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Apple’s TSA-approved digital ID is now live in 4 states, coming soon to many more



4KThe Points Guy / 1h
The days of fumbling around for your driver’s license at the security checkpoint are slowly coming to an end. Apple officially launched digital state IDs in the iPhone Wallet app last year, beginning with Arizona and Maryland. Since then, the tech giant has worked to enable this technology in two more states (Colorado and Georgia) in what’s shaping up to be a nationwide rollout. We’ll break down


Great Deal: Buy LifeMiles With 165% Bonus (1.25 Cents)
3KOne Mile at a Time / 1h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first & business class travel. A few days ago, the Avianca LifeMiles program launched its current offer on purchased miles, and there’s an exclusive value proposition for OMAAT readers who register . There’s some good news — LifeMiles has just significantly improved the value proposition of this promotion, but only f


Everything we know about Instagram’s Twitter clone, due this summer
200+TechCrunch / 2h
While the future remains uncertain for Twitter, Meta is throwing its hat into the ring to build the next major microblogging platform. This new Meta app is expected to launch this summer, according to an email shared with a select group of creators, and viewed by TechCrunch. This text-based app will stand alone, but it will be partially integrated within Instagram. Users will keep their Instagram



Willow and many other shows will be removed from Disney+, Hulu
Ars Technica - All content / 3min
Enlarge / Willow is the highest-profile show to be removed as part of these cuts. (credit: Disney) We saw it before with HBO Max and others, but Disney has now joined the content-cutting party. More than two dozen series and movies will be removed from Disney-owned streaming channels Disney+ and Hulu come May 26. The list of shows removed notably includes Willow , the single-season TV series foll


SanDisk Extreme SSDs keep abruptly failing—firmware fix for only some promised
Ars Technica - All content / 3min
Enlarge / SanDisk's Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2. (credit: Western Digital ) SanDisk customers have been complaining about the company's Extreme and Extreme Pro portable SSDs suddenly wiping data and, in some cases, becoming unreadable. Complaints go back at least four months, and SanDisk told Ars today that a firmware fix is coming "soon." However, SanDisk only confirmed a firmware update for the


It took 48 hours, but the mystery of the mass Asus router outage is solved
Ars Technica - All content / 3min
Enlarge / Detail of the ethernet ports on an Asus DSL-AC88U router, taken on November 30, 2017. (Photo by Olly Curtis/MacFormat Magazine/Future via Getty Images) On Wednesday, Asus router users around the world took to the Internet to report that their devices suddenly froze up for no apparent reason and then, upon rebooting repeatedly, stopped working every few minutes as device memory became ex


What are points and miles worth? TPG’s May 2023 monthly valuations
500+The Points Guy / 6min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask me is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how well you can maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards are clearly worth more than others, and my


Google to improve split-screen apps on mobile, but likely not before Android 14
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
Google will finally be updating the App Pairs feature for the native version of Android 14 , giving users a way to save certain split-screen apps on their phone. For those who need a refresher, App Pair is a multitasking tool allowing Android owners to open two apps, place them side-by-side, and interact with them at the same time. The annoying thing was you couldn’t save them on Pixel hardware,


The World's Lakes Are Shrinking
Gizmodo / 15min
The world’s largest lakes are rapidly shrinking, endangering a critical freshwater source for people around the world. In a new study published in the journal Science, researchers looked at satellite imagery to see that more than half of the world’s largest reservoirs and lakes have lost water. Read more...


What Is Spatial Audio, and How Do You Use It?
How-To Geek / 19min
It seems like every new audio product offers “spatial audio,” a technology that’s gained a ton of attention thanks to Apple. But spacial audio still feels very mysterious and confusing. So, it’s time for some straight answers—here’s a full explanation of spacial audio and the hardware required to enjoy it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Has Wild Seats
How-To Geek / 19min
After months of teasers, Toyota Motor Company has finally unveiled the new 2024 Tacoma. The company confirmed several impressive trim variants, including an all-new Trail Hunter built for adventure, but what caught my eye is the new Iso Dynamic Performance seats on the TRD Pro. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


5 Of The Most Popular Android Games Of May 2023 Worth Checking Out
SlashGear / 25min
To help you get a foothold in your preferred type of mobile game, here are five of the most popular Android games.


Major Tire Brands Ranked Worst To Best
SlashGear / 25min
Here we look at the top global tire brands and rank them according to quality, variety, performance, value, safety statistics, and consumer satisfaction data.


‘Overwatch 2’ director explains why hero missions were canceled
Engadget / 28min
When Blizzard announced earlier this week that it had canceled Overwatch 2 hero missions, a central part of its player vs. environment (PvE) story mode, fans were none too pleased. So director Aaron Keller published a blog post today to ease the concerns and offer more transparency about the development team’s “incredibly difficult decision.” Hero missions, revealed in 2019, were designed to prov


This episode is just an excuse to talk about Zelda and other TC news
TechCrunch / 35min
We don’t spend a lot of time taking a deep-dive into the consumer experience of gaming. But one of the biggest stories in tech this week is the much-anticipated release of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch. So I’m joined by Taylor Hatmaker to have a mostly spoiler-free conversation about what Link is getting up to. Articles from the episode: Hardware startup Telly launches a fre


Oops! Scientists Say Our Galaxy May Be a Different Shape From What They Thought
36Futurism / 42min
Not Like Other Girls We might be very wrong about the shape of our galaxy. As Space.com notes , astronomers believe that the majority of known galaxies generally fall into one of three categories: elliptical , irregular, and spiral. The Milky Way is considered to be a spiral galaxy, which usually means that it features two long "arms" that extend from its center. Yet, for the last two decades, th


Don’t Watch the Clock When You Can’t Sleep (and Focus on This Instead)
Lifehacker / 47min
When you can’t sleep, the clock taunts you. “At least I’m getting seven hours,” you might think as you lie down, but if you’re still awake an hour later, then you’re only getting six hours, and six isn’t a lot. And if you’re still not tired, then it’s going to be less than six, and eventually you’re just lying in bed… Read more...


Scientists Built a Giant Human Scent Buffet to Learn How Mosquitoes Find Us
Gizmodo / 47min
Researchers created a giant sniffing arena for mosquitoes, all in hopes of understanding why they’re so drawn to us. Among other things, they found that human body odor was more alluring to the insects than the mere presence of carbon dioxide, a chemical that we exhale. Read more...


Huge Shipment of Explosive Chemicals Disappears In Mojave Desert, Investigation Underway
Gizmodo / 54min
California officials are investigating the disappearance of 30 tons (61,000 pounds) of ammonium nitrate from a railcar crossing the Midwest. Ammonium nitrate, which is used as fertilizer, can also be used to create explosives and was a key component in the homemade bomb used in the 1995 attack on the Murrah Federal… Read more...


Disney+ and Hulu will remove a slew of titles on May 26th
Engadget / 55min
Disney+ and Hulu are starting to purge a number of shows from their respective streaming services. This seems to be an industry-wide trend that reinforces the idea that you don’t own anything with subscriptions. As reported by Deadline , a slew of titles on Disney+, including Big Shot , Clouds , Diary of a Future President , and Benedict Society are leaving on May 26th. On the Hulu side, shows su


Tears of the Kingdom's Zelda Performer on Becoming a Video-Game Icon
Gizmodo / 1h
The release of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in 2017 brought with it several new additions to Nintendo’s long-running franchise . Not only did it mark the debut of open-world and crafting elements that most of the games industry had been using for years, it also brought in voice actors for the English cast.… Read more...


How Much Does NuraNow Cost, And Is It Worth The Price?
SlashGear / 1h
NuraNow is a subscription service that allows you to roll with the latest in Nura audio equipment for your ears -- is it worth the cost?


HTC Vive XR Elite Vs. Meta Quest Pro: Which VR Headset Is The Better Buy?
SlashGear / 1h
A few things must be considered when comparing the HTC Vive XR Elite to the Meta Quest Pro -- price, compatibility, and game libraries are only the beginning.



Peloton Bike Recall 2023: When Will Your Replacement Seat Post Ship?
SlashGear / 1h
Last week, Peloton issued a recall for 2.2 million stationary bikes, requiring replacement seat posts for affected users. Today we found out when they'll ship.


When You Should (and Shouldn't) File a Home Insurance Claim
Lifehacker / 1h
Homeowner’s insurance is a recommended (and if you have a mortgage, required ) investment in the security of your home. While these policies help mitigate significant financial loss in the event of damage or destruction, they don’t cover every single issue in need of replacement or repair. There are situations when it… Read more...


Judge Orders American Airlines-JetBlue Partnership To Be Dismantled
View from the Wing / 1h
American Airlines and JetBlue entered into what they called ‘the Northeast Alliance’ in order to become more competitive against larger rivals in key markets. As the number three and four carriers in New York, neither were large enough to be really competitive with United and Delta. But slot restrictions and gate availability meant that neither could grow. This was their solution to create a thir


Wow: American & JetBlue Northeast Alliance Blocked
43One Mile at a Time / 1h
This is major… American & JetBlue alliance squashed by Justice Department In early 2021, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways launched the Northeast Alliance , whereby the two airlines launched an innovative partnership. With this, the airlines introduced a codeshare agreement, frequent flyer reciprocity , and a lot more. The logic behind this partnership was that American struggled to grow orga


Nothing Phone (2) will have last-gen tech but won't lack power, claims CEO
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, recently confirmed on Twitter the upcoming Nothing Phone (2) will run on the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 mobile platform. This reveal comes a couple months after initial rumors hinting at the chipset’s inclusion, which raised some eyebrows at the time. Some questioned the decision to equip the company’s new flagship smartphone with last year's tech instead of the latest adva


Judge ends American Airlines-JetBlue alliance, says it is anti-competitive
100+The Points Guy / 1h
Breaking up is hard to do. But for JetBlue and American Airlines, there isn’t much of a choice. A federal judge ruled against the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue on Friday, ending a prolonged antitrust suit more than a year after the Department of Justice accused the partnership of stifling competition. As part of the decision, the judge ruled that the alliance between th


Howard Ashman Documentary Saved by Internet, Will Stay on Disney+
Gizmodo / 1h
After an internet uproar, Howard— the 2018 documentary chronicling the indelible legacy of lyricist Howard Ashman , the queer icon who gave The Little Mermaid a voice—will stay on Disney+. Deadline shared the update that that the title was no longer on a list of films being removed from the streamer. Read more...


Greg Abbott Signs Law Making EV Owners Pay for Their Gas-Free Cars
Gizmodo / 1h
Driving an electric vehicle in Texas is soon to become more expensive. Governor Greg Abbott signed a law ( SB 505 ) on May 13 instituting new fees for registering and owning EVs in the state. Under the bill, electric car owners will have to pay $400 upon registering their vehicle. Then, every subsequent year, EV… Read more...


