Sunday, February 26, 2023

Sunday Technology News and More...

Technology News and More...


Leaked iPhone 15 Pro Max images show off the phone from all angles


500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Leaks around the iPhone 15 are arriving thick and fast at the moment, with the latest imagery reveal focusing on the most expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max model – and there are a few changes from the current model to talk about. These renderings are courtesy of well-known tipster Ice Universe , and we get a look at the iPhone 15 Pro Max from just about every angle possible. The images are apparently b


No, the James Webb Space Telescope Hasn’t Broken Cosmology
2KWired / 8h
Reports that the JWST killed the reigning cosmological model have been exaggerated. But there’s still much to learn from the distant galaxies it glimpses.


The Xiaomi 13 Pro with Leica cameras is coming to Europe
1KEngadget / 5h
It's been a long time coming , but Xiaomi is finally bringing its Leica-endorsed smartphones to the international market. Following their China launch back in December, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are going global at MWC , with Germany, France, Spain and Italy being some of their first markets in the west. As you'd expect, both Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagships now come with Google services pre-installed



How To Completely Turn Off Your Mic On PS5
SlashGear / 24min
The PlayStation 5's controller has a microphone that is turned on by default when you fire up the console, but a simple settings tweak can change that.


Apple's Moonshot Lab Is Its Biggest Secret, But Details Still Just Leaked
SlashGear / 24min
Apple is allegedly home to an ultra-secretive moonshot division tasked with ambitious projects. Some of its innovations can be found in the iPhone and iPad.


The 17 best Chicago hotels
The Points Guy / 47min
Chicago is home to a hefty variety of hotels for travelers craving a stay in the Windy City. Thanks to a slew of openings and renovations over the last few years, Chicago ’s hotel scene is hotter — and more luxurious — than ever before. But this is no one-trick pony when it comes to the hotel experience. Travelers, once they settle the debate over whether to fly into O’Hare or Midway , can find a


Twitter has reportedly laid off product manager Esther Crawford
Engadget / 54min
For at least the fourth time since he said the company was done with layoffs , Elon Musk is reportedly cutting more of Twitter’s workforce. According to The Information , the social media website laid off “dozens” of employees on Saturday evening. The outlet put the number of affected staffers at approximately 50, a number Platformer’s Zoë Schiffer later said was likely much higher. “Hearing that


4 U.S. Virgin Atlantic Lounges Closing For Refurbishment, With Little Or No Notice
View from the Wing / 1h
The San Francisco Clubhouse is already closed. Three Virgin U.S. lounges will temporarily close starting Tuesday, February 28. Continue reading ...


Elon Musk Reportedly Lays Off Even More Twitter Engineers In Scramble To Cut Costs
SlashGear / 1h
Twitter has allegedly undergone yet another series of layoffs, furthering CEO Elon Musk's talent shortage in the company's engineering department.


How To Tell If Your Wi-Fi Router Is Limiting Your Speeds
SlashGear / 1h
It can be especially frustrating when your Wi-Fi network is affecting your internet speeds, but there are ways to test and make sure the router is the problem.


The Honda Goldwing Was The First Japanese Production Motorcycle With This Engine
SlashGear / 1h
The Honda Gold Wing is the gold star standard for grand touring bikes, proving Japanese manufacturers could hang with icons like Triumph and Harley-Davidson.


Apple Is Working On A Wide Range Of Mixed-Reality Headsets: What We Know
SlashGear / 1h
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that the Apple's first AR/VR headset will make an official appearance at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June.


Black Panther's Next Comic Makes T'Challa a Hero on the Run
Gizmodo / 1h
Before and especially after he showed up in the movies , Marvel’s comics gave Black Panther grand stories about his efforts to protect Wakanda and the larger universe from big threats. Being Wakanda’s king has meant he’s constantly had to shoulder the nation’s burdens on his back , but his upcoming solo series strips… Read more...


