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iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max benchmark scores demonstrate their monstrous power



2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were always going to be among the most powerful phones of 2023, but now we have a clearer idea of exactly how powerful they are, as both handsets have appeared on Geekbench. Initially spotted by MySmartPrice , there are now several Geekbench listings for the iPhone 15 Pro, and in the latest of these it achieves a single-core score of 2,914 and a multi-core


Integrating sustainability into business strategy
200+MIT Technology Review / 5h
Multiple factors are driving organizations to prioritize sustainability. Regulations are requiring organizations to meet emissions disclosure requirements. Investors are increasingly incorporating sustainability into decision-making processes. Consumers are demanding environmentally and ethically sustainable products. Employees, particularly millennials and Generation Z, want to work for organiza


Donald Glover's Lando May Return In His Own Star Wars Movie
200+Gizmodo / 3h
Sorry, Lando, I’m going to have to disagree with you here. This news is getting better all the time. Weeks after it was revealed that Donald Glover and his brother Stephen had taken over the previously announced Lando Disney+ show from Justin Simien , now it seems it won’t be a show at all. It’ll be a movie. Read more...



Horizon Worlds starts rolling out onto mobile and desktop
Mashable / 15min
Hey, remember Mark Zuckerberg's special metaverse app that people (fairly or not) dunked on last year? You don't even need a VR headset to visit anymore. SEE ALSO: Meta allegedly considering ad-free, paid version of its EU apps Meta announced on Thursday that it has started rolling out its Horizon Worlds metaverse ecosystem to mobile devices and desktop web browsers, starting (for now) with a mul


This Digital Tape Measure Can Remember 99 Measurements and Is $99
Lifehacker / 21min
The ROLLOVA V2.0 Designer Limited Edition is a smart replacement for other measurement tools like a tape measure. It has a long standby battery life (up to 18,000 hours) and is compatible with multiple units of measure, and it costs $98.99. You just roll it across the surface you want to measure. Read more...


Doctor Who Casts Miriam Margolyes as Beep the Meep
Gizmodo / 22min
In sentences that sound like shitposts but are in fact actual news, akin to Bryce Dallas Howard Is Yaddle , the BBC has confirmed that one of Doctor Who’s deep-cut villains for its 60th anniversary specials, Beep the Meep, will be suitably voiced for such a triumphant return by acting icon Miriam Margolyes. Read more...


The Angels face the Marlins in MLB's first regular-season 'virtual ballpark' game
Engadget / 24min
Major League Baseball is ready to test its virtual ballpark for a regular-season game. Fans can “enter” the digital stadium on Wednesday, September 20, to watch the Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels. The league debuted the digital park earlier this summer for a celebrity softball game during this year’s All-Star Game activities. Next week’s game will mark the first non-exhibition game to


Delta’s SkyMiles changes have convinced me to stop chasing airline status, and that’s liberating
The Points Guy / 28min
Two years ago, I took a daytrip from Boston to Los Angeles to hit AAdvantage Platinum Pro frequent flyer status on American Airlines. The status I earned on that trip went along with two other airline elite status levels I also held at the time: Delta Air Lines Platinum Medallion and United Airlines Premier Gold (I hit the higher Premier Platinum tier the following year). I valued having airline


Windows 11's Snipping Tool is Getting Even Better
How-To Geek / 35min
One of the biggest improvements on Windows 11 is its new, revamped Snipping Tool . It became the primary screenshot feature for Windows 11, being within reach by just clicking the Print Screen button on your keyboard, and it works better than ever. Now, the Snipping Tool is getting a few useful additions.


Unity shuts two offices, citing threats after controversial pricing changes
Ars Technica - All content / 35min
Enlarge / The common "Powered by Unity" logo Unity Technologies has temporarily closed two of its offices amid what the company says are threats to employee safety. The move follows Tuesday's announcement of a highly controversial new fee structure for the company's popular Unity Engine. News of the closures started dripping out via social media this morning, with employees describing "credible t


The Pixel Tablet is actually just a few spare parts in a half-empty body
Ars Technica - All content / 35min
Enlarge / The Pixel Tablet on the magnetic dock. (credit: Google) Google and iFixit keep trucking along with their official parts store partnership. The latest device to get a parts selection is the Pixel Tablet , along with a whole bunch of repair guides with the usual lovingly detailed teardown photos. The Pixel Tablet did not draw a whole lot of attention when it launched in June, so this also


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Music, Arts & Literature / 50min
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People Are Leaving Stinky Things In The Front Trunks Of Rental Car EVs [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 50min
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


An Experimental Antibody Could Someday Make Organ Transplants Less of a Hassle
Gizmodo / 52min
A lab-made antibody could one day make organ transplants less of an ordeal, recent research suggests. In experiments with nonhuman primates, the antibody appeared to be safe and effective at preventing the rejection of transplanted kidneys and pancreatic cells. Scientists hope that this treatment could reduce or even… Read more...


Meta’s Horizon Worlds is rolling out on web and mobile
TechCrunch / 54min
After more than a year and a half in development, Meta is bringing Horizon Worlds out of the headset. The VR social app has started rolling out for some users on web and mobile in early access, Meta said. By expanding to mobile and web, Horizon Worlds can cater to a much larger user base, […]


Stack These Three Deals to Save More on the Adidas Fall Sale
Lifehacker / 57min
Now through Sept. 26, Adidas is running a fall sale with over 4,000 items available at up to 60% off. Which isn’t that remarkable—but you can combine the offer with a gift card deal and a limited-time discount code to maximize your savings. I tried it out, and realized some steep discounts, even on already heavily… Read more...


Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 ski season
The Points Guy / 57min
For much of North America, Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, with lingering warm temperatures perfect for barbecues, swimming and enjoying the final days of T-shirt weather. At the same time, cooler nights in mountain towns nationwide serve as a reminder to skiers and snowboarders that the first snowfall is just around the corner. In fact, Utah’s Wasatch Mountains are already


Your Favorite TikTok Dietitian Might Be Paid Off by Big Food
Gizmodo / 58min
TikTok is the next generation of information, for better or (usually) for worse. A new report reveals that some major TikTok dietitians are being paid off by the food industry to shape viewers eating habits. Read more...


Delta Selling 74% Of First Class Seats, Up From 14% in 2011
57One Mile at a Time / 1h
A Delta executive shared an interesting statistic about the percent of first class seats that the airline is selling, and I think that’s interesting to reflect on in light of the recently announced changes to the SkyMiles program … Delta selling a vast majority of domestic first class seats View from the Wing notes how during the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference today, Delta President


AI tech leaders make all the right noises at cozy closed-door Senate meeting
Engadget / 1h
The CEOs of leading AI companies — including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Alphabet's Sundar Pichai, Tesla's Elon Musk and Open AI's Sam Altman — appeared before Congress once again on Wednesday. But instead of the normal bombast and soapboxing we see during public hearings about the dangers of unfettered AI development, this conversation reportedly took on far more muted ton


MSN Deletes Plagiarized, Incoherent AI Articles, Then Continues Cranking Out More
Futurism / 1h
Earlier today, we published a story about Microsoft's MSN news portal syndicating a garbled, seemingly AI-generated article about the recent, tragic death of former NBA player Brandon Hunter. The article, which was put together by a publication called Race Track , accused Hunter of being "useless at 42," the likely result of an algorithm plagiarizing a TMZ Sports blog on the subject — while makin


The IRS Says It's Using AI to Bust Zillionaire Tax Cheats
Futurism / 1h
Tax Code Thought AI was only being used to eliminate the jobs of the working class ? Sounds like maybe it's going to be used against the wealthy for a change. In a Monday press release , the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that as part of a renewed effort to ensure fairness and crack down on lawbreakers, it'll start using "cutting-edge machine learning technology" to stop the US' wealthi


Lower Decks Isn't Wasting Time Teaching Its Heroes Some New Lessons
Gizmodo / 1h
Last week’s season 4 premiere of Lower Decks kicked off the season with a big promise , even in the smallest form they can come on Star Trek: the tiny pip transforming our Ensign heroes into Lieutenants Junior Grade. But for as small a leap it is on the career ladder, it’s already giving the series great chances to dig… Read more...



Inside the Senate’s Private AI Meeting With Tech’s Billionaire Elites
22Wired / 1h
Dozens of US senators listened quietly as tech titans and AI ethicists schooled them on the “civilizational risks” of generative AI.


Google hid evidence by training workers to avoid words monopolists use, DOJ says
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Kenneth Dintzer, litigator for the US Department of Justice, exits federal court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) The Department of Justice kicked off its antitrust trial against Google this week by presenting evidence that Google allegedly hid monopolistic behaviors not just by auto-deleting four years of chats , but also by


Bose reveals QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds with 'immersive audio' tech
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 14, you can preorder the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for $429 and $299, respectively. Both new releases will officially launch in October. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Pre-order for $299 at Bose Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Pre-order for $429 at Bose Bose off


Circle expands Asia focus, Mila Kunis and Stoner Cats face SEC, Telegram adds crypto wallet and more
TechCrunch / 1h
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important crypto stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, subscribe here. Another week in crypto means another opportunity for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go after crypto projects. On Wednesday, the SEC charged long-term celebrity […]


Watch Sony’s latest State of Play here at 5PM ET
Engadget / 1h
Sony is hosting a State of Play livestreamed event today. Sony says the announcement will include “something for everyone,” focusing primarily on indie and third-party titles and promising updates on flagship games and PS VR2 . The State of Play follows the Nintendo Switch Direct from earlier today. Upcoming titles revealed in that event included the Switch games Mario vs. Donkey Kong , Princess


How to Clean Grout the Right Way
Lifehacker / 1h
Cleaning grout is a chore few enjoy, but if you’ve got tile in your home, you know it’s got to be done. Depending on the tools and cleaners you’ve got on hand, there are a few effective methods to try. Here are three of the best ways to clean grout. Read more...


TikTok and Billboard team up to launch a top 50 song chart
TechCrunch / 1h
TikTok and Billboard are partnering to launch an official TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart that tracks the most popular songs on the short-form video-sharing app, the company announced today. The chart will measure the hottest songs on the platform each week based on the number of views, user engagement and how many videos are made […]


Update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Right Now
How-To Geek / 1h
Earlier this week, a security vulnerability in the WebP codec was disclosed, affecting many applications and operating systems. Web browsers are most at risk, since WebP images are now common across the web, but some applications that support WebP (such as LibreOffice and Telegram) also need to be patched to avoid security problems. Mozilla just rolled out emergency fixes for Firefox and Thunderb


Delta Makes Million Miler Lifetime Status Harder To Earn
42One Mile at a Time / 1h
Yesterday I wrote about major changes coming to Delta , as the airline will be updating how SkyMiles members earn elite status, and is also adding more restrictions to Sky Club access. In this post I wanted to cover something I didn’t talk about in the previous post — Delta is also making changes to its million miler program, which is how you can earn elite status for life. Delta million miler st


7 ways you can help regenerate Australia’s forests
Mashable / 1h
Australia's native forests are facing a critical challenge: the constant threat of deforestation. These rich and diverse ecosystems have been put under increased stress due to logging, climate change, disease, and some of the harshest bushfires in modern history. All of this has created a unique climate crisis that demands urgent action. In the face of this challenge, we need to ask ourselves: Ho


Webb Telescope Data Confirms ‘Hubble Tension’ Is Not Hubble Telescope’s Fault
Gizmodo / 1h
The rate of the universe’s expansion has vexed astronomers for decades. Called the Hubble constant , the figure is quite different depending on how you get to it—fittingly, a source of constant befuddlement to astrophysicists. Read more...


Microsoft Surface Pro 10: everything we know so far
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft’s October 12 Surface showcase is just around the corner and with it will come tons of announcements of brand-new devices, from PCs to laptops to tablets and more. One possible reveal is the next entry in the Surface Pro series of tablets, the Surface Pro 10. The Surface Pro 8 helped to breathe new life into a series that was mostly content with very little change across the board (possi


New Delta credit card welcome offers: Earn up to 110,000 bonus SkyMiles
500+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines and American Express have just launched new welcome bonuses on their range of cobranded credit cards. Keep in mind that Delta has just announced major (negative) changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program . So make sure to read our guides to how they are changing elite status requirements and


The Biggest Differences Between the iPhone 15/15 Plus and iPhone 14/14 Plus
Lifehacker / 1h
The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be available soon, and many of us are already sizing them up against last year’s iPhone 14. While the 14 is by no means obsolete, there are definitely some big differences between the two generations of iPhones—though nothing revolutionary. Read more...


