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Today's Wordle marks the start of a new era for the game - here's why
2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
When the New York Times bought Wordle in February 2022, it assured its millions of players that nothing would change about the game they'd fallen in love with. Wordle would still be Wordle, and most wouldn't even notice any difference. It remained true to that promise (mostly), but that's all changed with today's puzzle - which sees Wordle enter uncharted territory as far as its answers go. How?
Musk says Twitter value is down to $20 billion, calls firm an “inverse startup”
2KArs Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Elon Musk told Twitter employees that the company is now worth about $20 billion, less than half the amount he paid for it. The New York Times reported that Musk provided the $20 billion figure in an email sent to staff on Friday to announce a new stock compensation program. "According to Mr. Musk's email about the new stock compensation program, Twitter
Elon Musk's Neuralink Reportedly One Step Closer To Testing On Humans
43SlashGear / 9h
Neuralink has stumbled over regulatory roadblocks regarding the safety of its products. However, it may have found a new way to carry out human trials.
Today's Wordle Answer #647 – March 28, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 36min
Today's Wordle answer is a verb that depicts agitation or urgency, which are both emotions you'll feel if you're struggling to solve puzzle #647.
Elon Musk says Twitter will only show verified accounts on its algorithmic timeline
88TechCrunch / 1h
This is a new chapter of Elon Musk and his strange Twitter decisions. This time, the social network’s CEO has declared that Twitter will only show verified accounts on the algorithmic “For You” timeline starting April 15. In a tweet, Musk justified the move by saying this is the “only realistic way to address advanced AI bot swarms taking over.” While the Tesla CEO suggested that the move to proh
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 28
Mashable / 1h
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
This YouTube masterclass bundle is on sale for under £50
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : The 2023 All-One-One YouTube Masterclass Bundle is on sale for £40.15, saving you 97% on list price. These days, in a world where we are chronically online, it seems like everyone and their mother wants to become "internet famous." Those who already are make it seem easy (and some of the most random things go viral ), but in reality, it takes a lot of work to become the next YouTube, Inst
How to unblock porn sites and stream anonymously
Mashable / 1h
Online privacy is in short supply, but that doesn't make it any less important. Your data is seriously valuable stuff, and you should be doing everything you can to protect it when navigating the online world. And if you watch porn, you should be even more vigilant. We're going to take a wild guess that you'd prefer to be protected from the prying eyes of advertisers, your internet service provid
How to unblock U.S. Netflix for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is a reliable choice for unblocking bonus content on Netfilx. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £84.53 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also comes with a money-back guarantee. Netflix offers a lot of content, but dedicated streamers can still find themselves with nothing to watch. If you've reached this poi
Twitter will soon only recommend paid users in its For You feed
Engadget / 1h
In a couple of weeks, all the tweets you see on the For You feed will come from Twitter Blue users. Twitter boss Elon Musk has announced that the website will only display tweets from verified accounts in For You's recommendations starting on April 15th going forward. Musk explained that the company is making the move to combat AI bots and that it's the "only realistic way" to prevent "advanced A
Elon Musk: Twitter boss announces blue tick shake-up
BBC News - Technology / 1h
Only paying users will have their content recommended and be allowed to vote in polls from 15 April.
U.S. Rolls Out Strict Rules for Commercial Spyware Use, Amidst Rash of Hacks
Gizmodo / 1h
The Biden administration passed an executive order Monday that seeks to implement strict new guidelines for what kind of commercial spyware can be used by U.S. government agencies. Read more...
‘High conviction, low volume’: Playfair launches $70M pre-seed fund for European startups
46TechCrunch / 1h
Early-stage investments inherently have a higher risk of failing, but these risks also come with potentially higher rewards — getting in at the ground floor of a startup’s journey gives VCs more negotiation clout. This is particularly true at the very early pre-seed stage, where companies might barely have a functioning product to shout about. And this is something that London-based generalist VC
Twitter Blue Will Soon Be Required For Polls And 'For You' Recommendations
SlashGear / 1h
More Twitter features will be locked behind a paywall, Elon Musk has announced. Are you willing to pay to vote in polls and have your tweets surfaced?
Disney cuts metaverse division as part of broader restructuring
TechCrunch / 1h
Walt Disney Co. has eliminated its metaverse division as part of staff cuts that promise to reduce head count by around 7,000 across the company over the next two months, reports The Wall Street Journal. CEO Bob Iger said Monday that those layoffs would begin this week . Disney’s next-generation storytelling and consumer experiences unit, the small division that was developing metaverse strategie
Lenovo’s latest cheap gaming PC sports a surprising legacy biz tech - from the 1980’s
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Lenovo’s latest LOQ gaming PC , the Tower 17IRB8, features a port that was a favorite amongst businesses, the venerable VGA port. Yes, a gaming PC, launched in March 2023, has a connector that was released in 1987 when a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels was considered bleeding edge. As a legacy port, Video Graphics Array is still popular with businesses and organizations of all sizes for a number o
PS VR2's Volume Controls Are Different Than PSVR's – Here's How To Access Them
SlashGear / 3h
Whereas the original PSVR had inline cable controls, the sequel has nothing of the sort. Here's what you have to do to change the headset's volume.
How To Send Happy Birthday Wishes On Facebook With Virtual Cards
SlashGear / 3h
Do you want to send your friend a birthday card but don't want to buy stamps? Facebook offers multiple ways to send virtual birthday cards instead.
Study Finds Glass Beads May Be A Promising Source Of Water On The Moon
SlashGear / 3h
Space agencies have to tackle the water problem if they want long-term human settlements on the moon, and tiny glass beads may hold the solution.
Tesla brings back European referral program as end of Q1 nears
70TechCrunch / 3h
Tesla is bringing back its referral program to Europe , a strategy that taps into the brand loyalty of customers as it seeks to preserve market share and boost sales before the first quarter of 2023 closes. The referral program follows Tesla’s move to reduce prices in a variety of markets, including Europe, China and North America. Starting Tuesday in Europe, new Tesla buyers can receive 100 so-c
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 28
Mashable / 4h
Hey, it's Tuesday, and know what that means, right? Yep, you guessed it, a brand new Wordle to while you're at work. If you're struggling, don't worry — we're here with our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for March 27's Wordle solution to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it y
Binance accused of breaking US financial laws
43BBC News - Technology / 5h
US regulators seek a ban on the crypto platform as they ramp up their regulation of the industry.