Citi Diamond Preferred card review: A good option for those with credit card debt
The Points Guy / 1h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card overview The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card doesn’t earn rewards. Instead, it’s geared toward people looking to avoid interest while paying down credit card debt through a long introductory APR offer. While that could be a great benefit, it’s worth comparing the card to other cards with lower balance transfer fees and that offer rewa


MWC 2023 Live Blog: Fresh mobile gadgets from Xiaomi, OnePlus, Honor, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
While most of the gadget world celebrates New Year with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, for the phone world there is Mobile World Congress (MWC), the huge show in Barcelona focused on mobile technology. We're on the ground in Spain covering the latest phone launches and forward-looking technology news, including flashy new devices from Xiaomi and OnePlus, and a race to talk to satelli


Airline Serves A Banana For Breakfast In Business Class: ‘That’s It?’
41View from the Wing / 2h
It's remarkable how airlines in Europe, the Middle East and Asia can serve amazing meals on short flights, while U.S. airlines serve such lower quality food on flights that are much longer. But just because you're flying a European or Asian airline in business class doesn't mean all of the food is going to be impressive. Continue reading ...


Major: Oman Opens Airspace To All Israel Flights
24One Mile at a Time / 2h
Some EL AL flights are about to get a whole lot shorter… Oman opening airspace to all countries Oman has announced that it’s opening its airspace to all airlines that meet the conditions for transiting Oman’s airspace. The country claims to be doing this in accordance with the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, which requires countries to not discriminate civil aircraft base


The Strange Honda Touring Bike That Looks Like It Was Built For Batman
SlashGear / 2h
Honda's Vultus NM4 may not have been reviewed or sold well, but one person out there would absolutely love one: Gotham's very own Caped Crusader.


The Iconic BMW That Redefined Modern Sport Sedans
SlashGear / 2h
BMW decided that some of the M1's excitement should be showcased in a package with broader appeal, a sedan. What resulted was the first M5 ever.


Sweet Spot Sunday: Book intra-Japan flights for just 7,500 American miles
The Points Guy / 2h
After years of strict COVID-19 measures, Japan has finally reopened for tourism. The country is home to two of our favorite airlines — All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines — both of which operate extensive domestic and international route networks. So, if you’re planning a tour of Japan, chances are you’ll find yourself on one of these carriers when hopping around the country. Today, we’ll take


Studio MAPPA Wows with Attack on Titan and Hell's Paradise Trailers
Gizmodo / 2h
Animation studio MAPPA has kept itself pretty busy ever since it opened in 2011, and 2022 was an especially big year for it. Along with working on the second part of the final season of Attack on Titan , the company also released Chainsaw Man , Dance Dance Danseur, and brought Jujutsu Kaisen 0 stateside. 2023 looks to… Read more...


Aeroplan Credit Card 100K Bonus Points Offer ($1,250 Worth Of Travel)
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Link: Apply now for the Aeroplan® Credit Card The Aeroplan® Credit Card currently has a huge 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. Curren


Russia's replacement Soyuz spacecraft arrives at ISS to bring back MS-22 crew
25Engadget / 2h
MS-23, the Soyuz spacecraft Russia sent to bring cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin and NASA astronaut Frank Rubio back to Earth, has arrived at the International Space Station. Per Space.com , Russia’s Roscosmos Space Agency announced early Sunday morning that the unmanned vessel docked with the ISS at 7:58PM ET on Saturday evening. As expected , the flight launched from the Baikonur



Wave season cruise deals 2023: Bag a bargain for your next sailing
93The Points Guy / 3h
Now that 2022 is behind us, many travelers have turned their thoughts to 2023’s vacation opportunities. In other words, cruise wave season — the period between December and March when cruise lines offer some of their best deals and booking incentives — is upon us. This wave season, cruise lines are offering a slew of fabulous booking bonuses. These include everything from fare discounts and cabin


Here's How Fast The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Really Is
SlashGear / 3h
The regular Charger SRT Hellcat that Car and Driver tested blasted to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, which is a little shy of the Dodge specs.


The Fastest Ways To Charge Your New Samsung Galaxy S23 Phone
SlashGear / 3h
For newly-minted owners of Galaxy S23 phones, one of the first priority accessories to buy is a proper fast charger to keep your device powered up.


5 Ways To Free Up Storage Space On Your PS5
SlashGear / 3h
The PlayStation 5 comes with 825GB of storage, which sounds like a lot until you discover how big PS5 games are. Here's how to free up space on your PS5.


