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Netflix sets deadline for its crackdown on password sharing


400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Netflix has confirmed when its password sharing crackdown program will officially begin. Announced as part of its Q4 2022 earnings report , Netflix revealed it'll start rolling out its paid sharing feature "more broadly" in Q1 2023. In simple terms? Netflix will begin cracking down on password sharing between households by March, which is when its Q1 2023 phase ends. Netflix had reportedly aimed


Netflix's password sharing crackdown is finally happening


400+Mashable / 8h
For those using their significant other's or best friend's Netflix password, it's the end of an era: Netflix password-sharing is about to get difficult, with the streaming site actually set to crack down on this in early 2023. In the company's earnings report released yesterday, Netflix announced that password-sharing will be made unavailable early this year, likely before March, which will restr


Delta Air Lines unveils 1st-ever route to New Zealand, adds more service to Paris


2KThe Points Guy / 5h
Delta Air Lines will land down under later this year with its first-ever service to New Zealand. The Atlanta-based carrier announced on Friday that it’s adding a nonstop flight from its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland Airport (AKL) starting Oct. 28. This new 6,504-mile nonstop flight will operate daily using an Airbus A350. The new route will be available to book starti



The Important Differences Between At-Home Dementia Care and a Long-Term Care Facility


Lifehacker / 2min
If an elder family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you probably did your best to keep their lives as regular and independent as possible, but now they need more help. Caring for a loved one with dementia is a recurring process of noticing changes in their abilities, accepting… Read more...


Netflix 3.0 Is Coming


Wired / 2min
Reed Hastings, co-founder and long-time CEO of the streamer, is stepping down after years of disrupting both the video rental market and Hollywood itself.


10 Times It Was Earth All Along


Gizmodo / 5min
Do you hate when you land on an alien planet , do something foolish like nuke it or die on it, only to realize you were on Earth the entire time? It happens more often than you’d think in fiction (seriously, check out the massive TV Tropes page ). In fact, it’s completely overused, but there’s a reason it’s overused—and… Read more...


Trending Weight Loss Drugs Surge in Popularity and Become Harder to Find


Gizmodo / 5min
Weight loss drugs are becoming more accessible to Americans as doctors combat rising obesity rates in the country. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the weight loss drug Wegovy , in 2021, prompting an upsurge in access to a quick and efficient way to shed pounds. Read more...


ChatGPT Is Pretty Good at Writing Malware, It Turns Out


Gizmodo / 5min
ChatGPT, the multi-talented AI-chatbot , has another skill to add to its LinkedIn profile: crafting sophisticated “polymorphic” malware. Read more...


Thoma Bravo agrees to acquire digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics for over $1B


TechCrunch / 10min
Thoma Bravo, the private equity and growth capital firm, today announced that it would spend $1.8 billion CAD (~$1.34 billion) to acquire Magnet Forensics, a Waterloo-based company making software used by defense forces and businesses to investigate cybersecurity threats. Magnet Forensics will be purchased by a newly created corporation controlled by Thoma Bravo, Morpheus Purchaser Inc., which wi


With a focus on patients with chronic illness, Nourish hopes to help Americans eat better


TechCrunch / 10min
Many of us would feel better if we ate better. But for patients with chronic diseases, the issue is more pressing: Fixing their diet is often key to keeping their condition under control. According to the CDC , six in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease such as diabetes or heart conditions. Millions of these could benefit from professional nutrition guidance but don’t always have the tim


Delta Adds Los Angeles To Auckland Route


78One Mile at a Time / 21min
For the first time ever, Delta will offer flights to New Zealand, which is an exciting development. Delta adds New Zealand flights as of October 2023 As of October 28, 2023, Delta will launch a new daily flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL). Delta will use an Airbus A350-900 for the route. Flights are expected to go on sale as of Saturday, January 21, 2023. The flight will operate


You Might Score Free Wifi on Delta Flights Starting in February


Lifehacker / 25min
Starting next month, if you board a Delta flight, you may no longer have to choose between exorbitant wifi fees or sheer boredom: The company has announced that passengers will be able to get free wifi on hundreds of U.S. domestic Delta aircraft starting in February. Read more...


How Boygenius went from indie supergroup to internet darlings


Mashable / 30min
If you don't take antidepressants, or if you like upbeat music, or if you don't spend far too much of your time online, then you might be confused with all the talk about Boygenius. Or, perhaps more likely, you haven't seen any talk of Boygenius, like, at all. But trust me, for a certain corner of the internet, it's been a huge week. Boygenius is the supergroup composed of the musicians Phoebe Br


Aman Resorts to join Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons in getting into luxury cruising


The Points Guy / 32min
Add Aman to the list of high-end resort companies getting into the cruise business. The Russian-owned hospitality brand is joining forces with a branch of Saudi Arabia’s investment fund to launch an all-suite, yacht-like luxury cruise vessel by 2026, according to the shipyard that will build the ship. Italy’s T. Mariotti shipyard on Friday announced that a joint venture between Aman and the Saudi


FTC Alleges Martin 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli Is Trying to Break Back Into Pharma Industry


Gizmodo / 33min
Everybody’s favorite figurehead for the money grubbing ways of the pharmaceutical industry, Martin “Pharma Bro” Shkreli, has been working the angles ever since he tiptoed out of prison in May last year. He’s taken potshots into the tech industry through a kind of “crypto-based drug discovery platform,” and he’s been… Read more...


GM, please build the baby EV pickup of my dreams


TechCrunch / 40min
In an industry obsessed with making everything huge (at least here in the U.S.), you may not’ve expected GM to show interest in an electric baby pickup, but here we are. GM is considering a pickup design that’s “smaller than the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz,” with a “low roofline” and a 4 to 4.5-foot bed, according to Automotive News . The publication reportedly saw a prototype of the


While layoffs keep coming, so far Apple has steered clear


TechCrunch / 40min
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced it was laying off 10,000 people. Alphabet added to the misery with another 12,000 this morning. We’ve previously seen 18,000 job cuts at Amazon and another 11,000 at Meta . You could also throw in Salesforce, which slashed 7,000 jobs at the beginning of the month. You’ll notice one company is conspicuously missing from this wretched list, and that’s Apple, which


Dark Horse AI Gets Passing Grade in Law Exam


Futurism / 41min
An artificial intelligence dubbed Claude, developed by AI research firm Anthropic, got a "marginal pass" on a recent blindly graded law and economics exam at George Mason University, according to a recent blog post by economics professor Alex Tabarrok. It's yet another warning shot that AI is experiencing a moment of explosive growth in capability — and it's not just OpenAI's ChatGPT that we have


SpaceX Capsule Refitted to Carry 5 Crew Members in Case of ISS Emergency


Gizmodo / 43min
A seat liner from the damaged Soyuz MS-22 capsule at the International Space Station has been relocated to Endurance , converting the SpaceX Crew Dragon to a five-person “lifeboat” should the crew be forced to evacuate in the event of an extreme emergency. Read more...


Wi-Fi routers are being hit by a dangerous new Android malware with extra DNS hacks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
A new Android app has been found tricking unsuspecting users (even those with clean devices) into visiting malicious versions of popular websites, where they might end up giving away their login credentials, or even worse - money. The findings come courtesy of Kaspersky, which found a malicious Android app carrying the Wroba.o/Agent.eq (a.k.a Moqhao, XLoader) malware was being distributed. When t


A New Stephen King Movie Is Shifting to Theaters From Streaming


Gizmodo / 55min
In what’s becoming a welcome trend, another genre movie that was originally slated to go directly to streaming is coming to theaters first. It happened with Blue Beetle , Smile , and Evil Dead Rise , and now, it’s happening with The Boogeyman . Read more...


Super Gonorrhea Has Reached the U.S.


Gizmodo / 55min
Super gonorrhea has infected people in the United States for the first known time. This week, Massachusetts public health officials announced the discovery of two gonorrhea cases appearing to display increased resistance to all known antibiotic classes that can be used against it. These cases were thankfully still… Read more...


Here Are the Best Deals You Can Get on Winter Clothing Right Now


Lifehacker / 56min
As the perils of the winter Jon Snow warned us about begin to fade in late January, deals on winter clothing start to emerge from the retail mists like hordes of ice zombies. Or, for those not well-versed in the lore of Game of Thrones : The best time to buy winter apparel is in January and February , notes Investopedia , Read more...



4 investors discuss the next big wave for alternative seafood startups


TechCrunch / 56min
Though investment in food technology has slowed in line with the rest of the venture capital world, the industry recently achieved some milestones that suggest the sector and the government are moving into alignment. In fact, some investors feel that 2023 will be the year when alternative seafood companies and products make notable strides. More than $178 million was pumped into alternative seafo


Two Things You Should Do To Avoid The WhatsApp Account Hack


SlashGear / 59min
One of the newest WhatsApp flaws allows an attacker to take control over your account, even if you don't engage with the prompts that spawn from their attempts.


Should You Choose The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Over The Sante Fe Hybrid? An Honest Opinion


SlashGear / 59min
You have a choice to make when it comes to the next Hyundai Santa Fe you buy. Do you go for speed with the Calligraphy, or keep it green with the Hybrid?


Google Taps Co-Founders Larry Page And Sergey Brin In AI Push To Combat ChatGPT


SlashGear / 59min
In the race to iterate and improve on artificial intelligence, Google is tapping into its co-founders to help bolster efforts in improving its search engine.


2023 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Review: Indulgence On Wheels


SlashGear / 59min
Mercedes' resurrected Maybach brand is only applied to its most lavish cars, and that goes beyond gadgets to raise questions about the true meaning of luxury.


