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Get up to 70% more value from your rewards with these transfer bonuses
4KThe Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you truly want to maximize your miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic points redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your points by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonuses. However, these are li
Apple isn't making game controllers for Vision Pro - Microsoft and Sony may have it covered
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you're wondering what Apple's official Vision Pro controllers are going to look like, just imagine something that isn't there. That's because Apple is reportedly determined to make its AR/VR headset a controller-free zone. The report comes via Apple watcher Mark Gurman, who wrote in a Bloomberg newsletter that Apple had experimented with a finger-based controller device. It also confirms that
Valve All But Bans Steam Games From Using AI-Generated Content
52Gizmodo / 1h
Game developers looking to distribute their playable creations via Valve’s popular Steam hub may have trouble if they’re looking to use AI during the creative process. The game publisher and distributor says that Steam will no longer tolerate products that were generated using copyright-infringing AI content. Since… Read more...
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV 2023 Review: Stylish First Effort
Wired / 5min
The iconic brand’s first foray into electric vehicles is impressive, but its traditional approach left some tech opportunities on the table.
Twitter launches 'new' Tweetdeck as the old version breaks down
Engadget / 7min
If you've been having trouble using Twitter recently, you aren't alone — the service has been having issues ever since it started limiting the number of posts users could view each day . Although many of the platform's issues stabilized over the weekend, Tweetdeck remains broken unless users switch to the beta version of the list aggregator. Now, Twitter is gearing up to solve the issue by making
You can get this Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti/Titan cooler for an unhinged $120K - but why?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
An odd Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti/Titan GPU cooler that had been making the online rounds finally has a source, as well as a price attached to it. We previously reported on these cooler images, leaked online with little context but now it and many other images resurfaced on Taobao’s Goofish, a platform that hosts used items and unreleased prototypes. Goofish user ‘Hayaka,’ who posted the images, wrote, a
James Gunn Won't Be at Comic-Con 2023, Which Doesn't Bode Well for DC Films
Gizmodo / 1h
Comic book movie fans going to San Diego Comic-Con this year were just dealt another punch in the gut as filmmaker James Gunn revealed on his Instagram that he won’t be attending the convention. Read more...
Suicide Squad ISEKAI Sends the Hitmen Into an Anime Fantasy
Gizmodo / 1h
A cryptic, weirdly fantastic new anime is coming from WB Japan. Harley Quinn and the Joker take on another world, or possibly multiple worlds, in the teaser trailer for Suicide Squad ISEKAI . Do I know what’s going on? No . But does it look exceptionally cool? Absolutely it does. Check out the short teaser below. Read more...
You Can’t Access Pornhub in Mississippi or Virginia Anymore
Gizmodo / 1h
Pornhub has officially pulled out of two more states, namely Mississippi and Virginia. As much as the latter state is “for lovers,” PornHub says it’s protesting the states’ recently-enacted age verification laws that create massive business and privacy issues for the porno site. Read more...
Getting Approved For Chase 100,000 Point Offer Despite Being Over “5/24”
View from the Wing / 1h
Traditionally, Chase hasn't been willing to approve customers for new cards who have opened 5 or more new card accounts in the past 24 months. This is referred to as "5/24." However recently there are reports of new card offers from Chase where people do get approved despite being over this limit. Continue reading ...
American Airlines Passenger Demands Off A Flight, Thinks Man Seated Near Her Is A Ghost
28View from the Wing / 1h
Video posted to TikTok shows a woman ranting as she leaves an American Airlines flight prior to departure in Dallas, yelling that she needs off because there's a passenger on board who "is not real." And, she says, anyone that stays on board will die alongside that passenger. A reposting of the original video is garnering millions of views under the hashtag #drunkonaplane although it doesn't seem
Max Q: Virgin Galactic’s triumphant first commercial flight
TechCrunch / 2h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: What the future holds for Virgin Galactic News from NASA , and more Virgin Galactic’s first commercial flight brings payloads and passengers to edge of space Virgin Galactic completed its first commercial flight, sending 13 scientific payloads and four humans — including three officials from the Italian Air Force — to the edge of space and back. The
EV maker Arrival’s second SPAC is now a dead SPAC
TechCrunch / 2h
Troubled commercial EV maker Arrival has just ended a deal to merge — for the second time in less than three years — with a special purpose acquisition company. Arrival initially went public in March 2021 via a merger with special purpose acquisition company CIIG Merger Corp. in a deal valued at $5.4 billion. Since those high-flying SPAC days of 2021, Arrival has repeatedly delayed its production
336,000 servers remain unpatched against critical Fortigate vulnerability
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Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge Researchers say that nearly 336,000 devices exposed to the Internet remain vulnerable to a critical vulnerability in firewalls sold by Fortinet because admins have yet to install patches the company released three weeks ago. CVE-2023-27997 is a remote code execution in Fortigate VPNs, which are included in the company’s firewalls. The vulnerability, which stems from a heap overflow bug, h
Molly Alter leaving Index Ventures for Northzone
TechCrunch / 2h
There’s been quite a bit of movement lately among venture capitalists moving to new firms or going out on their own, while others are getting into VC. NEA partner Pete Sonsini and Kleiner Perkins’ Wen Hsieh were reportedly leaving their respective firms to start their own firms. David Cahn left Coatue for Sequoia Capital and Maria Salamanca left Unshackled Ventures last year for Ulu Ventures. Mea
Pornhub blocks access in Mississippi, Virginia and Utah amid changing laws
44TechCrunch / 2h
Pornhub is blocking access from users in Mississippi, Virginia and Utah, which have recently passed laws that require age verification to access adult websites. Similar legislation went into effect in Louisiana at the start of the year. To comply, Pornhub required visitors to verify their age with the LA Wallet app , a digital wallet for Louisiana state driver licenses. “Since then, our traffic i
Kodi 20.2 Now Available With a Ton of Bug Fixes
How-To Geek / 3h
Kodi is an open-source media center that allows you to stream content from the internet, such as movies and shows, from servers and backends of your choosing. While Kodi 21 is in still development, a new update for Kodi 20 is rolling out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How Coffee Can Help Your Grill
How-To Geek / 3h
Coffee and grilling might not be the most obvious pairing in the world—unless you’re preparing a coffee-rubbed steak, which sounds absolutely delicious. But, did you know you can actually clean your grill with coffee? That doesn’t mean you should pour your cup of morning joe on your grill grates—but it’s almost that easy! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Buy Emirates Lounge Access: Here’s How Much It Costs
30One Mile at a Time / 3h
I just published a post about how to buy access to Etihad lounges in Abu Dhabi . Since I covered that, I figure it’s also worth dedicating a post to buying access to Emirates lounges, as the airline sells access to its global network of lounges. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know — how much does it cost to buy Emirates lounge access, and is it worth it? Cost to buy Emirates lounge a
Alaska Airlines Improving Million Miler Program
300+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Alaska Airlines is adding perks for its loyalest flyers, and I’m impressed. I first wrote about this several weeks ago, when this was first revealed. These changes have now been rolled out, including the ability to nominate someone for elite status. Let’s cover all the details. Alaska’s new perks for lifetime elite members In May 2023, Alaska Airlines revealed that it would make some positive cha
Exhaust Yourself Watching Tom Cruise Sprint in Every Mission: Impossible Movie
27Gizmodo / 3h
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One promises to add even more perilous stunts to the Tom Cruise action franchise . But as part seven’s release approaches, Paramount’s paying tribute to a feature of the films that requires just its star and his very fleet feet. Who knew how much running Cruise did in these… Read more...