Valve's Steam Deck is up to 20 percent off right now
Engadget / 1h
The Steam Deck is on sale again, for those on the fence about purchasing the ubermensch of portable gaming consoles. This is part of Steam’s 20th anniversary celebration and new buyers get 10 to 20 percent off, depending on which model you choose. The bare-bones 64GB version now costs $360 instead of $400, the mid-level 256GB iteration costs $450 instead of $530 and the baddest of the bunch, the


Here's an Aquaman 2 Trailer Breakdown, With Help From Director James Wan
Gizmodo / 1h
The long-awaited first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was finally released today and it’s a lot. Director James Wan is certainly not holding back in returning to the world of Atlantis and seems to even be upping the ante on every single level. But what exactly is going on? What are the intentions here?… Read more...


Blackmagic Design unveils its first full-frame model, the Cinema Camera 6K
Engadget / 2h
Blackmagic Design has unveiled the Cinema Camera 6K , its debut model with the L-Mount alliance and first full-frame camera. It comes with an all-new 24.6-megapixel sensor (6,048 x 4,032), shoots up to 6K and has dual native ISO for "incredible low-light performance," the company said. Instead of using Canon's EF mount as it has in the past , it will work with L-mount lenses from Panasonic, Leica


The new COVID-19 vaccines are here for the fall
Engadget / 2h
A new lineup of COVID-19 vaccines are now becoming available in the US. The updated shots will arrive at select pharmacies as retailers continue to receive inventory. CVS says it expects all of its pharmacies to have the new vaccines in stock by early next week, and some stores appear to already have the latest shot. Appointments at Walgreens will start opening up scheduling today, with appointme


Bose launches three new QuietComfort headphones and now I can’t decide which one I want
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Bose has today launched three brand-new models in its acclaimed QuietComfort series of headphones. Despite the fact that they remain well-regarded and competitive, the QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 , the QuietComfort Earbuds II and the QuietComfort 45 are no more. Say hello to the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and, um, the QuietComfort Headphones. Ea


Bose debuts QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds with spatial audio
78Engadget / 2h
Thanks to an August leak , Bose's new lineup of QuietComfort headphones aren't exactly a surprise — at least in terms of their appearance. However, the key feature of the headphones and earbuds wasn't tipped until now. Today, the company officially announced the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, both of which pack in Bose's stellar active noise cancellation (ANC) b



Stealth startup Favs raises ~$1M for its close-friends-only social network
TechCrunch / 2h
Over the years, social media has moved further and further away from its original value proposition of being a network where you could keep up with close friends and family in a private space. Instead, today’s apps are entertainment giants, filled with creator content, multimedia, and brand advertisements. A new social network, Favs, emerging from […]


California Just Doubled Down on Right-to-Repair
How-To Geek / 2h
Everyone should have the right to repair their tech through their own means. Apple, which has been historically hostile towards self-repairs and third-party repairs, has been gradually easing up, selling official parts and equipment for some of its products. And while it could improve more, it might actually be forced to do so now, thanks to new, more stringent right-to-repair laws passed by Cali


How to save on cruises with AARP Travel
21The Points Guy / 2h
Savings-conscious consumers have long gravitated toward AARP. The advocacy organization for older Americans negotiates discounts on everything from mobile phone plans and drug prescriptions to restaurants, hotels and, yes, cruises. While “older” generally connotes seniors ages 65 and above, AARP membership is open to Americans who are considerably younger. But is it worth subscribing if you’re lo


Fly from the US West Coast to Tahiti for as low as $576 round trip this holiday season
43The Points Guy / 2h
If you and your family want to get away this winter, consider celebrating the holidays in Tahiti, French Polynesia. SkyTeam members Air France and Delta Air Lines are offering discounts on nonstop flights from Los Angeles and Seattle to Tahiti. Round-trip tickets may cost somewhere between $570 and $700, depending on your selected dates. Deal basics Airlines : Air France and Delta Routes : LA and


Delta: We’re Not Done Making Changes To SkyMiles Status – Or First Class
View from the Wing / 2h
At the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference, Delta was asked about changes to the airline's loyalty program. Continue reading ...


The Most Common Home Repair Mistakes Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Lifehacker / 2h
When the home repair bills start to mount, many people suddenly become passionate about DIY home repairs—and there are certainly plenty of projects around the house that you can do yourself to save money. But a home repair is only worth it if you don’t make things worse in the process, and it’s surprisingly easy to… Read more...


Who benefits most from the new covid vaccines?
MIT Technology Review / 2h
Covid case numbers have been rising across the United States since mid-July. So the news that updated covid vaccines are finally available comes as a relief to many. The first updated covid-19 shots from Moderna and Pfizer, which target an omicron variant known as XBB, hit some pharmacies as early as yesterday, and many more doses will be administered in the coming days. On September 12, the US C


Warner Bros. CFO Thinks You Deadbeats Have Been on a Free Ride for Way Too Long
Gizmodo / 2h
Warner Bros. Discovery is coming off a high of its massive box office success from the Barbie movie , but it’s not enough. It’s never enough. In fact, it’s your fault things are not going as well as they should. Yes you, dear viewer, you’ve had it too good for too long. All that content you’ve been paying for has been… Read more...


As Databricks stacks more capital, a competitive AI market heats up
TechCrunch / 2h
Databricks announced a $500 million funding round this morning, signaling it was putting more cash to work in the growing AI market.


X agrees to negotiate with laid-off employees after 2,000 arbitration demands
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / An X sign at company headquarters in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's X Corp. has reportedly agreed to settlement talks on arbitration claims from about 2,000 employees laid off after Musk purchased Twitter in October 2022. "After 10 months of pressing them in every direction we have succeeded in getting Twitter to the table," attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan w


More countries are concerned about the iPhone 12’s EMF radiation profile
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / The iPhone 12, a phone that Apple no longer actively sells, is under investigation in France for potentially violating one of two electromagnetic radiation standards. (credit: Samuel Axon) For many people, the iPhone 12 effectively disappeared from the market on Tuesday, when Apple introduced iPhone 15 models and stopped selling the 12, first released in October 2020. In Europe, however


The First Trailer For the New Goosebumps Show Brings Back Slappy
Gizmodo / 2h
Just in time for Halloween , a new show based on YA horror legend R.L. Stine ’s world of spooky Goosebumps books is set to haunt Hulu and Disney+ . Read more...


Billboard's latest top 50 chart pulls the biggest tracks from TikTok
Engadget / 2h
TikTok and Billboard are collaborating on a pop music chart. TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart is a new weekly roundup listing the most popular songs on the social platform in the US. The list debuts with the track “SkeeYee” by Sexyy Red taking the inaugural top spot. TikTok and Billboard describe the collaboration as the first official chart in the US to provide the “most accurate record” of the hot


I just learned you're not supposed to throw away old phone chargers
Mashable / 2h
I am not a perfect person, but I try to do the right thing. I recycle my bottles and cans. I return my grocery store cart. I tip at least 20 percent , even if it's just for a cup of coffee. But I've been doing something wrong for years and had zero idea. Did you know you're not supposed to throw away your phone chargers? Like your little iPhone charger that breaks every four months? The dinky kno


Biden Asks Supreme Court to Lift Limits on Contacts With Social Media Sites
21NYT > Technology / 2h
The administration’s emergency application followed an appeals court ruling prohibiting many officials from encouraging or coercing sites to delete asserted misinformation.


Qatar Airways Sticks It To Qantas Employees, And That’s Fair Enough
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Qatar Airways is punishing Qantas employees over Australia’s protectionist policies, and… I can’t really blame the airline? Qantas employees lose some Qatar Airways travel privileges Travel privileges are a major perk for those working in the airline industry. While airline employees generally get the best benefits when flying with the airline they work for, there are also perks when traveling wi


publicdomainreview: From Botticelli to Blake to Doré, a tour...
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
publicdomainreview : From Botticelli to Blake to Doré, a tour through seven centuries of illustrations for the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri who passed away #onthisday in 1321… https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/dante-divine-comedy-in-art


[75,000 Miles] Capital One Venture X Offer
51View from the Wing / 2h
Capital One Venture X is the premium version of its signature Venture product And I'm sort of amazed at how much they're including at the price point. For travel rewards fans this is going to be a strong card to consider - and it hits high marks for all of the reasons you may want to get and use a card - a (very) big initial bonus, strong earning for your spend, and great benefits. Continue readi


What We Know About the 'Alien' Corpses Shown to Mexico's Congress
Gizmodo / 2h
The internet is buzzing with images of tiny mummified bodies with three fingers and an elongated head, the alleged corpses of extraterrestrial life. A congressional hearing held in Mexico on UFOs is the latest to join a string of recent headlines on aliens, but are we any closer to finding out the truth of whether we… Read more...


Use These Fonts to Help Remember What You Study
Lifehacker / 2h
While I generally recommend taking notes by hand , there are some benefits to modernizing your practice and taking them on the computer, too. One way digital notes can really help you remember what you’re studying is by paying attention to the fonts you use. Read more...



You'll be able to play Hades II on PC next spring
Engadget / 2h
Hades is widely considered one of the best games of 2020 , but players were able to get their hands on it long before then as it hit early access in December 2018. The hotly anticipated sequel is on a similar path, and developer Supergiant Games has revealed roughly when you'll be able to try it. Hades II will enter early access on PC in Q2 2024 — in other words, sometime next spring — via Steam


Drop's Upgraded CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT Keyboards Fix Common Complaints
How-To Geek / 2h
Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts aren't afraid to criticize something they enjoy. So, when Drop launched its luxury CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT, keyboards, it opened itself up to plenty of "tough love." Customers praise these keyboards for their excellent design and extensive customizability, but they're quick to point out small problems, such as the lack of 5-pin switch support. That's why Drop is launc


California Officials Approve Sweeping Emissions Disclosure for Big Businesses
Gizmodo / 2h
California officials passed a bill this week that will require large companies to outline their annual greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the climate crisis. This is the first mandate of its kind in the U.S. Read more...


Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 Review: Price, Specs, Release Date
Wired / 3h
The affordable Kona EV got a massive makeover with speedy charging, a delightfully futuristic design, and plenty of luxury touches.


Microsoft open sources EvoDiff, a novel protein-generating AI
TechCrunch / 3h
Proteins, the natural molecules that carry out key cellular functions within the body, are the building blocks of all diseases. Characterizing proteins can reveal the mechanisms of a disease, including ways to slow it or potentially reverse it, while creating proteins can lead to entirely new classes of drugs and therapeutics. But the current process […]


Plex's "Search" Function Just Got a Lot Less Frustrating
How-To Geek / 3h
Ever wanted to find a movie in your media server, but Plex just gives you results from other services? That should come to an end as Plex updates its Search function with several quality-of-life improvements. Going forward, Plex will merge repeat search results (from your server, Discover results, etc), and it will prioritize content in your server. When you need to go on a hunt, Plex's new sourc


California Set to Ban Self-Driving Trucks With No Safety Driver
Futurism / 3h
Ban Hammer The California Senate has passed a bill that requires autonomous trucks to have a human safety operator behind the wheel at all times while on public roads. Put simply, it's a ban on driverless trucks — a blow to an industry that has already struggled to establish itself in the US. But the bill's not written in stone yet. While 36 Senate members voted in favor of the bill dubbed AB 316


Those "Alien Mummies" Look So Fake That They've Become a Meme
300+Futurism / 3h
Seasoned Aliens Mexico's Congress was presented with a bizarre presentation this week when a self-proclaimed UFOlogist unboxed what he claimed to be the bodies of two mummified extraterrestrials found in Peru. "These are nonhuman beings who are not part of our terrestrial evolution," journalist Jaime Maussan told lawmakers, as quoted by the New York Times . But wait until you see what these alleg


Your B2B leads are going to waste
TechCrunch / 3h
Your B2B leads will go to waste unless you begin to create lapsed buckets and develop a strategy to attack them head-on.


