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Early iPhone 16 leak hints at larger screens for the Pro and Pro Max models


300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
The launch of the iPhone 15 not only means we have some shiny new smartphones to look at – see our iPhone 15 review for details – it also means the iPhone 16 rumors and leaks can start up in earnest. On the topic of the 2024 iPhone range, the usually reliable MacRumors has obtained some information about the weights and dimensions of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the i

A revelation about trees is messing with climate calculations
500+Ars Technica - All content / 17h
Enlarge / The early morning sun shines through the morning fog on the countryside in Chongqing, China, September 14, 2023. (credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images ) Every year between September and December, Lubna Dada makes clouds. Dada, an atmospheric scientist, convenes with dozens of her colleagues to run experiments in a 7,000-gallon stainless steel chamber at CERN in Switzerland. “It's

Saw X Was So Gnarly, Its Editor Had the Cops Called on Him
400+Gizmodo / 10h
Watching the Saw movies isn’t for everyone—across the now 10-movie franchise, audiences have seen people mutilate themselves in order to stay alive or die trying in some pretty grisly fashion . For those who loves these movies or to see people get messed up, that’s part of the appeal. But when you’re the one involved… Read more...



The Raspberry Pi 5 has ruined my day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Reader, I must issue a formal apology. Despite, back in December 2022, reporting reports of comments made in an interview with the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s CEO Eben Upton, who then claimed a Raspberry Pi 5 wouldn’t be coming in 2023 , the sad truth is one actually is now coming soon . I let you down. I let myself down. In my defence, I am an embryo compared to everyone else I work with. I reache


The 'world's smallest' external GPU has been tested and it could be the best laptop upgrade yet — here’s why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 52min
GPD’s ‘GPU box’ might be one of the most effective ways to give your laptop the graphical upgrade it needs without shelling out for a new machine, or replacing the GPU yourself . The GPD G1 looks more like a docking station than anything else and actually may serve as one, given the plethora of ports it offers. But it comes with the added bonus of souping up your machine’s graphical capabilities.


A lifetime subscription to SheetMagic is on sale for under £40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to SheetMagic is on sale for £39.82, saving you 83% on list price. ChatGPT is useful, but you can still only enter one query at a time. Even if you're quick and the results don't need revision, it can still be tedious to enter each prompt individually, wait for the answer, revise, and repeat. That is unless you do it all in bulk from the comfort of your favourite sp


How to watch the Chicago Marathon 2023 online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Livestream the 2023 Chicago Marathon for free on NBC Chicago . Access this livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Completing any marathon is a massive achievement, but there is something special about the World Marathon Majors. The marathons in Tokyo, Boston, London , Berlin , Chicago, and New York are recognised as the most high-profile on the calendar, attracting dedicat


'Foe' review: Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal can't save this empty sci-fi mess
Mashable / 2h
By all appearances, Foe is a beautiful movie. Beautiful people — Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Aaron Pierre — explore beautiful landscapes, talking about beautiful human emotions like love and loss. Yet all these aesthetic pleasures can't cover up the vapid emptiness at Foe 's core. There is indeed some attempt at substance here, but it's buried under layers of nonsensical storytelling and clum


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 1
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 1
Mashable / 4h
You made it! It's Sunday at last, a fresh Wordle awaits, and we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the end of this article for October 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Origi


Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 1, 2023
Lifehacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, October 1, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 1, NYT Connections #112! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s… Read more...


Saudia Unveils Major Rebranding, New Livery & Uniforms
72One Mile at a Time / 6h
When it comes to aviation in Saudi Arabia, most of the talk lately has been about Riyadh Air, the well funded airline startup that’s expected to launch operations in 2025. Saudi Arabian flag carrier Saudia is hoping to regain some of the spotlight, with the announcement of a new brand identity and livery. Let’s go over the details… Saudia enters new era with full rebranding Saudia has unveiled a


Quordle today - hints and answers for Sunday, October 1 (game #615)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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 fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


Alaska Airlines Credit Card Review: 60K Miles + More
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card The Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card is a valuable airline credit card, especially true when you consider how useful Alaska Mileage Plan miles can be . In this post, I wanted to provide a detailed review of Alaska’s personal credit card, issued by Bank of America. Alaska Airlines Visa Card welcome bonus The Alaska Airlines Credit Card cur


Airport loos on a roll: BWI takes the throne for America’s Best Restroom
52The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For the second year in a row, an airport has won the title of America’s Best Restroom in a contest celebrating public restrooms that are not only reliably clean but also have charm, convenient features or unusual decor. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and its newly renova


Alaska Airlines Visa credit card review: Earn hard-to-get miles
41The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Alaska Airlines Visa® card overview The Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card is one of the best cards for earning Alaska miles. Even if you don’t live on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines miles are valuable since you can use them to book flights on Oneworld partner airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qanta


Apple confirms an iPhone 15 overheating fix is on the way
Mashable / 7h
An update to cool down your overheating iPhone 15 is on the way, according to Apple. And the company would like users to know the issue was partially Apple's fault. And Instagram's. And Uber's. And an iPhone game called Asphalt 9 , among other third-party apps. As Mashable reported earlier this week , many owners of the new iPhone 15 were saying that their devices were becoming too hot to handle…


thekimonogallery:by Japanese artist Sayako Itoh
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
thekimonogallery : by Japanese artist Sayako Itoh


Celebrity’s Inflight Diarrhea So Bad People Thought Plane Had A Fuel Leak
View from the Wing / 8h
A week and a half ago, a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Barcelona had to turn around after a passenger let loose diarrhea all the way through the aircraft. Margaret Cho shares that something like this actually happened to her on a plane, and it was so bad that passengers thought there was something wrong with the aircraft such as a fuel leak. Continue reading ...