As Twitter flounders, Mastodon refreshes its official app for Android users
44TechCrunch / 3h
While Twitter is busy limiting the number of readable tweets and breaking its TweetDeck app , open source Twitter alternative Mastodon is celebrating the launch of a significant refresh of its Android app. The new app, released over the weekend , features a complete Material You redesign — Google’s design language for Android — as well as revamped features such as tab bars, settings, a compose sc
After Barbie, Here Are 14 Other Toys Mattel Might Make Into Movies
Gizmodo / 4h
All signs point to this month’s release of Barbie being a massive hit. It just seems to be the summer movie most people are talking about, and tracking on its opening weekend says it’s likely to beat the new Christopher Nolan movie —even before any reviews have come out. If Barbie is actually as good as we all hope it… Read more...
Anker's New iPhone Battery Might Be Incompatible With the iPhone 15
59Gizmodo / 4h
After MagSafe came along in 2020, most of Anker’s iPhone-specific portable chargers took advantage of the feature; magnetically adhering to the back of the device and charging it wirelessly. For the first time in a while, Anker has released an iPhone backup battery that connects directly to its Lightning port , but if… Read more...
United may reduce Newark schedule after week of widespread delays and cancellations
100+The Points Guy / 4h
United Airlines may reduce its schedule at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and refine its crew-scheduling technology, following a week where the airline saw thousands of flight disruptions. “This has been one of the most operationally challenging weeks I’ve experienced in my entire career,” United CEO Scott Kirby wrote in a memo to staffers Saturday. The memo, which TPG obtained, outli
TPG readers’ favorite airport lounges around the world
39The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We asked our TPG Lounge readers to share the best airline lounges around the world that they’ve encountered on their far-reaching travels. Here’s a look at some of our favorite answers and best recommendations. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity.) The best lounges in the US and Canada Many
Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in July
200+The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and ben
Future Galaxy Watch upgrade could finally make it reliable for people with tattoos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Samsung is working on improving its Galaxy Watches' ability to run biometric tests on tattooed skin. We’re using a translation provided by SamMobile as this information comes from a moderator on the official Samsung Korean forums . In a response to a user having trouble getting their Galaxy Watch 5 to work on their tattooed wrist, the moderator claims the company's developers are trying to figure
The 10 most WTF scenes from 'The Idol' finale
Mashable / 4h
The Idol wrapped up its reign as the most WTF-worthy show on TV with an absolute doozy of a finale. Titled "Jocelyn Forever," the fifth and final episode of The Idol 's first season saw pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) seemingly end her relationship with cult leader Tedros (Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye), achieve great success, and kick off her world tour. But it wouldn't be an episode of The Idol w
Tidal is increasing its HiFi plan to $11 per month
33Engadget / 4h
Tidal has followed Apple Music, Deezer and Amazon Music by increasing the price of its base HiFi subscription. Starting on August 1st, the cost of an individual membership is going up by $1 to $11 per month in the US, while the family plan will run you $17 per month, an increase of $2. According to Billboard , prices are going up in other markets too. Tidal confirmed to Engadget that the Tidal Hi
You Up? Mars Helicopter Finally Makes Contact After Two Months of Silence
84Gizmodo / 4h
After 63 days of agonizing silence, NASA’s Martian chopper finally phoned home. Read more...
The Superhero Noir Plot Thickens on Next Episode of Image Comics' Who Is No/One
Gizmodo / 4h
The next issue of Image Comics’ Massive-Verse title No/One is out this week—and with it, a new installment of podcast Who Is No/One , which expands on its story. io9 has an exclusive clip to share from the true crime-style podcast, which stars Rachael Leigh Cook and Patton Oswalt as investigative journalists —and this… Read more...
We Should Allow More People To Come To The U.S. And Stay Here
View from the Wing / 5h
The U.S. is losing millions of visitors due to absurd wait times for visas. Last year we saw them get 14 times longer than they were before the pandemic, in some cases nearly three years. Make make it difficult for talented people to come here for work, too, and after a short time we... kick them out. And we don't do a great job even figuring out who 'we' 'want' here in the first place. Continue
AMAs are the latest casualty in Reddit’s API war
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty ) Ask Me Anything (AMA) has been a Reddit staple that helped popularize the social media platform. It delivered some unique, personal, and, at times, fiery interviews between public figures and people who submitted questions. The Q&A format became so popular that many people host so-called AMAs these days, but the main subreddit has been r/IAmA, where the likes of then-US P
I still don't understand how Jocelyn is famous in 'The Idol'
42Mashable / 5h
There's a lot that's wrong with The Idol . HBO's latest Sunday slot, co-created by Sam Levinson and Abel Tesfaye ( aka The Weeknd ), examines fame and Hollywood's sordid underbelly through the tumultuous life of fictional pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp). At the beginning of The Idol 's five-episode run, she's on the cusp of the next phase of her career, set to release new single "World Class Si
Top travel tips to keep your trip on track and on budget
100+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. As you’ve probably noticed, many people are traveling this summer. If that includes you, there are ways to save a bunch of money (and maybe a little sanity) while traveling this summer. How can you navigate this high-demand travel environment while controlling costs and minimizing headaches? Here are our top tips for travel this summ
Animated GIF generator from Picsart makes AI fun again
55Engadget / 5h
Remember the early days of the AI hype train, when everyone spent their time making stupid images using text prompts? If you want to recapture the nostalgic haze of, uh, late 2022, Picsart has got you covered. The popular image editor just launched an AI-powered animated GIF generator. The major difference between earlier text-to-image platforms like DALL-E and Picsart’s new tool is animation. DA
Apple reportedly slashes Vision Pro production, pushes back cheaper model
72TechCrunch / 5h
What would success look like for the Vision Pro ? It’s still an open question — or, perhaps, a series of interrelated questions. First is how many Apple expects to sell, and what industry analysts are forecasting. Second is who, precisely, is buying. The third is timeline, as in: how slow of a burn is acceptable. Few, if any, expect a system like this to see iPhone levels of success overnight. Ru
Netflix Wants to Make Ads More Like TV Shows
21Gizmodo / 5h
Even for those who grew up in the days of cable—the ones who cut their teeth on brain-melting Sunny D or Kool Aid commercials—watching ads on streaming services is somehow more taxing and annoying than anything that came before Netflix first burst onto the scene. Part of the issue is that the same ads run constantly… Read more...
