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How to Fix Windows and Linux Showing Different Times When Dual Booting


1KHow-To Geek / 7h
Your computer stores the time in a hardware clock on its motherboard. The clock keeps track of time, even when the computer is off. By default, Windows assumes the time is stored in local time, while Linux assumes the time is stored in UTC time and applies an offset. This leads to one of your operating systems showing the wrong time in a dual boot situation .

X rolls out new ad format that can't be reported, blocked
200+Mashable / 5h
X , the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter , has begun serving its users with a weird new ad format and it's one of the company's least transparent products yet. The rollout of these ads also provides the public with a hint regarding just how much the company is struggling to attract advertisers. Multiple X users have reached out to Mashable over the past few days to report seeing


Long gone, DEC is still powering the world of computing
500+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A DEC VAX 8350 with cover removed. (credit: Adamantios ) Even though very few of the early players in technology still exist, we use their creations to this day. Bell Labs created the transistor, and Fairchild Semiconductor created the integrated circuit, but neither company is still around. So is the case with Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). It no longer exists, but unless you're



Jury awards $229M to victims of “Real Water” tainted with rocket fuel chemical
Ars Technica - All content / 8min
Real Water sold in jugs. (credit: FDA ) A jury this week awarded $228.5 million to seven plaintiffs in their case against Nevada-based water company Real Water, which sold alkaline water tainted with hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical found in fuel for rockets and spacecraft. The plaintiffs included a 7-month-old boy who was hospitalized with severe liver failure and nearly needed a liver transpl


A live-action Cyberpunk 2077 adaptation has been announced
Ars Technica - All content / 8min
Cyberpunk 2077 Enlarge / Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077 . (credit: CD Projekt Red ) After three years, a new expansion, and $120 million of additional investment, the video game Cyberpunk 2077 is enjoying renewed attention and appreciation right now—and it turns out that will lead to a live-action adaptation, according to a press release on developer CD Projekt Red's website.


The Legal Case Against the Journalist Who Exposed Kanye West’s Weird Fox News Interview
Gizmodo / 13min
An opaque legal case against a Florida journalist is alarming press advocates, who see it as a troubling example of draconian government overreach. Read more...


Guillermo del Toro Offers a Major Frankenstein Update
Gizmodo / 13min
When a director publically acknowledges what his next movie is going to be, when it’s shooting, and who is in the cast, that’s about as official as something can get. And so, even though Netflix hasn’t made any announcement yet, at a screening this week, Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro dropped all of that… Read more...


Exercise or Pills for Depression? Study Finds Pros and Cons to Both
Gizmodo / 49min
New research could complicate the narrative over using exercise to help with depression and other mental health issues. A study compared depressed and/or anxious people who joined a running program to those who took a course of antidepressants, and found that both groups experienced a similar level of mental health… Read more...


a16z-backed fintech Synapse lays off 40% of its staff
TechCrunch / 54min
Banking-as-a-service startup Synapse confirmed today that it has laid off 86 people, or about 40% of the company. The San Francisco-based company, which operates a platform enabling banks and fintech companies to easily develop financial services, has been open about past layoffs. In June, CEO Sankaet Pathak wrote in a blog post that the company […]


Creepshow Returns to Dole Out More Cleverly Gruesome Life Lessons
Gizmodo / 1h
Creepshow is back for its fourth season , and the horror anthology series doesn’t diverge much from its established formula : two stories per episode , both putting characters through gory ordeals that climax in (usually) well-earned punishment. You know a twist is coming, but Creepshow’s draw is that you can never… Read more...


23andMe User Data Stolen in Targeted Attack on Ashkenazi Jews
80Wired / 1h
At least a million data points from 23andMe accounts appear to have been exposed on BreachForums. While the scale of the campaign is unknown, 23andMe says it's working to verify the data.


Revealed: New LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class
500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
LOT Polish Airlines will be introducing all new cabins on its Boeing 787s, and that’s super exciting. This is only one of the announcements the airline made this week, as LOT also plans to expand its fleet by 50% , and plans to open a lounge in Chicago . LOT Polish Airlines updating Boeing 787 interiors LOT Polish Airlines and aircraft seating manufacturer Recaro have announced a partnership, whe


NASA will reveal what OSIRIS-REx brought back from asteroid Bennu on Wednesday
Engadget / 1h
NASA will give the public a look at the asteroid sample brought back to Earth by its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft next week. A livestream of the reveal is set for 11 AM ET on Wednesday, October 11. The capsule containing rocks and dust taken from the surface of the near-Earth asteroid “Bennu” touched down at a Department of Defense training site in the Utah desert on September 24 , and scientists have s


LOT Polish Airlines Outlines Huge Expansion Plans
89One Mile at a Time / 1h
LOT Polish Airlines has made quite some announcements this week. The airline revealed plans to refresh its Boeing 787 fleet , and plans to open a lounge at Chicago O’Hare . On top of that, the airline has announced plans to considerably expand, though as of now there are more questions than answers. LOT wants to expand fleet to 110 planes by 2028 By 2028, LOT Polish Airlines is hoping to grow its


EV buyers can soon get the $7,500 tax credit at time of purchase
TechCrunch / 1h
Starting in January, the IRS will make the $7,500 federal EV tax credit available immediately via dealers. The Treasury Department announced the update on Friday, noting that dealers will have the option to “reduce the purchase price of the vehicle or provide cash to the buyer.” The update also applies to buyers taking advantage of […]


These Amazon Fire Tablets and Bundles Are Up to 50% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 1h
In advance of Amazon’s “ Prime Big Deal Days ” on Oct. 10-11, Fire Tablets are now up to 50% off and bundles are up to 49% off . You can also take advantage of other early deals, including Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off) , Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99 , Amazon’s Echo… Read more...


9 Extra Perks You Can Get By Joining Amazon Prime
Gizmodo / 1h
The second Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching , kicking off on Oct. 10 at 3 a.m. EST through Oct. 11. The company is offering major Prime Day sales , exclusively for members, as we head into the holiday season. Read more...


Quantum computers are fast becoming cheaper and smaller — and they could be coming to a data center near you very soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
IonQ claims we’re closer to widespread enterprise quantum computing deployment as it lifted the lid on two rack-mounted models that can be deployed on-premises. The startup has built the fourth-generation #AQ35 IonQ Forte Enterprise and fifth-generation #AQ64 IonQ Tempo, both of which are designed to be deployed in enterprise and government data centers. It’s also said it is deploying two quantum


Wheel of Time Season 3 Is Going to Be 'Massive'
Gizmodo / 1h
Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time , adapted from the Robert Jordan book series, just dropped its season two finale . A third installment was announced back in 2022 at San Diego Comic-Con, and stars Rosamund Pike and Daniel Henney have teased what fans might expect when the fantasy series returns. Read more...


HP wireless all-in-one has 83 Wh rechargeable battery, handle for portability
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
HP sees the Envy Move being shared among family members and moved from room to room. [credit: HP ] In a tech world with powerful desktops and ultralight laptops , all-in-one PCs have become a niche category. Yet, with the right twist, they can become more interesting. HP's Envy Move all-in-one PC, released today, has a handle and an integrated, rechargeable 83 Wh battery. Combined with a handle o


EV buyers may get an instant rebate for car purchases starting in 2024
Engadget / 1h
Car dealers can give buyers an instant rebate for purchasing certain electric vehicles starting in January of 2024, according to new guidance released by the IRS . The memo says eligible vehicles may qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500. However, the credit amount will depend on whether an EV and its buyer meet certain requirements, and when a car is actually purchased. For an electric car to


Use This Three-Step Method to Read More Critically
Lifehacker / 1h
When school or your job requires a lot of reading, it’s hard to stay on track and focused. You should try different reading techniques to get the most out of what you’re supposed to be consuming on your own. One such technique to try is the structure-proposition-evaluation (SPE) method, and one might work for you.… Read more...


Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears
BBC News - Technology / 1h
The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality.



Passenger Takes Revenge On Co-Worker Who Bragged About Airport Lounge Access
View from the Wing / 2h
Access to an airport lounge is supposed to be a refuge from the crowds, a place to get help with your travel itinerary when flights delay and cancel, and a place to work and get something to eat in peace when you have time to kill. But is it a status symbol? Continue reading ...


Starbucks Is Now Selling Pumpkin Spice NFTs
34Futurism / 2h
What Year Is It? Pumpkin spice latte lovers, rejoice. You can now purchase a non-fungible token of Starbucks' famous fall beverage, though, of course, you won't be able to taste it — or get much else out of the experience. As the Decrypt reports , Starbucks is selling limited edition PSL NFTs for $20 a pop to mark the 20th anniversary of these popular ( and memeable ) drinks. The new sale is part


Awesome Video Shows Cybertruck Towing Gigantic Starship Engine
58Futurism / 2h
Rocket Slinger We still have plenty of questions about Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck. The brutish vehicle is several years behind schedule , and what we've seen so far isn't exactly confidence-inducing . But chances are that its towing capacity, at least, won't be much of a letdown. Images and videos circulating on social media earlier this week showed the electric pickup towing a gigantic Spac


Space Collision Concerns Delayed India's Moon Launch
Gizmodo / 2h
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission launched on July 14, headed towards a historic touchdown on the lunar surface. But before the lunar lander took off, it had to wait a few seconds until its path to orbit was clear. Read more...


OnePlus' new budget tablet shrinks the hardware but grows the battery life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Following its September tease , OnePlus has officially revealed its new, mid-range tablet: the OnePlus Pad Go. Compared to its big brother, the premium OnePlus Pad , the upcoming device is more portable although it comes at the cost of a top-tier performance. Its screen is smaller, clocking in at 11.35 inches (288.5 mm) diagonally outputting 2K resolution – more specifically, 2,408 x 1,720 pixels


Buy Hilton points with up to a 100% bonus — and how this can make your stay cheaper
500+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You might be looking to redeem Hilton Honors points for an unforgettable stay at one of the best Hilton hotels in the world or one of the best Hilton hotels on the beach . No matter your ideal getaway, a new Hilton Honors promotion could help you earn enough points for your dream redemption. With a bit of


Stephen Graham Jones Talks Comics, Cosplay, and Cons
Gizmodo / 2h
Stephen Graham Jones , a bestselling horror author who has written incredible novels like The Only Good Indians and My Heart Is a Chainsaw , is back, and this time he’s part of something new. True Believers is Jones’ first comic, and he co-wrote it alongside Joshua Viola. The artist, Ben Matsuya, is known for his… Read more...