Sony Enlists Ant-Man & the Wasp Scribes to Adapt Gnomes Short Film
38Gizmodo / 3h
Marvel writers Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari have been hit up by Sony to pen the screenplay for the company’s next big horror film, Gnomes . Read more...


TCL Is Bringing Three 40 Series Smartphone Variants To The US
SlashGear / 4h
As a tech manufacturer known for pairing value with quality, TCL is bringing that mantra into the U.S. smartphone space with its upcoming 40 series handsets.


Elon Musk's Twitter lays off yet even more workers
100+Mashable / 4h
Despite already making several rounds of extreme cuts, Twitter CEO Elon Musk has laid off even more employees this weekend. Tech website The Information first reported the company had laid off at least 50 people Saturday. The cuts were reportedly across different departments, including ad tech and technical infrastructure teams that help keep the site up and running. Zoë Schiffer, managing editor


We could get two more Apple AR/VR headsets in 2025
61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Apple AR/VR headset that's rumored to be in production could be arriving as early as this year – but we're already seeing predictions about a 2nd-gen version, which could include both high-end and low-end models. This is via well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors ), who says that the two devices are slated to make an appearance in 2025. Other than that, we don't have too muc


Passenger Brought Their Own Tub Of Beer For The Flight, Ready For A Tailgate Party
View from the Wing / 4h
One passenger decided to take their alcohol supply needs into their own hands, not via the usual surreptitious method of pouring wine into a coffee cup (and occasionally blowing on it, to act like it's hot coffee or tea) but with an open bucket. It's not just Heinekens on offer though, they're prepared with Coca Cola for anyone that prefers a soft drink as well. Continue reading ...


This is Nokia’s new logo
1KEngadget / 4h
For the first time in nearly 60 years, one-time smartphone giant Nokia is changing its iconic logo. On Sunday, before the official start of Mobile World Congress Barcelona, the company unveiled a new brand identity, and it’s a dramatic change. Gone is the iconic typeface and “ Yale blue ” that defined its previous logo. The company has instead adopted a look it claims is more modern and digital.


Mapping out the future of AR, ThirdEye is taking on Google and Microsoft in real-life scenarios
100+TechCrunch / 4h
It takes a particular kind of chutzpah go up against the behemoths, especially when it comes to AR glasses. We already have Microsoft’s Hololens and Google Glass is being marketed as an enterprise device. But ThirdEye thinks its up for the challenge. ThirdEye is a spin-off of a project for the Department of Defense. Stealthily, it has been making steady in-roads into the AR smart glasses and the


Florida Scientists Concerned About Army of Invasive “Jesus Christ" Lizards
500+Futurism / 4h
Jesus Christ Superlizard Yet another invasive species is causing a stir in Florida. And this time, the critter's name evokes a certain holiness. The brown basilisk, commonly known as the "Jesus Christ Lizard" for its ability to run on water, has cometh — and according to scientists, Floridians should not wanteth. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural (UF IFA) Sciences Extension


VR Startup Working on Tech to "Replay" Memories
500+Futurism / 4h
Playback The dystopian TV show "Black Mirror" is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a virtual reality startup that's allowing users to "replay" their memories in the exact locations where they've already happened. In a video demonstration of the technology, startup Wist Labs brags that its forthcoming software will let users access precious moments "how [they] remember them" by repla


Scientists Say They Can Make Delicious Lab-Grown Fat, Weave It Into Fake Bacon
100+Futurism / 4h
Meat Heads If humans are going to transition away from eating animals, we'll need to make the alternatives a lot tastier for the countless among us who will still have meat on their brains. While the plant-based meat industry is floundering , and lab-grown meat still appears many years away from becoming a practical reality , a hybrid solution might be the ideal path forward: combining cultivated


Spotify Launching OpenAI-Powered "DJ" That Talks About Songs Between Tracks
1KFuturism / 4h
Streaming giant Spotify, arguably a horseman of the distilling-music-into-vibes-only-pocalypse, wants to bring back the radio DJ. They, uh, just don't want those DJs to be human. More algorithms for all! The music service just announced that it will soon be leveraging artificial intelligence to provide each user with an individual "AI DJ in your pocket." You know, because that's something we've a


