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'The Last of Us': Every episode, ranked least to most heartbreaking
9KMashable / 23h
OK. Deep breaths. As much as we absolutely loved The Last of Us, the show is the emotional equivalent to going nine rounds in the ring with a heavyweight boxer. It had us on the ropes from the first death in episode 1, and from that point onwards Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann's Naughty Dog game adaptation just lands blow after blow after blow. But what gut punches hit hardest? Which moments left
Michelle Yeoh Gets a Historic Oscars Win for Best Actress
2KGizmodo / 1d
Michelle Yeoh has continued her incredible awards season streak by making waves at the 95th Academy Awards , winning Best Actress for her performance as Evelyn Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once . Read more...
AG5 throws a lifeline to a manufacturing industry drowning in spreadsheets
TechCrunch / 4min
You’d think that an industry like manufacturing had its own software stack, but in a lot of cases, a huge amount of getting-things-made is managed through Excel spreadsheets. The thing is, spreadsheets are great for many things, but for manufacturing, and especially on the people-management front, there simply has to be a better way, AG5 believed. A handful of investors agreed, adding €6 million
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, March 14 (game #414)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints. And you might need them - because this popular online game takes the Wordle format and quadruples the difficulty. So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle clues , you'll probably need some for Quordle too. I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve
This pricey gadget could sniff out uninvited AirTags to keep you safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Small cybersecurity firm Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS) may soon have a solution to the Apple AirTag stalking problem through its BlueSleuth-Lite detector. It works by detecting “all major BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) trackers” including the aforementioned AirTags , Galaxy Smart Tags , plus future devices that'll support the standard like earbuds . If multiple gadgets are detected nearby, the B
MENA VC Flat6Labs’ new fund to back startups in East, West Africa
41TechCrunch / 2h
Flat6Labs is amongst the most active VCs in Africa, having invested in over a hundred startups to date, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. And now, after 11 years, the Egypt-based seed-stage accelerator is setting out on a foray into East and West Africa through a $95 million Africa Seed Fund investment vehicle that will mark its first venture outside MENA. “We’re embarking on
Court rules that Uber and Lyft can keep treating drivers as contractors in California
Engadget / 2h
Uber and Lyft don't have to worry about reclassifying its workers in California for now. An appeals court has just ruled that gig workers, such as rideshare drivers, can continue to be classified as independent contractors under Proposition 22 . If you'll recall, California passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) in September 2019 that legally obligates companies to treat their gig workers as full-time empl
Balmuda aims to build on its smash-hit toaster with... a glowing Bluetooth speaker
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Balmuda, the Tokyo-based appliance brand best-known for its steam-driven toaster promising "the ultimate aroma and texture" for your morning slice, has taken all of its heat-meets-water know-how and popped up with... a glowing Bluetooth speaker. Such credentials wouldn't normally have us eager to test it with a view to adding it to our best Bluetooth speakers buying guide. And then there's the pr
Today's Wordle Answer #633 – March 14, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 2h
The word of the day is quite a menacing one, but only by definition. If you need more hints or the full answer, we have both for Wordle #633.
This streaming app and channel hub is on sale for 79% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to the SelectTV Streaming App is on sale for £84.17, saving you 79% on list price. If you haven’t heard, Netflix is planning to start cracking down on password and account sharing. At best, the new restrictions may be an inconvenience because the account owner would constantly have to send verification codes, and at worst it means it may be time to start looking fo
How to access U.S. Netflix from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 2h
SAVE 83%: ExpressVPN is a streaming-friendly service that can access bonus content from around the world. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.52 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Netflix offers an absolutely massive range of hit movies and shows, as well as plenty of stuff you're never going to want to watch. Netflix might offer a massi
How to watch World Baseball Classic 2023 livestream online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The World Baseball Classic is taking place from March 8-21. You can watch for free with a seven-day trial of fuboTV. The World Baseball Classic is back after a long and painful wait for passionate fans. If you're looking for the best way to watch all the action from anywhere in the world, we have the key information you need. Don't miss a single swing. When is the World Baseball Classic 20
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 14
Mashable / 2h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
TuSimple co-founder resigns, accused of poaching staff for new venture
TechCrunch / 2h
TuSimple’s co-founder, Xiaodi Hou, resigned from the company’s board of directors last week amid an internal investigation which sought to verify claims that Hou approached TuSimple employees about leaving the company to join his new venture, per an SEC filing . Sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch a “whistleblower” informed upper management about Hou’s solicitations of employees over
How To Go Incognito On Mac's Safari Browser
SlashGear / 4h
"Incognito Mode" is a common feature on most web browsers these days -- including Safari on a Mac desktop or laptop computer.
