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Gwyneth Paltrow launches devastating trial meme with 'I wish you well' moment


2KMashable / 13h
The Gwyneth Paltrow trial produced more memes and moments than anybody could've predicted. Remember the Goop queen confidently intoning that she "lost half a day of skiing." Iconic, if detached from reality, behavior. Well, Paltrow ended the trial by delivering a wonderful meme. In case you missed it, Paltrow won a symbolic $1 decision in a lawsuit brought against her over a ski collision. As she


SpaceX Rival Virgin Orbit Shutters Satellite Launch Business
41SlashGear / 12h
SpaceX has one less competitor to worry about as Virgin Orbit closed down its satellite launch business and laid off 85% of its staff. We have all the details.


York student uses AI chatbot to get parking fine revoked
17KBBC News - Technology / 13h
The 22-year-old turned to a chatbot to give her a "professional" letter to appeal her parking fine.



Learn to budget and invest with this heavily discounted course bundle
Mashable / 5min
TL;DR : The Guide to Recession-Proofing Your Finances Course is on sale for £25.16, saving you 98% on list price. Tax season is a great time to look back at your finances from the year and plan what they’ll look like next season. With analysts predicting a minor recession, it may be time to start figuring out how to protect your finances against an economic downturn. This nine-course Guide to Rec


The Experimental Honda Business Jet With A Strange Turbofan Design
SlashGear / 1h
With its over-the-wing engines, the existing HondaJet isn't the most conventionally-shaped private jet around, but it isn't nearly as outlandish as the MH02.


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 1
Mashable / 2h
It's Saturday! You made it! Celebrate with, you guessed it, today's Wordle ! If your brain's a bit foggy at the end of a long week, don't worry — we're here with our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for April 1's Wordle solution to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself,


'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' directors explain why Edgin doesn't cast any bard spells
Mashable / 2h
As someone who's currently playing a bard in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, one of the biggest questions I had while watching Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was "Why isn't Edgin using any magic?" With his lute and his smooth-talking ways, Edgin (Chris Pine) is the bard of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ' adventuring party. By game standards, this means he's a full caster. Bards


Ethicists fire back at ‘AI Pause’ letter they say ‘ignores the actual harms’
24TechCrunch / 3h
A group of well-known AI ethicists have written a counterpoint to this week’s controversial letter asking for a six-month “pause” on AI development, criticizing it for a focus on hypothetical future threats when real harms are attributable to misuse of the tech today. Thousands of people, including such familiar names as Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk, signed the open letter from the Future of Life


The 5 Greatest McLaren Racing Liveries, Ranked
SlashGear / 3h
McLaren is one of the storied names in F1 racing, and as such its cars have had gorgeous liveries adorning their vehicles. Here are some of our favorites.


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for April 1
Mashable / 4h
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


Twitter's algorithm specifically tracks how Elon Musk's tweets are doing
46Mashable / 5h
Twitter has just released – as promised by owner Elon Musk – the source code for its recommendation algorithm , and there's already been a very interesting discovery in the code. After pouring through the code, multiple people found at least one really interesting portion of the code that shows Twitter is specifically tracking metrics for users broken up into four different groups: "power_user" "


Hackers exploit WordPress plugin flaw that gives full control of millions of sites
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94Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in a widely used WordPress plugin that gives them the ability to take complete control of millions of sites, researchers said. The vulnerability, which carries a severity rating of 8.8 out of a possible 10, is present in Elementor Pro, a premium plugin running on more than 12 million sites powered by the WordP


Twitter posts the code it claims determines which tweets people see, and why
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Twitter has posted what it states is the code used by its algorithm to recommend tweets to its users. Twitter has made good on one of CEO Elon Musk's many promises , posting on a Friday afternoon what it claims is the code for its tweet recommendation algorithm on GitHub . The code, posted under a GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 , contains numerous insights as to what factors mak


GM kills more than CarPlay support, it kills choice
29Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Use your freedom of choice. (credit: Apple) A long while back, Toyota told me it didn't want to give up interior real estate to Apple’s CarPlay. The automaker felt that losing that space to the tech company would be a huge mistake. Fast forward a few years, and after what I assume were some internal struggles, it caved and now you can get CarPlay and Android Auto on your fancy new Highl


Disney's Lilo and Stitch Live-Action Movie Casts Newcomer Maia Kealoha
Gizmodo / 5h
The Disney+ live-action adaptation of Lilo and Stitch has found its little human star. Read more...


Tesla and Musk Lose Ruling on Factory Union Issues
38NYT > Technology / 5h
A court upheld a finding that Tesla wrongly fired a worker involved in labor organizing and that a Twitter post by Elon Musk was illegally anti-union.


20 Years Ago The Chicago Political Machine Broke Federal Law And Shut Down An Airport
View from the Wing / 5h
In the early morning of March 31, 2003, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley ordered city bulldozers to gouge the surface of the single runway at Meigs Field airport adjacent to downtown Chicago with large X's in the surface. He had announced his intention to close the airport 9 years earlier and finally decided to just destroy it, since he couldn't close it. The next day he announced that he was just try


Daily Crunch: Citing data privacy concerns, Italy temporarily bans ChatGPT
TechCrunch / 5h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Fri-yay Crunch! We are pretty excited about Disrupt 2023 getting a whole stage dedicated to fintech . And while we’re talking about events…There’s just a few hours left to save $200 on TC Early Stage tickets in Boston in a couple of weeks, so get yer tickets while


iPhone 15's Potential Charging Limits May Bring Trouble For Apple
SlashGear / 5h
The EU is not happy with the idea that Apple may limit charging and data speed in iPhones using USB-C going forward. We have all the details.


The White House Doesn't Want To Pay Elon Musk For Twitter Blue Either
SlashGear / 5h
Many organizations may be unwilling to pay Twitter $1,000 to get verification in the form of check marks.


Is ChatGPT Plus Worth The Price?
SlashGear / 5h
For $20 per month, you can buy access to ChatGPT Plus, but is ChatGPT Plus actually worth the money?


Hyundai And KIA To Offer Free Steering Wheel Locks To Combat Viral TikTok Thefts
SlashGear / 5h
Hyundai and Kia are both fighting back against the viral TikTok Kia Boys videos in which cars are stolen and destroyed with free steering wheel locks.


Google Bard gets better at homework with improved math and logic capabilities
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images ) Google Bard is getting a little smarter today with the addition of math and logic capabilities. Google employee Jack Krawczyk announced the change on Twitter, saying, "Now Bard will better understand and respond to your prompts for multi-step word and math problems, with coding coming soon." Logic questions were a big flaw when Bard arrived tens of da



Deadly fungal outbreak in Wisconsin linked to neighborhood construction
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / This micrograph shows the presence of the fungal agent Blastomyces dermatitidis, 1978. (credit: Getty | CDC/Dr. Libero Ajello ) Toxic fungal spores wafting around a Wisconsin neighborhood—possibly spread by recent construction in the area—sparked an outbreak of rare infections that left one person dead, state health officials reported Friday in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report


Behold the Cuteness of BoxLunch's Hello Kitty and Attack on Titan Collab
Gizmodo / 5h
Hello Kitty is no stranger to ambitious crossovers , and the new Hello Kitty and Friends x Attack on Titan Collection combines the world of Eldia with the Sanrio icons of adorableness. Read more...


huariqueje: Orange room - Pepe CastellanosSpanish, b. ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
huariqueje : Orange room - Pepe Castellanos Spanish, b. 1969 - Oil and collage on wood, 80 x 80 cm.


