Stephen Colbert's reaction to Tucker Carlson's firing is 5 minutes of nonstop burns
2KMashable / 18h
Following a week-long break, Stephen Colbert wasted no time on Monday's Late Show catching up on the headlines he'd missed. And there was a big one he couldn't wait to discuss. "We have been off the air for a week," Colbert says in the clip above. "You know who else has? Tucker Carlson. The difference is, I'm allowed back on." Over the next five minutes, Colbert discusses everything from the myst
Microsoft just broke the best way to make Chrome your default browser
2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you've taken advantage of Google Chrome's nifty tool that makes it the default browser for Windows — without even needing to open your PCs app settings! — we regret to inform you that Microsoft's most recent update introduces an annoying bug that seems to only go away if you switch your default back to Microsoft Edge. Weird, huh? The April Windows update in question, KB5025221 , has been causi
Geoffrey Hinton tells us why he’s now scared of the tech he helped build
2KMIT Technology Review / 22h
I met Geoffrey Hinton at his house on a pretty street in north London just four days before the bombshell announcement that he is quitting Google. Hinton is a pioneer of deep learning who helped develop some of the most important techniques at the heart of modern artificial intelligence, but after a decade at Google, he is stepping down to focus on new concerns he now has about AI. Stunned by the
African startups: Apply to Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch / now
Our global search continues, and today, we’re urging early-stage startups across Africa to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2023. The application window closes on May 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT . Africa: The Startup Battlefield 200 wants your startups SB 200 is the startup world’s preeminent competition, and it has a global reach. The inaugural cohort, which debuted last year at Disrupt
Apple and Google are working together to stop Bluetooth tracker stalking
Mashable / 5min
Unexpected allies Apple and Google have joined forces to address Bluetooth tracker stalking, proposing a new industry standard that would enable people to be alerted when an unfamiliar tracker is following them. The two tech giants announced their collaboration on Tuesday, with the companies submitting a new draft industry specification to standards development organisation Internet Engineering T
Elon Musk dusts off Periscope for a quick video session on Twitter
Mashable / 38min
Elon Musk appears to have been serious about bringing Periscope back. On Wednesday, the Twitter CEO did a quick video streaming session on Twitter, apparently using old tech from Periscope. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Periscope was a video streaming platform that began testing in 2014, creating so much hype that Twitter acquired it in March 2015, before it ever properly launc
Chinese VCs Lived the Silicon Valley High Life. Now the Party’s Over
Wired / 54min
Before the US cracked down on China’s tech sector, the country’s investors chased deals in California with Maseratis and Michelin-starred food.
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, May 3 (game #464)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - now with added Daily Sequence answers! Yes, that's right: the makers of Quordle have a new game, which sees you complete four Wordle puzzles consecutively. The twist is that the letters you've already used on the first game are repeated on the second and so on. It's good fun, but also difficult - so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle
Elon Musk reportedly threatened to reassign NPR's Twitter account due to inactivity
200+Engadget / 1h
Twitter owner Elon Musk has reportedly emailed an NPR reporter to ask if the organization is returning to the website and to suggest that the company could reassign its account if it doesn't. According to NPR, Musk sent one of its reporters an unprompted email that reads: "So is NPR going to start posting on Twitter again, or should we reassign @NPR to another company?" If you'll recall, the orga
'The Clearing' trailer teases the tale of a creepy Australian cult
Mashable / 2h
Another trailer for The Clearing is here, giving us a look at the upcoming psychological thriller focused on a mysterious cult in Australia. This trailer doesn't give much away: There's a cult, a missing girl, and a lot of Australian greenery. Even so, the mere premise will probably appeal to anyone who's obsessed with cults and how they operate. The series stars Australian actors including Teres
Avoid roaming charges with this eSIM for £20
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : You can get a £40 aloSIM Mobile Data Traveller eSIM Credit for £20 — that's 50% in savings for a limited time. When you’re budgeting for international travel, the big things like airfare and lodging may stand out as the major expenses, but the little things can add up too. If you want to save money while you travel, make sure you aren't dealing with extra data charges whenever you use you
20 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: You can find a wide range of online courses from Stanford University for free on edX. This month you can learn about everything from programming fundamentals to economics, without spending anything. Nowadays you can become a student of the most famous institutions in the world from the comfort of your own home. And you might not even need to spend anything. This might sound too good to be
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 3
Mashable / 2h
It is Wedensday, my dudes, and a new Wordle awaits. We're here as always to help guide the way with our expert Wordle advice and the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for May 3's Wordle word to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come
Instagram: How To Check If Someone Else Has Logged Into Your Account
SlashGear / 4h
Conducting a security check on your Instagram account is a fairly easy process, whether you do it on a computer or through the mobile app.