Quick Points: How to avoid excise tax offset fees on point transfers from American Express
The Points Guy / 1h
Planning to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline? Be ready to pay an excise tax offset fee. However, there’s a way to book domestic flights without paying this pesky fee. What is an excise tax, and how does Amex charge for it? ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY The Internal Revenue Service defines excise taxes as those “imposed on certain goods, service and activities” — i


OpenAI Annoyed by Lobbyists Seizing on ChatGPT
Futurism / 1h
Drawing a Line OpenAI has told Washington, DC lobbying company FiscalNote that it can't advertise using ChatGPT for politics, Semafor reports . The Sam Altman-led company jumped into action after FiscalNote proclaimed in a recent press release that it's "bringing the power of next-generation AI and workflow productivity to the multi-billion dollar lobbying and advocacy industry" by integrating Ch


The Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring a College Admissions Counselor
Lifehacker / 1h
The pressure to get into a good college is strong, but the process doesn’t have to be more expensive than it already it is. You’re already paying application fees, fees to request old transcripts, fees for a standardized test tutor, or fees for who-knows-what else. Before you shell out for a college counselor or… Read more...


Procedural justice can address generative AI’s trust/legitimacy problem
TechCrunch / 2h
Tracey Meares Contributor Tracey Meares is the Walton Hale Hamilton Professor and Faculty Director of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School. More posts by this contributor Spotify must be more transparent about its rules of the road Sudhir Venkatesh Contributor Sudhir Venkatesh is William B. Ransford Professor of Sociology at Columbia University, where he directs the SIGNAL tech lab. He pr


Here's What Made Jaguar's V12 So Special
SlashGear / 2h
The Jaguar V12 had a lot of trouble getting off the drawing board and under the hood of a car, but when it did, it made a huge impact. Read about it here.


This Stunning BMW Concept Touring Coupe Is A One-Off Shooting Brake
SlashGear / 2h
Reminiscent of the old "clown shoe" M Coupe, this BMW Touring Coupe concept is a much more attractive take on the shooting brake style sports car.


Samsung Reportedly Sticking With Google As Search Engine Of Choice For Its Phones
SlashGear / 2h
Recent rumors indicated that Samsung was considering switching to Bing as the default search provider on its phones, but now it seems those plans have changed.


This AI-Powered App Will Teach You Piano, and It’s On Sale
Lifehacker / 2h
If AI is coming for your job , you might as well get something out of the bargain—perhaps musical skills that will aid you in your new life as a subway busker? If you’ve always wanted to learn to play piano but don’t have room in your budget or schedule for a dedicated tutor, you can put one on your screen instead. … Read more...


Magic Leap’s CEO will discuss the future of AR at Disrupt’s Hardware Stage
100+TechCrunch / 2h
In late 2020, Peggy Johnson took the reins as CEO and led Magic Leap’s pivot away from a consumer audience — those less able to swing $2,300 for a mixed-reality headset — to the deeper pockets of the enterprise market. We’re excited to have Johnson join us for a fireside chat on the Hardware Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , which takes place September 19–21 in San Francisco. The Magic Leap 2 he



What you should know about internal developer portals
34TechCrunch / 2h
Helping developers do more in less time has become a priority for organizations. As the ambit of SaaS sprawls ever wider and DevOps grows more popular, companies are discovering that they need to alleviate the cognitive load on developers, who often have to be aware of all the microservices available to them. While this problem was initially addressed with service catalogs, the category has morph


Look Out Bluesky, Instagram’s Twitter Clone Could Launch in June
32Gizmodo / 2h
Instagram is bringing more competition to Twitter with its new text app that may become available as soon as the end of June. Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Instagram’s parent company, Meta , has been quietly testing the app with celebrities and influencers for several months. Read more...


Huesera: The Bone Woman Cracks Open the Horrors of Motherhood
Gizmodo / 2h
When we first meet Valeria (Natalia Solián), we see her as a young wife literally praying to become a mother . But her joy in discovering she’ll be having a child with husband Raúl (Alfonso Dosal) is curiously guarded—and supernatural forces soon begin to hasten the splintering of her domestic facade. Read more...


Writers Furious When Fanfiction Site Won’t Ban AI-Generated Work
100+Futurism / 2h
Fandom Fracas Writers are threatening to pull their stories from Archive of Our Own (AO3), one of the world's largest fanfiction websites, after staff posted that they will not prohibit the publication of artificial intelligence-generated fanfiction on the website. Typifying the anger, one Twitter user wrote that they " would rather have one hundred thousand unreadably bad human-written fics adde


How to Empty Your Food Processor Without the Blade Falling Out
Lifehacker / 2h
I’m not a big fan of The Rich, but I have a soft spot for Martha Stewart. Maybe it’s the prison time, her terrible food pics , or her refusal to portray herself as anything other than insanely wealthy (it’s just more honest), but this is one rich lady I will always be charmed by. ( That’s mother , as they say.) In… Read more...


'Until Dawn' developer Supermassive is making a ‘Dead by Daylight’ spin-off
Engadget / 2h
Behaviour Interactive has revealed what’s next for Dead by Daylight , including two more spin-off games. Perhaps the more intriguing of the two is a project being developed by Supermassive Games. While the game is staying mostly under wraps for now, it seems to build on the formula Supermassive has executed so well on games like Until Dawn and The Quarry . This will be a single-player interactive


Weird AliExpress laptop with Intel 8088 CPU will take you back to the MS-DOS era
100+Ars Technica - All content / 2h
The "Book 8088" laptop is a modern clamshell system that attempts to recreate the magic of the original IBM PC from 1981. [credit: Xinrui Technology ] All modern Intel and AMD PCs can trace their roots to a single system: the IBM Personal Computer. Originally released in August 1981, this computer became so popular and long-lived that competitors reverse-engineered its BIOS so that their computer


Newly discovered exoplanet could have liquid water, lots of volcanoes
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / An artist's conception of what a volcano-rich exoplanet might look like. (credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Chris Smith ) For most of the exoplanets we've discovered, we know very few details. We know a bit about the star they orbit and maybe a partial list of other planets in the same system. And we typically know either how large they are or how heavy they are. It's not a lot


Stoke Space has received repeated investments from the CIA’s venture arm
TechCrunch / 3h
Stoke Space has received multiple investments from In-Q-Tel, the venture capital arm of the Central Intelligence Agency, TechCrunch has learned. Stoke Space and In-Q-Tel have not publicly announced their relationship before. While In-Q-Tel is legally a separate entity from any government agency, it receives all of its funding from government partners, including the defense and intelligence commun


What Independence Day 2 With Will Smith Was Supposed to Be About
Gizmodo / 3h
When Independence Day was released in 1996, it was a spectacle on a whole new level for the sci-fi genre. A blockbuster to measure other blockbusters against. But despite its huge success, it took 20 years for a sequel to come out. And when it did, it was terrible. Read more...


Your Complete Summer Checklist to Get Ready for College in the Fall
Lifehacker / 3h
Summer break is a glorious, three-month respite, no matter what year of school you’re in or how old you are. However, there’s still work to be done for the upcoming fall semester, and some of it is pretty key to doing well next school year. And they’re timely, too, which means you have to start acting right away if… Read more...


Meta’s rumored Twitter competitor could launch as early as next month
Engadget / 3h
Folks are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the social media site last year, but there’s still plenty of demand for similar platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. To that point, Meta has long been rumored to be building its own platform to rival Twitter. After months of speculation, there’s finally some details to go along with the rumors, according to digital media marketing exp


U.S. Airline Exec Admits: ‘No One Sits At Home Dreaming Of Flying Our Planes’ [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 3h
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 ...


oldschoolfrp : In the library of Castanamir the Mad (Jeff Easley, AD&D module C3: The Lost Island of Castanamir by Ken ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
oldschoolfrp : In the library of Castanamir the Mad (Jeff Easley, AD&D module C3: The Lost Island of Castanamir by Ken Rolston, TSR, 1984)


AMD's RX 7600 may share a key spec with Nvidia's RTX 4060 and not in a good way
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The latest rumor fluttering around the AMD Radeon RX 7600 suggests that it could challenge Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4060 in terms of specs. Team Green beat Team Red to the punch in establishing a more affordable mid-range option when the former unveiled its GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 4060 graphics cards. But that said, AMD still has a shot with its RX 7600 if these leaked specs are to be believed. Accor


Hertz Calls Cops On Puerto Rican For Not Being American
25One Mile at a Time / 3h
Hertz is known for repeatedly having its customers arrested (in late 2022, the company agreed to pay a $168 settlement for this). However, this situation is almost worse… Hertz refuses rental to Puerto Rican A Puerto Rican man named Humberto Marchand recently tried to rent from Hertz at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans (MSY). He had a pre-paid reservation, though Hertz refused


The FDA just approved rub-on gene therapy that helps “butterfly” children
20MIT Technology Review / 3h
Antonio Vento is 13 years old. He’s a tiny figure in bandages who doesn’t walk and, until recently, couldn’t see more than shadows. He has dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, an inherited disease that makes his skin so fragile that kids with the illness are called “butterfly children.” But now, thanks to a novel gene therapy squirted onto his skin and dripped into his eyes, things are better. His w


Solo Stove fire pits are up to 45 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Engadget / 3h
We're still a couple of weeks away from the unofficial start to summer, but some Memorial Day sales are already popping up, including one on mostly smokeless fire pits from Solo Stoves . Discounts there range up to 45 percent. BioLite's sale takes up to 25 percent off of outdoor power gadgets and Ring security devices are discounted up 30 percent so you can keep tabs on your home for less. Outsid


OFFER ENDS MAY 24: Getting Approved For Chase Credit Cards Despite Being Over 5/24
View from the Wing / 3h
When the card offer was first released last week I warned that I expected “5/24” to apply – that you generally need to have opened fewer than 5 new card accounts in the past 24 months to be approved. And maybe it does, or at least maybe it does for many people! But there’s been plenty of discussion online of people reporting approvals for the card even when they’re over 5/24. Continue reading ..