Tapbot shuts down Tweetbot as it pivots to Mastodon


Engadget / 1h
Now that Twitter has confirmed it's banning third-party clients , some of the most prominent alternatives are going away. Tapbots has shut down work on Tweetbot, one of the more popular iOS apps, as Twitter rendered it non-functional "in a blink of an eye." The developer is instead pivoting to Ivory , an app for the open social platform Mastodon . While it's limited to an invitation-only test for


NASA unveils futuristic plane we’d love to fly — someday


65The Points Guy / 1h
More sustainable commercial flying may soon become a reality. Sustainable flying has become a priority for both the aviation industry and policymakers, but the improvements have been mostly piecemeal during the past decade. However, a public-private partnership between NASA and Boeing could now help the push to become “greener” — and a sleek new “truss-winged” aircraft design is at the center of


The best credit cards for concert tickets and VIP access


36The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note : This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We learned a lot during the Taylor Swift ticket frenzy of 2022 , but one of the most important lessons was that having the right credit card in your wallet can give you a leg up to get coveted concert tickets. Savvy cardholders know there’s a lot more to the best rewards credit cards than just the rewards you earn t


A Small Arizona Community Is Suing Scottsdale Over Newly Dry Taps


Gizmodo / 1h
The Southwest’s water crisis has reached a new, desperate benchmark. For the first time, more than 500 households in Maricopa County, Arizona have had their water cut-off. Read more...


Hostinger quietly shutters Zyro to focus on Hostinger Website Builder service


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Popular web hosting provider Hostinger has begun shifting its website builder efforts away from its subsidiary, Zyro, following the launch of its new eponymous competing service. Founded in 2019, Zyro has - for over three years - been the platform parent company Hostinger has pushed to the frontline when website building services are needed. However, following the launch of its website builder se


Report: Air India To Place Massive Aircraft Order


59One Mile at a Time / 1h
Several weeks back we learned how Air India was allegedly nearing a record-breaking aircraft order. Well, there are now reports that this order could be less than a week away… Air India to place biggest aircraft order in history Air India was privatized roughly a year ago, and is now owned by Tata Group. The carrier’s owners are trying to turn things around for the better. They’ve been making pro


9 Ways to Make a Cookie Without an Oven


Lifehacker / 1h
Fresh cookies are a bite of childhood nostalgia that everyone is entitled to indulge in, especially when adult problems crop up. Maybe you’re “in between ovens” right now, or your landlord has been replacing the gas line to the building for a year, or maybe you just don’t have a conventional oven. Sometimes that big… Read more...


What’s Really Wrong With The FAA’s NOTAM System That Caused Air Travel Chaos Last Week?


View from the Wing / 1h
There’s been zero discussion of updating the NOTAM system to focus on giving pilots (and airline ops centers) the right information, in the right form, at the right time – just how to keep the existing system from dumping again. Continue reading ...


Don't Treat Your Plug-In Hybrid Like an EV


How-To Geek / 1h
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are an excellent choice for buyers who want to spend less time at the gas pump and enjoy the efficiency of an EV without going all-in on the technology. That said, there are several things you’ll want to consider, and don’t treat it like a regular electric vehicle. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Anker's New Monitor Stand Doubles as an All-In-One Docking Station


How-To Geek / 1h
The average USB docking station is just an ugly gray box. So, for those who want something a bit more flashy, Anker is launching the 675 12-in-1 USB Docking Station, which doubles as a monitor stand. It’s an impressive-looking product, and it offers plenty of ports for all of your peripherals. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Amazon's drone delivery division was reportedly hit hard by layoffs


Engadget / 1h
Earlier this month, Amazon confirmed plans to lay off around 18,000 workers . The move has hit certain divisions hard, including Comixology and Prime Air. The latter's drone delivery program was just starting to gain traction after commencing deliveries in test markets and unveiling a new model, but the layoffs have reportedly had a significant impact on that team. Prime Air employees learned abo


AI of Andrew Jackson, Who Literally Owned Slaves, Insists That He Wasn’t Racist


Futurism / 1h
Historical Figures A new AI chatbot, Historical Figures, promises to take its users on a journey through space and time, simulating conversations with famous leaders — from Jesus to Joseph Stalin to Henry Ford and many more. Just, uh, one thing: apparently, pretty much every historical figure was absolutely perfect, and definitely feels bad if anything went wrong if or when they were in power. Co


GoodOnes raises to help make sense of your mess of a camera roll


TechCrunch / 1h
You know what it’s like — you’ve been on vacation and you’ve taken 28 million photos, and you just want to select the best 12 so you can make a calendar. Ain’t nobody got time for that — and that’s what GoodOnes is here to help you with. The app is in early access mode at the moment, and just closed a $3.5 million round of seed funding to continue its march toward launch. In a nutshell, GoodOnes


How Does Uber Eats Work, And Is It Worth It?


One Mile at a Time / 1h
Note: If you’re new to Uber Eats, get $20 off your first $25+ order when using referral code eats-uberonemileatatime at check-out Through November 14, 2024, receive 10% cash back with Uber Eats by paying with the no annual fee Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Uber Eats is Uber’s food delivery service, whereby you can have food delivered to your door from an endless number of restaura


Invincible Gets a Talking to for Taking So Long to Come Back


Gizmodo / 1h
It’s been a while since the sheer brutality of Prime Video’s Invincible dropped on the streamer. Season one’s hyper-violent superhero family drama showed us the destruction of a one-man alien invasion posing as a hero and a good father. Really, I still shudder thinking about impactful season finale . Read more...



Tab Is Not Indent, and Other Formatting Problems You Cause Yourself


Lifehacker / 1h
We all want our written work to look nice. Whether you’re preparing a book for possible publication, or just writing up a document for coworkers or friends to read, you’ve probably wrestled with formatting. Weird spacing, mismatched fonts, and other errors can leave us frustrated with Word or Google Docs—but sometimes… Read more...


The No Annual Fee American Card May Now Be The Best – And Make Sense To Spend On


47View from the Wing / 1h
For elite AAdvantage members, I think changes to how status is earned at American Airlines beginning next year mean that this card makes more sense than ever. It makes more sense than the main consumer AAdvantage card with its $99 annual fee. And it finally makes sense to spend on the card, too. Continue reading ...


Microsoft joined the layoff parade. Did it really have to?


22TechCrunch / 1h
When Microsoft announced this week that it was laying off 10,000 employees , it wasn’t exactly a shock. Other big companies, including Salesforce , Amazon and Meta, have already been down that road, and the news leaked far and wide before the official announcement on Wednesday. Alphabet joined in today, announcing another 12,000 job cuts. Like these other companies, Microsoft is facing a shifting


Avatar 2 animators tricked James Cameron into believing some shots were practical


22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Much of Avatar: The Way of Water ’s rub-your-eyes-in-disbelief magic stems from its ability to convincingly blur the practical and the digital – and the animators at Wētā FX did such a good job in that department that director James Cameron was often duped into approving entirely computer-generated shots. In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, Daniel Barrett, Senior Animation Supervisor at the


Amazon Music Unlimited Gets A Price Hike, And Spotify May Be Next


SlashGear / 2h
Listeners who subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited will need to brace themselves for a subscription rate hike, though Spotify may not be far behind.


Why Honda Japan Is Done Selling The New Civic Type R


SlashGear / 2h
The Honda Civic Type R is very popular in Japan, but Honda is suspending orders due to a number of problems preventing them from keeping up with demand.


Hidden Costs To Consider Before Buying A New iPhone


SlashGear / 2h
Buying a new iPhone is an expensive proposition from the get-go, but beyond just the phone's MSRP, there are plenty of additional costs that add up as well.


Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s hidden calendar search tool to find better award tickets


77The Points Guy / 2h
Air France-KLM Flying Blue has a reputation for having a difficult-to-use award-booking platform. Fortunately, the European loyalty program has made recent progress by squashing its pesky award search glitch and adding complimentary stopovers to its one-way award tickets (when you book over the phone). Now, you can access the Flying Blue award calendars using a simple trick on Air France’s or KLM


Netflix says it’s open to adding free streaming ‘FAST’ channels to grow its ads business


41TechCrunch / 2h
Netflix reported its Q4 2022 financial results yesterday, topping 230 million global subscribers, up from 223.09 million , thanks to the addition of 7.7 million subs. During the earnings call, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is “keeping an eye” on a free ad-supported TV (FAST) option, a move that many media companies are considering as more consumers shift to FAST services. “We’re op


Why Are Dungeons & Dragons Fans So Upset?


31Gizmodo / 2h
Wizards of the Coast, the Hasbro subsidiary that publishes Dungeons & Dragons , has been under fan scrutiny since a draft of its new Open Game License leaked earlier this month, and over the past two weeks all hellfire broke loose in the fandom. The company had to backtrack and apologize and then announce entirely new… Read more...


Twitter Quietly Changes Its Developer Agreement After Banning Third-Party Apps


Gizmodo / 2h
Following the banning of third-party apps like Tweetbot and Twitterific, which access the social media platform’s application program interface (API), Twitter has retroactively edited its developer agreement after issuing a vague statement about the bans. Read more...


Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts


24TechCrunch / 2h
Even as VC funding dries up across the world, development finance institutions (DFIs) are looking to African startups to deploy their dry powder. British International Investment (BII), a DFI from the UK, told TechCrunch recently that it will deploy $500 million into startups by the end of 2026, and half of that amount has been earmarked for African tech companies. In addition to backing VC funds


TechCrunch+ roundup: 2023 unicorn slump, global VC slowdown, email marketing 101


TechCrunch / 2h
Due to a phenomenon called semantic satiation, if you repeat a word or phrase too frequently, it can sometimes lose all meaning. That’s what happened to “unicorn:” We wore it out like a pair of sneakers that leak in the rain but are too comfortable to part with. In fact, most of the startups in CB Insights’ unicorn index are on the bubble and “ are actually hovering right at the $1 billion mark ,


Google's layoffs are the latest in Big Tech's cutbacks


27Mashable / 2h
It's been a rough few months for people who work in tech. After a massive hiring spree during the beginning of the pandemic, tech companies have needed to slow — or even reverse — hiring. Snapchat, OnlyFans, Lyft, Microsoft, Twitter, Substack, Netflix and more tech companies began laying off workers in 2022 . Now just a few weeks into 2023, those layoffs don't seem to be slowing down. "Unfortunat


The Best Cheeses for Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich


Lifehacker / 2h
The bread component of any sandwich is important but, where grilled cheese is concerned, you have to prioritize the namesake ingredient. Most recipes claim to have the best, most perfect combination of fats and dairy for the ultimate grilled cheese, but what if you’re more of a stretchy-cheese girl? Or, maybe a fully… Read more...


