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Iberia Plus Selling Avios With 50% Bonus


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Buying airline points strategically can make a lot of sense , especially for first and business class redemptions, where redeeming points represents a disproportionately good deal. Iberia Plus has just launched its newest promotion on purchased points, which some people might find to be worthwhile. This is the program’s first promotion since the cost to purchase Avios was changed . Promotion on p


Montana Governor Bans TikTok in the State
1KNYT > Technology / 2h
The legislation is the most extreme prohibition of the app in the nation and will almost certainly face legal challenges.


Alibaba to take its cloud, AI and business messenger unit public
TechCrunch / 3min
Seven weeks after Alibaba announced its historic restructuring plan to split itself into six independent companies , the juggernaut is gearing up to take its cloud intelligence group public through a separate listing. Alibaba went public in New York back in 2014, marking the largest IPO at the time . Not long after Hong Kong relaxed rules around dual-class structures, which allow founders to reta



Pitch Deck Teardown: Ageras’ $36M Private Equity deck
TechCrunch / 4min
Most of the pitch decks we cover in the Pitch Deck Teardown series are for relatively young companies, but to celebrate our 50th pitch deck teardown, I figured I’d do something slightly different. Today, we’re looking at Ageras ‘ pitch deck, which it used to raise a $35 million private equity round to further expand its relatively late-stage product portfolio. Given that I’m sitting in Copenhagen


Xbox is prepared to offer “timed slices of games” as well as adverts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
In a recent interview Vice President for games at Microsoft, Sarah Bond, described the different directions that Xbox are willing to take to promote a change of pace. Several possibilities would see Xbox branch out from Game Pass to “experiment with different models” such as advertisements in games or even “timed slices of games”, Bond said in an interview with Rolling Stone . While Xbox is commi


This sneaky malware lay undetected for five years to target government devices
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Cybersecurity researchers have spotted new threat actors targeting government, aviation, education, and telecoms firms. A report from Symantec outlined a group they dubbed Lancefly was spotted using a custom piece of malware to target the abovementioned organizations. Lancefly is using a custom infostealer called Merdoor which, according to the researchers, has been circulating since at least 201


Mortal Kombat 12 revealed as Mortal Kombat 1 with a trailer and release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Mortal Kombat 1 has been officially announced by Warner Bros. with a gruesome cinematic announcement trailer and is expected to launch on September 19. Pre-orders go live tomorrow (May 19) and grant access to Shang Tsung. It was revealed back in February during an internal investor's call that Mortal Kombat 12 was coming. Still, now it's been properly shown off to be Mortal Kombat 1 which takes p


Global Accessibility Awareness Day: PIA challenges VPN industry
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
With today marking this year's Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a leading VPN service is challenging its competitors in the industry to raise the bar on digital accessibility. Private Internet Access (PIA) is doing this by sharing its new approach for developing a more inclusive product—the outcome of a "game changer" collaboration with one blind user. We talked to Jose Blaya, PIA's Director o


Intel’s new ‘Balanced Builds’ let you snap up a cheap gaming PC - take note, Nivida
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
It looks like Intel has finally decided to put some real marketing grunt behind its long-suffering Intel Arc graphics card line, launching an intriguing new promotion called ‘Intel Arc Balanced Builds’. The idea behind the Balanced Builds program, as explained in a blog post and video (which you can view below) from Intel’s senior director of graphics marketing Ryan Shrout , is to boost the visib


American’s Flight Attendants Are Talking Up Strike Vote: Will Summer Travel Be Ruined?
View from the Wing / 11min
The Association of Flight Attendants has told its members to prepare for a strike vote. This riles up the members, and makes it sound like the union is militant, when in fact they’re continuing to negotiate with the company and if all continues to proceed apace they won’t end up in a strike. This is the union playing politics with its own members, not against the company. Continue reading ...


6 reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the perfect card for the average traveler
The Points Guy / 14min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we love the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card . It was the first travel rewards credit card for many of us and remains one of the cards we can’t live without . We love that it earns versatile Chase Ultimate Rewards points and has our backs if something goes wrong while we’re traveling. It’s perfect for


YouTube is bringing 30-second unskippable ads to TVs
TechCrunch / 17min
YouTube is making its service more appealing to TV ad buyers with a new ad offering announced on Wednesday at its annual YouTube Brandcast upfront event in New York. The company said it will introduce 30-second unskippable ads on connected TVs which will replace the two, 15-second consecutive ads that run today when advertisers target top videos through the YouTube Select program. Launched in 202


Move over Apple, Step launches 5% savings account
23TechCrunch / 17min
Step , the digital banking service geared toward teens and young adults, is now offering a 5% rate on its savings accounts. With just 1 in 3 Americans having adequate savings for emergencies , Step is among dozens of startups, like Current , Greenlight , Super.com and Hyve , focused on helping people save. There are no monthly fees and no minimum balance requirements on the Step accounts, and cus


Figure’s humanoid robot takes its first steps
TechCrunch / 17min
Toward the rear of the office, an engineer is working on a metal hand. It looks human enough — roughly the same size with four fingers and a thumb. The Figure team is methodically testing every piece of their robot skeleton before piecing them all together to watch the prototype take its first steps — something founder and CEO Brett Adcock promises is mere days away. The hand is opening and closi


SoftBank rebrands Opportunity Fund, will invest $150 million in Black and Latino-led startups
TechCrunch / 17min
SoftBank has launched a second fund under its Opportunity Growth Fund to raise and invest $150 million in Black and Latino-led startups. The Japanese conglomerate is also rebranding the effort, calling it ‘ Open Opportunity Fund ,’ and has appointed Paul Judge as its managing partner. Judge, who was part of the investment committee at the fund before the rebrand, will also see his own venture fun


Wow: Alaska Cuts Mileage Earning To 30% On Saver Fares
One Mile at a Time / 19min
Alaska Mileage Plan, which is the only major US frequent flyer program to still reward miles based on how far you fly rather than how much you spend, has just implemented a nasty no-notice devaluation. Thanks to @olouie for flagging this. Alaska cuts Saver fare mileage earning to 30% Up until now, Alaska Mileage Plan has awarded at least 100% redeemable miles and elite qualifying miles for all fa


