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AI is going to ruin humanity – just not in the way you might expect
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Attention all humans! This is Christian Guyton, your friendly TechRadar Computing Editor and definitely not a robot, here to give you a little heads up about the impacts of AI expansion on human intelligence. Now, I know what you're thinking, "AI is making our lives so much easier, why should I be worried?" And you're not wrong! AI has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, from navigation to
Sensitive US military emails spill online
1KTechCrunch / 17h
The U.S. Department of Defense secured an exposed server on Monday that was spilling internal U.S. military emails to the open internet for the past two weeks. The exposed server was hosted on Microsoft’s Azure government cloud for Department of Defense customers, which uses servers that are physically separated from other commercial customers and as such can be used to share sensitive but unclas
Stop Teaching Kids to Say 'Sir' and 'Ma'am'
1KLifehacker / 15h
“Sir” has traditionally been considered a term of respect for a man, especially a man of higher rank or authority. “Ma’am” has been used since the 1600s for “ women of superior status .” But what was once considered a respectful way to address someone can change over time; and it has, especially when it comes to… Read more...
European VC firms Amadeus and Apex partner for €80m early-stage ‘deep tech’ fund
TechCrunch / 1h
U.K.-based Amadeus Capital Partners and Austria’s Apex Ventures are pooling their collective venture capital (VC) resources for a new fund specifically targeted at early-stage deep tech startups . The duo have raised an initial €28 million ($30 million) for the Amadeus Apex Technology Fund, with plans to close it out at €80 million ($85 million). The fund has already made its first investment, to
Supreme Court arguments this week could reshape the future of the internet
TechCrunch / 1h
The Supreme Court is examining a short but potent law this week that, if altered, could rearrange the modern internet. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields internet companies from liability for the user-generated content they host and it’s become an unlikely nexus of controversy in recent years. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gonzalez v. Google. That case,
SignalFire’s founder says his VC firm lost staffers who “thought we were too cheap” in prior years
22TechCrunch / 1h
For most founders, being seen by employees as cheap isn’t exactly a badge of honor, but venture investor Chris Farmer doesn’t mind. While Farmer’s 10-year-old, seed-stage venture firm SignalFire lost frustrated employees who weren’t able to compete for deals when the market was at its most frothy, he says, holding the line on price appears poised to pay off at long last. For one thing, limited pa
Twitter will send a notification when a tweet you replied to or retweeted gets a Community Note
21TechCrunch / 2h
Blindingly amplifying views or posts on social media is one of the key reasons for the rapid spread of misinformation. Over the years, prominent figures have posted or retweeted false information on Twitter. The social network is now giving a chance to withdraw a retweet for such instances through a new Community Notes — its crowdsourced fact-checking program — feature. Twitter will now notify us
OpenAI’s Foundry will let customers buy dedicated compute to run its AI models
21TechCrunch / 2h
OpenAI is quietly launching a new developer platform that lets customers run the company’s newer machine learning models, like GPT-3.5 , on dedicated capacity. In screenshots of documentation published to Twitter by users with early access, OpenAI describes the forthcoming offering, called Foundry, as “designed for cutting-edge customers running larger workloads.” “[Foundry allows] inference at s
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 22
Mashable / 2h
It's is Wednesday, my dudes, and that means a new Wordle ! We've got a stack of fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out. If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 22's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Orig
Save over £100 on this versatile treadmill for your home gym
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 20%: The best treadmill deal available as of Feb. 22 is the 20% discount on the Mobvoi home treadmill. This versatile model is on sale for £415.99 on Amazon, saving you over £100 on list price. How are your New Year fitness goals progessing? If you haven't given up yet, you deserve special praise. If you're looking to step up your efforts with a home treadmill , we have lined up a deal that
5 of the best Python courses available for free this week
Mashable / 3h
FREE COURSES: Kickstart a new career by learning to code. A wide range of beginner-friendly Python courses are available for free on Udemy. You can spend a lot of money enrolling in some online courses. There are absolutely loads of online courses covering just about every topic you could imagine, and some of these are pretty expensive. We're not here to tell you to avoid paid courses, but you sh
Save 98% on this stacked Python programming bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : The 2023 Premium Python Programming Mega Certification Bundle is on sale for £38.25, saving you 98% on list price. If you want to learn to code, Python may be the place to start. Python is still the most popular coding language in the world, and you can essentially teach it to yourself on your own time. The 2023 Premium Python Programming Mega Certification Bundle gives you lifetime acces
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for February 22
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
Save 49% on the best VPN for unblocking Hulu from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing your Hulu subscription from outside the U.S. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.47 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. You probably know the situation pretty well by now: you find an amazing streaming site packed with top content, and then you discover that it's only available in cer
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination
200+BBC News - Technology / 4h
But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community".
WhatsApp said to plot a newsletter play
39TechCrunch / 5h
Every day, about three dozen newsletters drop into my inbox. Some focus on the new thesis venture capitalists are developing for the Indian and crypto markets. Most look at news gathering. The rise of Substack has allowed many journalists to quit their newsroom jobs and start something of their own. So the subscription list continues to grow. But keeping up with even a quarter of these newsletter
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets A Price Tag That Should Worry Tesla
SlashGear / 5h
After weeks of teasers and hot anticipation, Hyundai has finally announced the price of its latest electric vehicle, pushing it right into Tesla's playfield.
