Musk says X’s ‘block’ feature is going away
3KTechCrunch / 14h
Part of the X (née Twitter) roadmap? Off-handed reply? Simple attempt to get a rise out of people? Time will tell. The one thing we can say for sure is that X’s owner responded to a post on the platform today foreshadowing the potential removal of the block feature. “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature’, except for DMs,” Elon Musk wrote. “Makes no sense.” The post was a response to a Tesla
Elon Musk's X follower count bloated by millions of new, inactive accounts
500+Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk is by far the most followed user on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter , which he acquired in October of last year. With more than 153 million followers at the time of publication, Musk's account @ElonMusk is basically a microcosm of the platform as a whole. So, who are Musk's followers in relation to the platform ? How active are they? How often do they post? Are th
You Don't Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10
500+How-To Geek / 18h
Microsoft allows anyone to download Windows 10 for free and install it without a product key. It'll keep working for the foreseeable future, with only a few small cosmetic restrictions. And you can even pay to upgrade to a licensed copy of Windows 10 after you install it.
How Index Ventures jumped to the front of the AI GPU line
TechCrunch / 23min
Earlier this week, the New York Times shone a light on some of the desperation that founders are experiencing as they try and fail to secure compute power for their nascent artificial intelligence startups, thanks to the big companies (and even rich nations ) racing to snatch them up. One founder reportedly said of the graphics processing units, or GPUs, that he needs for his company: “ I think a
ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news, from iPhone 15 leaks to Netflix controversies
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
September is shaping up to be a massive month for tech fans, with Apple, Microsoft, Meta and more all planning big launch events. And judging by this week's news, we're now very much in the warm-up phase of that tech marathon – with lots of huge stories hinting at the gadget festival to come. In this article, our weekly ICYMI (or 'in case you missed it') roundup, we've rounded up all of the big s
Get a pair of Dollar Flight Club lifetime subscriptions for under £120
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : A Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ lifetime subscription (two-pack) is on sale for £117.82, saving you 94% on list price. Don't just sit there and wonder why seemingly every person on your social media feeds is exploring the world this summer. Instead, join them. If the astronomical prices of airfare are what's stopping you from packing your bags and hopping on a plane, let Dollar Flight
Lenovo quietly launched the world’s lightest laptop but it won’t sell it outside Asia
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The world’s lightest 13.3-inch enterprise laptops is also one of the most difficult to get your hands on thanks to Lenovo’s decision to only market the device in Singapore and Japan. Marketed under the Fujitsu brand, parent company Lenovo slipped out the FMV UH-X series without much commotion just four months ago. This is something we can barely believe given how much potential is packed into suc
Cruise Agrees to Reduce Driverless Car Fleet in San Francisco After Crash
NYT > Technology / 4h
A driverless Cruise taxi with a passenger collided with a fire truck Thursday night, just one week after state officials allowed the service to expand.
Cruise told by regulators to ‘immediately’ reduce robotaxi fleet 50% following crash
37TechCrunch / 6h
Cruise, the self-driving car subsidiary of GM, has been asked to reduce its robotaxi fleet by 50% in San Francisco following a crash Thursday night with a fire truck. The California Department of Motor Vehicles, the agency that regulates the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles in the state, requested the reduction in operations. The state agency said it is investigating “recent concerni
Today's Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, August 19
Lifehacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 19, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is on the harder side, with the average player solving in 4.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 19, Wordle #791! Scroll to the end if… Read more...
How to Compress and Extract Files Using the tar Command on Linux
27How-To Geek / 7h
The tar command on Linux is often used to create .tar.gz or .tgz archive files, also called "tarballs." This command has a large number of options, but you just need to remember a few letters to quickly create archives with tar. The tar command can extract the resulting archives, too.
5 Awesome PC Accessories to Buy in 2023
100+How-To Geek / 7h
Have a PC fanatic in your life but don't know what they need? We bet these five accessories will make a great gift for even the hardest geek to shop for.
Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, August 19 (game #572)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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
Marin Ireland is ready for her moment
Mashable / 8h
Marin Ireland is poised for a big year. Earlier this summer, she brought a tooth-gritting intensity to her role in The Boogeyman , adapted from the Stephen King short story of the same name. As we head into the second half of the year, the two buzzy Sundance 2023 selections she appears in already have prime release dates and distributors. In the sultry thriller Eileen , she delivers a riveting mo
Google may have just canceled its Nvidia-powered gaming Chromebooks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Newly discovered information reveals Google has apparently canceled multiple projects for Nvidia-powered Chromebooks. To refresh your memory, rumors began circulating back in May , claiming Google was developing several Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics cards as part of a big push into the gaming industry. There was a lot of hype surrounding these laptops because playing video games on a Chromeboo
Disney+'s Percy Jackson Show Gets a Release Date and Teaser
Gizmodo / 9h
These days, it seems like Disney+ has been deleting more shows than it’s adding . But yes, it is still adding them, and one of the biggest coming later this year is Percy Jackson and the Olympians . Based on the hit book series by Rick Riordan, the show follows a boy who finds out that he’s the son of a God. Read more...
Everything about the Lockheed Martin streetwear is confusing
Mashable / 9h
The website looks like something that a generative AI system dreamed up: Lockheed Martin Apparel , where you can get streetwear-style jeans and oversized tees bearing the logo of a defense contractor accused of aiding war criminals . But the clothes are real, at least in South Korea. The streetwear line has stirred up interest on X after a user posted a screenshot from the company's site. Tweet m
Spotify Annoyed by People Uploading Hours of White Noise
Futurism / 9h
Sssshhhh A peculiar type of podcast has found a huge footing on Spotify, amounting to what the platform says totals tens of millions of dollars in lost profit: entire episodes of white noise, seemingly aimed at listeners who are asleep. Some podcasters are making as much as $18,000 a month through ads placed in these episodes of crashing waves or recordings of fans blowing air, Bloomberg reports
Halloween News From Disney Parks, Universal Studios, and More Fan-tastical Destinations
Gizmodo / 9h
It’s time to start planning those Halloween haunt and theme park event trips before they sell out. Seriously, if you think it’s early talk to anyone who was unable to secure tickets to Disneyland ’s Oogie Boogie Bash, all the dates of which are no longer available—unless you score tickets from folks who can’t make it.… Read more...
American AAdvantage moves to revenue-based mileage earning on British Airways and Iberia
The Points Guy / 9h
American Airlines is changing how AAdvantage members earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights marketed and operated by British Airways and Iberia , as first pointed out by Olouie on Twitter and confirmed to TPG by American Airlines. Starting from Oct. 18, 2023, AAdvantage members will earn miles based on the price of their tickets rather than the distance flown and their fare class. AAdvantage me
What to do if you have a trip planned for Hawaii
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Maui was hit hard by devastating wildfires fueled by hurricane-force winds. The fires caused catastrophic damage. Heartbreakingly, they are the deadliest the U.S. has experienced in many years. The worst fires occurred in West Maui, as the historic area of Lahaina was completely destroyed by flames that are still only 90% contained. Accor
How to redeem American Express Membership Rewards for maximum value
300+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Loyalty programs can be complex, making it difficult to uncover the best ways to maximize your rewards. For example, American Express Membership Rewards offers numerous redemption options through the program’s transfer partners. However, figuring out the most valuable ways to utilize these points can be challe
Earn Hilton Honors bonus points with new fall promo
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post regularly updated with new information. On top of its 100% buying points promotion through Sept. 19, Hilton has a new bonus points promotion for stays this fall. For eligible stays completed between Sept. 6 and Dec. 31, Hilton Honors members can earn double or triple base points at Hilton-affiliated hotels. To use this promo, you must register online before
AI This Week: Fifty Ways to Hack Your Chatbot
Gizmodo / 9h
If there’s one thing you do this week it should be listening to Werner Herzog read poetry written by a chatbot. Read more...