Scientists Say They Can Reverse Time in a Quantum System
1KFuturism / 4h
An international team of scientists claim to have found a way to speed up, slow down, and even reverse the clock of a given system by taking advantage of the unusual properties of the quantum world, Spanish newspaper El País reports . In a series of six papers , the team from the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Vienna detailed their findings. The familiar laws of physics don't


TCL gave its color paper-like display tech an upgrade for its latest tablets
200+Engadget / 4h
TCL is back at Mobile World Congress this year with a bunch of budget-friendly new gear to show off. Among other things, the company has developed a new version of its color paper-like screen technology , which it's calling NXTPAPER 2.0. Compared with the previous version, TCL says NXTPAPER 2.0 delivers 150 percent more brightness with up to 500 nits, making it easier to use outdoors during the d


The best hotel pools in Las Vegas 2023
The Points Guy / 4h
Las Vegas is known for its flashy hotels and casinos, but did you know it’s also home to some of the best hotel pools in the U.S. ? Whether you’re planning a family trip to Las Vegas or just looking for a fun place to soak up the sun from about March to October, these hotels have some of the most impressive pools in the city. From rooftop oases to lavish day clubs, there’s something for everyone


Bao Fan, Banker in China Who Vanished, Is Said to Be Aiding Inquiry
100+NYT > Technology / 5h
In a filing on Sunday, China Renaissance Bank said that its C.E.O., Bao Fan, was “cooperating in an investigation” by Chinese authorities.



These Siri Tips Can Help Keep You Off Your Phone While Driving
SlashGear / 5h
Hands-free driving features are important to remain safe while on the road, and Apple CarPlay with Siri can keep you focused without losing functionality.


Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: The Complete Package
SlashGear / 5h
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a smartphone with an eye for top-tier greatness with tried-and-true features aplenty. But is it enough to entice users around the world?


The iOS Security Setting You Need To Turn On To Avoid An iPhone Hack
SlashGear / 5h
Enabling the phone's "Screentime" setting and checking the option that prevents account changes can keep your iCloud account secure.


SNL's 'Weekend Update' roasts Biden's Ukraine trip and Trump's East Palestine visit
Mashable / 5h
Saturday Night Live 's Weekend Update whipped through the news of the week, landing great jokes about pretty much all the major headlines. Co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che addressed President Joe Biden's trip to Ukraine, former President Donald Trump's visit to East Palestine, Ohio, Tucker Carlson's January 6 video, and much, much more. The duo especially focused on Trump's visit to the train


Xiaomi 13 Pro review: Finally, a Xiaomi flagship with a great camera
Mashable / 5h
Xiaomi is the world's third-largest smartphone maker, but it's sometimes doesn't feel like it, especially if you live in the U.S. There, Samsung is the de facto Android phone, with an occasional Motorola or a Google Pixel thrown in. But even though Xiaomi's brand is more powerful in Asia and Europe, the company still makes great phones. Case in point, its new flagship, the Xiaomi 13 Pro. After a


Xiaomi’s 13 Pro flagship has a 1-inch sensor
64TechCrunch / 5h
The Xiaomi 13 Pro flagship made a global debut today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. With this device — which was launched in China in December — the company is banking on a one-inch main sensor, Leica lenses and 120W fast charging. This is, in essence, a Samsung Galaxy S series competitor. Cameras have long been a major differentiating factor in today’s flagships. Xiaomi is using a


How to Download Music From YouTube
How-To Geek / 5h
Downloading music from YouTube allows you to listen to your favorite tracks even when you’re offline. You can let the app automatically download your favorite songs, or you can choose individual tracks to save to your phone. We’ll show you how to do that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Microsoft Mistakenly Offers Windows 11 Upgrade to Ineligible Windows 10 Users
How-To Geek / 5h
The majority of Windows 10 PCs fail to meet Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements. Still, Microsoft is offering the Windows 11 upgrade to ineligible PCs. This appears to be an error, as affected users report that the upgrade fails to install. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The "NoFap" Movement May Be Causing Mental Health Problems and ED, Scientists Say
100+Futurism / 5h
If you've spent much time online, you've probably heard of the "NoFap" movement, which encourages (mostly) men to stop watching porn and masturbating in order to "reset" their sex drives. Now, researchers are starting to wonder whether it might be doing more harm than good. Published this week in the journal Sexualities is a new study about the potential ill effects, including erectile dysfunctio


