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Facebook likely owes you money. How to see if you're eligible.
2KMashable / 13h
Were you using Facebook sometime between the dates of May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022? If so, there's a good chance the company, now known as Facebook's parent company Meta, owes you money! And who would turn down free money, right? So, here's what's going on and how you can find out if you're eligible. Over the years, Meta has faced quite a few lawsuits from Facebook users who allege that the
SpaceX Starship's First Test Flight Called Off At The Last Minute
32SlashGear / 15h
SpaceX calls off its expected test flight for Starship this morning after a reported valve issue, as SpaceX looks to a future date for the ship's launch.
Apple launches Apple Card’s savings accounts with 4.15% interest rate
1KTechCrunch / 15h
Apple Card customers in the U.S. can open a savings account and earn interests starting today. When the company originally announced the new financial product back in October , Apple said that it couldn’t share what interest rate would be paid out on these accounts because rates are fluctuating so much these days. As of today, Apple is going to offer an APY of 4.15%. It looks like a competitive o
Cosmonic launches its WebAssembly PaaS into open beta
TechCrunch / 2min
Cosmonic , the company behind the open-source wasmCloud project, today announced that its WebAssembly (Wasm) Platform-as-a-Service offering is now in public beta. In this open beta, Cosmonic is also introducing a number of new features that aim to make integrating Wasm into existing applications easier, including Cosmonic Connect Kubernetes, which makes integrating existing Kubernetes clusters an
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, April 18 (game #449)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints. And you might need them - because this popular online game takes the Wordle format and quadruples the difficulty. So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle hints , you'll probably need some for Quordle too. I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve
A Peter Thiel-Backed Startup City Wants to Be Africa’s Delaware
Wired / 47min
Nigeria’s Itana partnered with Binance and the Charter Cities Institute to build a physical tech hub near Lagos, but the plan has sparked controversy.
Remote working means this startup can use brains in emerging markets to disrupt management consultants
TechCrunch / 49min
The global management consulting industry is worth billions of dollars but to this day it’s been tough to disrupt with technology. Traditional consulting firms provide high-quality services but the cost a lot and have rigid terms. And while there are plenty of portals offering low-quality freelance consulting services, these are generally unsupervised that would never work for corporates and the
Slim.AI helps developers optimize and secure their containers
TechCrunch / 1h
Slim.AI , a startup specializing in software supply chain security, helps businesses optimize and secure their software containers, today announced the launch of its automated container hardening feature at the CNCF’s KubeCon/CloudNativeCon Europe. With this, Slim can now automatically scan a company’s containers for vulnerabilities and remove unnecessary files, libraries and other attack surface
Hikvision: Chinese surveillance tech giant denies leaked Pentagon spy claim
40BBC News - Technology / 1h
A leaked US government document alleged that Hikvision was likely enabling Chinese espionage.
The most comfortable mouse ever is 3D-printed to fit your hand
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A comfortable, ergonomic mouse is vital for hardcore and professional gamers, and can be just as important to workers and creatives who spend hours using one. Now, a company called Formify has taken a well-fitting form factor to the next level with 3D-printed mice that are customized to fit each individual’s hand. You would first send a picture of your hand, palm up and fingers slightly splayed,
Monster Hunter AR game sees players team up with friends in everyday life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Capcom and Niantic have teamed up to bring fans of the Monster Hunter series a new AR game. Monster Hunter Now is set to release in September 2023, so we don’t have long to wait before seeing all the menacing beasts in our everyday lives. The collaboration between these two gaming giants began four years ago, and since then, a ton of time and effort has gone into ensuring that Monster Hunter Now
Apple opens its first retail store in India but customer challenges persist
31TechCrunch / 1h
Apple is making headlines this week as it opens its first retail store in India, a significant milestone roughly 25 years after entering the South Asian market. CEO Tim Cook is visiting the country, planning meetings with prominent business leaders, including Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani and Tata Group’s Natarajan Chandrasekaran, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apple provided an early look a
Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook inaugurates first store in India
65BBC News - Technology / 1h
The Apple CEO tweeted that he "can't wait to welcome" customers to the new store in Mumbai city.