Amex credit card showdown: Blue Cash Preferred vs. Blue Cash Everyday


The Points Guy / 2h
American Express is known for offering some of the best travel credit cards on the market, but the issuer also has quite a few solid cash-back card options to choose from. These days, the ability to redeem cash back to help you save money on whatever you need might be higher on your priority list than stocking up points for a future vacation. Two of the more notable cash-back cards in the Amex li


Elon Musk Ditched Tesla Stock Right Before Bad News Dropped


500+Futurism / 2h
Convenient Timing Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold almost $3.6 billion of his shares in the EV maker in December — just before the company revealed disappointing fourth-quarter results to investors, The Wall Street Journal reports . It has to make you wonder: did Musk know the company's stock price was about to tank, something that could be of interest to financial regulatory authorites? "This should be


George Takei Slams William Shatner, Says He Didn't Really Go to Space


1KFuturism / 2h
Billionaire Joyride "Star Trek" actor George Takei has aimed his sights at former co-star and James Kirk actor William Shatner yet again, telling UK tabloid The Mirror that the latter elder television star did not in fact go into outer space. It's true that Shatner rode Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket to an altitude of 66.5 miles back in 2021, which is technically above the Karman line, the arbi


Deadpool joins Marvel's Midnight Suns next week, adding new story missions


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ first DLC now has a release date, a wacky new trailer, and a sassy frontman. Available January 26, The Good, The Bad and The Undead adds the wise-cracking, 4th wall-breaking Deadpool to Midnight Suns’ roster, as well as new story missions, more cosmetics, and upgrades to the Abbey – our heroes’ base of operations. Deadpool is something of an anomaly in Marvel. He’s a sardo


Rolex Is Suing a Company That Makes Clocks for Kids, Claiming People May Confuse The Two


Gizmodo / 2h
It makes complete sense for a company to want to protect a well-established brand, but does Rolex really need to worry about consumers potentially mistaking a colorful $25 learning clock for a luxury time piece that costs tens of thousands of dollars more? Read more...



The Reason Why The iPad Still Doesn't Come With A Calculator App


SlashGear / 2h
The iPad is a 10-year-old device that still has not shipped with a native calculator app. We look at the reason why, and what the prospects look like.


Elon Musk Reportedly Oversaw Staged Tesla Self-Driving Demo


SlashGear / 2h
While Tesla is credited with pioneering Autopilot and self-driving in modern automobiles, a new report indicates that initial demo may have been fabricated.


GM Is Reportedly Planning A Small Electric Pickup With An Unbelievable Price


SlashGear / 2h
GM is considering the development of a small truck and Ford Maverick competitor, but as a full EV rather than a hybrid. We have all the details.


You Can Get Paid to Drive the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile


Lifehacker / 2h
Applications are open to be a “Hotdogger,” or a Wienermobile spokesperson for Oscar Mayer. If you are one of the 12 people selected for the job, you’ll get to drive the Wienermobile across the country doing media interviews and other public relations and marketing tasks for the hot dog and cold cuts company. The job… Read more...


Google cuts 12,000 jobs, the largest layoff in the company’s history


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson ) Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been on a cost-cutting tear over the last six months, shutting down various projects inside the company. This Friday, the ax has finally fallen on a big chunk of Google's workforce. In its largest layoff ever, Google says it will cut 12,000 jobs across Google and its parent company, Alphabet. The cuts represent about 6 percent of Googl


Gonorrhea is becoming unstoppable; highly resistant cases found in US


51Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes gonorrhea. (credit: NIAID ) The most highly drug-resistant cases of gonorrhea detected in the US to date appeared in two unrelated people in Massachusetts, state health officials announced Thursday. The cases mark the first time that US isolates of the gonorrhea-causing bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae , have s


How to Remove Memories in Google Photos


How-To Geek / 2h
Google Photos resurfaces old photos and videos in an aptly named feature called “Memories.” However, not all memories are good memories, and you may not want to be reminded of certain things. Thankfully, Google lets you remove specific memories. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Cobra Kai Will Return For a Sixth and Final Season


200+Gizmodo / 3h
Cobra Kai never dies, but it is coming to an end. Netflix just announced that the hit Karate Kid spinoff show has been renewed for a sixth season, which will also be its last. But show creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald simultaneously released a letter letting fans know: this is exactly how they… Read more...


Ex-Halo dev believes those who pushed for a better game ‘got laid off for it’


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Following the announcement that Microsoft plans to cut thousands of jobs, the former Senior Multiplayer Designer for Halo has taken to Twitter to criticize the tech giant. In a Twitter post , Patrick Wren claimed that Microsoft’s “incompetent leadership” caused stress on developers during the making of Halo Infinite and also resulted in the recent layoffs. “The layoffs at 343 shouldn’t have happe


Nintendo is reportedly increasing Switch production ahead of Breath of the Wild 2


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Nintendo has plans to increase production of the Switch in the coming months, according to a new report. According to a recent report by Bloomberg , after lowering the projected sales for the Switch in November to 19 million units, Nintendo has told suppliers that it plans to increase production starting in April. While expectations are for sales of the six-year-old console to start diminishing,


A nuclear-powered data center is opening this year


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Cumulus Data has announced a new data center in northeast Pennsylvania powered by nuclear energy. Data centers have typically required enormous amounts of energy to operate, and despite server improvements that have seen decent bumps in efficiency and power in recent years, the industry is still under pressure to clean up emissions as the world gears up towards net zero. In turn, the company is o


How To Earn Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond Status


200+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Most major hotel programs offer a way to earn lifetime elite status, which is a way for hotel groups to reward those who have been exceptionally loyal over the years. In this post I wanted to take a look at how you can earn lifetime status in the Hilton Honors program. Hilton Honors’ lifetime status program While Hilton Honors has three elite tiers — Silver, Gold, and Diamond — the program only o


There are two clear winners in the PSVR 2 launch lineup


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Big news for virtual reality fans: Sony has announced 13 more launch titles for the PSVR 2 library. This means that over 30 games will be available for the hardware when it releases next month. The PSVR 2 headset will release on February 22 and comes bundled with a couple of VR 2 Sense controllers and headphones designed to fit directly into the headset itself. The bundle will set you back £529 /


22 of the Best Movies About Movies


Lifehacker / 3h
There are few things Hollywood loves more than a movie about the craft of movie-making, which is hardly surprising: Film is rarely a part-time job, and doubtless for many, it feels like the entire world. From the industry’s early days, Hollywood has been something akin to an old-style company town, one in which people… Read more...


Tech Layoffs Shock Young Workers. The Older People? Not So Much.


200+NYT > Technology / 3h
The industry’s recent job cuts have been an awakening for a generation of workers who have never experienced a cyclical crash.


Mexico Bans Startup From Future Solar Geoengineering Experiments


Futurism / 3h
Last week, we covered the efforts of a small environmental startup called Make Sunsets that was experimenting with releasing small amounts of sunlight reflecting, sulfur dioxide particles into the stratosphere via balloons. The startup's goal was simple: to reflect the Sun's warming rays, thereby cooling the surface below, a process known as solar geoengineering. Now, Make Sunsets' efforts have g


Amazon's Fire tablets are up to 43 percent off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals


Engadget / 3h
This week, Apple announced and set the release date for the new MacBook Pros and both Amazon and Best Buy rushed to offer a slight discount on pre orders. Amazon also knocked a hefty 40 percent off many of their Fire Tablets , including the new Fire HD 8 . Bose's QC II earbuds are back down to $250, and a couple robot vacuums are on sale, including the best budget vac we've tried, iRobot's Roomba


Nvidia's GeForce Now Ultimate Turned My Boring Work Laptop into a Gaming Rig


Gizmodo / 3h
It’s neat that my 2021 Dell XPS 15, with its mobile RTX 3050 Nvidia graphics card, now runs Cyberpunk 2077 on max settings like it’s installed locally. It’s running off servers exclusive to Nvidia’s GeForce Now Ultimate, launching this week in select regions. Read more...


Is Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite Worth It?


80One Mile at a Time / 3h
In this post I wanted to take a closer look at Marriott Bonvoy Titanium status, which is Marriott’s elite tier that requires 75 nights annually. All the time I see people ask whether it’s worth going for Titanium status over Platinum status, so I wanted to share my take on that. Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador requirements Marriott Bonvoy has five elite tiers, but I’d argue tha


Blizzard games to pull the plug in China


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Major video game developer Blizzard Entertainment is set to cease its operations in China as it has failed to extend its agreement with the Chinese provider NetEase. This means that gamers based in the country will need to connect to the best China VPN services to keep playing the likes of World of Warcraft, Hearthstone or Starcraft. The news comes as US video game giant Activision Blizzard's sub



Invincible season 2 trailer is the perfect birthday gift for the hit Prime Video show


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Finally, almost two years after its predecessor ended, Invincible season 2 has an teaser trailer and launch window. Revealed by Amazon Studios on Friday, January 20, the hugely popular Prime Video show will return to our screens in late 2023. The announcement comes two days before Invincible's 20th anniversary, with the graphic novel series originally debuting on January 22, 2003. To mark Invinci


Now Google is axing jobs - 12,000 of them


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Google has announced that it will be cutting around 12,000 jobs, in reaction to global economic circumstances. According to Bloomberg ( paywall), Google SEO Sundar Pichai sent an email to staff on Friday to notify them of the incoming redundancies, which will account for around 6% of the company's entire staff. It follows from earlier this month, when Alphabet, the parent company to Google, annou


Jennifer Coolidge is now on TikTok and her debut was flawless


99Mashable / 3h
Welcome to TikTok, Jennifer Coolidge. You got this. Fresh off her Golden Globes win for her deeply chaotic character in The White Lotus , Coolidge has just joined the popular social media app. Not one to settle for a generic introductory video, Coolidge kicked off her TikTok presence in an epic way that already has over 780,000 likes. SEE ALSO: The best part of ‘White Lotus’ is the online communi


Europe’s newest luxury landmark: A review of the Rosewood Vienna


The Points Guy / 3h
For a city of its size, Vienna has an extraordinary number of luxury hotels , many of which are housed in historical landmarks. Thanks to a mix of mainstays like the Park Hyatt Vienna and The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, as well as classics like the Hotel Imperial and the Hotel Bristol , the Austrian capital seemed to have reached the saturation point of high-end hideaways with eye-popping price points.