The Top 5 Fastest Cars Lamborghini Ever Built, Ranked
SlashGear / 4h
Lamborghini is known for crafting some of the most insane-looking and fastest cars in the world, but some models are crazy, even for those who can afford them.
Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place.
Tucker Carlson’s Text That Alarmed Fox: ‘It’s Not How White Men Fight’
2KNYT > Technology / 5h
The discovery of the text message contributed to a chain of events that ultimately led to Tucker Carlson’s firing.
2023 Nissan Ariya E-4ORCE Review: After Leaf, A More Grown-Up EV
SlashGear / 5h
If the Leaf showed us electric cars could be affordable and kooky, the Nissan Ariya is all about taking the automotive technology mainstream.
Untouched Tesla Roadsters Go Up For Auction After More Than A Decade In Shipping Containers
SlashGear / 5h
Three units of the original Tesla Roadster - each brand new and unblemished - are being auctioned after more than a decade spent sitting at a port in China.
Motorola brings the Edge 40 Pro to North America with a new name and battery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Motorola’s latest flagship phone, the Edge 40 Pro , will soon hit the shores of North America where it’s being rebranded as the 2023 version of the Edge Plus. If you compare the two devices, they’re almost the exact same phone with only a few differences. That’s either a good or a bad thing, depending on who you ask. On one hand, you have a decent mobile device, but on the other hand, it's litera
Instagram: How To Turn Off Or Hide Suggested Posts In Your Feed
SlashGear / 7h
Seeing only posts from people or organizations you are following on Instagram is not the default setting.
10 Tricks To Make Your iPhone Run Faster
SlashGear / 7h
If your iPhone is starting to feel clunky and slow, you don't necessarily need a whole new phone. Try these 10 tricks to help make your iPhone run faster.
The 5 Best Intel CPUs To Supercharge Your PC In 2023
SlashGear / 7h
If you're interested in an Intel CPU, you'll be pleased to learn that there are budget and high-end options to choose from.
Watch Chris Pratt and the Guardians of the Galaxy Cast Open Their Own Toys
Gizmodo / 7h
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The Comedian Taking on India’s New Censorship Law
48Wired / 7h
The government says it’ll fact-check the internet. Kunal Kamra is challenging the IT amendments in court.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 3
Mashable / 7h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Here's How Much Your Original Xbox Is Worth Today
SlashGear / 8h
The most important factor that determines a classic console like the original Xbox's resale value is its condition.
AI’s chaotic rollout in big US hospitals detailed in anonymous quotes
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When it comes to artificial intelligence, the hype, hope, and foreboding are suddenly everywhere. But the turbulent tech has long caused waves in health care: from IBM Watson's failed foray into health care (and the long-held hope that AI tools may one day beat doctors at detecting cancer on medical images) to the realized problems of algorithmic rac
Pornhub shocks Utah by restricting access over age-verification law
24Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Since Monday, Pornhub has begun blocking access for all Utah visitors, taking a strong stance against the state's recently passed age-verification law . In a video statement that now appears on Pornhub's homepage when Utah users attempt to access the adult site, Pornhub spokesperson Sharita Bell said the law was not a "real solution." "As you may know, your elected officials have required us to v
Matter now available on over 100 million Echo devices thanks to recent update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Amazon is rolling out a substantial Matter update by expanding support to more hardware, improving the compatibility between the smart home standard and Alexa. A big part of the overall package is all the changes coming to the company’s Echo line. Starting today, the “second generation Echo, Echo Plus , and Echo Dot ” speakers will upgrade into proper Matter controllers for your at-home network.
Explore the Under-City of the Gaming Shelf with Marrowbreak
Gizmodo / 8h
It has been a hell of a time in the world of games. As people reckon with the reveal that Wizards of the Coast sent Pinkertons after a Magic: The Gathering leaker, more and more actual plays and streams are releasing massively produced and slick games. We’re excitedly waiting for The Ravening War —Dimension20's next… Read more...