Save 67% on a 1-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : A one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for £4.04, saving you 67% on list price. Here's some juicy drama that's happening in the gaming world: PlayStation may soon be forced to reveal how much they're coughing up to keep their games off the libraries of competitors like the Xbox Game Pass. It's apparently part of an investigation related to FTC's attempt to stop Mic
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for April 18
Mashable / 2h
It's Tuesday, and there's a new Wordle ! (Sidebar: Was anyone a little disappointed that puzzle #666 on Sunday didn't have any kind of diabolical theme? BEAST , for example? Just me?) 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 18's Wordle word to be reveale
US lidar maker Luminar wants to light up China’s smart vehicles
TechCrunch / 3h
Luminar, the Nasdaq-listed lidar maker from Florida, is making a push into China as the world’s largest auto market races to put automated and autonomous driving vehicles on the road. By 2028, more than one million Luminar-equipped cars will be on the road in China, Luminar’s founder and CEO Austin Russell said this week at Auto Shanghai, one of the world’s largest auto trade fairs. It’s refreshi
Porsche bumps battery capacity, charging speed for 2024 Cayenne hybrid
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The Porsche Cayenne is getting a midlife restyle for model year 2024. (credit: Porsche) At the end of March, we got our first look at the interior of the refreshed Porsche Cayenne. The midlife update for model-year 2024 was notable because Porsche has put some buttons and other physical controls back where they belong, after the all-touchscreen dalliance that is the Taycan electric car.
2024 Porsche Cayenne Gives The S Back Its V8
SlashGear / 4h
Porsche has just revealed the updated third-generation 2024 Porsche Cayenne, bringing new engine choices and interior options, including the return of the V8.
Samsung's Latest Collaboration Brings Weird Artwork To Its Bespoke Fridge
SlashGear / 4h
The South Korean company has partnered with the renowned creative studio TOILETPAPER to offer a range of unique panels for some of its refrigerators.
Polestar 4 Revealed As Stylish And Potent Electric SUV With A Price Surprise
SlashGear / 4h
Polestar's latest electric SUV has plenty of style but no rear window. It's just one of the unexpected features of the automaker's fastest EV.
5 MacBook Features And Tips You Can Use To Be More Productive
SlashGear / 4h
Are you struggling to stay productive while working on your MacBook? There are some simple tricks and features you can use to increase your productivity.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for April 18
Mashable / 4h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Elon Musk says he wants to start ‘TruthGPT’ to rival OpenAI and Google
300+Engadget / 4h
Elon Musk’s plans for his own AI company are starting to come into focus. The Twitter CEO said that he wants to “create a third option” for a company that could challenge OpenAI and Google. In an interview with Fox News , Musk said that he’s thinking of calling the venture “TruthGPT” and that the goal would be to create a “maximum truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the univer
Elon Musk Plans 'TruthGPT' AI Designed To Understand The Universe
SlashGear / 5h
Elon Musk is trying to carve his own path toward creating a safer AI, announcing 'TruthGPT' as an alternative to supposedly biased existing models.
WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against law plan
57BBC News - Technology / 6h
Joint letter urges the UK government to reconsider the wording of the Online Safety Bill.
Google wants you to lend your ears to help save coral reefs
Engadget / 6h
Google is calling on recruits to help repopulate coral reefs. Its new project, a collaboration with marine biologist Steve Simpson and marine ecologist Mary Shodipo, wants your help training AI to recognize aquatic wildlife sounds in hopes of replenishing them and raising awareness of the ocean’s troubled habitats. The Earth’s coral reefs have been declining at a concerning pace thanks to climate
Google wants you to listen to coral reefs. It just might help restore them.
Mashable / 6h
Google wants your help in preserving and restoring coral reefs, and has designed a platform to help with this mission in mere minutes. All you have to do is tune in. Called "Calling in Our Corals" , the new citizen science project is a collaboration between Google Arts and Culture and marine biologists across the globe. People are being asked to listen to underwater recordings of coral reefs in M
Best Fire TV Stick In 2023: Which Amazon Streaming Device Is Right For You?
SlashGear / 6h
The Amazon Fire Stick is a relatively inexpensive device you can add to your TV to turn it into a smart TV with an easy-to-use interface. Here are your options.
2024 Lincoln Nautilus First Look: Luxury Midsize SUV Gets A Dashboard That Wows
SlashGear / 6h
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is taking some chances while rebranding the MKX line. Will the luxury features it brings outweigh other expectations?
Twitter will limit reach of ‘hateful’ tweets with a label, not removal
Mashable / 7h
You can still find hate speech on Elon Musk 's Twitter . But now, some of it will come with a warning label. According to Twitter, the company will start rolling out new warning labels on tweets that break its "Hateful Conduct" rules. Tweets with this label will have "limited visibility" on the platform, meaning that Twitter's algorithm will reduce its reach — that is, fewer people will see the c
How LinkedIn is changing and why some are not happy
36BBC News - Technology / 7h
LinkedIn's reputation for being dry and corporate is changing but not all users like the more personal tone.
