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Jerry Springer's Attitude To Technology Was Unexpectedly Prophetic
56SlashGear / 13h
Jerry Springer's controversial talkshow was must-see television, but the outspoken host proved to be oddly visionary when it came to technology and social media
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts looks like the nostalgic movie I've been waiting for
3KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
A new trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has debuted online – and it looks to be the nostalgia-inducing Transformers movie I've been waiting for. The film's latest teaser, which can you watch below, is packed with the usual Autobots and Decepticons-centric drama, as well as copious amounts of metal-on-metal action, so fans of the Paramount Pictures-developed movie series are sure to enj
Elon Musk's Attorneys Claim Deepfake Defense in Tesla Autopilot Case
500+Gizmodo / 13h
“I really would consider autonomous driving to be basically a solved problem,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the Q&A portion of a 2016 interview at a Vox Recode conference. “A Model S and Model X at this point can drive autonomously with greater safety than a person, right now,” he added. Or...did he? Read more...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's First Reactions Hype an Emotional Farewell
Gizmodo / 29min
It’s the bittersweet, powerful end of an era as Guardians of the Galaxy franchise director James Gunn—who’s now the co-head of DC Studios —bows out of Marvel. But he’s leaving on an excellently high note, as the first social media reactions to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (which opens May 5) suggest. Read more...
Quordle today - hints and answers for Friday, April 28 (game #459)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - now with added Daily Sequence answers! Yes, that's right: the makers of Quordle have a new game, which sees you complete four Wordle puzzles consecutively. The twist is that the letters you've already used on the first game are repeated on the second and so on. It's good fun, but also difficult - so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle
NYC's transport authority will no longer post service alerts on Twitter
Engadget / 37min
NYC commuters will no longer see service alerts and other informative posts from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Twitter. The agency runs several accounts that provide passengers with useful real-time updates, such as whether a particular route or train has been suspended. But now it has posted a farewell message on the website, explaining that Twitter "is no longer reliable fo
Amazon omits India business in earnings, a first in years
TechCrunch / 47min
Amazon omitted India updates in Thursday’s earnings call and release, a notable change for the e-commerce giant that has consistently highlighted rapid growth in the South Asian market. The absence of India in the quarterly earnings, the first since early 2014, follows Amazon’s shutdown of multiple services , including food delivery and wholesale distribution, in the country, prompting many analy
Ring's new Indoor Cam model adds small yet important change to flagship series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Smart home security brand Ring is updating its flagship Indoor Cam with a brand new, never-before-seen feature on its devices: a shutter. Admittedly, that is a little hyperbolic on our part, but it’s true. The Indoor Cam 2nd Gen is the first of the company’s lineup to come with a physical shutter pre-attached. Before this, you either had to use the official app to turn a Ring camera off or purcha
How to livestream Formula 1 for free
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 49%: Watch Formula 1 livestreams from anywhere in the world with a streaming-friendly service like ExpressVPN. 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. F1 is back once again, which means fans all over the world will be seeking out the best streaming options for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This is wher
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for April 28
Mashable / 1h
You made it! It's Friday, and you're just about ready to Wordle your way through the weekend. We're here as always to help guide the way with our expert Wordle advice and the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for April 28's Wordle word to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and st
Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks
26BBC News - Technology / 1h
It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers.
How To Disable The Pop-Up Blocker In Google Chrome
SlashGear / 3h
The wild west days of the internet when pop-ups would flood your screen are long gone, but sometimes you still need to allow pop-ups. Here's how on Chrome.
'The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' trailer makes child death matches retro
Mashable / 3h
The official trailer has arrived for The Hunger Games prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes , giving us a look at a new round of child death matches with retro theming. Set 64 years before The Hunger Games , The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes follows future Panem president and series antagonist Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth). Still only 18 years old, Snow is assigned to be a mento
Muslims come into the frame in Southeast Asia’s fintech boom
33TechCrunch / 5h
Founded in 2014, Blossom Finance was first intended for Muslim entrepreneurs in the United States. The microfinancing platform connects investors with small businesses using mudarabah, a shariah-compliant profit-sharing agreement. But founder Matthew Joseph Martin soon realized that the startup, backed by investors like Boost VC and Tim Draper, was serving a relatively niche market in the States.
Best Android Phones Under $500 You Can Buy Right Now
SlashGear / 5h
Many lower-priced Android phones are suitable for day-to-day usage, and some are quite impressive. Here are the best Android phones you can buy for under $500.
Watch Live as Sultan Al Neyadi Becomes First Arab Astronaut to Perform a Spacewalk
Gizmodo / 5h
Two astronauts are gearing up for a nearly seven-hour-long spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday, with one of them set to make history as the first Arab astronaut to take on the extravehicular activity. Read more...
Amazon cloud and ads units offset flat e-commerce
23BBC News - Technology / 6h
Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic.
Elon Musk's Twitter Has Been More Compliant with Government Requests, Not Less
Gizmodo / 6h
After castigating OG Twitter for its cooperation with government content requests, it turns out that Elon Musk’s version of the platform hasn’t been doing much better since he took over half a year ago. Not only has Musk Twitter™️ been responding to a variety of government requests—but it’s been doing so at a much… Read more...
10 iPad Pro Features That Will Change How You Use Your Tablet
SlashGear / 6h
Tablets are no longer a tenet of sci-fi tech and we depend on them for everyday use. Here are 10 iPad Pro features that will change how you use your tablet.
How To Use Emojis On Your Chromebook
SlashGear / 6h
Your Chromebook has a built-in method for showing all the Emoji emotions you could ever need through its keyboard.