Universal Orlando reveals additional details about new Minion Land
81The Points Guy / 3h
Get ready to say “Hello-Bello” to even more Minions at Universal Orlando Resort . This summer, the new Minion Land will open at Universal Studios Florida with an attraction inspired by 2022’s “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” a Minions-themed cafe, character meet-and-greets and more. These new experiences and attractions will join the fan-favorite Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride — creating an immersiv



Government Warns That Amazon Smoke Detector Doesn't Detect Smoke
Futurism / 3h
Fire Sale The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a federal watchdog, is warning customers that certain combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors being sold on Amazon are absolutely terrible at alerting consumers that their homes are on fire. In other words, the e-commerce giant is selling smoke detectors that can't reliably detect smoke — an astoundingly troubling finding that co


This Austin accelerator made big claims; employees and customers say it didn’t deliver
46TechCrunch / 3h
Newchip , an online accelerator promising to help startups, has filed for bankruptcy and is now facing insolvency amid employee and client discontent. Dozens of employees of the troubled organization staged a walkout on May 4, demanding that founder Andrew Ryan step down as CEO. Ryan — who previously went by the name of Ryan Rafols — started Austin-based Newchip in 2016 after spending more than s


Twitter claims Microsoft broke API rules; Musk already threatened lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong ) Elon Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, yesterday sent a letter to Microsoft accusing the company of using the Twitter APIs in ways that violated Twitter policies. Spiro's letter came about a month after Microsoft halted API use instead of paying new fees and Musk threatened to sue Microsoft , claiming it was "illegally using Twitter data." "As you ar


TikTokers immediately sue to block Montana’s “unconstitutional” ban
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Contributor | AFP ) Surprising no one, immediately after Montana became the first state to ban TikTok on Wednesday, five TikTokers in the state with thousands of followers banded together and sued to block the ban. The TikTokers argued that the ban is a huge overstep by the state because it's "unconstitutional and preempted by federal law." According to their


Samsung backs down from its threat to switch its Android phones to Bing
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Like most people who try to switch to Bing, Samsung is giving up on the idea after a few weeks. An earlier report from The New York Times said Samsung was considering dumping Google Search on its Android phones in favor of the ChatGPT-powered Bing search engine. A month later, a ne


Once again, NASA leans into the future by picking an innovative lunar lander
32Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / An artist's concept of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar lander. (credit: Blue Origin) NASA on Friday announced its selection of Blue Origin to build a second Human Landing System for its Artemis program to return to the Moon. The space company, founded by Jeff Bezos, will lead the development of a fully reusable lander that could take flight as soon as the end of this decade. The fixed pri


Disney is reportedly laying the groundwork for its standalone ESPN streaming service
Engadget / 3h
Disney has known for a long time that it would eventually make the ESPN TV channels available on a standalone streaming service. Now, it seems the company has begun the work of uncoupling the channels from cable providers so it can offer ESPN directly to cordcutters. The Wall Street Journal says Disney has started laying the groundwork for the transition as it has been in talks with cable provide


10 Essential Android Auto Apps You Should Download Right Now
SlashGear / 3h
Android Auto allows drivers to access a variety of apps and services through a car's dashboard. Here are the essential Android Auto apps you need today.


Why The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Is So Special
SlashGear / 3h
We've gotten a ton of detail about the upcoming 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter and it looks to be an awesome track for off roading. Check it out here.


Streaming Sports Doesn't Seem to Be Working
How-To Geek / 3h
For the third week in a row, fans streaming sports through apps like Sling TV and YouTube TV have experienced a slew of frustrating issues. NBA playoff games last week were a bit of a hot mess, and sadly, this isn’t anything new. Streaming sports mostly works, but it’s not worth it during big games. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


You Should Use a Frother to Mix Your Protein Powder
Lifehacker / 3h
Protein shakes can end up chunky or lumpy if you don’t mix them right. That’s why a shaker bottle does a better job of mixing whey into milk than simply stirring with a spoon. A blender works even better, if you’re up for cleaning a blender when you’re done. But there is a better option: a handheld frother . Read more...


Plan your wildest adventure yet with REI Co-op's Anniversary Sale
Mashable / 4h
Whether you're looking to take a thrilling outdoor adventure or prefer to lay out in a hammock and relax, REI Co-op's Anniversary Sale is filled with gear to make your dream a reality at prices that won't break the bank. Here are some of our favorite deals: BEST CAMPING DEAL: The North Face Wawona 6 tent comfortably fits up to six people — $349.99 $500 (save $150) BEST HIKING DEAL: These Black Di


Hyundai and Kia will pay $200 million in settlement over 'Kia Challenge' car thefts
Mashable / 4h
Viral videos breaking down how car thieves can steal certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles are going to end up costing those two car companies big time. Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a $200 million settlement of a class action lawsuit regarding an increase in car thefts of its vehicles. At the heart of the issue are a series of viral videos that were uploaded to TikTok and YouTube by a group known as


NASA Picks Blue Origin to Build Second Moon Lander for Artemis Missions
29Gizmodo / 4h
Jeff Bezos’s dream has finally come true, as his aerospace company Blue Origin has been chosen by NASA to build a human landing system for Artemis 5 and subsequent missions to the lunar surface. Read more...


Google Clarifies That It Will Not Delete Old Accounts with YouTube Videos
20Gizmodo / 4h
Earlier this week, Google announced it would purge all YouTube accounts that have gone two years without a login . However, after some well-deserved pushback from the Internet, the company has sneakily updated its blog post to reveal that it will only be deleting empty accounts, not accounts with videos. Read more...


Twitter Sends Microsoft Mean Letter Because Elon Is Mad
200+Gizmodo / 4h
Twitter accused Microsoft of inappropriately harvesting the social media company’s data to build apps, according to a Friday report in the New York Times . The news comes exactly one month after Microsoft dropped Twitter from its advertising platform, which prompted an angry Tweet from world’s saltiest billionaire Elon… Read more...


How to Give Good Feedback at Work Without Feeling Awkward
Lifehacker / 4h
There is something you can do right now that will better your workplace. It takes very little effort, costs nothing, and will not only improve the work of your colleagues but also make them feel good. It will likely make you feel good too. All you have to do is genuinely thank, appreciate, recognize, or acknowledge… Read more...


Nuwa Pen launches with misleading Kickstarter campaign
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Back at CES in Las Vegas in January this year, I previewed the Nuwa Pen ; a three-camera-containing ballpoint pen that promises to turn your scribbles into digital notes and then apply OCR and AI smarts to pull out the most pertinent data. Write “Meeting with Chris at 6pm Tuesday” on a Post-it and the promise is that the pen will pull out the relevant data and create a calendar event. In late Apr


Lawsuit Claims Apple Users Are Charged More for Delivery on DoorDash
100+Gizmodo / 4h
If you’ve spent more time comparing your DoorDash bill on your iPhone to your friend’s Android device than actually eating your delivery food, you might be on to something—at least according to a recent lawsuit. According to an amended complaint filed May 5 in Maryland federal court, Apple users get the raw end of the… Read more...


Check out these Boston Dynamics promo LEGO kits
TechCrunch / 4h
I’m not what one might deem a “swag guy.” I’ve known plenty over the years — video game and comics shows are a particular hot bed. People beg for extra t-shirts, fidget spinners and anything else they can get their hands on. You see them wandering the halls of convention centers, tote bags spilling over with promotional items. Image Credits: Brian Heater I get it. I like free stuff, too. As a rul



TechCrunch+ roundup: Venture debt VC survey, PLG boosting tactics, bootstrapping to $40M ARR
TechCrunch / 4h
How many paying customers do you have, and how long are they locked in? Annual recurring revenue (ARR) has always been a key metric, but with valuations down across the board and new money too tight to mention, it’s now a lodestar — especially for self-funded startups. Hotjar CEO Mohannad Ali wrote an article for TC+ laying out four principles from his bootstrapped company’s product-led growth st


Tinder is removing social handles from bios
Mashable / 4h
Tinder recently updated its Community Guidelines , and with it comes changes to "reinforce authenticity, respect, and inclusivity," according to the app's announcement. "The majority of Tinder’s members are 18-25, and Tinder is often their first dating experience," explained SVP of member strategy at Tinder, Ehren Schlue, in the press release. "To guide these younger daters as they start their da


Alaska Airlines Saver Fare Changes: A Mixed Bag
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Alaska Airlines has announced major changes to its Saver fares, which are the carrier’s version of basic economy. We knew some changes were coming, because yesterday we learned that mileage earning on Saver fares would decrease by 70% . Now we have the full story, and it’s not all bad news. Alaska Airlines hugely changing Saver fares Alaska Airlines is changing the value proposition of its Saver


American Express Has A Huge Offer On An Underrated Card
View from the Wing / 4h
I have a Gold and a Platinum card, but I do think that the American Express® Gold Card is a great deal right now. Continue reading ...


NASA Awards Sore Loser Jeff Bezos a Consolation Prize Moon Contract
79Futurism / 4h
Two years after losing NASA's much-coveted Human Landing Systems (HLS) contract to SpaceX and its explosion-prone Starship spacecraft, Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin has finally scored some of its own federal funding to build a lunar lander. After Blue Origin made a huge fuss over NASA's decision to award SpaceX — and SpaceX only — the almost $3 billion HLS contract back in 2021, the agen


Save up to $120 on your next Marriott stay with these new Amex Offers
500+The Points Guy / 4h
One of the best options for saving money and even earning some bonus points on a wide variety of purchases is by taking advantage of offers on American Express credit cards . It’s time to check your Amex Offers across your different cards to save on your next Marriott Bonvoy stay. Across both personal and business cards, there are some intriguing offers available that you can use to save on 2023


Meta is developing its own AI chip - here's hoping it goes better than the Metaverse
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Meta has announced the development of a new chip, specifically designed to run AI models. The company is known for its family of apps including Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram – and, of course, its attempts to get the Metaverse off the ground – but has recently started investing a lot into AI. Meta’s VP and Head of Infrastructure, Santosh Janardhan shared details of the progress made in a recent


The Weirdest Thing Taylor Lautner Was Asked to Sign | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 4h
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How to Add and Remove Users on Ubuntu
How-To Geek / 4h
The system administrator role includes creating users, deleting users, and reviewing existing users. They also control who can, and cannot, use root‘s elevated powers. Here’s how to do that on Ubuntu Linux. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Can You Make Sparkling Wine With a Soda Stream?
How-To Geek / 4h
You have a SodaStream. You have wine, but what you really want is sparkling wine. So can you make some in your SodaStream? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Despite messy IPOs, there’s good reason to be optimistic about insurtech startups
29TechCrunch / 4h
It wasn’t a surprise to learn that former scooter unicorn Bird is pursuing a reverse stock split . The company isn’t treading new ground here — it isn’t the only tech firm that has IPO’d in the past couple of years to consolidate its equity in hopes of keeping its share price above $1 to avoid a delisting. Root Insurance did the same thing last August . As did Hippo , another former insurtech sta


Margaret Qualley & Christopher Abbott's sexy 'Sanctuary' is an unexpected RomCom
Mashable / 4h
Sanctuary stars Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott break down what makes their new film different than other romcoms. Sanctuary is in theaters May 19th.


