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The first leaked photo of an iPhone 15 Pro is here, and it shows off the USB-C port
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21h
One of the biggest iPhone 15 leaks yet has just emerged, in the form of an actual photo, supposedly showing an iPhone 15 Pro. This image, which was shared by @URedditor on Twitter (via WCCFTech ), doesn’t give us a complete look at the phone, but it does reveal what might be the biggest design change we’ll see with the upcoming model. Specifically, the bottom edge of the phone is shown, and it in
Viz Puts Hundreds of Anime Episodes Online for Free
1KGizmodo / 12h
Viz has uploaded hundreds of episodes to YouTube for free viewing. The catch is, of course, that these episodes are only available in the U.S. due to licensing restrictions. While that is a bummer for the rest of the world, American audiences get to enjoy seasons of classic anime without much standing in the way. If… Read more...
The Incredible Features Of The SR-71 Blackbird, The Legendary Supersonic Spy Plane
27SlashGear / 16h
During the Cold War, the United States created a spy plane unparalleled in its ability to conduct surveillance - at mach 3, and well above the atmosphere.
If AMD were smart, it'd launch the RX 7600 early and score a major win over Nvidia
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The next-gen graphics card war is heating up between AMD and Nvidia, with both putting out seriously powerful GPUs in the past few months, but a new regulatory filing hints that a new AMD Radeon RX GPU might be launching soon, and it could be a huge winner for AMD if it beats Team Green to market with a midrange or budget offering. The best graphics card in AMD's lineup, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, i
Save 49% on the best VPN for unblocking BBC iPlayer
Mashable / 2h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.41 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Streaming on BBC iPlayer couldn't be easier if you're connecting from the UK. If you're attempting to connect from outside the UK, the situation becomes a little sticky.
This Amazon FBA and Shopify dropshipping bundle is on sale for under £25
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : The Amazon FBA and Shopify Dropshipping Bundle is on sale for £24.74, saving you 94% on list price. The average Amazon Prime user reportedly spends roughly £1,000 a year on the e-commerce giant, while non-Prime members spend about half. This year, perhaps it's time to change all that and earn via Amazon for once instead of the other way around. If you've always wanted to learn the ropes i
Celebrate NordVPN's birthday by winning extra months of coverage for free
Mashable / 2h
SAVE 57%: A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £71.76, saving you 57% on list price. Everyone who buys a two-year plan wins extra subscription time for NordVPN's birthday. NordVPN likes to go big for its birthday, and subscribers are coming along for the ride. For a limited time, everyone who buys a two-year plan will win either three months or one year of extra subscription time. Th
Mac Pro 2023: It’s now or never, Apple, your customers are waiting
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
On March 8, 2022, the Mac Studio , then Apple’s most powerful computer ever, was introduced, leaving many Mac Pro users slightly befuddled and confused. Even more so when Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, teased a new processor for the Mac Pro on stage at that event, saying "just one more product to go: Mac Pro, that's for another day." (via MacRumors ). Coul
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 18
Mashable / 6h
We almost missed it with all that TV we were inhaling this week , but it's the weekend! We did it! And with it yet another fresh Wordle to solve. As always, we're here with a few hints and tips to help along. If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 18's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for
Microsoft to Limit Length of Bing Chatbot Conversations
1KNYT > Technology / 6h
The new technology has gone down unusual, sometimes unnerving paths in lengthy conversations with some early users.
Disney's Live-Action Lilo and Stitch Remake Adds Zach Galifianakis
Gizmodo / 6h
It was only a matter of time before Disney’s live-action adaptations moved from fairytale classics to the studio’s more modern hits. The live-action Lilo and Stitch just lined up a comedy get with Zach Galifianakis (A Wrinkle in Time, The Hangover) , according to The Hollywood Reporter . Details on his character are not… Read more...
Roblox wants to let people build virtual worlds just by typing
200+TechCrunch / 7h
AI chatbots can spit out convincing — if at times overconfident — natural language responses, but what if an AI could build custom virtual worlds based on a text description alone? Roblox is exploring that possibility with its kit of developer tools, which are designed to make it possible for just about anyone to build experiences and virtual objects in the youth-focused virtual ecosystem. The co
Microsoft “lobotomized” AI-powered Bing Chat, and its fans aren’t happy
48Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing Chat service, still in private testing, has been in the headlines for its wild and erratic outputs . But that era has apparently come to an end. At some point during the past two days, Microsoft has significantly curtailed Bing's ability to threaten its users, have existential meltdowns , or declare its love for them.