Rainn Wilson on Seeing People Watch The Office Everywhere | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 6h
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WebOps platform Pantheon defends hosting “hate groups” as developers quit
20Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Erika Goldring / Contributor | Getty Images North America ) Over the past week, backlash erupted on LinkedIn , in a thread where passionate open source developers began criticizing Pantheon. The developers and other Pantheon supporters commenting had just discovered that the website operations platform—which hosts more than 700,000 websites—is currently hosting websites for hugel
Raw milk from farm with no electricity sparks outbreak that nearly killed baby
44Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Lukas Schulze ) A 10-month-old baby in Tennessee developed a life-threatening condition last year and spent 27 days in the hospital with failing kidneys after drinking raw milk from a cow-share, health officials in Tennessee reported Thursday. At least five people were sickened by raw milk from the cow-share, including another 10-month-old baby who was hospitalized for a
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for April 28
Mashable / 7h
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
The Hunger Games Prequel's First Trailer Invites You to Enjoy the Show
Gizmodo / 7h
Set “64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem,” The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes explores the origin story of that future tyrant . After a couple of cryptic teasers , a full trailer has finally arrived. Read more...
It's The End Of The Road For Microsoft PC Accessories
SlashGear / 7h
Microsoft-branded PC accessories will soon be a thing of the past as the company shifts its focus entirely to its more expensive alternatives.
Daily Crunch: Citing slow growth and desire to be ‘at the forefront of the AI era,’ Dropbox CEO lays off 500
TechCrunch / 7h
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 . Thursday is here — how in the world did that happen? Those days, they just keep on coming. If you’re still on the fence about whether you want to come along to Disrupt, we’ve got you covered: There’s a Disrupt pass for every role and budget . It also seems like The
Clubhouse needs to fix things, and today it cut more than half of staff
200+TechCrunch / 7h
Clubhouse , a once skyrocketing social audio app built by Paul Davison and Rohan Seth, has laid off more than half of its staff. The startup’s co-founders made the decision in response to customer habits changing in a post-COVID world and remote work complexities, according to a blog post. Those who were impacted will receive severance and continued healthcare coverage for the next few months. A
This Bittersweet Star Trek Short Imagines the Rebirth of the Enterprise-D
38Gizmodo / 7h
The restoration of the Enterprise -D , long thought lost since it was broken up and crash-landed decades prior in Star Trek: Generations , was one of the biggest surprises of Picard ’s final season . But now we know that parts of the ship made their way back home to be restored, this touching new short imagines just how. Read more...
Snap stock down 24% on weak earnings, ad revenue slump
20TechCrunch / 8h
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has seen its stock tumble 20% in after-hours trading after reporting first-quarter earnings Thursday. The company missed Wall Street revenue estimates of $1 billion, closing out the quarter with $989 million. That’s down 7% from the same period last year, and it represents the first time since Snap went public that revenue fell. Snap attributed this downgrade
Clubhouse is laying off employees and ‘resetting’ the company
Engadget / 8h
Clubhouse, the once hyped audio app that took off during the height of the pandemic, is laying off staff as part of a company “reset,” the startup announced. In a letter to staff shared by the company, founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth said they were “scaling back our org by over 50% and saying goodbye to many talented, dedicated teammates.” Interestingly, Davison and Seth said that the compan
Hackers steal emails, private messages from hookup websites
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Hackers have stolen email addresses, direct messages, and other personal data from users of two dating websites, according to a data breach expert. Earlier this week, someone alerted Troy Hunt, the founder and maintainer of the data breach alerting website Have I Been Pwned , that hackers had breached two dating websites, CityJerks and TruckerSucker. Hunt told TechCrunch that he analyzed the stol
Watch Live as a SpaceX Falcon Heavy Attempts First Fully Expendable Mission [Update]
Gizmodo / 8h
SpaceX is getting ready to launch its super heavy-lift rocket for the second time this year, carrying a hefty broadband satellite to a distant orbit above Earth’s equator, as well as a pair of smaller satellites, before being disposed entirely. Read more...
We Saw One of Mission: Impossible 7's Most Epic Action Scenes
Gizmodo / 8h
With a trailer that’s been out in the world for almost a year now, expectations couldn’t be any higher for Tom Cruise ’s Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One . Except they can go higher, now that Paramount’s screened 20 minutes of breathtaking footage at CinemaCon 2023. Read more...
Clubhouse Slashes More Than Half Its Staff
Gizmodo / 8h
Clubhouse is downsizing, big time. The company, which launched its audio-based social platform in the early pandemic days of April 2020, is now laying off more than half of all of its workers. Read more...
Forza Motorsports' Impressive Accessibility Features Include Blind Driving Assist
SlashGear / 8h
The upcoming "Forza Motorsport" game will include a bunch of accessibility features, including a mode for people who have low vision or are blind.
How To Use Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (And Which Games Are Eligible)
SlashGear / 8h
Nintendo offers one discount program that, depending on your gaming schedule, could prove to be extremely beneficial: Switch Game Vouchers.