TUC: UK government failing to protect workers from AI
38BBC News - Technology / 7h
Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination.
Lamborghini Revuelto: The Best Features Of The 2024 Supercar Hybrid
SlashGear / 7h
Lamborghini unveiled the latest entry in its line of V12-powered flagship models: the Revuelto. Here are the best features of the 2024 supercar hybrid.
Twitter Will Start Using Hateful Conduct Label On Restricted Tweets
SlashGear / 7h
Though you'll still be able to read them, Twitter says tweets that violated its policy on hateful content will display a label going forward.
12 Major Soundbar Brands Ranked Worst To Best
SlashGear / 7h
Here, we dive into the biggest soundbar brands and how they compare according to their products' sound quality, value for money, features, and functionality.
The 'Love Is Blind' Fiasco Proves Netflix Has a Lot to Learn
47Wired / 7h
The streamer’s highly anticipated reunion left many disappointed, showing that TV might have a leg up on streaming when it comes to live programming.
'Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions' will take the Wizarding World's broomstick sports online
500+Engadget / 8h
Just like that, a new Harry Potter game is on its way. On Monday, WB Games revealed Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions , a title the Hogwarts Legacy publisher is billing as a “fast-paced, competitive multiplayer” game that will be available on PC and consoles. According to the company, Unbroken Studios, best known for its work supporting the recently delayed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
An excellent use of Avios: British Airways’ Reward Flight Saver redemptions
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Avios, the rewards currency of the British Airways Executive Club program, are easy to earn and redeem even if you don’t travel to the United Kingdom. Long-haul premium cabin redemptions booked through the Executive Club program can also require significant fees, taxes and surcharges, making this currency
Who Is Jack Teixeira, the Man Accused of Leaking Pentagon Documents on Discord?
Gizmodo / 8h
Last week, the U.S. government arrested a man accused of one the worst leaks of national security material in years. Read more...
Nvidia may blow the RTX 4060 Ti launch with an absolutely terrible price
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
So with the launch of the Nvidia RTX 4070, all eyes have really been on the anticipated release of the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti, but if a recent report pans out, don't get your hopes up. This launch could suck. At least that's the word from Red Gaming Tech , whose sources put the price tag for the RTX 4060 Ti at $450, or $50 more than the RTX 3060 Ti it's replacing. That's a nearly 13% increase gen-ove
Daily Crunch: Sideloaded apps coming soon to an iPhone near you in iOS 17, says report
65TechCrunch / 8h
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! Haje is wrapping up this newsletter before heading to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. It’s not too late to get your ticket! Meanwhile, on the Equity podcast today, the pod crew wonders, What’s an Angry Bird worth? It turns ou
Max Q: Starship. That’s the headline.
TechCrunch / 8h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Starship So long, Terran 1 Three brothers want to harvest water from the moon for propellant News from Stoke Space and more Starship I am writing this on Friday, so by the time you read this on Monday, Starship may have already taken to the skies. Or blown up! Who knows!? In any case, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued the launch licens
BMW, Rivian, Hyundai, Volvo lose access to EV tax credit
TechCrunch / 8h
The United States Treasury updated its list of electric vehicles eligible for a $7,500 EV tax credit per its new rules for battery sourcing, and BMW, Nissan, Rivian, Hyundai, Volvo and Volkswagen are no longer on it. The new requirements will go into effect Tuesday, and they’ll also cut credits for the Tesla Model 3 to $3,750. Other Tesla models will still be eligible for the full $7,500 credit.
The Best Music Streaming Services For Hi-Fi Audio, Ranked
SlashGear / 8h
"Hi-fi" is short for "high fidelity" and is used to describe music and music players that can reproduce what a human ear would hear if the music was live.
7 Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Alternatives, Ranked
SlashGear / 8h
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a great flagship smartphone, but one of Android's key advantages is the variety of hardware you can get. Here are some other options.
New Battery Rules Squash Tax Credit Eligibility For Popular VW, Rivian, BMW, And Nissan EVs
SlashGear / 8h
Several automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, Nissan, Rivian, Hyundai, and Volvo, will lose access to the $7,500 tax credit for their electric vehicles.