GoDaddy says a multi-year breach hijacked customer websites and accounts
40Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) GoDaddy said on Friday that its network suffered a multi-year security compromise that allowed unknown attackers to steal company source code, customer and employee login credentials, and install malware that redirected customer websites to malicious sites. GoDaddy is one of the world’s largest domain registrars, with nearly 21 million customers and revenue in 2022
Elon Musk attempts to debunk reporters but Twitter's own data proves him wrong
Mashable / 7h
Elon Musk's worst enemy may very well be his own website. On Friday, Twitter owner Elon Musk began pushing back against reports that the company tweaked the platform's algorithm in order to specifically boost Musk's own tweets this past week. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) "Several major media sources incorrectly reported that my Tweets were boosted above normal levels earlier t
The One Piece/Dragon Ball Z Crossover Finally Crosses to the U.S.
Gizmodo / 8h
The heroes of the manga anthology Shonen Jump —Luffy from One Piece , Deku from My Hero Academia , Goku from Dragon Ball Z , Naruto from Naruto , Ichigo from Bleach , etc., etc.—aren’t exactly strangers to each other, having appeared in countless video games and promotions together. But strangely, the manga anthology’s two… Read more...
Can You Charge Your MacBook With A Phone Charger?
SlashGear / 8h
If you're out and about and you don't have your MacBook charger, what are your options? Can you use your phone charger? We have all the details.
Samsung Just Rolled Out a New Way to Protect Your Galaxy's Texts from the Web's Biggest Creeps
Gizmodo / 8h
Back in the day, you had to be foolish enough to click on a sketchy link to get your phone riddled with viruses. These days, cybercriminals can hide sophisticated malware inside of plain looking image files, the likes of which will royally screw with your phone without you having to lift a finger. The so-called “ zero… Read more...
What You're Forgetting to Clean in Every Room
Lifehacker / 8h
Spring cleaning time is around the corner and while you’re prepping your regular to-do list , there are a few things you might be overlooking. That’s fine; we all have blind spots. Let’s go over a few of the places you are likely to forget about so you can add them to your checklist. Read more...
Microsoft's AI ambitions are coming for your Minecraft obsession
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It seems that Microsoft is dipping its toes into other fields with its AI technology, specifically the gaming kind if a new report is to be believed. According to an unnamed source from Semafor and reported on by Neowin , Microsoft may be planning on developing a new AI model with the task of allowing gamers to control their characters and tasks using natural language. This feature was reportedly
Park These Ram Trucks Outside In Case They Catch on Fire
Lifehacker / 8h
Stellantis, Fiat-Chrysler’s parent company, is voluntarily recalling more than 300,000 diesel Ram pickup trucks to replace an electrical connector after reports of six fires. The company recommends you park these trucks outside to prevent the potential spread of fire, at least until the repairs are made. Read more...
Daily Crunch: Dronamics lands $40M pre-Series A for cargo drones that ‘can cross all of Europe in 12 hours or less’
67TechCrunch / 8h
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 . Okay, NOW it’s Friday. Got any fun plans for the long weekend? Haje is moving house (ugh), and Christine is browsing GIFs of puppies until her battery runs out. Probably. Most people aren’t straight-up racist, but it turns out unconscious biases sneak into our brai
The Beyond Confusing Lives of Kang the Conqueror
Gizmodo / 8h
When Jonathan Majors made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Loki , he was merely “He Who Remains,” an enigmatic being who claimed to be policing the timeline to prevent other incarnations of himself from wreaking havoc. Once he was murdered (by Loki variant Sylvie’s hand), however, those other incarnations were … Read more...
The Ingenious Submarine Designed To Carry Planes Deep Underwater For Strategic Missions
SlashGear / 9h
The U.S. Navy flirted with the idea of making a submersible aircraft carrier that would surface to launch its fighters. We have all the details.
Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Review: The Next-Gen Sit-To-Stand Desk
SlashGear / 9h
The Secretlab MAGNUS Pro is a sit-to-stand desk that rises above most of the pack -- but does a high-end set of features warrant a high-end price?