US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.
How To Help Your Home Wi-Fi Network Work At Top Performance
SlashGear / 5h
You can improve your home Wi-Fi speed with a few simple tweaks, barring the possibility that the issue is from your internet provider.
This Incredible BMW Cruiser Might Just Make Harley-Davidson Fans Jealous
SlashGear / 5h
BMW's motorcycle division has roped in a legendary custom bike artist who has built a reputation for himself modifying Harleys into bespoke pieces of art.
AirPods said to get more hearing health features in the future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Already able to act as makeshift hearing aids, Apple's AirPods look set to gain some more handy health features according to a new report. Serial Apple leaker Mark Gurman’s claims the Cupertino company plans to "upgrade the true wireless earbuds to become a health tool in the next year or two," adding "the ability to get hearing data of some sort." While the AirPods already offer features such as
Indonesia’s Broom builds out automated asset-backed lending for used car dealers
TechCrunch / 5h
The Indonesian used car market is on a course for growth fueled by a number of trends : the increasing digitization in used car sales; a larger variety of finance options; and the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed the idea of private car ownership. Broom , an Indonesia-based auto-financing startup that wants to help used car dealers work more efficiently by applying the asset-backed lending model t
Fortnite’s maximalism still works in its new cyberpunk season
TechCrunch / 6h
After a handful of eclectic recent chapters, Fortnite’s latest is taking a theme and running with it. Chapter Four, Season Two of Fortnite went live over the weekend , revamping the game’s central island (which got a full makeover last season) while going full futuristic. The result is a cyberpunk fever dream, with Fortnite’s bucolic rolling hills punctuated by 20-story tall glowing skateboard ra
Microsoft lays off an ethical AI team as it doubles down on OpenAI
1KTechCrunch / 6h
Microsoft laid off an entire team dedicated to guiding AI innovation that leads to ethical, responsible and sustainable outcomes. The cutting of the ethics and society team, as reported by Platformer , is part of a recent spate of layoffs that affected 10,000 employees across the company. The elimination of the team comes as Microsoft invests billions more dollars into its partnership with OpenAI
Silicon Valley Bank’s new CEO sends letter to clients: ‘We are conducting business as usual’
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Silicon Valley Bank’s clients received a surprising email in their inboxes late Monday evening from the bank’s new CEO Tim Mayopoulos stating that the institution was not only open, it was also business as usual. “Silicon Valley Bank, N.A. is open and conducting business as usual,” the email, obtained by TechCrunch from multiple sources, read. At the time of publication, SVB’s website has been re
How To Check Your Chromebook's Expiration Date (And Why It's Important To Know)
SlashGear / 7h
Whether it's for browsing the internet or running the latest apps, Chromebooks rely heavily on software updates.
Great Apes Caught Spinning Themselves Just to Get Dizzy
Gizmodo / 7h
Researchers studied videos of great apes spinning and found that the animals are deliberately getting dizzy; the team believes that the behavior may have implications for humankind’s occasional exploration of altered states of mind. Read more...
Shark Tank India: How a start-up in Kashmir is inspiring thousands
200+BBC News - Technology / 7h
FastBeetle's success on Shark Tank India is motivating youngsters in the region to dream big.
