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'The Last of Us' episode 3: Why the creators decided to deviate from the game



500+Mashable / 9h
So, you've watched The Last of Us episode 3, "Long Long Time." Yeah, we're all a mess, especially after that ending . The third episode of HBO's adaptation was the biggest deviation from Naughty Dog's game so far, giving us the beautiful love story of Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett) . HBO released a behind-the scenes look at the episode and why co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Dr


A Tesla Model S Burst Into Flames on the Highway


1KGizmodo / 9h
A Tesla Model S burst into flames on Saturday while the driver was on a highway outside Sacramento, forcing authorities to bring in significant manpower and thousands of gallons of water to get the fire under control. Read more...


Nothing Phone 2 Is Launching In The US Later This Year. Here's What We Know So Far


SlashGear / 55min
Nothing has confirmed its second smartphone is in the pipeline and it will officially be making its way to the United States, though some questions remain.



Never Buy a Used Car With a Rebuilt Title


Lifehacker / 3min
The used car market has been on an interesting ride over the past year. Prices for used vehicles began to surge early in 2022, by September reaching around a 43% premium over pre-pandemic levels , according to a report from J. P. Morgan. Though prices started to drop (slowly) in the last quarter of 2022 as supply chain… Read more...


Food Blogger Fined Nearly $20,000 for Eating Great White Shark


Gizmodo / 17min
A Chinese food blogger has been fined $18,500 for cooking and eating a great white shark in a video posted online. The blogger, who goes by the name Tizi was identified by officials as Jin, who said she had bought the shark on an Alibaba-owned shopping site Taobao for 7,700 yuan ($1,141). Read more...


Intel’s 31TB SSD sees huge price drop at Walmart but it won’t fit your PC


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
It’s been almost five years since Samsung unveiled what was then the world’s biggest solid state drive ( SSD ) in terms of capacity. The PM1643 was, for a very long time, the apex storage device but it did come with a hefty tag. Back in 2020, it retailed for just under $8,400 and three years later, still commands a hefty $4,939 sticker price. A relatively newcomer is about to change all that, the


Chase Dropped A Big New Offer To Earn 100,000 Points With The Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card


View from the Wing / 19min
Aeroplan itself was a genuine improvement when it relaunched, making award redemption better (eliminating fuel surcharges) and elite status better (even allowing elites to gift status for a day to friends and family). When they came out with a new U.S. credit card, they had to answer the perennial challenge: why actually spend money on an airline card when you can earn transferable points quickly


7 Reasons I Hoard Bonne Maman Jam Jars


Lifehacker / 24min
The only jam I buy with any regularity is Bonne Maman strawberry preserves. It is a perfect product. It’s sweet and tart, with discernible pieces of berry, and it comes packed in a Bonne Maman jar, another perfect product that I hoard like a little jar goblin. Read more...


'Babylon' is finally coming to streaming


Mashable / 27min
What: Babylon Where to watch: Premium Video-On-Demand Premiere date: January 31, 2023 If you haven't yet seen one of 2022's most polarizing films , fret not, because it's coming to streaming. Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a bombastic epic about a changing 1920s Hollywood, with a story so shocking it inspired a whole round of Twitter discourse. If you're ready to finally watch the film that had peo


Comparing the best hotel elite status tiers and how to earn them in 2023


55The Points Guy / 30min
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with current information. Hotel elite status offers many valuable perks. For example, at higher status tiers, you can often snag perks ranging from complimentary breakfast to upgrades and 4 p.m. late checkout. But which hotel elite status tier is best? The best tier — and even best hotel loyalty program — depends on your travel habits, likes and needs. So, i


US Surgeon General Warns Against 13-Year-Old Using Social Media


Futurism / 39min
Should teenagers use social media? US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy doesn't think so, or at least not 13-year-olds. "I, personally, based on the data I've seen, believe that 13 is too early," Vivek said on CNN Newsroom , as quoted by the outlet . "It's a time where it's really important for us to be thoughtful about what's going into how they think about their own self-worth and their relationship


AI Voice Simulator Easily Abused to Deepfake Celebrities Spouting Racism and Homophobia


Gizmodo / 43min
Who could have possibly seen this coming? AI image generators have been used to create non-consensual pornography of celebrities, but why would that same user base dare abuse a free AI text-to-speech deepfake voice generator? Read more...


OnePlus Could Be the Next Android Brand with Folding Smartphones


Gizmodo / 43min
OnePlus could be the next major Android brand with a foldable smartphone. A circulating leak from the Chinese patent offices indicates the company may already be laying the groundwork to offer an alternative for U.S. users. Read more...


Russia is blocking encrypted email startup Skiff


TechCrunch / 49min
The Russian government has blocked another encrypted email provider, according to a Russian digital rights organization and the email provider. Last Wednesday, Roskomsvoboda, which describes itself as “the first Russian public organization active in the field of protecting digital rights and expanding digital opportunities,” reported that an unknown Russian state organization ordered the block of


Report: Impossible Foods planning to lay off 20% of staff


TechCrunch / 49min
Impossible Foods, which makes plant-based nuggets, burgers and patties, is reportedly laying off 20% of its staff, Bloomberg reported first . According to the story, the 12-year-old company currently employs about 700 workers, which could then affect over 100 employees. This comes as the company made a 6% reduction in its workforce last October. Impossible Foods did not respond to a request for a


Frontier rolls out 5Gbps fiber internet across the US


Engadget / 50min
You're now more likely to have meaningful choice for fast fiber internet service. Frontier has introduced a symmetrical 5Gbps plan (that is, 5Gbps for uploads and downloads) across all its fiber markets in the US. The company claims it's the first "major" provider to manage the feat. You'll have to pay $155 per month (which includes installation and a router), or $55 more than the 2Gbps tier. How


The Difference Between Archiving And Deleting Games On Nintendo Switch


SlashGear / 55min
When it's time to make some room on Nintendo Switch, the system provides you two options: Archive vs. Delete. Here's what both options do to your games.


The 10 Rarest Honda Motorcycles Ever Built


SlashGear / 55min
Honda has produced some of the world's most renowned motorcycles, but these models are tough to come by these days, especially in the U.S.


The Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Responded To Tesla's Big Price Cut


SlashGear / 55min
Tesla's major price cuts did not go unnoticed by Ford, who has announced similar price cuts for their Mustang Mach-E line of electric vehicles.


Texas Is Staring Down a Major Winter Storm


Gizmodo / 1h
An Arctic cold front is bearing down on the Great Plains and points south, all the way into Central Texas this week. Already, cold temperatures and freezing rain have begun across the state, and the dangerous winter weather is likely to persist through Wednesday, according to Monday morning’s short-range forecast from… Read more...


ChatGPT Is the Coolest (and Most Terrifying) New AI Technology


Lifehacker / 1h
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TikTok's CEO is headed to Congress to testify about user privacy and safety


Mashable / 1h
TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify in a Congressional hearing set to take place on March 23. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Monday announced the committee appearance via press release . TikTok's ties to its China-based parent company, Bytedance, has received mounting scrutiny in recent years. The U.S. federal government recently banned the mobile viral video app from governme



Here’s How Much Emergency Cash You Should Keep at Home


Lifehacker / 1h
In many places, cash is no longer king. While you still can manage to live a cash-only lifestyle if you want to, few of us do. Some of us don’t even carry cash at all, relying on our phones and credit cards, tapping and swiping at stores and using apps like Venmo or Cash App for personal transactions that would once… Read more...


Norways Finds a Treasure Trove of Minerals in Its Seabed


Gizmodo / 1h
A recent study from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate found large amounts of valuable metals and minerals on the seabed of the country’s continental shelf, Reuters reported . The rare earth metals, copper, and other materials would be a boon to Europe’s ability to produce energy transition technologies, but… Read more...


Elon Apologizes for Spreading Conspiracy Theory About the Hammer Attack on Paul Pelosi


Gizmodo / 1h
Twitter CEO Elon Musk gave a brief public apology for his role in helping spread and amplify a baseless conspiracy related to the brutal October attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Musk’s backtracking comes just days after the release of graphic police body camera footage capturing the attempt on… Read more...


Amid growing competition, Paramount+ and Showtime are combining in the US


TechCrunch / 1h
Nearly a year after ViacomCBS announced its rebrand to become Paramount, the company is now making a major change to its portfolio with today’s news that it will be fully integrating Showtime into Paramount+ — the streamer known in previous years as CBS All Access. The integration will include both streaming and linear platforms, the company noted, meaning Paramount+ will now be renamed “Paramoun


My experience ‘buying’ drinks for 600 Delta flyers in just 24 hours


100+The Points Guy / 1h
If you take a look at my 1.1-terabyte iPhone photo library, you’ll find plenty of pictures of my travels, my family and friends … and Delta drink vouchers. It all started Sunday morning when I logged in to my Delta Air Lines SkyMiles account and noticed that I had 12 free drink vouchers that were set to expire Jan. 31. Though I’m a self-proclaimed professional when it comes to maximizing travel p


Foldable iPad may launch early 2024, according to top Apple analyst


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A foldable iPad with a carbon fiber kickstand is reportedly in the works and may launch early 2024. This information comes from notable Apple tipster Ming-Chi Kuo via a Twitter thread . While there isn’t much to be gleaned from the short thread, what he reveals paints a rather interesting picture for the tech giant in 2023. According to Kuo, Chinese manufacturer Anjie Technology will be supplying


Mercedes Claims to Have Achieved Level 3 Automation, Beating Tesla


500+Futurism / 1h
German automaker Mercedes-Benz claims to have achieved Level 3 autonomy — "conditionally automated" vehicles that can monitor their driving environment and make informed decisions on behalf of the driver, but still require humans to occasionally take over — in the United States, an incremental but noteworthy step towards a future void of steering wheels and foot pedals. "It is a very proud moment


Intel has killed off its open-source RISC-V dev environment


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Intel appears to have quietly killed off its open source RISC-V developer environment, Pathfinder. The news may come as a shock to many SoC architects, software developers, and product research teams, primarily because Pathfinder was only announced in August 2022, however to others, it may have been an expected move. The company reported a catastrophic end to 2022 , with its Q4 alone accounting f


Crunchyroll Has Quietly Launched Gundam: The Witch From Mercury's English Dub


Gizmodo / 1h
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury ’s first season was one of io9's favorites last year , but if you were waiting for the series to get dubbed into English before you hopped on the high-fivin’ hype train , then good news: it looks like your time is right now . Read more...