NASA’s DAGGER could give advance warning of the next big solar storm
TechCrunch / 6h
There’s enough trouble on this planet already that we don’t need new problems coming here from the sun. Unfortunately, we can’t yet destroy this pitiless star, so we are at its mercy. But NASA at least may soon be able to let us know when one of its murderous flares is going to send our terrestrial systems into disarray. Understanding and predicting space weather is a big part of NASA’s job. Ther


Here’s when European airports and trains are set to strike this spring
The Points Guy / 6h
Editors note: This page will be updated as new information emerges. We’ve all been looking forward to 2023 — the year travel returns. However, following a range of issues from post-pandemic staff shortages to flight caps within Europe, strikes remain one hurdle that still seems to loom large over the travel industry. This is because as the cost of living soars, workers across Europe are demanding


SpaceX's Starship Megarocket Slated to Deliver This Wild Lunar Rover to the Moon
Gizmodo / 6h
After testing its FLEX rover in the California desert last year, Astrolab is now making plans to transport the vehicle to the Moon. The astronautics startup signed an agreement with SpaceX to deliver Astrolab’s first lunar rover to the Moon on a future Starship mission. Read more...


Apple TV+ app is now available for DirecTV Stream box users
Engadget / 6h
DirecTV users can now watch Ted Lasso without buying extra hardware. The television provider announced today that the Apple TV+ app is now available to install on the company’s DirecTV Stream box. This is the first time Apple’s streaming network has been available on DirecTV Stream , a multipurpose device for subscribers that supports live TV, streaming apps, on-demand content and DVR recordings.


Quick Points: World of Hyatt members don’t pay any fees or taxes on award stays
52The Points Guy / 6h
World of Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel loyalty programs here at TPG. Elite status in the program can provide unlimited complimentary room upgrades, free breakfast, early check-in, late check-out and even free annual nights . We value each Hyatt point at an impressive 1.7 cents in our monthly valuations, which is amongst the highest of any hotel points. In addition to many other sweet spots,


Senate bill seeks to break up Google and Meta ad businesses
Engadget / 6h
The US government might not lean solely on lawsuits to limit online ad monopolies . A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the AMERICA Act (Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability — yes, it's overwrought) with the intention of breaking up the ad businesses of tech giants like Google and Meta. Large digital ad firms (those handling more than $20 billio


Dominion Will See Fox News In Court After Judge Rules the Election Lies Were ‘Crystal Clear’
Gizmodo / 6h
Fox News will be forced to defend its promotion of the “Big Lie” in court, as a Delaware judge ruled that a jury would need to decide whether there was “actual malice” in how the network let election disinformation loose upon its millions of viewers. Read more...


Googlers Will Enjoy Fewer Free Snacks and Workout Classes Under Fresh Cuts
Gizmodo / 6h
Google’s laissez-faire attitude to companywide perks is coming to an end as it looks to reallocate funds and create cost-cutting measures. Google laid off thousands of employees amid recession fears, and it’s also prioritizing Artificial Intelligence technology as the company takes drastic steps to keep up with other… Read more...


How points and miles saved me from missing the Taylor Swift Eras Tour
89The Points Guy / 6h
I’ve been a Taylor Swift fan for as long as Taylor Swift has been on the scene, and over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to see her live 13 times — and as all Swifties know, 13 is a very important number. But last year when tickets went on sale for the Eras Tour, my luck ran out, and I was one of the countless many left ticketless after the November Ticketmaster debacle, despite having the righ


Why You Shouldn't Gloat (Even When It Feels Good)
23Lifehacker / 7h
Are you gloating today? Have recent events filled you with a triumphant and malicious satisfaction, a sense of gratification or delight, a desire to rub it in someone else’s face? Maybe you’re Photoshopping prison bars onto photos of a certain political figure and posting them to your long-dormant Facebook account so… Read more...


Fox News Suffers Major Setback in Dominion Case
4KNYT > Technology / 7h
A judge said the suit would go to trial, for a jury to weigh whether the network knowingly spread false claims about Dominion Voting Systems, and to determine any damages.


Avatar 2 Co-Writer Josh Friedman Tapped for Marvel's Fantastic Four
Gizmodo / 7h
One of the writers that helped build out James Cameron’s Sully family in Avatar: The Way of Water, Josh Friedman, has been hired to pen the script for Marvel’s new Fantastic Four movie. Read more...


'The Power' - Everything you need to know
Mashable / 7h
Toni Collette, John Leguizamo, Naomi Alderman and the cast of The Power give us all the backstory we need before diving in to the new series, streaming on Prime Video March 31st.


Twitter Pulls Back The Curtain On Its Recommendation Algorithm
SlashGear / 7h
Twitter's recommendation algorithm is now on GitHub, so you can see what makes tweets pop up in your For You Tab on the social network. We have all the details.


This New EV Tax Rule Could Cost Some Buyers Thousands In Credits
SlashGear / 7h
The IRS is rolling out a new set of restrictions as to what cars will qualify for the EV tax credit. It's not great news. We have all the details.


Midjourney Nixes Free Generations After AI Pope Images Go Viral
Futurism / 7h
No Free Clout The swagged out Pope was just too much to handle. Not long after AI-generated images of Pope Francis in immaculate white drip went viral, Midjourney — which was used to create the images — has announced that it's pulling the plug on free trials, as spotted by The Washington Post . Temporarily, anyway. "Due to a combination of extraordinary demand and trial abuse," CEO and founder Da


Review: D&D: Honor Among Thieves is a worthy homage to the classic RPG
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez star as Elgin (a bard) and Holga (a barbarian) in D&D: Honor Among Thieves . (credit: Paramount Pictures) Of all the films due for release this spring, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was one of my most anticipated premieres, solely on the strength of those killer trailers. The film does not disappoint. It's a fresh, good-humored, energetic, a



A remotely operated lab is taking shape 2.5 km under the sea
20Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Deployment of LSPM junction box 1. (credit: IN2P3/CNRS) In 1962, one of the world's first underwater research laboratories and human habitats was established off the coast of Marseilles, France, at a depth of 10 meters. The Conshelf 1 project consisted of a steel structure that hosted two men for a week. Now, more than 60 years later, another underwater laboratory is being set up not fa


Sparkly Rock in Museum Turns Out to Be 60-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg
52Gizmodo / 7h
140 years ago, an agate specimen from India was registered in the Mineralogy Collection at London’s Natural History Museum. Now, a team of researchers say the suspiciously spherical agate formed inside a 60-million-year-old dinosaur egg. Read more...


A judge dismissed Phhhoto’s antitrust suit against Meta
TechCrunch / 7h
A U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York threw out a lawsuit against Meta this week that had been simmering for a year and a half. The suit, filed in late 2021 by now-shuttered social app Phhhoto, alleged that Meta violated federal antitrust law by copying its core features with the Instagram-adjacent video looping app Boomerang . Like Boomerang, which Meta launched in Oct


IHG cardholders: Get 15% off award stays of 3 nights or less
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this story with the new 15% off promotion for IHG cardholders. IHG One Rewards’ award discount is back, offering select members 15% off award stays of three nights or less. Eligible members must book by April 5 and check in by May 12 to get this discount. Currently, IHG One Rewards members with a Chase IHG Rewards credit card can enjoy early access to the sale. But on


Celebrities don’t want to pay Elon for a blue check
500+TechCrunch / 7h
April 1 is the dumbest day on the internet, and this year, it’s not just because brands will try to prank you by selling “hot iced coffee.” Starting on Saturday, Twitter will begin removing blue checks from “legacy verified” users if they don’t sign up for a Twitter Blue subscription. This is part of new owner Elon Musk’s grand plan to make Twitter profitable, but this particular scheme has a gla


New Airline “Recline Alert System” So You’re Ready When The Passenger In Front Of You Leans Back
View from the Wing / 7h
KLM is out a few hours early with their April Fool's joke: the world's first airline to offer a beeping 'recline alert system' to notify the passenger behind you that you're about to encroach on their space. Continue reading ...


