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The 20 Longest Nonstop Flights In The World



20KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
Over the past decade we’ve seen a trend whereby airlines have added an incredible number of new ultra long haul flights. Admittedly the pandemic temporarily reversed that trend for a couple of years, given border restrictions and the decrease in business travel. We’ve now turned a corner when it comes to travel demand, and have seen airlines resume most ultra long haul flights. Not only that, but


Twitter Blue relaunched has made just $11M on mobile in its first 3 months
500+TechCrunch / 3h
Legacy Twitter checkmarks are disappearing on April 1st , Twitter says, and in the future, the only way users will be able to get the coveted blue badge is by paying for a Twitter Blue subscription. That points to a big question for Twitter and owner Elon Musk: will that nail finally drive more take-up of the social network’s premium tier? So far, take-up has been fairly underwhelming. Since rela


'John Wick' Changed Movies Forever
1KWired / 9h
A movie about a hitman avenging his dog has transformed the blockbuster franchise. How? World-building.



Hallmarks of an Action Scene with John Wick Director Chad Stahelski
Gizmodo / now
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The Kings League Finals Will Be The Biggest Streamer-Run Live Event Ever
Gizmodo / now
The days where streaming was synonymous with playing video games in a bedroom are over. In recent years, streamers have been moving their cameras away from their desktops and towards impressive, hilarious, and sometimes downright strange live events. On Sunday March 26, streamer-run live events will reach a new peak… Read more...


Daily Crunch: Binance reopens after bug forces platform to suspend spot trading, deposits and withdrawals
TechCrunch / 20min
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 . Friday Crunch is here! Friday Crunch is here! We are ready to go sit by the proverbial pool with an umbrella-ed drink in it. (Realistically, it’ll be the TV and a beer, while embodying fancy cocktails and a pool. The mind is powerful like that.) For now, on with th


Should Anyone Believe Elon Is Killing Legacy Blue Checks on April Fools' Day?
Gizmodo / 25min
If you got your blue Twitter verification checkmark the old-fashioned way—you know, by not paying for it —then I have bad news for you. The Tesla CEO turned Twitter CEO reiterated today that legacy blue checkmarks on the platform will be yoinked from users’ authenticated hands on April 1...or will they? Read more...


The Best Hybrid SUVs With 3rd Row Seats You Can Buy In 2023
SlashGear / 28min
If you're looking for a plug-in hybrid SUV with third-row seating, the pickings are a little slime, but we have some of our favorites here for you.


The Experimental French Military Aircraft That Was The First Of Its Kind To Fly In Europe
SlashGear / 28min
Launched in the late '90s, the French Air Force launched an experimental program designed to craft the first unmanned UAV and UCAV aircraft in Europe.


The New Knights of the Zodiac Movie Trailer Is an Act of the Gods
Gizmodo / 35min
What if I told you that actor Madison Iseman is the reincarnation of the goddess Athena? Would you have any idea I was referring to Knights of the Zodiac , the upcoming live-action adaptation of a hit manga/anime series from the 1980s originally called Saint Seiya ? I would be surprised, because adaptations were… Read more...


6 River Systems co-founder on the state of warehouse robots
TechCrunch / 37min
Robots have conquered ProMat. The supply chain and logistics show is a kind of perfect microcosm of where the industry is heading. Many of the show’s main attractions have moved from center stage to the physical margins of the show floor, while competitors like 6 River Systems and Locus grab the spotlight — my interviews with both happened in conference areas located on the second floor of their


Hackers Render Tesla Car Unsafe to Drive, Win Themselves a Model 3
Gizmodo / 58min
A group of security researchers have, once again, proven that Tesla vehicles’ high-tech software and systems are easily exploited . At Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own 2023 hacking competition this week, cybersecurity firm Synacktiv successfully cracked both Tesla’s infotainment and Gateway networks in a Model 3 car, as… Read more...


Boring Scientists Say Strange "Oumuamua" Space Object Wasn't Alien, Just Gassy
52Futurism / 1h
Move Over, Oumuamua Remember Oumuamua, that weird and allegedly alien object that flew past Earth back in 2017 , when we were all so young and starry-eyed? Now, some scientists have a new and boring explanation for what it was — and reader, it may have nothing to do with aliens. In a new study published in the journal Nature this week, astronomy researchers out of Cornell and Berkeley suggested t


AAdvantage cuts mileage earning on Alaska saver tickets by 60%
The Points Guy / 1h
For a while, American Airlines’ strengthened relationship with Alaska Airlines had been all sunshine and roses. The two carriers enhanced their reciprocal elite upgrades in January, and our managing editor for news received the royal treatment on American Airlines as an Alaska Airlines MVP 100K. Likewise, some New York-based American elite members have received more upgrades on Alaska’s transcont


71 Year Old Deaf Passenger Has Arm Broken By Police During Austin Airport Layover
22View from the Wing / 1h
A 71 year old deaf Florida woman was connecting in Austin enroute to Florida. She was a nervous flyer traveling alone for the first time in her life. Her hearing aid wasn’t working well, and wound up spending 3 days in jail and having her arm broken by police after she was unable to hear instructions from a gate agent - and asked twice to get on an earlier flight. Continue reading ...


Framework's DIY laptop shames Apple and Microsoft with its upgradable CPU and makes me excited for the future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Framework announced brand new upgrades for its DIY laptop line that should greatly improve performance. These upgrades can be installed into older models, with two main upgrades for the motherboards: one that brings them from the Intel 12th-gen CPUs to the 13th-gen CPUs, and another that brings AMD CPUs to Framework laptops for the first time. The 12th-gen Intel chips used in previous Framework l


Fortra told breached companies their data was safe
TechCrunch / 1h
Software maker Fortra told its corporate customers that their data was safe — even when it wasn’t — following a ransomware attack on its systems, TechCrunch has learned. As we have been reporting , the Clop ransomware gang exploited a newly discovered bug in Fortra’s GoAnywhere file transfer software, used by thousands of organizations to transfer sensitive data over the internet. The bug allowed


Why Privacy Fears Took ChatGPT Offline This Week
SlashGear / 1h
OpenAI's immensely popular ChatGPT was taken offline earlier this week due to privacy concerns. Here's what happened and all the other details to this point.


12 Major TV Brands Ranked Worst To Best
SlashGear / 1h
Televisions are an important part of daily life in households across the world. These brands have pushed the industry forward for decades.


Everything Chevy Fans Should Know About 'OBS' Trucks
SlashGear / 1h
Values continue to rise for the Chevy and GMC 'OBS' trucks from the '90s and early 2000s, the adaptable workhorse trucks that are steadily getting more popular.


The Unheard's Intriguing Premise Falls Prey to Too Many Horror Clichés
Gizmodo / 1h
After undergoing a procedure aimed at restoring her hearing after 12 years of silence, college student Chloe ( Chucky ’s Lachlan Watson ) heads to her family’s Cape Cod cottage to recuperate. It’s lonely—but as The Unheard explores, she finds she’s not alone, seemingly in both natural and supernatural ways. Read more...


ABL Space Systems scores $60M for rapid response launch for defense customers
TechCrunch / 1h
Launch startup ABL Space Systems has landed a $60 million contract to build out its “responsive launch” operational capacity, as part of the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program. The new funding, which equally matches government funding with private investment, comes as the company prepares for the second launch attempt of its RS1 rocket. In a statement


Blue Origin Blames Faulty Engine Part for Fiery New Shepard Booster Crash
Gizmodo / 1h
Months after Blue Origin’s New Shepard booster went up in flames , the company released a report pinpointing the cause of the rocket anomaly that halted its operations. Read more...



Microsoft wins battle with Sony as UK reverses finding on Activision merger
51Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Sony's PlayStation 5. (credit: Sony) UK regulators reviewing Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard reversed their stance on a key question today, saying they no longer believe Microsoft would remove the Call of Duty franchise from Sony's PlayStation consoles. Last month, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) tentatively concluded that a combined Microsoft/Acti


ChatGPT gets “eyes and ears” with plugins that can interface AI with the world
39Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) On Thursday, OpenAI announced a plugin system for its ChatGPT AI assistant. The plugins give ChatGPT the ability to interact with the wider world through the Internet, including booking flights, ordering groceries, browsing the web, and more. Plugins are bits of code that tell ChatGPT how to use an external resource on the Internet. Basically, if a d


Ubisoft Develops Tool to Crank Out Video Game Dialogue Using AI
200+Futurism / 2h
Bark With Bite Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game developers known for titles like the "Assassin's Creed" franchise, is moving to partially automate writing in-game dialog by developing an AI tool called Ghostwriter. In video games, non-player characters (NPCs) often speak in what are known as "barks": short, often shouty lines of dialogue triggered by in-game events — a "Watch those


Almost Everyone on Star Trek: Picard *Really* Wants a Spinoff to Happen
Gizmodo / 2h
Star Trek: Picard ’s third and final season is shaping up to be a fitting, nostalgic farewell to its titular hero so far—but is the journey of boldly going ever over when there are both the vast reaches of the final frontier and the capitalist mechanism of the mega-franchise to consider? Not really, but hey, at least… Read more...


Elon Reportedly Pulled Out of OpenAI Because They Wouldn’t Let Him Be the Big Boss
100+Gizmodo / 2h
Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk once played the Mr. Money Bags role to Silicon Valley’s newest darling OpenAI , the makers of ChatGPT and DALLE-2 . The nonprofit has become the center of the tech world’s new obsession with AI, but a new report claims that back in 2018 Musk proposed he take over the nonprofit research… Read more...


SEC puts Coinbase on notice and other TC news
TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome to another episode of The TechCrunch Podcast where we break down the biggest stories in tech news with the people who cover it. This week, I talk with Taylor Hatmaker about the TikTok CEO’s congressional testimony and Jacquie Melinek is here to catch us up on everything that’s been going on in Crypto from Do Kwon’s arrest to the SEC suing the Tron founder and many celebrities . Use Promo


How the FBI caught the BreachForums admin
TechCrunch / 2h
On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department announced that the now-arrested alleged administrator of the infamous hacking forum BreachForums facilitated the sale and purchase of private information that belonged to “millions of U.S. citizens and hundreds of U.S. and foreign companies, organizations, and government agencies.” In a statement, prosecutors confirmed the arrest of Conor Fitzpatrick, 20, ak


Blue Origin pins last summer's NS-23 rocket failure on a faulty engine nozzle
Engadget / 2h
Blue Origin now has an explanation for the booster failure that cut a New Shepard flight short last September. Jeff Bezos' company has determined that a "thermo-structural failure" in the NS-23 rocket's engine nozzle was to blame. Operational temperatures for the nozzle climbed higher than expected following cooling system design changes, creating fatigue that misaligned the thrust and activated


The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What Is #DeathTok?
Lifehacker / 2h
This week’s Out-of-Touch Guide is a look at the widely different ways technology affects youth culture. On one end of the spectrum, constant connectedness to devices is leading to ridiculous trends like eating dog food and plastic candy wrappers. On the other, kids are using technology to help each other deal with… Read more...