Charter settles with family of murder victim, says insurance will cover it


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Tony Webster ) Charter Communications was once on the hook for over $7 billion in a case involving a former cable technician who murdered an elderly customer in her home. But Charter is now on the verge of settling the lawsuit for less than $262 million, an amount that will apparently be fully covered by the company's insurers. A Dallas County Court jury last year


COVID is still a global health emergency, but end may be near, WHO says


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (credit: Getty | Fabrice Cof ) The World Health Organization on Monday renewed its declaration that the COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)—the agency's highest level of alert—but acknowledged that the 3-year-old crisis may be nearing an "inflection point," a


Decades-old law forms biggest obstacle to nationwide TikTok ban, lawmaker says


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) As Congress prepares to vote on a nationwide TikTok ban next month, it looks like that ban may already be doomed to fail. The biggest hurdle likely won’t be mustering enough votes, but drafting a ban that doesn’t conflict with measures passed in the 1980s to protect the flow of ideas from hostile foreign nations during the Cold War. These decad


Count on old-school fun with these new calculator emulations


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Graphing a parabola on the TI-83 Plus calculator emulation. (credit: Texas Instruments, MAME Tea/mInternet Archive ) Due to its price, size, and capabilities, I can still remember the graphing calculator I used in high school, even though I haven't needed to graph a parabola in ages. The Internet Archive just made it easier to relive those days by launching a series of online calculator


Massive Yandex code leak reveals Russian search engine’s ranking factors


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The Russian logo of Yandex, the country's largest search engine and a tech company with many divisions, inside the company's headquarters. (credit: SOPA Images / Getty Images) Nearly 45GB of source code files, allegedly stolen by a former employee, have revealed the underpinnings of Russian tech giant Yandex's many apps and services. It also revealed key ranking factors for Yandex's sea


Report: Apple is planning both a foldable screen and a kickstand for the iPad


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Apple) Normally reliable sources are predicting a quiet 2023 for the iPad , with few if any major upgrades. But that may just be setting the tablet up for a big update in 2024—supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple is working on a foldable iPad with a built-in kickstand for release at some point next year, along with a new version of the iPad mini in early 2024. Kuo's i


Renault and Nissan hammer out historic deal to salvage alliance


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Lightrocket via Getty Images ) Renault and Nissan have hammered out a historic deal to salvage their troubled 24-year-old alliance and convince both sides that the partnership can survive without its former supremo, Carlos Ghosn . The hard-fought agreement creates a pathway for the carmakers to restore a working level of trust and resume cooperation in select technical areas afte


Best deals on accessories for your new MacBook Pro M2


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Anker's PowerExpand Direct USB-C hub. (credit: Corey Gaskin) If you’ve purchased or are considering buying Apple’s new M2-powered MacBook Pro —which comes with even more processing power and longer battery life than last generation’s M1 model—you’ll definitely want to pick up a few extra accessories to get the most out of your laptop. Whether you need a laptop stand for an ergonomic setup while w


The stakes couldn’t be higher in final trailer for Star Trek: Picard S3


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Behold, the final trailer for the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard . Those watching the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals were treated to the final trailer for the third season of Star Trek: Picard , most likely its last . This time around, Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) has assembled his old crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation to take


FAA Says Computer System Update Should Prevent Another Glitch That Grounded 11,000 Planes


Gizmodo / 1h
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented computer system changes to combat outages like the one that occurred on January 11, resulting in more than 11,000 flight disruptions . Read more...


The Most Dazzling Ocean Photos of the Year


Gizmodo / 1h
The oceans remain one of the most unexplored places on the planet. But every once in a while, we get a glimpse of the beauty and terror they contain. This month, the Underwater Photography Guide announced the latest winners of its Ocean Art Contest , filled with plenty of these fascinating peeks under the water’s… Read more...



Make a Fluffy Frosting Out of Sweetened Condensed Milk and Butter


Lifehacker / 2h
Sweetened condensed milk is the ingredient behind many delicious treats, like dulce de leche , brigadeiro , Thai iced coffee, and a host of other delights . This viscous, sweet dairy is celebrated for its malty, candy-like flavor, and a thick consistency that allows it to stretch across different lanes of culinary usage.… Read more...


TikTok's CEO will testify before a congressional committee in March


Engadget / 2h
Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok , will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23rd. Chow will discuss the app's privacy and data security measures, its impact on kids and ties to China (parent company ByteDance is headquartered in the country). This will be Chew's first appearance in front of a congressional panel, the committee said. TikTok COO Vanessa Pappas faced simil


Coal in the U.S. Is Pointlessly Expensive


Gizmodo / 2h
Nearly all of the coal plants operating in the U.S. are now more expensive to keep online than it would be to build entirely new renewable energy facilities in their stead, according to a new analysis by Energy Innovation, an energy and policy firm. The analysis found that 99% of U.S. coal plants supply energy that… Read more...


The Latest Last Of Us Has Linda Ronstadt Running Up Those Charts


Gizmodo / 2h
Last night’s episode of The Last Of Us has genre TV fans everywhere buzzing, thanks in part to a certain vintage pop hit. And now, like another specific piece of music before it , the song is seeing a huge surge in popularity. Read more...


Rewind’s new app lets you ‘time travel’ through music from decades past


57TechCrunch / 2h
A new app called Rewind wants to make it easier for music fans to explore the top songs of decades past. Hoping to cater to consumer demand for nostalgic music experiences, Rewind allows users to “time travel” through the music charts from 1960 through 2010 to learn about how older songs have influenced today’s hits. The app was built by developer Ziad Al Halabi, whose day job involves mobile app


This Google AI Music Will Freak You the Hell Out


Lifehacker / 2h
If you’ve played around with ChatGPT at all , you know how impressive (and terrifying) AI can be. ChatGPT can generate just about anything you ask it to, with prompts as simple or as complex as you can think of. Well, Google has figured out how to do the same. But rather than spit out poems or computer programs,… Read more...


LATAM adds new Orlando to Bogota route under Delta joint venture


28The Points Guy / 2h
The tie-up between Delta Air Lines and South American mega-carrier LATAM is expanding to include a brand-new route. The two carriers announced on Monday that new service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia, will commence on July 1, using a 174-seat Airbus A320 jet operated by LATAM Colombia. The new route will operate daily and


Microsoft 365 Integration Is Coming to Chromebooks


How-To Geek / 2h
Chromebooks are designed to work with Google services first and foremost, but they also work well with everything from Linux apps to cloud gaming platforms. Google is now working to improve Microsoft 365 on Chromebooks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


You Have One Week to Save $400 on the Meta Quest Pro


How-To Geek / 2h
Just three months after its launch, the Meta Quest Pro is getting a massive $400 discount. This brings the price down to just $1,099. But if you want to save big on Meta’s “professional” VR headset, you need to take advantage of this deal before the end of the week. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


If, and only if, McDonald’s had an appetite for acquisitions


TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome back to Equity , the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. I’m back, I’m drinking an iced Americano maybe because I miss Alex, maybe because I just feel different today, and I’m ready to start our week together. Here’s what I got into on today’s Equity Monday: Big tech: Marqeta’s nine-figure acquisition of a two-year-old finte


Shameless Realtors Are Already Grinding Out Property Listings With ChatGPT


70Futurism / 2h
McMAInsion Hell It seems that real estate agents are already using OpenAI's controversial ChatGPT artificial intelligence software to pump out property listings so they can free up time to do what they do best: part would-be homeowners from their money. "It saved me so much time," Iowa-based realtor JJ Johannes told CNN of the burgeoning practice. The agent, who also posted an explainer video to


Miners Say "Sorry" for Losing Highly Radioactive Object Along Highway


100+Futurism / 2h
My Bad International mining giant Rio Tinto has admitted to misplacing a "highly radioactive" object along an 870-mile Western Australian highway, several outlets report. But if it's any consolation, they're very, very sorry. "We are taking this incident very seriously," Rio Tinto head of iron ore Simon Trott said in a Sunday statement to the media . "We recognize this is clearly very concerning


The Internet Archive's Calculator Drawer lets you relive high school math class


89Engadget / 2h
If you’ve been reading Engadget for a while, there’s a good chance your high school education involved using a scientific or graphing calculator during math class. Your old calculator might even be sitting in a desk drawer somewhere collecting dust. If you can't find it, the Internet Archive’s latest project is here to help (via Ars Technica ). With the help of the team behind the Multi-purpose E


American Airlines Agent In Miami Does Her Best Will Smith For Arriving Passengers [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 ...


Why You Should Never Lease a Car


Lifehacker / 3h
In the current inflation-ridden hellscape of a car market we’re experiencing, you might see some advice that leasing is a solution to your car-buying woes. Wouldn’t you rather drive a shiny new car at a lower monthly payment, as opposed to financing a car—even if that means you’ll someday own it outright? While it’s… Read more...