How to Enable ChatGPT’s Web Browsing and Plugins
How-To Geek / 20min
ChatGPT can now browse the web to find up-to-date information. It also supports other plug-ins—for example, it can turn to Wolfram for computations, OpenTable for restaurant reservations, and Instacart for grocery orders. Here’s how to turn these features on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Spacetop is an ‘augmented reality laptop’ for remote working on the go
Engadget / 21min
Human-computer interaction company Sightful is releasing its first product, Spacetop, a screen-less “augmented reality laptop” projecting tabs across a 100-inch virtual screen. The laptop — if you can call it that — is a hardware deck and full-size keyboard with a pair of tailored NReal glasses . The glasses project tabs directly in front of whatever the user is looking at while remaining invisib


YouTube TV had major issues at the worst possible time last night
Engadget / 20min
For the neutral NBA fan, game one of the Eastern Conference Finals last night was highly entertaining. If you were watching on YouTube TV though, the experience at the end of the game was highly frustrating. With just under five minutes left in the 4th quarter of a back-and-forth battle between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, the streaming service had a major issue that kept viewers in a s


Allergic to Eggs? Not These Eggs
Gizmodo / 22min
Chicken eggs are one of the most common food allergens, especially among children. Many people outgrow their egg allergy, but for those who don’t, avoiding eggs and all of the products that contain them can be a lifetime challenge . Adding to the difficulty: Some vaccines are produced using chicken embryos and contain… Read more...


Hasbro's First X-Men '97 Merch Is Masterfully Magnetic
Gizmodo / 22min
It won’t be long before the legendary world of ‘90s classic X-Men: The Animated Series returns to Disney+ with X-Men ‘97 , a brand new continuation of Marvel’s merry mutant mayhem . To celebrate, io9 has an exclusive first look at Hasbro’s celebration of all things X-Men... or in particular, one of their greatest… Read more...


Travel Influencer Reports Taking United Airlines Upgrade, Leaving Her 10 Year Old Alone In Coach
View from the Wing / 22min
A mom who offers travel advice on Instagram stirred up controversy by showing an upgrade she got with her husband – while she said her 10 year old son sat in coach for their 13 hour flight. Continue reading ...



Use This Formula to Make a Spritz With Any Booze
Lifehacker / 33min
The sun is out in full force, which means we’re about to see an uptick in spritzes—mostly of the Aperol variety. And while I don’t mind an Aperol spritz , I’ve reached something of a saturation point. Luckily, it’s easy to make a spritz with different a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. I’m not talking about… Read more...


What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Fake Celebrity Endorsements
Lifehacker / 33min
Fns of down-home cooking can relax: Celebrity chef and television personality Ree Drummond is not leaving The Food Network to endorse a brand of keto gummies, despite a convincing looking facsimile of a People Magazine article making the rounds on Facebook and Instagram this week. Read more...


BuzzFeed Says AI Will “Replace the Majority of Static Content”
66Futurism / 36min
The breadth of BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti's AI aspirations just got a lot clearer — and if he has it his way, AI use at the viral publisher won't be limited to time-killing quizzes and bottom-tier travel guides . " BuzzFeed has always lived at the intersection of technology and creativity. And recent developments in artificial intelligence represent an opportunity to take this convergence to the


'Theater Camp' trailer is a loving attack on theater kids everywhere
Mashable / 36min
If you've ever craved the jitters of opening night, argued about which Sondheim musical is best , or gotten way too into a game of zip zap zop, the trailer for Theater Camp will feel like familiar territory — and a lovingly pointed attack. SEE ALSO: 50 films we can't wait to see this summer Directed by Nick Lieberman and Molly Gordon, Theater Camp transports us to AdirondACTS, the titular rundown


There's a new bot in town: Tom’s Hardware launches AI-powered chatbot
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
Chatbots from Google, Microsoft, and more promise to revolutionize how we access information – and not just through browsers like Chrome or search tools like Bing. On Wednesday, tech enthusiast website Tom’s Hardware unveiled a chatbot all its own . The site explains its new AI-powered feature this way: “Welcome to HammerBot, an AI chatbot that answers tech questions based on Tom’s Hardware’s exp


Hackers are using malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions to steal passwords
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
Cybersecurity researchers from Check Point have discovered multiple malicious Visual Studio extensions sitting in Microsoft’s VSCode Marketplace. These extensions, called “Theme Darcula dark”, python-vscode”, and “prettiest java” were each pretending to be useful for Visual Studio Code developers, but were, in fact, doing all kinds of nasties. Theme Darcula dark was stealing basic system informat


'Mortal Kombat 1' reboots the series on September 19th
Engadget / 1h
The next Mortal Kombat game might not be what you expect. NetherRealm and WB Games have unveiled Mortal Kombat 1 , a "reborn" take on the series that promises new fighting mechanics and game modes. While most details are under wraps, you'll see many well-known characters as well as "Kameo Fighters" to help you mid-battle. And yes, the gore remains intact — as the teaser trailer below indicates, y


AI Specialist Is the Fastest-Growing Job of 2023
Gizmodo / 1h
The labor market is expected to drastically change over the next five years, according to a new report that projects overall employment growth will decrease by roughly 14 million jobs. World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2023 report finds that ever-changing technological advancements, especially AI, will shake up… Read more...


The Daring Robot Surgery That Saved a Man’s Life
21Wired / 1h
Two doctors, separated by thousands of miles, carried out a lifesaving operation using a robot. It’s the start of a major change in how surgery is performed.


Twitter now allows paid users to upload two-hour long videos
TechCrunch / 1h
Twitter has made changes to its paid plan allowing subscribers to upload two-hour-long videos — expanding the previous 60-minute limit . The company also modified its Twitter Blue page and said the video file size limit for paid users is now increased from 2GB to 8 GB. While earlier longer video upload was only possible from the web, now it’s also possible through the iOS app. Despite these chang


Nvidia introduces $399 RTX 4060 Ti and $299 4060 without introducing a price hike
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Nvidia's RTX 4060 lineup. It's not listed here, but the regular 4060 will be launching at $299. (credit: Nvidia) Nvidia is beginning to roll out its new Ada Lovelace GPU architecture to sub-$500 graphics cards, the models that the vast majority of PC gamers buy and use . There's good news and bad news. The good news is that the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti will launch on May 24 for $399, the sam


These Medical Debts Should Not Hurt Your Credit Score
Lifehacker / 1h
The United States can be a cruel place for people with bad or no health insurance: One medical crisis could result in thousands of dollars of debt. But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the federal government want to help some people avoid having their credit destroyed by medical debt by making sure… Read more...