Starlink Rival OneWeb Poised for Global Coverage After Weekend Launch
Gizmodo / 2h
British satellite company OneWeb is gearing up for the launch of its final batch of internet satellites, completing a constellation in low Earth orbit despite some hiccups along the way. Read more...


Insta360 teases new challenger for DJI’s class-leading smartphone gimbal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Action camera brand Insta360 is entering new territory as it’s set to reveal what appears to be a new smartphone gimbal on March 29. The 20-second teaser video doesn’t reveal a whole lot, but there are a few clues that we can use to paint a picture. For starters, the device will sport a small screen on the handle and some kind of folding mechanism for easier storage. Smartphones will sit on the g


What Ford's CEO Says About The Successor To The F-150 Lightning Electric Truck
SlashGear / 2h
Ford is well on its way to building BlueOval City - a new 3,600-acre production facility in Tennessee.


Audeze Maxwell Review: Wireless Gaming Headset Delivers A Very Nice Surprise
SlashGear / 2h
The Audeze Maxwell wireless gaming headset delivers sound quality and features that make it just as good as its maker claims -- but is it worth the cash?


Are New Car Prices Dropping? Here's What We Know
SlashGear / 2h
Car prices have been rising since the start of the pandemic, but recent evidence suggests that a market correction may be happening. Here's what we know.


Everything We Know About The 2024 Toyota 4Runner
SlashGear / 2h
The Toyota 4Runner is a very versatile vehicle, but there's no news about what the 2024 model will bring, so we rounded up the rumors that we've heard thus far.


How To Adjust Your PSVR 2 Settings For A Sharper, Less Blurry Image
SlashGear / 2h
With the PSVR2, making adjustments to the headset will not only be comfortable for your head but also for you eyes.


'10 Macbooks' Twitter hack update: Not even Smash Mouth is safe
Mashable / 2h
Don't be left with the shape of an "L" on your forehead: If you see a celebrity selling, oh say, 10 MacBooks for around $600 each on Twitter, we can guarantee that the celeb's account has been hacked...even if the account belongs to the internet's favorite 90s band: Smash Mouth. Over the past few months, a hacker or group of hackers have been stealing influential high-profile accounts. Mashable f


Best Credit Cards For Uber & Lyft Rides
36One Mile at a Time / 2h
It’s amazing to think how much ridesharing has changed the way people get around. Back in the day you’d need to rely on rental cars or taxis when traveling, while now you can get transportation around the globe within minutes using your smartphone. Since Uber & Lyft spending is a significant expense for many, I wanted to write a post about the best credit cards to use for ridesharing, plus some o


Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Be Coming to a City Near You, Thanks to Climate Change
Gizmodo / 2h
If you were already stressed about increased air pollution and more frequent heat waves , well, you can add another disturbing health impact of climate change to your list: the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus , which is thriving in warming U.S. waters. Read more...


Labor Board Confirms You Can Talk Trash About Your Former Boss
Gizmodo / 2h
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has officially stated that employers cannot offer non-disparagement agreements in severance packages and that any previous non-disparagement agreements are void. In other words, the NLRB has made it official that after you move on from your place of… Read more...



Microsoft PowerPoint Has a New List Feature on the Web
How-To Geek / 2h
Microsoft 365 has applications for Windows, Mac, and the web, but those versions differ in a few ways. Microsoft is now updating the web version of PowerPoint with a feature the desktop apps have had for a while. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Turo just dropped its 2022 financials as its IPO hunt continues
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Turo, a startup that allows consumers to rent their cars to one another, filed an update to its IPO paperwork Friday, detailing its full 2022 financial performance. The upshot? Turo has continued to grind away and even make revenue gains as it awaits for better IPO conditions. While the IPO market has been frozen for some time , Turo has not given up on its plans to go public. From a private fili


What's New on Paramount+ in April 2023
Lifehacker / 2h
I’m not surprised Paramount+ is launching a Grease TV series. I’m just surprised it hadn’t happened already. Glee premiered nearly 15 years ago; how has it taken this long to revive the OG story of peppy kids singing about their high school troubles? As opposed to merely translating the stage show/movie to the small… Read more...


Cyberpunk Is Alive, Evolving, and More Relevant Than Ever
Gizmodo / 2h
There’s a long-standing tradition in the arts, whether it’s literature, film, music, or all pop culture in general: every once in a while, someone comes along and proclaims a genre irrevocably dead. The jury’s been out on cyberpunk for decades. Read more...


Trump's Latest Ramble Suggests 'Death and Destruction' if Indicted
30Gizmodo / 2h
Former President Donald Trump appeared to suggest there could be “death and destruction” if he is indicted in the Stormy Daniels investigation. Trump, who called the investigation a “witch hunt” in a video posted to his Truth Social platform earlier this week, is once again trying to ramp up his supporters. Read more...


A new Python info-stealing malware is using Unicode to stay undetected
Obfuscated Files or Information (Enterprise T1027)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Cybersecurity researchers from Phylum have found a new form of malware in a PyPI package that was using Unicode to hide. Unicode is a global encoding standard used for different languages and scripts, covering more than 100,000 characters, whose goal is to simplify and streamline how characters are viewed in electronic and digital devices. With Unicode, every letter, digit, and symbol, get a uniq


Goblin Shark or Plastic Toy? Scientists Retract Record of Supposed Rare Shark Sighting
Gizmodo / 3h
A controversy in the world of shark science has come to a close. A group of scientists who published a record of what would be the first-ever goblin shark found in the Mediterranean Sea have retracted their work. The retraction , submitted March 20, follows Gizmodo’s earlier reporting on the saga . Read more...
 

Clueless Congressman Bewildered That TikTok Connects Using WiFi
42Futurism / 3h
TikTok CEO Shou Chew finally took the stand in front of Congress yesterday. As many tech CEOs have done before him, he had to defend his company against an hours-long stream of sometimes fair, sometimes flawed, and sometimes just outright ridiculous questions from American representatives. Among that last category was a line of questioning from North Carolina Republican Richard Hudson, who really


Woolly introduces a Twitter and TweetDeck-inspired Mastodon app
31TechCrunch / 3h
The slow but steady Twitter exodus has brought a new abundance of third-party Mastodon apps like Ivory , Mammoth , and Ice Cubes that connect users to the increasingly popular open source and decentralized social network. Today, we can add one more app to that list with the launch of Woolly, another solidly built iOS Mastodon client focused on offering a more customizable home screen, threaded vi


Snap quietly acquired 3D scanning startup Th3rd last year
82TechCrunch / 3h
Snap quietly acquired Amsterdam-based 3D scanning studio Th3rd in the second quarter of last year, at a time when the company was looking to bolster its AR-powered commerce ambitions. A spokesperson for the company confirmed to TechCrunch that four team members from Th3rd, who are based in the Netherlands, joined Snap as part of the acquisition. The company did not disclose the financial terms of


What We Can Learn from the Ongoing YouTube Channel Hacks
How-To Geek / 3h
Cryptocurrency scammers regularly impersonate public figures on social media. It’s an easy trick; change your name to Joe Rogan, open a sweepstakes or investment opportunity, and run off with the cash. But if you want to make a killing on crypto scams, you need to hack someone’s account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Dublin Airport Given Permission To Charge People For Dropping Off And Picking Up Passengers
View from the Wing / 3h
DFW airport’s access road has a toll and driving through in under 8 minutes costs $6. They don't want people cutting through the airport, Boston studied it a few years ago in exchange for environmental groups dropping objections to building more parking. One push for the fees is anti-car. And, of course, revenue-raising. Continue reading ...


Levi’s will ‘supplement’ human models with AI-generated fakes
100+Engadget / 3h
Levi’s is partnering with an AI company on computer-generated fashion models to “supplement human models.” The company frames the move as part of a “digital transformation journey” of diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability. Although that sounds noble on the surface, Levi’s is essentially hiring a robot to generate the appearance of diversity while ridding itself of the burden of paying h


Everything you need to know about travel disruption in Germany next week
The Points Guy / 3h
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is warning of a “massive disruption” to air travel this coming Monday after officials confirmed a 24-hour walkout. As Germany’s largest airport — serving 250 destinations with more than 80 airlines — it’s likely to affect flights within Europe and worldwide. Monday’s action is just one part of a national dispute over staff pay at airports across Germany. It is set to coinc


New value for W boson mass dims 2022 hints of physics beyond Standard Model
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Event display of a W-boson candidate decaying into a muon and a muon neutrino inside the ATLAS experiment. The blue line shows the reconstructed track of the muon, and the red arrow denotes the energy of the undetected muon neutrino. (credit: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) It's often said in science that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Recent measurements of the mass of


Huge collection of vintage Apple computers goes to auction next week
23Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / I mostly recognize this early laptop from its resemblance to a similar-looking computer in the film 2010 . It's up for auction along with hundreds of other old Apple computers. (credit: Julien's Auctions) If you've been thinking your home or workspace is perhaps deficient when it comes to old Apple hardware, then I have some good news for you. Next week, a massive trove of classic Apple


Dealmaster: Savings on Galaxy and Pixel phones, desktop PCs, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The Pixel 7 in a lovely "hazel" color. (credit: Google) We have a smorgasbord of discounts ranging from some of the latest Android smartphones to HP's desktop PCs, as well as savings on solid-state drives, headphones, and more. So whether you need to upgrade your storage, or you want to get a new Galaxy or Pixel phone, there's something in there to help you stay productive and entertained. Androi


Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt Have Joined the New Ghostbusters Sequel
46Gizmodo / 3h
Like a marshmallow roasted by a God, the plot thickens for the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife . Actors Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt have joined the cast of what’s being referred to as Ghostbusters: Firehouse , along with Gossip Girl ’s Emily Alyn Lind and comedian James Acaster. Read more...


All the Ways You Can Use Wax Paper Around the House (but Aren't)
Lifehacker / 3h
You likely have some wax paper hanging around your kitchen and maybe some parchment paper, too—but it’s important to remember they’re different things with different uses . The coating on wax paper is flammable, whereas parchment paper can be put in the oven, so you might think wax paper is more useless than its peer.… Read more...



