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Frontier announces another $299 all-you-can-fly pass – is it worth it?



16KThe Points Guy / 39min
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Few things get frequent flyers more excited than the prospect of an all-you-can-fly pass. It’s like an indulgent buffet of dreams in the sky for travelers: You can fly to as many places as you want and – theoretically – pay one fixed price. In fact, one of the most iconic moments in modern-day travel deals was when JetBlue offered an


URL on Hundreds of Thousands of Maryland License Plates Redirects to an Online Filipino Casino
400+Gizmodo / 4h
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland vehicles are unknowingly a mobile advertisement for a Filipino casino after a license plate URL recently began redirecting to the gambling hall. Read more...


Fiat’s new Topolino EV is so cute I could scream
100+TechCrunch / 3h
On Wednesday, Fiat breathed new life into the Topolino name with a teaser image for its next electric vehicle: a squat, retro quadricycle that features a convertible top and ropes in lieu of doors. By the looks of it, the new Topolino is Fiat’s take on the Citroen Ami, yet it trades in the Ami’s blockiness and rather unsettling blank stare for gentler curves and a face that almost resembles a smi



This 50-Mile Range eBike Is Currently Over 50% Off
Lifehacker / 7min
Given the inflation-bloated costs of owning a car—insurance, fuel, buying the dang thing in the first place—you may be looking for a cheaper way to get yourself where you need to go. If you’re comfortable braving the elements, an eBike might be the answer you need (they’re not just for UberEats deliveries anymore). Read more...


Sam Altman Is Ramping Up His EU Charm Offensive After an AI Regulation Hissy Fit
Gizmodo / 10min
Sam Altman wants to hit the reset button. The OpenAI CEO threw a tantrum last week when it became apparent that the European Union planned to go ahead with a proposed law that would institute a broad regulatory framework to protect against the more disruptive impacts of artificial intelligence. While Altman himself… Read more...


This One Adjustment to Your KitchenAid Will Make it Run Better
Lifehacker / 15min
I have not named my KitchenAid stand mixer , which is weird when you consider the length of our relationship. My beloved is a model from the 80’s, one of the few things I have that belonged to my parents. While it’s not a fancy newer model in one of the many fantastic colors KitchenAid offers, I refuse to part with it.… Read more...


Faraday Future Is Shipping Confusion, Not A Car
SlashGear / 17min
Faraday Future promised an electric car. Instead, the FF 91 launched in a cascade of buzzwords and bold AI promises. For $306,000, what exactly are you buying?


Nikon Z8 Review: Succeeding D850 With Z9 Performance At A Lower Price
SlashGear / 17min
The Nikon Z8 has arrived at long last, ready to take the place of the D850 DSLR by bringing Nikon Z9 performance with a much smaller price tag.


2023 Volvo XC40 Review: The Right Choice Is Crystal-Clear
SlashGear / 17min
Volvo's XC40 for 2023 is no slouch when it comes to SUV practicality and is well-equipped with great features, though its hybrid powertrain is a bit lacking.


Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Review: The Best Dual Screen Laptop Yet
SlashGear / 17min
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i would appear to be the first truly usable and useful dual-screen laptop on the market -- as far as full-sized displays go.


Audio-Technica's Sound Burger Rises From The Dead With New Colors, Bluetooth
SlashGear / 17min
Following a limited return in late 2022, Audio-Technica has decided to bring back a modern version of the Sound Burger as a regular part of its catalog.


10 Cool Things You Can Do With Logitech's Smart Actions
SlashGear / 17min
Logitech's new feature Smart Actions allows users to easily program complex sequences. Here are 10 cool things you can do with Logitech's Smart Actions.


The Emergency Braking Tech U.S. Safety Regulators Say All Vehicles Should Have
SlashGear / 17min
In a bid to curb serious injuries and fatalities from car crashes in the U.S., the Biden administration is looking to mandate automatic braking in new cars.


The 626hp Range Rover Sport SV Gives Luxury SUV A Wild Speed Upgrade
SlashGear / 17min
The 2024 Range Rover Sport SV is here, and it's officially the most powerful SUV with a Range Rover badge, hybrid or otherwise. It's an impressive beast.


iPhone 15 screen sizes: What we’re expecting
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
One of the big questions Apple fans have before the launch of each new iPhone range concerns what size the screens will be. It should be a simple matter - after all, two generations of ‘mini’ handsets aside, numbered iPhones have come in two sizes since 2020: 6.1 inches for the basic model and the standard Pro, and 6.7 inches for the Plus and Pro Maxes. Will that change for the iPhone 15 series?


True Crime Ghouls Are Using AI to Resurrect Murdered Children
Futurism / 24min
Ghoul Kids Club There is, apparently, a TikTok subgenre of the already-problematic true crime fandom that's using artificial intelligence to digitally resurrect the victims of heinous crimes and have them tell the stories of how these real-life children were killed. As Rolling Stone reports , most of these accounts change the appearance — and sometimes the names — of the actual victims when using


Toyota adds $2.1B to its US battery factory expansion plans
TechCrunch / 33min
Toyota will spend an additional $2.1 billion to build a new battery plant in North Carolina, the latest sign that the automaker is attempting to catch up with an industry that has embraced the move to electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker also announced Wednesday it will build its first U.S.-made electric SUV at its Kentucky factory, starting from 2025. The three-row car will use batteries su


Why Priority Boarding Benefits An Airline More Than The Elites Who Receive It [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 37min
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 ...


uwmspeccoll : Wood Engraving Wednesday FRANK UTPATEL On this last Wednesday in May we present a wood engraving entitled...
Music, Arts & Literature / 39min
uwmspeccoll : Wood Engraving Wednesday FRANK UTPATEL On this last Wednesday in May we present a wood engraving entitled Farmer’s Holiday #4 by the noted Wisconsin artist Frank Utpatel (1905-1980). Utpatel made this engraving in the late 1930s as a Wisconsin artist in the Federal Art Project of the WPA . He is remembered mainly as an illustrator of fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories, esp


Critics Thoroughly Unimpressed With AI-Reimagined Mona Lisa
Gizmodo / 45min
Critics are speaking out against an AI-generated expansion of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting, among others, which fills the gaps previously left to the imagination. An image of the recreated painting shows an expansive background to the original painting that shows a canvas filled with imagery of Mona Lisa’s… Read more...


TikTok spotlights creators in its first-ever LGBTQ Pride Visionary Voices list
Mashable / 52min
As Pride Month kicks off, TikTok has joined in the celebration of LGBTQ identities, history, and communities in its own way: shouting out a select bunch of LGBTQ+ creators and small business owners who the platform says have helped "build connection and community" on the app. TikTok's first-ever LGBTQ+ Visionary Voices list is accompanied by new platform-wide initiatives, and company commitment t


Popular Reddit app Apollo may go out of business over Reddit’s new, unaffordable API pricing
TechCrunch / 54min
The maker of Apollo , one of the most popular third-party mobile apps for browsing Reddit, may have to close up shop due to Reddit’s recently announced new API pricing terms. App developer Christian Selig shared today that Reddit’s API pricing appears to be bad news for the future of third-party Reddit apps as it would now cost him $20 million per year to keep running Apollo’s business as is. Cus



Reddit app developer says the site’s new API rules will cost him $20 million a year
Engadget / 57min
Reddit’s recently-announced plan to charge for API access could price out the developer of one of the most popular third-party Reddit apps. The developer of Reddit client Apollo is raising the alarm on the new API pricing, saying the changes would require him to spend millions of dollars to keep his app going in its current form. Reddit announced sweeping changes to its API rules last month, citi


Miles Morales and Spider-Woman May Be Getting New Spider-Movies
Gizmodo / 57min
One of the beautiful things about the Spider-Verse movies is they create an open slate for any and everything Spider-Man to happen. And, with the second film in that series opening this week , one of the film’s producers confirmed that soon the real world is about to get very Spider-Versey. Read more...


The Original Google Chromecast Won’t Get Any More Updates
How-To Geek / 1h
We know them today as smart TV dongles that allow you to stream your favorite shows and movies through Google TV, but Chromecasts had a much simpler beginning. The device that started it all, launched in 2013, is quietly being killed off after a long 10-year run. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to speak at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta event
TechCrunch / 1h
TechCrunch Live is excited to announce a fireside chat with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to kick off our virtual TechCrunch Live: Atlanta event on June 7 . He will sit down with me, Dominic-Madori Davis, at 2:00 p.m. EDT to discuss the burgeoning Atlanta tech scene, touching on everything from creating a talent pipeline with the local Historically Black Colleges and Universities to how it is using


Six tips for getting the most out of your SIEM investment
TechCrunch / 1h
Eric Thomas Contributor Eric Thomas is vice president of security GTM at Logz.io , an open-source observability platform for DevOps teams. Security information and event management (SIEM) is one of the most well-established categories of security software, having first been introduced about 20 years ago. Nevertheless, very little has been written about SIEM vendor evaluation and management. To fi


Amazon’s Ring to pay $5.8M after staff and contractors caught snooping on customer videos, FTC says
TechCrunch / 1h
Ring, the Amazon-owned maker of video surveillance devices, will pay $5.8 million over claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission that Ring employees and contractors had broad and unrestricted access to customers’ videos for years. The settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday. The FTC confirmed the settlement a short time later. News of the set


Soy-Cured Egg Yolk Butter Is My New Favorite Spread
Lifehacker / 1h
If someone were to study the color palette of my diet, they would find a lot of beige and yellow, and most of the yellow would be from butter and egg yolks. I consume a lot of both, often at the same time, which is why it’s slightly surprising it took me this long to make egg yolk butter or, more specifically,… Read more...


Buy Hilton points with up to a 100% bonus — and how this can make your stay cheaper
500+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Perhaps you’re looking to redeem Hilton Honors points for an unforgettable stay at one of the best Hilton hotels in the world or one of the best Hilton hotels on the beach . No matter your dream getaway, a new Hilton Honors promotion could help you earn enough points for your dream redemption and even some


Amazon to Pay $25 Million to Settle Children’s Privacy Charges
50NYT > Technology / 1h
Regulators said the tech giant kept children’s Alexa voice recordings “forever,” violating a children’s privacy law.


First-gen Chromecast owners will need to upgrade after Google terminates support
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google has quietly ended support for its first-generation Chromecast dongle, capping off a nearly decade-long run (it missed the mark by a couple of months). If you check out the firmware release notes on the Chromecast Help website , you’ll notice the last update was on April 27. It’s been a while since the company pulled the plug, but no one noticed until very recently. At the bottom of the pag


Magic: The Gathering Is Making Racists Mad, and That's Good
Gizmodo / 1h
Yesterday, Magic: The Gathering revealed the remaining cards of its special Universes Beyond collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is the first crossover collection of its size with Magic: The Gathering , and it is, frankly, the most obvious property to invest in. Read more...


Amazon Employees Walk Out to Fight Back-to-Office Policy and Climate Change
Gizmodo / 1h
Amazon employees staged a walkout on Wednesday, citing a “lack of trust” in leadership for its back-to-office mandate and to rally the tech giant to do more to curb climate change . The walk-out is took place worldwide with 1,900 employees pledged to walk out at 3 p.m. EST, 870 of whom are based in Seattle, however,… Read more...


Experts Have a Dark Joke About How AI Is Secretly a Horrifying Monster With a Friendly Mask
100+Futurism / 1h
The Shoggoth AI researchers have a particularly telling — and frankly, somewhat disturbing — meme for understanding AI systems, according to new reporting from The New York Times . And, well, if you were having AI anxiety already, you might want to stop reading. The meme, per the NYT , is of something called "the Shoggoth," a monster of Cthulhian lore. First brought to life by the American sci-fi


While parents worry, teens are bullying Snapchat AI
TechCrunch / 1h
While parents fret over Snapchat’s chatbot corrupting their children, Snapchat users have been gaslighting, degrading and emotionally tormenting the app’s new AI companion . “I am at your service, senpai,” the chatbot told one TikTok user after being trained to whimper on command. “Please have mercy, alpha.” In a more lighthearted video , a user convinced the chatbot that the moon is actually a t


Schedule Your News Consumption to Feel Bad When It’s More Convenient
Lifehacker / 1h
There’s a macabre adage in journalism: If it bleeds, it leads. That means, in essence, that the more violence or conflict a story contains, the more prominent it will appear, whether in print or on television. In the extremely online era, the variety of bad news to which we are regularly exposed—violence and war,… Read more...