Like me, Loona the Petbot is dumb but lovable


38TechCrunch / 3h
I have wanted a robot pet at least since Sony introduced the original Aibo in 1999 – probably earlier, but Aibo made it seem tangible. Since the, there’s been a steady stream of attempts at making robot pets a reality that matches what we often see in futuristic science fiction – including a recent Aibo reboot, Pleo the animatronic pet dinosaur, Furby, Jibo, Anki’s Cosmo and many more. Loona the


Netflix’s ‘Kids Mystery Box’ feature now available on Android devices


TechCrunch / 3h
After eight months, Netflix’s Kids Mystery Box feature has officially rolled out to Android devices today. Android users worldwide can now discover new children’s shows and TV characters by clicking on the “Mystery Box” in the “Favorites Row” at the top of the Netflix homepage. The company today updated its previous announcement post from May, stating, “This feature is now available on Android de


The best credit cards for Target purchases


46The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether you’re purchasing groceries, cleaning supplies, electronics or anything in between, there’s a good chance you do some of your shopping at Target . And if you’re spending a significant amount there, you’ll want to make sure you’re using a credit card that maximizes your purchases from the store. With the right


Vrbo Works to Squash Super Bowl Party Rentals


23Gizmodo / 3h
Vrbo is asking users to host any planned 2023 Super Bowl blowouts in their own damned home, and not mess up somebody else’s abode or rental property. Read more...


Check Whether Your Ford SUV Is Part of This Recall


Lifehacker / 3h
Ford has recalled 462,000 vehicles worldwide (382,000 in the U.S.) because of a video output failure that prevents the rearview camera image from displaying on the dashboard. According to a report from Ford , there have been 17 crashes “minor accidents allegedly resulting from blue screen symptoms,” but is not aware of… Read more...



Alaska Airlines Adds Three San Diego Routes


One Mile at a Time / 3h
Alaska Airlines has just announced a few new routes out of San Diego, which I find interesting on a couple of levels… Alaska adds San Diego to Eugene, Tampa, and Washington flights As part of its commitment to California, Alaska Airlines has announced three new routes out of San Diego. Specifically, the airline will start flying from San Diego to Eugene, Tampa, and Washington. As of June 15, 2023


Tesla "Spontaneously" Bursts Into Flames While Driving Down Freeway


200+Futurism / 3h
Tesla Flambé Seemingly without warning, a Tesla Model S "spontaneously" burst into flames while cruising down a California highway, according to the Sacramento Metro Fire District . The Tesla was traveling at "freeway speeds," the fire district said in a Facebook post , until the driver noticed heavy black smoke emerging from the undercarriage. Fortunately, the motorist was able to pull over and


Avatar 2 Just Passed the Highest-Grossing Star Wars Movie


62Gizmodo / 3h
Too bad no one has seen Avatar: The Way of Water . If they had, maybe it would already be the highest-grossing movie of all time. As it stands though, the little movie that could just became merely the fourth highest-grossing movie of all-time, topping the highest-grossing film in one of the world’s most popular… Read more...


Instagram’s text update Notes feature is expanding to Europe and Japan


91TechCrunch / 3h
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced today that the social network is launching its text update Notes feature across Europe and Japan. Notes are short posts of up to 60 characters that include just text and emojis, and appear above your profile photo. Prior to this expansion, Notes was already accessible everywhere Instagram is available beyond Europe and Japan since the feature’s initial rollou


Google Cuts Its Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing


Gizmodo / 3h
As layoffs continue to plague the tech sector , even the titans of the industry aren’t safe. Amidst ongoing layoffs at Google , we’ve learned the company has let go of its mental health executive, according to Insider . Read more...


This brutal new malware could absolutely destroy your Windows PC


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A new cyberattack that appears to be targeted at Ukraine and is designed to overwrite crucial Windows files has been spotted by security firm ESET. “On January 25th #ESETResearch discovered a new cyberattack in Ukraine. Attackers deployed a new wiper we named #SwiftSlicer using Active Directory Group Policy. The #SwiftSlicer wiper is written in Go programing language. We attribute this attack to


Don’t Use This New TikTok ‘Hack’ to Clean Your Grout


Lifehacker / 4h
Why does it feel like every week, we’re coming to you with a plea to ignore the latest TikTok cleaning hack because it’s dangerous, faulty, or useless ? Well, probably because we are, and this week is no different: There’s a hack going around advising people to tackle their tile grout with toilet bowl cleaner and… Read more...


ChatGPT Is Making Universities Rethink Plagiarism


28Wired / 4h
Students and professors can’t decide whether the AI chatbot is a research tool—or a cheating engine.


You’ll Finally Be Able to Buy a PS5 in 2023


How-To Geek / 4h
The PlayStation 5 was released over two years ago, but you wouldn’t know that from the look of store shelves. The console is still notoriously difficult to buy, but Sony says that will change soon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Now's the Time to Buy Last Year's Galaxy S22 Ultra


How-To Geek / 4h
If you’ve been thinking about getting the Galaxy S22 Ultra, now might be a perfect time. With the Galaxy S23 Ultra launch event taking place on February 1st and getting released a few weeks later, I’d typically recommend people wait for the latest phone, but that’s not the case this year. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Ford Reduces Mustang Mach-E Pricing, Following Tesla's Lead


How-To Geek / 4h
Following Tesla’s sudden price cuts, Ford is slashing prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric car. Some of these discounts are negligible, though Premium and Extended Range trims of the Mach-E now cost up to $5,900 less. The optional Extended Range Battery package also gets a $1,600 price cut. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Nvidia RTX 4060 and 4050 GPUs spotted – but don’t get your hopes up too much


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nvidia’s RTX 4060 and 4050 desktop graphics cards – the Lovelace GPUs which are of keenest interest to most people given their (hopefully) affordable nature – could arrive sooner than expected. Tom’s Hardware spotted that RTX 4060 and 4050 models from Shangke Group – a Chinese firm that makes graphics cards, and other components too – have been filed with the EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission). T


Nothing Phone 2 to launch in US later this year


200+Engadget / 4h
Nothing’s Carl Pei has confirmed the upcoming Phone 2 will launch in the US later this year. The CEO and co-founder described the 2023 flagship as “more premium” than the Nothing Phone 1, which Engadget saw as “an impressive debut” in our review . Pei dropped several tidbits in an interview with Inverse . First, he says the Ear 1 earbuds’ US launch was a barometer for US demand. “We’re really exc


How my unused Alaska Companion Fare saved a co-worker nearly $700 on summer travel


100+The Points Guy / 4h
Maybe you’re already looking ahead to summer, which is an expensive time to travel — especially if you’re traveling on holidays or to popular destinations where flights and hotels are selling out. So what can you do if your flights are really expensive with cash, award seats for using your miles are tough to find (or so expensive that you don’t want to use your points) and you can’t change the da


Is venture funding already back?


TechCrunch / 4h
Despite continuing talk about a possible recession , slumping tech stocks and a slowdown in the world of startup investing, the business of funding was positively humming last week. After slowing way down last spring, venture outfits disclosed a stunning $8 billion in new capital commitments in the span of just five days. Consider the following: NEA revealed that it closed its two newest funds ad


Aeroplan Credit Card 100K Bonus Points Offer ($1,250 Worth Of Travel)


One Mile at a Time / 4h
Link: Apply now for the Aeroplan® Credit Card The Aeroplan® Credit Card has a huge new welcome bonus, which is seriously worth considering. Not only can you redeem Aeroplan points toward some amazing first & business class flights on partner airlines, but you can also redeem them for 1.25 cents each toward virtually any travel purchase, giving you an incredible amount of flexibility. Current Aero


Marshall's new tough Bluetooth speaker promises huge sound from a small box


28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Marshall is a brand synonymous with road-worthy guitar amps, but this new portable Bluetooth speaker seems rugged enough to stand up to a world tour with Slash. The Middleton certainly looks the part, featuring the company’s script logo on a black plastic housing. Made from 55% post-consumer recycled plastic, the casing has a IP67 rating, meaning it offers complete protection from dust as well as


See the Galaxy S23 and Book3 Unveiled During ‘Samsung Unpacked 2023’


Lifehacker / 4h
If rumor holds, Samsung is about to unveil its latest and greatest devices: The Galaxy S23, the next iteration of its flagship smartphone line, and the Galaxy Book3, an upgrade to the company’s laptop offering. If you want to know everything that’s new as soon as its announced, you’ll want to watch Unpacked 2023 as… Read more...


Jordan Peele's Akira Adaption Exists Only in References


45Gizmodo / 4h
Jordan Peele appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast recently to talk about his career, Nope theories , and even give some insight on how he feels about his short-lived association to an Akira live-action movie . Rumors about Peele’s association with Akira came after his hit directorial debut, Get Out, but nothing… Read more...


Oops, I Did It Again: Apple Faces Fourth iPhone Privacy Lawsuit After Gizmodo Story


Gizmodo / 4h
Apple is famous for breaking records, and apparently it’s just as competitive when it comes to getting sued. The company was just hit with a fourth class-action lawsuit over accusations surreptitious iPhone data collection . Three of those lawsuits were filed in January alone. Impressive. Read more...



How To Set Up Dual Monitors On Mac


SlashGear / 4h
Having two monitors can be a massive boon to your productivity and multitasking, as long as you have the desk space. Here's how to set up two monitors on Mac.


Why This End-Of-An-Era Bugatti Could Break Auction Records


SlashGear / 4h
Bugatti's legendary W16 engine is coming to an end. The one-of-a-kind 2022 Bugatti Chiron Profilée goes to auction this week, and it's likely to sell for a lot.


The 15 Best Co-Op Games On Xbox Game Pass Right Now


SlashGear / 4h
One of the simplest ways to get rolling with multiplayer games on your Xbox is with Xbox Game Pass -- these co-op games are the best of the bunch.