A rogue shapeshifter wreaks havoc in delightful 'Nimona' teaser
Mashable / 1h
Nimona is finally (almost) here! After years of development and even being canceled entirely , the animated film based on ND Stevenson's ( She-Ra and the Princesses of Power ) graphic novel has a release date at Netflix: June 30. SEE ALSO: 50 films we can't wait to see this summer In Nimona 's first teaser trailer, we also get a taste of the titular shapeshifter herself. Nimona (voiced by Chloë G


Heinz's Condiment-Mixing Machine Makes Your Unholy Dipping Sauce Creations a Reality
29Gizmodo / 1h
With its Freestyle soda fountain machines, Coca-Cola empowered fast food patrons to come up with their own perfect mix of the company’s various fizzy drinks. With the Heinz Remix , Kraft Heinz wants to do the same thing with condiments, letting restaurant customers create their own pre-mixed custom dipping sauces with… Read more...


LA Teen Sues School District Over Non-Dairy Milk
Gizmodo / 1h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


DJI's Latest Drone Is a Flying Tank That Can Stay in the Air for 55 Minutes
Gizmodo / 1h
As impressively capable as DJI’s consumer drones have become , they’re all designed for one specific task: capturing compelling footage using built-in camera gear that’s engineered to be light and small. If you’re instead looking to attach your own hardware for other uses, such as inspecting a towering wind turbine… Read more...


Great Deal: Air Canada Aeroplan Selling Points With 110% Bonus
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Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for first & business class travel. The Air Canada Aeroplan program has just launched a new promotion on purchased points, which I’d consider to be spectacularly good. Aeroplan is one of my all-around favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the huge variety of airline partners , the ability to have stopovers on one-way awards


Fluidstance Plane Cloud Balance Board Review: the Standing Desk's Best Friend
How-To Geek / 1h
I recently got my first standing desk. I was sitting most of the day for work, so I knew making the switch would be good for me. But my feet started to ache, and the standing mats weren’t cutting it, as I tend to fidget. That’s where the Fluidstance Plane Cloud Balance Board saved the day. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


8 Settings Gamers Should Tweak in Windows 11
How-To Geek / 1h
Gaming on a PC isn’t as straightforward as playing on a console, and you might need to experiment with in-game settings to get the best performance. But, before you do, these Windows 11 settings tweaks can be a big help. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Why Are Traffic Cones Orange?
How-To Geek / 1h
Have you ever wondered why traffic cones are orange? You might think it’s because orange is a bright color that’s easy to see, but there’s more to it than that. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›



1Password’s new service lets businesses quickly adopt passkeys
TechCrunch / 1h
Password manager 1Password today launched a new service, Passage by 1Password, that’s designed to allow businesses to build passkey authentication into their apps and websites without having to maintain their own security infrastructure. The rollout signals 1Password’s expansion beyond credential management and into the customer identity access management space. But it’s also on trend. Apple intr


Google will disable third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users in Q1 2024
28TechCrunch / 1h
Google’s Privacy Sandbox aims to replace third-party cookies with a more privacy-conscious approach, allowing users to manage their interests and grouping them into cohorts based on similar browsing patterns. That’s a major change for the online advertising industry, and after years of talking about it and releasing various experiments, it’s about to get real for the online advertising industry.


Lots of us are still making basic security errors at work and at home
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
New statistics have uncovered how at risk many of us are when working at home thanks to poorly secured Wi-Fi networks. The study by security router company pcWRT found that 73% failed to change the default password that came with the router for accessing the network’s settings. Similarly, 73% failed to change the SSID password from the default option. More alarmingly, 20% were found to be using t


Technics' all-new AZ80 earbuds prove it is possible to make larger buds fit small ears
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When Technics releases an audio product, it's wise to take notice. Not content with fashioning one of the best decks I've ever heard (the iconic Technics SL-1500 , just so you know) the firm's also been smashing wireless earbuds out of the park for years now – just take a look at the supremely talented EAH-AZ60 earbuds for starters. Over-ears more your bag? You'll want to take a glance at our glo


Gears 5 is the first Xbox exclusive to come to GeForce Now as Microsoft cosies up to Nvidia
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Nvidia has released its weekly roundup of games coming to its GeForce Now cloud streaming service, and there’s a noticeable first, with Gears 5 becoming the first Xbox exclusive to come to the platform. As with pretty much all Xbox exclusives, Gears 5, which is the latest game in the Gears of War franchise, also launched on PC, and now the Steam version can be streamed via GeForce Now to any devi


Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti officially announced, but some won't to take the news too well
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060 are official, and while many gamers will likely rejoice, some are not going to like everything they hear. Nvidia is planning on releasing two versions of the RTX 4060 Ti , one 8GB version that will go on sale on May 24, 2023, with a Founders Edition card selling for $399 (about £320/AU$600), and a second 16GB version that is third-party only going on sa


‘Gears 5’ is the first Xbox-exclusive to come to GeForce Now
Engadget / 1h
Earlier this year, Microsoft signed deals with a number of game streaming services to bring Xbox-exclusive titles to its rivals. Today we see the first fruits from the relationship ‘twixt Microsoft and NVIDIA as Gears 5 makes its bow on GeForce Now. The PC version of the title is available to play right now, with NVIDIA reminding users that it’s offering discounted signups between now and May 21s


Google details its next steps for wiping out Chrome tracking cookies
Engadget / 1h
Google’s attempt to snuff out third-party web tracking cookies is moving along. The company announced today that its Privacy Sandbox APIs will be available to all Chrome users in July. In addition, it laid out the next steps for web developers to start testing and integrating the new system later this year. Anthony Chavez, Google’s VP of Product Management, recommends developers begin preparing f


Technics' new flagship earbuds have larger drivers for improved sound quality
Engadget / 1h
Technics is updating its range of true wireless earbuds with two new models, one of which bears the weighty promise of carrying the company’s “greatest sound quality ever.” That’s the slogan tied to the flagship EAH-AZ80, which packs new 10mm, free-edge aluminum diaphragms. That kit, so we’re told, will extend its high and low-frequency response while, at the same time, cutting out unwanted reson


NVIDIA's $299 GeForce RTX 4060 is the cheapest 40-series card yet
Engadget / 1h
You no longer have to spend more than $500 to get a video card using NVIDIA's current Ada Lovelace architecture. The company is launching the GeForce RTX 4060 series, which will start at $299. The flagship RTX 4060 Ti will start at $399 with 8GB of RAM when it arrives on May 24th — a full $200 less than the base 4070. It's pitched as a direct successor to the similarly-priced RTX 3060 Ti and 2060