15 Best SNES Games On Nintendo Switch Online
SlashGear / 5h
Nintendo Switch Online has an awesome collection of old-school games sure to get your nostalgia running on overdrive. Here are some of our favorites.
Royal Mint NFT plans dropped by UK government
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed.
Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC
200+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Clearview AI has been used by the police nearly a million times in the US, it tells the BBC.
The tech helping driverless cars see round corners
21BBC News - Technology / 6h
A trial in London used existing street cameras to help an autonomous car navigate city streets.
Crewless container ships appear on the horizon
6KBBC News - Technology / 6h
Autonomous container ships are undergoing trials with crewless voyages planned in the next two years.
The FBI Has Been Buying Bulk Internet Data from This Florida Company
28Gizmodo / 6h
The FBI’s cybersecurity division has been purchasing bulk internet data from a little-known tech firm based in Florida, Motherboard reports . Team Cymru, which calls itself a “global leader in cyber threat intelligence,” sells access to bulk web traffic and tells clients it can act as a gateway to a “super majority of… Read more...
Rode's Wireless ME squeezes a second mic into its receiver
Engadget / 6h
When Rode released the original Wireless GO, it was an instant success. The ease of use, audio quality and reasonable price made wireless microphones much more accessible. In fact it was so successful that it spawned a number of copycat products from rivals . After releasing the Wireless GO II ($299) with dual mics, the company is back with a more affordable option - the $149 Wireless ME . There’
Oscar Winner Questlove Has His Next Director's Gig: Disney's Remake of Aristocats
Gizmodo / 6h
After winning an Academy Award , you have to assume a person’s career options suddenly become way more vast. No doubt Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson —a hugely successful musician in addition to picking up an Oscar last year for Summer of Soul —already had quite a bit of freedom in picking his next project, but who could have… Read more...
Zoom Just Added New AI-Powered Features, Here's What They Do
SlashGear / 6h
Zoom is embracing artificial intelligence in a big way, rolling out new AI-powered features that make collaborative work and chats more convenient.
The 5 Best Android Apps For Note-Taking In 2023
SlashGear / 6h
There are dozens of Android apps where you can keep thoughts, lists, and any other information you amass organized and readily accessible on the go.
Here's Why The Aston Martin Vulcan Costs Over $2.3 Million
SlashGear / 6h
Aston Martin's Vulcan hypercar has been dubbed by the company as its "wildest." With a $2.3 million sticker price, just what makes this car so remarkable?
Lyft co-founder Logan Green is stepping down as CEO
Engadget / 6h
More than a decade into its life, Lyft is bringing on a new chief executive officer. On Monday afternoon, the company announced current CEO and co-founder Logan Green would hand day-to-day operations of Lyft to David Risher, a former Amazon executive, on April 17th. That same day, Green will take over as chair of Lyft’s board of directors. The announcement is part of a larger executive shuffle th
New Video: Delta Passenger Pops Emergency Slide, Runs Onto Tarmac At LAX
View from the Wing / 6h
A passenger on board Delta Air Lines flight 1714 from Los Angeles to Seattle popped the emergency exit slide and headed down onto the tarmac on Saturday morning, Steven Slater-style. The man was detained by airline staff, and then arrested when law enforcement arrived. A Delta source shared video of the passenger actually popping the slide and running, and I haven't seen this anywhere else. Conti
NY officials detect polio again, warn of possible summer wave
46Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of poliovirus type 1. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) Health officials in New York have once again detected poliovirus in wastewater from Rockland County, where a case of paralytic polio occurred last summer . Wastewater samples from Rockland and several nearby counties were positive for poliovirus for months after the initial case was reported in July, suggesti
1st look inside Brightline’s $100 million train maintenance facility in Orlando
The Points Guy / 6h
It’s been a busy few months for Brightline, the Florida-based rail company currently operating high-speed trains between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Two new stations — in Aventura and Boca Raton — opened their doors in December 2022 , and the company continues to run test trains ahead of the anticipated launch of long-awaited service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) later th
AMD reveals new details of next-gen FSR 3, and it could be game-changing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
AMD is working on its next generation of graphics upscaling technology, and if it's as good as AMD is claiming, it will be fantastic news for gamers. The new details on the FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) graphics upscaler comes from GDC 2023, where AMD presented game developers gathered there with info on how the new tech was shaping up. According to KitGuru , AMD's Stephan Hodes, from Team Re
Here's Why The Cantilever Aero Bullet Is Considered The Worst Planes Ever Built
SlashGear / 7h
The Christmas Bullet was an allegedly incredible airplane that could enter German airspace unseen and capture the Kaiser. But it never really flew.
How To Schedule Or Automate iPhone's Always-On Display
SlashGear / 7h
Apple's cool new always-on display currently doesn't have any options to automate when it turns on or off, but that will be changing in iOS 16.4.
The 6 Best Auto Clickers For Mac And Why You Might Want To Use Them
SlashGear / 7h
Auto-clickers can help you automate repetitive tasks, up your gaming experience, or even help you click more efficiently. Here are some of our favorites.
Revamped Microsoft Teams App For Windows Is Leaner, Sleeker
SlashGear / 7h
Microsoft has overhauled its Zoom competitor, and while the new Teams isn't broadly available yet, we do know everything it brings to the table.
