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Entire iPhone 15 lineup tipped for serious battery life upgrades
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21h
Over the past year, we’ve heard all manner of rumors concerning the iPhone 15 design , iPhone 15 specs , and iPhone 15 price , but speculation around the phone’s battery credentials hasn’t been so forthcoming. Now, though, we’re hearing that the iPhone 15 family will feature significantly larger batteries across the board, meaning the iPhone 15 , iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro , and iPhone 15 Pro
Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets
500+TechCrunch / 17h
Days after requiring users to log in to view tweets , Twitter has silently removed these restrictions. This means you can open Twitter links in a browser without an account. We at TechCrunch noticed that tweet previews are unfurling in Slack and WhatsApp. Folks at Engadget noted that Twitter previews were visible on iMessage as well. When Twitter started enforcing the login requirement, Musk said
Eric Schmidt: This is how AI will transform the way science gets done
300+MIT Technology Review / 20h
It’s yet another summer of extreme weather, with unprecedented heat waves, wildfires, and floods battering countries around the world. In response to the challenge of accurately predicting such extremes, semiconductor giant Nvidia is building an AI-powered “digital twin” for the entire planet. This digital twin, called Earth-2 , will use predictions from FourCastNet , an AI model that uses tens o
Bluesky begins offering custom domains in its bid to remain ad-free
Engadget / 24min
The Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social network Bluesky has launched a paid domain service in partnership with Namecheap as a way for users to verify their identity. In a post discussing its plans to make Bluesky sustainable, the team said "users become the product" when a company relies on ads. Since Bluesky set out to "build a protocol where users can own their data," it chose to explore "o
'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart' trailer teases Sigourney Weaver and secrets in the Australian outback
Mashable / 24min
The official trailer for The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart has arrived, giving us a better look at Sigourney Weaver as a gruff Australian flower farmer. Based on the 2018 book by Holly Ringland, the seven-part family drama follows Alice Hart (Alycia Debnam-Carey) after she is taken to live on her grandmother June's (Weaver) flower farm following the death of her parents. Such a tragic event would be
Meta will nuke your Instagram account if you delete Threads profile
TechCrunch / 31min
Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival , is attracting users at an unprecedented pace, amassing 10 million signups in just seven hours, according to co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg. But the new service, which requires an Instagram account for onboarding, features an intriguing stipulation: Deleting a Threads account simultaneously terminates the linked Instagram account. In a ‘ Supplemental
Threads could cause real problems for Twitter
BBC News - Technology / 33min
Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.
Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram
Mashable / 39min
Threads finally launched this week , offering yet another Twitter alternative to those wanting to get off Elon Musk 's wild ride. Reports on Threads thus far are mixed, with some users favourably likening Meta 's new app to vintage Twitter while others deride it for features like its algorithmic feed. Unfortunately, settling the matter isn't as easy as simply signing up to check it out and deleti
Best PaaS provider of 2023
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
It has become easier than ever to build and develop and host applications, thanks to platform as a service (PaaS) providers. These providers offer the tools that you need to develop, run, and maintain apps on the cloud. It’s essential not to confuse Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for PaaS. They are related but not the same thing. IaaS deals with providing the hardware infrastructure needed to
Ask Sophie: What do I need to know about getting a J-1 exchange visa?
TechCrunch / 1h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: How do we relocate Ukrainian and Russian team members to the U
This sex toy company uses ChatGPT to whisper sweet, customizable fantasies at you
TechCrunch / 1h
It was only a question of time, I suppose, before someone made a generative AI that can whisper sweet, sweet obscenities at you. Lovense – perhaps best known for its remote-controllable sex toys – this week announced its ChatGPT Pleasure Companion. The company’s newest innovation in sex tech is to do what everyone else seems to be doing these days – slappin’ some AI on it. In this case, the produ
Introducing… TechRadar's new Ask An Expert service
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We’ve all been there. You buy a shiny new gadget after reading a review online and a few months later you realise it’s not quite right for your needs, so you have to do some more research in order to buy something better. Annoying, isn’t it? When TechRadar launched 15 years ago, it was with a mission to bring you the best technology product buying advice on the planet. We’ve been doing that throu
Welcome to the new TechRadar
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
You're not imagining it, things look different around here. We've relaunched TechRadar, remaking everything from the logo and color scheme to our tagline, one that we think better reflects our purpose and promise: real tech experts, real experience, and real advice for your very real technology world. Let's take a look at what we've done and why. Our new homepage, logo, and colors are all designe
Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, July 6 (game #528)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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
The Best Services to Host a Free Website
How-To Geek / 1h
While most services will want to charge you a few bucks a month to run a server that hosts your website, nowadays there are plenty of online places to host your content entirely for free. With a bit of web dev skill, you can have a site up and running in no time. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Win a War With Trucks, Trolls, and Tourniquets
20Wired / 1h
A human chain of fundraisers, keyboard warriors, and drivers supplies Ukraine’s armed forces with everything from drones to combat medicine.
