Wednesday that it was buying a massive, half-finished ship that was until recently under construction for Asia-based Dream Cruises. Construction of the vessel, which was to be
Breeze Airways says international route announcement to come in ‘near future’
The Points Guy / 10h
The blue planes of Breeze Airways could soon be touching down on foreign soil. An executive from the ultra-low-cost startup said Wednesday that the carrier was working with the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain the necessary approval to operate flights outside the U.S. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter . “We’re in the process right now,”
NASA Says It's Fine That Some Pieces May Have Fallen Off Its Moon Rocket During Launch
100+Futurism / 10h
Cracking Up It appears that some pieces may have fallen off of NASA's Space Launch System as it propelled the first Artemis mission toward the M oon last night — and though it's always funny when a piece falls off something very expensive , spokespeople at NASA say it's not a big deal. At least two NASA officials commented on the possible "debris liberation" of pieces from the rocket. In English,
Slipknot Drummer Warns of Hearing Damage From Loud Music
300+Futurism / 10h
For heavy genres of music like metal, where blistering guitars and blasting drums are key to the sound, hearing health is probably the last thing on the minds of most showgoers. In fact, a study published in the journal BMJ Global Health this week found that a full billion young people are at risk of hearing damage from loud concerts and headphones. Fully aware of that danger, Jay Weinberg, the d
Service 1st Financial sells “home comfort-as-a-service,” gets $20 million in funding from Series B, debt
TechCrunch / 10h
Let’s face it, most people aren’t early adopters, especially when it comes to their homes. Take the kitchen, for example, where many people still buy gas cooktops despite induction’s superiority. It’s not because everyone’s busy charring peppers over an open flame — it’s because they’re slow to adopt changes. When it comes to heating and cooling, that’s a problem for the climate. Together, they a
Do Not Steal Our Robot Dog!
Gizmodo / 10h
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Why Do We Use Humor to Talk About Death? | Next Exit Interview
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Presale Postmortem: Swifties, Now Is the Time to Overthrow the Ticketmaster Monopoly
Gizmodo / 10h
Taylor Swift’s hotly anticipated first tour in five years, called The Eras Tour, is set to kick off next year. Tickets went on sale yesterday to lucky Swifties who won a presale lottery—until all hell broke loose. Outages plagued Ticketmaster throughout the morning and afternoon as feral fans tried to secure their spot Read more...
These Cricut Deals Will Boost Your Crafty Hobby or Business
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’re an enthusiastic amateur crafter, or you’re running a small crafts-based business, you might be wondering how you can take everything to the next level. Cricut is known for offering factory-level capabilities on a very small scale, and some of its products are currently on sale. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Upside’s cell-cultured chicken is first to receive FDA blessing for its production method
25TechCrunch / 11h
In a major first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration just offered its safety blessing to a cultivated meat product startup. It completed its first pre-market consultation with Upside Foods to examine human food made from the cultured cells of animals, and it concluded that it had “no further questions” related to the way Upside is producing its chicken. “At this time, this is the only human or
SBF regrets declaring FTX bankrupt
79TechCrunch / 11h
The saga of FTX, formerly one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges that fell rapidly into bankruptcy, took a new turn today after Vox published a series of messages with its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. The erstwhile executive, known in the crypto world as SBF, discussed regulators, ethics and bankruptcy regrets, amongst other issues that have become the de jure conversation in tech since FTX
This Site Gives Away New PC Games Every Week
Lifehacker / 11h
Are you a PC gamer? Do you like free games? You need to know about the Epic Games Store, which releases a new PC game (sometimes more than one) every week for you to download completely free . Read more...
Police Bodycam Footage Of What It’s Like To Rent Cars From Hertz [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
The Star Alliance credit card launched in Australia. Here’s why I hope it comes to the US
The Points Guy / 11h
Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance, home to big names like United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada and Singapore Airlines. Earlier this year, the world’s first airline alliance celebrated its 25th birthday. In recognition of the special occasion, Star Alliance launched its own HSBC cobranded credit card and points currency in Australia, called Star Alliance points. Interestingly
Feeling the holiday crunch? Get more done with a Costco membership.
Mashable / 11h
If it feels like you have more on your plate than you can handle this season, you’re not alone. We’re all looking for ways to save time and money to find a few precious moments for self-care. One way to simplify your life is a Costco membership . While you know Costco’s got you covered on everyday items, they also have some surprising finds, from nicely priced gaming laptops to vacation packages.