'Black Mirror' Season 6 trailer: All the Easter eggs you may have missed
Mashable / 1h
The trailer for Black Mirror Season 6 is crammed chock-full of weird technology, nightmarish scenarios, and several Easter eggs linking to the show's past. Black Mirror has included self-referential Easter eggs to prior episodes throughout its run — but those that can be glimpsed in the Season 6 trailer are especially meta. In one of Season 6's upcoming episodes, titled "Joan Is Awful," an averag


Amazon Workers Walk Out Over Layoffs and Broken Climate Promises
26Wired / 1h
Malaise swept through the company after massive job cuts, mandatory return to the office, and surging emissions despite the company's pledge to get greener.


Ozempic Craze Has Spawned a Sketchy Black Market, FDA Warns
Gizmodo / 1h
The Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stay away from suspect sources of semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. The agency has received reports of adverse effects from people using semaglutide created by compounding pharmacies. Additionally, some of these… Read more...


Facebook Threatens to Nuke News in California if Forced to Pay Publishers
Gizmodo / 1h
Meta lashed out at its home state on Wednesday, threatening to shut off access to news links on Facebook and Instagram in California if the legislature passed a bill forcing it to pay news publishers for their journalism. Read more...


Amazon workers walk out to protest return to office mandates and the company's climate impact
Engadget / 1h
Two employee groups at Amazon have joined together to stage a corporate walk out today , uniting to protest the company's return-to-office policy and to raise concerns about Amazon's climate impact. Amazon Employees are walking out! https://t.co/3kxrYUZAy2 — Amazon Employees For Climate Justice (@AMZNforClimate) May 31, 2023 Standing in front of Amazon's Seattle Headquarters, the group streamed t



What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Sunburn Starts Peeling
Lifehacker / 1h
A sunburn that’s severe enough to peel is a sign that you fucked up—you should have worn sunscreen, or reapplied it after swimming, or made sure somebody helped you get it all over your back. But once that burn starts peeling, what can you do? Read more...


Amazon will pay $25 million to settle FTC lawsuit over Alexa privacy for kids
Engadget / 1h
Amazon isn't just settling over Ring doorbell privacy concerns . The online retailer has agreed to pay a $25 million settlement over Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations it violated child privacy through Alexa. The company allegedly fell afoul of both the FTC Act and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) through its handling of kids' voice data. While the company said it limi


JUICE Probe Is Fully Deployed and Ready to Explore Jupiter's Icy Moons
Gizmodo / 1h
It’s been six weeks since Europe’s JUICE mission launched towards the Jovian system, and the spacecraft is now all suited-up, with its instruments ready to explore the potential habitability of Jupiter’s mysterious, icy moons. Read more...


Amazon Settles FTC's Ring and Alexa Privacy Lawsuits for $31 Million
Gizmodo / 1h
Amazon settled two different privacy cases with the Federal Trade Commission for just under $31 million Wednesday, agreeing to penalties for violating children’s privacy with its Alexa smart speakers and exposing Ring smart doorbell users videos to every employee at the company. Read more...


Amazing Spider-Man #26 Does Ms. Marvel Dirty
Gizmodo / 1h
Ever since early leaks confirmed Marvel’s plans to kill off one of its most influential new creations of the 21st century, fans have feared the worst for Kamala Khan in this week’s Amazing Spider-Man #26. And yet somehow her exit is even hollower than we could’ve predicted, laying bare the awkward artifice of… Read more...


Credit card showdown: Amex Gold vs. Amex Green
24The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The American Express® Gold Card and the American Express® Green Card are two of the most iconic credit cards offered — the Amex Green alone has been around for more than 50 years. But classic doesn’t mean outdated, as these cards have both received dramatic makeovers in recent years, resulting in two compe


GM’s auto emergency braking feature is now standard on its latest EVs
68Engadget / 2h
GM announced today that it’s making five active safety features standard on all its 2023 and newer EVs. In addition, the automaker says it will surpass its commitment to add Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles; the feature is included in 98 percent of GM’s 2023 models — including all its EVs. The disclosure follows the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Mockery Abounds at AI-Generated Interview Between Bill Gates and Socrates
100+Futurism / 2h
Mind Blown Emoji Over the weekend, an AI Guy presented Twitter with what he thought was a game-changing, AI-generated "conversation" between the billionaire Bill Gates and the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. And rest assured, folks on Twitter definitely have some thoughts — but they probably weren't what the AI Guy in question , a designer named Linus Ekenstam, wanted to hear. "Is this the fu


Amazon settles lawsuit with FTC over Ring doorbell privacy concerns
39Engadget / 2h
Amazon will pay $5.8 million to settle a recently announced privacy lawsuit raised by the Federal Trade Commission . According to the federal complaint, Ring had allowed employees and third-party contractors full access to customer video content. This unfettered access was abused by some employees and contractors and was used to violate the privacy of both Ring customers and other workers. The la


U.S. cars and trucks could soon be required to brake for you in an emergency
TechCrunch / 2h
All new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. could soon be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems designed to prevent crashes with other vehicles and pedestrians, under a rule proposed Wednesday by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If adopted as proposed, nearly all U.S. light vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less) w


The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV adds practicality to big-time electric luxury
TechCrunch / 2h
When it comes to the calm, cosseting feeling of luxury, it’s hard to imagine any better powertrain than something electric. And, when it comes to electric luxury, Mercedes-Benz is on a roll. The EQE sedan is an excellent choice for those looking for a small, slightly anonymous, but undeniably posh package. However, it isn’t really suited to those with families, dogs or hobbies that require lots o


Realta Fusion lights up with $9M seed for industrial heat led by Khosla Ventures
TechCrunch / 2h
Fusion power is often said to harness the power of the sun, so why are we just trying to make electricity with it? That’s essentially what the co-founders at Realta Fusion were thinking when they formed the company to transform an experimental reactor design into a power source that wouldn’t just provide electricity, but also heat. Industrial heat alone represents nearly 10% of carbon pollution i


Character.AI, the a16z-backed chatbot startup, tops 1.7M installs in first week
TechCrunch / 2h
Demand for AI via consumer mobile apps has been climbing, with market leader OpenAI’s ChatGPT mobile app topping half a million downloads in its first six days. Now, another AI app is touting its own launch success, as the a16z-backed Character.AI app is claiming to have pulled in over 1.7 million new installs in less than a week on the market. The AI app maker, which announced a whopping $150 mi


‘Slack Isn’t Safe:’ Abortion Groups Protest Slack HQ for Beefed Up Encryption
Gizmodo / 2h
A coalition of over 90 organizations protested outside of Slack’s San Francisco headquarters Wednesday, driving mobile billboards around Slack’s offices in a protest-style rally and calling on the company to enable end-to-end encryption and add blocking and reporting features. Read more...


Seven Rules for Taking Your Kid to a Concert
Lifehacker / 2h
The summer concert season is in full swing, and your local arena will soon be hosting performers of all stripes, from Shania Twain, to Taylor Swift, to Janet Jackson, TLC, and Snoop Dogg. And with school out for the next few months, it’s probably crossed your mind that the time has finally come for your kids to… Read more...


U.S. Will Require All New Cars to Have Automatic Braking Systems
28NYT > Technology / 2h
The Transportation Department wants new cars to automatically stop when they detect an accident is likely.


colourthysoul:John White Alexander - Jesse Steele Reading
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
colourthysoul : John White Alexander - Jesse Steele Reading


cac-bgsu : ALT ALT ALT Published in celebration of Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday in 2019, Lauren Emeritz’s artists’ boo...
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
cac-bgsu : ALT ALT ALT Published in celebration of Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday in 2019, Lauren Emeritz’s artists’ book, Leaves of Grass, Abstract Orange Edition, explores ideas central to Whitman’s book including transcendentalism and realism.


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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
lepetitdragonvert : The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe 1900 Artist : William Heath Robinson Evening Star


mtlibrary : Collection Highlight: Handbook to London As It Is Welcome to a new series on our blog where we highlight a ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
mtlibrary : Collection Highlight: Handbook to London As It Is Welcome to a new series on our blog where we highlight a book (or a number of books) from one of our lesser-known collections. This post, we’re taking a look at a book from our beloved London Collection. A collection dedicated to the past and present of all things London. ___________________________________ Samuel Johnson is famous for



Close-up view of the rear tail light of a 1958 Plymouth Fury automobile. Woman leans against car in background. Label o...
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
Close-up view of the rear tail light of a 1958 Plymouth Fury automobile. Woman leans against car in background. Label on sleeve: “Chrysler Corp., Plymouth Fury, rear end tail light, 1958.” Mickey McGuire and Jim Northmore Boulevard Photographic Collection National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library


A brief history of VR and AR
TechCrunch / 2h
By the time Howard Rheingold’s “Virtual Reality” was published in 1991, the Sensorama was already a “slowly deteriorating” relic stashed away in a cabana next the pool at its inventor’s West Los Angeles home. Rheingold describes awe — even surprise — that the system was still operable almost 30 years after its introduction. “I was transported to the driver’s seat of a motorcycle in Brooklyn in th


AMD may be embarrassing Nvidia in the mid-range GPU market
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It seems that AMD might have a leg up against its long-standing competitor Nvidia in the mid-range graphics card battle, according to the latest reports from the rumor mill. Both AMD and Nvidia released their mid-range offerings, the AMD RX 7600 and the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti , respectively, around the same time. But according to our own reviews, AMD’s card is a much better value than Nvidia’s, and i


Twitter will now put Community Notes 'fact checks' on images
Mashable / 2h
With AI images now going viral across Twitter , the social media platform has decided to update its crowdsourced "fact checking" feature to directly deal with not just the tweet that includes the media, but the media itself. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Twitter is now rolling out "Notes on Media" as part of its Community Notes program. Users who take part in Community Notes, w


Here’s when European airports and trains are set to strike this summer
300+The Points Guy / 2h
Editors note: This page will be updated as new information emerges. The summer travel season is upon us. We’re hopeful that your travel will be event-free in most scenarios, but there are a number of strikes to look out for across Europe that particularly affect the travel sector. If you are traveling on these dates and need further advice, check out our guide to insurance policies and strike cov


A Lifetime Subscription to Matt’s Flights Is 94% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 2h
When high flight costs get in the way of your travel plans, Matt’s Flights Premium Plan might be able to help you find lower-cost airfare—and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $49.97 through the rest of today, May 31. Matt’s Flights is a flight-finder service that delivers low-cost airfare to your email inbox , and… Read more...


Ticket Agent In Singapore Calls Chinese Passenger “A Dog” Who Doesn’t “Know How To Be Human”
View from the Wing / 3h
A China Southern Airlines check-in counter agent in Singapore has been suspended after calling a passenger "a dog." The man was checking in for China Southern's Singapore - Chongqing flight 546 on May 23rd and asked about an upcharge for exit row seats, but there was a communication challenge. He asked for a Mandarin-speaking agent, but was ignored. The passenger began filming with his phone, and


You can watch the entire first season of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ for free on YouTube
100+Engadget / 3h
Streaming services often upload a pilot on YouTube to lure in new subscribers, but never an entire season. Paramount+ did just that, however, throwing up the entire first season of the critically-acclaimed Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on YouTube for all to see. That’s ten hours of free Star Trek goodness, for those keeping score. It’s no coincidence that this move comes hot on the heels of seaso


'Ted Lasso' Season 3 ending explained: One final game, and a whole lot of mess
Mashable / 3h
Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) always encourages his players to "be a goldfish" so they can forget their past mistakes. I would like to be a goldfish so I can forget I watched the Ted Lasso series finale. Titled "So Long, Farewell," Ted Lasso 's final episode crams resolutions for Season 3's myriad plotlines into its 75-minute runtime — something that may have felt more satisfying had Season 3 not be


The Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars Is Ghosting NASA Scientists
Gizmodo / 3h
The Ingenuity helicopter paved new ground (air?) in April 2019, when it communicated data of its first flight—the first powered, controlled flight on another planet —to NASA scientists on Earth. Read more...