Our Flag Means Death's New Season 2 Trailer Is Here to Shiver Your Timbers
29Gizmodo / 3h
After that first teaser , accompanied by the perfect Prince needle drop, arrived late last month, Max has now released the full trailer for season two of Our Flag Means Death . Anything this show does has internet-breaking potential... and as you lovelorn swashbucklers might suspect, this new glimpse certainly fits that… Read more...


Meet Abu Dhabi ECA, Jorie Healthcare, Establish PR and Scalable Path at TC Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 3h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is mere days away, people! We can’t wait to welcome you and watch the inspiration, collaboration and opportunities unfold. This epic event could not happen without the steadfast support of our partners. But they do more than support — they participate, they educate, they engage. The final four partners at TechCrunch Disrupt […]


Arm after the IPO
TechCrunch / 3h
“The growth of AI, I believe, is the growth of Arm,” Arm EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Will Abbey told me this morning, minutes before the chip designer’s stock started trading on Nasdaq. While AI may not always be the first thing you think about when you hear about Arm, when I asked Abbey about […]


Here’s How Much Your Old iPhone and Apple Watch Are Worth
Lifehacker / 3h
Apple’s Wonderlust kicked off this Tuesday, Sept. 12, announcing the iPhone 15, the Apple Watch Series 9 (and more products and features)—but how will those new gadgets affect the value of your current ones? It’s no surprise that tech gadgets drop in value once the new models are released. If you’re thinking about… Read more...


Sony’s Gran Turismo AI racer can drift now, making it even more unbeatable
Engadget / 3h
The world’s leading Gran Turismo 7 players have had their shot at beating Sony’s AI racer, GT Sophy, and they lost spectacularly. Now, the bot has added drifting to its move set to rub salt on the wounds, as seen in a video from the Gran Turismo World Series 2023 event. The video clearly shows an AI-controlled vehicle drifting around the track like an absolute maniac. Meanwhile, most people can’t


Autopsy of a star reveals what was eviscerated by a monster black hole
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Ions of nitrogen and carbon show up in the spectrum of X-rays from a black hole's accretion disk. (credit: NASA/Chandra ) Even huge stars are not always safe out there. When the orbit of a star three times as massive as our own took the star too close to a hefty black hole, the black hole’s gravity ripped the star’s guts out and scattered them across a cosmic crime scene. Nearly a decad


Black Manta is out for revenge in trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson are essentially co-stars in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom . Warner Bros. has released the official trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom , the oft-delayed sequel to 2018's Aquaman , which introduced the world to Jason Momoa as the exiled heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. This time around, we find Aquaman juggling domestic duties while battling an existen


DistroKid acquires website builder Bandzoogle to expand its toolset for artists
TechCrunch / 3h
Independent music distribution service DistroKid announced its recent acquisition of Bandzoogle, the website builder designed for musicians. The financial details of the transaction weren’t publicly disclosed. The acquisition is a smart move for the company since DistroKid users can now power digital, physical and on-demand sales “within the DistroKid ecosystem,” the company noted in its […]


Cruise reveals wheelchair-accessible robotaxi with testing to begin next month
TechCrunch / 3h
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt and other executives revealed Thursday in San Francisco a prototype of a custom-built, wheelchair accessible, self-driving robotaxi and said that closed course testing of the driverless vehicle would begin in October. The vehicle, called the Cruise WAV, is the result of three years of product design, development and testing by Cruise […]


Wes Anderson adapts Roald Dahl in whimsical trailer for 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'
Mashable / 3h
What's better than one Wes Anderson movie in a year? Two Wes Anderson movies in a year! The director dazzled us with Asteroid City earlier this summer, and he's continuing his 2023 streak with a new short film: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar . Adapted from a short story collection by Roald Dahl, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar introduces us to a rich man (Benedict Cumberbatch) who seeks ou


Prep for soup season with a Vitamix blender at its lowest price yet
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $230: As of September 14, you can get the Vitamix Propel Series 750 blender on sale for $399.95 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount and the lowest price we've seen on Amazon . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Vitamix Propel Series 750 blender $399.95 at Amazon (save $230) A Vitamix blender is a kitchen status symbol. Coveted by many and praised by those who spend much of their time cooking



TSA Screeners Caught Stealing At Miami Airport
56One Mile at a Time / 3h
While this case goes back a few months, video surveillance has just been made public showing the theft… TSA agents steal from passengers at security checkpoint This incident dates back to June 29, 2023, and happened at Miami International Airport (MIA) at the Concourse E security checkpoint. A group of three former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have been charged with an orga


Elon Musk's X finally agrees to settlement talks with unpaid laid off Twitter employees
Mashable / 3h
Roughly 10 and a half months ago, Elon Musk officially acquired Twitter. In the weeks and months following his tumultuous take over, thousands of the company's employees were laid off by Musk. These former employees have been waiting for their promised severance ever since. The wait may soon be over, according to a new Bloomberg report . A lawyer representing nearly 2,000 ex-employees says that X


'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' gets a spiffy Nintendo Switch remake
Mashable / 3h
The next Nintendo console is probably coming out next year . That means it's time for the Switch to get a bunch of remakes of old games. In particular, we're getting a really nice-looking re-release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door , widely regarded as one of the best GameCube games and perhaps one of the best games, period. It was the second turn-based RPG in the Paper Mario series and man


League of Legends spinoff Song of Nunu finally arrives this November
Engadget / 3h
Riot Forge, the spinoff-focused publishing label of Riot Games, announced two League of Legends universe updates today. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story , which Riot Forge delayed a year ago, finally has a release date: November 1. The Riot Games subsidiary also announced a cozy and adorable new League of Legends spinoff, Bandle Tale . They follow League of Legends offshoots The Mageseeker


What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: How the Universe Works
Lifehacker / 3h
This week, the hopeful weirdos of the UFO community were handed a gigantic slab of red meat in the form of a hearing in front of Mexico’s congress , where journalist, ufologist, and hoaxer Jaime Maussan produced what he claimed were the mummified bodies of two alien corpses. There’s not enough evidence yet to say… Read more...


Massachusetts Wants to Ban Gun-Wielding Robots
Gizmodo / 3h
Bad news for fans of gun-toting killer robot. Massachusetts wants to make your Black Mirror fantasy illegal. This week, two state senators proposed a first-of-its-kind bill that, if passed, would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or use of robots with mounted weapons. The bill would also put in place new safeguards… Read more...


It's Black Manta vs. Atlantis in 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' trailer
Mashable / 4h
A lot has changed since we last saw Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman (Jason Momoa). Not only has he become a father, but he's also officially taken up the title of King of Atlantis, ruling over the beings who call the ocean home. However, one thing stays the same: Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) continues to hunt Aquaman in order to avenge his father's death. And this time, he's got the cursed Black


USDC issuer Circle expands Asia focus in push to enter the region’s flourishing payments ecosystem
TechCrunch / 4h
How can Asian businesses send and receive payments cheaper, faster and more securely? Circle thinks the answer may come from blockchain and stablecoins.


Unity temporarily closes offices amid death threats following contentious pricing changes
61Engadget / 4h
Unity has temporarily closed its offices in San Francisco and Austin, Texas and canceled a town hall meeting after receiving death threats, according to Bloomberg . Earlier this week, the company announced a contentious change to its business model . "Today, we have been made aware of a potential threat to some of our offices. We have taken immediate and proactive measures to ensure the safety of


The best iPhone 15 Pro Action button feature won't be available at launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
One big change to come out of this year’s iPhone 15 launch event is that the mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max has been replaced by the Action button, which can also perform various additional tasks. However, we've now learned that the full powers of the new button won’t be realized at launch, with at least one feature – translation – not becoming available until “later this


Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered trilogy is coming to PlayStation and Switch next year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nintendo has announced the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered trilogy is coming to PS5 , PS4 , and Nintendo Switch on February 14, 2024. Revealed during the September 14 Nintendo Direct, the first three Tomb Raider games that originally launched in the 1990s will receive the enhancement treatment. Each game will feature updated graphics and will come with every expansion - including The Unfinished Busine


Google’s new Incognito Mode trick: Chrome will now hide what you've been watching
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Users testing out features on the Canary version of Google Chrome (considered to be the most experimental version of the web browser by Google itself) have spotted a new hidden feature - the ability to hide your viewing of media content, like watching a video, while in Incognito mode. To achieve this, Chrome no longer selectively displays the media content or its metadata (essentially, informatio


Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes
32Wired / 4h
Entire neighborhoods of the Libyan city of Derna have vanished following devastating floods wrought by Storm Daniel. Such storms are rare—but climate change will supersize them.


Google Starts Offering Pixel Tablet Repair Parts Through iFixit
Gizmodo / 4h
Google and its partners are offering more options for users to fix their busted products at home. iFixit has expanded the number of Google devices users are able to take apart and fix at home to include the Pixel Tablet. Read more...


See Ahsoka's Clone Wars Flashback Stars, Without the Fog
Gizmodo / 4h
Anakin Skywalker’s opinions on sand are very well documented . He thinks it’s coarse, rough, irritating, and gets everywhere. It also can be a real pain for visuals if you happen to be waging a war on a planet covered in it. That much was clear in the latest episode of Ahsoka which featured live-action flashbacks to… Read more...


Inside Six Senses Rome, a wellness sanctuary in the heart of Italy’s capital city
The Points Guy / 4h
When I was tasked with the very difficult assignment of staying in and touring some of the best hotels in Rome this summer, the Six Senses Rome topped the list of properties I was most curious about. Six Senses — which IHG Hotels & Resorts purchased in 2012 — is a luxury brand usually found in resort locations. It only recently began expanding into major cities. Further, IHG bought Six Senses alo


Update Your Browsers Right Now
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Lifehacker / 4h
Browsing the internet is currently putting you at risk of being hacked. That’s not just because the internet is a risky place: A new security vulnerability has been discovered that allows bad actors entry into your computer, potentially allowing them to install malware, steal data, and even take over your machine. Read more...


The 7 best ways to lose money as an angel investor
TechCrunch / 4h
Investing at the earliest stages of a company is a high-risk activity, even with perfect information and context.


Caesars Entertainment Confirms Hack in Second Recent Casino Attack
21Gizmodo / 4h
If you’re a betting person, what are the odds of two casinos getting hacked in succession? Following an attack on MGM casinos , Caesars Entertainment just stated in an SEC filing that it was also the subject of a hack that occurred last month. Read more...



