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On Tuesday, Elon Musk said in an interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson that he wants to develop his own chatbot called TruthGPT, which will be “a maximum truth-seeking AI” — whatever that means. The Twitter owner said that he wants to create a third option to OpenAI and Google with an aim to “create more good than harm.” “I’m going to start something which you call TruthGPT or a maximum truth-s
Netflix Will End Its DVD Service, 5.2 Billion Discs Later
6KNYT > Technology / 9h
Sending movies through the mail, in recognizable red-and-white envelopes, helped the company become a behemoth in Hollywood.
Southwest Flights Grounded Today As Technical Issue Threatened Travel Chaos
SlashGear / 13h
Southwest Airlines requested the FAA to stop all departures across the United States this morning, grounding over 1,200 aircraft and causing delays.
Amazon's new Dialogue Boost will finally let you understand movie dialogue
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 34min
Audio mixing is not an exact science as even major movie studios can (sometimes purposely) get things wrong. To help out, Amazon is currently rolling out a new Prime Video feature called Dialogue Boost to specifically increase “the volume of [spoken] dialogue relative to background [noise]”. You may initially think this is mainly for people who are hard of hearing, but not really. It’s also meant
Netflix’s ad-supported plan gets support for 1080p quality and two concurrent streams
TechCrunch / 38min
Netflix is upgrading its ad-supported plan in terms of streaming quality and concurrent streams. The company said users subscribed to this plan will be able to see content in 1080p resolution (up from 720p) with support for two concurrent streams. These benefits are rolling out to users in Canada and Spain today. People using the ad-supported plans in other 10 markets — including the US — will ge
Tesla cuts prices for Model 3, Model Y on eve of Q1 earnings
TechCrunch / 49min
Tesla has cut the price of its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles for the second time this month. Now, Tesla’s most popular models will start under $40,000 before incentives. The price slash come on the eve of Tesla’s first quarter earnings report, when investors will be watching out for the automaker’s margins after a series of price cuts this quarter. This year alone, Tesla has issued discou
Russia Is Importing Western Weapons Technology, Bypassing Sanctions
100+NYT > Technology / 51min
Western technology goods are winding up in Russian missiles, raising questions about the efficacy of sanctions.
A lifetime subscription to this AI voiceover app is on sale for under £50
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to Micmonster AI Voiceovers is on sale for £40.07, saving you 58% on list price. Writing a script is one thing. Actually reading it and bringing that script to life is a whole different story. Whether you’re a podcaster, a video maker, or just making your own website, recording audio for your content can take a lot of time, effort, and expertise. Instead of pushing
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for April 19
Mashable / 1h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and whaddya know — there's a whole new Wordle ! 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 19's Wordle word to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist
Here's How To Use Your Roomba As A Security Camera With This Little Known Feature
SlashGear / 3h
If you have a compatible Roomba model, you can use the robot vacuum as a roving security camera thanks to a beta feature. Here's how to use it.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . Here’s my gallery of unusual imagery from vintage college yearbooks .
heavyanddissolved:One last bookplate which is so charming I have...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
heavyanddissolved : One last bookplate which is so charming I have to provide some comments (See the other ones here , here and here .) This is the bookplate (or ex libris) of German politician, lawyer and Enlightenment figure Johann Daniel von Olenschlager (1711-1778), It depicts an ideal of a library which is made clear already in the Latin motto inscribed in the elaborate, Rococo frame, which
thenexthill : Tree Frogs are rarely found in the upper peninsula of Michigan, that’s why I was surprised to see one on ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
thenexthill : Tree Frogs are rarely found in the upper peninsula of Michigan, that’s why I was surprised to see one on a farm in Houghton
Dealmaster: New low on 55-inch LG C2 TV and 2021 iPad Pro, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today's best tech deals include LG's well-regarded C2 55-inch 4K TV and the 2021 iPad Pro at their lowest prices. The C2 and the 2021 iPad Pro are previous-generation models that still offer great performance and display quality. Apple’s entry-level 2023 Mac mini and AirPods Pro also returned to the lowest prices we've tracked for them
Star Trek fans will finally get a Section 31 movie—with an Oscar-winning lead
91Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in Star Trek: Discovery . (credit: Paramount+) Paramount+ has announced a new movie called Star Trek: Section 31 that will star Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery . It was announced in 2019 that the streaming network was exploring the idea of a series starring her—in fa
8 Best Controllers For Xbox Series X|S, Ranked
SlashGear / 4h
If you're underwhelmed with your Xbox Series X|S gamepad and are looking for something new, then check out our ranking of the best controllers available.
AMC Announces a Third Anne Rice Series in the Immortal Universe
84Gizmodo / 5h
AMC has announced that it will be starting production on a third, currently unnamed full-length television series in its “ Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe ,” ahead of the airing of the second seasons of the two current series : Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches . This third series will focus on the Talamasca,… Read more...
Analysis: Fox News’s $787.5 Million Settlement Is the Cost of Airing a Lie
400+NYT > Technology / 5h
Fox News’s late-stage agreement with Dominion Voting Systems came with a rare acknowledgment of broadcasting false claims by the conservative media powerhouse.
Another round of mass layoffs expected at Meta this week
500+TechCrunch / 5h
Meta, formerly Facebook, is expected to issue another round of mass layoffs Wednesday, according to a report from Vox that cites “several sources working at the company.” The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring at Meta that CEO Mark Zuckerberg has dubbed the “year of efficiency.” In March, Zuckerberg said the company would cut 10,000 jobs in the coming months, particularly ones related to
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for April 19
Mashable / 5h
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 Polestar 4 replaces a rear window with a hi-def screen
94TechCrunch / 5h
Polestar introduced the Polestar 4, the second SUV in its lineup, at Auto Shanghai 2023. Actually, it’s technically an SUV coupé, meaning it has the space and four doors of an SUV, but the sloping roof and aerodynamics of a coupé. The Polestar 4 has plenty of new specs that make it turn heads, but the most bold design choice has got to be the lack of a rear-view mirror. Instead, drivers will look
Google Pixel Fold Leak Teases Price, Launch Date, And Key Features
SlashGear / 5h
According to a new CNBC report, the Pixel Fold, which was first alluded to in 2021, will be announced this May at Google I/O.