What to expect from Tesla’s long-awaited FSD version 11
TechCrunch / 5h
Tesla has started rolling out version 11 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software to employees and testers after several months of delays. The EV-maker hasn’t officially shared release notes on FSD Beta V11.3, but leaked notes and videos from beta testers have surfaced online, giving us a better idea of what’s to come. FSD beta V11.3 promises to allow a Tesla to drive itself completely from A
US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users.
PS VR2: Sony's next attempt to make virtual reality gaming mainstream
BBC News - Technology / 5h
PlayStation has released its updated virtual reality headset for the PS5.
New Apple Watches Could Be Banned From The U.S. Here's Why
SlashGear / 6h
President Biden has refused to veto a federal agency's order that could ban the import of certain Apple Watch smartwatch models in the United States.
Is A New Flagship Android Phone Really Worth $1,000?
SlashGear / 6h
It's up to a buyer to determine if they need something as advanced as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, or if they can make a compromise on price.
The 5 Best eSIM Deals To Check Out If You're Traveling To The USA
SlashGear / 6h
If you're traveling to the U.S. from outside the country and you want to stay connected using an eSIM, we have five good options for you to check out.
The numbers that couldn’t be ignored
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Please return to this page on or after February 27 to read an excerpt adapted from The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kate Zernike. The book will go on sale on February 28 , and the publisher has requested that we wait until the 27th to post the excerpt.
No humans allowed
MIT Technology Review / 7h
The Z Center held its second annual dog swim in December just before draining the pool for maintenance. Dogs able to go online to sign up (or convince their humans to do so for them) enjoyed a one-hour slot of swimming, socializing, ball retrieving, and, of course, dousing the people watching them with a satisfying shake. According to one Labrador retriever, the best part was that no humans were
Wean Khing Wong ’84
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Wean Khing Wong, an attorney, mediator, speaker, and life coach, knows from personal experience that there are many ways to support the institutions and ideals that are important to you. As founder and former president of the MIT Chinese Alumni Group—which alumni and students of any ethnic background are welcome to join—she has produced free public educational programming for nearly 6,000 members
A warm welcome
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Sally Kornbluth officially began her tenure as MIT’s 18th president on January 1. A welcome banner—in Duke blue, presumably to ease her transition to 02139—greeted her in Lobby 7 as she began taking her first sips from the firehose. Here’s her video hello to the MIT community:
Tackling Earth’s tremors and cancerous tumors
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Forecasting earthquakes is complex, relying on specialized analysis of minute signals from the Earth’s crust. Cancer treatment is also a highly complex field, involving thousands of researchers and billions of dollars worldwide. Either would be enough to fill the waking hours of any scientist. But the work of Jie Zhang, PhD ’97, a geophysicist and biotech entrepreneur, spans both fields—from the
Making a splash at Universal Studios Japan
MIT Technology Review / 7h
At Universal Studios Japan, one of the world’s most popular theme parks, a single parade can run 45 minutes and involve more than 100 performers, a half-dozen floats, intricate choreography, and a huge all-out water fight with the audience. It’s an enormous feat of engineering. Good thing an MIT alumnus is in charge. Daniel Pérez ’10 is the vice president of entertainment creative at the park, wh
A journey into space policy
MIT Technology Review / 7h
In the days of the Apollo program, space policy wasn’t really about rockets, it was about international politics: beating the Soviets to the moon. But in the 21st century, with space now populated by thousands of satellites, telescopes, and other technologies, space policy has become far more complex. So after earning her degree in aerospace engineering, Mariel Borowitz ’06 decided to shift her f
Infusing science into public policymaking
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Tina Bahadori ’84, SM ’88, studied the chemistry of turbulent diffusion flames and wrote a thesis on Les Liaisons Dangereuses as a double major in chemical engineering and humanities. Then she earned MIT master’s degrees in chemical engineering and technology and policy. So, it’s no surprise that she now works at the complex intersection of science and politics. “You want to make sure that scienc
Why this stroke survivor biked 4,500 miles across the US
MIT Technology Review / 7h
After a stroke in 2010, Debra Meyerson ’79, SM ’80, was paralyzed on the right side of her body and needed months of speech therapy before she was able to produce even the simplest of words. Today, she’s speaking out about stroke recovery—especially the mental health and emotional aspects of healing, which she says don’t receive enough support from the health-care system. Last summer she led a te
A guided tour of the new MIT Museum
MIT Technology Review / 7h
When the MIT Museum opened its new 56,000-square-foot space in Kendall Square last October, it was a time of public celebration. It was also a private point of pride for David Nuñez, SM ’15, who helped guide the museum’s transformation as its director of technology and digital strategy. Nuñez joined the museum in 2017, about a year before the groundbreaking for the new building, and says he had h
In Today's Grooviest News, Horror King Bruce Campbell Is Going on Tour
Gizmodo / 7h
Bruce Campbell may not be appearing in Evil Dead Rise (though the once and forever Ash Williams is producing the movie, which hits theaters in April), but the much-loved horror icon is still finding a way to interact with the masses this spring: “Bruce-O-Rama,” an evening of entertainment hitting up 22 cities… Read more...
