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How a Human Smell Receptor Works Is Finally Revealed
1KWired / 1h
After decades of frustration, researchers have determined how an airborne scent molecule links to shapeshifting olfactory receptors in the nose.
One of the largest Minecraft server hosting providers has a serious security issue
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
One of the biggest Minecraft server hosting providers has reportedly leaked access to its website source code, potentially putting gamers at risk. Australian company Shockbyte, which amasses annual revenues of as much as $10 million, provides hosting for a range of popular games, including Minecraft, Counter-Strike, and Assetto Corsa. But according to the Cybernews research team, the website’s so
How to Make Sure Your Phone Doesn't Overheat in Summer Weather
Gizmodo / 41min
An overheating phone is something you want to avoid: It can impact the performance of your device, degrade the battery, and even cause permanent damage to the phone (and anything in close proximity to it). As we go into the summer months, spending more time outside, the risk of your phone going from hot to dangerously… Read more...
Rejoice, Drake! AI Barred From Winning a Grammy
Futurism / now
Music to Our Ears The man in charge of the Recording Academy's Grammy Awards just laid out some AI guidelines for the upcoming awards season. And though these guidelines are pretty muddled — okay, extremely muddled — he did say that the coveted awards will, for now, continue to only be handed to "human creators." "At this point, we are going to allow AI music and content to be submitted," Recordi
Scientists Gave a Nazi MDMA and He Renounced Racism
Futurism / now
A white supremacist took the party drug MDMA as part of a controlled science experiment, the BBC reports , and it proved so life-changing that he dropped his racist, bigoted beliefs. "This is stuff you can't really put into words, but it was so profound," the now former white supremacist identified as Brendan told the broadcaster. "I conceived of my relationships with other people not as distinct
Lawyer Who Got in Trouble for Using ChatGPT Gets Away With Slap on the Wrist
Futurism / now
Time Out Steven Schwartz, the lawyer who cited six nonexistent, ChatGPT-fabricated citations as precedents while attempting to argue a federal court case , has officially been punished by the court. As Ars Technica reports , US District Judge Kevin Castel has ordered Schwartz and his partner Peter LoDuca to pay a $5,000 fine. The original lawsuit has also been tossed out in its entirety. The lawy
Is Steam’s Download Speed Slow? 8 Ways to Speed It Up
How-To Geek / 15min
Is Steam downloading games at a slow speed on your computer? If so, here are some easy Steam app and computer tweaks to help speed up your downloads. Spend less time waiting for your games to arrive and more time playing them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How To Redeem Miles For Singapore A380 Suites & 777 First Class
One Mile at a Time / 21min
Singapore Airlines is regarded as being one of the best airlines in the world , and as you’d expect, that’s especially true in premium cabins. In this post I wanted to take a look at how you can redeem miles for Singapore Airlines’ Suites and first class products. What is pricing like, and is there ever award availability? The basics of Singapore Airlines Suites & first class Many people are conf
From our stacks: Illustration “Blowing the Serpent [facsimile of woodcut on the title of Bartholomew Faire, or a Variet...
Music, Arts & Literature / 28min
From our stacks: Illustration “Blowing the Serpent [facsimile of woodcut on the title of Bartholomew Faire, or a Variety of Fancies, &c. , 1641],” from Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair . By Henry Morley. With Facsimile Drawings, Engraved Upon Wood, by the Brothers Dalziel. London: Chapman and Hall, 1859.
Virgin Award Discount: Fly To Europe For 7,000 Miles, Or Under 34,000 Miles In Business Class
View from the Wing / 1h
Virgin is offering 30% off the number of miles required for upgrades and award travel on several routes. Eligible routes: London Heathrow and Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington Dulles; Manchester and Atlanta, Las Vegas, New York JFK, Orlando; Edinburgh and Orlando. Book June 23 – July 24 for flights departing by
Imani i2 Review: Simple and Surprisingly Great
Wired / 1h
The Imani i2 comes with zero bells and whistles, but it gets the job done well.
Elon Musk, King of Censorship: 10 Times the 'Free Speech Absolutist' Silenced Twitter Users
Gizmodo / 1h
Elon Musk talks a big game about freedom of expression. The billionaire refers to himself as a “free speech absolutist,” and spent the last year making bold promises about undoing Twitter’s perceived history of suppressing distasteful ideas . But the old saying goes, you should judge a man by his actions, not his… Read more...
Early Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Get Right Now
Gizmodo / 2h
The annual Amazon Prime Day event runs from July 11-12 , but many of the best deals are already available, if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Read more...