Daily Crunch: Twitter tells GitHub to remove proprietary source code and help them ID who posted it
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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 . Happy Monday Crunch, our Crunch-a-licious friends! Our favorite part of Lorenzo ’s excellent piece on how the feds busted a cybercrime forum : “In a spectacular snafu on the hacker’s part . . . the second piece of evidence came from Pompompurin himself. . . . He
Max Q: A lifeline
TechCrunch / 7h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Relativity Space’s Terran 1 reaches Max Q NRO lines up hyperspectral imagery providers News from Virgin Orbit and more Relativity Space’s first launch fails to reach orbit, but proves its 3D-printing rocket tech works Relativity Space achieved a massively important milestone just before 11:30 PM ET on Wednesday, with the first-ever flight of its 3D-
Immaculate AI images of Pope Francis trick the masses
41Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / An AI-generated photo of Pope Francis wearing a puffy white coat that went viral on social media. (credit: @skyferrori on Twitter ) Over the weekend, an AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a puffy white coat went viral on Twitter, and apparently many people believed it was a real image. Since then, the puffy pontiff has inspired commentary on the deceptive nature of AI-generated
Biden’s executive order limits government’s use of commercial spyware
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order barring many uses by the federal government of commercial spyware, which has been increasingly used by other countries in recent years to surveil dissidents, journalists, and politicians. The signing of the executive order came as administration officials told journalists that roughly 50 US government personnel
Replika Users Rejoice! Erotic Roleplay Is Back in AI-Powered App
200+Futurism / 7h
AI Girlfriend After removing the ability to engage in erotic roleplay last month, a decision that came to the dismay of countless users, Reuters reports that chatbot company Replika has reinstated the ability for some users to have sexually charged conversations with its AI-based avatars. Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda confirmed the news in a Friday post on Facebook, explaining that users who signed u
These promotions will make your next hotel stay more rewarding
1KThe Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. In 2020 and 2021, many major hotel companies offered some of their most generous promotions . That’s how some TPG staffers achieved top-tier Hyatt Globalist with just 10 nights. But those days are far behind us. Overall, hotel promotions aren’t quite as generous as they once were. But from helping you accrue a
Lyft Co-Founders to Resign; David Risher Is Named CEO
93NYT > Technology / 8h
Lyft has been slow to bounce back from early pandemic problems even as the business of its much bigger rival, Uber, has improved.
Lyft CEO and president stepping down to be replaced by former Amazon exec
TechCrunch / 8h
UPDATE: This article has been updated with compensation package information for Green, Zimmer and Risher. Lyft co-founders, CEO Logan Green and president John Zimmer, are stepping down from their roles by mid-April, the company said Wednesday. They will serve as chair and vice chair of Lyft’s board, respectively. David Risher, a former retail executive at Amazon, will take over the CEO position a
Casetify launches iPhone cases that look like Crocs with Jibbtiz. Yes, for real.
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Have you ever wanted an iPhone case that looks like a pair of Crocs? You know, the ugly-but-comfy slip-on shoes covered in holes that you can optionally decorate with colorful push-pins? You haven’t ? Well, apparently some designer at smartphone case maker Casetify saw a pair of Crocs and thought to themselves, wow, that would make for a great iPhone case!! No, we’re not kidding. Casetify this mo
The Glory Days of Work-From-Home Are Behind Us
49Gizmodo / 8h
Well, it was a great run. Gone are the days of waking up two minutes before your first meeting and checking your inbox in your pajamas, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, who posit that the pandemic-era work-from-home boom is finally fizzling out. Read more...
Liv Tyler's Incredible Hulk Character Is Returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s been 15 years since The Incredible Hulk —the Louis Leterrier-directed, pre-Disney Marvel Studios film with Edward Norton playing the big green guy . A lot’s changed since then—but Liv Tyler ’s character Betty Ross endures. She’ll make her Marvel return in Captain America: New World Order . Read more...
United’s Flight Attendants Union Wants Crew To Admit When They Provide Poor Service
View from the Wing / 8h
Even before the pandemic United cut flight attendant staffing in business class. They replaced proper plating of meals in the galley by a flight attendant with less attractive pre-plated meals. The union wants staffing levels restored, and to pressure the airline as part of slow-moving contract negotiations they’re asking flight attendants to report their own poor service. Continue reading ...
We're One Step Closer to AI Handling Zoom Meetings for Us
82Gizmodo / 8h
Zoom is introducing an Artificial Intelligence feature to its platform. The video conferencing platform is collaborating with OpenAI to create a feature that expands on its current Zoom IQ capabilities by “summarizing chat threads, organizing ideas, drafting content for chats, emails, and whiteboard sessions, creating… Read more...
Contamination Prevention Is Key as NASA Preps for Incoming Asteroid Samples
34Gizmodo / 8h
In October 2020, engineers landed a spacecraft on an asteroid 200 million miles (320 million km) from Earth and collected a rocky sample from its surface. But that wasn’t even the hardest part. Now the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on its way back to Earth to drop off that sample, with NASA rehearsing the smoothest way to… Read more...
What to Know About Philly's Tap Water After Chemical Spill
Gizmodo / 8h
Residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are currently grappling with uncertainty and anxiety surrounding their tap water. On Friday night, more than 8,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals spilled into Otter Creek (also known as Mill Creek), which flows into the Delaware River, the largest source of drinking water for… Read more...