California court upholds Prop 22 in win for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash
24TechCrunch / 7h
A California appeals court on Monday reversed a lower-court ruling that found Proposition 22, the ballot measure passed in November 2020 that classified Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, to be illegal. The decision by three appeals court judges, first reported by The Wall Street Journal , is a win for app-based companies that rely on gig workers to ferry pass
Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?
84BBC News - Technology / 7h
A process that turns waste plastic and CO2 into fuel has been developed at Cambridge University.
Arrival nabs $300M lifeline, but is still seeking more funds
TechCrunch / 7h
Struggling electric vehicle company Arrival has secured a $300 million lifeline to help it stay in business into late 2023, but no later. The company is seeking additional dedicated funds to develop its XL delivery vans for the U.S. market and start production in Charlotte, North Carolina by 2024. Arrival announced the $300 million equity financing line from Westwood Capital at its fourth-quarter
Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in decades
500+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Streaming may be king, but fans of physical albums are weighing in with record sales growth
You can now run a GPT-3 level AI model on your laptop, phone, and Raspberry Pi
86Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Things are moving at lightning speed in AI Land. On Friday, a software developer named Georgi Gerganov created a tool called "llama.cpp" that can run Meta's new GPT-3-class AI large language model, LLaMA , locally on a Mac laptop. Soon thereafter, people worked out how to run LLaMA on Windows as well. Then someone showed it running on a Pixel 6 phone, and next came
Bees learn to dance and to solve puzzles from their peers
34Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Bumblebees can learn to solve puzzles from experienced peers. Honeybees do the same to learn their waggle dances. (credit: Diego Perez-Lopez, PLoS/CC-BY 4.0 ) Social insects like bees demonstrate a remarkable range of behaviors, from working together to build structurally complex nests (complete with built-in climate control) to the pragmatic division of labor within their communities.
The Last of Us' First Season Went Out on a Ratings High Note
Gizmodo / 8h
Sure, The Last of Us season one finale aired the same night as the Oscars , but that didn’t stop fans of the HBO Max PlayStation adaptation from devouring the latest chapter in Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey)’s adventures in post-apocalyptic survival —setting a new ratings mark while doing so. Read more...
After Bank Debacle, Silicon Valley Reckons With Its Image
77NYT > Technology / 8h
Even as start-ups and investors began recovering their money from Silicon Valley Bank, the episode exposed the tech industry’s vulnerabilities.
The Best Wellness Apps On Android For Health And Fitness
SlashGear / 8h
Whether you're looking to get in shape for summer or just improve your health one day at a time, there's are Android apps that can help you reach your goals.
How To Disable Automatic Updates On Your Android Phone
SlashGear / 8h
Automatic updates can ruin a smartphone experience, and while we recommend you leave them on, if you really want to turn them off, this is how to do it.
5 Tesla Voice Commands That Add Convenience To Your Driving Experience
SlashGear / 8h
Telsa is one of the most technologically advanced cars on the road, and its voice control is also top-notch. Here are some of our favorite voice commands.
Finding your startup’s valuation: An angel investor explains how
47TechCrunch / 8h
Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member, mentor to startups and angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. More posts by this contributor 5 sustainable best practices for bootstrapped startups You’ve sold your company. Now what? During an economic downturn, investors with money in financial v
California Court Mostly Upholds Prop. 22 in Win for Uber and Other Gig Companies
71NYT > Technology / 8h
The decision lessens the chances that gig drivers will be considered employees in the state, but it is expected to be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
AlphaGo pushed human Go players to become more creative
88Engadget / 8h
Earlier this year, an amateur Go player decisively defeated one of the game’s top-ranked AI systems. They did so using a strategy developed with the help of a program researchers designed to probe systems like KataGo for weaknesses. It turns out that victory is just one part of a broader Go renaissance that is seeing human players become more creative since AlphaGO’s milestone victory in 2016 In
Sam Raimi Says Evil Dead's Ash Williams Could One Day Return
Gizmodo / 9h
Evil Dead Rise is creeping out of the haunted basement and into theaters next month, but—much like the 2013 Evil Dead remake —it won’t star Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams , instead pursuing a new continuation of the story. And while Campbell himself has said he’s done playing Ash , Evil Dead director Sam Raimi just… Read more...