You Cookie Dough Freaks Just Never Learn
Gizmodo / 7h
Stop it. Seriously, just don’t do it. Step away from the mixing bowl with your hands up. Put the wooden spoon on the counter—no, do NOT lick it. If you’re considering snacking on unbaked cookie dough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is once again —for the millionth time—asking you to reconsider. Read more...


Here's Why Ash Isn't in Evil Dead Rise, According to Filmmaker Lee Cronin
68Gizmodo / 7h
A new chapter in the Evil Dead series is nearly here, with Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise shifting the demonic shenanigans from the deep, dark forest to a Los Angeles high-rise . The writer-director has spoken before about why Rise goes in a new direction , but in a new interview he gives more details about the decision. Read more...


Is NASA Done Sending Traditional Rovers to Mars?
20Gizmodo / 7h
In February 2021, NASA landed a $2.7 billion rover on Mars that has been roaming the Red Planet ever since. The space agency got what it paid for, as the largely autonomous Perseverance rover has been dutifully collecting rock core samples from Mars and storing them for the first sample return mission from another… Read more...


yama-bato: Portrait of Dazzle, the first solo exhibition of...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
yama-bato : Portrait of Dazzle, the first solo exhibition of Shigeki Matsuyama More : https://www.sgk7.net/ https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/art/28512-0656010825.html


lelaid:Diana Ross in Yves Saint Laurent by Terry O’Neill,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
lelaid : Diana Ross in Yves Saint Laurent by Terry O’Neill, London, 1972


Twitter’s recommendation algorithm is now on GitHub
Engadget / 8h
Nearly a year after Elon Musk first floated the idea of making Twitter’s recommendation algorithm public, the company has posted the source code for its recommendation algorithm on GitHub . In a Twitter Space discussing the move, Musk said he hoped users would be able to find potential “issues” in the code and help make it better. “Our initial release of the so-called algorithm is going to be qui


California will require half of heavy truck sales to be electric by 2035
Engadget / 8h
California will require more than half of all heavy trucks sold in the state to be electric by 2035. The rule received approval from the Biden administration today, allowing it to take effect next year, according to The New York Times . California approved the mandate in 2020 but needed an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver because it exceeded federal standards. The rule aims to reduce


4 things that freak out airplane passengers but are completely normal to pilots
The Points Guy / 8h
An old friend recently told me about her upcoming vacation and asked me questions to help curb her flying anxiety. As a pilot, this happens often, but I don’t mind answering the same questions time and time again — that’s what good friends do. When I have my pilot uniform on, I also get the same questions from passengers. The questions are sometimes obvious. Will my flight be bumpy? Will it get d


Targeted: Earn up to 7 points per dollar spent on gas, grocery and restaurants with Chase cards
48The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase is running a new set of offers that could yield up to 5 points per dollar on your spending. These are targeted offers, meaning not everyone will be eligible. These offers are available for common spending categories, meaning you should be able to use them quite easily. Here’s a look at the offers we’


Former NASA Astronaut Caught Faving Transphobic Tweets
100+Futurism / 8h
Fav Star In an unfortunate turn of events, ex-NASA astronaut and current podcaster Clayton Anderson has been caught favoriting a spate of transphobic tweets — and right around Trans Day of Visibility , no less. These harmful astronaut-approved posts, which Futurism has independently verified still have "likes" from Anderson, were first pointed out earlier in the week by Amiko Kelly , the wife of


Remembering E3's Most Ridiculous (and Heartwarming) Moments
Gizmodo / 8h
Pour one out for what was once the biggest video game showcase on the planet. On Thursday, The Entertainment Software Association, the organization that manages the Electronic Entertainment Expo, formally announced it was canceling both E3's digital and physical event for 2023. It’s the second year in a row that… Read more...


GOG's Spring Sale deals include 'Cyberpunk 2077' for $30
Engadget / 8h
GOG is winding down its annual Spring Sale , and this is a good opportunity to score some hit games at steep discounts. For starters, Cyberpunk 2077 is down to just $30 . If you haven't yet tried the Keanu Reeves-starring action RPG, now might be a good time to jump in. Other major deals tend to revolve around classics. Witcher 3 Complete is available for $15 , while the Alien: Isolation Collecti


Tesla Recalls Its Semi Trucks Just Three Months After Release
300+Gizmodo / 8h
Tesla is quickly becoming synonymous with “recall,” a word it has familiarized itself with after reporting glitches in thousands of its vehicles over the last several years. Now adding one more to its list, Tesla’s Semi truck , which was announced six years before it was produced, is being voluntarily recalled due to… Read more...


Hisense’s super-bright 85-inch QLED TV is ready to take on OLED TVs
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
TV maker Hisense held an event in NYC this week to announce its new partnership with the National Basketball Association. Along with the NBA sponsorship news, the event gave the company a chance to announce that they are now the number two TV brand in North America based on unit share according to data supplied by the Circana retail tracking service. Hisense has made great strides in the North Am



Jeep just mushed together a 1970s Cherokee with a modern hybrid Wrangler
Engadget / 8h
This isn’t an early April Fool’s gag. Jeep just unveiled a mashup of a 1978 Cherokee with a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, a higher-end hybrid SUV, to create a Frankenstein vehicle that is heavy both on delicious retro looks and modern performance metrics. The 1978 Jeep Cherokee 4xe Concept vehicle is an old-school two-door affair with a modern Starburst yellow paint job that could actually be m


April Is Bringing Tons of New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books
Gizmodo / 8h
This month, we’ve got tense thrillers set aboard claustrophobic spaceships , a magical sword-maker who gets caught up in a fantastical conflict in Shakespearean London , a sci-fi twist on Pinocchio , and more—including the latest in io9 co-founder Charlie Jane Anders’ hit YA fantasy series . Read on! Read more...


Bing vulnerability made it possible to alter search results
Mashable / 8h
A major security exploit that let researchers change Bing search results was revealed this week. The vulnerability was discovered in January by cybersecurity research company Wiz and reported to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). In a Twitter thread, Wiz researcher Hillai Ben-Sasson explained how he was able to hack into Bing's content management system (CMS). By logging into Microsof


WrestleMania 39 storyline guide for WWE newcomers and lapsed fans
Mashable / 8h
WrestleMania is quite possibly the biggest event in professional wrestling. It's the "Showcase of the Immortals," "The Granddday of them All." This is a big deal for professional wrestling fans across the world, and now is actually a great time to start watching WWE, as many of its biggest storylines will culminate this weekend and during the event, new feuds and stories will start in their place


How To Unsend An Email In Microsoft Outlook
SlashGear / 8h
It's easy to mistakenly add a name to an email or forget to add somebody who needs to recieve the contents of your message, Outlook has a feature to fix that.


Nothing Ear (2) Review: Nothing Good Here
SlashGear / 8h
Nothing Ear (2) delivers a surprisingly disappointing set of earbuds in a package that's nearly identical to its predecessor. What went wrong here?


GM's CarPlay And Android Auto Decision Is Flirting With Dashboard Disaster
SlashGear / 8h
GM announced today that it will be phasing out Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto in its EVs, and that may not provide the experience GM is hoping for.