Netflix Is Finally Ending Its Mail-Order DVD Service
SlashGear / 5h
Netflix has announced that it will shutter its DVD rental service after a 25-year run and billions of red envelopes.
Here's Why Teslas Get Recalled More Than Any Other Car
SlashGear / 5h
Four out of the top five most recalled vehicles are Teslas. The numbers are surprising, but the nature of these recalls is far from straightforward.
Fox Will Pay $787.5 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Suit
400+NYT > Technology / 5h
The settlement with Dominion Voting Systems was the latest extraordinary twist in a case that exposed the inner workings of the most powerful voice in conservative news.
Twitter removes hateful conduct protections for transgender users
30Mashable / 6h
Twitter's hateful conduct policy no longer provides specific protections for transgender users who are deadnamed or misgendered, following a quiet rollback from the social platform. The move was called out on Tuesday by LGBTQ advocacy organization Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). SEE ALSO: YouTube updates guidelines for eating disorder-related content The provision was first add
Daily Crunch: Citizen Lab claims Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ helped block spyware attack by hacker group NSO
21TechCrunch / 6h
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 Tuesday Crunch, our crunchiest of friends. So happy to see you again. Yesterday, Haje wondered if he was an AI, so clearly he needs a holiday . Today, shall we bask in the glory of tech news together? — Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 You got blocked
Einride brings its electric trucks to UK freight sector in partnership with PepsiCo
28TechCrunch / 6h
Electric and autonomous trucking company Einride is expanding to the U.K., representing the latest in a line of European market expansions. Einride said that it’s looking to target the 1.6 billion tonnes of goods that are transported by road freight in the U.K each year. Its first U.K. deployment will be in partnership with PepsiCo snack-food subsidiary Walkers, which will use Einride’s trucks an
BREAK!! Into the Gaming Shelf With an Homage to Classic JRPGs
22Gizmodo / 6h
There are so many incredible crowdfunding campaigns going on, I really can’t stand it. Games are so good , y’all. I’ve also got some new games , supplements and additions, and indie designers who are taking it upon themselves to break apart systems and find new, incredible, and transformative ways to play games. (Every … Read more...
RIP Red Envelope: After 25 Years, Netflix is Killing Its DVD Rentals
55Gizmodo / 6h
After some 25 years, Netflix is officially retiring its DVD rental service. The company announced the move in a tweet Tuesday, explaining that its final discs will ship on Sept. 29th: Read more...
There was just one fintech unicorn birth in the first quarter
TechCrunch / 6h
Global fintech funding totaled $15 billion in the first quarter of this year, growing 55% from the fourth quarter, according to CB Insights’ latest State of Fintech report . While this generally may seem like a win, it’s important to note a few things. First, 2020 and 2021 were unique years where investment in fintech broke records. By comparison, fintech funding amounted to $75.2 billion in all
Europe spins up AI research hub to apply accountability rules on Big Tech
TechCrunch / 6h
As the European Union gears up to enforce a major reboot of its digital rulebook in a matter of months, a new dedicated research unit is being spun up to support oversight of large platforms under the bloc’s flagship Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency (ECAT), which was officially inaugurated in Seville, Spain, today, is expected to play a major role in in
Apple's HomePod Smoke Detector Alert Just Went Live: Here's How It Works
SlashGear / 7h
Apple's HomePod smart speakers have received an update that enables them to alert users when a smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) detector is activated.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE First Drive: Life Is A (Hybrid) Highway
SlashGear / 7h
Mercedes' 2024 GLE embraces the refresh with a dizzying array of electrified engines and a tech upgrade. Can one SUV be all things to all drivers?
Here's How Apple Reportedly Plans To Make Its $3,000 Mixed-Reality Headset A Hit
SlashGear / 7h
Apple's anticipated mixed-reality headset may be only months away, and leaks suggest it'll launch with a huge price tag. How will Apple justify the cost?
Everything We Know About The 2024 Toyota Tacoma
SlashGear / 7h
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma looks to be a great upgrade over its 2023 predecessor. We're expecting a lot of improvements including the chassis, engine, and more.
Reddit Will Start Charging Big Companies for API Access
Gizmodo / 7h
Reddit execs have noticed that everyone is getting rich off of AI but them. The company announced on Tuesday that it will start charging businesses for using its application programming interface (API) which allows users to download and process data from person-to-person conversations. as it plans to go public on… Read more...
Hundreds of years after the first try, we can finally read a Ptolemy text
31Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / An artist's conception of Ptolemy using an instrument to observe the night sky. (credit: Getty Images ) It was only natural for Alexander Jones to feel thrilled when he saw a sixth century palimpsest at the Ambrosiana library in Milan for the first time. It happened in 1984 when Jones was working on his dissertation using manuscripts in Italy. With the tools at his disposal, including a
Fox News to pay Dominion $788 million in settlement, ending defamation trial
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A mobile billboard deployed by advocacy group Media Matters drives past a courthouse on April 17, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware. (credit: Getty Images | Jemal Countess ) Fox News Network and Dominion Voting Systems today reached a $787.5 million settlement, ending a trial in Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox just before opening arguments would have been heard. "Over two years ag
Musk's Twitter Decides Misgendering and Deadnaming Are OK, Actually
Gizmodo / 7h
As Twitter under Elon Musk’s rule continues to take shape, the platform has decided it apparently doesn’t need trans people to feel safe on its app. Twitter has reportedly removed a stipulation against misgendering and deadnaming from its policy on hateful conduct. Read more...
Hilton Is Out With A New Promotion, And You Should Register For It
View from the Wing / 7h
You should register, because it's right in front of you and you won't remember to do it later. Even if you don't think you'll have Hilton stays during the promotion period, you might, and 2,000 or 4,000 points is better than not 2,000 or 4,000 points. You shouldn't shift your choice of hotel chasing this promotion, but you should pick up the extra points for stays you're going to make anyway. Con
Watch Live as Russian Cosmonauts Relocate a Radiator Outside the ISS
Gizmodo / 7h
Two cosmonauts are getting ready to venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday night for some orbital maintenance work. Read more...
Deadpool 3's Wolverine Is, Somehow, Completely New
Gizmodo / 7h
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is returning to the big screen next year, but according to Deadpool himself , it won’t be the character fans know and love. Read more...