Public services will get free API access again, Twitter says
Mashable / 8h
Elon Musk has made a lot of controversial decisions at Twitter since taking over. But, perhaps none were more roundly criticized then the decision to cut-off important public service and safety accounts from Twitter's API, unless they paid for its new exorbitant Enterprise pricing. On Tuesday, however, Twitter appears to have changed its mind. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) "One
For Bluesky to thrive, it needs sex workers and Black Twitter
49TechCrunch / 8h
In the months since Elon Musk took over, and subsequently tanked , Twitter, people have been desperate to find an alternative platform. Bluesky, a decentralized social network backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is the latest frontrunner. Bluesky has already gained attention with its irreverent posting culture, but to keep users, it needs to maintain a safe environment for sex workers and o
Daily Crunch: Due to ‘growing concerns about security risks,’ Samsung bans workers from using generative AI
TechCrunch / 8h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . May the twoth be with you — we never did understand that joke, to be honest. Maybe one of y’all can explain it to us. There’s still a bit of time left if you want to get your applications in for Startup Battlefield 200 . Come to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, and pitch i
AI-generated beer commercial contains joyful monstrosities, goes viral
200+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A still image from "Synthetic Summer," an AI-generated beer commercial. (credit: Privateisland.tv) While many fear a future where AI-generated media becomes indistinguishable from traditional media, destroying society and/or civilization in the process, we aren't quite there yet. Exhibit A comes in the form of a surreal AI-generated beer commercial that went viral over the weekend. Titl
Apple and Google introduce standard to combat AirTag and Tile tracker misuse
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Apple's AirTag. [credit: Samuel Axon ] Today, Apple and Google announced that the two companies have jointly "submitted a proposed" specification to combat stalking using devices like AirTag or Tile trackers. In its newsroom post, Apple claims that the specification has been developed based on feedback from a range of device manufacturers as well as safety and advocacy groups. Samsung, Tile, Chip
Mozilla acquires review-checking, scammer-spotting service Fakespot for Firefox
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Fakespot adds letter grading, adjusted review scores, and other context ("New Seller Alert") to product pages across the web. (credit: Amazon/Fakespot) Fakespot, a useful service that explains how products you've never heard of could have 12,000 reviews with a 4.6-star average, has been acquired by Firefox maker Mozilla , and Mozilla plans to integrate it into Firefox . "We are joining
'SNL' cancels Pete Davidson-hosted episode due to WGA strike
Mashable / 9h
With the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike underway, Saturday Night Live has canceled its upcoming May 6 show. The show would have marked SNL alum Pete Davidson's hosting debut, with Lil Uzi Vert scheduled as the musical guest. This episode also would have been one of the last of the season, which was originally set to conclude May 20. SEE ALSO: Hollywood writers are on strike. Here’s what th
New rules in Europe to curb Big Tech’s market power start to apply
TechCrunch / 9h
GAFAM giants will have marked their calendars today as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union’s plan to curb the market power of Big Tech, now technically applies, after entering into force last November. The next major milestone is a few months out, in early fall, when the Commission will confirm which of the usual suspect tech giants will be subject to the bloc’s shiny new ex ante co
Roku touts its new ad products, including an AI that matches campaigns to TV moments
TechCrunch / 9h
In Roku’s recent quarter, the company posted better-than-expected revenue of $741 million , but worried investors with its warning of an uncertain ad market and declining average revenue per user. Today, at the IAB NewFronts, the streaming media company introduced its latest ad products to potentially help it address the latter, at least. These included new opportunities to advertise on Roku’s Ho
Marvel Learned the Wrong Lessons From the Iron Man Trilogy
500+Gizmodo / 9h
Fifteen years ago, on May 2, 2008, Iron Man released in theaters. The Jon Favreau-directed film set off an unprecedented run of sequels , sagas, and franchises that literally saved Marvel from the brink of bankruptcy. The film was critically praised. It was nominated for two Oscars. In 2022 it was even selected for… Read more...
Bipartisan Senate group reintroduces a revised Kids Online Safety Act
22Engadget / 9h
US Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reintroduced a bill today that would put the onus on social media companies to add online safeguards for children. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was first introduced last February (sponsored by the same pair) but never made it to the Senate floor after backlash from advocacy groups. The revamped legislation “provides specific t
Ford Q1 earnings rebound as trucks and fleet sales drive profits
TechCrunch / 9h
Ford reported its first-quarter 2023 earnings Tuesday after the bell, and it marks the first time the legacy automaker will break down earnings by its three new business units: Ford Blue for the iconic gas and hybrid vehicles, Ford Model e for electric vehicles and Ford Pro for commercial products and services. The automaker reported revenue of $41.5 billion, storming past Wall Street’s expectati
How to Stop Being Lonely, According to the Surgeon General
Lifehacker / 9h
The Surgeon General of the United States is sounding the alarm about the growing epidemic of loneliness in this country. Vivek Hallegere Murthy’s just released public health advisory compiles a ton of research that indicates that social isolation is more than a philosophical problem; it has tangible, measurable… Read more...
PlayStation VR2 Review: Is This PSVR Headset Worth Its Price Long-Term?
SlashGear / 9h
In this long-term PlayStation VR2 Review, 9 full weeks of testing are taken into account to answer the all-important question: Was it worth the investment?
Rare Views of Moon's Shadowed Craters Reveal Possible Locations of Water Ice
Gizmodo / 9h
NASA’s ShadowCam has been flying around the Moon for nearly six months, strapped to a Korean lunar orbiter. The hypersensitive camera has been capturing beautifully detailed images of the Moon’s permanently shadowed regions, offering a rare glimpse of potential landing sites for upcoming crewed Artemis missions to the… Read more...