Save up to $450 on robot vacuums on sale at Best Buy
Mashable / 4h
Robot vacuums can help you delegate your chores so you can spend time on other things you enjoy. As of May 19, you can find deals at Best Buy thanks to their clearance listings and 48-hour flash sale deals. Note that some of these deals end today at 11:59 p.m. CT. Here's a small summary of what you can find: BEST BUDGET ROBOT VACUUM: The Roborock Q7 Max wifi robot vacuum and mop is a powerhouse t


Why Garry’s Mod recently decided “nazi glorification” crosses the line
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Garry's Mod Enlarge / A scene from a Garry's Mod server or a WWII documentary? Who can say, really? (credit: ModDB / Garry's Mod ) In the realm of online game moderation, the official Server Operator Rules for Source Engine physics sandbox Garry's Mod have always been pretty forgiving. For a long time , the only things that could get a server explicitly "blacklisted" by developer Facepunch Studio


Fearing leaks, Apple restricts ChatGPT use among employees
100+Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / An AI-generated cartoon depiction of a chatbot being crossed out. (credit: Benj Edwards / Stable Diffusion) According to internal sources and company documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal , Apple has restricted its employees' use of ChatGPT and AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot for fear of leaking confidential data to outside sources. Meanwhile, Apple is also reportedly dev


Kia and Hyundai agree to $200M settlement for making cars viral theft targets
23Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / We used this image of an Ars staffer's stolen Hyundai to illustrate how common the thefts were in February 2022. Since then, one of this author's neighbors had a Kia broken into, and another had a joyride Hyundai ditched on his lawn after crashing through his fence. (credit: Ars Technica) Hyundai and Kia will pay out $200 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement, compensating roughl


Analogue Duo Pre-Orders Finally Open, But You Have To Be Fast
SlashGear / 4h
Analogue has finally opened pre-orders for its anticipated Duo console, but if you want one of these in a timely manner, you'll have to be swift.


NASA Gives Blue Origin An Artemis Crewed Lunar Lander Contract After Bezos Snit
SlashGear / 4h
NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract for a lunar lander system after Jeff Bezos protested SpaceX's single-vendor status. We have all the details.


Classic Convertibles That Are Actually Worth Owning Today
SlashGear / 4h
Convertible cars are everything they're cracked up to be, and these classic models combine high performance with style and curb appeal.


The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Why Is Everyone 'Serving C*nt' on Social Media?
Lifehacker / 5h
This week’s 40,000-foot-view of youth features some new slang (which is probably already outdated because I know about it), bad behavior in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , and a pop icon coming to the defense of a fan. Read more...



Get three months of Hulu for only $6 starting today
Engadget / 5h
Hulu’s offering a steep discount in honor of the completely made-up holiday National Streaming Day. Until May 27th, new and returning subscribers can nab three months of the streamer’s ad-supported plan for $6, breaking down to $2 per month. These plans typically cost $8 each month, or $24 for three months, so this is nothing to sneeze at. Normally these types of deals are just used to lure in ne


When Is The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Coming Out And What Is The Price?
SlashGear / 5h
Toyota revealed some specifications and trims for the upcoming 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and it looks to be a truck well worth waiting for. Here's what we know.


Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Alleges DoorDash Charges iPhone Users More
SlashGear / 5h
A DoorDash user compared the fees associated with DoorDash deliveries for Android users and iPhone users and found a disparity. We have all the details.


A.I.-Generated News, Reviews and Other Content Found on Websites
NYT > Technology / 5h
The findings in two new reports raise fresh concerns over how artificial intelligence may transform the misinformation landscape online.


Amazon Prime members get 20% off when they buy $50 worth of home essentials
Mashable / 5h
SAVE 20%: As of May 19, Prime members can get 20% off their purchas e when they spend $50 on select home essentials. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Amazon Home Essentials Sale (opens in a new tab) Get 20% off your purchase when you spend $50 on select Amazon Essentials items (opens in a new tab) You're out of toilet paper again. You also need some baby wipes . And while you're thinking about i


Let's Talk About the Fast X End Credits Scene
20Gizmodo / 5h
The Fast and Furious franchise isn’t known for sneaking surprises into the credits of its movies, but when it does, they pack a punch. The best example is in Fast Five when an after-credits scene revealed that Michelle Rodriguez’s character Letty had, somehow, returned from the grave. And now, it happens again with Fast X Read more...


Think Twice Before Using 'Apple Pay Later'
Lifehacker / 5h
Earlier this year Apple introduced its new “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) feature, Apple Pay Later , for select customers. The name is a play on Apple’s existing mobile payment service, combined with the “pay later” appeal of BNPL financing . Using Apple Pay Later is essentially taking out a loan, like any BNPL service. So… Read more...


American Airlines & Pilots Reach Agreement In Principle On New Contract
81One Mile at a Time / 5h
After a very drawn out negotiation process, American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association (APA) have reached an agreement in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement. This follows pilots having voted to authorize a strike earlier this month. What we know about the new American Airlines pilot contract It has today been announced American Airlines management and the union representi


Frontier CEO suggests alternative to proposed airline passenger reimbursement rule
The Points Guy / 5h
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would require airlines to reimburse passengers for expenses whenever there is a major delay or cancellation caused by something within the airline’s control, like staffing shortages or mechanical issues. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle has a different idea. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly aviation newsletter . Chatting wit


Boston Isn’t Afraid of Generative AI
21Wired / 5h
The city’s first-of-its-kind policy encourages its public servants to use the technology—and could serve as a blueprint for other governments.


Worse Than Bare Feet On The Seats, This Is The Worst Faux Pas In The Air
View from the Wing / 5h
Don't put your bare feet up on the seats or the bulkhead wall of a plane. And do not drape your hair over the seat back so it's directly in front of the passenger seated behind you. This is even worse on a cramped regional jet. The type of aircraft means there's no seat back entertainment screen, so I suppose that is a saving grace: the hair isn't covering up the show the passenger in the row beh


Senators Complain That NASA Isn’t Allowed to Be Racist Anymore
81Futurism / 5h
Space Race Gone are the good old days of homophobia and racism at NASA — and to some senators, that's a problem. During a budgetary hearing this week, a pair of Republicans on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee criticized NASA's efforts to both combat climate change and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), calling the initiatives "woke." As Space Policy Online


How to Skip “Hey Google” with Google Assistant
How-To Geek / 5h
The Google Assistant has two wake-up commands—“Hey Google” and “OK Google.” It can be a little tedious to say these three-syllable phrases for everything. “Quick Phrases” let you skip saying Google’s name for certain things. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Disney Is Pulling Its Own Shows and Movies From Disney+ and Hulu
46How-To Geek / 5h
Disney+ and Hulu are the best places to watch Disney-owned content but like several other streaming services, some movies and shows don’t stick around. This time, Disney is pulling some of it own productions from streaming platforms. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Roku’s New TVs Are up to $200 Off Right Now
How-To Geek / 5h
Roku doesn’t just make streaming devices. If you want a TV with all that good Roku stuff built in, the company recently put out a range of home-built TVs, and now they’re cheaper than ever. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


huariqueje: Atlas , Natura - Ulf Nilsen , 2005 -...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
huariqueje : Atlas , Natura - Ulf Nilsen , 2005 - 06. Norwegian , b. 1950 - Oil on canvas , 170 x 200 cm.


vintagepostcardarchive: Tulip Festival Flower Girls, Holland,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
vintagepostcardarchive : Tulip Festival Flower Girls, Holland, Michigan Postmark date: May 19, 1949 How would you like to wear dresses like this? They are really cute. Love, Aunt Herta


Disney is reportedly preparing a standalone ESPN streaming service
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Disney is actively preparing to launch a standalone ESPN streaming service, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal . The report indicates that ESPN is planning to sell its channel directly to cable cord-cutters as a subscription-streaming service in the coming years. It’s unknown when Disney plans to launch the service. The report comes as Disney and ESPN have previously said that


Watch Godzilla, Evangelion, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider Become the Ultimate Giant Robot
39Gizmodo / 5h
One of the more delightful things—aside from the movies themselves—to come out of Shinji Higuchi and Hideaki Anno’s “Shin” tokusatsu movies is the Shin Japan Heroes project , a merch collab that mashes up Evangelion , Ultraman , Godzilla , and Kamen Rider . Now, it’s gotten even weirder , and more delightful. Read more...


Disney’s pricey, immersive Star Wars hotel is shutting down
Engadget / 5h
Less than 19 months after opening Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Disney will close the hotel's doors. Star Wars fans who are willing to splurge now have until the end of September to try the two-night experience. “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is one of our most creative projects ever and has been praised by our guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertai



7 Chase Sapphire Preferred benefits you might not know about
53The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the most popular travel rewards cards out there and comes with a number of well-known benefits , as well as an 80,000-point bonus when you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening — all for a $95 annual fee. You’ll want to apply


Get Hulu for just $2 per month for National Streaming Day
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $17.97: As of May 19, Hulu is offering ad-supported subscriptions for just $2 per month for your first three months of the streaming service (normally $7.99 per month). The offer ends on May 27, so hop on it now. Opens in a new tab Credit: Hulu Hulu subscription (ad-supported) (opens in a new tab) $2 per month for 3 months (save $17.97) (opens in a new tab) If you're anything like us, you to


Microsoft wants to take any MFA and 2FA worries out of your hands
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Microsoft has unveiled plans to take the decision on which authentication method to use out of your hands, instead offering prompts based on security levels. Having already written about the disadvantages of using SMS and voice-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods, citing social engineering, mobile operator performance, technical evolution, and more, Microsoft VP Director of Identity S


The billionaires are trying to live longer… again
TechCrunch / 6h
Hello, and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This week Mary Ann , Becca and Alex gathered to chew through the biggest news of the week. Here’s what the gang got into today: Vice goes bankrupt : Now is not a great time for media companies. The advertising market is in the toilet, layoffs are rampant and t


Future AMD CPUs Will Have Hybrid Cores, Just Like Intel
How-To Geek / 6h
Big, performance-oriented cores and small, efficient cores was a concept that was previously exclusive to smartphones. Intel brought to the PC ecosystem, and now AMD plans to make processors with the same hybrid architecture. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Texting Between Android and iPhone Is Broken on AT&T
How-To Geek / 6h
A bug is preventing some Android and iPhone users from texting each other. Customer complaints indicate that the bug adds a plus sign to the beginning of phone numbers. This problem is limited to the U.S. and mainly affects AT&T customers, though AT&T may not be responsible for this issue. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Get 3 Months of Hulu for $6 With This Limited-Time Deal
How-To Geek / 6h
If you’ve never heard of National Streaming Day, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate along with Hulu, who is offering their ad-supported streaming plan for just $2 per month for the first three months to honor the occasion. The promotion runs until May 27th. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Chevy Updates Silverado EV Estimated EPA Range to 450 Miles
How-To Geek / 6h
Since GM said the Chevrolet Silverado EV truck would be “unmatched” when it arrives this spring, we’ve patiently awaited its arrival. With the release quickly approaching, GM announced an updated EPA estimated range for the work truck variant today, giving Chevy’s electric truck 450 miles per charge. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Spirit Airlines Blunder: Puerto Rico Isn’t Part Of United States!
38One Mile at a Time / 6h
Maybe I just give people too much credit, but I’m kind of in disbelief that this happened…? Spirit Airlines agents don’t know Puerto Rico is in United States CBS News has the story of how a family traveling to Puerto Rico was denied boarding because they didn’t have passports. That’s despite the family pointing out that Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, so you don’t need a passport


A Guide to Discreetly Traveling With Weed
Lifehacker / 6h
From time to time, cannabis enthusiasts may need to travel with their stash for one reason or another, but doing so discreetly and safely can be a challenge. Here are some tips for keeping it on the down low (and saving yourself from potential hassles from law enforcement or raised eyebrows from the prudes out there)… Read more...