The Revolutionary Strategic Bomber That Paved The Way For Modern Jets
SlashGear / 9h
Modern aircraft in the U.S. Air Force is all, to some extent, derived from the B-47 Stratojet - one of the first jet-engine military planes in service.
Creators are blowing their ancestors' minds thanks to archeology TikTok
43Mashable / 9h
What started as an engaging way for Stephanie Black, a PhD candidate in Archeology at Durham University, to share how similar we are to our ancestors quickly escaped the confines of academia TikTok and became the preeminent trend on the platform this week — so popular that even Drew Barrymore participated. Informally known as the ancestor trend, in these videos creators don makeshift costumes and
What a Health Risk Scientist Still Wants to Know About the Ohio Train Derailment
Gizmodo / 9h
In the two weeks since a 150-car train carrying toxic materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, officials are still working to determine the risk to nearby residents and the local environment. With a lack of fast and reliable facts, misinformation and conspiracies have spread through social media and even mainstream… Read more...
Microsoft's unused logos for Windows XP are delightfully weird
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Though the logo for the much beloved Windows XP is now considered iconic, it could have ended up looking a lot differently. Windows XP introduced the 3D spin on the classic OS logo back in 2001, but according to Creative agency Frog Design and reported on by CreativeBloq , that spin could have easily been a complete revitalization of the logo. Creative director Casey Potter stated that Microsoft
You’re Probably Painting Your Bathroom Wrong
Lifehacker / 9h
Paint is among the easiest and most affordable renovations you can do to a room. But while it has the power to transform an aging bathroom , they are humid, damp places where water splashes and steam soaks into every surface. Even if you have a hefty exhaust fan that keeps the room moderately dry, there’s a pretty good… Read more...
SpaceX Gets a Slap on the Wrist for Breaking FAA Launch Rule
Gizmodo / 9h
In August 2022, SpaceX violated a Federal Aviation Administration safety rule that’s meant to prevent collisions in low Earth orbit, but the proposed fine of $175,000 will hardly serve as a deterrent for a company owned by one of the richest people on Earth. Read more...
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra Is Great, but It Would Be Better if It Folded
Gizmodo / 9h
I struggle to look at any other Samsung smartphone now that I’ve been living with its foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has effectively changed how I use Android. Most of the time, I’ll only bother with my Google Pixel 7 if someone is calling the number linked to that phone. Otherwise, you’ll see me primarily on… Read more...
Amazon CEO Says Employees Must Return to Office Starting May 1
53Gizmodo / 9h
Work from home flexibility is coming to an end for Amazon employees. Though most of the company’s ~1.5 million full and part-time workers labor in warehouses or as delivery drivers—the e-commerce giant also employs hundreds of thousands of corporate and tech staff. Read more...
Learning Sign Language for The Last of Us
51Gizmodo / 9h
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Your Google Assistant and Calendar Tasks Have a New Home
How-To Geek / 9h
If you’ve been using reminders in Google Calendar and Google Assistant, Google has been looking to get rid of them for some time and move them to its dedicated app for that purpose, Google Tasks. The company is now ready to rush that change to everyone. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Westin Hotels Used To Let You Use Free Workout Gear. Their New Program Makes You Pay.
View from the Wing / 10h
Chalk this up to another cost cut, where a major hotel chain eats into its brand by charging guests as much or more than before while delivering less. It's Westin exiting the wellness space without saying they're exiting the wellness space. Continue reading ...
Here are some of our favorite luxury hotel deals in Mexico right now
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new deals. Yes, travel demand is up, and rates have responded accordingly. However, hotel deals really do exist, and we’re here to help you find them. For example, if you are paying cash, you can sometimes pay for just three nights and get the fourth night free at popular high-end hotels such as the Four Seasons in Mexico City or the Waldorf Astoria
Points of View: What credit card should you use for IHG stays?
85The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) refreshed its credit card lineup in March of 2022. That included a revamp of its two existing cards and the addition of a small-business credit card. That brings us to three credit cards that earn points in the IHG One Rewards program . And the two personal cards, the IHG Rewards P
Ink Business Unlimited credit card review: Sign-up bonus worth up to $1,800 in travel
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card overview The Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card is one of the best business cards with no annual fee because it earns 1.5% back on every purchase. The card also currently has a highest-ever $900 cash bonus, which you can earn after you spend $6,000 within the first three months of opening your accou
The Four Types Of Planetary Systems Scientists Say Make Up Our Universe
SlashGear / 10h
A team of scientists has classified the types of planetary systems that make up our universe. Observations using the Kepler telescope led to the discoveries.