Best IHG beach hotels ranging from family-friendly resorts to luxury stays
The Points Guy / 1h
With 18 different brands in its portfolio, IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel chains. As you’d imagine, they have a wealth of options when it comes to beach resorts. At the top sit the luxury brands Six Senses, InterContinental and Regent, which boast some of the best beach hotels in the world with amenities focused on wellness and sustainability. Kimpton and Indigo also hav


Color creations from nature’s studios revealing her masterly manipulation of color through the medium of superb motor c...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
Color creations from nature’s studios revealing her masterly manipulation of color through the medium of superb motor car creations / Fisher Body Corporation, Fleetwood Body Corporation, General Motors. 1927. National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library


Android fans are switching to iPhones in record numbers – here’s why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Android vs iPhone debate – or rather, the Android vs iOS debate - has raged for as long as both operating systems have been out in the wild, but new figures suggest one camp will be the much happier of the two in 2023. According to a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the last 12 months have seen Apple lure more users away from Android than at any other point in t


YouTube is bringing 30-second unskippable ads to its TV apps
Engadget / 2h
If you watch YouTube videos primarily on your TV, you may soon come across 30-second ads you won't be able to skip, just like commercials on traditional TV channels. The video platform has announced during its Brandcast event for advertisers that it's bringing 30-second unskippable ads to connected TVs. It will make the option available through YouTube Select, which is a targeting option open to


The FBI is telling businesses to stop using remote desktop software - here's why
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The FBI, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) are urging businesses to "strictly limit the use of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and other remote desktop services" and thus minimize the threat coming from the BianLian ransomware group. In a joint security advisory the law enforcement agencies said BianLian usually targets W


The Download: future space food, and EV battery swapping
MIT Technology Review / 2h
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. Future space food could be made from astronaut breath The future of space food could be as simple—and weird—as a protein shake made with astronaut breath or a burger made from fungus. For decades, astronauts have relied mostly on pre-packaged food, or the occa


American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Threatens Strike Vote
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Airline demand has recovered very nicely post-pandemic, as airlines are largely reporting record revenue. This success is a bit of a double-edged sword for airlines, as many airline work groups are also looking for huge raises. We’ve heard a lot about American’s negotiations with its pilots. American’s CEO has promised a contract that could see pilots earning up to $590K per year , though pilots


AI is getting better at reading our minds
Mashable / 2h
AI is getting way better at deciphering our thoughts, for better or worse. Scientists at University of Texas published a study in Nature describing how they used functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) and an AI system preceding ChatGPT called GPT-1, to create a non-invasive mind decoder that can detect brain activity and capture the essence of what someone is thinking. To train the AI, researchers


New “Star System” Holds American Airlines Gate Agents Responsible For Mechanical Delays, Lack Of Crew
View from the Wing / 2h
American Airlines has a new rating system for gate agents, ranking each one on a five star scale. Based on details from multiple agents, this rating system includes everything related to the flight - including things they have no control over whatsoever. If they touch a flight that delays, that's on them, even when it's a maintenance delay. Continue reading ...



You Don’t Need Tech to Get Swole (but It Helps)
Wired / 2h
This week, we talk to fitness writer Casey Johnston about getting strong, eating right, and feeling great.


What to Do in a Grease Fire
How-To Geek / 2h
Thousands of cooking fires occur in homes each year. While some are manageable and easy to put out, grease fires are often a different story. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Best Greece cruises: Top 5 ships sailing the Greek isles
The Points Guy / 2h
From Greek gods and goddesses to wine and olives, there’s a lot to love about Greece . There’s something magical about the contrast between the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and the ancient ruins and white buildings found on the Greek islands. The best Greece cruises are those that offer a well-rounded mix of islands and key Greece destinations: Athens for its ruins, Santorini for its blue-r


Netflix's weird Squid Game: The Challenge game show is coming in November
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Netflix has announced that its game show based on global hit TV series Squid Game will finally launch in November 2023. Squid Game was a massive hit for the streaming service, ranking among the best Netflix shows , and igniting audiences worldwide with its depiction of a twisted reality TV show, where 456 desperate contestants played a series of deadly children’s games in the hopes of winning a l


Purple's Memorial Day mattress sale brings big discounts and new beds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you've had an eye on one of Purple's range of mattresses as your next bed, you may well be waiting for the Memorial Day mattress sales to make your move. That's very wise, because Purple mattress sales don't run every day of the year, and big sales events such as Memorial Day are usually the best time to get the lowest prices across the Purple range. However this year there's a slight problem


We’re effectively alone in the Universe, and that’s OK
27Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Suchart Kuathan/Getty Images) Silence. Complete, unnerving silence. Despite decades of searches for any form of life, intelligent or otherwise, out there in the cosmos, the Universe has but one message for us: No one is answering. But that solitude is not a curse. The great expanse of the empty heavens above us does not carry with it an impossible burden of loneliness. It begets


FTC says popular fertility tracking app Premom shared sensitive data with Chinese analytics firms
TechCrunch / 2h
A popular fertility tracking app shared users’ sensitive health information with third-party advertisers without their consent, a new Federal Trade Commission complaint alleges. The FTC’s investigation into Premom, a fertility tracking app developed by Easy Healthcare that allows users to track ovulation, periods, and other health information, found that the company had shared identifiable health


Percent lands $30M investment to connect investors with private credit
TechCrunch / 2h
In 2018, Nelson Chu founded Percent with the goal of bringing investors, borrowers and underwriters together to modernize private credit. Seeing an opportunity to tackle the lack of risk management in the market, Chu created a marketplace that enables investors — specifically accredited retail investors — to participate in private credit. It’s been a success by all appearances. Percent is project


How Addictive Tech Hacks Your Brain
Gizmodo / 2h
Here’s a situation most of us can relate to: We find ourselves facing a dull moment—maybe standing in a checkout line, sitting in a waiting room, or even stuck at a red light—and our hands suddenly feel empty. Like they have a mind of their own, they reach for our pockets, and place a screen in front of our faces.… Read more...