Google's Pixel Fold Will Make its Debut in Just Two Months
Gizmodo / 7h
This may very well be the year of the foldable smartphone, or at least the year of more foldable choices. According to CNBC , Google plans to launch its first foldable smartphone before the next Pixel 8 flagship release. We could see the Pixel Fold, which previously seemed to have been canceled and vaguely revived , as… Read more...
Breeze expands in metro New York City with 2 new routes from Long Island
The Points Guy / 7h
Breeze is adding more nonstop routes to its map. The startup budget carrier’s latest plans center on New York’s Islip Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), where Breeze will add new nonstop routes to both the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina and the Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Maine. Services to Portland will launch June 29 and flights to RDU will start June
Furious Record Label Gets AI-Generated Drake Song Deleted
200+Futurism / 7h
Drake Equation Major record label Universal Music Group (UMG) has forced a song that uses the AI-generated vocals of Aubrey "Drake" Graham and Abel Makkonen "the Weeknd" Tesfaye to be taken offline, Billboard reports , calling it out as being "infringing content." The song, dubbed "Heart on My Sleeve," was originally uploaded to TikTok by user Ghostwriter977 and featured extremely uncanny imitati
How To Completely Turn Off Your PS5
SlashGear / 8h
Though it may seem simple, there's more to turning off a PS5 than just pressing a button. One common mistake users make is putting the console in Rest Mode,
5 Of The Best Home Theater Systems Available In 2023
SlashGear / 8h
If you're looking to upgrade your home theatre with the best audio you can get, there are a lot of options out there. Here are some of our favorites.
With Half Their Flights Late, British Airways Makes Out Of Touch Managers Work At The Airport [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 ...
Netflix will crack down on password sharing this summer
71TechCrunch / 8h
Netflix’s long-awaited crackdown on password sharing is coming soon to the U.S., the streamer said on Tuesday. Netflix originally planned to roll out “paid sharing” in the States during the first quarter of 2023. However, Netflix now says it’ll start rolling out the change — an update designed to convert account-sharers into paying users — a little later, on or before June 30. This move is not li
Caribbean deal alert: Here are some of our favorite luxury hotel deals
500+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new deals. Travel demand is up, and rates have responded accordingly. However, hotel deals do exist, and we’re here to help you find them. If you’re paying cash, you can sometimes get a third or a fourth night free at popular high-end hotels such as the Dominican Republic’s Eden Roc Cap Cana and the Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour . That is,
Amazon Prime Video Introduces AI-Boosted Dialogue to Select Original Content
Gizmodo / 8h
Amazon Prime Video announced a new Dialogue Boost feature on Tuesday that will allow viewers to turn up the volume for character dialogue in some movies and TV shows . The feature was originally pitched as a way to assist hard-of-hearing viewers by increasing the actors’ voices and toning down the background noise, but… Read more...
We Finally Know Something About Agatha: Coven of Chaos
Gizmodo / 8h
Sure, we knew Katharyn Hahn would be returning to play her breakout character in the upcoming WandaVision spin-off Agatha: Coven of Chaos . We knew who had joined her for the show, including Patti LuPone , Aubrey Plaza, and Heartstopper’ s Joe Locke. But until today, we didn’t know about its plot or characters, and it’s… Read more...
Fox News and Dominion Settle Defamation Dispute for $787.5 Million
Gizmodo / 8h
Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a settlement in the companies’ two-year-long defamation dispute . The agreement was announced by the case’s presiding judge in court on Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple reports —coming just hours after jury selection was completed. The decision by both parties to… Read more...
Netflix will stop shipping DVDs and the red envelope is toast
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It's really the end of the road for the Netflix DVD. In September, Netflix will cease mailing those iconic red Netflix envelopes that devoted subscribers once collected three at a time. It's truly the end of a bygone era. If you're reading this and wondering what the heck we're talking about and why Netflix felt the need to announce the change on Tuesday , perhaps you are one of the 209 million N
Netflix is about to crack down on account sharing in the US
100+Engadget / 8h
Netflix is about to bring its fight against account sharing to the US. “In Q1, we launched paid sharing in four countries and are pleased with the results,” the company wrote in its Q1 letter to shareholders . “We are planning on a broad rollout, including in the US, in Q2.” Since February , Netflix has offered paid account sharing in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain. The add-on allows pri
COVID vaccines: FDA retires monovalent shots, offers spring boosters to some
30Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A pharmacist holds a bottle containing Moderna's bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. (credit: Getty | Mel Melcon ) The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday altered its authorizations for mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines , retiring the original monovalent versions entirely, streamlining immunizations for the unvaccinated, and offering spring bivalent boosters to those aged 65 and older and people
Intel unceremoniously dumps its year-old Blockscale chips for bitcoin mining
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Intel) In April 2022, Intel announced a new Blockscale series of application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) meant for "energy-efficient blockchain hashing." In other words, chips designed for mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company positioned the Blockscale 1000-series ASICs to lower power usage and help ease the then-ongoing shortage of GPUs. “For proof-of-wo
Xiaomi’s “Ultra” camera phone has a grip accessory, screw-on lens filters
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra in its full camera mode regalia. [credit: Xiaomi ] Xiaomi's newest flagship smartphone is the 13 Ultra, and it wants to be the ultimate smartphone camera. There's a big 1-inch sensor, a dual-aperture lens, and a camera grip shutter button accessory. Along with the faux-camera-leather back and big, round camera bump, if you squint, this almost looks like a point-and-shoot camer
GPT-4 will hunt for trends in medical records thanks to Microsoft and Epic
76Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a pixel art hospital with empty windows. (credit: Benj Edwards / Midjourney) On Monday, Microsoft and Epic Systems announced that they are bringing OpenAI's GPT-4 AI language model into health care for use in drafting message responses from health care workers to patients and for use in analyzing medical records while looking for trends. Epic Systems is one of A
Twitter Says It’s Okay to Harass Trans People Now
200+Futurism / 8h
Moving Backwards In a quiet new rule change, Twitter has rolled back its prior protections for transgender users amid an international anti-trans movement on both sides of the pond, a worrying step backward for the Elon Musk-led company. In a statement, LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD noted that Twitter has removed a line from its Hateful Conduct Policy meant to punish those who deliberately use the p
YouTube Tightens Its Rules Regarding Eating Disorder Videos
SlashGear / 8h
YouTube is finally addressing content that involves disordered eating. Among other things, the change will ban videos deemed imitable, as well as bullying.