GameStop’s buy one, get one free sale includes popular PS5 and Nintendo Switch games
28Engadget / 9h
GameStop is running a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) sale on select console games. The deal covers unopened Switch, PlayStation and Xbox games, including popular titles like Octopath Traveler 2 , Forspoken , The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and many others. The deal applies to online and in-store purchases. Shop BOGO sale at GameStop Nintendo Switch owners can apply the BOGO deal to Bayonetta 3 , Xe
Canada's CBC is the latest to leave Twitter in objection to 'goverment-funded' label
60Engadget / 9h
It's not just American broadcasters departing Twitter in opposition to the "government-funded media" label. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is " pausing " its use of Twitter over the label's implication that the government may influence its editorial output. Reporting is "impartial and independent," the media outlet says. There's no word on whether or not the CBC is in discussions wit
AMC+ is Jumping on the Ad-Supported Bandwagon
20Gizmodo / 9h
Streaming services are in their struggle season. An increasingly crowded field of offerings seems to have heightened competition and left would-be customers ambivalent and overwhelmed by the many and often less-than-comprehensive options. As varying streaming services strain to maintain and/or attract subscribers, … Read more...
Report: Pixel 7a will cost $499, Pixel 6a will continue at a reduced price
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Pixel 7a, in real life, from Zing News. [credit: Zing News ] The Pixel 7a is shaping up to be a monster of a mid-ranger. The phone promises to improve on the Pixel 6a by tackling the phone's biggest weaknesses by upgrading the display and camera, and adding wireless charging. On paper, the unreleased phone looks so good it will make upgrading to the bigger Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a tough sell. Sure
Adobe teases generative AI video tools
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A demo of Firefly AI generation in Adobe Premiere. (credit: Adobe) On Monday, Adobe announced plans to add AI video synthesis tools to Premiere Pro and After Effects, reports Reuters . This follows an announcement last week that AI-powered text-based video editing will come to Premiere Pro in May. Adobe's generative video effects will come courtesy of Adobe Firefly. Firefly, an image sy
FBI: Rent-a-Hitman site nabbed Air National Guardsman who was “excited” to kill
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A picture from Josiah Garcia's Facebook profile. US authorities say a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman applied for hitman work on the satirical RentAHitman.com website and later agreed to kill a fictional person in exchange for $5,000. Tennessee man Josiah Ernesto Garcia was arrested and charged with use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, US Attorn
Science confirms it: The best kimchi is made in traditional clay jars (onggi)
89Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Empty traditional jars (onggi, 옹기), used for storing kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, soy sauce, and other pickled banchan (side dishes). (credit: OlkhichaAppa/CC BY-SA 3.0 ) The fermented spicy cabbage known as kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine, traditionally made in earthenware vessels known as onggi . These days most Korean households have kimchi refrigerators for that purpose, while
Your Favorite EV Might Not Qualify For a Tax Credit Anymore
How-To Geek / 9h
One of the biggest incentives for buying an electric car is, of course, tax credits. If you buy an eligible EV, you can get up to $7,500 back in tax credits. Of course, not all cars qualify — and new rules placed by the Treasury Department mean that your choice of car might not qualify anymore. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire Spinoff, Night Island, Finds its Writer
24Gizmodo / 9h
In the Anne Rice universe , Night Island is a special place for vampires: a haven of sorts, where all their needs are taken care of. AMC had previously announced a spinoff series featuring the supernatural spa town, but has now released a little more information—namely that Jonathan Ceniceroz, one of the writers for … Read more...
Plus-Sized Influencer Demands Free Extra Seats From Airlines
View from the Wing / 9h
A change.org petition from plus-sized activist and influencer Jaelynn Chaney demanding that the FAA require airlines to offer multiple seats for free to passengers who don’t fit into a standard seat is gaining thousands of signatures. She reports that on a United Express regional jet flight from Pasco, Washington to Denver she was “subjected to hateful comments” which is sad, and she had just a s
Chinese Cops Ran Troll Farm and Secret NY Police Station, US Says
100+Wired / 9h
Three criminal cases detail China's alleged attempts to extend its security forces' influence online—and around the globe.
The ultimate guide to redeeming Choice points
The Points Guy / 9h
It’s relatively easy to earn Choice Privileges points through stays, promotions and transferrable currencies. However, once you have a stash of Choice Privileges points, you might wonder how to redeem them. As with most points and miles, the value you’ll get when redeeming Choice points will vary. TPG values Choice points at around 0.6 cents each, so we typically recommend aiming for at least tha
Google's Pixel 7a may cost $50 more than its predecessor
500+Engadget / 9h
The rumored feature upgrades for the Google Pixel 7a may prompt a price increase. A 9to5Google retail source claims the upcoming mid-range phone will cost $499, or $50 more than the Pixel 6a . That's not shocking given possible upgrades that include a 90Hz display, a 64MP main camera and wireless charging, but this is a far cry from the $350 of the Pixel 4a . Google is reportedly compensating for
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Everything We Know So Far
SlashGear / 9h
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse looks to be an impressive upgrade over its predecessors. Here's everything we know about Ford's upcoming return to racing.
