Scientists just found a planet that's stranger than you can imagine
500+Mashable / 16h
Imagine a distant planet where life could potentially thrive — but perhaps only on one particularly bright side. Astronomers announced the discovery of a world beyond our solar system, an exoplanet dubbed Wolf 1069 b. Their finding, recently published in the science journal Astronomy & Astrophysics , is intriguing exoplanet research for a number of reasons: Wolf 1069 b is around the same mass of
Footage Shows Chinese Balloon Being Shot Down
1KFuturism / 11h
Shots! Shots! Remember the mysterious Chinese balloon that raised eyebrows as it soared over the United States this past week, prompting a vast wave of speculation, political posturing, and memes? Well, it appears to have been shot down: Fox News airs live footage of the Chinese spy balloon coming down after it was shot. "First of all, well done!" Gen. Jack Keane exclaims while watching it float
Advisory Firm Sues Elon Musk’s Twitter, Saying It Hasn’t Been Paid
2KNYT > Technology / 1d
Innisfree M&A says Twitter, which Elon Musk bought last year, has not paid it $1.9 million for services it rendered for the deal.
Elon Musk says Twitter will provide a free write-only API to bots providing ‘good’ content
22TechCrunch / 1h
Last week, Twitter said it is shutting down free access to its APIs starting February 9. Now, days before the deadline, Elon Musk said that after getting feedback from developers, Twitter will provide a write-only API for “bots providing good content that is free.” This decision is as opaque as some of the other policy decisions under Musk’s management. There is no information on what constitutes
Learn a range of valuable professional skills with this discounted course bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : The Complete 2023 Professional Skills Bundle is on sale for £32.47, saving you 98% on list price. Ever thought to yourself, why didn't they teach that in school? There are a lot of skills you need out in the real world that classrooms never prepared you for — like how to run a meeting. If you've encountered things in the workplace that you wish you'd been better prepared for, this unique
Save 59% on the best VPN for crypto trading
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 59%: NordVPN is a seriously secure service that can protect your investments. A two-year subscription to NordVPN Complete is on sale for £136.96, saving you 59% on list price. The cryptocurrency market is volatile at the best of times, so it makes perfect sense to secure your connection with a stable and reliable VPN. There are plenty of VPNs out there that can protect you against the most d
The 12 Fastest Ways To Travel On Land
SlashGear / 3h
Ground transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel, and humans have a need for speed. These are the 12 fastest ways to travel on land.
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 5
Mashable / 6h
It's Sunday at last! You made it! And hopefully, so did your Wordle streak. If you're ever feeling stuck, we're here to help, every day. The bottom of this article features February 5's Wordle solution. If that's not why you're here, scroll down and see what's on offer here, from clues, to strategies. You'll find what you need. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardl
Cars That Celebrities Love But Aren't So Great
SlashGear / 6h
Having a lot of money doesn't necessarily mean you have flashy taste. These are some cars that celebrities love, but aren't so great.
The Best Features Of The Aston Martin Vulcan
SlashGear / 6h
Aston Martin has a long history of producing groundbreaking cars, culminating today in the Vulcan. These are the best features of the Aston Martin Vulcan.
The Dodge M80 Was A Throwback Truck Concept Ahead Of Its Time
SlashGear / 6h
If Ford Maverick demand and its perpetually sold-out nature are any indications, the public really likes compact trucks. Dodge targeted the market with its M80.
huariqueje: Mug - Eeva-Kaisa Ailus Finnish, b. ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
huariqueje : Mug - Eeva-Kaisa Ailus Finnish, b. 1955s oil , 60 x 60 cm
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily:From the Massachusetts Society...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Our Dumb Animals magazine, 1932. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
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Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
thebeautifulbook : EYES RIGHT: A Bachelor Talks with his Boys by Adam Stwin (Boston: Lothrop, 1879)
shuploc: “Who is your favorite fearless hero?”
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
shuploc : “Who is your favorite fearless hero?”
US military shoots down Chinese balloon over coastal waters
26Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Andrea Nissotti / EyeEm ) On Saturday afternoon, US jets intercepted the Chinese surveillance balloon as it was leaving the continental US. Live footage of the event shows contrails of aircraft approaching the balloon, followed by a puff of smoke that may indicate the explosion of some ordnance near the balloon's envelope—a reporter is heard saying "they just shot it" in the vide
The physics of James Joyce’s Ulysses
43Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Ulysses Enlarge / An early edition of one of Dublin's most famous literary masterpieces: Ulysses by James Joyce, published in 1922. (credit: Fran Caffrey/AFP/Getty Images) Ulysses , the groundbreaking modernist novel by James Joyce, marked its 100-year anniversary last year; it was first published on February 2, 1922. The poet T.S Eliot declared the novel to be "the most important expression whic
Cat's eyes: How a pub trip made the world's roads safer
32BBC News - Technology / 8h
How the late inventor of cat's eyes, Percy Shaw, got his eureka moment.
Telegram’s latest update adds real-time message translation
Engadget / 8h
With its first update of 2023, Telegram is making it easier to communicate with people who might speak a different language than you. The next time someone messages you in a language other than your default language, you’ll see a translate bar at the top of the interface. Tap it to translate their message in real time. If you’re a Premium subscriber , you’ll also have access to this feature when
The most romantic Valentine’s Day hotel packages around the world
The Points Guy / 9h
Roses are red, violets are blue. Valentine’s Day is upon us, so try a romantic hotel getaway or two. While the above refrain might not make us the next poet laureate anytime soon, we can’t help but feel a little bit of romance now that it’s February. Crackling fireplaces in a hotel suite, a cocktail or two or even a trip to the spa with friends are all favorites among TPG staffers. We’ve gone out
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex review: Fast-track toward Medallion status and 90,000 bonus miles
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a little help reaching their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including a domestic companion certificate each year after renewing your card, the
U.S. Military Shoots Down Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon With Fighter Jets
62Gizmodo / 10h
As of Saturday, the giant white balloon that U.S. authorities claimed was sent over by China to spy on the country is no more. Read more...
Weekly Review: February 04, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend! I’m at home this weekend spending time with family, before heading out on a big review trip next week. On the points & travel front, this week Delta SkyMiles introduced a new 15% credit card award discount, Qatar Airways and Airbus reached a settlement over the A350, Amex Centurion Lounges and Delta Sky Clubs tightened access policies, Choices Privileges
‘Myst’ 2021 remake is heading to iOS devices
Engadget / 11h
The 20th century’s best-selling game is heading back to iOS. Just in time for Myst’s 30th anniversary this fall, developer Cyan Worlds announced this week that it’s bringing the recent 2021 remake of the classic point-and-click adventure game to iPhones and iPads. The port will support devices with Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset or newer, meaning you can play the game with something as old as an iPho
Château LaFake: Should Importing Counterfeit Wine And Other Luxury Goods Be Illegal?
View from the Wing / 11h
Interesting in U.S. law you cannot protect the recipe for wine. You can only have intellectual property in its packaging . If the wine tastes identical, then customers are really getting what they expected right? And it's just the famous brand that isn't making profit off of it. If you look at once high quality brands that have been acquired and watered down their products... think Tumi in luggag
Who has the real 'Tom Brady Retirement Sand'? Probably no one.
24Mashable / 11h
You may have heard that an eBay user is selling a jar filled with what they call sand from "Tom Brady's exact retirement spot," and it’s been bid up to an astonishing $99,900.00 as of this writing. But is this actually a jar of sand kissed by the butt cheeks of the greatest NFL quarterback of all time on one of the most auspicious days of his career? It’s highly doubtful, our investigation has fo
huariqueje:On the window sill - Teija Immonen,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
huariqueje : On the window sill - Teija Immonen, 2022. Finnish, b. 1968 - Letterpress , wood, pencil
Why You Need To Use Google Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing Mode
SlashGear / 12h
Chrome has a security feature called Enhanced Safe Browsing, and it has been offering extra protection to users since 2020. You have to turn it on, though.
This Hidden Samsung Galaxy Feature Will Automatically Optimize Your Phone's Performance
SlashGear / 12h
Auto Optimization is a built-in tool on Samsung phones intended to optimize the phone's processing and keep everything running smoothly.
Musk Announces Twitter Ad Sharing Program For Creators, But There's A Big Catch
SlashGear / 12h
Elon Musk previously made bold statements about turning Twitter into a viable platform for content creators.
5 Cars Owned By Bob Seger That Prove He Has Great Taste
SlashGear / 12h
While recording new albums, Bob Segere routinely listens to the tracks -- mentally tweaking and refining them, if needed -- while driving.
Here's How To Add New Fonts To Microsoft Word
SlashGear / 12h
Whether you're simply tired of the same old options or you need a special font for a project, you can add new fonts to Microsoft Word on Windows and Mac.
Avatar's Next Comic Gives Azula the Spotlight She Deserves
32Gizmodo / 12h
Anyone who watched and enjoyed the original Avatar: The Last Airbender has a particular villain that’s their favorite, and for many, that baddie is Zuko’s sister Azula . The princess of the Fire Nation was remains pretty intimidating even today, and is part of one of the show’s best moments. Read more...
Twitter to consider $1000 charge to let businesses keep gold verification
33Mashable / 12h
Twitter is considering charging businesses and brands $1000 to retain gold verification checkmarks on the platform, a new report from The Information revealed on Friday afternoon. In internal documents obtained by the outlet, Twitter would also charge an additional $50 for every affiliated account as well. For companies seeking to keep their verification, $12,000 a year is a costly change for a f
Tesla raises Model Y pricing following federal tax credit change
Engadget / 12h
Tesla has quietly raised the price of its best-selling Model Y crossover. As of Saturday, the automaker’s US website lists the Long Range and Performance models at $54,990 and $57,990, respectively. For the former, that represents a $2,000 increase from the all-time low it hit when Tesla dramatically cut prices in the middle of January. As for the Performance variant, it’s currently $1,000 more t
Amazing "Jailbreak" Bypasses ChatGPT's Ethics Safeguards
500+Futurism / 12h
OpenAI has been scrambling to enact new rules that prevent its wildly popular ChatGPT from generating text from being generally horrible — like by promoting things that are unethical, illegal, or just plain controversial. Back in the day, you could ask the red-hot AI system to whip up instructions on everything from shoplifting to committing murder . But that's changed as its creators have enacte
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
pwlanier : Horatio Henry Couldery (1832-1918) Recumbent cat and dog signed oil on canvas Woolley and Wallis
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
vintage-soleil : René Gruau and the Line of Beauty, 1949 - illustration for Miss Dior Perfume.
Disneyland Paris' Avengers: Power the Night Show Turns MCU Heroes Into Flashy Drones
Gizmodo / 12h
As the larger Disney corporation celebrates turning 100 years old this October, Disneyland Paris is reaching its own 30th birthday in April. To commemorate the milestone, France’s theme park currently has an Avengers-themed show for the parkgoers that stay through to the evening. Read more..