You Do Not Need Samsung's Slim S Pen Case to Enjoy the Galaxy Z Fold 5
Gizmodo / 9h
You would think that, with as much as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs, Samsung would throw in a stylus for good measure. Unfortunately, the $1,800 book-like foldable that opens into a tablet has no accompanying S Pen like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra . If any device could benefit from the S Pen, it’s the Fold 5's inner… Read more...
Are You Using ChatGPT in Your School or University? We Want to Hear About It.
29NYT > Technology / 10h
We’re asking educators and students how they are using new A.I. chatbots for teaching and coursework.
Sam Bankman-Fried Goes to Jail, Back to School With A.I. and A Self-Driving Car Update
20NYT > Technology / 10h
Sam Bankman-Fried lands himself back in jail.
Help! I Want to Spend $300 On This Amazing Lost Boys Figure
Gizmodo / 10h
If there are two things I love in this world it’s The Lost Boys and wasting money. So it should be of little surprise to my friends, family, and you readers that I am salivating over Sideshow Collectables’ latest announcement: a 1/6 scale collectible of Kiefer Sutherland’s iconic character David from The Lost Boys. Read more...
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 19, 2023
Mashable / 10h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Use 'Kaizen' for a Better Workflow
30Lifehacker / 10h
We love productivity techniques and organizational hacks that make work easier and more efficient. The Japanese are especially adept at churning these out, as we know from their Kanban scheduling method , so let’s look at another productivity process from the Land of the Rising Sun: kaizen. The man who took the… Read more...
American Airlines Passenger Scolded By Crew For Propping His Leg Up On A Tray Table
31View from the Wing / 10h
A Delta Air Lines flight attendant traveling on American took a photo of a passenger laying down across a row of coach seats, with one of their feet in the air – and leg propped up by a tray table. The man didn’t just put his feet on the tray table – he was “wiggling them all flight.” Continue reading ...
Microsoft Excel's Formula Bar Has a New Look
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft Excel has changed a lot since the first version arrived in 1987, but much of the core functionality is still the same. The formula bar is one of those components that has remained mostly the same, but now Microsoft is introducing a small but important change: a new font.
Zepotha is huge on TikTok, but it’s no Goncharov
TechCrunch / 10h
The seminal 1987 horror film “Zepotha” is back on TikTok. Reaction videos to the film’s gory forest scenes dominate user feeds. TikTok users are digging through their parents’ wardrobes to recreate the vintage outfits from the movie. Fanart of the characters and convoluted theories about the movie’s ambiguous ending keep going viral. The tag #Zepotha has nearly 160 million views, and the movie’s
In His Latest Threat to Public Safety, Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Remove Option to Block Users
51Gizmodo / 10h
Twitter, ( recently rebranded as X ) appears to be taking another turn for the worse as Elon Musk claimed on Friday that he is removing the Block feature from the app. If Musk goes through with it, users will reportedly still have the option to mute other profiles from appearing on their feeds, but the option to block… Read more...
This All-Inclusive Dominican Republic Resort Is $80 a Night Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
Right now, through a deal on Groupon, you can book a stay at an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with a partner for $80 a night . The deal is currently available for dates starting in August and going through January, and you’ll get a “garden-view room” with “VIP amenities.” You must book at… Read more...
AI2 drops biggest open dataset yet for training language models
TechCrunch / 11h
Language models like GPT-4 and Claude are powerful and useful, but the data on which they are trained is a closely guarded secret. The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) aims to reverse this trend with a new, huge text dataset that’s free to use and open to inspection. Dolma, as the dataset is called, is intended to be the basis for the research group’s planned open language model, or OLMo (Dolma is sh
Google announces new algorithm that makes FIDO encryption safe from quantum computers
38Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FIDO2 industry standard adopted five years ago provides the most secure known way to log in to websites because it doesn’t rely on passwords and has the most secure form of built-in two-factor authentication. Like many existing security schemes today, though, FIDO faces an ominous if distant threat from quantum computing, which one day will cause the currently r
c86: Endpapers from Funniest Verses of Ogden Nash, 1968Artwork...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
c86 : Endpapers from Funniest Verses of Ogden Nash, 1968 Artwork by Seymour Chwast
Encounter Party Is Ready To Take On Television
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s the first real day of Gen Con and I’m meeting up with Ned Donovan and Brian David Judkins in the labyrinthine upper suites of Lukas Oil Stadium. We can’t go into the Wizards of the Coast press suite, as apparently someone else louder than us called dibs, but we sneak into a suite reserved for someone named… Read more...