State Senator, Who Got Into Mask Altercation, Is Suing Over Air Travel Ban [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Meta Quest Pro will soon support WiFi 6E
Engadget / 8h
Meta will soon start rolling out its latest Quest firmware, and there's a particularly handy feature for Meta Quest Pro owners. The company's highest-end VR headset is gaining WiFi 6E support. So, if you have a compatible router and a fast enough internet connection, your headset will supports speeds of up to 1.6Gbps. Faster downloads could come in useful for those who try another new feature, wh
Judge slams Tesla for claiming Musk quotes captured on video may be deepfakes
500+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California on March 14, 2019. (credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images) The judge overseeing a wrongful death lawsuit involving Tesla's Autopilot system rejected Tesla's claim that videos of CEO Elon Musk's public statements might be deepfakes. Tesla's deepfake claim "is deeply troubling to the Court," Sa
YouTube Music adds podcasts in the US
Engadget / 9h
As promised , YouTube Music now offers podcasts. In the US, you can launch the Android or iOS app to stream audio or video podcasts without a Premium or Music Premium subscription. Shows will play in the background, and you can cast them to other devices like speakers. The feature is reaching American users "gradually," YouTube says, so don't be surprised if you have to wait a little while to see
Razer’s New Headset Has a High-Quality Mic and USB-C
How-To Geek / 9h
Razer sells a lot of gaming headsets, and at least some of them are great. Now there’s another option aimed at improved microphone quality: the BlackShark V2 Pro. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Bones Found in Lake Mead Finally Identified as Missing Man
Gizmodo / 9h
Human remains unveiled in Lake Mead’s low water levels last year have finally been identified as a Las Vegas man who went missing years ago, local authorities said this week. Read more...
Oh Great, They Put ChatGPT Into a Boston Dynamics Robot Dog
500+Futurism / 9h
See Spot Speak As if robotic dogs weren't creepy enough. A team of programmers just equipped a Boston Dynamics robot dog with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Text-to-Speech voice modulation, allowing it to literally speak to them and answer their questions. In a video posted to Twitter , machine learning engineer Santiago Valdarrama showcased how he and a colleague programmed a Spot robot dog to ve
Microsoft makes its AI-powered Designer tool available in preview
98TechCrunch / 9h
Today, Microsoft Designer, Microsoft’s AI-powered design tool, launched in public preview with an expanded set of features. Announced in October, Designer is a Canva-like web app that can generate designs for presentations, posters, digital postcards, invitations, graphics and more to share on social media and other channels. It leverages user-created content and DALL-E 2 , OpenAI’s text-to-image
Attending the coronation? Here’s everything you need to know, from travel logistics to after-parties
The Points Guy / 9h
On May 6, 2023, the world will bear witness to the historic coronation of King Charles III. So, dust down the deck chairs, marinate some chicken in curried yogurt and untangle the bunting … it’s time for a royal party done right. Here’s everything you need to know about watching King Charles III’s coronation procession in London — and how to get there if you’re brave enough to face the crowds. Wh
Snap’s Sales Fall for First Time as a Public Company
NYT > Technology / 9h
As other tech companies returned to growth, Snap continued to struggle with advertising sales and lost money in the first quarter.
How To Clear Discord's Cache Files On Your Devices
SlashGear / 9h
Keep in mind that if you use Discord on multiple devices they'll each have their own local cache, here's how.
Here's How The Lexus RZ's Innovative Radiant Heating System Works
SlashGear / 9h
Whereas ICE cars use heat from the engine to keep you warm, EVs have to go a different route. When it comes to the Lexus RZ, radiant warmth is the solution.
8 Reasons To Finally Buy A Xbox Series X In 2023
SlashGear / 9h
The X Box Series X is worth the purchase if you're a serious gamer who appreciates the latest games and staying ahead of the curve.
What Happens To Amazon Halo Customers Now That The Health Service Is Shutting Down
SlashGear / 9h
Amazon has abruptly decided to stop supporting its entire range of Halo products. Customers have some options when it comes to their data, but don't delay.
Amazon’s Growth Is Slow but Good Enough
NYT > Technology / 9h
The company, reporting a 9 percent revenue increase for the first quarter, is the latest Big Tech company to top Wall Street’s financial expectations.
Watch Taylor Swift Sing Kanye's 'Heartless' and 14 Other AI Covers
Gizmodo / 9h
Artificial intelligence and the music industry are having a moment, and it’s unclear at this point whether it’s a great one. As AI generators like ChatGPT and DALL-E get better and better, so too do AI voice generators—and that’s no better exemplified than the rise of completely fabricated songs from major artists. Read more...
What Drew Gillian Jacobs to Invincible? | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 9h
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FDA Approves Poop-Based Pill to Treat Hardy Gut Infections
Gizmodo / 9h
The healing powers of poop can now officially come in a more palatable pill. This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Vowst, an oral capsule packed with beneficial bacteria derived from human fecal matter. The drug is intended to treat recurrent infections of Clostridioides difficile by balancing… Read more...
How to Access Your TikTok Watch History
Gizmodo / 9h
We’ve all been there: You’re in a conversation with friends, and you desperately try to find a TikTok that you had scrolled past that could serve as a funny contribution to the current topic of conversation. You hastily search and scroll through the app and finally find it, but it’s too late—your companions have moved… Read more...
Mexico's President Is Killing It on YouTube
Gizmodo / 9h
The Mexican government’s press conference from the Palacio Nacional on Wednesday looked like it was part of a late-night comedy skit. Standing behind a podium with the government seal, an official proudly announced that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador had been named the top streamer in Mexico in the first… Read more...
Joe Manchin Is Back on His Bullsh*t
28Gizmodo / 9h
Last year, I wrote about how West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin was acting like a bad boyfriend to the Democratic party . The man was stringing his colleagues along for months and holding climate legislation in limbo. I ate my words just a couple of weeks later when Manchin worked with Democratic leadership to revive… Read more...