‘Master Gardener’ review: Paul Schrader gives romance a chance
Mashable / 6h
To everything, there is a season, and it would appear that Paul Schrader’s season of love is upon us. I wouldn’t say that the writer of the nihilistic masterpiece Taxi Driver has exactly gone soft in his dotage. Nobody who’s seen First Reformed or The Card Counter or his Facebook page could possibly say that. But there is a blossom of hopefulness bursting at the heart of his latest film, Master G


G7 Summit Leaders Call for Stricter AI 'Guardrails'
Gizmodo / 6h
World leaders are addressing their concerns about AI at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima on Friday, suggesting that “guardrails” should be put in place to monitor the evolving technology . The summit, which will tackle other issues including the Ukraine War , China relations , and clean energy , is bringing the AI discussion to… Read more...


Don’t get an epidural in Mexico, CDC warns—40 dead, including 1 Texan
42Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | BSIP ) At least five people in Texas have been hospitalized with suspected fungal infections in their brains and spinal cords that developed after traveling to Mexico for cosmetic surgeries involving epidural anesthesia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week. One of the Texans has died and the other four remain hospitalized in the state, the Texa


Many of world’s biggest lakes in peril due to warming, drying climate
20Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Aerial view of an abandoned boat on a desert at the site of former Lake Poopó, near Punaca Tinta Maria, Bolivia, taken on October 15, 2022. (credit: Martin Silva/AFP via Getty Images) Water storage in many of the world’s biggest lakes has declined sharply in the last 30 years, according to a new study, with a cumulative drop of about 21.5 gigatons per year, an amount equal to the annual


Amex Green Card Best-Ever Bonus Offer: Worth Applying For
21One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Green Card with a huge welcome offer We’ve just seen a huge new welcome offer rolled out on the American Express® Green Card , which I’d consider to be one of the most underrated credit cards out there. If you don’t yet have this card and are eligible, this is a fantastic time to apply, given that this is the best bonus we’ve ever seen on the card. Amex G


Try the 'Butterfly Hug' When You Need to Calm Down
Lifehacker / 6h
The next time you find yourself stressed out, whether from work, parenting, or the stresses of everyday life, one technique to try is the butterfly hug . The butterfly hug works by tapping both sides of your chest in an alternating rhythm, which is thought to help your nervous system during moments of stress or… Read more...


How You, or Anyone, Can Dodge Montana’s TikTok Ban
21Wired / 6h
Montana’s TikTok ban will be impossible to enforce. But it could encourage copycat crackdowns against the social media app.


Chevy Just Confirmed A Big 2024 Silverado EV Advantage Over Electric Truck Rivals
SlashGear / 6h
The 2024 Chevy Silverado just gained a major advantage over every other EV truck out there, putting it in a class of its own. We have all the details.


Facebook Has Crowbarred Open the Pandora’s Box of AI, Experts Warn
200+Futurism / 6h
Open Sesame! Meta is cracking the AI arms race wide open. Literally. According to a report from The New York Times , Meta-formerly-Facebook is doubling down on its decision to make its large language model called LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI) — which competes with the likes of OpenAI's GPT-4 — open source. "The platform that will win will be the open one," Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scien


Fellow Tally hands-on: A slick scale for precise pour-overs
Engadget / 6h
Precise tools are a coffee nerd’s best friends and after releasing the Opus grinder earlier this year, Fellow has returned with another product called the Tally Pro . And while it’s hard to find a kitchen scale exciting – especially one as niche as this – after trying it out for myself I’m starting to see the appeal. Like the rest of Fellow’s gadgets, the Tally features a minimalist design with a



OpenAI Founder's Worldcoin Reportedly Perpetuates Black Market for Iris Data
21Gizmodo / 6h
Crypto has broken new ground yet again, not in the exchange of digital currencies meant to upset the global economic paradigm, but by facilitating the black market trade of people’s biometric data. Specifically, fraudsters desperate to glom onto a crypto project headed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are reportedly buying… Read more...


Living out my ‘Fast & Furious’ fantasy in LA with Marriott Bonvoy Moments
The Points Guy / 6h
Sometimes, a person enters your life, and the moment you meet them, there’s a click: a familiarity that is at once both completely new and yet something you’ve always known. That’s how it felt when I met Maggie during my freshman year at Iowa State University. Over the course of our formative college years, Maggie became like family to me. Our bond, like any great friendship, was built on shared


Grab an Ecobee Premium Smart Thermostat on Sale Today
How-To Geek / 6h
Summer is coming up (in the northern hemisphere, anyway), and setting up a smart thermostat can make your home’s air systems much easier to manage and more efficient. Now you can grab an Ecobee smart thermostat for 12% off the usual price. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


NASA picks Blue Origin to build the Artemis V Moon landing system
Engadget / 6h
NASA has picked the company that will handle the third crewed Artemis Moon landing. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will build the landing system for Artemis V, which is currently set to launch in September 2029. While they didn't mention the choice of vehicle, the company is already working on a Blue Moon lander. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Draper are among those involved in the NASA project. The NASA a


Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Signal First Steps in Bumpy Recovery
NYT > Technology / 6h
The economy is open again, helping Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent claw back in the first quarter from a miserable 2022, though they are likely to face continuing skepticism from investors.


NASA Picks Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin for Artemis Moon Mission
200+NYT > Technology / 6h
After losing out to SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’ rocket company will get a chance to carry astronauts to the moon’s surface on a mission scheduled for 2029.


NASA picks Blue Origin-led team to build second human landing system on the moon, joining SpaceX
89TechCrunch / 6h
NASA has chosen a Blue Origin-led team to develop a second lunar landing system for the Artemis program, as the agency looks to provide competition with SpaceX and support long-term exploration of the moon. The winning team includes Lockheed Martin, Draper, Boeing, Astrobotic and Honeybee R obotics. The contract is valued at $3.4 billion, but Blue Origin Vice President John Couluris said the comp


American Airlines And Pilot Union Reach Agreement On New Contract
36View from the Wing / 6h
It's believed that the contract is for four years, with pay rates comparable to Delta's new deal (which we've already expected and the company had publicly committed to ) and some improvements for pilots on scheduling (limitation on the kinds of trips the company can require pilots to work). Delta's pilot contract costs it $7 billion more over the course of four years. The exact costs to American


AI Chatbots Won't Save Hollywood From the Writers' Strike
30Gizmodo / 7h
One of the less-than-gracious responses to the ongoing WGA strike is that writers could simply be replaced by scripts created by artificial intelligence (AI) . There are many problems with this idea, one of which is the obvious: could a program like ChatGPT actually generate a decent sci-fi fantasy script? Read more...


You Can Track Your Teen's Uber
Lifehacker / 7h
Whether you think it’s great for young people who want a bit more independence, or you think this is a terrible idea that will expose them to danger, it’s happening: Teenagers will soon be able to take Uber rides without their parents . Uber unveiled the new policy this week during their annual product showcase, Go-Get … Read more...


Swift battery swapping station can charge EVs in 5 minutes
Mashable / 7h
Waiting an age for your EV to charge is becoming a thing of the past. A new battery-swapping station by San Francisco-based company Ample can charge electric cars in as little as five minutes. When low on power, a driver can park their vehicle inside the station. Operated through an app, a platform lifts the vehicle to facilitate the mechanical swap. Once the batteries are charged and the driver


Apple WWDC 2023 preview: Everything you need to know
34Mashable / 7h
Folks, prepare for an epic WWDC. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference , which kicks off on June 5 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, is typically the stage for Apple's numerous software platforms to shine. We're very likely to see new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. But this year, Apple is widely expected to also feature a whole new product category, starting with a mix


Where is Global Entry accepted?
2KThe Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This post is continually updated. Since 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has helped American travelers expedite entry back into the U.S. from abroad at select airports thanks to Global Entry . Today, this service is available at more than 75 airports (and counting). It is particularly valuable for frequent international travelers since it enables preapproved, low-risk trave


Amex Green Card best-ever bonus: 60,000 points and 20% back on travel
35The Points Guy / 7h
The American Express® Green Card , with valuable bonus categories and a strong collection of benefits, now has the highest welcome offer we’ve seen publicly available. This is a great card for those who spend a lot on travel and dining and want to earn American Express Membership Rewards points. Keep reading for more details on the card and how to access the offer. Amex Green current welcome offe


Apple Warns Employees to Stay Away From ChatGPT While It Builds Its Own AI
100+Gizmodo / 7h
Apple has warned employees to steer clear of OpenAI’s viral chatbot ChatGPT as the company worries that the AI could leak confidential company information while its engineers are rushing to develop an in-house large language model. Read more...


Triangle-Wheeled Bike Gives New Meaning to 'Tricycle'
100+Gizmodo / 7h
The basic design for pedal-powered bicycles hasn’t changed much in over 150 years. We’ve improved their performance and the materials they’re made from, but a frame with two round wheels is a recipe that’s worked for decades. Some disagree, however, and continue to try to reinvent the wheel : literally. Read more...


Terrifying Report Identifies 6.8m Vehicles With Potentially Dangerous Airbags
SlashGear / 7h
The Wall Street Journal identified 6.8 million vehicles that may be dangerous due to ARC airbags, but there's a huge problem that makes it worse than Takata.


Are Teslas The Ideal Choice For Police Departments? The Pros And Cons
SlashGear / 7h
Some police departments are considering replacing their aging fleet with Tesla Model Y long-range cars, but is that the right choice? We break it down.


American Airlines Attacks JSX, Wants Government Protection From Better Service [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 ...