London Wants American Crypto Refugees
Wired / 1h
With US authorities cracking down, the UK government hopes to create a “Goldilocks zone” of regulation.
Samsung is holding its next Unpacked on July 26 to unveil new foldables
TechCrunch / 2h
Samsung announced today that it is holding its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26, where the company will likely unveil the Galaxy Fold 5 and the Galaxy Flip 5 foldable phones. The company is hosting the event — termed “On the Flip Side” — in Seoul, South Korea for the first time. It will live stream this event on Samsung Newsroom, Samsung.com, and the company’s YouTube channel at 7 AM ET/ 4 A
TechRadar Special Report: tech fans choose gadgets over Netflix and socializing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Most technology fans think buying gadgets is more important than subscribing to streaming services like Netflix and socializing, a major new TechRadar survey has revealed. The in-depth survey, conducted with thousands of TechRadar readers and general consumers across the US and UK over the past year, reveals how inflation and the cost-of-living crisis have changed buying habits. And one of many s
Notion hits €300M for its fifth fund, but is unimpressed by big rounds into Generative AI startups
TechCrunch / 2h
When it first appeared on the scene around ten years ago, Notion Capital was poised to take advantage of the oft-repeated phrase, “Software is eating the world.” In particular, it was aiming at what was then called the enterprise SaaS space. Several years on, and it’s capitalised on that thesis, investing in in more than 100 early-stage companies. It’s now entering its next phase, having complete
Mission Impossible 7 star says it 'would be an honor' to land rumored role in Marvel's Fantastic Four film
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Mission Impossible 7 star Vanessa Kirby says it "would be an honor" to land the role of Sue Storm in Marvel's Fantastic Four movie. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar, Kirby suggested she'd be open to playing Storm, aka The Invisible Woman, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ). Kirby's comments come as rumors swirl that she's been approached by Marvel to play the iconic superhero in the forthc
Sony's new speaker is a soundbar with rear speakers for your phone or tablet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It's rare to arrive at a consumer audio product launch and exclaim, "Huh. OK, that product doesn't currently exist". But that is what happened when I saw Sony's new HT-AX7 (previously leaked by Slashleaks as the MagicBucket speaker ). It is a Bluetooth portable speaker with two moveable muffin-sized upward-firing satellite speakers resting on charging ports, on the top plate. It has been chiefly
How to watch the British Grand Prix livestream online for free
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 49%: Watch the British Grand Prix for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee. Another week, another straightforward win for Max Verstappen? The Dutch driver will be favourite to take the win once again this weekend, but you never know
How to unblock Max for free
Mashable / 3h
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How to unblock Hulu for free
Mashable / 3h
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A lifetime subscription to the Tykr stock screener is on sale for under £100
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to a Tykr Stock Screener Pro Plan is on sale for £94.68, saving you 86% on list price. You may have heard of the bear and bull markets, but might not know where to begin with investing your first pound, If you’re interested in setting aside extra cash or preparing for an early retirement, you may want help investing in the stock market with Tykr . It’s a screener t
10 of the best Python courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Find a wide range of free Python courses on Udemy. Learn at your own pace with hands-on exercises and quizzes. All the training you need to become a professional Python developer is available to you. You just need to know where to find it. There are many providers of online courses, but Udemy is tough to beat. This popular provider offers a massive range of online courses on everything fro
15 of the best University of British Columbia courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A range of online courses from the University of British Columbia are available for free on edX. Take lessons on artificial intelligence, Excel, coding, video games, and much more, without spending anything. We're on a tour of the biggest and best educational institutions in the world, in a bid to provide everyone with the opportunity to become remote students for free. Finding free online