How The Flash Plays With Some Man of Steel Expectations
Gizmodo / 3h
In Zack Snyder’s 2013 film Man of Steel , General Zod comes to Earth looking for a Kryptonian he believes has the key to bringing his planet back to life. That Kryptonian—Superman—shows himself quickly, setting off a chain of events that ends with Zod and Superman fighting and destroying both a small town and a large… Read more...


Delta debuts gorgeous premium check-in lounge, Sky Way upgrades in Los Angeles
100+The Points Guy / 3h
You don’t need to be a celebrity to experience the newest premium experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) . Just make sure you’re booked in Delta One business class , and you’ll have access to a swanky new check-in lounge that’s sure to impress even the most discerning travelers. The opening of the new Delta One check-in area on June 1 is only part of the airline’s infrastructure in


A Hilton Doesn’t Offer Elite Upgrades Because Hawaii Is Popular
58One Mile at a Time / 3h
I mean, I don’t exactly have high expectations of Hilton Honors’ elite upgrade policy, but this is bad even by Hilton standards. Or maybe the hotel is just doing guests a favor by helping them manage expectations? Hilton in Hawaii says “upgrades are not available” A reader who is a Hilton Honors elite member has a stay booked at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. When he received t


This video maker's new AI editing tool picks your best takes for you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Artificial intelligence may already be a staple in the best video editing software , but now Veed is launching what it calls an “industry-first editing tool” for its video maker platform. Every second counts when making online video, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where brands only have a few seconds to capture the audience. Presumably, Veed thinks our “umms” and “aahs” are wa


Burn Your White Chocolate on Purpose
Lifehacker / 3h
White chocolate is a finicky beast. Scorching happens, but so does browning. And, unlike dark chocolate and milk chocolate, there is a space between melted and scorched where white chocolate becomes crunchy, and develops a creamy caramel flavor. Don’t toss that burnt white chocolate, use it as an elegant textural… Read more...


North Korea Attempts to Launch Satellite But It Crashes Into Ocean
32Futurism / 3h
I Spy North Korea was trying its very best to send a spy satellite up into space — but it just didn't want to stay in the sky. As North Korea's Korean Central News Agency admitted , the Malligyong-1 satellite, which was launched on a homebrewed Chollima-1 rocket, experienced a second-stage malfunction that saw it tumbling down into the sea. The Pyongyang-run media attributed the satellite's failu


Instagram tests new user control for recommended posts, transparency tool for creators
TechCrunch / 3h
Instagram announced today that it’s testing a new feature that gives users more control over what they see on the social network, along with a new transparency tool for creators. Now, when users see recommended posts, they can select a new “Interested” button that will inform the app that they want to see more of that type of content. The new control joins Instagram’s current personalization cont


The PlayStation Plus monthly games for June include 'NBA 2K23'
Engadget / 3h
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for June. These are the three titles that folks on the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers can all claim and retain access to as long as they continue to subscribe. The headliner for June is NBA 2K23 . The most recent edition of the long-running series features the return of the Jordan Challenge , in which you can play through 15 key mome


Nvidia Soars to $1 Trillion Market Cap on the Back of AI Hype
69Gizmodo / 3h
Only a handful of publicly traded companies— six, to be exact —currently hold a market capitalization of $1 trillion or more. It’s a small, gilded club, composed almost entirely of Silicon Valley’s biggest players (give or take a Saudi Arabian energy giant ). Now, however, the club has a new member: longtime graphics… Read more...


Apple Considering Stuffing Watch Bands With NFC, Bluetooth, Other Connectivity
100+Gizmodo / 3h
The Apple Watch finally has an Ultra verson with a drastically different external appearance, but it’s watch bands that truly give users the chance to add flair to their watches. A newly-granted patent is recognizing the variety of watch bands out there and proposing they do more than contribute to the device’s… Read more...



The original Chromecast hits end of life after a decade of service
22Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The original Chromecast. (credit: Google) Rest now, little Chromecast. Google has announced the decade-old Chromecast 1 is finally hitting end of life. A message on Google's Chromecast firmware support page (first spotted by 9to5Google ) announced the wind-down of support, saying, "Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means these devices no longer receive software or security updates


Twitter value keeps falling under Musk, now worth a third of what he paid
100+Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Twitter's value has reportedly dropped to about $15 billion, slightly more than one-third of the $44 billion that Elon Musk paid for it in late October 2022. The $15 billion valuation is based on Fidelity's latest analysis of its stake in the company. "Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund's stake in Twitter was valued at $6.6 million as of April 28, according


A Snap-based, containerized Ubuntu desktop could be offered in 2024
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Some of the many Snap apps available in Ubuntu's Snap Store, the place where users can find apps and Linux enthusiasts can find deep-seated disagreement. (credit: Canonical ) Ubuntu Core has existed since 2014, providing a fully containerized, immutable Linux distribution aimed at Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing applications. That kind of system, based on Ubuntu distributor


Interview: How System Shock balanced faithful recreation and modern design
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Remaking and remastering a revered game may be nearly as tricky as remaking a space station employee as a cyborg enforcer. After nearly seven years of development, more than a decade after Stephen Kick first started looking into the rights, and almost 30 years after its release, System Shock is back . It's simultaneously just how you remember it and also quite new. One of the unique asp


Cyberweapon manufacturers plot to stay on the right side of US
27Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Shutterstock/Dreamstime) In the summer of 2019, as Paragon Solutions was building one of the world’s most potent cyberweapons, the company made a prescient decision: before courting a single customer, best get the Americans on side. The Israeli start-up had watched local rival NSO Group, makers of the controversial Pegasus spyware, fall foul of the Biden administration


Eating disorder helpline takes down chatbot after it dispenses dangerous advice
Engadget / 4h
The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) was forced to take down its Tessa chatbot after it “may have given information that was harmful and unrelated to the program”, according to an official social media post. Simply put, the AI chatbot was intended to help people dealing with emotional distress, but instead just made things worse by offering dieting advice and urging users to weigh and


Earn a 120,000-point bonus with the Amex Business Platinum
100+The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re considering applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , now could be a great time. New cardholders can earn 120,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of cardmembership. Whilst we’ve seen public offers of up to


Caleb McLaughlin Wants to Play DC's Static Shock
Gizmodo / 4h
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The Best Budget Streaming Box Might Be From Walmart
Lifehacker / 4h
The great lit of cord-cutting: Streaming TV is still expensive. One or two subscriptions seems manageable, but by the time you’re paying for all the services necessary to watch every show currently in the zeitgeist, you’re basically spending what you did on cable. And subscribing isn’t enough: You also need something… Read more...


Get the Apple Watch Series 7 for a record-low price under $300
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $90: As of May 31, the Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) is now on sale at Walmart for the record-low price of $279, down from $369. That's 24% off its regular price. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) (opens in a new tab) $279 at Walmart (save $90) (opens in a new tab) From keeping track of your fitness goals to staying in touch with colle


Motorola Razr 40 Ultra may miss out on this useful Galaxy Flip 4 feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Motorola is expected to debut the Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra in the first week of June, and a new leak reveals something that could be lacking compared to the market-leading Galaxy Z Flip 4. According to the report, the Razr 40 Ultra may lack IP68 water and dust resistance, offering more modest IP52 splash resistance instead. The report comes from tipster Snoopy Tech , citing a leaked off


American Express cardholders have early access to US Open tickets this week only
The Points Guy / 4h
In case you missed it, tickets for the U.S. Open Tennis Championships go on sale for the general public next week. It’s the final Grand Slam tournament held annually in New York and the crown jewel of the American tennis scene. This year the tournament will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10. Typically, American Express and Chase offer their credit card holders certain perks associated with the


James Webb Catches Saturn’s Moon Squirting
100+Futurism / 4h
Squirtle Aqua Jet! One of Saturn's weirdest and most fascinating moons has been caught by the James Webb Space Telescope spewing a gigantic plume of water vapor thousands of miles out from its icy surface and reader, we're living for it. As NASA notes in a new blog , Saturn's small, watery moon Enceladus is no stranger to these kinds of outbursts. But until the JWST pointed its uber-sensitive sci


EU and US lawmakers move to draft AI Code of Conduct fast
TechCrunch / 4h
The European Union has used a transatlantic trade and technology talking shop to commit to moving fast and producing a draft Code of Conduct for artificial intelligence, working with US counterparts and in the hope that governments in other regions — including Indonesia and India — will want to get involved. What’s planned is a set of standards for applying AI to bridge the gap, ahead of legislat


Apple touts $1.1 trillion in App Store commerce in 2022, with $104B in digital sales
21TechCrunch / 4h
Ahead of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference next week, the company is offering an update on its app ecosystem with the release of a new report detailing app earnings over the course of last year. In the analysis, released today, Apple says its App Store ecosystem generated $1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022, 90% of which was commission-free — a metric it likes to tout to do


Riot threatens to cancel a 'League of Legends' esports season after a player revolt
500+Engadget / 4h
The pro League of Legends scene has been upended after players voted "overwhelmingly" in favor of a walkout to protest changes Riot has made to the minor leagues . Now, the publisher has threatened to cancel the summer season of the League Championship Series (LCS), which would prevent North American teams from qualifying for the LoL World Championship, if an agreement can't be reached. Players a


Now Is Your Chance to Own a Lighthouse
Lifehacker / 4h
The first lighthouse was built more than 2,000 years ago, but in recent years, the iconic structures have started to lose their shine—or at least since ships started using GPS to avoid crashing into rocks or running aground on the shoreline. However, unlike pay phones, we’ve decided to keep some of these beacons of an… Read more...


Buy a Waterproof Speaker for the Pool, & Grab More Early Summer Sales
How-To Geek / 4h
Memorial Day might have come a close far too soon, as long weekends always do, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still worthwhile deals out there. With discounts on the 6th generation Apple iPad Mini, the Fitbit Sense 2 Smartwatch, JBL’s fully waterproof speaker, and more, you should have no trouble finding sales on tech gadgets that will make the start of your summer more enjoyable. Read This A



What Are Those Colorful Balls on Power Lines?
How-To Geek / 4h
When you’re driving around and glancing up at power lines, you’re probably not going to see much. Maybe the occasional bird or squirrel. So, when a seemingly random colorful ball shows up on a powerline, it can come as a surprise. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


A critical Barracuda security backdoor has been exploited for months, so patch now
Command and Scripting Interpreter (Enterprise T1059)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Hackers have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in a Barracuda Networks product over several months to target countless organizations with numerous pieces of malware , reports have claimed. The company said it has patched a critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-2868, which had been used by threat actors since October 2022. The email software in question is called Barracuda Email Securi


Get a Roomba robot vacuum for up to 41% off to tackle your end-of-spring cleaning
Mashable / 4h
SAVE UP TO 41%: As of May 31, save up to 41% on select iRobot Roomba robot vacuums at Amazon. Opens in a new tab Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba robot vacuum sale (opens in a new tab) Save up to 41% on select iRobot Roomba robot vacuums at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Summer's basically here, and that means it's time for fun in the sun. Who wants to be stuck cleaning up the house when we have robot v


SellerX acquires US e-commerce roll-up rival Elevate Brands in an all-share deal, raises $64M+
TechCrunch / 4h
E-commerce aggregators have collectively raised hundreds of millions of dollars over the last several years to push ahead on strategies to consolidate a number of smaller online retailers. Now, the aggregators themselves are the ones getting swallowed up. Today, SellerX , a Berlin-based roll-up play that has raised nearly $900 million in equity and debt and is valued at more than $1 billion , ann


Apple's iOS 16.5 Fixes 3 Security Bugs Already Used in Attacks
52Wired / 4h
Plus: Microsoft patches two zero-day flaws, Google’s Android and Chrome get some much-needed updates, and more.


Use Your iPhone's Automation to Switch Every Full-Screen Video to Landscape
Lifehacker / 5h
Vertical videos are great in apps like TikTok or Instagram, but full screen content is meant to be watched in landscape. The problem is, your iPhone isn’t always set up to switch to landscape. Typically, you don’t want your screen shifting when you tilt your phone, so you likely keep portrait orientation lock on—a… Read more...


The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in June 2023
Gizmodo / 5h
Let’s get streaming! Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. (And sometimes, just the ones that we like most.) Read more...


Rocket Carrying North Korea's First Spy Satellite Crashes Into the Sea
45Gizmodo / 5h
North Korea’s attempt to launch a military satellite to orbit ended in failure as the rocket suffered a malfunction mid-flight, triggering air raid sirens in neighboring countries. The attempted launch was condemned as a violation of international agreements, but North Korea says it’s determined to carry out a second… Read more...