Off-Road Ready Ford Mustang Raptor May Be In The Cards For 2026
SlashGear / 9h
Car and Driver reports that Ford is prepping a new Mustang Raptor for 2026 following the release of the seventh-generation street-oriented Mustang .
GM Expects Full $7,500 Tax Incentive Eligibility For 6 Of Its EVs
SlashGear / 9h
General Motors' list of eligible vehicles includes six total that will benefit from the $7,500 incentive.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Teeming With Trash Life, Scientists Find
Futurism / 10h
True Life Scientists have found that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is absolutely teeming with life. Even coastal species have made it their new home despite the fact that the patch is located in the middle of the Pacific. A new study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals that dozens of species of coastal invertebrates have managed not only to survive while clutching to the
Spotify Drops Paywall for Gimlet Shows as It Struggles With Podcasts and Audiobooks
Gizmodo / 10h
After spending years and hundreds of millions of dollars in building up an in-house suite of paywalled podcasts on its streaming service, Spotify is now re-evaluating that exclusivity and has revealed to employees that Gimlet Media podcasts will start being licensed to other platforms. Read more...
James McAvoy Will Star in a Remake of One of the Most Horrifying Movies Ever Made
58Gizmodo / 10h
Speak No Evil —the tale of two families (one Danish, one Dutch) who meet on vacation and plan a weekend reunion, which one family rapidly comes to regret—is the kind of movie that aims to traumatize the viewer... and succeeds. Now the 2022 Danish horror standout is getting an American remake starring James McAvoy . Read more...
Rapid Test Could Tell You If There's Salmonella in Your Chicken
Gizmodo / 10h
Scientists in Canada say they’ve developed a cheap and easy way to find out if Salmonella is lurking in food. Their method can apparently detect the bacteria within an hour’s time and with less set-up required than a typical at-home covid test. They believe that their test could be used by poultry processors and food… Read more...
Feds Allege China Disrupted and Spied on Dissidents’ Zoom Calls
24Gizmodo / 10h
On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York alleged that the Chinese government used all sorts of techniques to harass and spy on Chinese dissidents living in the United States. This included a massive bot farm on Twitter, harassing dissidents on Zoom calls, and even physically setting… Read more...
It’s back: United’s catchy NYC ad campaign that promotes Newark’s convenience returns
The Points Guy / 10h
United Airlines wants you to remember that its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is closer than you might think. That’s why the airline embarked on an advertising blitz around New York City, resuming one of the most popular and catchy campaigns it has run in recent years. Specifically, the airline’s “time to fly United out of Newark” campaign began reappearing on top of taxi cabs
JetBlue launching overhauled TrueBlue loyalty program May 10 with major new perks, 4 status tiers
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new details. JetBlue Airways’ revamped loyalty program debuts on May 10. The countdown is now on to the launch of the hotly anticipated new “Tiles” program and the many major changes coming to its frequent flyer program. Don’t fret: There aren’t many big losers. The New York-based carrier is rolling out an overhauled TrueBlue program in early May that’ll
Much Depends on Dinner
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
u-mspcoll : Dr. Chase’s Recipes or Information for Everybody . A.W. Chase, Ann Arbor, Michigan: Published by the Author, 1867. In the University of Michigan Library, Special Collections Research Center (Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive). Gift of Janice Bluestein Longone. We are excited to announce a special collaboration between the Special Collections Research Center, the William L. Cle
This Viral AI-Generated Drake Song May Be More Than Meets The Eye
SlashGear / 10h
AI continues to take great strides in capability and innovation, but not with its degree of controversy - as exemplified by this viral fake Drake song.
DOJ alleges China used a troll farm to target Chinese government critics in the US
20Engadget / 10h
In an 89-page complaint unsealed on Monday , the Justice Department alleges 34 current and former members of China’s 912 Special Project Working Group carried out a multi-year campaign to harass critics of Xi Jinping’s regime and discredit American policies. The task force, part of China’s domestic security agency, created thousands of fake social media profiles, including on Twitter and Facebook
Chinese Satellite Goes on Inexplicable Sightseeing Tour After Researchers Put AI in Control
Gizmodo / 10h
There’s been plenty of conversation around using AI in writing and art, but researchers in China have evidently brought machine intelligence to spaceflight. An AI was allowed to control a satellite’s camera for a full day, during which time it took photos of different locations on Earth—and it chose targets for… Read more...