10 of the best ethical hacking courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A wide range of online ethical hacking courses are available for free on Udemy. Hackers are a problem in this digital age, but not every hacker is up to no good. Ethical hacking is the practise of learning the skills of a hacker, but using those skills to highlight system vulnerabilities and implement robust cybersecurity protocols. It's like fighting fire with fire. By understanding the w
India’s electric two-wheeler sales hit a speed bump
TechCrunch / 4h
In India’s bustling streets, where two-wheelers are seen as the primary mode of transportation, a powerful shift toward electrification has been underway. Fossil fuels still dominate the South Asian nation’s automotive industry, but a shift towards EVs — particularly in the two-wheeler category — is underway. More than 1.3 million electric two-wheelers have been sold to date, putting the country
Threads passes 10 million signups in seven hours
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Update July 6, 11:45 AM IST: Zuckerberg noted that Threads crossed the milestone of 10 million signups within seven hours of launch. Previously, he said that 5 million people signed up four hours after Meta officially released Threads. The headline for the story has been updated to reflect the new milestone. It’s day one for Threads, Meta’s new Twitter clone , and people are signing up in droves.
India, a growing space power, is forging closer ties with NASA
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Taranjit Sandhu, India's ambassador to the United States, signs the Artemis Accords in Washington on June 21. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson looks on from across the table. (credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls ) When India’s ambassador to the US signed up his country to the Artemis Accords last month, it signaled the world’s most populous country—with a growing prowess in spaceflight—could be tur
Brinc launches new program for climate tech startups
TechCrunch / 6h
Brinc , the Hong Kong-based accelerator backed by investors like Animoca Brands , is launching a new program for fledgling climate tech startups. The three-month program is tailored for founders who are focused on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). They will receive fundraising support, guidance on how to scale up and introductions to Brinc’s network of follow-on investors, mentors and corporates. Jan
Harrison Ford Roasts Conan O'Brien for Star Wars Snafu
26Gizmodo / 7h
Star Wars is just one of those things everyone knows. Whether you love it, hate it, or are indifferent about it, you’re almost surely aware of it. You know Darth Vader, you know lightsabers , you know John Williams’ music. So, when talking to Conan O’Brien, one of the other people everyone knows, Harrison Ford, couldn’t… Read more...
Mark Zuckerberg’s remarks on China cast shadow over Meta’s VR quest
100TechCrunch / 7h
As Meta sets its sight on introducing its virtual reality headsets to the Chinese market, Mark Zuckerberg’s contentious remarks about Beijing in the past may pose a major obstacle to his China dream. According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, Meta is preparing to re-enter China by selling the Oculus Quest VR headset there. If Tesla can sell cars and Apple can sell phones in China, w
Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row
500+BBC News - Technology / 7h
It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.
Threads: Instagram launches app to rival Twitter
1KBBC News - Technology / 8h
Mark Zuckerberg is hoping his Instagram-linked app will beat Twitter on numbers.
Latest Star Wars Character to Inexplicably Cheat Death: One Wookiee Jedi
Gizmodo / 8h
When we say that Star Wars has a complicated relationship with death, it’s usually about how the franchise is unwilling to let go of its own past, or how a desire to cheat the final end has driven much of the series’ theological explorations recently. Sometimes, it just means you have to be persistent as hell to… Read more...
Threads, Meta's Twitter-Killer, Is Now Available
Gizmodo / 8h
After months of secretive work, Facebook owner Meta released Threads on Wednesday, a Twitter clone that could cause an upheaval in the world of social media. Threads was originally slated for release at 10 a.m. on July 6th, but the company moved up the launch to 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Read more...
US maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades, study estimates
24Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A pregnant woman holds her belly on September 27, 2016. (credit: Getty | Matthew Horwood ) The number of people in the US dying of pregnancy-related causes more than doubled over two decades, with Black, Native American, and Alaska Native people facing the highest risks, according to a new study in JAMA . The US has the highest rate of maternal deaths compared to other high-income count
Check out the official renders of Samsung’s next foldables
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Galaxy Z Fold 5. It doesn't look much different from last year. [credit: WinFuture ] The foldables market is really heating up in 2023, especially in the US, with Google and OnePlus joining the fray. Now Samsung is facing worldwide big-screen foldable competition for the first time (though all these use Samsung displays, so Samsung wins regardless), and its competitors this year will be the G
Archaeologists may have found ruins of fabled entrance to Zapotec underworld
84Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An archaeological research expedition has uncovered evidence of a legendary subterranean labyrinth under the ruins of Mitla in Oaxaca, Mexico, believed by the ancient Zapotecs to be an entrance to the underworld they called Lyobaa. In 1674, a priest named Francisco de Burgoa published his account of visiting the ruins of the Zapotec city of Mitla in what is now Oaxaca in southern Mexico. He descr
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 6
Mashable / 8h
It's Thursday, and with it comes a brand new Wordle puzzle for you to ponder. As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you'd rather just be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for July 6'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 Wor
Threads — Instagram's answer to Twitter's downfall — is here
100+Mashable / 8h
If there's one thing we can count on Meta to do, it's copy another app . Following the latest stretch of tweeting confusion , Instagram's Twitter competitor, Threads, has arrived. The new app, which launched today for iOS and Android, is basically exactly like your old app, Twitter, but with less Elon Musk and more Mark Zuckerberg. Each post can be up to 500 characters long, in comparison to Twit
Brennan Lee Mulligan on the joys of 'Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens'
Mashable / 8h
Looking for an epic fantasy tale featuring life-and-death stakes, fierce warriors, and legendary music producer Mark Ronson? Then you need to check out the latest season of Dropout's Dungeons and Dragons actual play show, Dimension 20: Dungeons and Drag Queens . Over the course of four episodes, Dungeons and Drag Queens sends legendary queens Alaska Thunderfuck , Bob the Drag Queen , Jujubee , an
Samsung sets next Galaxy Unpacked stream for July
Mashable / 8h
Now that Google's first foldable is out of the way, it's time for Samsung's fifth round of bendy-screen phones to take center stage. Samsung confirmed on Wednesday evening that its next big Galaxy Unpacked stream will take place on July 26 at 7 a.m. ET. Why so early, you ask? Well, this time, the event is being held on Samsung's home turf: South Korea. Fret not, fellow homebodies: You can stream
Threads: What to Know About Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer’ App
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
Here’s what to know about Instagram’s new app for public conversations and how it differs from Twitter.
Samsung will unveil its new foldables on July 26th
500+Engadget / 8h
We knew it was coming but Samsung has confirmed the date of its latest Unpacked. The event will take place on July 26th at 7AM ET, the company announced today . The early start time is due to the fact Samsung plans to host the showcase from its home base of Seoul, South Korea. When Samsung first began teasing Unpacked last month, it promised the event would feature its latest generation of foldab
Meta’s Threads app is here to challenge Twitter
2KEngadget / 8h
Threads, Meta’s text-based app to challenge Twitter, is now official. Mark Zuckerberg announced the new service one day ahead of the July 6th launch date that appeared in app stores earlier this week. Meta has begun rolling out the new service around the world, though it won’t be available within the European Union until the company addresses potential regulatory concerns. In a blog post announci
When and How to Watch Samsung’s Upcoming Foldable-Centric Samsung Unpacked
Gizmodo / 8h
The next Samsung Unpacked event will come alive July 26 at 7 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT , with the company hosting a live event at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. At the same time, Unpacked should be livestreamed on the company’s website and YouTube channel . Based on the artwork for the event (and online rumors and… Read more...