Mexico Regains Category 1 FAA Rating, Which Has Major Implications
66One Mile at a Time / 4h
Here’s some great news for Mexican airlines, as well as consumers… FAA upgrades Mexico from Category 2 to Category 1 In May 2021, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgraded Mexico’s aviation safety rating from Category 1 to Category 2. This came after FAA inspectors conducted a review of Mexico’s Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC), and identifying several areas of no


This EV smashed the world record for distance on a single charge
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / This is muc22, and it set a new record for electric vehicle range on a single charge, driving for six days inside this hangar. (credit: TUfast Eco Team) It must be the season for student-set world records. Earlier this week , we learned that a Swiss team of student engineers set a new world record for the fastest electric vehicle 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) time. Today's story features anothe


Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 15 has a standard, by-the-book USB-C port
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / The iPhone 15's USB-C port doesn't require special cables or chargers. (credit: Apple) The iPhone 15 lineup's transition from Lightning to USB-C this week wasn’t a surprise to anyone who had been paying attention. Apple had been signaling for months that it intended to switch ports, at least in part to conform with new regulations from the EU and elsewhere that required them to do it. W


Don’t get the iPhone 15 yet! 3 reasons you should wait ‘til next year.
Mashable / 4h
Hold your horses, dear reader. I know that stunning titanium finish, customizable action button, and spatial video capability is calling your name, but I’d wait a few months before dropping your hard-earned stacks on the seductive new iPhone 15 . Pre-orders kick off on Sept. 15 and the new flagship lineup will hit store shelves on Sept. 22, but let's pace ourselves. If your phone is falling apart


Get your own Xbox Elite wireless controller Series 2 Core for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $30.99: As of Sept. 14, you can get the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's 24% off its retail price of $129.99 and the lowest price we've seen on Amazon . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core $99.99 (save $30.99) at Amazon Need a new Xbox controller? Your best bet is going to be the Xbox Elite Wireles


HP's $5,000 Spectre Foldable PC is eye-wateringly expensive but is it worth it?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
HP revealed its latest foldable device, one that it boasts is “the world’s smallest and thinnest 17-inch foldable PC.” The HP Spectre Foldable PC is a 3-in-1 device that can become a laptop, tablet, and desktop PC depending on how it’s folded up or detached. You can use the keyboard wirelessly with the screen laid flat or propped up on its kickstand at a 120-degree angle. You can also magneticall


Samsung monitors are up to 40 percent off in an Amazon sale
Engadget / 4h
It might just be time to upgrade your monitor or to buy an external display for your laptop. As luck would have it, there’s a sale on Samsung monitors on Amazon right now , with savings of up to 40 percent. One deal that’s definitely worth taking notice of is a discount on the Samsung Smart Monitor M8. That has dropped by $120 to $580 , which is the lowest price we’ve seen to date. Since it's a s


MGM Resorts outage continues as FBI launches investigation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A cyberattack attributed to hacker group Scattered Spider has caused an outage across MGM Resorts International’s computer systems, affecting some casino and hotel computer systems including the company’s website. An error message on the website reads: “The MGM Resorts website is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.” Users are instead directed to mobile applications and thir


Oh no, your subscription fees for Max and other streamers sound like they'll be going up again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It sounds like the world's biggest streamers will only become more expensive in the future, if comments made by a Warner Bros. executive are to be believed. According to Warner Bros' chief financial officer Gunnar Wiedenfels (per The Hollywood Reporter ), the world's best streaming services have been "giving away" content for paltry amounts of cash in recent times. And, while Wiedenfels doesn't o


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Aquaman 2's First Trailer Is Fast, Furious, and Full of Family
34Gizmodo / 4h
You’ve waited almost five years but you’re now just seconds away from seeing the first trailer for Aquaman 2 . The official title, of course, is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and it picks up after the events of the 2018 original. Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) is now the King of Atlantis. He’s married to Mera (Amber Heard)… Read more...


Don't Count on Tesla's Dojo Supercomputer to Jump-Start an AI Revolution
39Wired / 4h
Wall Street analysts predicted Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer could unlock a $500 billion ChatGPT-style breakthrough. Don't take it to the bank.


Google's New Pixel Tablet Gets Repair Guides and Parts from iFixit
How-To Geek / 4h
The Google Pixel Tablet is just a few months old, but iFixit is already offering authorized replacement parts and repair guides for the device. It's yet another sign of the healthy relationship between Google and iFixit, which began working together late last year . While iFixit hasn't published a reparability score for the Pixel Tablet, repair guides for this device are all of "moderate" difficu


Amex Apply With Confidence: No impact on your credit score
200+The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Wouldn’t you love to know whether you’re getting approved for a credit card before submitting the application and getting an inquiry on your credit report? That dream may be a step closer to reality with American Express ‘ “Apply With Confidence” tool. In this guide, I’ll walk you through this feature, inc


These Live Translation Earbuds Are $157
Lifehacker / 4h
These Mymanu CLIK S are a pair of bluetooth earbuds that pair with an app on your phone to offer live translations of over 37 languages, including Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, Thai, Korean, and Japanese. The earbuds cost $157 , and the app is included. Read more...


Chromebooks will get updates for 10 years
TechCrunch / 4h
Google announced today that Chromebooks will now receive automatic software updates for 10 years after the hardware platform’s release date (the platform in that case is a bit like a car platform). This move will help when it comes to increasing the longevity of those devices. The company said that users with Chromebooks released in […]


Western Digital launches new 22TB and 44TB Sandisk Professional external hard drives
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Storage behemoth Western Digital added two new external hard disk drives to its already burgeoning roster of storage devices ahead of IBC2023, the International Broadcasting Convention that takes places every year in Amsterdam and attracts, the cream of the broadcasting, media and entertainment industry. The pro-grade products fill a gap in Western Digital’s offering and include the SanDisk Profe


Some Chromebooks Will Now Get 10 Years of Updates
How-To Geek / 4h
Sustainability starts with tech that actually lasts a long time. After all, the best way to produce less e-waste is to avoid replacing technology that still works. While a smartphone can last 2-4 years, PCs can last much longer, and this also extends to laptops as long as you take good care of them. If you have a Chromebook , however, you're in luck, as Google has just announced a notable extensi


How Fast Is the iPhone 15's USB-C Port?
How-To Geek / 4h
With the launch of iPhone 15 , Apple is officially phasing out its Lightning connector in favor of USB-C. This change brings a new level of convenience to the iPhone, but more importantly, it opens the door to advanced data transfer and charging capabilities. There's just one problem: Apple isn't taking full advantage of the USB-C standard. Those who purchase the iPhone 15 or 15 Plus won't see an


New: Spy On The Best Award Availability That Other Frequent Flyers Are Finding
View from the Wing / 5h
So this is pretty interesting, a new feature from Point.me lets you see what awards other people are finding. Great inspiration for your own mileage redemptions! Continue reading ...



This driverless car company is using chatbots to make its vehicles smarter
40MIT Technology Review / 5h
Self-driving car startup Wayve can now interrogate its vehicles, asking them questions about their driving decisions—and getting answers back. The idea is to use the same tech behind ChatGPT to help train driverless cars. The company combined its existing self-driving software with a large language model, creating a hybrid model it calls LINGO-1 . LINGO-1 synchs up video data and driving data (th


Stock up on S'well essentials — from water bottles to bowls — for up to 55% off
Mashable / 5h
S'well bottles were all the rage about a decade ago when they first entered the market, but then it quickly became Hydro Flask's turn to dominate. Then Yeti had a spot in the limelight. And then, most recently, the Stanley Cup . It seems like a new alternative in stylishly taking your water with you wherever you go pops up every month. Sometimes, though, it's good to get back to the basics. That'


Microsoft Publishes Garbled AI Article Calling Tragically Deceased NBA Player "Useless"
100+Futurism / 5h
Former NBA player Brandon Hunter passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 42 this week, a tragedy that rattled fans of his 2000s career with the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. But in an unhinged twist on what was otherwise a somber news story, Microsoft's MSN news portal published a garbled, seemingly AI-generated article that derided Hunter as "useless" in its headline. "Brandon Hunter us


Dave the Diver plunges to Nintendo Switch on October 26th
Engadget / 5h
PC indie standout Dave the Diver is coming to the Nintendo Switch, the game’s first proper console launch. The title was teased at today’s Nintendo Direct livestream event and it releases next month, on October 26th. However, for the curious, a free demo drops for the Switch today. This is good news for gamers, as Dave the Diver has long-seemed like the perfect match for the Switch, due to its bi


WordPress blogs can now be followed in the fediverse, including Mastodon
TechCrunch / 5h
In March, WordPress.com owner Automattic made a commitment to the fediverse — the decentralized social networks that include the Twitter rival Mastodon and others — with the acquisition of an ActivityPub plug-in that allows WordPress blogs to reach readers on other federated platforms. Now, the company is announcing ActivityPub 1.0.0 for WordPress has been released […]


Tugende takes first step towards repayment of defaulted $5M Goldfinch loan
TechCrunch / 5h
Tugende, a venture-backed lender based in Uganda, and Warbler Labs, the company building Goldfinch, a decentralized credit protocol, have agreed on a loan restructuring plan that may lead to the recovery of the $5 million loan that the East African motorcycle taxi financing company defaulted months ago. Warbler Labs arrived at a restructuring “agreement in […]


Take a closer look at Super Mario RPG's features in exciting new trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The latest Nintendo Direct has given fans of the Super Mario RPG remake a closer look at some new and old features. Super Mario RPG was initially released in 1996; however, at the previous Direct, we got the fantastic news that it was being remade for the Nintendo Switch . Super Mario RPG remake holds all the charm of the original role-playing game with excellent updated graphics and some much-ne


Meredith's Training Diary: Running in Bad Weather
Lifehacker / 5h
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,… Read more...


iOS 17's release date is upon us, here's how to update your iPhone
42Engadget / 5h
Apple announced its latest iPhones this week, which means, after several months of betas, iOS 17 is about ready to launch to the public . The new software includes significant upgrades to Messages, FaceTime, keyboard and more. Here’s everything you need to know to upgrade your iPhone the latest firmware. What devices are not supported by iOS 17? First, iOS 17 is only available for iPhones launche


How to Turn On the Flashlight by Tapping Your iPhone's Back
75How-To Geek / 5h
Tired of fumbling around in the dark? With iOS 14 or later on an iPhone 8 or newer, you can quickly turn on and off your flashlight with two or three taps on the back of your iPhone using a feature called Back Tap . Here's how to set it up.


AI just beat a human test for creativity. What does that even mean?
59MIT Technology Review / 5h
AI is getting better at passing tests designed to measure human creativity. In a study published in Nature Scientific Reports today, AI chatbots achieved higher average scores than humans in the Alternate Uses Task, a test commonly used to assess this ability. This study will add fuel to an ongoing debate among AI researchers about what it even means for a computer to pass tests devised for human


Webb Telescope—Galactic Paparazzo—Scores Image of Young Star’s Bipolar Jet
35Gizmodo / 5h
Space and the deep ocean have several commonalities, but perhaps the most obvious is the existence of structures that make you say “what the heck is THAT?” Read more...


Russell T. Davies Responds to Concerns Doctor Who Is 'Erasing' Jodie Whittaker
44Gizmodo / 5h
Jodie Whittaker’s final episode of Doctor Who was a mixed farewell to a tenure beset by challenges—but as Doctor Who has barreled ahead since by mostly looking back, with its focus on the show’s 60th anniversary and the celebratory return of former showrunner Russell T. Davies and star David Tennant —it has felt in… Read more...


Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door is being remastered for the Nintendo Switch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Just when we thought all was over, Nintendo surprised fans right at the end of its newest Direct to announce that Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is being remastered for the Nintendo Switch. This beloved Mario RPG was first released in 2004 for the GameCube. It sees players take control of a sweet little 2D version of Mario and are sent off to explore various lands and worlds designed to look


Developers can now build censorship-resistant apps with Google's new tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
App developers can now build censorship-resistant services and evade the grip of authoritarian governments thanks to Google's new tool. The team at Jigsaw, a Google unit working on promoting internet freedoms worldwide, has just released a new software developer kit (SDK) so that its VPN service can be integrated directly into web apps. The tool comes as a direct response to Iran's harsh internet


Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC revealed, launches spring 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Nintendo has revealed Side Order , Wave Two of the Splatoon 3 : Expansion Pass set to arrive in spring 2024. Announced during the Nintendo Direct on September 14, the company kicked off the show by revealing the first look at the Side Order with a new trailer. The DLC is a single-player campaign and is designed to "be replayed over and over," suggesting the game will have some sort of rogue-like


NASA Didn’t Find Aliens—but if You See Any UFOs, Holler
100+Wired / 5h
The agency assembled a panel of experts to figure out how to handle future sightings, in case the truth is out there.