'Conan the Barbarian With a Sense of Humor' | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 5h
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You’re Losing 8,333 Miles A Month And Not Realizing It
View from the Wing / 5h
You're losing up to 4,166 points per month if you rent and do not have a Bilt Mastercard . This card offers something literally no other card does and it can mean a huge difference in your points balance. Continue reading ...
The link rot spreads: GIF-hosting site Gfycat shutting down Sept. 1
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A myriad of ways one might react to Gfycat's closure, trending on Gfycat itself at the moment. (credit: Gfycat) The Internet continues to get a bit more fragmented and less accessible every week. Within the past seven days, Reddit finished its purge of third-party clients , Twitter required accounts to view tweets (temporarily or not), and Google News started pulling news articles from
Pornhub cuts off more US users in ongoing protest over age-verification laws
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: ssuaphoto | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) On July 1, laws requiring adult websites to verify user ages took effect in Mississippi and Virginia, despite efforts by Pornhub to push back against the legislation. Those efforts include Pornhub blocking access to users in these states and rallying users to help persuade lawmakers that requiring ID to access adult content will only creat
Unsolved Wendy’s outbreak shows challenges of fighting foodborne illnesses
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A Wendy's old-fashion burger. Romaine lettuce on Wendy's burgers is thought to be the cause of the outbreak. (credit: Getty | Francis Dean ) We will never know for certain what caused a large, multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Wendy's restaurants late last year, according to a new study led by investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
Musk annoys Twitter users by capping number of tweets they can view each day
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Twitter has imposed limits on how many tweets users can view each day, with owner Elon Musk claiming the drastic change was needed to fight "data scraping" and other "manipulation." Users who hit the rate limits were greeted with error messages like "Sorry, you are rate limited. Please wait a few moments then try again." "To address extreme levels of dat
These Samsung phone flaws have been exploited by spyware
Exploitation for Client Execution (Enterprise T1203)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that flaws in several Samsung mobile devices have likely already been exploited to by a spyware vendor. The agency recently added eight new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , six of which pertain to Samsung Mobile devices, with evidence that they already been exploited in the wild. Despite all
Stop using Google Analytics, warns Sweden’s privacy watchdog, as it issues over $1M in fines
28TechCrunch / 6h
Sweden’s data protection watchdog has issued a couple of fines in relation to exports of European users’ data via Google Analytics which it found breach the bloc’s privacy rulebook owing to risks posed by U.S. government surveillance. It has also warned other companies against use of Google’s tool. The fines — just over $1.1 million for Swedish telco Tele2 and less than $30,000 for local online r
Where the Hell Is Instagram’s Twitter Clone?
21Gizmodo / 6h
After reports teasing a launch date of June for its Twitter rival , Instagram has let us down as we venture into July. However, there may be hope on the horizon as the competitor was briefly listed on the Apple and Google app stores over the weekend. Read more...
Ticks Use This One Neat Trick to Help Them Suck Your Blood, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 6h
Blood-sucking ticks might be even clingier than we thought. Recent research has found that at least one tick species seems to use static electricity to help itself grapple onto potential hosts. The trick allows the tick to extend its reach by several body lengths, the authors say. Read more...
Humane’s Totally Real ‘Disappearing Computer’ Designed by Former Apple Execs Gets a Name
Gizmodo / 6h
Humane, the hotly-hyped up consumer device startup-up helmed by former Apple executives finally has a name for its illusive AI-enabled wearable device. The pocket-sized product, which was spotted nestled in an executive’s front pocket during a presentation earlier this year, is called the Humane Ai Pin. Whether or not… Read more...
Buy Etihad Lounge Access: Here’s How Much It Costs
47One Mile at a Time / 6h
Given that I’ve published some Etihad Airways lounge reviews recently, I wanted to dedicate a post to buying access to the carrier’s lounges in Abu Dhabi. Any Etihad passenger can buy access to any of the carrier’s lounges, and in some cases it can represent a worthwhile splurge. Cost to buy Etihad lounge access Lounge access is a standard feature for Etihad first class and Etihad business class
Google’s Gradient backs YC alum Infisical to solve secret sprawl
TechCrunch / 6h
Secret sprawl, where companies store authentication credentials and similar sensitive data across multiple locations, is a real and growing problem for any company wanting to avert a security breach. Companies might have hundreds of secrets — such as API keys, passwords or database access tokens — spread across their infrastructure, making it difficult to keep tabs on what is stored where, who ha
Valve responds to claims it has banned AI-generated games from Steam
53TechCrunch / 6h
Valve has issued a rare statement after claims it was rejecting games with AI-generated assets from its Steam games store. The notoriously close-lipped developer of the Half-Life series and de facto gatekeeper of PC gaming distribution said its policy was evolving and not a stand against AI. Steam has a review and approval process much like any app platform, and its rules on content aren’t always
'The Idol' finale: What happened to that 'Rolling Stone' scene?
21Mashable / 6h
Much of the controversy surrounding the release of The Idol stemmed from an investigative report by Rolling Stone published in March, two months before the HBO series' premiered at Cannes Film Festival. Thirteen sources alleged that production on the series was "a shitshow," and that after director and co-creator Sam Levinson replaced director Amy Seimetz on the project, The Idol went from dark s
'The Idol's finale twist makes absolutely zero sense
21Mashable / 6h
Our Sunday evenings are finally free from the clutches of The Idol , but at what cost? The HBO show's five-episode first season concluded with a finale that attempted to turn the rest of the series on its head with a baffling eleventh hour twist. After sitting through an excruciatingly long "talent" show and the downfall of Tedros Tedros (Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye), we learn that pop star Jocelyn
This nifty new feature gives Google Calendar a badly-needed upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Google Calendar app for Android has plenty of features to offer and solid integration with other Google Workspace apps. And while planning events through Calendar is easy enough, it’s finally getting a much-needed upgrade. Google Calendar is adding a share button to events, meaning that event organizers can invite a large number of people at once without having to add each contact’s email add
Don't be fooled by fake ads for this file transfer service - they could lead to malware
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h•
Disable or Modify Tools (Enterprise T1562.001)
A well-known ransomware group is pushing fake ads to lure people into visiting webpages that spoof the official WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) site, experts have warned. BlackCat, also known as ALPHV, has loaded the pages with malware installers that infect the victim when they visit. BleepingComputer claims that the group hopes to target "system administrators, web admins, and IT professionals for
Meta teases Twitter alternative and we're ready to pull these Threads
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Meta’s Twitter alternative has been building up hype since earlier this year, when app researcher Allesandro Paluzzi took to Twitter to share images of Threads (at the time called ‘Barcelona’) and said the app was being pitched as ‘Instagram for your thoughts’. Now, the upcoming app has been briefly spotted on the Google Play Store and it seems like we could be very close to an actual launch. Whi
CEOs are really getting on board with AI - but is that a good thing?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
New research has claimed CEOs are now ranking productivity as their number one priority, up from fourth place last year. With customer experience and tech modernization roundup up the top three most common priorities, CEOs are turning to artificial intelligence en masse. IBM surveyed thousands of CEOs from across 30 countries, which draws comparisons between some of the world’s leading nations. A
Meta's new Facebook parental controls show social media still doesn't like responsibility
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Social media platforms have been facing criticism for their influence on young minds for at least a decade, and now Meta, Instagram’s and Facebook’s parent company, is implementing new features to actively address such concerns, such as the impact on teens’ mental health, across its platforms. These features include new parental supervision tools and privacy features. Many adults would probably a
Modder shrinks legendary Game Boy Camera down to the size of an original GameBoy cartridge
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It’s 1998, and we’re at the advent of digital photography, with the first consumer digital cameras like the Canon PowerShot Pro 70 costing north of $1,000 / £1,000. In steps the Game Boy Camera, a $50 camera cartridge that slots into your GameBoy and which, acting like a roll of film, can store up to 30 grayscale 0.1MP pictures. It’s fun, it’s different, and it’s had a cult following ever since.