Dealmaster: 1-day-only Nintendo Switch, Microsoft 365 deals; plus PS5 and AirTags
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The new OLED Switch above its predecessor. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Kicking off the week, we have a couple of today-only sales, including a rare discount on Nintendo's Switch OLED and a free $50 Amazon gift card deal on Microsoft's 365 Family office software. There are also price cuts on the PS5 God of War Ragnarök bundle and Apple's four-pack of AirTags. Nintendo Switch OLED for $310 (
Fitbit challenges, adventures and open groups join the Google graveyard today
Engadget / 8h
In February, Fitbit announced it would sunset open groups, adventures and challenges on March 27th. That day has arrived, and if you didn’t download your trophies before today, I’m sorry to say you missed your chance to do so. Last month, Fitbit said it was removing those features due to “limited use.” If you’re a longtime Fitbit user, the demise of open groups, adventures and challenges is likel
Apple is bringing AI Chat to more places in your MacBook
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple’s MacGPT app, a native app for macOS that brings quick access to ChatGPT from the menu bar, has been updated to version 3.0. The new update adds on plenty of new features, as well as making it more accessible for users. For instance, a new feature called Global lets you access MacGPT’s assistance from anywhere by using a text field that appears in the middle of the screen. Another feature i
Intel’s New Tiny PC Has a 13th Gen Core i7 CPU
How-To Geek / 8h
What if you had the power of a current-gen Intel Core i7, in a computer that you can fit under, or behind, anything? Tiny PCs are a market that’s growing slowly but surely, and Intel’s NUC lineup is among the best. The newest one is here — and it’s really powerful. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release
TechCrunch / 8h
If the past few years, and even the past week , has reminded us soundly of anything — it’s that the startup world will never be predictable. To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? Industry Days TechCrunch has created six
Microsoft Teams Is Now Faster, With a Windows 11-Like Design
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft Teams is one of the most widely-used hubs for workplace and organization, combining chats, video conferencing, and much more into one experience. A major update is now rolling out that gives Teams a fresh coat of paint and significantly faster performance. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Low Key Hole Opens Up in Sun
300+Futurism / 9h
Gaping Maw A second giant "hole," large enough to easily fit 20 Earths, has torn the Sun's surface apart, heralding our star's most ferocious period during its 11-year cycle. While these kinds of coronal holes aren't uncommon — just last week, astronomers discovered a similar hole 30 times the Earth's size — they usually appear in the proximity of the Sun's poles. This latest hole, however, appea
Apple's Martin Scorsese movie hits theaters in October before its TV+ debut
Engadget / 9h
Apple's long-expected Martin Scorsese movie has a release date — for theaters, that is. The company has revealed that Killers of the Flower Moon will get a wide theatrical release on October 20th following a "limited" run starting October 6th. The company hasn't said when the film will be available to Apple TV+ users, but the streaming launch will come after the theater exclusivity period ends. T
Apple Music Classical strikes its first note – here's what it looks like
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Originally set to launch on March 28, users in Australia and several Asian countries have managed to get their hands on the long-awaited Apple Music Classical ahead of schedule. Judging from screenshots posted on Twitter , the app looks exactly as it was shown in previews – for better or for worse. The purpose of this app is to better curate Apple Music's classical music library. You get over fiv
Water trapped in tiny glass beads on the Moon could hydrate future settlements
Engadget / 9h
China’s Chang’e 5 rover has found tiny glass beads containing water in an impact crater on the Moon. Samples collected from a 2020 mission found beads with water content as high as 2,000 parts per million (PPM). Given the prevalence of these glass spheres on the lunar surface, there may be enough to provide 71 trillion gallons of water. Some beads formed when asteroids collided with the Moon mill
Samsung SmartThings Station Review: One-Button Connected Home Control
SlashGear / 9h
The Samsung SmartThings Station effectively takes a wireless device pad and adds a powerful hardware button that can automate your smart home -- to a point.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: Reasons To Like An Affordable Electric Pony
SlashGear / 9h
Solid range along with compelling tech, a slick design, and a rewarding driving experience even in the base trim all make the Mustang Mach-E feel engaging.
The 12 Most Futuristic Cars On The Road Today
SlashGear / 9h
Automotive companies have embraced the latest technologies in the development of these forward-thinking cars, and the results are impressive.
Lucid Is Recalling Hundreds Of EVs Because The Motors Might Randomly Shut Down
SlashGear / 9h
Lucid owners are facing another recall that impacts several hundred vehicles. Luckily, the solution is pretty simple and includes a software update.
These Crypto Companies Want to ‘Commoditize’ the Moon
87Gizmodo / 9h
One company is calling on all crypto pirates to sail more than 200,000 miles to the lunar surface to recover a bitcoin booty left on the Moon. The advertised 62 bitcoin, with a stated worth of $1.5 million, will remain stranded on the lunar south pole after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket delivers it to space later this… Read more...
Oh, That's Who Brie Larson Is Playing in Fast X
96Gizmodo / 9h
Two of the things that have fans most excited for the return of Fast and Furious are the additions of Jason Momoa and Brie Larson . Aquaman and Captain Marvel add some major star power (and, in Larson’s case, Oscar-caliber acting) to a franchise that’s already jam-packed with talent . However, since both actors are… Read more...
'Yellowjackets' connects Seasons 1 and 2 with the movie 'Beaches'
Mashable / 9h
You've got to laugh a little, cry a little, until the ritualistic cannibalism rolls by a little. That's the story of, that's the glory of Yellowjackets . In case you missed it, Yellowjackets Seasons 1 and 2 are connected by one of cinema's most iconic stories of love and long friendship, with several references to the eternally tearjerking movie Beaches. Starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey
Apple's iOS 17 may include some crowd-pleasing features
87Mashable / 9h
Apple wasn't planning to release major updates with iOS 17, the next operating system for the iPhone, expected later this year. But according to a new report, the plan has changed. Per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , iOS 17 is expected "to check off several of users’ most requested features." Following the release of iOS 16 — which came with flashy updates like editing or undo sending messages, a new l
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The Safest, Quickest Way to Get Hot Grease Out of a Pan
Lifehacker / 10h
I am a bit of a grease hoarder , a habit I come by honestly. My grandmother kept a fairly substantial crock of the bacon grease right next to the stove, and every day she would top it off with the fat that rendered out that morning’s bacon. (I’m sure the grease at the bottom of the crock was iffy, but we never made it… Read more...