Tourist Who Defaced Rome’s Colosseum Offers The George Costanza Defense
View from the Wing / 8h
A tourist carved "Ivan+Haley 23" into the Roman Colosseum, the elliptical amphitheatre at the center of the city just to the east of the Roman Forum. It was completed in 80 AD under the emporer Titus. Facing five years in jail and a $16,000 fine, 27 year old fitness instructor and British resident Ivan Dimitrov was tracked down by Italian police in England after a five day search. He has apologiz
Bluesky announces its $8M seed round and first paid service, custom domains
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Hours before Meta launches its anticipated Instagram competitor, Threads, another Twitter rival — Bluesky — is announcing additional funding and its first paid service. In a blog post on Wednesday, the company shared that it raised seed funds totaling $8 million this summer, when it converted from being a public benefit LLC to a public benefit C Corp. In addition, Bluesky will now offer a paid se
Macron Proposes Cutting Off Social Media Access in France in Response to Riots
Gizmodo / 9h
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MacBooks in 2023: the best launches so far and what’s coming next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple has been busy, as usual, keeping the fires stoked beneath its MacBook range to ensure that Apple aficionados get the best laptop experience possible. That's not to say it's been a whirlwind six months so far in 2023, mind you; we've only seen three actual product launches (arguably only two) – but there's plenty yet to come. We've rounded up all the key details so you can stay abreast of Ap
What Drew John Boyega Back Into Sci-Fi? | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 9h
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OpenAI is forming a team to rein in superintelligent AI
89Engadget / 9h
OpenAI is forming a dedicated team to manage the risks of superintelligent artificial intelligence. A superintelligence is a hypothetical AI model that is smarter than even the most gifted and intelligent human, and excels at multiple areas of expertise instead of one domain like some previous generation models. OpenAI believes such a model could arrive before the end of the decade. “Superintelli
Twitter walks back some login requirements
Mashable / 10h
It seems that Twitter is already walking back some of the unpopular decisions it made over the past few days. On Wednesday, Twitter users began noticing that some content was once again accessible to visitors who were not logged in to an account. SEE ALSO: Twitter now blocks visitors from viewing tweets, and profiles unless they're logged in Mashable has tested out multiple different Twitter link
'Peaky Blinders' responds to anti-LGBTQ Ron DeSantis ad that used footage from the show
Mashable / 10h
The team behind Peaky Blinders confirmed that it had not given Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis permission to use footage from the show in a presidential campaign ad that touted the politician's anti-LGBTQ bona fides. "We do not support nor endorse the video's narrative and strongly disapprove of the use of the content in this manner," read a statement from the "partners" behind the show, which include
Threads, Meta’s Twitter competitor, is now live
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Meta is taking on Twitter with a new app. Instagram today announced the anticipated launch of its text-based social networking app, Threads , which allows Instagram users to authenticate with their existing credentials in order to post short updates, including text up to 500 characters; links; photos; and videos up to 5 minutes in length. At launch, Threads is available on iOS and Android in 100
Justin Bieber's Bored Ape Has Lost More Than $1.2 Million in Value
Gizmodo / 10h
Justin Bieber has seemingly lost more than 1.2 million real, fungible U.S. dollars on a single digital image of a sad chimpanzee. The multihyphenate pop sensation and mega-star joined in on the crypto/NFT celeb-endorsement hype train in January 2022, when he purchased one of Yuga Labs’ notoriously shitty-looking Bored… Read more...
Spotify stops accepting payments that were set up through Apple's App Store
500+Engadget / 10h
Spotify is notifying users who’ve subscribed to its Premium service through Apple’s in-app purchase system that it will no longer be supporting it as a payment method. As a refresher, Spotify hasn’t allowed users to subscribe through Apple’s in-app purchase since 2016. However, those who had already subscribed via that method years ago could keep paying Spotify that way until now. As reported by
Fiat says its cutest EV will tote accessories like, I kid you not, a ‘little shower’
88TechCrunch / 10h
Fiat is gradually trickling out new details on its upcoming Topolino EV, and it turns out the teeny-tiny quadricycle will do some trickling of its own. Designed for short trips in and around dense European cities, Fiat’s owner Stellantis said this week that the upcoming electric vehicle will start at $10,735 (€ 9,890) in Italy . The automaker also said the 8.3-foot-long quadricycle will ship with
Meta's News Blackout Prompts Canadian Government to Suspend Facebook and Instagram Ads
Gizmodo / 10h
Canadian officials say the federal government will suspend all of its advertising on Facebook and Instagram following Meta’s drastic decision to block access to news links in the region as retaliation to the country’s passage of the Online News Act. Major Canadian corporations like Quebecor and Cogeco Communication ha… Read more...