Roblox faces a new class action lawsuit alleging it facilitates child gambling
TechCrunch / 11h
In a new class action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California this week, two parents accuse Roblox of illegally facilitating child gambling. While gambling is not allowed on the platform, which hosts millions of virtual games that cater to children and teens, the lawsuit points to third-party gambling sites that invite users to play blackjack, slots, roulette and other games of chanc
Pixel Watch 2 specs have leaked and color us concerned and intrigued
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Specifications for the Pixel Watch 2 have recently surfaced in what may be the most credible leak for the wearable to date. This information comes from 9to5Google which unearthed it from the “Google Play Console device catalog”, an official resource for Android developers . The specs sheet reveals what appears to be the Pixel Watch 2, under its codename “Eos”, and that it will come equipped with
Going to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is cheaper when you bundle
TechCrunch / 11h
Anyone with a Costco card knows you save more when you buy in bulk. Now apply that same theory to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , and you can save a bundle when you take your team, your clients or your star startups to San Francisco in September. Heck, take your family and let them see what you do for a living. Seriously, though, when you bring your posse to Disrupt, you increase the networking ground
Quick Points: How to skip the car rental line on your next trip
20The Points Guy / 11h
There’s nothing quite like packing up for a trip, making your way to the airport, getting through security and sitting through an hours-long flight to your latest destination — only to find yourself waiting in an endless rental car line on the other end. Thankfully, there’s a remarkably simple way to remove this potential headache. Here’s how to save time when landing your next rental car and mak
Twitch streamers can soon block banned accounts from tuning in
Engadget / 11h
Twitch announced this week that an upcoming change will allow streamers to block banned users from tuning into their streams. “You can choose to have your banned chatters no longer be able to watch the stream,” Senior Product Manager Trevor Fisher revealed on Twitch’s Patch Notes podcast ( via TechCrunch ), stressing that the feature won’t be enabled by default. The new blocking feature will roll
Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature
3KBBC News - Technology / 11h
Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.
Netflix Wants to Send You 10 DVDs
100+Lifehacker / 11h
When Netflix started in the late 1990s, its business model was sending physical DVDs to people to rent. Times have changed, and the streaming company is shutting down its subscription DVD service next month after 25 years. The last discs will be mailed on Sept. 29, but Netflix is going out with a DVD party by sending… Read more...
Haven’t Caught the Perseids Yet? This Amazing Live Stream Lets You Watch Them in Real Time
Futurism / 11h
Volcano Views The Perseids — an annual meteor shower that's widely considered to be the most spectacular of them all — are in full swing. But if you haven't been able to catch the sight for yourself yet, don't worry: an incredible free live stream will let you watch the spectacular star show in real time. The livestream, a collaboration between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ
200 Ships Are Stuck in the Panama Canal
78Futurism / 11h
Back It Up Remember the chaos that ensued in 2021, when a cargo ship got stuck, blocking passage through the Suez Canal ? Now, a massive flotilla of ships is currently stuck in the world's worst traffic jam at the Panama Canal — and the end of this new watery pile-up could be at least a few weeks away. As the Wall Street Journal reports , the famous human-dug canal has more than 200 ships waiting
Is JPMorgan turning a corner on climate finance?
