How a Microbial Evolutionary Accident Changed Earth's Atmosphere
4KWired / 18h
An extra membrane that once had digestive functions let marine microbes boost their yield from photosynthesis. Today, they're responsible for locking carbon in the ocean and putting oxygen in the air.
Apple patent points to a modular MacBook future – and a record player
400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Patent applications often give us an interesting window into what a company is plotting, and a new Apple MacBook one just came to light: it shows off a computing device that can have different elements (like a keyboard) connected to it magnetically. The patent (via Gizmodo ) describes the device, which "can be reconfigurable to include one or more electrical devices in various configurations" – a
iPhone 15 may see major design changes and a slight price increase this year
100+Mashable / 13h
It's hard to believe, but the September iPhone event is only weeks away. With that, new rumors have brought expectations about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro into focus. According to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, the standard iPhone 15 will replace the notch with the Dynamic Island, and the iPhone 15 Pro will have significantly thinner bezels. This, plus camera and material upgrades might also hike
X reinstates Kanye West’s account after Musk banned him last year
TechCrunch / 41min
Social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has reinstated the account of Kanye West (who legally goes by Ye) after he was banned last year for posting a picture of Swastika merged with the Star of David . Last December, months after Elon Musk took over the platform, Ye created a tweetstorm by posting a series of antisemitic comments along with a picture that violated the social network’s
Apple says it's aware of a bug that may affect Screen Time restrictions for kids
66Engadget / 1h
Apple has promised to fix a bug in iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices that may affect Screen Time restrictions for kids, The Wall Street Journal has reported. It affects a function called Downtime that allows parents to remotely set hours when kids can't use their devices. "We are aware that some users may be experiencing an issue where Screen Time settings are unexpectedly reset," a spokesper
Fidelity deepens valuation cut for SaaS startup Gupshup
TechCrunch / 1h
Fidelity has slashed the estimated worth of its holding in SaaS startup Gupshup by over 20% in a month and by more than 50% since the original investment in the latest brutal markdown across private markets. The U.S. asset manager valued its holding in Gupshup at $8.08 million at the end of June, down from $10.15 million a month prior , according to a monthly disclosure. Fidelity originally inves
This Adobe Creative Cloud course bundle is on sale for under £25
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The 2023 All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle is on sale for £23.33, saving you 83% on list price. The Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is widely recognised as an essential set of tools for both professional and creative projects. However, new users might find it challenging to know how to get started, while seasoned Adobe users might be on the lookout for a new prog
How to unblock LiveJasmin for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking popular porn sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and LiveJasmin. We understand that online restrictions and blockades have their place, but there is something to be said for online freedom. If you want to retain access to all your favourite sites from anywhere in the world, you should consider using a VPN . These cybersecurity services can hide your r
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 31
Mashable / 3h
New week, new day, new Wordle ! As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for July 31's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer
Walmart pays $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global’s remaining Flipkart stake
20TechCrunch / 4h
Walmart paid $1.4 billion to buy out Tiger Global’s remaining holding of Flipkart shares as the retail giant further expands its stake in the Indian e-commerce startup. The transaction took place in recent days and Tiger Global, which has cashed most of its Flipkart shares earlier, overall made a gain of $3.5 billion on an investment of $1.2 billion, the New York-headquartered hedge fund told inv
Extra credit: How to pay college tuition with a credit card
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Higher education costs have been steadily increasing over the last two decades, making tuition a sizable expense for many families. While many colleges and universities accept credit cards for these payments, it isn’t always free to do so. If you’re responsible for tuition payment, should you pull out your
Sweet Spot Sunday: Fly between the US and Ireland for 13,000 Avios each way
100+The Points Guy / 6h
If you’ve been saving up your points and miles for a trip to the Emerald Isle, there’s good news: Getting there can be as cheap as a domestic award ticket. In this edition of Sweet Spot Sunday, we’ll discuss how to redeem 13,000 Avios — plus $231 for taxes, fees and carrier-imposed surcharges — for a one-way economy ticket for off-peak travel between the eastern U.S. and Ireland . Here’s what you
Tesla’s range-flation problem, Waymo reverses on self-driving trucks and Ford tweaks its EV playbook
TechCrunch / 7h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Hey frens! I’m back from vacation and who-wee — a lot happened this w
‘X’ on Twitter’s Headquarters Faces Investigation Over Permit Violations
29NYT > Technology / 8h
An “X” sign, installed on the roof of the company’s headquarters in San Francisco as part of its rebranding, lacked proper permits, officials said.