The Military Could Throw a Big Wrench in Biden's Offshore Wind Plans
Gizmodo / 10h
Pentagon pushback could imperil national plans for a sustainably powered future. Maps from the Department of Defense show that the U.S. military has serious concerns about planned offshore wind development, according to a Monday report from Bloomberg. Read more...
10 Things We Liked (and 3 We Didn't) About Prime Video's Dead Ringers Series
Gizmodo / 10h
The horror of David Cronenberg’s 1988 Dead Ringers is still potent enough to get under your skin , but Prime Video’s six-episode Dead Ringers series starring Rachel Weisz as the Mantle twins—played by Jeremy Irons in the original film—offers a similarly potent yet significantly altered exploration of medical… Read more...
Twitter to label tweets that get downranked for violating its hate speech policy
26TechCrunch / 10h
Twitter announced today a new policy that it claims will offer more transparency around which hateful tweets on its platform have been subject to enforcement action. Typically, when tweets violate Twitter’s policies, one of the actions the company can take is to limit the reach of those tweets — or something it calls “visibility filtering.” In these scenarios, the tweets remain online but become
Discord flushes leaked docs, reposters after leading FBI to prime suspect
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Photo illustration shows the Discord logo and the suspect, national guardsman Jack Teixeira, reflected in an image of the Pentagon in Washington, DC. (credit: STEFANI REYNOLDS / Contributor | AFP ) On Friday, Air Force National Guard airman Jack Teixeira was charged with two counts under the Espionage Act, alleging his unlawful gathering and unauthorized removal of top-secret military d
Apple's new savings plan basically turns your iPhone into a bank
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
As if Apple wasn’t omnipresent enough in our lives, the tech giant is now offering Apple Card users the opportunity to open a savings account on their iPhones. The feature was originally announced back in October 2022 as a way for Apple Card owners to save their Daily Cash rewards and grow them “in a high-yield Savings account from Goldman Sachs.” Some speculated the APY (annual percentage yield)
Google Stock Drops as Samsung Considers Switching Its Devices to Bing
1KGizmodo / 11h
Bing could be taking over as the default search engine on Samsung devices thanks to its integration of ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence features. The shift would mark the first time in 12 years that Samsung has strayed away from Google , which has historically dominated the search engine market. Read more...
Samples From Deep Ocean Trench Contain Alarming Levels of Industrial Chemicals
Gizmodo / 11h
Decades after manufacturers have stopped producing a class of harmful chemicals once used in electrical equipment, traces of these chemicals have found in a deep sea trench. Read more...
Google DeepMind CEO Says AI May Become Self-Aware
1KFuturism / 11h
So Self-Conscious We can now apparently add the CEO of the Google-owned DeepMind to the list of machine learning researchers who think artificial intelligence might come to gain self-awareness. In a bombastic interview with CBS' 60 Minutes , DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis admitted that AI may be headed in that direction. "Philosophers haven't really settled on a definition of consciousness yet," he
So you want funding for your NFT project?
36TechCrunch / 11h
The NFT market may be down from its 2021 peak, but founders, builders and collectors alike are still flooding into the space . And many are looking for fresh capital. Despite NFTs being a part of the web3 world, traditional business mechanics are unavoidable for founders in the post-boom market. An eclectic group of non-venture capitalists gathered at NFT NYC last week for a panel on how to get y
Hackers publish sensitive employee data stolen during CommScope ransomware attack
44TechCrunch / 11h
Hackers published a trove of data stolen from U.S. network infrastructure giant CommScope, including thousands of employees’ Social Security numbers and bank account details. The North Carolina–based company, which designs and manufactures network infrastructure products for a range of customers, including hospitals, schools and U.S. federal agencies , was listed on the dark web leak site of the
Fitbit's Wearable for Tracking Kids Has a Camera and Cute Colors
Gizmodo / 11h
What’s the easiest way to get a kid to wear something? You make it cute. Fitbit’s next child-focused wearable is making the rounds in Rumorville. 9to5Google has photos that claim to be of the next Fitbit smartwatch meant for your kid, and while it’s bulbous compared to the rest of the fitness wearable lineup, it seems… Read more...
Things Elon Musk Will Never Tell You About SpaceX
SlashGear / 11h
SpaceX is driving forward the rocket industry -- but all that progress hasn't come without some hiccups and side effects along the way.