Music, Arts & Literature / 9h



Suffragist poster detail, 1913. United Kingdom.
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
nemfrog : Harvard Library


Weekly Review: September 30, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I just arrived in Japan, and this is my first “real” visit to Asia (well, other than the Middle East) since the start of the pandemic, so I’m very happy to be here! I apologize in advance for the modified posting times over the next week, and especially this weekend, as jetlag sure is proving to be a challenge. I’m not used to this amount of time change


Tinder goes ultra-premium, Amazon invests in Anthropic and Apple explains its new AirPods
27TechCrunch / 9h
In this edition of Week in Review, we cover Tinder's pricey new subscription, Amazon's investment in Anthropic and the features of Apple's next-gen AirPods.



allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: Source details and larger...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Source details and larger version . They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels .


Everything you need to know about X CEO Linda Yaccarino's disastrous interview
Mashable / 10h
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of social media platform X, was the headline guest at Vox Media's Code 2023 event earlier this week. CNBC's Julia Boorstin interviewed Elon Musk's handpicked CEO, who is tasked with bringing advertisers back to the platform formerly known as Twitter. As you may have seen, thanks to all the social media chatter surrounding the event, the interview did not go well for Yacca


Google Pixel Buds Pro leak gives us an early look at some new colors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
There's a whole lot of brand new Google hardware heading our way on Wednesday, but we're also getting some fresh colors for the Google Pixel Buds Pro it would seem – and we now have an early look at those colors. This comes from well-known render-maker @OnLeaks and The Tech Outlook (via 9to5Google ). We've got renders of the earbuds in colors that are being called 'Bay Blue' and 'Porcelain' – a p


Mortal Kombat 1 creator teases that a host of terrifyingly familiar faces may be on the way
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Mortal Kombat 1 creator Ed Boon has teased that we may soon be welcoming a whole new raft of frighteningly new fighters to the roster. In a post on Twitter/X, Boon posted an image that contained some of horror's most iconic mascots, including Leatherface, Freddy, Michael Myers, Jason, Pinhead, Jigsaw, and Chucky. All the horror icons had either a tick or a question mark above their heads. Perhaps


phasesphrasesphotos: The Hep Cat 1942
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
phasesphrasesphotos : The Hep Cat 1942


'Strange Way of Life' review: Almodóvar reflects on 'Brokeback Mountain' with his queer Western
Mashable / 10h
During a pivotal scene in Strange Way of Life , Pedro Pascal' s outlaw Silva reminds Ethan Hawke's Sheriff Jake of a conversation they had 25 years prior: "Years ago, you asked me what two men could do living together on a ranch," Silva whispers. This is both the story crux of Pedro Almodóvar's queer Western short — a tale of former lovers reuniting and reminiscing on the eve of inevitable confli


The Pokémon Company apologizes and blames "overwhelming demand" for its Van Gogh collab stock issues
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Pokémon Company says it is "actively working on ways" to restock its Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collection after scalpers promptly cleaned out the limited edition items. Citing "overwhelming demand", the company apologized for disappointing fans who had missed out and said it would let them know about restock options "at a later day". "We apologize for all the fans eagerly awaiting our Pokémon


hi-majine:渡邊啓助 - 狂焔の魔女
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
hi-majine : 渡邊啓助 - 狂焔の魔女


Knights of the Old Republic Remake's Status in Question After Trailer Pruning
52Gizmodo / 11h
BioWare’s 2003 game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is one of the most well-known video games to bear the franchise’s name, and players were delighted to hear it would be coming to the current gaming generation. But much like Star Wars Eclipse , whose existence had to be reconfirmed by developer Quantic Dream… Read more...


Savings Seats On Southwest Airlines Is The Right Thing To Do, With One Exception [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...



Music, Arts & Literature / 11h



Your next laptop could run faster, last longer and pack more memory thanks to Samsung’s revolutionary new technology — but it won’t be cheap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Samsung has devised a new kind of memory that adopts a low-power compression attached memory module (LPCAMM) form factor to replace the RAM currently found in the best laptops and PCs. LPDDR and SODIMM RAM are the prevailing form factors in today’s computers. While the former is compact, it’s fixed the the motherboard, meaning replacing it can be difficult. The latter, meanwhile, normally fitted


What are cruise ship pilots, and what do they do?
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’ve sailed on a cruise ship of any size, you’ve probably seen pilot boats pull alongside the vessel, and you might have watched curiously as one or two people climbed onto the ship via a rope ladder. Have you ever wondered who these people are and what they do once they’re on board? They are marine or ship pilots, experts on the waterways and ports you are entering or leaving. They come abo


Alaska Airlines Visa Business card review: Good for frequent Alaska business travelers
29The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card overview The Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card is an easily overlooked card that earns valuable airline miles. It has a low annual fee and lucrative ongoing perks for travelers loyal to Alaska Airlines. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s