Meet Loki, Your Unreliable Narrator, in Melvin Burgess' New Mythology-Inspired Tale
Gizmodo / 9h
Author Melvin Burgess is best-known for writing YA fiction, including the Carnegie Medal-winning Smack , called Junk in his native UK. His first novel for adults takes on the ultimate unreliable narrator: Norse god Loki. While the noted trickster has a high profile these days thanks to Marvel , this is a completely… Read more...
Twitter restores free API access for emergency, weather and transportation alerts
44Engadget / 9h
Twitter's decision to shut off its free API caused more than a few problems for public institutions that depend on the functionality, and the company is clearly ready to backtrack. The social network has restored free access to the app programming framework for verified government and publicly-owned services that use the tool for "critical purposes" such as emergency notifications, transportation
Scientists Detect Surge of Brain Activity in Dying Coma Patients
65Futurism / 9h
A team of scientists made a fascinating discovery while analyzing the brain activity of two comatose patients in their final moments. They noticed a surge in activity in an area of the brain associated with consciousness, even after their hearts stopped beating — findings that could help explain why many report vivid visions during near-death experiences. But whether the findings are firm evidenc
This AI-Generated Beer Commercial Is a Hallucinogenic Nightmare
2KFuturism / 9h
Psychedelic Beerpocalypse An AI-generated beer commercial is here , and frankly it's the ghoulish fever dream we all deserve. As a general rule, beer commercials most often fall into two categories. The first is characterized by gruff ramblings about the American spirit intermixed with shots of scenes like wheat fields, Midwestern cityscapes, and handshakes between dudes, while the second mainly
Marriott Guest Arrested For Booking A Room With Stolen Bonvoy Points
View from the Wing / 9h
A man booked a room with someone else’s Marriott Bonvoy points. The member received the confirmation email from Marriott, contacted the police, and that man was arrested on the spot in Naples, Florida! Continue reading ...
Matter Support Is Coming to More Amazon Echo Speakers
How-To Geek / 9h
Google started rolling out support for Matter to its smart home devices last year, but Amazon wasn’t ready to flip the switch on its own hardware just yet. That’s now changing, as Matter support is rolling out to some of Amazon’s smart home devices. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Peak Design and Logitech Made a Bag for All Your PC Hardware
How-To Geek / 9h
Need a new backpack? There are plenty of options out there, but now Logitech and Peak Design have partnered to create a bag purpose-built for keyboards, headsets, and other PC accessories. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
You Should Air Fry Mushrooms Without Oil, Actually
Lifehacker / 9h
Owning an air fryer has increased my vegetable consumption by at least 60%. Instead of waiting for an entire conventional oven to preheat, or minding a hot pan, I simply toss whatever plant part I desire in some fat, season it, then toss it in my air fryer, which has usually been heated somewhere in between 375℉ and… Read more...
The 17 best hotels in Charleston, from historic inns to modern stays
The Points Guy / 9h
The lures of Charleston, South Carolina, can be found throughout its colorful squares and palm-lined cobblestone streets, including carefully conserved landmarks, eclectic art galleries and unique shopping. It’s also a spectacular town for foodies, with strong seafood traditions, innovative chefs and a creative cocktail scene. Of course, there’s also its steeple-dotted skyline, which is how the H
Colorado kills law that made it harder for cities to offer Internet service
28Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Spools of fiber conduits for broadband network construction. (credit: Getty Images | Akchamczuk) Colorado yesterday eliminated an 18-year-old state law that made it harder for cities and towns to offer broadband Internet service. The 2005 law required local governments to hold an election before offering cable television or telecommunications service, a process that pitted city and town
Here’s what caused black stains on Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Researchers examined folio 843 of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus to determine the cause of mysterious black stains. (credit: Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Milan) Researchers at the Politecnico di Milan in Italy examined mysterious black stains on a folio of Leonardo da Vinci 's Codex Atlanticus and confirmed the presence of starch and vinyl glues in the affected areas. The glue
New LinkedIn AI Feature Might Actually Help Get You Hired
Gizmodo / 10h
LinkedIn is exploring a rare, seemingly useful application of generative AI. The platform is testing out a feature for its paying subscribers that auto-generates personalized messages to hiring managers based on a user’s specific profile, according to a Tuesday blog post on the site by company exec, Ora Levit. Read more...