Ubisoft has pulled out of E3 2023
Engadget / 10h
You can add Ubisoft to the list of companies that won’t be attending the first in-person E3 in four years. Before this week, it was one of the few major publishers to come out in support of the revamped event. On Monday, however, Ubisoft told VGC it would not be at the tradeshow, and would instead host its own event at around the same time. “E3 has fostered unforgettable moments across the indust
Apple rolls out iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 with new emoji and features
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The 2021, 24-inch iMac with Apple's M1. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple released new updates for most of its software platforms today, including macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, and watchOS 9.4. These are all feature updates, meaning they actually add new functionality in addition to fixing bugs or addressing security vulnerabilities. iOS and iPadOS 16.4 add a number of
Wii U and 3DS eShops close down later today, risking hundreds of unique games
79Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Your last chance to buy individual games for the Wii U and 3DS—assuming you have credits in your wallet account—arrives tonight. Only a few hours remain for anyone who wants to buy games from the eShops for Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS. As it promised more than a year ago, Nintendo is shutting down those digital storefronts tonight at 8 pm Eastern, after previously halting the ability to ad
Hobbyist builds ChatGPT client for MS-DOS
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A photo of an IBM PC 5155 portable computer running a ChatGPT client written by Yeo Kheng Meng. (credit: Yeo Kheng Meng ) On Sunday, Singapore-based retrocomputing enthusiast Yeo Kheng Meng released a ChatGPT client for MS-DOS that can run on a 4.77 MHz IBM PC from 1981, providing a unique way to converse with the popular OpenAI language model. Vintage computer development projects come
Webb Telescope confirms nearby rocky planet has no significant atmosphere
31Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / An illustration of what the inner portion of the TRAPPIST-1 system might look like. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, J. Olmsted (STScI), T. P. Greene (NASA Ames), T. Bell (BAERI), E. Ducrot (CEA), P. Lagage (CEA) ) At this point, we've discovered lots of exoplanets that fall under the general label "Earth-like." They're rocky, and many orbit at distances from their host stars to potentially hav
Google is killing most of Fitbit’s social features today
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Fitbit's now-dead Challenges feature. (credit: Sherwin Fong ) Today's the day for Google's biggest change yet to Fitbit: It's shutting down some more features. As Google announced in February , the popular fitness gamification features, Fitbit "Challenges" and "Adventures," are being shut down today. Google is also removing the "Open Group" social networking feature. Getting motivated t
LG doesn't make phones but it's Android 13 update arrives before Motorola
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
LG has kept its promise to update its premium handsets despite shutting up shop a few years ago. The company is rolling out Android 13 to the LG V60 ThinQ on T-Mobile. It is expected to arrive on other carriers in the coming weeks. According to a changelog shared on an LG V60 group on reddit , a recent software update includes Android 13, with accompanying bug fixes and security updates. Android
See Stunning Photos of How Climate Change Is Altering Our World
28Gizmodo / 10h
Beautiful and troubling photographs of how the world is changing and heating up are part of a competition to pressure one of the world’s leading camera companies to drop its controversial views on climate. Read more...
AI Bro Drops Freakishly Real-Sounding Kanye West Apology Track
100+Futurism / 10h
MF'in Monster Will the real Kanye West please stand up? In a jarring video , AI enthusiast and influencer Roberto Nickson explained how he used AI tools to clone the artist formerly known as Yeezy 's voice, then use it to replace some bars that he rapped himself. The results, which Nickson rightfully boasts are "utterly incredible," are what can only be described as the beginnings of an apology t
Godfather of AI Says There's a Minor Risk It'll Eliminate Humanity
300+Futurism / 10h
Nonzero Chance Geoffrey Hinton, a British computer scientist, is best known as the "godfather of artificial intelligence." His seminal work on neural networks broke the mold by mimicking the processes of human cognition, and went on to form the foundation of machine learning models today. And now, in a lengthy interview with CBS News , Hinton shared his thoughts on the current state of AI, which
An Ode to Mondo, Featuring All the Posters Currently on My Walls
300+Gizmodo / 10h
Mondo has had a huge impact on my life . As far back as I can remember, I always loved movie posters. Growing up, I’d buy posters at Suncoast or take them from my video store, and tack them to my wall. If they ripped, I’d just throw them out and get new ones. Years later, the posters of Mondo made me realize the papers… Read more...
Having a 7-hour layover with kids can drive any parent bonkers — here’s how I got through the experience
100+The Points Guy / 10h
A trip to India to visit relatives was at the top of my family’s travel wish list during the pandemic. When we were finally ready and able to travel, it seemed as if the whole world had already returned to the skies with great enthusiasm, with airline ticket prices shooting up accordingly. Since this would be our first visit to India after almost five years, we’d committed to going regardless of
Make These Spanakopita Pockets for Your Next Snack Dinner
Lifehacker / 10h
One of my favorite types of dinner is snack-feast dinner. My boyfriend and I will make two or three piles of different small snacks. The lineup might include gyoza, baba ganoush and bread, or mini meatball and lettuce wraps. The point is to have small bites (and lots of ‘em) with great flavor, and medium to light prep… Read more...
As Elliott withdraws Salesforce board nominations, activist pressure could be easing
TechCrunch / 10h
Could activist peace be at hand at Salesforce? With the announcement Monday that Elliott would be withdrawing its nomination for the board of directors, it seems that the CRM leader could have forged a peace agreement. The question is: At what cost? While it’s not clear what this agreement means to the other four activist firms operating inside the company, Elliott is likely pleased with the comp
Apple releases iOS 16.4 with new emojis, web push notifications, voice isolation for calls & more
500+TechCrunch / 10h
Apple today released the iOS 16.4 update to users, which includes a number of new features, like an expanded set of emojis, voice isolation for calls, website push notifications and more. Users can update to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update. While iOS updates often simply patch security holes or tweak smaller settings, those that deliver new emojis or expanded f
Motorola's next flagships impress in specs leak and look to be going global
71TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Motorola Edge 40 and Edge 40 Pro have leaked, courtesy of MySmartPrice which cites a source with direct knowledge of the official specs. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is expected to essentially be the same phone as the Moto X40 , which has already launched in China, while the Motorola Edge 40 will be a brand-new device. According to the rumor, the Edge 40 Pro will have a lot of the X40’s specs, wh
Tickets, tips and tricks: Get ready for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023
53The Points Guy / 10h
Universal has been a fixture in the world of monster movies since the 1930s, bringing fictional creations like the Wolf Man, Dracula and the Invisible Man to the big screen. These famous monsters have been a mainstay at Universal Orlando Resort since the park opened in Orlando in 1990, showing up in attractions like the “Horror Make-Up Show” and the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster. It only ma
Finally, there's a girlfriend simulator that can also file your taxes
Mashable / 10h
This tax season, fall for MSCHF's dating sim, not tax scams. On Monday, MSCHF launched a free anime dating game for doing your taxes. From the cheeky creator behind the Big Red Boots , Tax Heaven 3000 is a real, working game that enlists a dating sim named Iris to help you prepare your federal income taxes. "Hi there! Iris here," she says on the taxheaven3000.com website. "It’s always been a drea
Microsoft has some great tips to help you spot Outlook security flaws
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft has released a new guide to help users determine whether or not a threat actor tried to steal sensitive data by exploiting a recently patched zero-day vulnerability found in its Outlook email client. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-23397, and it’s described as a privilege escalation security flaw on Windows, allowing threat actors to steal NTLM hashes without the victim interac
Publishers beat Internet Archive as judge rules e-book lending violates copyright
58Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: nicolamargaret | E+ ) On Friday, a US district judge ruled in favor of book publishers suing the Internet Archive (IA) for copyright infringement. The IA’s Open Library project —which partners with libraries to scan print books in their collections and offer them as lendable e-books—had no right to reproduce 127 of the publishers’ books named in the suit, judge John Koeltl decide
Try Putting Your Clutter in ‘Purgatory’
Lifehacker / 10h
Getting rid of stuff can be really hard, even if you’re not exactly a hoarder. It’s so hard for so many of us, in fact, that scientists have studied why that is —and how to overcome an aversion to decluttering our lives. Just in time for spring cleaning season, recent research published in the Journal of Consumer … Read more...