New AI Chatbot Deliberately Trained to Be as Stupid as Possible
300+Futurism / 5h
2Dumb4You As impressive as they are, sometimes AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be really, really dumb . Leaning into that dumbness, and away from the potentially terrifying and easily abused power of an amoral intelligence hooked straight into the internet, is a goofy little chatbot called " 2dumb2destroy. " Instead of ginormous datasets, it's trained on crap like all seven "Police Academy" movies,


How to Clean Unsealed Concrete Floors in Your Basement or Garage
Lifehacker / 5h
Out of all the usual household tasks, washing the floors is one of the easiest to put off (repeatedly). It’s a lot of hassle to go through only to have people walk on the clean floors as soon as they dry. Read more...


Deviant Cologuard boxes harass Woody Harrelson in 'SNL' sketch
500+Mashable / 6h
Woody Harrelson being harassed and urged to take a dump into a colon cancer screening box was not on my 2023 bingo card but here we are I guess. Harrelson, this weekend's host for Saturday Night Live , starred in the most absurd spoof commercial yet this season, as the actor fends off deviant Cologuard boxes who want him to "unleash" inside them. Gross, I know. Cologuard for those at home that do


Woody Harrelson's delivered a strange, anti-vax 'SNL' monologue
41Mashable / 6h
Summarizing Woody Harrelson's opening monologue for this weekend's Saturday Night Live would be a near-impossible task. That's because the actor and this weekend's host really leaned into his stoner, kooky persona, telling a winding story that shifted direction countless times. Oh and somehow, it ended with an anti-vax joke that was greeted with crickets. Long story short, the monologue centered


Hitting the Books: Why America once leaded its gasoline
Engadget / 6h
Engine knock, wherein fuel ignites unevenly along the cylinder wall resulting in damaging percussive shockwaves, is an issue that automakers have struggled to mitigate since the days of the Model T. The industry's initial attempts to solve the problem — namely tetraethyl lead — were, in hindsight, a huge mistake, having endumbened and stupefied an entire generation of Americans with their neuroto


Chase Ink Business Cash Card: 8 Reasons To Apply
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card ( review ) currently has a best-ever welcome bonus , which is basically unheard of for a no annual fee card. Not only that, but this is one of the all-around most lucrative business credit cards out there. In conjunction with other cards earning Ultimate Rewards points , this can be one of the most useful ca


Netflix's Pinocchio Movie Takes Home the Gold at PGA and Annie Awards
Gizmodo / 6h
It’s awards season, and for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio , the stop-motion movie got away with multiple awards spread across two events. On Saturday night, the Producers Guild of America and the animation-focused Annie Awards both had their respective ceremonies, and del Toro and Mark Gustafson’s acclaimed film came… Read more...


Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz invested more in fintech than any other sector in 2022
85TechCrunch / 6h
Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. This will include everything from funding rounds to trends to an analysis of a particular space


Middle Seat Passenger Eats Full Slab Of Ribs, Skin-On Fries And Half An Ear Of Corn
63View from the Wing / 6h
A passenger brought an order of “Smoky Ultimate BBQ Ribs” on board their flight. It came with fries and a half ear corn that was served with mayonnaisse and Italian cheese. And he proceeded to eat it in the middle seat on his flight. Continue reading ...


The Games Xbox Series X|S Fans Say They Regret Buying
SlashGear / 6h
Not every new and shiny Xbox Series X|S game is going to be perfect, but some titles really miss the mark for gamers, whether for performance issues or quality.


Complete tour: The new Kansas City airport terminal brings major upgrades
71The Points Guy / 6h
For years, the naysayers put up a big fight against a new airport terminal in Kansas City, Missouri. They liked the convenience of the original facility, which offered the ability to park and practically walk onto the plane. They also didn’t want to run the risk of using taxpayer dollars to fund the new $1.5 billion facility, among other issues. Yet here we are, nearly a decade later, on the cusp



6 Ways to Get Free Books For Your Kindle
How-To Geek / 7h
What could be better than having a Kindle full of all the books you want to read? Not having to pay for those books, that’s what. It might seem too good to be true, but there are plenty of legitimate ways to get free books for your Kindle. Bookworms, rejoice! Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Why Do A.I. Chatbots Tell Lies and Act Weird? Look in the Mirror.
500+NYT > Technology / 7h
One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence argues that chatbots are often prodded into producing strange results by the people who are using them.