7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Mac or MacBook
How-To Geek / 2h
It’s a good time to buy a Mac, but it’s still not a decision you should take lightly. Even an entry-level MacBook requires a serious investment. Don’t make a mistake at the Apple Store and remember a few basic pointers before you reach for your wallet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Meet Juan Guarnizo, One of Latin America’s Biggest Twitch Stars
Gizmodo / 2h
You can almost always find Twitch streamer Juan Guarnizo in a crowd by listening for his very loud and unique laugh, beloved by his fans. If you’re at the Cupra Arena stadium in Barcelona, though, you’ll see Guarnizo first. He’ll be the one decked out in red to represent Aniquiladores FC , one of the 12 teams in the… Read more...


Scientists wonder if a dark, volcanic world could host life
73Mashable / 2h
A team of exoplanet hunters has discovered a world that could be packed with gushing volcanoes. If that doesn't sound harsh enough, consider this: Half the planet resides in perpetual daylight while the other exists in constant darkness. But what fascinates researchers is how these extreme conditions may also combine to provide the necessary ingredients for the planet to have an atmosphere. So fa


YouTube is introducing unskippable ads to TV
49Mashable / 2h
YouTube will soon introduce 30-second unskippable advertisements to its TV viewing experience. The company's top-performing videos will incorporate these ads, instead of seeing two 15-second ads consecutively. SEE ALSO: Behold, 20 of the funniest YouTube videos ever CEO Neal Mohan announced the update at Brandcast 2023 , saying "more and more, viewers are tuning into YouTube on the biggest screen


I love 'Succession', but there's 1 tiny planning detail I can't get my head around
Mashable / 2h
I don't want to nitpick. Succession is easily one of my top three shows of the past few years, and probably one of my favourites of all time. The writing is stunning, the characters are fantastic, and there are so many oof moments per episode that you sometimes feel like you've gone nine rounds with a boxer by the end credits. Season 4, with Logan Roy's shocking death , the siblings scrabbling ab


Bitwarden now lets you create passkeys for your business apps
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Bitwarden - in our view the best free password manager around - has announced Bitwarden Passwordless.dev, a toolkit to allow developers to integrate passkeys into consumer websites and enterprise applications. Passkeys allow for completely passwordless logins, where, rather than the user having to come up with a custom string to secure their account - perhaps with the help of the best password ge


Retail media targeting on the AI maturity curve
29TechCrunch / 2h
Hugh Cameron Contributor Hugh Cameron is head of data for Zitcha and has worked in the martech space for 15 years. As the retail sector grows increasingly reliant and focused on data and artificial intelligence (AI), it’s essential that retailers understand exactly how first-party data analysis can be crystalized into insights on customer behavior – and, in turn, a tangible competitive advantage.


American’s Flight Attendants Union Is Talking Up A Strike Vote. Is Your Summer Travel Safe?
View from the Wing / 3h
The Association of Flight Attendants has told its members to prepare for a strike vote. This riles up the members, and makes it sound like the union is militant, when in fact they’re continuing to negotiate with the company and if all continues to proceed apace they won’t end up in a strike. This is the union playing politics with its own members, not against the company. Continue reading ...


Lube: how to level up your sex life
Mashable / 3h
Lube, or lubricant if you’re fancy, has had a bit of a PR problem to say the least. Myth: lube is only for dryness . A lot of people harbour the misconception that lube is just for people dealing with vaginal dryness, or people wanting to have anal sex . Reality: we could all use a bit of lube, actually. While it’s very true that people with those sexual circumstances should be using lube to help


The Morning After: You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi
Engadget / 3h
In a striking move of innovation, Uber is opening a toll-free phone line (1-833-USE-UBER, so 1-833-873-8237) for scheduling immediate or future ride in English or Spanish – just like a typical taxi. It’s part of several new features, including group grocery shopping for people living at the same address and upgraded Uber Eats gifts, with the ability to attach a video message to your present. In a



Just thinking about using my Meta Quest Pro in a car makes me want to hurl
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Meta’s Reality Labs and BMW have teamed up to bring car passengers exclusive mixed reality experiences – and the idea is already making me feel nauseous. Using Meta headsets like the Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro , the pair produced a range of prototype VR experiences – from music-based meditation apps to interactive games, to mobile VR office spaces. Unsurprisingly, making a VR experience wo


Thai Smile Being Merged Into Thai Airways
21One Mile at a Time / 3h
Thai Airways is making a sensible change, which I’d consider to be quite a positive development for consumers. Thai Smile brand will be discontinued Thai Smile is a low cost carrier that’s a wholly owned subsidiary of Thai Airways. The airline launched operations in 2012, and has a fleet of 20 Airbus A320s. The airline operates a variety of regional routes, including within Thailand, as well as t


How Can Companies Recycle Clothes Back Into Clothes?
29Wired / 3h
Polyester is in almost all of your clothing, and it's almost impossible to recycle. Some innovators are looking beyond turning plastic bottles into fabric.


Review: 'Fast X' Is the Fanfic We All Deserve
24Wired / 3h
Dominic Toretto and company have made millions at the box office by doing something no one else has pulled off: Making movies that are truly for the fans.


How Chronic Illness Patients Are ‘Hacking’ Their Wearables
24Wired / 3h
Fitbits and Apple Watches weren’t designed for people with atypical health conditions. But the tech can be extremely useful—with some creativity.


Comcast’s Xfinity 10G Network: What Exactly Is It?
How-To Geek / 3h
There’s a good chance you’ve come across advertising for Comcast’s “new Xfinity 10G network” at this point and wondered what exactly “10G” means. You’re certainly not alone. Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Sony's 'Project Leonardo' PS5 peripheral is now the 'Access controller'
Engadget / 3h
Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day , Sony is revealing further information about what is now being, aptly, called the Access controller for the PS5 . The company first shared information about the controller back in January under the name " Project Leonardo ." The announcement brings it one small, and long overdue, step closer to offering parity with Microsoft, which released the Xbox Ad


'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' sold 10 million copies in 3 days
33Mashable / 3h
We knew it was going to be big, but this is wild. In just three days since its release on Nintendo Switch , The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. That's a lot of folks currently traversing beautiful Hyrule with Link , MacGyvering together hilarious vehicles , and upgrading their energy cells. The highly anticipated sequel to 2017's beloved Breath of


Take-Two hints that 'Grand Theft Auto VI' is coming in 2024
Engadget / 3h
You could be going on heists, stealing cars and competing in races in Grand Theft Auto VI sometime next year. Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, has shared its projections for the future along with its yearly earnings report. And apparently, it's gearing up to release projects that it believes will take its "company to even greater levels of success." The company expects the titles it's releasi