Father And Son Run Down Jetbridge And Chase Their Plane After Missing Flight
View from the Wing / 10h
A father and son from Israel turned up late for their flight to Tel Aviv on AnadoluJet. By the time they made it to the gate their flight was pushing back. The jetbridge had been detached from the Airbus A321 - but it hadn't left the gate - so they made a run for it, presumably planning to leap from jetbridge to the aircraft like Fonzi jumping the shark. Need I mention that the plane's door was c
ChatGPT's Website Traffic Dipped for the First Time Since Its Launch
Gizmodo / 10h
It appears that the artificial intelligence fatigue is upon us: OpenAI’s website traffic has fallen for the first time since the company launched the viral chatbot ChatGPT in November. Read more...
My Adventures with Superman Is an Endearingly Fun Love Story
Gizmodo / 10h
Superman has always had a strong pop culture presence, but in the last decade and change, Warner Bros. has put a greater focus on the character’s live-action prospects (for both film and TV). The character’s appeared in several animated movies over the years, but it’s been a long time since he had an animated TV show… Read more...
How to save big on Amazon using just 1 Amex point
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether you are getting household staples or getting ready for Amazon Prime Day , there are many ways to save on Amazon orders . One of the ways to save a lot very quickly comes courtesy of an offer that involves American Express and Amazon. Targeted Amex cardholders can save money when redeeming Membershi
The Five Best Twitter Alternatives
Lifehacker / 10h
Twitter is going to the dogs. Since Elon Musk took over the platform last October, he has made too many questionable decisions to list here, but the lowlights include reinstating the accounts of banned Nazis , charging $8 a month for blue checkmarks that formerly verified a person’s identity and now verify that they… Read more...
Is Anything Really New Coming to the Nothing Phone (2)?
Gizmodo / 11h
There’s nothing I would like more than for Nothing’s Phone (2) to actually look like a major upgrade from the company’s first cellular device to hit the market. But instead, all the hints we now have about CEO Carl Pei’s jump into a more premium phone market seem to be a slight upgrade from the much-hyped, LED-backed… Read more...
American & JetBlue Ending Northeast Alliance Partnership
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
In May 2023, a judge blocked the American Airlines and JetBlue Airways Northeast Alliance. Up until now, American has stated that it will appeal the ruling, while JetBlue has stated that it will consider its options. There’s now an update, as JetBlue won’t be appealing this ruling, meaning that the arrangement is officially coming to an end. Background on American & JetBlue Northeast Alliance For
Actively exploited vulnerability threatens hundreds of solar power stations
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40Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hundreds of Internet-exposed devices inside solar farms remain unpatched against a critical and actively exploited vulnerability that makes it easy for remote attackers to disrupt operations or gain a foothold inside the facilities. The devices, sold by Osaka, Japan-based Contec under the brand name SolarView , help people inside solar facilities monitor the amount
This EV truckmaker is gigacasting its battery packs for longevity
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / One of Harbinger's trucks on a demo ride at ACT Expo in May. (credit: Harbinger) We make no secret of our affection for the electric vehicle here at Ars, and that extends beyond the light-duty cars and trucks we usually drive and write about. The commercial vehicle sector is electrifying, too, but most of what we've seen in terms of commercial EVs have been either at the lightest end of
Massive peak collapses may reshape Himalayas
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Annapurna IV, at left here, might have once been half a kilometer taller. (credit: Richard I'Anson ) The Earth's mountains are engaged in a constant balancing act. Tectonic forces—a combination of volcanism and plate collisions—push them skyward. But erosion pulls them down. The height of the tallest peaks is set by which force dominates. When it comes to erosion, ice can be a dominant
Fictional pop stars ranked: from 'The Idol's Jocelyn to Hannah Montana
Mashable / 11h
The Idol 's release has rehashed my love for fictional pop stars. Sure, Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) didn't really give us much , but the thought of what could have been has left me yearning and reflecting on the pop stars of fiction's past and present. From classics like Hannah Montana to newcomers like Jocelyn , the fictional pop star is a staple character trope, constantly blessing us with bangers
OpenAI Pauses New ChatGPT App After People Used It to Read Paywalled Content for Free