Bluesky’s best shot at success is to embrace shitposting
33TechCrunch / 9h
I have joined so many social media websites since October 27, 2022, the fateful day in which Elon Musk tanked his net worth and volunteered for the worst job in the world. There’s Mastodon, T2, Spoutible, Hive, Post, Cohost and so many more, but no Twitter alternative has felt as promising as Bluesky. That is, in part, because of how much shitposting is going on there. Bluesky hatched from Twitte
Snap’s Sales Fall for First Time as a Public Company
NYT > Technology / 9h
As other tech companies returned to growth, Snap continued to struggle with advertising sales and lost money in the first quarter.
Chromebooks Now Have a Google Photos-Powered Video Editor
How-To Geek / 9h
Google announced last year that it was building a new video editor tied into Google Photos, mostly aimed at Chromebooks. Now you can finally try it out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Pinterest announces multiyear ads partnership with Amazon alongside earnings beat
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Pinterest today announced a multiyear strategic ad partnership with Amazon aimed at bringing more brands and relevant products to its platform. The new deal will make the e-commerce giant Pinterest’s first partner on third-party ads, the company said in a blog post shared alongside its first-quarter earnings beat . The partnership is a step in a new direction for the image sharing and social medi
Diamond status: Which credit card should I use to buy an engagement ring?
20The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re ready to pop the question, congratulations! But first, you’ll want to ask a different one: How will you actually pay for the ring? According to The Knot’s Jewelry and Engagement Study , the average engagement ring costs around $6,000. Understandably, you’ll want to maximize a big purchase like th
Jupiter Moon Probe Switches On Science Instrument for the First Time
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s been less than two weeks since the European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE mission began its journey to Jupiter , but the spacecraft has wasted no time getting itself ready to explore the gas giant system. Read more...
10 May Day Lessons We Learned From The Wicker Man
57Gizmodo / 10h
“You wouldn’t want to be here on May Day,” a character cautions Edward Woodward’s rigidly Christian, notably prudish Sergeant Howie in folk-horror classic The Wicker Man . After he travels to the isolated Summerisle to investigate reports of a missing child, he’s shocked— shocked! —to discover a community steeped in … Read more...
Meta Avatar Upgrade Could Use an Upgrade
25Gizmodo / 10h
It’s been about 20 years since the life-simulator game, Second Life, came out. Nintendo Miis first emerged on the scene more than a decade and a half ago. We live in an era where near-photo-realistic video game graphics are possible. For better or worse, you can deepfake images and videos of notable people with a few… Read more...
What's New on Prime Video and Freevee in May 2023
Lifehacker / 10h
Amazon’s Prime Video is known to have some of the deepest pockets in the streaming biz, having recently spent more than $140 million on Daisy Jones & the Six , $175 million on The Peripheral , and $465 million on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power . But even Rich Uncle Pennybags needs to skip a turn once in a… Read more...
Marvel Director Expects Fully AI-Generated Movies Within Two Years
1KFuturism / 10h
Director's Cut In a recent panel interview with Collider , Joe Russo, who has directed big Marvel movies like "Avengers: Endgame" alongside his brother, shared some of his thoughts on how AI might impact the film industry, giving it about two years before AI can create a fully-fledged movie. "We're in a world where the entire generation has a facile expertise in [AI], and is also not afraid of it
Microsoft-Brand Keyboards, Mice, and Webcams Are Going Away
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft has been selling keyboards, webcams, mics, and other PC accessories for decades, some of which have been praised as excellent hardware. The few remaining Microsoft-branded devices are now being discontinued in favor of Surface products. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
New leaks suggest Apple Watch will one day sync to your Mac and iPad
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A new Apple rumor is making the rounds claiming the tech giant is looking to expand the reach of Apple Watches by giving the devices a way to sync to other company devices. This information comes from industry analyst and notable leaker analyst941 on Twitter who claims the Apple Watch will longer be tied to just a single iPhone. One day, users will be able to sync their wearable gadget to multipl
‘Super Tilt Bro.’ is like NES Smash Bros. with online matches
Engadget / 10h
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play Super Smash Bros. a decade before it came out — with online gaming tech that didn’t exist in the 80s — Super Tilt Bro. is your answer. The retro homebrew NES game pays homage to Nintendo’s fighting franchise (while steering clear of Nintendo IP) in a lovingly crafted passion project now seeking funding on Kickstarter. The platform-fighting gam
Brett Harrison ‘never lost faith in the business’ while at now-shuttered FTX
400+TechCrunch / 10h
It has been almost six months since FTX collapsed, and a lot has transpired since then, including executives being charged to industry businesses facing ripple effects from its demise. At Consensus 2023, Anthony Scaramucci, former White House comms director and founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, which invested in the exchange and Brett Harrison, founder and CEO of Architect and fo
Dyson's Wacky Air Purifying Zone Headphones Have Finally Launched
SlashGear / 10h
The unusual Dyson Zone headphones with an air-purifying visor are finally available to purchase in the United States alongside a massive price tag.
10 Things About Porsches You Should Know Before Buying One
SlashGear / 10h
Whether you are looking at a 911 Turbo from the showroom or a classic air-cooled model, here are the things you should know about Porsches before buying one.