How To Clone Your Hard Drive On Windows 11


SlashGear / 4h
Whether you're moving over to a brand-new SSD, or starting up a new rig altogether, cloning your Windows hard drive can get you back up and running efficiently.


11 Best Alternatives For Photoshop


SlashGear / 4h
If you need to edit some images and aren't about to pay the monthly fees required to use Adobe Photoshop, we've got a few alternatives for you to peruse.


Today's Wordle Answer #590 – January 30, 2023 Solution And Hints


SlashGear / 4h
It turns out that guessing a word in six tries can be quite difficult - here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle if you're longing for help.


LG's new OLED TVs will get an audio upgrade to please home theater lovers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
LG has announced that its new 2023 TVs will offer native support for DTS audio codecs for the first time, including the Dolby Atmos rival DTS:X. Xperi, the company behind DTS:X, revealed in a press release that LG’s latest OLED and premium LCD TVs would incorporate its audio codec. Later, LG Korea reportedly confirmed to FlatPanelsHD that all of its 2023 OLED TVs (including the LG C3 and LG G3 )


NASA Finalizing Secretive Decision on First Astronauts for the Artemis Moon Mission


54Futurism / 4h
Shortlisted As NASA's Artemis program plods toward a followup mission , the agency is undertaking its secretive selection process to decide who will be sent to the Moon for the first time in 50 years. Per a CNN report , the agency isn't quite ready to name any names until "sometime in the spring" for the mission that will first see a crewed orbital mission in 2024 and then a Moon landing the foll


American adds 2 new interesting domestic routes from DC, New York


200+The Points Guy / 4h
American Airlines is boosting regional connectivity in two major Northeast hub airports. The Fort Worth-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to add service from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Iowa and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) in Louisiana, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later c


An epic loyalty program perk offered by 3 cruise lines is about to disappear


36The Points Guy / 4h
Call it the end of an era for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises fans who also like to sail on Azamara . A popular loyalty perk long offered by the three cruise brands — the ability for a member in one of the lines’ loyalty programs to get reciprocal benefits in both of the other brands’ loyalty programs — is coming to an end, effective Wednesday. The change comes two years after the parent co


Delta & Hertz Partnership: Earn SkyMiles, Elite Status


One Mile at a Time / 4h
Delta Air Lines and Hertz have announced an expansion of their partnership , giving SkyMiles members more opportunities to be rewarded when renting with Hertz. It’s always awesome to see partnerships between travel brands (airlines, hotels, rental car companies, etc.), as it’s an obvious fit. Let’s go over the two aspects of this expanded partnership. Earn up to 8x SkyMiles with Hertz rentals As


What's New on Paramount+ in February 2023


Lifehacker / 4h
The gang’s all here for the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard (Feb. 16), as the Paramount+ spiritual revival of The Next Generation finally goes ahead and gives fans what they wanted all along by bringing onboard most of the rest of the bridge crew from the good ol’ Enterprise NCC-1701-D, plus Seven of Nine… Read more...


Cash-strapped EV startup Arrival is laying off half its staff


38Engadget / 5h
For the second time in less than a year, electric transport startup Arrival is cutting staff. The company announced Monday plans to lay off approximately 50 percent of its workforce. The move will reduce Arrival’s headcount to about 800 employees. In the middle of last year, Arrival warned it was strapped for cash, and the company’s financial position appears to have become more dire since. As of


Haun Ventures leads Sovereign Labs’ $7.4M seed round to help scale blockchains


30TechCrunch / 5h
Sovereign Labs has raised $7.4 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures, co-founders Preston Evans and Cem Özer told TechCrunch. The startup is building an “open, interconnected rollup ecosystem” with a software development kit (SDK) to provide a framework for secure and interoperable zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-rollups). “Sovereign’s goal has always been to make scaling [blockchains] simple,”


Amex Business Gold Card Review: Up To 4x Points


One Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Business Gold Card In the past several years, credit card issuers have become significantly more competitive when it comes to small business cards . While many people may be familiar with the American Express® Gold Card ( review ), there’s a business version of the card that’s also quite rewarding, and which I’d argue is one of the best business cards out


Nothing Phone (2) Is Coming to the U.S. Sometime This Year


Gizmodo / 5h
Nothing, the company behind the light-up Nothing Phone (1) , is still nothing in the U.S., and its CEO wants that to change. Speaking to Inverse , Nothing CEO Carl Pei expressed a renewed focus on competing in the U.S. market with its upcoming second-generation Phone (2). Read more...


Defunct Satellite and Rocket Stage Nearly Collide in Potential ‘Worst-Case Scenario’


Gizmodo / 5h
An old rocket body and military satellite—large pieces of space junk dating back to the Soviet Union—nearly smashed into each other on Friday morning, in an uncomfortable near-miss that would’ve resulted in thousands of pieces of debris had they collided. Read more...


TikTok CEO to Face Congressional Hearing in March


Gizmodo / 5h
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before a congressional committee in in less than two months, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. On March 23, Chew will appear in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, a congressional spokesperson told the outlet. The TikTok head will be the sole… Read more...


Grab an earbud upgrade for any style and budget


Mashable / 5h
A great pair of earbuds can truly enhance your commute, work day, or workout routine. Here are a few deals to help you find the best upgrade. BEST BUDGET EARBUDS: The Sony wired extra bass earbuds are an inexpensive pick for work calls and workouts $28 $44.99 (save $16.99) BEST STYLISH EARBUDS: The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are chic, wireless, and come with a battery-charging case and active noise


Three months ago, he was laid off from Twitter. Now, his competing app Spill is funded.


200+TechCrunch / 5h
“I can’t explain it. It’s weird,” Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell said. After losing his job at Twitter when Elon Musk took over , the former global head of Social & Editorial didn’t want to rest — he wanted to build. “Coming straight out of it, I was just like, ‘Oh, it’s time. It’s time to build, whether we get support or not.'” Luckily for Terrell, his new social media app Spill has already raised a $



EV company Arrival to cut workforce by 50% in third restructuring effort


TechCrunch / 5h
Arrival is going through another restructuring — this time led by a newly appointed CEO — that will slash its workforce by about 50% as the U.K.-based commercial EV company attempts to reduce operating costs and preserve cash. The company said Monday that Igor Torgov, former executive VP of digital at the company, has been hired as its CEO. Prior to Arrival, Torgov held a number of CEO, COO and o


Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $5,900


300+Engadget / 5h
Ford has slashed prices of its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle by up to eight percent (as much as $5,900), with the extended-range battery dropping in price by around 19 percent. The entry-level models are now around $600 to $900 less expensive, according to Reuters , which reported that people who are currently waiting for Ford to deliver a Mach-E will receive the price cut automatically. At lea


You Can Now Use Old Calculators on The Internet Archive


How-To Geek / 5h
There are very few things that are as nostalgic as those old Casio or Texas Instruments calculators. And if you want to reminisce about the old days, the Internet Archive now has a bunch of those calculators available online in the form of emulators. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Why You Should Keep Chopsticks in Your Fridge


How-To Geek / 5h
Keeping your home organized is hard, but your refrigerator might be the most difficult place to keep things straight. You’ve got leftovers, old produce shoved into the back of a drawer, and let’s not talk about that week-old takeout. What could help? Chopsticks. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


How to Check If a Cell Is Blank With ISBLANK in Excel


How-To Geek / 5h
Microsoft Excel’s ISBLANK function enables you to check whether a cell is blank or not. You can use this function in conjunction with the IF function to determine what happens to your cells when they’re blank or non-blank. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Switch to T-Mobile Home Internet at $50 per Month with Price Lock Guarantee


How-To Geek / 5h
Stop paying price hikes for the same home internet plan. Instead, sign up risk-free for T-Mobile Home Internet at $50 per month with AutoPay. Their Price Lock Guarantee means that they’ll never raise your price, and if you act today, you can take advantage of even more savings and limited-time perks for both new and existing customers. See if T-Mobile Home Internet is available in your area. Read


Nespresso's newest coffee and espresso machines are on sale at Amazon for 25% off


Mashable / 5h
SAVE 25%: As of Monday, Jan. 30, Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso makers are on sale at Amazon for 25% off. It's cold and dark first thing in the morning, so the last thing you want to do is to get out of your cozy home to stand in line at a coffee shop. And while some of the coffee machines on the market are too much effort and/or are pricey, Nespresso's Vertuo line of coffee and espresso ma


Snag a year of Peacock Premium for $30, a 5th-gen iPad for an all-time low price, plus more of the best deals of the day


Mashable / 5h
We've rounded up the best deals we could find on Jan. 30 — here are some of our top picks: BEST TECH DEAL : Apple 5th generation iPad Air (64GB, WiFi) — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01) BEST BEAUTY DEAL : Dyson Corrale hair straightener — $399.99 $499.99 (save $100 as a My Best Buy member) BEST STREAMING DEAL : Peacock Premium — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) for one year BEST TAX SOFTWARE DEAL : H&R Block D


Best air fryer deals: Save up to $60 on GoWise, Dash, and more


Mashable / 5h
Check out our favorite air fryer deals as of Jan. 30: TOP PICK: The GoWISE USA Digital Air Fryer features eight cooking presets — $59.80 $119.99 (save $60.19) RUNNER-UP: The Dash Deluxe Electric Air Fryer includes an auto-shutoff function to prevent overcooking — $60.50 $99.99 (save $39.49) BUDGET BUY: The Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer Oven Combo is ideal for whipping up chicken wings and apps —


Great Summer Business Class Saver Award Space To Europe On United


View from the Wing / 5h
Right now United Airlines MileagePlus is making a lot of summer business class seats available to and from Europe at saver level pricing. For MileagePlus members that means you can book these seats between 60,000 miles each way, and may be able to add connecting flights within the U.S. and also in Europe onto your itinerary. Continue reading ...