Right to repair, universal charging port mandates eyed to save Canadians money
30Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty ) Like in other parts of the world, Canada is working out what the right to repair means for its people. The federal government said in its 2023 budget released Tuesday that it will bring the right to repair to Canada. At the same time, it's considering a universal charging port mandate like the European Union (EU) is implementing with USB-C. The Canadian federal government


Scientists May Have Found the Culprit Behind Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreaks in Kids
Gizmodo / 8h
Several teams of scientists believe they have uncovered the likely cause of a mysterious surge of severe hepatitis last year that hospitalized and killed children around the world. In three studies published this week, the groups detail evidence that a common but usually not pathogenic virus was strongly associated… Read more...


Twitter's Recommendation Algorithm Is Now Open Source
300+Gizmodo / 8h
Today is the day: In an effort to boost transparency between the public and the social media platform, CEO Elon Musk has made Twitter’s recommendation algorithm open source...for some reason. Read more...


From Portable Microwaves to Self-Heating Baby Bottles, These Were March's Coolest and Weirdest Gadgets
Gizmodo / 8h
March is drawing to a close, and although the month rarely brings much in terms of trade shows or major product announcements (aside from the tail end of Mobile World Congress, this year) it does herald the start of Spring, and new beginnings, and plenty of new weird and wonderful gadgets you may have missed. Read more...


Sam Altman, the ChatGPT King, Is Pretty Sure It’s All Going to Be OK
83NYT > Technology / 9h
Sam Altman sees the pros and cons of totally changing the world as we know it. And if he does make human intelligence useless, he has a plan to fix it.


Air Canada Extends Expiration Of Miles, Aeroplan Points Won’t Expire Until September 30, 2024
View from the Wing / 9h
Air Canada has pushed off expiration once again, though not permanently. They’ve just announced that Aeroplan miles will not expire until September 30, 2024. Of course activity in an account extends the validity of miles past that, so you’ll want to make sure to have some. Continue reading ...


Mama Mia! Italy Has Banned ChatGPT!
34Futurism / 9h
Vogue AI-talia The anti-artificial intelligence push continues in Italy, which just moved to temporarily ban OpenAI's ChatGPT pending a data privacy investigation. The Italian Data Protection Authority announced in a press release today that it has blocked ChatGPT and opened an investigation into OpenAI over concerns about the way the company processes user data after a data breach in March led t


Black Holes May Be Engulfed In Dark Matter, Scientists Find
200+Futurism / 9h
The Hole Picture By observing the orbits of stars in their pull, astronomers say they've found evidence that black holes are surrounded by substantial amounts of dark matter, according to a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters . Dark matter is tricky to study because you can't observe it directly — even though it's believed to make up some 27 percent of the universe, dwarfing


Jack Dorsey’s Bluesky is building a ‘marketplace of algorithms’
Engadget / 9h
Jack Dorsey’s Twitter alternative Bluesky is still invite-only, but its leaders are sharing more about their vision for the open-source platform. In a new blog post, CEO Jay Graber said that Bluesky intends to create a “marketplace of algorithms” that will allow users to control how content is filtered and sorted. “For developers, an open marketplace of algorithms will provide the freedom to expe


heaveninawildflower: ‘Frau Hirth’ by Ernst Oppler (Germany,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
heaveninawildflower : ‘Frau Hirth’ by Ernst Oppler (Germany, 1867–1929). From the cover of Jugend Magazine (1909). Jugend: Münchner illustrierte Wochenschrift für Kunst und Leben - Wikimedia.


Google Bard is about to get supercharged
Mashable / 9h
Google's newly-released chatbot, Bard, lacks pizazz, to say the least. The company's CEO, Sundar Pichai, addressed these concerns on the New York Times ' Hard Fork podcast Thursday. While acknowledging that Bard has its weaknesses, Pichai claimed that an injection of raw power was imminent. In Mashable's own tests of Bard , the chatbot's answers could indeed be a letdown — bland and terse when wh


The Last of Us Has Locked in Its Season 2 Filming Location
89Gizmodo / 9h
While season one of The Last of Us took audiences on a whirlwind, cross-country tour of the United States, very little of what you saw was actually the United States. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann filmed most of season one in the Alberta region of Canada, in and around Calgary, Edmonton, and more. That… Read more...


Twitter reveals some of its source code, including its recommendation algorithm
100+TechCrunch / 9h
As repeatedly promised by Twitter CEO Elon Musk, Twitter has opened a portion of its source code to public inspection, including the algorithm it uses to recommend tweets in users’ timelines. On GitHub, Twitter published two repositories containing code for many parts that make the social network tick, including the mechanism Twitter uses to control the tweets users see on the For You timeline. I



The Link Between Tornadoes and Climate Change Is Complicated
Gizmodo / 9h
In the wake of a devastating hurricane or wildfire, it’s fair to point out the ways that climate change is making those disasters more frequent and more intense. But when it comes to tornadoes—powerful vortices that can appear and destroy a community with little notice—the link to climate change is less clear. Read more...


Exactly Who Is the Investor Behind Virgin Orbit's Failed $200 Million Rescue?
Gizmodo / 9h
“I definitely believe that a large part of it [is] as a space enthusiast.” That’s what Matthew Brown told CNBC on March 23, when asked why he was considering a $200 million investment into Virgin Orbit, a nearly bankrupt rocket company. Read more...


British Airways Will Staff Flights With More Flight Attendants To See If That Helps Poor Service
View from the Wing / 9h
British Airways is seeing low customer satisfaction scores and testing increased flight attendant staffing on its worst-performing routes to see whether or not that moves the needle. Continue reading ...


Stability AI CEO has the ambition to IPO in next few years
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Emad Mostaque , the CEO and founder of open source platform Stability AI , hinted at plans to go public in the next few years, during the Cerebral Valley AI Conference in San Francisco on Thursday. He also shut down the idea that Stability AI, an OpenAI rival and leader in the generative artificial intelligence space, will ever get acquired. “I think you can’t just IPO,” Mostaque said during an i


This dangerous new malware wants to target your cloud systems
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Researchers from SentinelLabs have uncovered a new toolkit cybercriminals are using to breach email and web hosting services. The malware toolkit, called “AlienFox”, is being described as “highly modular” and getting regular updates. Most of the tools in the kit are open source, and with the speed at which it’s being updated, the researchers concluded the devs are becoming “increasingly sophistic


Google Drive does a surprise rollout of file limits, locking out some users
100Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Google Workspace icons. (credit: Google) "Please delete 2 million files to continue using your Google Drive account." That was the message that Reddit user ra13 woke up to one day. Google apparently decided to put a hard limit on the number of files you're allowed to have on one Google Drive account. Google rolled out this file limit without warning anyone it would happen. Users ove


ChatGPT data leak has Italian lawmakers scrambling to regulate data collection
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) Today an Italian regulator, the Guarantor for the Protection of Personal Data (referred to by its Italian acronym, GPDP), announced a temporary ban on ChatGPT in Italy. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place while the regulator investigates its concerns that OpenAI—the developer of ChatGPT—is unlawfully collecting Italian Int


Those Roku Ads Are Just a Setting, Actually
Lifehacker / 9h
No one likes ads, especially when they get in the way of what you’re actually trying to do. I doubt a single Roku user wants to see obtrusive banner ads while they’re looking for something to watch ( unless you wanted to DoorDash dinner from your TV ?), but what can you do? Roku wants to show you ads, so ads there shall… Read more...