Prosecutors Say Elizabeth Holmes Should Be Behind Bars Instead of at Grandiose Estate


Gizmodo / 3h
Prosecutors are demanding disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reside in prison instead of an expensive estate while she appeals her prison sentence . Holmes was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison last year for fraud related to her blood-test startup company. Read more...


NASA Recovers Artemis 1 Manikins from Orion Spacecraft


Gizmodo / 3h
Analysis of the three returning manikins will uncover the extent to which Orion and a promising new radiation vest will protect human crews during future missions to deep space. Read more...


The CEO Behind ChatGPT Says Schools Need to Get Over Their Cheating Fears. Some Experts Agree.


Gizmodo / 3h
ChatGPT writes well enough to fool scientific reviewers , ace AP tests in English and computer science —it even passed the bar exam. The bot sparked a lot of hand-wringing about an upcoming plague of cheating, and many educators are scrambling to get out in front of the problem. ChatGPT is already banned at public… Read more...


All the Big Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films We're Excited for in 2023


Gizmodo / 3h
To be honest, 2023 really started with M3GAN . But now that she’s introduced herself to the world , it’s time to look at all the other genre films—the ones without murderous dancing AI dolls—that will be in theaters this year, and it’s an impressive list. Read more...


Why Does AI Art Look Like a ’70s Prog-Rock Album Cover?


28Wired / 3h
The boom in generative AI art is creating an aesthetic movement—one that looks oddly familiar.


What Mexico’s planned geoengineering restrictions mean for the future of the field


56MIT Technology Review / 3h
Tech Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more here. An American entrepreneur’s crude solar geoengineering effort in Baja California, first reported by MIT Technology Review in late December, has prompted widespread criticism, and now the Mexican government plans to ban related experiments. Luke Is


New Plans For The Austin Airport (With Two New Lounge Locations) [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 3h
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 ...


Canada wants to support commercial space launches


34TechCrunch / 3h
While the bulk of commercial space launch activity is happening just south of its border, Canada is tired of watching from the sidelines and wants in on the action: The country’s federal transport ministry announced that it intends to support commercial space launches in the near future. The plan is for Canada to host commercial launch activities starting essentially immediately on a “case-by-cas


Don't Buy a Foldable Until Samsung Brings This Prototype to Life


How-To Geek / 3h
The world of foldable phones is surprisingly stagnant. The Galaxy Z Fold gets a tiny little upgrade every year, and rival phone brands loosely copy Samsung’s homework. But a new Samsung Display prototype called the “Flex In & Out” could turn this narrative on its head. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Why You Should Stop Doing Laundry in Hot Water


How-To Geek / 3h
Many are looking for ways to save money these days, and if you’re one of them, you might not expect one of the methods to be in your laundry room. But if you’re still washing clothes in hot water, you could accidentally be costing yourself more money. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


A bunch of 2022 Sony TVs are on sale right now


Engadget / 3h
Now is around the time of year when we start to see price drops on last year's TVs, after most brands introduce their sets for the forthcoming year at events like CES and subsequently need to clear out inventory on their older, but often still worthwhile, models. Sony is one manufacturer that hasn't revealed its 2023 lineup just yet, but even still, a number of the company's 2022 TVs are currentl


Google may soon demo an AI Search chatbot amid pressure from ChatGPT


Engadget / 3h
It seems Google is feeling the heat from OpenAI’s ChatGPT . The artificial intelligence-powered chatbot has taken the tech world by storm over the last couple months, as it can provide users with information they're looking for in an easy-to-understand format. Google sees ChatGPT as a threat to its search business and has shifted plans accordingly over the last several weeks, according to The New


The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Why Does Everyone Hate 'Velma'?


Lifehacker / 3h
Whether it’s the triumphant(?) return of meme-condiment Pink Sauce, potentially deadly frozen treats, or a battle between the internet and Waffle House, this week’s kids’ report is about food. There’s food for thought as we consider why everyone seems to hate Velma so much, and a look into the glorious future when the… Read more...


Twitter hired experts for case against Musk—now Musk won’t pay them, lawsuit says


45Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | wragg) Twitter was sued yesterday by a consulting firm that says it was never paid for work it did on the lawsuit that forced Elon Musk to complete his purchase of the company. Charles River Associates (CRA) says it was hired by Twitter in August 2022, shortly after Twitter sued Musk over his refusal to complete their $44 billion merger agreement. Musk finally comp


The Linux rm Command: Everything You Need to Know


How-To Geek / 4h
The Linux rm command deletes files and directories. To use this tool safely, you need to be certain what’s going to happen when you hit “Enter.” Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Get a Tiny 20W Anker USB-C Charger for Just $13 Today


How-To Geek / 4h
Anker makes some of the best phone chargers around, and the super-small Anker Nano Pro is a great option for charging phones and other small devices. Now you can get it on sale for just $13. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Apple’s M1 iPad Air Has Never Been Cheaper Than It Is Today


How-To Geek / 4h
Enjoy the power of Apple’s M1 chip in the palm of your hands with the Apple 10.9-Inch iPad Air (5th Generation). For a limited time, you can grab one of these versatile iPads starting at $499.99 ($100 off), the lowest price since it launched in March 2022. Best of all, both the 64GB ($499.99) and 256GB ($649.99) models are included in this $100-off deal. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars Owned By Michael Jackson


SlashGear / 4h
Michael Jackson, given the legendary pop star he became, had plenty to spend on an exorbitant collection of Rolls-Royce and Cadillac luxury cars.


Here's How This New NASA Telescope Will Hunt Down Dangerous Asteroids


SlashGear / 4h
In 2028, NASA will deploy the NEO Surveyor space telescope, whose mission will be to detect at least 2/3 of potentially dangerous objects in our solar system.


Google Parent Company Alphabet Lays Off 12K Employees, As Big Tech Job Cuts Continue


SlashGear / 4h
Google now joins a plethora of other tech companies announcing layoffs as part of the economic downturn, with 12,000 employees being let go in 2023.


Get a Keurig K-Duo for half price — plus more of the best deals of the day


Mashable / 4h
We've rounded up all the best deals we could find on Jan. 20 — here are our top picks: BEST SUBSCRIPTION DEAL : Paramount+ Premium — $1.99/month $9.99/month (save $16) for two months BEST TECH DEAL : MacBook Air 13.3-inch laptop (M1 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) BEST HOME DEAL : Keurig K-Duo Essentials single serve K-Cup pod and carafe coffee maker — $54.50 $109.99 (save


GM is considering a small, low-priced electric pickup truck


Engadget / 4h
GM might make an electric truck for those who think the GMC Hummer and Chevy Silverado are simply too huge. As Autoblog notes , the industry journal Automotive News has seen a prototype small electric pickup at a GM-organized workshop. The EV would reportedly make even the hybrid Ford Maverick seem enormous with two doors, a low-slung profile and a bed 4ft to 4.5ft long. It would start below $30,


Hackers Stole Data on 37 Million T-Mobile Customers


23Gizmodo / 4h
T-Mobile announced that hackers accessed data on 37 million of its customers, in a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The massive security breach impacts both prepaid and postpaid customer accounts, and is the second notable hack in less than two years. The company said it is in the process… Read more...


T-Mobile Just Had a Data Breach


How-To Geek / 4h
2022 was filled to the brim with data breaches, and it sure looks like 2023 is not going to be any different. T-Mobile has just warned users about another data breach compromising their personal information. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Genesis Joins the Crypto Lender Graveyard With Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing


Gizmodo / 4h
Genesis , one of the largest crypto lending firms in the space finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday. Though Genesis managed to cling on to life for months longer than some of its largest competitors, recent market shake-ups and festering fallout from FTX’s collapse flung it over the edge. Now, the firm… Read more...


5 ways cruise lines are nickel-and-diming worse than ever


56The Points Guy / 4h
This year, you can expect to pay more for just about everything on your cruise. With travel back in full swing, cruise fares are increasing, as are other onboard expenses including daily service charges, drinks and Wi-Fi. With costs for everything — but particularly food and fuel — on the rise, it’s not surprising that cruise lines are raising prices. They are also facing billions of dollars of d


13 Podcasts That Changed Podcasting


Lifehacker / 4h
In an era when the odds are good that you personally know multiple people who host their own podcast, it can be hard to remember those hazy days when it seemed like there weren’t actually that many podcasts to listen to at all. So we all flocked to This American Life, Radiolab , and, eventually, Serial, which sparked… Read more...