How much value does Hilton Honors status provide when you book directly?
The Points Guy / 11h
When you’re determining how to book a hotel, it’s easy to only compare the final cost. However, doing so doesn’t take into account the value your elite status can provide — both in terms of benefits and points — when you book directly with the hotel brand or through an eligible method. In this guide, I’ll discuss the value Hilton Honors elite members can get when they book directly with Hilton ho


Sekino Jun'ichirō, 1914-1988
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
soul-luminnous-eyes : Sekino Jun'ichirō , 1914-1988 Cat and Girl, 1955, color woodcut, 52.4x39.4 cm Philadelphia Museum of Art, Inv. 1961-156-6


How much can artists make from generative AI? Vendors won’t say
24TechCrunch / 12h
As tech companies begin to monetize generative AI, the creators on whose work it is trained are asking for their fair share. But so far no one can agree on whether or how much artists should be paid. A recent open letter from the Authors Guild signed by more than 8,500 writers, including Margaret Atwood, […]


The Marvels May Be the MCU's Shortest Film Ever
100+Gizmodo / 12h
At a time when folks are tying a movie’s runtime as part of their interest in seeing it in the theater, blockbuster tentpoles can sometimes run fairly long . At two hours or more, superhero flicks can run long in the the tooth. So if such a thing matters to you, you’ll be pleased to hear that the upcoming The Marvels ac… Read more...


indigodreams: Christine Ellger
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
indigodreams : Christine Ellger



The Most Clever Ways to Reuse an Old Pillow
22Lifehacker / 12h
For the most part, pillows don’t last forever. Even if you wash them regularly , they can still flatten or lose their shape over time. On the other hand, you may have perfectly good pillows that you no longer need. Read more...


Venture capital is opening the gates for defense tech
41TechCrunch / 12h
Anduril is symbolic of a trend in which defense tech and venture capital dollars are no longer antithetic.

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Early Saturday Technology News and More...

Technology News and More...

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S24 renders tease iPhone 15 Pro-style frame


1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
So far, the majority of rumors surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 series have concerned the inevitably pricey Galaxy S24 Ultra, but a new leak has seemingly revealed the design of the standard Samsung Galaxy S24 , specifically. Based on detailed renders shared by @OnLeaks and SmartPrix , the Galaxy S24 – which is expected to launch early next year – could arrive boasting flatter sides and


The First Toxic Avenger Trailer Is a Bloody Good Mess
1KGizmodo / 13h
Break out the mops, throw on the tutus, and slide that eye down to your cheek. The first trailer for the remake of The Toxic Avenger is here and it perfectly portrays the film’s irreverent tone and gory tendencies. Read more...


Twitter / X is losing daily active users. CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed it.
200+Mashable / 9h
By now, you may have heard about Elon Musk's handpicked CEO for X, Linda Yaccarino, and her disastrous interview with CNBC's Julia Boorstin at Vox Media's Code 2023 event. However, somewhat overlooked amid some of the more viral moments of the discussion, Yaccarino dropped some previously unknown stats that don't exactly paint such a rosy picture for the company: X, the platform formerly known as



A Windows 11 PC that’s smaller and lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro has been tested — just wait till someone hacks it into a Windows smartphone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Although it looks more like a smartphone – or even a hard drive – the Windows 11-powered Zepan RY-P1 is actually a mini PC that’s soon to become a reality after smashing its crowdfunding target. This lightweight device, which its makers dub a ‘true mobile office’, weighs just 140g – about the same as a rice ball. It also boasts surprisingly sleek dimensions of 122 x 63 x 10mm, which is smaller th


Researchers find a way to make photos and muted videos ‘speak’ – here’s what it could mean for your privacy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Capturing audio from a still image may feel like something out of a sci-fi novel, but one scientist has actually devised a way to do it, with the helping hand of AI. By creating a machine learning tool called Side Eye, a team led by professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science at Northeastern University, Kevin Fu, can read into images to an extraordinary degree. By applyi


Save 60% on lifetime access to this AI-powered podcast app
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a Podurama Premium Plan is on sale for £32.33, saving you 60% on list price. There are a lot of podcasts. For podcast lovers, that’s good news and bad news. With so many out there, it can take time to find quality things to listen to that update consistently. You might have a few go-to favourites, but it can be hard to wade through if you want to find more. Podur


How to watch the Women's Super League online for free
Mashable / 2h
The Women's Super League is back for the 2023-24 season, and we can't wait to see how things unfold. There are so many intriguing storylines, star players, intense rivalries , and questions to be answered. And fortunately, you can see how things develop without spending anything. If you're interested in watching the Women's Super League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the informa


How to watch the 2023 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe online for free
Mashable / 2h
Nothing can really compare to experiencing Europe's richest raceday at Longchamp Racecourse this weekend, but the next best thing is following events from the comfort of your own home. And you can still dress up and quaff champagne, so it'll feel like the real thing. If you're interested in watching the 2023 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the informatio


How to watch 'Rick and Morty' for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is a high-speed service for unblocking free streaming platforms. Watch the latest season of Rick and Morty for free with ExpressVPN. The award-winning animated comedy series Rick and Morty is back for its seventh season this year, and we have absolutely no idea what to expect. Nothing would be surprising at this stage. All that's guaranteed is a lot of laughs , and we're very mu