UK court tosses class-action style health data misuse claim against Google DeepMind
TechCrunch / 7h
Google has prevailed against another U.K. class-action style privacy lawsuit after a London court dismissed a lawsuit filed last year against the tech giant and its AI division, DeepMind, which had sought compensation for misuse of NHS patients’ medical records. The decision underscores the hurdles facing class-action style compensation claims for privacy breaches in the U.K. The complainant had



Are cheap cameras dead? Fujifilm X-S20 leaks suggest it'll get a big price hike
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We've long rated the Fujifilm X-S10 as one of the best cameras for beginners , and its rumored Fujifilm X-S20 successor sounds like it could be a big upgrade in some key ways. But unfortunately, a new leak suggests that those improvements will come at a hefty cost. According to the reliable Fuji Rumors , the Fujifilm X-S20 will cost $1,299 (body only). It isn't yet clear what that pricing equival


Apple doesn't want its employees to use ChatGPT in case they blab company secrets
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Amid rumors that Apple may be working on its own generative AI, the iPhone maker is reportedly restricting how its staff uses chatbots and AI writers like ChatGPT, Bard, and GitHub Copilot over fears of leaking sensitive data. Text-based information, such as meetings, notes, and documents, as well as code used to develop software such as iOS, are considered to be highly guarded, thus ending up in


7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more this weekend (May 19)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We’ll level with you: this weekend’s crop of streaming launches is not the strongest we've ever seen. Basketball drama White Men Can't Jump leads the charge, but only Apple’s new comedy series, High Desert , seems to have gotten critics excited on the TV front. In fact, the majority of this week’s streaming picks are documentaries, with Angel City , The Secrets of Hillsong and Working: What We Do


'Fast X' cameos ranked: From Pete Davidson to [redacted]
Mashable / 7h
If there's one thing the Fast and Furious franchise loves more than driving cars through outrageous scenarios, it's expanding its cinematic cast to be bigger than the MCU's . Sure, The Fast and the Furious began with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster. But through 11 films (and counting), Dominic Toretto's family has grown to include Sung Kang, Jason Statham, Dwayne


Google's Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale for $144 right now
Engadget / 7h
Folks who are just getting started with smart home products or who are already invested in the Google Nest ecosystem may be interested in taking a peek at some solid deals on several of the company's products. Using our Wellbots discount codes, you'll be able to save on items such as the Google Nest Learning Thermostat . Enter the code 55ENGDT at checkout and you can get an extra $55 off the devi


Secret Invasion Reveals a Tense New Teaser Trailer
Gizmodo / 7h
I know we’re all hyped up for the summer blockbusters, but seeing Winona Ryder in the iconic triangle cut bangs that made her Beetlejuice character a goth ideal for young girls everywhere fills me with a lot of joy. Peek in for more nerdy news, including a surprise announcement about the revival of The Librarians via… Read more...


New Jersey Ponders Whether Meteor Damage Is Covered by Insurance
55Futurism / 7h
Am I Covered? After what scientists say was a meteorite smashed through a family's roof in New Jersey, Garden State residents began wondering whether insurance covers extraterrestrial damage. In an advice column published to NJ.com , a Jersey insurance specialist said that in the extremely unlikely case of meteorite or other space debris damage, residents who have homeowners' or business property


15 Alaska cruise mistakes you never want to make
62The Points Guy / 7h
For many, an Alaska cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You don’t want to screw it up because you might not get the chance for a do-over. Unfortunately, it’s easier than you think to make Alaska cruise mistakes that can ruin a trip or prevent you from experiencing Alaska to the fullest. While cruises to the Last Frontier are not polar-cruise-level adventures, they require more careful pla


Tires Have Hair---Here's Why
How-To Geek / 7h
You probably know tires have air, but did you know they also have hair? No, that’s not a typo. Every time you get a new tire, it has little rubber hairs on it. But, what are they, and why do they matter? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


The Best Google Pixel 7a Cases of 2023
How-To Geek / 7h
Have a Google Pixel 7a? A case will help protect your smartphone from the elements, but that’s not all it can do. The best Pixel 7a cases can also make your device look great—or let your phone’s colors shine through. Many great cases have built-in wallets for your cards and ID, too. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Make Cavernous, Aerated Cheese Crisps in Your Air Fryer
Lifehacker / 7h
People who hate American cheese either do not understand it, or have allowed classism to ruin it for them. I would not serve it on an assiette de fromage , but it is my go-to for burgers, bologna sandwiches, and simple grilled cheeses (especially when paired with tomato soup). It is designed by food scientists to melt… Read more...


'BlackBerry' review: The comedy and tragedy of the innovator's dilemma
Engadget / 7h
BlackBerry has everything Apple's Tetris film lacked : human drama grounded in actual history, without the need to spice things up with car chases and fantastical storytelling. On the face of it, the rise and fall of Research in Motion's keyboard-equipped smartphone may not seem inherently compelling. But the brilliance of the film — directed by Matt Johnson, who also co-wrote it with Matthew Mil


Apple reportedly limits internal use of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot
100+TechCrunch / 7h
As big tech companies are in a fierce race with each other to build generative AI tools, they are being cautious about giving their secrets away. In a move to prevent any of its data from ending up with competitors, Apple has restricted internal use of tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft-owned GitHub’s Copilot , a new report says. According to The Wall Street Journal , Apple is worried abou


Hyundai will pay $200 million after a TikTok challenge exposed a huge security flaw
Engadget / 7h
Hyundai is putting a relatively quick end to a class-action lawsuit over a viral TikTok car theft challenge . The automaker has agreed to pay a settlement worth up to $200 million to compensate roughly 9 million US Hyundai and Kia owners. About $145 million is earmarked for out-of-pocket losses for customers whose cars were stolen or damaged and weren't covered by insurance. The companies also sa


British Airways’ Challenging New Florence Route
1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
Several weeks ago, British Airways launched a new route to Florence. Unfortunately the route is proving operationally unreliable so far, for a pretty unusual reason. The problem with Florence Airport Not only is Florence an incredibly popular destination with tourists, but it’s also one of the gateways to Tuscany, which is as hot as ever to visit. Fortunately the region is served by two internati


Lexus’s first EV, the RZ 450e, is pretty mid—glitchy and inefficient
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / This is Lexus' first battery-electric car, the RZ 450e. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) When Lexus started building luxury cars at the end of the 1980s, it took the rest of the auto industry a bit by surprise. Toyota wanted to show off that it could build the best car in the world, and the original Lexus LS400 was a credible effort to do just that. Three decades on, Lexus now has its first ba


MIT created a robot arm that grips based on reflex
Mashable / 8h
MIT has created a robot arm that grips based on reflex and can adapt in real time to grab objects. The Robo-Gripper has proximity and contact sensors which allows it to react to surfaces near objects to better grab them. The technology may allow these machines to be used in homes or other unique, unstructured environments.


Shailene Woodley and Jack Whitehall on what it’s like playing robot versions of themselves
Mashable / 8h
We sat down with Jack Whitehall and Shailene Woodley to discuss the upcoming film ‘Robots’ and what it’s like to play robot versions of themselves. ‘Robots’ hits theaters and on demand May 19.


The Easiest Way to Clean Dirty Oven Racks
Lifehacker / 8h
There are some zany hacks out there for cleaning your oven racks. For instance, a not-insignificant number of people swear by setting them in dewy grass overnight. But what else is there to do when you don’t want to awkwardly stick your body into the oven to scrub racks that are too large to fit in your sink or … Read more...


You Can Finally Pre-Order Analogue’s Super-Powered TurboGrafx-16 Clone
59Gizmodo / 8h
Although the Game Boy-inspired Analogue Pocket is probably the company’s most recognizable creation, Analogue has been creating updated versions of classic consoles for years, including the NES, SNES, and the Sega Genesis. Its next console, the Analogue Duo, perfectly resurrects NEC’s TurboGrafx-16, and while it was … Read more...



Need points for holiday travel? Sign up for a new credit card now
The Points Guy / 8h
Summer’s on the horizon, and you know what that means: Now’s the perfect time to start racking up points for holiday travel . Wait, what? That’s right — at TPG, we believe it’s never too early to start earning. Award availability and travel prices are historically super high in November and December. If you can earn travel rewards now, you can make your travel bookings early . That means you’ll h


This top password manager apparently has a major security flaw that could spill all your logins
OS Credential Dumping (Enterprise T1003)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Popular password manager KeePass has a worrying exploit that could possibly result in your master password being stolen. A security researcher has published a proof-of-concept that demonstrates how a threat actor could extract a user's master password from the KeePass app's memory by exploiting a bug, tracked as CVE-2023-3278 . " KeePass Master Password Dumper is a simple proof-of-concept tool us


Apple is on the hunt for generative AI talent
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Apple, like a number of companies right now, may be grappling with what role the newest advances in AI are playing, and should play, in its business. But one thing Apple is confident about is the fact that it wants to bring more generative AI talent into its business. The Cupertino company has posted at least a dozen job ads on its career page seeking experts in generative AI. Specifically, it’s


Lenovo Yoga 7i 16-Inch Gen 8 Review: Great Price, Lacking Display
How-To Geek / 8h
The Lenovo Yoga laptop series is well-known for its ultimate flexibility, thanks to its signature 2-in-1 design. I recently had the opportunity to test out the Lenovo Yoga 7i 16-inch Gen 8, the latest addition to the lineup. I enjoyed this computer, although I did find some notable faults. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


9 Store Clubs Worth the Money (and 7 That Probably Aren't)
Lifehacker / 8h
Is it worth paying to get a discount? In 2023, it seems just about every retail or grocery store chain has some sort of a rewards-slash-loyalty program that offers you perks in exchange for regularly shopping there. Some of these programs are “free” in the sense that you don’t pay for them (though you might be… Read more...


World’s top pet-friendly Hilton hotels for animal lovers
27The Points Guy / 8h
Those who enjoy bringing their pets with them everywhere they go at home shouldn’t have to leave them behind when they go on vacation. Luckily, Hilton makes it easy to bring your dog to hotels and resorts all around the world — from Orlando and Southern California to Paris and Madrid . Here are a few of our favorite Hilton properties that offer a stay that promises to be just as comfortable and w


To Save Downtowns, Destroy Them
22Wired / 8h
Remote work revealed that core areas of San Francisco and other cities are overreliant on offices. It’s time to reimagine what—and who—downtowns are for.


Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 Review: Superb Sound, Great Range
Wired / 8h
B&O’s wireless outdoor speaker is pricey, but for once it’s worth every penny.


Save On Marriott Hotel Stays With Amex Offers
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays, especially with co-brand credit card partners Hilton and Marriott . American Express has just rolled out a new offer for stays at Marriott properties, which is one of the best we’ve seen. Let’s go over the details. Spend $300+ at Marriott, get $120 back There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at Marriott fa


Pentax’s upcoming film camera has got Gen Z written all over it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Ricoh has confirmed that it’s working on a new Pentax compact film camera, with more models on the horizon, as part of its Film Camera Project, which it announced last year . Ambitious plans to bring new Pentax film cameras to market caused a stir in the film camera community, but the move made complete sense: like vinyl, film photography has enjoyed an extended time in the sun recently, if the s


Is it me or is $90 for a 2TB external SSD an insanely good deal?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Lexar SL200 2TB external SSD Cheapest branded portable SSD by capacity Capacity: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | Interface: Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Stunning value for money Good looking Solidly built Average performance No software bundle I have a confession to make - I may have been a bit too harsh on a review I wrote three years ago. I gave a mere three star to the product I am now writing ecstatically about t


Solo Stove has up to 45 percent off site-wide for Memorial Day
Engadget / 8h
Solo Stove is offering up to 45 percent off its popular low-smoke fire pits . Additionally, you’ll get a free Mesa tabletop unit — a $120 value — by purchasing any fire pit or bundle when you use the code FREEMESA at checkout. The deals last from today until June 4th, covering you for your Memorial Day planning and beyond. Solo Stove’s fire pits tend to be top-notch (they’re a favorite of Engadge


WestJet Pilots Call Off Strike At Last Minute
One Mile at a Time / 8h
WestJet pilots were supposed to go on a 72-hour strike as of this morning, which would have been the first such strike among pilots in North America in a long time. However, it was called off at the last minute. WestJet and pilots reach tentative agreement Early this morning it was announced that WestJet Group and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative agreement for a new