Your Pixel Watch is Getting Better at Sleep Tracking
How-To Geek / 11h
The Pixel Watch might not be an awesome offering on its own, but Google is trying really hard to make it worthwhile. Now your watch will now be able to provide you with in-depth analysis of your sleep with a new feature dubbed Sleep Profiles. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
This robotic dog can walk over just about any terrain
TechCrunch / 11h
Quadruped robot developers like Boston Dynamics have taken great pains to develop systems capable of traversing all manner of terrain. For the right price, you can pick up a robotic dog that can take a kick, get back up and get back on its way. A team comprised of researchers at Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley have developed their own system for teaching these sorts of robots to make their way ov
The Moment Andor Went Full Star Wars
100+Gizmodo / 11h
As good as Andor has been , you might get the sense that something is missing. That’s because, unlike basically every other piece of Star Wars that’s come before it, it’s purposefully devoid of some classic iconography. There are no Jedi, no Sith, no lightsabers, and no daring space battles. However, episode 11,… Read more...
Jackson's Water Crisis Has Gone on So Long That the EPA Is Setting Up Shop There
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to stick around in Jackson, Mississippi to help the city fix its long-term drinking water struggles, CNN reported . This summer, residents had untreated murky water coming from their taps, if they had running water at all. And this was just one water crisis in a long line… Read more...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Tom Brady, Larry David, Shaq, and Steph Curry Over FTX Implosion
1KGizmodo / 11h
Things are looking pretty, prettyy, prettyyy bad for Larry David, as well as a slew of other famous people who previously helped to promote the now- wrecked cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Read more...
FTX's In-House Psychiatrist Says Employees Weren't Having Enough Sex, Actually
82Futurism / 11h
In spite of rumors of workplace polyamory , it appears that the psychiatrist charged with being FTX's in-house sex therapist didn't think the people involved in the now-collapsed crypto exchange were getting it on quite enough . In a surprising interview with the New York Times , psychiatrist George K. Lerner said he'd known Sam Bankman-Fried, the exchange's disgraced wunderkind founder, for year
The best early Black Friday laptop deals include MacBooks, Galaxy Books, and more ahead of Cyber Monday
21Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: Nov. 3, 2022, 1:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to include the latest deals and pricing changes ahead of Black Friday. BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The M1 Pro Apple MacBook Pro is a 14-inch workhorse from late 2021 with a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display — $1,599.99 $1,999.99 (save $400) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free BEST GAMING LAP
Target's Black Friday sale is already happening well before Cyber Monday — here's what to grab before it sells out
Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: Nov. 4, 2022, 4:10 p.m. EDT This post has been updated to include the latest deals from Target's Black Friday sale, which has been running since early October. Here are Target's best early Black Friday deals as of Nov. 4: BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: The Shark EZ cleans in neat rows on schedules assigned by you in the app, then empties itself for 45 days at a time — $299.99 $579.99 (save 48%)
All the Ways You Can Reuse Plastic Bags, But Aren't
29Lifehacker / 11h
Black Friday is coming and with it, you may end up with more shopping bags than usual. And depending on where you live, where you shop, and how prepared you are in advance, there’s possibly to be some plastic among them. If you find yourself with an abundant supply, here are some easy ways to reuse them—besides just… Read more...
Thrilling Photos of NASA's SLS Megarocket Launch to the Moon
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The most anticipated launch of the year has finally happened , so it gives us great pleasure to show you some of the more memorable moments from this historic event. NASA’s most powerful rocket ever, Space Launch System, has passed its biggest test yet. Read more...
US safety watchdog warns against Onewheel boards after reported ejection injuries
Engadget / 11h
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) really, really doesn't want you using a Onewheel board . The government watchdog has warned Americans against buying or using any of the self-balancing skateboards, ranging from the original through to newer models like the GT and Pint X. The vehicles can forcefully eject riders, the CPSC said. The Commission added that here have been reports of "a
Amazon begins layoffs of up to 10,000 jobs, blames “uncertain” economy
61Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / An Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation smart speaker. (credit: Getty Images | Gado ) Amazon has started a round of layoffs that reportedly could cut about 10,000 jobs. Layoffs began yesterday in the Amazon hardware division that makes products including Echo, Alexa, Fire, and Kindle devices. "We notified impacted employees yesterday, and will continue to work closely with each individual to
The Easiest Ways To Fix A PS5 That Won't Connect To Wi-Fi
SlashGear / 11h
If your Playstation 5 won't connect to the internet or your Wi-Fi we have some quick and easy suggestions that might help get you back to your gaming.