Watch YouTube on your TV? Unskippable ads will soon get a lot worse
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
If you regularly watch YouTube on a smart TV or one of the best streaming devices , you may have noticed the adverts getting longer and more persistent – and unfortunately they could soon get even worse. A new post from YouTube Ads Marketing has revealed that YouTube is planning to boost adverts on CTV (which stands for connected TV) in two ways. Firstly, it says "we’re bringing 30 second non-ski


Android TVs are getting 800 free channels in a great free update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
More than 800 free channels are being added to Android TVs in the coming weeks, giving those that own a smart TV or a streaming device like the Nvidia Shield TV Pro that uses the operating system the chance to easily watch a whole lot more TV and movies. You won’t have to download the new channels or search in the app for them either. The free built-in channels are being rolled out to those locat


WestJet Cancels Flights As Pilots Go On Strike
One Mile at a Time / 3h
For the first time in many years, it looks like pilots at a major North American airline will be going on strike (which is different than the recent strike authorization votes we’ve seen at virtually all major US airlines). WestJet pilots are about to go on strike We’v’e seen pilots at many airlines negotiating new contracts in recent months, given that travel demand is once again up significantl


PSA: Netflix's cheapest tier is getting more types of ads
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Netflix is planning even more ad options cheapest subscription tier, according to a blog post by the popular streaming service. Netflix currently subsidizes the Basic With Ads tier by selling spots to advertisers, allowing subscribers to start bingeing the best Netflix shows or best Netflix movies for a relatively small sum per month – but ads could get more hardcore in the year ahead, if this bl


Some of us are pretty confident AI won't take our jobs - yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
New research from collaboration software firm RingCentral has claimed workers arein fact excited about the prospect of AI than being concerned the technology will take their jobs. The company's study found a quarter (26%) of workers believe that artificial intelligence will make their jobs easier, with a similar number (28%) reckoning AI will help free up their time to focus on more important wor


Guinea shuts down internet access amid anti-government protests
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The internet in Guinea is going dark as citizens prepare to take the street for two days of anti-government demonstrations. Many of the most popular social media platforms around, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram and Signal, have been restricted across the country since Wednesday May 17, UK-based internet watchdog Netblocks has reported. Citizens should be able to bypass the bloc


Twitter for Mac is dead and full of bugs - thanks, Elon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Elon Musk’s turbulent acquisition of Twitter - and the resultant mass gutting of its operational staff - has left Twitter for Mac in dire waters. The app hasn’t received a single update since Musk took over and lacks a lot of the new features introduced under his leadership - although, for some people, this might not be such an awful thing. Twitter’s dedicated desktop app for macOS has been aroun


Why some companies want you to rent the battery in your EV
MIT Technology Review / 4h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. I seem to be constantly signing up for new subscriptions these days. Netflix, Paramount+, and of course I’m glued to the latest season of Succession , so now I’m back on HBO Max too. And soon, I might have another subscription to consider adding to that lis


Beijing calls on cloud providers to support AI firms
TechCrunch / 4h
As large language models from Western tech firms show the potential to disrupt everything from marketing , teaching , to coding , China is rushing to cultivate its home-grown AI pioneers by stepping up state support. Beijing is now seeking public opinion on a draft policy aimed at developing artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a category of AI that can theoretically carry out all human tasks


“The Impossible Sculpture” designed entirely by AI
Mashable / 4h
If Michelangelo were alive today, what would he create? What if he had access to modern materials like stainless steel, invented more than 400 years after David was chiseled from marble? And what if he could collaborate with other artistic titans of their respective eras? Such a thought experiment now has legs ­— literally. Swedish engineering company Sandvik Group ’s latest project, an AI-design


PS5 Access controller is the new official name of Project Leonardo
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sony has officially revealed that Project Leonardo for PS5, first announced in January, is now the Access controller. The Access controller for PS5 is to be built with flexibility in mind as each kit includes different analog stick caps, button caps in different shapes and sizes (such as curved, flat, overhanging, and wide) as well as swappable button cap tags to fully tailor to user experience.



The Creator looks like The Last of Us, Terminator, and Star Wars rolled into one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Have you ever wondered what kind of movie we'd get if you combined The Last of Us , The Terminator , Star Wars , and Avatar ? Wonder no more, dear reader, for we have the answer: it would look like The Creator . On the surface, the next big-screen offering from director Gareth Edwards ( Star Wars: Rogue One , Godzilla ) looks like another generic dystopian sci-fi flick. Under the hood, though, it


5 Of The Best AI Art Generator Apps For iPhone
SlashGear / 4h
AI-powered image generators let anyone bring their craziest ideas to life. While many platforms aren't yet available as apps, iPhone users have several options.


Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and His Electric Mustang
73Wired / 4h
Sure, the US secretary of transportation has thoughts on building bridges. But infrastructure occupies just a sliver of his voluminous mind.


Thrasio cuts stake, loses control in Indian house of brands in likely market retreat
22TechCrunch / 4h
Founders of Lifelong Online have bought back a majority ownership and control in the Indian house of brands from Thrasio in what appears to be a retreat for the “Amazon aggregator” from the key overseas market. Existing investors of Lifelong, Tanglin Venture Partners and Hero Enterprise, also increased their ownership in Lifelong Online. Thrasio will continue to be “an active investor and a strat


Sennheiser Profile USB Review: Solid Streaming Microphone With Hands-On Controls
How-To Geek / 4h
These days, it seems every other person is starting a podcast or streaming on Twitch, so it makes sense that more people than ever are buying easy-to-use USB microphones. The Sennheiser Profile USB microphone represents the German audio giant throwing its hat into the proverbial ring with style. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


PlayStation Showcase announced - prepare for new IPs on the PS5 and PS VR2
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sony has announced the next PlayStation Showcase next week on May 24, featuring new IPs and several anticipated titles. The show will run for approximately an hour and contain details about new PS5 and PSVR 2 IPs by top studios. There’ll also be tons of “spellbinding games from third-party partners and indie creators”, Sony said in a blog post . The live broadcast is scheduled for next Wednesday,


IT teams are being told to keep data breaches quiet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Even though hiding a data breach from the regulators (and the public) might result in major fines, legal ramifications, and a tarnished brand image, many businesses still do it, new research has claimed. A repot from Atlas VPN claims nearly half (42%) of IT leaders around the world were told to keep cybersecurity incidents to themselves. What’s more, more than half of the surveyed businesses said