Bilt Rent Day is back on Feb. 1 with bonus points, a 100% transfer bonus and more


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Bilt Rewards is back with several Rent Day promotions for Feb. 1. Some of the promotions are Hawaii-themed this month, including a 100% transfer bonus to HawaiianMiles and the ability to win a pair of round-trip flights to Hawaii. Here’s what you need to know about this month’s Rent Day if you participate in the Bilt Rewards p


120,000 points with no annual fee: IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card review


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card overview The IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card is IHG’s no-annual-fee card option. With this card, you’ll earn 5 points per dollar at IHG hotels and resorts as well as 3 points per dollar at gas stations, monthly bills and restaurants with this card. While the IHG Traveler Card offers


How to Tear Masking Tape Perfectly Every Time


Lifehacker / 5h
Like many households, we have a roll of masking tape in the kitchen junk drawer, and frequently use it for all kinds of crafts, labeling, and miscellaneous nonsense. But the edge is often torn in a way that makes it tough to peel up next time. I thought my husband was smart when he came up with the idea of cutting the… Read more...


Ford Follows Tesla in Cutting Electric Vehicle Prices


39NYT > Technology / 5h
The automaker reduced the price of the Mustang Mach-E by up to $5,900 after Tesla slashed prices of its cars by as much as 20 percent.


The First Glimpse of Netflix's Live-Action One Piece Has Docked


33Gizmodo / 5h
We’ve finally gotten our official look at Netflix’s much-anticipated , maybe slightly dreaded live-action of adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beyond-best-selling manga One Piece , and, well, it’s a lot of people’s backs. But man, those backs look incredibly accurate to the manga and anime. Read more...


NASA Team to Investigate Recurring Problem With Juno Orbiter Camera


Gizmodo / 5h
The Juno spacecraft did not take all the images it was supposed to during a flyby of Jupiter on January 22. NASA says it will look into the problem. Read more...


Hacker finds bug that allowed anyone to bypass Facebook 2FA


100+TechCrunch / 5h
A bug in a new centralized system that Meta created for users to manage their logins for Facebook and Instagram could have allowed malicious hackers to switch off an account’s two-factor protections just by knowing their phone number. Gtm Mänôz, a security researcher from Nepal, realized that Meta did not set up a limit of attempts when a user entered the two-factor code used to log into their ac


Meta is killing Move, another experimental social app from its in-house incubator NPE Team


TechCrunch / 5h
Meta is killing off yet another project from its in-house R&D group, the NPE Team, following the company’s sizable layoffs announced in November , impacting 13% of its workforce. The latest experiment to be wound down is the social to-do list app called Move , launched last spring, which allowed users to earn points for completing tasks on either their personal or group to-do lists. These points,


Ukraine Accuses Russia of Using Inflatable "Dummy Tanks," Which Deflated


69Futurism / 5h
Deflated Egos Ukraine has accused Russian forces of making use of "rubber" inflatable tanks near the country's embattled Zaporizhzhia region in Eastern Ukraine, Insider reports — which have since deflated, it says. The news comes after Ukraine's western allies including Germany, the US, and the UK announced they would send modern tanks to the embattled nation. But until these reinforcements arriv


Should You Use an Amazon Echo Dot as an eero Wi-Fi Extender?


How-To Geek / 5h
In late 2022, Amazon rolled out eero Built-In for select Echo Dot smart speakers. This feature lets your Echo pull double-duty as an eero Wi-Fi extender, increasing the wireless coverage in your home without the need for an additional mesh router. But is this feature actually worth using? Read This Article on Review Geek ›



This $50 Samsung 500 GB SSD Will Speed Up Your Old PC


How-To Geek / 5h
If your PC is still using a spinning mechanical hard drive as the main drive, upgrading to an SSD can give you a performance boost and extend the life of your PC. Now you can get a 1TB SATA SSD from Samsung at a great price. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


You Should Know How Much Your Coworkers Make (and Vice Versa)


Lifehacker / 5h
The idea that we should all be paid fairly for our work is kind of a no-brainer—but how can we as individuals actually make progress towards pay transparency and ensure equal pay for equal work? Read more...


This is what caused the recent huge Microsoft 365 and Teams outage


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft has revealed its initial conclusions on what it thinks caused a major recent outage that affected some of its most popular software offerings. The outage saw workers across Europe and Asia unable to log into Microsoft 365 services for several hours, with the likes of Microsoft Teams , Outlook, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online and SharePoint all affected. Having initially identifie


The iPad Air is back down to its lowest price ever


Mashable / 5h
SAVE $99.01: The 2022 iPad Air is back down to its holiday season record-low pricing. Grab it in your choice of colorway at Best Buy or in a more limited selection at Amazon as of Jan. 30. At just $499.99, you'll save 17% off its $599 list price. We're about a month and change past the holiday season, so any regrets you have about not grabbing fancy new tech at discounted holiday prices are settl


Snag a fan-favorite Dyson Supersonic hairdryer for $86 off at Best Buy


Mashable / 5h
SAVE $86: As of Jan. 30, the bestselling Dyson Supersonic hairdryer is on sale at Best Buy for My Best Buy members for $343.99, down from $429.99. That's a savings of 20%. There are hairdryers, and then there's the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer . It has a huge cult following, keeps your hair smooth and damage-free, and costs an arm and a leg. That is, until today. As of Jan. 30, the bestselling Dyso


Ford follows Tesla’s lead, cuts prices on Mustang Mach-E


36Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / It's not been designed to be a Nürburgring taxi, but switch the Mach-E GT Performance Edition into Unbridled Extend if you're going to autocross it. (credit: Ford) If you've been on the fence about buying a new Ford Mustang Mach-E , good news: Ford has dropped prices across the lineup of its first battery-electric vehicle. At the low end, there's a $900 drop on the RWD standard-range ba


After a failure 4 months ago, the New Shepard spacecraft remains in limbo


Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The New Shepard rocket and spacecraft are seen during the NS-22 mission in August 2022. (credit: Blue Origin) More than four months have passed since the launch of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket ended in failure . No humans were onboard the vehicle because it was conducting a suborbital scientific research mission, but the failure has grounded the New Shepard fleet ever since. The roc


The generative AI revolution has begun—how did we get here?


100+Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / This image was partially AI-generated with the prompt "a pair of robot hands holding pencils drawing a pair of human hands, oil painting, colorful," inspired by the classic M.C. Escher drawing. Watching AI mangle drawing hands helps us feel superior to the machines... for now. —Aurich (credit: Aurich Lawson | Stable Diffusion) Progress in AI systems often feels cyclical. Every few years


HBO’s The Last of Us tries a little tenderness in a surprising episode 3


82Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Paranoid survivalist is the part Nick Offerman was born to play. New episodes of The Last of Us are premiering on HBO every Sunday night, and Ars' Kyle Orland (who has played the games) and Andrew Cunningham (who hasn't) will be talking about them here every Monday morning . While these recaps don't delve into every single plot point of the episodes, there are obviously heavy spoilers c


Getting my money’s worth in Emirates first class: Bottomless Champagne and endless caviar


100+The Points Guy / 6h
Flying first class on Emirates is one of the most exclusive experiences in the sky , and it has a sky-high price tag to boot. After all, suites with closing doors , unlimited caviar, bottomless Champagne , on-demand meals, moisturizing pajamas and even inflight showers come at a cost. No wonder tickets between Dubai and the U.S. in Emirates first class regularly price at over $10,000 … each way!


The Last Of Us Showrunners Dive Into the Reasons and Meaning Behind Episode 3


100+Gizmodo / 6h
A few weeks ago, as I was watching screeners for HBO’s new show, The Last Of Us , I immediately thought about this moment . Today. Right now. You reading this. The day after everyone else could see what I just witnessed. Read more...


‘One Piece’ live-action series set to arrive on Netflix this year


100+TechCrunch / 6h
Netflix announced today that its “One Piece” live-action series would be available to stream sometime in 2023. The company tweeted the announcement alongside a new poster of the upcoming series. The poster shows the main character, Monkey D. Luffy (played by Iñaki Godoy), with his back turned. Adventure is on the horizon! One Piece sets sail in 2023 https://t.co/5YhPXFt8GS pic.twitter.com/GQH2MSA


Ford discounts its all-electric Mustang Mach-E in response to Tesla’s EV price war


TechCrunch / 6h
Ford said Monday it has increased production and cut the price of its all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover, the latest automaker to join an EV price war started by Tesla. Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles are now between about 1% to 8.8% lower, depending on the trim level, according to the company, which emphasized that the discounts are possible now that its new EV supply chain is coming online and


Quantum sensing startup Q-CTRL raises another $27.4M


TechCrunch / 6h
Two quantum-adjacent technologies — quantum sensing (QS) and quantum communication (Qcomm) — are as important as quantum computing hardware itself since they help make quantum computers function more accurately . A Sydney-based startup called Q-CTRL has built quantum-sensing software that helps reduce errors on quantum computers. Today, the company announced that it has raised another $27.4 milli


It’s time to cast your votes for TC Early Stage Audience Choice


TechCrunch / 6h
A not-so-humble brag here, so brace yourself. The programming at TechCrunch Early Stage — April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts — is gonna be off the proverbial hook. How do we know? We read hundreds of applications from experienced founders and startup ecosystem experts eager to participate in Audience Choice for a chance to present at the show. Be in the room: Take advantage of early-bird ticket pr


Jump on our limited two-for-one Disrupt 2023 presale offer


TechCrunch / 6h
Nothing wrong with your calendar, folks — it’s the end of January. Although TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 takes place months from now — on September 19–21 in San Francisco — we believe in two things: planning ahead and rewarding those who do. Right now — and for a limited time only — take advantage of our Disrupt 2023 ticket presale offer. Simply sign up right here to receive an exclusive two-for-one p