31Futurism / 11h
Jumping Paywalls Less than two weeks after launching its "Browse With Bing" browser integration, OpenAI has put the kibosh on the plugin after users were able to bypass paywalls on websites with the app. In a tweet posted earlier this week, OpenAI admitted that the new feature integrated into the ChatGPT mobile app "can occasionally display content in ways we don't want, e.g. if a user specifical
The Repairable Fairphone 4 Is Coming to the US, With a Twist
How-To Geek / 11h
Fairphone is known for its environmentally-friendly phones, and the most recent Fairphone 4 is no different. Now, the repairable phone is coming to the United States, albeit it won’t be the exact same phone that launched in other international markets. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
BREAKING: Northeast Alliance turmoil as JetBlue won’t appeal end of pact, but American will
The Points Guy / 11h
The Northeast Alliance has been thrown into question once more. JetBlue said Wednesday that it would not appeal a recent antitrust ruling by the federal District Court in Massachusetts against its partnership with American Airlines and begin the process of unwinding a complex integration that has been in place for more than two years. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweek
Disney Premier Visa vs. Capital One Venture: Flexible rewards over Disney-specific perks
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re planning a vacation in Disneyland or Disney World Resort , you might want a credit card that offers flexible points you can use to book the trip. Alternatively, you might want one that offers great in-park rewards. You’ll also want to consider perks such as travel insurance and concierge service . Rewards credit cards such as the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fe
American-JetBlue Alliance Is Dead: JetBlue Won’t Appeal Government’s Anti-Trust Win
View from the Wing / 11h
JetBlue’s prize remains its acquisition of Spirit Airlines, which they’re still pursuing against government objections. If JetBlue were to walk away from the merger they’d owe American a breakup fee. This ruling takes them off the hook for that. So not entirely unexpectedly JetBlue says they will not appeal, leaving the partnership dead. Continue reading ...
Finding Uhura’s Confidence in Strange New Worlds | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 11h
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A Chronological List of Star Wars Movies & TV Shows
Gizmodo / 11h
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) The first installment of the prequel trilogy, The Phantom Menace follows the young Anakin Skywalker as he embarks on a journey to become a Jedi. Read more...
Miles & Points Drama: Chicago Seminars Edition
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
There’s currently some drama in the points world, which is giving reality TV and/or your local homeowners association meeting a run for its money… There are two Chicago Seminars events in 2023 Over the years there have been all kinds of miles & points conferences, whereby people can get together to discuss our hobby and share tricks. These are popular with beginners, experts, and everyone in betw
SpaceX Wants Environmental Lawsuit Against Its Starship Rocket Dismissed
Gizmodo / 11h
SpaceX is denying allegations that its Starship rocket poses a threat to surrounding wildlife habitat in Boca Chica, Texas, hoping to dismiss a lawsuit that could potentially delay the anticipated launch of its megarocket. Read more...
How to Keep Mosquitoes From Breeding in Your Yard
Lifehacker / 11h
Mosquitoes need stagnant water to breed. Their babies start out as little worm-like creatures that breathe through their butts and eat algae and bacteria until they are ready to become the biting, flying nemeses we all know so well. This is why you’re supposed to cover or dump out any containers that collect water … Read more...
mtlibrary : This 19th-century artwork depicts a scene from ‘Gargantua and Pantagruel’ by French satirist Francois Rabel...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
mtlibrary : This 19th-century artwork depicts a scene from ‘Gargantua and Pantagruel’ by French satirist Francois Rabelais (c.1494-1553). Pantagruel, the son of the giant Gargantua, is shown playing with cattle as a baby. The full title of the work is: 'The Horrible and Terrifying Deeds and Words of the Very Renowned Pantagruel King of the Dipsodes, Son of the Great Giant Gargantua’. The story wa
Witch From Mercury's Finale Made One of Gundam's Most Fascinating Ideas Queer as Hell
Gizmodo / 12h
This past weekend The Witch From Mercury brought a surprisingly rapid-fire end to the latest Gundam show—and in one of its most satisfying moves, finally delivered on the sapphic love story it set up from the get-go . But in truly making queer love the heart of its endgame, the series also pushed a closer examination… Read more...