Enterprise networks are being targeted by a sneaky new malware
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Cybersecurity researchers from Infoblox’s Threat Intelligence Group have found a new remote access trojan (RAT) lurking in corporate networks around the world and claim it’s been operating in secret for roughly a year. The researchers named the RAT Pupy, and were able to trace its toolkit back to Russia, and now believe a state-sponsored attacker is behind the campaign. In a press release, Infobl
FTC warns that AI technology like ChatGPT could ‘turbocharge’ fraud
25TechCrunch / 9h
In a Congressional hearing on Tuesday focused on the Federal Trade Commission’s work to protect American consumers from fraud and other deceptive practices, FTC chair Lina Khan and fellow commissioners warned House representatives of the potential for modern AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to be used to “turbocharge” fraud. The warning was issued in response to an inquiry over how the Commission w
15 Best Deals: Cameras, Binoculars, and Green Home Goods
34Wired / 9h
Upgrade your kitchen and bedroom or grab some new tools to photograph and explore the great outdoors.
Instagram Finally Lets You Post Multiple In-Bio Links
Gizmodo / 9h
Instagram has caved to years of creator demands. The social platform will now let users include links to multiple external sites directly in their in-app profiles, as reported by multiple outlets and confirmed by Gizmodo. Read more...
After 25 years, Netflix will finally stop shipping DVDs to people
100+Mashable / 9h
Hello, youth. Did you know that Netflix still mails physical DVDs to people? Well, they do! But soon, they won't. For those of us who remember this practice (which Netflix did for years before streaming was a thing), it's time to say goodbye. CEO Ted Sarandos wrote in a company blog post on Tuesday that Netflix will ship out its final DVDs on Sept. 29. The move comes after a quarter century of Ne
Amazon Prime launches new feature to make dialogue louder without ruining the viewing experience
300+Mashable / 9h
One of the most frustrating experiences when you're watching TV and you can only hear the background noise — the explosions and the music — of a scene but not the actual dialogue. Enter: Dialogue Boost. Amazon Prime Video is rolling out a new accessibility feature that allows users to increase the volume of dialogue without increasing background music and effects, saving people from being forced
Scientists Are About to Try to Create Stem Cells in Space
Gizmodo / 9h
Stem cell research is expanding beyond earthly confines. Scientists from Cedars-Sinai in California have partnered with the private company Axiom Space to help them produce stem cells aboard the International Space Station—an apparent first that will test whether these cells can be manufactured more efficiently in a… Read more...
Netflix kisses mail-order DVDs goodbye
500+TechCrunch / 9h
More than 16 years after pivoting to streaming, Netflix is saying goodbye to its mail-order DVD business. The company plans to shutter the service by the end of September, it announced on Tuesday. Ah, where has the time gone? Netflix debuted more than 25 years ago, and at first it both rented and sold DVDs online (via a now-ancient-looking website). The company might’ve faded to irrelevance long
That Galaxy Quest TV series might finally be happening and we have mixed feelings
23Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Arriving on the real Protector II . (credit: Dreamworks Pictures) Never give up, never surrender! That was the mantra of the intrepid crew of the fictional NSEA Protector starship in the 1999 science-fiction action comedy Galaxy Quest . It's also apparently the mantra of Paramount TV, which has been trying to bring a spinoff series to the small screen since 2015. That persistence might
Nest 2020 thermostats receive Matter update, which adds Apple Home compatibility
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Nest 2020 thermostat is getting Matter support, making it (theoretically) easier to control across multiple smart home platforms, including Apple's Home. (credit: Google) A major piece of the smart home market now supports the Matter standard . The 2020 Nest Thermostat is the first smart thermostat to join in the slow-going wave and, in doing so, now works in an Apple Home system wi
Netflix actor wields DMCA takedowns to block tweets sharing “rapey” clip
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / David Choe. (credit: Rodin Eckenroth / Stringer | FilmMagic ) Netflix is facing calls to boycott its latest hit series Beef after a 2014 podcast clip recently resurfaced, showing Beef actor David Choe graphically detailing what he described then as his own “rapey behavior.” Choe later clarified in a 2014 statement that the podcast clip featured one of his misguided attempts at performan
What's New on Hulu in May 2023
Lifehacker / 9h
Is Elle Fanning secretly the best Fanning? Elder sister Dakota may have come into her precocious fame a bit early, but over the past decade, little sister has proven herself to be far better at choosing projects that make great use of her talents—namely, fierce intelligence and biting comedic timing. Both serve her… Read more...
Sorry, Renfield—Vampire's Kiss Is Still Nic Cage's Greatest Vampire Movie
45Gizmodo / 9h
Renfield might be the first movie where Nicolas Cage plays Dracula, but it’s not the first movie where he’s played a vampire. Kind of. Maybe? That indistinct honor goes to 1988’s Vampire’s Kiss , an exceedingly strange movie where Cage becomes a vampire... sort of. He does have to buy a pair of fake Halloween fangs to… Read more...
Mini V8 Engine Turns Normal Electric Drill Into Nitro-Thirsty Monster
74Gizmodo / 9h
There are many advantages to using electric motors in tools, including high-levels of torque, lightweight designs, and relatively quiet operation. But if you miss the deafening roar of a gas-powered engine, it turns out you can upgrade a battery-powered drill with a tiny V8 engine and make it sound like you’re… Read more...