Meta is killing NFT support on Facebook and Instagram
92Engadget / 9h
Meta is “winding down” its support for NFTs on Facebook and Instagram less than a year after its push to adopt “digital collectibles” across its platform. The update comes as the social network has laid off thousands of workers and shuttered numerous projects amid what Mark Zuckerberg has described as the company’s “year of efficiency.” “We’re winding down digital collectibles (NFTs) for now to f
Starlink and T-Mobile’s sat-to-cell service will start testing this year
100+TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX and T-Mobile will begin testing a new service to bring satellite connectivity to cell phones this year, a SpaceX executive said. The news, first reported by CNBC, suggests that we may be close to a future where cellular “dead zones” are a thing of the past. SpaceX and T-Mobile announced the partnership last August, saying that they plan to provide “near complete coverage in most places in
Sony Launches New 'Retinal Projection Camera Kit' Developed For The Visually Impaired
SlashGear / 9h
Sony has introduced a new version of one of its existing cameras. What makes it special? A laser that beams images straight to the user's retina.
What You Need To Do If Windows 11 Is Stuck Updating
SlashGear / 9h
If you're stuck trying to update Windows 11, there are a few things you can do to try and clear things up. Here are some steps to get you back up and running.
SpaceX And T-Mobile's Audacious Satellite-To-Cell Project Won't Play It Safe
SlashGear / 9h
Several months after the pair announced a partnership, T-Mobile and Starlink are going to start testing their satellite-to-phone connectivity.
Ford Announces The Restart Of F-150 Lightning Production After Temporary Halt
SlashGear / 9h
After a temporary halt, Ford has announced that production of the F-150 Lightning EV pickup is resuming to fulfill the outstanding demand for the pickup.
Daily Crunch: HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK, says ‘customers should not notice any changes’
100+TechCrunch / 9h
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 . H’okay, so here’s the earth. That’s a sweet earth, you might say . This weekend has been So Very Busy with a certain Silicon Valley Bank toppling over. You couldn’t go anywhere this weekend without overhearing dozens of conversations and realizing that everyone in
Max Q: Have luck and good fun
21TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Relativity scrubs first Terran 1 launch attempt Claims of age discrimination in hiring at Blue Origin News from Starfish Space and more One scrub, one abort during Relativity’s launch attempts of Terran 1 Relativity Space called off the first launch attempt of the Terran 1 rocket last Wednesday, a little more than half an hour before the close of th
Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Deals a Blow to Europe’s Startups
61Wired / 9h
The US lender filled a niche for European tech companies that no one else could, or would.
Biden Turns Blind Eye to Climate Change, Approves Massive Oil Drilling Project
100+Futurism / 10h
In spite of climate goals and widespread outcry from environmentalists, president Joe Biden's administration has gone ahead and approved the controversial, $8 billion ConocoPhillips Willow oil drilling project in Alaska. Set to be one of the largest projects of its kind, ConocoPhillips, the largest producer of crude oil in the state, will see an initial three drill sites constructed on the federa
Botnet that knows your name and quotes your email is back with new tricks
31Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Widely regarded as one of the Internet’s top threats , the Emotet botnet has returned after a months-long hiatus—and it has some new tricks. Last week, Emotet appeared for the first time this year after a four-month hiatus. It returned with its trademark activity—a wave of malicious spam messages that appear to come from a known contact, address the recipient by nam
Report: Tim Cook overruled Apple design team’s request to delay XR headset
34Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook. (credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images ) A new report in the Financial Times claims that Apple CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams overrode design team objections to move forward with a new mixed-reality headset before designers believed the technology was ready. That said, the report isn't detailed enough to provide a nuanced picture of what's going on
LG's OLED TV on an Easel Is More Than Its Artsy Gimmick
Gizmodo / 10h
The LG OLED Objet Collection Posé TV was revealed at Salone dei Tessuti during 2022’s Milan Design Week. That alone should give you an idea of who its target audience is. This isn’t your regular screen. It’s not even your typical premium home theater display. It is a lifestyle TV that is intended to serve as an art… Read more...
