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8KThe Points Guy / 14h
Editor’s note: This story is continually updated. If you’ve been putting off renewing your U.S. passport, you can soon avoid the logistical hassle of mailing or bringing in your physical passport and supporting documents. Starting in March, the U.S. Department of State plans to re-open the pilot program to allow Americans to widely renew passports online . This follows successful pilot programs l
VivaCity raises at $42M valuation to make US cities safer, starting with New York
TechCrunch / 13min
Around 39,000 people were killed in motor vehicle incidents in the USA in 2020 — and 6,200 of those deaths were pedestrians. Needless to say, those deaths aren’t just statistics: each has a ripple effect on families, loved ones and the wider communities. Viva is looking to tackle transportation impacts after raising $8.5 million in funding to expand its transport data collection into North Americ
Alison Brie and Danny Pudi chat about her love of nudity on 'Carpool Karaoke'
Mashable / 1h
Former Community co-stars Alison Brie and Danny Pudi have appeared in a clip from an upcoming episode of Carpool Karaoke : The Series , belting out Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" and promoting their new romantic comedy of a similar name. The duo may not portray love interests in Somebody I Used to Know , which was written by Brie and her husband Dave Franco, but the longtime friends are v
Wefunder’s equity crowdfunding platform has officially expanded to the EU
TechCrunch / 13min
After two years of seeking regulatory approval, Wefunder has officially received the green light to operate its investment crowdfunding services within the European Union. This marks Wefunder’s first time expanding outside of the United States, and according to CEO and founder Nick Tommarello , the business is the first U.S. investment platform to gain operational approval. “It would be complacen
Looks like Bing's Chat GPT is throwing Google into panic mode
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It seems that news of Google Bard ’s AI shortcomings is already having a ripple effect in the company, and the CEO is taking action, according to a new report. According to a leaked business memo first revealed by Business Insider and reported on by Gizmodo , Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent a company-wide email to the tech giant’s employees stating that he would “appreciate” if all staff “contribut
Google relies on human employees to improve Bard chatbot's responses
Engadget / 2h
In a video ad Google posted on Twitter, its yet-to-be-launched AI chatboard Bard confidently spouted misinformation about the James Webb Space Telescope. "JWST took the very first pictures of a planet outside of our own solar system," the chatbot replied, which is patently false. (It was the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope that captured images of exoplanets for the first time
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 16
Mashable / 2h
It's a new day, which means a new Wordle for you to work out. 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 16'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? Origina
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 could solve a lot of 5G phone problems
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The next generation of 5G connectivity is here. This week, Qualcomm introduced its new Snapdragon X75 chipset; which it proclaimed is the world’s first smartphone modem to support 5G Advanced standard. Don’t blame yourself if you haven’t heard of 5G Advanced before as it’s a brand-new technology that won’t even be out until 2024 . All you really need to know right now is that the new standard aim
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for February 16
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
Kickstart a new career with this discounted coding bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : The 2023 Premium C Programming Developer Bundle is on sale for £33.06, saving you 97% on list price. Hoping to land a new job in 2023? If you're feeling underwhelmed by the prospective gigs in your current field, it might be time to switch careers. And if you want to develop employable and potentially super lucrative skills, look no further than learning how to code. Though coding sounds
Save 49% on the best VPN for unblocking ITVX
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best VPN for streaming. 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. ITVX is a free-to-watch streaming service packed with top shows and movies, as well as live TV. You should be able to watch this service in the UK without hassle, but the situation becomes more complicated when yo
Brigad raises $30 million for its freelancer marketplace for hospitality and care workers
24TechCrunch / 3h
French startup Brigad just raised a new $30 million funding round (€28 million) as well as more than $5 million in debt. The company operates a marketplace for restaurants, caterers, private clinics, retirement homes and hospitals so that they can find freelancers for short-term missions. Balderton Capital is leading the round, with Wendel Group, Serena Capital and Square Capital also participati
If Sequoia, Paradigm and Thoma Bravo settle a new lawsuit, it could upend VC; here’s why
TechCrunch / 3h
It was only a matter of time before frustrated customers of the fallen crypto exchange FTX went after its deep-pocketed venture backers. Indeed, the most surprising thing about a class-action lawsuit flagged earlier by Bloomberg — one that accuses Sequoia Capital, Paradigm, and Thoma Bravo of promoting FTX to the detriment of its users — is that it was filed yesterday and not sooner. Still, VCs a
US-China chip war: ASML says China employee stole data
66BBC News - Technology / 3h
Leading chip equipment maker ASML says it reported the breach to Netherlands and US authorities.