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, February 22 (game #394)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you're already a Wordle addict then Quordle could be your next must-play game. This spin-off takes the familiar Wordle format and makes it harder by giving you four puzzles to solve simultaneously. As you might imagine, it's hard - particularly today! So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle clues , you'll probably need some for Quordle too. I'm a Quordle and Wordle addict who's be
Samsung Galaxy phones having a bad week as display and battery issues arise
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 owners have been hit with a one-two punch as users have recently been experiencing defective hardware and software. Across social media platforms, and even on the company’s own Community forums , are posts showing some kind of bubble defect appearing on the bottom corners of the Galaxy S23 Ultra . The location differs for each device: some have on the left while others
SCOTUS “confused” after hearing arguments for weakening Section 230 immunity
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Gonzalez v. Google Enlarge / Jose Hernandez and Beatriz Gonzalez, stepfather and mother of Nohemi Gonzalez, who died in a terrorist attack in Paris in 2015, arrive to speak to the press outside of the US Supreme Court following oral arguments in Gonzalez v. Google on February 21 in Washington, DC. (credit: Drew Angerer / Staff | Getty Images News ) Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments to
Would the Cast of Star Trek: Picard Actually Go to Space?
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s right there in the name: Star Trek . It’s a show, world, and franchise about trekking through the stars. But do the actors on the show have any interest in making like their onscreen counterparts and boldly going where no person has gone before? Read more...
Gen Z's Love For Apple Products Is Creating New Challenges For Android
SlashGear / 8h
Gen Z is the next generation of technology consumers and Apple currently has a stranglehold on that generation which will be a challenge for Android.
David Gilmour's Antique Houseboat Turned Recording Studio Is Pretty Incredible
SlashGear / 8h
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour became so obsessed with a vintage houseboat, he bought it and turned it into a unique, floating recording studio.
Unvaccinated more likely to have heart attack, stroke after COVID, study finds
70Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A medical director in Germany sits in front of a monitor showing the real-time data of a patient with a heart attack. (credit: Getty | Arne Dedert ) A bout of COVID-19 is known to increase a person's long-term risks of having a major cardiovascular event , such as a heart attack or stroke. But being fully vaccinated or even partially vaccinated appears to bring that risk down, according
Magic: The Gathering's Lord of the Rings Set Won't Be Hobbit-Sized
Gizmodo / 8h
It seems like Wizards of the Coast announced it would be releasing a Lord of the Rings -themed edition of its venerable Magic: The Gathering trading card game back in the First Age, but in fact, it’s only been two years, and other than a peek at a little of the art, we’ve learned little about it. Now, we—well, we don’t… Read more...
OpenAI CEO Says AI Will Give Medical Advice to People Too Poor to Afford Doctors
50Futurism / 9h
Altman's Thoughts OpenAI's ludicrously popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is prone to saying some stupid and outright made-up stuff a lot of the time. And if recent remarks are any indicator, so is the company's CEO Sam Altman. From admitting he's a doomsday prepper worried about an AI or virus apocalypse, or speculating that AI could break capitalism, or even calling ChatGPT a " horrible product " — whi
Tracksuit raises $5M to make brand tracking more accessible
TechCrunch / 9h
Tracksuit , a New Zealand-based brand tracking startup, wants to take on traditional market research players by offering a more affordable, accessible brand insights tool. “Market research and brand tracking has been around for a long time, and it usually consists of a consultant coming in on a quarterly or biannual basis with a 100-page slide deck and a lot of complex data that looks behind not
Daily Crunch: Pentagon locks down unsecured email server that exposed sensitive military data
TechCrunch / 9h
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 . Hello! If you had the day off for President’s Day, we hope it was a peaceful transition into work today. Please send good vibes to Haje as he figures out what to do with his damaged car (it’s a long story). Meanwhile, today’s Black History Month recommendation come
Judge Hears Final Arguments in Suit Over Musk’s Tesla Pay
20NYT > Technology / 9h
Shareholders’ lawyers challenged the board’s contention that Elon Musk’s record-setting compensation was deserved and an effective tool of motivation.
Elon Musk suggests Twitter could open source its algorithm ‘next week’
21TechCrunch / 9h
A new tweet by Twitter owner Elon Musk suggests the company is preparing to open source its algorithm as soon as next week — unless, of course, it’s all a joke. (One never knows these days!) However, Musk has been a longtime proponent of the idea that Twitter’s recommendation algorithm should be open sourced, having repeatedly stated that belief even before he took the helm of the social network
These Presidents’ Day sales are still here — shop while you can
Mashable / 9h
Missed out on the Presidents' Day sales events? No worries, these deals are still hanging around as of Feb. 21: BEST MATTRESS DEAL: The Layla Hybrid mattress has both soft and firm sides and can be flipped to suit any sleeper, and this sale nets you two free pillows — $1,499 $1,699 (save $200) BEST TECH DEAL: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8 is perfect for work or play on the go, and this discount makes
A DNA Testing Company Forgot About 2.1 Million People’s Data. Then It Leaked.