The Best Health Apps for iPhone to Help You Get in Shape This Summer
How-To Geek / 8h
Your iPhone can help you take charge of and improve your overall fitness. Paired with the right apps, you can run further, set new records, meet health goals, and track your gains. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Engadget Podcast: How Apple and Google are highlighting accessibility
Engadget / 9h
This week, we’re focusing on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual event meant to promote the need for accessible tech solutions. Cherlynn returns to tell us what Apple, Google, Adobe and others are doing to make their products more useful for people with disabilities (and, it turns out, many general users too). We also discuss Sam Altman’s trip to Congress, and why we’re not entir


The Download: preserving digital lives, and more sensitive prostheses
20MIT 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. Your digital life isn’t as permanent as you think it is Earlier this week, Google announced its intention to start deleting personal accounts that haven’t been active in over two years in December. Photos, emails, and docs attached to inactive accounts will al


Qantas Leasing Two Finnair Airbus A330s Long-Term
24One Mile at a Time / 9h
Qantas will be expanding its international capacity through an interesting lease arrangement. Finnair Airbus A330s will fly for Qantas Qantas has announced that it has entered into a long-term lease agreement for two Finnair Airbus A330s, as the airline could be flying these jets for over five years, through the end of 2028. This will initially be a wet lease agreement, but will then become a dry


What is fair compensation for my broken Air New Zealand business-class seat?
89The Points Guy / 9h
Last fall, TPG reader Michael Bona and his new wife boarded an Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland Airport (AKL) in New Zealand. They were thrilled to have been able to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points to start their honeymoon on a high note in business class . Settling into their seats, the couple looked forward to a celebratory cocktail and a tast


Netflix's The Mother is officially a hit, but it's not the best thriller movie in the Top 10
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Another week, another list of Netflix’s top 10 films – with Jennifer Lopez thriller The Mother launching into the number one spot. The Mother follows an isolated assassin living in Alaska, who emerges from hiding to protect her daughter from dangerous forces. Lopez plays the skilled (and unnamed) US military operative, putting her choreographic talents to use in a series of action-packed shootout


With 42.3 million Americans hitting the road, Memorial Day travel will surpass 2019 demand
The Points Guy / 9h
If you think Memorial Day weekend might be a busy one for travel, you’d be right. Before you pack a suitcase and hop in the car or take to the sky, here’s what to expect by the numbers. Busy weekend in the sky Demand for flights on Memorial Day weekend is up nearly 10% compared to last year, according to recently released Expedia flight data. Top domestic destinations are New York, Los Angeles an



Dyson Airstrait Straightener Review: Straight'n Shiny
Wired / 9h
The wet-to-dry flat iron is an investment, but the time it saves you and your arms is worth every penny.


The Hidden Dangers of the Decentralized Web
59Wired / 9h
From social networks to crypto, independently run servers are being touted as a solution to the internet’s problems. But they’re far from a magic bullet.


Portrait of pianist Dorothy Donegan. Donegan poses with a grand piano. Printed on front: “Dorothy Donegan. Exclusive ma...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
Portrait of pianist Dorothy Donegan. Donegan poses with a grand piano. Printed on front: “Dorothy Donegan. Exclusive management Frederick Brothers Agency, Inc., New York, Hollywood, Chicago. Maurice Seymour, Chicago.” Label on back: “Downtown Theatre. Screen, Thur. Feb. 21st, 1946. ‘The enchanted forest’ in the glorious color of natures [sic] wonderland. Handwritten on back: "Dorothy Donegan.” E.


New York City Schools Lift Ban on ChatGPT, Say Initial Fear 'Overlooked the Potential’ of AI
Gizmodo / 9h
After making a big statement about how ChatGPT could negatively impact student learning, New York City public schools are taking a step back and stating the AI chatbot isn’t so bad. Read more...


Windows 11’s Phone Link for iOS reportedly being used to spy on iPhone owners
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Windows 11 has just introduced Phone Link support for iOS , which has now rolled out to everyone – but we’re hearing a warning that iPhone owners could be spied upon by somebody leveraging a flaw allowing for misuse of the app. Phone Link has been around for Android for ages, and allows messages, notifications, and much more to be piped through to a Windows 11 PC, so you can deal with them there


Internet Explorer is dying - but you can decide when to say goodbye
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Internet Explorer has one foot in the grave, but Microsoft has decided to allow customers to choose when the last scraps of its old (and mostly unloved) web browser will be removed from their devices and final goodbyes can be had. This comes after Internet Explorer was disabled on some Windows 10 devices when users installed a Microsoft Edge (the new default web browser for Windows) update releas


Google's account purge will spare YouTube channels with videos
Engadget / 9h
Google recently announced that it will start deleting accounts that have been inactive for two years starting in December this year. The move was supposed to cover all its products, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, YouTube, Google Photos, Meet and Calendar. But now the tech giant has updated its blog post (as noticed by TechCrunch ) announcing the purge to say that it does "not have plans to delete


Google's Pixel 8 Pro could have a built-in thermometer
Engadget / 9h
Google's Pixel 8 Pro could come with a new feature that's not quite commonly found on phones. 91mobiles has published a video from tipster Kuba Wojciechowski showing what looks like Pixel device being used to measure a person's temperature. Yep, if the leak is legit, the upcoming flagship Pixel will have a built-in thermometer. The video shows an infrared sensor similar to the ones used by contac


How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home
How-To Geek / 9h
Ants are fascinating little creatures to observe in nature, but they are a nuisance when they invade your homes. If you’ve ever had an ant problem, you know how frustrating it can be. Not only do they seem to appear out of thin air, but they also seem to multiply quickly, making it difficult (or even impossible) to get rid of them. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of ants in your ho


Nintendo Switch Emulation: What You Need to Know
How-To Geek / 9h
Like any Nintendo console before it, the Switch can be emulated on modern platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and even mobile and handheld platforms. So what’s involved, and is it worth it? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Spirit Airlines Demands Passports For Flight To Puerto Rico: It’s A Whole Different Country!
View from the Wing / 9h
Mere days after we learn that refused to rent a car to a Puerto Rican and called the cops who threatened to have the customer deported, because he wasn't carrying a passport inside the United States comes a story that Spirit Airlines is just as challenged which probably comes as little surprise. Americans working for travel companies aren’t very good at geography or American history, it seems? Co


Restaurant365 gobbles up $135M to supersize its software for the food service industry
66TechCrunch / 9h
The price of food continues to go up and up, but surprisingly that hasn’t (yet?) played out as pressure on the wider restaurant industry. Now, a startup that’s building technology to serve that sector announced a supersized round of funding to nourish its growth. Restaurant365 , which develops all-in-one restaurant management software, announced $135 million in new funding co-led by KKR and L Cat


Rocket Report: Canada places premium on a spaceport, Lueders heads to Starbase
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / SpaceX rolls a Falcon 9 rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center for the Axiom-2 mission. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 5.39 of the Rocket Report! Weather permitting, SpaceX has a busy weekend of launch ahead. The company has two launches within nine hours of one another on Friday, and then the crewed launch of the Ax-2 private mission on Sunday. Safe travels to all. As al


Who Invented Kissing? Ancient Mesopotamian Texts May Be Oldest Record of Smooches
21Gizmodo / 10h
Couples in Mesopotamia could have been the first ones smooching as we know it. New research analyzing written records from the area reveals that people in the Cradle of Civilization could have participated in the oldest recorded acts of kissing. Read more...


4 fun family adventures like the D&D movie on Netflix, HBO Max and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Dungeons & Dragons movie is now available to stream – in the US, at least – which means more people have had to chance experience a funny, inventive family adventure movie that isn't made by Disney/Marvel. One of the many great things about the movie is that it really doesn't expect you to know your dungeons from your dragons – it's just a good time all around. If you've already watched it, o


Google Chrome is turning off third-party cookies for some users - but it probably won't be you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google has been working on removing third-party cookies from its Chrome web browser for several years, and is now running so late behind schedule that many have started to question whether its plans will ever be realized, let alone whether they will still be up-to-date. Nevertheless, three years after the initial announcement, the company is now pushing forward with what it calls “ the next stage


Sega CEO hints at raising game prices to $70 in line with other platforms
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
CEO of Sega, Haruki Satomi, and CFO Koichi Fukuzawa have alluded to raising the price of specific titles to bring them in line with other AAA titles published by the likes of Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. "In the global marketplace, AAA game titles for console have been sold at $59.99 for many years, but titles sold at $69.99 have appeared in the last year," Satomi and Fukuzawa said in a finan


Apple reveals some serious security bugs, so be on your guard
Exploitation for Client Execution (Enterprise T1203)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple has announced it has fixed three zero-day vulnerabilities that various threat actors are using to target iPhones, Macs, and iPad devices. In a security advisory , the company said all three flaws were found in its WebKit browser engine. WebKit is Apple’s browser engine best known for being the underlying technology in the Safari web browser , as well as being used in all web browsers on iOS


Windows 11 is so broken that even Microsoft can’t fix it
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft has just made a pretty remarkable admission, essentially conceding that it doesn’t have a solution for some Windows 11 problems . As Neowin reports , some people using Windows 11 and Windows 10 have found a bug which prevents the Start menu, Windows search bar and some Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps from starting or working correctly. It appears that the bugs coincide with damage


Meta is expecting another EU fine
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Time and time again, Meta has shown contempt for notions of European Union (EU) data protections. The Facebook and Instagram owner has now drawn the EU's ire for a third time in 2023, potentially facing a record fine for failing to guarantee that EU user data transported to the US would be protected from inspection by authorities. That's according to The Register , which also reported on Meta's s



To secure early-stage funding, entrepreneurs should build ESG into their business models
22TechCrunch / 10h
Veronique Hördemann Contributor Veronique Hördemann is an investment partner at Future Energy Ventures who has a strong track record in venture capital, the energy industry and commodity trading. ESG has been under the microscope for the past 12 months with pressure from some Republican politicians in the U.S. who have called for investment managers to pull their clients’ money from ESG-focused i


Emirates Free Inflight Wi-Fi & Messaging Expanded
27One Mile at a Time / 10h
Lately we’ve seen many airlines introduce free inflight Wi-Fi and messaging for members of their frequent flyer program. Emirates is the latest airline to announce that it’s expanding free Wi-Fi, though interestingly the airline is just reflecting changes that were made earlier this year. Let’s go over the details. Emirates’ free Wi-Fi policy for passengers Emirates now offers some form of compli


Engineers Built a Sturdy House Out of Dirty Diapers
Gizmodo / 10h
Solving the world’s numerous environmental crises requires creativity—that much is clear. But does that mandate for imagination mean we have to reconsider (and repurpose) dirty, disposable diapers? A team of engineers from Japan’s University of Kitakyushu seems to think it’s worth a shot. Read more...