Reminder: Book these Hyatt properties before award prices go up on Tuesday
100+The Points Guy / 3h
Time’s running out to lock in reservations at more than 200 World of Hyatt properties. Starting Tuesday, March 24, 214 hotels in the World of Hyatt portfolio will require more points . Across the properties going up, there will be an average price increase of more than 5,000 World of Hyatt points … per night. That’s not great news, but there is still time to lock in redemptions at some of our fav


3 On The Tree Explained: How Does It Work?
SlashGear / 3h
Back before the standard five or six-speed manual transmission, some cars between the '50s and '80s utilized a "three-on-the-tree" transmission setup.


Samsung's Surprise Package For 2023 Could Be A Tri-Folding Phone
SlashGear / 3h
Alongside the next Z Flip and Z Fold phones, Samsung may have a new foldable form factor on the way, one that's reportedly sporting a tri-folding design.


Protect yourself against data leaks and breaches
Mashable / 3h
A data breach happens when data is accessed, modified, or deleted without authorization. Security weaknesses can lead to incidents ranging from an accidental data leak to a malicious database breach – and the effects can be devastating. The most effective way to safeguard your personal data & business is to follow best practices and use a wide range of security tools to build multiple layers of p


Why TikTok Needed to Pay for Influencers to Attend Anti-Ban Rally
Gizmodo / 4h
A fiery coalition of more than two dozen TikTok content creators gathered outside the steps of the nation’s capitol Wednesday to fiercely oppose growing lawmaker calls for a nationwide ban. Every one of those protesters had their expenses covered by TikTok. Read more...


Star Trek: Picard Goes Retro With a Vinyl Release
44Gizmodo / 4h
Balancing both old-school leitmotifs and modern musical themes, the score for Star Trek: Picard is getting a brilliant vinyl release. We have an exclusive interview with the composers and a comment from showrunner Terry Matalas on the music of the show. Read more...


Khan Academy Head Wants AI to Assist Kids Rather Than Do the Work for Them
47Gizmodo / 4h
Sal Khan, the founder of the nonprofit education organization Khan Academy, said that in the early days of popular language model GPT-4’s development , the system was spitting out inaccurate math. Khan and his team had an early look at the next-gen AI system as it was being developed and were trying to find… Read more...


Threading the needle: Exploring 5 ideas with the founders of LGBT+ VC
23TechCrunch / 4h
Silicon Valley’s full of people from all walks of life, but very little of its wealth is distributed evenly, especially when we’re talking about the LGBTQ+ community. Currently, it’s estimated that less than 1% of venture capital goes to openly LGBTQ+ founders. There are no numbers on how much of that capital goes specifically to trans founders or how many investors identify as part of the LGBTQ+


Framework refines its laptops and adds a cute way to reuse old parts
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Framework is one of a few companies leading the charge against disposable electronics, in particular laptops. It just showed off some new models, but also a unique case that you can slot your old parts into to form a new (old) desktop or home media PC. After reviewing last year’s Framework 13 and finding it a perfectly nice, conscience-soothing alternative to the usual suspects, I did begin to wo


Watch the 'Yellowjackets' cast absolutely crush Mash Libs
Mashable / 4h
Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress and the rest of the Yellowjackets cast remix their logline playing Mash Libs. Season two of Yellowjackets will debut on demand and on streaming Friday, March 24 for all SHOWTIME subscribers, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, March 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.


Underage Posters Get a Legal Bedtime as Utah Bans Social Media After 10:30 PM
Gizmodo / 4h
Utah passed a pair of laws on Thursday laying out groundbreaking rules for children and social media. The laws require social media companies to verify users’ ages, obtain parental consent before kids can use apps like Instagram or TikTok, and ban anyone under 18 from using social media between 10:30 PM and 6:30 AM. Read more...


RISC-Y Business: Arm wants to charge dramatically more for chip licenses
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Arm) What's in store for the future of chip maker Arm? The company's owner, Softbank, has been in financial trouble lately, and that has caused Arm to bounce from one dramatic possibility to another. Initially, Arm was put up for sale , and Nvidia was the front-runner to buy the company. That plan was shut down by regulators , and now "Plan B" is an IPO, which is supposed to happ


Twitter to un-verify people who don’t pay $8/month starting on April Fools’ Day
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Four and a half months after the chaotic rollout of paid checkmarks , Elon Musk's Twitter is following through on a plan to remove verification from individual accounts that don't pay $8 per month for a Twitter Blue subscription. "Starting April 1, we'll be winding down our legacy Verification program and accounts that were verified under the previous cr


Nvidia quietly boosts the video encoding capabilities of GeForce GPUs
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The video encoding hardware built into GeForce GPUs is getting a small boost, according to a quietly updated Nvidia support page (as spotted by Tom's Hardware ). Previously, the NVENC encoder built into GeForce GPUs could encode up to three video streams simultaneously. Now, most GPUs supported by Nvidia's current drivers can encode


The ChatGPT bug exposed more private data than previously thought, OpenAI confirms
64Mashable / 4h
A ChatGPT bug found earlier this week also revealed user's payment information, says OpenAI . The AI chatbot was shut down on March 20, due to a bug that exposed titles and the first message of new conversations from active users' chat history to other users. Now, OpenAI has shared that even more private data from a small number of users was exposed. "In the hours before we took ChatGPT offline o


Closed Villa Kennedy Frankfurt Reopening In 2024 (Update)
200+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Update : For now we’ll mark this as developing, but reader BC points out that Hyatt’s website states that a hotel named “Kennedy 89” in Germany will be opening in 2023. This wasn’t listed on the page until recently. Kennedyallee 89 is also the address adjacent to Villa Kennedy. It sure seems likely that Villa Kennedy could in fact become a Hyatt, which would be super exciting. I’ve asked a Hyatt


France bans TikTok (and Candy Crush) from government phones
Engadget / 4h
It's no shock to see another country banning TikTok from government phones, but France is taking the restrictions a step further. Le Monde reports the French government is banning "recreational" apps like TikTok, Twitter, Netflix and even Candy Crush from public servants' devices. The apps represent cybersecurity risks that could jeopardize data for both the employees and the administration, acco


Funko Lays Off Original Mondo Employees, Ending an Era
300+Gizmodo / 4h
It’s a sad day for fans of pop culture collectibles as Funko has let go of almost half of the 40 or so employees working for Mondo, the Austin, Texas-based collectible company famous for its alternative movie posters, collectible toys, vinyl music releases, and more. Read more...


These Are the Most Savage Ways to Start or End an Email
Lifehacker / 4h
How do you begin your work emails? Do you go with a simple “Hey?” Or are you into formal greetings like “Good afternoon?” or “Salutation, right, trusty, and well-beloved friend?” Or are you one of those absolute animals that just starts— with no foreplay at all? How about the closing? Are you one of those annoying,… Read more...


You Can Get March Madness Tickets for As Low As $18 Right Now
Lifehacker / 4h
March Madness is beginning its final stretch, with the Elite 8 phase of the tournament starting on March 25. As teams get eliminated, the competition and intensity increases—but that’s not necessarily the case for ticket prices. If you live in some of these cities or are close enough to take a short trip, you don’t… Read more...



Google's Bard AI Credibly Accused of Plagiarizing Without Credit
74Futurism / 5h
Red Handed On Wednesday, we reported that Google's finally unveiled Bard AI wasted no time to start spewing ridiculous conspiracy theories and fabricating non-existent citations to back them up. But as it turns out, citing bogus sources is just the beginning of its problems. Now , Tom's Hardware reports that it caught the Bard AI blatantly plagiarizing without citing any sources at all — which Ba


Better together: Why the Ink Business Preferred and the Ink Business Cash are a great pair
The Points Guy / 5h
Like peanut butter and jelly or Bonnie and Clyde, some credit cards are just better together. Doubling up can give you more redemption options or bonus categories that complement each other. Today, we’re diving into an iconic credit card pair: the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card . Comparing the Ink Business Preferred and Ink Business Cash Benefit details


Four reasons Rescue can be your remote support champion
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Finding the right remote support platform for your business can be tricky. There’s no shortage of options available, each offering their own features which may or may not be helpful to you in the long run. So what should you be looking for in a remote solution? Here are four key features all organizations should consider non-negotiable when deciding which remote support software to invest in. It


French parliament votes for biometric surveillance at Paris Olympics
TechCrunch / 5h
European Union lawmakers are on track to ban the use of remote biometric surveillance for general law enforcement purposes. However that hasn’t stopped parliamentarians in France voting to deploy AI to monitor public spaces for suspicious behavior during the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Thursday the parliament approved a plan to use automated behavioral surveillance of public spaces during the games,


Blue Origin releases report on launch anomaly and plans to fly again ‘soon’
100+TechCrunch / 5h
It’s been nearly six months since Blue Origin’s 23rd suborbital launch experienced an anomaly, and the company has finally released the results of its investigation . The good news is the escape function worked great! But there was definitely a nozzle problem. The September flight, NS-23, was carrying a number of science payloads and no space tourists (let alone billionaires), so fortunately ther


Just 7 days until the TC Early Stage early bird flies away
TechCrunch / 5h
Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke. TC Early Stage is our only event where you get hands-on t


Investors want best-of-the-best ESG data. Here’s how to give it to them
34TechCrunch / 5h
T. Alexander Puutio Contributor T. Alexander Puutio is an adjunct professor at NYU Stern and he currently dedicates his research on the interplay between sustainability, technology and organizational management. All views expressed are his own. More posts by this contributor Breaking up Big Tech would be a mistake Equity crowdfunding is now legal, but don’t expect anything to change just yet One


TechCrunch+ roundup: 20 questions VCs ask, crypto compliance tips, Indian investor survey
200+TechCrunch / 5h
The quickening pace of tech layoffs is creating growing uncertainty for workers, but it’s giving investors access to a new wave of technical and entrepreneurial talent. There’s no simple test to determine which aspiring founder can turn their idea into a billion-dollar business, but VCs who know which questions to ask can uncover the right mindset, says Sanjay Reddy, a co-founding partner at Unlo


What Happens When American Airlines Says Their Schedule Is The Product? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...