4 Reasons to Buy a Laptop With a Removable Battery
How-To Geek / 2h
In today’s world of sleek, non-serviceable laptops, finding one with a removable battery is relatively rare. Yet, despite their scarcity, such laptops offer distinct advantages worth exploring, from extended lifespan to upgrade potential, making them an intriguing alternative battery option. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Shop for a Stroller (2023): Stroller Types, Prices, Brands We Like
Wired / 2h
What's the difference between everyday and compact strollers? Do you need bassinet mode? Here's everything you need to consider when shopping.
5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure
Wired / 2h
Make sure your chats are kept as private as you want them to be.
The Google Pixel 8 may copy a key feature from the Samsung Galaxy S23
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We think that the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are going to show up around October time, and the latest rumor suggests they'll come equipped with a useful productivity feature – one that flagship Samsung Galaxy phones already offer. A source speaking to Android Authority says that the Pixel 8 phones are going to offer USB DisplayPort alternate mode. That means that the USB-C port at the bottom
Awful: Worker Ingested By Delta Jet Engine At San Antonio Airport
61One Mile at a Time / 3h
My gosh, this is simply heartbreaking. What makes it worse is that this isn’t the first time in recent memory that something like this has happened. San Antonio Airport worker dies while working Delta flight On Friday, June 23, 2023, a ground crew worker at San Antonio Airport was ingested by the engine of a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319. This incident involves flight DL1111, operating from Los Ang
Brush up on your IT skills with this training bundle for 75% off
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of June 25, get the 2023 Exams Digest 2023 All-in-One CompTIA & IT Lifetime Training Bundle for only $29.99 — a huge 75% discount. In the fast-paced world of technology, staying ahead of the competition is crucial to success. The 2023 Exams Digest 2023 All-in-One CompTIA & IT Lifetime Training Bundle is a comprehensive educational package designed to provide you with the tools and resou
Cut your tech costs and save 69% on this refurbished iPad Air
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of June 25, get this refurbished Apple iPad 16GB for just $149.99 — that's 69% off. Upgrade your tech experience without breaking the bank with the refurbished Apple iPad Air 16GB in Space Gray. Packed with advanced features and boasting a sleek design, this tablet offers a cost-effective solution for those seeking an ultra-portable device. And the best thing is, it can be yours at the
Get a $39 discount on this skin-pampering light therapy mask
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of June 25, get the DermaTreat Light Therapy Mask for only $29.99 — a 57% discount. Anyone who's spent a considerable time on Instagram and TikTok may already be familiar with light therapy masks. They're supposed to help you address a handful of common skincare issues, including minimizing signs of aging and reducing the appearance of blemishes . Or perhaps you've heard about celebriti
A.I.’s Use in Elections Sets Off a Scramble for Guardrails
54NYT > Technology / 4h
Gaps in campaign rules allow politicians to spread images and messaging generated by increasingly powerful artificial intelligence technology.
Quordle today - hints and answers for Sunday, June 25 (game #517)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also
Meet Pause AI, the Protest Group Campaigning Against Human Extinction
51Wired / 7h
Fears that artificial intelligence might wipe us out have fueled the rise of groups like Pause AI. Their warnings aren’t that far-fetched, experts say.
A 1-year subscription to System Mechanic for Windows is on sale for 69% off
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to System Mechanic for Windows is on sale for £11.71, saving you 69% on list price. Remote workers, online students, and other tech lovers all likely know the frustration of a slow computer. You might think you have to upgrade your device to enjoy faster speeds, but there’s another way. System Mechanic is made to give your computer an internal tune-up to increase it
5 upcoming foldable phones you could wait for instead of buying the Pixel Fold
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
This could be the biggest and busiest year for foldable phones yet, because we’ve already seen multiple foldable handsets launch this year, including the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Google Pixel Fold , and there are quite a few more still to come. These includes new models in established lines as well as brand-new entrants to the foldable phone arena. We’ve already seen one of the latter of those i
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 25
Mashable / 10h
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
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: Source details and larger...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Source details and larger version . “The end?” Vintage “Finis” imagery .
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
ymutate : Paul Binnie (Scottish, b.1967) “Moon Over Shinobazu”, 1998. Woodblock Print.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 25
Mashable / 12h
Ah, Sunday at last! Whatever that means to you — a chill end to the week or another day of partying — there is one constant, and that's good old Wordle . And as always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution today. If you just want to be told the answer, you can scroll to the end