The Morning After: ChatGPT has an official iPhone app
Engadget / 10h
OpenAI has launched a free ChatGPT app for iOS. It’s the first official smartphone app for the chatbot, joining a crowded field of third-party mobile AI software which also taps into the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 APIs powering ChatGPT. It also allows switching between standard and GPT-4 language models for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, as well as conversation history (synced from your the desktop if you sign


Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife
49NYT > Technology / 10h
For years, the e-commerce giant could shield its vast archipelago of warehouses against disruptions from workers. Then it got even bigger.


Read This Before You Buy Your Next Cable Modem
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’re considering buying a cable modem to save on rental fees, get better performance, or both, we’d encourage you to read this list of tips first for the smoothest experience. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Apple bans ChatGPT use by employees, report says
100+Mashable / 10h
Apple employees will reportedly be restricted from using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools. The news, first reported by The Wall Street Journal , comes as Apple is reportedly developing its own language-generating AI technology . According to the news outlet, the company is concerned that employees who use programs like OpenAI's chatbot could leak confidential data. Employees have a


I Finally Bought a ChatGPT Plus Subscription—and It’s Worth It
100+Wired / 10h
OpenAI’s new web browsing beta convinced me to upgrade my account. Here’s how to access it and make the most of the paid tier.


22 Best Memorial Day Deals: Tents, Camp Chairs, and More
23Wired / 10h
The sun is out, the flowers are budding, and REI has its big anniversary sale. Revel in your new running shoes and sleeping pads.


HBO Continues to Have the Worst Timing
30Wired / 10h
Somehow Warner Bros. Discovery thinks it’s a good idea to relaunch its HBO Max streaming service as just “Max” in the middle of a Hollywood shakeup.


Apple TV 4K gets a great free 'multi-view' update for sports fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Apple TV 4K has finally got multi-view – meaning sports fans who are (ahem) sporting the streaming device can now have multiple matches and games up on their TV at the same time (via The Verge ) when watching Apple's MLB and MLS streams. Any sports fan will know the pain of having two interesting games going on at the same time, or simply only having so many hours to catch up on past broadcas


The Supreme Court’s Warhol decision could have huge copyright implications for ‘fair use’
Engadget / 11h
The Supreme Court has ruled that Andy Warhol has infringed on the copyright of Lynn Goldsmith, the photographer who took the image that he used for his famous silkscreen of the musician Prince. Goldsmith won the justices over 7-2, disagreeing with Warhol's camp that his work was transformative enough to prevent any copyright claims. In the majority opinion written by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, she


From seed to Series A in 7 months: Why and how Odyssey Energy Solutions moved quickly
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Want a sneak peek at the electrical grid of the future? Don’t look to the U.S., Europe or China. Instead, head to Nigeria, where Odyssey Energy Solutions has been hard at work. There, a shaky and incomplete grid has driven many businesses and communities to invest in mini- and microgrids that are powered by renewable energy and capable of running independently. Odyssey has been building a platfor


Indiana Jones 5's first reviews are in, and they're not looking great
74TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a few weeks away from its June 30 theatrical release, but early reviews of the fifth and likely final film in the classic adventure franchise aren’t especially reassuring. IndieWire comes for the jugular, calling it “An empty slog of a movie that only exists to smooth over any of the stray fan complaints that have splintered the franchise’s audience over t


Your Disney Plus and Hulu TV show libraries are about to get much smaller
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Disney Plus and Hulu subscribers, you're about to see a dramatic slimming down of what's available on each streaming service. According to Deadline , Disney is preparing to remove over 20 TV series from Hulu and Disney Plus before the end of May. The move, which is eerily reminiscent of Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) decision to pull countless shows and movies from HBO Max 's back catalog last ye


5 Classic Muscle Cars That Are Still Cheap Today (If You Can Find One)
SlashGear / 11h
If you're in the market for a classic muscle car, but you also have a tight budget, there are some great choices out there. Here are some of our favorites.


Your digital life isn’t as permanent as you think it is
31MIT Technology Review / 11h
Robyn Caplan understands the fragility of digital memories intimately. After tragically losing both of her parents in recent years, Caplan treasures the digital possessions she inherited. She cherishes her mom’s iPad, access to their email inboxes, and message threads with both of them. It allows her to see the world through the eyes of her parents, she says. After Caplan moved away from her fami


African B2B e-commerce startup Sabi tops $300M valuation in new funding
82TechCrunch / 11h
Sabi , a Lagos-based B2B e-commerce startup providing digital commerce infrastructure to Africa’s informal economy, has raised $38 million in Series B funding at a valuation of $300 million, according to two people familiar with the matter, signaling revived investor interest in a B2B e-commerce market going through some reckoning. Frankfurt-based specialist fintech investor CommerzVentures, Stoc


A Mysterious Group Has Ties to 15 Years of Ukraine-Russia Hacks
29Wired / 11h
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered clues that further illuminate the hackers’ activities, which appear to have begun far earlier than originally believed.


HBO's 'Full Circle' teaser is a tense thriller about a messy kidnapping
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HBO Max is merging with Discovery+ to rebrand as Max , and as part of that it's really going all-out with the new shows . The latest teaser is for Steven Soderbergh's limited series Full Circle , a thriller about a kidnapping gone wrong starring Zazie Beetz, Claire Danes, Gerald Jones, Phaldut Sharma, Timothy Olyphant, and Dennis Quaid. Expect violence, tense phone calls, and plenty of shots of p



Oh dear... Windows 11’s big update later this year could be a yawn-fest
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Windows 11’s next major update, known as 23H2, may not be all that ‘major’ after all if clues floated by the rumor mill pan out. A regular source of Microsoft-related leakage on Twitter, PhantomOfEarth, pointed out that a new internal build of Windows 11 (version 22631.1825) comes with an enablement package (KB5027397). Prompting the leaker to ask the question: “Could 23H2 be a servicing style/en


Dealmaster: Save on Dell XPS 15, smartwatches, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In another world, the arrival of summer might mean you're off to the beach—but for some of us, it's just as likely that we'll stay glued to that computer monitor. Fortunately, we have some solid deals on monitors—and of course, computers and peripherals to plug into them—along with wearables and smartphones today. Staying inside to avoid the humidity? No problem. Today's Dealmaster has some solid


Mr. Altman Goes to Washington, and Casey Goes on This American Life
21NYT > Technology / 12h
OpenAI’s chief executive urged congress to pass legislation to regulate A.I.


Cisco is patching some small business router bugs, so patch now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cisco says it has fixed four high-severity vulnerabilities which could have allowed threat actors to remotely hijack network switches for small businesses. In a security advisory published by the company’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT), hackers could abuse flaws in the web user interface to run arbitrary code with root privileges. The flaws in question are tracked as CVE-2023-20


I just met the founders of a would-be longevity state
28MIT Technology Review / 12h
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . What if I told you there’s a group of people who think death is morally bad—that we have a moral duty to find ways to slow or reverse aging? Who seek to create a new state with its own laws that expedite the development of longevity drugs, partly by encou


The Dyson Purifier Cool is a 2-in-1 device made for spring allergy season
Mashable / 12h
As someone who lives in a tiny apartment, I’m always looking for ways to improve the air quality. Normally, I just turn on a fan and hope for the best, however, I recently decided that I wanted to get an air purifier since I’ve been getting sick so often. Not that an air purifier would be the end all be all, but I figured it could help get some of the germs and pollutants out of the air that migh


Take your nudes up a notch: how to make a hot masturbation video
31Mashable / 12h
When we think about common human experiences that aren’t talked about, it’s usually tied to a very personal journey. It might be due to shame, pain or being in a vulnerable position, like being scared of the dark, navigating grief, or saying "I love you" first. Masturbation is one of the most frequently practiced and pleasurable human experiences that we don’t talk about or share with others. Som


Live Nation is dropping $99 one-day tickets to multiple festivals including Governors Ball and Adjacent
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Between May 19 and May 22, Live Nation's Concert Week promo offers $99 single-day all-in tickets to several 2023 summer and fall music festivals across North America. Opens in a new tab Credit: Live Nation Live Nation Concert Week (opens in a new tab) $99 all-in one-day festival tickets (opens in a new tab) Music festival ticket costs just became way easier to justify. Live Nation is expan


Save 66% on a new-to-you MacBook Pro
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: As of May 19, get this refurbished Apple MacBook Pro for only $469.99 — that's 66% off list price. Whether you're a remote, hybrid, or in-person worker, having a functioning computer in your possession is a must these days. But with all the electronics we use, you might find price tags of a new device to be daunting. Buying refurbished tech is a great solution to upgrading to a like-new de


This 3-in-1 Nintendo Switch docking station is on sale for under $20
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TL;DR: As of May 19, get this three-in-one replacement Nintendo Switch dock for only $19.99 — 16% off list price. The Nintendo Switch is great for gaming on the go, but if you want to hook it up to a big screen, you'll need a docking station. Instead of carrying around the clunky dock your Switch came with, you can get a sleek, modern replacement Switch dock that works just as well in a fraction


Access courses on coding, business management, art, and more for $119.99
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TL;DR: As of May 19, get the Ultimate Lifetime Bundle of StackSkills, Infosec4TC, and Stone River on sale for only $119.99 — that's a 75% discount on list price. Even if you know you want to learn something like coding or piano, finding a place to start is tough. If you want to learn from professional instructors in courses that start as beginner-level and work their way through expert-level in e


Learn to play piano and record music with this discounted portable keyboard
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TL;DR: As of May 19, get the PopuPiano Smart Portable Keyboard for only $268.99 — that's 32% off list price. Learning how to play a musical instrument may seem like a dying art in the digital age but, if anything, it’s the opposite. Tech can help you learn a new instrument faster and take you to heights you never thought possible. The PopuPiano Smart Portable Keyboard gets you playing piano throu


How to watch the Duttons defend their ranch in the final season of 'Yellowstone'
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'Yellowstone' Season 5 starts streaming on May 25. Here are the best ways to watch: BEST FOR PART 1 Peacock Premium annual subscription (opens in a new tab) $19.99/year for one year with code N2TEWDZZ (save $30/year) (opens in a new tab) BEST FREE OPTION Peacock Premium for Spectrum customers (opens in a new tab) free for one year (Spectrum TV customers) or 90 days (Spectrum internet customers) (


'Sanctuary' review: Sex and class are the battlefields in this BDSM two-hander
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Who's on top, and what will be left of them? That sensual variation to the tagline for the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre movie is a snug fit for director Zachary Wigon's incisive battles-of-the-sexes thriller, Sanctuary . Christopher Abbott stars as the sub to Margaret Qualley 's dominatrix, who smacks some sense into (and some cents out of) him over the course of several hours in a hotel roo


Alibaba is pulling out of the cloud business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Alibaba has confirmed plans to list its cloud computing business just months after an announcement that its operations would see the company split into six divisions. The Chinese ecommerce giant's Cloud Intelligence Group is reportedly set for an IPO in the next 12 months ahead of further IPOs for