Netflix will shut down its DVD rental business in September
2KEngadget / 9h
After 25 years, Netflix's original business is shutting down. The company has revealed that it will "wind down" DVD rentals (that is. DVD.com), with its last movie discs mailing on September 29th. Simply put, the shrinking demand for physical rentals is making it "increasingly difficult" to offer the quality of service the company wants. Netflix shipped its first disc ( Beetlejuice , if you're cu
Fly to Europe for as low as $380 round-trip
The Points Guy / 9h
From Rome and Paris to Barcelona and Dublin, Europe has many cities that are popular tourist destinations. However, sometimes flying to these places is expensive — a basic economy flight can cost close to $1,000. However, TAP Air Portugal is offering marked-down flights to an array of European cities, with flights starting at $380 round-trip. These TAP deals offer cheap flights to Madrid, Paris,
Guy Admits That His Prize-Winning "Photo" Was Actually Generated Using AI
500+Futurism / 9h
German artist Boris Eldagsen, who recently won a prestigious photography competition with a stunning black and white portrait, is now refusing the award after admitting the image was created using an AI image generator, The Guardian reports . In a statement on his personal website , the artist described himself as being a "cheeky monkey" for entering the Sony World Photography Awards with an AI-g
Curing disease with CRISPR with Trevor Martin from Mammoth Biosciences
TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Darrell and Becca are joined by Trevor Martin the co-founder and CEO of Mammoth Biosciences , a startup that uses CRISPR to diagnose and find treatments for genetic diseases. Trevor talked about what it is like to build a company surrounding novel tech with one of the scientists credited with creating it. He also talke
Hey '90s Kids: Disney Channel Is 40 Years Old Today
25Gizmodo / 9h
In its continued quest to capture the attention of families across America, media juggernaut Disney developed its namesake television channel, with the network’s first broadcast going live on April 18, 1983—exactly 40 years ago, today. Four decades later, it’s impossible to understate just how much of an impact the… Read more...
Microsoft Reportedly Pinning its AI Hopes on In-House ‘Athena’ Chip
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Microsoft has a lot riding on AI , so much that it’s reportedly developing its own superpowered chip designed specifically for training and running its sophisticated chatbot systems. This chip, code-named “Athena,” would need Olympus-sized power to channel all of Microsoft’s ambitions in the AI arena. Read more...
Meta's Horizon Worlds is opening to young teens in the US and Canada
500+Engadget / 9h
Months later than rumored , Meta's Horizon Worlds is opening its doors to younger teens. The company is making its metaverse space accessible to teens aged 13 to 17 in the US and Canada in the weeks ahead. Unsurprisingly, the company is promising "robust" safety measures and parental controls — it wants to be sure the experience is age-appropriate, and the gradual rollout will help it gauge how w
Major Adobe Lightroom update brings powerful noise reduction to your photos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Not every image can be a gem and even those we love can, upon closer examination, be disfigured by blemishes or, worse yet, unsightly grain. Removing it isn't easy, but Adobe now has an AI-based denoise solution for this common image problem. Adobe has been on a tear lately rolling out updates to its various platforms from collaboration tools on Frame.io to improved image generation on Firefly .
Twitter quietly removes policy against misgendering trans people
40TechCrunch / 10h
Twitter updated its content moderation guidelines regarding hateful content, removing a policy that prohibited the targeted deadnaming or misgendering of transgender people. Enacted in 2018, the policy explicitly stated that it violated Twitter’s rules to repeatedly and purposefully call a transgender person by the wrong name or pronouns. Spotted by GLAAD, this unannounced change to the hateful c
How Hyundai Is Changing The 2024 Elantra N
SlashGear / 10h
Hyundai revealed the new 2024 Elantra N at the Shanghai Motor Show and it comes with a number of design changes that make it look better than its predecessor.
The 5 Best iPhone Apps For Earning Money In 2023
SlashGear / 10h
That computer you carry around allows you to say in touch and be entertained, but you can also use it to earn some extra cash. We'll show you how.
Amazon's Kindle Platform Has A Porn Problem
SlashGear / 10h
Amazon is in a bit of hot water following a report claiming children were able to access explicit content through the Kindle Unlimited subscription service.
12 Weirdest SUVs Ever Made
SlashGear / 10h
Not all SUVs are created equal -- as these strange-but-awesome models show, sometimes, a bit of creativity goes a long way for curb appeal.
3-day sale: JetBlue flights starting at $39
The Points Guy / 10h
It may feel like spring has just begun, but JetBlue is urging travelers to plan ahead for May and June travel with its Spring Into Summer sale, which has flights starting at $33 one-way. Book your flights starting today through Thursday, April 20, to take advantage of these low fares available for travel through June 21. Deal basics JETBLUE Airlines: JetBlue. Routes: Across the JetBlue network. H
Disney World annual passes going back on sale after 18 months: Here’s how they can actually save you money
54The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Starting April 20, Walt Disney World Resort will once again sell annual passes to non-Florida residents. The move marks the first time in almost 18 months that those who live outside of Florida will be able to buy annual passes. The past few years have been challenging for the parks as they struggled with the coronavirus pandemic, mo
Memorize These Cheap 4/20 Food Deals Before You're Too High
Lifehacker / 10h
What started as a meeting time for high schoolers to smoke weed in California during the 1970s, “420” has become an unofficial holiday. But whether you smoke or not, these food deals will be here for you this Thursday, April 20. Read more...
Desperate to Launch: Europe Looks to SpaceX as Rocket Woes Continue
Gizmodo / 10h
Europe’s navigation satellites are in desperate need of a ride to space , so much so that the European government is seeking to forge deals with U.S. companies to provide much-needed orbital access. Read more...
Dead Ringers' Power Couple on the Show's Uniquely Unsettling Thrills
Gizmodo / 10h
Created by Alice Birch and starring Rachel Weisz (twice), Prime Video’s Dead Ringers evolves David Cronenberg’s 1988 squirm-inducing classic about twins whose obsession with each other becomes their downfall . Ahead of the six-episode series’ release on April 21, io9 spoke with two of Dead Ringers ’ key co-stars, whose… Read more...
Life Is Finding a Way on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Gizmodo / 10h
Unexpected marine animals are thriving on the massive amounts of plastic waste that has accumulated at sea. In a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, researchers describe how creatures that are normally found along coastlines, not the open ocean, have made their homes on floating trash in the… Read more...