Apple launches high-yield savings account with 4.15 percent APY
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A Savings dashboard in the Wallet app (left) lets users view their savings account balance and how much interest it has earned, among other things. (credit: Apple ) Apple today launched its first savings account, letting Apple Card credit card owners open a high-yield savings account through the company. The service, available through partner Goldman Sachs, offers a 4.15 percent annual
Pacific garbage patch providing a deep ocean home for coastal species
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Seamind Panadda / EyeEm ) A survey of plastic waste picked up in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre—aka the Giant Pacific Garbage Patch—has revealed that the garbage is providing a home to species that would otherwise not be found in the deep ocean. Over two-thirds of the trash examined plays host to coastal marine species, many of which are clearly reproducing in what would othe
These 10 EVs and plug-in hybrids still get the full $7,500 tax credit
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) By now, regular readers probably know that this year saw a major change to the Internal Revenue Service's Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, the consumer-facing incentive that aims to drive electric vehicle adoption here in the US. The tax credit was reformed by last year's Inflation Reduction Act and now places conditions on where a clean vehicle—a battery EV, a plug-in hyb
Judy Blume tweets support of trans community amid J.K. Rowling controversy
Mashable / 11h
Famed coming-of-age novelist Judy Blume has publicly expressed support of the LGBTQ community , in a response to a recent Sunday Times interview that appeared to align her with the anti-trans statements of fellow author J.K. Rowling. The Sunday Times quoted Blume as saying, "I am behind her 100 percent as I watch from afar." The story's headline reads, "The bestselling children’s writer has shape
Was I an AI all along?
23TechCrunch / 11h
Over the weekend, we started a cult. It was one of those things that happen when you decide to stop drinking for a few weeks. It’s an avocado-oriented octopus cult called Octo-guacamolians. But that’s not important right now. What is important is that we fed the parameters of the cult into GPT-4, and it came up with a number of remarkably coherent and reasonable rites, rituals and, well, all othe
HBO Max's Fired on Mars Looks Like Office Space in Outer Space
Gizmodo / 11h
Imagine uprooting your entire life for a—well, not a dream job, but a decent enough job doing corporate graphic design... on Mars . Then suddenly you’re let go, and you’re stuck on a strange planet surrounded by even stranger people. That’s the premise for HBO Max ’s adult animated series Fired on Mars , which has just… Read more...
Volkswagen ID.7 Review: Inoffensive to a Fault
20Wired / 11h
VW’s latest big electric cruise sedan showcases new tech and impressive aerodynamics, but can it take on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Tesla Model S?
Top Nvidia graphics cards are on eBay now - but you still won't be able to afford one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Nvidia's H100, the state-of-the-art GPU designed for AI systems, has been spotted on eBay for over $40,000. At least eight of the cards were listed between $39,995 to just under $46,000, although some sellers have been offering it for as low as $36,000. The H100 is the company's successor to the A100, noted for powering popular AI models such as ChatGPT, as they comprise a core part of the cloud
The Galaxy S24 could ditch Google for Bing as its default search engine
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Samsung's Galaxy phones and Google's Android mobile operating system are inextricably intertwined, however, a new report suggests that despite this long-standing relationship, the South Korean phone maker is considering swapping out the default search experience on its phones from Google's established service to Microsoft's Bing. A report from the New York Times speaks to Google employees' surpri
Starting tomorrow, only six EVs will still qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit
49Engadget / 11h
The IRS released a list of electric vehicles that still qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit after strict new guidelines, announced back in March , officially go into effect on April 18th. The list is very short, as just six EVs now qualify under the new terms. The updated rules pertain to EV batteries and cut out China as an approved trading partner, so we knew the vehicle list would s
Crypto Guy Forced to Sell Apes After Falling for Scam
100+Futurism / 11h
Rug Pull Yet another NFT collector got caught up in a scam, losing millions of dollars worth of crypto in the process. Collector and aerospace engineer Frank Caldwell II, better known by his online handle FranklinIsBored, was forced to sell a number of his Bored Ape NFTs after losing 2,000 Ether, worth just under $4 million, to a Ponzi scheme. It's a sign that people in the crypto space are still
World Leaders Agree to Boost Nuclear Power, While Germany Shuts Its Plants
Gizmodo / 11h
Some of the world’s largest most influential nations have formed an alliance to create new supply chains for nuclear energy—the same weekend that another country announced it had completely weaned itself off the energy source. Read more...
Polestar 4 2023 Reveal: No Rear Window
32Wired / 11h
The 350-mile Polestar 4 attempts to maximize interior space and right the wrongs of the much-maligned SUV coupé.