You Can Throw Away Your COVID Vaccine Card Now
Lifehacker / 2h
When I got my latest COVID booster—the new one with the updated spike proteins, which we should all make sure to get —the pharmacist asked, as I rolled my sleeve back down, if I wanted her to update my vaccine card. To tell the truth, I’d forgotten I even had one. Read more...


Amazon's first internet satellite launch was a success
Engadget / 2h
Amazon's first satellite launch was a success, according to United Launch Alliance . The aerospace manufacturer's Atlas V rocket took the first two Project Kuiper satellites to low Earth orbit on Friday. The mission, which is named Protoflight, lifted off at 2:06PM ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Amazon has been working on Project Kuiper, its Starlink-esque internet satelli


Starts today: Earn up to 21,000 bonus points on Hyatt stays this fall
400+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Thanks to Hyatt ‘s newest Bonus Journeys promotion, World of Hyatt members can earn 3,000 bonus points for every three eligible nights on select stays at more than 1,250 Hyatt hotels and resorts from Oct. 6 to Nov. 30. Plus, World of Hyatt Credit Card holders can earn an additional 1,000 bonus points for every


It cost $120M for Cyberpunk 2077 patches and DLC to fix the game’s image
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Visitors queue for Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty at the Xbox booth at the Gamescom video game fair in Cologne, Germany, on August 23, 2023. The DLC has been crucial in changing critical and public perception of the game, which suffered a notably shaky launch. (credit: Getty Images) Cyberpunk 2077 cost more than $400 million to make and market, making it likely the most expensive video game


Visually stunning The Creator is a rare piece of original sci-fi filmmaking
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / John David Washington stars as a US sergeant on an undercover mission who befriends an AI "child" in The Creator . (credit: 20th Century Studios) It's rare to get an original piece of science fiction filmmaking not based on existing IP in this era of adaptations and superhero mega-franchises. So The Creator is a welcome offering in the genre, combining elements of District 9 , Ex Machin


Tesla cuts prices on Model 3 and Y after dwindling deliveries
Engadget / 2h
Tesla is cutting prices on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US, as spotted by CNBC . The automaker’s move, its second price drop in just over a month, comes after it fell short of market estimates for deliveries. Tesla’s website now lists the Model 3 starting at $38,990, down from its previous $40,240. Meanwhile, the Model 3 Long Range is now $45,990 (down from $47,240), and the Model 3 P


The Best Deals for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Mashable / 2h
Amazon 's second Prime-exclusive sale of 2023 will soon be here: The retail giant is planning on kicking off its holiday shopping season with a new savings event called Prime Big Deal Days from Tuesday, Oct. 10 to Wednesday, Oct. 11 , or about three months after its flagship Prime Day sale in July. As its name suggests, Prime members can expect some steep markdowns sitewide during Prime Big Deal


LOT Polish Airlines Opening Chicago Lounge In 2024
100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
It’s an exciting time for LOT Polish Airlines. Not only has the airline revealed plans to refresh its Boeing 787 cabins and grow its fleet by nearly 50% , but the airline also intends to open its first lounge outside of Poland. LOT Lounge coming to Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5 LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to open a lounge at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) in the second half of 2024. The lou


Summarizing All 18 Days of Real World Electric Truck Data
Next Big Future / 2h
The Run on Less electric truck and electric depot -truck stop event is over after 18 days. There were 22 trucks. Here we summarize what happened with all of the trucks and the complete payload, mileage and operation for the three Pepsi Tesla Semi. The three Tesla Semi trucks averaged 511 miles per day per ... Read more



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Sam Bankman-Fried's Friend Says He Was Exaggerating How Much He Slept on His Bean Bag Chair
Futurism / 3h
Bean Bag Bombshell There's no doubt that the mythology of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried — who's currently on trial in New York City defending himself against a slew of very serious criminal fraud charges — was integral to the mythology of FTX itself, the now-bankrupt crypto exchange once valued at a staggering $32 billion . The young crypto founder held an investor-fascinating, Forbes -cover-w


Meredith's Training Diary: My Favorite Way to Fuel for a Marathon
Lifehacker / 3h
Welcome to Training Diaries , a 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...


Fortnite Influencers Push Shell’s Propaganda on Kids
69Gizmodo / 3h
The oil company Shell is facing some heat from climate activists for its collaboration with the influencers of the popular battle royale video game Fortnite, during which the game’s young user base was encouraged to participate in a gas-fueled virtual road trip. Read more...



Electric seaglider startup Regent takes flight with $60M in new funding
TechCrunch / 3h
The promise of electric aviation has been weighed down by the limited range of batteries and the long certification process. Regent co-founder and CEO Billy Thalheimer, who previously worked at Aurora Flight Sciences, has looked to maritime — and more specifically, electric seagliders — for the answer to these two challenges. “How can we do […]


Lawsuit Alleges SpaceX Underpays Women and Minorities
Gizmodo / 3h
In another discrimination accusation against SpaceX, the private space company is being sued by a former employee for alleged underpayment of women and minorities. Read more...


The Time-Travel Slasher Film Totally Killer Is Exactly That
Gizmodo / 3h
Totally Killer, a new Blumhouse film that hits Prime Video today , blends three of my favorite genres: time travel, horror, and whodunit . It’s about a teenager who travels back in time to stop a masked killer, teaming up with her teenage mom in the process, and it’s every bit as enjoyable as that sounds. Read more...


The Microsoft Store Has a New Website, and It Looks Great
How-To Geek / 3h
Installing apps and programs on Windows a few years ago, pretty much, just involved downloading the apps from third-party websites and running the installers on your PC. While that method is still very much used today, Microsoft made things a bit more smartphone-like starting in 2012 with the launch of the Microsoft Store , which lets you download apps and games through a centralized app store. T


These Email Templates Make Inbox Management so Much Easier
Lifehacker / 3h
An important part of email management, beyond keeping your inbox at a manageable level , is setting yourself up to be able to respond quickly and efficiently. And you can do that by creating some email templates that are always ready to go so you save precious minutes out of your day. Let’s go over how to create… Read more...


New Amex Gold Card Welcome Offer Restrictions
One Mile at a Time / 3h
It looks like Amex is tightening up the welcome offer restrictions on some of its cards. Recently we saw new restrictions added to welcome offers on Delta Amex cards, and now we’re seeing new restrictions added on the Amex Gold Card, as flagged by Frequent Miler . Amex adds limits on Gold Card welcome offer The American Express® Gold Card ( review ) is a lucrative card , and one of the best cards


OpenAI said to be considering developing its own AI chips
34TechCrunch / 3h
OpenAI, one of the best-funded AI startups in business, is exploring making its own AI chips. Discussions of AI chip strategies within the company have been ongoing since at least last year, according to Reuters, as the shortage of chips to train AI models worsens. OpenAI is reportedly considering a number of strategies to advance […]


You Can Get Flux 7 Earbuds on Sale for $23 Right Now
Lifehacker / 3h
The Flux 7 Earbuds are a cheaper AirPod alternative that works on both iOS and Android devices, and they’re on sale : You can get a single pair for $22.97 (reg. $69.99) or two pairs for $34.97 (reg. $99.99) until Oct. 15. Read more...


gameraboy2:Betty Grable
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
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Pack away your mittens, startup winter is over
TechCrunch / 3h
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. As I sat down to write this week’s Startups Weekly, I do what I do every week: Read every story on TechCrunch. This week, that meant reading 212 stories on the site, and you know what I’m left with? An […]


How to find lost TikTok videos you forgot to save
Mashable / 3h
A new update on TikTok gives users another way to find TikTok videos they watched — but didn’t save. Oftentimes, I’ll be scrolling through my TikTok "For You" Page and see a video I do not want to favorite, bookmark, save, nor send to a friend. But after a while, the video's lingering impact continues to tickle my brain incessantly. “Watch me again,” it whispers. “Find me and send me in your grou


This early Prime Day deal on the Fire 7 tablet is so cheap, it's too good to pass up
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Most experts recommend no screen time for children under the age of two . I might stretch that do those younger than four. Realistically, though, I've seen parents handing babies their smartphones. It's a terrible idea since the kid is just as likely to chuck it to the pavement as they are to drool into those tender charge ports. If, however, you really want to give your toddler or elementary-sch


Take a Look Inside Isaki Uta's New Manga Anthology
Gizmodo / 4h
Is Love The Answer? became the English-translated debut of Isaki Uta when it debuted earlier this year, a touching manga with a nuanced exploration of asexuality and aromanticism . But now Uta and Irodori Comics are taking to crowdfunding to bring more of their work to English audiences—and blurring the line between… Read more...


Guns, knives and cats: These are the things the TSA confiscates
The Points Guy / 4h
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration confiscated more than 1,800 firearms at U.S. airports from July through September and is expecting to surpass 6,500 firearms by the end of the year. TSA officers stopped 1,820 firearms at checkpoints during the third quarter, averaging 19.8 per day. Of those, more than 94% were loaded. In 2022, the TSA prevented 6,542 firearms from being carried on


Elon Musk Baffled About Why People Would Want to See Headline Before Clicking Article
61Futurism / 4h
Making Headlines In case you missed it, X — formerly that one site called Twitter — is no longer displaying headlines for links and articles posted on the platform. Instead, link previews only appear as a thumbnail, with a small and easily overlooked caption in the bottom corner stating the website it leads to. The overall effect is that now articles look at a glance, or at a rapid doomscroll, ne


Here’s Everything You Have to Look Forward to in Android 14
Lifehacker / 4h
Now that Android 14 is officially available on Pixel devices, it’s only a matter of time until it begins to make the jump to other Android smartphones. While the update does follow in the footsteps of Apple’s iOS 17 by offering a modest upgrade over last year’s Android 13 , Android 14 has plenty of great new features… Read more...


MyFitnessPal just made calorie counting a lot easier on WearOS smartwatches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
MyFitnessPal has proven to be an immensely useful tool for anyone wanting to lose a bit of weight, bulk up and pack on muscle, or to simply take control of their macronutrient intake. If that sounds like gobbledygook to you, the app essentially provides the ability to calculate how many grams of carbohydrates, fats, protein and sugars the food you are intaking contains. From here, MyFitnessPal wi


Atari is releasing a new cartridge for its 46-year-old 2600 console
Engadget / 4h
Atari just announced preorders for a physical cartridge for the company’s once-ubiquitous 2600 console. You read that right. A gaming console that counts 1982 as its most successful year is releasing another new cartridge in the year 2023. The game-in-question is called Save Mary and was actually developed during the console’s golden years, before being shelved when the 2600 went the way of the d


Fast times and loose steering: The Heybike Tyson e-bike reviewed
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / If green isn't your thing, the Tyson comes in black and blue. (credit: Eric Bangeman) This time, I'll lead with the conclusion. The Heybike Tyson is loaded with all of the e-bike features I could ever want, is a blast to ride, and can become unsafe to operate at a moment's notice. The unit I reviewed had more than one build-quality issue that cannot be overlooked, which is a shame, beca


Zombie star’s strange behavior ascribed to what it’s eating
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Pulsars are spinning neutron stars, the relics of massive stars gone supernova. (credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center) Some stars never really die. Pulsars are the undead magnetized cores of massive stars that have met their end in a supernova. They rotate furiously, spewing jets of electromagnetic radiation from their magnetic poles, which makes them appear to flash regularly whe



It’s time to toss the dice as The Wheel of Time’s second season concludes
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / "Dovie'andi se tovya sagain!" Yes, Mat, it finally is. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their lives with Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson's Wheel of Time books, and they previously brought that knowledge to bear as they recapped each first season episode of Amazon's new WoT TV series. Now they're doing it again for season two—along w


Atlas V rocket completes on-target orbital delivery for Amazon
78Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket climbs away from its launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, with Amazon's first two Kuiper satellites. (credit: United Launch Alliance ) The first two prototype satellites for Amazon's broadband network launched Friday from Florida, the first in a series of at least 77 rocket launches the retail giant has booked over the next s


Getty Images built a “socially responsible” AI tool that rewards artists
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference. (credit: Jerod Harris / Stringer | Getty Images North America ) Getty Images CEO Craig Peters told the Verge that he has found a solution to one of AI's biggest copyright problems: creators suing because AI models were trained on their original works without consent or compensation. To prove it's


BMW uses Fortnite's virtual worlds to tease its upcoming iX2 EV model
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It is not uncommon for cars to feature in video games. After all, who doesn’t remember manically piloting a Ferrari Testarossa Spider in Sega’s iconic Outrun game? But BMW has leveraged the power on online gaming’s massive audiences to introduce the uninitiated to its upcoming all-electric iX2 model. The German brand announced that it is the first to introduce a Car Creator in Fortnite. To do so,


IndyPass is adding 50-plus resorts and resuming pass sales Tuesday morning
The Points Guy / 4h
Skiers and snowboarders, rejoice! The upcoming 2023-2024 season just got a little more exciting: IndyPass announced that with the addition of more than 50 resorts, the coveted pass will resume sales Tuesday morning. For those who aren’t familiar with it, IndyPass is one of the more affordable passes on the market and works exclusively with independent resorts around the world. Passholders can ski


Amex Blue Business Cash vs. Blue Business Plus: The battle of the blues
24The Points Guy / 4h
In addition to its stable of excellent personal credit card s , American Express also fields plenty of great card options for small-business owners . Those who can’t easily recoup high annual fees on certain Amex business cards via their premium benefits, or who can’t easily take advantage of rotating bonus spending categories, should take a look at two of the most underrated cards for everyday s


Man Ignores TSA, Walks Through Security Checkpoint And Gets Tackled
View from the Wing / 4h
I've shown up at the airport where both TSA and CLEAR lines were long, and the only way to make my flight was to cut the line. In the confusion of all of the passengers that was doable, if a bit aggressive. As long as you don't get into a fight in the line you're probably going to be fine. But breaking rules inside of the screening area will never go well. One man decided just to press through th


Is The Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card ( review ) is one of the all-around most lucrative business credit cards out there. The card has no annual fee, an excellent welcome bonus, and a great rewards structure. In conjunction with other cards earning Ultimate Rewards points , this can be one of the most useful cards for a small business.


Instagram is testing curated group lists for Stories
Mashable / 4h
Ever wanted to post an Instagram Story for a curated group of people that isn't your Close Friends list? You might be in luck. In an Instagram broadcast yesterday, Adam Mosseri announced that the social media giant is testing the ability to share Stories to multiple follower lists, Engadget reported . Currently, users are limited to posting to all their followers or to their Close Friends list. S


Which Airlines Have The Best Business Class?
1KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
I’ve long published my rankings of the world’s best first class products and best first class lounges . I’m now trying to do the same for business class. It’s kind of hard to truly rank business class products, simply because there’s so much variability in terms of the quality of products across aircraft, food and beverage service can vary significantly across flights, people prioritize very diff


Gary Wang, an FTX Founder, Says Sam Bankman-Fried Steered Misuse of Funds
NYT > Technology / 4h
Mr. Wang is one of three key witnesses who pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate against Mr. Bankman-Fried, the onetime crypto mogul on trial for fraud.


When You Should (and Shouldn't) Replace Your Deadbolt With a Smart Lock
Lifehacker / 4h
Installing either a high-quality deadbolt or a smart lock can make your front door more secure . The mechanisms inside of each are actually pretty similar (as long as your smart version has a deadbolt). The difference is largely in how you unlock the door: with a physical key versus a code, biometrics, or an app. Read more...


Score an Echo Auto for the lowest price we've seen
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $20: As of Oct. 22, the Echo Auto is on sale for the lowest price we've seen. Get yours for $34.99 down from $54.99 — a 36% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Echo Auto Echo Auto 2nd Gen 2022 $34.99 at Amazon (save $20) Prime Day is coming up fast, but that doesn't mean deals aren't already available on some of your favorite smart accessories. With Amazon's Echo Auto reaching a record-l


talisman:Georg Kleemann - Jugendstil bat pendant necklace. Made...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
talisman : Georg Kleemann - Jugendstil bat pendant necklace. Made of Silver, gold, opal, enamel, moonstone, pearl, amethyst, lapis, turquoise, ruby & diamond. Circa 1900.


Chase Massively Dropped The Spending Requirement On 100,000 Point Bonus Offer
View from the Wing / 5h
The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card has a new 100,000 point initial bonus offer. These are Ultimate Rewards points that transfer to airline miles or hotel points. And the spending requirement to earn this bonus has been reduced significantly. Moreover Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card may be pound for pound Chase’s best rewards card. Continue reading ...


TechCrunch+ Roundup: AI investor survey, calculating TAM, inside the FTX trial
TechCrunch / 5h
If you haven’t found traction with customers and aren’t generating revenue, you should be in fundraising mode already.


Apple Says Its $17k Gold-Plated Watch Is Obsolete
Futurism / 5h
Midas Touch If you splurged on a gold-plated Apple Watch back in the day, you're outta luck. MacRumors reports that Apple has internally relegated its gilded gadget to its "obsolete" list, meaning that — if yours is still ticking — it's effectively left for dead. So sayonara to seventeen grand. As of September 30, Apple will no longer provide in-store repairs or even spare parts for the device, l


Fly from New York City to Dublin this winter for less than $400 on Delta
35The Points Guy / 5h
Bundle up and take a winter vacation to the charming Irish capital. Delta Air Lines is offering nonstop flights from New York City to Dublin starting at $361. There is plenty of availability from November to mid-March (aside from dates around Christmas). Deal basics Airline: Delta Route: From New York City to Dublin How to book: Via Google Flights or directly with the airline Travel dates: Novemb


How the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program could help you on your next trip abroad
200+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated. Though careful planning and common sense are two of the best ways to stay safe when traveling, security situations can rapidly change in foreign countries. That’s why the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has created the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to help keep you up-to-date on relevant security updates from the nearest U.S. consu


Glowing Mammals Are Really Common, Actually
Gizmodo / 5h
Move over monotremes and the range of rodents known to glow: over one hundred other furry creatures do, too, new research shows, vastly increasing the number of mammals known to show the spooky trait. Read more...



Wheel of Time's Busy Season Finale Managed to Elevate Its Best Character
Gizmodo / 5h
The Wheel of Time , based on Robert Jordan’s popular novels , just wrapped up its second season . It has a more modest budget than Prime Video’s other big fantasy series —and less buzz than something like HBO’s House of the Dragon —but it consistently delivered juicy intrigue while taking its nerdy elements seriously… Read more...


The World’s First Fully Reusable Rocket Gets a Name
Gizmodo / 5h
Stoke Space’s goal to develop the world’s first fully reusable rocket just got a major boost, as a hefty new $100 million investment pushes the aerospace startup’s total funding to $175 million. Read more...


Cisco releases urgent patch for flaw that could let hackers access Emergency Response Systems
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Cisco Emergency Responder (CER), the company’s emergency communication system used to respond to crises in a timely manner, had hardcoded credentials, allowing hackers with knowledge of this fact easy access to the systems. The news was confirmed by the company itself, which recently released a new patch to address the problem. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-20101 and comes with a sever


You Can Get a Lifetime Subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage for $120 Right Now
Lifehacker / 5h
You can get a lifetime subscription with 1TB of Koofr cloud storage on sale for $119.97 right now when you use coupon code KOOFR through Oct. 15. The Koofr 1TB lifetime plan allows you to connect on unlimited desktop and mobile devices, and there’s no upload size limit or file type restrictions. It also integrates… Read more...


Engadget Podcast: Google’s Pixel 8 phones and Pixel Watch 2
Engadget / 5h
Yes, Techtober is in full swing! This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget’s Sam Rutherford about everything from the Made by Google event. That includes the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. We give Google credit for leaning on AI long before it was trendy, but we wonder if the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor will actually be useful. Also, we dive into Samsung’s latest FE device


SBF Trial: The latest updates from the FTX collapse’s courtroom drama
TechCrunch / 5h
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is on trial for alleged fraud and conspiracy as he led the company’s swift rise and implosion. Over the course of several weeks, his attorneys will try to maintain his innocence against a wide-ranging series of accusations, from securities fraud to money laundering, to which […]


AI app EPIK hits No. 1 on the App Store for its viral yearbook photo feature
TechCrunch / 5h
Another week, another AI app going viral. This time around, the AI app that has surged to the top of the App Store is EPIK, a photo-editing app that lets users generate nostalgic, 90s-inspired “yearbook” photos of themselves as one of its many templates. Similar to other recently popular AI apps, EPIK works by having […]


Google, Apple face fines in South Korea for breaching in-app billing rules
TechCrunch / 5h
South Korea’s telecommunication regulator, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), said Friday that it plans to levy fines on Google and Apple, which could total up to $50.5 million, for violating the country’s in-app payment law. According to the KCC statement, the two Big Tech giants abused market dominance to force local app developers to use […]


Where to Stream the Colorado Vs. Arizona State Game
Lifehacker / 5h
The Colorado Buffaloes shuffle off to Tempe this weekend for a PAC-12 clash with the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are coming off heartbreakingly narrow losses: ASU was edged out by a field goal against California in week 5, while Colorado lost by 7 to powerhouse USC. Read more...


Kia EV owners will get access to Tesla Superchargers in North America
Engadget / 5h
Kia drivers that own electric vehicles will be able to use 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is taking place, just as the company rolls out its EV9 electric SUV , which we dubbed “one of the most important electric SUVs ” earlier this year. This move aligns with a broader industry trend of automakers collaborating with Tesla to enhance EV charging option


Tesla EVs and Solar Heading to 90% Lower Energy Costs
Next Big Future / 5h
Marginal cost of energy by 2030 will approach ~$0.005/kWh. This is about ten times less than most of the energy today. It is essentially making power free and abundant. The big issue will be the realized cost of this energy and will demonstrate, especially in the US, the decrepit and costly delivery infrastructure from the ... Read more


U2’s The Edge on The Sphere’s Opening Night: ‘This Is Definitely Working’
88Wired / 5h
Last weekend, the iconic rock band began their residency at Las Vegas’ new $2.3 billion immersive concert hall. Guitarist the Edge says it's a fistfight between the music and the visuals—but U2 wins.


The Las Vegas Sphere Makes Virtual Reality a Full-Body Experience
24Wired / 5h
Put down those goggles. The Las Vegas Sphere’s giant wraparound display turned a U2 show and a mind-bending new film into a virtual reality experience.


Malaria Comes to Arkansas: State Reports First Locally Acquired Case
Gizmodo / 5h
One of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases is encroaching further into the U.S. This week, health officials in Arkansas reported a locally acquired case of malaria, the first ever documented in the state. At least three other states have reported local cases of the mosquito-borne infection this year, though… Read more...


12 Times Elon Musk's Headline Decapitation Hilariously Backfired on Him
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Of all the bizarre decisions to come out of Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover last October, removing headlines might be the dumbest. The social media platform has officially beheaded all links in a curious crusade against news organizations and the platform’s shrinking user base. Read more...


Bolt CEO discusses company moving on after SEC probe
TechCrunch / 5h
The investigation was a challenging period to manage client expectations, and CEO Maju Kuruvilla said he even got on sales calls himself.


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Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
artschoolglasses : Ring, French, 17th Century


Samsung's updated Smart Monitor M8 is $200 off on Amazon right now
Engadget / 6h
Amazon has the 2023 version of the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 on sale. You can take $200 off the 32-inch display with built-in apps and streaming services, dropping its usual $700 asking price to $500. The refreshed M8 Smart Monitor is the updated 2023 version of the model that launched at CES 2022 . The 32-inch 4K monitor has a 3840 x 2160 resolution with HDR, a 60Hz refresh rate and a maximum 178


Score great Amazon device deals — from the Kindle Scribe to the Echo Dot — before Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
A bunch of Amazon devices are currently on sale, in preparation for the Prime Big Deal Days 2023 . Here are our top picks: Best early Prime Day Amazon device deals Best Echo Show deal Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) and Philips Hue Smart Color Bulb bundle $41.98 at Amazon (save $103) Best Echo smart speaker deal Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) $22.99 at Amazon (save $27) Best eero router deal eero Pro 6 m



All the top Kindle deals that are already live on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
Bookworms, assemble. Here are all of our fave Kindle deals available at Amazon ahead of Prime Big Deals Day (aka Prime Day 2) : Best early Prime Day Kindle deals Best refurbished Kindle deal Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) $94.99 at Amazon (save $40) Best Kindle for kids deal Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16 GB) $109.99 at Amazon (save $60) Best high-end Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe


Pick up an Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet at $149.99, its lowest price ever
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $80: As of Oct. 6, you can get the Fire Max 11 tablet on sale for $149.99 at Amazon. This is $80 less than its MSRP of $229.99 and the lowest price we've seen on Amazon . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 $149.99 at Amazon (save $80) Prime Day is right around the corner, and though that means there will be a slew of discounts on tablets like iPads and more, that doesn't


Musk refused to testify in Twitter stock probe, claimed SEC is harassing him
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Elon Musk leaves federal court in New York on Thursday, April 4, 2019 after a hearing in a case involving the SEC. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) The US Securities and Exchange Commission sued Elon Musk yesterday, alleging that he refuses to appear for testimony in an investigation into whether he violated federal law with his purchases of Twitter stock. The SEC asked a federal cour


Man Died After 911 Put His House on a “Blacklist” and He Had a Heart Attack
82Futurism / 6h
The city of Seattle has agreed to pay out nearly $2 million over the death of 48-year-old William Yurek, a father of four who may have survived a heart attack were it not for the city's mismanaged system that blocked first responders from saving him, The Seattle Times reports . If you were to have a medical emergency, at your home or anywhere, the general logic stands to reason that after dialing


Humans can’t resist breaking AI with boobs and 9/11 memes
30TechCrunch / 6h
The AI industry is progressing at a terrifying pace, but no amount of training will ever prepare an AI model to stop people from making it generate images of pregnant Sonic the Hedgehog. In the rush to launch the hottest AI tools, companies continue to forget that people will always use new tech for chaos. […]


Citi Double Cash Card review: Simple rewards and 2% cash back on everything
43The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi® Double Cash Card overview The Citi Double Cash Card (see rates and fees ) is one of the simplest and most rewarding cash-back rewards cards. With up to 2% earnings on all purchases — 1% when you make a purchase and another 1% when you pay it off — it’s difficult to beat this n


The 9 best Bahamas cruises for every type of traveler
69The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. The best Bahamas cru ises take you away from the daily grind, transporting you to theme park-like private islands and beach-lined paradises. Cruise choices include new and jazzed-up ships sailing an array of short and weeklong Bahamas itineraries. Cruising to the Bahamas is so easy you may even be able to go w


Neil Gaiman Really Just Wants to Write
36Gizmodo / 6h
Neil Gaiman told the Times that while he loved being active on the set of Good Omens , writing a new children’s book has stood in stark contrast to the many strictures of being on set: “I’ve realized how much I don’t like showrunning. I love making stuff up. I love writing it down.” Read more...


X tests three paid subscription tiers amid ongoing financial woes
Engadget / 6h
The rumor that X, formerly known as Twitter, is going to integrate more paid services continues to persist, with Bloomberg reporting that the company’s testing a trio of subscription tiers to help solve its financial woes. Details are scant, but it looks like these paid subscription options will impact the number of ads you see when using the platform. A developer and leaker with the X handle @aa


Score an Amazon Fire 7 kids tablet for 50% off ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
Save $55: As of Oct. 6., the Amazon Fire 7 kids tablet is on sale for $54.99 on Amazon. That's a savings of 50% before the shopping event has even begun. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet $54.99 at Amazon (save $55) We're less than a week away from Amazon Prime Day , but if you want to get ahead on the holiday shopping for the fam, you're in luck because Amazon is alr


You Can Reserve an Invite for This 50" 4K TV for $149
Lifehacker / 6h
Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 10 and 11, and they’re bringing an assortment of deals—but the best deals will likely be the “invite-only” ones. These are deals that Amazon Prime members can ask to be invited to—and if you’re invited, you’ll have the opportunity to land the deal. One of those deals is this 50-inch 4K… Read more...


Our latest VPN tests are over and the rankings have changed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
VPN results - quick menu 1. The top 5 VPNs 2. Latest test results 3. Stream unblocking 4. Malware, tracking and ad-blocking 5. Speed tests 6. Industry rankings 7. How we test VPNs 8. Our experts The most recent round of VPN testing is complete, and after rigorous analysis and comparisons, we have a new top five best VPN services . While ExpressVPN has maintained its number one spot, it's a closer


New Marvel leak suggests Daredevil: Born Again won't debut on Disney Plus until 2025
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Marvel has handed new release dates and launch windows to three of its forthcoming TV shows, according to new US Copyright Office filings. The reports, which were first spotted by Marvel fan account Scarlet Witch Updates and industry insider The Cosmic Circus (thanks to Reddit for the catch), suggest that a trio of Disney Plus shows will now launch between late 2024 and late 2025. Per the filings


Wisk Aero starts flight testing electric autonomous aircraft in Los Angeles
TechCrunch / 6h
Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle company Wisk Aero has started flight testing a version of its autonomous air taxi aircraft in Los Angeles, according to CEO Brian Yutko. The flight test of its fifth-generation aircraft, also known as Cora, out of the Long Beach Airport near Los Angeles doesn’t necessarily mean that Wisk will […]


Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund invests nearly $600M in Reliance Retail at $100B valuation
27TechCrunch / 6h
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is investing $597 million in Reliance Retail, valuing the largest Indian retail chain at a whopping $100 billion. The investment follows KKR and Qatar Investment Authority together investing $1.7 billion in the Indian firm, which is part of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund’s investment will fetch it a […]


Get an Echo smart speaker under $50 ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
Prime Day may not be until next week, but we're already seeing price drops on everything from robot vacuums to smart speakers, including the popular Amazon Echo. Our top picks: Best deal overall Echo Dot (5th gen) and a Kasa smart plug mini $23.98 at Amazon (save $49) Best runner-up deal Echo Dot (5th gen, 2022 release) $44.99 at Amazon (save $15) Best budget deal Echo Pop with Kasa smart plug $1


Exclusive: Y Combinator beefs up with a string of new lieutenants
TechCrunch / 6h
Y Combinator continues to change shape under CEO Garry Tan, a founder-turned-investor and online influencer. While Tan and his colleagues have attracted media attention lately for quarrelsome social media posts that take on rivals and San Francisco city officials, Tan has more quietly been turning the dials inside the popular accelerator program since taking it […]


You Can Now Set Up Profiles in Safari
Lifehacker / 6h
Browser profiles are an essential feature for separating your personal and work-related browsing, and yet it took until 2023 for Apple to bother adding the feature to Safari. Nevertheless, profiles are now here in iOS 17 and macOS 14 Sonoma , and they’re great. Not only can you keep your work and play browsing tabs… Read more...


Fisk Jubilee Singers, 1905
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
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Where to stay at Disneyland: The best on- and off-property hotels
100+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. One of the biggest choices you have to make once you decide to go to the Happiest Place on Earth (aka Disneyland ) is where to stay while in Anaheim, California. There are a few options on Disney property where you can hang your hat, but there are many others not that much farther away that are also worth considering



Valve’s leaked Steam Deck “Model 1030” probably isn’t a full “Version 2.0”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The Steam Deck, doing some outdoor modeling. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Portable PC gamers who have been anticipating a new Steam Deck with improved hardware got a glimmer of hope recently thanks to the regulatory approval of an upcoming "Model 1030" edition of the hardware. But all indications suggest this new model will not be a more powerful "Steam Deck 2.0" that offers better pixel-pu


How Hotel Front Desk Staff Took Revenge On An Entitled Elite Guest
View from the Wing / 7h
A hotel clerk wrote about taking sweet revenge on an abusive guest. They were an elite member of the chain, staying at a hotel that had recently been reflagged to become a part of it. And they’d made front desk staff cry, with two women working in the morning leaving with smeared makeup. Continue reading ...


'Blindsight' Is the Epitome of Science Fiction Horror
38Wired / 7h
Peter Watts' 2006 novel is a must-read for hard sci-fi fans.


Castlevania: Nocturne Will Return for Season 2
29Gizmodo / 7h
Castlevania: Nocturne concludes with plenty left open as to just what could go down in more seasons of the spiritual continuation of Netflix and Powerhouse Animation’s adaptation of the legendary Konami games. So it’s good news, but perhaps not surprising, that the streamer has already confirmed that Richter Belmont… Read more...


News Site Partners with AI Service That Measures Reliability, Which Flags Its Articles as Unreliable
65Futurism / 7h
The Messenger , a news site that launched this year with a self-avowed mission to "champion balanced journalism in an era of bias, subjectivity, and misinformation" through "thorough, objective, non-partisan, and timely news coverage," has partnered with an AI-powered tool called Seekr, which claims to be able to use machine learning to judge whether or not a given item of news is reliable. As it


Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is getting a new 3v3v3 game mode called Cutthroat
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Sledgehammer Games has confirmed that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will receive a brand-new game mode for the series called Cutthroat. Announced during the CoD: Next event on October 5, the developer spent a good few hours diving into everything there is to know about the highly-anticipated multiplayer shooter, as well as other announcements for games like Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile , which is


Twitter/X's removal of link headlines slashes site accessibility even further
20Mashable / 7h
Once again, Elon Musk's design decisions for the rebranded X (formerly Twitter) are isolating users with disabilities — this time in the name of " esthetics ." On Wednesday evening, the site began rolling out a new preview format for posted links, which removes all headlines and subheader text from the post in favor of displaying only the article's header image overlaid with a publication's water


October Prime Day 2023: The best early deals you can shop now
Engadget / 7h
We're getting close to the start of Prime Big Deal Days , Amazon's second site-wide sale of 2023. While the October Prime sale doesn't officially happen until October 10 and 11, there are already plenty of early deals to be found. For some of them, you'll need to have a Prime membership, but others are open to anyone. We'll be rounding up the best of what's out there starting on Tuesday, but in t


OpenAI Apparently Wants to Make Its Own AI Chips on Top of the 'iPhone for AI'
Gizmodo / 7h
Due to a shortage of processors needed to run OpenAI’s intense software as well as the exorbitant costs associated with operating it, the makers of ChatGPT are reportedly considering making their own AI chips. Read more...


Video: Leah Stokes on the challenges ahead for the Inflation Reduction Act
MIT Technology Review / 7h
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), often dubbed the “Climate Bill,” was signed into law more than a year ago in the US and catalyzed more than $390 billion of investment in the clean energy sector. But what specific changes has it brought about, and what obstacles remain? Leah Stokes , an environmental policy professor at UC Santa Barbara who frequently advises Democrats on climate legislation, s


Where to Stream the LSU Vs. Missouri Game
Lifehacker / 7h
The LSU Tigers are traveling to Missouri this weekend to engage in spirited athletic competition with fellow SEC members the Missouri Tigers. Huzzah! Read more...


Amazon Launches First Project Kuiper Satellites to Orbit
43NYT > Technology / 7h
The two prototype spacecraft will test systems to be used in a planned megaconstellation to provide internet service from orbit that will eventually compete with SpaceX’s Starlink service.


Should You Upgrade to the Pixel 8?
How-To Geek / 7h
Since 2016, Google has released a new Pixel phone every October. The new Pixel is often compared to the last Pixel, but not everyone upgrades every year. How do the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro compare to previous generations?


Another top spyware mobile app has been shut down
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It looks like the second coming of Spyhide was a short-lived one, with the infamous spyware now truly done and dusted. As reported by TechCrunch , the spyware’s back-end server, which survived the first shutdown intact (and was the reason why the app was able to continue operating as it has), was taken offline earlier this week by its web host, Hetzner. Apparently, the client violated its terms o


The End of Coal Culture
Gizmodo / 7h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


Some gen AI vendors say they’ll defend customers from IP lawsuits. Others, not so much.
28TechCrunch / 7h
A person using generative AI — models that generate text, images, music and more given a prompt — could infringe on someone else’s copyright through no fault of their own. But who’s on the hook for the legal fees and damages if — or rather, when — that happens? It depends. In the fast-changing landscape […]


From Nintendo to Minions: How theme parks are becoming more like video games
The Points Guy / 7h
I’ve had a thing for video games pretty much my entire life. Even before I spent countless hours of my childhood playing BurgerTime or Super Mario Bros., my dad told me he would have to drag me out of the arcade kicking and screaming after he let me pretend to play the games inside. He never actually stuck any quarters in the machines, but the flashing lights and loud noises were plenty to keep a


YouTube isn't happy you're using ad blockers — and it's doing something about it
Mashable / 7h
Some YouTube users are starting to see a prompt warning them that ad blockers are not allowed on the platform. That could prove a major roadblock for folks worldwide. As reported by The Verge this week , this is the latest step in a building crusade from the platform against ad blockers. Jay Peters of The Verge wrote that they were getting a prompt from YouTube saying that it looked like they wer


Snag a third-generation Echo Show 5 for its lowest price yet ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $50: Get the Echo Show 5 (3rd gen, 2023) for just $39.99 at Amazon. That's $50 off its regular price and a savings of 56%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd gen, 2023) $39.99 at Amazon (save $50) If having a super-connected smart home is important to you, an Amazon Echo can help. These devices make excellent smart home hubs and can assist you with just about anythi



The next MacBook Pro laptops may have the longest battery life ever. Here’s the evidence.
Mashable / 7h
Your next MacBook Pro might have even better battery life than its predecessors. And that's huge considering that the current-generation MacBook Pro models already have killer power efficiency. According to a report from DigiTimes (h/t MacRumors ), the next-generation MacBook Pro laptops — particularly the 14-inch and 16-inch models — will have updated mini-LED displays with a luminance that is 1


iPhone 15 overheating fix: Thermal imaging reveals whether iOS 17.0.3 update worked
88Mashable / 7h
If you're the owner of a new iPhone 15 and have been experiencing the device getting a bit too hot to handle, you're going to want to update to iOS 17.0.3 as soon as possible. Over the weekend, Apple confirmed that it was aware of a few issues causing the iPhone 15 to overheat . One reason, the company said, were poorly optimized apps not playing nice with new phone and the latest operating syste


Meta's new AI dating coach is a prude, apparently
20Mashable / 7h
Meta AI , a host of different generative AI personas on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, launched last week. In addition to AI characters based on "familiar faces" like Mr. Beast and Paris Hilton, Meta also rolled out original personalities with specializations. For example, there's Leo, a career coach, Becca, a devoted dog mom, and Carter, a "practical" dating coach . It wasn't long after the


Don’t miss this online event for devs, engineers and architects
TechCrunch / 7h
Developers, engineers and architects, lend me your ears! Whether you’re focused on the cloud or infrastructure, whether you’re ensuring site reliability, or whether you’re a full-stack or platform developer, this opportunity slides right into your wheelhouse. Invest an hour of your time — on Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT — […]


Hands-On Impressions With Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2
Gizmodo / 7h
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MGM Resorts Refused to Pay Ransom but Lost $100 Million in Wake of Cyberattack
Gizmodo / 7h
MGM Resorts refused to pay a ransom to the group that hacked its systems last month which shut down its online hotel booking system, locked guests out of their hotel rooms by de-activating their key cards, and disrupted the technology in its slot machines. MGM reported that it resumed full operations on Thursday, but… Read more...


Google's Magnifier Android App Now Works on More Phones
How-To Geek / 7h
After a refreshingly short wait, Google's new Magnifier app is now available on the Pixel 5 and later. This app, which makes it easier to read small print or faraway signage, was previously exclusive to the Pixel 8 smartphone . Some people will say, "I can just use my camera for that," but I suggest that you download Magnifier from the Play Store and give it a shot. It has some special features t


How to Check the Python Version on Windows, Mac, and Linux
26How-To Geek / 7h
To check what version of Python is installed on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, all you have to do is run a single command. We'll show you how to do that as well as what to do if you have multiple Python versions installed.


The Talos Principle 2 is the ideal blend of puzzle and story
Engadget / 7h
Ancient, vine-draped monuments and towering obelisks protrude from the forest floor, connected by a maze of stone paths and one hyper-speed transit capsule. Statues loom among the monoliths: hooded human figures and mythological beasts surrounded by saintly geometry in gold and turquoise. I’m running down an overgrown platform by the water, sun radiating off the side of my face, trying to find th


UK regulator says Snap’s AI chatbot may put kids’ privacy at risk
Engadget / 7h
A UK regulator has raised concerns that Snap’s AI chatbot may be putting the privacy of kids at risk. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the country’s privacy watchdog, issued a preliminary enforcement notice against the company over a “potential failure to properly assess the privacy risks posed by its generative AI chatbot ‘My AI’.” Information Commissioner John Edwards said the ICO’s


figdays:White Pink Spider brooch // YatsuraBead
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
figdays : White Pink Spider brooch // YatsuraBead


Spotify spotted prepping a $19.99/mo ‘Superpremium’ service with lossless audio, AI playlists and more
44TechCrunch / 7h
It looks like Spotify’s rumored “Superpremium” offering is gearing up for a launch. According to references discovered in the Spotify app’s code by Chris Messina, the Superpremium service now has a flashy logo and a longer list of features beyond the 24-bit lossless audio we’ve been anticipating. In fact, the broader feature set appears to […]


How founders should approach TAM when venture capital is scarce
TechCrunch / 7h
We’re definitely in a down market, but for entrepreneurs eager to build and scale, venture capital is always scarce.


Loki Is Back—and This Time, He's Got His Own Multiverse of Madness to Fix
Gizmodo / 8h
The death of He Who Remains (Jonathan Majors) triggered the branching of the sacred timeline at the end of Loki season one, with the threat of more Kangs rising. Season two picks up immediately where we left off. Read more...


Snack Food Investors Concerned About the Rise of Semaglutide
70Futurism / 8h
As Ozempic and Wegovy continue to fly off the selves , a new opponent has appeared — the snack industry's money people, who seems are concerned about the appetite-suppressing drugs' potential effects on revenue. As the Wall Street Journal reports , investors behind companies including Campbell's Soup and Conagra Brands, which manufactures Slim Jim meat sticks and Orville Redenbacher popcorn, have


‘A Galactic Embarrassment’: The Crypto World Is Already Sick of SBF’s Trial
60Wired / 8h
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial for fraud is sucking all the air out of the room. Crypto folks can’t wait for it to be over.


Meet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
30Wired / 8h
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier.


You Can Get Five Years of AdGuard VPN for $40 Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
AdGuard VPN makes it easy to browse more securely online, and a five-year plan is on sale for $39.97 right now . It offers unlimited data, a strict no-log policy, and currently has 4.4 out of 5 stars on the Google Play Store and 4.6 out of 5 stars on the Apple Store. AdGuard VPN is available on all platforms, both deskt… Read more...


What to Know About NASA's Unprecedented Psyche Mission to a Metallic Asteroid
23Gizmodo / 8h
Wedged between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, the main asteroid belt contains over 1 million rocky objects, but perhaps few of them are as intriguing as Psyche. The metal-rich asteroid might have once been an ancient planetary building block that was stripped of its outer rocky shell as our solar system came to be.… Read more...


The 23 Gayest Horror Movies Ever Made
21Lifehacker / 8h
Just a few short years ago, the pickings were extremely slim for horror movies with explicitly queer characters and themes—plenty of great movies with subtext (some of which we’ll get to), but very few that made that subtext into text. That, despite horror movies having legions of queer fans (seriously, the biggest… Read more...



Pitch Deck Teardown: Lupiya’s $8.3M Series A deck
TechCrunch / 8h
For the 69th installment (nice!) of the Pitch Deck Teardown series, let's take a peek at how Lupiya told its story to close this round.


Is there a limit on balance transfer credit cards?
The Points Guy / 8h
If you have substantial balances to repay, you may wonder whether it’s possible to transfer all of them to a new balance transfer credit card with an introductory 0% annual percentage rate, or APR . The answer depends on a few factors, but primarily on the credit limit assigned to your new card, which is determined by the issuer based on factors such as your credit score . The specific card limit


New iPads might drop soon! Here are the 4 models we're expecting to see.
28Mashable / 8h
Apple is reportedly dropping several new iPads — three to be exact — in the near future. And honestly, it's about time the Cupertino-based tech giant refreshed its popular tablets. We haven't seen new iPad releases since last fall, which included the iPad Pro with the M2 chip as well as the 10th-generation iPad. However, according to 9to5Mac , this will change very soon. According to its sources,


Updates From Frozen 3, One Piece, and More
Gizmodo / 8h
Damien Leone teases that fans will see plenty of Terrifier 3 when the second film returns to theaters soon. Get an extended look at Kiernan Shipka’s new time travel slasher film, Totally Killer. Plus, what’s coming on Chucky, Invasion, and more. To me, my spoilers! Read more...


How to Use Focus Mode on Android
How-To Geek / 8h
"Digital wellbeing" tools are a big part of modern smartphones. These utilities aim to create healthier usage habits. Focus Mode is one of these tools, and it's available on all Android devices. Here's how it works.


Lyca Mobile says customer data was stolen during cyberattack
TechCrunch / 8h
U.K.-based Lyca Mobile has confirmed intruders accessed customers’ personal information after breaking into its systems. Lyca Mobile, the London-headquartered mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that piggybacks off network operator EE’s infrastructure, said earlier this week that it had been the target of a cyberattack which caused widespread disruption for millions of its customers, except tho


7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more this weekend (October 6)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
We’re big fans of original movies and TV shows here at TechRadar, but we’re also happy to see that this weekend marks the return of three popular series on three different streamers: Loki on Disney Plus , Lupin on Netflix , and Our Flag Means Death on Max . Halloween is fast approaching, too, and horror fans can get in the mood for spooky season with either Totally Killer on Prime Video or Haunte


How to Disable Your Integrated Graphics on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 8h
Do graphics-intensive applications on your computer keep crashing? This usually happens when the app uses the integrated graphics card instead of the dedicated one. To prevent this from happening, you need to disable your integrated graphics card. Read along to learn how to do it.


Google's Keyboard Cap…Cap Actually Types, and You Can Make One Yourself
Gizmodo / 8h
Imagine yourself as a single cap on a keyboard. Perhaps you’re an oft-used letter like “A” or instead the lonely, remote “~” key. If you’re one of the former, you wince every time that giant hand looms over you, the hammer falling with inexorable speed toward your head. You depress, then spring back, waiting again for… Read more...


Apple could be about to surprise us all with new MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple could be readying fresh MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models and they’ll be debuting soon, if the latest from the rumor mill proves to be correct. MacRumors was keen-eyed enough to spot a DigiTimes report that insists – add salt, and plenty of it – those MacBook Pros are going to arrive before the end of the year. The report further claims they’ll stick with mini-LED displays, but make im


iOS 17 review: Notable new features and streamlined touches
Engadget / 8h
Your latest iPhone update is officially here. iOS 17 brings some substantial new features and a lot of upgrades that streamline how you use your iPhone, especially when connecting with other iPhone users. While the lock screen customizations introduced in iOS 16 formed the big visual change last year, Apple has now applied a similar makeover to your phone calls and contact lists. And at a time wh


Frequent Flyer Rewards Scheme Melts Down Thanks To Travis Scott
View from the Wing / 8h
One of the reasons you can't get your hands on concert tickets to the best shows when Ticketmaster releases them is because of... their value in earning frequent flyer miles. But many rewards points collectors are now getting burned. Continue reading ...


AI firms working on “constitutions” to keep AI from spewing toxic content
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Dreamstime ) Two of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence companies announced major advances in consumer AI products last week. Microsoft-backed OpenAI said that its ChatGPT software could now “see, hear, and speak,” conversing using voice alone and responding to user queries in both pictures and words. Meanwhile, Facebook owner Meta announced that an AI assistan


These New Arc Al Features Will Change How You Browse the Internet
Lifehacker / 8h
AI is already integrated in popular browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera One, and an extension will bring it to any browser . But a simple ChatGPT sidebar can only go so far. That’s why it’s cool to see the Arc browser doing something different with Arc Max, its new set of thoughtful little AI features. Read more...


The whole venture merry-go-round is decelerating
TechCrunch / 8h
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news. It’s a roundup of sorts, but tuned to what we […]


X to test three tiers of its Premium service, CEO says; code shows one tier may be ad-free
63TechCrunch / 8h
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is planning to test three tiers of its X Premium service in order to bring in additional revenue, according to Bloomberg, reporting on X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s briefing to X debt holders on Thursday. The exec told the bankers that X would split the current $7.99 Premium subscription […]


Alfredo Edel Colorno - Bat Woman (1890)
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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A review of United Airlines economy on the Boeing 767 from Newark to London
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Quick take: An underwhelming experience on an older aircraft, but at least there was only one middle seat per row. Pros Innovative pillows to support the neck The 2-3-2 configuration on the Boeing 767, great for economy passengers The crew did the best with what they had to work with Cons The cabin interior and seats felt tired Inoperative Wi-Fi and a dated entertainment system Microwave-style di


The Best PS5 Headsets of 2023
How-To Geek / 9h
The PlayStation 5 is compatible with a wide variety of headsets, but some offer more versatility and features than others. Some have great noise cancellation, while others offer crisp audio for an immersive gaming experience.


Disney Has No Comment on Microsoft’s AI Generating Pictures of Mickey Mouse Doing 9/11
100+Futurism / 9h
People have been using Microsoft Bing AI's new image-generating feature to cook up image upon image of cutesey creatures — ranging from Nintendo's Kirby to beloved Disney rodent Mickey Mouse — perpetrating the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center. So far, Disney — a company that in 1998 pushed so hard for Congress to change existing copyright laws that the resulting legislation was mocki



Qakbot malware returns, despite the FBI saying it took it out
Phishing (Enterprise T1566)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The FBI’s mission against the dreaded Qakbot malware operators might not have been as successful as initially thought, as in true comic book fashion, the cyber-villains are back with a vengeance. Cybersecurity researchers from Cisco Talos recently released a new report stating that QakBot operators are likely behind a brand new phishing campaign (active since August this year), whose goal is to d


Watch Live as Amazon's First Internet Satellites Launch to Orbit
26Gizmodo / 9h
Amazon is finally getting ready to launch its Project Kuiper prototype satellites following multiple delays and rocket troubles. Read more...