TechCrunch / 11h
Let’s get this out of the way: JPMorgan Chase doesn’t have the best reputation in the climate sector . Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2016, the bank has financed more than $430 billion worth of fossil fuel projects, according to the most recent Banking on Climate Chaos report , far exceeding its peers. But there’s some evidence to suggest the bank is turning a corner. In 2021, JPMorgan s
The Little Mermaid Producers Sued Over Set Injury
Gizmodo / 11h
An incident at Pinewood Studios during the shoot of The Little Mermaid live-action film, has left a model maker injured into early retirement. Read more...
American AAdvantage Adds Revenue Based Mileage Earning On Partners
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
While the “big three” US airlines have revenue based frequent flyer programs nowadays, that typically applies primarily when traveling with that airline, and not when traveling with partner airlines. For travel on partner airlines, mileage earning is still largely awarded based on a percentage of distance flown. Well, that will be changing shortly for American AAdvantage, as flagged by @olouie .
Make Better Potato Salad With Salty Meat
Lifehacker / 12h
My favorite food at any yard party or barbecue is, hands-down, the potato salad. The burgers , grilled chicken , and even corn get more shine than this praise-worthy bowl of mayo slathered starch, and that’s just fine with me. While there’s a line of losers waiting for cheeseburgers, I’ve got 12 pounds of potatoes all… Read more...
SanDisk Extreme SSDs are “worthless,” multiple lawsuits against WD say
44Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: SanDisk/Amazon ) On Thursday, two more lawsuits were filed against Western Digital over its SanDisk Extreme series and My Passport portable SSDs. That brings the number of class-action complaints filed against Western Digital to three in two days. In May, Ars Technica reported about customer complaints that claimed SanDisk Extreme SSDs were abruptly wiping data and becoming unmou
X suspends pro-Nazi account after two brands halt advertising
20Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) Throughout Twitter's rebrand into X, advertisers have started becoming more confident using the platform, CEO Linda Yaccarino recently told CNBC . To bring more advertisers back, X has added new brand safety controls to stop ads from appearing where advertisers don't want them to appear. However, amid these improvements, at least two brands hav
Wi-Fi sniffers strapped to drones—Mike Lindell’s odd plan to stop election fraud
86Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Mike Lindell pulls a wireless sniffing device off a drone. (credit: Right Side Broadcasting Network ) Election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell claims he's going to stop voting fraud by flying drones near polling places to determine whether voting machines are connected to the Internet. Lindell, the My Pillow CEO who helped finance Donald Trump's baseless election protests, "demonstrate
Peter Beck pushes toward a Neutron debut in 2024, but acknowledges challenges
87Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Hello, Hungry Hippo fairing on Neutron. (credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab is having a pretty good year with a rising stock price and reaching a monthly launch cadence with its Electron vehicle for the first time. But as ever in the space business, the focus is not so much on what a company has done but what it will do. And for Rocket Lab, its future in the launch business lies with the me
Bluesky buckled following Twitter/X’s announcement about the end of blocks
TechCrunch / 12h
Twitter, er X, competitor Bluesky buckled following Elon Musk’s announcement that X will no longer support the “block” function in favor of mutes only. Users on Bluesky were seeing issues with slow load times and the occasional error message when trying to load posts. Images and graphics were also slow to load. In addition, the site’s status page indicated an issue affecting performance was being
Sega completes purchase of Rovio for $776 million
Engadget / 12h
Sega Sammy has completed its purchase of Angry Birds developer Rovio, officially plunking down a cool $776 million to acquire the company. The deal was first floated back in April, but both companies had to jump through some finalization and regulatory hoops. Sega’s hoping the purchase will give them a stronger foothold in the mobile space, despite the golden days of Angry Birds fandom passing al
Bad CTOs mean startups have millions of dollars’ worth of cap table dead weight
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. This week, I’ve been looking at the evolution of tech startups. The journey from two or three co-founders to an exit or an acquisition is long and arduous, and it turns out that a lot of VCs aren’t particularly picky about who sits in the CTO seat at company formation. That’s a bad idea. Some CTOs are extraordinary and
Amex Blue Business Plus card review: Double points for no annual fee
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express overview The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express is the best no-annual-fee (see rates and fees ) Amex small-business card. It offers 2 Amex Membership Rewards points per dollar on the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year (then
This AquaSonic Toothbrush Is $25 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
This AquaSonic Icon electric toothbrush comes in black , navy , or white with a magnetic holder and travel case, and it’s on sale for $24.99 right now (reg. $39.95). Obviously, a regular old toothbrush still gets your teeth clean just fine, but the AquaSonic uses micro-vibrations to scrub areas your manual toothbrush… Read more...