Ford slashes prices on its all-electric Mustang Mach-E as it reopens orders
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Ford cut the price of its all-electric Mustang Mach-E by as much as $4,000 while adding range and other features — the latest move in an EV price war sparked by Tesla. Ford said Tuesday it is reopening its order book and preparing to ramp production of the vehicle in the second half of 2023, following factory upgrades. Ford expects to produce 130,000 units at the plant in 2023. By the end of the
Frontier further discounts all-you-can-fly summer pass
59The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. After unveiling a discounted all-you-can-fly pass for the summer last month, Frontier Airlines has further discounted the pass to $499 to book unlimited domestic and international flights with the carrier through Sept. 30. These savings are only available through May 31 or while supplies last. Additionally, the airline’s GoWild! annual pass, which is va
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 Review: A Familiar Windows PC With Reliable Power
SlashGear / 10h
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is so extremely similar to its predecessor that you'd be forgiven for mistaking one for the other. Is it worth the cash?
Signed Check From Steve Jobs Goes Up For Auction, And It's Pricey
SlashGear / 10h
As another example of Apple and Steve Jobs memorabilia goes up for auction, a Jobs-signed check from the early days of Apple could command a hefty bid.
Google And Apple Team Up To Combat Location Tracker Abuse
SlashGear / 10h
AirTags and other trackers can be used to keep tabs on someone without their knowledge. Google and Apple are working together on a way to prevent that.
10 Best Amazon Pet Day Deals: Carpet Cleaners, Dog Beds, and More
50Wired / 10h
Stock up on carpet cleaners, pet cameras, and beds for your four-legged friends.
Apple Has a New Kind of Security Update
Lifehacker / 10h
Look, I like software updates, and I’m not alone—some of us enjoy seeing what new features developers have cooked up. But even though they’re less exciting, I’m an even bigger fan of security updates...and Apple is introducing a new type of security update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It’s called Rapid Security… Read more...
Apple and Google Set Joint Standards to Stop AirTag Stalking
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Apple and Google are hoping with their powers combined they can truly hinder just how effective stalking with Bluetooth trackers has become . The two tech giants have agreed on a set of standards for AirTag-like products that would enable automatic alerts on both iOS and Android devices, though the proposed device… Read more...
Grasp the Size of a Black Hole in This New NASA Animation
54Gizmodo / 10h
A video recently shared by NASA showcases just how big supermassive black holes can get. Supermassive black holes have masses greater than 100,000 Suns, and NASA’s new visualization shows the extent to which our local star pales in comparison. Read more...
Yvette Nicole Brown on the Frog and Toad Series and Voice Acting | io9 Interview
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Jeb Bush's Company Discussed Selling Shady Spyware to Cops
Gizmodo / 10h
Jeb Bush, former Florida governor, Bush family scion, and flop presidential candidate, once considered helping to sell NSO Group spyware to U.S. federal law enforcement agencies. Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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The best websites for searching Oneworld award availability
49The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Thanks to their 900 destinations in 170 countries, searching for award space on Oneworld’s 13 carriers can be an overwhelming task. And even if you do find award space, prices can vary significantly depending on the program you use to book your flight. Thankfully, there are some preferred search engines that c
Generative A.I. Start-Up Cohere Valued at About $2 Billion in Funding Round
26NYT > Technology / 10h
Founded by ex-Google researchers, the Toronto company is among the few start-ups prepared to compete with the creator of ChatGPT.
Amazon expands Matter smart home support to older Echo speakers
200+Engadget / 10h
Amazon's Matter support is reaching some of its older speakers. A new Alexa update turns the second-generation Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Plus into Matter controllers — you don't have to replace the old speaker in the basement just to use newer smart home devices. The fourth-generation Echo , meanwhile, can serve as a Thread border router to help you add Matter-capable Thread devices. You won't have
Mastodon fixes “confusing” sign-up process to attract users fleeing Twitter
28Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek ) Since late 2022, Mastodon has increasingly become a popular alternative to Twitter for millions of users. This is partly because its CEO and founder, Eugen Rochko, has emphasized that the decentralized social network—which operates as a nonprofit—will never be bought by a chaotic billionaire. However, some would-be Mastodon users fleei
Redfall convinced me that always-online for single-player is just stupid
21Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The author, awakening to a horrific era in which he finds himself eternally lusting after games you can play without a connection, driven mad by his impulses to the point where he can no longer keep up his human facade. (credit: Arkane/Bethesda) I have played Arkane's new co-op vampire loot-shooter Redfall for about five hours. From what I've seen and experienced, the reviews are right
A Shocking Number of Gig App Workers Were Murdered on the Job Last Year
Futurism / 10h
Unsafe Situations In 2022, dozens of app gig workers were killed on the job — and, for some reason, labor laws haven't caught up yet. A new report by the advocacy organization Gig Workers Rising found that in 2022, a whopping 31 gig workers were murdered on the job, and as the group's analysis shows, the vast majority of those killed while working app-based gigs were rideshare drivers for compani
American College of Pediatricians Leak Exposes 10,000 Confidential Files
1KWired / 11h
A Google Drive left public on the American College of Pediatricians’ website exposed detailed financial records, sensitive member details, and more.
The Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream (and All the Other Coconut Liquids)
Lifehacker / 11h
When it comes to following a recipe, the first step is making sure you’ve got the right ingredients. This can be especially tricky if an ingredient has a name that is similar to a different product. I don’t mean walnut pieces and walnut halves (there’s not much at risk with that mix up), but pondering the labels of… Read more...
Expo+ passes to TechCrunch Disrupt are on sale now
TechCrunch / 11h
Terrific news for anyone who lacks either the time or the budget to go whole-hog at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19–21 in San Francisco. We’ve just released a fresh batch of Expo+ passes into the wild, so to speak. It’s a great option for anyone interested in seeing the next generation of early-stage startups exhibit their technology and to network for any number of opportunities — for ex
Breeze deal: Fly to multiple US cities for as little as $58 round-trip
79The Points Guy / 11h
Breeze Airways — an ultra-low-cost startup that came onto the scene in May 2021 — is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a summer sale: Round-trip flights are as low as $58. The carrier has significantly discounted routes across its network, with some one-way fares starting as low as $29. Breeze operates nonstop routes on flights passengers would typically use to connect, but these deals ar
Amazon isn't the only one celebrating National Pet Month — Chewy and Petco have seriously good deals, too
Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: May. 2, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EDT This post has been updated to reflect the most recent pet deals at Chewy, Petco, Amazon, and more. Our top picks Best deal on purchases over $100 Chewy (opens in a new tab) Free $30 gift card when you spend $100 (opens in a new tab) Best deal on purchases under $100 Petco (opens in a new tab) 15% off when you spend $50+ or 20% off when you spend $80+ (opens in
Dynamic Currency Conversion: Always Choose Local Currency
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
If you’ve ever traveled abroad and paid for something by credit card, you’ve almost certainly been asked “would you like to pay in [local currency] or [your home currency]? For example, if you’re in Europe and using a credit card issued in the United States, you’ll probably be asked if you want to pay in US Dollars or Euro. The short answer is that you should just about always pay in local curren
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Is the New Maestro of the Genre Novel
32Wired / 11h
Speculative fiction author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is a builder of worlds dark and twistedly terrifying, but never devoid of hope.
Taxpayers Are Footing the Bill for Rich People's Private Jet Flights
50Gizmodo / 11h
Taylor Swift got publicly dragged last year when it was revealed that she’s one of the most prolific celebrity public jet users, and with good reason: just four hours of flying on a private jet produces more emissions than the average person living in the EU emits each year. But the Richie Riches polluting the planet… Read more...
Rivian's Latest Update Turns Its EVs Into A 360 Drive Cam
SlashGear / 11h
Rivian's latest software update adds new functionality to its onboard camera system, including a feature that essentially turns the tech into a smart dash cam.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Orders Re-Open As Price Drops And Production Ramps
SlashGear / 11h
Appealing to popular demand for the vehicle, Ford is re-opening orders for its Mustang Mach-E as production is able to expand and prices are dropping.
Google Chrome Is Ditching the Lock Icon for Websites
How-To Geek / 11h
The lock icon in the address bar has led to plenty of confusion in modern web browsers, as it can give the impression that a site is safe even when it isn’t. Google has a plan to fix that problem: get rid of the icon entirely. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Skip the Wireless Earbuds and Buy Something That'll Last
How-To Geek / 11h
Wireless earbuds are a serious convenience, but they tend to only last for a few years. Batteries wear out, Bluetooth standards evolve, and even if you aren’t a clumsy person, it’s easy to lose track of a single earbud. So, maybe it’s time to buy some headphones that’ll last. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
11 Things to Remember Before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
23Gizmodo / 11h
Six years have passed since the Guardians of the Galaxy, under the watchful eye of director James Gunn , graced the silver screen in 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 . Since then, we’ve seen a lot of the Guardians, but most of it was in Avengers movies—plus a Thor movie , and Gunn’s Holiday Special for Disney+. Read more...
Stay Away From These Flour Products, Unless You Crave Salmonella
Gizmodo / 11h
A popular brand of flour appears to be the culprit behind a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the public to stay away from certain lots of Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour, while General Mills has issued a voluntary recall of the… Read more...
Eleven Essential Knots Everyone Should Know How to Tie
30Lifehacker / 11h
When confronted with the need to tie something off, most people resort to simply tying as many half-assed knots as they can in the vague hope that the sheer frictional complexity will stymie the natural forces of entropy. This approach can work, as long as you’re okay with sacrificing your dignity and the… Read more...