Meta winds down support for NFTs on Instagram and Facebook
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Looks like Meta is NGMI, as some might put it. Meta’s head of commerce and financial technologies Stephane Kasriel posted on Twitter that the company will sunset its NFT and digital collectibles features on Instagram and Facebook. This short-lived product only began testing with select Instagram creators last May, plus some Facebook users in June. By July, Meta expanded NFT support on Instagram f
DC Comics' 2023 Pride Plans Are, Once Again, Incredibly Impressive
Gizmodo / 10h
Last year, we were suitably impressed when DC Comics revealed its plans for how it was going to celebrate Pride Month (and how paltry Marvel ’s offerings looked in comparison). Commendably, the publisher’s not resting on its laurels this June—it has special edition comics, an actual book, and much more in the works,… Read more...
TikTok Overrode Its Algorithm to Boost the World Cup and Taylor Swift
20Gizmodo / 10h
A TikTok executive admits the company sometimes overrides the app’s algorithm at a South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) on Saturday. Major content included the World Cup and Taylor Swift’s entrance onto the platform , and Jeff Louisma, head of cyber and data defense for TikTok’s US Data Security division compared to… Read more...
SVB’s mess could become stablecoins’ problem
20TechCrunch / 10h
After USDC depegged from $1 last week, many in the crypto industry are questioning whether Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse will have bigger implications on the stablecoin ecosystem. The supposedly stable stablecoin USDC initially depegged Friday and fell as low as 88 cents on Saturday due to uncertainty around the $40 billion USDC empire, the second largest stablecoin by market cap. Circle, the is
Y Combinator cuts nearly 20% of staff, scales back growth stage investments
50TechCrunch / 10h
Y Combinator will be writing fewer checks for late-stage companies, a scale back that also cost 17 team members — or roughly 20% of the accelerator’s employees — their jobs, according to a statement released on Monday. The accelerator told TechCrunch that Silicon Valley Bank’s failure was not a factor and that they have been strategizing about the shift “well before” the collapse; over 30% of Y C
The 26 best Marriott hotels in the world
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. It offers an incredibly diverse catalog of both budget-friendly options and high-priced stunners all over the world. With 30 Marriott hotel brands and more than 8,000 properties worldwide, it’s a tall task to find the absolute best of the best. Just because a hotel costs a lot of money doesn’t automatically earn it a spot in the list of the best M
SVB’s Collapse Is Causing Chaos in India’s Tech Sector
61Wired / 10h
The bank was popular among Indian founders who needed US accounts. But many have struggled to get their money out.
WiiM’s cheap wireless high-res audio streamer turns any speaker into a Sonos
97TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Wireless speakers from brands like Sonos, Apple, and others make it incredibly easy to stream music using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other protocols. But if you have an existing hi-fi system that uses wired speakers, making wireless music magic happen can be an expensive upgrade, with many dedicated streaming components priced at $1,000 and up. Vinyl LPs and compact discs continue to be viable media f
A 5,000-Mile-Wide Blob of Stinky Seaweed Is Headed Straight for Florida
49Gizmodo / 10h
A floating blob of seaweed 5,000 miles across, spanning nearly the whole width of the Atlantic Ocean, is headed for Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The sargassum algae, a brown, branching, stringy seaweed that can turn seawater mud-colored when present in large quantities, is likely to cause serious problems for the… Read more...