The Short Path From a Discord Flex to High Treason
28Wired / 11h
The Pentagon document leaks and the Ghost of Kyiv myth rose from the platform’s culture of one-upmanship—and reveal its blurred lines between games and war.
George R.R. Martin Thinks He Can Write More Dunk and Egg Stories Before the New Game of Thrones Show
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Now that HBO has announced a pair of new shows set in the Game of Thrones Westerosiverse (for the lack of a better term), it’s high time for A Song of Ice and Fire ’s George R.R. Martin to weigh in on the next televisual representations of the world he created. While he doesn’t have much to say about the spinoff… Read more...
American Airlines Passenger Boardings Plane, Finds Inoperative Catering Above Their Head [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
Short staffing and high demand could spell disaster for your summer travel plans
The Points Guy / 12h
Get ready for another sold-out summer when it comes to travel. Across the country, there are still labor shortages in many industries. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the travel industry. An additional 75,000 leisure and hospitality jobs were added just in March, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , but the industry will likely need to remain on a hiring binge if
Now live: Earn over 4% APY interest on the cash back from your Apple Card
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Apple’s branded credit card does things differently from some of the traditional cards we cover at TPG. Instead of providing rewards in the form of points and miles , the tech giant’s Apple Card gives users cash back as part of what it calls Daily Cash. And now, you can now earn interest on your Daily Cash as part of a new high-yield savings account from Goldman Sachs that launched on Monday, Apr
Panic at Google: Samsung considers dumping search for Bing and ChatGPT
56Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Google's not what it used to be. (credit: Aurich Lawson ) The New York Times has a big piece detailing Google's "shock" and "panic" when Samsung recently floated the idea of switching its smartphones from Google Search to Bing. After being the butt of jokes for years, Bing has been seen as a rising threat to Google thanks to Microsoft's deal with OpenAI and the integration of the red-ho
Apple Card Now Comes With A High-Yield Savings Account
SlashGear / 12h
Apple is introducing a high-yield savings account option for Apple Card users with a surprisingly competitive APY and no minimum balance requirement.
19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
29View from the Wing / 12h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. And Capital One tells me the limited-time introductory offer for this card ends March 14 . Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One V
Fix: “Bad Interpreter: No Such File or Directory” Error in Linux
How-To Geek / 12h
Did you try running a Bash script and got a “/bin/bash^M: bad interpreter: No such file or directory” error message? The output isn’t very helpful and almost gives the impression your script is missing. Fortunately, that’s not the case, and the fix is very simple. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Orbit Fab closes $28.5M Series A for on-orbit refueling capabilities
68TechCrunch / 12h
Orbit Fab , a company that wants to build a network of refueling stations in orbit, closed a $28.5 million Series A to launch more fuel delivery and infrastructure missions. The Colorado-based startup has developed a refueling port called the Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI), which can be integrated onto satellites and orbital servicing vehicles. Orbit Fab wants to launch on-or
LockBit Ransomware Samples for Apple Macs Hint at New Risks for macOS Users
100+Wired / 12h
The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.
Air Canada Aeroplan Selling Points With 85% Bonus
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for first & business class travel. The Air Canada Aeroplan program has just launched a new promotion on purchased points. Aeroplan is one of my all-around favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the huge variety of airline partners , the ability to have stopovers on one-way awards for 5,000 points, and the generally great onl
Nintendo 'Villain' Gary Bowser Will Soon Be on the Loose Once More
72Gizmodo / 12h
Gary Bowser, a public face of the aftermarket console modding scene, unwittingly became one of Nintendo’s most hated antagonists. Now after more than a year in the proverbial federal dungeons, Bowser finally has his shot at freedom. Though even as Bowser looks to return home to Canada (and not some massive castle in… Read more...
HDD sales have plummeted this year - so what's next?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Nearline HDD shipments have fallen significantly from the previous quarter after a 2021 high, but it may not be a sign of the challenging economic landscape, new Trendfocus figures have claimed. As the pandemic hit hard, shipments started to drop as businesses reined in their spend, but with more companies than ever then undergoing digital transformation initiatives, 2021 saw HDD shipments, inclu
'The Boogeyman's trailer: The hottest horror film of the year might have just landed
Mashable / 12h
The Boogeyman already looks fantastic. Based on Stephen King' s short story of the same name, The Boogeyman follows two sisters, Sadie ( Yellowjackets ' Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer (Vivien Lyra Blair), as they deal with a mysterious, supernatural entity haunting their home after their mother's
