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China bans iPhones for government officials



TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2min
China has reportedly barred government officials from using Apple's iPhone and other foreign tech devices for work and/or bringing these into the office. Following the news (reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)), Apple stocks have reportedly plunged over 3.5% during the day, closing at $182.91. The ban comes as the latest effort into Beijing's policy of cutting its dependence from foreign te

Google Chrome celebrates its 15th anniversary with some big updates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2min
Google Chrome is turning 15 and to celebrate the occasion, Google is overhauling Chrome on desktop and adding in brand new features. The official blog post details how, in the coming weeks, Google will update Chrome’s UI based on Material You design language. According to the post, the redesign will refresh Chrome’s icons to make them more legible as well as create new color palettes that better


Biometric implant monitors transplant patients for organ rejection
Engadget / 2min
Researchers at Northwestern University developed a bioelectric implant that can detect temperature fluctuations that typically happen right before a body rejects an organ transplant. The sensor is smaller than a fingernail, and a mere 220 micrometers thick. This new sensor technology is thin enough to sit directly on a kidney's fibrous layer — called the renal capsule — which surrounds and protec


United Introducing New Polaris 2.0 Business Class Product This Month
View from the Wing / 3min
United Airlines launched its Polaris business class product seven years ago. This was both a new soft product - meals, blankets, amenities - and a new seat or hard product. United Airlines is launching Polaris 2.0 on September 20th, a refresh of the airline’s soft product. Employees are being given a mandatory one hour course on the new product. Continue reading ...


AI reading coach startup Ello raises $15M to bolster child literacy
TechCrunch / 4min
Ello aims to eradicate childhood illiteracy by leveraging artificial intelligence and child speech recognition technology. The startup announced today that it secured $15 million in Series A financing to help it do so, and the funding will go toward product development and expanding access to consumers. “Ello is one of those great companies,” Coddy Johnson, […]


Save Hundreds on the Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro Bundle
How-To Geek / 4min
If you own a Windows PC at home or use one for work, today is your lucky day. For a limited time, you can upgrade your operating system to Windows 11 Professional and gain lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional for Windows. This is thanks to the Office Pro/Windows 11 Pro bundle that's currently available at a substantial discount.


My Expectations for the iPhone 15 Pro After a Year With the iPhone 14 Pro
How-To Geek / 3min
Apple rarely makes a misstep with its iPhone product line. To that point, the iPhone 14 Pro has proved to be reliable and capable over the last year. As Apple prepares to debut its new iPhone 15 series on September 12, 2023 , it’s worth looking back at how the premium phone performed over the past 12 months and what it means for the upcoming mobile phones.


Scientists Debate Whether to Rename Bug Named After Adolf Hitler
Futurism / 4min
A. hitleri A fierce debate has reportedly erupted over whether it's time to give Anophthalmus hitleri (A. hitleri) — an unfortunate Slovenian beetle that was named by an Adolf Hitler-admiring researcher back in 1930s — and many other critters that happen to be named after history's worst people new, less genocide-y names. As Science reports , the argument has been heating up since January, when t


Lower Decks Has Taken Its Biggest, Bravest Step Yet
Gizmodo / 5min
Star Trek: Lower Decks has found a lot of comedy in its status quo. No matter how zany the adventure or esoteric a riff on classic Star Trek is on offer week by week, things aboard the USS Cerritos generally have to be back where they started by the end of an episode. But in season four , the show takes a confident… Read more...


New offer: Earn up to 75,000 bonus points with the World of Hyatt Business card
51The Points Guy / 12min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are many reasons why we love the World of Hyatt program . But the major caveat is that these points can be a bit harder to earn than its hotel counterparts, such as Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy , due to having fewer cobranded credit cards available in the program. For a long time, Hyatt only had


Mirai botnet infects Android TV boxes to run DDoS attacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Cybersecurity researchers from Doctor Web have discovered a new variant of the Android Pandora backdoor, which targets Spanish-speaking Android TV users, hijacking the TV to make it part of their botnet, to be used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. In a press release, Doctor Web’s researchers explained how unnamed threat actors modified the popular Android.Pandora 10 backdoor, in s


Securing Us ‘In, From, and to Space’: New Space Force Mission Statement Has Our Heads Spinning
Gizmodo / 23min
In an attempt to reinforce its identity as the youngest military branch, the U.S. Space Force scrapped its original, lengthy mission statement in exchange for a snappy, nine-word phrase that’s still hella ambiguous. Read more...


What we expect from Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ 15 event
TechCrunch / 25min
Not all who wonder are lust. Some of us will be forming an orderly queue in the holding room at One Apple Park Way on Tuesday morning. At 10 AM PT September 12, Tim Cook and co. will be back at it, showcasing the latest gear ahead of the big holiday push. There are two […]


The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air Is $200 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 32min
If you are looking to upgrade your computer, you might want to take a look at Apple’s newest laptop: The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is currently $200 off on Amazon, making the latest model of Apple’s portable computers just $1,099. Read more...


This Is the True Scale of New York’s Airbnb Apocalypse
Wired / 38min
A law meant to crack down on short-term rentals in New York City took effect Tuesday. Thousands have dropped off the map, but there are still hosts offering bookings that may break the law.


Victrola's new Hi-Res wireless turntables won't require a Sonos setup
Engadget / 44min
Victrola has introduced two new premium turntables: the Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx. Both products have built-in Qualcomm audio hardware that will allow for wireless vinyl record play to any Bluetooth or aptX-enabled speakers or headphones. This hardware upgrade is a major shift away from Victrola’s previous lineup which was only compatible with Sonos speakers . The turntables support Bluetooth


Pinterest Is Using AI to Stop Prioritization of Thin White Bodies
Gizmodo / 47min
Social media algorithms are the key tool we as a public use to navigate the endless stream of internet content—for better or worse. Those algorithms are notoriously biased to typical beauty standards, but perhaps no longer. Pinterest has reportedly done the unthinkable by creating an algorithm that shifts attention… Read more...


Google Chrome’s Big Redesign Is Now Rolling Out
How-To Geek / 53min
It's not every day Google decides to update Chrome 's design. The browser has changed a lot over the course of the past few years, adapting to Google's many design shifts along the way. Its basic layout has remained the same, but Google has changed the actual design a few times now. As the company celebrates 15 years of Chrome, the browser is getting redesigned once again.


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Music, Arts & Literature / 56min
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Confit Egg Yolks in Olive Oil and Put Them on Everything
Lifehacker / 1h
It doesn’t take much to convince me that I need egg yolks on my pasta, but I’m a total egg-head. If you need persuading, then allow me: Lightly cooked egg yolks add rich flavor, a custardy texture, and utter decadence to any dish. Indulge yourself in olive oil confit egg yolks. Read more...



28 best European routes where you should take a train instead of a plane
1KThe Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Europe’s train system, particularly for intracountry travel, is a well-developed and affordable option for travelers visiting the region. If you already live in Europe, it can be an incredibly easy way to travel without flying. You won’t have to deal with long airport security lines, airport commute hassle


The Jedi Face a Crisis in New Star Wars Novel The Living Force
200+Gizmodo / 1h
The Jedi Order , and specifically the Council that leads it, has made a lot of mistakes throughout its long history, especially in the declining days of the Old Republic . And now, a new Star Wars novel is going to explore one Jedi’s attempts to get its members to see just that—with a road trip and a few pirates along… Read more...


Residents Flee Island as It Sinks Into the Ocean
Futurism / 1h
Sink or Swim The indigenous residents of a tiny island off the coast of Panama are being forced to flee as rising waters threaten to engulf their homes. "We think we're going to sink," retired teacher Magdalena Martinez, a resident of the island Carti Sugtupu — sometimes stylized as "Gardi Sugdub" — told Agence France-Presse . "We know it's going to happen." Martinez and most of the tiny island's


Gannett Promised to Be Super Responsible With AI Before Completely Bungling It
Futurism / 1h
Just a few short months ago, in June, executives at the publishing giant Gannett — which owns USA Today , in addition to hundreds of local newspapers — swore that they would use AI safely and responsibly. "The desire to go fast was a mistake for some of the other news services," Renn Turiano, senior vice president and head of product at Gannett, told Reuters at the time. "We're not making that mi


Hundreds of Thousands of Stars Shine in New Hubble Space Telescope Image
Gizmodo / 1h
Behold the celestial bounty of space. In an image recently taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, a proliferation of stars in the globular cluster Terzan 12 shine through interstellar gas and dust, making the entire image glow with activity. Read more...


Get a pair of Apple AirPods Max headphones for nearly $100 off
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $99.01: Get a pair of Apple AirPods Max for $449.99 when you select the $20 off on-page coupon. That's a savings of 22%. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $449.99 at Amazon (save $99.01 with on-page coupon) There's no getting around it: Apple AirPods Max headphones are expensive. While they're decent enough for regular listening and offer great noise cancellation, they're


Windows Wants to Phase Out Third-Party Printer Drivers
How-To Geek / 1h
Over the next four years, Microsoft will slowly wean Windows off of third-party printer drivers. Manufacturers will lose the ability to publish printer drivers in Windows updates, and the Windows operating system will mainly rely on Microsoft's IPP Class Driver, which offers native support for Mopria-compliant printer devices. The transition may not be smooth for everyone, but it should streamlin


The perils of the platforms of paranoia
20TechCrunch / 1h
Nextdoor has become ground zero for the spread of many rumors, hoaxes and unfounded allegations.


Show me the revenue growth
22TechCrunch / 1h
Here's how some AI-forward tech companies on the public markets are forecasting growth.