In Yet Another Crypto Attack, Hackers Pillage $197 Million From Euler Finance
37Gizmodo / 10h
Unidentified cybercriminals managed to boost nearly $200 million from the decentralized finance lender Euler Finance on Monday. The attack, which stole millions in crypto assets like DAI and USD Coin, is being hailed as the biggest crypto hack of the year so far. If this year is anything like 2022, when hackers stole… Read more...
You Don't Say: Lawsuit Alleges Employees at Facebook, Snap, and TikTok Knew Social Media Was Addictive
Gizmodo / 10h
An unsealed lawsuit involving the titans of social media, including Meta, Snap, ByteDance, Google, and their respective companies and employees, alleges they were all privy to the addictive nature of social media—surprising no one. Read more...
Biden addresses nation as tech VCs fear monger over Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
Mashable / 11h
President Joe Biden has now officially delivered public remarks about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank , offering a stark contrast between the venture capitalists who fear mongered in the days after its failure. "Americans can have confidence that the banking system is safe," Biden said on Monday, three days after the largest bank collapse since 2008. "Your deposits will be there when you need
Angela Bassett's Oscars loss prolongs history of disappointment for Black actors
1KMashable / 11h
For Black folks watching the 95th Academy Awards, there weren’t many chances for surprises. We knew there wouldn’t be a Black winner in Best Picture, Director, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, and International Film because on nomination morning , when the primary drama occurred, the Academy failed to nominate The Woman King , Saint Omer , or Till — almost guaranteeing the few remaining mysteries reserv
The Wall Street Journal Thinks Silicon Valley Bank Woked Itself Into Bankruptcy
54Gizmodo / 11h
Another bank fails, and the anti-regulation apologists are quick to follow. Tech startup darling Silicon Valley Bank’s utter collapse this past week and the U.S. government’s quick bailout was one for the record books, but one Wall Street Journal writer seems to think that SVB was “distracted” by having a board with… Read more...
Florida surgeon general wrong on vaccines and bad at his job, CDC and FDA say
60Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo speaks at a press conference in Rockledge, Florida, on August 3, 2022. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images ) At the height of the pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis repeatedly promoted COVID-19 vaccines , saying correctly that "they're safe, they're effective," and they "are saving lives." With hundreds of millions of shots given worldwide at this poi
GM plans to let you talk to your car with ChatGPT, Knight Rider-style
70Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The 1982 TV series Knight Rider featured a car called KITT that a character played by David Hasselhoff (pictured) could talk to. (credit: Getty Images) In the 1982 TV series Knight Rider , the main character can have a full conversation with his futuristic car. Once science fiction, this type of language interface may soon be one step closer to reality because General Motors is working
New data tracks failure rates of 13 SSD models, going back up to 4 years
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty ) Backblaze, a San Mateo, California-based backup and cloud storage firm, on Thursday shared data giving us a unique look at the reliability of SSDs over up to four years of use. Looking at the 2,906 SSDs in its possession, the company tracked the failure rates of mostly consumer-grade SSDs, which it started using as boot drives at the start of Q4 2018. Backblaze has long s
Floating solar panels could provide over a third of global electricity
70Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Aerial view/solar panel floating in the dam. (credit: SONGPHOL THESAKIT ) The cost of solar power has dropped dramatically over the past decade, making it the cheapest source of electricity in much of the world. Clearly, that can mean cheaper power. But it also means that we can potentially install panels in places that would otherwise be too expensive and still produce power profitably
Marvel angry about Ant-Man dialogue leak, demands names of Reddit and Google users
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Marvel) Marvel is seeking the identities of Reddit and Google users involved in the leak of dialogue from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania . Marvel says that before the Ant-Man film's release, movie dialogue was leaked in a Google Docs file and that the link to the document was posted in a Reddit thread. Marvel on Friday asked a federal court to issue Digital Millennium Copyrigh
Disney wants Google and Reddit to identify 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' leakers
200+Engadget / 11h
At the start of the year, someone on the Marvel Studios Spoilers subreddit, a community dedicated to upcoming Marvel productions, posted the mother of all MCU leaks. A month before the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania , a user named MSSmods shared a 63-page Google Doc transcript of the film’s dialogue. Now, Disney wants to know who was behind the leak and is trying to force Reddit and
How to Fix Common Soundbar Problems
33How-To Geek / 11h
Modern TVs are incredibly thin and have awful built-in speakers. As a result, soundbars are marketed as a quick and easy solution to bad TV audio. And while soundbars usually work just fine, problems are inevitable and frustrating. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Chad Stahelski on Working with Keanu Reeves
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A Bad Night's Sleep Could Weaken Your Response to Vaccines
Gizmodo / 11h
Getting enough sleep is refreshing for both you and your immune system, a new review of research out Monday suggests. A team found that sleeping fewer hours a night around the time of vaccination was associated with lower levels of vaccine-related antibodies, at least in some groups. More research is needed to… Read more...