Glass skin, jello skin, glazed donut skin: TikTok's obsession with anti-aging comes to a head


21Mashable / 4h
Every day my TikTok algorithm feeds me dozens of anti-aging solutions. I’m 23. My skincare routine consists of washing my face and applying moisturizer, yet the videos I get served urge me to do more — apply more serums, try more fancy tech solutions for taut skin , and spend more time in front of the mirror. The "get ready for bed with me" or "day in my life" TikToks that frequent my For You Pag


SEO Spammers Are Absolutely Thrilled Google Isn't Cracking Down on CNET's AI-Generated Articles


29Futurism / 4h
In the wake of our reporting that CNET had been quietly publishing dozens of AI-generated articles, many expressed dismay at what seemed like an underhanded attempt to eliminate the jobs of entry-level human writers while downplaying the shoddy content to human readers. One group was absolutely thrilled, however: spammers, who could scarcely contain their glee that a mainstream publisher was gett


OpenAI Apparently Paid People in the Developing World $2/Hour to Look at the Most Disturbing Content Imaginable


30Futurism / 4h
Content moderation is grueling, deeply traumatizing job . Workers usually don't last more than a year, and due to the horrible things they have to see, they're often left with lasting PTSD once they leave. That said, for the internet to functionally exist, it's also necessary work. Unmoderated corners of the internet are pure and utter hell zones, filled with the kinds of violence and depravity t


D&D maker still wants to revoke earlier versions of “open” gaming license


Ars Technica - All content / 4h
D&D Enlarge / Artist's conception of D&D -maker Wizards of the Coast trying to destroy its original Open Gaming License with fire. (credit: Lego / WotC ) Dungeons and Dragons ( D&D )-maker Wizards of the Coast's (WotC) latest attempt to update its decades-old Open Gaming License (OGL) still includes the controversial statement that "the Open Game License 1.0a is no longer an authorized license."


Twitter retroactively changes developer agreement to ban third-party clients


21Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Here's the line that Twitter added to its API Developer Agreement on Jan. 19, two days after it cited "long-standing API rules" for why third-party apps may not be working. (credit: diffchecker) "Long-standing" can apparently mean "later this week" at Elon Musk's Twitter, as the company has changed its developer agreement to seemingly justify its banning of third-party clients. The chan


Musk oversaw staged Tesla self-driving video, emails show


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Enlarge / Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., arrives at court during the SolarCity trial in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Musk was cool but combative as he testified in a Delaware courtroom that Tesla's more than $2 billion acquisition of SolarCity in 2016 wasn't a bailout of the struggling solar provider. Musk was triumphant in that case, but he's got plenty mor


Zoom is going to work a lot closer with one of its biggest rivals, and I couldn't be happier


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The wait is over, because Google Meet users will now be able to join Zoom calls straight from their own devices without needing to install the Zoom client. Initially announced last October and destined for a late 2022 launch, Google has finally announced that users will now be able to join Zoom calls from compatible devices. Specifically, Zoom Meetings from Google Meet hardware devices, and Googl


'7 Wonders' Board Game Gets a New 'Edifice' Expansion


How-To Geek / 4h
Board game lovers have a wonderful reason to celebrate today. Board game makers Asmodee and Repos Production announced their latest collaboration: 7 Wonders Edifice, an expansion to the popular board game 7 Wonders. The game launches on February 24th for $29.99. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Apple Just Released Code for Its 40-Year-Old “Lisa” Computer


How-To Geek / 4h
The Lisa was Apple’s first computer with a graphical desktop interface, predating the Macintosh by a year. Now, 40 years later, you can see exactly how the computer worked. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Sharing a Netflix Account? Get Ready to Pay For It


How-To Geek / 4h
Netflix is about to get serious in its efforts to eliminate freeloaders. If you share a Netflix account with family or friends outside your household, get ready to pay for it. A new “paid sharing” system could roll out starting next month, and you’ll have to pay a fee for those using your account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Save $30 on the Turtle Beach Stealth 600s, plus other budget gaming headsets on sale


Mashable / 4h
As of Jan. 20, multiple budget gaming headsets are on sale — here are three of our favorites that you can shop right now: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) HyperX Cloud II — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Razer BlackShark V2 X — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) A gaming headset may be considered "just an accessory," but we think having one is an absolute must — even if you only play cas


The Best Tool For Redeeming Your Points Now Supports All Major Currencies


View from the Wing / 4h
This is going to seem like a minor thing to some readers, but I'm really excited about it. Two of my favorite brands in points-earning and redemption are now better-integrated. Continue reading ...


Amazon’s Music Unlimited quietly gets a price hike in the US and UK


TechCrunch / 4h
Starting on February 21, Amazon’s Music Unlimited streaming service will increase by $1/£1 in the U.S. and the U.K. The Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plan is increasing from $9.99 (£9.99) to $10.99 (£10.99) per month, whereas the student plan is changing from $4.99 (£4.99) to $5.99 (£5.99) per month. The company noted the price changes on its support page , which was first noticed by Billboar


Paizo's Open RPG Alliance Grows Stronger Every Day


200+Gizmodo / 4h
Amid the deafening silence from Wizards of the Coast after io9 reported on a leaked draft of their new Open Gaming License , Paizo, one of their competitors, launched a bold new initiative. Alongside a few key partners , which include popular third-party publishers like Kobold Press, Chaosium, and Green Ronin, the … Read more...


Save Time in Microsoft PowerPoint by Making Your Own Theme


How-To Geek / 4h
Do you often find yourself tweaking the cosmetic elements of your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to get a consistent look throughout? Rather than change each element on your slide individually, you can save time by making and applying your own theme. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


T-Mobile Kicks Off 2023 With Another Data Breach


How-To Geek / 4h
In a press release, T-Mobile confirms that it detected a data breach in its systems on January 5th. A “bad actor” managed to steal personal information (but not financial data) from around 37 million customers. This is the eighth T-Mobile data breach since 2018. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Why You Really Shouldn't Clean Your Stove Until It Cools Down


Lifehacker / 4h
If you are a clean-as-you-go type of cook, or you simply cannot handle mess in the kitchen, you may be in the habit of wiping up spills on your stove as soon as they happen. While that may seem like the best move to prevent food from drying (and therefore harder to get off later), it’s actually not great for you or… Read more...


Video Game-Playing Fish Commit Credit Card Fraud In the Ultimate Phishing Scam


46Gizmodo / 5h
As if there weren’t enough things to worry about when connecting a device to the internet, you might now have to stress over your pet fish making online purchases you didn’t approve—at least if you run a YouTube channel where you live stream your pet fish playing video games like Pokémon . Read more...


Get a lifetime of Microsoft Office and advanced business courses for just $50


Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 20, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows , as well as finance courses from Chris Haroun, for just $49.99. That's a fraction of the regular $947.99 price tag. Most of the working world relies on Microsoft Office . If you haven’t had a chance to get familiar with some of its advanced features, then you might be overwhelmed when an emplo


Instagram launches quiet mode to help you focus


28Mashable / 5h
On Jan. 19, Meta launched a new quiet mode for Instagram users, which is basically a Do Not Disturb setting specifically for the app. It turns off notifications and sends an auto-reply to people trying to DM you. While quiet mode can work for anyone, it seems particularly aimed at teens — likely as part of an ongoing attempt by Instagram to stop harming young people . The platform said it would p


LG's latest portable projector brings smart TV features beyond the living room


Engadget / 5h
LG just unveiled a portable projector for those who are willing to give up battery power in the name of image quality and features. The new PF510Q Smart Portable Projector is small and light enough to be carried one-handed at 5.8 inches across and 2.2lbs, but still throws a 1080p picture on your wall at sizes between 30 and 120 inches. More importantly, you won't need to plug in other devices. We


A Noxious Underground Landfill Fire Has Burned for Weeks in Alabama


28Gizmodo / 5h
An underground landfill fire has been smoldering since November, creating toxic smoke that has affected nearby residents in a rural Alabama county. Officials have called in the help of the Environmental Protection Agency to find a way to extinguish the fire. Read more...


Engadget Podcasts


Engadget / 5h
Engadget Morning Edition Readers already know and love Engadget's daily newsletter, The Morning After. Now, we're bringing the news to your ears. Join UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith for a rundown of the day's top headlines — because who doesn't love hearing a silky English accent first thing in the morning? Since we're producing this audio in the future, in a distant place called London, we promise we


I Am Begging You to Dip a Clementine in Cinnamon Sugar


Lifehacker / 5h
I’m good at cooking meals, but bad at eating them. My preferred method of food consumption is snacking, also known as “luxurious grazing.” I like to lay out an array of little treats, with varying flavors and textures to create a wide variety of what my friend Catie calls “mouth experiences.” This little fruit snack… Read more...


Learn to code with 100+ hours of Python training for $40


Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : The 2023 Premium Python Programming Mega Certification Bundle is on sale for $40 — that's less than 3 bucks per course. If you want to learn to code, Python may be the place to start. Python is still the most popular coding language in the world, and you can essentially teach it to yourself on your own time. The 2023 Premium Python Programming Mega Certification Bundle gives you lifetime


Furious Customers Trash Bank of America and Zelle For Somehow Losing Their Money


66Futurism / 5h
Money Moving Bank of America and the Zelle money exchange app apparently goofed and misplaced a bunch of peoples' funds yesterday. As numerous social media accounts and local news reports have attested, folks were understandably irate on Wednesday when they discovered that some of their hard earned greenbacks were missing — and all the more so when they learned that other people were experiencing


Millions of T-Mobile customers have data stolen in breach


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
T-Mobile has warned millions of its customers that a threat actor used an Application Programming Interface (API) to gain access to some of their sensitive data. In a warning published on the company’s website, T-Mobile tried to play down the importance of the incident, saying some “basic customer information (nearly all of which is the type widely available in marketing databases or directories)


7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 20)


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We’ll level with you: this weekend is not a particularly great one for new things to watch on streaming services. While the likes of The Last of Us , Vikings: Valhalla and The Menu got January off to a great start, the next few days are decidedly less interesting on the entertainment front. That’s not to say there aren't any new movies and TV shows to stream, but when our list of recommendations



Outlander Is Dead, Long Live Outlander


29Gizmodo / 5h
Things are looking good for a second season of Willow over at Disney. A new Powerpuff Girls is truly on the way. Plus, Batman heads back to Gotham’s roaring ‘20s in a new animated movie. All this and Star Trek Picard , Clone High , and more. Spoilers, hope you survive the experience! Read more...


