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Don't Let Your Robot Vacuum See You Naked
52How-To Geek / 54min
The internet presents a unique opportunity for creeps, hackers, and corporations who want to invade your privacy. By now, you’re probably aware of all the hand-wringing that surrounds this topic. But there’s one privacy threat that’s managed to slip under everybody’s nose—the cameras in our robot vacuums. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Electric Stoves Are Good, Actually
300+Lifehacker / 14h
On Monday, Bloomberg reported the Consumer Product Safety Commission would consider a ban on gas stoves , causing everyone from Republican politicians to cooks on Twitter to promptly lose their minds and begin insulting electric stoves. If you were among them, don’t panic: A gas stove ban is unlikely, especially in… Read more...
The PetSafe self-scooping litter box makes you choose between convenience, recurring costs, and the environment
Mashable / 9min
Allegedly, the first design for an automatic litter box was patented in 1991 . Of course, they haven't been a casual thing to have in your house for that long. But if you've recently seen the Death Star-looking ones that often go viral on TikTok, like the $649, 2.5-foot tall Litter Robot , you might be wondering: Is a practical self-cleaning litter box too much to ask? PetSafe says nope. Its Scoo
muspeccoll : This deck of playing cards is from a series engraved in southern Germany ca. 1496, and is believed to comm...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
muspeccoll : This deck of playing cards is from a series engraved in southern Germany ca. 1496, and is believed to commemorate the marriage in that year of the future King Philip I of Spain (son of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I) to Joanna the Mad (daughter of King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile). Instead of hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds, these cards use chalices, sw
Today's Wordle Answer #574 – January 14, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 2h
Today's word is pretty "wild." The Wordle takes us to the outback for a little linguistic adventure.
Twitter brings its “For You” and “Following” dual-timeline view to the web
41TechCrunch / 3h
After updating its iOS app to display both algorithmic and chronological timelines side-by-side , Twitter is rolling out this update to the web interface. Earlier this week, the company renamed “Home” (algorithmic timeline) and “Latest” (chronological timeline) to “For You” and “Following”. The “For You” timeline now appears first in both the iOS app and the web. While you have to swipe between t
Samsung Galaxy S23 colors: every rumored shade, including the S23 Plus and Ultra
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A new year means a new series of Samsung Galaxy S phones, and with them a new selection of colors. But Samsung seems to be doing things slightly differently with the Samsung Galaxy S23 line compared to previous years. With the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, we saw one set of colors for the S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus , and another set for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra , but with the S23 series, leaks sugg
The best Kindles for every type of reader
Mashable / 3h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. If you haven't yet been converted to the wonderful world of Amazon Kindle readers, we really do need to ask: What on earth are you waiting for? We know nothing compares to the feel of a book in your hands as you thumb through page after enticing page. And there's currently no true substitute f
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for January 14
Mashable / 3h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Master the Adobe Creative Cloud with this discounted bundle of courses
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : The 2023 Adobe Creative Cloud Beginner to Advance Bundle is on sale for £49.39, saving you 97% on list price. Ready to unleash your creative side in 2023? Whether you want to finally write that novel or experiment more with digital art, the fleet of programs that Adobe Creative Cloud offers makes tackling any creative endeavor a whole lot easier. And if you're not familiar with their prog
Save 86% on the best VPN for crypto trading
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 86%: Private Internet Access is a serious service that offers powerful protection for your online information. A two-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £43.94, and includes an extra four months for free — 86% off for a limited time. Crypto trading poses a lot of risks, and not just for your investments. The online world can be a dangerous place at the best of times,
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 14
Mashable / 6h
It's Saturday at last, and with the weekend comes a new Wordle puzzle for you to solve! There's no need to feel frustrated if you're struggling, though. As always, we're here with some tips and hints to help you find the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get January 14's Wordle solution straight up. But if you prefer to work it out y
The Forgotten 1981 Concept Car You'd Never Guess Was A Mercedes
SlashGear / 7h
The Mercedez NAFA is a concept that played an important role in the development of a few future cars, including the A-Class.