37Gizmodo / 9h
A prominent DNA testing firm has settled a pair of lawsuits with the attorney generals of Pennsylvania and Ohio after a 2021 episode that saw cybercriminals steal data on 2.1 million people, including the social security numbers of 45,000 customers from both states. As a result of the lawsuits, the company in… Read more...
Take Us to the Future if It’s Going to Look Like Meow Wolf
Gizmodo / 9h
Santa-Fe based immersive experience pioneers and art collective Meow Wolf have a surprising fairy godfather of sorts: Game of Thrones creator and New Mexico resident George R.R. Martin , a key early investor in the project. Meow Wolf now has more outposts—including Las Vegas’ Omega Mart—and plans for more. Read more...
In the Metaverse, your identity can be revealed just by moving
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
New research has uncovered some worrying findings regarding user privacy in Meta's Virtual Reality (VR) ecosystem, the Metaverse; more specifically, that you don't really have any. Graduate researcher Vivek Nair led a team at the University of California, Berkley, in the largest VR study of it kind at the Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence ( RDI ), analyzing user interactions with
Soylent acquired by Starco Brands as nutrition company shifts into its ‘natural next stage’
54TechCrunch / 9h
Soylent Nutrition is joining public company Starco Brands as part of an acquisition that will keep the plant-based food technology company operating as a separate unit under its current CEO Demir Vangelov. As part of the transaction , Vangelov told TechCrunch that he will join Starco’s board and is getting shares in the new company, while himself and Soylent’s shareholders will become the largest
The Best Authenticator Apps for iPhone and Android
Lifehacker / 9h
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential for securing your accounts these days. It isn’t enough to have a password anymore. Between password leaks, and weak and reused passwords, it’s too easy for hackers to figure out your secrets and break into your accounts. 2FA fills in the security gaps—but not all 2FA is… Read more...
How To Change Your Wi-Fi Password & Name, And Why You Should
SlashGear / 9h
Hackers have an easier time causing havoc with a default WiFi Service Set Identifier (SSID), according to TrendMicro.
Here's What You Need To Know Before Buying A Used Tesla
SlashGear / 9h
If you're in the market for a Tesla but don't want to pay too much, the used market may be the best option. You should keep a couple of things in mind, though.
Most Common Nintendo Switch Bluetooth Audio Problems And How To Fix Them
SlashGear / 9h
Nintendo eventually added Bluetooth audio support to the Switch, but the feature isn't perfect. Here's how to troubleshoot the most common issues.
The Best YouTube Downloader Apps For PC And Mac
SlashGear / 9h
Downloading videos from YouTube and elsewhere online isn't always easy or even possible. Enter these YouTube downloader apps for PC and Mac.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Will Reportedly Catch Up to Samsung with Memory
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The iPhone 15 Pro won’t be available until nearly the end of the year, but there is already plenty to report from the supply chain overseas. The latest bit comes from Taiwanese supply chain research firm TrendForce , which claims Apple has upped its RAM order on the iPhone 15 Pro. Read more...
Judge Leaves Elon's $56 Billion Tesla Pay Package in Doubt
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Billionaire Elon Musk may be clutching his pearls a little tighter as a Delaware judge left serious doubt whether his multi-billion Tesla pay package was done without Musk’s intervention. Read more...
Astronomers Spot Stunning Auroras On Jupiter's Moons
59Futurism / 10h
From the Shadows Earth's isn't the only atmosphere capable of producing ethereal displays of diaphanous light in the sky like the Northern lights. Case in point, astronomers have observed the entrancing glows of auroras in wavelengths visible to human eyes on four of Jupiter's largest moons, or Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Although astronomers had known previously about the
Digging into Coinbase’s better-than-expected Q4 results
46TechCrunch / 10h
Earlier this afternoon Coinbase reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 results. In response to the company’s raw numbers, shares of Coinbase are off around 2.2% in after-hours trading as of the time of writing. (The company initially fell much farther before recovering to positive territory; gains that it later shed ahead of its earnings call.) In preparation for today’s data download fro
YouTube Music’s latest feature lets users create custom radio stations
29TechCrunch / 10h
YouTube Music is introducing a new radio experience that lets users create their own custom stations, the company told TechCrunch on Tuesday. Prior to the launch of this feature, users have started music listening experiences by picking from preexisting playlists, radios or albums, but now users can create their own radios from the ground up. With this new experience, you can pick up to 30 artist
Man Falls Through Ceiling Of Tampa Airport, Lands At Baggage Claim
View from the Wing / 10h
The fastest way down to baggage claim, though, if you're in a hurry is to go through the ceiling. At least that's what one man discovered at the Tampa airport. He "fell through the ceiling and landed in [Southwest Airlines] baggage claim" on Monday evening, according to a passenger who reported witnessing the event. Continue reading ...