How To Clear Cookies Every Time You Close Your Browser
20Gizmodo / 11h
You might be familiar with the practice of regularly clearing out the local data stored by your browser, including cookies—those little files that can store your preferences, your personal details, and other bits of information that help sites know who you are. If you don’t want to have to keep doing this manually,… Read more...
Google Pixel 7a Leak Shows a 90Hz Refresh Rate, More Memory
Gizmodo / 11h
It’ll be a while before Google reprises its flagship Pixel series. Until then, we have Pixel 7a leaks to tide us over. The latest hints from overseas include a look at the phone itself and hint as to what kind of specs might be inside it. Google’s next mid-range Pixel could have more memory than its predecessor and a… Read more...
10 Apple TV 4K Features That Will Change The Way You Use Your Streaming Box
SlashGear / 11h
Apple TV 4K is a revolutionary addition to home viewing -- and these tips will help you to optimize your setup for the best experience.
Gal Guardians: Demon Purge (Switch) Review: Way Better Than Expected
SlashGear / 11h
You might know this game as "Grim Guardians," or you might know it as "Gal Guardians" -- either way, it's a "Demon Purge" worth tapping into on Nintendo Switch.
Spotify’s new ‘DJ’ feature is the first step into the streamer’s AI-powered future
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Spotify has bigger plans for the technology behind its new AI DJ feature after seeing positive consumer reaction to the new feature. Launched just ahead of the company’s Stream On event in L.A. last week, the AI DJ curates a personalized selection of music combined with spoken commentary delivered in a realistic-sounding, AI-generated voice. But under the hood, the feature leverages the latest in
American Airlines Passenger Demands Removal Of NFL Great From Plane, ‘My Status Is Higher Than His!’
View from the Wing / 11h
Desmond Howard spent 11 seasons in the NFL, after winning the Heisman Trophy as a senior at Michigan. He holds the NFL record for most punt return yards in a single season. He was Super Bowl MVP in 1997. And he's had a tv commentator gig. That makes him more or less cultural royalty in America. He may have higher 'status' than anyone ever to set foot on an American Airlines plane besides the Pope
Bitcoin Surges As Spooked Investors Seek Shelter in Crypto, of All Places
30Futurism / 11h
All The Way Up Bitcoin is way, way up in spite — or, perhaps, because — of the tumult in the rest of the financial world. As Decrypt notes , the cryptocurrency rose nearly 20 percent in value over the last 24 hours alone, with the price currently hovering around $24,000 , the highest it's been in over a week. The crypto market on the whole shot up $70 million over roughly the same time span, CNBC
Activision says it'll support 'Call of Duty: Mobile' for a long but unspecified amount of time
100+Engadget / 12h
Activision is attempting to quell anxious Call of Duty: Mobile fans after a legal filing last week suggested the studio is already planning the game's demise. In a tweet today, the Call of Duty: Mobile team said it planned to continue supporting game "for the long haul," calling it an important part of the franchise. The long-term future of Call of Duty: Mobile came into question on March 8th , a
Satan Wants You Offers a Fascinating, Chilling Look at the Roots of Satanic Panic
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Satanic Panic —in which a shocking number of people got swept up in the idea that evil cults lurked across America— peaked nearly four decades ago , but we can still feel its reverberations. New doc Satan Wants You digs into the origins of this phenomenon, and comes away with a fascinating, chilling story. Read more...
