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1KOne Mile at a Time / 11min
In October 2020, Star Alliance member airline All Nippon Airways announced plans to launch a new long haul airline subsidiary . The company has today revealed a lot more information, including its first route, pricing, and more. Let’s go over all the details. Basics of AirJapan, All Nippon Airways’ new airline AirJapan is the name of All Nippon Airways’ new airline subsidiary, which will operate
The Morning After: Microsoft starts selling replacement parts for Xbox gamepads
Engadget / 12min
Microsoft is dipping into the world of self-repair by offering replacement parts for Xbox gamepads, along with downloadable instructions and tutorial videos. The service will cover both the standard Xbox Wireless Controller models and the (pricey) Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller. They’re not cheap, though. Prices range from $24 for button sets to $60 for a circuit board and motor assembly unit. Bu
Gamers, brace yourselves: AI development could lead to another GPU shortage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
The rise in AI tools and chatbots may be exciting for many, but gamers and enthusiasts could soon be getting cryptomining flashbacks. A few years ago the crypto-mining craze gobbled up gaming GPUs, and it looks like history could be (sort of) repeating as businesses begin buying up consumer GPUs to manufacture their artificial intelligence tools. According to Tom’s Hardware , people are taking to
Online, golf is for everyone
Mashable / 21min
There's a long-held credo among the Golf Powers That Be: Grow the Game . Held in those three small words are a multitude of complex truths including, but not limited to, a tacit acknowledgment of elitism surrounding the sport, the slow pace and high cost of participation, the modern need to adapt, and the idea there is room for all kinds of people to enjoy golf. What the Golf Powers That Be have
One of Gaming’s Biggest YouTubers Wants to Replace Himself With AI
Wired / 29min
Jordi Van Den Bussche, aka Kwebbelkop, opens up about his new video that uses an AI model to reproduce his physical presence. But will fans still watch an AI clone?
It’s Time to Rethink Digital Ownership
Wired / 29min
In his quest to watch every Nicolas Cage movie in chronological order, law professor and author Aaron Perzanowski confirmed that he owns nothing—and that you probably don’t, either.
This Heat Is Shaking the Very Foundation of the Ocean Food Web
Wired / 29min
Yes, save the corals. But warming seas also imperil innumerable plankton, which power the oceanic ecosystem.
Here's How Virtual Credit Cards Can Protect You When Shopping Online
How-To Geek / 31min
If you've ever had your credit card or debit card details compromised you'll be well aware of what a hassle it can be. Virtual credit and debit cards can help you avoid financial headaches and your accounts getting locked down by hiding your real card number.
Telefónica wants to launch the first 5G roaming connection for space
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Sateliot has teamed up with Telefónica to extend the reach of 5G networks into space. In a press release, the two companies stated this is a “first” in telecommunications history. Detailing the achievement, the two companies said they recently ran a test in which they extended the coverage of Telefónica’s terrestrial 5G network through standard GSMA roaming, using Sateliot’s satellite network. Th
Diablo 4 players have shattered the barrier between the two seasons with this weird glitch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
Diablo 4 players have found a weird glitch that'll let you bring over characters from the Eternal Realm to its Seasonal equivalent. While Diablo 4 does allow Seasonal characters to carry over some progress from the Eternal Realm, those looking to get in on the new content have to start at level 1 again with no items or gold. However, for those who don't want to wave goodbye to all their progress,
Microsoft Teams is finally bringing spatial audio to your conference calls
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
It’s been a long time in the making, but Microsoft Teams is finally now available with spatial audio to help make calls more immersive and life-like. We first covered the soon-to-be-added feature in March when we spotted an entry into the company’s roadmap, which to this day promises rollout starting in April. Having presumably passed testing stages, Microsoft announced in August that the feature
RAM continues to get cheaper – and there’s a weird reason why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
System RAM has been falling in price considerably over the course of this year, though you’d never guess a reason for part of that downward pricing pressure in recent times for DDR4 memory. Analyst firm TrendForce notes there’s a fresh trend with DDR4 RAM where manufacturers are reusing old memory chips in new products. These chips primarily come from the two major South Korean suppliers’ legacy
Wow: Etihad Airways Launching Boston Flights
One Mile at a Time / 55min
Etihad Airways has just announced that it will launch flights to Boston in 2024. This is major, because it’s Etihad’s first new destination in the United States in many years. Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Boston flight launches March 2024 As of March 31, 2024, Etihad will launch a new 4x weekly flight between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Boston (BOS). The flight will operate in both directions on Sundays, Monday
Kenya suspends Worldcoin scans over security, privacy and financial concerns
TechCrunch / 57min