What’s Turo worth?
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Late last week, Turo, a startup that allows consumers to rent their cars to one another, updated its IPO filing to include full-year data from 2022 , giving us a better understanding of its post-COVID performance. Turo, a venture-backed company that has raised hundreds of millions while private, filed privately to go public back in 2021. That initial document was converted into a public filing th
Epic Games produces documents in antitrust case showing Googlers avoiding its litigation hold
34TechCrunch / 11h
In a new filing in Epic Games’ antitrust case against Google, lawyers for the plaintiffs have submitted a number of exhibits that attempt to demonstrate Google employees’ tendency to switch off chat history on internal discussions. Epic believes this behavior is meant to destroy sensitive communications related to its lawsuit, but it’s not the only one making this claim. The issue with Google’s d
Delta Kicking Employees Out Of Sky Clubs Now Part Of Effort To Unionize Flight Attendants
View from the Wing / 11h
9,000 people signed a petition asking Delta Air Lines to reconsider. Delta did not respond to the petition. Now the AFA-CWA union, which is trying to organize Delta flight attendants, is using that to drum up anger at the airline that might help their cause. Continue reading ...
Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
Engadget / 11h
In an executive order signed Monday , President Biden barred federal agencies from using commercial spyware that threatens US national security or carries a risk of improper use by foreign governments and individuals. The order applies to all departments, including those involved in law enforcement, defense and intelligence. It also prohibits the use of spyware that in the past was used to disclo
Don’t Move to These 25 Cities if You Want to Live Comfortably on $100k
Gizmodo / 11h
A lot of considerations go into choosing where to live. Whether it’s job opportunities, outdoor recreation, culture and entertainment, or the political landscape, whether a city is affordable is also one of the biggest factors in deciding where to live. We’ve seen more and more people leave big cities and their high… Read more...
The Muppets Mayhem Teases Its Unique Rock n' Roll Adventure
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Kermit will always be top Muppet , but Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem will shine a spotlight on the no-less-beloved members of the Electric Mayhem —the groovy house band on The Muppet Show . A new interview with the show’s co-creators gives us a good idea of what to expect from the series (although, alas, when it’ll… Read more...
Is Rocket Lab the SpaceX Competitor We’ve Been Waiting For?
83Gizmodo / 11h
SpaceX’s partially reusable Falcon 9 is currently in a class by itself, but rival companies are hoping to end the rocket’s near-monopolistic hold on the spaceflight industry. One such company is Rocket Lab, with its chief financial officer now taking direct aim at the Elon Musk-owned firm. Read more...
Your iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch Get New Features Today
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple usually releases new major software updates each fall, with smaller improvements rolling out throughout the year. Updates are now going out for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other Apple products. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Physicists Say There May Be Entire Planets Made of Dark Matter
500+Futurism / 11h
Dark Memes A new planetary theory just dropped — and reader, it gets kind of dark. In a not-yet-peer-reviewed paper , physicists led by University of Wisconsin-Madison theoretical physicist Yang Bai declared that our current mode of exoplanet detection may in the future help Earth-bound astronomers detect entire worlds out there made of the mysterious substance scientists refer to as dark matter.
CEO of OpenAI Says Elon Musk's Mean Comments Have Hurt Him
66Futurism / 11h
Little love has been lost lately between Twitter CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI, a company he co-founded but later abandoned due to what he says were ideological differences. According to a recent report from Semafor , Musk went as far as to repeatedly attempt to take over the AI firm, but following an internal power struggle, the billionaire ended up walking away. Since the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT
iOS 16.4 is out with bug fixes and a ton of new emoji
Engadget / 11h
If you own an Apple device, check your notifications: Apple has officially released updates for each of its major Platforms. The MacOS 13.3, and iOS / iPadOS 16.4 and WatchOS 9.4 updates include 21 new emoji , improved voice isolation for calls and a smattering of minor bug fixes. To start, the emoji keyboard is five new animals, two new hand gestures, three new colored hearts and a handful of ho
Google upgrades its NBA Pixel Arena app just in time for the playoffs
Engadget / 11h
The NBA’s regular season ends in just a couple of weeks, but Google just surprise-dropped a major overhaul of its popular Pixel Arena feature. The original Pixel Arena was advertised as a virtual space for fans to fully experience the NBA, but there wasn’t much to do other than play trivia and watch 3D shot recaps. The new Pixel Arena, however, is chock-full of activities for the discerning baske
The first round of Disney layoffs begins this week, CEO Bob Iger shares in memo
500+TechCrunch / 11h
In February, Disney CEO Bob Iger told shareholders in an earnings call that the company plans to lay off 7,000 employees as part of a significant restructuring. Today, in an internal memo to employees, which TechCrunch was able to obtain, Iger revealed that there will be three rounds of layoffs, with the first beginning this week. “This week, we begin notifying employees whose positions are impac
noelcollection : The marbling pattern on the boards and endpapers of our late nineteenth-century multi-volume set of Jo...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
noelcollection : The marbling pattern on the boards and endpapers of our late nineteenth-century multi-volume set of John Morley’s English Men of Letters is marked by colorful spirals. I wonder if there’s a metaphor here: enter the irresistible whirlpools of knowledge and lose yourself in all the information contained within! Images from: Morley, John, ed. English Men of Letters . New York: Harpe
Take These Steps to Heal Your Relationship With Money
Lifehacker / 11h
Like with yo-yo dieting when you try to “eat healthier, ” it’s easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits with money, too. And like your relationship with dieting, your relationship with your finances runs deep—it’s never as simple as being “good” or “bad” with money. Read more...