DocuSign turns to AI power for its latest identity check tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Leading eSign firm DocuSign has launched a new identity verification (IDV) tool powered by AI for EU and UK markets. ID Verification for EU Qualified allows a person's identity to be verified remotely, without needing to use video conferencing software or in-person checks, all in a bid to speed up the process considerably DocuSign claims that the new feature can be used in various documents acros
Massive West Nile Virus outbreak in Arizona shattered records, killed 101
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Eddie Robles drives a Maricopa County Vector Control fogging truck through a neighborhood August 4, 2004, in Tempe, Arizona. Areas known to have high populations of mosquitos are being fogged at night to kill the bug and help prevent the spread of the West Nile virus. (credit: Getty | Jeff Topping/ ) As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the country in the summer of 2021, another virus—
Scientists sequenced the genome of Balto, famous sled dog of 1925 “Serum Run”
92Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / After Balto died in 1933, his taxidermy mount was put on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. (credit: Cleveland Museum of Natural History) In 1925, a sled dog named Balto led his plucky canine team on the last leg of a grueling 127-hour dogsled relay across Alaska to bring lifesaving medicine to the people of Nome—the famous " Serum Run ." Balto was lionized for the feat
Samsung makes its stunning 95 percent profit drop official for Q1 2023
23Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Samsung warned the world earlier this month that its Q1 2023 earnings report was going to be bad. Now the report is here, and oh boy, is it a disaster. Profits are officially down a stunning 95 percent for Q1 2023. The company made 14.12 trillion Korean won in profit ($10.7 billion
F.B.I. Searches Home of Top FTX Executive
38NYT > Technology / 10h
Ryan Salame, a former top FTX executive and a prolific Republican donor, faces mounting legal pressure for his role in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire.
Chief, a professional network for women leaders, cuts staff amid restructuring effort
TechCrunch / 10h
Chief , a professional network designed for women in leadership, has cut 14% of staff, or 43 jobs today, saying in an email seen by TechCrunch that the move is a response to the economy and that the outfit is restructuring to further focus on member experience. The layoff largely hit Chief’s U.S. employees as the business’s newly launched U.K. presence is smaller. Around 262 employees remain at t
Binance.US sailed away from its $1.3B deal with Voyager, now what?
44TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. Earlier this week, Binance.US broke off its $1.3 billion deal to buy crypto broker Voyager Digital’s assets due to a “hostile and uncertain regulatory climate.” The announcement comes about nine months after Voyager filed for bankruptcy . At the time, the U.S.-headquartered firm — and its two affiliates — said in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the Southern Distr
The 10 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now
39Wired / 10h
The streaming service doesn’t quite have Netflix’s back catalog, but it has a solid lineup.
These Kias and Hyundais Are Being Blacklisted by Some Insurance Companies
24Lifehacker / 10h
Car insurance companies don’t take unnecessary risks—and now, for State Farm and Progressive, many Hyundais and Kias are a risk they are not willing to take, at least temporarily. The reason? That same viral TikTok trend from the “ Kia Boyz ” we covered back in February, in which users learned how to easily hot-wire the… Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem's New Footage Sounds Totally Radical
Gizmodo / 11h
At Paramount’s CinemaCon 2023 panel today, producer Seth Rogen introduced a new clip from director Jeff Rowe’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem , appropriately clad in a turtle-green suit. The animated reboot brings a new sense of style to the classic TMNT quartet —voiced for the first time in the franchise… Read more...
Jeff Bezos’ Awkward Coachella Outfit Is Seared Into Our Memories
300+Futurism / 11h
Extremely Quiet Luxury If you haven't seen Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Coachella fit yet, maybe stop scrolling. Save yourself. It's scarring. Bezos and his girlfriend, alive girl Lauren Sánchez, took to the influencer-laden festival scene last weekend, flanked by their couple friends , momager Kris Jenner and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble. You'd think that with a current net worth of $114 billion ,
YouTube Music officially rolls out podcasts for listeners in the US
74TechCrunch / 11h
YouTube Music is officially adding podcasts to its platform in the United States on Android, iOS and the web. The rollout comes a few months after YouTube podcasting head Kai Chuk revealed that podcasts would be added to YouTube Music soon. The update allows users watching podcasts on the main app to continue listening to them on YouTube Music. The company notes that all users can listen to podca
Let these Roomba robot vacuums do your dirty work for less
Mashable / 11h
Sit back, relax, and let these Roomba robot vacuums take care of the cleaning with 38% off select models at Amazon. Shop our picks below: BEST ROOMBA: The iRobot Roomba j7+ is an excellent overall pick with a 90-minute battery life and auto-emptying station with great room mapping — $599 $799.99 (save $200.99) BEST ROOMBA BUNDLE: The iRobot Roomba s9+ & Braava Jet m6 Bundle is the best of both wo
The FBI Found a Bazooka in Alleged Pentagon Leaker's Home
31Gizmodo / 11h
The Justice Department filed a motion on Thursday to hold Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira without bail, arguing he is a flight risk and presents “an ongoing risk both to the national security of the United States and to the community.” Teixeira, 21, allegedly released sensitive and confidential government information on… Read more...
Meta confirms Oculus Quest 3 will be affordable, but its VR business is on thin ice
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Alongside its announcements that Facebook and Instagram will soon feature AI whether you want or not, Meta’s most recent investor call saw a triple down on Oculus Quest 3 being affordable – and also revealed that its VR business isn’t doing too well. Starting with the great news, Meta has reaffirmed its pledge that this year’s “next-gen VR headset” – almost certainly the Quest 3 – will be availab
Major business-class fare sale to Europe this summer and beyond
100+The Points Guy / 11h
With international airfare up 20% compared to last year , a business-class fare deal to Europe , with availability this summer, is absolutely amazing. Fares from across the U.S. to Italy , France , Spain , Germany , Switzerland and Belgium start as low as $2,400 round-trip. Deal basics JAMES O’NEIL/GETTY IMAGES Airlines: American , United , Delta , Air Canada , Lufthansa , British Airways and TAP
New offer: Earn up to 165,000 points with these IHG credit cards
60The Points Guy / 11h
If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — these cards can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in the juicy welcome bonuses available. Let’s take a look at these welcome offers and see which IHG Rewards card is the best fit for you. IHG Rewar
United Airlines Claims To Be The World’s Largest But That’s.. Not True?
