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Amazon Fresh will soon require a minimum order of over $150 for free delivery
100+Engadget / 2h
At the moment, Amazon Prime customers can enjoy free grocery delivery via the company's Fresh service for checkouts worth $35 and above. It's a reasonable and pretty affordable minimum purchase requirement, even for those live alone. But starting on February 28th, people would have to add a lot more items to their cart if they don't want to pay extra to get their order delivered to their doorstep
Most criminal cryptocurrency is funneled through just 5 exchanges
42Ars Technica - All content / 24min
Enlarge (credit: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images) For years, the cryptocurrency economy has been rife with black market sales, theft, ransomware, and money laundering—despite the strange fact that in that economy, practically every transaction is written into a blockchain’s permanent, unchangeable ledger. But new evidence suggests that years of advancements in blockchain tracing and crackdowns on that
PSA: Your Wi-Fi Camera Might Be Streaming to the Whole World
How-To Geek / 56min
If you’re still using old Wi-Fi security cameras around your home, they might be broadcasting directly to the internet where anybody can watch you. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
'Shotgun Wedding' is pretty much what you expect, except for *that* Jennifer Coolidge scene
Mashable / 6min
" Die Hard at a destination wedding" is what I wrote in my notes while watching Shotgun Wedding , and what do you know — that phrase appears in the marketing materials verbatim. It's nice, isn't it, when a film delivers pretty much what it promises? Instead of a retired cop, our unlikely heroes trapped in the party-turned-hostage situation are Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel), whose
The American West’s Salt Lakes Are Turning to Dust
Wired / 19min
A new research and monitoring program aims to conserve threatened but overlooked saline ecosystems.
Like users, app developers are fleeing Twitter for Mastodon
Engadget / 26min
When Twitter quietly updated its developer policies to ban third-party clients from its platform, it abruptly closed an important chapter of Twitter’s history. Unlike most of its counterparts, which tightly control what developers are able to access, Twitter has a long history with independent app makers. Now, the developers of some Twitter clients are turning their attention to another upstart p
7 Ways the Hive Ransomware Gang Caused Mayhem Before It Got Pwned by the FBI
Gizmodo / 26min
Via a sophisticated “cyber stakeout,” the FBI pwned Hive , one of the most prolific and dangerous ransomware gangs on the web. While little is known about who is behind Hive or where the gang’s core members are located, we know one thing for sure: these guys are giant douchebags. This much is obvious because Hive has… Read more...
9 Reasons To Apply For IHG Premier Credit Card
84One Mile at a Time / 29min
Link: Apply now for the IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card The IHG ® Rewards Premier Credit Card ( review ) is phenomenal — it’s worth getting for the very good welcome bonus , and it’s worth keeping for the long-term perks . Not only did the IHG Premier Card undergo a refresh in 2022, but IHG’s overall loyalty program also underwent a refresh , and the changes are almost entirely good news. In thi
Ewan McGregor’s Brother Is A Pilot. His Aviator Callsign Is Perfect [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 30min
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 ...
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 spec sheet reveals all the key details
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
This time next week, the Samsung Galaxy S23 phones will have been officially unveiled, which means we won't have any more leaks around the handsets to report on – such as the full specs sheet that just appeared on the web, for example. Posted by reliable tipster Roland Quandt , the specs sheet covers all three phones – the standard S23, the S23 Plus, and the S23 Ultra – and gives us a rundown of
Why Apple's overall Privacy focus in iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 is a big deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Privacy and Apple go hand in hand - it has for years now, and its recent video starring Nick Mohammad from Ted Lasso to promote Data Privacy week was inspired. However, with today (January 28) being Data Privacy Day, it's important to look at other features that you can use with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to help protect your data. All of these are features that I switched on as soon as they've b
Why 'Velma' Is the Internet’s New Punching Bag
Wired / 1h
The show’s got cred and lots of viewers, yet it’s still in the social media crosshairs. Blame the character’s legacy.
Doctors, Get Ready for Your AI Assistants
Wired / 1h
Hospitals have begun using machine learning to help analyze and collect images, and the medical applications are endless.
14 Best Deals: TVs, Wireless Earbuds, Soundbars
Wired / 1h
Now is the time to grab a big screen for the Super Bowl.
11 of the Sleaziest Snake Oil Ads From Trump's Truth Social
Gizmodo / 1h
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to abandon Truth Social , the destitute social media platform he created after Twitter and Facebook kicked him off their sites. But in recent months, both Twitter and Facebook have welcomed him back. That’s bad news for Truth Social which, like all social media… Read more...
How a NASA nuclear rocket engine could unleash the solar system
Mashable / 1h
NASA and the U.S. military plan to test a nuclear-powered rocket engine in space as early as 2027, potentially revolutionizing how people travel the cosmos in the coming decades. The two agencies will work on a nuclear thermal propulsion system, a technology NASA wants to use to send humans to Mars in the late 2030s. But the test mission — known as Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operatio
Data Privacy Day: 9 tips to protect your online life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
With digital technologies at the center of our everyday life, the amount of data that's exchanged online keeps going up. It isn't that surprising then, in fact, that the interest in the best VPN services among consumers is high everywhere. Governments across the world are also setting up new regulations on how such sensitive information should be stored, used, and shared. New data laws like the E
Sour Starbursts and French Pokémon: The 8 best tweets of the week
Mashable / 2h
Though it seems like it was just New Year's Eve, we're now almost entirely through the month of January. That's pretty wild, right? Time, what a menace. Before you know it, it'll be summertime and, my friend, it won't be a moment too soon. But for now, we've still got to wrap up the end of January and, you know, slog through the final weeks of winter and then get through spring and all that. That
Flybe Ceases Operations, Cancels All Flights
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Well this came out of nowhere. Less than a year after launching operations, Flybe has gone out of business again. Yes, the (sort of) same Flybe that went out of business back in 2020, but was then relaunched with new investors… Flybe is out of business as of January 28, 2023 Flybe has announced that it has filed for administration, ceased all operations, and that flights will not be rescheduled.