Kenya was one of the first countries where Worldcoin — the controversial startup that aims to create a new “human identity and financial network” through eye scans and its own cryptocurrency — launched sign-ups and as of this week, it was one of the biggest markets for take-up. Now, Kenya could be one of the first to ban it outright. The country’s Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree susp
YouTube is testing an AI feature that summarises videos
Mashable / 59min
Google is testing a tool that automatically generates YouTube video summaries using AI. In a support page spotted by Android Police , the company says it's experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate short descriptions of videos posted to YouTube. "We’re starting to test AI auto-generated summaries on YouTube, so that it’s easier for you to read a quick summary about a video and decide
Decoding the data of the Chinese mpox outbreak
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Almost exactly a year after the World Health Organization declared mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) a public health emergency, the hot spot for the outbreak has quietly moved from the US and Europe to Asia. China in particular i
Foxconn to invest $600M in Karnataka for iPhone components, chip-making tools projects
TechCrunch / 1h
Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, will invest $600 million in two projects in Karnataka for chip-equipment manufacturing and casing components for iPhones, the southern Indian state said Wednesday. The Taiwanese company signed a letter of intent with the Karnataka government on Wednesday. Foxconn said it will invest about $350 million in setting up a plant in the state for manufacturing iPhone case
Air India Leasing Six Etihad Airways Boeing 777s
26One Mile at a Time / 1h
Air India is in the middle of a massive transformation, as the airline has been privatized . Air India is planning major changes to the passenger experience, as the airline has ordered 470 new jets , and also plans to refresh the interiors of existing wide body aircraft. In addition to that, we’ve seen Air India lease some used aircraft, both to add short term capacity, and also to improve the pa
The Samsung Galaxy S24 could get one of the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s best features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When you think about the highlights of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra you probably think of its 200MP main camera, its 10x optical zoom, and its QHD+ resolution display. But one of its best features is far less flashy, and in fact barely even advertised – it’s the LTPO panel used, and that’s a type of display that we might see on the standard Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Plus when they lau
Canon's new security-focused 'SPAD' camera can capture color video in complete darkness
Engadget / 1h
Canon has just unveiled the MS-500 , an unusual model that's one of the most sensitive non-infrared cameras ever developed. It uses the highest-resolution 1-inch SPAD (Single-photon avalanche diode) sensor yet (3.2 megapixels), and an interchangeable lens mount that allows clear color shooting in light as low as 0.001 lux, according to Canon — less than a clear moonless sky. The MS-500 uses Canon
Google's Answer Box Changed the Meaning of Information
Wired / 1h
Web search promised to resolve questions. Instead, it's brought on soft apocalypse of a truth that's reduced to trivia.
WhatsApp Made a Movie About Afghan Women's Soccer
Wired / 1h
As the UK pushes for a law that threatens end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp has given itself a starring role in a doc about a girls’ soccer team fleeing the Taliban.
Galaxy Z Flip 5: First Thoughts on Samsung's New Clamshell Foldable
Gizmodo / 1h
Of Samsung’s latest foldable mobile offerings unveiled at its latest Unpacked event , the most dramatic changes we’ve seen come via the Galaxy Z Flip 5 . Not only do we finally have a fully flat silhouette and a redesigned hinge, but Samsung has caught on that people like more screens, so it stuck a larger display on… Read more...
Arzopa G1 Game Portable Monitor Review: High-Performance Display on the Go
How-To Geek / 1h
It's handy to have a monitor that's easy to transport and can act as a primary or secondary display. A monitor like the Arzopa G1 Game Portable Monitor can easily fit those requirements, along with providing the type of viewing angles, color, and performance to please even the most demanding gamers.
Hi Barbie! Netflix goes full Barbenheimer as forgotten Barbie show storms its TV charts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It turns out that the world's best streaming service isn't immune to the effects of Barbenheimer. That's right – not even Netflix can escape the worldwide movie phenomenon. Per the latest update to Netflix's global top 10 TV chart , a long-forgotten Barbie TV series has been given a second life on the streaming giant. Unsurprisingly, its unexpected return is due to the unparalleled success of Bar
'The Communion Girl' trailer teases creepy dolls and a terrifying local legend
Mashable / 1h
"That story has been told for years. A girl dressed for her communion appears around this time. If you cross her path, you're cursed." That's the local legend at the heart of Victor Garcia's The Communion Girl , which also looks like it'll feature plenty of religious horror , some Poltergeist -style moving furniture, and one very creepy little doll. Carla Campra, Marc Soler, and Aina Quiñones sta
Tired of Dating Apps, Some Turn to Google Docs
20NYT > Technology / 1h
Writers of so-called Date-Me Docs, which can read like 1,000-word versions of the personal ads of yore, hope for a more meaningful connection than a swipe might allow.