Singapore Airlines Pays Staff 8-Month Salary Bonus After Record Profits
300+One Mile at a Time / 4h
With Singapore Airlines recently having reported its best financial results in history, the company is also rewarding staff in a pretty major way. Singapore Airlines employees get huge bonuses Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will pay staff bonuses equal to roughly eight months of salary. This comes in two parts: Staff will receive a profit sharing bonus equivalent to 6.65 months of salary


Robert Downey Jr.'s HBO show trailer teases Iron Man converting his massive car collection
79Mashable / 4h
Clearly the success of shows like Clarkson's Farm hasn't gone unnoticed among streamers. Next in the subgenre of major-celebrity-tries-new-hobby is Downey's Dream Cars , which features Marvel star Robert Downey Jr. bringing in a crack team to convert his large car collection into hybrid models. It's just one of many upcoming new shows for Max , the new platform that will act as a hybrid of HBO Ma


Blackpink's cute free mobile game is out on iOS and Android
Mashable / 4h
Blackpink's first official game is here, and judging by the adorable trailer above, there's a bunch of cute activities ahead with animated versions of K-pop superstars Jisoo, Rosé, Lisa, and Jennie. Released on Thursday, Blackpink the Game is available to download from the App Store and Google Play for free. Developed by TakeOne Company, the game sets you up as Blackpink's producer. The task? Man


Micron to invest $3.6B in Japan for next-gen memory chips
21TechCrunch / 4h
Micron Technology said it will invest up to 500 billion yen ($3.6 billion) in Japan for the next few years with support from the Japanese government to up its game in next-generation memory chips. The move indicates that the Japanese government is ambitiously pushing ahead with its semiconductor space resurgence and bringing chip technology into the country to strengthen the chip supply chain ami


Microsoft makes it much easier to use ChatGPT-powered Bing – with a catch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft’s Bing chatbot is now available to use without signing into a Microsoft account, you’ll doubtless be pleased to hear. This means that anyone can now jump on and start quizzing the ChatGPT-powered AI on whatever topic is on their mind, but there’s a caveat. As some of you have noticed, we’ve started rolling out unauthenticated chat access on Bing. Seeing only 5 chat turns per session? Si


AWS is making a huge investment into India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest $12.7 billion into India between now and 2030, bringing its total investment to $16.4 billion over a period spanning almost a decade and a half. Following its contribution of an estimated $4.6 billion to India’s GDP and 39,500 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs during the first six-year period, AWS’s second round of investments are expected to


BT reveals huge job cuts as mobile sector hit hard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
BT has announced it will be reducing its workforce by up to 40% by the end of the decade. Given that its current workforce of employees and contractors is roughly 130,000 strong, that would mean up to 55,000 people may be laid off. BT Chief Executive Officer Philip Jansen said that by the end of this decade, the company will have a "much smaller workforce" and a "significantly reduced cost base".


Future space food could be made from astronaut breath
27MIT Technology Review / 5h
The future of space food could be as simple—and weird—as a protein shake made with astronaut breath or a burger made from fungus. For decades, astronauts have relied mostly on pre-packaged food, or the occasional grown lettuce , during their forays off our planet. With missions beyond Earth orbit in sight, a NASA-led competition is hoping to change all that and usher in a new era of sustainable s


HBO's 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' trailer teases a truly chaotic travel show
Mashable / 5h
You could probably drop Conan O'Brien into pretty much any TV format and it'd work. This was clearly HBO 's thinking behind new show Conan O'Brien Must Go , coming to freshly merged HBO Max/Discovery+ platform Max . The reality series features the host travelling to various countries to meet up with previous interviewees, try out the local customs, and take part in some sporting activities that h


'Spy/Master' review: An enthralling Cold War thriller
26Mashable / 5h
With its Cold War paranoia and tangled web of secrets, HBO Max's Spy/Master makes for a solid entry into the canon of spy thrillers. The international series — one of HBO Max's final productions from Central and Eastern Europe following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger — draws more from John le Carré works like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy than it does James Bond. Sure, there are gunshots and the o


Keep your teeth clean with this customizable $30 electric toothbrush
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of May 18, get the Smart Sonic Dental Care Toothbrush for just $29.99 — An 83% discount. Going to the dentist can get expensive, but if you put in the time and use high-quality tools to keep your mouth clean, you might not have to go in for much more than a cleaning. It all starts with finding the right toothbrush. The Smart Sonic Dental Care Toothbrush is a high-powered electric toothb


Install Microsoft Office on two Windows PCs or Macs for life — pay $80 just once
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of May 18, get Microsoft Office 2021 for 2 Windows or Mac devices for only $79.99 — That's 81% off. There are a lot of great online-only apps out there, but if you need to be productive without a Wi-Fi connection, it might be time to look for a more reliable option. Windows and Mac users can both load their computers up with Microsoft Office 2021 and get a versatile set of productivity


Get your cat’s paws on this $25 rechargeable cat toy
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of May 18, get this Interactive Cat Toy with LED Light for just $24.99 — A 30% discount. Cat parents always seem to be on the lookout for ways to keep their feline friends entertained. If you’re one of them, you might want to get your cat this interactive toy . With flashing, colorful LED lights and unpredictable movement, it could keep your cat entertained for hours. Plus, it’s recharg



Get self-guided therapy right on your phone with Bloom, just $50 for life
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of May 18, get a lifetime premium subscription to the self-guided therapy app Bloom for just $49.99 — A 44% discount. With the hustle of everyday life, it can be easy to forget about taking care of your mental health. It really should be just as important as your physical health, but it may be difficult to find the time or the right tools to get the support you need. Bloom is a self-gui


Max is merging HBO Max and Discovery+. Here's what's streaming at launch.
25Mashable / 5h
HBO Max and Discovery+ are not long for this world , slated to merge into new streaming service Max on May 23. Fortunately, both are bringing a lot of content over to the new place, so you don't have to panic-binge those last few episodes of House of the Dragon you just didn't get around to. Users who are already subscribed to HBO Max or Discovery+ will either see their apps update automatically,


Meta Made Its AI Tech Open-Source. Rivals Say It’s a Risky Decision.
200+NYT > Technology / 5h
The tech giant has publicly released its latest A.I. technology so people can build their own chatbots. Rivals like Google say that approach can be dangerous.


Another Side of the AI Boom: Detecting What AI Makes
79NYT > Technology / 5h
More than a dozen companies have popped up to offer services aimed at identifying whether photos, text and videos are made by humans or machines.