How much do we shape-shift across social media?
Mashable / 2h
Like the spaces we frequent in the physical world, each social app serves a different, fairly obvious purpose. If LinkedIn is a job fair of some sort, Instagram is a playground, or a party — both of which can be simultaneously bright, loud, and exhausting. The distinctions between these platforms are very much known. But these are places we go to everyday, and in each, we shift. We flick through
We've found deals on Kindle, Microsoft Surface Pro, and other tablets this weekend
Mashable / 3h
Set your sights on these great weekend tablet deals: BEST MICROSOFT SURFACE DEAL: If having a powerful tablet with a display that presents lifelike graphics is on your wishlist, then the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) can be yours for 40% off — $959.99 $1,599.99 (save $640) BEST KINDLE DEAL: The Kindle Kids (16GB) can kickstart a reading habit for your little ones, and it’s now dow
This game console lets kids learn as they play, teaching electronics and coding for under $80
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 28, Nibble — the educational DIY game console from CircuitMess — is on sale for $79.95. Parents know the pain of prying away the iPad or video game console after finally giving it in and handing it over. So what if there was an option for screen time that was actually educational, taking out some of the mom and dad guilt ? Nibble not only helps kids learn, but it will also get
Warm up this winter with this men's heated jacket for 60% off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 28, the Helios Heated Coat is on sale for $89.99 — that's 60% off its usual cost of $229.99. Choose from navy, black, or camel. If you’re over-wearing a standard, run-of-the-mill unheated jacket during the coldest time of the year , then you’ll probably love this men’s HELIOS Heated Coat. It’s just like any other piece of outerwear, except it’s not. It has a built-in smart heat
Improve your PC's performance with this lifetime optimizer license for 33% off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 28, you can secure a lifetime license to PC Services Optimizer 4 for only $19.95 instead of $29.95. That's 33% in savings for a limited time. No one likes a slow…laggy computer. Especially if you use it for very important tasks like gaming. Or completing work tasks, of course. If you’ve been searching for a way to improve the performance of your Windows desktop computer , do no
Cut clutter and charge your gadgets with this sleek station on sale for nearly $140 off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 28, the ChargeUp 6-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is on sale for $59.99 instead of $199.99 — that's a savings of 70%. Did you resolve to cut clutter in 2023? How is it working out for you? The hard part of New Year's resolutions is that late January realization that some just might not become a reality. Fortunately, if any of your surfaces are covered in a plethora of wires tha
Save 51% on this refurbished Microsoft tablet and stay on top of your 2023 resolutions
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 28, you can pick up a refurbished Microsoft Surface Go (Intel Pentium Gold, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for just $266.99 — that's 51% less than buying it new. How are your New Year's resolutions coming along? If you're having a hard time, you'd be surprised how much a tablet can help you stay on track. For instance, if you hoped to be more organized in 2023, tablets are an easy place t
Fifth Wall, focused on real estate tech and managing $3.2B, looks to eat up even more of its market
44TechCrunch / 6h
Brendan Wallace’s ambition is beginning to seem almost limitless. The L.A.-based venture firm that Wallace and cofounder Brad Greiwe launched less than seven years ago already has $3.2 billion in assets under management. But that firm, Fifth Wall , which argues there are massive financial returns at the intersection of real estate and tech, isn’t worried about digesting that capital. It’s heavy-h
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for January 28
Mashable / 8h
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
The best dating apps for lesbians and gay women
40Mashable / 8h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Online dating as a lesbian, for the most part, still involves having your space invaded by straight people. The heteronormative weirdness got so alienating that lesbians began turning to TikTok as a means of meeting other single lesbians — turns out, it's a pretty good matchmaker. But it's unr
Drive more organic traffic to your website with this discounted AI model
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to Juice.ai Pilot is on sale for £31.69, saving you 98% on list price. Since the internet feels infinite at times, it can feel impossible to make your blog or small business stand out. That's why a search engine optimisation strategy is so important — it helps your content be discovered by others, be it on Google or another search engine. But if you don't understan
The best gay dating apps for hookups, serious relationships, and everything else
40Mashable / 8h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Most people have at least one horror story about online dating . It's a rite of passage that single people love to hate. But the horror stories look a little different for members of the LGBTQ community. On top of the classic awkward Hinge date anecdotes and screenshots of a corny bio seeping
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 28
Mashable / 11h
You made it! It's Saturday, it's Wordle time, and that means we're here to help, as always. The bottom of this article features January 28's Wordle solution. If that's not why you're here, scroll down and see what's on offer here, from clues, to strategies. You'll find what you need. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly s
All the Magical Disneyland Concept Art Showcased at the Disney100 Gallery
Gizmodo / 12h
The Disney100 celebrations have officially begun at the Disneyland Resort , with festivities and new attraction Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway kicking off the experiences. Disney Parks invited io9 to the media preview event to get a first look at the platinum party—so here’s a glimpse into the special installation… Read more...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prosecutors Ask Judge to Tighten Bail Conditions
42NYT > Technology / 12h
The move followed the disgraced cryptocurrency executive’s attempt to contact a potential witness in his criminal case, prosecutors said.