Did Your Code Project Just Break? It Might Be GitHub’s Fault
How-To Geek / 5h
GitHub hosts code repositories for countless different projects, from personal websites to popular apps like VLC Media Player. If you have a script, application, or other project that relies on GitHub, it may have just been broken. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Roku's New Smart TV Lineup Is Already Discounted at Best Buy
How-To Geek / 5h
Did you know Roku makes its own TVs? You can buy countless TVs running Roku software, but the company didn’t start making its own until earlier this year. The all-new Roku Select and Roku Plus Series TVs debuted in March exclusively at Best Buy and are already available at big discounts. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Everything You Should Know About The Kawasaki GPZ 900 R From 'Top Gun'
SlashGear / 5h
Tom Cruise spends plenty of time in the cockpit of fighter jets in 'Top Gun,' but another popular ride from the film was his nimble Kawasaki GPZ 900 R.


Intel is quitting the 5G and LTE PC business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Intel is ready to pull the plug on its 5G business, as according to multiple sources, the company will not only exit the 5G business, but will also move towards exiting from the entire WWAN business in the next few years. 5G is just the first step on that journey. What will Intel be doing with all that extra resources, you ask? Working on its Integrated Device Manufacturing (IDM) 2.0 strategy, ap


Fostering innovation through a culture of curiosity
MIT Technology Review / 5h
When Lenovo set out to transition into a services-led company, they began by looking internally, says Art Hu, Lenovo’s senior vice president & global chief information officer. He also serves as the chief technology and delivery officer of Lenovo’s Solutions & Services Group. To offer products and services that provide valuable business outcomes rather than traditional one-off hardware delivery,


OpenAI says a bug leaked sensitive ChatGPT user data
100+Engadget / 5h
OpenAI was forced to take its wildly-popular ChatGPT bot offline for emergency maintenance on Tuesday after a user was able to exploit a bug in the system to recall the titles from other users' chat histories. On Friday the company announced its initial findings from the incident . In Tuesday's incident , users posted screenshots on Reddit that their ChatGPT sidebars featured previous chat histor


The next game from the makers of ‘Genshin Impact’ arrives in April
83Engadget / 5h
The next game from the makers of Genshin Impact has a release date. Honkai: Star Rail — a turn-based, space-fantasy, tactical RPG — arrives on April 26th. In addition to previously announced PC and mobile availability, developer HoYoverse announced today that a PlayStation (PS5 / PS4) version is coming “later.” Although much is unknown about Honkai: Star Rail , we do know it trades in Genshin Imp


New Zealand's Wicked Spaceplane Approved for Suborbital Test Flights
Gizmodo / 5h
Dawn Aerospace CEO Stefan Powell announced today that the company’s Mk-II Aurora spaceplane has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for rocket-powered flight. The company is now ready to test the vehicle’s rocket engines with flights beginning next month. Read more...


What's That Big White Splotch on Uranus?
100+Gizmodo / 5h
With all the fanfare around the Webb Space Telescope, it’s easy to forget about the tireless work of Hubble, its predecessor. The 30-year-old orbiting observatory has taken new images of Jupiter and Uranus that reveal recent changes in the atmospheres of the two worlds. Read more...


FTC proposes new rule to make it easier to cancel free trials and subscriptions
24TechCrunch / 5h
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new “click to cancel” rule that would make it easier for consumers to cancel free trials, auto-renewals and subscriptions. The proposed rule change covers both digital and physical subscriptions, and would apply to gym memberships, streaming services, cable TV, newspapers and more. The “click to cancel” provision would require companies to make the proc



March Madness 2023: How to livestream Xavier vs. Texas for free
Mashable / 5h
With one night of the Sweet 16 in the books, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament completes the rest of the Elite Eight on Friday. Here’s how you can check out Friday’s battle between third-seeded Xavier and second-seeded Texas. SEE ALSO: How to watch the NCAA Men's Sweet 16 livestreams How to stream Xavier vs. Texas in NCAA March Madness Time: 9:45 p.m. Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City Qui


March Madness 2023: How to livestream Creighton vs. Princeton for free
Mashable / 5h
With one night of the Sweet 16 in the books, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament completes the rest of the Elite Eight on Friday. Here’s how you can check out Friday’s battle between sixth-seeded Creighton and 15th-seeded Princeton. SEE ALSO: How to watch the NCAA Men's Sweet 16 livestreams How to stream Creighton vs. Princeton in NCAA March Madness Time: 9 p.m. Location: KFC Yum! Center, Louisv


NCAA Tournament: How to livestream Houston vs. Miami for free
Mashable / 5h
It’s sweet on Friday too! With one night of the Sweet 16 in the books, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament completes the rest of the Elite Eight on Friday. Here’s how you can check out Friday’s battle between top-seeded Houston and fifth-seeded Miami. SEE ALSO: How to watch the NCAA Men's Sweet 16 livestreams How to stream Houston vs. Miami in NCAA March Madness Time: 7:15 p.m. Location: T-Mobil


March Madness 2023: How to livestream Alabama vs. San Diego State
Mashable / 5h
It’s sweet on Friday too! With one night of the Sweet 16 in the books, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament completes the rest of the Elite Eight on Friday. Here’s how you can check out Friday’s battle between top-seeded Alabama and fifth-seeded San Diego State. SEE ALSO: How to watch the NCAA Men's Sweet 16 livestreams How to stream Alabama vs. San Diego State in NCAA March Madness Time: 6:30 p.


Level up your game with these Samsung monitor deals
Mashable / 5h
Smart gaming monitors are a great addition to your desktop and/or gaming setup. As of March 24, they're also being sold at hefty discounts on Amazon. BEST BUDGET GAMING MONITOR: The Samsung T35F FHD monitor (27-inch) offers a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 and crisp image contrast. $139.99 $219.99 (save $80) BEST 27-INCH FHD SMART MONITOR: The Samsung M50B series FHD smart monitor (27-inch) in


Take your books on the go with up to 31% off an Amazon Kindle
Mashable / 5h
Attention book lovers: As of March 24, you can get an Amazon Kindle for up to 31% off. See our top picks below: BEST BUDGET DEAL: The Kindle Paperwhite (8GB) features a 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light for a comfortable reading experience — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40) BEST DEAL FOR KIDS: The Kindle Paperwhite Kids (8GB) includes a two-year, worry-free guarantee so you can rest easy knowin


What's New on HBO Max in April 2023
Lifehacker / 5h
As HBO Max continues to transform into whatever inferior version of its former self it will eventually turn out to be, we can still enjoy the last remnants of an earlier era, as this month, a handful of returning shows drop new episodes...even if some of them have already been canceled. Read more...


Disney Cruise Line announces 1st sailings to new private island, plus summer 2024 itineraries
100+The Points Guy / 5h
Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line’s new private island in Eleuthera, Bahamas, was announced in 2019, but it wasn’t until earlier this month that we learned the exclusive destination will welcome guests in 2024 . On Friday, Disney Cruise Line shared its 2024 sailings, including which ships and itineraries will include a stop at Lighthouse Point. The inaugural sailing to Lighthouse Point will be


Quick Points: Book now and then check for hotel and airline price drops
21The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with new information. I often have sticker shock when booking flights and hotels. Even so, I always find the best option and book a fully refundable rate. By doing so, I’m securing a reservation in case prices increase. But I frequently check my hotel and flight reservations for price drops and rebook at a lower rate. In today’s Quick Points post, I’ll discu


The Star Wars Holiday Special Is on Full Display in a Charming New Documentary
94Gizmodo / 5h
The phrase “good movie” and “ Star Wars Holiday Special ” are not regularly in the same sentence, but there’s a first time for everything. Here goes: A Disturbance in the Force , a new documentary about The Star Wars Holiday Special , is in fact a good movie. Read more...


Cops raided Afroman’s home, then sued him for using footage in music videos
84Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Singer-songwriter Joseph Foreman, better known as "Afroman," clowns around poolside at an Orange County hotel. (credit: Don Bartletti / Contributor | Los Angeles Times ) Seven Ohio cops who raided a rapper known as Afroman’s house last summer are now suing the rapper after Afroman made music videos using footage from the raid. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office police officers allege tha


The Framework Laptop 16 Has an Upgradeable GPU
How-To Geek / 5h
Many laptops might let you upgrade the RAM, storage, or other secondary components. But what about an actual upgradeable laptop? Framework’s new laptop takes upgradability to the next level. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Apple TV+'s Extrapolations Is a Missed Opportunity
Gizmodo / 5h
There are several moments in the first two episodes of the new Apple TV+ series Extrapolations , which is intended to be a star-studded and terrifyingly realistic look into our potential climate future, that made me laugh out loud when I know I wasn’t supposed to. Read more...


Get up to $100 off a brand new Samsung Galaxy S23 model
Mashable / 6h
As of March 24, save big on Samsung's new S23 models, with up to $100 off on Amazon. Shop our favorite picks here: BEST BASIC S23 DEAL: The Samsung S23 is the basic model from the brand, but it still has some great features, like a high-class camera system and a 6.1-inch display. $749.99 $799.99 (save $50) BEST MID-RANGE S23 DEAL: The Samsung S23+ has a 6.6-inch display and either 256GB or 512GB


Today's best deals include the Nutri Ninja blender, Samsung Bespoke Jet vacuum, and Starz streaming service
Mashable / 6h
We've rounded up the best deals we could find on March 24 — here are some of our top picks: BEST STREAMING DEAL : Starz add-on for Prime Video — $1.99/month for three months $8.99/month (save $21) BEST VACUUM DEAL : Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless stick vacuum with all-in-one Clean Station — $360 $899 (save $539) BEST HOME DEAL : Nutri Ninja BL642 personal and countertop blender — $119.99 $249.99 (s


These next-level phishing scams use PayPal or Google Docs to steal your data
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Unidentified threat actors are leveraging legitimate services such as PayPal or Google Workspace to send out phishing emails and bypass virtually all email security solutions available today. A report from cybersecurity researchers Avanan has detailed how hackers managed to force these services to send out phishing email on their behalf, thus tricking email security solutions. For criminals, the


Here's What Happens If the US Bans TikTok
Lifehacker / 6h
TikTok is the app in the U.S. right now. There’s a good chance you use it yourself. (Perhaps you just broke away from a binge to come read this article.) But the app’s fate, in the U.S. at least, is uncertain: Lawmakers seem poised, if not ravenous, to either force a sale of the app to an American company, or to ban… Read more...


Clever Hack Uses YouTube to Back Up Your Data in Google's Cloud for Free
93Gizmodo / 6h
Although the convenience of having your digital documents backed up to the cloud and available everywhere was once a pricey privilege, Google will now enable your digital hoarding for the price of a fancy cup of coffee: 2TB of storage for just $10/month, and even more, if you need. But there’s another way to take… Read more...