Tiny Washington Bank Linked to FTX Drops Plans to Create Crypto Weed Haven


Gizmodo / 5h
Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed crypto empire included dozens of companies under its ragged umbrella, all headlined under the FTX brand. Now that the whole enterprise has gone into bankruptcy, entities both big and small that dealt with any number of Bankman-Fried’s defunct entities are trying to get as far away as they… Read more...


Maybe AI-Written Scripts are a Bad Idea?


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Windows 11 Is Improving HDR and GPU Switching


31How-To Geek / 5h
Windows 11 introduced an updated Settings application, with better organization and more options. Even more changes are on the way, as Microsoft is testing changes to the graphics section. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Why Are Butter and Margarine so Expensive?


How-To Geek / 5h
So, you already know eggs are expensive, but there are two other grocery items that might have your budget screaming: butter and margarine. But why exactly are butter and margarine so expensive right now? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Bad Furnace Smells and What They Mean


How-To Geek / 5h
A furnace is an essential component of your home’s heating system. While no unusual activity should be ignored, it is especially important to identify weird smells that may be coming from your furnace. A foul odor is a sure sign that something is wrong. Here are a few smells to be aware of and what you should do if you notice them. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


American Airlines Moved ‘Free Chili Day’ After Realizing It Was A Big Mistake


View from the Wing / 5h
Telling employees you appreciate them is great. Doing so in advance of their protests is great as well. But is it wrong to say that serving chili to people about to work inside a pressurized aircraft might not be the best idea? Continue reading ...


A new kind of PE fund plans to roll up German startups into potential unicorns and bigger exits


TechCrunch / 5h
European startups have always suffered from the perennial startup problem: how to exit? However, in Europe the problem has always been particularly acute. How many large European industrial or corporate giants acquire or acqu-hire? Not that many, and not nearly enough. It’s part of the reason so many European startups end up heading to the U.S. The U.S. is one of the few markets where you can ach


Gas, Slay, what’s next? Fire?


TechCrunch / 5h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This week, Natasha Mascarenhas, Mary Ann Azevedo and Rebecca Szkutak jumped on the mic to talk through a diverse news week. Shout-out to our producer, Theresa Loconsolo, for putting together a script, and TC’s Andrew Mendez for this feedback: “Y’all slayyyed th


Marinate Your Chicken in Feta Cheese and Capers


Lifehacker / 6h
I love chicken. I’ve even found a way to enjoy a chicken breast ( beat it into submission ). When prepared and cooked correctly, chicken can be just as juicy and flavorful as any other bird. A good marinade always helps, and I think I’ve found my new favorite. Bathe your bird in a slurry of feta cheese and capers. It… Read more...


6 Best Night-Lights (2023): For Babies, Kids, and Teens


Wired / 6h
Banish fears of the dark, establish a bedtime routine, and help your children (finally!) fall asleep with this bedside essential.


The Small but Mighty Danger of Echo Chamber Extremism


Wired / 6h
Research shows that relatively few people exist in perfectly sealed-off media bubbles—but they’re still having an outsize impact on US politics.


6 quick and easy ways to earn Loyalty Points before the end of the American elite year


100+The Points Guy / 6h
American’s Loyalty Points are coming up on their first birthday, meaning your balance will reset to zero March 1. And unlike the other airlines, American uses a March 1-Feb. 28 status year, so there’s still time to qualify for your 2022 status. Here are six ways to earn enough Loyalty Points to get you to your desired AAdvantage status before Feb. 28. A Loyalty Points elevator pitch An American A


That Stings: Microsoft Hosts Sting Concert Before Laying Off 10,000 Employees


21Gizmodo / 6h
Layoffs are plaguing the tech industry left and right, but that doesn’t mean the big-wigs have to suffer too. Ahead of laying off several thousand employees, Microsoft hosted an exclusive Sting concert at Davos for executives. Read more...


Coinbase and others back ex-FTX US president’s crypto trading infra startup Architect


TechCrunch / 6h
It has been nearly four months since Brett Harrison stepped down as president of FTX US, the American division of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange . Now, he has raised $5 million for his own startup, Architect , which aims to make trading infrastructure for large crypto investors. “It’s a software company aiming to build institutional-grade infrastructure to connect various crypto venues across d


Wordle clone Quordle acquired by Merriam-Webster


TechCrunch / 6h
Merriam-Webster , the Encyclopædia Britannica subsidiary best known for its online dictionary , has acquired a popular Wordle clone called Quordle . Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Little fanfare has been made around the acquisition, but the Quordle website now redirects to its own space on the Merriam-Webster website, while Quordle creator Freddie Meyer quietly issued this statement a


This dependable light source is a must-have in an emergency kit, and it's on sale


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : The Nextorch P80 Rechargeable 1,300 Lumen Pocket Torch is on sale for just $49.99, down from $59.99, as of Jan. 20. That's a 16% discount. Being prepared helps you give yourself the gift of peace of mind. By making sure you're ready for whatever mother nature throws your way — from floods to earthquakes to wildfires — you can make sure your family stays safe and equipped with important ne


Save nearly $300 on this CES-featured solar generator


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Through Jan. 26, you can get the HomePower ONE solar generator and two SolarPower ONE panels on sale for $1,299.99 instead of $1,597. That's 18% in savings. Whether you’re planning a camping trip or preparing for an emergency, having a backup power supply might save you a major headache. If you want to skip the noise and environmental hazards of a gas generator , then it may be time to go


Las Vegas is about to have a banner year — here’s why you should book a trip right now


100+The Points Guy / 6h
Oh, Las Vegas . Love it or hate it, it’s a place people always find themselves talking about. That makes sense considering it’s one of the world’s entertainment capitals, an epicenter for bachelor and bachelorette parties, and a continuously evolving city. The reality is that Sin City is hard to keep up with. Major resorts are constantly changing hands and loyalty programs — or being torn down to


6 reasons you’ll want to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise


400+The Points Guy / 6h
Is it worth paying extra for a balcony cabin? As someone who has written about cruising for more than two decades , I have heard that question a lot, and I know where I stand on it: Absolutely . You’ll almost always pay more for a balcony cabin on a ship than for a cabin that just has a window — the latter being known in industry lingo as an “oceanview” cabin. But often it’s not outrageously more



This Calculator Will Tell You If You Can Afford to Be a Digital Nomad


Lifehacker / 6h
During the pandemic, the rise of remote work visas—also called digital nomad visas—allowed anyone with a flexible remote job to not just work from home, but work from anywhere . A digital nomad is someone who travels outside their and their employer’s home country, while reporting into work remotely. These individuals… Read more...


The Golden Gate Bridge Is Emitting a Horrible Howling Sound


100+Futurism / 6h
Epiphanies! Despairs! The iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is releasing a mysterious and seriously haunting howl, giving those who drive over the bridge during high winds some serious chills. The noises are getting so loud, in fact, that they're starting to bother nearby residents. But as it turns out, IFLScience reports , there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for the perplexing ph


Keychron's Q1 Pro is a wireless version of its best mechanical keyboard


Engadget / 6h
Keychon has been an ascending name in the mechanical keyboard world for a while now . The company strikes a good balance between features and price and it’s also not shy about releasing new models meaning whatever you’re after it likely has a solution . Unless you wanted a premium aluminum deck with a wireless option that is. Finally, that gap has been filled by the Q1 Pro - a flagship, fully cus


MacBook Air 2023 could be faster and sleeker with new M3 chip


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A MacBook Air with M3 chip will be unleashed on the world by Apple in the second half of 2023, if a new rumor is to be believed. As MacRumors flagged up, this comes from DigiTimes (not our most favored reliable source, it has to be said – and we’ll come back to that later), which asserts that the MacBook Air arriving later this year will use a 3nm chip (meaning it’ll be an M3, dropping down from


Welcome to the Era of Internet Blackouts


48Wired / 6h
New research from Cloudflare shows that connectivity disruptions are becoming a problem around the globe, pointing toward a troubling new normal.


ChatGPT Stole Your Work. So What Are You Going to Do?


29Wired / 6h
Creators need to pressure the courts, the market, and regulators before it’s too late.


You Can Use This Silly Game to Do Some Serious Physics


34Wired / 6h
In this cartoon world built to teach concepts from Randall Munroe’s book What If? 2, you can fly a rocket around randomly—or explore the physics of an alternate universe.


Netflix’s 2023 Movies Illustrate a Sad Fact About Streaming


21Wired / 6h
Instead of making the cultural artifacts of the era and supporting independent films, the industry is busy looking for sure-fire hits.


Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Review: Don't Buy This Android Phone


30Wired / 6h
The Moto G Play 2023 is fine, but there's another smartphone that's better in every way and costs just $30 more.


My Week With the Future of Garbage Bins


Wired / 6h
A device called Mill from veterans of Nest, the smart-thermostat creator, transforms your would-be kitchen waste into chicken feed.


4 questions to ask when evaluating AI prototypes for bias


30TechCrunch / 6h
Veronica Torres Contributor Veronica Torres is the worldwide privacy and regulatory counsel for Jumio , where she provides strategic legal counsel regarding business processes, applications and technologies to ensure compliance with privacy laws. It’s true there has been progress around data protection in the U.S. thanks to the passing of several laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act


When to Call in Professional Cleaners


Lifehacker / 6h
Have you ever tried your best to clean something and ended up feeling like you only made it worse? Same . Whenever you’re feeling out of your depth, it’s almost always worth calling a professional. They’re efficient and incredibly effective—and if you’re just hiring them for a one-off task, you might be surprised at… Read more...