Cancer Is Becoming a Bigger Problem for the Young
Gizmodo / 1h
Cancer cases and deaths in younger people have substantially increased globally over time, new research out this week has found. The study shows that the reported incidence of cancer in people under the age of 50 has climbed between 1990 to 2019. The authors say that dietary and lifestyle habits such as smoking and… Read more...


Honda will use Tesla’s EV charging standard in North America
Engadget / 1h
Honda announced today that it’s switching to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for upcoming EVs sold on the continent. Honda models that go on sale in 2025 and later will use NACS instead of the Combined Charging System (CCS) . The automaker says it’s developing an adaptor to allow pre-2025 Hondas to charge using Tesla’s system, as it further establishes itself as the North American


ExpressVPN Threat Manager lands on Windows
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
One of the best VPN services on the market, ExpressVPN adds advanced security protections on its Windows app with the latest update. Launched in January last year, Threat Manager is a useful malware and ad-blocker tool designed to help users boost their digital security even more. And, while the feature was already available on iOS, MacOS and Android VPN apps, Windows users can now benefit from a


Michael Whitaker Nominated As New FAA Administrator
One Mile at a Time / 1h
President Biden has just announced a new nominee for the role of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator. Based on what we know so far, I’m impressed by his choice… President Biden nominates new FAA Adminsitrator President Biden has revealed his intent to nominate Michael G. Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the FAA. Whitaker is currently Chief Operating Officer of Supernal, a Hyu


Imbue raises $200M to build AI models that can ‘robustly reason’
TechCrunch / 1h
Imbue, the AI research lab formerly known as Generally Intelligent, has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round that values the company at over $1 billion. Among those participating are the Astera Institute, Nvidia, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt and Notion co-founder Simon Last. The new tranche takes Imbue’s total raised to $220 million, […]


Eli Roth's Holiday Horror Film Thanksgiving Has a Real Trailer
Gizmodo / 1h
The first trailer for Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is here and while it certainly promises lots of blood and guts for all audiences, it’s also one of the most surprising payoffs to a nearly 20-year-old joke ever. Read more...


How Long You Should Rest Between Sets
Lifehacker / 1h
A typical strength- or muscle-building workout happens in sets. You lift the weight a certain number of times (“reps”), then you put it down for a quick rest before going again. But how long should that rest be? The answer will depend on a few factors, including the purpose of the workout. Read more...


Scientists Want to Treat Coral Like Walt Disney’s Head in Futurama
Gizmodo / 1h
A team of researchers recently announced that they’ve made a breakthrough with a futuristic solution for saving coral reefs from disappearing from our oceans. Deep freezing pieces of coral and then bringing them back to life. Read more...


Charles Martinet shares what it means to be a Mario ambassador
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Charles Martinet has explained the meaning behind his new role as Mario ambassador following his departure as the voice of Mario last month. Speaking in a special message from Nintendo today, Martinet finally offered an explanation for his new role as Mario ambassador after the announcement he would be stepping down from voicing the iconic character in August. "Today is a very big day for Nintend


Reports: Powered-up “Switch 2” being demoed with high-res Breath of the Wild
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Breath of the Wild Enlarge / This shot of Breath of the Wild , upscaled to 4K via PC emulator, could give some vague idea of the planned power of the Switch 2. (credit: Reddit ) After years of persistent rumors about Nintendo's inevitable follow-up to the wildly successful Switch, new reports suggest the company is using an upscaled Breath of the Wild and other tech demos to show off the hardware


The International Criminal Court Will Now Prosecute Cyberwar Crimes
55Wired / 1h
And the first case on the docket may well be Russia’s cyberattacks against civilian critical infrastructure in Ukraine.



Nintendo Switch 2 tech demos took place at Gamescom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It’s been reported by Eurogamer and VGC that developer presentations for Nintendo’s upcoming console, unofficially known as the “Switch 2”, took place during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, last month. TRG sources have confirmed these reports. Eurogamer claims that these developer presentations took place behind the scenes and that tech demos were shown off to partners. Reportedly, one of these dem


Capital One Venture X credit card review: Luxury perks for a reasonable annual fee
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information and offers. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card overview The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees ) is the issuer’s first foray into the world of premium travel rewards cards and knocks it out of the park. With an annual fee that undercuts the competition and plentiful perks that are easy to understand,


Nintendo is said to be showing the Switch 2's DLSS and ray-tracing capabilities to developers
Engadget / 1h
The Nintendo Switch isn't dead quite yet. Nintendo has a solid-looking slate of games lined up for its console stretching well into 2024, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder (which I absolutely cannot wait for), Detective Pikachu Returns and maybe, possibly Metroid Prime 4 . But there's no denying that the 6.5-year-old console is getting long in the tooth, so Nintendo is gearing up for what's next


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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
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Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex 125K Bonus Points Offer
400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card We’ve just seen a lucrative new welcome offer rolled out on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card , which I think could interest many. Beyond that, this is a card that any Marriott loyalists will want to keep for a long time. Earn 125K bonus points with the Marriott Amex Business Card For applications through


Texas Energy Grid Paid Bitcoin Miner $31.7 Million to Stop Working Amid Heatwave
Gizmodo / 1h
The Lone Star State apparently loves cryptocurrency so much that it’s willing to pay mining firms to not do their jobs. One of those mining operations, called Riot Platforms, claims the state’s grid operator awarded it $31.7 million in energy credits last month for agreeing to cease operations amid a brutal August… Read more...


The internet just learned how the dinosaurs went extinct
Mashable / 2h
The internet got to talking about dinosaurs and, frankly, I wonder what a lot of folks were doing during science class as children. It all started with a tweet — erm, X post, rather — from the user @latkedelrey . They posted: "did you guys know a lot of people think the asteroid wiped the dinosaurs out by like. hitting them all at once." Tweet may have been deleted Now, of course, the mass extinc


The Last of Us season 2: everything we know so far
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Last of Us season 2: key information - No release date yet - Not expected to arrive until 2025 at the earliest - Only one script has been written so far - No other work ongoing due to Hollywood strikes - Key cast members set to return - Co-showrunner says he has actor in mind to play key character Abby from The Last of Us Part 2 - Story from second video game will be spread across two seasons


LADbible leaks internal data, including emails and social media details
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Media publisher LADBible Group kept a huge employee database unprotected on the public internet, risking losing it to malicious actors. This is according to a report from the Cybernews research team, which discovered a 4GB-heavy ElasticSearch instance with information on LADBible’s employees and business. The database included employee emails, social media profiles, current access roles, device I


Google's Cookie Killing Tech Is Now on Almost Every Chrome Browser
Gizmodo / 2h
Google’s Privacy Sandbox , a controversial set of tools and settings meant to replace third-party cookies, is now on almost every single Chrome browser, according to a company blog post published Thursday. Google says Privacy Sandbox is now available to around 97% of Chrome users, and that number will reach 100% in the… Read more...


The Nun II Is a Solid, Scary Horror Sequel With One Big Problem
Gizmodo / 2h
The Nun II does almost everything right. It continues the story of its predecessor in a logical but exciting way; ups the ante in terms of scares, gore, and stakes; and even adds some interesting mythology to its world. Everything is going so well until... it isn’t. If this was a sports movie, you’d say it fumbles at… Read more...


Does Discord Notify When You Kick Someone?
How-To Geek / 2h
Are you looking to kick someone out of your server and want to know if Discord will notify them of your action? You've come to the right place. Let's explore what Discord alerts users about, what exactly happens when you kick a user, and how to do that in Discord.


SoundCloud’s TikTok-styled discovery feed is rolling out to everyone
TechCrunch / 2h
SoundCloud said today it is rolling out a TikTok-styled discovery feed with vertical scrolling and short clips from songs. The music streaming company started testing the feature in March, and now it will be available to all users on iOS and Android in the coming days. The updated app will allow users to listen to […]


eBay rolls out a tool that generates product listings from photos
TechCrunch / 2h
eBay is rolling out a new AI tool for marketplace sellers that can generate a product listing from a single photo. Available in the eBay app for iOS to start, with the Android app to follow in the coming weeks, the tool can automatically write a title and description based on a photo, as well […]


Astranis wants to bring internet connectivity to up to 5 million in Mexico
TechCrunch / 2h
Astranis, a venture-backed startup that builds and operates small broadband satellites in a far-off orbit, released more details today about its plans to provide internet access to Mexico. As part of the deal, Astranis will launch two satellites next year for Mexican internet service provider Apco Networks. Those two satellites will provide broadband access to […]


Elon Musk Secretly Manipulated Starlink to Hamstring Ukrainian Attack Against Russia
20Futurism / 2h
Lost Connectivity SpaceX CEO Elon Musk intentionally hamstrung the space company's Starlink satellite network to thwart a Ukrainian attack on Russia's naval fleet near the Crimean coast, according to a new biography of the billionaire by author Walter Isaacson. It's a shocking new revelation that paints a troubling picture of Musk's alliances. It also goes to show the immense amount of power Musk


Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops back down to $27
Engadget / 2h
A few of Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are on sale again, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which is down to $27. It went for $25 during July's Prime Day , but that deal was only for Prime members — this one's open to any one with the funds and inclination. This is a 51 percent discount off the $55 list price, and a sale we've seen a few times before . Two other streaming dongles are also on sale: th


E3 will not return to Los Angeles in 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The ESA has parted ways with the event organizer company ReedPop, confirming that it will not be holding E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center next year. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz , both companies have announced that they are no longer partnered, with the ESA confirming it will not be holding the show at the gaming convention's traditional home in 2024, or be working with ReedPop on any


United’s Non-Denial Denial On Planned Headquarters Move To Denver
View from the Wing / 2h
At the TD Cowen Global Transportation Conference, airline CFO Gerald Laderman said there are “no imminent plans” to move their headquarters, noting that the airline has “a long-term lease at Willis Tower. We’ve been there for decades in Chicago. Denver is like Houston. We have lots of facilities in Houston.” Continue reading ...


Capital One Airport Lounges: Guide & Access Rules
400+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( Rates & Fees ) In the past couple of years, Capital One has gotten into the airport lounge game. The opening of the first lounge coincided with the introduction of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card , which is an incredible premium credit card . In this post I wanted to recap everything we know about Capital One Lounge



HP's Labor Day Sale is extended until Saturday! Snag tech essentials for up to 67% off
Mashable / 2h
Most Labor Day sales events have come and gone by now — the ultimate sign that summer is, depressingly, over. Yet, one brand — HP — is still keeping morale up by continuing its Labor Day Sale through this Saturday. Below, we've rounded up some of the top deals on HP's laptops, printers, and other tech that's sure to make your schoolwork and professional work a lot easier this fall. Our top picks:


'Starfield' gathers 1 million concurrent players on launch day
Mashable / 2h
Surprise, surprise: Starfield is a hit. One of the most hyped games of the year from one of the most celebrated studios in gaming reached its official launch day (after a brief early access period for some players) on Wednesday. Predictably, Starfield seems like a big hit. Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer posted a tweet late Wednesday night claiming that more than 1 million people were playing Starf


SpaceX’s Starship Poised for Second Flight, Pending FAA Go-Ahead
42Gizmodo / 2h
The stacking of Starship’s upper stage 25 onto booster 9 was completed on September 5 at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. ​​With the megarocket now standing tall at the launch mount, SpaceX announced its readiness for the second launch, though FAA approval remains outstanding. Read more...


Meta’s Michel Protti will talk privacy and more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 2h
Privacy regulation and a growing awareness among consumers and businesses of what “data protection” could and should mean have created a tricky landscape in the tech world. Data really is the new oil: It’s a precious resource, and both companies and users need to be aware of how and where it is used, how it […]


Softbank Group backs former Argo AI founders on new self-driving trucks startup
TechCrunch / 2h
There’s a new self-driving trucks startup in town. And the faces are familiar. Bryan Salesky, Peter Rander and Brett Browning — the trio behind the now defunct Ford and VW-backed autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI — have formed a new company called Stack AV that’s focused on commercializing self-driving trucks. Softbank Group is the sole […]


Traderie, a marketplace for in-game items, alerts users to data breach
TechCrunch / 2h
In-game trading marketplace Traderie has alerted users to a data breach impacting their personal information, TechCrunch has learned. Tradierie, owned by U.S.-based company Akrew, is a website that allows users to trade and sell in-game items from titles including Roblox, Rocket League, Diablo and Elden Ring. In an email sent to affected users this week, […]


Toyota suffered a major outage after its servers ran out of storage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Toyota was forced to shut down 28 assembly lines at all of its 14 Japanese manufacturing plants in the final days of August due to a rather embarassing problem in its computer network. Initially, Toyota spokesperson Sawako Takeda said that the company had no reason to believe it was the result of a cyberattack (via AP News ), but the automaker has since confirmed that the “unavailability of some


What Is the WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe), and Why Is It Using So Much CPU?
How-To Geek / 2h
The WMI Provider Host process is an important part of Windows, and often runs in the background. It allows other applications on your computer to request information about your system. This process shouldn't normally use many system resources, but it may use a lot of CPU if another process on your system is behaving badly.


These Are All the Names VASCO Can Call You in ‘Starfield’ (and Some Are Pretty NSFW)
Lifehacker / 2h
Starfield is one of this year’s biggest titles, and is the first new IP to come from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years. When its director calls the game “ Skyrim in space ,” you know you’re in for a good time. Read more...


New app Moments helps you maintain your personal and professional relationships
TechCrunch / 2h
You may have heard of a CRM, but have you heard of a PRM — a personal relationship manager? That’s the concept behind a newly launched iOS app called Moments which aims to help people keep up with the relationships that matter most to them, both personal and professional, by offering advice, reminders, and to-dos, […]


Sega's summer showcase delivered exciting updates to some of its most iconic franchises
Engadget / 2h
A couple weeks ago, Sega did something it doesn’t normally do: it gathered up a bunch of its studios (Atlus, Amplitude, Sega of Europe and others) and put together a showcase highlighting a number of titles coming out over the next few months. Sonic Superstars (Release date: October 17) Like a lot of people, I have a love-hate relationship with Sonic. While the original games on the Genesis produ


YouTube Vlogger Ruby Franke Charged With Six Counts of Felony Child Abuse
21Gizmodo / 2h
YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke was charged with six counts of felony child abuse on Wednesday, a week after her arrest. Franke is the vlogger behind the parenting YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, where she documented her life with her husband, Kevin, and their parenting methods for her six children. Read more...


OpenAI’s first-ever dev conference hopes to draw “hundreds of developers” in November
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) On Wednesday, OpenAI announced that it will host its first-ever developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, on November 6, 2023, in San Francisco. The one-day event hopes to bring together hundreds of developers to preview new tools and discuss ideas with OpenAI's technical staff. Launched in November, ChatGPT has driven intense interest in generative AI around the world,


Demeo is one of the first “immersive” games announced for Apple Vision Pro
80Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Demeo Enlarge / Is this the new face of the tabletop RPG player? Demeo maker Resolution Games thinks it might be. Resolution Games today announced that a version of Demeo —the developer's popular virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) tabletop RPG simulator—is in "active development" for the Apple Vision Pro headset. The title is among the first VR/MR games to be officially confirmed for App


Google Chrome is getting a redesign. See how it will change.
Mashable / 2h
Google Chrome is celebrating its 15th birthday in style. To celebrate this milestone, Chrome is getting a revamp with Google's Material You design language. Chrome's layout will look largely the same, but with "refreshed" icons that focus on legibility as well as new color palettes and themes. The Chrome menu has been improved for faster access to extensions, Google Translate, and Password Manage


Apple's Vision Pro Will Have Most iPhone & iPad Apps
How-To Geek / 2h
A cool thing about Apple devices is how interoperable they are between each other, even with products belonging to different market segments. And recently, Apple has sought to make things even more seamless. With the rollout of Apple silicon, some iPhone and iPad apps are available on Mac . Continuing this trend, the Apple Vision Pro, the company's first truly new product in years, will also have


Keychron C3 Pro Is a $35 Gasket-Mounted Mechanical Keyboard
How-To Geek / 2h
Mechanical keyboard nerds tend to shy away from cheap gear. However, Keychron's latest mechanical keyboard could lead to a change of habits. The Keychron C3 Pro costs just $35, but it offers premium typing feedback and acoustics through a double-mounted gasket construction. It also uses durable shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps, it's got adjustable feet, and it comes with a choice of Keychron


Scientists Say They've Now Grown a Whole Human Embryo Model From Scratch
31Gizmodo / 2h
A team of scientists in Israel say they’ve accomplished an incredible feat of biology: The creation of a completely human-like embryo model without the need for a sperm or egg. The synthetic embryos were grown using stem cells instead and appeared to have the same structures and components of a typical human embryo up… Read more...


Guide to Azamara Cruises’ Azamara Circle loyalty program
The Points Guy / 2h
Like most cruise lines, Azamara Cruises has a branded loyalty program, Azamara Circle, which allows frequent cruisers to maximize their travel investment by earning points for each night they sail with the brand. As passengers earn points, they move up the ranks of five loyalty tiers, earning additional perks and amenities — including onboard discounts, free cruise nights and access to exclusive


Todd Howard wants you to upgrade your PC for Starfield
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
If you’ve been having trouble running Starfield on your PC, game director Todd Howard thinks “you may need to upgrade”, as the title has already been optimized. As GamesRadar+ reports , in an interview with Bloomberg Technology, Howard and Xbox boss Phil Spencer were asked a number of audience questions, one of which was simply: “Why did you not optimize this game for PC?” “We did, it’s running g



Baldur's Gate 3 players can miss out on a climactic battle in Act 1
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Baldur's Gate 3 players can easily miss out on an optional, climactic battle in Act One. This article may contain spoilers. Over on the Baldur's Gate 3 subreddit , one player shared a post urging others not to miss out on a climactic and cinematic battle in Act One. The player is referring to a main story quest that tasks players with entering a Goblin camp, dealing with the Goblin leaders howeve


Gizmodo Fires Spanish-Speaking Staff, Replaces Them With AI That Immediately Starts Making Sloppy Mistakes
48Futurism / 3h
Last week, Gizmodo owner G/O Media shut down the blog's Spanish-language site, Gizmodo en Español. The humans who worked at the blog, which ran original stories and adapted English-language Gizmodo stories into Spanish, were fired — and, ominously, were replaced with an AI-powered translation tool. "Hello friends," former Gizmodo en Español writer Matías S. Zavia wrote in a post to Twitter-former


Patreon pilots Discord-like chatroom feature
TechCrunch / 3h
The fan membership platform Patreon is beginning to roll out a chat feature, connecting creators directly with their fanbase in a group message. The offering will become available to some creators today, but will spread more broadly within the coming months. Patreon has long had an integration with Discord, which automatically adds patrons at certain […]


Low-code platform Retool makes it easier to bring AI smarts to business apps
TechCrunch / 3h
Retool started out as a platform for building line-of-business apps, but over the last few years, the well-funded startup added a number of backend services as well, including, most recently, a workflow automation service. Today, it’s launching a number of new tools that will help its users build AI-based apps, including a hosted vector store […]


Castlevania: Nocturne's New Trailer Teases a Bloody Revolution
59Gizmodo / 3h
When bloodsuckers metaphorical and literal descend on revolutionary France, there’s only one family you can call: the Belmonts. And if the trailer for Netflix’s new Castlevania continuation is anything to go by, the vampire-slaying family is sending their best and most traumatized boy around. Read more...


How to Reboot or Shut Down Linux Using the Command Line
How-To Geek / 3h
Feel like starting over? We'll show you how to cleanly and safely reboot or shut down your Linux or macOS computer from the command line.


Google Chrome gets a visual makeover, new search features for its 15th anniversary
TechCrunch / 3h
Google is giving its popular Chrome desktop browser a complete redesign in celebration of Chrome’s 15th anniversary. The browser’s new look will be based on Google’s “Material You” design principles and will also include an updated Chrome Web Store and new search tools in the Google search side panel. Google’s Safe Browsing feature will also […]


Fourth Top FTX Executive to Plead Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
60NYT > Technology / 3h
Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, is set to plead guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange.


Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles
52NYT > Technology / 3h
The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.


You Can Get 15 Bottles of Splash Wine for Under $100
Lifehacker / 3h
Splash Wines is offering a best-selling pack of 15 wines, which can come in all red, all white, or a mixed set. Splash Wines is a trusted wine seller with 4.6 stars on Trustpilot and 32,000+ reviews. When you order, what you’ll get is a pack with 11 different types of wine and 15 total bottles. (Four of the bottles… Read more...


Windows 11's latest major error has been fixed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
MSI has begun issuing updates to fix a Windows 11 Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error that has been popping up with its Intel 700 and 600 Series of motherboards last month. According to the Verge , MSI has confirmed that it has found and now fixed the issue, stating that “the root cause of the issue is the firmware setting of Intel Hybrid Architecture.” The BSOD is said to only affect Intel’s 13th


Anthropic launches a paid plan for its AI-powered chatbot
TechCrunch / 3h
Anthropic, the AI startup co-founded by ex-OpenAI employees, today announced the launch of its first consumer-facing premium subscription plan, Claude Pro, for Claude 2 — Anthropic’s AI-powered, text-analyzing chatbot. For the monthly price of $20 in the U.S., or £18 in the U.K., customers get “5x more usage” than the free Claude 2 tier provides, […]


Delta Air Lines “Diarrhea Flight”: Why Airlines Need Better Cleaning
View from the Wing / 3h
On Friday night 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. Passengers returned to Atlanta and waited while Delta cleaned the aircraft and found a new crew (as the original one timed out). They were sent on their way using the same plane at 2:57 a.m. Saturday morning. Video has now come out showing th


Best Western Rewards Promo: Up To 20K Bonus Points
100+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Best Western Rewards isn’t the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just revealed the details of its upcoming offer for stays this fall, which some members might find to be valuable. Best Western Rewards fall 2023 promo Best Western


Honda is the latest automaker to switch EV charging plugs
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / When the Acura ZDX goes into production next year, the cars will feature CCS ports. But Honda and Acura EVs launched from 2025 onward will feature NACS ports instead. (credit: Honda) On Thursday morning, Honda became the latest automaker to announce that it is switching away from the Combined Charging Standard port for fast-charging its electric vehicles. Since May of this year, beginni


1st look at the new Tiana’s Palace restaurant in Disneyland
29The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: The author of this story was given a free ticket to Disneyland and a comped meal at Tiana’s Palace. All opinions expressed here are the author’s own and were not subject to review by Disney or any other entity. A new themed restaurant, Tiana’s Palace, is opening Thursday at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. The restaurant’s opening is just one of several steps in bringing Pri


10 best hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium
The Points Guy / 3h
Downtown Indianapolis — Indiana’s largest city and the state capital — boasts a vibrant arts scene, beautiful outdoor spaces and an action-packed sports lineup. You can cheer on the NBA’s Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, get your adrenaline going during the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and watch the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Lucas Oil Stadium is


Technics' next-gen SL-1200 turntables are here and they’re as impressive as you'd expect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Technics has announced that two new turntables will be joining its legendary SL-1200 lineup – the SL-1200GR2 and 1210GR2. The turntables will first be released in the UK in October with a price tag £1,799.99, followed by the US in December for $2,199.99. They will be available in silver and black, respectively. The turntables benefit from several improvements from their predecessors – SL-1200GR a


Android has a worrying security flaw, so users need to update now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The latest monthly Android security update has addressed a zero-day vulnerability allegedly being abused in the wild. Android’s latest cumulative update patches, among other things, CVE-2023-35674, described as a “privilege of escalation” that impacts the Android Framework. The scope of the abuse, however, seems to be relatively small. "There are indications that CVE-2023-35674 may be under limit


How to Search for Files from a Certain Date Range in Windows 8 and 10
How-To Geek / 3h
Say you're searching for a file, and you know it was last modified during a certain period of time. You can limit your searches to date ranges in Windows, but it's not immediately obvious how to do it in Windows 10 or Windows 11.



Snapchat adds new teen safety features, cracks down on age-inappropriate content
TechCrunch / 3h
Snapchat today is announcing a series of new safeguards for its app, aimed at better protecting teen users, similar to other efforts introduced earlier by other social apps, like Facebook and Instagram. The company says the new features will make it harder for strangers to contact teens, provide a more age-appropriate experience, crack down on […]


US, UK authorities sanction more alleged Trickbot gang members
TechCrunch / 3h
U.S. and U.K. authorities have sanctioned more alleged members of the notorious Russia-based Trickbot cybercrime gang. The U.S. Treasury and U.K.’s Foreign Office announced on Thursday fresh sanctions against 11 individuals “involved in management and procurement for the Trickbot group.” This comes just shortly after the two nations imposed sanctions against seven leading members of […]


Treat your hair to this Dyson Supersonic dupe for $80 off at Amazon
Mashable / 3h
Save $80.99: As of September 7, the Laifen Swift hair dryer is on sale for only $119 at Amazon, which is almost 41% off its regular price of $199.99 and the lowest the product has ever retailed for. Opens in a new window Credit: Laifen Laifen Swift $119 at Amazon (save $80.99) At Mashable, we're kind of obsessed with finding affordable dupes for fan-favorite, viral-on-TikTok products that are way


Max may offer live sports at no extra cost for several months
Engadget / 3h
Max looks set to move into the sports streaming business in the coming weeks. Warner Bros. Discovery may try to get users hooked by offering live sports at no extra cost for several months before charging extra for them. When WBD revealed the new-look Max (formerly HBO Max) in April, it indicated that it would reveal plans for live sports streaming at some point this year. The company airs NBA, M


Google Says AI-Generated Political Ads Must Include Clear Disclaimers
Gizmodo / 3h
As we officially enter a new age of political smear campaigns created via AI , Google is trying to keep the record clean. The tech titan is now requiring that any AI-generated political ads hosted on its platforms must clearly include a disclaimer saying that the tech was involved. Read more...


Ex Libris - Ghis Devos
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
huariqueje : Ex Libris - Ghis Devos Belgian , b. 1941 - Pastel , 70 x 100 cm.


Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787s Flying As Of April 2024
500+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Hawaiian Airlines is one of the upcoming Boeing 787 customers that I’m most excited about. In this post I wanted to take an updated look at Hawaiian’s 787 order, given that these planes will be delivered in the coming months. The airline has just revealed its initial routes for this aircraft, and tickets are on sale. Hawaiian Airlines’ order for up to 20 Boeing 787-9s In 2018, Hawaiian Airlines p


Earn up to 150,000 points on these Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
500+The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With over 8,000 properties under 30 brand names , there is a Marriott hotel for everyone. And when it comes to choosing a Marriott credit card, there are multiple options from both Chase and American Express . If you’re looking for a new card as you plan upcoming trips, there are some solid offers on Marri


Honda confirms it will use Tesla’s EV charging port from 2025
TechCrunch / 4h
Honda has confirmed it’ll be the latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s charger standard, otherwise known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which the latter automaker made an official open standard in November of last year. Honda executives had confirmed in August that the automaker would be adopting Tesla’s port, but hadn’t yet provided clear […]


LELO just dropped its first triple-stimulation sex toy
Mashable / 4h
NEW SEX TOY LAUNCH: LELO's newest addition to the ENIGMA collection, the ENIGMA Wave , is on sale today for $259. Opens in a new window Credit: LELO LELO ENIGMA Wave $259 at LELO LELO is known for its innovative and luxe pleasure products. The brand pushes the boundaries of conditional norms, is committed to quality, and isn't afraid to get futuristic with its design choices — and its latest crea


Updates From Ahsoka, Saw X, and More
Gizmodo / 4h
The Pet Sematary sequel gets rated. Michelle Yeoh believes in ghosts in a new clip from A Haunting in Venice. Plus, what’s coming on Daryl Dixon, and another new Rick and Morty promo dances around the show’s Justin Roiland replacement. Spoilers, away! Read more...


Hilton Adding 20,000 EV Charging Stations To 2,000 North American Hotels
View from the Wing / 4h
Hilton and Tesla have entered into a deal to add up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors to 2,000 U.S., Canada, and Mexico properties, with a minimum of 6 per hotel. These charging stations will work with other electric vehicles as well, though consumers will need to download the Tesla app to use them. This project will begin next year and take several years to complete. Continue reading ..


The Best Budget Bluetooth Speakers of 2023
How-To Geek / 4h
A Bluetooth speaker is a fantastic audio upgrade for your smartphone or laptop, but you don't need to spend a lot to pick up an awesome one. These budget Bluetooth speakers pump out great sound and don't break the bank.


What Is A 7Z File (And How Do I Open One)?
46How-To Geek / 4h
You have almost certainly encountered archived files at some point — ZIP, RAR, and so on. They look like a single file, but act a lot more like a package, letting people bundle and compress multiple files and folders into a single, smaller file. 7Z files work the same way, and are particular to the popular 7-Zip compression tool.


Passenger on Ill-Fated Diarrhea Plane Says Flight Attendants Were Forced to Craft "Makeshift Biohazard Suits"
43Futurism / 4h
On Friday, an international Delta flight bound for sunny Barcelona was forced to U-turn back to its starting point, Atlanta, for an exceedingly rare air travel horror: a passenger had suffered diarrhea throughout the plane's aisle so extensively that completing the flight was deemed untenable. News of the incident first hit Reddit's r/ATC subreddit, to which a user shared alarming FAA flight info


The Differences Between Joints, Blunts, and Spliffs
Lifehacker / 4h
Even though cannabis has a multi-millennia history as a plant used for religion, wellness, and recreation, humans eventually had to mask its existence as prohibition swept the globe—not just the United States. Slang, nicknames, and wordplay have been a part of extralegal activity as long as we’ve had laws. Read more...


Mattel’s Windfall From ‘Barbie’
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
The company’s approach has paid off to a degree that even the C.E.O. could hardly have believed possible.


Meet the small origami robot with potential for big things
Mashable / 4h
CurveQuad is a quadruped designed and based on an origami pattern. Utilizing a curved crease rather than a straight line that most imagine when thinking of origami, CurveQuad is able to self-fold, unfold, walk, and steer using just one motor. You can find out more about CurveQuad and read the full paper here .


SAP nabs German startup LeanIX to help companies modernize faster
TechCrunch / 4h
As companies look to stave off technical debt, a process of aging systems limiting a company’s ability to modernize, the first step is simply understanding the state of your architecture. SAP announced today that it is acquiring German startup LeanIX, a software service which helps companies map out their architecture. The purchase is expected to […]


Pinterest’s new computer vision-powered body type technology to make search more inclusive
TechCrunch / 4h
Pinterest today announced it’s introducing novel computer vision technology that will use shape, size, and form to identify various body types across the over 5 billion images on its platform with the goal of making its search more inclusive. The company says the patent-pending technology will be used to shape its algorithms, allowing Pinterest users […]



Every Studio Ghibli Film, Ranked From Worst to Best
Wired / 4h
Almost all of Studio Ghibli’s films are on Netflix and Max. To help prioritize your animation binge, we’ve ranked every single one.


CDC Warns About Deadly 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Found in Warm Coastal Waters
Gizmodo / 4h
The record-breaking summer in the Northern Hemisphere this year might somehow be even more miserable than expected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now warning doctors and the public to watch out for life-threatening infections caused by “flesh-eating” waterborne bacteria. While still rare in… Read more...


TikTok’s ‘Cozy Cardio’ Trend Might Help You Enjoy Exercise Again
Lifehacker / 4h
If you find the notion of “no pain, no gain” overwhelming when it comes to working out, TikTok’s new trend of “cozy cardio” might be the trick that makes exercise more enjoyable for you. Read more...


Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Club loyalty program: The ultimate guide
56The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Staying loyal to Oceania Cruises can really pay off — and it can do so relatively quickly. Upon reaching just the second tier of the Oceania Club, the line’s seven-tier frequent cruiser program, you’ll start getting cash back in the form of a $100 onboard spending credit every time you cruise. As you rise


TurboTax launches AI assistant to get you through those tax worries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Intuit, the company behind TurboTax, has revealed grand plans to help its 100 million small business and consumer customers nail their finances with a new generative AI tool it calls Intuit Assist. From launch, the finance software company will make its AI helper available in the TurboTax application, but in the months that follow, other products in its finances portfolio are set to get an AI mak


Mattel’s Windfall From ‘Barbie’ Goes Far Beyond Dolls
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
The company’s approach has paid off to a degree that even the C.E.O. could hardly have believed possible.


Pinterest unveils AI body type tech to increase representation
27Mashable / 4h
Pinterest is launching a body type technology to increase representation and inclusivity on its platform. The AI-powered tool will be used to identify various body types, based on shape, size, and form. The new feature, releasing today, is similar to Pinterest's skin tone search feature , which allows users to sort beauty-related pins depending on the skin color that best represents them. At firs


How China gets free intel on tech companies’ vulnerabilities
67Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Wired staff; Getty Images) For state-sponsored hacking operations, unpatched vulnerabilities are valuable ammunition. Intelligence agencies and militaries seize on hackable bugs when they're revealed—exploiting them to carry out their campaigns of espionage or cyberwar—or spend millions to dig up new ones or to buy them in secret from the hacker gray market. But for the past two


Musk stiffed Twitter vendors and dared them to sue—dozens did just that
32Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Elon Musk bought Twitter in October 2022, a fairly ordinary tech company was transformed into a most unusual private corporation. Many strange things have happened at the Musk-owned social network, but this article will focus on just one puzzling aspect of Musk's leadership: His apparent refusal to pay bills. Over two dozen lawsuits alleged that


Nintendo Reportedly Shows Off Switch 2 Behind Closed Doors
21Gizmodo / 4h
The hype cycle for the long-awaited Nintendo Switch sequel has officially begun. Nintendo was at the German games conference Gamescom this past month, and behind the curtain, the company was reportedly offering some developers the chance to demo a Switch sequel boasting better graphical capabilities than the company’s… Read more...


Do Not Fear the Robot Uprising. Join It
35Wired / 5h
Stories about AI liberation aren’t obsolete—and they aren't really about robots, either.


Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type
28Wired / 5h
Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes.


Ember Baby Bottle System Plus Review (2023): Nice but Wildly Expensive
20Wired / 5h
Instead of using a countertop bottle warmer, Ember's $400 system can warm your baby's bottle and keep it cool on the go.


I tried the Polaroid I-2 and was instantly transported to a simpler, happier time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
For Polaroid, it has been a journey, from 30 years of decline, bankruptcy, mismanagement, and near dissolution to a slow but deliberate rebirth and, finally, recombination. It’s through that alchemy of time, perseverance and maybe now a bit of luck that the company arrives at an analog-obsessed moment with what seems like the almost perfect bit of anti-technology photography: its new Polaroid I-2


How to Enable and Optimize iPhone StandBy Mode
How-To Geek / 5h
The iPhone’s StandBy mode puts useful information on your iPhone display at night while your device is on your nightstand. Here’s how it works, how to customize it, and how to disable it.


Google Celebrates Chrome's 15th Birthday With a Makeover
Gizmodo / 5h
Whether you love or hate Google Chrome, you can’t deny its name has become synonymous with “going online” since its debut in 2008 . To celebrate the 15th birthday of the world’s most popular browser, Google is showing off a new design of the Chrome browser on the desktop ahead of its rollout. And because Google wants… Read more...


We’re Not Racing to the Moon, We’re Making It Home
Gizmodo / 5h
More than 50 years ago, the Apollo program was crafted as a result of rising political tensions between two competing nations. As a new group of countries and emerging space companies set their eyes on the Moon once more, they aren’t going back for national pride but rather to further their space ambitions beyond the… Read more...


Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2023 houses ranked
The Points Guy / 5h
Most theme parks are designed for laughs, thrills and family fun. When Halloween Horror Nights takes over Universal Orlando each fall, though, the organizers have an entirely different type of fun in mind — the type that will have you screaming rather than laughing and running away from attractions rather than toward them. That’s because the attractions at this event are terrifying haunted houses


The Best Ways to Stay Awake Without Caffeine
Lifehacker / 5h
Sleep can be frustrating. When you’re desperate to get some much-needed rest, you stare up at the ceiling, so alert you could probably pilot a Moon lander. But when you’re at work or in class and desperately need that level of wakefulness, you find your head nodding and you keep losing time in five-minute increments. Read more...


Syscap closes on $2.3M to create private credit infrastructure in Mexico
TechCrunch / 5h
With Syscap, customers can register their private lines of credit and perform communication, monitoring and reporting functions all in one place.



Compliance and risk management startup Certa raises $35M
TechCrunch / 5h
Certa, a compliance, governance and risk management platform for enterprises, today announced that it raised $35 million in a Series B round co-led by Fin Capital and Vertex Ventures with participation from Tru Arrow Partners, Point72 Ventures, BDMI, The Chainsmokers-backed Mantis VC and GOAT Capital. The tranche brings Certa’s total capital raised to “just over” […]


ActiveFence snaps up Spectrum Labs, last valued at $137M, to help fight the harmful content creep
TechCrunch / 5h
Misinformation, harassment, grooming and other illegal activity continue to be major issues in the worlds of content moderation and online safety, balancing big problems and illicit activity against equally important, and sometimes conflicting, needs for privacy, data protection and security online. Against that fragmented backdrop, today comes some consolidation and platform growth: ActiveFence,


Chrome's 15th birthday present is a new design and safety features
Engadget / 5h
Google Chrome is well into its adolescence and is celebrating its 15th birthday with a redesign and new safety features . Say goodbye to the standard white background because Google is rolling out background customization using its Material You design language , including new colors and smoother access to light and dark modes. To change the design of your browser, click a new button at the bottom


Polaroid I-2 review: A return to high-end instant cameras
Engadget / 5h
What exactly constitutes “high-end” when it comes to a Polaroid camera? At least for the modern incarnation of the company, there really hasn’t been such a thing until now. That’s not terribly shocking since, for much of its existence, Polaroid has been associated with instant gratification and point-and-shoot simplicity. Of course, in the digital age, waiting 10 to 15 minutes for a Polaroid to d


Pinterest's search overhaul makes it easier to find plus-size fashion
Engadget / 5h
Pinterest is again changing its search algorithm to make its results more representative of the people using its platform. The latest update is aimed at improving the visibility of plus-size fashion and other styles that highlight a broader spectrum of body shapes and sizes. With the changes, searches for women’s fashion and wedding looks will surface results with a more diverse range of body typ


Mindtrip wants to become your AI travel agent
TechCrunch / 5h
Once upon a time, we used to use travel agents to book our flights, book our hotels and maybe even make recommendations about things to do and places to eat while you were away. But then along came the internet and the ability to book your own flights, and Airbnb or Vrbo for your accommodation, […]


Clubhouse is making a comeback as an audio messaging app
Mashable / 5h
During the pandemic, social app Clubhouse took off. The audio-based app gained popularity for hosting "podcast-style conversations" , often revolving around networking, professional development, and new ideas. But its buzz didn't last. And in April of this year, Clubhouse founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth made the "difficult" decision to scale back their team by over fifty percent, writing to


How to Recover a Deleted Photo on Your iPhone or iPad
28How-To Geek / 5h
If you've accidentally deleted a photo on your iPhone, there are several ways you might be able to recover it. We're going to run through a few of the ways you might be able to recover a deleted photo, and while they may not all be specific to your situation, hopefully at least one will get your photo back where it belongs — in your photo library.


This 2021 LG Gram Laptop Is $500 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 5h
This 2021 LG Gram laptop is on sale for $799.99 , marked down $499 from the regular retail price. It’s an open-box item, hence the discount—it’s excess inventory from store shelves that are still in new condition and put in clean packaging. Read more...


Derivative works are generative AI’s poison pill
TechCrunch / 5h
When a software program generates output data based on input data, which output data is a derivative of the input data? All? Some? None?


YouTube is testing longer but fewer ads on TV
TechCrunch / 5h
Google is testing a new way to show you ads on the YouTube app for TVs — users can expect fewer but longer ads. The company said it is experimenting with this ad format for a better viewing experience while watching long-form content — almost like a traditional commercial break during linear TV programming. Along with […]


The Download: promising new batteries, and how to regulate AI
MIT Technology Review / 5h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Zinc batteries that offer an alternative to lithium just got a big boost The news: One of the leading companies offering alternatives to lithium batteries for the grid has just received a nearly $400 million loan from the US Department of Energy. Eos Energy ma


Starfield hit over 1 million concurrent players on all platforms at launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Starfield left its early access period yesterday (September 6), and managed to quickly surpass a whopping one million players across all platforms, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed. As GamesRadar+ reports , in a celebratory tweet, Spencer wrote: “ Starfield exceeded one million concurrent players across all platforms today. Thanks to all the players who helped us reach this great milestone an


Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns
48BBC News - Technology / 5h
Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says.


Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.5 is called Growing Light, launches early October
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Square Enix has revealed the name and key art for Final Fantasy 14 's upcoming patch 6.5. Named Growing Light , 6.5 is the first part of the final patch that will see the end of the Endwalker expansion ahead of the release of Dawntrail next year. In preparation, the developer has shared the beautiful new key art for the update, showcasing Zero front and center - a character who has been vital to


Microsoft thinks it knows how Chinese hackers were able to breach US government accounts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft’s investigation into the recent Storm-0558 cyberattack has concluded by claiming the company now knows how the Chinese threat actor accessed US government email accounts. Two months ago, a Chinese hacking group known as Storm-0558 accessed more than two dozen Microsoft email accounts belonging to various organizations in the West, including several US government agencies. Initial invest


What People are Getting Wrong this Week: COVID Vaccine Conspiracies
Lifehacker / 5h
You could fill a book with dumb things people believe about COVID-19. Unethical actors taking advantage of public fears about a deadly disease is as predictable as it is depressing, and, as infections rates climb from new variants, misinformation and lies are spreading almost as quickly as the virus itself. Read more...


View of lions in den at Detroit Zoo. Printed on front: “234, the lion den in Zoological Park,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
View of lions in den at Detroit Zoo. Printed on front: “234, the lion den in Zoological Park, Detroit, Mich., 8A-H416.” Printed on back: “Lion den. The lion den, of man-made rocks, in which full grown lions roam at will behind neither cages nor bars. United News Co., 24 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Genuine Curteich-Chicago ‘C.T. Art-Colortone’ post card (reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)” Burton Hist


oneworld Alliance Finally Building Its Own Airport Lounges
View from the Wing / 6h
In 2019, the oneworld alliance which includes American Airlines, Alaska, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and more, announced plans for its first alliance-wide lounge. This was going to be at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport. The pandemic and then Russia’s invasion of Ukraine put that plan on hold, with Russian carrier S7 suspended from the alliance. However construction is now underway on a oneworld a


Victrola's new 'Hi-Res' turntables offer Bluetooth LE and aptX Adaptive support
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Victrola has been fashioning decks for 115 years now but far from resting on its laurels, the Denver Colorado firm wants to lead the high-fidelity turntable revolution via a new lineup of 'hi-res' turntables boasting Qualcomm aptX Adaptive support. Regular readers will remember our recent Victrola Stream Carbon review (the Sonos-compatible deck I raved about because it makes tangible music so acc



Google is ditching the Google Play app on Android TV but don’t worry, your library is safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google Play is going away – or at least, the Google Play Movies & TV app is. Google has been emailing Android TV users to let them know that it's shutting the service from October 5 2023. But don't worry. Google still has far too many other places to buy the best movies and TV shows from, and the Shop tab isn't disappearing from Android TV. If you're surprised that the service was still going, yo


Asus Zenfone 10 Review: Small, Long-Lasting, and Powerful
38Wired / 6h
This small Android phone deserves to exist.


Facebook Trains Its AI on Your Data. Opting Out May Be Futile
32Wired / 6h
Here's how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta's AI model. "Request" is the operative word here.


Cobb Premiere Air Grill and Cooker Review: An Outdoor Kitchen in a Bag
Wired / 6h
Boil, roast, bake, sauté, and grill—this cooker can do it all and packs up into a portable, go-anywhere kitchen.


Intel joins Apple, Alphabet and Samsung as an Arm investor
Engadget / 6h
Intel is one of the latest companies to invest in Arm, joining the ranks of Samsung, Alphabet, Nvidia and more, Tom's Hardware reports . The move comes as Softbank preps Arm for its IPO, with plans to offer 95.5 million shares at $47 to $51 each. The company is valued at $52 billion — more than the almost deal selling Arm to Nvidia for $40 billion that fell off in 2022 (barriers included the Fede


Hilton rolls out plan to add 20,000 Tesla chargers across 2,000 North American hotels
300+The Points Guy / 6h
There’s planned refueling taking place at more than the breakfast stations at Hilton hotels across the U.S., Canada and Mexico in the coming years. Hilton announced Thursday a plan to add as many as 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors across 2,000 of its hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Despite the Tesla branding, the chargers work on any North American electric vehicle model. This is a


IBM rolls out new generative AI features and models
31TechCrunch / 6h
Fighting for relevance in the growing — and ultra-competitive — AI space, IBM this week introduced new generative AI models and capabilities across its recently-launched Watsonx data science platform. The new models, called the Granite series models, appear to be standard large language models (LLMs) along the lines of OpenAI’s GPT-4 and ChatGPT, capable of […]


How to take a screenshot on an iPhone
Engadget / 6h
If you want to share a QR code or keep a receipt handy, taking a screenshot is one of the best ways to do so. Fortunately, there are a few ways to take a screenshot on your iPhone, no matter which model you have. In fact, even the Apple logo on the back of your phone can be used to capture your screen. Here’s our guide to all of the ways you can take a screenshot on an iPhone. How to take a scree


Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: Finding the Differences
How-To Geek / 6h
Samsung’s smartwatches for 2023, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, have more in common than ever before. What are the differences that matter, and do they matter to you? Let's take a closer look.


Apple is secretly spending big on its ChatGPT rival to reinvent Siri and AppleCare
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Apple is apparently going hard on developing AI, according to a new report that says it’s investing millions of dollars every day in multiple AI projects to rival the likes of ChatGPT . According to those in the know (via T he Verge , citing a paywalled report at The Information), Apple has teams working on conversational AI (read: chatbots), image-generating AIs, and 'multimodel AI' which would


Fallout 76 made Bethesda better at knowing when its games are ready, Todd Howard says
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Bethesda exec Todd Howard has claimed that Fallout 76 ’s troubled launch ultimately helped the studio’s developers become better judges of when their games are actually ready to be released. When Fallout 76 first launched in 2018, it was heavily criticized by Fallout fans and reviewers alike, with bugs and glitches completely dominating the game. With that said, five years on, the multiplayer act


Air France-KLM & Etihad Strengthen Partnership
200+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Air France-KLM & Etihad Airways have announced plans to expand their partnership, and this could have positive implications for passengers. Air France-KLM & Etihad launch new customer initiatives Air France-KLM and Etihad have had a partnership dating back to 2012, though it historically hasn’t been that close. It has included an interline agreement plus a limited codeshare arrangement, but will


Redwire Space prints human knee cartilage in space for the first time
TechCrunch / 6h
Redwire Space has successfully “bioprinted” a human knee meniscus aboard the International Space Station, a landmark development that could help people recovering from meniscus injuries here on Earth. The meniscus cartilage was printed on Redwire’s BioFabrication Facility (BFF) on the ISS. As part of the investigation, called BFF-Meniscus-2, after the BFF printed the meniscus with […]


Google launches incredible online exhibition celebrating Black British music
Mashable / 6h
Google and YouTube have put together an extensive digital archive celebrating the impact of Black British music. Entitled Union Black , the online exhibition explores the various pioneers, innovators, and movements that have deeply and undeniably influenced British culture as a whole. Through vintage photographs, historical documentaries, contemporary interviews, and other multimedia stories, Uni


Good news: YouTube may get fewer ads on smart TVs. Bad news: they’ll be longer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you're not a YouTube Premium subscriber, you'll be very aware that normal YouTube on most platforms, including the best TVs , is pretty ad-heavy. Even fairly short videos tend to be interrupted midway through by people trying to sell you stuff. That's part of the deal, of course, and it'd be pretty hypocritical for us to moan about ads when this article is also paid for by advertising. But the


The Morning After: EU reveals six tech giants that’ll be hit by its new competition laws
Engadget / 6h
The European Union has confirmed the first six tech gatekeepers that must follow the rules of its Digital Markets Act (DMA). The names of these companies should be pretty familiar: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft. The DMA stipulates that gatekeepers can't favor their own services over rivals' offerings and can't keep users locked into their own ecosystems. They have to let


New projects are in the works at Respawn, EA's CEO says
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson has hinted at new secret projects in development at Respawn Entertainment. During the recent Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference (that happened on September 6) Wilson spoke about EA's success with the acquisition of Respawn and celebrated the studio's recent work on the Star Wars Jedi series and Apex Legends (via VGC) . "We haven’t done that many a


Storing unnecessary data could be harming your sustainability goals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
New research has uncovered that the majority (67%) of organizations are unaware of the impact that storing data has on the environment. A study by NTT and NetApp of more than 300 top-level workers, each belonging to companies with more than 5,000 employees, found that the common approach has been to treat the symptom rather than to tackle the underlying cause, leading many businesses to struggle


Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is an EV that doesn't mind dirt
25Mashable / 6h
If you're looking for an electric SUV that goes fast but can take you off road, Ford's new Mustang Mach-E Rally might fit the bill. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is a rally-tuned variant of the company's Mustang Mach-E SUV. In practical terms, it rides a little higher, won't mind some off-roading, and has power to spare. It's also looking...well, like a rally car, with a massive rear spoiler that


Japan Airlines Serving Caviar In First Class Lounges!
200+One Mile at a Time / 6h
If you’re passing through one of Japan Airlines’ first class lounges this month, you’re in for a treat … JAL serving caviar & vodka in first class lounges Through September 30, 2023, Japan Airlines has a special feature for passengers passing through the carrier’s first class lounges at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Specifically, the company will be offering guests 19



Tabs in Chrome: 10 Power User Tips and Tricks
How-To Geek / 7h
Google Chrome is by far the most-used internet browser in the world . It's arguably the one with the most intricate and versatile features—some of which largely go unnoticed. If you're one of the many people who use Google Chrome often, you'll want to know these tips and tricks for using tabs. They'll make your browsing experience more fun and interesting!


How Big Tech Got So Damn Big
Wired / 7h
If Silicon Valley CEOs were all exceptional, you’d expect the industry itself to be unique in its success and durability. It’s not.


Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.


Samsung adds a 4TB option to its high-speed 990 Pro SSDs
25Engadget / 7h
Samsung has unveiled a 4TB version of its 990 Pro NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs with an optional heatsink targeted at gamers and content creators. The new model promises the "fastest random read performance among PCIe 4.0 interface consumer SSDs on the market," Samsung claims, along with faster read/write speeds, improved power efficiency and longer life. The 4TB SSD 990 Pro is available with and without a


Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Ford's latest Mach-E variant is designed for fun on or off the tarmac. (credit: Ford) Ford has a long and successful history with rallying, having won numerous races with motorsport-modified versions of more mundane machines like the Escort, Sierra, and Fiesta. Now it's applying some of that know-how to the electric Mustang Mach-E with a new version that goes on sale early next year, th


Virgin Atlantic Points Transfers Between Accounts Now Cost Only $15
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Virgin Atlantic has just made it a much better value to transfer points between accounts, which loyalty program members will no doubt appreciate. Virgin Atlantic changes points transfer fees Most airline and hotel loyalty programs let you transfer points between the accounts of different members at a cost. With some programs this is free, other programs allow household accounts where you can pool


MacBooks could get a cool new color option - and I’m hysterically excited
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Once again, a patent for a matte black MacBook has appeared, and we’re hoping that this time the cool color option will actually see the light of day. The patent initially popped up back in 2020, but we didn’t see any further progression on the idea besides that. According to 9to5Mac , Apple may be considering using carbon nanotubes to curb light reflections, which in the 2023 patent filing will


Air France KLM – Etihad Frequent Flyer Partnership Coming
View from the Wing / 7h
Air France KLM’s Flying Blue is already the best frequent flyer program in SkyTeam. And it’s relevant to Americans because every major points transfer program partners with Air France KLM, making their points easy to get, and there are even frequent transfer bonuses. Their points are about to get more value since Air France KLM and Etihad have announced a new partnership. Continue reading ...


New Escape from Tarkov patch promises to fix 'known causes of memory leaks'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you’ve been struggling with Escape from Tarkov- related memory leak issues, developer Battlestate Games has some promising news for you. Tarkov ’s latest patch, 0.13.5.1, is being rolled out today (September 7), and amongst a plethora of other fixes, it promises that it will amend “known causes of memory leaks”. In case you were unfamiliar, in simple terms, a memory leak is what happens when s


'Dreaming Whilst Black' trailer teases the struggles of an aspiring filmmaker
Mashable / 7h
One of the best British series of 2023 so far , Adjani Salmon's comedy Dreaming Whilst Black follows Kwabena, an aspiring filmmaker faced with the struggles of working two jobs and financing his dream while dealing with daily microaggressions and a predominantly white industry. Showtime's trailer teases the frequent disappointments, frustrations and awkward interactions Kwabena is forced to endur


Slack AI wants to get rid of all your work chat worries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Slack has become the latest in a lengthy list of companies implementing AI into its product, but for the online collaboration platform , the benefits of using artificial intelligence could be life-saving. Okay, maybe not life-saving, but Slack AI at least promises to be time-saving, helping workers to catch up on tens or hundreds of missed messages quickly. Ever since companies sent workers home


UK rejoins Europe’s Horizon R&D program after prolonged Brexit stalemate
26TechCrunch / 7h
The United Kingdom (U.K.) is set to rejoin the European Union’s (EU) preeminent science R&D funding program, after a prolonged hiatus resulting from Brexit. The joint statement, issued by the European Commission (EC) and the U.K., hailed the news as a “landmark moment” for scientific collaboration between the U.K. and EU, with little acknowledgement of […]


How water could make safer batteries
MIT Technology Review / 7h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . I’d be willing to bet that you probably haven’t spent much time thinking about the liquid that sloshes around inside batteries. But this liquid—called the electrolyte—is one of their key ingredients , and it dictates a lot about how they work, as well as h


BT and SAP want to make sustainability reporting a whole lot easier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
BT is piloting SAP’s Sustainability Data Exchange (SDX), a new platform for carbon accounting which both companies hope to standardize sustainability reporting and drive environmental progress. In a press release, BT Group said SDX allows it to collect, trace, and share carbon data across its own supplier base. That gives it more visibility into the carbon footprint of its products and services,


The iPhone 15 lineup could include the best camera phones ever made
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Of all the upgrades rumored for the iPhone 15 line – USB-C, an Action Button on some models, a Dynamic Island for all – it could be the cameras that are the biggest, according to a new report. This is according to TrendForce (via MacRumors ), which claims that the iPhone 15 camera upgrades will be the “star of the show” at the Apple September event and “a pivotal factor that could tip the scales


Love, Loss, and Pig Butchering Scams
Wired / 8h
Bruce had kind eyes and dressed well. Evelyn fell for him on Hinge, and then he stole $300,000. Now, she’s following the money trail.


Unhinged Conspiracies, AI Doppelgangers, and the Fractured Reality of Naomi Klein
30Wired / 8h
When the internet confused her with a Covid truther, the author journeyed down the rabbit hole to understand why.


ESR 100W 6-in-1 Charging Station Review: About as Good as it Gets
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple fans rejoice! The ESR 100W 6-in-1 Charging Station is one of the best fast-charging desktop companions you’ll be able to find. And thanks to its MagSafe-certified engineering and top-notch power distribution, you may finally be able to toss those Lightning to USB-A cables in your drawer of forgotten wires.


Cherry KW 9200 MINI Keyboard Review: Mini But Mighty
How-To Geek / 8h
If you have ever wished for a compact, travel-friendly keyboard that supports every possible connectivity option without compromising the typing experience or features, rejoice! Cherry's KW 9200 MINI keyboard seems to have answered your call.


Todd Howard just teased a 2024 Indiana Jones reveal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Todd Howard reveals the first real bit of information concerning the upcoming Indiana Jones game that players have heard for months. Now the dust is beginning to settle on the highly-anticipated space RPG Starfield , Bethesda can finally take a deep breath and focus on other upcoming IPs. In an interview with Esquire , Bethesda Game Studios' director Todd Howard briefly mentioned the upcoming Ind



Gaming browser Opera GX integrates ChatGPT-powered AI feature
TechCrunch / 8h
Powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the AI browser Aria launched on Opera in May to give users an easier way to search on the web, ask questions and write code. Today, the company announced it is bringing Aria to Opera GX, a version of the flagship Opera browser that is built for gamers. With this new […]


Ford is building a rally version of the Mach-E
Engadget / 8h
Ford has announced that it's building the Mustang Mach-E Rally , an off-road version of the Mach-E with extra power, a raised suspension, Ford's new RallySport Drive Mode and more. The new model follows Volkswagen's unveiling of the ID.GTI , showing that automakers are finally focusing on enthusiast versions of their electric vehicles. The Mach-E features Shelby-like racing stripes on the hood, a


Opera’s game-focused browser gets an AI ‘copilot’
Engadget / 8h
Opera has rolled out a new version of its browser for gamers with the same generative AI features that launched with its One browser. The company debuted its Aria AI with the One browser that came out in June . At the time, Opera also gave its Android browser the AI treatment, but the GX browser for gamers remained AI-less. Now, the company is giving GX users the choice to use Aria's features — i


Megan Fox joins Mortal Kombat 1 roster as the voice and face of Nitara
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Exciting news for anyone who’s ever wanted to see if Megan Fox could take on Johnny Cage or Kitana in a fight: it’s been confirmed that the American actress is joining the Mortal Kombat 1 roster as the face and voice of the fierce vampiric fighter, Nitara. Okay, so Fox might not be playable as herself , but this is certainly the closest to that thing given that Nitara now looks exactly like her.


Final Fantasy 14 director thought "it wouldn't be possible" for the MMORPG to recover from its failed launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
FinaFantasy 14 's director initially felt like "it wouldn't be possible" for the MMORPG to recover from its failed launch. Final Fantasy 14 is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year and it's no secret that that game originally launched in a bad state. Director and producer Naoki Yoshida was tasked with taking over the project, going on to successfully turn the game around by re-launching i


'Top Boy' Season 5 review: The powerful end this masterpiece of a series deserves
Mashable / 8h
Well, we've come to the end. Over a decade since Top Boy first aired in the UK, and Dushane and Sully (Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson) started running the Summerhouse estate, Ronan Bennett's series has come to a close with its fifth season — the third of the reboot produced for Netflix by Adel "Future" Nur and Drake. So much has happened, so many loved and lost, and we're finally at the close.


The Boys spin-off show Gen V brings buckets of gore and R-rated puppets to Prime Video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The official trailer for Gen V , the first live-action TV spin-off from The Boys , is here – and it looks like it'll give the mainline show a run for its money in the R-rated stakes. Revealed yesterday (September 6), the teaser is instantly recognizable as a series that exists within The Boys ' universe. How so? Because of its penchant for hyperviolence, sex, swearing, and numerous nods and cameo


Starfield features Skyrim's infinite money glitch - for now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Starfield players have already found an infinite money glitch to build up credits without actually earning them. Starfield has only officially been out for less than 24 hours, and has been in early access just under a week, and yet YouTuber vNivara , has shown that players can rake in credits with a familiar infinite money glitch from the days of Skyrim . It's performed on the Xbox Series X , but


Baldur's Gate 3 claims top spot as the highest-rated game on the PS5
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Baldur's Gate 3 has reached another milestone in critical acclaim. Larian Studios' latest RPG is now the highest-rated game on PS5 , according to review aggregation sites Metacritic and Opencritic . Easily one of the best RPGs of recent years, Baldur's Gate 3 currently boasts a Metacritic Metascore of 97, based on a total of nine reviews for the PS5 version. Though this rating could change as mor


The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race
33Wired / 9h
Two new studies of the potential of text- and image-generating algorithms suggest they could add scary new scale and power to online disinformation campaigns.


Starfield mods blocking your achievements? There's a mod for that
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Play Starfield with mods and wondering why your achievements aren't popping? Then one of the game's latest mods might interest you. Starfield on PC actually blocks the unlocking of achievements if your save has mods enabled. Yes, even the one that changes your flashlight to Todd Howard's face . This isn't an entirely new thing for Bethesda Game Studios; the developer also blocked achievements whe


Hitoki's portable attachment for its laser bong lets you smoke on the go
Mashable / 9h
The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional before using any product and check your local laws before making any purchasing decisions. There is one timeless way to share marijuana on the go — a joint. It's small, it fits in your pocket, it's easy to pass around, and you do


Is the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle worth a $2K investment? We tested it to find out.
Mashable / 9h
When it comes to keeping fit, I'm a simple girl: all I really need is a basic stationary bike (my go-to cost me less than $200 ), a yoga mat, a few sets of weights, resistance bands, and a YouTube fitness instructor I've grown to love. That's precisely why when I was offered the chance to try out the NordicTrack S22i Studio Bike , I was thrilled. After all, who would pass on the chance to trial a


New survey shows emotional toll of AI anxiety, employee monitoring
Mashable / 9h
The threat of losing a job to artificial intelligence is taking a toll on employee mental health , according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association (APA). The poll of 2,515 U.S. adults, conducted in April 2023, found that more than one-third of respondents feared that AI might make some or all of their job duties "obsolete." Stress was high amongst many of those respondents;


'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 4 review: This spoofing spinoff is one of the best sitcoms now streaming
Mashable / 9h
Be warned. Star Trek: Lower Decks is a gateway drug to the final frontier and its bold goings-on. Last summer, I championed this wacky animated spinoff , dreamed up by Rick and Morty writer/producer Mike McMahan. This summer, as I waited for this spunky series to return, I ended up binge-watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , in part because this series in its second season promised a crossover


So you got an STI, now what?
Mashable / 9h
You went to the doctor, got swabbed, and then you see the results: You have an STI (sexually transmitted infection). You're one of the millions of cases in the U.S. or elsewhere a year, so you're far from alone, but it still can feel scary to test positive. Mashable spoke to a sex and relationship expert about what to do if you get an STI. How often should I get tested for STIs? This depends on y


Get 3,000+ ChatGPT prompts for $30
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Want some simple guidance to get more out of ChatGPT? Try the Ultimate ChatGPT Prompts Guide — on sale for just $29.99 instead of $119 as of Sept. 7 — for 3,000+ optimized prompts for business, marketing, SEO ranking, and more. Whether you have a free or paid OpenAI subscription, the responses you get from ChatGPT come down to the prompts. If you don’t know what prompts to give, you might


This kid-friendly electric scooter is $175
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : As of Sept. 7, the Kimi 3-Wheel Electric Scooter is on sale for just $174.99 instead of $189. That's a savings of 7% for a limited time. If you’ve heard the term “iPad kids” being used to describe children who spend most of their free time with a tablet, you may be worried about your own youngsters’ screen time. Want to get them something fun that’s almost sure to get them away from their


Get a one-time shipment of 15 bottles of wine for less than $7 per bottle
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : As of Sept. 7, you can get a 15-bottle case of mixed wines from Splash Wines for just $59.99 (plus shipping). That's a 73% discount from the usual $225. Love wine but not a fan of store prices or selection? Get it delivered from a respected wine company, and you don’t even need a subscription. Raise a glass and celebrate the last days of summer with 15 bottles of red, white, or mixed wine


This grade 'A' refurbished iPhone SE 2nd-gen is only $160
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : If your phone is feeling old and slow, you can upgrade for cheap by grabbing this refurbished second-generation iPhone SE (WiFi + unlocked) for just $159.99. That's 59% in savings as of Sept. 7. Apple lovers can upgrade without grabbing the latest expensive iPhone on the market. The 2nd Gen iPhone SE is still a great phone with a powerful camera, wireless charging options, and touch ID, a



11 films you'll want to see out of TIFF 2023
Mashable / 9h
Today marks the start of 2023's Toronto International Film Festival, and Mashable is on the ground to report back on the good, the bad, and the wtf of the fest. Last year, that included the whiz-bang whodunnit Glass Onion , the darkly comic tale of a shattered friendship that was The Banshees of Inisherin , the awe-inspiring performances Viola Davis and her co-stars brought to the rapturous histo


Shudder's best horror comedies to scare you AND make you laugh
Mashable / 9h
Horror and comedy are sometimes thought of as being at opposing ends of the genre spectrum — but it doesn't have to be that way. Alongside its original movies and truly scary movies , horror streaming platform Shudder has a nice little section reserved for horror comedy. Think parodies, tongue-in-cheek gore fests, and the type of films that can make you laugh even while they're grossing you out o


Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 100% Bonus (1.53 Cents Per Point)
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
It can be a great deal to strategically buy miles & points for luxury travel . Along those lines, the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles, which is in line with the offers we typically see from the program. Promotion on purchased Flying Blue miles Through Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program is offering a promotion o


Base Ecosystem Fund, Hashed Emergent invest $1.9M in Nestcoin to scale its Onboard product
TechCrunch / 9h
Nestcoin, a development company housing modern finance project Onboard, has secured $1.9 million in a strategic funding round. Hashed Emergent, a Web2.5 fund for builders from emerging markets, led the round. Alter Global, Magic Fund, CMT Digital, and 4DX Ventures are among the existing investors that took part. Adaverse and Base Ecosystem Fund, two new […]


Japan launched an X-ray telescope more advanced than its peers
38Engadget / 10h
Japan's space agency has launched a rocket on September 6 at 7:42 PM EDT carrying a telescope that's more advanced than NASA's Chandra and other X-ray observatories already in orbit. The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission — or XRISM but pronounced as "crism" — is a mission led by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) in collaboration with NASA and with contributions by the European Space


B&O has shrunk its high-end Beolab speakers into a stylish compact design
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
You know what a new speaker from Bang & Olufsen means: serious sonic performance wrapped in a seriously stylish design. The new Beolab 8 may well be the most beautiful speaker Bang & Olufsen has ever made too – we already rate the brand among the best Bluetooth speakers we've tested. But don't let its small size and good looks fool you. This is a powerful and very clever luxury speaker. The Beola


Instagram is testing a feature to let you share feed posts just with ‘Close Friends’
25TechCrunch / 12h
Instagram users have been complaining for a while about the impersonal nature of the social network largely due to its algorithmic feed. The company has been trying to launch more avenues for users to share content with their friends. To that end, Instagram is now testing a feature that lets you share