This Hidden Setting Will Stop Chrome From Killing Your Laptop’s Battery
Lifehacker / 10h
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Capital One VentureOne Card: Best-Ever 40K Bonus
22One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card The no annual fee version of the Capital One Venture Card has a best-ever bonus, which I think will interest many. Earn 40K Venture miles with the VentureOne Card At the moment the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card is offering a bonus of 40,000 Venture miles after spending $1,000 within the first three months. This is an
New NASA Images Reveal the Grim State of China's Mars Rover
Gizmodo / 10h
China’s Zhurong rover appears to still be snoozing since entering into hibernation mode a little less than a year ago. The Chinese robot was supposed to wake up in December but recent images captured by a NASA orbiter reveal that the rover hasn’t moved from its position on the Martian surface for months. Read more...
The right — and wrong — age for kids to start skiing
100+The Points Guy / 10h
I’ve yet to meet — or raise — a young child who was overwhelmingly excited to go to ski school for the first (or second) time. I’m sure those kids exist, but let’s just say that for a certain age bracket, tears at ski school are at least as common as runny noses. With two daughters, we’ve had years of experience with various ski schools and private ski instructors in multiple countries, tried to
Starry files for bankruptcy
TechCrunch / 10h
A year after completing its special purpose acquisition with FirstMark Horizon Acquisition Corp. to go public, Starry Group Holdings , an internet service provider, said Tuesday that it filed for bankruptcy in efforts to reduce its debt while maintaining customer and network operations in five cities. Under its pre-packaged Chapter 11 restructuring agreement , the Boston-based company said it is
Science fiction publishers are being flooded with AI-generated stories
50TechCrunch / 10h
Across the 17-year history of Clarkesworld , a renowned literary magazine of science fiction and fantasy, authors have speculated about how evolving, futuristic technology will impact our world. Now, editor and publisher Neil Clarke is living through a debacle that could very well be a sci-fi story in its own right: His magazine in being uncontrollably inundated by short-story submissions created
Arcimoto promises new 3-wheeled EVs will steer better as it ramps up 2023 deliveries
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Arcimoto , maker of doorless three-wheelers, says it is about ready to bang out some new electric vehicles. That’s quite a turnaround from January, when the EV startup halted production and warned it needed new funding, or else it might seek bankruptcy protection. Ultimately, the company raised $12 million by selling additional stock at a discounted price of $3 per share, or around half of its ea
Garmin is Making its Watches Even Better
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’re looking for a watch that gets fitness features right, it’s hard to go wrong with Garmin. They’re pricey, but they’re also some of the best smartwatches for the right kind of person, and now they are getting even better. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Please Stop Making New Smartphones Every Year
How-To Geek / 10h
Every year all the big players release new smartphones. Sure, they’re shiny and have big spec lists, but the $1,200 Galaxy S23 Ultra, expensive iPhone 14 Pro, and others aren’t the huge upgrade we want them to be. Maybe it’s time to stop releasing phones every year. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Sci-fi becomes real as renowned magazine closes submissions due to AI writers
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a robot eagerly writing a submission to Clarkesworld. (credit: Ars Technica) One side effect of unlimited content-creation machines—generative AI—is unlimited content. On Monday, the editor of the renowned sci-fi publication Clarkesworld Magazine announced that he had temporarily closed story submissions due to a massive increase in machine-generated stories sen
Jean-Luc Picard Really Needs to Change His Password
100+Gizmodo / 10h
“ The Next Generation ,” the opening episode of Star Trek: Picard ’s third and final season, is teeming with a nostalgic love for Star Trek ’s past, from metatextual gags and references to a thematic examination of the weight that past hangs over its characters . But I’ve not been able to stop thinking about one reference… Read more...
Republican Operatives Are Astroturfing Opposition to Solar Power
22Gizmodo / 10h
Several grassroots groups opposed to solar projects in local areas may have one thing in common: a Virginia-based group with powerful GOP connections advising them on strategy. National Public Radio and environmental news collective Floodlight published an expose Friday on a group called Citizens for Responsible… Read more...
Another Person Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
76Gizmodo / 10h
A fifth known person has likely been cured of HIV following a specialized stem cell transplant. According to the man’s doctors, he has lived essentially free of the virus for about a decade. Though the treatment isn’t practical for the general population living with HIV, the knowledge gained from these patients may… Read more...