Non-Existent Vaccine Microchips Could Soon Be Banned in Missouri
100+Gizmodo / 6h
A subset of Missouri legislators care deeply about freedom. For instance: The God-given right to NOT accept a life-saving vaccination and still attend public school or go to work in a hospital. Also, the freedom to not be forcibly injected with a (non-existent) microchip device or a DNA-altering substance. Read more...


Will Boeing’s $4.3 Billion Starliner Ever Get Astronauts to Space?
46Gizmodo / 6h
We’ve waited a long time for Boeing’s first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS), and it now appears that we’re going to have to wait even longer. The next launch of the Starliner CST-100 spacecraft has been pushed back yet again as NASA assesses its readiness. Read more...



What Is a Discord Token, and How Do You Get One?
How-To Geek / 6h
You’ll need to perform a few web browser tricks to reveal your Discord token, and for good reason. Don’t disclose your Discord token to anyone else, since anyone can log in to your account if they have it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


New Videogame Facial Animation Is So Realistic It's in the Uncanny Valley
1KFuturism / 6h
Next Level MetaHuman Animator, the next-gen version of Epic Games' MetaHuman avatar tool , is here — and we gotta say, it looks pretty remarkable. Epic's MetaHuman tool, which was first unveiled back in 2021, was already impressively good at generating hyperrealistic avatars of people. But actually animating those characters was still a difficult, time-consuming process. But not anymore, it seems


Today’s cost-conscious business climate could give RPA a boost
TechCrunch / 6h
As tech companies large and small shed staff in hopes of better aligning their income statements to a new market reality, it’s clear that cutting costs to delight investors is the new norm. But there are other ways to make the investing public happy, including smashing growth and profitability expectations. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or


'The Last of Us' Is a Zombie Story With Heart
39Wired / 6h
HBO's adaptation of the beloved video game isn't just a retread of The Walking Dead.


Twitter may let you hide the fact you pay to use Twitter
100+Engadget / 6h
Do you like the features that come with Twitter Blue , but not the image it conveys of an Elon Musk superfan? There might be a solution in the near future. As Boing Boing notes , developer Alessandro Paluzzi claims to have spotted Twitter testing an option to hide the Blue checkmark on your profile. Unless you write a very long tweet or otherwise flaunt Blue-only features, other users might never


Apple's AirPods Pro drop back to $200, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Engadget / 6h
It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of notable discounts on good tech. Among the highlights, Apple's AirPods Pro are back down to $200, tying the best price we've seen for the iPhone-friendly noise-cancelling earphones. Amazon has dropped the Kindle Paperwhite down to $100, which is $5 above that e-reader's all-time low, while Samsung is running another sale on various storage


Ahmed Best Had (Understandably) Mixed Emotions About Returning to Star Wars
400+Gizmodo / 6h
If you are aware Ahmed Best was the motion capture actor behind Jar Jar Binks in The Phantom Menace , you also likely know that the actor suffered for portraying what was (and maybe still is) the most reviled character in Star Wars history. And if you know that, there’s also a decent chance that you were delighted by … Read more...


5 Special Edition Chevy Corvettes That Will Always Turn Heads
SlashGear / 6h
Throughout the storied American sports car's history, several special edition Chevrolet Corvettes were made to commemorate pace cars, anniversaries, and more.


4 of our favorite under-the-radar Amex Gold card perks
31The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’re considering applying for the American Express® Gold Card , odds are you may have been drawn in by the incredible rewards for foodies – 4 Membership Rewards points per dollar on dining at restaurants. The big picture highlights of the Amex Gold make it a great card — from the up to $240 in annual statement c


Intel wants its top new 13th Gen Core vPro chips to power your next business laptop
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Intel has announced its new vPro platform, powered by the company's latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors, which it hopes will find a home in your next business laptop . The chip maker promises “the best in security, business management, and performance” as businesses look to futureproof their investments in a tightening economy. “Dozens” of security capabilities are built into the silicon which


7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (March 24)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The final weekend of March is a particularly great one for new movies and TV shows to stream. If you’re not heading out to the theater to catch John Wick: Chapter 4 , the likes of Netflix , Prime Video and HBO Max have plenty to keep you entertained from the comfort of your own home. Headlining this week’s crop of arrivals is Succession season 4 , which begins streaming on HBO Max from Sunday (or


Does Your Community Have Lead in Its Soil? Here’s What to Do
Gizmodo / 6h
This story by the Center for Public Integrity was published in partnership with Grist and is part of a series on soil lead contamination . Read more...


Meta Quest Rolls Out Experimental "Direct Touch" Hand Tracking
How-To Geek / 6h
Rudimentary hand tracking arrived for the Meta Quest in December of 2019. But Meta isn’t satisfied with its “abstract” pinch gesture—it wants you to touch objects in VR, similar to how you might touch a screen or keyboard in real life. Now, Meta is putting this idea to the test. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Park These Dangerous Hyundais and Kias Outside
Lifehacker / 6h
Hyundai and Kia are warning more than 567,000 SUV and minivan owners in the U.S. to park their vehicles outside because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are being driven or while they are parked, according to ABC News . Read more...


Dylibso raises $6.6M to help developers take WebAssembly to production
200+TechCrunch / 7h
WebAssembly (Wasm for short) is an open standard that enables browser-based applications to run with near-native performance. It has also expanded to support non-browser environments, which is what is driving a lot of the recent hype around it. But like any emerging technology, it needs a stronger tooling ecosystem to realize its full potential. One of the companies that’s pushing in this directi


LG Will Spend $5.5 Billion on a Battery Factory in Arizona
97NYT > Technology / 7h
Investment plans for U.S. battery production have increased since President Biden signed a law that offers generous incentives for electric cars and green energy.


The PlayStation 5 is on sale for the first time ever (for real this time)
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $50: As of March 24, the PlayStation 5 has seen its first major discount since launch — save $50 on the God of War Ragnarok bundle , just $509.99. Opens in a new tab Credit: Sony 'God of War Ragnarok' PlayStation 5 bundle (opens in a new tab) $509.99 at PlayStation Direct (save $50) (opens in a new tab) Oh, you thought last week's PlayStation 5 deal was good? Think again. For the first time


Now through April 3, get $400 off Peloton Bike+ and accessory packages
Mashable / 7h
If you've been dying to get a Peloton bike, now's your chance. From March 24 to April 3, you can score up to $400 off Peloton Bike, Peloton Bike+, and accessory packages. BEST BUDGET OPTION: Peloton's Refurbished Bike has a 12-month warranty and includes delivery and setup at no extra cost — $995 $1,145 (save $150) BEST BEGINNER OPTION: Peloton's Bike Starter package includes a pair of cycling sh


Donald Trump Shares Slightly Misfigured AI-Generated Image of Himself Praying
85Futurism / 7h
Livin' on a Prayer As America's upcoming election cycle continues to take shape, one thing's for sure: fans of former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump love themselves some image generators, and they're not afraid to use 'em. Trump, in fact, isn't afraid to hit the share button on AI-generated fan art of him self , either. Amid the Trump-stirred frenzy surrounding the form


Grab a 256GB Surface Laptop Go 2 for Just $550 Today
How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Go 2 back in June 2022, as a budget alternative to the company’s more expensive Surface Laptop lineup. Now you can get the upgraded version for $550 at Amazon, a discount of $250 from the original MSRP. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Ford Teases Its Next-Gen "Project T3" Electric Truck
How-To Geek / 7h
We recently learned that Ford’s Model-e division responsible for the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning is on track to lose $3 billion in 2023, but that hasn’t stopped the Detroit automaker from forging ahead. The company is now teasing its next electric truck, called Project T3. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Razer Wants to Make Your Quest 2 Headset More Comfortable
How-To Geek / 7h
If you own a Quest 2 headset from Meta, you know the importance of keeping it snugly attached to your head while you play. This week Razer released two new Quest 2 accessories that help you do just that: the Razer Adjustable Head Strap and the Razer Facial Interface. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Should You Put Denture Tablets in Your Coffee Maker?
How-To Geek / 7h
Most people understand the importance of keeping their dentures clean, and denture tablets are fantastic for scrubbing away grime, food, and stains from false teeth. But, could you also be using those tablets to get the grime off of your coffee maker? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Amazon sale knocks the Kindle Paperwhite down to $100
26Engadget / 7h
If you're on the market for a new e-reader, Amazon's latest discounts on Kindles may have exactly what you've been looking for at a lower-than-expected price. Key among the sale items is the Kindle Paperwhite , which is down to $100. That's only $5 more than its record-low price, and it's the same price as the standard Kindle, which doesn't have as many extra features as the Paperwhite. While we


United Airlines reveals first eVTOL passenger route starting in 2025
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / United has chosen its hometown of Chicago for the country's first commercial eVTOL route. (credit: Archer Aviation) In 2025, United Airlines will fly an air taxi service between the downtown Vertiport Chicago and O'Hare International Airport, using electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft it is purchasing from Archer Aviation. The Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft will complete the r


Climate change enables spread of flesh-eating bacteria in US coastal waters
41Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Magnified view of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. (credit: Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images ) Cases of a potentially fatal infection from a seawater-borne pathogen have increased off the US Atlantic coast as ocean waters warmed over the last 30 years and are expected to rise further in future because of climate change, according to a study published on Thursday by Scientific Reports,


In-car subscriptions are not popular with new car buyers, survey shows
27Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / In-car subscription services are being pushed on a hesitant customer base, according to a new survey. (credit: Getty Images) The last decade or so has seen the creeping techification of the auto industry. Executives will tell you the trend is being driven by consumers, starry-eyed at their smartphones and tablets, although the 2018 backup camera law is the main reason there's a display


Pokémon's Next Anime Will Venture to New Horizons
Gizmodo / 7h
Today in Japan, the final episode of the Pokémon anime to feature Satoshi, a.k.a. Ash Ketchum , aired—bringing to a close a legacy that has helped define the franchise for 25 years. But while we have a little while longer to see Ash’s adventure end in the English dub, we’ve already got a peek of what’s on the… Read more...


Why Is United Airlines Tricking Customers Into Paying For Basic Consumer Protections That Are Free?
View from the Wing / 7h
It's especially galling to see United Airlines selling the option to receive a refund when they cancel a flight during the booking process on their website. A customer is entitled to a refund when United cancels their flight for any reason however United makes it appear that this is not the case when a flight is cancelled due to weather, unless the customer pays extra. Continue reading ...