What's The Worst Current Dodge Model? Here's What Car Fans Said – Exclusive Survey
SlashGear / 11h
Dodge has been around for decades and has managed to rake in some diehard fans during that time. Which current model do they think is the worst? We asked them.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Expands To Some 2021 Samsung TVs With Rumble Support
SlashGear / 11h
The Samsung Gaming Hub is continuing to expand its Xbox Cloud Gaming support to older 2021 TVs, along with additional features like rumble support.
Elon Musk Heads To Court Over His Tesla Pay Package
SlashGear / 11h
As Twitter issues continue to unfold, Elon Musk is now in cort over the way he is paid by another of his companies: Tesla.
The Gorgeous Joint Car Collection Between Tom & Gisele
SlashGear / 11h
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have a garage full of high-end and premium vehicles to fight over during their divorce negotiations.
The NBA Just Banned Off-White Uniforms for the Most Annoying Reason
27Gizmodo / 11h
Just when you thought companies couldn’t possibly shove more advertisements into your eye sockets, technology proved it was possible. Digital (or virtual) ads are promos inserted into media post-production or in real time. They first emerged in video games , then started creeping into TV shows on streaming platforms.… Read more...
Here's How Well the Most Common Forms of Birth Control Actually Work
25Lifehacker / 12h
One of the most important things to know when choosing a method of birth control is how well it works. That’s especially important in a country where childbirth is expensive , maternal mortality is shockingly high , and our options for abortion are limited and shrinking . Read more...
AirPods Pro make surprisingly great cheap hearing aids, study says
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
It’s a feature many owners probably aren’t aware their AirPods are capable of, but a new medical study has found that Apple’s wireless earphones can work well as affordable hearing aid alternatives. The findings from the new report, published in the iScience journal , center around the “Live Listen" function on Apple's AirPods and some Beats earbuds which enables your iPhone to act as microphone,
TP-Link says it has Wi-Fi 7 routers ready
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
TP-Link has announced that it’s putting several Wi-Fi 7 products on the market, claiming that it is the “world’s first” vendor to do so. The company revealed the new product line during a product launch in November 2022. The revamp includes the flagship Archer line of routers , and the Archer GE800, which the company has specced for gaming networks, but admits may be useful for network attached s
Parents Push Congress for Stricter Social Media Laws
90Gizmodo / 12h
Parents are calling on Congress to enact stricter rules monitoring kids’ data and accounts on social media, claiming the platforms played a part in causing their children’s harm or even death . Read more...
Airlines say they’re prepared for busy holiday season, with 10% more pilots than pre-pandemic
96The Points Guy / 12h
Airlines say they’re prepared for a busy holiday period as travel continues to ramp up. This comes against the backdrop of a summer marked by flight delays and cancellations . However, the industry says it has addressed staffing and flight schedules and it’s ready for the challenge. Domestic airlines are hopeful for a smooth Thanksgiving travel week , as they have adjusted schedules and hiring ne
Twitter seems to be working on end-to-end encryption for DMs again
Engadget / 12h
Things aren't exactly going smoothly at Twitter under Elon Musk's chaotic stewardship, to put it mildly. But although reports suggest that engineers have been prohibited from deploying non-critical features and products, the company is working on a few updates. One of those is an attempt to salvage the Twitter Blue "verification" catastrophe . Another project that appears to be in the works is en
The Return of Willow and How It's Staying True to Its Origins
100+Gizmodo / 12h
After launching Star Wars and Indiana Jones into the stratosphere, George Lucas was ready to do it again. In 1988, Lucas teamed up with close friend and collaborator Ron Howard with an eye on launching another franchise. The result? A funny, light, but densely mythological fantasy action film called Willow , starring… Read more...
route22ny:Abandoned hotels at Park Ave and Eddystone in...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
route22ny : Abandoned hotels at Park Ave and Eddystone in Detroit Circa 2015 photo by Jon DeBoer
6 of the Best Videos to Help You Actually Understand Early Retirement
Lifehacker / 12h
The promise of early retirement is so seductive, any YouTuber claiming they achieved it is going to draw me in. If you’re at all interested in the prospect of early retirement, we highly recommend you first read up on the basics of FIRE (financial independence, retire early). In short: The FIRE movement boils down to… Read more...
Acura Has Built Its Last NSX
SlashGear / 12h
As the 350th iteration rolls off the assembly line, the production of the Acura NSX has finally concluded — tying off 30 years of sports car history.