Amex Green Card Best-Ever Bonus Offer: Worth Applying For
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Green Card with a huge welcome offer We’re currently seeing a best-ever welcome offer on the American Express® Green Card , which I’d consider to be one of the most underrated credit cards out there. If you don’t yet have this card and are eligible, this is a fantastic time to apply. Amex Green Card offering 60K points & up to $200 in statement credits Th
Visiting a cruise line’s private island? Don’t make these 11 mistakes
300+The Points Guy / 12h
Private islands operated by cruise lines are beautiful patches of vacation paradise with white sand beaches, lounge chairs for everyone, refreshing tropical drinks that come to you and activities such as water sports and zip lines. Don’t create trouble in paradise by making an epic vacation blunder that will leave you with beach-day regrets. These 11 common mistakes trip up both newbies and exper
Cruise robotaxi involved in a crash with fire truck, one passenger injured
49TechCrunch / 12h
A Cruise robotaxi and an emergency vehicle crashed late Thursday night and left a passenger injured. The crash is the latest in a string of incidents that occurred this week after winning approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand commercial operations in San Francisco. Cruise posted a few details about the crash on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. Cruis
Beat the heat with these powerful ACs on sale at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
Our top picks BEST PORTABLE AC Black+Decker 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner $239.99 at Amazon (Save $267) BEST PORTABLE AC FOR LARGE AREAS Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU dual hose portable air conditioner $329.99 at Amazon (Save $270) BEST WINDOW UNIT Frigidaire FFRA051WAE window-mounted air conditioner $124.99 at Amazon (Save $54.01) Don't let the heat get to you. Stave off searing temperatures b
The Maui Fires Are Messing With Hawaii’s Prized Coral Reefs
47Gizmodo / 12h
Devastating wildfires that have killed more than 100 people have also created dangerous conditions for fragile wildlife and natural ecosystems off Maui’s shores. Scientists and officials are worried that coral reefs near Maui are going to be hurt in the aftermath of these fires. Read more...
Scientist Predicts Brutal "Population Correction"
86Futurism / 12h
Pop Smoke Though the planet's population is starting to slowly level off , it's still growing at an appreciable pace and experts anticipate it won't peak until north of 10 billion. That huge mass of people could lead to an imminent "population correction," as population ecologist William Rees from the University of British Columbia in Canada warned in a recent paper published in the journal World
10 Reasons You Should Be Watching Foundation
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Yes, there’s a lot of genre TV on a lot of different streamers—and yes, Apple TV+’s Foundation is a high-concept show at the midpoint of its second season . But if you’re a sci-fi fan, and you’re not tuning in (it’s adapted from the works of Isaac Asimov), you’re missing out on unique characters, multiple threads of… Read more...
Sorry, you won't be able to block Elon Musk (or anyone else) on X
Engadget / 12h
Elon Musk isn't quite done making major changes to X. The platform's owner and chief technical officer says the service formerly known as Twitter is getting rid of the option to block other users, except for when it comes to DMs. Musk, who has previously signaled his desire to remove the feature, suggested it "makes no sense" to block other users instead of muting them. The mute option will still
How to Write an Online Listing so Your Stuff Actually Sells
39Lifehacker / 12h
Whether you’re moving soon, doing an end-of-season closet clean-out, or simply offloading items that are taking up space and not getting any use, selling online is an easy way to make some cash on your no-longer-needed goods. But to get buyers’ eyes on your stuff and convince them to purchase