Amazon will soon start charging delivery fees on Fresh grocery orders under $150


43TechCrunch / 6h
Amazon is going to start charging delivery fees for Fresh grocery orders that are under $150, the company said in an email to Prime members. Prior to this change, Amazon offered Prime members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35. The company says the move will keep prices low on its services. With this new policy, Amazon will charge a $3.95 delivery fee for orders between $100-$150, a $6.9


American Express Gold Card Review: Worth It


300+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Gold Card The American Express® Gold Card is one of the most rewarding cards out there if you’re looking to earn Amex Membership Rewards points . In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at this card, as it’s a product that many people should consider picking up , especially if you spend a significant amount on food (whether with restaurants or supe


OnePlus V Fold and V Flip Rumored for Later This Year


How-To Geek / 6h
New information suggests OnePlus is working on not one but two different folding phones that could arrive later this year and take on Samsung. On Twitter, the popular tipster Mukul Sharma confirmed trademarks for a “OnePlus V Fold” and “OnePlus V Flip.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Latest Rumor Suggests Foldable iPad on the Way


How-To Geek / 6h
Apple is rarely the first to market in new product categories. The company usually lets other brands lead the way while they perfect the technology. Such seems to be the case with foldable tech, and if the latest rumors are true, they’re getting ready to dominate the foldable tablet space. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Why QtFM Could Become My Favorite Linux File Manager


How-To Geek / 6h
The Qt file manager called QtFM has great features, such as storing custom commands so you don’t need to open a Linux terminal window to run them. The only drawback is getting it installed. Let’s look at what makes this file browser special and how you can (maybe) try it out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Your iPhone Can Automatically Wish Your Friends Happy Birthday


Lifehacker / 6h
Who among us has never forgotten a friend or family member’s birthday? We all lead busy lives and it’s often all we can do to keep up with our own schedule of meetings, appointments, and deadlines. And even if you do fleetingly remember that it’s your father-in-law’s birthday while you’re in the middle of something… Read more...


This Mario 64 Mod Almost Looks Like a Gamecube Game and Runs on Actual Hardware


23Gizmodo / 6h
We all have a favorite video game that we’ve played through time and time again (for me, it’s Link’s Awakening ) but for Kaze Emanuar, simply playing through the N64's Super Mario 64 isn’t enough. Through modding, they’re trying to push the game to its absolute limits , and so far the results are unbelievable for a… Read more...


New Chatbot Is Coming to Chinese Internet Company Baidu


21Gizmodo / 6h
Chinese-owned internet company Baidu Inc. is reportedly launching a ChatGPT -style bot in March to merge with the company’s search engine eventually, an unnamed source familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal . Read more...


Board changes could signal Salesforce’s willingness to appease activist investors


TechCrunch / 6h
A week ago activist investor Elliott Management announced it had made a multibillion-dollar investment in Salesforce. By Friday, the company announced it was bringing in three new board members , and The Wall Street Journal was reporting that Elliott planned to nominate its own slate of directors . According to people familiar with the situation, that Wall Street Journal story is accurate. Salesf


Raylo raises $136M to build out its gadget lease-and-reuse ‘fintech’ platform


32TechCrunch / 6h
With the economy teetering on recession , and sales of mobile phones and other consumer electronics slowing down globally, a U.K. startup called Raylo that’s leaning into both of those themes has picked up £110 million ($136 million) to grow its business, offering consumers access to new gadgets by way of short-term leases. The London-based company currently operates in the U.K. selling monthly s


The 7 Deadly Sins of Attending a Super Bowl Party


Lifehacker / 6h
Super Bowl Sunday is our nation’s biggest unofficial holiday, and it’s fast approaching on February 12. But football is a divisive sport, and Super Bowl parties can be a volatile mix of barely interested normies who came to see the commercials and super-fans so steeped in football that no one invites them anywhere … Read more...


Rare Polar Bear Attack in Canada | Extreme Earth


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Amex Business Platinum card review: Big bonus and luxury benefits


1KThe Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express overview The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best business rewards cards around thanks to its current welcome bonus and the sheer number of value-added perks it offers cardmembers. While it requires some work to take full advantage of them,


Get a good-as-new Nintendo Switch Lite for $40 off


Mashable / 6h
SAVE $40: As of Jan. 30, you can get a refurbished Nintendo Switch Lite for $159.99 at Best Buy, down from its regular price of $199.99. That's a savings of 20%. Truly dedicated gamers know that the game never really ends. That's why it's important to take it with you during flights, road trips, and anywhere you may need to distract yourself during long wait times. The cost of portable gaming con


I Work for CNET’s Parent Company. Its AI-Generated Articles Disgust Me.


200+Futurism / 6h
The AI is here, and it’s pumping out articles — inaccurate , messily copied , poorly disclosed ones — at a rate that I probably couldn’t achieve even if I skipped sleep, gave up eating, abdicated all hobbies and responsibilities, and forwent all those other annoying little human things that seem to get in the way of the glorious goal of making my company money. That’s right. I work for Red Ventur


madamelesfressange: Plantae selectae, Georg Dionysius...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
madamelesfressange : Plantae selectae, Georg Dionysius Ehret, Publication Info: Nuremberg,1750-1773 Part 1 1. Magnolia (1750-1773) 2. Musae (1750-1773) 3. Musae IV (1750-1773) 4. Musae II (1750-1773) 5. Musa (1750-1773) 6. Musa II (1750-1773) 7. Mimosa (1750-1773) 8. Mespilus (1750-1773) 9. Monarda (1750-1773) 10. Melanthium (1750-1773)


How 19 ‘Cop City’ Activists Got Charged With Terrorism


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Google Chrome is having some serious cloud storage issues


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google Chrome is failing to save files directly to network attached storage (NAS) and cloud backup drives, multiple reports have claimed. An initial bug report in January 2023 reported that the 32-bit Windows version of Chrome 109 was hitting a “can’t open this file” error when trying to save files using a universal naming convention (UNC) path, with the error claiming that the issue is that the


8 Weird Facts About Octopuses


How-To Geek / 7h
Octopuses, with their eight mysterious arms and enigmatic behavior, are truly one of the ocean’s greatest enigmas. From their ability to camouflage and squeeze through tight spaces, to their three hearts and regenerative powers, these underwater dwellers are a treasure trove of strange and fascinating facts. So come, dive into the depths of the ocean and discover the peculiarities of these amazin


NASA Is Gearing Up for Another Moon Mission


23How-To Geek / 7h
NASA completed the Artemis 1 mission back in December, marking the first successful (uncrewed) test of its new SLS rocket and the Orion capsule. Now the space agency is pushing ahead with plans for a crewed moon mission. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Do Eggs Really Raise Cholesterol?


How-To Geek / 7h
Maybe you’re avoiding eggs right now because of the price, or maybe you’re avoiding them because you’ve heard they’ll raise your cholesterol. Well, it’s true that eggs are expensive right now, but the cholesterol bit might not be quite as true as you thought. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


8 Egg-less Breakfast Ideas to Save Cash on Your First Meal of the Day


How-To Geek / 7h
With prices of just about everything constantly rising, we find ourselves improvising with recipes and modifying our grocery budgets pretty often. When it comes to breakfast, we got you covered. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Neko Mario Pounces in the New Super Mario Teaser


Gizmodo / 7h
Ah, Kitty Mario . Never has anything ever been more cursed than Chris Pratt saying “meow” while his character is in a yellow catsuit. Scarring stuff. Besides furry animated plumbers, we’ve got some info on Disney’s The Mysterious Benedict Society and a couple of episode trailers from Velma and The Last of Us . Let’s… Read more...


Apple Analyst Says Company Will Finally Offer Up a Foldable iPad in 2024


25Gizmodo / 7h
Apple has yet to fold on the lingering image of itself as a maverick. But now that Samsung, Oppo, and Huawei are releasing plenty of foldable devices , one oft-cited analyst says that Apple will need a full year and change before it can release its first foldable device. Read more...



Make This Simple, Elegant Dessert for Valentine's Day


Lifehacker / 7h
I love an easy, impressive dessert. I want few ingredients, little to no elbow grease, and a big payoff at the end. The galette des rois delivers on all fronts. Often made for Three Kings’ Day at the beginning of January, there’s really no better time to make this dessert than whenever the heck you want it. Make it… Read more...


Dead Space remaster suffers from ‘major graphical issue’ on PS5


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The much-anticipated Dead Space remake is suffering from more than a few bugs, including a significant graphics bug on PS5. EA has acknowledged the problem but it can’t say when it will be fixed. The Dead Space remake brings with it a complete graphical overhaul of the sci-fi horror game, making it look like a modern game, instead of a 15-year-old bit of space junk. However, some PS5 players repo


Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti GPU specs leaked – and it could come alongside an RTX Titan


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Nvidia’s RTX 4090 Ti, the purportedly incoming refresh of the current Lovelace flagship, has been the subject of a fresh leak – and this supercharged RTX 4090 could be coming alongside a new RTX Titan. The latest on the RTX 4090 Ti graphics card comes from well-known leaker Kopite7kimi on Twitter, as flagged up by VideoCardz . RTX 4090 TiPG136/139-SKU31018176FP3296M L224Gbps 24G GDDR6Xtotal board


KLM Cancels Tanzania Flights For Crew Safety, While Kenya And Tanzania Put The Airline On Blast


View from the Wing / 7h
KLM's Tanzania flights are being disrupted by security risks. Usually governments encourage airlines to truthfully share the reasons why they cancel flights. Here the affected governments are offended that KLM has done so. Continue reading ...


Clever Hacker Finds the Perfect Way to Creatively Vandalize London's Knightrider Court


100+Gizmodo / 7h
We here at Gizmodo do not normally endorse vandalism of any kind, but we’re making an exception this time for two reasons. First, Matt Gray isn’t actually causing any permanent damage—the upgrades are easily removable. And second, how could a talented hardware hacker be expected to resist having a little fun with this… Read more...


Mercedes-Benz Says It's Doing Autonomous Driving Better Than Tesla


100+Gizmodo / 7h
Mercedes-Benz is apparently beating Tesla at its own game as the luxury car manufacturer announced last week that its new car system has a level of autonomous capabilities that is higher than Tesla’s current level of self-driving . Read more...


Keep warm and cozy for the rest of winter with a personal heater on sale for under $30


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 30, the Eden Comfort Oscillating Personal Heater is on sale for only $27.99 instead of $104.99 in white or teal . That's 73% in savings. Between the rising prices of eggs and cereal as well as utility costs, the idea of cranking up the heater in your entire home can make you riddled with guilt. It can also make your checking account resent you. You can always layer up when you'


Score two wireless charging stands for only $20


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 30, you can grab two wireless charging stands from Polaroid for only $19.99 — that's a 75% discount from the original $79.99 price tag. Charging setups of electronic devices change every few years. We've long retired the now-archaic USB-A ports and traded them for USB-C connectors. Apple will reportedly abandon their trademark Lightning cables in the near future, too, in an eff


Apple's foldable iPad might come next year


Mashable / 7h
Apple is working on a very different version of iPad , and it might be coming in 2024. This is according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that the "all-new design foldable iPad" is coming sometime next year. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) "I'm positive about the foldable iPad in 2024 and expect this new model will boost shipments and improve the product mix," wrote Kuo on Mon


Why Your Next Classic Cocktail Should Be Upside-Down


51Lifehacker / 8h
We’re coming to the end of January, which, for some, may have been quite dry. Abstaining from alcohol has many benefits, and one major drawback: If and when you decided to start drinking again, you’ll find your tolerance is much lower than it was before you took your break. Read more...


Grab Your Helmets and Let's-a Go Into This Week's Toy News


Gizmodo / 8h
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular weekly round up of the latest toy news on the internet. Kick off the week with a trio of Star Wars Lego helmets , another Beast Wars classic making its way to Rise of the Beasts , and a supersized TMNT Krang. Check it out! Read more...


What does ‘duty-free’ mean?


66The Points Guy / 8h
If you’re like me, you frequently browse the items strategically placed near the checkout lane at grocery stores as you wait in line, asking yourself if you need to add just one more item to your cart. This idea of buying things you don’t necessarily need also runs through my mind frequently at airports thanks to duty-free shops. They entice me with the allure of saving money by shopping sans an


11 extra charges on cruise ships that will drive you nuts — and what to do about them


400+The Points Guy / 8h
One of the great allures of cruising is that a lot is included in the fare. Those $499-a-week rates that you see advertised include not just a room on a ship but also meals and entertainment. The ship also acts as your transportation — it gets you from place to place at no extra cost. Still, for the most part, cruises aren’t all-inclusive. On many ships, there are a lot of little things — and som


Review: Bahrain Airport Hotel (Priority Pass)


500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
During my five hour layover at Bahrain Airport , I spent most of my time at the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge . However, I also checked out the Bahrain Airport Hotel, which offers some features for Priority Pass members, including sleep pods and massages. Bahrain Airport Hotel Priority Pass perks The Bahrain Airport Hotel is located in the airside portion of the terminal at Bahrain Airport. Whether


View of Music and Performing Arts room, Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Listening stations in foreground. Handwri...


Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
View of Music and Performing Arts room, Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Listening stations in foreground. Handwritten on back: “1965.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


This Week in Spaceflight: SpaceX Starship Static Fire Test, ISS Spacewalk, and More


41Gizmodo / 8h
SpaceX continues to launch its Falcon 9 rocket at a frenetic pace, as the calendar flips over to February this week. Excitingly, the company could perform its first full static fire test of the enormous Starship, in which all 33 Raptor engines will simultaneously roar to life. Read more...


Get an at-home LED therapy mask for $30


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : as of Jan. 30, the DermaTreat Light Therapy Mask is on sale for $29.99 instead of $89.99. That's a 66% price drop. There's not much people won't do for beautiful skin. From trying every TikTok beauty trend to purchasing the latest and greatest promising products, the quest for a youthful appearance requires a lot of trial and error. If you've been looking for a way to get a fresh-looking


Apple says these are the best security keys around now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple has revealed what it believes are the best security keys to add an extra layer of protection to your digital world. The recent release of iOS 16.3 saw Apple add security key compatibility to its iPhone and iPad devices - as well as to its laptops and desktops with the macOS 13.2 update. Now, in a support document , the company has selected its recommendations for the best physical security


Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston return as accidental action heroes in 'Murder Mystery 2' trailer


100+Mashable / 8h
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are back together again, and this time they're heading for Paris. It's been four years since the Agatha Christie-inspired events of Netflix' s first Murder Mystery , and Nick and Audrey Spitz (Sandler and Aniston) are now working for themselves as detectives, with their own agency and everything. They take a break from life as a duo of private dicks to head to a


Get 2 dozen roses, a vase, and free shipping for 54% off the usual price


Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 30, Rose Farmers has a digital voucher deal for two dozen farmer's choice long-stem roses and a vase for just $49.99 — that's 54% off the usual cost of $109.75. Does your valentine have an appreciation for the classics? If your honey loves everything from Casablanca to Pride and Prejudice , then you better stick with a tried-and-true Valentine's Day gift this year. There's noth



How to Extend Your Eero Mesh With Amazon Echo Speakers (2023)


30Wired / 8h
You can now use select Alexa speakers to expand the Wi-Fi coverage of your routers. Let us walk you through how.


Anker 767 Power Station Review: Ultimate Power on Wheels


How-To Geek / 8h
Choosing a portable power source or battery pack is essential if you enjoy outdoor adventures off-grid or live somewhere with power outages. These devices come in different sizes, making a choice between power and portability crucial. If power is what you seek, you’ll want the massive new Anker 767 Powerhouse. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


What Is Bridge Mode on a Router, and Why Should You Use It?


25How-To Geek / 8h
There’s a feature hidden away in many routers that perform a crucial function when using your own Wi-Fi router with your internet service provider’s hardware. Here’s what you need to know about bridge mode. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Jan. 30, 2023


How-To Geek / 8h
Welcome to your February Netflix drop! A new month officially arrives this month, and Netflix is giving its viewers a smattering of new content including recent theatrical releases and new originals. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


12 Things a Home Inspector Is Most Likely to Skip


52Lifehacker / 8h
Keeping a house in good operating condition is expensive and time-consuming, which is why some folks defer their maintenance or slap together sketchy DIY repairs when things go wrong—and then sometimes try to sell that house to you in the hopes that you don’t notice. That’s why it’s shocking that more and more people… Read more...


Watch an Exclusive Deleted Scene From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever


20Gizmodo / 8h
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever comes home this week and with it, you’ll find even more of the movie you already loved . The digital release, out February 1, as well as the Blu-ray, out February 7, includes four scenes deleted from the Ryan Coogler Marvel Studios sequel —but you don’t have to wait to watch all four. io9… Read more...


The Download: military drones, and forbidden US chips


21MIT Technology Review / 8h
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. Mass-market military drones have changed the way wars are fought When the United States first fired a missile from an armed Predator drone at suspected Al Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan in November 2001, it changed warfare permanently. During the two decades tha


Marqeta buys fintech Power Finance in $275M all-cash deal, its first acquisition


45TechCrunch / 9h
Marqeta has agreed to acquire two-year-old fintech infrastructure startup Power Finance for $223 million in cash, marking the first acquisition in the publicly traded company’s 13-year history. About one-third of the purchase price is payable over a two-year period, subject to certain undisclosed conditions. And, if one undisclosed milestone in particular is met within the next 12 months, Marqeta


Samsung Galaxy S23 prices could mean bad news in some countries


52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The official launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S23 smartphones is just around the corner, and while the devices’ respective specs have been all-but confirmed by leaks, the lineup’s pricing structure remains the subject of much speculation. We recently reported on leaked Verizon documents suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S23 , Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will cost the same as their Samsung Gal


Are High-End Game Controllers Worth the High Price?


How-To Geek / 9h
The controller that came bundled with your current-generation console is pretty good regardless of brand, but better versions always exist. When you see the asking price for these “elite” controllers, though, you might wonder, are they really worth it? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


This malware hides on USB drives, waiting to strike Windows machines


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 team has uncovered a series of tools and malware samples in a recent Black Basta breach, with one particularly nasty train gaining particular attention. The campaign uses years-old PlugX malware to infect removable USB drives , which can go on to affect any Windows host they are connected to. Apparently existing for more than a decade, the campaign was initially credit


Crypto security startup Hypernative raises $9M to help prevent web3 cyber attacks


44TechCrunch / 9h
Hypernative , a crypto security-focused startup, has raised $9 million in seed funding as it emerges from stealth, co-founder and CEO Gal Sagie exclusively told TechCrunch. The funding round was led by boldstart ventures and IBI tech fund, with strategic investments from Blockdaemon, Alchemy, Borderless, CMT Digital, Nexo and angel investors. The company was started by Sagie and Dan Caspi, who’s


What do recent changes to state taxes mean for US SaaS startups?


TechCrunch / 9h
Ardy Esmaeili Contributor Ardy Esmaeili , CPA, is a startup tax accountant and managing director of tax services at Burkland . More posts by this contributor Starting up remotely? Keep these labor laws and tax guidelines in mind What US startup founders need to know about the R&D tax credit Trends indicate that a majority of businesses plan to fully adopt software as a service (SaaS) by 2025, and


The Real Meaning Behind The New Singapore Airlines Ad Campaign: Shots Fired


View from the Wing / 9h
Ignore the exoteric meaning of the campaign, and dig deeper for a more Straussian esoteric meaning. Look to the specific language in the video, and the cabin imagery . Continue reading ...