How to watch the 2023 World Athletics Road Running Championships online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: BBC Sport is offering live coverage of the World Athletics Road Running Championships on BBC iPlayer. Unblock this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Are you planning on running this weekend? Good for you. It's important to exercise, but it's also important to take some time to properly relax. And if you want to combine the best of both worlds, you could si


Four Seasons Yachts: Luxury Cruises Launching Late 2025
500+One Mile at a Time / 3h
In September 2022, luxury hotel group Four Seasons announced that it would be getting into the cruise business. The company has just shared some more details about what we can expect, and it really sounds like this will be unlike anything else at sea. Details of Four Seasons Yachts’ first ship Four Seasons Yachts is the name of Four Seasons’ new cruising venture, which is a partnership between th


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 30
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 30
Mashable / 5h
You made it! It's Saturday, a fresh Wordle awaits, and we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the end of this article for September 30's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Original


Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 30, 2023
Lifehacker / 5h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, September 30, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 30, NYT Connections #111! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s… Read more...


Behold the world’s oldest sandals, buried in a “bat cave” over 6,000 years ago
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Wooden mallet and esparto sandals from Cueva de los Murciélagos in Spain dated to the Neolithic period, 6,200 years ago. (credit: MUTERMUR project) In the 19th century, miners in southern Spain unearthed a prehistoric burial site in a cave containing some 22 pairs of ancient sandals woven out of esparto (a type of grass). The latest radiocarbon dating revealed that those sandals could b


Kick streamers consider leaving over CEO’s comments in a sex worker ‘prank’ stream
TechCrunch / 6h
Streamers are leaving Kick en masse in protest of the platform’s lack of safety guidelines, after a prominent creator streamed an encounter with a sex worker without informing her that there were other people present. She was briefly prevented from leaving after she expressed discomfort, while Kick’s CEO posted laughing emotes in the stream chat. […]


Critical vulnerabilities in Exim threaten over 250k email servers worldwide
Exploitation for Client Execution (Enterprise T1203)•
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Thousands of servers running the Exim mail transfer agent are vulnerable to potential attacks that exploit critical vulnerabilities, allowing remote execution of malicious code with little or no user interaction. The vulnerabilities were reported on Wednesday by Zero Day Initiative, but they largely escaped notice until Friday when they surfaced in a security mail l


WHO says flu vaccines should ditch strain that vanished during COVID
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Influenza virus. Image produced from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) The World Health Organization on Friday recommended ditching a common component of seasonal influenza vaccines that protects against a particular strain of the virus—because that strain appears to no longer exist. Influenza vi


Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, September 30 (game #614)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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 fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


Orbit Is Curating a Series of Free Craft Talks With Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
Gizmodo / 6h
Orbit Books, an imprint of Hachette, has developed a free virtual event series for aspiring science-fiction and fantasy writers . Attendees can attend any of the 14 sessions—which are spread out over six weeks in October and early November—for free. The topics range from nitty gritty advice on worldbuilding to a panel… Read more...


Spotify Can Now Transcribe Podcasts While You Listen
Lifehacker / 6h
If you want to listen to a podcast on your commute, but forgot your headphones, you’re out of luck. Or, at least, you used to be: Spotify is rolling out a new feature that auto-generates and syncs podcast transcriptions with “millions” of episodes, so you can read along as you listen, or stay tuned in without the… Read more...


This 'All-in-one' JBL Soundbar Is $81 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
You’re not alone if you’ve felt dialogue in movies and shows has gotten worse over the years . One easy solution (besides turning on the subtitles) is upgrading your sound system. The JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one Soundbar is currently $81.81 (originally $199.95) once an automatic (temporary) discount is applied at checkout. S… Read more...


How to Choose Between the Meta Quest 2, Apple Vision Pro, and Vive Pro 2
Lifehacker / 6h
Consumers hoping to take their first steps into virtual reality (or upgrade their current VR setup) are facing a dilemma: Buy a standalone system like the Meta Quest 3 when it goes on sale Oct. 10, wait for the Apple Vision Pro planned for release in 2024, or go with an already available wired VR rig like the Valve… Read more...



Wen Shu
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
nobrashfestivity : Flowers and Birds in the Style of Song Court Album of eight leaves, ink and colour on silk Each measures 25 x 16.5 cm (9 7/8 x 6 ½ in.) Inscribed and signed on the last leaf by the artist: Zhao Shi Wen Shu Each leaf with one to two seals of the artist: Duan Rong, Zhao Shi, Wen Shu


Universal Monsters and Blumhouse Horror Reign in These Halloween Collections
Gizmodo / 8h
Universal Pictures has a long horror legacy that encompasses the original Universal Monsters films, Chucky , events like Halloween Horror Nights , and new Blumhouse terrors like M3GAN and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s . Read more...