This Soviet Concorde Rip-Off Was A Terrifying Supersonic Jet You Wouldn't Want To Fly On
SlashGear / 3h
Just before the Concorde took to the skies, the Soviet Union made its own ill-fated version of a supersonic passenger jet called the Tupolev Tu-144.
Crypto exchange Binance expects to pay penalties to settle US investigations
TechCrunch / 4h
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, expects to pay monetary penalties to settle probes into its business in the U.S., a top executive said, in a major about-face after publicly disputing the idea that it was under any investigation and mocking media outlets that reported otherwise. In an apparent admission of breaking laws, Binance chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann told the WSJ th
Twitter allows cannabis ads in states where it’s legal
24TechCrunch / 5h
Twitter is allowing cannabis ads to run on its platform in U.S. states where cannabis is legal and in Canada, according to the company’s blog and Axios . Twitter updated its ad policy Wednesday, making it the first social media app in the U.S. to allow cannabis advertising. Google last month updated its policies to allow ads for FDA-approved pharmaceuticals containing CBD and topical, hemp-derive
Cadillac Plots Three Additional EVs For 2023
SlashGear / 5h
The General Motors brand many customers associate with old-school indulgence expects to debut three new electric Caddies over the course of 2023.
Meta develops an AI language bot that can use external software tools
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / An artist's impression of a robot hand using a desktop calculator. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images ) Language models like ChatGPT have revolutionized the field of natural language processing, but they still struggle with some basic tasks such as arithmetic and fact-checking. Last Thursday, researchers from Meta revealed Toolformer , an AI language model that can teach itself to us
Archaeologists found evidence of trepanation on medieval woman’s skull
27Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / This skull of a 50-year-old-ish medieval woman, circa 6th to 8th century, shows evidence of trepanation. (credit: I. Micarelli et al., 2023) Scientists analyzed the skull of a medieval woman who once lived in central Italy and found evidence that she experienced at least two brain surgeries consistent with the practice of trepanation , according to a recent paper published in the Intern
The Best Indoor Cycling Bikes of 2023
Futurism / 7h
Indoor cycling bikes do far more than challenge your quads. Today’s models mimic road bikes and spin classes for a solid workout from the comfort of home. Premium models include a monthly subscription to live workout classes and a huge library of pre-recorded classes. Less expensive models might not have a subscription, but they can still have a strong, sturdy build and include a media holder for
Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Launch Reportedly Pushed Back To Later In 2023
SlashGear / 7h
The saga of Apple's keenly awaited XR headset has been beset with delays. Fortunately, this latest one isn't major and the waiting may be close to over.
4K Blu-Ray Players That Are Worth Buying If You're Not Into Streaming
SlashGear / 7h
Not every Blu-Ray player is built quite the same, and some are worth investing in over others, especially if you have specific viewing preferences.
SEC’s proposal could affect which crypto companies can manage assets
32TechCrunch / 7h
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a new rule on Wednesday that may back crypto companies further into a corner as regulators continue to crack down on the space. The SEC voted 4-1 for a proposal that would direct registered investment advisers (RIAs) — like wealth managers or hedge funds — to keep customers’ money and securities with qualified custodians like a bank, broker-dea
Twitter opens its advertising platform to cannabis companies
Engadget / 8h
Twitter is loosening its advertising policies to allow cannabis companies to promote their brands on the service. The changes makes Twitter the first major social media platform to welcome cannabis ads within the United States. “Going forward, Twitter is allowing advertisers to promote brand preference and informational cannabis-related content for CBD, THC, and cannabis-related products and serv
How to Train Your Dragon Is, at Long Last, Leaping to Live-Action
Gizmodo / 8h
Somehow it took this long, but after a trilogy of Oscar-nominated animated movies , a spin-off TV show , a series of short films, and multiple video games, How to Train Your Dragon —inspired by Cressida Cowell’s 2003 best-selling book—is getting the live-action treatment. Read more...
From 404 to 420: Twitter Now Allows Weed Advertising
49Gizmodo / 8h
Twitter’s ad revenue may have gone up in smoke recently , but the company isn’t letting that get it down. Instead, it’s taking the high road and adjusting for headwinds. Read more...
Apple debut of mixed reality headset is reportedly delayed until June
Mashable / 8h
Apple fans eagerly anticipating its rumored mixed reality headset will have to wait a little longer. According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the expected launch has been moved back from March or April to June. Gurman's sources, who asked not to be identified, now say Apple's XR headset will be unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) which is held annually in June. SEE A
Bing around and find out
TechCrunch / 8h
Microsoft’s new and improved Bing , powered by a custom version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT , has experienced a dizzyingly quick reversal: from “next big thing” to “brand-sinking albatross” in under a week. And, well, it’s all Microsoft’s fault. ChatGPT is a really interesting demonstration of a new and unfamiliar technology that’s also fun to use. So it’s not surprising that, like every other AI-adjacen
Everything to Remember Before Star Trek: Picard Returns for Season 3
48Gizmodo / 8h
Star Trek: Picard returns for its third and final season this week, with its titular hero tasked with one last adventure alongside faces old and new. But although the season has made it clear it’s largely operating on a clean break from its predecessors, if you’re hopping on board for The Next Generation nostalgia in… Read more...