Why 'identifies as Asian' is a valid descriptor for Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh
26Mashable / 12h
When actor Michelle Yeoh's name was announced as an Academy Award winner on Sunday, she added a new checkmark to the ceremony's history. Golden trophy in hand, Yeoh became the first Asian actor to win the Oscar for Best Actress . What her win also did was reignite a discussion about representation and identity in Hollywood, one which centers around systemic bias and the importance of self-identif
Are your credit card points safe from the Silicon Valley Bank fallout?
The Points Guy / 12h
Following last week’s fallout from the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, known as the “Startup Bank,” yet another bank has failed, along with the stocks of other banks . This begs the question of what the potential effect, if any, it will have on points and miles. It’s bad news for those who previously held their money at SVB. Their third-party processor no longer has the capability to process paym
Narwal Freo – a mop with a mind of its own
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Family life can be fast-paced. The ever-growing need for a two-income household means people are always looking towards tech for solutions to keep the household clean and tidy. The trusty bucket and mop are increasingly a luxury for people who have time for such arduous chores. Thankfully advances and innovations in cleaning technology mean products like the Narwal Freo can take the headache out
Volkswagen and PowerCo to build North American battery factory in Canada
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Volkswagen Group and its battery company PowerCo have picked Canada for its first overseas battery cell factory. The plant, located in St. Thomas, Ontario, will produce battery cells beginning in 2027, according to the German automaker. PowerCo, a VW company that launched in July 2022, will handle the automaker’s global battery business, including sourcing raw materials, cell production and manuf
Apple’s AR/VR headset reportedly being pushed out due to ‘huge pressure to ship’
100TechCrunch / 12h
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Apple is building a mixed reality headset that’s set to ship this year. The company’s MR (AR+VR) hardware ranks among its longest-lasting rumor cycles. Some (Apple Watch) have borne fruit. Others (that pesky Apple TV set) not so much. The category doesn’t feel like a foregone conclusion for Apple. The road to a successful XR play is littered with the bodie
China’s robotaxi upstart WeRide confidentially files for IPO
35TechCrunch / 12h
WeRide.ai, one of the most funded Chinese robotaxi operators, has confidentially filed to go public in the U.S., Bloomberg reported on Monday. The company declined to comment when reached by TechCrunch. China’s autonomous driving startups have been racking up hefty investments in the past few years to fuel their technology development and fleet deployment, which can take up a big chunk of their c
Oppo Find N2 Flip Review: An Increasingly Impressive Foldable Phone
SlashGear / 12h
Oppo Find N2 Flip brings a mighty foldable contender to the table with two displays, a strong hinge, and a few decent cameras to boot.
Samsung Under Fire From Users For Exaggerated Space Zoom Photo Features
SlashGear / 12h
Samsung is facing another controversy related to its phone cameras, this time involving a feature called Space Zoom that produces suspiciously clear moon shots.
Porsche Teases All-New Flagship Electric SUV Above Cayenne
SlashGear / 12h
Alongside concerted efforts to electrify its entire lineup of cars, Porsche is slotting in an all-electric flagship crossover next to its existing Cayenne.
The Best Tech Features Standard On The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Limited
SlashGear / 12h
The Hyundai Elantra is a very cost-conscious car, but you might want to consider stepping up to the Limited trim because it offers a lot for just a little more.
American Airlines Passenger Tries To Get NFL Star Kicked Off Flight For Being “Sick”
42One Mile at a Time / 12h
An American Airlines passenger has taken to social media to share a rather unfortunate incident that happened to him on a flight yesterday. Desmond Howard’s seatmate tries to get him kicked off Former NFL star Desmond Howard posted on Twitter to recount an unfortunate incident that happened