Remember That Letter Calling for a Pause on AI? It Didn't Work
55Gizmodo / 9h
On March 29, 2023, more than 500 top technologists and business leaders signed onto an eye-catching open letter begging artificial intelligence labs to immediately pause all training on any AI systems more powerful than Open AI’s GPT-4 for at least six months. The consequences for plowing ahead without taking a… Read more...


DIRECTV Is the Latest Provider to Announce a Price Hike
59Gizmodo / 9h
Hey, if the likes of Netflix and YouTube Premium and Discovery+ can increase their prices—and they’re just a few recent services that’ve done so —why not DIRECTV? As of November 5, DIRECTV’s satellite service and DIRECTV STREAM customers will both be paying more. Read more...


This handy new Google Pixel 8 camera app is out now for other Pixel phones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google's new Magnifier app, which it showed off at the Google Pixel 8 launch event , is making its way to the Play Store for you to download and use right now if you have one of the more recent best Pixel phones – and it doesn't to be the new Google Pixel 8 or Google Pixel 8 Pro (although it's not available on the Pixel Fold at the moment). The main purpose of the Magnifier app is, as the name su


The Easiest Way to Ask Your Bank for a Higher Credit Limit
Lifehacker / 9h
Having a higher credit limit on your credit card can be beneficial in several ways. It can help improve your credit score by lowering your credit utilization ratio. It also gives you more purchasing power and flexibility with your spending. But automatic credit limit increases aren’t automatic—you have to ask your… Read more...


Intel leak suggests MacBook-beating laptops could trouble Apple sooner than expected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Intel’s Lunar Lake processors have been somewhat under the radar thus far, so it’s interesting to see a leak pop up around the future CPUs. As a quick refresher – the various lakes Intel employs are confusingly numerous – the next-gen chips from Intel are Meteor Lake (laptop chips, due in December ) and Raptor Lake Refresh (desktop, strongly rumored to be launching this month , but we don’t have


How to Quickly Switch Between Virtual Desktops on Windows 10
100How-To Geek / 9h
Virtual desktops are a handy way to juggle multiple workspaces in Windows 10. There are several ways to quickly switch between virtual desktops, including several lesser-known keyboard shortcuts — we'll cover them all below.


Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has been delayed to early 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will launch in spring 2024. During the CoD : Next event on October 5 where Sledgehammer Games revealed a brand-new insight into the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 , fans of the longtime series were also offered new details on the upcoming Call of Duty: Warzone port for mobile. The game - which was announced in 2022 - wa


MGM Resorts cyberattack sparked customer data breach, cost the company $100 million
The Points Guy / 9h
Regulatory filings and a letter from MGM Resorts CEO William Hornbuckle Wednesday claim a recent cyberattack entailed both a leak of customer data as well as a hefty financial hit to the company. Hornbuckle attempted to downplay just how severe the data break was, however. “We have determined that because of our fast, early response, the incident did not result in a compromise of any customer ban


The Truth About the Taylor Swift, Jets Game, Google Search Conspiracy Theory
50Wired / 10h
Taylor Swift’s appearance at a New York Jets game wildly shifted the search results for anyone investigating her use of private jets. But the SEO intrigue is just the beginning.


Quick Points: How and why to look at Hyatt award calendars before booking
The Points Guy / 10h
World of Hyatt award charts provide a good mix of predictability and dynamic pricing. On peak travel dates, World of Hyatt can cover higher paid rates by requiring more points on high-demand nights, but with off-peak award rates, travelers can enjoy savings on less in-demand nights. I love to stay at Hyatt Category 1 hotels , which are just 3,500 points per night on off-peak dates, but you can sa


Watch United Launch Alliance launch two Project Kuiper test satellites for Amazon
33TechCrunch / 10h
After years of development, the moment is finally here: Amazon will send two of its Kuiper test satellites to space, as the company looks to take on reigning incumbent SpaceX with its own satellite internet constellation. The two prototypes will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida during […]


How to Disable Windows Copilot
How-To Geek / 10h
Windows Copilot is a generative AI that you can use to perform various tasks. However, if you don't like Microsoft's approach to adding AI to your computer or prefer a simpler and more user-friendly interface, you can quickly disable Windows Copilot using the following methods.


The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Is 'Locktober'?
Lifehacker / 10h
When I hear kids talk these days, it’s like a foreign language! The hell is “locktober?” Why are they talking about “mind goblins?” What happened to speaking American, like we used to back in the good old days? The world is going to hell, I tells ya, with the kids all wearing their pants sagging down their butts and… Read more...


The Download: junk in space, and what’s next for mRNA vaccines
MIT Technology Review / 10h
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. Why the first-ever space junk fine is such a big deal We’ve just taken a major step toward cleaning up space junk. Earlier this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US issued its first fine for space debris, ordering the TV provider Dish to


How to see Hong Kong Disneyland’s new ‘Frozen’ land before it opens to the public
The Points Guy / 10h
After years of anticipation from Disney fans around the world, Hong Kong Disneyland ‘s World of Frozen land is set to “open up the gates” on Nov. 20. The multiyear expansion project was announced in 2016, and it will not only be the world’s first “Frozen”-themed land but also the largest expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland to date. World of Frozen has been touted as an immersive journey into the ki


Microsoft Reportedly Hopes to Close Activision Deal Next Week
300+Gizmodo / 10h
The biggest acquisition in video game history appears to be coming to a close. After Microsoft offered to buy Activision Blizzard nearly two years ago—and faced a barrage of government hurdles along the way—the tech company is reportedly readying to close the sale. Read more...


How to Freeze Apples so You Don’t Ruin Them for Later
20Lifehacker / 10h
Apples are a hearty fruit. They’ll stay fresh for a whole week on the counter (berries could never), and up to two months in the refrigerator, or a cool, dark cellar. It is, however, easy to get a little overenthusiastic while apple-picking, which is when the freezer becomes your friend. Here’s how to store apples in… Read more...


Squarespace is making running an ecommerce business a whole lot easier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Top website builder Squarespace has announced a host of features, functionalities, and improvements that, collectively, it is calling Squarespace Refresh 2023. The update is designed to address the company’s growing customer base, which includes SMBs and entrepreneurs, many of whom already use the services for ecommerce. It wouldn’t be 2023 without some sort of mention of artificial intelligence,



Meta's New AI Dating Coach Will Kink Shame You (Unless You're Into Foot Stuff)
76Gizmodo / 10h
Last week, Meta introduced AI chatbots to its family of apps , including Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. The bots include a variety of personas built for different purposes such as cooking and travel, and several based on celebrities including Snoop Dog and Mr. Beast. One of them, named Carter, is… Read more...


Spotify HiFi may finally be coming with a new name: Supremium
Mashable / 10h
It was a cold, damp, desolate February 2021, when Spotify announced a new tier, called Spotify HiFi , that would include higher quality, lossless audio. Years have passed, and Spotify stayed mum on the subject , besides occasionally mentioning that the fancy new tier is indeed coming "in the future." Which, in the context of potentially infinite time, is rather imprecise. But now, we have some ne


Companies Using “Service Charges” To Scam Employees Out Of Tips [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...


From our stacks: Illustration “Pumpkin Costume,” from Party Book. Framingham, Mass.: Dennison…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
From our stacks: Illustration “Pumpkin Costume,” from Party Book . Framingham, Mass.: Dennison Manufacturing Co., 1929.


MGM Resorts confirms hackers stole customers’ personal data during cyberattack
56TechCrunch / 11h
MGM Resorts has confirmed hackers stole an unspecified amount of customers’ personal information during a September cyberattack that will cost the hotel and casino giant an estimated $100 million. The hotel and casino giant first disclosed it had been targeted by a large-scale cyberattack on September 11. The cyberattack, which was days later claimed by […]


iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
How-To Geek / 11h
You're considering upgrading to the recently released iPhone 15 lineup, but you're not sure if you should go for the iPhone 15 or the iPhone 15 Pro. Here's what you get with both phones and what the premium Pro upgrade offers.


Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review: Higher Price, Fewer Incentives
Wired / 11h
The company’s latest midrange laptop leaves much to be desired for such a high price.


Amazon Is Going to Fill the Sky With Satellites. Astronomers Aren’t Happy
48Wired / 11h
Large constellations of satellites interfere with telescope observations, and Amazon will eventually add another 3,200 of them to the night sky. Scientists are concerned and searching for solutions.


Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set Review: Pro Sound, Amateur Price
28Wired / 11h
This USB microphone and stand make podcasting, songwriting, and Zoom calls easy.


Graphcore Was the UK's AI Champion—Now It’s Scrambling to Survive
24Wired / 11h
The British chipmaker wanted to challenge the dominance of Nvidia, but having been left out of government AI projects, is urgently looking to raise money.


All the Yard and Garden Tasks You Should Do in October
Lifehacker / 11h
October can be a strange month. Even when early fall dips back into summer-like temperatures, you can tell the season has changed. If light frosts haven’t set in yet, the threat of them is in the air every morning. I spend most of October rushing to harvest whatever is left in the garden and trying to wrap up all my… Read more...


Say your goodbyes to Cortana: the unloved Windows 11 assistant is going the way of Clippy as Copilot takes over
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The preview of the newest Windows 11 build is missing a big thing: the Cortana app . This change was detailed in an official Windows Insider blog post (aimed at people who help test out early versions of upcoming Windows 11 updates), providing a link to an extra page going into more detail about ending support for the Cortana standalone app. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen talk of effectivel


Lenovo shifts direction with new Android-based PCs - and they look powerful
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Well-known laptop manufacturer Lenovo has announced that it plans to make Android PCs, teaming up with Android OS specialist Esper for a reimagining of its ThinkCentre M70a, an all-in-one (AIO) desktop PC that will represent Lenovo’s first step into the Android space. Will it be one of the best all-in-one computers or one of our best business PC , though? The M70a is a pretty straightforward AIO,


Holiday airfares are about to start climbing; now is the time to book
The Points Guy / 11h
There’s good news for Americans weary from high airfares : Prices are finally coming down. As the overall “ revenge travel ” trend begins to cool — and the strongest demand turns toward long-haul destinations — prices for domestic travel are beginning to decrease. This offers a degree of relief ahead of the holiday season. The bad news: Prices are still high, historically speaking. Want more airl


Rocket Report: NASA to test new RS-25 engines; Russia’s phantom rockets
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Stoke Space's Hopper 2 takes to the skies in September in Moses Lake, Washington. (credit: Stoke Space) Welcome to Edition 6.14 of the Rocket Report! The big news this week is that Stoke Space, which is seeking to build a fully reusable rocket, has secured a significant amount of funding that should help it get closer to a debut launch within a couple of years. I also like the name they


'Orlando, My Political Biography' trailer tells trans people's stories through Virginia Woolf
Mashable / 11h
"Someone once asked me: why don't you write your biography," filmmaker Paul B. Preciado says at the start of the trailer for his documentary Orlando, My Political Biography . "Because fucking Virginia Woolf wrote my biography in 1928." Taking Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel Orlando: A Biography as its source material, Preciado tells the story of 25 trans and nonbinary people of all ages. Woolf's radi


Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023 - dates, times, what to expect and how to get the best savings
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The countdown to Prime Big Deal Days has started. The Amazon shopping event runs from October 10 to 11 , offering two days of savings for Prime members – but you could be forgiven for not knowing what it is or how it works. After all, 'Big Deal Days' doesn't exactly trip off the tongue the way 'Prime Day' does. • View the full Prime Big Deal Days sale Don't worry – we can help. Below, you'll find


Apple’s modular MacBook patent reveals more ideas for rumored Surface Go rival
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Take a look at any of the best MacBooks and you’ll see a pretty standard laptop form factor. Well, that could soon change, as a new patent has emerged that shows Apple experimenting with some pretty wild ideas for its future portable computers. The patent outlines a bunch of ideas that Apple has had for a modular laptop, with all kinds of unusual configurations apparently under consideration. It


Dino-Sword lets you 1v1 dinosaurs with a Buster sword
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A Sucker Punch Productions game developer is making their own dinosaur fighting game - but instead of fists, these dinos are fighting with swords. Jean Nguyen, senior gameplay animator at Sucker Punch, took to Twitter today (October 6) to share an update on his personal game project Dino-Sword . Nguyen has been working on the game for a while now according to his account, and has been regularly u



A Lifetime Subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons Is $150 Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
Skoove Premium Piano Lessons teaches aspiring pianists to learn to play, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $149.99 right now (reg. $300). Skoove offers piano lessons for all levels, from total beginner to more advanced, and is great for people with busy schedules. It uses AI to pick up on your current… Read more...


How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen
100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots.


Kia teases promising new EV models ahead of imminent launch event
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Kia has released a teaser image (above) ahead of its upcoming Future EV Vision event that is due to take place in Yeoju, Korea next week. In said image, we see five models lined up, with the clear silhouettes of the EV6, which is currently on sale, as well as the upcoming EV9, which will sit at the top of Kia’s range as a large, family-sized electric SUV with room to seat seven. In the middle of


Tesla drops prices again, with Model 3 and Model Y now discounted in the US
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We reported earlier this week that Tesla was busy dropping the prices of its Model Y in the USA, introducing a cheaper RWD model that would replace the dual-motor AWD model, scrimping on an electric motor to save you around $3,750. However, Tesla is continuing its price cuts to both the Model Y and Model 3, leaving the latter at its lowest ticket price to date. Again, an update to the online conf


Snap’s AI chatbot draws scrutiny in UK over kids’ privacy concerns
34TechCrunch / 11h
Snap’s AI chatbot has landed the company on the radar of the UK’s data protection watchdog which has raised concerns the tool may be a risk to children’s privacy. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced today that it’s issued a preliminary enforcement notice on Snap over what it described as “potential failure to properly assess […]


The Morning After: Sony offers 100 free movies to its PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers
Engadget / 11h
Sony has released its own movie streaming app for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. There’s a decent perk for subscribers of PlayStation Plus Premium: Members get access to a library of up to 100 ad-free Sony Pictures films at no extra cost. Sony Sony says the lineup includes Looper, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, Elysium and Resident Evil Damnation . The company also plans to add some anime conte


Samsung Galaxy S24 tipped to boast yet another key iPhone 15 Pro feature
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Last month, we reported on a set of leaked renders teasing a straight-sided, iPhone 15 Pro-style frame for the Samsung Galaxy S24 , and new reports suggest that Samsung’s next standard-sized flagship might share more than just looks with its Apple-made competitor. According to serial Samsung leaker Revengus , all three rumored Samsung Galaxy S24 models will arrive bearing titanium sides, of the s


Remember the weird, wireless wall-hung OLED TV? Now it can stop itself from falling
25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Displace TV isn't like other TVs: even the best OLED TVs that have clever wireless tech need a power cable, but the Displace TV gets rid of that too. Instead, it has four rechargeable lithium-ion batteries inside it, which promise to give you a whole month of six-hour daily viewing before it's time for a recharge. And now it's added something that to the best of our knowledge no other TVs have: a


Amazon set to launch first Project Kuiper internet satellites
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Amazon is preparing to launch a pair of prototype low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites as it edges closer to bringing “affordable broadband” to more people globally. The company also confirmed that its first production satellites will be sent into space in the first half of 2024, with some early commercial customers being able to join the beta testing program by the end of next year. The LEO satellit


Watch out Roku, Comcast and Charter’s new streaming box is out – and it actually looks good
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It's taken a year to arrive but Xumo, the streaming box from Charter and Comcast, is here – and it looks pretty good. The Xumo Stream Box is a one-box system for Spectrum customers, with Xfinity customers also getting it in the near future. The device is powered by Comcast's Entertainment Operating System and according to Charter's wonderfully named Rich DiGeronimo, president of product and techn


50% Increase In Initial Bonus For United Business Card, No Annual Fee The First Year
View from the Wing / 11h
Chase’s UnitedSM Business Card has an increased initial bonus offer to earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. And the card has a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $99. Continue reading ...


How to Set Up a Mattress You Bought Online (2023)
20Wired / 12h
A bed in a box is convenient—until you try to get it out of the box. These tried-and-tested tips can help.


Epic Games’ Sale of Bandcamp Has Left the Artist-Friendly Music Platform in Limbo
100+Wired / 12h
Bandcamp workers say they are unable to do their jobs after being locked out of critical systems. They’re also expecting layoffs.


What Do We Owe the Octopus?
29Wired / 12h
Mounting research suggests that cephalopods experience pain. Now, the National Institutes of Health is considering new animal welfare rules that would put them in the same category as monkeys.


Why Everyone Is Talking About ‘Dicks’
Wired / 12h
The new musical is like nothing Hollywood has ever seen. Probably because Hollywood didn't make it.


CD Projekt Red doesn't regret making Cyberpunk 2077 first-person but is undecided on the sequel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
CD Projekt Red doesn't regret making Cyberpunk 2077 first-person but hasn't decided if the sequel will be in first-person. CD Projekt Red's Investor Day presentation on October 5 divulged a ton of information about the studio's futuristic RPG, revealing at one point that the game has officially sold 25 million copies since its 2020 launch, just as Phantom Liberty cleared three million in its firs


Breathe Battery Technologies bets that software will eat batteries too
23TechCrunch / 12h
The startup has developed software for lithium-ion batteries to endow them with either faster charging speeds or greater longevity.


What Is a Frunk, and Which EVs Have the Best One?
How-To Geek / 12h
You've probably heard the term "frunk" a bit over the last few years, and you might wonder what it means. Or, maybe you haven't, but you have noticed someone throwing groceries under the hood of their Tesla where, normally, a car engine would be. What's the deal?


iFi’s USB-C hip-flask DAC in ‘Titanium Shadow’ is your iPhone 15’s new best bud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Oh, USB-C ports and Titanium finishes are so hot right now. No sooner has Apple's four-strong iPhone 15 lineup rolled out – a clutch of handsets which I'm sure you know finally ditched the Lightning port in favor of the more ubiquitous and just better USB-C for both charging and audio – than a range of some of the best USB-C-toting DACs also pipes up, wanting to turn your new iPhone into a hi-res


HBO's 'a.k.a Mr. Chow' trailer delves into the kaleidoscopic life of the famed restaurateur
Mashable / 12h
HBO 's latest documentary delves into the spirited, wide-ranging life of of multi-hyphenate Michael Chow. Directed by Nick Hooker and written/edited by Jean Tsien, a.k.a Mr. Chow uses interviews, archival footage and photos as well as animation to weave a portrait of the Shanghai-born Zhou Yinghua, restaurateur, actor, and artist, who built his dazzling dining empire in the '60s and '70s by foreg



Creepy 'Night Swim' trailer will put you off swimming pools for life
Mashable / 12h
That R.E.M. song made night swimming sound fun, but the trailer above makes it look like the exact opposite. Produced by M3gan producers James Wan and Blumhouse, Night Swim follows a family who move into a new home and renovate the pool in their back yard. But when the daughter plays Marco Polo in the pool after dark, everything goes terrifyingly wrong. Kerry Condon, Wyatt Russell, Nancy Lenehan


World Of Hyatt Bonus Journeys Promo: Earn Up To 28K Bonus Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
World of Hyatt has today launched its fall 2023 global promotion, after opening registration several weeks back. The program hasn’t had a global promotion since this spring, so I’m sure many people are happy to see the return of an offer. While this promotion is better than nothing, it’s also not the most exciting offer we’ve seen from the program. World of Hyatt fall 2023 global promotion detail


An all-new Microsoft Teams app is here, and you might actually like it this time
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Keeping up to speed with all your workplace chats and meetings could soon be a lot easier after Microsoft Teams unveiled a new-look app for Windows and Mac that promises a smarter, better way to work. The company says its upgraded version of the video conferencing and chat platform "ushers in a new era of Microsoft Teams" which will run up to twice as fast, and consume up to 50% less memory and d


Telltale Games confirms layoffs after former developer says 'most of' its team are gone
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It appears Telltale Games, known for its popular The Wolf Among Us and excellent The Walking Dead episodic games, hasn't been able to escape the financial pressures hitting video game studios as of late. In a post on X, Former Telltale Games employee Jonah Huang, shared that he and most of his colleagues were let go in September. The news follows a slew of recent layoffs in the gaming industry fr


Spotify Supremium leaks reveal features and logo for its incoming HiFi tier
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You might recall that the Spotify HiFi tier was announced back in February 2021 – and though we've had to use the same promo image for related stories ever since, such has been the lack of any news about it, that could be about to change. Yes, Spotify HiFi might actually be well and truly launching