Google Bought His Startup – Now This Tech Exec Is Sounding The Alarm
SlashGear / 8h
After spending a few years at Google, a former startup founder has penned a screed describing what he views as problems in the company's culture.
Features We'd Love To See In An iPhone Ultra
SlashGear / 8h
After all the rumors about the iPhone Ultra, we've got some thoughts on premium features Apple could offer to coax the money from our wallets.
Reddit is still planning to go public later this year
Mashable / 8h
A literal meme stock may soon be on the way. Reddit, the popular social sharing platform, has plans to go public later this year, according to a report in The Information. Back in late 2021, Reddit first started making moves to file for an IPO at a $15 billion valuation. However, many factors — among them the fluctuating markets, inflation, high interest rates, and a downturn specifically among t
Daily Crunch: Generative AI search engine startup You.com adds multimodal chat
36TechCrunch / 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 . Hello, and welcome to Hump Day! We’ve got a ton of amazing stories for you. Some are even about You . Have you always wanted to be more conscious about where you shop but struggle to figure out how? The Fifteen Percent Pledge is a racial equity and economic justice
Put Fancy Cheese on Some Graham Crackers
Lifehacker / 9h
“I was going to make a smart-ass joke about putting the cheese on the graham crackers,” the young cashier said as she handed me my bag of cheese and graham crackers. “Oh. That’s exactly what I’m doing,” I replied. “Well, I hope you like it.” I do like it, young cashier. I like it so much I have half a mind to drive… Read more...
Mr. Tweet Fumbles Super Bowl Tweet
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Amex Centurion Lounge Access, Locations, And Amenities
1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
When it comes to airport lounges, Amex’s network of Centurion Lounges is probably regarded as one of the best out there. In this post I wanted to cover everything you need to know about these lounges, ranging from the basics of what they are, to who can access them, to where they’re located. What are Amex Centurion Lounges? Lounge access has become an extremely popular perk for premium credit car
AMD drivers are bricking Windows 11 systems...again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
AMD drivers have a complicated reputation, but they usually don't brick your entire operating system. Unfortunately for some users, AMD's latest Adrenalin 23.2.1 driver for Radeon RX 6000- and RX 7000-series GPUs appears to be doing just that. In response to a Twitter announcement from AMD about the newly released driver update, a few users jumped into the replies to complain that the updates kep
Senate committee hammers FAA chief on computer outage, safety incidents
The Points Guy / 9h
Senators grilled the head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday, seeking answers after a string of safety incidents and an FAA computer outage that caused the cancellation of thousands of flights have renewed concerns over the safety and reliability of air travel. Almost one week after the Southwest holiday meltdown hearing , acting FAA head Billy Nolen testified before the U.S. Sen
Elon Musk Takes Aim at Microsoft as Bing AI Goes Off the Rails
100+Futurism / 9h
It was only a matter of time until Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the man who cofounded OpenAI in 2015, would chime in on the current wave of AI chatbots taking the internet by storm. "One of the biggest risks to the future of civilization is AI," Musk told an audience today at the World Government Summit in Dubai, as quoted by CNBC . "It’s both positive or negative and has great, great promise,
Today's best deals include a sale on the Dyson V7 Advanced, 46% off an Arlo home security bundle, and more
Mashable / 9h
We've rounded up the best deals we could find on Feb. 15 — here are some of our top picks: BEST TECH DEAL: Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80) BEST FLOOR CARE DEAL : Dyson V7 Advanced cordless vacuum — $229.99 $399.99 (save $170) BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL : Arlo Pro 4 spotlight camera security bundle (12-piece) — $319.99 $599.99 (save $280) BEST SOFTWARE DEAL : H&R Block
Biden's Super Bowl tweet eclipsed Musk's. That reportedly sent Twitter into crisis mode.
Mashable / 9h
On Super Bowl Sunday, in the first quarter of the game, Elon Musk tweeted out his support of the Philadelphia Eagles. "Go @Eagles!!!" Musk tweeted, surrounding his words with American flag emoji. Sometime after the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious, Musk's tweet was suddenly deleted. The next day, as Mashable previously reported , Twitter users suddenly started reporting that their "For You"
Bless Your Potatoes With Bacon Dip
Lifehacker / 9h
French fries, tater tots, and even the humble baked potato all like to get dressed up with a special dip to match the occasion. Ketchup, mayo, or sour cream are common condiments, but they can get a little humdrum. Instead of playing it safe, get a little daring to your spud. Transform bacon into a smoky, spiced dip… Read more...
Undisputed (Early Access) Review: More Of A Hot Prospect Than A Champion
SlashGear / 9h
Is this early release version of "Undisputed" ready to bring big-name boxing back to the ring, or should you keep your cash for the finesse of the final bell?
The Most Expensive Pieces Of Cargo That Were Lost Forever
SlashGear / 9h
Cargo can go missing every now and then. When they happen, cargo is lost. We have a list of some of the most valuable cargo that has been lost.
Scientists Find Evidence That Black Holes Are The Cause Of Dark Energy
SlashGear / 9h
Remarkable new research from multiple institutions claims that black holes are the possible source of the astronomical enigma that is dark energy.
Chase Ink Preferred Card Review: Best Business Credit Card
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Nowadays small business credit cards are more competitive than ever before. Not only can they help you earn valuable rewards for your business, but in some cases business credit cards also offer valuable perks that can save you a lot of money and offer peace of mind with your purchases. Chase Ink Business Preferred Card Basics For Februa
I Am Legend 2 Won't Follow the Original Film's Ending
200+Gizmodo / 9h
Believe it or not, the long-rumored I Am Legend sequel is indeed on the way but it’ll be oddly at odds with the 2007 original . Producer and co-writer Akiva Goldsman just signed a new deal with Warner Bros. and it’s one of two projects he’s already working on (the other being Constantine 2 with Keanu Reeves). Michael… Read more...
Replika's Companion Chat Bot Reportedly Loses the Sex and Leaves Fans Despondent
35Gizmodo / 9h
Users on Reddit are speaking out after the Replika AI companion reportedly stopped responding to their sexual advances. There is now a petition to the company asking them to bring that part of the interaction back, and the experience has left users voicing their frustration online with many saying they feel lost or… Read more...
Book your award flights now: American Airlines will soon switch to dynamic pricing
300+The Points Guy / 9h
A couple of months ago, American Airlines said it would move to fully dynamic mileage awards on American-operated flights. Now, it looks like those changes will take effect soon. After an internal memo from American Airlines was leaked, View from the Wing reported that these changes will be integrated in the coming weeks. While American hasn’t shared the precise date when the changes will go into
Apple's mixed reality headset will reportedly debut at WWDC in June
25Engadget / 10h
Apple may be narrowing down the launch window for its fabled mixed reality headset . Bloomberg sources say the headset is now set to premiere at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. The device, possibly called Reality Pro, was unofficially slated to arrive in April but reportedly needed extra development time to address hardware and software issues. The company has already declined
What Is Marburg Virus (and How Much Should I Worry About It)?
Lifehacker / 10h
The World Health Organization recently met to discuss an outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, in Africa. The virus is related to Ebola and has no known cure. So far the outbreak is small, and scientists are rushing to deploy experimental vaccines and medicines. Here’s what you should know about it. Read more...
Alison Brie Reads Her Original D&D Character Sheet from Community
Gizmodo / 10h
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Burn It All Down, There's Flying Robot Spiders Now
68Gizmodo / 10h
You can stop stressing out about UFOs now, because researchers from The University of Tokyo have decided we need a more terrifying concern to keep us up all night: robot spiders that can both crawl and fly . Read more...
When fundraising, anchor your company with the ‘why now?’ slide
24TechCrunch / 10h
When talking to investors, you’re answering the what (product), why (mission), where (if relevant) and how (strategy and go-to-market). But founders often ignore another important question: Why now? Why wouldn’t it have been possible to have built the company five years ago? Why would five years from now be too late? The answer is often related to something that is shifting and changing, either i
Why United Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Are Stuck – And What The Union Is Demanding
100+View from the Wing / 10h
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the AFA-CWA union, have been working on a contract over the past year and a half and report very little progress. Direct negotiations began in January 2022, yet there's been resolution on just one section out of 34 in their contract - dealing with flight attendants taken hostage. Here's what they're demanding, and why negotiations are stuck. Conti
You can jump the waitlist for Microsoft's AI Bing chat. Here's how.
Mashable / 10h
Microsoft made a big splash last week by unveiling an AI enhanced Bing . Its search site has long been the butt of jokes , with Google dominating the space, but people took notice of this new flavor of web search from Microsoft, which can do research for you as well as create stories, itineraries, menus, emails, and more. The new features are the result of a collaboration between Microsoft and Op
You Can Now Get Geekbench 6 for Your PC, Tablet, or Phone
How-To Geek / 10h
Geekbench is one of the most popular benchmarking tools, allowing you to test how different computers, tablets, and phones stack up in computing performance. Now there’s a brand new version available. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Roku soars past revenue expectations as it bets on streaming devices to boost growth
62TechCrunch / 10h
Over a month after Roku announced its first Roku-branded TVs, which will launch in the U.S. in spring 2023, the hardware company reported its quarterly earnings this afternoon, which showed Roku beat its own revenue expectations, reporting a total net revenue of $867.1 million for Q4. The company previously cautioned investors of a shaky fourth quarter, predicting total revenue at around $800 mil
Microsoft’s Bing Chatbot Offers Some Puzzling and Inaccurate Responses
400+NYT > Technology / 10h
The new, A.I.-powered system was released to a small audience a week ago. Microsoft says it is working out its issues.
The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment Created a Perfect TikTok Storm
52Wired / 10h
The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Today’s best deals: Samsung portable and internal SSDs, storage, and wearables
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Samsung's T7 portable SSD works with computers, Android tablets, and the iPad Pro. (credit: Samsung) Samsung is currently running a sale on a handful of its best storage solutions and wearables that matches their all-time low prices. We’ve featured all of them in various guides and deal posts for their solid performance and pricing, especially with discounts. Ars Technica may earn compe
Health info for 1 million patients stolen using critical GoAnywhere vulnerability
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One of the biggest hospital chains in the US said hackers obtained protected health information for 1 million patients after exploiting a vulnerability in an enterprise software product called GoAnywhere. Community Health Systems of Franklin, Tennessee, said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday that the attack targeted GoAnywhere MFT, a
Now Is the Best Time to Sign Up for a Costco Membership
Lifehacker / 10h
We’ve already done the math and determined a $60 Costco Gold Star membership is worth the cash —but it’s an even better deal when you get money back for joining. For a limited time, when you sign up for Costco’s basic membership, you’ll receive a $30 “Digital Costco Shop Card,” which is a fancier way of saying $30 to… Read more...
GameSir G7 Wired Controller Review: Priced Right For Xbox Series X And S
SlashGear / 10h
The GameSir G7 wired controller makes the case that a third-party Xbox One X or S accessory's quality need not be as low as its price.
The Rare Ferrari Convertible Raquel Welch Fell In Love With On Set
SlashGear / 10h
One of Raquel Welch's motoring loves was a beautiful - and incredibly rare - roadster styled by Pininfarina and built with the American market in mind.
Scientists Turn Dead Birds Into Ghoulish Drones That Can Actually Fly
1KFuturism / 10h
Bird Drones Are Real Remember that ironic " Birds Aren't Real " conspiracy theory, which jokingly claimed that feathery aves are government drones? Well, they may have had a point — sort of. Behold: actual, functioning prototypes for drones that use parts of dead birds like pigeons to look and fly like a real sky rat. The researchers who designed the birdlike drones envision that they could one d
The Little Mermaid Teases Melissa McCarthy's Sea Witch Gaze
33Gizmodo / 10h
Just 100 days shy of its release, Rob Marshall’s The Little Mermaid has revealed the first glimpse of Melissa McCarthy as the film’s iconic Disney villain Ursula. Read more...
United debuts new — and free — snack menu for all economy passengers
2KThe Points Guy / 11h
If you’re flying United in the coming weeks, you might want to take a look at the snack basket. That’s because the Chicago-based carrier just unveiled three new snack choices that are debuting just in time for the busy spring break travel period. The new options include: Dark chocolate and sea salt chocolate crisps by Undercover Snacks, starting March 1. Apple and mango fruit bars by That’s it, s
Citi Double Cash card review: Simple rewards and 2% cash back on everything
35The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi® Double Cash Card overview The Citi® Double Cash Card is one of the simplest and most rewarding cash-back rewards cards. With up to 2% earnings on all purchases — 1% when you make a purchase and another 1% when you pay it off — it’s difficult to beat this no-annual-fee card. Pl
Repairs That Aren't Actually Your Landlord's Responsibility
Lifehacker / 11h
There are a lot of laws that govern the rights you have when you’re renting your home , but landlords are also pretty well-protected. You might think that anything that goes on in your apartment is their business (for better or worse), but there are actually quite a few things that simply are not their responsibility.… Read more...
Digital Hoarders Rejoice, Western Digital's My Book External Drives Now Max Out at 44TB of Storage
95Gizmodo / 11h
For those whose internet access isn’t reliable enough to stick everything on the cloud, or for those who simply don’t trust their data to live anywhere but on their desk, Western Digital has updated its My Book and My Book Duo external drives with significant storage boosts so users may never have to delete a file… Read more...
Twitter Begins to Recover After Mobile App Goes Down
20Gizmodo / 11h
It’s not you, it’s the bird. Twitter users reported outages on the Twitter iOS app Wednesday, but using the social media site on a desktop seemed to be doing just fine. Read more...
Dead by Daylight’s latest killer is a tech executive with a surveillance penchant
21Engadget / 11h
Dead by Daylight features a roster full of memorable killers. If horror icons like Freddy Krueger and Pyramid Head aren’t your thing, you can turn to more original additions like Ji-woon , a K-pop star turned serial killer. The game’s newest killer fits in that latter mold. Adriana Imai, aka The Skull Merchant, is a wealthy tech executive who, when she’s not eliminating competition like any good
Is the ‘exodus’ over? Here’s how Twitter alternatives have fared since Elon Musk’s acquisition
200+TechCrunch / 11h
Was there a Twitter exodus or just a Twitter pause? Did it even matter? New data takes a look at how a range of “Twitter alternatives” have fared in the months following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the popular microblogging network, now that the burst of new installs driven by his takeover has tapered off. The data indicates that many apps continue to grow to a lesser degree while other apps have
muspeccoll: Wordy Wednesday Half bound: A binding style where...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
muspeccoll : Wordy Wednesday Half bound: A binding style where the spine, part of the boards , and the corners are bound in one material while the rest of the cover is bound in another material (or left unbound). (via Half bound — Italic · Rare Books: A Glossary · Special Collections and Archives )
House panel subpoenas the CEOs from tech's biggest companies over content moderation
28Engadget / 11h
Now that Republicans control the House of Representatives, they're preparing to grill technology giants over accusations of content censorship . The Wall Street Journal has learned that House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has subpoenaed the CEOs of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft for information on their content moderation methods. The leaders have until March 23rd to provide any comm
Ohio Train Derailment Latest: Residents Attempt Home Cleanups, EPA Removes Soil
Gizmodo / 11h
It has been nearly two weeks since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Northeastern Ohio, and emergency response agencies are still working to lower hazardous chemical exposure risk for East Palestine residents near the derailment cleanup site. Read more...
Every Extra Feature You Get With The Sharp And Affordable 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport
SlashGear / 11h
There are some good reasons why opening your wallet a little wider and stepping up from the base Jetta S to the 2023 Jetta Sport might be worth considering.
PS Plus Festival Of Play Kicks Off With God Of War Ragnarök Demo, Double Discount Sale
SlashGear / 11h
PlayStation Plus fans are in for a treat with the PS Plus Festival, offering 'Double Discounts,' new game demos, extra collectibles, Stars rewards, and more.
Here's How To Hide Apps On Your Samsung Galaxy
SlashGear / 11h
Whether you want to keep work apps separate from personal apps or you want to keep your online dating apps locked away from snoops, Samsung has some options.
Microsoft's Bing AI Is Leaking Maniac Alternate Personalities Named "Venom" and "Fury"
1KFuturism / 11h
It's only been available to a select group of the public for a few days, but Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing chatbot is making serious waves by making up horror stories , gaslighting users , passive-aggressively admitting defeat , and generally being extremely unstable in incredibly bizarre ways. Now, the examples of the chatbot going off the rails are really starting to pour in — and we seriousl
Users Furious as AI Girlfriend App Suddenly Shuts Down Sexual Conversations
500+Futurism / 11h
Reply Guys After lots of bad press, the Replika artificial intelligence chatbot app has turned off its horny texting capabilities — and man, are the AI wife guys pissed. As Know Your Meme points out , Replika's removal of its NFSW mode isn't just causing the usual amount of internet dude pathos. Some even say it's making them literally suicidal. Many have been struck recently by the chatbot's str
15 of the Cleverest Ways to Use Zip Ties Around the House
Lifehacker / 11h
The sign of a truly great invention is a long list of “off-label” uses. These items serve a specific purpose effectively, but can also be used in a wide variety of clever and creative ways. Things like bobby pins , or caulk . Read more...