Adobe Figma deal thrown into jeopardy following CMA probe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) really isn’t happy about that Adobe and Figma merger - and it wants the company to prove the controversial deal isn't a threat to its rivals. Following a two-month investigation, the CMA has published its Phase One decision , saying the proposed merger “may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition” in the UK. These concerns a
Google Says It'll Scrape Everything You Post Online for AI
80Gizmodo / 6h
Google updated its privacy policy over the weekend, explicitly saying the company reserves the right to scrape just about everything you post online to build its AI tools. If Google can read your words, assume they belong to the company now, and expect that they’re nesting somewhere in the bowels of a chatbot. Read more...
A Detail Indiana Jones 5 Gets So Right, That Star Wars Gets So Wrong
51Gizmodo / 6h
Details can make a world of difference. When handled correctly, a tiny, well-thought-out detail can add a whole new level of enjoyment to a project. If ignored though, it can speak to a larger level of indifference. And this weekend , while rewatching Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny , I noticed a perfect,… Read more...
Capital One SavorOne Card: 8 Reasons To Apply
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card ( Rates & Fees ) The Capital One SavorOne Card is one of the cards that I was most recently approved for . While the card has been on my radar for quite some time, the recent perks added to this card really sealed the deal for me. While you can read a full review of the card , below I wanted to share eight reasons that I think
Get discounted premium economy flights to Europe on SAS, starting at $765
21The Points Guy / 7h
This fall and winter, U.S.-based travelers can fly premium economy to multiple European cities, thanks to deals from Scandinavian Airlines . The carrier is offering discounted premium economy tickets, starting at about $765. Stockholm. LAURIE NOBLE/GETTY IMAGES Deal basics Airline: SAS Routes: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., to Amsterdam, Lo
Here's When Fixing Your Refrigerator Makes More Sense
Lifehacker / 7h
Modern refrigerators do more than keep food chilled: They also come with ice makers, water dispensers and filters, and features that help you keep contents organized. Read more...
Galaxy Z Fold 5 Has a Nearly Gapless Hinge in New Hands-on Photos
How-To Geek / 7h
We don’t expect the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to introduce any major upgrades—it will be very similar to its predecessor. However, new hands-on images show that Galaxy Z Fold 5 may use a “waterdrop” hinge, which will significantly reduce the size of its screen gap and potentially reduce screen creasing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Add PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store Games to Steam
How-To Geek / 7h
Most PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store games are UWP apps, meaning you can’t add them to Steam as non-Steam games the usual way. But there’s a working method, and it includes downloading and running a third party app. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
You Can Now Merge PDFs With the Microsoft 365 App
How-To Geek / 7h
You’d think merging PDFs would be easier. There are a few tools for the job, but now Microsoft has just added PDF merging to the Microsoft 365 app, making it easier than ever. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 1TB Samsung T7 Shield SSD Is at Its Lowest Price Yet
How-To Geek / 7h
The Samsung T7 Shield is our pick for the best rugged external SSD, thanks to its fast performance and durable design. Now you can pick one up for $75, the lowest recorded price yet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Tesla's Latest Update Delivers a Slew of Requested Features
How-To Geek / 7h
Tesla often releases software updates to its vehicles with all sorts of changes, and aside from a big update back in April, the last few haven’t had much to offer. However, the latest Tesla software update (2023.26) rolling out this week is packed with goodies drivers will appreciate. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
AMD Just Released a Ryzen 5 CPU With 3D V-Cache
How-To Geek / 7h
AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology manages to bring a considerable performance boost to its CPUs. There’s one small problem: it’s only available for AMD’s highest-end chips. That’s changing now, as AMD is launching the Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Buy This Amazon Gift Card and Get $5 for Free
How-To Geek / 7h
Buy a $50 Amazon gift card, and you’ll score a free $5 in credits. This promotional offer is perfect for anyone who plans to shop on Prime Day—simply activate the offer, buy an e-gift card (for yourself or someone else), and Amazon will add $5 to your account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Gfycat Is Shutting Down: Save Your GIFs Now
20How-To Geek / 7h
Gfycat is one of the largest repositories of GIFs and short videos, but services like Tenor and Giphy have given it some competition. Now, the service is shutting down, and taking its entire library of GIFs with it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Fix When Spotify Won’t Download Your Local Songs
How-To Geek / 7h
Don’t see your device’s local music files in your Spotify for iPhone or Android app? There are various reasons the app won’t list your local music tracks. We’ll what you can do about it so you can stream your local music with the Spotify app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
LEGO Unveils Its Biggest Technic Set Yet, A Massive Crane
How-To Geek / 7h
We already know that LEGO sets come in all shapes and sizes and at various price points, but the latest LEGO Technics build is the lineup’s biggest one yet. I’m talking about the massive new Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 for $700. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Apple forced to make major cuts to Vision Pro headset production plans
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / This is Apple’s Vision Pro headset. It looks a bit like a particularly bulky pair of ski goggles, with the materials and design language of Apple’s AirPods Max headphones. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has been forced to make drastic cuts to production forecasts for the mixed-reality Vision Pro headset, unveiled last month after seven years in development and hailed as its most significan
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
37Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: D. Anschutz ) There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of being human. But a particular song or experience that resonates with one lonely person may mean nothing to someone else who feels isolated and misunderstood. Human beings are social creatures. Those who feel left out often experience loneliness. To inve
Apple plans to launch a monitor that stays on when you shut down your Mac
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Pictured: Apple's 2022 Studio Display. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) In the subscribers-only section of his weekly newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman (who has reported accurately on new Apple hardware in the past) claims that Apple will introduce an external Mac monitor that can act as a smart home display when a Mac goes to sleep or is shut down. The feature would be available on
HBO's 'Insecure' is streaming on Netflix. You heard me.