Metroid Prime Remastered Review: Suit Up
SlashGear / 10h
Does Nintendo Switch have a new (old) classic? We review the remake version of what might be the best Samus adventure of all: "Metroid Prime Remastered."
5 Luxury Vehicles That Make Up Ryan Reynolds Car Collection
SlashGear / 10h
With his meteoric rise as one of the most successful actors in action and comedy, Ryan Reynolds has built an excellent car and motorcycle collection to match.
Here's Why Mr. Beast Thinks Expensive Cars Are A Waste Of Time And Money
SlashGear / 10h
Instead of buying a big house, purchasing lots of cars, and spending exorbitantly on credit cards to outfit his closet, MrBeast lives minimally.
Apple May Be Taking Secret Payments From One Of Its Biggest Competitors – Here's Why
SlashGear / 10h
Though Apple and Google are both competing for the smartphone market, both reportedly have a revenue arrangement for a significant source of profits.
How Samsung’s New ‘Message Guard’ Protects Your Phone From 'Zero-Click' Attacks
Lifehacker / 10h
Hackers and bad actors are always looking for new methods of attack. One of those attacks is known as “zero-click,” which can infect your phone without you having to do anything at all. Samsung wants to be the face of the solution to this emerging problem, implementing a new security tool for its latest devices known… Read more...
NASA Images a Weirdly Long Asteroid
60Gizmodo / 10h
Six radar observations made of an asteroid swinging by our planet have revealed an unusually oblong space rock. The object is three times as long as it is wide—an irregular shape, as far as asteroids are concerned. Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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All the Missing Dark Energy Hiding in Black Holes, Scientists Say
86Futurism / 10h
At Its Core Dark energy, hypothesized to permeate the universe and affect it at the grandest scale, has remained deeply mysterious — down to basic details like where it resides. Now, new research makes a bold claim: it may be hiding out in black holes. The prevailing theory maintained by physicists is that dark energy is distributed evenly across the cosmos and is responsible for the accelerating
Don't Call the IRS This Weekend Unless You Absolutely Have To
22Lifehacker / 10h
If you have a tax question, this weekend is the absolute worst time to try to get someone from the IRS on the phone. According to a press release from Feb. 16 , Presidents Day weekend is historically the busiest time of year for the IRS phone system. Luckily, there are ways to take care of most things without spending… Read more...
Apocalyptic Horror Friend of the World Asks: What's the Price of Survival?
31Gizmodo / 10h
When the world ends , as it no doubt will someday, would it be better to survive and try to rebuild , or simply perish with the masses? Sci-fi horror indie Friend of the World , which at 50 minutes hovers between a short and a feature, examines this quandary through the lens of two very different characters. Read more...
10 Yamaha Motorcycles You Can Likely Afford
SlashGear / 10h
Some of Yamaha's motorcycles are surprisingly affordable. We have put together a list of our favorite affordable motorcycles from the company.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Has Launched Globally, And Pre-Orders Are Already Exceeding Expectations
SlashGear / 10h
The latest lineup of Galaxy devices is finally launched globally, and Samsung is celebrating 'impressive' pre-order numbers for the Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra.
Last Time Microsoft Released an AI, It Lost Control and Had to Kill It
400+Futurism / 11h
Shake It Off With Microsoft's new Bing AI and other artificial intelligence software becoming the biggest news story of 2023 thus far, it's easy to forget that AI chatbots have been around for a long time — and that Microsoft's old one, Tay, is the literal blueprint for out-of-control algorithms . It was March 2016, back when Donald Trump's presidency still seemed impossible and the concept of a
Your Fitbit is getting rid of community features to make way for Google tech
23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Several of Fitbit's community-driven features will be going offline on Android and iOS, starting on March 27, to make way for a new app powered by Google. News of the upcoming change was dropped rather unceremoniously via mass email to its users. On that date, “Open Groups will no longer be available.” However, users will still be able to create closed groups with their friends or other users in
How to Get the New iPhone Emojis Early
Lifehacker / 11h
Who doesn’t love new emojis? With Apple’s upcoming iOS 16.4, there are 21 new emojis to try out, including a new smiley, a pink heart, and a jellyfish. But you don’t need to wait until Apple releases iOS 16.4 to the public—you can try them out right now. Read more...