Crypto funding drops for fifth straight quarter as investors continue to pull back
26TechCrunch / 12h
Funding for crypto startups continues to grow more scarce. Venture capital flowing into the industry dropped for the fifth consecutive quarter since Q1 2022 to $2.34 billion globally as investors withhold their checkbooks, fearing risks from a severe regulatory stance and an uncertain economy. The second quarter’s $2.34 billion tally was raised across 382 deals, according to PitchBook data, but i
Why Every Newborn Needs a Vitamin K Shot
Lifehacker / 12h
Giving birth is a confusing time, even in the most ideal of circumstances. During the early hours following birth, doctors will be doing a number of additional measures to keep everyone healthy, one of which includes administering a vitamin K shot to the newborn . Although the vitamin K shot has been routinely… Read more...
Samsung Unpacked 2023: foldable phones and everything we expect to see
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event is coming soon, and the competition has never been hotter for Samsung's foldable lineup. Samsung traditionally launches its foldable phones in the latter half of the year, and we're also expecting a slew of other new products. We might see anything from new tablets to new watches and wearables to new smartphone surprises. While Apple is content to offer one
How to Download Threads, Zuckerberg's New Twitter Competitor
93Gizmodo / 12h
Facebook owner Meta is set to release Threads on Wednesday, a long-awaited Twitter copy-cat app poised to cause major problems for Elon Musk. Meta just pushed up the launch data for the app, and Threads is scheduled to be available at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on July 5th, . Here’s how to get the app, and steps to sneak an… Read more...
Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “suppress free speech”
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong ) A federal judge yesterday ordered the Biden administration to halt a wide range of communications with social media companies, siding with Missouri and Louisiana in a lawsuit that alleges Biden and his administration violated the First Amendment by colluding with social networks "to suppress disfavored speakers, viewpoints, and content." The B
Elephants Need a Little Variety in Their Diet, Too, Poop Study Reveals
Gizmodo / 12h
Just like some people, elephants seem to prefer a rich palette of foods, research out this week suggests. Studying decades-old poop, researchers found that elephants tend to have diverse diets that can differ significantly from others in the same community. These diets are further influenced by the time of year and… Read more...
OpenAI is forming a new team to bring ‘superintelligent’ AI under control
100+TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI is forming a new team led by Ilya Sutskever, its chief scientist and one of the company’s co-founders, to develop ways to steer and control “superintelligent” AI systems. In a blog post published today, Sutskever and Jan Leike, a lead on the alignment team at OpenAI, predict that AI with intelligence exceeding that of humans could arrive within the decade. This AI — assuming it does, indee
Astra establishes subsidiary for spacecraft engine business
TechCrunch / 12h
Astra is carving out its spacecraft engine business as a wholly owned subsidiary, a corporate restructuring that will provide greater flexibility in hiring and financing, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch and a person familiar with the matter. The new subsidiary, Astra Spacecraft Engines, Inc., was incorporated in Delaware on June 5 and filed with the state of California on June 13, cor
Embrace These Cold Soups All Summer Long
Lifehacker / 12h
It’s that special time of year when 10 a.m. greets you with a temperature of 84°F and 79% humidity, at least that’s the case here in New York City. There’s nothing in the world that could make me put a steaming hot breakfast into this already sweaty, still-indoors body. What I’m craving is the full-body relief of a… Read more...
Carnival Cruise Line’s VIFP Club loyalty program: Everything you need to know
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Carnival Cruise Line fans are a loyal bunch. So loyal, perhaps, that the line hasn’t felt the need to offer up crazy-lucrative loyalty program perks to keep them coming back. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean , Carnival’s VIFP Club loyalty program doesn’t offer its members a free cruise after reaching the top tier.