Microsoft Teams Hopes To Boost Productivity By Adding Minesweeper And Solitaire
SlashGear / 12h
Microsoft added some simple classic games to Teams in an effort to promote team building through the app. Games include Solitaire and Minesweeper.
Fossil Fuel Interests Paid for Pro-Hydrogen Study, Boston Globe Reports
33Gizmodo / 12h
A powerful coalition of industry interests paid for a peer-reviewed study on the benefits of hydrogen as an energy source, the Boston Globe reported in an article published Wednesday . The study neglected to mention the significant involvement of fossil fuel players in drafting the text. According to documents obtained… Read more...
Best Credit Cards For Uber & Lyft Rides
33One Mile at a Time / 12h
It’s amazing to think how much ridesharing has changed the way people get around. Back in the day you’d need to rely on rental cars or taxis when traveling, while now you can get transportation around the globe within minutes using your smartphone. Since Uber & Lyft spending is a significant expense for many, I wanted to write a post about the best credit cards to use for ridesharing, plus some o
Boston Dynamics Sues Competitor That Put a Gun on Its Robodog
200+Futurism / 12h
That's My Dog According to the Robot Report , Hyundai-owned robotics company Boston Dynamics is suing competitor Ghost Robots, alleging that the rival robot maker has infringed on seven of Boston Dynamics' patents related to the company's well-known robodog, the Spot quadruped. A lawsuit isn't that surprising, given that the robots all look pretty much identical, and Spot, which hit the market in
Get more from your points with these transfer bonuses
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you truly want to maximize your miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic points redemptions . You can sometimes get up to 50% more value from your points by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonuses. To make it easier for you to track these offers,
Delta debuts free Wi-Fi for all SkyMiles members in latest internet trial
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
Delta’s promise of offering free Wi-FI on all flights is getting one step closer to reality. This week, the Atlanta-based carrier introduced free internet access for all SkyMiles members on select aircraft. To enjoy complimentary internet access, all you need to do is enter your SkyMiles number and password on the landing page at deltawifi.com . Once signed in, you’ll be connected to the internet
Las Vegas is next: A complete guide to Capital One’s airport lounges
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information, including lounge access requirements. We knew there would be more Capital One Lounges, but locations remained a secret. Now we know that the fourth lounge will be located at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). The first Capital One lounge opened at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in November
Notion's latest feature is an AI that can write blog posts, to-do lists and more
Engadget / 12h
Notion, the company behind the popular note-taking app of the same name, has started testing a new feature called Notion AI that uses a generative AI to write notes and other content. The Verge got a chance to use the software before today’s announcement. The interface is straightforward. You first select the type of writing you want help with from a list that includes options like “blog post,” “
Evernote, once the king of note-taking apps, has been bought by Bending Spoons
Engadget / 12h
It looks like Evernote's 2020 redesign wasn't enough to keep it independent. Today, the former darling notetaking app for productivity hounds, which was once valued at 1 billion dollars, announced that it has been purchased by Bending Spoons . If that name sounds unfamiliar to you, you're not alone. It's a Milan-based developer behind mobile apps like the video editor Splice, and the AI image edi
The Next Alien Movie Has Found Its, Uh, Somebody
300+Gizmodo / 12h
The next installment in the Alien franchise seems to have found its lead in Cailee Spaeny, according to Deadline . That... that’s it, basically. Read more...
Apple to launch ‘MLS Season Pass’ subscription on February 1
TechCrunch / 12h
Today, Apple announced the launch date and price of its upcoming subscription service for Major League Soccer (MLS) fans, “MLS Season Pass.” Starting February 1, 2023, subscribers in 100+ countries and regions can get MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month during the season or $99 per season. Notably, Apple TV+ subscribers that sign up for MLS Season Pass only have to pay $12.99
Musk Said He Plans to Reduce His Time at Twitter as He Defends His $56 Billion Tesla Payment Deal
500+Gizmodo / 12h
Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX, Boring Company, Neuralink , and now Twitter, is a very busy man, or so he claims . He’s so busy, it’s hard to believe he can actually keep on top of everything going on at every one of his companies. That time management question is key to a current lawsuit that argues Musk doesn’t… Read more...
How To Use iCloud Photos on Non-Apple Devices
Gizmodo / 12h
With its push into services that cover music, video, fitness and more, Apple has been removing some of the bricks around its walled garden, allowing Windows and Android users access to more of its apps and products—including iCloud Photos. There’s now a new level of integration with Wind