Nintendo pulls 'The Last of Us' clone from its eShop following copyright claim
30Engadget / 1h
Any gaming company looking to copy a competitor's hit might want to think twice. Nintendo's The Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival has officially been removed from the Switch e-shop due to its overt similarities to Naughty Dog's hit, The Last of Us , Victoria Kennedy reported at Eurogamer . Sony (which owns Naughty Dog) issued a copyright claim against the game just over a month after its release, a m
Frontier Airlines’ Strict New 60-Minute Check-In Cutoff
31One Mile at a Time / 2h
Frontier Airlines is making a major policy change in the coming weeks, which I predict will create issues for many passengers. Frontier Airlines’ new airport check-in cutoff As of August 16, 2023, Frontier Airlines will be closing all airport check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before departure. As a point of comparison, currently Frontier’s counters close 45 minutes before departure, so you’ll have
This new Xbox Series X controller is seriously cool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft has officially showcased the Stormcloud Vapor Xbox Series X controller as the latest new design for the tried-and-true gamepad. Pre-orders are now available. The Stormcloud Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller has been properly unveiled through a blog post on the official Xbox website, with a new listing page taking pre-orders in the US and the UK for $69.99 / £64.99, respectively. With the t
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One thanks to 'community demand'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be making its way to last-gen consoles, according to a Q1 2024 earnings call. In a brilliant turn of events, players can expect to play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS4 and Xbox One sometime "over the coming year", as specified by CEO Andrew Wilson during a Q1 2024 earnings call. "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is pure blockbuster entertainment, rooted in a timeless, cultur
Baldur's Gate 3 developers want players to delete their early access saves and uninstall the game ahead of 1.0 release
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Baldur's Gate 3 is only days away, but Larian has dispensed some important advice to those who played the game during early access in the runup to launch. In short, the developers have advised that anyone who played Baldur's Gate 3 during early access take the time to uninstall both the early access client and to delete their saved games ( via PCGamer ). The developers also urged players to remov
3 tips for using Google Maps more effectively, according to Google
Mashable / 2h
I'm the kind of person who would get lost going down the street if it weren't for my phone having super-precise GPS. Thank goodness I am an adult in the time of smartphones. With that in mind, Google released a blog sharing 10 of its top tips for using Google Maps more effectively. Like most apps, there are probably some features in the blog of which you were not aware. Three that I found particu
‘The Becomers’ review: the chaotic bodysnatchers movie 2023 demands
Mashable / 2h
Have you heard the one about how aliens have infiltrated human society in order to take over Earth without us noticing? How they’ve slipped beneath the skin of all sorts of folks, from new mothers to famous politicians, and they are heck-bent on… uncovering the recipe for marmalade? Okay so Secret Invasion this ain’t. The Becomers , a sci-fi rom-com from Little Sister writer/director Zach Clark,
Apple sees Vision Pro on Pixar platform
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
3D content production is set to get a lot more accessible if a group of top tech firms gets its way. Apple, Adobe, Nvidia, and Autodesk have joined forces with animation studio Pixar and Linux Foundation affiliate Joint Development Foundation in a bid to promote the standardization of 3D tools and data using Pixar’s Open Universal Scene Description platform. According to Apple, the Alliance of Op
AI-enabled brain implant helps patient regain feeling and movement
24Engadget / 3h
Keith Thomas from New York was involved in a driving accident back in 2020 that injured his spine's C4 and C5 vertebrae, leading to a total loss in feeling and movement from the chest down. Recently, though, Thomas had been able to move his arm at will and feel his sister hold his hand, thanks to the AI brain implant technology developed by the Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute of Bioelectro
'Hijack' ending explained: What happens to flight KA29?