View from the Wing / 11h
United Airlines is telling its employees that they are now the world's largest airline. They've sent a message from CEO Scott Kirby trumpeting this claim. But the data tells a different story. Continue reading ...
Some Melatonin Gummies Are Way Stronger Than Advertised
Lifehacker / 11h
If you’ve ever felt like your melatonin gummies hit harder than you expected, it’s possible that you didn’t actually take the dose you thought you did. In a recent study , melatonin gummies labeled as containing 3 milligrams actually had anywhere between 3.6 milligrams and a whopping 10.4, depending on brand. Read more...
Teenage Engineering enters the microphone space with the gorgeous CM-15
Engadget / 11h
Boutique music gadget manufacturer Teenage Engineering is back with a new product and it’s a whole lot more interesting than a $1,600 desk . The CM-15 is a legitimate portable condenser microphone built for studio use and remote setups. The company describes it as the world’s “first all-in-1 mic offering” as it features multiple connection and power options. You can power this thing via tradition
Google tests a new ad slot on the Play Store ahead of its I/O developer conference
42TechCrunch / 11h
Google has been spotted testing a new Play Store ad slot ahead of its I/O developer conference in May. If rolled out publicly, the change could significantly expand the company’s Play Store search ads business by offering developers access to new prime real estate for their app marketing efforts. The test comes two years after Apple made a similar move with the addition of a new ad slot that appe
Best-Ever 165,000 Point Offer for IHG Business Card
View from the Wing / 11h
A year ago Chase introduced the IHG® Rewards Premier Business Credit Card , a co-brand small business card with IHG One Rewards. It’s a strong card for both the up front bonus and for benefits, and they’ve just raised the initial bonus to their best ever offer. Continue reading ...
Is the UK a bad place for tech firms?
31BBC News - Technology / 11h
Microsoft's president said a UK watchdog's move to block its Activision deal was "bad for Britain."
This App Lets You Search for Everything You’ve Ever Done on Your Mac
Lifehacker / 11h
When you keep shuffling between browser tabs, meetings, and tasks on your Mac, it’s easy to lose track of a few important things. You may have referenced a document that contained an important quote for a blog post, or heard an insightful comment during a meeting but forgot to save it. Rewind is an app that can help… Read more...
Nobody Can Agree on What 'Zone 2' Cardio Is
Lifehacker / 11h
“Zone 2” is the name the fitness world has (mostly) agreed upon to describe the low intensity cardio most of us should be doing . When you’re in zone 2, you’re working hard enough that you start breathing heavier, but easy enough you could hold a conversation. You stop a zone 2 session because your workout time is up,… Read more...
Why You Should Wear Wireless Earbuds to Your Next Concert
Lifehacker / 11h
Buzzkills everywhere agree: Fun as they are, attending a loud concert can damage your hearing. Plenty of venues are obnoxiously loud, and you could experience symptoms of hearing loss within just five minutes of exposure the cacophony. But if you’re someone who frequents live music gigs, your wireless earbuds can help… Read more...
Chris Hemsworth Leads Star-Studded Animated Prequel Transformers: One
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The Transformers franchise is returning to its animated roots with Transformers: One , and now we know who’ll be lending their voice to the film. Read more...
Researchers Just Used Knots of Worms to Understand the Science of Tangles
25Gizmodo / 11h
A team of mathematicians and engineers is unraveling the wriggly mystery of blackworms; specifically, the researchers are trying to understand how the worms are able to disentangle even quicker than they (intentionally) intertwine. Read more...
A Massive Project Is Helping Scientists Unravel the Genetic Secrets of Mammals
Gizmodo / 11h
In expansive new research out this week, scientists around the world have started to unravel the genetic secrets behind one of nature’s greatest success stories: mammals. They’ve catalogued and compared the genomes of more than 200 mammal species, including elephants, bats, and humans. Among other things, their… Read more...
Hackers Take Control of Government-Owned Satellite in Alarming Experiment
58Gizmodo / 11h
Just how vulnerable are the thousands of government-operated satellites speeding along their orbits above our heads? A team of researchers proved they could hack into a European Space Agency -owned satellite, allowing them to take full control of its communication, imaging—and even its maneuverability systems. Read more...
Scientists Sequence Genome of Famous Good Boy Balto the Sled Dog
34Gizmodo / 11h
Balto the sled dog is famous for being part of a sled team that delivered medicine from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Nome, Alaska, through harrowing blizzard conditions in 1925. Now, a team of scientists has sequenced the dog’s genome using DNA found in his taxidermied remains. Read more...