Coinbase shares rise after nontrading revenues increase amid a continued crypto winter
TechCrunch / 10h
Coinbase, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, released its Q4 2022 earnings on Tuesday, giving shareholders and market players alike an updated look into its financials. In response to the report, the company’s shares are down modestly in early after-hours trading. In the fourth quarter of 2022, Coinbase generated $605 million in total revenue, down sharply from $2.49 billion in
Ex-WeWork director raises millions for Den’s tiny home plans
TechCrunch / 10h
If it wasn’t for WeWork’s failed IPO, Mike Romanowicz probably wouldn’t be building a proptech business right now. The entrepreneur left his position as director of product management and strategic partnerships at the famous co-working company in January. At the time, Romanowicz detailed that construction specs on small homes — that he had begun as a side hustle — were landing a couple thousand d
Earn 40,000 bonus miles with the Capital One VentureOne
The Points Guy / 10h
We’ve sung plenty of praises for the Capital One Venture lineup . The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card offer excellent sign-up bonuses, easy earning structures and impressive travel benefits. However, there’s one more Venture card that is somewhat less glamorous but holds its own against its siblings. The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Cred
Rode's unclippable NT1 mic lets you scream without ruining your audio
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Audio brand RØDE has revealed the fifth generation of its flagship condenser microphone, the NT1, which the company claims to be “unclippable”. The company points to the mic's new “32-bit float digital output” giving podcasters, vocalists, and content creators enough headroom for an up to 192kHz recording that is free from distortion. RØDE states “users can record anything from a whisper to screa
NASA Will Launch Israel's First Space Telescope, Set to View Fleeting Events Like Supernovae
22Gizmodo / 10h
Israel’s first space telescope is set to reach geostationary orbit in 2026, and NASA is going to get it there, the agency announced Tuesday. The mission is called the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT), and it will scrutinize short-duration events like supernovae and stellar mergers. Read more...
Tumblr’s Blue Checkmark Parody Actually Made Them Money
80Gizmodo / 10h
Tumblr created a shakeup in the digital world this week when it reported an 125% revenue increase from iOS in-app purchases—from what seemingly started out as a simple parody. The company introduced its double blue tick option which was initially meant to show that using subscriptions for verification serves no real… Read more...
Ohio Train Latest: Clinic Opens for Residents and EPA Demands Payment
21Gizmodo / 10h
Ohio’s Health Department is opening clinic today to address growing health concerns from East Palestine residents after this month’s toxic train derailment. Read more...
The Antisocial Parents' Guide to Avoiding Other Parents
41Lifehacker / 10h
There are a million things they don’t tell you about having a child—how heartbreaking it is when you realize they’ll never be a baby again, the sheer amount of vomit involved—and they sure don’t tell you how often you’ll have to interact with other parents. Maybe it’s low on the list in terms of importance, but it’s a… Read more...
Microsoft is already reversing some of the limits it put on Bing's AI chat tools
100+Engadget / 10h
Microsoft was quick to limit Bing's AI chats to prevent disturbing answers , but it's changing course just days later. The company now says it will restore longer chats, and is starting by expanding the chats to six turns per session (up from five) and 60 chats per day (up from 50). The daily cap will climb to 100 chats soon, Microsoft says, and regular searches will no longer count against that
Microsoft Seems To Have Quietly Tested Bing AI in India Months Ago, Ran Into Serious Problems
100+Futurism / 11h
The Bing Ring While it's been apparent basically from the jump that Microsoft's Bing AI launched with some massive issues , new evidence suggests the tech giant may have been aware of those problems before rolling it out. As pointed out by cognitive scientist and Substacker Gary Marcus, it appears that Microsoft beta tested Bing AI in India at the end of 2022, not long after OpenAI first dropped
Your Guide to Getting a Car Unstuck in the Snow
Lifehacker / 11h
A car is a great thing to have when you live somewhere cold and snowy : You are toasty and warm inside the vehicle and only need to face the elements for a few minutes after parking. As someone who left her car, but not the snow, behind when moving cross-country, I really miss the luxury. What I don’t miss is having to… Read more...
The best ski resorts in the US for your next trip to the slopes
24The Points Guy / 11h
Let’s dispense with the superlatives right here and admit that best means something different to everyone depending on priorities and preferences. What wows an extreme skier looking for bragging rights isn’t necessarily going to provide the most pleasant experience for families or those looking to learn the sport. And there are other criteria as well – some of the best ski resorts win accolades f
Lamar Johnson Loves Beyblades and Pokémon
Gizmodo / 11h
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This Innovative Citroën Technology Was Ahead Of Its Time
SlashGear / 11h
At one point in time, Citroën's automotive suspension was unlike any other, as the French carmaker set the benchmark for comfort and ride quality.
5 Cars Owned By Mick Fleetwood That Prove He Has Great Taste
SlashGear / 11h
Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac is a legendary musician and also happens to be an avid collector of '60s British autos. Some really show his sense of style.
Artificial Gravity Space Stations Just Got One Step Closer To Reality Thanks To Vast Space
SlashGear / 11h
Vast has acquired Launcher, a space exploration startup that has done incredible things with orbital space tug infrastructure and hosted payload delivery.
Supreme Court Justices Admit They Don't Know Much About Social Media
61Gizmodo / 11h
U.S. Supreme Court justices may be many things, but they definitely aren’t social media experts. The justices roasted themselves during oral arguments Tuesday of a case against Google that could determine the fate of nearly all speech online. Tech companies and advocates fear a ruling against Google could… Read more...