I Got a Destiny 2 Rocket Launcher and It’s My Whole Life Now
49Wired / 7h
Bungie sent me a real-life (Nerf) Gjallarhorn. I was not prepared.


iRobot's budget-friendly Roomba 694 is back on sale for $179
500+Engadget / 7h
Robot vacuums are one of the few sci-fi predictions that more or less delivered — there actually are autonomous machines that can help keep your home clean. We've tested over a dozen robot vacs, and right now our top recommendation for a budget dirt sucker, iRobot's Roomba 694 , is $95 off both at Amazon and through iRobot's site . Usually $275, the 694 is just $179 right now, which matches the a


The Best American Cities for Remote Workers Right Now
22Lifehacker / 7h
Within the span of only a few years, remote office work went from being considered a perk—or something that wasn’t feasible for most people—to a necessity during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and then back to being largely thought of as some type of benefit or luxury. Read more...


Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI)
43One Mile at a Time / 7h
During my four flights across the Atlantic journey, I had a roughly seven hour overnight layover at Cairo Airport. This allowed me to check out all three EgyptAir Lounges in Terminal 3. While better than being stuck in the terminal, these lounges leave a lot to be desired by international standards. The basics of EgyptAir Lounges Cairo Airport EgyptAir operates out of Terminal 3 at Cairo Airport


Don’t leave developers behind in the Section 230 debate
46TechCrunch / 8h
Shelley McKinley Contributor Shelley McKinley is chief legal officer at GitHub, home to more than 100 million software developers. Last week marked the first time the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. In oral arguments in the Gonzalez v. Google case , important questions were raised about platform responsibility and the risk of viral content. As th


I’ve Been Seeing More Poorly-Maintained Delta Air Lines Interiors On Twitter Recently [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...


Watch Live as SpaceX Launches a New Crew to the ISS
30Gizmodo / 8h
Four astronauts—two from NASA and the others from Russia and the United Arab Emirates—are set to blast off and begin their six-month mission on the International Space Station. You can watch the launch live right here. Read more...


What Does a Factory Reset Do?
How-To Geek / 8h
Let’s start with defining factory reset or hard reset. The “factory” part of the term is a reference to the factory where the device was manufactured. Performing a factory reset restores the device to its original manufacturer settings. Anything that was causing problems will most likely be wiped out. Your data will be removed from the device, which is why a factory reset is a great idea if you’r


Picade Review: A DIY Mini Arcade Cabinet
46Wired / 8h
Construct this cute arcade machine to play all your favorite games from old consoles.


Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Review: Junk in the Trunk
45Wired / 8h
This heavy, powerful electric utility bike has an accessible price point and attractive features, but it isn’t our pick for new or lighter riders.


View of Sax Fifth Avenue window display featuring a photograph of dancer Pearl Primus. Documents about Primus are displ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
View of Sax Fifth Avenue window display featuring a photograph of dancer Pearl Primus. Documents about Primus are displayed under photograph. Mannequin wearing costume on left. Printed on front: “A. Worsinger.” Stamped on back: “Pearl Primus. Austin Wilder, artist management, promotion. 745 Fifth Avenue, New York City. If published, the courtesy of the following credit line will be appreciated, W


How an early-warning radar could prevent future pandemics
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Wladimir Bulgar via Getty Images ) On December 18, 2019, Wuhan Central Hospital admitted a patient with symptoms common for the winter flu season: a 65-year-old man with fever and pneumonia. Ai Fen, director of the emergency department, oversaw a typical treatment plan, including antibiotics and anti-influenza drugs. Six days later, the patient was still sick, and Ai was puzzled,


Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?
71Wired / 9h
WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on AI and what may happen if humans can't read code anymore.