Latest Apple headset rumors say it’ll include VR workouts and sports
96Engadget / 10h
Apple is reportedly readying a wide array of apps and services for its upcoming mixed reality headset, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman. The company appears to be moving forward with plans to announce its first VR / AR headset at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference in June. The Apple mixed reality headset (rumored to be named “Reality One” or “Reality Pro” ) can allegedly switch between vir
Designing for a better future: Framlab’s vision for urban architecture
Engadget / 10h
When it comes to sustainability, cities represent both the problem and the solution. Sprawling slabs of concrete and asphalt create heat islands, resulting in significantly higher temperatures than non-urbanized areas, while city populations are only growing as the planet becomes more populous. Already, more than 60 percent of humans live in urban areas. Framlab is a research and design studio ba
Horizon Forbidden West's new accessibility features address the fear of deep water
1KEngadget / 10h
Horizon Forbidden West is a fantastic game. Along with upgraded gameplay and visuals and an even wilder story, it builds on the vast open world of Horizon Zero Dawn by introducing fresh environments to explore, including flooded areas and the open ocean. However, those who have a fear of deep bodies of water (thalassophobia) may not have found it easy to play the game, which requires players to e
Alaska Elites Get American Upgrade Certificates For 2023
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have a close partnership, which includes complimentary reciprocal upgrades on flights within North America, and more (this goes beyond the two airlines just both belonging to the oneworld alliance ). Not only has Alaska Airlines joined the oneworld alliance , but American Airlines and Alaska Airlines also have a close new partnership, which includes complimen
What is app sideloading? The rumored iOS 17 feature explained
82TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It recently came to light that the next major release of iOS might include the ability to sideload apps, something that Android users have been able to do for a while, but a practice that has formally been met with a lot of resistance from Apple in the past. So what is app sideloading and is it a good or bad thing for iOS users? We recently reported on news that iOS 17 may grant users the ability
What's New on Disney+ in May 2023
Lifehacker / 10h
This month on Disney+, it’s everything everywhere all at once as the streamer premieres a new limited series based on an acclaimed graphic novel and featuring most of the cast of this year’s Best Picture-winning hit—plus episodes of two Star Wars shows and a new series starring some musical Muppets. Read more...
Reddit will begin charging for access to its API
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Following on the heels of Twitter’s decision to restrict third-party access to its data, Reddit today announced that it’ll begin charging for use of its API. It’s not a blanket policy change. As reported by The New York Times, Reddit’s API will remain free to developers who want to build apps and bots that help people use Reddit, as well as to researchers who wish to study Reddit for strictly aca
How an American Logging Giant Bills Itself as a Climate Hero
Gizmodo / 10h
One of the largest timber companies in the world is claiming to “contribute to climate change solutions,” despite the fact that it’s planning to increase lumber production over the next couple of years. As the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, logging giant Weyerhaeuser has made a pivot in recent years to… Read more...
From Minneapolis to Portugal: 24 hotels you can book for less with Choice Hotels’ Sweet Spot Rewards
32The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post to include the new set of properties. In 2022, Choice Hotels began its Sweet Spot Rewards promotion. This promotion lets Choice Privileges members enjoy discounted award nights at featured hotels during certain stay periods. The featured hotels and stay dates change every few months. Currently, featured properties have discounted redemption rates for stays t
Reddit will charge companies for API access, citing AI training concerns
43Engadget / 10h
Reddit has collected a treasure trove of human interactions and conversations throughout the past 18 years and this rich data pool has been the perfect spot for companies to train large language models, otherwise known as AI chatbots. Now, Reddit wants a piece of the AI pie and will begin charging companies for API access, which is necessary to train LLMs. After all, these are not mom-and-pop com
New Delta Sky Club Opens At Minneapolis Airport
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Delta will be opening its newest Sky Club at Minneapolis Airport (MSP), adding some much needed lounge capacity to one of the carrier’s hubs. Basics of the new Delta Sky Club Minneapolis Airport A new Delta Sky Club is opening at Minneapolis Airport, which measures more than 21,000 square feet, with seating for more than 450 customers. This will be the third Sky Club
Google CEO Warns Earthlings to Brace for AI Impact
74Futurism / 11h
Workers of the World Google CEO Sundar Pichai is warning that our feeble civilization at large will be massively affected by the advancement of AI — and that we should all brace for impact. "We need to adapt as a society for it," Pichai told a credulous Scott Pelley during an interview on CBS's "60 Minutes," as quoted by CNBC . "This is going to impact every product across every company," Pichai
How to Tell If You’re Buying Nudes of a Real Person...or AI Porn
Lifehacker / 11h
From VHS to Web 1.0, pornographers have always been early adopters of technology, so it should be no surprise they’re pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to sell sex. According to a recent Rolling Stone article , enterprising smut-peddlers are using AI to create computer generated simulacra of women in order… Read more...
Twitter quietly reversed its policies to allow for intentional deadnaming and misgendering
200+Engadget / 11h
Twitter has, once again, quietly updated a significant policy without explanation. The company appears to have changed its hateful conduct policy to remove a section that protected transgender people from misgendering and deadnaming, in a move spotted by GLAAD. Twitter had originally banned targeted deadnaming and misgendering in 2018 . “We prohibit targeting others with repeated slurs, tropes or
Delta Air Lines 757 Hit By Aeromexico Jet While Waiting To Take Off From Mexico City
View from the Wing / 11h
The Delta flight to New York JFK was hit between two taxiways as the Aeromexico plane's wing tip impacted Delta's horizontal stabilizer. The two aircraft returned to their gates, with both aircraft taken out of service. Continue reading ...
Musk labels CBC “69% Government-funded” as more news outlets quit Twitter
69Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The CBC's Twitter profile. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Twitter profile has a new label that Elon Musk wrote specifically for Canada's public broadcaster: "69% Government-funded Media." While Musk appears to be enjoying his feud with media outlets, his insistence on using "state-affiliated" and "government-funded" labels for public broadcasters has driven several news organiz
Early testing shows PCIe 5.0 SSDs inch closer to their max potential
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The T700's optional heatsink is installed on the right. (credit: Crucial ) It's still not a good time to buy a PCIe 5.0 SSD. With faster options, less monstrous heatsinks, and lower prices all expected to hit the market eventually , it's wise to wait if you can. Consumer-grade drives started rolling out earlier this year, and this week, reviewers shared early testing results for the Crucial T700
Proton update gets 18 more Windows games running on Linux, including Chex Quest HD
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Doom Enlarge / The modern remake of an infamous Doom clone, Chex Quest HD is now playable on the Steam Deck and other modern Linux PCs. (credit: General Mills) To play Windows-compatible games in its Linux-based operating system, the Steam Deck relies on a compatibility layer called Proton. It's a collection of different technologies, including the venerable Wine software and software that transl
National Weather Service accounts were not granted API exemptions by Twitter
100+Mashable / 11h
On Friday and throughout the weekend, multiple National Weather Service (NWS) accounts announced that Twitter had removed their API access, which would disrupt crucial potentially life-saving automated emergency updates. The move came as Twitter prepares to transition its currently free API service to a paid subscription model starting at an exorbitant $42,000 per month for Enterprise access. Twi
YouTube updates guidelines for eating disorder-related content
21Mashable / 11h
YouTube announced Tuesday that it's updating the video platform's approach to eating disorder content. YouTube, which is owned by Google , said in a statement that its community guidelines will now prohibit material that features imitable behavior. The move is designed to limit viewers' exposure to videos that show or describe certain disordered eating behaviors, like severe calorie restriction o
Google might announce a foldable Pixel next month
32TechCrunch / 11h
Consumer hardware isn’t always a foregone conclusion for I/O. In fact, after the last few pandemic events, nothing much feels like a foregone conclusion these days. After what felt like a universally off year for consumer electronics, however, we’ve got big hopes for developer shows like I/O and WWDC. Google’s budget Pixel 7a has looked like a slam dunk for some time now, while the long-threatene
Meta opens up its social VR space Horizon Worlds to teens
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Meta announced today that it’s opening up Horizon Worlds to teen users in the U.S. and Canada, after previously restricting the social VR platform to users 18 years of age and above. As part of the expansion, the company says it’s introducing a set of age-appropriate protections and safety defaults. The move comes as lawmakers and children’s rights activists had urged Meta to abandon its plans to
Paramount+ announces original movie, ‘Star Trek: Section 31,’ starring Michelle Yeoh
56TechCrunch / 11h
Paramount+ has ordered a “Star Trek: Section 31” original movie event with Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, according to a blog post on the “Star Trek” official website . This will be the first Star Trek movie based on a character from the 2017 series “Star Trek: Discovery.” A release date has yet to be announced. Production begins later this year. "I’m beyond thrill
TechCrunch+ roundup: SaaS benchmarks, TikTok strategy, milestone-based fundraising
TechCrunch / 11h
Frequent readers know I enjoy using similes, so I won’t disappoint: SaaS companies are like leaky rowboats. If retention rates aren’t strong enough to overcome customer churn, they’ll take on water until they sink to the bottom. Sid Jain, a senior analyst with ChartMogul, researched 2,100 companies and found that “ more than half of SaaS businesses had lower retention in 2022 when compared to 202
Best hotels and resorts in Hawaii
The Points Guy / 11h
Although it’s part of the U.S., a trip to Hawaii feels like visiting another country, thanks to the islands’ otherworldly landscapes and the vibrant Hawaiian culture. Even from one island to the next, visitors are bound to discover differences. The same goes for hotels and resorts, too. Some are contemporary and sleek, while others lean into the romantic notion of old Hawaii, with native material
1st look: Inside Delta’s stunning new Sky Club in Minneapolis
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Delta Air Lines wants to position itself as America’s premium airline. From fancy onboard cabins to upgraded catering to free fleetwide Wi-Fi, the airline is on a mission to elevate the travel experience (and charge you extra for it). Perhaps nowhere is that strategy more apparent than in the carrier’s latest upgrades to the Sky Club network. The network now includes a collection of lounges that
James Gunn Celebrates Superman’s Anniversary in the Best Possible Way
29Gizmodo / 11h
The next Superman movie, Superman: Legacy, is heading to theaters in just over two years and today, its writer and director announced he’s full steam ahead. James Gunn, the co-president of DC Films , is that person and he took to social media on Tuesday to reveal that he’s diving “fully into early pre-production” on… Read more...
This powerful email malware attack uses PDF and WSF files to break your defenses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new hacking campaign that distributes the dreaded Qbot malware . Qbot is used by some of the world’s biggest ransomware operators, such as BlackBasta, REvil, Egregor, and others. According to researchers ProxyLife and Cryptolaemus, cybercriminals are using hijacked email accounts to spread the malware. They would use the stolen account to reply to an em
Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points For 50% Off
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has launched a promotion on purchased points , which is potentially in line with best offers we’ve seen from the program in quite some time. While there has long been value in strategically buying points , the concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, especially for an airline like Southwest. So let’s take a lo
Gogoro’s battery-swapping stations in Taiwan are now virtual power plants
46TechCrunch / 11h
Taiwanese two-wheeler battery swapping company Gogoro has a plan to give energy back to Taiwan’s electrical grid and make money while doing it. The company is partnering with Enel X, an energy services provider, to integrate 2,500 of its GoStations in Taiwan into Enel X’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP). A VPP is a collection of small-scale energy resources that have been joined together and coordinate
These Homemade Syrups Are Better Than the Stuff You See on TikTok
Lifehacker / 11h
When someone (Claire) mentioned #syruptok to me, I got excited. It’s maple tapping season, and I’ve always wanted to harvest my own maple syrup . But sadly, as with most exciting ideas, it was ruined by discovering that this was a suburbia-specific trend. Read more...
Here Are the Few EVs That Qualify for the Updated Tax Credit
How-To Geek / 11h
The updated guidelines for the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit arrived on April 18th, 2023, meaning several vehicles no longer qualify. With that in mind, here are the few EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) still eligible. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Everything We Know About Russia's Futuristic MiG-41 Fighter Jet
SlashGear / 11h
Russia looks to stand up to fifth-generation fighters with its own MiG-41 fighter jet which looks like it could terrorize the skies ... if it's real.
Marvel Move Fitness App Wants To Get You Into Shape With Superhero Storylines
SlashGear / 11h
If you've ever dreamed about running a 5K with your favorite Marvel characters, you're in luck because Marvel Move gives you exactly that experience.
New Car Has No Rear Window, Just a Camera
1KFuturism / 11h
No Rear Window EV maker Polestar just showed off its fourth passenger vehicle, the Polestar 4, a compact SUV that literally has no rear windshield. Instead of letting drives physically see out of the back of the car — who would possibly want to do that? — the Swedish brand opted for a high-definition rearview camera to give the driver a detailed look at its surroundings. It's a notable omission,
A ‘Galaxy Quest’ series is reportedly coming to Paramount+
500+Engadget / 12h
A Galaxy Quest series is reportedly under development for Paramount+. A new show based on the 1999 cult-classic film — a spoof of Star Trek and its fandom — will land on the streaming home of five original Trek series, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The sci-fi comedy followed a cast of washed-up actors making a meager living from the convention circuit after their television series — also
The Galaxy Quest TV Series Inches Toward Becoming Reality
300+Gizmodo / 12h
“Never give up, never surrender!” The quotable motto from 1999 cult-beloved sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest truly encapsulates the journey of the Galaxy Quest television series , as Variety reports Paramount+ now has the long-awaited project in “early development.” Read more...
