Is It Real or Imagined? Here’s How Your Brain Tells the Difference
2KWired / 19h
New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a “reality threshold."
The Wheel of Time fans will see an 'exciting' and 'clear continuation' of Mat Cauthon in season 2 after actor recasting
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Editor's note: this interview took place before the ongoing actors' strike, which began on July 14. The actor hired to portray Mat Cauthon in The Wheel of Time season 2 has revealed why it was "difficult" to replace previous star Barney Harris in the role. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar before the second season's release on Prime Video , Dónal Finn opened up on the challenges associated with a
One Piece Reactions Call Netflix Adaptation a Grand Triumph
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Next week, the live-action adaptation of One Piece finally sets sail, and it wouldn’t be wrong to say it has a lot to live up to. Eiichiro Oda’s shonen series has grown in popularity (and length ) over the years, and this show is coming off the back of a recent theatrical movie and some substantial events that have… Read more...
Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, August 28 (game #581)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
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
After Threads, Bluesky also adds a way to see your own likes
TechCrunch / 39min
Bluesky introduced a bunch of updates on Friday to its mobile apps and website including a new tab to see your own likes, notification support for apps, and an emoji picker for the web composer. Earlier this month, Bluesky’s rival Threads added a new tab in settings , called “Your Likes,” to let users look at their own liked posts. In contrast, Bluesky has added a “Likes” tab to users’ profiles.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: what we want to see
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is one of the best foldable phones money can buy, and the best clamshell foldable phone Samsung has yet made, so we have high hopes for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. That said, Samsung might have to make some major changes to fully meet our hopes for the phone, and to find out what those are, head to the second half of this article where you’ll find a wish list for the
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 28
Mashable / 3h
New day, new wek, new Wordle puzzle to solve — and would you look at that? It's the 800th one. Where did the days go? It seems like only yesterday we were being confused by those green and yellow squares popping up on what used to be Twitter . Sigh. We're still here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told today's ans
How to Connect to FTP Servers in Windows (Without Extra Software)
22How-To Geek / 3h
If you need to access an FTP server, you can install dedicated FTP clients with lots of features — but you don't necessarily have to. Windows itself offers several ways for connecting to an FTP server, allowing you to download and upload files in a pinch.
Tesla’s China rival Xpeng buys ride hailing giant Didi’s smart EV assets for $744M
TechCrunch / 4h
Chinese electric vehicle upstart Xpeng is acquiring the smart EV assets of ride hailing giant Didi for $744 million, marking another significant alliance that the Tesla challenger has struck in recent months. In an announcement on Monday, Didi said the duo is forming a strategic partnership to “promote the global application of smart electric vehicles and technologies.” Notably, the Didi assets w
The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire
1KBBC News - Technology / 6h
Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company.
How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
100+BBC News - Technology / 6h
The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?
Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it
BBC News - Technology / 6h
With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 28, 2023
Mashable / 7h
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
The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
100+BBC News - Technology / 9h
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
Is Riyadh Air A Bet On Modernity For Saudi Arabia And The Mideast?
View from the Wing / 10h
When Riyadh Air was first announced, I was very skeptical of a brand new airline in the Gulf. It would compete for low yield connecting traffic with Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad. And the Saudi Arabian government already had a global airline with a hub in Riyadh – and Jeddah – in Saudi. Why give it competition? I've written that their strategy confuses me, but to be honest it doesn't confuse me any
The best credit cards for sports fans
The Points Guy / 10h
This page includes information about Discover products that are not currently available on The Points Guy and may be out of date. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. As a self-proclaimed sports fanatic, travel rewards credit cards were the focal point of my strategy to visit all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) ballparks and save considerably
The battery business is booming and Zeekr kicks off its IPO roadshow
22TechCrunch / 11h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. We have a lot to cover so let’s jump in. But wait! One note to share:
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan. Photo by Nicole Geri
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Why you need Avianca LifeMiles for travel within the US and to Canada
31The Points Guy / 12h
Foreign airline loyalty programs often offer attractive redemption options on partner flights in far-flung regions. Avianca LifeMiles , in particular, stands out as a valuable choice for Star Alliance flights within the U.S. and between the U.S. and Canada. Although Avianca is based in South America, its award rates for Star Alliance flights within the U.S. and between the U.S. and Canada are oft
An Unforgettable Trip with My Parents
One Mile at a Time / 12h
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Armored Core 6 is the fifth biggest Steam launch of 2023 and FromSoft's second-biggest launch ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Armored Core 6: Fire of Rubicon is off to a mechtastic start, racking up over 156,000 concurrent players in its debut weekend, making it the fifth biggest launch of 2023 and FromSoftware's best launch weekend ever, second only to the mighty Elden Ring . According to SteamDB (via GameRant ), Armored Core 6 was Steam's ninth-most-played game of the last 24 hours, meaning it attracted more players t
Nearly 5,000 U.S. Pilots May Be Hiding Medical Conditions That Make Them Unfit To Fly
View from the Wing / 12h
The FAA is investigating approximately 4,800 U.S. pilots for "falsifying their medical records to conceal...mental health disorders and other serious conditions that could make them unfit to fly." Around 600 hold commercial airline pilot licenses, while the rest fly cargo, private, and other aircraft. Continue reading ...
Across the Spider-Verse Kept Spider-Punk In Because of Daniel Kaluuya
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse introduced audiences to a whole plethora of Spider-heroes they may not have otherwise heard of, and one of the most prominent of the bunch was Hobie Brown , aka Spider-Punk. Voiced by Daniel Kaluuya , the Black Brit spider quickly became a fan favorite due to