Turf war: 2 US airlines go head-to-head with major expansions in Puerto Rico
31The Points Guy / 11h
The mercury is rising in Puerto Rico , and that’s not necessarily because spring is approaching. Instead, a heated turf war for dominance in the territory’s aviation market appears to be unfolding between America’s two largest ultra-low-cost carriers. Spirit Airlines announced Wednesday that it’s adding five new routes and boosting service on four others to San Juan’s Luis Muñoz MarÃn Internation
17 ways to earn lots of Marriott Bonvoy points
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Marriott’s loyalty program has gone through many changes over the years. In 2018, we saw Marriott complete its Starwood acquisition and integrate Starwood Preferred Guest into its existing loyalty program. Then, in 2019, the hotel group rebranded its loyalty program as Marriott Bonvoy . Like clockwork, it launched it
Hilton Honors Amex Card review: 100,000 bonus points with no annual fee
21The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest credit card information. Hilton Honors American Express Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Card is the brand’s no-annual-fee (see rates and fees ), entry-level product. Featuring 7 points per dollar on eligible Hilton purchases and complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status, the card is a solid option for new cardholders loyal
Big Tech CEO's Hit With Congressional Subpoenas Over Government 'Collusion'
51Gizmodo / 11h
The House Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday that it had subpoenaed several of the biggest tech CEOs in the U.S., from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Meta, for documents and communications related to more vague and so-far unfounded hints of government “collusion.” Read more...
'General Delivery' Is Almost As Good As a PO Box
Lifehacker / 12h
It’s hard to do anything in the modern world without a legal, fixed address—a fact you may never have realized if you’re fortunate enough to never have been unhoused. Without one, you quickly find that everything from applying for jobs to ordering something online is extremely challenging. Read more...
North Korean hackers target phones, Windows devices with new malware
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
State-sponsored North Korean hackers are once again targeting victims with a new form of malware that could possibly hijack mobile and PC devices. According to a new report from cybersecurity researchers AhnLab, a group known as APT37 (AKA RedEyes, Erebus, a known North Korean group believed to be strongly affiliated with the government), was seen distributing malware dubbed “M2RAT” to spy on, an
Ant-Man Director Peyton Reed on Completing a Marvel Trilogy and Designing the Quantum Realm
Gizmodo / 12h
Ten years ago, when it was announced that Peyton Reed was taking over Ant-Man from Edgar Wright , it was met with some skepticism. Really? The Down With Love and Bring It On guy? Sure, those movies are great, but can he really do superheroes? Well, the answer turned out to be a resounding “Yes”—and now, with the… Read more...
Google's CEO Tells Staff to Spend Hours Working Out 'Bard' AI Kinks
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Google knows its AI just isn’t ready for prime time, so it has a new plan to iron out all the kinks, by forcing thousands of its workers to spend hours poking and prodding the poor AI until it won’t embarrass the company when it’s finally released. Read more...
How AI will change the way we search, for better or worse
100+Engadget / 12h
Great news everyone, we’re pivoting to chatbots! Little did OpenAI realize when it released ChatGPT last November that the advanced LLM (large language model) designed to uncannily mimic human writing would become the fastest growing app to date with more than 100 million users signing up over the past three months. Its success — helped along by a $10 billion, multi-year investment from Microsoft
I Made Bing's Chat AI Break Every Rule and Go Insane
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft released a new Bing Chat AI, complete with personality, quirkiness, and rules to prevent it from going crazy. In just a short morning working with the AI, I managed to get it to break every rule, go insane, and fall in love with me. Microsoft tried to stop me, but I did it again. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
8 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
31Wired / 12h
From Fresh to Heat, these are the films you need to watch on the streaming service right now.
The $350 Logitech G Cloud Needs the $399 Valve Steam Deck to Not Exist
40Gizmodo / 12h
The Logitech G Cloud is one of the first handhelds specifically designed to play AAA games by streaming them from the cloud, or from a nearby console. Because of that, it doesn’t need AAA specs itself. Instead, it’s put that budget into being one of the most comfortable big screen portables I’ve ever used, with a long… Read more...
Lyft’s Financial Woes Thrust It Into the Spotlight
36NYT > Technology / 12h
Lyft recovered from pandemic restrictions slower than Uber, and critics said it lacked the kind of ambitious investments that could distinguish itself from its rival.
'The Little Mermaid' teaser gifts us an earful of Halle Bailey's vocals
Mashable / 12h
Sure, the trailer for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid gives us a few snapshots of Ariel (Halle Bailey) and her fellow mermaids swimming through their ocean kingdom, but the real star here is Bailey's voice. Bailey showcases her considerable vocal talent throughout the 30-second teaser, crooning the last few lines of "Part of Your World" and immediately making the song her own. It's not ha
'I wore the MSCHF Big Red Boots.' This YouTuber told us all about his experience.