Watch a trailer for 'The Creator,' another film with an AI gone rogue
Engadget / 5h
Skynet . Ultron. HAL-9000. These are but a few artificial intelligence systems that have gone rogue in films. Whether The Creator can produce a fictional AI that would make a mark on popular culture remains to be seen, but it is another movie that pits humanity against artificial intelligence. Its official website says the movie is about Joshua, an ex-special forces agent recruited to hunt down t


Dali's new wireless headphones are hi-res audio stunners, with one missing feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The annual prestigious German hi-fi show, High End Munich, is the stage Dali has chosen to launch its new IO-12 "state-of-the-art headphones delivering true hi-fi sound" and they're stunning lookers – easily as gorgeous as most of the best over-ear headphones around today. They come from strong stock, too; while TechRadar's reviews of Dali gear hone in the brand's more heritage speaker output, my


Swiggy’s food delivery business reaches profitability
61TechCrunch / 7h
India’s Swiggy said on Thursday that its marquee food delivery business has become profitable, eclipsing its publicly-listed rival Zomato on another key metric a day before the firm is set to report its quarterly earnings. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup — which counts Prosus Ventures, SoftBank and Invesco among its backers — became profitable in March this year, it said. It is, however, not


Apple launches its online store in Vietnam
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Apple launched its online Apple Store in Vietnam on Thursday, expanding its business in what is quickly becoming a key overseas market for the iPhone-maker. People in the country can now shop Apple products directly from the site and have it delivered to them across the South Asian country. An online store will also allow consumers to consult with experts to inform their purchasing decisions and


Climate risk startup Mitiga gets $14.4M to help businesses face an uncertain future
TechCrunch / 8h
One pretty obvious aspect of the climate emergency which may have flown under your radar is that human-driven global heating is disrupting traditional approaches to risk modelling around natural disasters since probabilistic models based on stuff that happened in the past start to come unstuck atop so much unprecedented change. Step forward Mitiga Solutions , a climate tech startup out of Barcelo


Twitter faces lawsuit for allegedly getting a Saudi dissident imprisoned
Engadget / 8h
In December 2022, former Twitter employee Ahmad Abouammo was found guilty of taking bribes from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in return for sensitive account information on dissidents using the website. Now, the sister of Abdulrahman al-Sadhan, who was allegedly kidnapped and tortured for operating a Twitter account critical of Saudi Arabia, has filed a lawsuit accusing Twitter of breaki


Google Pixel 7a – 3 reasons to buy it and 3 reasons to skip it
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Google Pixel 7a was unveiled at Google I/O 2023 and is available to buy now – but is this mid-ranger the right buy for your next smartphone? Or would your money be better spent elsewhere? We're here to help you make the right call. You get the Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with the Pixel 7a. It has a 6.1-inch, 90Hz screen with a 2,400 x 1,080 pixel resolution,


Nicolas Cage is coming to horror game 'Dead by Daylight,' because sure, why not
Mashable / 9h
Multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight is adding Nicolas Cage . Why? We don't ask those questions here. A brief teaser trailer has revealed famous Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage will be introduced to Dead by Daylight in an upcoming update, becoming one of the four survivors working to escape a sadistic killer hunting them down. Cage will be playing himself, a role he already has some experience w


Pale Blue Dot backs Amini, an African climate tech startup solving environmental data scarcity
28TechCrunch / 9h
Amini , a Nairobi-based climate tech startup focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round. Pale Blue Dot, the European climate-focused venture capital firm that announced a $100 million fund last week, led the oversubscribed round. At the same time, Superorganism, RaliCap, W3i, Emurgo


Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra pics spotted – but you may be disappointed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to arrive at some point in the next few months, and we’ve just been treated to some renders of the S9 Ultra tablet . This is largest tablet in the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 family, with a 14-inch screen that Samsung hopes will make you think of the device as a worthy alternative to the best laptops in 2023. These new renders come courtesy of OnLeaks


Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, May 18 (game #479)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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


How to watch RTBF for free from anywhere in the world
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How to watch ServusTV for free from anywhere in the world
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Get 2 subscriptions to a lifetime of flight deals for under £120
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TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to a Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ Plan (two-pack) is on sale for £119.84, saving you 94% on list price. Don’t put your holiday plans on hold because of the high price of flying. Shop smart, and your plane tickets might be one of the easiest parts of your holiday to figure out. Just use Dollar Flight Club to automate your search for affordable airfare leaving yo


10 of the best online web development courses you can take for free this week
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TL;DR: A wide range of online web development courses are available for free on Udemy . Looking to kickstart a career in web development? You've come to the right place. Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable, because we've got exactly what you need to get started. A wide range of online courses on web development are available to take on Udemy. That's great news, but it gets better, becau


How to unblock and watch American Netflix for free
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Logitech partnership with iFixit will soon let you self-repair peripherals
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
In an effort to tackle the growing threat of electronic waste (e-waste), Logitech is entering a new partnership with iFixIt to begin offering replacement kits for key computer accessories. Logitech claims in the announcement post e-waste is “fueled by higher consumption rates, short life cycle, and few repair options” for electronics. To address this, the company aims to “increase the lifespan” o


Woodward and Bernstein: Watergate reporters warn of the limitations of AI
100+BBC News - Technology / 10h
Journalists Woodward and Bernstein tell the BBC the press is essential in finding the truth.


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 18
Mashable / 10h
It's Thursday, which means there's a new Wordle puzzle for you to stretch your brain with! And as always, we're here to offer some wisdom to help guide you to a solution, like a wizened advisor to a medieval monarch. If you'd rather just be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for May 18's Wordle solution delivered to you straight up. But if you'd rather figure it out yourself


AWS to invest $12.7 billion in India
500+TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon plans to invest $12.7 billion into its cloud business in India by 2030, the e-commerce group said Thursday, as it pushes ahead to scale up the AWS infrastructure in the key overseas market at a time when it has pared back several other services in the region. The U.S. giant, which earlier invested $3.7 billion on AWS infra in India and currently maintains two data center regions in the Sou


5 Of The Best AI Tools For Proofreading Your Papers And Essays (That Aren't Grammarly)
SlashGear / 11h
Grammarly isn't the only tool that functions as an intelligent grammar and spelling checker. There are multiple alternatives, and many of them are free.


Montana Is The First State To Fully Ban TikTok
SlashGear / 12h
Montana has become the first state in the U.S. to fully ban TikTok, citing security and privacy concerns. It is likely to face an uphill legal battle.