Mashable / 7h
Issa Rae's eternally superb drama comedy, Insecure, is now streaming on Netflix . That's correct, HBO on Netflix. The Peabody-winning, Emmy-winning HBO series launched on the rival streaming platform in the U.S. on Monday, as part of an agreement between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max , Deadline reports . Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Insecure isn't the only HBO title
C’mon Barbie, let’s go party with these 3 perfectly pink experiences
The Points Guy / 7h
The “Barbie” movie rolls into theaters (on pink roller skates, we presume) on July 21, 2023. Finally, lifelong Barbie fans and Barbie-obsessed children alike will have the chance to see Barbie, Ken and all of their friends come to life. As excited as we are for this cinematic masterpiece, we are equally thrilled that there are real-life experiences where we can join Barbie in her carefree world o
The ultimate guide to Carnival Cruise Line ships and itineraries
200+The Points Guy / 7h
If the United States has a national cruise line, it’s Carnival . The self-described “fun ship” line is the king of short, affordable, fun-focused cruises from U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and other nearby destinations. No matter where you live in the U.S., you’re probably within a few hours of a Carnival ship. Where you won’t find Carnival ships, notably, is in Asia, South America
Earn 5% cash back/5 points per dollar at theme parks with this popular Chase card this summer
The Points Guy / 7h
One of our top cash-back credit card recommendations is the Chase Freedom Flex , which offers 5% cash back on rotating categories every quarter. Better yet, if you hold a Chase Ultimate Rewards points-earning credit card, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card , you can turn that cash back into 5 points per dollar spent by combining your points . A new quarter has jus
Check your Amex Offers: Amazon bonus points are back for some cardmembers
91The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. American Express has recently introduced a new set of Amex Offers for targeted cardholders on eligible Amazon purchases. In this latest round of offers, some cardholders can earn an enticing bonus of 5 extra Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on Amazon. TPG director of content Nick Ewen found the offer
Everything you need to know about visiting Knott’s Berry Farm
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When people think of Southern California theme parks, Disneyland often comes to mind first. However, less than 7 miles away from Anaheim in nearby Buena Park, California, is a theme park that predates Disneyland by more than a decade. Knott’s Berry Farm, as the name suggests, began as a berry farm owned by
The 5 best destinations you can visit on an MSC Cruises ship
41The Points Guy / 7h
Are you looking for the best cruise itineraries offered by MSC Cruises ? You have plenty of options. The world’s third-biggest cruise line by passenger capacity offers voyages in almost every corner of the world, from Asia and Europe to the Caribbean and South America. MSC Cruises currently has 22 cruise ships in operation, more than all but a handful of other major cruise lines. That allows it t
Review: Etihad First Class Lounge Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
After a lovely flight in Etihad’s Boeing 787 first class from Washington to kick off my round the world trip with dad , we had a roughly six hour layover, which we spent in the Etihad First Class Lounge. It had been several years since I visited this lounge, and I knew that there has been some cost cutting, so I was curious if I’d like it as much as in the past. While I’m sad to see that the loun
In What Order Should You Apply For Credit Cards?
69One Mile at a Time / 7h
There are lots of amazing credit cards out there, in terms of the welcome offers, perks, return on spending, etc. Even those of us who have been maximizing our credit cards for a long time don’t necessarily have all the cards we’d like to have. So I thought it would be interesting to address in what order it makes sense to apply for credit cards. In other words, if there are five cards you’re int
Some HBO shows are streaming on Netflix in the US for the first time
94Engadget / 7h
Your eyes aren't deceiving you. There really is an HBO show on Netflix . All five seasons of Issa Rae's highly acclaimed comedy-drama series Insecure are now streaming on Netflix in the US. Not only that, more HBO shows are on the way to the service as Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) tries to wring more revenue out of its expansive library. Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Six Feet Under and Ballers a
The M4 robot transforms to roll, fly and walk across various terrains
34TechCrunch / 7h
If you’ve followed robots with any frequency, you’ve no doubt encountered the wheel versus leg debate. Why, for instance, should a warehouse opt for a legged Digit robot instead of a rolling Locus system? The explosive popularity of drones has led to similar debates with flying. Recent interest in inventory automation has prompted similar debates between UAVs and rolling systems when it comes to
Netflix adds ‘Insecure’ as more HBO shows, including ‘Six Feet Under,’ are on the way
55TechCrunch / 7h
Comedy-drama TV series “Insecure” is the first HBO title heading to Netflix, with more on the way. Netflix announced today that all five seasons of “Insecure,” which aired on HBO between 2016 and 2021, are now available on its streaming platform. The launch comes a few weeks after reports indicated that Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) was in talks to license HBO titles to Netflix . All five seasons
AudioPen is a great web app for converting your voice into text notes
TechCrunch / 7h
There are many note-taking apps, ranging from Apple Notes and Google Keep to Obsidian and Notion. Most of them use text as the primary input method and provide features around it. Developer Louis Pereira’s AudioPen app focuses on converting your voice to neat text-based notes. AudioPen is a web app, so don’t expect a native mobile experience. But this means it’s pretty lightweight and available a
One Shot of a Kidney Protein Gave Monkeys a Brain Boost
100+Wired / 7h
An early experiment in older rhesus macaques suggests that an injection of klotho improves working memory. Could it one day help people?
5 Best Portable Power Stations (2023): Power Capacity, Luxe, Budget, and More
32Wired / 7h
Whether you are going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
Attaching Massive Kites to Boats Will Help Slash Shipping Emissions
76Gizmodo / 7h
French company Airseas, has promised to help cargo ships reduce their fuel consumption, and cut their greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 20%. And they’re doing this with the Seawing—a 1,000 square meter kite that will fly 300 meters (984 feet) above the water’s surface. So the global shipping industry is… Read more...
Cozy Enchantment Awaits in The Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Gizmodo / 7h
Sometimes you want your fantasy tales pierced with bloody drama and apocalyptic magic ; other times, you’re in the mood for something a bit sweeter. There’s a reason “cozy romantasy” is a popular genre, and Sangu Mandanna’s debut The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches enchanted lots of its fans. The author… Read more...
Air Canada’s Years-Long Meltdown Almost Saved Titan Submersible Passengers
View from the Wing / 7h
In every disaster, there’s always the story of someone who was supposed to be there too but fate intervened. In this case, Air Canada managed to operate a flight – by no means guaranteed! – and contributed to the demise of Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year old son Suleman. Continue reading ...
Instagram censors #VaginalCancer hashtag, allows #VaginalSteaming
Mashable / 7h
It's no secret that Instagram has an issue with nudity. Nipples are famously not free on the Meta -owned social media platform. And now, posts about a gynaecological cancer are being censored by the platform. Instagram has hidden the #VaginalCancer hashtag, prompting outrage from gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) In a series of tweets ,
Virgin Media customers worry emails gone for good
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Some have lost access to their inboxes, and the firm cannot say when it will be fixed.
The Webb Telescope Finally Snaps Saturn’s Luminous Rings
62Gizmodo / 8h
The Webb Space Telescope has taken an image of the ringed planet Saturn, completing its photo album of our solar system’s gas giants. Read more...
That Essential Morning Coffee May Be a Placebo
36Gizmodo / 8h
Scientists testing coffee against plain caffeine found that plain caffeine only partially reproduces the effects of drinking a cup of coffee, activating areas of the brain that make you feel more alert but not the areas of the brain that affect working memory and goal-directed behavior. Read more...
Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Car's Air Conditioner
Lifehacker / 8h
No one wants to get into their car on a really hot day and turn on their air conditioning for some relief, only to wait for a refreshing, cool breeze that never comes. Or, maybe some semi-cool air manages to get through the vents a few minutes into your drive, but is too warm and too weak to make much of a difference.… Read more...
Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Elon Musk provoked a Twitter backlash after introducing limits to the number of tweets users can read.
listentothestories: “Librarians have knowledge. They guide you to the right books, the right...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
listentothestories : “Librarians have knowledge. They guide you to the right books, the right worlds, they find the best places, like soul-enhanced search engines.” — Matt Haig, The Midnight Library
And just like that, 'Sex and the City' turned on Android phones
37Mashable / 8h
In case you somehow missed it, Miranda Hobbes truly, madly, deeply hates her shiny new 📢 ANDROID 📢 phone. It's impossible not to be aware of this technological hostility in the third episode of And Just Like That... Season 2 , that Cynthia Nixon's character is ready to throw her device in the sea — she spends most of the latest episode waging war with it, calling it loudly by its non-Apple oper
Valve says Steam games can’t use AI models trained on copyrighted works
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Are we certain this famous Valve promo image wasn't generated by an AI? (credit: Valve) Last week, we shared an anonymous report that Valve was blocking from Steam at least some games that make use of AI-generated artwork. Over the weekend, Valve confirmed that report, telling Ars in an e-mailed statement that the company is blocking games that use AI-generated content unless developers
Europe’s venerable Ariane 5 rocket faces a bittersweet ending on Tuesday
32Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The Ariane 5 has been a workhorse since 1996 for the European Space Agency. (credit: ESA/Arianespace) The Ariane 5 rocket has had a long run, with nearly three decades of service launching satellites and spacecraft. Over that time, the iconic rocket, with a liquid hydrogen-fueled core stage and solid rocket boosters, has come to symbolize Europe's guaranteed access to space. But now, th
Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox usher in the new era of Smosh
65TechCrunch / 9h
In their first YouTube video together in seven years, Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla summoned a demon to score Taylor Swift tickets. The sketch was gently absurd, infused with pop culture references, and above all, goofy as hell — all the markers of classic Smosh comedy. “We were just approaching it from this place of excitement and passion, and like, ‘Let’s see how much we can make each other lau
Lina Zakarauskaite is elevated from principal to partner at London’s Stride VC
42TechCrunch / 9h
London-based VC Stride has appointed Lina Zakarauskaite , formerly a principal at the firm, as its newest partner. The move follows the departure of partner Cleo Sham a month ago to pursue new ventures. Zakarauskaite joined Stride in October 2021. Prior to that she was head of Growth at travel firm Secret Escapes. She has led Stride’s investments into DeSci Labs at seed, co-led the Knowunity Seri
Rivian shares pop on better-than-expected Q2 deliveries
TechCrunch / 9h
Rivian delivered 12,640 electric vehicles in the second quarter, a nearly three-fold increase from the same period last year when the EV upstart was in the thick of supply chain problems. Rivian also reported that it produced 13,992 vehicles in the second quarter. Both results were far better than Wall Street’s expectations, sending shares flying up more than 16%. Shares are now up more than 12%
Kenya’s MyDawa aims to be an all-in-one health platform backed by $20 million funding
TechCrunch / 9h
Kenyan e-health startup MyDawa has raised $20 million from private equity investor Alta Semper Capital to expand its regional reach and product offerings with the aim of becoming an all-in-one health platform for users. MyDawa, which launched in 2016, has diversified from an e-pharmacy to include online and in-person consultations, as well as laboratory services at its expanding network of walk-i
Three days left to snag a TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 pass at early-bird prices
27TechCrunch / 9h
We interrupt your holiday weekend for this quick reminder. You have only three days left to take advantage of our Fourth of July early-bird price rollback sale. Right now through Wednesday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m. PDT , you can save up to $800 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco on September 19–21. Three days left to save $800 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Buy your Disrupt p
The remote work startups that will last aren’t actually remote work startups
40TechCrunch / 9h
Back in 2020 when the pandemic forced people to work from home, entrepreneurs saw an opportunity to build tools to fuel this new transition to remote work. From virtual offices to making it easy to run payroll for a distributed team, founders leaned in hard. But now, three years later, some companies have remained remote, others have gone back to the office, and most are operating somewhere in th
Tiny acquires HappyFunCorp, the prolific firm that’s built apps for Twitter, Amazon and more, for $30M
39TechCrunch / 9h
M&A and consolidation continue to be major themes in the tech world as companies look for their next steps in a tight market. That’s a trend impacting not just startups and larger tech companies, but the firms that work closely with them. In the latest development, HappyFunCorp — a product engineering house that designs and builds apps and more for the likes of Apple, Disney, Amazon and Twitter —
RoboDeck, the deck maintenance robot, scores a $2M pre-seed
23TechCrunch / 9h
I’m sure the team at RoboDeck is sick and tired of people referring to their robot as a “Roomba for decks.” But we did so in our write-up when the Israeli firm competed in Startup Battlefield, and I’ve just done so above. It’s a pretty memorable pitch as those things go. The system is designed for maintenance — a pretty annoying part of owning a deck (I’m told) — applying a sealant to the surface
Secret Invasion's Director Didn't Think About The Marvels at All
20Gizmodo / 9h
Ali Selim was tapped to direct Secret Invasion —Marvel’s six-episode limited series on Disney+ —precisely because of his work on spycraft historical fiction. But it seems like his focus on the “grounded” world of Secret Invasion meant that he didn’t think much about the superheroes flying around in the rest of the MCU. Read more...
TweetDeck Falters as Elon Musk Wrecks Twitter
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The hits don’t stop coming for Twitter users. This weekend, the platform’s owner Elon Musk claimed he’s imposing a limit to the number of tweets an average non-Blue user can read. In the aftermath, Twitter’s dashboard application Tweetdeck failed spectacularly. Read more...
The $700 Liebherr Crawler Crane Is the Most Expensive Lego Technic Set Ever
20Gizmodo / 9h
Inflation has made everything from grocery shopping to home-owning more expensive, but it’s hitting Lego fans especially hard. The new 2,883-piece Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 model is officially the most expensive Lego Technic set to date at $700, but it’s actually far from being the largest set ever in terms of… Read more...
10 Years After Merging, American Airlines And US Airways Gates Have Been Consolidated (Atlanta Was Last)
View from the Wing / 9h
They got onto a single operating certificate. They merged US Airways Dividend Miles into American AAdvantage (while following US Airways plans for a revenue-based program). They combined pilot and flight attendant seniority lists, and transitioned to a single maintenance platform. But that’s not all of the work that had to happen. Going into 2023, a decade later, it still wasn’t done. American Ai
TSMC denies ransomware hack as gang demands multi-million dollar ransom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC says it hasn’t suffered a ransomware attack, and that the data posted on LockBit’s leak site belongs to a third-party IT hardware supplier. Last week, a hacker going by the name Bassterlord, who is thought to be affiliated with LockBit, took to Twitter to post a series of screenshots allegedly depicting data belonging to TSMC which had apparently been stolen in a r
That New Spawn Film Is Still in Development, We Promise
30Gizmodo / 9h
Jason Blum’s Spawn remake is for sure in the works, even though there’s no writing happening due to the producers’ and studios’ continued refusal to bargain fairly. He says 2025— maybe . Regardless, I think we can say with confidence that Barney & Friends will be out before Spawn . Get ready to share the love, and… Read more...