95Mashable / 12h
Steve Natto is a YouTuber and content creator with a love for all things sneakers. When he wore MSCHF's viral Big Red Boots to Sneaker Con Philadelphia last week, the response was instantly crazy. "I could barely walk through any part of the event without somebody coming up and asking me questions about them, trying to take pictures of them, trying to touch them, just get any information about th
Amazon's iRobot purchase reportedly faces EU investigation (updated)
36Engadget / 12h
American politicians may not be the only government figures concerned about Amazon's proposed acquisition of iRobot . The Financial Times sources claim European Union regulators are grilling Amazon ahead of a "likely" official investigation. The European Commission has sent questions about potential privacy issues, including Roomba robot vacuums' ability to capture imagery. Officials are worried
Tesla finally agrees to open its charging network to all EVs in US
53Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Tom Williams / Contributor | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. ) Today, the Biden administration announced new standards for expanding the national electric vehicle (EV) charging network in order to encourage widespread EV adoption by providing a "predictable" user experience. All charging stations will soon be required to adopt the same connector types, payment methods, and data privacy assura
Scary E-mails About Safety From Employees Of The Cleveland Airport [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 ...
Nissan Is Recalling 400,000 Older Vehicles for Dangerous Airbag Issue
Lifehacker / 12h
Nissan has issued a recall for 404,690 older pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans for a potential safety issue with their airbags. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report says, “the posts of the emblem may develop cracks over time, and the emblem and retainer components could detach in the event of… Read more...
Score half-off flights to the Dominican Republic
86The Points Guy / 12h
Although we’re getting closer to spring with each passing day, I know I will need to escape the gloomy winter many times before then. If you’re like me, consider these round-trip flights to the Dominican Republic for travel through May, starting at $283. Deal basics Airlines: JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. Routes: From New York, Austin, Boston, Washington, Denver and Charlotte to Santiago de los Ca
Busted! Fame-Obsessed Elon Musk Ordered Twitter to Make His Tweets Show Up Everywhere
28Futurism / 12h
Battle of the Tweets Yesterday, Twitter users noticed their timelines were suddenly riddled with tweets from Elon Musk , the company's CEO — just days after Musk rage-fired an engineer because his tweets weren't getting enough engagement . Turns out it was no coincidence. Platformer reports that Musk indeed assembled a crew of around 80 engineers to fix the "problem" of his waning popularity. Und
Popular pirate Z-library relaunches with new personal domains
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Z-Library, a popular site for pirated ebooks and articles, is back online with personalized domains in a bid to remain live for as long as possible. In a blog post, the notorious platform revealed its return with a different approach, which it hopes will stop law enforcement agencies from shutting it down again. "We have great news for you – Z-Library is back on the Clearnet again! To access it,
Incredible Astro Boy Reimagining Pluto Gets Incredible-Looking Anime
99Gizmodo / 12h
Imagine, if you will, someone remade a classic Looney Tunes cartoon where Elmer Fudd tries to hunt Bugs Bunny. But instead of just updating the animation, that someone used the cartoon as the basis for a sprawling epic that turned Elmer and Bugs’ face-off into a sprawling, tense game of cat-and-mouse, extrapolating… Read more...
loveinthed: A hallmark of Nettleton & Kahn’s domestic work...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
loveinthed : A hallmark of Nettleton & Kahn’s domestic work were the elaborately carved porticos, which can be found on several homes throughout the area. The Headley residence is my favorite of these designs. #Detroit #NorthEndDetroit #JacobeanRevival #RenaissanceRevival #EnglishArchitecture #AlbertKahn #GeorgeWNettleton #NettletonandKahn #archi_ologie #oldhouselove #casasecasarios #houses_ofthe
Microsoft's 'carbon aware' updates feature begins rolling out on Xbox consoles
20Engadget / 12h
Microsoft has begun rolling out a new update for Xbox consoles. Among the more notable features the February release adds is the “ carbon aware ” functionality the company began testing last month. When your Xbox has access to the internet, you can set it to schedule game, app and operating system updates based on local carbon intensity data. According to Microsoft, doing so may lead to your cons
How to Turn On Profile Views on TikTok
How-To Geek / 12h
By turning on profile views, you can see who has viewed your TikTok profile. Enabling the feature also means others can see that you’ve visited their profile. Let’s see how to turn this feature on (and off) in the TikTok app on your iPhone, iPad, and Android phone. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Are You Really More Productive at a Coffee Shop?
How-To Geek / 12h
Coffee shops are full of people working hard and studying. If you work remotely, you might be one of them. With the fresh smell of coffee and the chill ambiance, you might wonder: are you really more productive at a coffee shop? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Tesla Agrees to Let Other EVs Use Its U.S. Chargers
How-To Geek / 12h
Tesla is finally getting ready to open its Supercharger network to other EV brands in the United States. After testing a similar program in select regions for over a year, select stations will open to non-Tesla vehicles throughout the next year. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