There Will Be Fewer People Alive in 2100 Than Now, Experts Predict
200+Futurism / 9h
Population Bob-omb A new report reevaluating the long-feared "population bomb" has found not only that such an explosion in birthrates is unlikely given our current trajectory, but also that the global population will likely peak within this century before falling. In a new study commissioned by the non-governmental organization Club of Rome and carried out by the Earth4All nonprofit collective ,


Netflix restructures its film units, aiming to make fewer (but better) original movies
300+TechCrunch / 9h
Netflix is restructuring its film units and vowing to make fewer but better movies, according to a new report from Bloomberg , which Netflix partially confirmed. The report said the streaming giant is combining film units that produce small and midsize films, resulting in a handful of layoffs, including two longtime executives. Netflix told TechCrunch that these changes were made to simplify its


Google Photos is getting a major new feature on Chromebook
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
ChromeOS has been getting plenty of upgrades to its video editing since 2022, and now it's getting even more from Google Photos. According to a new Google support page post , Google Photos will be empowering the best Chromebooks everywhere with even more new features. Jumping off from Chromebook’s Gallery app integration in 2022 , Google Photos has added more support for Gallery and Files by allo


Recovering international travel means hotel rates are only getting higher
The Points Guy / 9h
A regional banking crisis, rising interest rates and inflation form an economic trinity to spook many. Based on the number of corporate layoffs announced since last fall, the trinity certainly has done that. However, the U.S. travel sector remains an anomaly amid an otherwise uncertain economy, especially as international tourism flickers back to life. U.S. inbound and outbound tourism isn’t back


Meze Empyrean Review: Planar Magnetic Headphones Vie For The Crown
SlashGear / 9h
If you're looking for the highest-end headphones you've ever seen or heard, Meze Empyrean might be the best place to start, and quite possibly end.


Stricter guidance means fewer EVs will qualify for $7,500 federal tax credit
Engadget / 9h
The US Treasury Department issued updated guidance today about which electric vehicles qualify for the federal $7,500 EV tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that President Biden signed last year . Although the new guidelines add more confusion than clarity, it’s evident that fewer EVs will be eligible. The updated rules target mineral sourcing in EV batteries, stating that they mus


The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in April 2023
Gizmodo / 9h
Let’s get streaming! Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. Read more...


What’s going on with the TikTok ban?
46TechCrunch / 9h
With a U.S. ban of TikTok looming , it might look like game over for the hit video sharing app, which has taken the world by storm in recent years, reshaping every aspect of culture in the process. Uncertainty abounds right now, but TikTok’s fate is far from sealed. We’ve answered some common questions about a situation that’s complex, confusing and changing as we speak. What happened in Congress


Bing Chat AI Now Has Better Search and Higher Limits
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft has been rapidly building up its Bing Chat AI service over the past few weeks. Today the company announced a few upgrades coming to Bing Chat, including better search abilities and less restrictive limits. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Hulu debuts a new interface with a vertical sidebar on Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku
44TechCrunch / 10h
Hulu is slowly rolling out a new interface on streaming devices like Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku, among other compatible devices. The new redesign moves the navigation to the left side with options for TV, Movies and My Stuff. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that the updated interface began rolling yesterday. It will be available across all supported connected TV devices in the coming months,


The Coolest Ways To Use Shortcuts On iPhone Or iPad
SlashGear / 10h
Optimizing your iOS system to most efficiently benefit you is actually quite easy to do by engaging these Shortcuts to quicken tasks.


GM's EVs Are Ditching Apple CarPlay And Android Auto: Here's Why
SlashGear / 10h
GM's future electric vehicles may be adding range and driver-assistance tech, but smartphone users are going to find some familiar features unexpectedly absent.



Italy May Fine OpenAI $20 Million, Block ChatGPT For Violating Data Protection Laws
SlashGear / 10h
Italy has filed a notice with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT about OpenAI's use of harvested data to train its LLM. We have all the details.


Tesla Semi Recalled Due To Parking Brake Issue
SlashGear / 10h
Tesla Semis have been recalled due to a parking brake issue. The problem spans 35 of the trucks that began shipping last December. We have all the details.


NuraTrue Pro Review: Premium Audio Earbuds With A Price Tag To Match
SlashGear / 10h
Nura's NuraTrue Pro earbuds aren't subtle. They're large, and they come with tech that'll make it clear why you spent hundreds of dollars on a set of earbuds.


Save up to $460 on Solo Stove fire pit bundles, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Engadget / 10h
On this final week of March, some decent deals presented themselves and today we're rounding up the best of what's still on offer. Amazon is celebrating World Backup Day today (Friday only) with discounts on portable and installed SSDs . Even if you had no idea such a holiday existed, you can still save up to 67 percent on storage options. Solo Stove is running a sale on three of its more popular


The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Are We Too Thirsty for Pedro Pascal?
Lifehacker / 10h
This week, young people are partying like it’s 1999: buying dumb-phones, spending cold hard cash, and listening to Afroman novelty raps. On the more serious side of things, the internet is creeping on actor Pedro Pascal, amplifying unfounded rumors, and dealing with the hidden challenges of having a sibling with a… Read more...


Guide To American AAdvantage Platinum Pro Status
40One Mile at a Time / 10h
American AAdvantage has four published elite tiers (in addition to Concierge Key status , which is invitation-only). In a separate post I wrote a guide about American’s top-tier Executive Platinum status , and in this post I wanted to take a look at the elite tier below that, which is Platinum Pro. I’d argue that Platinum Pro is a sweet spot in the AAdvantage program, and that it’s the all-around


GM confirms it’s dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from 2024 EVs
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / When Chevrolet launches the new Blazer EV later this year it will be GM's first new car to lack CarPlay or Android Auto. (credit: General Motors) In surprising car news today, we've learned that General Motors is planning to drop support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from new electric vehicles it plans to launch in the next few years. The decision won't affect any GM vehicles


Stranger Things Meets A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 for a Remake of Witchboard
Gizmodo / 10h
While there’s no improving on 1986's Witchboard—“ the perfect combination of melodrama, 1980s hair, and evil spirits ,” as some io9 weirdo who watches too many cult horror movies once wrote—a remake with intriguing genre talent behind it is something to get excited about. Read more...


Save $99 on the fun-sized 2021 iPad Mini at Amazon
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $99: As of March 31, the Apple iPad Mini (6th generation, 2021) is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon, down from $499. That's a savings of $99. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple iPad Mini (6th generation, 2021) (opens in a new tab) $399.99 at Amazon (save $99) (opens in a new tab) In the market for a new tablet? You can't go wrong with an iPad in any of its various configurations. In fact, w


GM to Ditch CarPlay and Android Auto in EVs
How-To Geek / 10h
Remember how awful vehicle infotainment systems were before Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto? We’re hearing General Motors plans to ditch both systems on its upcoming electric vehicles, starting with the Chevy Blazer EV. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The 5 Best Smart Notebooks of 2023
How-To Geek / 10h
A smart notebook is an incredibly useful asset, whether you’re in grade school, off to college, or in a professional work setting. There are digital note taking apps you can use, but sometimes, nothing beats the feeling of handwriting your thoughts. Plus, many smart notebooks come with a companion app so you can get the best of both worlds with digital and handwritten notes. Read This Article on


This IKEA Solar Powered Lamp Looks Out of This World
How-To Geek / 10h
IKEA has teamed up with social business Little Sun to help customers engage family and friends about solar energy. The conversation starter comes in the form of a solar-powered lamp called “SAMMANLÄNKAD.” It consists of two solar-powered LED lamps that capture solar energy to power other devices. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Why Do Maple Syrup Bottles Have Tiny Handles?
How-To Geek / 10h
If you regularly reach for pure maple syrup on the grocery store shelf, you’ve probably noticed that most bottles have handles so tiny they’re almost comical. Have you ever gotten your fingers stuck in there while trying to douse your pancakes? Really, do they even serve a purpose? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Now You Can Use a BlackBerry Keyboard With Your PC
33Gizmodo / 10h
There’s no denying that BlackBerry dropped the ball and squandered a tremendous lead in the smartphone space when the iPhone arrived. But there’s also no denying that before that, BlackBerry made solid phones, and all but perfected physical smartphone keyboards. If you were a BB devotee, and are still better at typing… Read more...