Filling in the learning disability assessment gaps with Stefan Bauer from Marker Learning
26TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Darrell and Becca are joined by Stefan Bauer , the co-founder and CEO at Marker Learning , a startup that looks to make learning disability testing more accessible. Bauer shared his personal story about how his mom’s determination to get him and his brother tested for learning disabilities changed his life and later be
TechCrunch Live is going to Atlanta and you’re invited!
TechCrunch / 11h
Atlanta, Georgia has emerged as one of the buzziest new hubs in the nation, with booming enterprise, cybersecurity and SaaS sectors, as well as a slew of investors looking to back the hot new startups coming from the city. Some well-known companies from Atlanta include Calendly, Kabbage, One Trust and FullStory — all unicorns, by the way. Many, like Calendly, passed through Atlanta Tech Village,
How a looming government debt-ceiling crisis could affect future travel
33The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This story is continually updated. After reaching its debt ceiling in January for the first time since 2011, the secretary of the Department of the Treasury warned that the U.S. is at risk of running out of money by June unless Congress raises or suspends the debt limit. “Our best estimate is that we will be unable to continue to satisfy all of the government’s obligations … potent
11 reasons to choose the Chase Sapphire Preferred over the fancier Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Points Guy / 11h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve remain some of the most popular travel rewards credit cards , even years after they first came to market. That’s partly because of the variety of valuable perks they both offer, but it’s also because Chase keeps promoting excellent sign-up bonuses for both cards. The Chase Sapphire Preferred currently features an elevated offer of 8
‘Fall Guys’ level creation tools arrive on May 10th
300+Engadget / 11h
Ever since taking the pandemic-soaked world by storm in 2020, the unique battle royale platformer Fall Guys has added new gameplay elements and released on new platforms. Now, the developers are throwing a full-blown level editor into the mix. Fall Guys Creative launches on May 10th and is part of Season 4 of the viral multiplayer title. The level editor lets you create legitimate multiplayer cou
House bill would demand disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads
38Engadget / 11h
At least one politician wants more transparency in the wake of an AI-generated attack ad . New York Democrat House Representative Yvette Clarke has introduced a bill, the REAL Political Ads Act, that would require political ads to disclose the use of generative AI through conspicuous audio or text. The amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act would also have the Federal Election Commission
Elon Musk Says His Great Intellect Predicted That Starship Would Explode
500+Futurism / 11h
Crystal Ball Thought the scene that was SpaceX blowing up its own Starship rocket mid-flight looked a little, uh, unplanned? Well, CEO Elon Musk says he knew that the rocket would explode, actually. Joke's on you! The unfortunate explosion, which went down on April 20 , was "roughly what I expected," Musk said in — what else — a Twitter Spaces session on Saturday, as The Washington Post reports .
‘Eat the Frog’ First Thing in the Morning
Lifehacker / 11h
Sure, out of context, the advice to “eat the frog first thing in the morning” sounds weird as hell. However, this somewhat-commonly known expression is one way of describing a decidedly helpful productivity tip—and it turns out that I’ve been eating the frog for a long time. If you’d like to be more productive and … Read more...
Sex workers explain why blue check stigma and #BlockTheBlue aren’t so straightforward
TechCrunch / 12h
Not every new blue check on Twitter is a fan of Elon Musk. As Twitter’s iconic blue check shifts from a badge of legitimacy to a signal that you pay the company eight dollars a month, some high-profile users have campaigned to #BlockTheBlue. In other words, they want to block all users who subscribe to Twitter Blue by using automated scripts and plug-ins. The idea behind the movement is that if s
Warhammer 40K's 10th Edition Is Harder, Better, Faster, and Stronger
Gizmodo / 12h
The next edition of Warhammer 40,000 —the 10th in Games Workshop’s venerable tabletop miniatures game —is set to hit shelves this summer, bringing with it a sea of rule changes that will make the intimidatingly dense game feel quicker and cleaner to play. From what little we could tell braving the tables of Warhammer Fest… Read more...