DOJ finally posted that “embarrassing” court doc Google wanted to hide
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Yulia Reznikov | Moment ) The US Department of Justice has finally posted what judge Amit Mehta described at the Google search antitrust trial as an "embarrassing" exhibit that Google tried to hide from the public. The document in question contains meeting notes that Google’s vice president for finance, Michael Roszak, "created for a course on communications," Bloomberg reported


Why It’s Still Worth It to Wire Your House for Ethernet
60Lifehacker / 8h
We’re living in an increasingly wireless world, as everything from the power that charges your devices to the audio that pops into your earbuds is transmitted wirelessly—including arguably the most precious resource of the modern era, the internet. There are so many advantages to accessing the internet via wifi that… Read more...


iCloud gets a makeover with a revamped look and quality-of-life upgrades
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Following updates to iOS , iPadOS , and macOS , it’s now iCloud’s turn as Apple is redesigning the website as well as introducing a variety of new features. It’s not a complete overhaul for iCloud mind you, as the quick-glance widgets from last year’s update are still here. The difference this time is users will be able to do more with them. You can now “customize what you see in Tiles”, from cho


Looming government shutdown underscores larger issues in travel, USTA president says
The Points Guy / 8h
As a government shutdown becomes increasingly inevitable this weekend, flyers may soon see longer security lines and passport wait times. But the government shutdown is part of a larger thread in the issues afflicting U.S. travel — an industry that has generated trillions of dollars for the U.S. economy — Geoff Freeman, the president of the U.S. Travel Association, explained at the Skift Global F


Former NASA Lab Accused of Leaking Toxic Chemicals Into LA River
Futurism / 8h
An aging research center formerly used by NASA is polluting the Los Angeles River and the farms that draw water from it — and the government is fully aware, but doing nothing about it. As The Guardian reports , the nonprofit Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) claims that the Santa Susana field laboratory located just 30 miles north of downtown LA is knowingly leaching polych


The Microplastics Are in the Clouds Now
20Gizmodo / 8h
Nowhere is safe from microplastics. Tiny plastic pieces are in waterways, in our bodies, and now researchers have found microplastics in clouds on top of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama. Read more...


Japan's ispace Delays Lunar Lander Mission for NASA Design Update
Gizmodo / 8h
From its new headquarters in the U.S., Tokyo-based startup ispace will develop its Apex 1.0 lunar lander to transport NASA payloads to the Moon in 2026. Read more...


Which Airlines Offer Pajamas In Business Class?
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
There are all kinds of features that contribute to a great business class experience . While I would hardly consider this to be the most important aspect of a business class flight, some airlines offer their passengers pajamas. This can be useful on a couple of levels. For one, pajamas can be helpful for getting comfortable on a flight, and for keeping the set of clothes you board with fresh. Fur


New York Needs to Get Spongier—or Get Used to More Floods
42Wired / 9h
Devastating deluges around the world point to the metropolis of tomorrow: the “sponge city.” Think more parks and fewer parking lots.


Letterboxd sells a majority stake after explosive pandemic-fueled growth
Engadget / 9h
The film-focused social media site LetterBoxd has new ownership. Cofounder Matthew Buchanan announced on Friday that Tiny, a venture capital firm, has bought a 60 percent stake in the platform. The New York Times reported that the deal values Letterboxd at over $50 million. Buchanan and fellow founder Karl von Randow will retain minority shareholder positions and continue to lead the company as t


Mars Rover has finally arrived at a long-awaited Martian location
Mashable / 9h
NASA 's six-wheeled robot rumbled to Gediz Vallis Ridge on Mount Sharp, a mountain the rover has slowly climbed since 2014. The ridge is evidence from some 3 billion years ago, when Mars was a wet world , replete with lakes and roaring rivers . Back then, colossal debris flows hurled mud and car-sized boulders down the mountain; eons of the whistling Martian wind then chiseled away at this materi


Honda Just Revealed its First All-Electric SUV
How-To Geek / 9h
The move towards electric vehicles is not a matter of if, but rather, when. It's the direction basically all car makers are moving towards, and as they keep maturing and getting better, they will likely eventually take over from regular cars. We're still a long way from that point, mind you, but it's something that's slowly happening. Honda is making a lot of moves as far as EVs go, and now, it's


TPG’s favorite hotels in Latin America
20The Points Guy / 9h
We celebrate Latin America and its incredible hospitality year-round at TPG. But we’re especially singing praises during National Hispanic Heritage Month , celebrating the influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States. We celebrate and laud all Latin American countries for their ongoing impact around the world, and we also look for any excuse to go to these countries to e


How a government shutdown would affect travel
27The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. A government shutdown looms as Congress remains in gridlock over extending funding past a major deadline. If a government shutdown does occur on Saturday, most federal agencies would stop work, and most government workers would be furloughed, save for those who work in agencies deemed as “essential service


Uber expands taxi operations in California
30The Points Guy / 9h
Furthering its partnerships with yellow taxi cab companies, ride-hailing company Uber earlier this week announced its latest collaboration with Los Angeles Yellow Cab and its five partner taxi fleets in Southern California. This week’s news follows pilot programs last year with Uber and taxi cab companies in New York City and San Francisco — two of Uber’s biggest markets . For riders in Southern


United asks DOT for more slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
100+The Points Guy / 9h
United Airlines is hoping to expand its footprint in Tokyo . This week, the Chicago-based carrier filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, asking for approval to fly daily from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). United is also asking permission to fly from Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) to Haneda as


LGA’s Terminal A closes due to floods, FAA issues ground delay for NYC airports
The Points Guy / 9h
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued ground delays for flights out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as a torrential downpour soaks the tri-state area. LaGuardia also closed Terminal A — where Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate — as a result of the flooding caused by the rain. Spirit is not o



Guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits . But The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most comprehensive benefits of any premium trave


5 secrets to getting a luxury cruise for less
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Luxury cruises range in price from expensive to outrageously expensive. But the value of high-end ships is clear: For the money, you get more fare inclusions, nicer accommodations, upscale dining and higher space-to-passenger and crew-to-passenger ratios than on big, mass-market ships. Still, sometimes you want the luxe for less. You’ll never find a cheap luxury cruise, but you can find sailings


Dudes Arrested for Trying to Steal Entire Uber Eats Delivery Robot
51Futurism / 9h
All-Seeing Bot In a fresh display of our looming panopticon, an investigation has revealed that the camera on an Uber Eats food delivery robot has been used to convict two men accused of trying — and ultimately failing — to steal said robot. The newly-launched 404 Media — which has been doing excellent work, and which you should consider subscribing to — found via Freedom of Information Act reque


France Just Raided the Offices of Nvidia
33Futurism / 9h
Wake Up Call French authorities just paid an early morning visit to the offices of Nvidia, one of the world's foremost computer chip manufacturers and a red-hot player in the AI arms race. On Wednesday, the French Competition Authority (FCA) announced that it had raided a company in the "graphics cards sector," but did not specify which one. Since then, multiple outlets have confirmed that the ta


Get Those Books Moving : Part 4
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
u-mspcoll : Summer 2023 Cathleen A. Baker Fellow Katarina Stiller worked on treatments for pop-up books from the William A. Gosling Pop-up and Movable Books Collection — part of our Children’s Literature Collection. Here are Schneewittchen (1961) and Rotkäppchen (1960) — both illustrated by Vojtěch Kubašta and published by Carlsen Verlag GMBH — before and after treatment! After treatment! Schneew


Pixel Watch 2 could get some Fitbit-style features to measure your stress levels
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google’s next Pixel event is less than a week away, and yet new details about the device keep leaking . This time, we’ve learned that the wearable will be gaining the Body Responses feature seen previously on the Fitbit Sense 2 . This batch of information comes from industry insider Evan Blass on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). The watch face will display how your body reacts to stres


American Airlines Shuts Off Eternal Flame In The DCA Admirals Club
View from the Wing / 9h
Every piece on the new DC lounge highlights the fireplace feature of the lounge. It helps make the space. However American Airlines has shut off the fireplace in the lounge, staff say, 'for the environment'. Continue reading ...


“No choice at all”: Pharma companies begrudgingly agree to negotiate prices
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Kena Betancur ) At least four top pharmaceutical companies suing the federal government over a new requirement to negotiate Medicare drug prices have agreed to come to the table for the first round of negotiations—at least for now. Merck, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Boehringer Ingelheim have all said that they will agree to the negotiations, though some were cl


Castlevania: Nocturne's Gaming Music Moment Is as Great as Its Predecessor's
Gizmodo / 9h
Nocturne, the new successor series to Netflix’s excellent animated Castlevania adaptations, plays with its legacy in some truly smart ways—both as a successor show metatextually, and narratively as its heroes navigate being part of a generational supernatural conflict. But one of its greatest moments is a fascinating… Read more...


The Euclid 'Dark Universe' Space Telescope Is Off to a Faltering Start
Gizmodo / 9h
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope launched from Earth on July 1 and has since been getting set up to begin its investigation of the dark universe. But the instrument commissioning hasn’t been rainbows and butterflies, as the telescope’s engineers and scientists have worked to untangle several issues… Read more...


Social Media Users Don't Want to BeReal Anymore, Report Finds
Gizmodo / 9h
BeReal’s active users appear to be exiting the platform in droves, with the number of active users dropping by 18% since it peaked in November of last year. The app gained a substantial number of active users in 2022 but now has a shrinking userbase that’s far smaller than its social media counterparts, according to a… Read more...


Doctor Who's New Theme Will Make a Symphonic Debut Next Month
42Gizmodo / 9h
A new era of Doctor Who means a new version of the 60-year-old series’ legendary theme song, and before fans hear it across the trio of anniversary specials set to broadcast in November, they’ll get to experience it in style... if they turn their radio on, that is. Read more...


NASA Delays Launch of Psyche Asteroid Mission Due to Thruster Issue
Gizmodo / 9h
A week before it was set to launch to a distant metal rich asteroid, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is forced to remain grounded until the space agency resolves an issue with its thrusters. Read more...


Kids These Days Get 4,500 Notifications a Day and Hate Facebook, New Study Says
Gizmodo / 9h
The kids are not all right and are being subject to a firehouse of pinging in the thick of the Information Age. A new report reveals that children are getting upwards of 4,500 notifications a day and have some predictable favorite (and least favorite) apps. Read more...


It's Not the Season You're Expecting With All the Lego Sets You Can Buy in October
48Gizmodo / 9h
The feast and famine of Lego releases continues as, after last month’s Star Wars blowout , October is looking like a quieter month in terms of sheer volume of sets to tempt your wallet. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t heavy hitters among those to come! Read more...


Why a Pawn Shop Is Better Than a Payday Loan in an Emergency
Lifehacker / 9h
It’s a universal rule of finance: If you’re seeking a short-term loan to cover an emergency expense, you’re not in a good place, financially speaking. But since most of us have very little savings in the bank, most of us aren’t in a good place financially. So when an emergency expense comes up, the only options are… Read more...