Norfolk Southern Violated the Clean Water Act in East Palestine Disaster, DOJ Lawsuit Alleges
Gizmodo / 10h
Norfolk Southern is facing more fallout over the February 3 derailment of one its trains in East Palestine, Ohio . That disastrous derailment, in which multiple tanker cars carrying hazardous chemicals overturned and spilled, forced the evacuation of thousands of residents of the Ohio town, killed tens of thousands of… Read more...


A bunch of sign-up bonuses are ending in the next few days — here are the best ones
500+The Points Guy / 10h
It’s the start of spring and a good time to evaluate your credit card portfolio . There are four lucrative offers ending next week — from Alaska Airlines, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy — that we want to highlight before they disappear. Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update th


TechCrunch+ roundup: 3 key hiring metrics, building SDR teams, insurtech investor survey
62TechCrunch / 10h
The expense involved in recruiting, training and onboarding a new employee who turns out to be a poor fit could be equivalent to 50% of that person’s first-year salary. According to Anastasiia Kuzmenko, head of talent acquisition at Flyer One Ventures, “the biggest difference between hiring in a healthy economy and hiring now is that there’s no room for mistakes.” Hiring the wrong person can crea


The lowdown for European startups looking to raise money in 2023
100+TechCrunch / 10h
We’re an impatient bunch here at TechCrunch+, so while we await tidied quarterly venture reports from major startup databases, we’re also running our own queries to get early looks at the state of the fundraising world. As it’s the last day of the first quarter, we’re too antsy to wait any longer to see what’s been going on in Europe. Let’s take an early peek. In the wake of Techstars’ decision t


Asus ROG Flow Z13 ACRNM gaming slate is an almost perfect rugged tablet with Windows 11 Pro and stylus
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
From afar, the ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM from Asus looks like a rugged tablet similar to the one magnesium-coated ToughPad models from Panasonic. However, come closer and the industrial design, the CNC-milled aluminum chassis, the reinforced corners and the bundled accessories just ooze “schmexi-ness”, to paraphrase our sister publication, Laptopmag . Produced in partnership with revered artist Errolson


XGIMI's cheaper auto-calibrating projectors now available for mobile movie nights
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Two of the more buzzworthy devices from this year’s CES are finally available to buy, with the XGIMI MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro portable projectors officially set to be released into the wild. First shown off in Las Vegas back in January , the compact and lightweight devices are the Chinese brand’s latest all-in-one cinema system offerings, and look like strong contenders for our list of the best port



Richard Branson Sacks 85% of Virgin Orbit
Futurism / 10h
Free Falling Virgin Orbit has announced that it will cut a total of 675 jobs — a staggering 85 percent of its workforce — in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing today. Earlier this year, Richard Branson's satellite launch outfit failed to deliver its first satellites into orbit. The setback clearly has cost the company dearly, with it revealing in a regulatory filing earlier this month th


Machine Learning Expert Calls for Bombing Data Centers to Stop Rise of AI
200+Futurism / 10h
One of the world's loudest artificial intelligence critics has issued a stark call to not only put a pause on AI but to militantly put an end to it — before it ends us instead. In an op-ed for Time magazine , machine learning researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky, who has for more than two decades been warning about the dystopian future that will come when we achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI),


Waymo brings its fleet of new self-driving SUVs to Austin
Engadget / 10h
Waymo is bringing a fleet of driverless cars to Austin, Texas as a test of its new fifth-generation automated driving system. The vehicles will be tested all over the city, including downtown, the Capitol, Market District and other locations. The vehicles that Waymo is testing in Austin are new all-electric Jaguar SUVs, a switch from the hybrid Chryslers it previously used. Waymo, a subsidiary of


FTC chair refused Musk’s meeting request, told him to stop delaying investigation
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / FTC Chair Lina Khan speaks during the Spring Enforcers Summit at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on Monday, March 27, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Twitter owner Elon Musk requested a meeting with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan late last year, but he was rebuffed and told to stop dragging his heels on providing documents and depositions needed for the F


E3, now dead, was a show for a bygone game industry
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) This year's edition of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been canceled. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and show promoter ReedPop announced late Thursday that the planned June event—which was set to be the first in-person E3 since 2019—"did not garner the sustained interest necessary” from major publishers and potential attendees to justify a


Ads are coming for the Bing AI chatbot, as they come for all Microsoft products
73Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft has spent a lot of time and energy over the last few months adding generative AI features to all its products, particularly its long-standing, long-struggling Bing search engine. And now the company is working on fusing this fast-moving, sometimes unsettling new technology with some old headaches: ads. In a blog post earlier this week , Microsoft VP Yusuf Meh


thegroovyarchives: Sears at the Woodland Mall, Grand Rapids,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
thegroovyarchives : Sears at the Woodland Mall, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March, 1968. From the 1968 Sears Annual Report (via: archive.org)


disease:DETROIT, MICHIGANTIM TEEGARDEN | 2016
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
disease : DETROIT, MICHIGAN TIM TEEGARDEN | 2016


What Happens When You Get Indicted
45Lifehacker / 11h
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York star Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. While the indictment remains under seal, and we don’t officially know the specific charges, it is believed to involve Trump’s hush payments made to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election . Read more...


23 Strange Creatures From the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons First Edition Monster Manual
100Gizmodo / 11h
Oh, first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons . You were pioneering, delightful, horrifying, and oh so bizarre—and the original, 1977 Monster Manual is a perfect example. A compendium of all the creatures that player-characters might encounter (and fight) during their game, the original book contains the earliest forms… Read more...


Why Your Android Phone's Keyboard Isn't Showing Up, And How To Fix It
SlashGear / 11h
It can be super frustrating when your Android phone's keyboard doesn't show up, so we have some tips and tricks you can try to get it back up and running.


TikTokkers, led by Mercury Stardust, double $1 million livestream goal for trans healthcare
85Mashable / 11h
As the country honors Transgender Day of Visibility – and legislators simultaneously debate access to life-saving treatments — TikTokkers have put their money where their mouths are, raising more than $1 million for trans healthcare services in less than six hours. The donations came through a social media livestream takeover by Mercury Stardust , also known as TikTok's "Trans Handy Ma'am" , and


Save hundreds on Breville toaster ovens, espresso machines, and more
Mashable / 11h
Amazon has some seriously amazing deals on Breville kitchen appliances, including the oh-so-coveted espresso machine and five-star toaster ovens. Here are some of the best discounts we found: BEST BREVILLE TOASTER OVEN DEAL: The Breville Smart Oven Pro toaster oven reduces cooking time by up to 30% — $223.95 $349.95 (save $126) BEST BREVILLE ESPRESSO MACHINE DEAL: The Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma St


When 'The Night Agent' works in the day, it feels like a personal betrayal
Mashable / 11h
The Night Agent has one job. It's literally written on the tin. But the titular protagonist of Netflix 's latest action series refuses to keep work-life balance a priority, spending most of the series working in the day. And I'm concerned for him. I'll admit it, there's plenty more about The Night Agent series to focus on: There's a mole in the White House? Who set up the Night Agent as a deep st


Ted Cruz, Elizabeth Warren, and More Unlikely Senators Propose Bill to Break Up Google and Meta
25Gizmodo / 11h
A powerful and bizarre coalition of Senators have teamed up on a bill that could strike down the digital ad dominance of Google and Meta, though the proposed legislation never mentions those companies by name. The AMERICA Act could radically transform advertising technology, the financial backbone of the internet. Read more...


Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
1KGizmodo / 11h
The days of work-from-home could be dwindling for Meta employees . Hiring managers at the tech giant are reportedly no longer able to list jobs as remote as the company seemingly abandons its easy breezy work-from-home policy. Read more...


We Finally Know Who Emilia Clarke Is Playing in Secret Invasion
96Gizmodo / 11h
What happened to the Skrulls after Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) promised that they would be able to find a new home in Captain Marvel ? According to a new article in Vanity Fair , a whole lot and, strangely, not much. Read more...


Celebrate With a Well-Timed Free Cone From Ben & Jerry’s
Lifehacker / 11h
Monday, April 3 will mark the 45th year since Ben & Jerry’s started giving free ice cream for their “ Free Cone Day ” celebration. A tradition that began the same year people first started walking the streets with Walkmans is coming back after a four-year hiatus during COVID-19, according to Today . Here is what you need… Read more...


GM is phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in EVs
Engadget / 11h
Many car makers tout smartphone connectivity as a selling point, but GM won't in the future. In a Reuters interview , GM digital chief Edward Kummer and executive cockpit director Mike Himche say GM will phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with upcoming electric cars, beginning with the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV . Instead, you'll have to rely on Android Automotive and its apps. Users will get eig


Passenger Sat On Flight Watching Porn Of His Wife – And He Thinks That’s Ok
33View from the Wing / 11h
When you're stuck in a metal tube packed in with strangers it's not your living room, and you shouldn't behave like it is. For instance, you should wear pants . You also shouldn't watch porn on your devices. Of your wife. With other peoples' kids nearby. Apparently, like the thing about pants, this is something some passengers do need to be told. Continue reading ...



How to save money on a solo vacation, according to the experts
79The Points Guy / 11h
Considering going solo on your next vacation? It may put a sizable dent in your wallet. A recent study by Which? , a consumer advocacy company, revealed that the average cost per person can be up to 83% more for solo travelers than those traveling as part of a couple. One major reason for this is due to single supplements, the industrywide habit of charging more for solo travelers to recoup some


Artie sidesteps the app stores by putting high-quality games in your browser
100+TechCrunch / 12h
When you play a game, how do you play it? Monopoly or Settlers of Catan around the dining table? Mario Kart on your Nintendo Switch? Assassin’s Creed on your Xbox? Among Us on your phone? Usually, they are games with a physical form, a console or an app. Artie is gearing up to shake up the games industry with another option, bringing high-end games back to the browser. The advantages are obvious:


Investors unfazed by Q1 crypto funding decline
200+TechCrunch / 11h
Crypto-focused venture capital investors are trucking along in their work. Many remain confident in their investing strategies despite an enervated first-quarter market for crypto startup fundraising. Others are noticing a sharper decline in investing pace. “I definitely saw a big slippage and drop in activity [in] Western markets,” in Q1 2023, said David Gan, founder and general partner of OP Cr


Review: Xbloom makes perfect pour-over so you don’t have to
200+TechCrunch / 12h
Coffee nerds love the ceremony of making a good cup of coffee, but once you get advanced enough, things get really complex really fast. Making high-end pour-over coffee is a fine dance of grinding, pouring, temperature and patience, and it turns out that a lot of us just cannot be bothered with learning enough (or bringing enough science to the mix) to have great coffee every time. If you have $8


France moves forward with influencer bill cracking down on risky products and more
TechCrunch / 11h
The lower chamber of the French parliament, the National Assembly, passed a cross-party bill that aims to introduce some new requirements for social media influencers. This is a preliminary vote as the bill will move to the Senate, but there’s a high probably that it will be adopted in a few weeks as all the 49 deputies who were present at the National Assembly voted in favor of the bill. This bi


Walmart is having a huge sale on Shark products — here are the best deals
Mashable / 12h
As of March 31, Walmart is hosting a ton of great deals on Shark products — these are the best ones that you can shop through April 14. Shark deals at Walmart Best robot vacuum deal Shark IQ robot vacuum with XL self-empty base (opens in a new tab) — $299 $599.99 (Save $300.99) Best upright vacuum deal Shark Navigator Lift-Away upright vacuum (opens in a new tab) — $99 $199 (Save $100) Spring has


How and where to watch WrestleMania 39
Mashable / 12h
It's finally here. "The Showcase of the Immortals." "The Greatest Spectacle in Sports Entertainment." "The Grandaddy of Them All." Yes, World Wrestling Entertainment's biggest live event, WrestleMania, returns on April 1-2. Live from Sofi Stadium, WrestleMania is going Hollywood (technically, Inglewood). Based on the card, it's promising to be one the best in recent memory. After three months of


How to spice up your sex life when you have endometriosis
Mashable / 12h
Sex , for many of us with chronic pain conditions and disabilities , is not a straight-forward thing. Issues such as dyspareunia (the medical term for painful penetration), low libido, discomfort, irregular bleeding are all potential reasons for this, and all of which can be caused by the same culprit — endometriosis . Endometriosis is a condition which causes cells similar to the ones in the lin


Lolita the Orca Will Return to the Sea After 50 Years in a Tank
300+Gizmodo / 12h
One of the world’s most famous orcas is going back to the ocean after more than 50 years in captivity, following years of activism pushing for her release. Read more...


ChatGPT Is Banned in Italy Over Privacy Concerns
300+NYT > Technology / 12h
The action by Italy’s data protection agency is the first known instance of the chatbot’s being blocked by a government order.


You Can Use Newspaper and Other Household Junk to Deter Weeds
Lifehacker / 12h
As trees and plants start to bloom around us, so too do pesky weeds. Weeds are an annual frustration for many outdoor plant and gardening enthusiasts, but deterring them doesn’t need to be an expensive or laborious endeavor. In fact, you can use items you already have junking up your house. Read more...


GPT 3.5 vs. GPT 4: What’s the Difference?
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’ve been following the rapid development of AI language models used in applications like ChatGPT and Bing AI chat, you’re likely familiar with OpenAI’s GPT-3 and GPT-4. But what about GPT 3.5, the stepping stone between these two AI titans? How does it compare to the latest GPT 4? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Audible Is Throwing Ads in Your Audiobooks
62How-To Geek / 12h
Audible is one of the best audiobook apps out there, with occasional feature updates and other improvements. The latest change isn’t so great, though — you might soon hear ads in your audiobooks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


This Solar Watch Has Infinite Battery Life & Won’t Nag You With Alerts
How-To Geek / 12h
Tired of having every device beep at you at random intervals throughout the day? It’s time to disconnect, favor simplicity, and put sustainability first with Solios’ Solar Classic Watches. These sleek and elegant analog watches run off solar energy for a more convenient approach to timekeeping. Available in styles for men and women, each Solios watch sports a minimalist design that supports the c


Get Hours Back From Your Workday With Nuance’s Speech Recognition Tools
100+How-To Geek / 12h
Increase your productivity and streamline your workflow with advanced speech recognition solutions from Nuance. Their software and microphone options provide optimal accuracy and fast response times, enabling more than 1 million active users to harness the power of their voice and boost their efficiency. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Elon Musk Brutally Owned by Merriam-Webster Dictionary
500+Futurism / 12h
Definition of Burn While the Twitter world waits for owner Elon Musk's next controversial decree, the trolling geniuses behind the Merriam-Webster dictionary's social presence have provided some much-needed comedic relief. "People who subscribe to Merriam-Webster Red will get exclusive access to the real definitions," the famous dictionary's account tweeted — a clear dunk on Twitter Blue, the inf


E3 annual video game showcase event in Los Angeles cancelled
BBC News - Technology / 12h
It had been due to return as an in-person event in Los Angeles for the first time in four years in June.