American Cracking Down On Flight Attendant Appearance
200+One Mile at a Time / 7h
American Airlines will be cracking down on violations to the company’s flight attendant appearance standards. This could have some interesting implications. American’s warning to flight attendants As reported by View from the Wing , an American Airlines flight service manager has sent a message to flight attendants this week, warning of a new goal of 100% uniform compliance. Here’s the memo: As w


The AirPods Pro 2 could soon get new USB-C version to ease your cable woes
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
One charger to rule them all? That's the dream and now a new version of the AirPods Pro 2 could inch us closer to it, according to some leaks that suggest Apple could soon ditch the Lightning port on its flagship in-ear AirPods. The initial rumor came from Twitter user @aaronp613 , who spotted that iOS 16.4 references some new AirPods and an AirPods case. But crucially, one highly respected analy


These Bacon-Wrapped Banana Bites Are Self Care
Lifehacker / 7h
Bacon makes everything better. I’m certainly not the first to say it, but that salty, smoky, meat strip is hard to resist. It seems, however, that bacon has met its match. The banana, and its cousins, make everything better too. Luckily for us, they’re not enemies. In fact, when combined, they make the best snack I’ve… Read more...


Tablet vs. eReader: Which Is Better for Ebooks?
How-To Geek / 7h
Modern tablet computers have much improved screens and battery life compared to the early days of these popular devices. However, eReaders haven’t been stagnant either, and if you enjoy reading ebooks, there’s a legitimate dilemma regarding which is the best option. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


A New Era of German Business Class
500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
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blondebrainpower:Diana Ross taking over Studio 54 D.J. booth.
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
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Generating Video Via Text? | Future Tech
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What Was This Wolverine Doing Near Portland?
63Gizmodo / 7h
A wolverine sighting was reported outside Portland, Oregon on Monday, marking the first sighting outside the Wallowa Mountains in over three decades. The animal was thought to have been eradicated from the area in 1936, making this sighting highly unusual. Read more...


Help These Fish in the Netherlands Ring a Doorbell
32Lifehacker / 7h
I am waiting for a fish to show up on this webcam . It’s daytime here but evening in the Netherlands, so I may have missed the peak of fish activity that occurs at dusk. But the website tells me that eels and pike often show up at night, so I’m still hopeful. And when the fish start to show up, I will ring the doorbell… Read more...


Tackle spring cleaning with Amazon basics deals
Mashable / 7h
Save up to 28%: Spring is officially here, and with that is the desire to spruce up your home and clear out the clutter. Amazon has got your back with cleaning essentials up to 28% off. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Amazon spring cleaning basics (opens in a new tab) Save up to 28% at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Spring is a great time to change up your home. It's a season for gatherings, declu


Google's Bard and Bing AI Already Citing Each Other in Neural Hall of Mirrors
500+Futurism / 7h
Cursed Ping Pong Here's a nightmare scenario for our digital futures: the internet becomes so laden with AI-generated misinformation that its nearly unusable, in part because chatbots and other AI systems keep volleying hallucinated, mangled, or otherwise false or misconstrued information back at one another until our entire information landscape is shattered into tiny, blurry pieces and nothing



Windows 11 Is Updating the Widgets Board (Again)
How-To Geek / 7h
Windows 11 is constantly evolving, and features are now being rolled out faster, too. Microsoft is once again updating the widgets board, this time to make better use of your screen space. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


A Wildly Rare Koenigsegg Regera Hypercar Is Up For Auction
SlashGear / 7h
It's rare that you see any Koenigsegg car up for sale at auction, but this customized Regera hypercar on Bring a Trailer is an even crazier sight to behold.


Microsoft’s Bing AI Chatbot is actually tempting users away from Google
98TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft has pushed hard and fast to get the ‘new and improved’ AI-powered Bing out there to consumers and it seems like all that hard work and (light badgering of users) may have paid off. As of now, it seems Bing is gaining new users while Google is seeing a small drop. According to Reuters , Microsoft is seeing an increase of about 16% in page visits since Bing launched its ChatGPT-powered ‘n


Dream Chaser is delayed again, raising questions about Vulcan launch plans
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, without its payload, rolls to the launch pad for tests on March 9, 2023. (credit: United Launch Alliance) The long-awaited debut of a winged space plane will have to wait a little longer. This week NASA updated its internal schedule to show that Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft will now berth to the International Space Station no earlier tha


Are FLEX Power Tools at Lowe's Worth Buying?
How-To Geek / 8h
Walk into any hardware or home improvement store, and you’ll be overwhelmed with all the power tool options at different price points. Over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed FLEX Tools, a relatively new cordless line at Lowe’s. So, who makes FLEX tools, and are they worth buying? Read This Article on Review Geek ›


When to See the Planetary Alignment This Month
25How-To Geek / 8h
Spring is here, and if you’re looking to get outside more as the weather warms, there’s an astronomical event coming up that fits the bill. A planetary alignment is slated to light up the night sky this month. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


The Best Free VPNs of 2023
How-To Geek / 8h
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are great tools to keep safe online and access sites you otherwise can’t, but most come with a price tag. Thankfully, there are a few dependable and trustworthy VPNs that offer capable free VPNs everyone can use. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


See D.C.'s Early Blooming Cherry Blossoms After a Super-Warm Winter
Gizmodo / 8h
It was weirdly warm in Washington D.C. and along much of the U.S. East Coast this winter. And, despite some brief bursts of colder temperatures, the unseasonable weather has had some some spillover effects. Spring sprung early, bringing on pollen and allergy season to parts of the country sooner than generally… Read more...


The US government wants to help you spot flaws in Microsoft cloud services
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The US government has built an open source tool to help security teams spot flaws in Microsoft cloud services easier. Built by the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, Sandia, the “Untitled Goose Tool” works by harvesting telemetry data from Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 . "Untitled Goose Too


Counter-Strike 2: trailers, news and everything we know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Counter-Strike 2 is the latest version of Valve’s long-running multiplayer FPS and is set to release sometime between June and September. The game comes as a free upgrade to its predecessor: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive ( CS:GO ), released in 2012. Counter-Strike’s fast-paced, objective-based gameplay makes it feel like speed-chess with guns. Despite being long in the tooth, CS:GO has a thriv


Not-so-fake dry powder, AI and the future of DAOs
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Hello, and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. We had the whole gang together this week, which was fitting given the sheer number of news stories that we simply had to get through. So, what did Mary Ann and Natasha and Alex dive into? Here’s the rundown: A quick update on TikTok: The CEO of the popular soc


Why You Need to Stop ‘Rage Applying’ for Jobs
Lifehacker / 8h
What do you do when you feel undervalued, unsupported, and unhappy at work? One way to harness your anger is to send out a flurry of job applications—you don’t care where your resume is going, just so long as you’re doing something with all the anger you feel at your current gig. Read more...


Man Gets Stuck In EL AL Business Class Seat, Sues For “Mental Anguish”
73One Mile at a Time / 8h
While passengers suing airlines is pretty common, this has to be one of the most bizarre instances, as reported by PYOK . EL AL faces business class seat lawsuit An EL AL customer is suing the Israeli national airline over an incident that happened on October 23, 2022, on a flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York (JFK). According to a lawsuit filed in New York, a “gentleman of advanced age” (as th


James Gunn Offers an Update On His Superman: Legacy Casting
Gizmodo / 8h
A familiar face returns for Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning . Get a look at the set of Joker 2 . Zack Snyder still wants to make a sequel to Army of the Dead . Plus, more from the final season of Riverdale , and a glorious new look at Shin Kamen Rider . Spoilers, away! Read more...


Detained Crypto Fugitive Do Kwon Faces Extradition to U.S. and South Korea
Gizmodo / 8h
Terra co-founder Do Kwon, the man who arguably started the crypto collapse last year who was definitely not on the lam , was finally arrested Thursday . Now there are multiple countries, including Montenegro, South Korea, and the U.S. who are calling dibs on the failed crypto founder, making him a far more desirable… Read more...


UK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)
98Engadget / 8h
The UK is softening its objections to Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revised its findings and determined that the merger won't lead to significantly reduced competition in the console space. While the evidence remains the same, the watchdog now finds that Microsoft's ownership of franchises like Call of Duty would "not materially affect"


The Lie Hotels Tell To Reduce Housekeeping Costs
View from the Wing / 8h
Early in the pandemic there was concern about people entering hotel rooms. If you were traveling you either weren't concerned about Covid-19, or you wanted to isolate yourself as much as possible from others. Hotels stick with the line that guests want choice in whether or not to have daily servicing of their room, so they ask guests to request it if they want it. Continue reading ...


11 things I learned on my 1st gay cruise
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: TPG’s Matt Moffitt sailed on a free trip provided by Vacaya. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the tour operator. You’ve probably heard of gay cruises and wondered how they differ from “traditional” cruises. Are they open to straight people? Is it all about partying? What about the hook-up element? I recently sailed with tour operator Va


'Yellowjackets' Season 2 opens with the perfect song
Mashable / 8h
Returning to the cold brutality of the wilderness for Season 2 , Yellowjackets instantly reminds us that our lost protagonists are still, in fact, teenagers, with one perfectly chosen song. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, the first episode takes you right back to the woods, with the season's opening shots soaring over the bleak, wild landscape and creeping back into the cabin of Camp Yellow


Ford to build next-gen EV truck at $5.6B factory in 2025
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Ford said Friday that its $5.6 billion BlueOval City complex outside of Memphis, Tennessee will include a truck plant capable of producing 500,000 electric vehicles a year. The first vehicle to come off the line will be a next-gen electric truck, code named Project T3, in 2025. Construction at BlueOval City, the epicenter for its future EV and battery cell manufacturing and a key component toward



Huupe, a ‘smart’ basketball hoop startup, raises its game with $11M
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Basketball can be played just about anywhere and by anyone in the world, thanks to a confluence of factors that lower a lot of barriers: ubiquitous hoops set up in parks, schools, driveways and backyards. You can play with one or many, and the only other equipment needed is an inexpensive ball. But for those who want to improve their game or keep up training to play at a higher level, the options


How to Make Pineapple Pizza Even Better
59Lifehacker / 8h
Before any of you jabronis start commenting with “Just take off the pineapple,” or “That’s not real pizza,” please consider that this has all been said before, it’s very boring, and nobody cares. There is nothing wrong with putting fruit on pizza (tomato is a fruit), and adding tangy, sweet pineapple to a doughy,… Read more...