A top-notch train ride: How to choose between Rocky Mountaineer’s most popular routes
23The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: TPG was invited on this route as guests of Rocky Mountaineer. All opinions are the author’s own and were not subject to review by Rocky Mountaineer. For many travelers, no first-class airline suite or classic road trip can compete with the leisurely, decadent experience of crossing some of the world’s most scenic landscapes on a luxury train. And when it comes to the varied, dramat


2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Gives Midsize Pickup An AEV Off-Road Upgrade
SlashGear / 5h
For 2024, the Chevrolet Colorado receives a meaty upgrade with the 'Bison,' boasting a class-leading boost in clearance, bigger tires, and more off-road flair.


Faraday Future's Long-Delayed FF 91 EV Finally Ships At A Ridiculous Price
SlashGear / 5h
After years of development, Faraday Future is preparing to debut the bespoke FF 91, a long-awaited luxury EV that's aiming to be 'best in class.'


Google Ended First-Gen Chromecast Support And No One Noticed
SlashGear / 5h
With the ubiquity of entertainment sets running Android TV and the like, Google has quietly ended support for the formative, first-gen Chromecast sticks.


Amazon Echo Pop Review: An Alexa Speaker That Looks Nice And Talks Back
SlashGear / 5h
The latest Alexa speaker available is the Amazon Echo Pop, a nicely designed, aesthetically pleasing piece of hardware that answers questions and buys things.


Garmin's New Smartwatches Expect You'll Pay More For AMOLED And Longer Battery Life
SlashGear / 5h
Garmin rolled out its latest epix Pro smartwatches featuring large AMOLED screens and impressive battery life, but those features come with a premium price tag.


‘Black Mirror’ drops a new trailer ahead of June 15th premiere
25Engadget / 5h
The four-year wait is almost over. Netflix has set a June 15th premiere date for the sixth season of sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror. This latest season has been in the works for at least a year and creator Charlie Brooker has stated the new episodes would “keep things fresh” by tackling sci-fi tropes the series had previously avoided, calling it the “most unpredictable season” he’s been inv


Apple's Studio Display is on sale at a record-low price ahead of WWDC 2023
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $250: The Apple Studio Display with standard glass and a tilt-adjustable stand typically retails for $1,599, but Amazon has it on sale for an all-time-low price of $1,349 as of May 31. That's $250 off, or a savings of 16%. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Studio Display (standard glass, tilt-adjustable stand) (opens in a new tab) $1,349 on Amazon (save $250) (opens in a new tab) Apple


These adorable blenders are all under $40 at Walmart
Mashable / 5h
From smoothies to juices and other refreshing drinks, a great blender can take your summer up a notch. If you've been on the hunt for a blender that fits your budget, then take a look at these deals on blenders on sale for under $40 at Walmart as of May 31. BEST PERSONAL BLENDER: The Magic Bullet Mini (14-ounce) is a compact powerhouse that makes smoothies, dips, and other delicious creations — $


Canada’s Wildfires Are So Bad, They’re Messing With Air Quality in the U.S.
Gizmodo / 5h
Wildfires have been raging throughout Nova Scotia since last week, lowering air quality for cities in the Northeast. As a result, skies across New England, New York, and New Jersey have been hazy this week as smoke from the wildfires made its way down south. Read more...


Last Gasp: A Dying NASA Telescope Spotted Three Exoplanets in Its Final Days
Gizmodo / 5h
Five years since the Kepler Space Telescope was retired, a team of astronomers believe they’ve found exoplanets captured by some of the veteran observatory’s last light. Read more...


Stylish puzzler Escape Academy has new DLC on the horizon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Indie puzzler Escape Academy is set to receive another round of DLC in the form of a story-focused adventure. Releasing June 19, Escape from the Past will add five new levels to the game, each in classic escape room format. The DLC is included with the Escape Academy season pass, but can also be purchased separately. The Season Pass is priced at £11.39 / $14.99, with the DLC alone set at £8.50 /



Microsoft says it's 'fixed' a dodgy Surface webcam bug, but I’ve got bigger concerns
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft has issued a fix for a bug that has been locking owners of some Windows devices – including the Surface Pro X – out of their webcams. Unfortunately, it’s only a band-aid repair job; a temporary critical troubleshooter update, rather than a proper camera driver update. The bug, which was caused by an expired security certificate, completely disabled the integrated webcam on a number of d


That ChatGPT Google ad may be hiding some nasty malware
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you stumble upon a Google ad promoting a website where you could download well-known, or made-up software, be very careful, as it very well might just be a malvertising campaign. RomCom is a backdoor malware that can do all sorts of nasties, from running cmd.exe, to dropping more malicious payloads on the target endpoint, from exfiltrating data from the compromised devices, to running AnyDEsk


Get Ready for 3D-Printed Organs and a Knife That ‘Smells’ Tumors
87Wired / 5h
Hospitals are evolving at warp speed, and autonomous surgical robots are just the beginning.


Ransomware attack exposes sensitive data for nearly 9 million dental patients
24Engadget / 5h
A recently disclosed ransomware attack has compromised some particularly sensitive medical data. Dental insurer Managed Care of North America (MCNA) reports that an intruder accessed and took copies of informationpatients between February 26th and March 7th of this year, including addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's licenses and insurance data. Some of the info belonged to parents, guard


Apple WWDC 2023: What to expect, from iOS 17 to new MacBooks
100+Engadget / 5h
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference regularly sets the tone for the company’s future, and that may be truer than ever for 2023. Many expect the company to introduce its first mixed reality headset at the event, with a new platform to match. However, the wearable is far from the only major announcement believed to be coming at WWDC this year. Rumors have included a larger MacBook Air, a major


How An IHG Hotel In Arkansas Appears To Hit The Consumer Fraud Daily Double
View from the Wing / 5h
Some properties add mandatory fees that are not actually disclosed to guests when committing to a stay. They might charge a resort fee that’s not shown on the hotel’s website or in the confirmation e-mail. They might add an undisclosed extra fee for property taxes and energy fees. But hotels usually pick just one fraudulent fee. Continue reading ...


Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards
29The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Welcome offers are usually one of the best ways to differentiate between credit cards from the same family. But what about the Southwest Airlines consumer credit cards that often have the exact same sign-up bonus? The following three cards offer the same bonus of 60,000 bonus points plus a 30% off promo co


Low-code ML platform Predibase raises another $12.2M
TechCrunch / 5h
End-to-end machine learning platform Predibase today announced a $12.2 million expansion (led by Felicis) to its $16.25 million Series A funding round from last year. The company also announced that its low-code, declarative ML platform for developers is now generally available. During the beta period, which launched when the company came out of stealth last year, users have trained over 250 mode


Neobanks should take heart from Monzo’s performance in 2022
TechCrunch / 5h
UK-based neobank Monzo has had quite the bittersweet year. The company’s full-year financial results for 2022 paint a picture of a business that’s growing rapidly, though at the cost of sticky, large losses. However, it’s not all bad news: Monzo has been cash-flow positive since October 2022, and it “reached profitability” after the end of its most recent fiscal year. The Exchange explores startu


The Linux Foundation Europe launches RISE, the RISC-V Software Ecosystem project
TechCrunch / 5h
The Linux Foundation Europe, the relatively new European arm of the Linux Foundation foundation of foundations, today announced the launch of the RISC-V Software Ecosystem (RISE) project. RISE aims to bring together a wide range of software and hardware vendors to accelerate “the availability of software for high-performance and power-efficient RISC-V cores running high-level operating systems fo


DistroKid releases new iPhone app, says Android launch coming soon
TechCrunch / 5h
DistroKid, an independent music distribution service that musicians use to put music into online stores and streaming services, has released a new iPhone app that allows its users to upload new music, edit previous releases, check streaming stats and more all from their phones. The new app allows artists, bands, DJs and producers to add lyrics or credits to releases, check earnings and manage whi


Welcome home, Ax-2 crew: Axiom Space concludes second private mission to ISS
TechCrunch / 5h
Axiom Space ‘s second private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) concluded late Tuesday, with a four-person crew splashing down off the west coast of Florida around 11 PM EST. The splashdown marks another win for Axiom, the private company that operated the mission, and SpaceX, which launched and returned the crew inside a Dragon crew capsule. This was Axiom’s second private human s


Download Mobile Passport Control for Your Next International Trip
Lifehacker / 5h
Lines at the airport are expected to be long this summer, and prices high. If you plan to travel internationally but haven’t heard of Mobile Passport Control (MPC), it’s something you should consider. Despite having been around for some years, the program was recently revamped with a new name and app, and it helps you… Read more...


Does Your Steam Deck SD Card Affect Game Loading Times?
How-To Geek / 5h
While upgrading your Steam Deck’s SSD is easier than you might think, it’s still a fairly complex procedure. Expanding your Steam Deck’s storage with an SD card is way simpler and doesn’t require opening the thing. But does using slower SD cards increase game loading times? Let’s find out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Windows 11 Has New CPU and RAM Monitoring Widgets
23How-To Geek / 5h
Ever fired up the Task Manager to see how many resources your PC is consuming? Now there’s an easier way. Thanks to new widgets by Microsoft added to Windows 11, that data is a click away, as it can now sit in your widget tray. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


You Can Now Use Apple Music Classical on Android Phones
How-To Geek / 5h
It wasn’t too long ago that we learned that Apple was launching a new version of Apple Music dedicated solely to classical music. Back then, though, it was an Apple exclusive. Now, the Cupertino-based giant is launching its newest app on Android devices. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


SAS Taking Electric Flight Reservations… For 2028
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will shortly be opening reservations for its inaugural flights using electric aircraft… which will happen at some point in 2028… maybe… and you don’t even have to pay a deposit yet. Reserve your seat on SAS’ first electric flight At 12PM CET on Friday, June 2, 2023, SAS will open seat reservations for its first-ever commercial electric flights in Sweden, Norway, and De


You Should Be Paying Attention to Those Smooth Rings on the Barbell
Lifehacker / 5h
Look closely at your barbell the next time you’re in a gym. Much of the surface is roughed up with a diamond pattern. This is called the knurling, and it helps your grip. But near the ends of the handle, you’ll see a ring or line of smooth metal on each side. Maybe two on each side, actually. These aren’t just for… Read more...


Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help
52NYT > Technology / 5h
The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States.


WordPress force installs update on 5 million sites following security worry
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
WordPress recently force-installed a patch on more than five million websites in an attempt at keeping them safe from a newly discovered, high-severity flaw. The flaw was found in Jetpack, one of the most popular plugins for the famed website builder , which offers additional security, performance, and website management capabilities. According to WordPress parent company Automattic, the plugin h



Twitter moderation is about to get much worse - and its all Elon Musk's fault
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Block Party, a third-party anti-harassment service dedicated to combating abusive content on Twitter, has left the social media platform in light of Twitter placing API access behind a paywall . The service previously allowed users to automate a large chunk of their moderation by proactively filtering and blocking accounts that like or retweet posts you don’t want to engage with. Announced in a b


You Do It: Twitter Outsources AI Image Detection to Its Users
38Gizmodo / 5h
Twitter is responding to an uptick in misleading AI-generated images by expanding its flawed, crowdsourced fact-checking feature, Community Notes, to include images. The new feature, whose debut comes just one week after the social network amplified an AI-generated image of a supposed bomb at the Pentagon , will give… Read more...


Ryan Gosling Is Feeling the Kenergy
20Gizmodo / 5h
In a new interview with GQ , Ryan Gosling takes the interviewer on a train ride and for a long time, they just talk. While the Barbie film is obviously the reason this profile is getting published now, the interview touches on his earlier roles, his break from Hollywood, and his family life. But we’re here for Barbie .… Read more...


Uber Eats Set to Deploy 2,000 More Delivery Robots Into the Wild
31Gizmodo / 5h
Your next food delivery could make its way to you via a robot. Uber Eats is set to release 2,000 delivery robots into the wild through an expansion of the company’s deal with Serve Robotics. Read more...