You can now get ChatGPT on a Linux desktop


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
ChatGPT is now available as an extension for your Linux laptop or desktop, but it’s early days and some things may not work as you might expect. The AI tool capable of holding back-and-forth conversations and surfacing up information that may otherwise take a long time to find online was launched in preview format to the public in November 2022, and has seen an explosion in popularity. It also al


Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: latest rumors and everything we know so far


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the potential be one of the best phones of 2023, and there’s not long to wait for it, as Samsung is set to unveil the S23 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2023 on February 1. We’re expecting to see the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus as well, but the Ultra will be the top model, and the one with the very best specs and features. And while it’s


Swytch Air expands your world for less than the cost of an e-bike


Engadget / 6h
I’ve worked from home for twelve-plus years now, and between that, kids and COVID lockdowns I hadn’t realized just how much my world had shrunk. We have one car that my wife uses to go to work, so I spent my days getting around on foot, or using the local bike share scheme. But it was only when I started listing where I go, that I realized how small my world has become. These days, I’m limited to


Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card: 9 Reasons To Apply


One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Aeroplan® Credit Card The $95 annual fee Aeroplan® Credit Card ( review ) is Chase’s newest co-branded airline credit card, and it’s easily one of the most lucrative co-branded airline credit cards out there. If you don’t yet have this card, in this post I wanted to share nine reasons you should consider applying. In no particular order… Welcome bonus of 70,000 Aeroplan po


Will 5G Make Me Use More Cellular Data?


How-To Geek / 6h
5G is the latest and (supposedly) greatest wireless standard. With speeds that can sometimes rival home internet, you may be wondering if using 5G means you’ll burn through even more data. But is that actually true? Let’s find out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


This Stanley Tumbler Alternative Is Half the Price of the Original


How-To Geek / 6h
Even if you didn’t realize it, you’ve seen the viral Stanley tumbler. The 40-ounce stainless steel water bottle has blown up online, but with a $40 price tag and sellouts all over the internet, getting your hands on one can be tough. Turns out, though, there’s an Amazon alternative that’s half the price. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Google's Alphabet is cutting 12,000 jobs


Mashable / 7h
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is cutting 12,000 jobs in the company's largest ever layoffs. Affecting more than six percent of its global workforce, the firings are the latest in an unrelenting trend of big tech companies making similar choices . Sundar Pichai, Alphabet's chief executive, wrote to Google employees about the "difficult news" in a note posted to the company's blog on Friday. "


TikTok Warned of EU Ban if It Doesn't Comply With Online Regulations


Gizmodo / 7h
The European Union warned TikTok it will face a ban if it doesn’t comply with local rules and regulations regarding the privacy policies of country members. The EU’s internal market top official told TikTok’s CEO on Thursday that the company needs to align its business model with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA)… Read more...



Engadget Podcast: Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac Mini


Engadget / 7h
Apple’s first major announcements of 2023 are here! This week, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about Apple’s new M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and Mac Mini. Sure, they seem like solid upgrades, but did they come too late? Also, we dive into the latest rumors around Apple’s AR and MR headsets, as well as news about cheaper AirPods and new AirPods Max. And in other news, we explore the do


Twitter blocked third-party clients citing old rules. Then it silently added new rules.


25Mashable / 7h
If you used to use Twitterific, Tweetbot, or other third-party Twitter clients recently found not working , we've got bad news: it appears they'll remained banned for good. However, the way Elon Musk's Twitter went about enforcing that ban is shady to say the least. Last week, some of the most popular third-party clients on Twitter suddenly stopped functioning , without any sort of official expla


The Download: hydrogen-powered planes, and abortion pills


22MIT Technology Review / 7h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Hydrogen-powered planes take off with startup’s test flight The news: In a record trip for low-carbon aviation, a startup has completed a test flight of a 19-seat aircraft powered in part by hydrogen fuel cells. ZeroAvia, a leader in developing hydrogen-electr


PayPal confirms data breach, sends warning emails to users


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
PayPal has issued a warning to some of its customers that their accounts have been breached, and some sensitive data compromised. In its report , the company confirmed that on December 20, 2022, an unauthorized third-party accessing a number of PayPal accounts. Further investigation uncovered that whoever was behind the attack, accessed the accounts between December 6 and December 8, 2022. “Durin


Grazzy wants to stop letting people use ‘no cash’ as an excuse to avoid tipping


TechCrunch / 7h
Carrying cash used to be a thing, but now with credit cards, and more recently digital wallets, having more than a couple of dollars in your physical wallet is hard to come by. Unfortunately, that also leaves many of us ill prepared to show gratitude, especially when traveling, to give a cash tip to the people cleaning our rooms or bringing your car around. Austin-based Grazzy wants to change tha


5 Ways to Download a Browser on Windows Without a Browser


38How-To Geek / 7h
Downloading another web browser is one of the first tasks many people do on a new Windows PC, usually with the built-in copy of Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer. However, there are a few other ways to grab Chrome or Firefox on a fresh PC. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Oops: Airline Leaked The Entire Federal No Fly List


45View from the Wing / 7h
CommuteAir, which operates Embraer ERJ-145s for United Airlines, left the entire U.S. federal No Fly List on a server that was easily hacked. Continue reading ...


How To Transfer, Combine, & Share Citi Points


81One Mile at a Time / 7h
Want to learn more about policies of major transferable points currencies? See my series about Amex Membership Rewards , Capital One , Chase Ultimate Rewards , and Citi ThankYou . Citi ThankYou is a popular transferable points currency . There are several excellent cards earning Citi ThankYou points , so these rewards are pretty easy to accrue, and there are great uses of them . Sometimes the log


Beyond the Easter eggs, Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' reminds us to love ourselves harder


59Mashable / 8h
"I can love me better than you can." Miley Cyrus's empowering singlehood anthem "Flowers" has clearly struck a poignant chord with people across the globe with over 83 million streams on Spotify at the time of publishing. There are plenty of Easter eggs to uncover in Cyrus' lyrics that seem to pertain to her relationship with Hemsworth, from their Malibu home burning to the ground to the suit Cyr


Rocket Report: SpaceX reaches ‘ludicrous’ cadence; ABL explains RS1 failure


74Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches on Wednesday morning carrying a GPS III satellite into orbit. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welcome to Edition 5.24 of the Rocket Report! I have a blurb about this below, but for me the news of the week is that SpaceX not only launched a Falcon Heavy rocket, but two other Falcon 9 missions on separate coasts as well in just five days. The operational challenges of


Amazon's Kindle Kids e-readers are up to $50 off right now


Engadget / 8h
Amazon is selling the 2022 Kindle Kids at a discount for the first time since it was released in September last year. The e-reader is currently on sale for $85 or $35 less than its retail price of $120. If your child wants a device with a bigger screen, though, the Kindle Paperwhite for Kids is also on sale for $110, which isn't quite an all-time low for it but is still $50 less than its usual pr


Spotify could soon match Amazon Music Unlimited's untimely price hike


37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Just when you thought your subscription bills couldn't get any bigger, Amazon has announced a price increase for its Music Unlimited streaming service – and it could sadly point to a similar boost to Spotify's fees. Starting from February 21, subscribers to both the individual and student Amazon Music Unlimited plans in the US and UK will have to shell out more for the same service. The individua


End of an era: Microsoft will soon stop selling Windows 10 licences


33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Microsoft has announced that it will officially cease sales of Windows 10 licenses through its website on January 31 , marking an end of sorts to the reign of the world’s current most popular operating system. The OS (which comes in Home and Pro variants) has been around since late 2014, with a full public release in July 2015. After the faltering mishaps that were Windows Vista, 7, and 8, Window


The Morning After: NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Ultimate is a high-end cloud gaming service


Engadget / 8h
While Google shuttered Stadia for good this week , other cloud gaming services are expanding their offerings. NVIDIA is upgrading its GeForce Now service with a bunch of features, thanks to the addition of new SuperPODs equipped with RTX 4080 GPUs. This seems to be the first truly high-end cloud gaming experience. The renamed Ultimate plan now includes support for refresh rates of up to 240Hz at


Air Canada Aeroplan Selling Points With 100% Bonus


300+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for first & business class travel. The Air Canada Aeroplan program has just launched its first promotion of 2023 on purchased points. Aeroplan is one of my all-around favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the huge variety of airline partners , the ability to have stopovers on one-way awards for 5,000 points, and the general


EU watchdogs agree on how to handle certain cookie consent dark patterns


TechCrunch / 8h
Cookie consent banners that use blatant design tricks to try to manipulate web users into agreeing to hand over their data for behavioral advertising, instead of giving people a free and fair choice to refuse this kind of creepy tracking, are facing a coordinated pushback from the European Union’s data protection regulators. A taskforce of several DPAs, led by France’s CNIL along with Austria’s a


It’s Not Sci-Fi—NASA Is Funding These Mind-Blowing Projects


41Wired / 8h
The space agency gave money to researchers working on liquid telescope mirrors, a lunar oxygen pipeline, and Martian building blocks made of fungi.


Tech Workers Fight for Iran Protesters as Big Tech Plays It Safe


23Wired / 8h
Companies like Google have offered a muted response to unrest in Iran. Grassroots coders are tackling internet censorship on their own.


A Virtual Social Life Is Possible with Brain-Machine Interfaces


28Wired / 8h
VR and brain-computer interfaces will combine to give disabled people agency in both the real and virtual worlds.



Here Are a Dozen Fresh Memes About the Egg Price Crisis


30Gizmodo / 9h
Eggs used to be something you could rely on, a faithful stalwart, always there to boil or fry in moments when my wallet was light and more expensive kitchen staples like beef felt out of reach. Read more...


Gaming Laptops: How Far Are They Behind Desktops?


How-To Geek / 9h
You probably know that choosing a gaming laptop over a gaming desktop PC means getting less performance, but how big is that gap exactly? The answer is probably not as large as you think. In fact, it may not matter! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs


100+BBC News - Technology / 9h
Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.


Shadow acquires Android emulation startup Genymobile


200+TechCrunch / 9h
Shadow is making its first acquisition as it announced that it would snatch up Genymobile, the company behind Genymotion . Shadow is better known for its cloud computing service that works particularly well for cloud gaming . It also offers a cloud storage service based on Nextcloud. As for Genymobile, the French startup has been around for more than a decade. It has specialized in low-level Andr


Google to Cut 12,000 Jobs, Its Largest Layoff Ever


68Gizmodo / 9h
Google told employees in an email on Friday that it would be cutting 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its global workforce, in its largest layoff ever. Read more...