Our Hero: Watch United Employee De-Escalate Conflict Between Passengers
View from the Wing / 8h
A woman came on late in the boarding process prior to a United Airlines flight, and asked everyone to get up for her to reach her window seat. So far, so good, that's what you're supposed to do. But apparently she said this was important because she didn't want anyone touching her. And that got her seatmates' backs back a bit. Once she was in her seat she started talking about how no one can touc
Assassin's Creed Mirage will only take around 25-30 hours to complete
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Depending upon your viewpoint, we have good news or bad: Assassin's Creed Mirage will take around 20 hours to complete. For some, this will be welcomed news, allowing people to dive headfirst into an Assassin's Creed adventure, knowing they won't have to dedicate months of their free time to get to the end. This will be disappointing for others, though, as Assassin's Creed games have traditionall
Apple confirms Screen Time bug in Parental Controls
Mashable / 9h
Apple has admitted to a Screen Time bug that has parents upset. According to The Wall Street Journal , parents have been complaining on Apple forums and Facebook groups that Screen Time settings aren't "sticking," meaning kids have had unlimited access to devices. Screen Time settings appear to reset to default mode even when changes have been made. SEE ALSO: Apple isn't letting Twitter rebrand a
Diablo 4 Sorcerer and Barbarian buffs are coming, says Blizzard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Blizzard has confirmed that buffs for Diablo 4 's Sorcerers and Barbarians are on the way. In yet another fireside chat with senior members of the Diablo 4 development team - associate game director Joe Piepiora, lead class designer, Adam Jackson, director Joe Shely, and associate director of community management, Adam Fletcher - the group addressed the most pressing issues arising from Patch 1.1
Ms. Or. 6317, fol. 124 v, London, British Library.
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
nobrashfestivity : Anvar-i-Suhaili Indo-Persian miniature, Gujarat, 1600–1601. Monkeys outwit bears. From a manuscript of a collection of fables called “Anvar-i-Suhaili” by Hussei Vaiz Kashifi. Ms. Or. 6317, fol. 124 v, London, British Library.
American Airlines Captain Lays Out Inflight Etiquette, Demands Passengers Respect Each Other
73View from the Wing / 11h
An American Airlines Boeing 737 captain lays out proper flight etiquette - and that it's going to be enforced - before every flight. One passenger caught the soliloquy on video, titling it "Thank you for coming to his TED talk." Here's the thing. This pilot is right in every single respect. Continue reading ...
Summer 2023 is Making Blockbusters Work for Their Success
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The summer movie season is often one of the most stable periods of the year: studios show off their big tentpoles (usually about a superhero, or something close to one ) whose primary goal is to be crowd pleasers and make a lot of money. Since the formula’s been around for about 20 years now , you’d reasonably assume… Read more...
Path of Exile 2 is now a full standalone game with a closed beta planned for June 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Highly-anticipated sequel Path of Exile 2 has been delayed. Whilst the action-RPG had been expected sometime later this year, developer Grinding Gear Games has now confirmed that the game won't even be ready for closed beta testing until June 2024. Asked by Eurogamer why the project and its original beta test had to be delayed, director Jonathan Rogers said, "It's a lot of things. I, more than an
Hasbro May Be Eyeing AI for Dungeons & Dragons
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Corporations all around the world are getting into AI , and you can now count Hasbro among them. Earlier in the week, the publisher of tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering revealed its new partnership with Xplored, the developers behind the digital board game platform Teburu. Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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