Microsoft Loop Is Now Available on More Phones
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft Loop entered public preview earlier this year as a new collaborative notes tool, like Notion or Google Workspace Spaces. The public preview was limited to a desktop web app, but now the mobile apps are rolling out more widely. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Razer's Best Gaming Headset Just Got a Huge Upgrade
How-To Geek / 11h
Razer’s flagship BlackShark V2 Pro headset is beloved by hardcore gamers, particularly in esports. Now, Razer is launching an upgraded 2023 model of the BlackShark V2 Pro with a more robust microphone, a longer battery life, USB-C charging, and other improvements. You can order it now for $200. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Sony ZV-1 Mark II could land soon – here are 5 things the vlogging camera needs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Sony ZV-1 remains one of the best vlogging cameras you can buy, despite arriving back in 2020 – but that may not be the case for long if new rumors about a sequel are correct. The reliable Sony Alpha Rumors claims that a "trusted source" has revealed that a new Sony ZV-1 successor will launch by "the end of May". If you're looking to buy one of the best cheap cameras for vlogging, then, it mi
Nakamichi’s Sonos-stomping Dragon Dolby Atmos soundbar is available for pre-order
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Following its fire-breathing debut at CES 2023 , Nakamichi’s new Dragon Dolby Atmos soundbar is now available for pre-order. The company is only making 500 units available at the outset, which is likely a good call given the Dragon’s steep $3,500 / £2,800 / AU$5,300 pre-order price. Nakamichi is pitching the Dragon not so much as a soundbar but rather as a plug-and-play home surround sound system
'Forza Motorsport' will feature audio cues to help players with visual impairments drive
Engadget / 11h
Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios has previewed some of the game's accessibility features. First and foremost, the studio is hoping to make it easier for blind and low-vision players to enjoy the racing sim with the help of audio cues. Turn 10 spent two years building Blind Driving Assists with the help of accessibility consultant Brandon Cole (who is blind) and other blind and low-visio
Musk's Tesla safety boasts could be deepfakes, his lawyers say
Mashable / 11h
Tesla, Twitter, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has long warned about the potential dangers of AI. In court filings reported by Reuters on Wednesday, Tesla's lawyers echoed Musk's warnings to claim that the billionaire's own words could possibly be deepfakes. They argue that the mere possibility of digital alterations of Musk's statements somehow overrides any need for him to testify about them in a leg
Motorola Rizr Hands-On: You Gotta Know When To Roll 'Em
SlashGear / 11h
Who needs a foldable phone when you can go rollable? We go hands-on with Motorola's intriguing-yet-imperfect Rizr rollable smartphone concept.
Global Smartphone Shipments Still Struggling, Samsung Stays On Top
SlashGear / 11h
As the global economic downturn continues, smartphone makers continue to struggle with sales, regardless of Samsung still being the highest-selling brand.
Pitch Deck Teardown: Careerist’s $8M Series A deck
87TechCrunch / 11h
Careerist claims it closed an $8 million round of funding with a tight 12-slide deck and gave us a lot to learn from in the process. Not all in good ways, but I’m getting slightly ahead of myself. We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that . Slides in this deck The team submitted this slide deck with the note that it was s
Scientists Celebrate After Their Lunar Rover Smashes Into the Moon and Dies
45Futurism / 12h
Moon Morale The UAE's hopes and dreams of a Moon landing lay in its glorious Rashid mini rover — so it's too bad it ended up unceremoniously smashing into the lunar surface . It's a disappointing outcome to what could've been a historic mission, but scientists at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai don't seem too beat up about it, choosing to look at the bright side of things. "
NYC Mayor Defends Robodog Deployed in Garage Collapse
35Futurism / 12h
Digital Dog-sters New York recently deployed a robot dog to the scene of a catastrophe to uncover a body— and according to the city's unpopular mayor , this dystopian factoid is good, actually. In a press conference , New York City Mayor Eric Adams hailed the FDNY's Boston Dynamics-developed and Dalmatian-painted "Digidog," which last week uncovered the one person who died in a Lower Manhattan ga
Lyft layoffs to affect 26% of workforce
25TechCrunch / 12h
Lyft said Thursday it will cut 26% of its workforce, or about 1,072 people, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at rebuilding its core ride-hailing product and boosting profits. The company also said in a regulatory filing Thursday that it decided to scale back hiring plans and will eliminate 250 open job positions. Lyft estimates that it will incur a cost of about $41 million to $47 million re
Replit, the web-based IDE developing a GitHub Copilot competitor, raises $100M
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Investors continue to pump money into generative AI tech. Case in point, Replit, an IDE startup developing a code-generating AI-powered tool called Ghostwriter, this week raised nearly $100 million ($97.4 million) at a $1.16 billion post-money valuation. Andreessen Horowitz led the round — a Series B extension — with participation from Khosla Ventures, Coatue, SV Angel, Y Combinator, Bloomberg Be
Top-notch Yosemite National Park hotels to plan your visit around
95The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: Due to a surge in snowmelt from intense winter storms, Yosemite National Park will close April 28. While it is expected to reopen May 3, forecasts suggest that rising water levels on the Merced River will continue to threaten roads and infrastructure within the park, affecting access intermittently throughout spring and summer. Always check the latest conditions before traveling. O
Bipartisan Senate bill would ban social media algorithms for minors
28TechCrunch / 12h
In a bipartisan effort to “protect kids from harm,” an unlikely cohort of senators introduced a bill that would restrict minors’ access to social media, as well as ban companies from using algorithms to recommend content to minors. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Murphy (D-Conn), Katie Britt (R-Ala) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark) introduced the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act on Wednesday. Th
'Victim/Suspect' trailer: How the criminal justice system fails victims of assault
Mashable / 12h
The upcoming documentary Victim/Suspect follows journalist Rae de Leon as she investigates a disturbing pattern across sexual assault cases nationwide — survivors who go to the police to report their assaults are often treated as suspects. In de Leon's research, which includes recordings from police interrogations, interviews with victims, and accounts from legal experts, we learn that survivors
‘Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon’ delivers fast-paced mech combat this August
Engadget / 12h
Fans of the long-dormant Armored Core series can look forward to the franchise’s return before long, as FromSoftware announced today that Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon launches on August 25th. In addition, there is a new trailer and fresh story / gameplay details that shed more light on the upcoming mecha-based title. Announced at The Game Awards 2022 , Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is th
Why You Might Actually Want a Grass Driveway
Lifehacker / 12h
Cost-effective, erosion-proof, and chemical-corralling, the mighty grass driveway doesn’t get the respect it deserves. But if you have rainwater rushing down your gravel driveway, washing away dirt or leaving trenches in its wake, it might be the solution for you. Using a system of interlocking pavers, a grass… Read more...