SpaceX could be fined $175K for failure to properly report launch data to FAA
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying 60 Starlink satellites on November 11, 2019. (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) Before launching 53 Starlink satellites from Florida last August , it seems that SpaceX failed to submit required data to the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Now, the FAA has p
Responsible use of AI in the military? US publishes declaration outlining principles
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) On Thursday, the US State Department issued a "Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy," calling for ethical and responsible deployment of AI in military operations among nations that develop them. The document sets out 12 best practices for the development of military AI capabilities and emphasizes human accountabi
Huawei’s Watch Buds ask: “What if your smartwatch also contained earbuds?”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Huawei's Watch Buds. It's a watch and earbud case combo. [credit: Ron Amadeo ] Huawei is still clinging to life despite constant trade war bombardment from the US government, and its latest project suggests that maybe all the stress is starting to get to the company. Huawei's newest product, the Huawei "Watch Buds," is now getting an international release. Like it says on the tin, this is a smart
FTC’s new Office of Technology will help mop up tech ‘oozing with snake oil’
28TechCrunch / 11h
The FTC is embracing change with the establishment of an Office of Technology (OT) that will help it effectively regulate the fast-moving tech world. Citing “systemic concerns” relating to tech and its potential for fraud and abuse, the FTC’s new division will ensure the agency doesn’t get left in the dust by tech-savvy scammers. Because the FTC is a wide-ranging agency, it is something of a gene
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What is 'Enyacore?'
86Lifehacker / 11h
It’s a hodgepodge of young-people trendlets this week. I’m looking at the surprising reemergence of a slightly mysteriously 90s singer-songwriter, an innovative use for “deep-fake” voices, and the popular “de-influencing” trend, in which online viewers are urged to not buy things. Read more...
See National Geographic's 2022 Photos of the Year
23Gizmodo / 11h
An Icelandic volcano sends molten rock into the air. An owl silently snares its prey. The glow from mountain climbers’ headlamps travels miles across the wilderness on a starlit night. Bald eagles spat for a perch amid Alaska’s salmon season. Read more...
A World of Wonderful Collections Celebrate Disney100
Gizmodo / 11h
Of course Disney’s centennial involves special releases celebrating its animation legacy. With the Disney100 collections, all manner of fans will find something to suit their fancy, including merch featuring Walt’s original cartoon Oswald the Lucky Rabbit alongside Mickey and friends. There will also be collectible… Read more...
Hilton Honors Aspire Card Review: Worth The Fee
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, in my opinion, given the perks that they potentially offer, from elite status to free night certificates . While I’m primarily loyal to Hyatt and Marriott , Hilton has grown on me a lot in the past few years. Many new luxury hotels have joined the Hilton port
Hit Viking survival sim 'Valheim' hits Xbox on March 14th
Engadget / 11h
Two years after indie survival game Valheim became an instant smash hit on PC, it has a console release date . It's coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on March 14th. Valheim will be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers at no extra cost. The game's currently on PC Game Pass too. Initially built by a five-person team at developer Iron Gate Studio, Valheim sold 5.7 million copies in its first
Sam Bankman-Fried Using a VPN, McDonald’s AI Drive Thru Fails, Buzzfeed AI Quizzes Suck | Editor Picks
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Stockholder Sues Virgin Galactic, Alleges Richard Branson Lied About Spaceplane After Botched Flights
44Gizmodo / 11h
A Virgin Galactic stockholder is taking the company’s execs to task, saying their penchant for covering up major failures encountered during tests of its Unity spaceplane have tanked investors’ chances of winning big in the commercial space race. Read more...
'AI.com' now takes you to ChatGPT. OpenAI evidently paid millions for it.
93Mashable / 11h
ChatGPT just received a huge upgrade that will make accessing the AI chatbot much easier. The domain name AI.com now forwards to OpenAI's ChatGPT. The domain was acquired in 2021 but did not resolve to an actual website until just this week. Mashable spoke to a prominent domain broker who claimed credit for facilitating the sale, Jeffrey Gabriel of Saw.com , to find out more. Gabriel was the brok
More Than 350,000 ‘Self-Driving’ Teslas Unsurprisingly Recalled
100Lifehacker / 12h
Tesla is voluntarily recalling 363,000 of their vehicles in the U.S. due to safety risks stemming from its latest ‘Full Self-driving’ (FSD) Beta software update. FSD can be used to drive the Teslas on local roads, accelerating and braking accordingly based on what it detects with its cameras. However, the system is … Read more...
The best President's Day sales on tech we could find
Engadget / 12h
President's Day might not be the hugest event for tech deals — the holiday typically brings out deals on large home appliances and the like. But it's still possible to save some money on devices you may have had your eye on. Right now we're seeing a $50 discount on the Apple Watch Ultra . Other Apple products, including the iPad Air , Apple Pencil , and the Apple Watch SE are also seeing some nic
Zuckerberg's 'Year of Efficiency' Could Mean More Layoffs After Dismal Performance Reviews
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Meta may be gearing up for yet another round of layoffs as employees report receiving lower-than-average performance reviews this week. Tech industry layoffs have become the norm in recent months, with Meta having laid off 11,000 employees in November, while CEO Mark Zuckerberg proclaimed 2023 would be the “year of… Read more...
This New Gaming Laptop Has Detachable Liquid Cooling
How-To Geek / 12h
CyberPowerPC has been selling gaming desktops and laptops for years, and earlier this year at CES, the company showed off a high-end laptop with detachable liquid cooling. It’s now a real PC that you can buy. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Domestic violence hotline calls will soon be invisible on your family phone plan
25Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: GCShutter | E+ ) Today, the Federal Communications Commission proposed rules to implement the Safe Connections Act , which President Joe Biden signed into law last December . Advocates consider the law a landmark move to stop tech abuse. Under the law, mobile service providers are required to help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence access resources and maintain criti
The Best Ways To Use NFC Tags In Your Home
SlashGear / 12h
NFC tags have the potential to revolutionize your home's organization and daily tasks, as long as you know how to properly use them.
Why Star Trek: Picard's New Main Ship Looks Like the Classic Enterprise
100+Gizmodo / 12h
When we first met the U.S.S. Titan in Lower Decks , it was a Luna Class starship—but in its leap into live-action with this week’s premiere of Star Trek: Picard ’s final season, she now looks very different... and more than a little familiar. Read more...
24 Republican-Led States Sue the EPA to Overturn a Water Protection Rule
35Gizmodo / 12h
A group made up of 24-Republican led states has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a rule that decides which bodies of water receive federal protection. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in North Dakota this Thursday. Read more...
Luxury Boeing 747 Scrapped After Just 16 Flights
26Futurism / 12h
Short Life A practically new Boeing 747 passenger jet, which was meant to be heavily modified to fly wealthy Saudi royalty around the world, has been scrapped after spending only 30 hours and 16 flights in the air, CNN reports — a wasteful demise for a plane that usually has a lifespan of 25 to 30 years. The jet, which sat abandoned at an airport near Basel, Switzerland, for almost a decade, was
Elon Musk Horrified by What OpenAI Has Become
500+Futurism / 12h
Qualia Zombie Tesla CEO Elon Musk is becoming increasingly irritated with the latest crop of AI chatbots, which are wreaking absolute havoc on the web right now. That makes sense given his own personal history with OpenAI, the organization he cofounded around eight years ago. In 2018, Musk left the group's board amid disagreements about its direction. The next year, the company turned from a non-
Names Matter: What Airbnb Used To Be Called, Before Paul Graham Made Them Change It [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
Balloon expert explains the challenges of shooting down China’s suspected spy balloon
TechCrunch / 12h
Earlier this month, a suspected Chinese spy balloon drifted over much of the continental United States before an F-22 military fighter jet shot it down off the east coast. The event has put a massive strain on the already fragile U.S.-China relations, with China maintaining that the errant balloon was simply collecting weather data. Shooting down the balloon, Beijing said, was an “overreaction.”