Mashable / 4h
After seven hours of real-time tension courtesy of AppleTV+'s Hijack , we finally know the fate of flight KA29. Don't worry, the passengers — including Idris Elba's Sam Nelson — landed outside London, mostly unscathed. But the final descent was anything but a smooth ride. Between several near-death experiences, tons of negotiating from Sam, and some major last-minute twists, Hijack 's Season 1 fi
'Star Wars: Jedi Survivor' will be ported to PS4 and Xbox One after all
54Engadget / 4h
Earlier this year, EA said that Star Wars: Jedi Survivor would only come out on the latest PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles in order to take advantage of the latest tech on those consoles. The developer has now changed its tune, however, announcing in an earnings call that the title will come to PS4 and Xbox One consoles after all, The Verge has reported. "Thanks to the strength of this legendary
How to find your lost AirPods in every possible scenario
400+Mashable / 5h
I put off buying AirPods for a long time because despite knowing I'd love them, I also knew I would lose them approximately once every three days. I eventually bought them, and lo and behold, I have lost them more times than I can count. But I have also found them every time, sometimes because of luck, other times because of the Find My app. For those who bear the same brunt of forgetfulness as I
Flipkart-backed Shadowfax nears $60 million funding led by TPG NewQuest
TechCrunch / 5h
Indian logistics startup Shadowfax is finalizing a funding round of about $60 million, more than a year after it began the funding deliberations, two sources familiar with the matter said. TPG’s NewQuest is positioning to lead the round, which also includes some secondary transactions, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the deliberations are private. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, wh
There’s Y2K kitsch, and then there’s this outrageously priced Bearbrick Bluetooth speaker
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you're not familiar with Rinaro, allow me: the formidable Ukrainian acoustic engineering company is the technical partner behind the outstanding (and very expensive) Meze Audio Lyric , Elite and Empyrean headphones. What you need to know is that nothing this company makes should be considered a toy. And if you're too young to remember the 2001 launch of collectible toy Bearbrick, the nine-part
YouTube Multiview rolls out, but only a few sports fans will get the full experience
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
YouTube is officially launching its Multiview feature to users. However thanks to several limitations, it won’t be as robust as the preview versions. Multiview first made its appearance back in March as part of an early access program giving sports fans a way to watch up to four different games simultaneously on YouTube TV. Then in June, the feature was expanded to include informational channels
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 2
Mashable / 9h
It is Wednesday, my dudes! How about that Wordle today? As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution and keep that streak going. If you just want to be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 2's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where d
Canon warns printer users to manually wipe Wi-Fi settings before discarding
42Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Printer manufacturer Canon is warning that sensitive Wi-Fi settings don’t automatically get wiped during resets, so customers should manually delete them before selling, discarding, or getting them repaired to prevent the settings from falling into the wrong hands. “Sensitive information on the Wi-Fi connection settings stored in the memories of inkjet printers (hom
Western Digital HDD capacity hits 28TB as Seagate looks to 30TB and beyond
34Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Western Digital is gearing up to sample its first 28TB HDDs to customers, around a year after announcing its first 26TB drives. (credit: Western Digital) After a couple of decades of talk, Seagate announced earlier this year that it was shipping samples of huge 32TB hard drives using heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR). The new kind of drive technology uses lasers to heat disk platt
The Atlantic is frying, but so far hurricanes are dying. What’s going on?
34Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Don briefly reached hurricane status in July 2023. (credit: NOAA) As July came to a close, the Atlantic Ocean was absolutely sizzling, particularly in areas where hurricanes commonly form. In the "main development region," a stretch of tropical water between Africa and the Caribbean Sea where most major Atlantic hurricanes develop, the sea surface temperature averaged 82.4° Fahrenheit,
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads
47Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has finally agreed to ask Instagram and Facebook users in the European Union for consent before targeting them with highly personalized ads, a Wall Street Journal report has revealed. This means that instead of requiring Meta app users in the EU to agree to inv
Saddle Up and Drink Up: Disenchantment's Final Season Hits Netflix September 1
Gizmodo / 11h
Just as Futurama rises anew at Hulu , another Matt Groening creation is about to bid farewell. Netflix has announced the final season of Disenchantment will drop all 10 episodes on September 1. With this news comes a teaser recapping what’s happened so far in Dreamland —and what awaits Queen Bean and company in the… Read more...
As spend management space heats up, Brex and Rho turn to AI startups to help power new products
TechCrunch / 11h
The competition in the spend management space continues to intensify. Brex and Rho today each announced AI-powered/enabled accounts payables offerings. Their announcements coincidentally came out the same day competitor Ramp announced it had expanded into procurement — further evidence that the companies in the space are clamoring to not only meet customer demand but presumably attempt to outdo e
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, August 2 (game #555)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
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
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Is Swinging Into Homes Soon
Gizmodo / 12h
The wait till Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse is going to be a long one , but starting August 8 you’ll be able to revisit Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse any time you want. Read more...
X Corp sues anti-hate campaigners over Twitter research
62BBC News - Technology / 12h
The firm behind X, as Twitter is now known, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate
Striking Actors Are Allowed to Attend Los Angeles Comic Con
Gizmodo / 12h
Everyone certainly hopes that the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are over long before December rolls around. However, if they aren’t, actors who would like to attend and promote themselves at Los Angeles Comic Con will be able to do so. Read more...
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