Menstruation and menopause workplace standards launch in the UK
Mashable / 6h
Having your period at work can suck, not least because your workplace may not be accommodating. Hopefully, however, the tides are changing: The British Standards Institute (BSI) just launched its guide for menstruation, menstrual health, and menopause in the workplace. BSI, the UK National Standards Body, developed the new menstruation, menstrual health and menopause in the workplace standard (BS


Clean up after Fido in a snap with Bissell pet vacuums on sale for up to 28% off
Mashable / 6h
As of May 31, a few of Bissell's bestselling pet vacuums are on sale at Amazon for up to 28% off . Shop the best deals here. BEST MULTIPURPOSE VACUUM: The Bissell MultiClean Allergen lift-off pet vacuum contains a tangle-free brush roll for easy cleaning on both carpets and hard surfaces — $169.98 $236.89 (save 28%) BEST SPACE-SAVING VACUUM: The Bissell PowerGlide Pet Slim corded vacuum has a sle


Airline Asks Passengers to Step on the Scale Ahead of Boarding in Weight Survey
20Gizmodo / 6h
A New Zealand airline is weighing passengers before boarding as part of a month-long survey to gauge the overall weight of the plane. Air New Zealand says it hopes to weigh 10,000 passengers to help pilots better understand the weight and balance of the plane before takeoff. Read more...


Google's Pixel Watch 2 could drop Samsung's processors for better battery life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google is set to switch from the Samsung Exynos processors that powered the first Pixel Watch to Qualcomm chips for the Pixel Watch 2, with the aim of boosting battery life among other improvements. According to 9to5Google , Google is said to be changing out the Exynos to the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 . The W5 Plus Gen 1 is specifically designed to be more power-efficient, which Google will be hop


Toyota confirms another years-long data leak, this time exposing at least 260,000 car owners
21TechCrunch / 6h
Two weeks ago, Toyota said it exposed the data of more than two million customers to the internet for a decade. Today, the automotive giant said it recently discovered the data of another 260,000 car owners spilling from its systems. Toyota said in a statement that it identified another batch of exposed data that was “potentially accessible externally due to a misconfiguration” of its connected c


Cortex raises $35M Series B for its internal developer portal
TechCrunch / 6h
Cortex , a startup building an internal developer portal that helps engineering teams build better software at scale, today announced a $35 million Series B funding round led by IVP. Craft Ventures, along with existing investors Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global and Y Combinator, also participated in this round, which brings the company’s total funding to just under $53 million. The service started a


Google's Top Result for "Johannes Vermeer" Is an AI Knockoff of "Girl With a Pearl Earring"
500+Futurism / 6h
For the second time in just one month, Google's search engine has allowed an AI-generated fake of a famous artist's work to rise to the top of its search results. Earlier this May, we reported that when Google users searched for the iconic American realist artist "Edward Hopper," the search engine's top result was an AI-generated knockoff in the style of the American painter. Google fixed the iss


Complete guide to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program
The Points Guy / 6h
Due to the vast distances of the Australian Outback and the continent’s remote location, Qantas has a rich aviation heritage stretching back more than 100 years. Unfortunately, in the past, the airline hasn’t released a large amount of premium award availability on its lucrative flights between North America and Australia. However, Qantas is part of the Oneworld Alliance , and its simply-named Fr


Apple Could Announce Several New Macs at WWDC After Months of Sluggish Sales
32Gizmodo / 6h
As we approach Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next week, and the company’s keynote presentation on Monday, June 5, more details about what will potentially be revealed are starting to surface, with the latest rumors indicating that on top of major software updates and Apple’s long-rumored AR glasses debuting, … Read more...


Eating Disorder Helpline Takes Down Chatbot After Its Advice Goes Horribly Wrong
66Gizmodo / 6h
AI chatbots aren’t much good at offering emotional support being—you know— not a human , and—it can’t be stated enough— not actually intelligent . That didn’t stop The National Eating Disorder Association from trying to foist a chatbot onto folks requesting aid in times of crisis. Things went about as well as you can… Read more...


Four Ways to Charge a Phone When the Power Goes Out
Lifehacker / 6h
When the lights go out in a blackout , or we find ourselves far away from normal power sources, our phone’s remaining charge suddenly becomes the most important thing in our lives. If you’ve thought ahead and you have a battery pack , solar charger, or power station charged up and ready to go, you don’t have a huge… Read more...


Static IP vs. Dynamic IP: What Is the Difference?
How-To Geek / 6h
Dynamic IP addresses are set automatically, but liable to change each time your computer boots up. Static IP addresses need manual configuration, but always survive reboots. Is one better than the other? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Web.com and GoDaddy join IONOS and Wix on the Generative AI integration movement
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
As AI-powered features become more popular across all kinds of industries, a string of website builder services are also jumping on the bandwagon. Web.com and GoDaddy have become the latest website hosting providers to integrate new AI features into its current website building model. Along with Wix and IONOS, who both recently announced the launch of its AI text creator and ChatGPT integration,


Samsung's 2022 The Frame smart TVs are up to 33 percent off
58Engadget / 6h
Samsung's The Frame is a smart TV that has a nifty trick up its sleeve. When you're not watching something, it looks like a piece of art. It's an intriguing alternative to the standard gloomy black box that can dominate a living room when a big-screen TV is turned off. Now, over at Woot, you can snap up a Frame TV at a discount. The retailer is running a sale on several 2022 models and it has dro


Okay, which analyzes engineers’ productivity, sells to Stripe
25TechCrunch / 6h
Fintech giant Stripe has acquired Okay , a startup that developed a low-code analytics software to help engineering leaders better understand how their teams are performing , the companies told TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in 2019, Okay participated in Y Combinator’s Winter 2020 cohort before going on to raise a total of $6.6 million in capital from the likes of Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. An


Instacart launches new in-app AI search tool powered by ChatGPT
TechCrunch / 6h
Instacart is launching a new AI search tool powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the company announced on Wednesday. The new “Ask Instacart” search tool is designed to help customers save time and assist them with shopping questions by offering personalized recommendations. The new tool is starting to roll out today and will be available to all U.S. and Canadian customers over the coming weeks. The new s



American Airlines & Pilots Reach Agreement In Principle On New Contract
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
On May 19, 2023, after a very drawn out negotiation process, American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association (APA) reached an agreement in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement. This follows pilots having voted to authorize a strike earlier this month. We now have some more details about what exactly this contract contains, including the new pay rates for American Airlines pilots


Deadpool 3 Could Bring Back Even More X-Men Movie Heroes
Gizmodo / 6h
New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem posters show off the turtle bros’ arsenal. Boots Riley’s surreal new Amazon show I’m a Virgo gets a suitably perplexing new trailer. Plus, even more maximal madness in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts footage. Spoilers now! Read more...


Definitely-not-political FPS Six Days in Fallujah is coming to Early Access soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The controversial and headline-attracting - and definitely not a political statement - shooter Six Days in Fallujah is arriving on PC through Steam's Early Access program on June 22. Claiming to offer an experience that will put players in a position of experiencing modern "through the eyes of those who were there", the tactical shooter is offering a particular take on true stories from a real-wo


Sous Vide Beets With Seaweed for Easy Vegan 'Poke'
Lifehacker / 6h
The appeal of the modern poke bowl lies in its customizability. Pick a fish, pick a sauce, toss in a few pickled items, and you’ve got a colorful and inviting bowl of rice, protein, and vegetables. If you don’t eat fish, however, you might feel a little left out. Read more...


Double down: Why it makes sense to get the Hilton Surpass and Hilton Business credit cards
44The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are two schools of thought in the world of travel rewards — and both hold weight. If you’re in the market for a new credit card , you may want to diversify what’s already in your wallet by getting a card that earns a different type of rewards currency. Whether it’s airline miles, hotel points or tran


How to redeem Capital One’s 75,000-mile sign-up bonuses for maximum value
The Points Guy / 7h
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card offer new cardholders 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 within the first three months of account opening. You can cover recent travel purchases at a rate of 1 cent per mile, making 75,000 miles worth $750 toward travel. However, the real way to maximize Capital One miles is by transferring them to one


Programmer Creates Grim Tool to Clone Anyone as an "AI Girlfriend"
400+Futurism / 7h
Sacha_GPT Here's a particularly grim new use for AI: Vice reports that there's a new tool to "clone" a real person as an AI-powered romantic companion, with or without the consent of the real person. "I've been obsessing with OpenAI’s Large Language Model (LLM) and what it can do. I kept on thinking about the ability to create human-like agents that behave and act like humans do but found it hard


Range Rover’s next luxury add-on: A car seat that vibrates to music
81Engadget / 7h
Many car makers will surround you with speakers in a bid to create immersive sound, but Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) thinks your seat can also play a role. The company's new Range Rover Sport SV Edition One includes Subpac-powered "Body and Soul Seat" tech (appropriately, BASS) whose headrest-mounted membranes and transducers deliver haptic feedback in response to lower frequencies in your music. Whet


Multiple Macs tipped for WWDC 2023 unveiling, but what could they be?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Apple's big WWDC 2023 event will kick off on June 5 with the company streaming the big opening keynote for everyone to watch online. There's sure to be a lot to get through and with hopes high, we're now learning more about what we should expect from the big event. With Apple already expected to announce the Reality Pro AR/VR headset and show off the software that will power the iPhone, iPad, Mac


Choice & Radisson Offer Reciprocal Points Transfers, Programs Merging Soon
500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
In 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotel Group Americas . The deal was worth around $675 million, and with this, Choice Hotels acquired nine new brands, 624 hotels, and over 67,000 rooms. In early 2023, we saw reciprocal points transfers introduced between the two programs. Today, more details have been shared about when we can expect the programs to be merged, and what that process will lo


Amazon Echo Pop Review (2023): Fun To Look At
21Wired / 7h
The latest tiny addition to the Alexa family focuses on style rather than sound.


The Reverse Psychology Method For A Free Empty Seat Next To You On Southwest Airlines [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...


This jacket uses fog to supply you with healthy water
Mashable / 7h
The Fog-X Jacket transforms into a station that creates drinkable water. . Simultaneously providing shelter and harvesting water from fog you can travel in the most dry areas without worry of dehydration. Find which areas are best at catching fog by using the Fog-X app which uses real time weather data. Fog-X has the ability to collect up to ten liters of water a day and then transform back into


These drones can autonomously scan large, challenging, environments
Mashable / 7h
.Skydio 3D Scan is a scanning software designed to automate the data capture process needed to generate 3D models in detail at ultra-high resolution. When paired with the software, Skydio drones can be piloted by a single operator to capture both indoor and outdoor facilities and use the data to create high-res digital replicas. Indoor Capture is the newest Skydio 3D Scan mode, allowing for the c


Using ChatGPT this robot formed a unique sense of self-awareness
Mashable / 7h
Employees at Clear Path Robotics are testing interactions between man and machine. Echo 4-R is a robot that was given the ability to communicate via AI. Using ChatGPT this machine formed a unique sense of self-awareness. Echo 4-R is equipped with sensors that detect the surrounding area. These sensors can be used to prevent the robot from falling off ledges, or cliffs. After being presented with


This glamping RV is a cross between a tiny home and a travel trailer
Mashable / 7h
This Glamping RV has a unique twist to it. The Romotow is a cross between a tiny home and a travel trailer. An automatic hydraulic system swings the cabin out 90 degrees allowing for more space and amenities to be utilized. The 30.5 foot main cabin reveals an open deck area when opened. The dining area doubles as a second bedroom since the table can be converted into a double bed. With the abilit


Gear up for the ultimate staycation in your backyard this summer
Mashable / 7h
With all the FOMO-inducing travel posts on social media, it's easy to feel like you're missing out. But trust us, there's plenty of fun to be had this summer without spending a fortune. Whether you're looking to unplug and unwind, or gather friends and family for a lavish evening of summer cocktails and mouth-watering BBQ, these Walmart discoveries are here to unleash your creativity, experiment


'Black Mirror' Season 6 trailer promises murder, space travel, and something called 'Red Mirror'
Mashable / 7h
The sixth season of Black Mirror is almost here, bringing with it technological woes, existential dread... and five new episodes. The latest trailer for the season gives us a brief look at each upcoming story. In "Joan Is Awful," an average woman realizes a streaming platform has made a dramatized adaptation of her life — starring none other than Salma Hayek Pinault. "Loch Henry" sees a young cou


You'll Need Batman's Budget For All the Best Lego Sets Arriving in June
Gizmodo / 7h
Although most people’s thoughts turn towards getting outside and soaking up the sun when June arrives, for Lego fans, it’s just another month to hunker down with a thick instruction book and thousands of plastic bricks. Although June arrives with dozens of new Lego sets in tow, we’ve sifted through the impending… Read more...


Slack facing widespread protests to introduce end-to-end encryption
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
More than 90 organizations have signed a letter addressed to Slack asking for end-to-end encryption to be made available on the communications and online collaboration platform , with lobbyists expected to descend on the company’s offices today in an effort to raise awareness. The request, which has been backed by the likes of Mozilla and Tor, details the breadth of users asking for better securi



Metal Gear Solid 3 remake looks like it will contain all the original voices and lines
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It looks like the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake is going to be using the same voice characters, cast, and lines as the original game - without any changes. Upon its initial announcement at last week's PlayStation Showcase, the game was described as having the "original voice characters" - the original cast being kept in the game is certainly worthy of celebration, absolutely - but what exactly are vo


Microsoft Teams might have just given you a great excuse to miss calls for ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Finding the right part of a work meeting to listen to if you miss a call is set to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new Microsoft Teams update. The video conferencing service is officially rolling out a tool which uses AI to generate not just meeting notes, but also suggested follow-up actions, alongside timeline markers so you can skip to the most relevant part of a call instantly. First annou


Arnie's FUBAR TV show is a big hit – here are 3 of his movies on Netflix to follow it up
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Arnold Schwarzenegger is back – and the debut season of his action-packed Netflix show FUBAR looks like a huge hit. Fubar follows a retired CIA operative (Schwarzenegger) who is pulled back in for ‘one last job’ – only to find that the spy he’s meant to extract is none other than his own daughter. Cue ‘daddy issues’ jokes and a lot of family humor in the midst of bazookas, car chases and some siz


The 'Wine Float' Is the Frozen Cocktail of the Summer
59Lifehacker / 7h
Now that it’s unofficially summer, you’re probably wondering which cute, sassy wine drink will finally topple frosé from its throne. Although this frosty beverage requires a little more of a trust-fall, it delivers on all of the summer drink prerequisites– it’s pretty, it’s cold, and it tastes great. Get your… Read more...


Hyro secures $20M for its AI-powered, healthcare-focused conversational platform
TechCrunch / 7h
Israel Krush and Rom Cohen first met in an AI course at Cornell Tech, where they bonded over a shared desire to apply AI voice technologies to the healthcare sector. Specifically, they sought to automate the routine messages and calls that often lead to administrative burnout, like calls about scheduling, prescription refills and searching through physician directories. Several years after gradua


SecureSave’s secret weapon: Suze Orman
TechCrunch / 7h
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Mary Ann hopped on the mic with No. 1 New York Times best-selling author, producer, personal finance thought leader and host of the Women


The Best Google Pixel Cases of 2023
How-To Geek / 7h
Have a Google Pixel 7, or are planning to get one soon? A case will keep your device safe, secure, and looking great. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Do You Need a Tablet or a Windows 2-in-1 Laptop?
How-To Geek / 7h
Does this sound familiar? You’re looking for portable computing power with a touchscreen, but you need something that’s between a smartphone and a laptop. If so, you might be asking yourself whether you should opt for a tablet or a Windows 2-in-1 laptop. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Amex’s Application Pop-Up Warning Explained
56One Mile at a Time / 7h
The major credit card issuers have various policies in place to crack down on those who apply for credit cards exclusively for welcome offers. While credit card issuers sometimes have big bonuses to get customers to apply, they do so with the hope of people holding onto a credit card long term. While it’s understandable that sometimes a card might not work out for someone, those who constantly op


The best Disney Springs hotels: How to get Disney benefits at bargain prices
200+The Points Guy / 7h
Between park tickets, hotel rooms, food, souvenirs and skip-the-line access, planning a Disney World vacation can be quite the budget-busting endeavor. There are plenty of ways to save money at Disney World , but one popular way to cut costs in a hurry is to stay slightly removed from the main stretch of Disney property without being fully off of it. More specifically, we are referring to staying


Snapchat launches a new generative AI feature, ‘My AI Snaps,’ for paid subscribers
TechCrunch / 7h
Snapchat today announced the launch of a new generative AI feature that will allow Snapchat+ subscribers to send Snaps of what they’re up to in order to receive a generative Snap back from the in-app chatbot, My AI. The feature was previewed at last month’s Snap Partner Summit along with the news that the My AI feature itself is now free to all users, but a release date was not offered at the tim


The Three Most Important Parts of a Syllabus
Lifehacker / 8h
At the beginning of every course, you are handed a syllabus. The best of them are short. The worst ones are way too long. They can include all kinds of information, from a list of materials to a long essay about your professor’s teaching philosophy. A friend of mine once got a 20-page syllabus that included poems… Read more...


15 cruise ship rules you shouldn’t break
500+The Points Guy / 8h
Are you a rule follower or do you like to cross the line when it suits you? Some travelers are good at doing what they’re told, while others see vacation as the time to live it up how they see fit, regardless of any official policies. On a cruise ship, rules are plentiful – spanning from what you can bring on board to how and where you can enjoy yourself. Some rules will feel constraining, and yo


Black Mirror Season 6 Has a Trailer and a Date for Your Dystopian Binge: June 15
23Gizmodo / 8h
In just a few weeks, five new episodes of Netflix hit Black Mirror will be available for your eager eyeballs. Today, we’ve got a scrap of nourishment in the form of a season six trailer, which teases a star-studded cast and more of that smart, satirical-but-eerily-realistic dystopian drama that has become the show’s… Read more...


India kicks off a pilot to become electronics repair capital of the world
TechCrunch / 8h
After expanding its footprint in manufacturing smartphones and other tech devices , India is looking to become the electronics repair capital of the world, taking the crown from China and Malaysia, which currently dominate the industry. On Wednesday, the country’s Ministry of Information and Technology launched a pilot project called Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) to test electron


Climate startup CUR8 raises $6.5M from GV for its market-making platform for carbon removals
TechCrunch / 8h
The IPCC has said the world needs to remove 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere by 2050 in order to avoid a climate cataclysm. And, yes, there are multiple methods for carbon removal today, such as planting more trees (afforestation), sucking CO 2 out of the sky (direct air capture) and spreading CO 2 -absorbing rock on agricultural soil (“enhanced weathering”). But it’s widel


WD_Black SSDs are up to 56 percent off right now
33Engadget / 8h
If you're in the market for a fast NVMe SSD for your PC or console, Amazon has some great options in its latest sale . The WD_Black SN850 and P40 models are on sale with steep discounts as high as 56 percent, with sizes ranging from 1TB to 4TB. The best deal is on the latest WD_Black 1TB SN850X NVMe with a heat sink that offers speeds up to 7300/6300 MB/s (read/write) and PS5 compatibility. It's


How to Turn a Job Rejection Into a Future Opportunity
Lifehacker / 8h
We all know that feeling: You found a company or an opportunity you were really excited about, spent lots of time preparing, maybe even met the team, only to receive that “we regret to inform you” email breaking the news that you won’t be moving forward. It always stings, but it can sting even more when it was a… Read more...


'Succession' finale: Roman's 'bloodline' line about Kendall's kids, explained
Mashable / 8h
Out of all the messed-up things the Roys and their offsiders have said to one another across four very stressful seasons of Succession , there was one line in the finale that hit extra hard. As the three younger Roy siblings attempt to get back on the same page during the climactic board meeting, with Shiv suddenly the deciding vote as to whether the company their father built will be sold off to


'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' final Season trailer teases John Krasinski back in action mode
100+Mashable / 8h
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is back for its final season, and you'd better believe that means a whole lot more of John Krasinski running around fighting corruption while looking serious. The show follows the titular CIA Analyst (now Deputy Director) attempting to weed out traitors on his home soil while also taking on a combined drug cartel and terrorist organisation. Yikes! Michael Peña and Louis Oza



'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse' review: This is what animation was made for
Mashable / 8h
Miles Morales and his coterie of cartoon colleagues have come to save not only the day, not only the multiverse, but the future of cinema itself. In a year that has menacingly bombarded audiences with computer graphic heavy but imaginatively dead action movies and lifeless "live-action" remakes of animated classics , Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse has swung into the scene to remind us of the


Using Alternative Apps and Shared Albums Instead of Mainstream Social Media
NYT > Technology / 8h
Alternative apps and shared photo albums let you set up your own exclusive club for online conversations and digital pictures.


This Iconic American Yellow Bus Company Is Ramping Up Its Electric Bus Production
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Blue Bird, the more than 90-year-old manufacturer of the iconic American yellow school bus, is ramping up its production of electric buses. Last week, the company announced the opening of its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center in the company’s main U.S. manufacturing plant in Fort Valley, Georgia. Blue Bird… Read more...


Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Is a Wonder
Gizmodo / 8h
As the credits rolled on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , it felt like waking up from a dream . In this dream, something impossible happened. A team of talented filmmakers made a sequel to one of the, if not the , best superhero films of all-time that was not just worthy of that original film, it actually made the… Read more...


Fraud of all kinds is only getting worse in the UK and EU
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Digital fraud of all kinds across the UK and Europe is on the rise, with forced verification and deepfakes taking up a greater proportion of cases than before, new research has claimed. With regards to the deepfakes, its proportion in the UK rose from 1.2% during the whole of 2022 to 5.9% in Q1 of this year alone. In Germany its proportion increased from 1.5% to 7.6% over the same period, and fro


Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Review: Compact, Comfortable, and Responsive
How-To Geek / 8h
Logitech is known for making fantastic products, including my MX Mechanical Mini keyboard that I love so much. When I tried out Logitech’s new MX Anywhere 3S mouse, I was blown away by how instantly I fell in love with it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


When Is a Laptop (Actually) Too Hot?
How-To Geek / 8h
You’re nestled comfortably on your couch, busy crunching the numbers for that big report due tomorrow. Suddenly a wave of heat from your laptop scorches your lap. Naturally, you wonder, “Is this too hot? Is my laptop in danger?” Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


How to Use WD-40 to Repel Wasps
How-To Geek / 8h
People have come up with some pretty interesting WD-40 hacks over the years. While most of us recognize it as the top solution for squeaky hinges, it’s also used to keep bugs off of car grilles, remove tree sap and bird poop from cars, and so much more. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


How To Search the Web and Use Plugins With ChatGPT Plus
Gizmodo / 8h
ChatGPT is improving again—or at least it is if you’re paying $20 a month to access the Plus version of the AI chatbot. While free users can’t access them for now, two major new features promise to make a huge difference to the capabilities of ChatGPT. Here’s how to use web access and plugins with ChatGPT Plus. Read more...


TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’s New Trailer Brings More Menaces
24Gizmodo / 8h
Our first look at TMNT: Mutant Mayhem introduced us to a vivid, animated world of some truly teenaged mutant heroes—it’s the first time Leo, Raph, Mikey, and Donnie have actually been voiced by teens . But what’s bringing these kids to the surface world of NYC? A major new threat that no version of the TMNT have ever… Read more...


Millions of Gigabyte Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor
200+Wired / 8h
Hidden code in hundreds of models of Gigabyte motherboards invisibly and insecurely downloads programs—a feature ripe for abuse, researchers say.


The first episode of ‘Black Mirror’ S6 is a subscriber’s worst nightmare
38TechCrunch / 8h
Netflix announced Wednesday the official release date of “ Black Mirror ” season six alongside an unsettling new trailer . The series is set to premiere on the streamer on June 15. The trailer kicks off with a preview of the first episode, showing viewers a haunting scenario that – much like every “Black Mirror” episode – is something no subscriber wants to experience. Titled “Joan is Awful,” epi


Blink launches Blink Copilot to bring generative AI to security operations
TechCrunch / 8h
Blink CEO Gil Barak says there have been three distinct periods when it comes to security operations automation. The first required experts to code workflows, taking weeks or months to produce a single one. More recently, low code approaches let users drag and drop components into a workflow, creating the code in the background almost entirely without user input, greatly speeding up the process.


Social mapping platform Atly launches with $18M to be a Reddit for real-world locations
23TechCrunch / 8h
From Foursquare to Zenly, there hasn’t exactly been a shortage of location-centric social networks outside the usual Big Tech ecosystems, but for one reason or another things have never really worked out. Snap acquired Zenly and eventually shut it down despite its enduring popularity , and Foursquare is still chugging along with its back-end location data business and consumer spin-off Swarm . Bu


Vartana lands a $20M investment to scale its sales closing platform
TechCrunch / 8h
Vartana , a business-to-business (B2B) sales closing and financing platform, today announced that it raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Activant Capital with participation from Mayfield and Audacious Ventures. The financing, which brings Vartana’s total raised to $39 million, will be put toward hiring and expanding the company’s product offerings, according to co-founder and CE


Hubble Network wants to connect a billion devices with space-based Bluetooth network
39TechCrunch / 8h
Bluetooth-enabled devices are ubiquitous, but how those devices are used is constrained by the relatively short range provided by Bluetooth technology. Seattle-based startup Hubble Network wants to completely upend that status quo, by launching a satellite network that any Bluetooth-enabled device can connect to, anywhere in the world. The company’s aim is to build out a constellation of 300 sate


Roll wants to recreate dolly shots and more using generative AI
23TechCrunch / 8h
Those familiar with Fazian Buzdar, who was until recently the VP of product management at Box, likely associate the entrepreneur with Convo, the digital workspace platform popular among newsrooms (including this one). But Buzdar, whose background is in electronics engineering, has long held a fascination with video and visual effects. “A lifelong video and photography enthusiast, I’d been making


Jabbrrbox Airport Workspaces Join Priority Pass, With A Catch
20One Mile at a Time / 8h
Select Priority Pass members can now visit Jabbrrbox airport workspaces with their membership at several airports. Let’s go over the details… Basics of Jabbrrbox airport workspaces Jabbrrbox (okay, what’s with the name?) is a company that offers technology equipped workspaces at several airports in the United States. Essentially you rent a small private windowed booth that you can sit in, to get


Today’s your last chance to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200
31TechCrunch / 8h
Today’s the day, startup founders. It’s your final opportunity to join Startup Battlefield 200 , the world’s preeminent startup competition, at TechCrunch Disrupt in September. It’s your last chance to launch on a global stage like the 900+ other Startup Battlefield companies have, including Vurb , Trello , Mint , Dropbox , Yammer , TripIt , Redbeacon , Qwiki , Getaround and Soluto . Startup Batt


Ransomware attack on US dental insurance giant exposes data of 9 million patients
TechCrunch / 8h
An apparent ransomware attack on one of America’s largest dental health insurers has compromised the personal information of almost nine million individuals in the United States. The Atlanta-based Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental claims to be the largest dental insurer in the nation for government‑sponsored plans covering children and seniors. In a notice posted on Friday , the company



Elon Musk’s pivotal China visit: diplomacy, supply chain, and beyond
TechCrunch / 8h
On Tuesday, Elon Musk commenced his high-stakes visit to China, marking his first since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In an era of decoupling, the Tesla CEO stands out as one of the very few Silicon Valley tech bosses who remain committed to China. This commitment isn’t surprising given the increasingly pivotal role China plays in Tesla’s ever-expanding electric vehicle empire. In Q1 , the countr


Step back in time to the Golden Age of train travel aboard Hudson River Rail Excursions
100+The Points Guy / 9h
A cool train, a fun daytrip and a great excuse to get dressed up in 1940s-era attire and hit the rails — my interest was immediately piqued. When the team at TPG heard about the vintage train cars the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey runs up the Hudson River Valley from Manhattan to Albany, New York, we had to try it out for ourselves. Having now made the journey with TPG social m


The Apple VR headset display could be 50 times brighter than your Oculus Quest 2’s
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We’re days away from WWDC 2023 , Apple’s annual developer conference which we expect will be the launch event for the Apple VR headset . As we get closer to the event more and more leaks are seemingly spoiling the details, with the most recent of them unveiling the displays the headset could use. Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has already detailed many of the high-end specs we should expect


The Download: meet the longevity obsessives, and how China’s regulating AI
MIT Technology Review / 9h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Longevity enthusiasts want to create their own independent state. They’re eyeing Rhode Island. —Jessica Hamzelou Earlier this month, I traveled to Montenegro for a gathering of longevity enthusiasts, people interested in extending human life through various bi


Selva Ventures to invest $34M Fund II in health, wellness-focused brands
TechCrunch / 9h
Most of us strive to be healthier these days, and Selva Ventures wants to make sure there are a lot of startups helping us get there. The Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, founded in 2019 by Kiva Dickinson, closed on $34 million in capital commitments for its second fund that will invest in consumer brands that promote healthier living in the areas of health, wellness, beauty and personal c


MarketForce tightens its belt as tough times hit B2B commerce
23TechCrunch / 9h
MarketForce , a Kenyan B2B e-commerce platform to help independent corner shops source goods, once had an ambitious plan to grow the number of users on its platform to a million by end of 2022, with a network effect bringing millions more in the years to come. Tesh Mbaabu, MarketForce’s CEO and co-founder, laid these plans out to TechCrunch after the startup closed a fresh $40 million debt-equity


Microsoft found a critical security bug in macOS that could have many users worried
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft found a critical security bug in Apple's macOS that could have many users worried. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-32369. It has been dubbed Migraine, and allows threat actors with root privileges to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP), essentially being given the opportunity to install malware that cannot be deleted from the endpoint . Furthemore, the flaw allows threat a


What not to share with ChatGPT
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
However you may feel about ChatGPT, there’s no denying that the chatbot is here to stay. We’ve had this incredibly powerful tool thrust upon us, and the question we must ask ourselves has changed from ‘what can you do with ChatGPT?’ to ‘what should you do with it?’ Most people have a vague awareness of the possible dangers that come with using chatbots like ChatGPT, and the potential data or priv


Are Your Old Floppy Disks Still Readable?
How-To Geek / 9h
If you owned a computer in the 80s or 90s, you probably remember using floppy disks to store and transfer data. Floppy disks seem like a relic of the past, but how long will data on your old floppies last? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
How-To Geek / 9h
Although inflation is easing slightly, grocery prices are still higher than ever, making shopping stressful for many families. While there are a lot of things you can do to save money, you might be accidentally doing things that are costing you money instead. Here are a few grocery shopping mistakes to avoid the next time you’re at the store. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Delta Air Lines Sued For Fraudulent Environmental Claims
View from the Wing / 9h
Three years ago, as the pandemic was starting, Delta announced that it would become the world's first carbon neutral airline . However they were using sleight of hand for this - buying carbon offsets which not only often do not offset carbon, but can increase emissions. Continue reading ...


Flighty’s tool will help you connect with fellow WWDC attendees
TechCrunch / 9h
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is now just less than a week away . Many developer communities are already organizing watch parties across the world. But if you are going to the event, and want to connect with folks attending the event, flight tracking tool Flighty has made a tool for it. The startup has launched a new website , called “Who’s Going to WWDC23” to show who else is att


Hostaway unlocks $175M to expand its vacation rental management platform
TechCrunch / 9h
Tourism and travel have come roaring back into business post-pandemic, and today a startup called Hostaway that’s building technology for one segment of that market — those owning and/or managing vacation rentals — is announcing a major round of funding to grab the opportunity. The startup, which provides software used to help manage vacation rentals across the many channels where these might get


Emirates Airbus A350-900: What We Know So Far
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
We’re potentially just over a year from Emirates Airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A350. While there are a lot of unknowns about this jet for the Dubai-based carrier, in this post I wanted to recap everything we do know… Emirates has 50 A350-900s on order In 2019, Emirates placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A350-900s. For context, Emirates’ fleet currently consists of just over 250 aircr


To Combat the Overdose Crisis, Expand Drug-Checking Programs
59Wired / 9h
New laws in Minnesota and Vermont understand that allowing people to test their drugs reduces harm—and is a vital public health measure.


Devolver Digital announces June showcase with unsettling new mascot
64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Devolver Digital’s latest product showcase is set to hit our screens early next month. The new showcase will be part of Summer Game Fest and is set to stream on June 8 at 6pm EST, 3pm PDT, and 11pm BST. Australian viewers will have to wait until 8am AEST on June 9th. Devolver Digital is best known for publishing some of the best indie games out there, including psychedelic shooter Hotline Miami ,


Audio-Technica’s famed Sound Burger decks finally hit shelves – and seemingly sell out
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Ah, vinyl, how dedicated hi-fi lovers adore you – and I humbly include myself in that mix. I covered the re-release of Audio-technica's iconic, 40-year-old red Sound Burger back in January, alongside its turn on the CES 2023 stage. And as with all icons of a certain age, we were told we'd have to wait for its arrival. We had to set our alarms. And today's the day! The Sound Burger is available in


Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points For 45% Off
1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has launched a promotion on purchased points . 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 look at the details, but I’ll say upfront that this is an offer you probably shouldn’t take adva


Microsoft’s appeal against UK government’s block on Activision Blizzard acquisition to begin in July
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft’s appeal of a UK government watchdog’s decision to block its desired acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been scheduled in court. Judge Marcus Smith scheduled the hearings on Microsoft’s controversial acquisition plans for late July this year ( via Video Games Chronicle ). The acquisition was blocked back in April by the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) on the grounds that


Microsoft is preparing to unleash Bing AI on Chrome and Firefox browsers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Bing AI should soon be usable in other browsers besides Edge , so the army of Chrome users out there can get a piece of Microsoft’s chatbot if they so wish. Neowin spotted that Microsoft’s head of Advertising and Web Services, Mikhail Parakhin, told us more about where Bing AI will be headed in the near future (on Twitter). In addition, larger context size for Balanced, big improvements in diseng



The Morning After: Industry leaders say AI presents 'risk of extinction' on par with nuclear war
21Engadget / 10h
With the rise of AI language models and tools like ChatGPT and Bard, we've heard warnings from people involved, like Elon Musk, about the risks posed by AI. Now, a group of high-profile industry leaders has issued a one-sentence statement: “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.” That’s… heavy.


10 Windows Text-Entry Tricks You Should Be Using
How-To Geek / 10h
Whether you’re authoring a college essay or tearing it up in an online debate, entering text should be as easy and efficient as possible. Windows has tons of built-in tools and features that take the pain out of typing and get you on the road to keyboard nirvana. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Why you can orgasm from masturbation but struggle to come during sex
88Mashable / 10h
Picture this: You just finished a movie marathon of Marvel's The Avengers and something about Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal of Thor gets you in the mood. You quickly run to the bed, pull out your favorite vibrator and make yourself climax within minutes from your deepest fantasies of Thor taking you to pound town. Now picture this: A day later, you meet your partner for a romantic candlelit dinner


Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro unveiled with new LED flashlights and features
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Garmin Epix Pro have officially been announced, and both watches boast new features including an adjustable LED flashlight for training in the dark, and two new training metrics: the Hill Score and the Endurance Score. Both available in three sizes - 42mm, 47mm, and 51mm - the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro are, like their predecessors the Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Epix (G


Garmin reveals high-end smartwatches for explorers with deep pockets
Engadget / 10h
Garmin has just announced a pair of new smartwatches intended for explorers and extreme fitness enthusiasts. However, these are high-end gadgets with high-end specs and, accordingly, high-end price tags. First up, the Epix Pro series. The main draw of these watches is that they ship with a bright and crisp AMOLED display, a design choice Garmin has begun to fully embrace, providing a vivid pictur


Strive Health grabs $166M to provide end-to-end kidney care
TechCrunch / 10h
It’s widely known that healthcare is expensive in the United States and that patients are looking for better quality of care that is more cost-effective. That kind of care, called “value-based,” has been referenced a lot in recent years. Just this week I just wrote about Carrum Health’s $45 million Series B investment to offer value-based cancer care. When it comes to your kidneys, Strive Health


ChatGPT Is Cutting Non-English Languages Out of the AI Revolution
65Wired / 10h
AI chatbots are less fluent in languages other than English, threatening to amplify existing bias in global commerce and innovation.


I Asked AI Chatbots to Help Me Shop. They All Failed
49Wired / 10h
I test products and write reviews for my job. So I asked ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing Chat to recommend headphones—and I saw exactly where the AI falls short.


There Will Never Be Another Twitter
55Wired / 10h
We talk to media scholar Ethan Zuckerman about why Twitter became the de facto digital public square and what other platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon might offer.