Capital One expands credit card benefits it deems taxable, surprises some customers with 1099s
The Points Guy / 12h
Most people earn credit card rewards or use built-in statement credits on their credit cards to save money … not rack up a bigger tax bill. Unfortunately, it seems some Capital One cardholders are receiving unexpected 1099s for using some of their credit card perks — such as statement credits available for application fees on programs like Global Entry. A U.S. Tax Court ruling from 2021 says that
NBA legend Paul Pierce settles with SEC over allegedly false crypto statements
66Engadget / 12h
NBA Hall of Famer Paul “The Truth” Pierce agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission over a cryptocurrency he promoted on Twitter. The SEC charged Pierce with making false and misleading promotional statements about EthereumMax (EMAX) and failing to disclose the $244,000 payment in tokens he received for plugging it on social media. The SEC said Pierc
Make Better a Stir Fry by Velveting Your Meat
Lifehacker / 12h
Chicken can dry out in a snap. A few methods, like brining, marinating, and cooking over low heat can help, but there’s another technique that you should take advantage of. For a juicy, tender slice of chicken, bring on the velvet. Read more...
Telcos are set to spend billions on new cloud infrastructure
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Almost half (46%) of telco network capacity will be entirely cloud-native in the next 3-5 years, hinting at huge investments to come, a new report has claimed. To get to this stage, research from Capgemini has been suggested that telco companies are predicted to invest an average sum of $200 million each per year. As if the incentives weren’t clear enough, Capgemini also reckons that early adopte
Taking Ultrahuman’s sleep & fitness tracking Ring for a spin
24TechCrunch / 12h
Indian startup Ultrahuman has made a name for itself since 2019 by building out a subscription fitness platform which offers a range of workout and wellness-related content, integrating with third party wearables like the Apple Watch. In 2021 it expanded into offering medical grade sensing hardware which monitors real-time blood glucose — spinning up a program focused on encouraging users to trac
Oh, bother: Everything you need to know about 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood And Honey'
Mashable / 12h
Like a butterfly flapping its wings and causing a hurricane on the other side of the globe, it's sometimes hard to not get caught up in the imaginary what-if's of history. What if Archduke Franz Ferdinand had driven a different route? What if Charles Manson's great-great-grandparents had never met? And what if Winnie-the-Pooh author A.A. Milne had gone to bed with a tummy ache the night he dreamt
Transform your living room into a home gym with these fitness deals
Mashable / 12h
Whether you're trying to stick to a New Year's resolution or you're embracing the thought of making healthier lifestyle choices, here are some of the top fitness equipment deals for Feb. 17: BEST BUDGET DEAL: The Sunny Health & Fitness magnetic under-desk mini bike is ideal for remote workers — $102.99 $119.99 (save $16.99) BEST DEAL FOR TRENDSETTERS: The LifePro Waver vibration plate exercise ma
widenerlibrary: A selection we found in a collection of art and...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
widenerlibrary : A selection we found in a collection of art and literature by African-American women, 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 (San Francisco, 1995). #Blackart #Blackartists #Blackhistorymonth #library #books #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #librarybooks #librarybooks Image 1: Shaded Lives, Phoebe Beasley, 1988 Image 2: Hope Street, Marie Johnson Calloway, 1971-1985 Image 3: Zora and L
The ultimate guide to British Airways Executive Club and Avios
63The Points Guy / 12h
British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the United States than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program is called the Executive Club, and the program’s currency is called Avios. With a substantial U.S. route network and a loyalty currency that is easy to earn and redeem, it is a program that should be on your rad
Up To 100,000 Miles For Delta Amex Cards, And New 15% Discount On Awards For Cardholders
View from the Wing / 12h
Delta and American Express have no increased offers for their co-brand credit cards, and a new reason to get them - being a cardmember is now the only way to get the lowest-priced award redemptions through SkyMiles, a new 15% off redemption benefit. If you aren't a Delta American Express co-brand customer, you should now get one, and the new limited-time offers are a great opportunity to do so. C
The Most Bizarre N64 Accessories Ever Made
SlashGear / 12h
From specialized controllers to heartbeat monitors, these are some of the weirdest accessories ever made for N64.
Genesis Announces Price For The Sleek New Electrified GV70
SlashGear / 12h
One the first steps towards Genesis' EV future is the release of the 2023 Electrified GV70 AWD, which just had details drop.
The coastline is at risk from rising seas, and we’re making more of it
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Aerial view of the exclusive island of luxury hotels and residences of The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (credit: Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography ) Each year, humans add a little more land to their coastlines, slowly but surely encroaching on the sea and filling up smaller coastal bodies of water with new developments. This encroachment typically comes as we
The bird flu outbreak has taken an ominous turn
300+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images ) This week, Argentina and Uruguay declared national health emergencies following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, the fast-moving virus that destroys poultry flocks and wild birds and for decades has been feared