20 Classic Smartphone Apps: Where Are They Now?
How-To Geek / 9h
Millions of apps have been released for the iPhone and Android devices over the years. In the early days of smartphones, there were some apps and games that were particularly popular and important. Let’s check in on some of them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


BOOKED: Lufthansa 787, Condor A330neo, And Alaska 737 MAX!
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
As I stated at the beginning of the year , my single biggest goal for the blog for 2023 is to take as many review trips as possible. These will mostly be “pure” review trips , in the sense that I’m trying to take trips that allow me to review as many products as possible, while minimizing my time away from home. I’ve already published my Whirlwind Aeroplan Adventure , and I’m currently in the pro


MWC 2023: foldable phones, chatbots, 6G and everything to expect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is back, promising a slew of big launches across the phones space including new handsets, new technologies and more. It's the biggest mobile tech show of the year, when major players from all across the industry get together to show off products, make deals, and check out some of the innovations that will be making their way to consumer devices over the next 12 months.



Today's Wordle Answer #617 – February 26, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 10h
This week's Wordle begins on a sweet note. The word of the day is in common usage, and there's nothing unconventional about its letter combination.


Why Do A.I. Chatbots Tell Lies and Act Weird? Look in the Mirror.
1KNYT > Technology / 11h
One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence argues that chatbots are often prodded into producing strange results by the people who are using them.


Spend less than $500 on a MacBook Pro
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 26, you can score a refurbished MacBook Pro (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB HDD) for $480.99 — that's 65% in savings from its $1,399 MSRP. Shopping for a reliable laptop on a budget isn’t the easiest thing in the world. Being a fan of Apple devices probably doesn’t make it any easier, but it’s not impossible. The trick is to shop for refurbished computers like this MacBook Pro.


Get your coding education with premium Python training for only $35
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 26, you can learn to code with the Premium Python Certification Bootcamp Bundle — on sale for just $34.99 for a limited time. That's less than $3 per course. It's 2023, have you learned how to code yet? Coding may seem like you're only writing a bunch of random letters, numbers, and characters, but gaining proficiency in it can only benefit you in the long run. While tools like


This iOS OCR scanner app is only $40
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 26, a lifetime subscription to the iScanner app is on sale for $39.99 rather than $199 — that's a 79% discount for a limited time. Working remotely requires a lot of flexibility. Sometimes that may mean turning your dinner table into a web conference station, and other times it might mean finding space-saving substitutes for essential office appliances. iScanner may not be able


Learn how to file your complex taxes in this $20 course bundle
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : Through March 2, you can get ahead of your complex taxes with help from the Ultimate Guide to Taxes Bundle for just $19.99 — that breaks down to just over $3 per course. If you’re stressed about tax season , then you have something in common with more than half of the adults in the U.S., but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Tax forms are complex, but they’re just like any test in school,


Get Microsoft Office for Windows for life for $54, plus bonus finance courses
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TL;DR : Through March 2, you can score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and three financial courses from Chris Haroun for just $54. Staring down your taxes might have you looking for ways to advance your career and boost your productivity next year. A good starting point could be investing in new skills and tools that can improve your work processes. Lifetime a


Amazon's Kindle Store Is Littered with Books by ChatGPT
How-To Geek / 11h
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere lately, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. We’re seeing AI in search, AI-generated photos or videos, and now it’s bleeding into more places like Amazon’s Kindle ebook store. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


YouTube Music Finally Rolls Out "Create a Radio" Feature
How-To Geek / 11h
While streaming services like YouTube Music are excellent at serving up random music to discover, some users want more control. And while YouTube Music already had plenty of customization options for the playlist queue, now you can create a personalized radio station. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Why Captain Shaw is the Best Character in 'Star Trek: Picard'
How-To Geek / 11h
The main draw for Trekkies to watch the final season of Picard is the return of the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast. But, two episodes into the defacto reunion special, the character that’s captured the imaginations of Trek fans isn’t Worf or Riker; it’s U.S.S. Titan skipper Captain Liam Shaw. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The first zettaflop systems will need nuclear power, AMD CEO claims
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The CEO of chip giant AMD has said that the high-performance computing (HPC) industry needs to start becoming significantly more efficient, or it will need to turn to nuclear energy. AMD CPU and GPU performance typically double every 2.4 years which is good progress by any means, but power