The 2023 Moto G features good looks, sweet $250 price tag
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The new Moto G, at the ultra-rare $250 price point. [credit: Motorola ] Motorola is pumping out a new set of phones today. The most interesting is the new mid-range Moto G , and it also sounds like the flagship Motorola Edge 40 Pro is getting repackaged for the US as the Motorola Edge+ . First up, the mid-ranger. The Moto G hits a pricing sweet spot at $250 and will arrive in stores May 25. For $
NYPD urges citizens to buy AirTags to fight surge in car thefts
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / NYC Mayor Eric Adams holding an AirTag. (credit: NYC Mayor's Office/YouTube ) The New York Police Department (NYPD) and New York City's self-proclaimed computer geek of a mayor are urging resident car owners to equip their vehicles with an Apple AirTag. During a press conference on Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams announced the distribution of 500 free AirTags to New Yorkers, saying the technol
Microsoft could offer private ChatGPT to businesses for “10 times” the normal cost
29Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer | Getty Images ) Microsoft is planning to offer a privacy-focused version of the ChatGPT chatbot to banks, health care providers, and other large organizations concerned about data leaks and regulatory compliance, according to a report from The Information . The product, which could be announced "later this quarter," would run ChatGPT on dedicated servers, separate f
United Airlines Passenger Didn’t Like Their First Class Seat So They Attacked A Flight Attendant
View from the Wing / 12h
In the wee hours of Monday morning, a passenger who had boarded a redeye United Airlines flight in San Francisco bound for Houston became enraged when they found a passenger sitting in the seat they thought should have been theirs. They were supposed to be in first class but demanded to sit in coach . Continue reading ...
thatsbutterbaby: Codex Book Cover With Boteh Motif / 18th -...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
thatsbutterbaby : Codex Book Cover With Boteh Motif / 18th - 19th century / Artist/maker unknown, Indian or Pakistani https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/294217
Marriott Launching “Basic” Extended Stay Hotel Brand
68One Mile at a Time / 12h
It seems that just about every major hotel groups plans to launch a new extended stay brand shortly… Marriott plans “basic” new extended stay hotel brand During Marriott’s Q1 earnings call earlier today, the company hinted at a new extended stay hotel brand that will be launched shortly. Specifically, in a few weeks Marriott will announce a “simple, modern, streamlined, new-build extended stay pr
Here are the best elevated card offers for May
500+The Points Guy / 12h
We’re now into the second quarter of 2023, and with summer closing in fast, now may be a great time to evaluate your credit card portfolio . Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards guide. But to help you keep up with an ever-changi
Ford's new trail-finding app is exclusively for Bronco SUV owners
100+Engadget / 12h
Ford just dropped a trail-finding app specifically for Bronco SUV owners. The appropriately-named Bronco Trail App is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices and includes a boatload of goodies for true off-roading enthusiasts. In other words, this app is not for people who use their rugged SUVs primarily to pick up coffee down the street. The app leads drivers to more than 1,200 profess
Mobile phone sales have fallen once again, despite some signs of recovery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The trouble affecting the global smartphone market may soon be reaching an end, new figures from Canalys have claimed. Its latest report claims that although global shipments are still struggling, the decline is starting to flatten out. Whether or not foldable phones bring back excitement to the market and bring much-needed rocket fuel to the market, remains to be seen. Sale struggles That being
The Switch version of 'Marvel's Midnight Suns' has been canceled
500+Engadget / 12h
Five months after Marvel's Midnight Suns arrived on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 , the game will at last land on last-gen consoles. Firaxis' turn-based RPG will hit Xbox One and PS4 on May 11th. There's a disappointing update for those who've been waiting for Marvel's Midnight Suns to come to Nintendo Switch, however. That version is "no longer planned," according to a post on the game's
‘Very Large’ Radio Telescope Array Will Scan for Alien Signals
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The SETI Institute said this week that the Very Large Array, a National Science Foundation telescope in New Mexico, will join the hunt for radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. Read more...
New Xbox Game Pass Referral Program Allows You To Hook Friends Up With PC Trials
SlashGear / 12h
For any friends that may not have made the jump to Xbox Game Pass on PC, existing subscribers can now provide two weeks of free Game Pass to their friends.
Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker, And Padme Arrive In Fortnite Just In Time For Star Wars Day
SlashGear / 12h
'Fortnite' is gaining a ton of galactic flair to celebrate Star Wars Day, including new Darth Maul, Anakin, and Padme skins, alongside new lightsaber abilities.
IBM Replacing 7,800 Human Jobs With AI, Including Human Resources
400+Futurism / 12h
Welp It's happening — companies are actually replacing human workers with artificial intelligence. In an interview with Bloomberg , IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said that tech company is slowing or suspending hiring for any jobs that could possibly be done by AI — including, somehow, human resources and other non-customer-facing roles that amount to roughly 26,000 positions. "I could easily see 30 perc
Pornhub Just Blocked the Entire State of Utah
100+Futurism / 12h
Starting this week, Pornhub has completely disabled its website for everybody living in the state of Utah, Vice reports — a significant escalation over a controversial new law that requires porn sites to verify users' ages without having much of a plan as to how to enforce it. Critics argue the new law isn't just unconstitutional, but will also end up having the opposite of the intended effect: p
Throw Away This Recalled All-Purpose Flour, FDA Says
33Lifehacker / 12h
No, not semolina flour. Salmonella in your flour. Or at least the potential of it. That’s what the food processing company General Mills announced in a voluntary recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more...