'Diablo IV' beta preview: More polished and even more satisfying
200+Engadget / 8h
Later today, Blizzard will open the gates to Diablo IV's long-awaited open beta , allowing anyone to play the action RPG before its June 6th release date. I had a chance to check out the beta during the early access window the studio offered last weekend and came away more excited than ever to play the final game. Nearly three months from release, there's a lot to like about Diablo IV . Combat is


Points of View: Will my rewards change if I pay by mobile wallet?
The Points Guy / 8h
Here at TPG, we regularly emphasize maximizing your earnings on each purchase. For example, we recommend using these credit cards at supermarkets and paying with these cards when at the gas pump . But what if you use a mobile wallet — such as Apple Pay or Google Wallet — to pay for purchases? Will your “great for supermarkets” credit card still earn bonus points or cash back, or will that purchas


Hike, camp, or swim with this $25 'everything-proof' speaker
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Through March 31, you can get the Altec Lansing HydraJolt Everything Proof Speaker certified refurbished for just $24.99 — that's 49% off. Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to bust out your outdoor gear and start enjoying nature again. If you’re planning your first camping trip of the sunny season, don’t forget to bring the music and a speaker that can handle whatever you en


Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos comes to Audible for seriously immersive storytelling
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Dolby Labs has further extended its reach by partnering with Amazon's Audible, to introduce Dolby Atmos content to its library. Want specifics? Audible (which still offers a seven-day free trial ) is debuting more than 40 titles mixed in Dolby Atmos' excellent immersive spatial audio, including The Little Mermaid , The Sandman Act III and the music-oriented podcast, Maejor Frequency. Audible in D


9 tech devices I always pack with me — and 1 that‘s changing my routine at home
40The Points Guy / 9h
Last year, I took 100 flights. This year, I’m on track to hit — or possibly even beat — that number. As a frequent traveler, I’ve learned what it takes to be productive when I’m on the go. Whether I’m creating content from the plane or writing stories from the hotel room or club lounge, I have a handful of tech accessories I always take with me. (There’s also one device that’s changing my workflo


Choice Privileges Selling Points With 50% Bonus (Best-Ever Offer)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
Choice Privileges has launched a promotion on purchased points , which is the best offer I ever recall seeing from the program. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this offer, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points. Promotion on purchased Choice Privileges points Through Wednesday, April 5, 2023, Choice Privileges is offering a sale on purchased po


Get 10TB of cloud storage for $99.99 for life
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of March 24, get the Degoo 10TB Premium Plan for $99.99 — That's a 97% discount from its MSRP. Those low-storage warnings get old fast, and they’re hard to avoid considering the size of some essential apps. Plus, if you like to snap photos on your phone, you might have noticed how huge high-quality photo files can get. If you want to save local storage space, cloud storage is the natura


UK narrows antitrust probe of Microsoft-Activision
TechCrunch / 9h
The UK’s antitrust watchdog has narrowed its probe of Microsoft’s $68.7 billion bid for video game giant, Activision Blizzard, the regulator said today. In February , the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally concluded the merger “could harm U.K. gamers” through higher prices, fewer choices or less innovation. Today it updated its position, saying new evidence “provisionally allev


Kid-focused short video app Zigazoo launches a TikTok competitor for Gen Z
46TechCrunch / 9h
Zigazoo , the startup known for its TikTok-style video-sharing app for kids, is launching a separate app targeted at Gen Z users. The new app will take the flagship name and is meant for ages 13 and older, whereas the original kid-focused app is for Generation Alpha (3-12) and has been rebranded to “Zigazoo Kids.” Previous users in the younger age range will be automatically migrated to Zigazoo K


How to use the secondary market to find clues about who will IPO first
200+TechCrunch / 9h
Venture capitalists and startup founders alike went into 2023 eagerly hoping for the return of the industry’s exit environment — specifically, the resurgence of IPOs. After 2021, a record-breaking year for IPOs, everything screeched to a halt in 2022. PitchBook counted 296 venture-backed companies that went public in 2021, which doubles — or more — any other year prior. This plummeted to 28 in 20


Enable This Setting to Squeeze Extra Juice Out of Your Smartphone’s Battery
Lifehacker / 9h
For all the fancy new features companies shove into their upgraded smartphones each year, the one thing everyone actually wants is better battery life. And yet, it’s an unpredictable spec: Some new phones have good battery life, while others require a charge after lunch. If you bought a smartphone in the last few… Read more...


What Is an Ethernet Crossover Cable, and When Should You Use One?
How-To Geek / 9h
You probably don’t think much about compatibility when you plug in your Ethernet cables, but sometimes when you directly connect two devices with an Ethernet cable, they won’t talk to each other! This is where you need a “crossover” cable. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Accessories
How-To Geek / 9h
This includes a charger, a protective case, a mobile gaming controller, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy earbuds, and a car phone mount. All these accessories are designed to help you maximize the potential of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Let’s now go over the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra accessories. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Do You Need to Clean Your Cleaning Supplies?
How-To Geek / 9h
Cleaning supplies are essential for keeping our homes clean and hygienic. These tools are designed to remove dirt, dust, and bacteria from surfaces, making our living spaces safer and healthier. But have you ever stopped to consider whether your cleaning supplies themselves need to be cleaned? Here’s what the experts have to say. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


The Download: covid’s origin drama, and TikTok’s uncertain future
MIT Technology Review / 9h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Newly-revealed coronavirus data has reignited a debate over the virus’s origins This week, we’ve seen the resurgence of a debate that has been swirling since the start of the pandemic—where did the virus that causes covid-19 come from? For the most part, scien


Bob Metcalfe, The Man Who Discovered Network Effects, Isn't Sorry
68Wired / 9h
Bob Metcalfe, inventor of ethernet, coined the law that explains the power and pathologies of social platforms. He also just won computing’s highest honor.


Can You Really Pump Water Without Any Electricity?
99Wired / 9h
To see if those videos of people conjuring liquid without any external power actually hold water, you’ll need physics—and a straw.



Introduction: A New Era Of German Business Class
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Welcome to my next trip report series , which will include reviews of Lufthansa’s 787-9 business class, Condor’s A330-900neo business class, and Alaska’s 737-900ER first class. I’ll also be reviewing several lounges and a couple of airport hotels. Why I took this trip This was a “pure” review trip , which is to say that I took this trip exclusively to review some airline products, hotels, and air


The best web hosting solutions for your business
Mashable / 9h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. It's vital that your small business has a website. For many companies, it's potentially even more essential than a physical presence in the form of a shop or office building. A business website doesn't necessarily need to be expansive, complicated, or even expensive to launch, but you do need


How The New York Times managed to avoid ruining Wordle
27Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Sometimes, building better Wordles means building the same Wordles... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) SAN FRANCISCO—When The New York Times acquired daily puzzle mega-hit Wordle at the beginning of 2022, there were plenty of skeptics who were sure it signaled the end of the game's incredible viral rise . Apparently, those skeptics included some of the people at the Times itself.


Google removes hundreds of Kenya-focused loan apps from Play Store
32TechCrunch / 9h
Google has taken down hundreds of loan apps from the Play Store in Kenya since its new policy, which requires digital lenders in the East African country to submit proof of license, went into effect in January . The policy came in the wake of Kenya’s Digital Credit Providers (DCP) regulations last year, which required entities that provide loans digitally to acquire a license to operate from the


Ritz-Carlton begins construction on what could be the most spacious cruise ship ever
100+The Points Guy / 9h
A second cruise ship for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is officially on the way. The giant Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, this week held a keel-laying ceremony to officially kick off the construction of Ilma, a new vessel The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ordered in 2022 . It’s scheduled to join The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet in 2024. Soaring 10 decks hi


A new Samsung folding phone could deliver a bigger screen – and more problems
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung could be set to expand its folding phones lineup this year with an all-new model that has two hinges instead of one – and it could offer a tablet-sized display. Currently, Samsung offers two options for people wanting to pick up a folding phone. Its clamshell Z Flip models look like regular smartphones when open, but you can fold them in half to store them in a more compact space, while i


Engadget Podcast: Is Google Bard drunk?
100+Engadget / 9h
Google finally opened up its Bard AI for testing, and it turns out it’s a little loopy. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into their experience with Bard, as well as how it compares with Microsoft’s BingAI (and GPT4, consequently). Also, we discuss even more AI news from NVIDIA, Microsoft and Midjourney, as well as TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s date with Congress. Listen below or subscribe on your p


Gogoro scales battery swapping to new markets via B2B partners
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Taiwanese electric vehicle battery-swapping provider Gogoro is planning to enter Singapore via a pilot with online grocery and food delivery platform, Foodpanda . The pilot is small-scale for now — only two battery swapping stations with 20 Gogoro-branded Smartscooters — but it is the latest in a string of B2B partnerships that Gogoro has tapped to enter new geographies. When Gogoro went public l


Woman dances on stage holding a scarf above her head; she wears slippers, pantaloons and a midriff blouse with long sle...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
Woman dances on stage holding a scarf above her head; she wears slippers, pantaloons and a midriff blouse with long sleeves. Recorded in glass negative ledger: “LM/State fair.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


Microsoft keeps messing with the Windows 11 taskbar – and I hate it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Windows 11’s new preview build has hidden features that have been uncovered, and they include some changes for widgets and the taskbar which feel like a step backward in some ways. The new preview build 25324 of Windows 11 (which has just landed in the Canary channel) has been poked and prodded by PhantomOfEarth (via Nytrona ), who has used a Windows configuration tool to dig in and find hidden f


Windows 11 is getting a major security boost to keep you safe from phishing threats
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The latest insider preview build of Windows 11 - 25324 - brings a welcome boost to user security protection, among other tweaks and enhancements. Available now for Canary Channel insiders, the change specifically targets potentially unsafe sites that could be used for phishing , introducing a new popup as part of the Enhanced Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen that was introduc


Passenger Bites Cops After Being Removed From Flight In Miami
View from the Wing / 10h
Video shows her threatening assault at another passenger, as well as a woman who was trying to de-escalate things. It’s not clear though what triggered the incident. When she told she was being arrested she resisted – scratching and hitting officers – and was eventually carried off the aircraft anyway. She dug her fingernails into one police officer’s arm. She kicked and “nearly” knocked an offic


How to Make a Public Archive of Your Tweets
32Wired / 10h
Want to quit Twitter but still keep that clever thing you tweeted once in 2019? Here’s how to download your quips and even share them on your own website.


Crypto giant Binance temporarily suspends withdrawals and spot trading
400+TechCrunch / 10h
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has temporarily suspended all spot trading, deposits and withdrawals citing an “issue” that it’s working to resolve. “Initial analysis indicates matching engine encountered a bug on a trailing stop order (a weird one),” Binance founder and chief executive Changpeng Zhao said in a tweet, adding that the firm expects things to recover within two hours.