Criminals are using this top remote access tool to hijack your company networks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Yet another legitimate enterprise software platform is being abused by various cybercriminals to deploy malware and ransomware to unsuspecting victims. Cybersecurity researchers from The DFIR Report have observed multiple threat actors using Action1 RMM, an otherwise benign remote desktop monitoring and management solution. Just as any othe remote management tool out there, Action1 is used by man
Delete These Malware Apps From Your Android Device ASAP
Lifehacker / 12h
In an ideal world, every app you download from the Play Store would be perfectly safe. After all, Google has strict rules and regulations to weed out any apps that may try to harm potential users. Unfortunately, we don’t live in an ideal world, and malware makes it way onto official marketplaces every day. The latest… Read more...
Back to the Mines: Iowa Senate Moves to Legalize Child Labor in Pre-Dawn Session
500+Gizmodo / 12h
As companies like Uber transition the world onto the gig economy, and AI promises to eliminate the need for large swaths of the workforce, the great state of Iowa is taking a stand, declaring once and for all that child labor is good, actually. Read more...
Deal: Book discounted Singapore Airlines awards with KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes
300+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul premium cabin awards isn’t easy. You’ll find some award availability using the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Air Canada Aeroplan , but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer . KrisFl
Panic has sold more than 50,000 Playdates so far
500+Engadget / 12h
It has been a year since Panic started shipping the Playdate, its charming handheld console. To mark the occasion, the company has revealed just how many units players have bought to date. Panic says it has sold 53,142 Playdates so far. That's more than two and a half times the number of units the company initially expected to make. When Panic opened pre-orders in mid-2021, it wasn't certain whet
Google Pixel's Best Music Feature Is Getting Even Better
How-To Geek / 12h
We’re always impressed by the Google Pixel’s exclusive “Now Playing” feature, which automatically identifies songs on your lock screen. But more interestingly, Pixel smartphones keep a record of all identified songs. And Google is expanding this particular feature with “Summaries.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Why Road Lines Are Yellow and White
How-To Geek / 12h
If you love travel — especially road-tripping — then you already know how many thoughts and questions pop up in your mind while on a trip. Sometimes they’re deep and philosophical… and other times they’re random bursts of curiosity. Have you ever caught yourself wondering why some road lines are white while others are yellow? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
How to Reinstall the Microsoft Store on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 12h
Is the Microsoft Store not working correctly on your Windows 11 PC? You can fix nearly any problem related to the Microsoft Store by uninstalling and reinstalling it. Here’s how to do just that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Kindle Unlimited
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’re a Kindle-carrying bookworm, your reading habit can get expensive. Sure, you can always count on the library to be there with good reads. However, you sometimes have to wait to get popular eBooks, which can be frustrating. The good news is a service called Kindle Unlimited can help you. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
You Can Try Auto-GPT, the Next Generation of ChatGPT, Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
If you’re trying to keep up with all the advancements in AI lately...good luck. Ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT blew up late last year , it seems like there’s a new development in artificial intelligence every minute . The latest craze is something called Auto-GPT, which uses ChatGPT’s underlying tech ( GPT-4 ) to do things… Read more...
Save up to 26.2% off Ninja products with their marathon of sales
Mashable / 12h
Imagine saving money and time while also cooking delicious recipes. From smoothies to baked goods, to accessories that add joy to the kitchen, Ninja has devices that can help you do that. Here are some deals that can save you up to 26.2% with code RUN262. BEST AIR FRYER: The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 air fryer (10-quart) has two separate baskets for multitasking excellence. $184.49 $249.99 (save $65.50)
Grab the JBL Tune headphones for only $65 at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 19%: As of April 18, the JBL Tune wireless headphones are on sale for 19% off their original price, bringing the price down to $64.95 from $79.95. Opens in a new tab Credit: JBL JBL Tune Wireless Headphones (opens in a new tab) $64.95 at Amazon (save 19%) (opens in a new tab) Many wireless headphones don't come for less than $500. We understand the appeal of an oversized pair of headphones t
What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2023)
View from the Wing / 12h
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer, go a long way towards illustrating how I put my mileage and spending strategies into practice. Sharing this also adds a bit to my transparency as I
Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems
100+NYT > Technology / 12h
The internet site has long been a forum for discussion on a huge variety of topics, and companies like Google and OpenAI have been using it in their A.I. projects.
“It’s Hard Not to Make Your Own Special Effect Noises When You’re Doing Action” | io9 Interview
37Gizmodo / 12h
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You can add up to 5 links to your Instagram bio now
Mashable / 12h
Someone check in on Linktree because it might soon be obsolete. Instagram users can now add up to five links in their profile bios, a massive increase from the previous one single link, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced via his Broadcast Channel on Tuesday. Instagram has been testing the tool for some time now. SEE ALSO: Instagram Reels launches new metrics and trending audio The feature is avai
Credit card rental car insurance: Best cards and how it works
72The Points Guy / 12h
If you’re looking to rent a car for an upcoming, you may be wondering how to get insurance on your rental — and hopefully without paying extra for that coverage. When you pick up a rental car, the rental agency may present you with a confusing list of car insurance add-ons and protections available for purchase. Although buying rental car insurance might seem like a good idea, you might not need
Apple may introduce an iMac made out of a single sheet of glass
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
An interesting patent has been granted to Apple that suggests a future iMac could receive a game-changing facelift. According to the documentation, the iMac could potentially be made of a single sheet of glass that would extend the user's screen by projecting the display onto a nearby surface, like the wall behind the computer. The idea is incredibly futuristic, even by Apple’s trend-setting stan
Paramount+ greenlights Star Trek film starring Michelle Yeoh
500+Engadget / 12h
No matter how you feel about it , Star Trek: Picard is a bonafide hit so you know what that means: more Star Trek. Paramount+ is finally making the long-rumored Section 31 project, starring recent Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh. However, this is not a TV show, as previously surmised, but a feature-length