Pinterest’s Gen Z-focused Shuffles app has now inspired a new Pinterest feature
TechCrunch / 5h
A year ago, Pinterest’s then brand-new collage-making app Shuffles was going viral on TikTok as Gen Z users sought out invites in order to create their own inspirational image boards. Now, that collage-making capability is heading over to Pinterest’s main app with the launch of a new feature that lets users leverage the platform’s advanced […]


Spotify’s newest feature allows songwriters to promote their work
TechCrunch / 5h
Spotify announced today the launch of “Songwriter Promo Cards,” a promotional tool for songwriters to highlight their songs and get discovered by new listeners and potential collaborators. Songwriter Promo Cards are customizable social media assets that songwriters can create on promocards.byspotify.com. Songwriters search for their name, select their profile and choose a background color to […]



Get an Insignia air purifier for $100 off at Best Buy today only
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $100 : As of September 14, the Insignia HEPA air purifier is on sale at Best Buy for $149.99, down from $249.99. That's a discount of 40%. Note that this deal is valid today only. Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia HEPA air purifier (497 square feet) $149.99 at Best Buy (save $100) Breathing fresh, clean air is one of life's underrated pleasures and basic necessities. An air pur


Body horror meets high fashion in stomach-churning 'Appendage' trailer
Mashable / 5h
Spooky season is just around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than with some tried-and-true body horror? Enter Appendage , writer/helmer Anna Zlokovic's feature directorial debut and part of Hulu's Huluween lineup. The new horror movie follows young fashion designer Hannah (Hadley Robinson), whose drive to succeed is constantly at odds with her intense self-doubt. Although Hannah tr


Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story receives a release date, and you can now pre-order
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The charming single-player story adventure from Tequila Works, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends story, has been scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch, and PC on November 1, 2023. In this enchanting adventure, you will go on a journey of a lifetime with Nunu and Willump, a duo that makes up one of the League of Legends champions, across the frozen landscapes of Frelijord, which is the perfect se


Adobe just made its best new feature available to businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Businesses can now access one of Adobe’s top features, as the company confirms its Adobe Firefly models have been made commercially available. After spending the last few months in beta, the AI art generator is now natively integrated in the Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud ecosystems. This release also includes a new Firefly web application, which the company has dubbed “a playground for expl


Nintendo is bringing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door to the Switch in 2024
100+Engadget / 5h
Nintendo is bringing another classic Mario RPG to the Switch. The company plans to release an updated version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the console in 2024, 20 years after the original game debuted on the GameCube. The game sees Mario and his pals searching for treasure behind the eponymous Thousand-Year Door. Mario will be able to turn his 2D body to squeeze through narrow passag


This Beginner-Friendly Ninja Drone Is $87 Right Now
Lifehacker / 5h
This straightforward, easy-to-use Ninja Dragon Blade K 4K drone is on sale for $86.99 right now (reg. $169). It’s a great pick for those just starting out. It offers 12 minutes of fly time on a charge, which is too short for experienced flyers but is just fine for beginners and kids. It includes features like a four-wa… Read more...


Royal Caribbean’s new adults-only beach getaway will have poolside cabanas, swim-up bar
40The Points Guy / 5h
Royal Caribbean may be the world leader in family cruises, but the latest expansion of its private island in the Bahamas will be all about adults. The world’s biggest cruise line on Thursday said the soon-to-debut Hideaway Beach area at Perfect Day at CocoCay will feature a large adults-oriented infinity pool where the drinks will flow from a swim-up bar and a DJ spinning tunes. It will also have


Only 48 hours left to save on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 5h
Time, as they say, is money. Well the money clock is ticking, and time is running out if you hope to shave some cheddar off the price of a pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Beat the clock: Buy your pass no later than Friday, September 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT and you can save up […]


3 situationship types to watch out for this cuffing season
20Mashable / 5h
September 16 marks 100 days until Christmas — which dating app Bumble declares the start of cuffing season . A term from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), cuffing season is the fall and winter in the northern hemisphere; people are more apt to "cuff" and be partnered for the holiday season and Valentine's Day. Internal data from Bumble supports this: 52 percent of people on Bumble in th


Princess Peach: Showtime hits Switch on March 22, 2024
24Engadget / 5h
Now she's just showing off. Princess Peach: Showtime puts everyone's favorite pink-draped mini monarch under the spotlight on March 22, 2024. Nintendo debuted the new game during today's Direct showcase, and it features Princess Peach in a variety of roles, including a swordfighter, a detective, a pastry chef and a kung-fu master. Princess Peach: Showtime is a platformer, puzzler and brawler, and


Google Wallet Exploit Reveals Credit Card Details to NFC Devices
How-To Geek / 5h
A strange Google Wallet bug, which affects smartphones running Android 5.0 and up, may expose your credit card details under a very specific set of circumstances. Google is aware of this vulnerability (CVE-2023-35671), and a fix is included in the September 2023 security update for devices running Android 11 and later. At the time of writing, the September 2023 security update is only available o


How to Check Which GPU Is Installed on Linux
How-To Geek / 5h
Need to identify the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in a Linux computer? Here's how you can identify the graphics card from the command line and in GNOME.


Unity engine: Among Us and Slay the Spire makers join criticism
41BBC News - Technology / 5h
A growing number of small studios urge the maker of the game engine to ditch plans for new charges.


F-Zero 99 blends the classic Nintendo racer with utter chaos
100+Engadget / 6h
It’s been a really long time since F-Zero fans have had anything to get excited about, aside from an occasional Super Smash Bros. shoutout. Nintendo just changed all of that by announcing F-Zero 99 , the first new game in the series in nearly 20 years. The company showed off the game at today’s Nintendo Direct and it looks to be a spiritual successor to recent online battle royale titles like Tet


Luigi's Manion 2 HD remake finally gets a release window in exciting new trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Nintendo just confirmed Luigi's Mansion 2 HD remake in its most recent Direct, and the trailer does not disappoint. Originally released in 2013 for the Nintendo DS, this old classic is getting a much-needed upgrade with an HD remake for the Nintendo Switch . The new trailer is packed full of exciting details that old fans will love to see. Players will return to Evershade Valley, a place that is


A phone call to helpdesk was likely all it took to hack MGM
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Gamblers and hotel guests at MGM casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Bellagio, were affected by the security breach. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) A cyber criminal gang proficient in impersonation and malware has been identified as the likely culprit for an attack that paralized networks at US casino operator MGM Resorts International. The group, which security researche


Cable TV Is on Life Support, but a New Bundle Is Coming Alive
34NYT > Technology / 6h
Cable companies have started to figure out a way to stay in the TV game: Reselling streaming services.


Princess Peach Showtime finally gets a trailer and release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The first standalone game for the iconic Mario character Princess Peach has finally been given a trailer and release date. Princess Peach Showtime sees the pink princess visit a mysterious play at the Sparkle Theatre, only to be ambushed by the wicked grape and the sour bunch. What should have been a nice evening out has quickly turned into a fight for your freedom. Teamed with your guardian star


The very memeable ‘Trombone Champ’ is coming to Nintendo Switch
TechCrunch / 6h
When Trombone Champ came out on Steam last September, it was met with immediate internet hooplah. It’s a rhythm game like Guitar Hero, only you’re playing an unforgiving, brassy trombone. If you can’t get the hang of the game, you will be met with a comically awful trombone rendition of classic songs like “Auld Lang […]


Mario vs. Donkey Kong is coming to Switch on February 16, 2024
34Engadget / 6h
If you thought Nintendo would be done with Mario games for its current console after Super Mario Bros. Wonder, you were very much mistaken. During today's Nintendo Direct, the company revealed . It's a new version of a Game Boy Advance game that sees Mario having to recover Mini-Mario toys that his oldest rival stole from a factory. "Observation and action" is a mantra that Nintendo used during t



How to Screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone
38How-To Geek / 6h
Android phones all generally work the same, but there are plenty of small differences. Samsung Galaxy phones, in particular, have some unique quirks. If you have a Samsung device, there are multiple ways to take a screenshot.


How to Help Your Kids Build Self-Awareness
Lifehacker / 6h
When children are younger, we tell them they’re good at everything, whether it’s a piece of artwork they drew or the “somersault” they attempted at the park. But as they age, kids are challenged more and might become anxious about not meeting expectations. Worse, they can let the endless praise go to their heads if… Read more...


How To Earn & Redeem Capital One Miles
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( Rates & Fees ) or Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) In general, I recommend earning transferable points currencies with your credit cards whenever possible, to give you the most flexibility if you’re looking for travel rewards. Capital One has one of the major transferable points currencies, and two cards are partic


How to watch NASA's UAP report livestream
Mashable / 6h
Ready to find out if life exists beyond Earth? If so, you probably won't get that information today (and maybe not ever), but you can get the next best thing, courtesy of NASA. The space agency is hosting a livestream at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to share the findings gathered by a team it commissioned about a year ago to study unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP. If that term is unfam


Speck's new ClickLock cases can seriously enhance your iPhone 15 experience
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Speck has been producing high-quality smartphone accessories for more than two decades, and its latest range offers iPhone 15 owners the chance to pick up the perfect companion for their brand new Apple smartphone. Not only do each of these cases offer excellent protection and extra style for your iPhone 15, they also innovate in terms of how you can use the phone – with matching car vent mounts,


Mario vs. Donkey Kong coming to Nintendo Switch with all-new puzzles
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The newest Nintendo Direct has already excited fans with the news that Mario vs. Donkey Kong is coming gearing up for release. Mario vs. Donkey Kong was originally released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. This puzzle platformer sees Mario go head-to-head with the iconic Nintendo character Donkey Kong. Enraged by the lack of mini-Mario toys, Kong is sent into a fury as he ambushes the toads at t


Baldur's Gate 3's cast reunites, sparking fan theories about future updates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The cast of Baldur's Gate 3 recently reunited, which has prompted fans to speculate about future game updates. As GamesRadar reports , on September 12 voice actor Devora Wilde - who plays the githyanki warrior Lae'zel - shared a video on Twitter featuring herself and the core cast of Baldur's Gate 3 together again. "Nothing to see here, just some origins," Wilde said in the caption. She's joined


Amazon updates visual search, AR search and more in challenge to Google
TechCrunch / 6h
Amazon is introducing new features that make it easier to search for products on mobile and is challenging other product search engines, like Google and Pinterest in the process. The retailer announced a handful of new search and discovery features, including multimodal search (searching with text plus images), an expansion of its AR efforts and […]


Honda’s new Motocompacto e-scooter is stolen straight from my dreams
76TechCrunch / 6h
Honda has a new e-scooter called the Motocompacto, which has an aesthetic that I would describe as “irresistibly, heartbreakingly dorky and adorable.” The all-electric Motocompacto is inspired by the Motocompo the company sold in the early 1980s, which also featured a foldable design but which of course featured an internal-combustion engine. The new Motocompacto features […]


Armed with First Republic alums, Citizens Bank unveils new startup-focused private bank
TechCrunch / 6h
When Silicon Valley Bank imploded in March, Sam Heshmati wasn’t naive enough to think that First Republic Bank — where he had worked for more than a decade and helped launch their startup practice — wouldn’t be affected. He recalls watching everything unfold at his former employer with both sadness and surprise. “When SVB went […]


LastMile AI closes $10M seed round to ‘operationalize’ AI models
60TechCrunch / 6h
LastMile AI, a platform designed to help software engineers develop and integrate generative AI models into their apps, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Gradient, Google’s AI-focused venture fund. AME Cloud Ventures, Vercel’s Guillermo Rauch, 10x Founders and Exceptional Capital also participated in the round, which LastMile co-founder and CEO […]


8 Latin American VCs share why they’re brimming with optimism about the region’s startups
TechCrunch / 6h
We asked Latin American investors where they are placing their bets, when they think Brazil's IPO window might reopen, how to best pitch them, and more.


Updates From Final Destination 6, and More
Gizmodo / 6h
Get a look at Eddie Izzard’s Nina Jekyll in Hammer’s new take on Jekyll and Hyde. Chucky takes on the White House in a new Chucky season 3 clip. Plus, what’s coming on American Horror Story: Delicate, and the return of Shining Vale. Spoilers, now! Read more...


oldbookillustrations:Red-footed falcon. John Gould & Henry...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
oldbookillustrations : Red-footed falcon . John Gould & Henry Constantine Richter, from The Birds of Great Britain , vol. 1 by John Gould, London: 1873. More like this here . Source: The New York Public Library .


The Best Wireless Earbuds for iPhone and iPad of 2023
90How-To Geek / 6h
Apple removed the iPhone's headphone jack in September 2016 and followed up by announcing AirPods. But AirPods aren't the only wireless earbud option for iPhones or iPads. Here are our top picks for some that pair perfectly with Apple devices.


Delta Air Lines Risks Killing American Express Deal Golden Goose With SkyMiles Changes
24View from the Wing / 6h
Delta says that nearly 1% of GDP is currently being charged to their Amex cards, why would they risk this? A lot of Delta cards are going to be cancelled since they no longer have unlimited or any access to Sky Clubs, and since the thresholds for earning status are so high. There will be some people who double down on their Delta Amex cards, but at the end of the status chase if they can put hund


The best restaurants at Disneyland
100+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. On-the-go churros or chicken fingers work for some Disneyland Resort guests for some meals. However, when you’re spending as much as a trip to a Disney theme park costs these days , you might want to be sure you’re enjoying the best of what it has to offer — including at restaurants and on meals. While Disney World’s restaurants are often


It's Time to Stop Watering Your Garden This Fall
Lifehacker / 6h
Put the watering can down: It’s the end of the season and all that watering you’ve been doing is now just habit. Even before the rain starts, it’s time to wean yourself off the hose. Read more...


The Usual Suspects of Big Tech Claim AI Will Kill Us All or End World Hunger
21Gizmodo / 6h
The U.S. federal government is still swimming in circles trying to form some sort of plan to regulate the exploding AI industry. So when the usual suspects of big tech again returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a closed-door meeting on potential AI regulation, they came prepared with the same talking points… Read more...


No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why
100+Wired / 7h
Two “nonhuman beings” were shown off during a bizarre hearing of Mexico’s Congress. The bodies are believed to be a muddle of human and animal bones, held together with glue and fake skin.



French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales.


Tim Burton Horrified by AI-Generated Art That Copies His Style
100+Futurism / 7h
Soul Searching Someone got an AI art generator to crib Tim Burton's instantly-recognizable style — and the famed gothy director himself is having none of it. In an interview with The Independent , Burton blasted BuzzFeed — which, we must remind you, has been suffering its own AI debacle in recent months — for its listicle depicting Disney characters in his signature style. "I can’t describe the f


Mysterious Microsoft Surface device spotted – but can it compete with the Apple hype?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft is holding an event on September 21 in New York, and a new leak makes its it all but certain that we’ll see new Surface devices. Whether or not people will pay attention this close to the iPhone 15 launch, however, is another matter. The latest leak, as reported by Windows Latest , comes from several FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listings by Microsoft for a “portable computing


How to watch the Sony State of Play September 2023 event
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It's a great time to be a PlayStation fan, as we're set to get a brand new Sony State of Play event today . It'll focus heavily on third-party and indie titles, though we don't yet know how long it'll last. For those that don't know, Sony's State of Play events generally tend to stick to smaller announcements, though previous years have surprised us by revealing first-party titles and long-awaite


Brie Larson Bunsen burns the patriarchy in 'Lessons In Chemistry" trailer
Mashable / 7h
Bonnie Garmus' highly popular novel Lessons in Chemistry has been adapted for the screen, and the trailer comes with a rather ethereal version of Harry Styles' "Sign of the Times" for good measure. In the Apple TV+ series, Brie Larson stars as protagonist Elizabeth Zott, a chemist rudely existing in the world of men in the sexist ol' '50s. When she's fired from her lab, she finds a job hosting a


Caesars Entertainment says customer data stolen in cyberattack
52TechCrunch / 7h
Hotel and casino giant Caesars Entertainment said Thursday that hackers stole a huge trove of customer data in a recent cyberattack, confirming recent media reports. Caesars said in an 8-K notice with federal regulators filed before markets opened on Thursday that hackers stole a copy of the company’s loyalty program database, which includes driver license […]


Belgium and Germany Are Now Reviewing iPhone 12 for Radiation Violations
24Gizmodo / 7h
Earlier this week, France announced that it would halt iPhone 12 sales over potential radiation emissions from the devices that surpass legal limits. Now, Germany and Belgium appear to be a bit spooked as well. Read more...


How to Use Microsoft's "Windows File Recovery" on Windows 10 and Windows 11
400+How-To Geek / 7h
Ever accidentally deleted a file and then realized you needed it? Or had a drive experience some kind of corruption? Microsoft's Windows File Recovery tool may be able to bring back your lost files — here's how to use it.


New 96-core AMD Threadripper Pro 7995WX tested on unannounced Dell Precision 7875 workstation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The launch of AMD’s next flagship HEDT processor, the Zen-4 based AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro is happening soon, and more benchmark numbers (and details) have emerged on the database popular test software, Sisoftware Sandra, cementing its position as one of the fastest CPU to land in 2023. First discovered by prolific leaker momomo_us , the entry shows that the 7995WX is a 96-core processor (12 ch


The Easiest Way to Train Any Kid to Be More Minimalist
Lifehacker / 7h
I have long given up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, streamlined environment with two children. I declared us a family of maximalists and let the piles of art projects, stuffed animals, building materials, and books grow like snow drifts from the corners of every room. When I’m sick of tripping over… Read more...


Google Play Protect is upping its game by scanning apps in real-time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google Play Protect has been steadily improving, protecting users from malicious and dangerous apps on the app store, and this latest upgrade will add even more features. According to the newest Google System Updates changelog , Google Play Protect continues to be one of the best features of Android devices, as it will be performing real-time threat detection for the Android OS through app update


Capital One Venture X: Personal Vs. Business
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( Rates & Fees ) or Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) Capital One has nicely expanded its premium card portfolio, as the issuer now has both the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( review ) and Capital One Venture X Business ( review ). With the business card having only recently been introduced, I thought it


Hackers claim MGM cyberattack as outage drags into fourth day
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Hotel and entertainment giant MGM Resorts continues to battle a widespread outage after a cyberattack forced it to shut down systems across its properties. MGM, which operates a number of hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Bellagio, Aria and Cosmopolitan, shut down large parts of its internal networks on Sunday. This […]


Google has a plan to save us from AI deepfakes during the US presidential race
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Amidst the rise of AI popularity, Google has decided that political ads that make use of artificial intelligence have to clearly disclose when imagery or audio has been manipulated synthetically. Campaigns that put out AI-generated ads on YouTube and any other Google platforms will have to show an obvious disclaimer that users are unlikely to miss, as reported by the Associated Press . Experts ha


These Colorful Annuals Bloom in the Fall
Lifehacker / 7h
My garden is spectacular right now—people stop in the street and marvel at it. This time next month, it’ll look like total crap. Read more...


Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io Looks Ominous in New Juno Image
24Gizmodo / 7h
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for more than seven years, capturing some of the most iconic images of the planet’s swirling winds and tumultuous storms. In the most recent image from the mission, however, the gas giant poses alongside another familiar object that’s also got a lot going on. Read more...


TikTok's Latin Heritage Month celebration includes first Latinx creator shoutout
Mashable / 7h
TikTok is once again recognizing the diverse communities finding support and connection on the app, as the social media platform announces its Latin Heritage Month celebration and first Latin Visionary Voices list. The list includes popular creators, musicians, and small business owners who "inspire and shape their communities for the better," the platform explains. "Latin Heritage Month celebrat


8 frequently asked questions about the Capital One Venture X card
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card launch in November 2021 represented one of the most exciting credit cards to come around in a long time. As Capital One’s flagship card, the Venture X is an addition to the world of premium travel rewards cards, taking on incumbent players like The Platinum Car


Defense AI startup Helsing breaks the record for European AI, raising a $223M Series B
TechCrunch / 7h
Helsing, a “Defense AI” startup backed by Spotify founder Daniel Ek which had previously raised €102.5 million, has today pulled in another €209 million ($223 million) in a Series B funding round led by General Catalyst. Swedish heavy industry and defense group Saab is joining as a strategic investor, deepening what was previously an existing […]


Pixis, an AI-powered full-stack marketing platform, raises $85M
34TechCrunch / 7h
Pixis, an AI-powered platform for brands to monitor and orchestrate their marketing campaigns, today announced that it raised $85 million in a Series C1 round led by Touring Capital with participation from Grupo Carso, General Atlantic, Celesta Capital and Chiratae Ventures. The funding brings Pixis’ total raised to $209 million, and comes at a time […]



Microsoft releases Windows 11 update to block password-stealing attacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
With the launch of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25951 (Canary), Microsoft has added a new security feature that lets admins block New Technology Lan Manager (NTLM) over the file-sharing protocol Server Message Block (SMB) to prevent password-cracking attacks. More specifically, the SMB client supports blocking NTLM for remote outbound connections in a change to a legacy protocol that is no lo


Maingear introduces new custom PC 'Drops' program – and its first drop is a stunner
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
This week, custom PC builder Maingear announced a new program called 'Drops,' which will see the New Jersey-based company release pre-built gaming PCs in both 'Series'-edition builds and special 'Limited Edition' offerings that promise builds with a more distinctive character. In a statement sent to TechRadar, Maingear said the Series drops are pre-built PCs with a theme incorporated into the PC


Navigating Cleanliness: Why the Yeedi Cube Shines for Novice Robot Vacuum Users
How-To Geek / 7h
A new arrival for 2023 from one of the leading brands in the robot vacuum industry; Yeedi releases the Yeedi Cube . This affordable robot vacuum/mop combo is compact, intelligent, and ready to leave your floors sparkling clean so you don’t have to lift a finger.


Blink-182's Tom DeLonge Made a Sci-Fi Film and It Looks Delightful
100+Gizmodo / 7h
Blink-182 famously sang about all the small things, but now its lead singer is embracing some very big things . Things like aliens , conspiracies , and directing his very first feature film. Read more...


Southwest Airlines Reveals They Have A Problem At Orange County’s Airport
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest is the largest airline at the airport. They were allocated 44 daily departures for 2023, down from 57 flights in 2022. Basically the airport guesses how full flights will be, and applies that percentage to back into the current 11.8 million allowable passengers. And that determines how many flights they’ll permit. Apparently they’ve been filling too many seats, because Southwest Airline


HP’s $5,000 Spectre Foldable PC has a lot to prove
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
HP's foldable-screen PC. [credit: HP ] HP Spectre Fold $5000 at HP $5000 at Best Buy (Ars Technica may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through affiliate programs .) HP is the latest company to announce a foldable-screen PC. The 17-inch Spectre Foldable PC has a keyboard that can be used wirelessly with the device propped up on its kickstand. Or you could magnetically attach th


Honda's adorable '80s microscooter is back and electrified for the 21st century
200+Engadget / 7h
That’s not Photoshop — it’s supposed to look like that. This is Honda’s Motocompacto, a throwback all-electric rideable inspired by the short-lived Honda Motocompo scooter of the ‘80s, and I'm sorry to say that I'm kind of into it. The vehicle, folded up, resembles one of those Costco folding tables but with little aluminum wheels poking out the bottom. To transform it into a scooter, you extend


Former DCG, Blockchain Capital investors launch $20M early-stage fund at crypto advisory firm Reverie
TechCrunch / 7h
After a couple years of dabbling in angel investments, crypto advisory firm Reverie is now bringing a bigger checkbook to bear. The firm is launching a flagship $20 million fund to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage crypto companies, its co-founder Larry Sukernik exclusively told TechCrunch. The fund, anchored by two U.S.-based institutional investors that Sukernik […]


Patronus AI conjures up an LLM evaluation tool for regulated industries
TechCrunch / 7h
It turns out that when you put together two AI experts, both of whom formerly worked at Meta researching responsible AI, magic happens. The founders of Patronus AI came together last March to build a solution to evaluate and test large language models with an eye towards regulated industries where there is little tolerance for […]


Databricks raises $500M more, boosting valuation to $43B despite late-stage gloom
45TechCrunch / 7h
Data analytics and AI software maker Databricks has raised a Series I round worth more than $500 million, earning a valuation of $43 billion. This round sticks out, particularly as many late-stage startups are seeing their valuations being slashed amid a wider funding slowdown. Databricks last raised $1.6 billion in August of 2021 at a […]


Smart display company Hearth Display raises $4.7M additional funding
TechCrunch / 7h
Hearth Display, a hardware company making digital whiteboards for family task management, has raised $4.7 million in additional funding. The round, which is a bridge round, has a mix of existing and new investors including Female Founders Fund, Stellation Capital, Sweater Ventures, Behind Genius Ventures, an SPV led by Golden Hour Ventures and Dream Ventures, […]


What Is Rhino Linux, and Should You Use It?
How-To Geek / 7h
Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution launched back on August 8th, 2023. It follows the rolling release model which many Ubuntu users have been wanting for years. The current version as of writing this is 2023.2 released on August 28th, 2023. If you’re interested in trying it out, the ISO is available for download .


You Can Transfer Music Between Spotify and Apple Music
27Lifehacker / 8h
I recently posted about the best music streaming service for different kinds of people, and it made me realize that the reason I stick with Spotify isn’t because it’s the best or I love it so much. It’s because I have a playlist consisting of 1,823 songs I’ve “liked ” over the past five years or so, and I could never… Read more...


Google expands its iFixit partnership by offering parts for Pixel Tablet repairs
40Engadget / 8h
Google teamed up with iFixit in mid-2022 to give you access to authentic components that you can use to repair Pixel phones. Now, it seems like the two parties have expanded their partnership. As 9to5Google reports, iFixit has started selling several original parts for the Pixel tablet that Google had released in June. One of the most expensive components now available for sale is the tablet's re


5 Android Screenshot Tricks You Should Know
32How-To Geek / 8h
Android's diverse landscape of devices makes for a lot of variety in features. Take screenshots, for example—there are many ways to take and edit them. We'll show you some of the tricks you may not know about.


The Download: climate heroes, and a new way to track diseases
MIT Technology Review / 8h
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. Meet the climate innovators of tomorrow A lot of bright minds are working on solutions to climate change. You can find some of them in the latest edition of our annual 35 Innovators Under 35 list . Carbon capture, tackling demand response on the grid, and buil


Baldur's Gate 3 will add Mac support with patch 3
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Larian Studios has confirmed the release date for Baldur's Gate 3 's next major update. Following the successful launch of the RPG on PC and PS5 , the studio shared a post on Twitter showing a culmination of every review score and sharing its gratitude to the players. "Thank you from the fiery infernal engine we keep in place of our heart," Larian said. "We couldn't have asked for a better respon


Android Auto now lets drivers take Zoom and WebEx calls on the road
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google has announced collaborative efforts with video conferencing software providers Zoom and Cisco WebEx , which will see both platforms become available for the first time ever in cars equipped with Android Auto. Both communication platforms will allow voice-only calls using the two popular apps to be taken directly from the car’s infotainment display. Clearly, the companies involved are keen


Frontier Airlines CEO Says You’re Lazy, So He Has To Cut Costs
View from the Wing / 8h
Spirit Airlines lost its relentless focus on costs, but Frontier Airlines still has it. Frontier is the U.S. Franke airline now and it's headed by Spirit's former marketing chief, Barry Biffle. Flight attendant training is done at a truck stop in Wyoming because it's cheap. United's CEO Scott Kirby says airlines are overstaffed by 10% . Biffle will actually do something about it. Continue reading


View of the bronze sculpture “Exploration” by Joseph N. DeLauro, installed near the entrance to the…
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
View of the bronze sculpture “Exploration” by Joseph N. DeLauro, installed near the entrance to the Children’s Library on Cass Avenue, Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Label on back: “Sculpture ‘Exploration’ by Joseph N. DeLauro. Presented by Thomas G. Long. September, 1967. The bronze sculpture is located near the entrance to the Children’s Library of Main Detroit Public Library. The plaque



HP's $5,000 Spectre Fold might be the best flexible-screen laptop yet
21Engadget / 8h
Back in 2020, Lenovo released the first laptop with a flexible display . And then last year, ASUS added its touch to the category with the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. Now HP is giving things a go with the Spectre Fold and, after checking out one of just three pre-production samples sent out to the media, it feels like this is easily the best use of the technology yet. The most striking thing about the


Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 review: Evolution not revolution
Engadget / 8h
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 received a mostly modest upgrade from its predecessor, the Galaxy Watch 5. Sure, it may have worked to improve some health tracking features. And it even managed to give the wearable a sleeker design while extending battery life. But it is clear that Samsung was not aiming to reinvent the wheel here (and they usually don’t ). It's easy to understand why too, when the last


How Bright Does Your TV Need to Be?
How-To Geek / 8h
TV manufacturers often call out “peak brightness” in marketing materials, as displays get brighter and brighter each year. So why does this matter, and can a TV be too bright?


Apple Changes Everything (Again)
46Wired / 8h
This week, we wrap up all the news from Apple’s launch event: the iPhone's USB-C port, iCloud+ inflation, and of course, the Double Tap control on Apple Watch.


Will the Real David Sosa Please Stand Up?
45Wired / 8h
Police arrested and detained the wrong David Sosa—twice. Advances in technology should have prevented such mistakes long ago.


The Best Ways to Make Your Own Bubble Tea
Lifehacker / 8h
With TikTok and Oscar Mayer out here convincing us that hot dogs are reasonable straws for beer (who uses a straw for beer ever?), I’d like to bring us back to a much more approachable drink-snack combo: bubble tea. Bubble tea, or boba tea, is a sweet drink that is both refreshing and comforting, and every sip leaves… Read more...


The $5,000 HP Spectre Fold Aims for a True 3-in-1 Experience
Gizmodo / 8h
Foldable phones promise us the 2-in-1 experience. There is Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 rolling out in the wake of Google’s first device with clapping screens, the Pixel Fold . Each vow they will be users’ phones and tablets, all inside your pocket. HP’s latest laptop takes the same sort of philosophy and expands it to a… Read more...


Day in the life: What it’s like being a butler at a luxury Las Vegas resort
The Points Guy / 8h
Everything about Las Vegas feels indulgent, from the glittering lights on the Strip to the cacophony of casino slot machines and all-you-can-eat buffets. However, perhaps nothing in Las Vegas is more indulgent than the luxury hotel suites that sit high above the Strip. These suites can cost more than $10,000 per night (sometimes much, much more) and come with square footage that likely exceeds th


Credit Cards With Global Entry & TSA PreCheck Credits
70One Mile at a Time / 9h
There are some fantastic programs that can save you a lot of time at the airport, including Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. While these programs have enrollment fees, one of the nice things is that there are many credit cards that offer credits that can help offset these. In this post I wanted to share a consolidated list of the cards with the major issuers that offer credits that can be used for


Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer.
33NYT > Technology / 9h
As it prepares to go public next week, Instacart shows that one secret to making money as a gig economy company is to become an advertising company.


Tesla gets $160 million in EU funding to expand its Supercharger network in 22 countries
29Engadget / 9h
The European Union (EU) is providing €352 million ($378 million) in funding to support green transport infrastructure, and Tesla will get a large chunk of that money. The company's Polish and Italian divisions will receive a total of €148.72 million ($159.64 million) to install or upgrade 7,198 Superchargers across 22 countries, according to the EU's list of projects . "The project aims at deploy


WhatsApp Channels let you follow celebrities and brands for updates
Mashable / 9h
WhatsApp has expanded Channels, its Telegram -like feature that shows updates from creators, organizations, and brands. Meta announced that the feature will be rolled out in over 150 countries, with "thousands" of such organizations and public figures participating. Channels, which is separate from Chats, can be followed by users of WhatsApp. The rollout follows an initial launch in June, where C


OpenAI to open its first EU office as it readies for regulatory hurdles
TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI is set to open its first office in the European Union (EU) and make several strategic hires, as the company prepares for regulatory headwinds. The ChatGPT-maker says that it plans to open its third office, after San Francisco and London, which it announced in June, in Ireland, which has emerged as almost a second […]


How to watch the Nintendo Direct September 2023 event
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Great news Nintendo fans! There's a new Nintendo Direct set to air on September 14, 2023, and it looks set to be one for the books. Nintendo announced the event on very short notice, but thankfully we also received some info on what to expect from the showcase. If you didn't already know, Nintendo Direct presentations are where the beloved game publisher announces its upcoming slate of games. Thi


Netflix is set to premier loads of new animated shows – here are 3 we’re most excited for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Netflix's new Castlevania: Nocturne spin-off show is set to premier imminently, and the best streaming service is going to stream its first three episodes a day before the official series debut on Wednesday 27 September at 9am PST / 2pm ET / 5pm BST. Not only that, but it's going to wrap them in a 90-minute special that'll include many more animated shows to get excited about. The reveal will tak


The next Minecraft Live has been announced along with the mob vote
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Minecraft Live 2023 is right around the corner, and there's a lot planned for this year's livestream, including the iconic mob vote. Ahead of the upcoming Minecraft livestream, Mojang released a trailer to celebrate everything the loveable adventure game had accomplished in the previous year. Cherry trees obviously take center stage as these pink beauties storm onto the stage, giving players even


Apple now sells USB-C EarPods, but there are caveats
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Apple’s move to drop the Lightning port in favor of a USB-C connection will invariably see Apple-made peripherals move to USB-C too, including the venerable EarPods wired earbuds. But there's a catch. On Apple’s page detailing the new USB-C EarPods , the system requirements section notes they will only work with iPhone models with USB-C (obviously) but also only Macs and iPads that are running ra


The iPhone 15 Pro has big video camera upgrades – if you know how to use them
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Apple has repeated its traditional ‘shot on iPhone’ trick by using the iPhone 15 Pro to shoot the whole of Olivia Rodrigo’s new music video (below). And the three big upgrades behind that video's professional sheen show that Apple's flagship phones are becoming genuinely 'Pro' video cameras – if you know how to use them. Beyond the headline arrival of a 5x optical zoom, the iPhone 15 Pro Max 's m


One Piece dominates Netflix’s charts again – here’s what we know about season 2
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We love One Piece and it looks like you do too: it's not so much topping the Netflix streaming charts as making all the other shows feel inadequate. With a whopping 19.3 million views and 145.7 million hours streamed in the past week, the pirate series remains the king of the TV show high seas for a second week in a row. As we previously explained in a story about why One Piece is the live-action


The Morning After: Hacking a Vegas casino may just take a single phone call
46Engadget / 9h
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the MGM Resorts cyber outage on Tuesday, and it apparently took the group only 10 minutes on a phone call to glean the information needed to shut down systems and slot machines — not the slot machines! — at casinos owned by MGM Resorts. “All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, th



Arm Soars 25% in the Year’s Biggest Initial Public Offering
30NYT > Technology / 9h
The performance of the British chip designer’s shares signals that the I.P.O. market may revive after a very quiet year.


Your New Apple Watch Series 9 Won’t Be Carbon Neutral
20Wired / 9h
Apple claims its new Apple Watch is carbon neutral and has done impressive work to decarbonize its supply chain, but making new stuff always leaves a mark on the climate.


Xbox Live Gold Is Now Game Pass Core. Here's What to Know
27Wired / 9h
Microsoft’s updated subscription service for online multiplayer access focuses on a larger library of titles and removes the Games with Gold perk.


Bilt Rewards Adds New Premium Hotel Award Search Tool As Free Service
View from the Wing / 9h
Ultimately this is a great tool, that's normally premium priced, but available free at no cost through the Bilt app - a way to help make the most of Bilt points or any points, the way that they've done with airlines and point.me . Continue reading ...


Spotify will promote artists' music on your Home feed, if they pay
20Engadget / 9h
You might see more sponsored recommendations when you fire up your Spotify app, now that the music streaming giant has started offering artists a new paid tool they can use to promote their music. "Showcase" gives artists a way to put their music in front of more people, whether their tunes are newly released or are something from deep in their catalog. They can create multiple campaigns for diff


Why I'm Picking the iPhone 15 Pro Over the 15 Pro Max
How-To Geek / 9h
2023's iPhone options present a conundrum for the most enthusiastic tech upgraders. Should you stick with a smaller iPhone 15 Pro or go for the larger and more expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max to get the more advanced 5x telephoto camera?


Bilt Rewards app adds live hotel award availability
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. In January, Bilt Rewards added live award flight availability powered by Point.me to the Bilt app. This integration lets Bilt Rewards members easily search for award flights they could book with their Bilt Rewards points through the 12 Bilt Rewards airline transfer partners. But Bilt Rewards also has two hotel transfer partner


The iPhone 15 has a secret, potentially game-changing charging feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple’s newly revealed iPhone 15 models are packed with hard-to-miss upgrades, but we now know that all four iPhone 15 devices are also equipped with a lesser-publicized charging feature that could prove significant in the not-too-distant future. In its official announcements for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro , Apple confirms that both models support the new Qi2 standard for wireless charging .


The clearest sign yet of a Samsung Galaxy Ring has been spotted in a Samsung app
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Samsung Galaxy Ring could be the wearable that takes smart rings mainstream, and it might be coming soon, with a recent leak suggesting the Galaxy Ring would land in January . Now, there’s more evidence for that, as signs of the ring’s existence have been spotted in a Samsung app. A post on South Korean forum DC Inside (via leaker @Tech_Reve ) shows images of a ring, reportedly found in files


No Man's Sky is having its "biggest month" in years, amid Starfield release
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Hello Games has revealed that No Man's Sky has had its most successful month in years across all platforms. Founder Sean Murray took to Twitter recently to share the milestone for the sci-fi sandbox RPG, saying, "7 years in and No Man's Sky is having its biggest month in the last few years! Across all platforms - PC, Xbox, Gamepass, Switch, PlayStation, Mac and VR. Welcome to the community." Acco


'Bambai Meri Jaan' tells a gripping tale of family, money, and morality
Mashable / 10h
In recent years, India has had a string of commercially and critically acclaimed dark crime thrillers: Netflix’s Sacred Games and Kohrra , Prime Video’s Mirzapur and Farzi , to name a few. Each is sprawling, crafted not only to tell stories of communities and families but of India itself. Power, money, and morality are often embedded at the heart of these tales. Produced by India's Excel Entertai


Review: Lufthansa Panorama Lounge Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
54One Mile at a Time / 10h
After an amazing time in Germany with my parents , it was time to start the journey back home. While we all flew back on the same transatlantic flight (in Lufthansa’s A380 first class from Munich to Boston ), I made a little detour on our return trip ( which ended up backfiring ), starting with flying Lufthansa’s A319 business class from Frankfurt to Munich. While at Frankfurt Airport, I had the


'Buffy' is getting an Audible spinoff story with a bunch of original cast
Mashable / 10h
Buffy fans, there's a new story on the way for you with original cast members and not a Joss Whedon in sight. Audible has announced a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer audio original, set 10 years after the events of the series finale (it's actually been 20 years (!) since the final episode aired in May 2003). Notably, Buffy series creator Whedon isn't involved — for reasons we can guess . SEE ALSO: C


'Trolls Band Together' trailer teases some borderline illegal boy band puns
Mashable / 10h
"Branch, we're out of sync. We've gone from boys to men, and now there's only one direction for us to go...the backstreets." Brace yourself, because this is the audacious level of punnery you can expect from the new trailer for Dreamworks animation Trolls Band Together , the third instalment in the Trolls franchise. Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick return to lead this musical comedy alongside


Intel Arc GPUs just got a huge creative performance boost - but will gamers care?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Intel’s Arc graphics cards are still struggling along - and after a very rocky start, the Arc A770 and A750 are finally settling into a decent niche after multiple driver updates. The latest update has seen a serious step up in content creation workloads, with as much as 40% better performance against the 2022 launch drivers. In our Intel Arc A750 review , we noted that a lot of the GPU’s early i


Meet the climate innovators of tomorrow
MIT Technology Review / 10h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . A lot of bright minds are working on solutions to climate change. You can find some of them in the latest edition of our annual 35 Innovators Under 35 list. We’ve highlighted a lot of bright innovators over the years, usually before they become household n


Huge security breach affects Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and plenty more apps besides - here's what you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
There’s a major security flaw concerning many of the best browsers and other apps that you must address as soon as possible to prevent hackers from attacking your device. The vulnerability, which is being tracked as CVE-2023-4863, is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the WebP code library (libwebp) and can lead to your system crashing or arbitrary code execution when exploited. Affected applica


Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 Review: Going Off-the-Grid in Style
How-To Geek / 10h
Some portable power stations will be there for you in an emergency. Others allow you to enjoy creature comforts while off-the-grid. UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 is an attempted balance of both, providing enough power to keep food chilled during an outage while also catering to an off-the-grid lifestyle.


Sorry, iPhone 15, but Pixel 7 did it first: 5 features the Google phone already has
58Mashable / 10h
If you’re cringing at the very thought of owning a Pixel phone, I’m right there with you. Those devices look like personifications of Star Trek’s Geordi La Forge or a star tennis player with a sweatband (shout out to Coco Gauff ). However, I can’t help but wonder if the better-looking phone line – the brand spankin' new iPhone 15 series – may have taken some notes from the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro


The AI Detection Arms Race Is On
79Wired / 10h
Gen Alpha is quickly developing tools that identify AI-generated text—and tools to evade detection.



Creepy 'Dark Harvest' trailer teases the world's worst Halloween tradition
Mashable / 11h
The Hunger Games gets a small-town monster movie spin in the trailer for David Slade's Dark Harvest , which sees young men donning masks each Halloween and competing in a dangerous contest to hunt down a local legend. Based on Norman Partridge's novel of the same name, the tradition involves trying to kill "Sawtooth Jack" – a creature that stalks the corn fields – before the church bell rings at


Sorry Netflix, Apple TV Plus is now the best streaming service for original TV shows, viewers say
400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple TV Plus has overtaken Netflix as the dominant force when it comes to TV originals, according to some new and fascinating data. Per Parrot Analytics, Netflix no longer reigns supreme with its first-party show offerings. That accolade now belongs to Apple TV Plus , with the underrated streamer's TV series library sparking the biggest interest among viewers worldwide. As Parrot Analytics' data


United A321XLRs Getting New Polaris Seats, Premium Plus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
In December 2019, United Airlines placed an order for 50 A321XLRs , which is Airbus’ new ultra long range and fuel efficient evolution of the A321 . The plane is expected to enter service in 2024 , though United will likely only start to take delivery of the plane in 2025 and beyond, so we still have a bit of a wait. In this post I wanted to take an updated look at what we can expect from United’


SEGA announces Like A Dragon Direct for September 19
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
SEGA has announced an RGG Like a Dragon Direct for September 19, which will share news about two upcoming games. The direct will be developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s first dedicated Western broadcast and will allow fans to finally take a look at Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth . Ryu Ga Gotoku says to expect the "latest news, trailers, and more"


Buy British Airways Avios With 40% Bonus (1.64 Cents Per Avios)
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Buying airline points strategically can make a lot of sense , especially for first and business class redemptions, where redeeming points represents a disproportionately good deal. British Airways Executive Club has just launched a bonus on purchased points, which some people might find to be worthwhile. Promotion on purchased British Airways Avios Through 11:59PM BST on Wednesday, September 20,


'Knox Goes Away' review: Michael Keaton scorches as a doomed hit man
36Mashable / 11h
"You want to get nuts? Come on! Let's get nuts." A memorable line from 1989's Batman could speak for much of Michael Keaton's filmography. Whether playing a violent vigilante defending Gotham , a poltergeist with an ax to grind, Mr. Mom, a scheming salesman , or a series of comical clones, there's traditionally a scorching spontaneity in his performances. You don't know when he might switch from


iPhone 15 or Google Pixel 7? What you need to decide.
Mashable / 11h
This week, Apple announced a gang of new products , including the new iPhone 15 . Of course, that means it's now time to enter Apple's latest flagship into the arena with Google's (at the time of writing) latest flagship. That's right, I'm here today to compare the iPhone 15 to the Google Pixel 7 . One is already an excellent smartphone, while the other is more than likely going to be pretty exce


This 720Wh portable power station is only $479
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of September 14, you can get the EcoFlow River Pro portable power station for just $478.99 instead of $649 — that's a savings of 26%. With the weather cooling down for fall, you’re either looking forward to, or absolutely dreading, winter. Those of us who live in areas affected by blizzards or strikingly cold temps are dreading it most since it often means power outages or being snowed


Get a light-up mirror for your car's visor for $25
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of September 14, get this Vehicle Vanity Rechargeable LED Mirror for only $24.99 — a 50% discount. It seems like the newer your car is, the smaller the factory-installed vanity mirror is. While it is a minor complaint, you may not realize just how much vanity mirrors in vehicles come in handy. Who hasn't checked their reflection before a big meeting, a job interview, a parent-teacher me


Save hundreds on this grade-A refurbished Apple iPhone XS Max
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of September 14, get this Grade A+ refurbished iPhone XS Max (unlocked) for just $339.99 — that's 65% off. Apple has been turning out high-quality computers, phones, and accessories for decades. If you want to get in on Apple features and quality but don't want to spend a ton of money on the latest and greatest, this deal could be for you. This iPhone XS Max is from the model year 2018


This light-up 3-in-1 fast-charging cable is just $18
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of September 14, get this 3-in-1 LED light-up charging cable for only $17.99 — a 28% discount. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you own? The phones, tablets, watches, and electronics alone often make us yearn for a simpler life. And with all of these electronics come the ever-present charging cables that just add more to the pile of stuff we have to take with us where


Mecho Autotech raises $2.4M, ventures into wholesale spare parts distribution
21TechCrunch / 11h
Mecho Autotech, a startup offering automotive spare parts, vehicle repairs and maintenance services, has raised a $2.4 million pre-Series A round. The firm targets the Nigerian market, where 90% of the country’s more than 12 million registered cars (mainly used) require regular maintenance to avoid recurring breakdowns. Its primary business connects vehicle owners (individuals and […]


The Stock Market Hopes for a Hit From the Year’s Biggest Initial Public Offering
30NYT > Technology / 11h
Arm, the British chip designer owned by SoftBank, will provide clues as to whether the I.P.O. market may revive after a very quiet year.


Instacart Was All About Grocery Delivery. No Longer.
33NYT > Technology / 11h
As it prepares to go public next week, Instacart shows that one secret to making money as a gig economy company is to become an advertising company.


How Strikes Reflect Longstanding Battles for Control in Hollywood
NYT > Technology / 11h
Striking actors and writers fear A.I. Executives don’t seem to. It’s a longstanding battle over technology and control in Hollywood that plays out onscreen, too.


The next PlayStation State of Play is tonight and it will "focus on upcoming and third-party releases"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Sony's next PlayStation State of Play event is scheduled to take place tonight, and this time, instead of first-party titles, we'll get to see loads of fantastic indie games. The new State of Play will be broadcast today, September 14. Tune in for indie and third-party news at PT 2 PM / ET 5 PM / BST 10 PM. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like we'll see anything new, as the show will focus on prev


Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen is leaving EA and Respawn
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Stig Asmussen, the director of the Star Wars Jedi series is departing EA and Respawn. He first joined Respawn in 2014 with his first project for the developer being the now-acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order followed by Star Wars Jedi: Survivor earlier this year. Announced in a press release by Bloomberg , it is now confirmed: "Stig Asmussen has decided to leave Respawn to pursue other advent


Great Deal: Save 15% On IHG Free Night Awards
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
IHG One Rewards is offering a promotion for award stays, which could save you quite a few points on a redemption. This promotion was initially only available to those with a co-branded IHG credit card, but has now been extended to elite members as well. Save 15% on free night award redemptions IHG One Rewards is offering members 15% savings on award stays: You must book by Saturday, September 16,


China’s Honor returns to the Indian smartphone market
41TechCrunch / 12h
Honor is a top five smartphone maker in its native China. After more than three years the company is returning to India with the Honor 90, its first new device for the world’s second largest smartphone market. The new handset is already available in global markets, including Malaysia, Europe, the Middle East and U.K. When […]



Caesars reportedly paid millions to stop hackers releasing its data
32Engadget / 12h
Caesars Entertainment reportedly paid "tens of millions of dollars" to hackers who threatened to release company data, Bloomberg has reported. The attack was reportedly perpetrated by a group called Scattered Spider (aka UNC 3944), a group skilled at using social engineering to bypass corporate network security. It's the second notable attack of a Las Vegas casino group, following a hack that cau


Get cutting-edge cleaning with the incredible Ecovacs DEEBOT X2 OMNI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
As much as we love robot vacuum cleaners, we know that many of them could be... better. They could do a better job of getting into corners, and of cleaning our skirting boards, and of fitting into smaller gaps underneath our furniture. Wouldn't it be great if you could get a robo-vac that was brilliant for all those things too? That's exactly what the new Ecovacs DEEBOT X2 OMNI delivers. Where mo


Email sign-offs, ranked
23Mashable / 12h
Well, you've done it. You've written the email that will land you the job , get you the big meeting, or convince your landlord to finally replace your non-functional stove. But now you must choose how to end your flawless email. Do you play it safe and use "Best" as your sign-off? Do you reveal your