Google Says Bard Upgrades Are In The Pipeline
SlashGear / 12h
Sundar Pichai, while speaking on the "Hard Fork" podcast alluded to some improvements that are coming very soon to Google's LLM Ai, Google Bard.


Microsoft Teams is getting a serious security upgrade to stop you making silly mistakes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Keeping your business safe from cyberthreats is set to get a lot easier, thanks to a new update from Microsoft Teams . The video conferencing service is set to benefit from a number of security boosts as Microsoft brings several Defender for Office 365 tools and services to the platform. This includes full end-to-end protection for Microsoft Teams, but also a hopeful rise in awareness and prepara



Here’s how the IRS’s clean vehicle tax credit will change on April 18
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Until the beginning of this year, an EV's tax credit was determined by the storage capacity of its battery pack. Now, the tax credit is linked to local manufacturing of components and locally sourced critical minerals. (credit: Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images) It has been a confusing few months for potential electric vehicle customers after the introduction of co


Samsung Will Let You Test the Galaxy S23 From an iPhone
How-To Geek / 12h
Switching from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy is a bit of a process and involves transferring all your data. To ensure it’s worth the hassle or tempt owners to make the switch, Samsung just launched a new web app that’ll temporarily turn any iPhone into a Galaxy S23. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Google Chrome Is Getting a New Look for 2023
20How-To Geek / 12h
The design of Google Chrome hasn’t changed much over the past decade, with the last significant update happening in 2018. Google is planning to give the browser a fresh coat of paint later in 2023. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Google C.E.O. Sundar Pichai on the A.I. Moment: ‘You Will See Us Be Bold’
23NYT > Technology / 12h
In an extended interview, Mr. Pichai expressed both optimism and worry about the state of the A.I. race.


Ex-Grubhub Driver Wins 8-Year Legal Battle in California Court, Gets $65
100+Gizmodo / 12h
After nearly a decade of courtroom arguments and appeals, one California man is finally emerging victorious in a protracted legal fight against Grubhub. Read more...


Mica Burton on Which La Forge Character She Related to More
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Huawei ramps up R&D spending in mobile push
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Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has increased its spending on research and development (R&D), and hired additional staff, in an attempt to stabilize its business during a very turbulent 2022. During the company’s earnings briefing in Shenzhen, earlier this week, the company’s rotating chairs, Meng Wanzhou, and Eric Xu, said the company’s goal for 2022 was “sustainable survival and development” as i


Watch us try to break Google Bard and Bing AI
Engadget / 12h
The generative AI race is on, and the current frontrunners appear to be Google's Bard and Microsoft's Bing AI , which is powered by ChatGPT . The two companies are also rushing to stuff their AI into all their software and productivity offerings , and look set to change the way we search and interact with the internet. But right now, both Bard and Bing are highly experimental and flawed, as they


Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Tension Rods Around Your Home
Lifehacker / 12h
I love tension rods. No, really. I rent my apartment, so I’m always weary of doing anything too invasive or permanent to it, so screwing rods into the wall to hold up my curtains is out of the question to me. And tension rods are the perfect versatile—and temporary—tool that can do much more than hold up your shower… Read more...


Enjoy hands-off cleaning with the iRobot Roomba i1+ robot vacuum for under $300
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $38: As of March 31, the Walmart-exclusive iRobot Roomba i1+ is on sale for $249.99, down from $288. That's a savings of $38. Opens in a new tab Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba i1+ (opens in a new tab) $249.99 at Walmart (save $38) (opens in a new tab) Robot vacuums are the perfect solution for anyone with an aversion to cleaning. Why vacuum regularly when you can have a robot handle it for you


ChatGPT banned in Italy
400+Mashable / 12h
Anti-generative AI advocates can do a little chef's kiss today. That's because Italy's data protection agency announced on Friday a blockage of ChatGPT within the country's borders. Italy has also started an investigation. Called a "temporary limitation" in the English translation of the press release, the ban arrives on the grounds that ChatGPT does not adequately protect user data or have any k


Google Admits Its Bard AI Needs Big Improvements
How-To Geek / 12h
The new crop of AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Microsoft’s new Bing, and Google’s Bard, has garnered much attention. And it’s clear to those paying attention that Google’s offering is currently in third place. This week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed it on The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Hulu’s TV App Has a New Design That Might Look Familiar
How-To Geek / 12h
The best way to watch streaming services is on your TV, and with the rise of smart TVs, those services need to be easy to navigate. Hulu is getting a new look on your TV, focusing on improving navigation. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Tesla Recalls Its New Semi Over Parking Brake Concerns
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s another day and another Tesla recall, only this time it’s for Tesla’s brand new electric Semi truck. The NHTSA issued its first Tesla Semi recall over safety concerns relating to the parking brake that could result in a rollaway. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Richard Branson's Rocket Company Shuts Down for 'Foreseeable Future'
62Gizmodo / 12h
Following a failed rocket launch earlier this year , Richard Branson’s private space venture has been struggling to stay afloat . Read more...


12 best cruises to Canada and New England
76The Points Guy / 12h
Canada and New England cruises are best known for taking mature travelers to experience vibrant autumnal foliage in multiple destinations. However, the region’s photogenic landscapes, charming ports and fresh local seafood make time ashore uniquely enjoyable for couples and families. Plus, late summer and early fall getaways can be convenient and affordable, especially if you already live on the


Last chance: Earn up to 165,000 points with these Hilton card bonuses
300+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. From low-budget to ultra-luxury, there’s a Hilton property for everyone. The global Hilton portfolio includes almost 20 brands and over 7,000 hotels. When it comes to cobranded credit cards, American Express offers Hilton travelers a variety of choices in that arena, too. There are four Amex Hilton credit


Groupon, which has lost 99.4% of its value since its IPO, names a new CEO… based in Czech Republic
500+TechCrunch / 12h
A dozen years ago, Groupon shot to fame popularizing the online group buying format, confidently rejecting a $6 billion acquisition offer from Google and instead going public with a $17.8 billion market cap . The company today says it has 14 million active users, but almost consistently for the last decade, its financial position has been in a slow decline — with stagnation in its core business m


A Big Rover Aims to Be Like ‘U.P.S. for the Moon’
27NYT > Technology / 12h
A small company, Astrolab, announced a deal with SpaceX to send a robotic version of its transport vehicle to the lunar surface and help deploy other company’s payloads.


Turn Cottage Cheese Into a Creamy, Protein-Packed Pasta Sauce
Lifehacker / 12h
Cottage cheese is important to me. Without it, I would devolve into a hangry, pouty pile of woman, and I would definitely have a hard time meeting my daily protein goal —a goal I am still getting used to, even after a year of weight training. The concept of eating to get stronger feels novel, which is weird because… Read more...