This Surprisingly Sturdy DIY Lego Lightsaber Actually Lights Up
29Gizmodo / 11h
Way back in 1999, Lego made an announcement that helped save the company: a collection of sets based on the original Star Wars trilogy. Since then, Lego has released over 860 Star Wars -themed sets over the past 24 years, but no lightsabers with glowing blades. For that, it seems, we have to rely on talented amateur… Read more...
Biden Acts to Restrict U.S. Government Use of Spyware
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
The president signed an executive order seeking to limit deployment of a tool that has been abused by autocracies — and some democracies — to spy on dissidents, human rights activists and journalists.
This devious cyberattack can target all your smart speakers without you realizing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs have discovered an alarming new cyberattack that can target your smart speakers, smartphones, tablets and more, without you even knowing. The attack consists of an inaudible prompt that can be picked up by voice recognition technology to exploit a vulnerability and proceed with malicious activ
Neptyne is building a Python-powered spreadsheet for data scientists
TechCrunch / 11h
Douwe Osinga and Jack Amadeo were working together at Sidewalk Labs , Alphabet’s venture to build tech-forward cities, when they arrived at the conclusion that most spreadsheet software doesn’t scale up to today’s data challenges. Data science tools like Pandas and Jupyter Notebooks do, but they tend to be too inaccessible to the layperson — at least in Osinga and Amadeo’s experience. “Talk to an
Review: American Admirals Club New York (JFK)
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
American Airlines has recently hugely invested in its lounges at JFK Terminal 8 , coinciding with British Airways moving to the terminal . I’ve reviewed the Greenwich Lounge , Soho Lounge , and Chelsea Lounge , which are the three premium lounges in the terminal. All three lounges are fantastic. In this installment I wanted to review the American Admirals Club in JFK Terminal 8. Unfortunately thi
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Debuts 3 Shorts Ahead of Series Premiere
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Begun, the Jedi Adventures have. Lucasfilm just shared three short films set in the world of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures , which is set to debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr. May 4. The kid-friendly animated show takes place during the era of the High Republic and features Jedi younglings, led by Yoda himself,… Read more...
OnePlus And OPPO Reportedly Consider Leaving Some Markets In Europe
SlashGear / 11h
After failing to crack the European markets for several years, two of China's most popular smartphone brands may be winding down their operations there.
T-Mobile Offers Free MLB.TV for the 2023 Season
How-To Geek / 12h
For the eighth year in a row, T-Mobile is offering its customers a free MLB.TV season pass—something that normally costs $150. The signup period for this promotion opens March 28th and closes on April 4th. (Select Sprint and Metro customers are also eligible for this deal.) Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Webb Telescope Reveals Nearby Exoplanet Has No Atmosphere
83Gizmodo / 12h
TRAPPIST-1b is a superhot rocky world just 40 light-years away. Astronomers recently trained the Webb Space Telescope this exoplanet, a world in the TRAPPIST-1 star system, and found that it’s devoid of an atmosphere. Read more...
Acer Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition review: Glasses-free 3D is just pointless
Engadget / 12h
There's a vast gulf between the dreamy notion of glasses-free 3D – extra visual depth without any clunky eye-wear! – and the reality: fuzzy imagery, buggy execution, and headaches. Oh, the headaches. So it goes with Acer's Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition, equipped with the company's glasses-free 3D screen . It's meant to unlock an entirely new dimension of gameplay in titles like God of W
The Best New iPhone Features in iOS 16.4
Lifehacker / 12h
It’s been 41 days since Apple last issued a software update for your iPhone. How have you survived in the interim? (Hopefully, you updated to iOS 16.3.1 right away, since it came with serious security patches for an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability .) Thankfully, our wait is over, and it’s finally time for… Read more...
That Viral Image of the Swagged Out Pope Is an AI Fake, Dummies
500+Futurism / 12h
Drip God Did they fool you? Those mega-viral images of Pope Francis looking fresh to death in a pristine white puffer are AI-generated fakes. As Snopes reports , that pic of Il Papa that went viral over the weekend is, as lots of people suspected , a fake — and, as always, the debunking site has the receipts to prove it. Though it is quite a good fake, the first time the image was posted online a
Ouch: Marriott Bonvoy now pricing hotels at up to 150,000 points per night
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
It’s been a year since Marriott officially retired its eight award categories, replacing category-based award redemptions with dynamic pricing. This allows the hotel megachain to charge whatever it likes for award stays without being tied to set amounts. Marriott committed to keeping 97% of hotels within their previous category pricing bands through 2022. Thus, we did not notice too much variabil
Final day to book 214 Hyatt properties before award prices increase Tuesday
500+The Points Guy / 12h
If you haven’t had a chance to book a stay, know that Monday is the final day to book World of Hyatt properties before the award rates for many popular spots increase. Starting Tuesday, 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
Apple discusses iPadOS 16.4’s new Pencil hover features
40TechCrunch / 12h
In October of last year, Apple announced that hover was being added to the Apple Pencil’s bag of tricks. What might sound like a minor update to non-artists represents an important addition to workflow. While digital drawing is more forgiving in terms of correcting errors than its real-world counterpart, stopping and starting is still an extremely frustrating dimension that can ultimately hamper
Why some VCs bet on people over businesses
100+TechCrunch / 12h
It’s been tough to raise funds in the last few years for most sectors, and many VCs will tell you that a startup needs to have a killer product-market fit before getting that check. But Eric Tarczynski of Contrary Capital believes in investing in people over businesses, and the wisdom to this approach has been proven out with AtoB. AtoB actually started out as something akin to Uber for buses, bu
Recruiting marketplace Paraform gets backing from Primer Sazze and Twitch founders