These spyware-riddled Android apps have been installed over 400 million times - here's how to stay safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious SDK hiding in more than a hundred Android apps, many of which were previously available on the Google Play store. After being found by Dr. Web , the SDK was dubbed “SpinOK” - it’s an advertisement module that aims to keep people interested in the ads by offering minigames and daily rewards. Although working as intended on the surface, SpinOK w


The iPhone 16 Pro will reportedly be taller and narrower than the iPhone 15 Pro
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We recently reported on rumors hinting that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Ultra will be noticeably bigger than their iPhone 15 equivalents, and now we’ve got a better idea of just how much bigger these supersized iPhones might be. Serial Apple tipster Ross Young has previously claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Ultra will boast 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens, respectively, and he’s fol


Review: Etihad Arrivals Lounge Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)
27One Mile at a Time / 10h
After flying Etihad’s A350 business class from Chicago to Abu Dhabi , we briefly stopped in the Etihad Arrivals Lounge prior to heading to Dubai. I mainly just stopped in to be able to review it, as I wasn’t looking to shower or eat anything. How is the Etihad Arrivals Lounge Abu Dhabi? Well, it’s the only “proper” arrivals lounge in the Middle East (Qatar Airways has a premium arrivals facility,


Oculus Quest 3 hands-on teases huge upgrades and one worrying downgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Ahead of WWDC 2023 – the Apple conference where we finally expect to see the long-rumored Apple VR headset – Meta has hosted a private virtual reality event of its own. And according to those that attended, the new headset hardware it showed off (the Meta Quest 3 ) is a major upgrade over the Quest 2 – and maybe even the Quest Pro. Meta has already teased that Quest 3 is coming this year. It hasn


Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 certification suggests we’re on track for a July launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We’ve been waiting quite a while for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series, given that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and its siblings were announced in February 2022. But that wait might almost be over, as the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra appear to have just been certified. Nashville Chatter (via GSMArena ) has spotted TUV certifications for two Samsung devices with model numbers that have b


China isn’t waiting to set down rules on generative AI
MIT Technology Review / 11h
China Report is MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Back in April, there was a major development in the AI space in China. The Chinese internet regulator published a draft regulation on generative AI. Named Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services, the document doesn’t call


Apple Music Classical launches on Android before getting a real iPad or Mac version
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Apple Music Classical app has come to Android devices – several months after the service landed on iPhone, but before either iPad or MacBook devices have received an official app (via 9to5Mac ). Apple Music Classical is a distinct app from Apple Music, focusing exclusively on (you guessed it) classical music, instead of the broader offering found in the primary Apple Music app. The app first


Scientists Gave People Psychedelics—and Then Erased Their Memory
400+Wired / 11h
Psychedelics are hot, but flawed studies mean a lot of the health claims could be hype. To get better evidence, scientists are trying unusual methods.


Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Practical Perfection With a Hint of Restraint
How-To Geek / 11h
After 14 years of making flagship Android smartphones, Samsung seems to have finally achieved perfection with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. It’s a device that screams polish, delivering unrivaled power and a symphony of features. But amidst its practical perfection, does it sacrifice excitement for safety? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Twitter launches Community Notes for images
TechCrunch / 11h
In an effort to put more onus on crowdsourced moderation, Twitter has launched Community Notes for images in posts. The company is aiming to address scenarios of morphed images or AI-generated images across the platform where the photos are posted. In other words, the platform wants to flag content like “the Balenciaga Pope” that went viral a few weeks ago. The launch comes days after an AI-gener


SMBs are keen to boost IT investment, even as costs rise
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Despite heightened economic pressure, new research claims almost half (44%) of UK SMBs hope to increase their IT spend this year likely in a bid to maintain high levels of productivity and to explore new and emerging technologies, like generative AI. A survey from Sharp of 5,770 European small and medium businesses, including 502 UK-based SMBs, looked at the technology challenges and investment p



Longevity enthusiasts want to create their own independent state. They’re eyeing Rhode Island.
87MIT Technology Review / 11h
It’s a Friday morning in early May, and I’ve woken up to the sound of waves crashing against the rocks in a small bay on the coast of the Adriatic. The sky is completely gray, and there are continual rumbles of thunder. The weather has been bad since I arrived in Montenegro. It was too stormy for the pilot to land the plane I was traveling on, and we ended up touching down in neighboring Croatia.


How To Force Quit Programs On Windows
SlashGear / 11h
Even the most robust Windows programs can get hung up, and sometimes, the only solution is to force quit these programs to give it a fresh start.


Google has officially stopped supporting the first-gen Chromecast
100+Engadget / 11h
It's officially the end of an era for the original Google Chromecast, with the first-generation model no longer receiving any updates or support, 9to5Google reports . Chromecast first came on the scene in 2013 as a key-sized device that promised to provide a Smart TV experience for $35, and it has done just that. Google has upgraded the initial Chromecast's hardware throughout the years to keep u


'Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham and Kelly Clarkson compete in intense sing-off
66Mashable / 11h
Is there anything Hannah Waddingham can't do? Following a wildly popular turn as Eurovision co-host and a wildly popular run in Ted Lasso Season 3 , the star has now shown off her impressive singing skills during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show . In the video above she faces off against the host in a game of "Throw Me a Line", which basically involves being first to buzz in and sing the


Windows 11 has a nifty new feature – but enabling it is a hassle
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Windows 11 now has widgets to let you monitor how your system is running, albeit the way of getting them going is rather clunky. The catch is they come as part of a new app being introduced for Windows 11, which is currently in preview, called Dev Home. As the name suggests, this is for developers (to help make them more productive and streamline their workflow for creating software), but it has


Thousands of delivery robots are being deployed for Uber Eats
200+Mashable / 12h
Your next meal could be hand-delivered by a robot. Food delivery service Uber Eats is partnering with Serve Robotics , an autonomous delivery startup, to deploy up to 2,000 of the latter's robots in multiple markets across the United States. SEE ALSO: You'll be able to book flights through Uber soon This is an expansion of the partnership between Uber and Serve, who collaborated in a pilot in Wes


Wow: Singapore Airlines Introducing Unlimited Free Wi-Fi
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Earlier this year, Singapore Airlines introduced unlimited free Wi-Fi for premium travelers. The airline will now be taking this to the next level, and is introducing unlimited free Wi-Fi for all KrisFlyer members. The airline describes this as “the most comprehensive free unlimited Wi-Fi access in the airline industry” (Singapore is outdoing Delta here, though isn’t quite to the level of JetBlue


How generative AI will affect the creator economy
42Mashable / 12h
Amid all the talk about AI replacing creative workers in the future, there's perhaps not enough talk about the creative tools it's replacing here in the present: Instagram influencers brainstorming post ideas with group chats, notes apps, crumpled paper and scattered Post-It notes. With AI taking over the role of idea generators, the creative process is evolving rapidly. That's because, for all t


Breville’s indoor pizza oven is the best way to cook pizza without using actual fire
Mashable / 12h
If you’re short on outdoor space, you might feel like you’re missing out on the great pizza oven trend of the 2020s. For apartment dwellers, an outdoor, wood-powered pizza oven isn’t just unrealistic — it’s also a fire hazard. Top pizza oven brands like Ooni and Gozney only offer outdoor pizza ovens. Sure, you could grab one and take it on your next camping trip, but you can’t be sure that only u


This Saturn moon gushes water beyond scientists' wildest dreams
76Mashable / 12h
Saturn's moon Enceladus spews geyser-like plumes of water vapor more than 6,000 miles above its surface, roughly the distance of New York to Seattle and back. Enceladus — about 800 million miles away and 25 times smaller than Earth — has captured the imaginations of planetary scientists searching for life beyond the blue marble. Its constant volcanic spray creates a misty halo in space , which co


Save 35% on this wireless portable charger that attaches to the back of your phone
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of May 31, you can pick up this magnetic wireless portable charger with foldable stand for only $38.99 instead of the usual $59.99. That's a savings of 35%. Keeping your iPhone juiced up on the go is often harder than it should be. Instead of having tangled cords in your bag or relying on finding a wall outlet, you may want this magnetic wireless portable charger that pops out into a p


This magnetic rower is easy to store at home and 50% off
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of May 31, you can snag the Stamina X Magnetic Rower for only $223.99 — that's 50% off its MSRP of $449.99. It might be time to turn your workout into a work-in as the weather gets warmer. Jogging outside in spring may be fun, but sweating through summer can be a pain. If you want some low-cost home exercise equipment that is made to give you an intense workout, try the Stamina X Magne


Upgrade your desk setup with this $119 iPad stand hub
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of May 31, you can get the Mag M Pro Magnetic iPad Stand Hub for a 12.9-inch or 11-inch iPad for just $118.99 instead of $129. That's $10 in savings. What does your home office setup look like? Maybe it's a laptop and a comfy spot on the couch. Perhaps you have a laptop stand with a wireless mouse and keyboard. There are endless WFH variations, but without a second screen, you could be


Make movie night magic with this portable projector and 50-inch screen, on sale now
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : As of May 31, you can get the Wemax Go portable projector and 50-inch portable screen bundled together for just $249.97 — that's 68% off its regular retail price of $798.98. Summer is prime movie night territory, but you don't have to stay inside if you want to marathon your favorite flicks. Take the show outside, inside, and practically anywhere at all with this outdoor movie bundle. Thi


These deals on fans from Dyson, Levoit, and Vornado will blow you away
Mashable / 12h
As of May 31, there are several fans on sale from brands like Dyson , Levoit , and Vornado to help cool you down during the dog days of summer. Shop the best deals here: BEST OVERALL FAN: The Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier and Fan cools you down and cleans the air as it pulls double-duty — $469 $569.99 (save $100) BEST TOWER FAN: The Levoit Oscillating Tower Fan with Remote Control can swivel to co


Feeling an existential crisis brewing? Here are 3 ways to cope.
37Mashable / 12h
Don't look now but existential dread seems to be creeping back into our lives, ready to wreak havoc on our mental health and well-being. No doubt your social media feeds have documented this sense of despair — and contributed to it — at a breakneck pace. There's the looming threat of a brutally hot summer partly thanks to climate change , the prospect of yet another mass shooting , ongoing econom


Uber's One subscription swaps ride discounts for cashback rewards
63Engadget / 12h
Uber launched its Uber One subscription service in 2021 with the promise of various perks like free deliveries, but the main benefit was a five percent discount on eligible rides. Now, the company is eliminating that in favor of six percent cashback (in the form of Uber Cash) to be used toward rides, Uber Eats and more, TechCrunch has reported. This despite the fact that Uber One doubled its subs


HP revenues plummet as printers, PC sales all fall
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Following the closure of its Q2 2023, HP has recorded a drop in revenue of 21.7% year-on-year and 6.7% compared with the previous quarter as consumers and businesses seek to spend less on refreshing hardware such as business laptops . The $12.9 billion in quarterly revenue was down from $16.5 billion during the same period last year, but even so, company CEO Enrique Lores remains optimistic about


Mortal Kombat 1 to run online stress test before launch - and you can take part
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The wait for Mortal Kombat 1 isn't a long one, but keen fans can now register their interest to play the game early. Mortal Kombat 1 isn't out until September 19, but developer Netherrealm Studios will be hosting an online stress test for the upcoming fighting game sometime in August. The test bears the purpose of "deliberately stress our online infrastructure and identify potential issues ahead


7 signs Cooler Master has gone bonkers at Computex 2023, and that’s a good thing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Day one at Computex 2023 was certainly filled with amazing new products and wacky releases, but I feel like most of it pales in comparison to what Cooler Master has cooked up in its labs. The brand has been showcasing many of its new products at the event in its headquarters in Taipei, and to say that it’s really going for the extraordinary is an understatement. Not to be biased, but I spent some



Logitech Debuts Its First MX Keyboard and Mouse Combo
How-To Geek / 12h
Logitech’s “Master” series of keyboards and mice have a lot to offer, and today the company announced its first MX Combo for professionals looking to do more, along with a new MX Anywhere 3S Mouse. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The AI Boom Inside Silicon Valley Start-Up Accelerators
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
In Silicon Valley’s hacker houses, the latest crop of young entrepreneurs is partying, innovating — and hoping not to get crushed by the big guys.


Popular anti-troll tool Block Party shuts down
Mashable / 12h
Last week, Twitter launched a new API subscription tier that was supposedly meant for "startups." Instead of drawing startups in, though, it's already claiming victims. Block Party, a popular anti-harassment tool, has now gone