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Neuroscientists have created a mood decoder that can measure depression
MIT Technology Review / 29min
John’s life changed forever when he broke up with his girlfriend. The breakup sent him into a downward spiral, and led to his first depressive episode when he was 27 years old. “At first it’s just extreme sadness … then you start losing sleep,” says John (not his real name), who spoke on condition of anonymity. He developed crippling anxiety and experienced panic attacks and dark thoughts that ev
James Corden's 2022 recap will remind you of every weird thing that happened
Mashable / 33min
Every year (and sometimes every season ), James Corden manages to squeeze the biggest, weirdest, and best headlines into one recap , and he's just dropped 2022. The Late Late Show host rounds up the events of the year in one annual poem, and 2022's was just as varied as ever. Corden's not the only one rounding up the best and meh-est of the year — your pals at Mashable are too.
Polestar And CAKE Have Teamed Up On A Super-Flexible Electric Scooter
SlashGear / 15min
Polestar is teaming up with CAKE for a new kind of EV — albeit one that is much smaller and less expensive, but is still a practical Polestar EV.
Bondaval raises $15M Series A for its alternative to traditional bank guarantees
TechCrunch / 1h
Bondaval , the London-based B2B insurtech that gives credit teams assurance that customers will fulfill their financial obligations, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Talis Capital. The round included participation from returning investors Octopus Ventures, Insurtech Gateway Ltd, Truesight and Expa, and new investors FJ Labs and Broadhaven Ventures. Talis Capital general partner T
Oxyle’s tech uses water movement to remove pollutants
TechCrunch / 2h
UNESCO calls water pollution one of the main challenges facing societies , with 2 million tonnes of sewage entering the world’s water each day. Oxyle wants to help solve the crisis with a new wastewater treatment that removes micropollutants. The Zurich-based startup announced today $3 million in pre-seed funding that it will use to bring its tech to market. The round was led by Wingman Ventures
YouTube will send a notification to users if their comment is abusive
55TechCrunch / 3h
Toxic and hateful comments on YouTube have been a constant headache for the company, creators and users. The company has previously attempted to curtail this by introducing features such as showing an alert to individuals at the time of posting so that they could be more considerate . Now, the streaming service is introducing a new feature that will more aggressively nudge such individuals of the
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for December 14
Mashable / 3h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Spatial audio and more coming to Pixel phones as part of exclusive Android beta
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The first beta of Android 13 QPR2 (Quarterly Platform Release) is currently out for specific Google Pixel models, giving us a sneak peek of features and tweaks that should eventually come to more Android phones. The phones getting the beta, according to Google’s Android Developer page , are the Pixel 4 ( 4a and 4a 5G ), Pixel 5 (the base model and 5a ), the Pixel 6 series, and the Pixel 7 series.
Today's Wordle Answer #543 – December 14, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 3h
Has Wordle become a daily habit in your life? If so, today's word should feel familiar, but if it's eluding you, we have hints and the solution for you.
Tesla launches Steam integration for the new Model S and X vehicles
Engadget / 4h
Back in February, Tesla chief Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that the automaker is working to bring Steam to its vehicles. Now, the company is officially rolling out Steam integration for the latest versions of its Model S and X cars as part of its holiday update. In its promo video of the feature, you'll see Tesla's infotainment system running Steam Beta and even graphically demanding games like
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 14
Mashable / 4h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and there's a fresh Wordle! We're here to help you with some subtle clues and the word of the day itself. A friendly reminder, in case you missed the recent rule change: The New York Times has added a new word list and updated the rules , so now plurals ending in S or ES will never be the solution. If you'd rather have the answer to today's Wordle delivered straight, sk
A lifetime subscription to this iOS scanner app is on sale for under £40
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the iScanner app is on sale for £32.59, saving you 79% on list price. Whether you need a digital copy of a book or to send in some late homework, a scanner can be a great tool for students, professionals, and more. Gift shopping for a student can be as simple as giving them a tool they’ll always have a use for. iScanner is an iOS app that can create high-quality
The Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee machine is on sale for uder £70 this Christmas
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 59%: The Nespresso XN910N40 Vertuo Next coffee machine is on sale for £69 in Amazon last-minute Christmas sale, saving you 59% on list price. We're creeping closer to Christmas, meaning you should really be getting to the point of finishing your gift buying. We're not trying to make you panic, but you don't have the luxury of time anymore. If you have a coffee fanatic on your list, you could
Save £50 on the Xbox Series S in Amazon's last-minute Christmas sale
Mashable / 4h
SAVE OVER £50: The Xbox Series S is on sale for £199 in Amazon's last-minute Christmas sale, saving you 20% on list price. Stop what you're doing and check out the latest deal on the Xbox Series S in Amazon's last-minute Christmas sale. You can pick up this next-gen all-digital console for just £199 at Amazon , saving you 20% on list price for a limited time. This console was actually available f
Lizzo went day drinking with Seth Meyers and revealed her most-denied rider request
20Mashable / 5h
Lizzo and Seth Meyers got sloshed together in the Late Night host's regular day drinking segment , playing drinking games and mixing together drinks that definitely weren't designed to be mixed. Apparently combining sherry, a margarita, a Bloody Mary, and Dr. Pepper for a "Grrrls" -inspired beverage isn't the best idea. Who knew? "Grrrls: who needs to throw up after a long night of drinking, when
How To Unblock Numbers On An Android Phone
SlashGear / 6h
If calls were automatically flagged as spam by your Android phone or you directly blocked them, attempts to communicate with you are automatically dropped.
Hong Kong markets watchdog warns of cryptocurrency platform risks
32BBC News - Technology / 6h
It comes after the founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested and charged with fraud.
Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence
200+BBC News - Technology / 6h
The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence
What’s New In PHP 8.2?
How-To Geek / 8h
PHP 8.2 was released in December 2022 as the latest minor version in the PHP 8.x release cycle. It adds new features that build upon the capabilities of previous versions, further simplifying the development experience. In this article, we’ll tour each of the major changes and show how they’ll make your code easier to maintain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Jack Dorsey responds to Twitter Files: there were no ‘hidden agendas’
Engadget / 8h
Jack Dorsey has waded into the Twitter Files discourse. Writing in a newsletter, Dorsey lightly criticizes the manner the files have been released, and condemned attacks on former Twitter executives. “I continue to believe there was no ill intent or hidden agendas, and everyone acted according to the best information we had at the time,” Dorsey wrote. “As for the files, I wish they were released
Patty Jenkins Clears Up Wonder Woman 3 and Rogue Squadron Rumors
Gizmodo / 8h
Patty Jenkins has been in the news a lot over the last few months. First with the removal of her Star Wars movie , Rogue Squadron , from Disney’s schedule, and then the even more shocking news that Wonder Woman 3 had been canceled by DC. Read more...
Vegas visitors can take semi-autonomous EVs for a tour starting in 2023
39TechCrunch / 9h
Arcimoto , the maker of the three-wheeled electric Fun Utility Vehicles (FUVs), is teaming up with Faction to develop EVs that can be delivered to a customer’s hotel through a combination of low-level autonomy and tele-assist technology. The tie-up is part of an upcoming pilot in Las Vegas with GoCar Tours that will allow tourists to go sightseeing with Faction-powered FUVs. Here’s how it’ll work
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer wows with 6 distinct animation styles
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) returns in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse . Four years after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse , Miles Morales is back and saving the multiverse with all the other incarnations of the superhero in the hotly anticipated sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse . The first trailer just dropped, and it looks like another trippy, universe-hopping fun ride—hopeful
Lensa AI app causes a stir with sexy “Magic Avatar” images no one wanted
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A selection of male and female "Magic Avatars" generated by the Lensa AI app, including a beard cannot be contained. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) Over the past week, the smartphone app Lensa AI has become a popular topic on social media because it can generate stylized AI avatars based on selfie headshots that users upload. It's arguably the first time personalized latent diffu
TikTok would be banned from US “for good” under bipartisan bill
42Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Europe ) In September, President Joe Biden announced that TikTok would remain accessible in the US once a deal could be worked out to assuage national security concerns. At that time, Biden said it would take months for his administration to weigh all the potential risks involved in inking the deal. Among detractors of the brewing deal, Senato
Only iPhones that can’t run iOS 16 are getting new iOS 15 updates
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / iPhones running iOS 15. (credit: Apple) As part of the barrage of operating system updates released earlier today , Apple published new iOS and iPadOS 15.7.2 updates that bring most of the iOS 16.2 security patches to the previous version of the operating system. Both 15.7 and 15.7.1 were released after iOS 16 became available, and they served two purposes: to support newer devices whos
Report: Apple plans to support sideloading and third-party app stores by 2024
35Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Apple HQ in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Financial Times ) Employees across Apple are working on changes to iOS that would open the iPhone to apps outside Apple's App Store, a report in Bloomberg claims. Citing people familiar with the efforts, the article claims that Apple is attempting to take action by 2024, in response to regulations from the European Union, such
Doc raked in $3.3M in wild spinal surgery scam, gets 5 years in prison
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Surgeons performing a spinal surgery in Nice, France. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) A federal judge in California has sentenced a neurosurgeon to five years in prison for his part in a multimillion-dollar, 15-year-long fraud scheme that used bribes and kickbacks to funnel thousands of patients to a now-defunct hospital where they were overcharged for invasive spinal surgeries. The scam left p
Microsoft digital certificates have once again been abused to sign malware
38Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has once again been caught allowing its legitimate digital certificates to sign malware in the wild, a lapse that allows the malicious files to pass strict security checks designed to prevent them from running on the Windows operating system. Multiple threat actors were involved in the misuse of Microsoft’s digital imprimatur, which they used to give Windo
A New Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Inflaming Civil War in Ethiopia
100+Wired / 9h
The suit claims the company lacks adequate moderation to prevent widespread hate speech that has led to violence and death.
FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas
100+BBC News - Technology / 9h
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a huge scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
21BBC News - Technology / 9h
As cryptocurrency makes headlines once again, here's a look at the main concepts and what they mean.
Mega-Popular Board Game Gloomhaven Polymorphs Into an RPG
Gizmodo / 9h
If you’re one of the nearly 5,000 backers of the 2017 smash-hit board game Gloomhaven —or one of the more than 83,000 backers of its sequel, Frosthaven —you should probably be aware that the tabletop board game is moving to, uh, a different table, I guess. Game designer Isaac Childres has announced Gloomhaven will soon… Read more...
Here's what went down during the FTX Congressional hearing
Mashable / 9h
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and now-former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was originally planning on providing testimony at a Congressional hearing on Tuesday regarding his bankrupt empire. However, there was a change of plans when Bankman-Fried was arrested the night before in the Bahamas on a series of criminal charges related to FTX's collapse. But, the U.S. House Committee
Shield AI raises another $60M at a $2.3B valuation for its military autonomous flying tech
24TechCrunch / 9h
Defense technology continues to get a lot of attention from investors, and today, one of the bigger startups in the space is announcing more funding. Shield AI — which develops platforms and planes for autonomous flying systems, targeting the U.S. military and its allies as customers — has raised $60 million in funding, money that it will be using to continue developing its technology. The money
Eratani supports Indonesia’s farmers through the entire growing process
TechCrunch / 9h
About 29% of Indonesia’s workforce is in the agriculture sector , but many small farmers face challenges like low access to working capital. Eratani is an end-to-end management system that helps them get financing and supplies, and then helps them sell crops once they are ready. The startup announced today it has raised an oversubscribed $3.8 million seed round led by Singaporean VC firm TNB Aura
Jack Dorsey warns against attacks on Twitter staff and dedicates $1M a year to Signal
62TechCrunch / 9h
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey issued a warning on the social network’s state and prospects, saying it meets none of the standards he hoped to achieve and that harassment of its staff is shortsighted and dangerous. It’s time to move on, as he’s said before, and to that end he’s funding new efforts in “open internet development,” starting with $1 million per year to Signal. Starting in a Twitter thre
Bugs Bunny Finally Wins His First Emmy
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The legendary figurehead of Looney Tunes , the one and only Bugs Bunny , just celebrated 80 years—and he’s just received his first Emmy. Bugs’ current voice performer, Filipino Canadian and proud animation fanboy Eric Bauza, won the Children’s and Family Emmy Award for “Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated… Read more...
What the nuclear fusion breakthrough means for our future
100+Mashable / 10h
Nuclear fusion as a source of energy for electricity is plausible, an experiment at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Northern California has demonstrated. Using 192 lasers, the research undertaking reached the point in fusion experimentation known as " fusion ignition " for the first time. At a press conference Tuesday morning, Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm called it a "fusion
Twitter has reportedly dismissed Elon Musk's personal lawyer
Engadget / 10h
In one of his first all-hands meetings after taking over the company in October , Elon Musk told Twitter employees the website’s financial position was dire, warning bankruptcy was “not out of question.” Since then, it appears the situation at Twitter has become more fraught. The New York Times reports the company is taking drastic steps to cut costs. In recent “weeks,” Twitter has reportedly not
Here's Why One Of Microsoft's Most Important Products Almost Never Saw The Light Of Day
SlashGear / 10h
Playing video games is supposed to be fun, but it can be tough when you can't use the controls. That's where the Xbox Accessibility Controller comes in.
The Biggest Ways Drones Have Evolved Over The Years
SlashGear / 10h
The past decade has changed the way drones are built, bought, and utilized by consumers, the government, and everyone in between, thanks to a few key factors.
How To Cancel Your Netflix Subscription
SlashGear / 10h
If you are rotating streaming services to save money, or if you're just fed up with your Netflix subscription, we'll help you cancel your subscription.
What's The Worst Ferrari Model? Here's What Fans Say
SlashGear / 10h
Some Ferrari models are more desirable than others, which is why we asked our readers which cars from the automaker they think are the worst.
Bombshell Rumor Claims iPhone Will Allow Third-Party Apps And Alternative App Stores
SlashGear / 10h
Apple may be planning a massive change to the way users download and install apps on the iPhone, at least in the EU where third-party app stores may go live.
Apple Launches Freeform App Across iPhone, iPad, And Mac
SlashGear / 10h
In the latest 16.2 update for iPhone and iPad devices, Apple is releasing Freeform — a collaborative productivity app for work-oriented Apple users.
Is Need For Speed Unbound Playable On Steam Deck?
SlashGear / 10h
While "Need for Speed: Unbound" is not officially supported on Steam Deck, you'll be happy to know that there is a workaround.
10 Celebs Involved In The FTX Crash
SlashGear / 10h
It's not just Sam Bankman-Fried that is under scrutiny following the collapse of FTX. These high-profile celebrities could also face consequences.
What You Need To Know About The World's First Human Cyborg
SlashGear / 10h
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan fully embraced technology as a way to fight ALS, essentially becoming a cyborg. Here's what you to know about his transformation.
Ford Has A Cautious Plan For The Subscription Based Features Everyone Hates
SlashGear / 10h
Ford isn't averse to charging owners of its vehicles for features like performance upgrades, but the automaker is playing safe in that process.
More Spider-People Revealed in Across the Spider-Verse Concept Art
49Gizmodo / 10h
The latest trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is jam-packed with Spider-People—but don’t worry, there are more. In addition to the awesome, emotional trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, Sony released a few concept images of other characters coming to the multiverse who are not in the trailer, and… Read more...
9 high-tech gift ideas for the cannabis users in your life
TechCrunch / 10h
Slowly but surely, state by state, the U.S. is becoming more cannabis-friendly. As the number of states where weed is legalized (or at least decriminalized) grows, so too does the number of companies building amazing products for cannabis users. Got a friend who partokes and lives somewhere cool about it? Why not upgrade their experience with some fancy cannabis-focused tech this holiday season?
Daily Crunch: US law enforcement charges SBF with fraud as he awaits extradition after Bahamas arrest
20TechCrunch / 10h
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 . Why, hello there, Crunchianistas! Today, Haje is waltzing around the house, candle in hand, celebrating Saint Lucia. Honestly, not because he’s that excited about the traditional Scandinavian celebration or the excitement about candlelight and saffron buns , but be
Honda says VR is changing how it designs cars. You might not notice.
TechCrunch / 10h
Honda is pulling away from a design practice that’s (literally) shaped auto making since the ’30s. The $43 billion company still depends on life-size clay models to evaluate its designs, a tried and true method pioneered by GM designer Harley Earl . But Honda is gradually relying less on the practice, ever since the Coronavirus tore across the globe and resulting lockdowns divided its teams in Lo
Get one-way flights to Hawaii for as low as 13,000 miles with Delta and United deals
The Points Guy / 10h
While booking your flights before the holiday rush is always best, you can still book a last-minute bargain trip to Hawaii on miles. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are both offering deals right now for last-minute trips. With these deals, you can spend as little as 32,800 miles, or $397, on round-trip flights to Hawaii; this is a steal given that flights to Hawaii can cost thousands of dolla
Ransomware gang caught using Microsoft-approved drivers to hack targets
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TechCrunch / 10h
Security researchers say they have evidence that threat actors affiliated with the Cuba ransomware gang used malicious hardware drivers certified by Microsoft during a recent attempted ransomware attack. Drivers — the software that allows operating systems and apps to access and communicate with hardware devices — require highly privileged access to the operating system and its data, which is why
Anti-LGBTQ slur takes off on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover
37TechCrunch / 10h
A new report from GLAAD and Media Matters shows how anti-LGBTQ hate has increased on Twitter since Elon Musk acquired the company. This data coincides with controversial content moderation decisions Musk has taken as the head of Twitter, like disbanding its Trust and Safety Council and reinstating accounts like James Lindsay, Jordan Peterson and the Babylon Bee, which were previously banned for v
Massive Winter Storm Sweeps Across the U.S.
Gizmodo / 10h
A large winter storm hit the western U.S. this weekend and is expected to continue its icy tirade across the rest of the nation, bringing blizzards, tornadoes, and flooding along with it. Read more...
'GOAT status is now undebatable': The internet goes wild for Messi's World Cup semifinal triumph
500+Mashable / 11h
Argentina, led by the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) Lionel Messi, shellacked Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday (Dec. 13) to advance to the 2022 World Cup final. It was a signature perfect performance from the Argentinian star, and the internet freaking loved it. Messi scored the first goal of the match on a penalty that he slammed home in the upper right corner. But his most brilliant moment came in the 69th
Tesla Lawyers Say Failure to Deliver Self-Driving Isn't Technically Fraud
200+Futurism / 11h
Fraud Watch Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have been under intense scrutiny lately. Not just from the public but from the government too, mainly because the EV maker's driver assistance systems "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving," don't actually make its cars drive themselves — even though their names pretty much explicitly imply they do. As part of its defense in a class action lawsuit filed in Sep
Audio from a Martian dust devil captured for the first time
Engadget / 11h
NASA announced today that the Perseverance rover has captured audio from a Martian dust devil for the first time. But the clip not only treats us to the novelty of hearing an extraterrestrial vortex; it could also help scientists better understand how dust might affect future Mars missions. The rover's microphones picked up the dust devil on September 27th, 2021. To the casual ear, it sounds simi
This Oddly Polite Chatbot Will Fight With Comcast Support So You Don't Have To
Gizmodo / 11h
If odd digital interpretations of classic movie posters and strangely sexual selfie photo collages on Instagram still haven’t convinced you of generative artificial intelligence’s merits, maybe saving a few bucks will. That’s part of the idea behind a new ChatGPT chatbot from the company DoNotPay, which it says can… Read more...
From Liftoff to Splashdown: NASA Releases Supercut Video of Artemis 1 Highlights
Gizmodo / 11h
After traveling more than 1.4 million miles (2.2 million kilometers) on an historic journey to the Moon and back, NASA’s Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday following its near-perfect test flight. Read more...
Microphone on NASA Rover Records Large Dust Devil on Mars
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers working with a microphone aboard the Perseverance rover have managed to record sounds of a passing dust devil. The audio data was enough for them to determine the physical characteristics of the Martian whirlwind, which crossed right over the NASA rover. Read more...
T-Mobile Is Boosting 5G Speeds for 260 Million People
How-To Geek / 11h
You can say that T-Mobile has done a splendid job rolling out its nationwide 5G network. Now the company is looking to solidify its already strong 2022 progress with a new mid-band 5G rollout all around the country. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
We Finally Have an Update on The Nevers and It's Not Great News
94Gizmodo / 11h
If you watched The Nevers , HBO’s 2021 drama about women in Victorian London who suddenly manifest superpowers , there’s likely part of you still wondering if we’d ever get the promised second half of the season—with, like, some follow-through all the batshit stuff that happened in the finale . The answer is here, and… Read more...
14 Must Have Items From Twitter's Office Supply Fire Sale
100+Gizmodo / 11h
“Does this spark joy?” So asked the famed Japanese consultant Marie Kondo as a way of thinking about decluttering crowded living spaces. The best way to know what “sparks joy,” Kondo said, is to feel the item in your hand, and then know whether you feel uplifted just by that simple act. Read more...
Apple Update Day: What to Expect With iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple Watch and iPhone users, it’s update day. The iOS 16.2 update is currently rolling out to the iPhone 14 and all other compatible devices. The update includes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud data like Notes and Photos, just as Apple teased at WWDC earlier in the year. Apple says the encryption applies to 23… Read more...
Exclusive Clip: NYC-set Folk-Horror Tale Nanny
Gizmodo / 11h
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Honda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-in
Engadget / 11h
Honda is joining the ranks of automakers embracing Google's services. As teased last year , the company has announced that the 2023 Accord sedan's high-end Touring trim will be the brand's first car with Google built-in as standard. You'll have out-of-the-dealership access to Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Play Store on the vehicle's 12.3-inch infotainment display. You can tweak the climat
Quantum Space picks up speed with $15M in funding for cislunar space vehicles
TechCrunch / 11h
Cislunar space is quickly becoming ripe for government and civil use. This is particularly true in light of NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to establish a permanent human presence on the moon in the long-term. But a ton of critical infrastructure will need to be in place before that happens: everything from communication systems to space domain awareness, and more. That’s where Quantum Space c
Iberia Has New Business Class Suites With Doors – And The Product Is Already Flying
View from the Wing / 11h
Madrid-based oneworld airline Iberia is introducing new business class suites with doors. This isn't a future product we'll see years down the road. It's already flying. In fact it's received an aircraft featuring these seats - an Airbus A350 registration EC-NXE. Continue reading ...
Add This Not-so-Secret Ingredient to All Your Party Snacks
Lifehacker / 11h
I love ham and roasts and all of the potatoes and pies, but December is, to me, Snack Season. It’s the time for texturally pleasing, salty bites, and the more you have, the merrier you’ll be. In addition to salt, there are two flavors that turn a good snack into a great one: Umami and tang. Worcestershire sauce has… Read more...
Airbnb Removes 4,000 Accounts for Violating Its Non-Discrimination Policy
Gizmodo / 11h
Airbnb announced on Tuesday it has removed nearly 4,000 accounts globally from its platform this year, after finding those users had violated its non-discrimination policy. The report was published by Project Lighthouse, an initiative Airbnb launched in 2020, and found that the number of accounts removed decreased … Read more...
Blazing Fast Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Hardware Is Coming From Qualcomm
How-To Geek / 11h
Qualcomm is perhaps best known as the company behind the Snapdragon chips in many Android phones and tablets. The company revealed today that it’s building hardware for use in Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers, promising speeds of “over 20 Gbps.” Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple to Support Third-Party App Stores and Sideloading in Europe
How-To Geek / 11h
In accordance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act, Apple will support third-party app stores and sideloading on European iPhones and iPads. A Bloomberg report states that Apple is using a “significant amount of resources” to implement this change in iOS 17, which launches in late 2023. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Don't Fall for These Common Holiday Scams
How-To Geek / 11h
The holiday season is here, whether you’re happy about it or are a grinch. It’s a time to shop, enjoy the festivities, and spend time with family, but make sure you avoid all the holiday fraud. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people fall victim to scams. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Former Twitter Employee Flees Home After Elon Musk Whips Up Mob
96Futurism / 12h
CNN reports that Yoel Roth, Twitter's Former Head of Trust and Safety, has been forced to flee his home due to an escalation in violent threats against him — following an attack campaign led by new Twitter CEO Elon Musk , who has used his platform to insinuate dark rumors against Roth. Among Musk's dubious claims are that Roth used Twitter's 2020 decision to ban former president Donald Trump to f
This stalkerware tracked thousands of Android and iPhones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
One of the most widely-used stalkerware apps is supposedly “riddled” with security flaws, and risks exposing its victim's data to third parties, experts have warned. Xnspy allows users to monitor the activities of their spouse, partner, or child after they covertly install it on their victim's device, it then runs in the background secretly while sending data back to the installer. An investigati
JVC's 8K projector crowned best of 2022 by expert panel
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Which company makes the best projector? That’s a question any home theater enthusiast planning an upgrade from a flat-panel TV to the much bigger-screen viewing experience a projector provides will regularly find themselves asking. The answer, at least according to the results of the 2022 Projector Shootout, an event hosted in New York City last weekend by area AV retailer Value Electronics, is J
If You Hate Holiday Baking, Make a Chocolate Salami
21Lifehacker / 12h
Something about making a dessert reminiscent of shareable slices of salty meat really works for the holiday season. This no-bake dessert is surprisingly easy, full of texture, and most of the time it takes to prepare is passive fridge-time. Take a break from the oven and make a chocolate salami for Santa. Read more...
Cuba Ransomware Gang Abused Microsoft Certificates to Sign Malware
51Wired / 12h
The company has taken measures to mitigate the risks, but security researchers warn of a broader threat.
Breaking Down the Multiversal Madness of the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer
26Gizmodo / 12h
The new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer is here , and Miles Morales’ multiverse is about to get so much bigger and more dangerous . But what secrets can we find alongside many, many, many Spider-People in this trailer? Let’s take a closer look. Read more...
Trusting your gut microbiome with Cheryl Sew Hoy from Tiny Health
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week, Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder of Tiny Health , tells Darrell and Becca about the complex science behind baby gut microbiomes. Sew Hoy talks about why she got interested in the subject, what it was like researching the field and how she turned her findings into Tiny Health’s suite of gut microbiome testing kits. She also
Musk Shakes Up Twitter’s Legal Team as He Looks to Cut More Costs
7KNYT > Technology / 12h
Twitter has stopped paying rent on offices and is considering not paying severance packages to former employees, among other measures.
US attorney says ‘we are not done’ charging individuals for FTX collapse
TechCrunch / 12h
Multiple U.S. government agencies held a press conference Tuesday afternoon regarding the indictment of FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. When asked whether the entities will bring charges against other individuals allegedly involved in the FTX collapse , Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said during the event, “I can only say this: Clearly, we are not d
Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr files US IPO confidentially
TechCrunch / 12h
Zeekr, the premium electric car brand under China’s Geely, said Tuesday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering. If it goes through, it’ll be the first major Chinese listing in the country in nearly two years, following China’s effective ban of foreign IPOs . Last week, Zeekr filed with regulators but didn’t provide any details, like the number of shares to be offered, the
Virgin Australia Adds Tokyo Flights… With 737 MAX!
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Virgin Australia will be launching one of the world’s longest Boeing 737 routes… Virgin Australia will fly from Cairns to Tokyo Virgin Australia has announced plans to launch a new daily flight between Cairns (CNS) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) as of June 28, 2023. The flight will operate with the following schedule: VA77 Cairns to Tokyo departing 1:15PM arriving 8:00PM VA78 Tokyo to Cairns departing 9:
Good news: You can now redeem Delta upgrade certificates online
400+The Points Guy / 12h
Delta’s top-tier flyers can now save themselves a phone call (and possibly a headache or two). The Atlanta-based carrier began rolling out a hotly anticipated new feature to its website this week that allows Diamond and Platinum Medallion members to apply upgrade certificates during the booking process. If you’re a top-tier Delta flyer, you’ll now be able to request an upgrade using any unexpired
Apple will allow third-party app stores, because the EU is playing hardball
Mashable / 12h
The European Union isn't having any of Apple's exclusionary business practices. First, Apple was forced to make iPhones USB-C compatible by 2024, and now the company must allow third-party app stores on its iPhones and iPads. Per Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, Apple is complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act , a series of strict rules aimed at breaking down anti-competitive practices from Big Tech
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iOS 16.2, macOS 13.1 released with new collaboration features and other updates
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The new Freeform app included in the iOS 16.2 and macOS 13.1 updates. (credit: Apple) Apple has released the final versions of macOS 13.1, iOS 16.2, and iPadOS 16.2 to the public after a few weeks of beta testing. In addition to the standard bug fixes and security patches, these updates include the collaborative Freeform app that was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in J
Google’s Black Friday deals are back, including that $299 Pixel 6a deal
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Everything except the earbuds are on sale. (credit: Google) Black Friday might have come and gone, but Google's Black Friday deals are still trucking. Google reimplemented many of the deals this week, which were the first and/or best discounts we've seen for many of Google's new products. The highlight of the group is definitely the Pixel 6a , but you get decent deals on the Pixel 7 , P
Marvel’s Midnight Suns gets a big boost on PC when 2K’s launcher is removed
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / 2K's launcher does the important work of halting Midnight Suns from launching after you click "Play" on a green button in Steam so you can acknowledge their brand and click "Play" on a red button. (credit: Kevin Purdy) Publisher-made game launchers are usually just a minor annoyance, a speed bump for those who just want to play the game they bought. 2K's launcher, popping up by default
Swiss train innovation hits a major milestone with track-jumping cars
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Swiss trains are already considered the gold standard by train enthusiasts and travelers alike for their spectacularly scenic routes, clockwork punctuality and incredible engineering. This is why trains like the Glacier Express can navigate narrow tracks and climb into the sky-tickling reaches of the Alps. It may come as a bit of a surprise to discover that the Swiss had not been able to achieve
Experimental Inflatable Space Station Segment Explodes Violently
94Futurism / 12h
Ultimate Pressure Space startup Sierra Space intentionally blew up a prototype inflatable space station module to see how much punishment it can take once it's orbiting the Earth, Space.com reports . The "ultimate burst pressure test" (UBP) took place last month and resulted in an early, scaled-down prototype of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE), a segment of Blue Origin's planned
Tesla Investors Furious at Elon Musk for Vanishing During Crisis to Play With Shiny New Twitter
500+Futurism / 12h
Tesla stocks are in yet another nosedive this week — and investors are getting increasingly furious at CEO Elon Musk, The Wall Street Journal reports , for failing to actually run the company during a time of crisis. "There is no Tesla CEO today," tweeted Gary Black, a hedge fund manager who owns around $50 million worth Tesla stock. Tesla's stock fell more than six percent on Monday , following
Congress introduces bill to ban TikTok over spying fears
Engadget / 12h
American politicians aren't just restricting access to TikTok — they now hope to ban it outright. Members of the House and Senate have introduced matching bills that would block transactions from any social media company in or influenced by China, Russia, Cuba, Iran, North Korea or Venezuela. The