The iPhone 15 Pro Max Is Apple’s Most Boring Phone Yet
Lifehacker / 9h
There’s nothing innately special about the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Sure, it’s the latest and greatest smartphone from Apple, and it finally brings USB-C to the iPhone—yet aside from a few small additions, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is unequivocally boring. But that’s not a bad thing. Read more...


Everything You Need to Know About the Fitbit Charge 6
Lifehacker / 9h
One of Fitbit’s most popular models, the Charge, has a new version out: the Charge 6 . It has Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music controls built in, along with heart rate sensing that the company says is its most accurate to date. You can preorder it now for $159.95, only about $10 more than the Charge 5’s… Read more...


Six Sinks, Ranked by How Easy They Are to Install Yourself
Lifehacker / 9h
If you need to upgrade a sink, choosing the right one can seem daunting. If you plan to do the work yourself, considerations like mounting style, depth, and the type of countertop you have can factor into how simple it is to swap out your old sink for a new one. Here’s a handy guide, from simplest to most complicated… Read more...


VW bails on its plan for a $2.1B EV plant in Germany
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Volkswagen’s $2.1 billion plan to launch a dedicated electric-vehicle factory in Wolfsburg, Germany is kaput. The automaker instead reportedly plans to modify its existing plants in Zwickau and Wolfsburg to handle production of a new flagship EV — the postponed Project Trinity — and an all-electric Golf hatchback. This tracks with an earlier statement from […]



Does the iPhone 15 Pro Have an Overheating Problem?
How-To Geek / 9h
The iPhone 15 Pro is a hot commodity, but is it too hot? Some of the earliest iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users say that their phone overheats while using apps or charging. These reports are completely anecdotal, of course, but they're common enough to be worth your attention.


electronicsquid:Volunteers helping to move the library at SUNY...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
electronicsquid : Volunteers helping to move the library at SUNY Potsdam (Yale Joel. 1954)


A Taylor Swift fan's 'seemingly ranch' tweet was a fun internet moment. Until brands ruined it.
Mashable / 11h
Sometimes we need to do a little bit less. Not everything needs to be A Thing. Let's count "seemingly ranch" among that group. In case you missed it — how did you miss it — Taylor Swift showed up to a Kansas City Chiefs game in support of Travis Kelce last Sunday. She was spotted cheering and snacking in the family's suite with Kelce's mom. Swift, like many spectators in the stadium, ate a plate


When predatory investors damage your chances of success
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. You know what isn’t a great idea for my energy levels? Enjoying a week of TechCrunch Disrupt and then getting straight on a plane to attend a startup event in Oslo, Norway. I’ve only just gotten over my jet lag, […]


You Can Finally Preorder Raspberry Pi 5
Lifehacker / 11h
From the beginning, Raspberry Pi’s mission has been to offer capable computers to beginners and experts alike, at a remarkably affordable price. That doesn’t change with the company’s latest device. Yes, after years of processor shortages and supply chain disruption , the Raspberry 5 is nearly here, and you can… Read more...


Cocoon is a near-perfect puzzle game that everyone should play
66Engadget / 11h
A beetle protagonist emerges into a beautiful, lonely world. There’s no preamble, no text overlays; not even a hint of what you’re meant to do next. So, you walk. After finding your way to a small staircase, you descend, and the steps disappear into the ground — a silent cue that you’re on the right path. A few paces further, you discover a purple pad, and as you stand on it, your iridescent wing


Your phone will blare a national emergency alert test on October 4 at 2:20PM ET
200+Engadget / 11h
The federal government will conduct a nationwide alert test on Wednesday, October 4. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will send notifications to cell phones (as well as radios and TVs) to test the National Wireless Emergency Alert System and ensure the system (including the public’s familiarity with it) is ready for a real crisis. The


A government shutdown means bad news for Fat Bear Week
21Mashable / 11h
A looming government shutdown would suspend the internet's annual celebration of the fat bears . The shutdown, which is set to happen at 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 1 unless Congress funds the government, will close all the national parks, including Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, which annually hosts the Fat Bear Week contest. During the event, the public votes in a playoff-like, single-el


Elon Musk has removed a vital feature on X – fake news could soon get a lot worse
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Elon Musk has made drastic cuts to the 'election integrity team' at X (formerly Twitter) , a department that was responsible for combating the spread of misinformation online, and also scrapped a feature that lets users self-report false political statements. The announcement was made just weeks after the platform said it had plans to expand its safety teams, ahead of next year’s US presidential


Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Calls Out Scheming Passengers Hogging Middle Seats
View from the Wing / 12h
All of the great strategies for keeping people from sitting next to you on Southwest, so you can have an empty middle, don't work when a flight attendant calls out passengers for trying. One passenger films herself trying to avoid passengers who might sit in her row. And you can hear a flight attendant announcing not to try. Continue reading ...


11 Scientists Found a Room-Temperature Superconductor. Now 8 of Them Want a Retraction.
45NYT > Technology / 12h
Ranga Dias, the University of Rochester physicist who led the research, continued to defend the findings.