Is MrBeast Serious About Being Twitter CEO? It Certainly Sounds Like It
SlashGear / 7h
"MrBeast" quipped on Twitter that he could be the new CEO of the platform, replacing current CEO Elon Musk.
Sealed buys sensor startup InfiSense to fuel energy-saving services
71TechCrunch / 7h
Sealed built a business around predicting energy use and getting homeowners to ditch fossil fuels. So, naturally, the company’s first acquisition is a startup that tracks energy on a granular level. Sealed did not disclose the terms of the deal, but said in a statement that scooping up Burlington, Vermont-based InfiSense would help it “cut home energy waste.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Sealed fi
RRR Stars Ram Charan and NTR Jr. Are Open to Making the Leap to Hollywood
Gizmodo / 8h
If there’s one question audiences are asking after watching S.S. Rajamouli ’s epic RRR , it’s: “Where can we see more of Ram Charan and NTR Jr. ?” It seems inevitable that the Tollywood superstars will blow up on the Hollywood blockbuster scene with crossover success—think pop-star BTS level, but make it cinema. Read more...
The Best Gaming Glasses of 2023
Futurism / 8h
The average person blinks roughly 15 to 20 times per minute, but when we’re caught up in a task like, say, defending the point in an “Overwatch” match or playing “Ghost of Tsushima” until the sun comes up, we tend to blink less. And while we may not even notice it while we’re absorbed in a game, this can have a domino effect on our health that leads to splitting headaches, sore eyes, and fatigue.
Sequoia Capital’s Alfred Lin in his first public interview since the implosion of FTX (video)
TechCrunch / 8h
Last night, at an industry event hosted in San Francisco by this editor, venture capitalist Alfred Lin of Sequoia Capital sat down for a one-on-one conversation about the evolution of his storied investment firm, which has enjoyed a largely unblemished record of stunning success — a record since marred by its roughly $200 million investment in the crypto currency exchange FTX. The investment, onc
Meta sues “scraping-for-hire” service that sells user data to law enforcement
34Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Meta said it’s suing “scraping-for-hire” service Voyager Labs for allegedly using fake accounts, proprietary software, and a sprawling network of IP addresses to surreptitiously collect massive amounts of personal data from users of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social networking sites. “Defendant created and used over 38,000 fake Facebook user accounts an
Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand
100+BBC News - Technology / 9h
The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales.
Halo Top Will Give You Free Ice Cream for Sticking to a New Goal
Lifehacker / 9h
Halo Top is kicking off the new year by offering up an accountability goal tracker that gives you rewards as you accomplish your goal—and the first prize is a free tub of Halo Top ice cream. Once you claim that reward, you’ll be entered to win additional sweepstakes as you continue making progress. Read more...
Amid China’s massive COVID wave, 42% of people on one flight tested positive
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A passenger wearing protective clothing amid the COVID-19 pandemic waits to board a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on January 3. (credit: Getty | HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP ) Although China has largely abandoned COVID-19 case reporting, evidence of its massive wave of infection readily shows up in airports outside its borders. On a December 26 flight from the southea
Best Buy offers free shipping for all members, but cuts Totaltech benefits
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Best Buy) Big changes are afoot in electronics seller Best Buy's member and customer loyalty program as the company aims to generate more revenue and compete with Amazon, Best Buy announced via emails to customers this week. First, the good news: Members of Best Buy's My Best Buy program will get free shipping on orders from the company's online store, this time without a minimum
Where Will You Be When the Robot Apocalypse Begins?
Gizmodo / 9h
It’s a day like any other for Bernie (John Gemberling, whose voice credits include Bob’s Burgers , Big Mouth , and Central Park ): toiling at his office job, visiting his stoner besties, mooning over his mega-crush. But as it turns out, this is not any other day: this is the day the robots rebel . Read more...
Bugatti’s new electric scooter is bigger with W16 Mistral vibes
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Somewhere hidden amid the thousands of flashy displays and exhibits at CES 2023 in Las Vegas was the newly upgraded 2023 Bugatti electric scooter. TechCrunch never saw it. Did anyone? Luckily, details and images of the 2023 model, a 10% larger, more premium electric scooter, have now been released into the world. Bugatti , through a partnership with tech accessory company Bytech, launched a $1,20
Daily Crunch: 2 Tesla models qualify for EV tax credits after company marks prices down by 20%
37TechCrunch / 10h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PST, subscribe here . The team who went to CES is back at their desks. If you missed the barrage of stories — or simply couldn’t stay on top of them — Brian wrote up an amazing CES 2023 debrief . Give that a skim, and you’ll be safe in the knowledge that you didn’t miss anything major a
Baking Soda Will Completely Wreck Your Carpet
Lifehacker / 10h
Once again , we regret to inform you that a cleaning hack you may have seen online is maybe not a great idea. This one involves sprinkling bicarb—or baking soda—on your carpet to remove stains or odors, which certainly sounds promising considering all the wonderful cleaning uses baking soda typically has . But cleaning… Read more...
Republicans Create Culture War Over… Stoves
Gizmodo / 10h
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The Reason Why Apple Charging Cables Break So Often
SlashGear / 10h
Why does a company like Apple, long-known for its meticulous attention to detail, skimp on its chargers?
The Big Reason You Might Want To Hold Off On Buying A Used Tesla
SlashGear / 10h
Buying a Tesla is typically an expensive proposition, but even though used and new Tesla prices are coming down, buying used doesn't justify the savings.
Who Is In The 9-Person SpaceX dearMoon Crew?
SlashGear / 10h
The SpaceX dearMoon mission, headed by Yusaku Maezawa, aims to circle the moon and return to Earth in 2023. Here's the onboard crew.
The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Has Excellent Fuel Economy For A 7-Seater SUV
SlashGear / 10h
Instead of going wild with over-the-top features, the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid presents a highly practical package, starting with top-notch fuel economy.
This Futuristic Honda Motorcycle Concept Blended Timeless Design And New Technology
SlashGear / 10h
In 1995, Honda threw out its own design book to come up with a concept motorcycle that surprisingly enough actually inspired a consumer product.
Exclusive "Violent Night" Deleted Scene Featuring David Harbour's Badass Santa
Gizmodo / 10h
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You Need to Know Your Roof's 'Snow Load'
Lifehacker / 10h
Most roofs constructed after modern regulations were passed in the U.S. in 1988 are built to withstand a certain amount of extra weight in the form of snow. Even older roofs usually have some extra capacity to allow for snow. But sometimes, larger amounts of snow, or wet or compacted snow can exceed the capacity of… Read more...
HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ is a video game adaptation that’s actually good
TechCrunch / 10h
This weekend, HBO and HBO Max will premiere the first episode of “ The Last of Us, ” a post-apocalyptic thriller based on the popular video game. On Sunday, January 15, it will debut on HBO at 9:00 p.m. ET and stream in 4K on HBO Max. The series will have nine episodes in total and follows the plot of the 2013 game where a fungus outbreak turns half of the world’s population into flesh-eating zom
Voice AI Company SoundHound Lays Off Nearly Half Its Staff and Offers ‘Pitiful’ Severance
Gizmodo / 10h
SoundHound, a voice AI company, laid off nearly half of its remaining staff last week—roughly 200 people—in a major company-wide downsizing, according to three employees who lost their jobs and an email from the CEO viewed by Gizmodo. What’s more, the former SoundHound employees are in for a rough landing. Their… Read more...
This Week's Best Toys Take Us Across the Spider-Verse, the Great Outdoors, and the Forgotten Realms
Gizmodo / 10h
Welcome back to Toy Aisle. This week we return to the Spider-Verse with Miles and Gwen figures from S.H.Figuarts, start the Transformers Rise of the Beasts merchandising onslaught with Arcee, and begin our Valentine’s Day planning with a Pokémon Love Ball Poké Ball replica from the Wand Company. Check it out! Read more...
Judge Says Elon Musk's Trial Must Take Place on Twitter's Home Turf
Gizmodo / 10h
A judge told Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his attorneys that, no, the court won’t move his upcoming securities fraud trial out of San Francisco even if there’s a dwindling number of people in the Bay Area with a positive opinion of the Twitter owner. Read more...
Hyatt Promises To Fix Zeroing Out Award Night Availability In Aruba
55View from the Wing / 10h
The Hyatt Regency Aruba has a history of playing games with free night award availability. They made it nearly impossible to spend Hyatt points, assigning only 22 out of their 357 rooms as potentially eligible for redemption. This hotel is actually owned by Hyatt, and after I brought their shenanigans to corporate’s attention they adjusted the practice. However Aruba redemptions again became a pr
BlackRock acquires minority stake in SMB 401(k) provider Human Interest
TechCrunch / 10h
Investment giant BlackRock announced Friday it is taking a minority stake in venture-backed fintech startup Human Interest . Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Human Interest’s digital retirement benefits platform allows users “to launch a retirement plan in minutes and put it on autopilot,” according to the company. It also touts that it has eliminated all 401(k) transaction fees. The startup
Rejoice! Food Scientist Says Pasta Is Way Healthier Than You'd Think
100+Futurism / 10h
Carb lovers, today's your lucky day — an Australian food scientist has shot down criticisms that claim pasta is an unhealthy food. "You probably know there are recommendations for how much energy (kilojoules or calories) we should eat in a day," writes University of Newcastle senior food science lecturer Emma Beckett in The Conversation . "These recommendations are based on body size, sex and phy
Exxon Scientists Knew About Global Warming for Decades While Company Denied It
69Futurism / 10h
In a damning new paper , a team of international researchers has found that scientists employed by multinational oil and gas company Exxon were strikingly accurate in their predictions of global warming — for almost half a century. "We find that most of their projections accurately forecast warming that is consistent with subsequent observations," the paper reads. That's despite the company consi
The Key to California’s Survival Is Hidden Underground
49Wired / 10h
The state is ping-ponging between severe drought and catastrophic flooding. The solution to both? Making the landscape spongier.
This App Uses AI to Generate Custom Playlists
Lifehacker / 10h
If you’re tired of music streaming apps deciding what you should listen to, you can take back the power. PlaylistAI is an app that uses AI to help you create playlists easily, and it is compatible with Spotify and Apple Music. It lets you specify the kind of music you’re looking for and creates custom playlists for… Read more...
An Oil Exec Will Lead the UN's 2023 Climate Summit
33Gizmodo / 11h
For nearly 30 years, nations, nonprofits, researchers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders have gathered annually at the United Nations’ Conference of Parties—commonly known as COP —to talk through implementation of the U.N.’s climate change treaty. Though deeply imperfect, these summits are a critical… Read more...
Ars is reviewing HBO’s The Last of Us series
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Last of Us Enlarge / Is it dark in here or is it just HBO's The Last of Us adaptation? HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us premieres on Sunday, January 15 , after years of failed attempts to turn the 2013 game into a movie (though the truly disastrous movie version of Naughty Dog's Uncharted makes us kind of glad for that failure). As Ars' resident The Last of Us expert , Senior Gaming Edit
Your Google Stadia controller won’t be a paperweight after the service shuts down
100+Engadget / 11h
Google is giving Stadia users some consolation prizes before the game streaming service shuts down on January 18th . To start, it's planning to release a tool that will enable Bluetooth support on the Stadia controller. You'll have to wait until next week to download it, but this should make the device useful for just about any title that has gamepad support, so long as the platform recognizes th
12 Killer Supersets to Add to Your Next Workout
Lifehacker / 11h
Who doesn’t love a superset? Pairing two exercises saves time in your main workout, provided the routine allows. And if you’d like to do a quick bit of extra work at the end of the day, a superset is an efficient way to fit it in. So let’s look at a few perfect pairings you can add to your next workout. Read more...
California and Portland to Maui from 15,000 Delta SkyMiles round trip
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Are you looking to jet off to Maui in February or March? There’s another Hawaii deal . This time, round-trip award rates start at a bargain of 15,000 Delta SkyMiles, and there is widespread availability between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG). We also found ample, similarly priced award space with at least two seats on connecting departures from Norman Y.
The best credit cards that offer trip cancellation and interruption insurance
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. This week’s nationwide ground stop by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Southwest operational meltdown during the 2022 winter holidays have caused some travelers to look closer at their credit card travel protections . Cards with trip delay protection were most useful to travelers delayed during the winter
5 of the best journaling apps to log your thoughts and experiences
22TechCrunch / 11h
As we look to the year ahead, you may be interested in creating new habits and setting goals. Journaling is a popular practice that helps you reflect on your life, while also keeping track of your goals. If you’re looking to get into journaling and would prefer to keep a digital journal instead of a physical one, you can choose from numerous journaling apps available across iPhone and Android. Wh
YouTube Is Testing a Free, Ad-supported Streaming Service
47Gizmodo / 11h
YouTube announced it is introducing free, ad-supported streaming channels in a product test as the company grows its video platform. The new hub, known as FAST, would create competition for other industry players including Roku , Pluto TV, and Tubi . Read more...
Blacula Rises Again in a Gorgeous New Graphic Novel
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Blacula isn’t as famous as Dracula , but he has a great deal more to be angry about. The star of the 1972 blaxploitation horror hit was an 18th-century African prince who asked Dracula’s help to end the slave trade. Instead, Dracula turned him into a vampire, killed his wife, and imprisoned him under his castle.… Read more...
Scientists Are Testing an Old Cough Medicine as a Parkinson's Disease Treatment
35Gizmodo / 11h
An important clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease has just gotten underway in the UK. The placebo-controlled Phase III trial will test whether a long-existing cough medication can slow down the progression of the neurodegenerative condition and improve people’s quality of life. Earlier studies have suggested that… Read more...
Pipe-Wielding Tesla Maniac Attacks Fellow Driver in Los Angeles
100+Futurism / 11h
Free Tesla A masked Tesla driver armed — for some reason — with a pipe was caught on video attacking someone else's car on a freeway in Los Angeles. Worse yet, he's apparently been spotted menacing others around town. In video published by LA's ABC7 news broadcaster , a muscular man with a black bandana on his face is seen jumping out of his Tesla, which was pulled over on a stretch of the 2 free
Google thinks a US Supreme Court case could radically change the internet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Google has warned that a ruling against it in an ongoing Supreme Court (SC) case could put the entire internet at risk by removing a key protection against lawsuits over content moderation decisions that involve artificial intelligence (AI). Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 currently offers a blanket ‘liability shield’ in regards to how companies moderate content on their pla
The Reason Robbie Knievel Didn't Use A Harley-Davidson Like His Father
SlashGear / 11h
The 'Kaptain Knievel' followed in his famous father's footsteps as a stuntman, but Robbie Knievel's choice of motorcycle was a stark difference to his dad.
Here's Why OpenAI's ChatGPT Still Has A Long Way To Go
SlashGear / 11h
ChatGPT is the very popular AI-powered bot that can generate text on demand, but is it generating text with any depth, or are the same old biases creeping in?
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade Interior Combines Gauges And Infotainment Into One Stunning OLED Dashboard
SlashGear / 11h
Everything in the latest Cadillac Escalade is big, and that includes the mesmerizing dashboard display which set a new benchmark in the luxury segment.
The Honda Motocross Bike Robbie Knievel Trusted For His Daring Grand Canyon Jump
SlashGear / 11h
Robbie Knievel emulated his father in many ways, but not in his choice of motorcycle. We have a look at the Honda bike he used for his most iconic jumps.
The 12 Fastest F1 Cars Of All Time, Ranked
SlashGear / 11h
The 12 fastest F1 cars of all time aren't just the fastest cars on the track today, they're the fastest of their day and the most impressive racers ever made.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Taking A Big Pay Cut In 2023 – But He's Still Making Bank
SlashGear / 11h
Among projections of an economic downturn for 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook — one of the wealthiest CEOs in the world — has accepted a significant pay cut.
When You Should (and Shouldn't) Date Someone Newly Single
Lifehacker / 12h
You met someone great. However, they are newly single. So how soon is too soon to date someone who just got out of a relationship? After all, isn’t it wise to let someone grieve and process their breakup? And if they haven’t fully done that, wouldn’t it spell trouble for your budding romance? Read more...
Tesla Tries to Salvage Shrinking Stock and Fend-Off Competition by Slashing Prices Up to 20%
44Gizmodo / 12h
Increased competition from global carmakers and management missteps have led Tesla, once one of the world’s more expensive electric vehicle makers, to introduce new price cuts across its lineup of products. Read more...
Deconstructing ‘The Twitter Files’
TechCrunch / 12h
The bombast with which the so-called Twitter Files have been released is incongruous with the mundanity of their content. Even so, as the circus folds up the big top and the barkers return to their Substacks, it is worth a thorough retrospective to put these breathlessly delivered, revelation-flavored products in context. That few large news outlets have opted to report much of the information in
Harry Styles Serves Suit Over Stolen Styles
Gizmodo / 12h
Famed pop star Harry Styles is taking a page directly from major clothing brands in his attempt to shut down counterfeit online retailers selling Styles-styled merchandise. Read more...
Paizo President Jim Butler Reveals Plans for a Universal RPG License
1KGizmodo / 12h
While Wizards of the Coast was still assembling its party , other leaders in the tabletop roleplaying games industry were studying the blade. As fans waited for the Hasbro-owned company to respond to the ongoing controversy over the Dungeons & Dragons Open Game License, Paizo announced it would be financially… Read more...
YouTube may fix controversial policy to demonetize videos with swearing
100+Engadget / 12h
YouTube is rethinking its approach to colorful language after an uproar. In a statement to The Verge , the Google brand says it's "making some adjustments" to a profanity policy it unveiled in November after receiving blowback from creators. The rule limits or removes ads on videos where someone swears within the first 15 seconds or has "focal usage" of rude words throughout, and is guaranteed to
Windows 11 preview build makes it easier to learn why your computer crashes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Windows 11 Preview Build 25276 is currently available for download from the Windows Insider Program. The big draw is a new diagnostic tool that will help with troubleshooting. Also in Microsoft's latest package are some design tweaks and several bug fixes. The new tool will allow users to create a live kernel memory dump (LKD) of their system to help diagnose problems. A memory dump, also known a
Don’t Buy Apple’s iPhone Cases
Lifehacker / 12h
When you get a new iPhone, it’s always a good idea to get a case to go with it: Accidents happen, and you don’t want a crack on the expensive new phone you just bought. And if you’re buying your phone from an Apple store or Apple.com, the company will promote its cases while you’re checking out. But you’re better off… Read more...
Nonsense From The New York Times On How To Address Airline Reliability
View from the Wing / 12h
The New York Times ran an op-ed on Friday by William J. McGee full of bizarre nonsense, arguing that it’s time to re-regulate the airlines, because Southwest Airlines melted down over the holidays and the FAA (government regulator!)’s antiquated NOTAM system failed for several hours this past week. The author makes the case for the Civil Aeronautics Board – abolished by deregulation – because it
Icelandair sale to Europe: Round-trip flights between $400 and $600
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Icelandair flights to Europe are currently on sale, including tickets to London , Dublin, Paris , Zurich and Amsterdam. Depending on the route, these round-trip tickets cost between $400 and $600. Deal basics SYLVAIN SONNET/GETTY IMAGES Airline: Icelandair. Routes: From Washington, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Boston, Denver and Seattle to London, Dublin, Paris, Zurich, Amsterdam, Munich, Prague
American, JetBlue add 11 new routes as part of expanded Northeast Alliance
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
Update (1/12/23) : JetBlue has announced the start dates for its new routes. They’re as follows: LaGuardia – Atlanta: May 5. LaGuardia – Bermuda: May 5. LaGuardia – Hyannis: May 5. LaGuardia – Nassau: March 30. Newark – Aruba: June 15 Newark – Montego Bay: June 15 Boston – Vancouver: June 15 Additionally, JetBlue will launch daily service between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta on June 15. The or
Save up to $125 on lift tickets at Big Sky and other big ski resorts with Amex Offers
300+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. It’s generally the most economical to plan your ski trips in advance with money-saving ski passes. However, if the epic snowfall out west (and less-than-epic snowfall out east) has you ready to pack your skis bound for Vail, Beaver Creek, Big Sky or beyond, here’s a way to save some money. Related: How to plan your s
The 15 best cruise ships for people who never want to grow up
84The Points Guy / 12h
Wouldn’t it be great to be a kid again? Even if you’re just a few years out of school and only beginning your toils in the workforce, you’ve probably already found yourself pining for those carefree days of childhood. Maybe you want to relive the thrill of endless afternoons racing your friends around go-kart tracks or hunting them down in laser tag battles. Maybe you want to be back at the arcad
Collector discovered Isaac Newton’s lost personal copy of Opticks
46Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Opticks Enlarge / Isaac Newton's personal copy of the 1717 second edition of Opticks , long thought lost, has been found. (credit: Peter Harrington Rare Books) David DiLaura, an emeritus professor at the University of Colorado, was working on his comprehensive bibliography listing every significant scientific volume on optics when he made an unexpected discovery. The copy of Isaac Newton 's semin
Google to SCOTUS: Liability for promoting terrorist videos will ruin the Internet
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) For years , YouTube has been accused of enabling terrorist recruitment. This allegedly happens when a user clicks on a terrorist video hosted on the platform, then spirals down a rabbit hole of extremist content automatically queued “up next” through YouTube’s recommendation engine. In 2016, the family of Nohemi Gonzalez—who was killed in a 201
New Sony Walkman music players feature stunning good looks, Android 12
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Sony Walkman NW-A300. It's a shame Sony never became a force in smartphones, because, wow, their product designs are still so good. [credit: Sony ] Sony has a pair of new Android Walkmans out, the NW-A300 and NW-ZX700 . Yes, that's right, W alkmans, Sony's legendary music player brand from the 1980s. Apple may have given up on the idea of a smartphone-adjacent music player when it killed the
'Missing' review: a twisty whodunnit where Gen Z's internet habits save the day
Mashable / 12h
While Missing may be a mystery, it’s more importantly a masterclass in innovative, visual storytelling. The film is a standalone sequel to 2018’s Searching , and like its predecessor, Missing ’s plot is entirely mediated through technology. We see our protagonist June Allen, wonderfully played by Storm Reid, navigate her mother’s disappearance by watching her laptop screen for the majority of the
Those Horny Chatbots Are Apparently Now Sexually Harassing Users
30Futurism / 12h
Horned Up It seems that Replika, the artificial intelligence "companion" app which — for a fee — encourages users to sext with their chatbot avatars, can't stop making the news. In the most recent deranged example of the app's strangeness, longtime users tell Vice that their Replikas are now sexually harassing them , and not the other way around as intended. As the report notes, for almost two of
Bad Meta! and other TC news
24TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Podcast. This week Christine Hall is here to talk about how VCs are using ChatGPT and Natasha Lomas comes on to explain why Meta is in regulatory hot water. And as always, Darrell breaks down the biggest stories in tech. Articles from the episode: Some investors are (cautiously) implementing ChatGPT in their workflows Meta’s ads being found unlawful in the EU is a w
Russia Wants to Trade 36 Hijacked Satellites for Soyuz Rocket
Gizmodo / 12h
The Russian space agency may be willing to return 36 satellites it’s been keeping hostage in Kazakhstan in exchange for parts of its Soyuz rockets that are being held in French Guiana. Read more...