Lyft is laying off 26 percent of employees
Engadget / 12h
Lyft had warned of impending layoffs last week, and now it's taking action. The ridesharing company is cutting 1,072 jobs, or about 26 percent of its employees. It's also scaling back hiring and will scrub 250 open roles. The decision will carry severance and benefits costs of up to $47 million in the second quarter, but Lyft believes the savings will help with 'improvements" for drivers and pass
Watch Mark Hamill Give Cameron Monaghan Jedi Lessons
100+Gizmodo / 12h
If you’re looking to have the Force, er... your heart grow three sizes today, look no further than this incredibly charming skit from EA Star Wars that shows what happens when the legendary Mark Hamill shows up on the set of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor to give Cameron Monaghan some pointers. Read more...
Super Smash Bros. retro demake puts Wi-Fi into an NES cartridge
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The Super Tilt Bro. cartridge contains Wi-Fi hardware for online gaming using Nintendo's 1985 NES console. (credit: Sylvain Gadrat) In the heyday of the NES , if you didn't have a human nearby to play games with, you were out of luck for multiplayer gaming. But thanks to a new NES cartridge inspired by Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo's 8-bit console, you'll be able to play a new homebrew
Magna’s new rearview mirror cleverly integrates a driver-monitoring system
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / An exploded view of Magna's driver monitoring system built into a rearview mirror. (credit: Magna) Distracted driving continues to be a problem in the US. One solution to the problem might look something like a new rearview mirror made by the automotive supplier Magna. At first glance, it looks like any other auto-dimming rearview mirror, but it cleverly incorporates a driver-monitoring
PlayStation VR2 is finally heading to retailers
Engadget / 12h
The well-reviewed, yet pricey , PlayStation VR2 headset is making its way to retailers after a two-month stint of exclusivity at Sony’s Direct consumer storefront. The company shared the news on Twitter , but has not set an official date or even announced what lucky retailers would get their mitts on the PS5-adjacent headset. Sony tells customers to check with local retailers for availability inf
Elon Musk will likely face deposition in lawsuit over deadly Tesla Autopilot crash
Engadget / 12h
Elon Musk may have to answer detailed questions regarding a fatal 2018 Tesla crash where Autopilot was involved. Judge Evette Pennypacker has ordered Musk to give a three-hour deposition in a lawsuit over the crash, which killed Apple engineer Walter Huang when his Model X plowed into a highway median south of San Francisco. Attorneys for Huang's family want to grill the tech CEO over statements
SpaceX’s Starship launch caused a fire in a Texas state park
Engadget / 12h
After a string of delays and a scrubbed launch attempt , SpaceX finally conducted the first test flight of its Starship spacecraft earlier this month. While the vehicle got off the ground, it seems federal agencies will be dealing with the explosive fallout of the mission for quite some time. Federal agencies say the launch led to a 3.5-acre fire on state park land. The blaze was extinguished. De
Nintendo’s Copyright Strikes Push Away Its Biggest Fans
49Wired / 12h
Earlier this month the company sought to remove videos of a YouTuber playing a new Zelda mod. It’s a move that goes against the spirit of interactivity that fuels the medium.
NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’ for Generative AI
91Wired / 12h
The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it’s time to prepare for what comes next.
[ENDING] Citibank Brings Back 75,000 Mile Offer For American Airlines Card
View from the Wing / 12h
Last summer we saw this offer and it was a big deal, since honestly while Chase and American Express (and to some extent Bank of America) have had big, splashy offers for their airline credit cards Citibank hasn't had much in the way of elevated offers for an AAdvantage consumer card since before the pandemic. Seeing this come back is a big deal, and it's much better than usual. Continue reading
How to Download an APK from the Google Play Store
How-To Geek / 12h
When you download an app from the Play Store, you’re installing an APK file to your Android device, but you can’t download the file directly. There are a couple of ways to get APK files from Google Play. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Tile's New Cat Tracker Has Enough Battery Life for All Nine Lives
How-To Geek / 12h
Outdoor cats have a habit of disappearing, and indoor cats like to hide in weird places just to freak you out. The simplest solution may be one of Tile’s new cat trackers. This collar attachment gives you peace of mind when your cat is hiding, and it may help you find a lost cat. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
jstor : Oh wow, these Inuit prints!!! Kenojuak Ashevak, Observant Owl; Kenojuak Ashevak, Throat Singers Gathering; Ning...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
jstor : Oh wow, these Inuit prints!!! Kenojuak Ashevak, Observant Owl; Kenojuak Ashevak, Throat Singers Gathering; Ningiukulu Teevee, Seasonal Migration; Sheelaky (artist) and Iyola Kingwatsiak (printer), Sea Spirit. More than 100 of these beauties are available in St. Lawrence University’s Canadian Inuit Prints, Drawings, and Carvings collection on JSTOR , which is free and open to all!
Lookout sells off consumer security business to go all-in on enterprise
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybersecurity company Lookout has announced the sale of its consumer mobile security business as it finalizes the transition to an enterprise-only organization. F-Secure’s acquisition, reportedly worth $223 million, will see the Finnish company almost triple its US market presence by tapping into the