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Among the casualties of the mass tech layoffs are people who helped get their co-workers hired in the first place. Paraform , a startup that wants to change how the recruiting industry works by taking a marketplace approach, is giving professional recruiters a new way to find work by going freelance. Today, Paraform announced that it has raised $1.4 million in pre-seed funding led by Primer Sazze
Twitter source code was leaked on GitHub shortly after Musk’s layoff spree
500+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Future Publishing) Portions of Twitter's source code recently appeared on GitHub, and Twitter is trying to force GitHub to identify the user or users who posted the code. GitHub disabled the repository on Friday shortly after Twitter filed a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice but apparently hasn't provided the information Twitter is seeking. Tw
Crypto giant Binance charged with violating US trading and derivatives laws (updated)
Engadget / 12h
Add Binance to the list of crypto heavyweights facing serious legal trouble. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged Binance, founder Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim with allegedly violating both the agency's regulations and the Commodity Exchange Act. The company supposedly offered unregistered crypto derivatives, didn't ask users for mandatory identity
Several Sony earbuds and headphones are on sale at Amazon right now
34Mashable / 12h
As of March 27, several Sony headphones and earbuds are on sale at Amazon for up to 32% off . Shop the best deals here. BEST GAMING HEADPHONES DEAL: The Sony INZONE H7 Wireless Gaming Headset is equipped with personalized 360-degree spatial sound for gaming prowess. $195.26 $299.99 (save 15%) BEST WIRELESS EARBUDS DEAL: The Sony WF-C500 earbuds are a solid wireless option for a great price. $68 $
Save $15 on Tile trackers and never worry about lost luggage again
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $15: As of March 27, you can save $15 on Tile's Performance Pack (2022) . This pack includes one Tile Slim and one Tile Pro, so you can travel in confidence. Opens in a new tab Credit: Tile Our pick: Tile Performance Pack (2022) (opens in a new tab) $49.99 at Best Buy (save $15) (opens in a new tab) We've all heard (or experienced) the horror stories about disappearing luggage while travelin
School district bans 'Rainbowland' Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton duet as 'controversial'
300+Mashable / 12h
Not even rainbow-themed songs are safe from the politicking running rampant through U.S. schools, it seems. A Wisconsin school district removed the performance of Miley Cyrus' 2017 song "Rainbowland" from a song list ahead of a first-grade concert last week, even though the song lacks any explicit content and reportedly was a favorite among students. SEE ALSO: An exploration of cinematic accessib
Snag AirPods (2nd gen) for under $100 at Verizon right now
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $40: Get a pair of Apple AirPods (2nd generation) for only $89.99 at Verizon, down from their usual price of $129.99, as of March 27. That's a savings of 31%. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods (2nd generation) (opens in a new tab) $89.99 at Verizon (save $40) (opens in a new tab) Wireless earbuds offer comfort, ease, and convenience as you work out, take calls, and lis
That Email Is Not the IRS, It’s a Scam
Lifehacker / 12h
No one wants the IRS to contact them. You hope to deal with them once a year at tax time, without worrying about audits or mistakes on your numbers. So, if one day, an email from the Internal Revenue Service shows up in your inbox, you’re bound to take it seriously. Well, don’t. In fact, you have my permission to… Read more...
All the Ways You’re Risking a House Fire (Without Realizing It)
27Lifehacker / 12h
According to the National Fire Protection Associations, there were 51% fewer home fires in the U.S. in 2020 than in 1980 . That’s encouraging, but it’s just not good enough for me , America—there are still an estimated 356,500 home fires per year in this country. I don’t want to your home to be burnt to a cinder, so I… Read more...
John Wick Is a Hollywood Unicorn
99Gizmodo / 12h
“Franchise.” It’s a word you hear more often than not these days when talking about movies. “It’s part of a franchise” or “We want it to start a franchise.” Franchises are prized in Hollywood because it means much of the hard work is already done; making a new Marvel movie or Star Wars movie is a no-brainer because… Read more...
Limited time: Earn up to 6 miles per dollar on Apple purchases, including iPhones
200+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Is it time to get a new iPhone or upgrade the technology in your home office? If so, now is a good time to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited time. Here are the elevated earnings you’ll receive on App
Lucid recalls hundreds of Air sedans over risk vehicles could lose power
TechCrunch / 12h
Lucid Group issued a recall for hundreds of Air sedans over a flaw that could cause the vehicles to lose power and increase the risk of a crash, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Newark, California-based automaker first filed a recall notice with NHTSA in February for 273 model year 2022 and 2023 Air vehicles after discovering that some electricall
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 Review: Made For Work
SlashGear / 12h
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 isn't made for everybody. Just so long as you're looking to do a whole lot of work, this notebook might be right up your alley.
Becoming A Local Guide: A Guide To Google Maps' Program And Its Benefits
SlashGear / 12h
How does Google Maps get all of its local data? From a network of Local Guides. If you'd like to lend your knowledge to Google Maps, here's how.
Everything to Know About Artificial Intelligence, or AI
300+NYT > Technology / 12h
Part 1 of our weeklong series.
Microsoft’s redesigned Teams app is faster and less of a memory hog
Engadget / 12h
Microsoft is overhauling Teams to make it faster and easier to use. In a blog post published Monday, the company said Teams users can look forward to a redesigned app that is up to two times faster than the current release, with tasks like launching the program and joining video calls taking half as much time. The overhauled app also offers smoother scrolling while avoiding the use of placeholder
Why You Should Buy an HDD Instead of a SSD (Sometimes)
How-To Geek / 12h
Solid State Drives (SSD) are better than old-fashioned hard disk drives (HDDs) in many ways, and plummeting SSD prices have led to many PC builders forgetting about HDDs completely. But despite SSDs being a better option in most cases, there are still times you should consider the humble HDD. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
LG Keeps Its Promise as Another Phone Gets Android 13
How-To Geek / 12h
LG Mobile exited the smartphone business nearly two years ago in April 2021, but the company is surprisingly still busy updating select high-end smartphones to the latest Android 13 update. Read This Article on Review