'The Last of Us' episode 4 trailer teases a tense confrontation


46Mashable / 9h
After the absolute hammer-blow that was episode 3 , surely The Last of Us is going to give us a bit of a break in episode 4, right? Well no, probably not. In the clip above Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) continue their journey west from Boston, getting lost in a new city before encountering an apparently injured man begging for help. As you can probably guess, though, all is not wha


Singapore Airlines Free Wi-Fi In First & Business Class


400+One Mile at a Time / 9h
In 2022, Singapore Airlines introduced a trial whereby premium passengers received complimentary Wi-Fi. There’s a fantastic update, as reported by Mainly Miles . Free Wi-Fi is now a permanent benefit on Singapore Airlines, making it the first airline in Asia to offer unlimited free Wi-Fi to business class passengers (among others). Singapore Airlines offering unlimited free Wi-Fi Singapore Airlin


Manu Jain, Xiaomi exec who set up and scaled India business, leaves


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Manu Jain, the executive who helped Xiaomi set up and scale business in India, has left the company, he said Monday, joining a long list of high-profile departures at the local unit that is increasingly losing market share to rivals including Samsung. Jain did not say why he was leaving the firm, but he has been pitching investors ideas for an EV startup for several months, people familiar with t


Stashpad is a notepad for devs with a ‘DM to yourself’ interface


38TechCrunch / 9h
It’s hard to develop a personal note-taking habit. Many folks just resort to using a default app like Apple’s Notes app or sending something to themselves on Slack. It’s fine if you just need to jot down a note or two, but it becomes hard to organize and search for them later. Stashpad is working on a solution for that issue — especially for developers and product managers. Stashpad is an app tha



Review: Gulf Air Lounge Bahrain Airport (BAH)


83One Mile at a Time / 10h
During my whirlwind Aeroplan adventure , I had a roughly five hour layover at Bahrain Airport (BAH). I was arriving in Gulf Air’s A321LR business class from Rome around 7PM, and departing in Gulf Air’s 787-9 business class for Singapore around 12AM. I spent much of my layover in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge, which is the carrier’s flagship lounge at the airport. The terminal at Bahrain Airport


Ordered something from JD Sports? Hackers might have your data.


Mashable / 10h
JD Sports isn't having a particularly good day, and neither do the sports retailer's customers. The company said that personal data from 10 million customers "may have been accessed" by hackers, the BBC reported Monday. The data is related to online orders made between November 2018 and October 2020, from JD Sports' brands JD, Size?, Millets, Blacks, Scotts, and Millets Sport. It includes names,


Meta’s best VR headset is down to its lowest-ever price, but not for long


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Got your eyes on a Meta Quest Pro VR headset, but put off by its eye-watering price? Then you’re in luck: it’s currently $400 / £200 cheaper than normal, but for a limited time only. Right now (January 30, 2023) the Meta Quest Pro is down to $1,100 at Meta’s official store in the US, while Brits can pick it up for £1,300 at Meta’s UK store . Unfortunately, this deal won't last forever, so if you


The Morning After: What to expect from Samsung's Unpacked event this week


100+Engadget / 10h
It’s almost time for Samsung to unveil another generation of its flagship Galaxy S smartphones. Fortunately for us, leaks have revealed a lot of the major beats ahead of the February 1st event . It seems all the show-stopping features will come to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Rumors have long pointed to the highest-end S23 model sporting a 200-megapixel main camera – and then Samsung revealed a new came


You can now join a Microsoft Teams call from your car... but you probably shouldn't


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
One of the last safe places for avoiding video calls could soon fall, no thanks to a new update for Microsoft Teams . The video conferencing service is working on an update that will allow users to join a Teams call directly from their vehicle while driving using Apple's CarPlay platform. Apple has recently updated CarPlay to include a new calendar view, which will now allow users to join a Micro


10 Windows File Explorer Features You Should Be Using


44How-To Geek / 10h
The Windows File Explorer is likely one of the most used tools on your PC. It’s the home for finding files and anything else that might be saved. A few tips and tricks can make it work even better, whether you’re using Windows 10 or Windows 11. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Untold Story of a Crippling Ransomware Attack


21Wired / 10h
More than two years ago, criminals crippled the systems of London’s Hackney Council. It's still fighting to recover.


The Case of the Incredibly Long-Lived Mouse Cells


Wired / 10h
Scientists kept the rodents’ immune T cells active four times longer than mice can live—with huge implications for cancer, vaccination, and aging research.


Ex-Twitter Workers Puzzle Over Elon Musk’s Abandoned Laptops


200+Wired / 10h
The cash-strapped company recently auctioned off USB dongles but has left some corporate computers in the custody of laid-off staff.


Neural Imaging Reveals Secret Conversational Cues


Wired / 10h
Complex signals and subliminal signs underpin all human verbal communication—and a real-time translation is on the horizon.


Elon takes the stand, Akio Toyoda hands over the CEO keys and layoffs come for Waymo


100+TechCrunch / 10h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. It seems we can’t get through a week without disc


Sorare teams up with the Premier League for its NFT fantasy football game


100+TechCrunch / 10h
French startup Sorare has signed a four-year licensing partnership with the Premier League. This is an important move for the company as the English football league is one of the most-watched sports leagues in the world. Sorare is a fantasy sports gaming experience based on NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. In particular, Sorare has partnered with many football leagues so that it can create trading c


China's biggest search engine is to set launch a ChatGPT rival in March


38Engadget / 11h
Chinese search giant Baidu aims to introduce a ChatGPT- like AI service that gives users conversational results, Bloomberg has reported. It'll be based on the company's Ernie system, a large-scale machine-learning model trained over several years that "excels at natural language understanding and generation," Baidu said in 2021 . Open AI's ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm of late, thanks


Ex-Google Employees Are Vlogging Their Layoffs on TikTok


100+Gizmodo / 11h
When Google told 12,000 employees they were out of a job last week, there were a lot of feels , understandably. Some workers were confused about why they had been laid off. Others were frustrated. Some ex-Googlers were grateful to have even had the opportunity at all. Read more...


Everything We Know About the Facial Recognition Scandal at Madison Square Garden


500+Gizmodo / 11h
The future of facial recognition use by private companies in the United States could boil down to who emerges victorious in an ongoing dispute between a collection of lawyers and a petty, authoritarian New York billionaire. The place: one of America’s most famous venues, Madison Square Garden. The owner: James Dolan. Read more...


IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card Review (175K Points)


One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card Hotel credit cards are incredibly underrated. Even if you don’t spend much money on them, they can offer huge perks, including elite status and free night certificates . When you combine these two factors, a lot of these cards offer outsized value. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at a hotel credit card that I think just about e


The best under-desk cycles and ellipticals to stay active as you work


Mashable / 11h
Working from home is the new normal, and for many people all around the world, it's the future. There are lots of benefits, like avoiding the commute, crowds, and overpriced lunches. It's not all good though, because working from home can result in much longer periods of inactivity, which is not good for your health. We're not trying to worry you, but it's really important to stay mobile when you


Invincible just added another great Walking Dead star to its cast


32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Jeffrey Dean Morgan has joined the cast of Invincible – and fans already think they know who he'll play in the hit Prime Video series. Taking to Instagram yesterday (January 29), Morgan uploaded an image of himself leaning on Invincible volumes 2 and 3. Coupled with the photograph's caption, Morgan revealed he'll be part of Invincible season 2 . Or, at the very least, he'll be voicing a character


These dodgy Android apps have seen over 20 million downloads


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Google Play Store has been home to a growing number of suspicious activities in recent months, new research has found. A study by Dr.Web found a large number of fake apps and trojans designed to subscribe victims to paid services, as well as an alarming rate of spyware. The report details the increasing number of apps that have been added to the company’s antivirus database, illustrating the


Is it better to book a cruise through a travel agent? We say yes


1KThe Points Guy / 12h
Going online to book an airline ticket or hotel stay is a familiar and fairly easy transaction. When you book a cruise, however — particularly your first cruise — you may want to reconsider the impulse to handle the transaction yourself through a cruise line website or an online advertiser with cheap prices. This DIY approach may not be the best way to find your dream vacation at sea. In reality,



Is the creator economy really recession-proof?


Mashable / 12h
It seems like everyone's worried about a potential recession. (If you've tried to buy eggs recently , you’re all too aware of the chaotic state of things.) In a recent poll of economists , the World Economic Forum found that nearly two-thirds of respondents believed there will be a recession in 2023, and surveys of economists and business leaders indicate much the same thing. Meanwhile, in Decemb


Singapore Airlines’ New “Welcome To World Class” Ad


One Mile at a Time / 12h
Singapore Airlines has today unveiled its first major ad campaign since the start of the pandemic, and it’s pretty great. Singapore Airlines’ new global brand campaign Singapore Airlines’ newest ad campaign is titled “Welcome to World Class,” and will be run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms. The campaign reflects the company’s commitment to deliver an excepti


‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn


94NYT > Technology / 12h
Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.


5 of the best free online AI and ChatGPT courses available this week


Mashable / 12h
FREE COURSES: A wide range of beginner-friendly AI and ChatGPT courses are available for free on Udemy. We're not going to pretend for one minute that artificial intelligence doesn't scare us. There's a little personal fear intermixed with a good dose of existential dread and genuine concern for what recent advancements could mean for the future of the human race, but maybe everything will be fin


Mass-market military drones have changed the way wars are fought


57MIT Technology Review / 12h
Mass-market military drones are one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2023. Explore the rest of the list here. When the United States first fired a missile from an armed Predator drone at suspected Al Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan on November 14, 2001, it was