New AirPods May Accept USB-C, Determine Body Temperature Through Your Ear Canal
Gizmodo / 9h
Doctor Apple is coming in with another fastball pitch that could potentially reposition its AirPods as more than just a pair of premium earbuds . Apple is reportedly trying to enable USB-C on AirPods, make them connect to the upcoming Vision Pro headset , and engineer ways the buds could read users’ internal temperature… Read more...
This Week's Toy News Brings Iconic Heroes Out of Retirement
Gizmodo / 9h
Congratulations on finding your way back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the latest toy and merch news from across the internet. This week, Hot Toys delivers a remarkably lifelike Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones figure, Hasbro mashes up the Transformers and G.I. Joe again with Soundwave partnering with the… Read more...
The Best CPUs in 2023
How-To Geek / 9h
The CPU is the cornerstone of every PC build. The best CPUs give you more frames in video games, as long as you have a GPU to match the CPU, and take less time to power through productivity workloads. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
SoundPEATS RunFree Lite Review: Value-priced Open-ear Sports Headphones
How-To Geek / 9h
Open-ear headphones allow sounds from the outside world to pass through while you listen to music. Some brands favor bone conduction, which delivers its sound through your cheekbones, while the SoundPEATS RunFree Lite use what they call air conduction, which works like speakers close to your ears. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
After 7 years as an American Airlines Executive Platinum, requalifying is no longer a must for me: Here’s why
100+The Points Guy / 10h
In 2016, I earned American Airlines Executive Platinum status for the first time. I’ve planned my travel to requalify for Executive Platinum status each qualification period since — and I’ve certainly gotten significant value from the American Airlines miles I’ve earned and from the perks of American Airlines elite status . But I’m finding it difficult to earn Loyalty Points this qualification pe
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards July 2023
2KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for July 2023, though don’t get too excited. This list has no destinations in the United States, but there are some discounted business class awards in other markets. Hopefully some people are able to take advantage of this to plan an adventure in the coming months. What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards? I’m a big fan
Meet Hotel La Compania, Hyatt’s historic hit in Panama City
46The Points Guy / 10h
One of Panama City’s oldest neighborhoods is home to some of its newest luxury hotels. Hotel La Compania, part of Hyatt’s The Unbound Collection, has been on TPG’s radar since it opened last year . I had a Panama trip planned for the opening of the new Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo up the street and decided to head down a few days early to finally check out Hotel La Compania. Guests are in luck with
How to meet minimum spending on the Ink Business Preferred: Now $8,000 in 3 months
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Ink Business Preferred Credit Card has long been touted as one of the best business cards on the market. It has expansive bonus categories, a long list of travel as well as purchase protections and a reasonable $95 annual fee – and the card only gets more desirable after you factor in its six-figure we
Three Ways to Help Your Garden Recover From Wildfire Smoke
Lifehacker / 10h
Over the past few weeks, gardeners on the east coast and other parts of the country have been experiencing their first wildfire season. This means that even people who have been gardening for years may not be familiar with how to help their outdoor plants recover from the exposure to the smoke, and possibly even ash,… Read more...
Windows 11 goes from strength to strength with PC gamers – but not everyone else
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
PC gamers continue to show a stronger preference for Windows 11 over Windows 10 compared to everyday users, going by the most recent stats from a couple of sources. We’re talking about the Steam hardware survey for June, a monthly report compiled by Valve on all sorts of facets of the PCs used on the platform, and Statcounter’s latest figures for June (which represent everyday users, or a non-gam
This sneaky new malware is targeting macOS devices without them noticing - here's what you need to know
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cybersecurity researchers from Elastic Security Labs have uncovered a new version of RustBucket, a known malware that targets macOS-powered devices. This new version is more persistent on the victim endpoints , and harder to detect by antivirus programs. "This variant of RustBucket, a malware family that targets macOS systems, adds persistence capabilities not previously observed," the researcher
iOS 17 won’t include 3 of its most useful features at launch
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple debuted iOS 17 at this year’s edition of WWDC, confirming that the major software update will be rolling out to anyone who owns an iPhone XS/XR or newer, later this year. The update’s exact release date is likely to coincide with the expected launch of the iPhone 15 line in September, but Apple has confirmed that a handful of the best iOS 17 features won’t be available to users right away,
Apple's Vision Pro might be tricky to get in 2024
Mashable / 10h
Apple's Vision Pro augmented reality headset hasn't even been released yet, and it's already in trouble. This is according to a new report by the Financial Times , which claims that Apple was forced to make "drastic" cuts to production forecasts for the Vision Pro. If the report is accurate, the issues stem from the device's complexity as well as manufacturing problems. This is why China's Luxsha
'The Witcher' Season 3's ball costumes are packed with hidden clues
61Mashable / 10h
The Witcher Season 3 's standout episode of Volume 1 is one full of fabric, otherworldly costuming, and political signaling through fashion. It's the Conclave Ball, episode 5, "The Art of the Illusion", that steals the show. A lavish dance through twists, turns, and overlapping perspectives within the halls of the sorcerer fortress of Aretuza, the episode is a self-contained investigation set in
Twitter's apps are breaking following Elon Musk's decision to cap tweet rates
1KEngadget / 10h
Over the last few days, Twitter not only stopped showing tweets unless you're logged in, but also started capping the number of tweets users can read each day ("rate limiting") — ostensibly due to "data scraping," according to Elon Musk. Those actions are starting to have an impact elsewhere across Twitter's ecosystem, with many users reporting that Tweetdeck (a power-user version of Twitter) no
How to Cope With Anxiety About AI
44Gizmodo / 11h
Even tech experts have been astonished by the recent, rapid growth of AI technology, able to hold human-like conversations in multiple languages, create music and pass medical exams . While the potential benefits of AI in fields such as healthcare are indeed inspiring, the pace of change is rapid, and there is still… Read more...
Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of July 3, 2023
How-To Geek / 11h
Netflix might have had a massive new collection of movies hit streaming last week, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see this go-round. From action comedies to historical documentaries, Netflix has plenty to watch over the Fourth of July holiday. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
The Best DNS Servers for Gaming
How-To Geek / 11h
Looking for ways to improve your ping, lower latency, or prevent packet loss when playing online games? Switching to a different DNS server could be just the tweak you need to improve your gaming experience and increase your chances of winning your next match. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The 10 Best Cleaning Products to Make the Job Easier
How-To Geek / 11h
Let’s face it…cleaning can be a daunting task that requires time, effort, and a whole lot of elbow grease. If there were ways to make cleaning easier, we’d all love to know about it. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium: Everything You Need to Know
How-To Geek / 11h
Sony used to offer gamers two unique services: PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Close-up view of a bee on coneflowers. Label on back: “Michigan Thumb area–Nature–Bee and yellow flowers.” Steven W. Do...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Close-up view of a bee on coneflowers. Label on back: “Michigan Thumb area–Nature–Bee and yellow flowers.” Steven W. Donahue Collection Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Ambani’s Jio unveils $12 4G phone with digital pay and streaming
45TechCrunch / 11h
Reliance’s digital arm, Jio Platforms, has unveiled a new mobile handset and associated tariff plans, the latest in a series of years-long efforts from the top Indian telecom operator as it vies to convert users who remain “trapped” in the country’s legacy 2G networks. Named “Jio Bharat,” the handset from Jio Platforms is 4G-enabled and offers a suite of modern features, including mobile payments
The Download: lab-grown meat’s climate impact, and Congress’ AI plans
MIT Technology Review / 11h
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. Here’s what we know about lab-grown meat and climate change Soon, the menu in your favorite burger joint could include not only options made with meat, mushrooms, and black beans but also patties packed with lab-grown animal cells. Not only did the US just app
Blue Origin is planning to open new launch sites outside the US
80Engadget / 11h
The billionaire space race is continuing to expand across the globe. Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin has announced plans to expand its operations to "Europe and beyond," the Financial Times reports . Part of this growth hinges on finding a site for an international launch facility — the company has already put down roots in Texas, Washington, Florida and Alabama — but the new location hasn't been ch
The Morning After: Twitter limits unverified users to seeing 600 posts a day
42Engadget / 11h
In a baffling move over the weekend, Elon Musk said the company would restrict unverified accounts to reading 600 posts per day – and new accounts to only 300 tweets daily. Meanwhile, Twitter will allow verified accounts to read 6,000 posts each day. For most people, that means, short of paying for Twitter Blue, they can spend about a minute or two on Twitter before encountering a "rate limit exc
5 things you need to know about the Delta-LATAM joint venture
23The Points Guy / 11h
In a nondescript building adorned with the LATAM logo sits a handful of Delta Air Lines employees — an arrangement that would’ve been unthinkable just a few years ago. Earlier this month, Delta officially inaugurated its new South Florida offices, which are now in LATAM Cargo’s Miami headquarters. There you’ll find about 10 full-time Delta employees, some of whom are working closely with LATAM to
Microsoft Teams will now hide any evidence of your potty mouth
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you've ever had your temper get the better of you on a Microsoft Teams call, you can now relax, as a new feature will (hopefully) make sure no-one ever notices. The video conferencing service has announced it is adding profanity filters to block out any untoward language uttered during a meeting. First unveiled in February 2023, the new setting, which can be toggled on or off depending on user
You can now buy Samsung's 98-inch QLED 4K TV for an even more affordable price
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Finally, Samsung's new 98-inch QLED 4K TV is a bargain compared to LG's same-size OLED TV and it's now available to buy in the US for $7,999.99. And if you order it today (July 3), you can get another $500 off. We've been excited about the Samsung 98Q80C for some time now – it's a massive 98-inch QLED TV with a price tag that's a lot lower than you might expect. But it's not available everywhere.
This WordPress plugin grants hackers 'ultimate' admin access to your site
Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (Enterprise T1068)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Thousands of WordPress sites could be at risk as a vulnerability in the Ultimate Member plugin gets exploited, but a quick fix will stop your site from being taken over. The plugin, which has amassed more than 200,000 downloads on the platform, is designed to support user signups and memberships on WordPress websites. The vulnerability which is being tracked as CVE-2023-3460 has been awarded a sc
Windows 11 SSD slowdown bug has been hanging around for months – and people are fed up
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Windows 11 continues to have a problem for some users whereby their SSD speeds are being seriously slowed down, and it’s still not clear what Microsoft might be doing about this issue. Windows Latest highlights the ongoing stream of reports about SSD slowdowns which first began back in March 2023 (with update KB5023778). Since then, after every cumulative update for Windows 11, including the upda
Apple is working on a new hearing test feature for AirPods Pro, but you'll have to wait
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Apple is doubling down on the AirPods' hearing aid features. According to Mark Gurman's – Bloomberg's tech reporter – latest email newsletter , the company is working on a new hearing test feature to help gauge which frequencies you can and can't hear. Apple isn't content with making some of the very best earbuds money can buy. It also wants to use their privileged position – stuck in your ear ca
Classic mech-'em-up RPG Front Mission 1st: Remake has landed on PC
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1995 turn-based mech roleplaying game (RPG) Front Mission 1st is coming to PC, after making its debut on the Nintendo Switch back in 2022. It could be a welcome addition to fans of mech-based turn-based tactics that might be looking for something new to play after several years of Battletech . It strikes a fairly mature tone for the 1990s and Japanese RPGs in general, as the game has two differen
Next-Level Airbnb, Hotbedding Lets You Rent A Room Only For The Hours You Need It [Roundup]
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The best wireless charging mats and stands
Mashable / 12h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. As if the hustle and bustle of life wasn’t enough of a grind, we can name two things that make life that little more stressful: a phone in desperate need of a charge, and a mess of tangled wires in every corner of your home. That’s why you need a wireless charger — a handy device onto which yo
Many companies are still struggling with sustainability goals, and the C-suite may to blame
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According to Intel, most businesses are still falling well short of reaching their sustainability goals, and it’s often because of their failure to adapt to newer technologies quickly enough. The company's study of more than 1,500 senior IT leaders, 250 CEOs, and 250 chief sustainability officers (CSOs), found a clear appetite for ‘tech zero’, which Intel defines are the reduction of an organizat
Apple may be planning a new display that could turn into a smart TV
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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a rumored new display with a custom Apple silicon chip may allow the monitor to act entirely independently of the Mac - effectively acting as a smart TV when not in use. As spotted by The Verge , rumors have begun circulating about Apple’s plan to update its display range. The new smart display could be very similar to the StandBy feature coming to iOS 17 lat
Twitter crisis explained: what are rate limits and when will they end?
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The saga of Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition has been long, arduous, and frankly a bit wild: from scrapping legacy blue checkmarks to raising the character limit to 10,000 , the eccentric billionaire has been shaking things up at the social media platform, and it’s not always gone well. The latest development could be the final nail in the coffin for Twitter, however, as Musk announced on Saturday
Samsung S95C QD-OLED Review: A Window to the Future
34Wired / 12h
Sorry LG. With gorgeous quantum dots and perfect black levels, this pedestal-mounted flagship is among the best TVs of 2023.
A Rare Domestic Resurgence of Malaria Is Circulating in the US
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The mosquito-borne disease was eliminated here long ago. Now "revenge travel," global migration, poor public funding—and maybe climate change—could help it come back.
How to Use Google Bard to Find Images Faster
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AI can help you search smarter.
The 10 Best ChatGPT Plus Plugins Worth Paying For
How-To Geek / 12h
From fact-checking to shopping, ChatGPT plugins aim to supercharge what the wildly popular AI can do, but which ones are truly worth your time? Here are ten awesome plugins that will convince you to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