Google parent Alphabet cuts 6% of its workforce, impacting 12,000 people


34TechCrunch / 9h
Alphabet, parent holding company of Google, has announced that it’s cutting around 6% of its global workforce. In an open letter published by Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, the narrative followed a similar trajectory to that of other companies that have downsized in recent months, noting that the company had “hired for a different economic reality” than what it’s up against today. Put sim


I really hope this Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti GPU performance rumor is fake


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti is under the speculation spotlight again, as following a leaked spec update yesterday , we now have a performance estimation for the mid-range Lovelace GPU . The bad news, though, is that this approximation of performance is not what you – or anyone else – want to hear. If Kopite7kimi is right, then the RTX 4060 Ti is going to be equivalent to the RTX 3070 in terms of its fra


Ransomware is getting less lucrative as victims stop paying


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The amount of money cybercriminal groups extorted through ransomware attacks is down 40% year-on-year, suggesting that businesses are increasingly refusing to pay to get their sensitive data back. A report from Chainalysis examined cryptocurrency wallets known to be associated with ransomware groups. All blockchain data is pseudonymous and wallet activity can easily be tracked on-chain. Given tha


Parents are becoming increasingly concerned over online safety for kids


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A quarter of parents worry that their children have an unhealthy relationship with the internet, new research has found. A report from Mozilla and YouGov surveyed nearly 4,000 parents across the USA and Europe, looked into the usage habits of children on the internet as well as the parental controls put in place by families. It follows recent changes to the UK's Online Safety Bill which include A


This Microsoft Outlook update might finally stop people bugging you for a meeting


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Managing your meeting workloads and time for work could soon be a lot easier for Outlook users thanks to a new update. The email client is working on a new feature that will allow users to create their own specific windows of free time during the day for meetings or appointments. This "bookable time" will be reserved to allow other people to arrange a slot, so bosses, employers or small business


Amazon raises Music Unlimited streaming prices in the US and UK


Engadget / 9h
Amazon Music Unlimited prices are going up in the US and UK, rising a dollar from $10 to $11 stateside and £10 to £11 across the pond starting on February 21, 2023. Student plans are also going up by a dollar in both regions from $5/£5 to $6/£6. That follows a move last year by Amazon to raise the prime of Music Unlimited for Prime subscribers from $8 to $9 per month or $79 to $89 annually. Amazo


Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall Review: An Ergonomic Mouse Alternative


How-To Geek / 10h
Computer mice may not receive the same kind of ingenuity and fanfare as other desktop-friendly tech, but if you’ve been scanning shelves for a solid alternative to traditional point-and-click models, the Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall is an excellent choice. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Google is laying off 12,000 employees


Engadget / 10h
Google parent Alphabet is cutting around 12,000 jobs, or around six percent of its global workforce, it wrote in a company-wide email sent to employees. CEO Sundar Pichai said that he was "deeply sorry" to workers that will be let go and that it was a "difficult decision to set us up for the future." The layoffs will be felt globally and across the entire company, and Pichai said he takes "full r


6 scary things ChatGPT has been used for already


100+Mashable / 10h
ChatGPT is already causing problems. The text generator from Open AI is imperfect at creating factually accurate or interesting writing , but it can create relatively appropriate text for just about any prompt in no time at all. That's pretty remarkable. And even with a bevy of built-in filters, that can be pretty dangerous as well. Perhaps unsurprisingly, people have already found uses for the t


John Oliver and Jimmy Fallon giggle their way through stupidly simple quiz game


Mashable / 10h
When you've got a good talk show guest, you don't really need to put too much thought into the game you ask them to play. Whatever it is, they'll probably make it fun. That seems to have been the thought process in The Tonight Show clip above, where John Oliver is tasked with going head-to-head against Jimmy Fallon in a game of "Ten in Twelve" — basically just taking turns to name 10 things in a


Twitter puts more emphasis on the bookmark feature on iOS


30TechCrunch / 10h
After promising a feature that lets you easily bookmark tweets, Twitter is now rolling it out on iOS. The new design displays the bookmark button under the expanded tweet view. Making it easier to add a post to your bookmarks. Before today’s change, you had to tap on the share button to open the sharing card and then tap on the bookmark option to save a tweet. In addition to the new button, as so


India releases guidelines for social media influencers accepting paid promotions


TechCrunch / 10h
As the market of social media influencers is getting bigger in India, the South Asian nation has introduced endorsement guidelines to limit unfair trade practices and misleading promotions on the web. On Friday, the Department of Consumer Affairs held a press conference to announce new guidelines to make it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose promotional content in accordance with


Fandom lays off employees across Giant Bomb, GameSpot and Metacritic


TechCrunch / 10h
Entertainment company Fandom has laid off an unspecified number of employees across multiple properties, including Giant Bomb , GameSpot and Metacritic . These properties are mainly focused on publishing content around gaming and TV shows. According to a report by Variety , the company employs around 500 people, and the layoffs have affected roughly 10% of its staff across different sites. Employ


The OnePlus 11 might be a worse phone in the US than elsewhere


41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The OnePlus 11 is already available in China, so while it’s not getting a global launch until February 7, we already know most things about it – including its impressive 100W charging speeds. However, that might not be the case in the US. According to both SnoopyTech and Max Jambor – a pair of leakers with good track records (via 91Mobiles ) – the US version of the OnePlus 11 will be limited to 8



Elon’s Crumbling Empire and Generative A.I. Goes to Court


NYT > Technology / 10h
And, a cautionary tale for the media using A.I.


Instagram and Facebook Should Update Nude Photo Rules, Meta Board Says


200+NYT > Technology / 10h
A dispute over photos of bare chests with the nipples covered, posted on Instagram by a transgender and nonbinary couple, has prompted a call for the platform to clarify its content guidelines.


The FAA grounded all US flights because contractors mistakenly deleted files


Engadget / 10h
The contractors working on the Federal Aviation Administration's NOTAM system apparently deleted files by accident , leading to the delays and cancellations of thousands of US flights. If you'll recall, the FAA paused all domestic departures in the US on the morning of January 11th, because its NOTAM or Notice to Air Missions system had failed. NOTAMs typically contain important information for p


That 2023 MacBook Pro Apple just announced? Yeah it's already on sale.


Mashable / 10h
Save up to $200: As of Jan. 20, the two recently-announced 2023 MacBook Pros are seeing $50 discounts days before their official release. Pre-order the 14.2-inch 512GB model for $1,949.99 (MSRP $1,999.99) or the 16.2-inch 512GB model for $2,449.99 (MSRP $2,499.99). The 14.2-inch and 16.2-inch 2023 MacBook Pros are quietly seeing $50 discounts * checks notes * three days after being announced . Th


Want another great video game adaptation like 'The Last of Us'? Watch 'Arcane.'


100+Mashable / 10h
HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us has received much well-deserved praise since its premiere, including being lauded as the series to break the so-called "video game curse." While some game adaptations have deserved their critical drubbings , recent efforts like Werewolves Within and Castlevania have proven successful and shouldn't be overlooked. My favorite among these newer adaptations is the s


All the 'That '70s Show' Easter eggs and references you missed in 'That '90s Show'


34Mashable / 10h
Somebody call the Easter Bunny, because he dropped his entire basket in That '90s Show . Netflix's recent reboot is a whole garden of Easter eggs and subtle callbacks to its timeless predecessor, That '70s Show . From secret treasures hiding in plain sight to more obvious returns of That '70s Show ’s staple moments, here are all the references and Easter eggs lurking in That '90s Show . (If you t


Every cameo in 'That '90s Show,' ranked


22Mashable / 10h
What even is a reboot if it doesn't include a treasure chest of cameos? Netflix's That '90s Show , an update of the time-capsule classic That '70s Show , is a whole cornucopia of Easter eggs and familiar faces. Yup, Point Place's finest residents make a long overdue comeback throughout the new show's 10-episode run. But which cameos geared up the nostalgia tears to the highest level possible? Her


Samsung's new invention could usher in a radically different foldable phone


26Mashable / 10h
At this year's CES , Samsung Display showcased a couple of striking display ideas, including one that can both fold and slide in and out. An interesting innovation that somehow fell through the cracks (and has now been unearthed by The Verge ) is a new version of Samsung Display's Flex-In-N-Out display. It's a foldable display with a new type of hinge that allows the user to fold it both inwards


How CRISPR is making farmed animals bigger, stronger, and healthier


300+MIT Technology Review / 10h
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . The CRISPR gene-editing tool has been making headlines for the last 10 years, since scientists showed it could be used to easily alter the genome of a living organism. The technology could eventually revolutionize health care. We’ve seen CRISPR start to b


How Smart Are the Robots Getting?


100+NYT > Technology / 10h
The Turing test used to be the gold standard for proving machine intelligence. This generation of bots is racing past it.


Bungie offers displaced Stadia 'Destiny 2' players a free month of GeForce Now


Engadget / 11h
Now that Stadia is gone , Bungie is steering players toward NVIDIA's GeForce Now. The developer has offered Destiny 2 users a free month on the game streaming service, sending unique codes to each user, according to an email seen by 9to5Google . "We managed to snag some free codes for NVIDIA's high-performance cloud gaming platform," Bungie wrote. "Redeem your one-month code of a GeForce Now prio


Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy


100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector.


Google Calls In Larry Page and Sergey Brin to Tackle ChatGPT and A.I. Chatbots


500+NYT > Technology / 12h
A rival chatbot has shaken Google out of its routine, with the founders who left three years ago re-engaging and more than 20 A.I. projects in the works.


'Come to America:' Stephen Colbert reacts to New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's resignation


Mashable / 12h
Late Show host Stephen Colbert has paid tribute to beloved New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, who announced her intention to step down in February. Ardern has said she is leaving the role because she "no longer [has] enough in the tank to do [the job] justice." "Wait a second, she's leavin