WordPress force updates thousands of websites following WooCommerce security breach
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Top website builder WordPress has pushed an urgent update to users with the WooCommerce add-on installed in response to a highly disruptive security vulnerability. Cybersecurity researchers from GoldNetwork recently discovered a major flaw affecting WooCommerce Payments 4.8.0 and higher. WooCommerce is an open-source ecommerce WordPress plugin designed to service small and medium-sized businesses


The iPhone 15's Dynamic Island will be more powerful in one small way
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We’ve long suspected that every phone in the upcoming iPhone 15 line will be inheriting the Dynamic Island from the iPhone 14 Pro (and Pro Max), but we’re now hearing that the new phones’ digital notches won’t be identical to the ones currently featured on Apple’s flagship devices. According to a tweet from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15’s proximity sensor will be integrated i


The Morning After: What TikTok's CEO told Congress about the app’s ties to China
Engadget / 10h
It turned into a five-hour showdown between TikTok CEO Shou Chew and US lawmakers, who have found suspicion of TikTok to be a rare source of bipartisan agreement. It comes as US officials told the company they could ban the app if it doesn’t separate itself from ByteDance. As with previous hearings with social media executives, lawmakers pressed Chew for often impossible yes-no answers to complex


The Ars Technica GOG collection: Our picks from GOG’s big Spring Sale
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Frostpunk Enlarge / Frostpunk , an alternate history survival city building simulation game. (credit: GOG.com) Several staff members are big fans of the GOG games marketplace, primarily for two reasons: the games are DRM-free, and there are many classic DOS games from the '80s and '90s. GOG has been running its annual Spring Sale for a few days now. This time around, we worked with GOG to curate


Rocket Report: German launch company loses backer; Soyuz-5 may be in trouble
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The Terran 1 rocket sure cleans up nice. (credit: Relativity Space/John Kraus) Welcome to Edition 5.30 of the Rocket Report! A hearty congratulations this week to both Relativity Space and Innospace, both of which got their debut missions off the launch pad this week. Making that final decision to push the button and go is never easy. As a bonus, the engine shots of Relativity's Terran


Egad! 7 key British PCs of the 1980s Americans might have missed
21Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge If you grew up in America, the early history of home computers in the UK might not be familiar to you. But Great Britain produced innovative personal computers that were as equally successful and influential as their counterparts from Atari, Commodore, and Radio Shack in the United States. To gain insight into the 1980s British PC landscape, we consulted veteran British game developer Kev



Secret Windows 11 feature hints at how Windows 12 could change everything
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
New features hidden away in an early build of an upcoming Windows 11 update will allow users to configure their own ‘Cloud PC’ – and this could be our clearest hint yet at what Microsoft plans for the future of Windows – such as Windows 12 . As Neowin reports , Twitter user Albacore has been digging into Windows 11 Dev build 23419, which is rolling out to people signed up to the Windows Insider p


Dozens of games announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase has come and gone with dozens of previews and announcements across the gaming landscape. The Spring Showcase was broadcast live on March 23, 2023 and revealed a wide selection of new upcoming games . Hosted by Cody Christian and Briana White (Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy 7 Remake ), the show ran for 85 minutes and covered over 45 ti


The Asus ROG Phone 7 is launching in April and could be the best gaming phone
82TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Asus ROG Phone 6D currently sits in the top spot of our best gaming phones guide, but it probably won’t do for long, as the Asus ROG Phone 7 is being unveiled on April 13. Asus itself confirmed as much in a tweet , adding that this launch will kick off at 8am ET / 5am PT / 1pm BST / 10pm AEST. The tweet also confirms that you’ll be able to watch this launch live on the Asus ROG website , whic


Twitter's blue-check doomsday date is set and it's no April Fool's joke
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Months after its tumultuous launch, Twitter has announced that Twitter Blue is now available globally - and the social media company plans to pull checkmarks from ‘legacy’ verified accounts on April 1st. Twitter Blue has expanded to users across the globe, so if you thought you were free from the Twitter madness, think again. Twitter Blue is now available globally! Sign up today to get your blue


Why Internet Speed Tests Don’t Really Matter (and What Does)
23How-To Geek / 11h
Running a speed test on your home internet connection (and getting great results) is important, right? Not so fast. Sure, a flashy test result is great. But it doesn’t matter that much. Here’s what does. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Swifties made it to 'The Eras Tour' after all
26Mashable / 11h
Everybody's waiting, everybody's watching The Eras Tour on TikTok . Taylor Swift 's first tour in over five years and first tour since the release of Lover , Folklore , Evermore , Fearless (Taylor's Version) , Red (Taylor's Version) , AND Midnights began March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. She kicked off the tour with an over three hour set featuring 44 songs. Not only did the crowds in the stands go


Watch Billie Eilish as a cult leader in 'Swarm' clip
200+Mashable / 11h
You've probably heard by now about Donald Glover and Janine Nabers' Prime Video show Swarm , which follows a young woman named Dre (Dominique Fishback) whose obsession with pop star Ni'Jah leads to her going on a killing spree across the U.S. The entire show is already available to binge, but if you're looking for one of the casting moments people are talking about, Prime Video has dropped the cl


Is GPT-4 Worth the Subscription? Here’s What You Should Know
100+Wired / 11h
The new algorithm is exclusive to ChatGPT Plus, OpenAI’s subscriber-only service. We signed up and put it to the test.


The Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate
28Wired / 11h
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies fully disclose them.


ChatGPT plugins are officially here, and I’m already filled with dystopian dread
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Not to be outdone by the rising (well, sometimes falling) star of Google Bard , OpenAI has announced that popular language learning model ChatGPT now has official plugin support for developers. Under OpenAI’s ‘iterative deployment philosophy’, the AI lab is releasing initial plugin access to a limited number of partner companies in order to study how the plugins are used, and how effective they a


Meta says big tech firms shouldn't pay for their own network costs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Meta has slammed rumblings in the EU and US that Big Tech companies should be effectively taxed in order to finance the development of broadband infrastructure. The growing sentiment in those territories is that, as their heaviest users and beneficiaries, Big Tech companies should pay a fair share of the cost of network infrastructure construction. In February 2023, the European Commission opened


Newly revealed coronavirus data has reignited a debate over the virus’s origins
83MIT Technology Review / 11h
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . This week, coronavirus has been back in the news in a big way. We’ve seen the resurgence of a debate that has been swirling since the start of the pandemic—where did the virus that causes covid-19 come from? For the most part, scientists have maintained t


Bob Odenkirk taking on the 'Hot Ones' spicy wings challenge is pure joy from start to finish
67Mashable / 11h
The latest season of First We Feast's Hot Ones has been so packed full of stars — hello Pedro Pascal and Jenna Ortega — that new celebrity contestants are immediately presented with big shoes to fill. Luckily Bob Odenkirk is able to fill them with no problem at all, taking on a series of increasingly spicy wings while discussing everything from his early days in comedy to his Better Call Saul cha


BTS' Jimin teaches Jimmy Fallon an easy but sublime dance move
500+Mashable / 11h
If you're searching for an iconic dance move to casually drop with a friend, BTS' Jimin has one you can learn in a second. Speaking about his debut solo release FACE with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show , Jimin was then asked to teach the late night host a versatile dance move. The move Jimin demonstrates needs two people, but you'll learn it in a heartbeat. Basically, you just face each other,


Voice Deepfakes Are Calling. Here's How to Avoid Them.
100+Gizmodo / 11h
You have just returned home after a long day at work and are about to sit down for dinner when suddenly your phone starts buzzing. On the other end is a loved one, perhaps a parent, a child or a childhood friend, begging you to send them money immediately. Read more...


PayPal is bringing Passkeys to Android devices for a welcome security boost
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
PayPal has further expanded its support for passwordless logins with the announcement of passkey support for some Android users, however only some of those ‘some’ will actually be able to use it. The online payments platform can be credited with being among the first adopters of passkeys, but the rollout has been far from speedy. Back in October 2022, the company announced that it had brought sup


Ford Just Dropped Big News On Its Mysterious Project T3 Electric Truck
SlashGear / 12h
Ford plans to make an EV truck codenamed Project T3. Details are scarce, but it's pulling out all the stops to ensure production goes as smoothly as possible.


Sony's God of War: Ragnarok PS5 bundle is $50 off right now
200+Engadget / 12h
If you've had your eye on the PS5 and God of War: Ragnarok , which just happens to be one of our best PlayStation 5 games for 2023, then this is your chance to get both together at a discount. The PS5 God of War: Ragnarok bundle is currently on sale for $510, or $50 less than its usual price. That means you can get the game for only $11, considering the disc version of the console on its own will


US, South Korea both seek Do Kwon’s extradition to face charges
20TechCrunch / 12h
Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, which operated the TerraUSD stablecoin and its sister token LUNA, was arrested in Montenegro on Thursday while trying to board a flight to flee to Dubai with falsified documents. A few hours after Kwon was arrested at the airport in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, U.S. prosecutors charged Kwon with eight criminal indictments, including securities frau


Which Routes Feature ANA’s New Boeing 777 Cabins?
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
In the summer of 2019, Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) revealed an all new first & business class product . In this post I wanted to take an updated look at ANA’s progress with installing these new cabins, especially with the summer 2023 travel season starting shortly. With Japan having reopened its borders to visitors from around the globe, I know many people are once aga



Nothing Ear (2) vs. AirPods: Which wireless earbuds come out on top?
Mashable / 12h
The war between little devices that you jam into your ear canal continues without end. This week, U.K. tech startup released the follow-up to 2021's surprisingly really good Ear (1) wireless earbuds. About a year and a half later, Ear (2) is here with promised enhancements to sound quality and battery life, a new $150 price, and the same cool transparent plastic look from before. SEE ALSO: Apple'


Bing vs. Bard: The ultimate AI chatbot showdown
100+Mashable / 12h
Google's AI chatbot Bard is now available, which means it's time for Bard and Bing to dance. It's a matchup of epic proportions, one that puts Google 's search engine dominance at stake and has big implications for how AI will be adopted by other tech companies. When Microsoft launched Bing Chat on Feb. 7 as a tool to accompany its search engine, it forced Google to take Bing seriously as a chall


The 10 Craziest Moments From Congress' TikTok Ban Hearing
22Gizmodo / 12h
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified in a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday. It was Chew’s first major introduction to the public, and it didn’t make for a smooth entry. Read more...