The Kindle Store has a prolific new author: ChatGPT
200+Engadget / 11h
ChatGPT is listed as the author or co-author of at least 200 books on Amazon’s Kindle Store, according to Reuters . However, the actual number of bot-written books is likely much higher than that since Amazon’s policies don’t explicitly require authors to disclose their use of AI. It’s the latest example of AI-generated writing flooding the market and playing a part in ethically dubious content c
Amazon Is Already Selling Tons of Books Written by AI
55Futurism / 11h
AI Books In the year 2023, anybody can be an author — and you barely even have to lift a finger. Books created using AI text generators are starting to flood Amazon, Reuters reports , the natural progression of a massive surge in interest in the technology. According to the report, there were over 200 e-books in the e-retailer's Kindle store as of this month that listed "ChatGPT" as an author — s
Tesla Cofounder Rails Against Elon Musk's "Crap" Autopilot Feature
200+Futurism / 11h
As one might imagine, the Tesla cofounder that Elon Musk ousted back in 2007 has some choice words about what the company has been up to lately. In an interview with Insider , Tesla cofounder Martin Eberhard sought to set the record straight about the direction the company has taken since Musk pushed him out as CEO. With a background in electrical engineering and an interest in sports cars , the
You Should Melt Brie Into Your Spicy Instant Ramen
73Lifehacker / 11h
I have been putting cheese in my instant ramen for as long as I’ve been eating instant ramen (nearly 30 years). When I was a teen, I would crush up a packet of Maruchan instant noodles, add them to a large paper coffee cup, then fill the cup with scalding hot water from the hot water dispenser at my local corner… Read more...
A new Qantas first-class lounge is coming to Heathrow Terminal 3
48The Points Guy / 11h
Aussie airline giant Qantas has unveiled plans for a new first-class lounge at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) which it expects to open in 2025. Completing a quintet for the airline, it will follow in the footsteps of the Qantas First Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Melbourne Airport (MEL), Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Sydney Airport (SYD). It’s being built to coincide w
Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months
TechCrunch / 11h
On December 4, hackers successfully phished an employee at the games giant Activision, gaining access to some internal employee and game data. This data breach was not disclosed until last weekend, when cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground posted on Twitter screenshots of the stolen data, as well as the hackers’ messages on Activision’s internal Slack channel. But the public we
Meta Quest users can now tap and swipe in VR without controllers
28TechCrunch / 11h
Today, Meta announced new improvements to the Quest platform as part of the v50 OS update, including an experimental feature called “Direct Touch,” which lets users tap and swipe with their bare hands. The company also rolled out an in-game multitasking feature to Meta Quest 2 and upgraded the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers. While Meta already has hand tracking, which launched on the Quest plat
VCs should want to hold early-stage companies more accountable
32TechCrunch / 11h
If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that VCs let their portfolio companies get away with a lot . No balance sheet? No problem ; here’s a $32 billion valuation. No proven product-market fit and your last venture cost investors billions? Here’s a check worth more than all Black founders raised in 2021’s otherwise record-breaking year. Cut a check for Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition when h
Chase Ink Business Cash card review: Solid benefits, best-ever bonus
The Points Guy / 11h
Chase Ink Business Cash Card overview The Chase Ink Business Cash Credit Card provides a healthy 5% cash back on office supplies and select utilities, as well as 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations. Given these categories, the Chase Ink Business Cash is a solid no-annual-fee small-business credit card. You can approximately double the value of your rewards if you transfer them to a card
Flood of AI-Generated Stories Prompts Sci-Fi Magazine to Shut Down Submissions
200+Gizmodo / 12h
The Hugo award-winning Science Fiction-focused Clarkesworld Magazine can receive over 12,000 submissions in just one year. Of course, that was before the proliferation of free online AI models that can write a dull, monotonous, though technically legible piece of fiction. Read more...
Microsoft and Nintendo sign 10-year deal for “full” Call of Duty [Updated]
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Can Call of Duty run on the existing Switch? Does Microsoft have inside details on Nintendo's next hardware? Or are we in for some contractually obligated potato skirmishes? (credit: Aurich Lawson) [Update 3:35pm 02/21: This post has been updated with information about Microsoft's deal with Nvidia's GeForce Now, along with comments from Brad Smith in Brussels regarding both Nintendo and
Dealmaster: Big savings on Apple laptops
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Most of Apple's Mac lineup besides the Mac Pro has been updated recently, like the MacBook Air pictured here. Don't expect to see more of this in March. (credit: Valentina Palladino) If you're in the market for a new Apple laptop, there are plenty of discounts available. While there are more generous savings with slightly older models, like Apple's M1-powered MacBook Pro, you can still
Reddit should have to identify users who discussed piracy, film studios tell court
34Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | natatravel) Film studios that filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against a cable Internet provider are trying to force Reddit to identify users who posted comments about piracy. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 against cable company RCN in the US District Court in New Jersey by Bodyguard Productions, Millennium Media, and other film companies over downloads of 34
The big reuse: 25 MWh of ex-car batteries go on the grid in California
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Each of those white structures contains lots of batteries that were built for cars. (credit: B2U) Last week, a company called B2U Storage Solutions announced that it had started operations at a 25 Megawatt-hour battery facility in California. On its own, that isn't really news, as California is adding a lot of battery power . But in this case, the source of the batteries was unusual: Ma
Chrome 110 will automatically discard background tabs. Here’s how to stop it.
34Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Google) Heads up, everybody: Chrome will start doing stuff to your permanently open tabs. Chrome version 110 is rolling out now, and on Windows, macOS, and Linux, the release comes with the new "Memory Saver" feature that will be automatically enabled. We first wrote about this when it hit the Chrome nightly build "Canary Channel" in December, but now the feature is rolling out t
New imaging tool confirms female scribe etched her name in medieval manuscript
40Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Bodleian MS. Selden Supra 30 open at pp. 18-19. (credit: John Barrett) Jessica Hodgson, a graduate student at the University of Leicester, was poring over a medieval manuscript in the Bodleian Libraries ' collection at the University of Oxford when she spotted a faint etched inscription on one of the pages. It seemed to spell out the name "Eadburg," but the etching was too faint for ful
ChatGPT failed my course: How bots may change assessment
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) One of the most unpleasant aspects of teaching is grading. Passing judgment on people is never fun, and it’s even less fun when you’ve spent months interacting with those people on a daily basis. Discovering that your students have tried to get a leg up by using an AI chatbot like ChatGPT has made the process even more unpleasant. From a teacher's pe
Help Your Teenager Start Building Good Credit Before They’re an Adult
26Lifehacker / 12h
With all the wisdom you have now, imagine if you could turn back time and get a head start building good credit from an early age. While you can’t change history for yourself, you can help your own kids build a strong financial foundation—and from an earlier age than you might realize. Even if your kid isn’t old… Read more...
This new malware has emerged from the dark web and is after your data
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Experts have warned of a new information-stealing malware has been observed circulating around the dark web as it looks to gather new customers and victims alike. Cybersecurity researchers from SEKOIA came across multiple ads, on different underground forums and Telegram groups promoting a new infostealer called Stealc. Apparently, Stealc is not built from scratch, but is rather an upgrade to oth
Why Pixar Thinks Lightyear Wasn't a Hit
200+Gizmodo / 12h
At the start of 2022, few films felt like as sure of a bet as Lightyear . It was a new film from Pixar, a company known for its high standards in terms of story , and was part of the Toy Story franchise, one of the most beloved animated series of all time. And yet, from the first day the film was announced , everyone was… Read more...
Google Pixel Fold Could Crush Samsung’s Battery Life
62Gizmodo / 12h
It’s time to start wondering what the Google Pixel Fold might be like when Google eventually announces it. Right now, Samsung is Google’s biggest hardware competitor in the Android space, and the South Korean company is also the far-and-away leader in the folding hardware category. So it’s not surprising that the… Read more...
United Airlines Says They Will Ban Customers Who Complain Too Much About Delays
34View from the Wing / 12h
United Airlines has added language to its Contract of Carriage to say that they will not honor mistake fares, but that if you book one and incur non-refundable costs as a result they will reimburse those costs. The airline also now says that booking flights likely to be delayed, and then complaining about the delays for compensation, is grounds to be banned from the MileagePlus frequent flyer pro
Nothing Phone 1 Gets Android 13-Powered OS 1.5 Update – Here's What It Includes
SlashGear / 12h
The Nothing Phone (1) get its major, Android 13-flavored update, bringing new Glyph enhancements, better performance optimization, and other improvements.
This New Meyers Manx Kit Is A Modern Twist On The Iconic Dune Buggy
SlashGear / 12h
Harkening back to the VW-powered dune buggies of old, Meyers Manx is releasing a modernized buggy kit for aspiring beachgoers and gearheads to make their own.
Sony Brings Its Excellent ANC to a $150 Pair of Wireless Headphones
Gizmodo / 12h
Although blocking out a plane’s engine noise on a long flight is probably the best use-case scenario, there are good reasons to leave your pricey, $400+ ANC headphones at home when traveling. A better alternative might be Sony’s new WH-CH720N which bring excellent ANC to an incredibly lightweight pair of over-ear… Read more...
Project Veritas Founder James O'Keefe Ousted Over Alleged Spending on DJ Equipment
500+Gizmodo / 12h
Project Veritas , the far-right activist group aimed at holding journalists and progressives accountable through deleterious means, has cut off its nose to spite its face. James O’Keefe, who founded Project Veritas in 2010 and served as CEO, has been removed from the group following concerns over how O’Keefe was… Read more...
Don’t Feed Your Baby This Recalled Enfamil Formula
Lifehacker / 12h
Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., announced a voluntary recall for two batches of their infant formula for the possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, a potentially dangerous bacteria. The company says it is recalling its Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant… Read more...
The ultimate guide to American Airlines Admirals Club access
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. The American Airlines Admirals Club is a place to relax and recharge before a flight on American Airlines or its partners. Inside the lounge, you can expect complimentary refreshments, free Wi-Fi and a place to sit away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal. You’ll find Admirals Clubs in 50 airpor
TechCrunch+ roundup: Optimizing acquisition, parental leave tips, riding the downturn express
44TechCrunch / 12h
I try to keep things fresh, so I was dismayed to realize that I’d used the word “downturn” in two different headlines this morning. Despite the quickening pace of layoffs, there is some good news for SaaS startups: 70% of SMBs