SCOTUS to decide if Florida and Texas social media laws violate 1st Amendment
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Pitiphothivichit | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to decide if two laws crafted by Republicans in Florida and Texas run afoul of the First Amendment because the laws force platforms to explain all their content moderation decisions to users. Both laws, passed in 2021 after several major platforms banned Donald Trump, seemingly were a way for Repu


Galaxy S24 leaks show Samsung’s usual love for the iPhone
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 render. This sure does look familiar. (credit: OnLeaks×SmartPrix ) It's Galaxy S24 leak season! The phone, which won't be out until early 2024, is already being detailed by OnLeaks and SmartPrix. The two have dueling posts for the S24 Ultra and another for the cheaper S24 and S24 Plus . As usual, these are CAD-derived renders that are usually passed around to accessory ma


Elon Sends Pleading Email to All of Twitter Staff After Live Stream Flub
52Futurism / 12h
Libera Te Elon Musk paid a visit to the US-Mexico border on Thursday evening, but his attempt to livestream the occasion on his platform Twitter-now-known-as-X didn't quite go as planned. The centi-billionaire has reignited his obsession with immigration as of late, promising earlier this week to visit the Texas border town of Eagle Pass "to see what's going on for myself." Wearing a black stetso


macOS Sonoma: How to share your Netflix password with trusted people
Mashable / 12h
The macOS Sonoma update officially rolled out to the masses on Sept. 26, and one of its most useful perks is the shared passwords feature. It's particularly useful for families who share several services (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.). You can simply add people you trust to a shared group on macOS Sonoma, allowing you to safely and securely hand over your credentials. This is a seamless way


Pudgy Penguins’ approach may be the answer to fixing NFTs’ revenue problems
TechCrunch / 12h
The company's toy-focused expansion is its bet that NFTs should have a broader presence, one that’s not limited to the digital world.


You Can Actually Trigger Two Shortcuts With the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button
Lifehacker / 12h
The iPhone 15 Pro ’s Action Button is a game-changer . With it, you can quickly launch features like the camera and flashlight, or, if you’re really creative, a host of useful shortcuts and automations. But what’s better than assigning one shortcut to the Action Button? Assigning two shortcuts to the Action Button. Read more...


5,000 Bonus Miles And Elite Status Miles For Joining TAP Card Waitlist
View from the Wing / 12h
Cardless is launching a TAP Air Portugal Miles & Go American Express card. They haven't released a lot of the product details yet, but it'll be interesting to have this Star Alliance airline enter the U.S. co-brand market. They had just starting making an unfortunately-timed big push for U.S. customers right at the start of the pandemic, with easy access to inexpensive miles and Star Alliance Gol


Hex & Co. Built a Beloved Gaming Community—Now It's Organizing
Gizmodo / 12h
On Wednesday, the organized workers of board game bar/cafe Hex & Co. delivered a letter to one of the owners, Dr. Jon Freeman, asserting their right to collectively bargain , and asking him—and co-owner Greg May—to voluntarily recognize the union . They have given Freeman and May until the end of the month to respond. Read more...


Blue Origin and Sierra Space's Space Station Collaboration Hits Turbulence
Gizmodo / 12h
Once among the star companies championing a deal to create a private successor to the International Space Station, talks between Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Sierra Space regarding the Orbital Reef project now appear to be souring. Read more...



Portrait of The Artist’s Wife, Vera Repin, 1878 Ilya Efimovich Repin
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
eirene : Portrait of The Artist’s Wife , Vera Repin , 1878 Ilya Efimovich Repin


This Three-camera Blink Bundle Is 58% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
Until the end of the day on Sunday, Oct. 1, Amazon Prime members can get a 58% discount on a three-camera Blink bundle , currently going for $99.99 (down from its $239.98 list price). This is the lowest price this bundle has been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history . Read more...


The NSA has a new security center specifically for guarding against AI
Engadget / 12h
The National Security Agency (NSA) is starting a dedicated artificial intelligence security center, as reported by AP. This move comes after the government has begun to increasingly rely on AI, integrating multiple algorithms into defense and intelligence systems. The security center will work to protect these systems from theft and sabotage, in addition to safeguarding the country from external


VC Office Hours: How data can help improve social impact investing
TechCrunch / 12h
Erin Harkless Moore talks about Pivotal Ventures’ investment strategy, and its future.


How to watch the Google Pixel 8 launch – stream the Made by Google event live
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google’s next big product showcase is taking place on October 4 where the search giant has already said it will show off the Google Pixel 8 , Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel Watch 2 . Despite Google telling us what is coming, there’s still scope for some surprises. Not least of all is that we don’t officially know the exact specs of the phones and smartwatch. Plus, we expect Google to go into some d


Letterboxd Owners Sell Out for $50 Million
25Gizmodo / 12h
Letterboxd owners sold a majority stake in their social film discussion and discovery platform to Tiny for a whopping $50 million, the company announced on Friday. Tiny, a Canadian technology investment and holding company, acquired a 60% stake in the platform, but the owners noted in a press release that they’ll… Read more...


SeaWorld to open new attractions at every US park in 2024
33The Points Guy / 12h
SeaWorld has U.S. parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, and they have “whale-y” big news for what’s to come in the new year: All three parks are slated to open family-friendly, marine life-themed attractions in 2024. This exciting news shouldn’t come as any big surprise to theme park fans who have been following SeaWorld’s other major developments in recent years. Since 2022, SeaWorld Orla


A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested
26NYT > Technology / 12h
Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore.