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Pour One Out for the Banks That Invested in Musk’s Twitter


1KGizmodo / 13h
Ever since Elon Musk took over X , formerly known as Twitter, this time last year, plenty of decisions ranging from head-scratching to plain bad have been made. As the platform has seemingly done nothing but ostracize its user base, the data appears to show that the banks that lent Musk the money to purchase Twitter… Read more...


Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check
400+How-To Geek / 13h
Windows computers sometimes do get viruses and other malware, but not every slow or misbehaving PC is infected by malware. Here's how to check if you actually have a virus — and whether that suspicious process is dangerous or not.


Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan
500+BBC News - Technology / 17h
Fidias Panayiotou filmed himself dodging train fares and a five-star hotel breakfast bill.



This beginner-friendly machine learning bundle is on sale for under £25
Mashable / 16min
TL;DR: The 2023 Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners Program is on sale for £24.65, saving you 90% on list price. Technology changes fast. Before you know it, you're feeling like your parents asking younger people for help with something on your smartphone or computer. If you want to make sure you're in the know on some of the biggest tools and technologies, like artificial intelligence and ma


Amazfit's new smartwatches could be prime substitutes for the Apple Watch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
Amazfit is back with a pair of new affordable, fitness smartwatches : the Amazfit Active and the Active Edge. Looking at the first model, you’ll notice it bears a resemblance to the Apple Watch due to its rectangular, 1.75-inch screen. In fact, it even offers, according to the company, performance comparable to the Apple Watch Series 9 as its AMOLED display outputs a resolution of 390 x 450 pixel


Will X’s addition of audio and video calling create stickiness in the app?
TechCrunch / 31min
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that an early version of video and audio calling is now available on X, formerly known as Twitter. The move is another step towards Musk’s goal of turning X into an “everything app” that can handle everything from online payments to news to food delivery. Not all users can access it […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


'Drift' trailer teases a reflective refugee story about the aftermath of trauma
Mashable / 45min
The official trailer for drama Drift is here, offering a glimpse at a reflective refugee story about survival, resilience, and recovery in the aftermath of life-changing trauma. Based on Alexander Maksik's novel A Marker to Measure Drift , Drift follows Jacqueline (Cynthia Erivo), a refugee who is struggling to survive on a Greek resort island. She soon meets and befriends American tour guide Cal


How to access SBS On Demand for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming sites. Access SBS On Demand from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. SBS On Demand is a popular streaming platform offering a wide range of high-quality shows and live sports coverage . The problem with this service is that it's geo-restricted to Australia. That's annoying, but it is possible to bypass these geo-restrictions w


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 26
Mashable / 2h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 26
Mashable / 2h
You're nearly there! Just Thursday, Friday, and their respective Wordle s stand between you and the weekend. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can skip to the end of this article for Oct. 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and st


ULA aims to launch Astrobotic lunar lander on Christmas Eve
TechCrunch / 2h
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic’s first lunar lander is set to take off on United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket on Christmas Eve, ULA CEO Tory Bruno said. Bruno told the audience at the CNBC Technology Executive Council Summit that the rocket company is targeting between December 24 and December 26 for the first-ever Vulcan launch. “The […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


Ford and UAW negotiators reach ‘tentative agreement’ to end strike
TechCrunch / 2h
Ford has reached a “tentative agreement on a new labor contract” with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for the automaker’s U.S. operations. The UAW began its strike of the Detroit Three automakers — Ford, Stellantis and General Motors — in mid-September. If successful, Ford will be the first of the three to settle the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Electron will likely return to the skies before the year is out, Rocket Lab says
20TechCrunch / 3h
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket will likely return to flight before the year is out, though work remains to be complete before missions can resume, according to a new statement released Wednesday. Rocket Lab said it had received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to resume Electron launches from the company’s New Zealand launch complex, but […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reser


Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, October 26, 2023
Lifehacker / 3h
Today is another cute little puzzle, and not too hard—I’d even say it’s NIFTY. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, October 26, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier… Read more...


'Doctor Who' 60th anniversary specials' release dates have been announced
21Mashable / 3h
The global premiere dates for Doctor Who 's upcoming 60th anniversary specials have been announced, revealing just how long we'll have to wait to see the Doctor and Donna's highly anticipated reunion. There's nothing terribly revelatory in Doctor Who 's new 60-second trailer, which features a lot of footage already seen in the previous trailer . However, what is new are the specials' release date


You Should Probably Buy a Flipper Zero Before It's Too Late
Gizmodo / 4h
Since it debuted several years back, tech enthusiasts have been deeply in love with the Flipper Zero . The tiny penetration testing device makes hacking anything fun and easy, and at $170, it’s not exactly what you’d call a heavy financial lift. Yet while amateur hackers may be having a field day with it, the… Read more...


TwitchCon 2023 was better than last year, but everyone hated Las Vegas
TechCrunch / 4h
Compared to the shitshow that went down last year, TwitchCon Las Vegas was largely a success. The problem? Nobody liked Las Vegas. This year’s TwitchCon appeared to mitigate last year’s crowding issues and concluded without any foam pit tragedies. The fraught relationship between Twitch and its streamers is on the mend after the company opened […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


Childhood Trauma Might Raise Risk of Headaches in Adulthood
Gizmodo / 4h
One of the lingering aftereffects of childhood trauma may be painful headaches as an adult, research published Wednesday suggests. The study, a meta-analysis of existing evidence, found that people who reported traumatic events in their childhood were noticeably more likely to report headache disorders than those… Read more...


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 26, 2023
Mashable / 4h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam


Why 42 states came together to sue Meta over kids’ mental health
24TechCrunch / 4h
Attorneys general from dozens of states sued Meta this week, accusing the company of deliberately designing its products to appeal to kids to the detriment of their mental health. In the lawsuit, filed in California federal court Tuesday, 33 states including California, Colorado, New York, Arizona and Illinois argue that Meta violated state and federal […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


How to Create a Root Cellar in Your Modern Home
Lifehacker / 4h
While most of us aren’t going to move to an acreage to build out a homestead, there are tiny bits of the lifestyle that can help you save money, grow more of your own food, and feel self-sufficient. I long thought root cellars, a staple of older homes, weren’t possible living in the city, but it turns out, a root… Read more...


AMD and Korean telco KT back AI software developer Moreh in $22M Series B
75TechCrunch / 5h
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Korean telco KT are among the investors of Moreh, which builds an AI software tool that optimizes and creates AI models. The Santa Clara- and Seoul-based startup said it has raised a $22 million Series B round, bringing its total raised to $30 million. Moreh says its flagship AI software, called […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, October 26 (game #640)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep



Airbnb turns to AI to help prevent house parties
BBC News - Technology / 5h
The short-term rental giant is now using artificial intelligence to try to prevent troublemakers.


Leonardo da Vinci used toxic pigments when he painted the Mona Lisa
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / A tiny fleck of paint, taken from the Mona Lisa, is revealing insights into previously unknown steps of Leonardo da Vinci's process. (credit: Public domain) When Leonardo da Vinci was creating his masterpiece, the Mona Lisa , he may have experimented with lead oxide in his base layer, resulting in trace amounts of a compound called plumbonacrite . It forms when lead oxides combine with


Pro-Russia hackers target inboxes with 0-day in webmail app used by millions
IoC > 1 URL•
23Ars Technica - All content / 5h•
File and Directory Discovery (Enterprise T1083)
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A relentless team of pro-Russia hackers has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in widely used webmail software in attacks targeting governmental entities and a think tank, all in Europe, researchers from security firm ESET said on Wednesday. The previously unknown vulnerability resulted from a critical cross-site scripting error in Roundcube, a server applicat


Teeny jumping spider found in woman’s ear after days of torturous racket
92Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / The side view of the spider (on the left) in the ear canal with the exoskeleton in the background. (credit: The New England Journal of Medicine ©2023. ) While brain worms have made many horrifying headlines this year, the good folks at the New England Journal of Medicine offer some fresh nightmare fuel ahead of Halloween: an ear spider. And there's a video. In a short clinical report pu


Apple raises prices of Apple TV+ and other services
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Apple TV's adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation . (credit: YouTube/Apple TV+) Apple announced monthly price hikes for several online services on Wednesday, including its catchall Apple One subscription service. Apple TV+ will jump from $6.99 to $9.99 per month, while Apple Arcade will go from $4.99 to $6.99 monthly. Apple News+ used to cost $9.99 per month, but now it's $12.99. Those


University of Chicago researchers seek to “poison” AI art generators with Nightshade
28Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) On Friday, a team of researchers at the University of Chicago released a research paper outlining "Nightshade," a data poisoning technique aimed at disrupting the training process for AI models, reports MIT Technology Review and VentureBeat . The goal is to help visual artists and publishers protect their work from being used to train generative AI image synthesis


Bake a Taller Cake Without Buying a Deeper Pan
Lifehacker / 5h
There are times when I’ve needed two identical cake pans, and only had one shallow pan to work with, and there have been times when I just needed a deeper pan, for something big, like a Basque cheesecake. Instead of making one cake layer at a time, or sacrificing a deep dish apple crisp for multiple shallow ones, just… Read more...


The UK Lists Top Nightmare AI Scenarios Ahead of Its Big Tech Summit
21Wired / 5h
Ahead of a global summit on how to keep artificial intelligence from doing harm, a UK government report warns that the tech could be used to help create bioweapons, or escape human control altogether.


7 Ways to Make Your Halloween Spread a Little Creepy
Lifehacker / 5h
In terms of themed food, Halloween allows for the most creativity. It’s the only time of year you’re encouraged to be off-putting and gross; as a kind of creepy woman, it’s a nice change of pace. I don’t have to hide my freaky proclivities. I can lean into them. Here are a few of my favorite (culinary) ways to do just… Read more...


Carta’s CEO reaches out to customers about bad press, alerting them to bad press
TechCrunch / 5h
In an attempt at damage control, the CEO of the equity management startup Carta, Henry Ward, today emailed customers, telling them that if they are concerned about “negative press” tied to the outfit, they should read a Medium post of his. The move appeared only to call more attention to the many reported problems plaguing […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The SAG Strike Continues as It Holds Out Against Reported Cancellation Threats
Gizmodo / 6h
After over 100 days of withholding work, SAG-AFTRA is working on a counteroffer to the proposal from four CEOs who met with them on Tuesday. The CEOs are represented by the AMPTP, but Variety reports that their personal involvement was to “impress on SAG-AFTRA leadership the economic stakes as the stalemate drags on.” Read more...


Mark Zuckerberg: Threads has ‘just under’ 100 million monthly active users
Engadget / 6h
Meta’s increasingly aggressive push to promote Threads seems to be paying off. Mark Zuckerberg said the app currently has “just under” 100 million monthly active users, and that he thinks there’s a “good chance” the app could reach 1 billion users in the next couple of years. “I thought for a long time, there should be a billion-person public conversations app that is a bit more positive and I th


Stop what you're doing and listen to Michelle Williams' impression of Justin Timberlake
Mashable / 6h
If there's one thing Michelle Williams is going to do, it's effortlessly embody a role. She's played many memorable characters, from Cindy in Blue Valentine to Mitzi in The Fabelmans , but her most recent portrayal of Justin Timberlake in Britney Spears' The Woman In Me may be her most iconic to date. Williams narrates the audiobook of Spears' hotly-anticipated memoir which chronicles the pop sta


Get Four Smart Plugs for $24 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
The Amysen is a smart plug that allows you to control whatever you plug in with your voice or another smart device—and right now, a four-pack of Amysen Wi-Fi Smart Plugs is on sale for $23.99 (reg. $49). Read more...


Kids on Roblox are hosting protests for Palestine
21TechCrunch / 6h
In the Lego-like world of Roblox, about a hundred blocky avatars march through a lamplit street, wielding Palestine flags that are larger than their own animated bodies. Characters dressed like cartoonish dinosaurs, steampunk zombies and pastel pink pop stars chant together via instant messages in both Malay and English as they arrive at a stage, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


Apple TV+'s The Enfield Poltergeist Pokes Into the Case That Inspired The Conjuring 2
Gizmodo / 6h
If you’ve seen The Conjuring 2 —or even if you’re just a fan of ghost lore—you know the broad strokes of the story behind The Enfield Poltergeist, based on a much-publicized haunting case in late-1970s north London. Just in time for Halloween, the new Apple TV+ series aims to dig even deeper into the mystery. Read more...


I used TripAdvisor’s new AI-powered hotel summary to plan my next vacation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
TripAdvisor is now using AI to summarize vast swathes of user hotel reviews from its site to provide tailored itinerary suggestions based on your preferred amenities or features. This differs from TripAdvisor's typical aggregation by using AI to validate personal preferences with specific details about the hotel. With the still-in-beta system, you can submit a destination, dates, and the kind of


What Your Relationship Needs Is a Little ‘Romantic Nostalgia’
Lifehacker / 7h
According to new research , looking at past photos of your partner can actually increase loving feelings and overall satisfaction within your relationship. Remembering and reminiscing over the good times is also known as “romantic nostalgia,” and according to Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Chispa App’s Resident Relationship… Read more...


Banks That Lent Elon Musk Money to Buy Twitter Are Totally Screwed Now
38Futurism / 7h
Debt Hole X-formerly-Twitter owner Elon Musk had to dig deep in his own pockets to fund his chaotic acquisition of the social media platform last year — but the purchase also relied on traditional financial institutions. The mercurial CEO had to borrow a whopping $13 billion from seven banks to scrounge together the asking price of $44 billion almost exactly a year ago . Those banks still haven't


Pony.ai gets $100M, establishes JV with Saudi Arabia’s Neom
TechCrunch / 7h
Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai has scored $100 million from Neom, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city and development project. As part of the deal, the two plan to establish a joint venture to develop, manufacture and deploy autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure in Neom and key markets in the Middle East North Africa region. The deal […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p



Mars' core looks bigger than it is because it's wrapped in radioactive magma
Engadget / 7h
Data from a meteorite impact on Mars that was recorded by NASA’s InSight lander in 2021 is now helping to clear up some confusion about the red planet’s interior makeup. A pair of studies published today in the journal Nature separately determined that Mars’ iron-rich core is smaller and denser than previous measurements suggested, and it’s surrounded by molten rock. The now defunct InSight lande


Telegram Blocks Hamas Channels on Android After CEO Defended Keeping Them Open
Gizmodo / 7h
Telegram restricted access to Hamas channels for Android users, as reported by CNBC Wednesday, less than two weeks after CEO Pavel Durov defended keeping them open . The messaging app with 700 million monthly active users reportedly blocked the official channel of Hamas and its military wing, hamas_com and al-Qassam… Read more...


EU commissioner sidesteps MEPs’ questions about CSAM proposal microtargeting
TechCrunch / 7h
The European Union’s home affairs commissioner, Ylva Johansson, has confirmed the Commission is investigating whether or not it broke recently updated digital governance rules when her department ran a microtargeted political ad campaign aiming to drive support for a controversial child sexual abuse material (CSAM)-scanning proposal she’s spearheading. But at a committee hearing in the […] © 2023


X is rolling out audio and video calling feature nobody asked for
Engadget / 7h
It's finally happening: X (formerly known as Twitter) has begun rolling out yet another feature nobody asked for. Now, users will have the option to call each other via audio and video calls on the platform. This doesn't come as a total surprise, as CEO Linda Yaccarino previously confirmed that video chat would be coming to the social media site back in August. It's just the latest step in X's ev


A New X-Men Collection From Heroes & Villains Kicks Off the Fandom Holidays
Gizmodo / 7h
A new X-Men fashion collection is here for anyone who feels like their true alma mater is Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters . The folks at Bioworld’s Heroes & Villains—the elevated fandom brand that takes in-universe inspired looks and brings them to your closet—are rolling out their merry Marvel holidays line… Read more...


Apple releases iOS 16.7.2 and iOS 15.8 security updates to patch old hardware
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / iPhones running iOS 15. (credit: Apple) Apple is releasing a slew of updates for its latest operating systems today, including iOS and iPadOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1, and others. The company is also releasing security updates for a few previous-generation operating systems, so that people who aren't ready to upgrade (and older devices that can't upgrade) will still be prot


Apple backs national right-to-repair bill, offering parts, manuals, and tools
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A section of Apple's repair manual for the M2 MacBook Air from 2022 . Apple already offers customers some repair manuals and parts through its Self-Service Repair program. (credit: Apple) Right-to-repair advocates have long stated that passing repair laws in individual states was worth the uphill battle. Once enough states demanded that manufacturers make parts, repair guides, and diagn


Passenger Demands To Know Why Southwest Airlines Wouldn’t Let Her Fly In A Sports Bra
View from the Wing / 7h
A Southwest Airlines passenger is demanding to know why she was "pulled aside" and told she "needed to put a sweater on" over her sports bra. She admits says she wears the same outfit on every trip, and never has a problem. And she wonders whether the size of her mammary glands is what triggered the boarding agent? Continue reading ...


Why You Should Start Every Day by Accomplishing One Small Task
Lifehacker / 7h
When you have a lot of tasks to accomplish on a given day, there are a few different approaches you can take to kick-start your productivity. You can “ eat the frog ”—that is, get your hardest, most demanding responsibility out of the way before anything else. On the other hand, you could bang out something especially… Read more...


Singapore-based fintech YouTrip picks up $50M led by Lightspeed
TechCrunch / 7h
YouTrip, a Singapore-based fintech that offers multicurrency wallet for consumers and business accounts with corporate cards for SMEs, has its eyes on growth throughout Southeast Asia after landing a Series B led by Lightspeed. The round was $50 million, and brings YouTrip’s total raised to $100 million since it launched in 2018. The new funding […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per


Apple Music, AirDrop Revamped in iOS 17.1 Update
20Gizmodo / 7h
Apple released its iOS 17.1 Wednesday, which introduces new features for AirDrop , Apple Music, and others. The update also fixed radiation issues for the iPhone 12 brought up by French regulators. Read more...


Apple to Revamp AirPods Lineup in 2024 and 2025
Gizmodo / 7h
Apple is looking to completely overhaul its AirPods lineup, according to a report from Bloomberg . The revamped AirPods and AirPods Max will launch in 2024, and the Pro model will see changes in 2025. Said changes include tweaks to their design, charging case, and audio quality. Read more...


Meta Posts 23% Growth as Ads Rebound, With Profit More Than Doubling
20NYT > Technology / 7h
The internet company’s cost cuts also helped lift its financial performance in the most recent quarter.


Ticketmaster Hiding Bogus Fees Behind Logins, Menus
88Gizmodo / 7h
Live Nation Ticketmaster might have found yet another way to torment its users . After previously vowing to scrap hidden fees altogether, the live event ticketing company appears to be hiding those fees unless a user signs in. Read more...


How to Use Your Library Card to Check Out E-Books, Audiobooks and More
NYT > Technology / 7h
With a free library card and the right app, you can check out e-books, audiobooks and more from your local branch.


Save On Hilton Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
400+One Mile at a Time / 7h
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays, especially with co-branded credit card partners Hilton and Marriott . We pretty regularly see Amex Offers deals for Hilton-family properties, given the close partnership between American Express and Hilton. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced, so I wanted to go over the details of that, and share the other off


This 65-inch TLC 4K TV Is $400 Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
I can tell you already what you can expect for Black Friday—when you see a good early deal for something on your list, you should jump on it, as items will sell out. Best Buy is one of the few major retailers who have already put out their plans , which includes this TCL 65" Q5 4K QLED Smart TV with a $200 discount,… Read more...


Google can help you fact-check photos. Here's where to start.
Mashable / 7h
As the 2024 election nears and AI -altered media continue to generate buzz online — and distort the perception of reality — digital consumers have an urgent need to add easily accessible fact-checking notices and tools to their misinformation toolkit. SEE ALSO: Israel-Hamas disinformation: What it is, how to fight it Fortunately there are plenty of them online, and you don't even have to leave yo


Google's Latest Updates Helps Root Out AI Deepfakes
39Gizmodo / 8h
Google offers a few new ways to figure out where the hell that photo of Pope Francis in Balenciaga actually came from. The company’s latest updates to Android , Search, and Play Store have a common theme. They’re all designed to give users more options to discover a deepfake’s sordid history and report it. Read more...


ChatGPT's Scary Good at Getting People to Click Phishing Emails, IBM Finds
Futurism / 8h
Click Bot OpenAI's ChatGPT can spit out a poem or write a letter if you're at a loss for words . Or, given the right prompts, you can use it to write a convincing phishing email at unprecedented speed and scale. Case in point, IBM researchers posted an internal study that details how they unleashed a ChatGPT-generated phishing email on a real healthcare company to see if it could fool people as e



Pet Owners Care More About Their Dogs Than Cats, Study Finds
23Gizmodo / 8h
New research will provide plenty of fuel to the eternal cats versus dogs debate. The study surveyed pet owners across three European countries and found that dog owners generally seemed to care more about their dogs than cat owners did about their cats. However, the differences in pet attachment varied greatly between… Read more...


Google Chrome Might Let You Share Passwords With Family
How-To Geek / 8h
You've probably needed to share a password or a login with a family member or close friend at some point. Whether that's from a streaming service or another kind of shared account, or maybe even a personal account you have) it's not a rare occurrence. One problem with that, however, is that unless you spell it out in person or you have a password manager with that capability, you're forced to jus


October TV Is Owned by Mike Flanagan
76Gizmodo / 8h
The spectacle of Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher is undeniable. It’s lush and richly produced, a reinterpretation of Poe’s works that may not offer much that’s different in regards to the plotlines of the integrated stories, but nevertheless offers an incredibly satisfying viewing experience. But Usher… Read more...


“Weeny Witch Halloween Party Book”, 1951 Source
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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The White House will reportedly reveal a ‘sweeping’ AI executive order on October 30
Engadget / 8h
The Biden Administration is reportedly set to unveil a broad executive order on artificial intelligence next week. According to The Washington Post , the White House’s “sweeping order” would use the federal government’s purchasing power to enforce requirements on AI models before government agencies can use them. The order is reportedly scheduled for Monday, October 30, two days before an interna


Wartime Deepfakes Really Are Blurring Reality, First Major Study Finds
27Gizmodo / 8h
On March 14, just around a month after Russian troops stormed across Ukraine’s western to begin a year’s long bloody battle, Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky appeared on a Ukrainian television station and announced his unconditional surrender. The president, wearing his now iconic military green long-sleeve shirt… Read more...


The HP Spectre Fold: One Device, Three Modes, All Meh
Gizmodo / 8h
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Think Twice About Letting Vines Envelop Your House
Lifehacker / 8h
Vines climbing the side of a house can look totally charming; something about them implies there is a roaring fire inside that house and a plentiful supply of tea and biscuits. They’re also a way of merging with the natural world around you, even if your house is located in a suburban subdivision. And climbing vines… Read more...


Apple may soon make repairing your iPhone easier and cheaper
55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
At a recent White House event, Apple confirmed it will officially back a federal right-to-repair bill in the United States as well as provide resources to independent shops and consumers to fix their products. This support comes alongside President Joe Biden’s push to establish "regional tech hubs” across the country to spur competition among companies and create new jobs. Brian Naumann, Apple’s


Robotaxis ‘do not belong in the city of Los Angeles,’ lawmaker says
TechCrunch / 8h
Robotaxi oversight is now a priority at Los Angeles City Hall. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez told Waymo and Cruise that their robotaxis are not welcome. “The purpose of this press event is to send a very clear message about robot taxis, and say that they do not belong in the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


China Gears Up to Launch Its Sixth Space Station Crew
Gizmodo / 8h
Three astronauts are gearing up to launch to China’s space station in low Earth orbit, where they will spend six months carrying out a variety of experiments. Read more...


Is Social Media Addictive? Here’s What the Science Says.
NYT > Technology / 8h
A major lawsuit against Meta has placed a spotlight on our fraught relationship with online social information.


Register to earn double Avios on flights with British Airways or its partner airlines
The Points Guy / 8h
British Airways has a great new promotion where members of British Airways Executive Club can earn double Avios on flights. Once registered, members can earn double Avios on up to 10 flight bookings, which can also be booked through BA Holidays or BA Vacations (provided the trip begins in either the United Kingdom or the United States). This offer couldn’t come at a better time if you’re looking


Apple Pay Later is now available to all users in the US
TechCrunch / 8h
Apple is making Apple Pay Later available to all users in the United States, after initially releasing it to a limited number of users back in March. Apple Pay Later allows users to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments over six weeks without interest or late fees. The company […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


iOS 17.1 Arrives with Improvements to AirDrop, Music, and StandBy
How-To Geek / 8h
The iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates are now available. As previously announced by Apple, iOS 17.1 allows you to complete an AirDrop file transfer after losing your Wi-Fi connection or walking outside of AirDrop's typical range. Several bug fixes and small changes are also included in the iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates. Note that these updates initially rolled out to beta testers on September 2


NECA's Tom Atkins Halloween III: Season of the Witch Figure Is Boozy Perfection
49Gizmodo / 8h
You’ll need to join the wait list if you want to get your mitts on NECA ’s new Halloween III: Season of the Witch action figure of Dr. Dan Challis: it’s already sold out, and we can see why. The attention to detail lavished upon everyone’s favorite booze-soaked doctor turned crusader against a black magic-powered mask… Read more...


What to Expect From Apple's 'Scary Fast' October Event
Lifehacker / 9h
After much speculation, Apple revealed it’s hosting a new event this Monday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The only thing the company has told us about this presentation is its name, “Scary Fast,” in addition to including the Finder face in the announcement above, suggesting this event will be about the Mac. Read more...


NASA Surprised by What It Found Studying Ancient Moon Crystal
54Futurism / 9h
Revisionist History Anyone have extra birthday candles on hand? Because NASA's about 40 million short. A new and in-depth atomic analysis of an Apollo-era Moon rock — a hunk of hardened magma and zircon crystal collected by the US astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan during NASA's final 1972 Apollo 17 mission — suggests that the Moon formed roughly 40 million years earlier than scientist


iOS 17.1 just got released — 5 new features coming to your iPhone
Mashable / 9h
Apple has dropped iOS 17.1, the first major update we've seen since iOS 17 in September. Only users with an iPhone Xs or newer will have the opportunity to run iOS 17.1, including iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xr, and the iPhone 11 series. The second- and third-generation iPhone SE models also support iOS 17.1. Curious about new iOS features coming to your iPhone? Here are some of the most important. 5 b


SpaceX Fuels Starship as ULA's Vulcan Readies for Christmas Launch—Plus More Rocket News
Gizmodo / 9h
It’s been an unusually busy week in spaceflight, with the chatter restricted to rockets still on the ground. In a particularly festive update, United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the launch of its Vulcan Centaur rocket on Christmas Eve. Read more...



How to earn last-minute airline elite status — and whether or not it’s worth it
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. It’s nearing the finish line for people to earn airline elite status . As the calendar rockets toward Dec. 31 (the cut-off with most programs for this year’s elite-eligible activity), the options narrow for travelers trying to decide if they will make it to the next elite tier. Just about every situation is un


Radical new forecast shows how rapidly the energy economy is changing
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Yaorusheng ) Humanity is on the cusp of radical changes in how we produce and consume energy, according to a new evaluation by the International Energy Agency. And that leaves us in a place where small changes can produce huge differences in the energy economy by the end of the decade—even a slight drop in China's economic growth, for example, could cut coal use by an amount simi


Dealmaster: Save on Lenovo, Apple, tech essentials, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Touch ID is back, as you’d expect. (credit: Samuel Axon) With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, it's never too early to start looking for the best deals. From home sound bars to laptops, Apple gear, chargers, and charging cables, we found some great discounts on tech gear and essentials. Whether you're upgrading to the latest Lenovo laptop or are looking to relax and tune


Motorola demos smartphone that can wrap around your wrist (again)
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Smartphone turned wearable. [credit: Motorola ] Lenovo's Motorola mobile brand is resurfacing the idea of the bendable, bracelet-like smartphone. Demoed at Lenovo Tech World '23 in Austin, Texas, yesterday, Motorola's "adaptive display" revisits a concept that we've seen discussed for years but that doesn't seem any closer to actually being sold. On stage at the event, Lexi Valasek, 312 Labs inno


Boeing says it can’t make money with fixed-price contracts
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Starliner touches down in December 2019 for the first time. (credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) Boeing released its third-quarter results on Wednesday, and there were promising numbers showing increasing revenues and narrowing losses as the multinational corporation continues its economic recovery. However, amid these improving results, Boeing's financials continued to be dragged down by it


Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify in His Own Trial. It’s a Legal Hail Mary
35Wired / 9h
Received wisdom is that defendants shouldn’t take the stand in fraud trials. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s choice to do so is a bold gamble.


American Airlines CEO Confronted By Employees On Hamas, Wages, And The Airline’s Business Plan
View from the Wing / 9h
Overall the session was probably the most contentious since the head of the mechanics union confronted Robert Isom promising "vicious strike action..the likes of which you've never seen" before the 2019 summer meltdown they caused by an illegal job action - but that got them the contract they wanted. Continue reading ...


You Can Get a Lifetime Subscription to Headway for $50
Lifehacker / 9h
If you want to read but can’t find the time, Headway summarizes best-selling content into bite-sized reads or podcasts—and through Oct. 31, a lifetime subscription is on sale for $49.97 (reg. $299.95) with no coupon needed. Read more...


Bigscreen Beyond review: Gunning for the VR throne
Engadget / 9h
The Bigscreen Beyond is miraculous. I expected the first hardware from Bigscreen , a company known mainly for its VR movie-watching app, to be merely a noble effort. You know, a brave attempt by a newcomer to make a splash in the niche world of VR – something that deserves golf claps and little more. They say hardware is hard for a reason; how can a small software company take on titans like Valv


Qualcomm's Upcoming S7 and S7 Pro Chips Will Bring Wi-Fi to Your Audio Peripherals
Gizmodo / 9h
Qualcomm announced the release of a pair of chips, the S7 and the S7 Pro that companies can use in their earbuds, headphones, and speakers to benefit from Wi-Fi in addition to Bluetooth. The semiconductor company announced that it will leverage its Snapdragon Sound platform to bring Wi-Fi to audio peripherals. Read more...


Amazon’s new generative AI tool lets advertisers enhance product images
20TechCrunch / 9h
Amazon is rolling out a new AI image generation tool for advertisers to generate backgrounds based on product descriptions and themes. Amazon is currently beta testing the tool with select advertisers and will expand availability “over time,” the company says. To use the tool, advertisers upload a photo, type an image description describing a background […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Celebrations Begin November 25
100+Gizmodo / 9h
It’s been a long time coming —especially so for a Time Lord. The BBC and Disney have now officially confirmed that Doctor Who’s trio of anniversary specials will begin airing November 25, kicking off three weeks of new adventures in time and space. Read more...


Maybe You Have a 'Financial Kink'?
Lifehacker / 9h
I’m a woman on the internet. This means I’ve gotten a DM from a stranger that begins with “hello goddess...” and ends with a request to send me money. While I’ve never personally taken anyone up on this lucrative offer, the occurrences piqued my interest into the world of financial kinks. Read more...


JetBlue deal: New routes to Dublin and Edinburgh start at $400 for economy, $2,000 for Mint
100+The Points Guy / 9h
In honor of its two new transatlantic routes to Dublin and Edinburgh, JetBlue is offering flights to Ireland and Scotland starting at less than $400 for economy class and $2,000 for business class. Travelers can book flights from New York City and Boston to Dublin for travel starting in March 2024 and from New York City to Edinburgh for travel starting in May 2024. Deal basics Airline: JetBlue Ro


Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex 125K Bonus Points Offer
400+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card We’re currently seeing a lucrative welcome offer available on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card , which I think could interest many. Beyond that, this is a card that many Marriott loyalists will want to keep for a long time. I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s expected to be pulled soon. Ear


An overlooked feature for Intel’s 14th-gen chips boosts gaming performance with one click
Engadget / 9h
Intel may have downplayed a killer feature for its new 14th-gen processors, which can reach 6GHz . The company hasn’t marketed the chips’ new Intel Application Optimization (APO) , but an enterprising Reddit user ( via Tom’s Hardware) reports that it offers attention-grabbing performance boosts for supported games. Why the lack of advertising for such a potent feature? One guess is that APO seemi


How Walking Dead Helped Improve Invincible
Gizmodo / 9h
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Apple Is Apparently Spending Billions on Secret AI Development
100+Futurism / 10h
Apple Season Microsoft has been at the forefront of the current AI boom, beginning with its first savvy investment into OpenAI in 2019 — and ChatGPT going mega-viral last year has other tech companies like Google and Facebook trying to play catch up. Enter Apple, Microsoft's historic rival. The tech giant is set to pour $1 billion per year into generative AI, according to Bloomberg , with an inte


AstraZeneca Requests FDA Approval for Self-Administered Nasal Flu Vaccine
Gizmodo / 10h
AstraZeneca submitted a request for the FDA on Wednesday to approve a self-administered nasal flu vaccine for people ages two to 49 years old. The vaccine, FluMist , would become the first at-home vaccine that would allow anyone 18 years of age and older to administer it to themselves and those underage. Read more...


The Samsung Galaxy S23 just got hacked big time - should you be worried?
Exploitation for Client Execution (Enterprise T1203)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Two groups of white hat hackers have managed to break into the Samsung Galaxy S23 flagship smartphone with the latest software and security updates installed, granting them the ability to execute all kinds of code on the device. The demos happened during the Pwn2Own 2023 hacking contest that’s currently taking place in Toronto, Canada. The first group to successfully break into the Galaxy S23 dev



Microsoft Excel on the Web Just Got Even Better
How-To Geek / 10h
The web version of Microsoft Excel has always lagged behind the desktop versions in features, but these days, it's good enough for most spreadsheet work. Microsoft has been slowly filling in the remaining gaps, and today the company announced several improvements to formulas in web Excel.


Apple to make repair tools for iPhones more widely available
Mashable / 10h
Apple has changed its tune in recent years regarding right-to-repair laws over its flagship smartphone. The company announced Tuesday that it's backing President Joe Biden's right-to-repair law and will make it easier for independent contractors to have the tools and documentation needed to fix its iPhones. SEE ALSO: iPhone 15 'screen burn' issue is actually something else. And Apple has a fix. L


Get Blink video doorbells and security cameras for up to 53% off at Amazon
Mashable / 10h
Want to level up your home security game? As of Oct. 25, Amazon is offering up to 53% off Blink smart home doorbells and cameras . Here are some of the best deals you'll find as part of the sale right now. Blink Smart Home Doorbells and Camera Sale Best Video Doorbell Blink Video Doorbell + 2 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Camera Bundle $119.98 at Amazon (Save $120) Best Outdoor Camera Blink Floodlight Camera


iOS 17.1 is here with improvements to AirDrop and new flair for Apple Music
Engadget / 10h
Apple has released iOS 17.1. The iPhone update, which is available now for all users, brings improvements to AirDrop, more control options for StandBy, new Apple Music features and further customization for Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen. It also brings a slew of bug fixes. The iOS 17.1 update is available now for all recent iPhones (2018 and later), and can be downloaded by going to Settings >


Apple Reportedly Wants Vision Pro to Diagnose Mental Health Disorders
21Gizmodo / 10h
As Apple continues to struggle with what exactly to do with its overpriced Vision Pro , discussions behind the scenes reportedly included using the mixed-reality headset to diagnose—and potentially treat—mental health. Read more...


danskjavlarna:Source details and larger version. Here are all...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . Here are all the vintage images I’ve so far encountered that, for one esoteric reason or other, are categorized as “occult.”


Raising without a deck is more common than you think
TechCrunch / 10h
There are, in fact, people out there raising lots of capital without employing a deck at all. I was really intrigued to speak to two of them and learn how they did it. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple will reportedly bring ANC to its 'regular' AirPods next year
Engadget / 10h
Apple is planning to update its entire lineup of AirPods in 2024 and 2025, Bloomberg reports . The company will apparently begin with new versions of its "regular" AirPods and AirPods Max headphones next year. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also reports that a new AirPods Pro model will follow in 2025. The company's current lineup includes the second-generation AirPods that debuted in 2019, priced at $1


Israel Delays Gaza Ground Invasion So US Can Deploy Navy, Planes and Missile Defenses
Next Big Future / 10h
Israel has delayed an expected invasion of Gaza for now so that the United States can rush missile defences to the region to protect U.S. troops there, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. and Israeli officials. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a missile system that intercepts incoming ballistic missiles ... Read more


SpaceX Satellite Domination Continues
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX continues to grow the Starlink satellites in orbit with the deployment of another 23 satellites. NASA Spaceflight reports that SpaceX Starlink has over 5000 active satellites. Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 22, 2023 SpaceX Starlink has over 2.1 million customers globally. There are about 92,000 Starlink customers in Australia. ... Read more


SpaceX Super Heavy Starship is Ready for a Second Orbital Flight Test
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX loaded 10 million pounds of fuel for a successful flight rehearsal. The SpaceX Super Heavy Starship is read Starship and Super Heavy were loaded with more than 10 million pounds of propellant today in a flight-like rehearsal ahead of launch pic.twitter.com/VbBTdR5h9p — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 25, 2023 Vehicle is ready for the second test ... Read more


HP Spectre Fold Review: Worse Than the Sum of Its Parts
20Gizmodo / 10h
If I get my hands on a $5,000 foldable laptop, I have certain expectations for it. It’s got to have power, speed, and portability. The last thing on my mind is whether or not the thing is easy to open and close. However, this was the case when I first tried to crack open HP’s new Spectre Fold 3-in-1, which pretty much… Read more...


Even Google CEO Sundar Pichai doesn’t understand Google’s privacy controls
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images ) No one in the world seems to know how Google's privacy controls work, and the company probably likes it that way. The latest example is from Rodriguez v. Google, an ongoing 2021 class-action lawsuit over Google's infamous "Web & App Activity" privacy check box. The box claims to stop Google from saving a user's "activity" to Google's servers, but the


iOS 17.1, macOS 14.1, and other Apple updates arrive with a few new tricks
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Apple's iOS 17.1 release includes updates to the Settings for StandBy on the iPhone. (credit: Apple/Ars Technica) A plethora of point-one updates have arrived for Apple devices, adding a few features and some useful bug fixes to iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs and HomePods. It also addresses French regulators' concerns that the iPhone 12 produced too much electrom


Mars hides a core of molten iron deep inside
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Image showing a dust storm over the northern hemisphere of Mars. (credit: ISRO) If the explorers from Journey to the Center of the Earth were to journey to the center of Mars instead, they definitely wouldn’t come across the subterranean oceans or live dinosaurs they encountered in the movie, but they would probably see something different from our planet’s core. Earth has a mantle of r


PS5 Slim’s new external disc drive requires online “pairing” before use
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Sony wants you to make an online check in before using that external drive with your PS5 Slim. (credit: Sony) The upcoming launch of a redesigned "PS5 Slim" model will mark the first PlayStation to support an optional disc drive add-on for the shrinking number of players who want to stick with physical media . But players who want to use that drive to enjoy their PS5 discs offline must


Hackers can force iOS and macOS browsers to divulge passwords and much more
80Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Kim et al.) Researchers have devised an attack that forces Apple’s Safari browser to divulge passwords, Gmail message content, and other secrets by exploiting a side channel vulnerability in the A- and M-series CPUs running modern iOS and macOS devices. iLeakage, as the academic researchers have named the attack, is practical and requires minimal resources to carry out. It does,


The Case for Buying ‘Dumb’ Appliances
Lifehacker / 10h
Technology is supposedly getting smarter all the time. The sudden rush of AI services and products like ChatGPT has reinvigorated the conversation around the capabilities of sophisticated, connected algorithms that can automate our lives, but it’s just the latest in a trend that started years ago with “smart”… Read more...


Hilton plans to add a lot of new hotels and loyalty members in 2024 (oh, and yet another new brand)
The Points Guy / 10h
If you listen to economists, you might expect the hotel development cycle to start slowing down in light of high interest rates making it unfeasible to build new projects. Hilton apparently didn’t get the memo. The hotel giant had plenty of financial bragging rights Wednesday on its third-quarter earnings call, including a $379 million profit. But perhaps the most surprising boastful arc entailed


Can you get a balance transfer card with bad credit?
The Points Guy / 10h
A balance transfer is an excellent way to consolidate debt across one or several credit cards onto a credit card offering a promotional annual percentage rate. Balance transfer offers regularly appear for those with good credit, but what about those with bad credit? Unfortunately, balance transfer for bad credit is typically much harder to come by because a low FICO score indicates risky spending



19 most luxurious all-inclusive resorts around the world
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Gourmet dining, private islands , butlers, unparalleled wildlife encounters and sumptuous accommodations: If you thought all-inclusive experiences were just about all-you-can-eat buffets and crowded pools, you’re in for a truly decadent surprise with this list of our favorite luxury all-inclusive resorts. From plush all-inclusives in Europe to all-inclusive ski resorts and all-inclusive propertie


What happens when zero APR ends on a credit card?
The Points Guy / 10h
If you find yourself carrying a credit card balance that’s accruing interest at a sky-high rate, you may decide to open a 0% annual percentage rate credit card to pay down the balance without accruing more interest. But, like all good things, that introductory offer won’t last forever. So, what happens when your 0% APR ends? What happens when 0% APR ends? When the 0% APR introductory period ends,


Alila Jabal Akhdar review: Elegance nestled high in the Omani desert mountains
The Points Guy / 10h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”8614″] Alila is a luxury hotel and resort brand that’s part of Hyatt and known for its boutique hotels and resorts, wellness programming and immersive experiences. Alila properties are often characterized by their stunning locations and contemporary design — and Alila Jabal Akdhar in Oman is no exception. The resort’s secluded setting and appetizing dining options


Why I jumped on this Chase Freedom Unlimited special offer — and you should too
The Points Guy / 10h
As a relative newcomer to the world of credit cards , I’ve found that I have to pick and choose my cards carefully. Welcome offers come and go, benefits are added and removed, and spending habits change. At the same time, though, when a great sign-up bonus comes along, you have to know when to pull the trigger. I’ve been building my credit history for the past 18 months. As of the past week, the


JetBlue adds 2 new European cities, brings total to 13 daily transatlantic flights
200+The Points Guy / 10h
JetBlue Airways is expanding its transatlantic network with two new destinations. The New York-based carrier announced on Wednesday that it’ll launch new service to Dublin and Edinburgh next year on a summer-seasonal basis. Flights to Dublin will take off from both Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on March 13, 2024; they will operate daily t


Global Entry mobile app: The complete guide
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Global Entry is getting even easier and faster to use. At a handful of U.S. airports, travelers can now bypass the Global Entry kiosks and instead verify their arrival in the U.S. on a smartphone using the program’s new mobile app . U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which operates Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler programs, rolled out the official Global Entry app in late September. You c


The best credit cards for concert tickets and VIP access
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note : This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We learned a lot during the Taylor Swift ticket frenzy of 2022 , but one of the most important lessons was that having the right credit card in your wallet can give you a leg up to get coveted concert tickets. Savvy cardholders know there’s a lot more to the best rewards credit cards than just the rewards you earn t


Delta shifts regional focus back to Detroit as it trims 10% of NYC flights
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Delta Air Lines is making some changes to its New York City network. Over the weekend, the carrier, which operates a hub at both LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , filed plans to drop service on a new route that it launched just earlier this year: LGA to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM). Instead of the LGA service, Delta will once again fly to Binghamton fro


Give the gift of memories with 51% off a Canon portable photo printer
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $76.95: As of Oct. 25, you can get a Canon SELPHY QX10 portable photo printer for $73.04, down from $149.99 at Amazon. That's a 51% discount or a savings of $76.95. Opens in a new window Credit: Canon Canon SELPHY QX10 portable photo printer $73.04 at Amazon (save $76.95) Looking for a memorable gift that'll keep your friends and loved ones smiling for years to come? As of Oct. 25, you can g


Ask Sophie: Is it now easier for founders to get H-1B visas?
TechCrunch / 10h
I heard that the USCIS released proposed H-1B regulations that make it easier for founders to get H-1Bs. What are the details? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple Pay Later is available to everyone in the US
Engadget / 10h
Apple’s buy now, pay later system is finally available to all customers in the US after its soft launch back in March. To pay later and begin making equal payments over the course of six weeks, you must be set up on Apple Pay with an eligible debit card. There is a limit, though. Pay Later only works for purchases that cost between $75 and $1,000 made on iPhone or iPad through a vendor that accep


New Slim PS5 Requires Internet Connection to Attach Disc Drive
100+Gizmodo / 10h
For all those people thinking of picking up Sony’s upcoming slimmed-down version of the PlayStation 5 , just know that the company is watching you when you set up the console’s new, detachable disc drive. Read more...


Chucky's Don Mancini on Season 3's White House Frights
35Gizmodo / 10h
Chucky wraps up t he first half of its third season tonight before going on hiatus until next year—but the episode, cheekily titled “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” offers a perfect end point. io9 got a chance to talk to Chucky’s creator , Don Mancini , to learn more about season three’s themes and what’s to come. Read more...


Kodi 21 "Omega" Gets Its First Beta Release
How-To Geek / 10h
The Kodi 21 "Omega" update is finally available in Beta. This release boosts Kodi's performance and offers several improvements, including greater Dolby Vision compatibility. Unfortunately, Kodi 21 ends support for Windows 7 and 8.0—subsequent Windows releases, including Windows 8.1, are still supported.


Okta's Latest Security Breach Is Haunted by the Ghost of Incidents Past
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42Wired / 10h
A recent breach of authentication giant Okta has impacted nearly 200 of its clients. But repeated incidents and the company’s delayed disclosure have security experts calling foul.


The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is on sale for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 10h
SAVE 17%: Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) for just $249.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a savings of $50 and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) mint $249.99 at Amazon (save $50) Shopping for a new smartwatch but don't feel like dishing out for the new Apple Watch Series 9 ? Have no fear. The wor


Medieval strategy city-builder Manor Lords is coming to PC in early access next April
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The upcoming historical city-building and strategy game, Manor Lords , has just been given a new trailer confirming that it’ll be released in early access next April on PC. To be exact, it’ll be available from April 26, 2024. Revealed today (October 25) during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, Manor Lords will be downloadable from both Steam and GOG, as well as be available on PC Game Pass from


The Finals adds new game mode and map in crossplay beta, starting tomorrow
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Embark Studios’ upcoming team-based first-person shooter, The Finals , is getting a crossplay open beta on PC and consoles tomorrow (October 26), which will add an entirely new mode to the game, as well as a new map. For those unfamiliar with The Finals , the FPS will see players step into the shoes of a contestant on the “the world's greatest free-to-play combat game show”, as they “compete for


Airline Overbooking Compensation: How To Hold Out For A Bigger Payoff [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 ...


What's New on Netflix in November 2023
Lifehacker / 10h
Time to cozy up indoors: Netflix is dropping several anticipated dramas in November. At the beginning of the month, there’s the four-part miniseries All The Light We Cannot See (November 2), an adaptation of Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Set during WWII, the story follows a blind… Read more...



Apple Watch’s best new feature is now live
20TechCrunch / 11h
With today’s watchOS 10.1 drop, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 owners now have access to the smartwatches’ most exciting feature. Double Tap, which adds gesture-based interactions through tapping one’s index finger and thumb together twice. It’s a clever new way to interact with the wearable when your other hand if full. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o


Cybertruck Breaks Down So Badly It Has to Be Dragged Out of Public
500+Futurism / 11h
Dead Weight If Tesla CEO Elon Musk is to be believed — and we can give you a thousand reasons as to why that's a bad idea — the company is getting ready to start delivering its long-awaited Cybertruck in a matter of just weeks . But from what we've seen lately, there's a good chance the misshapen truck isn't quite ready for mass production just yet. Most recently, a user on the Cybertruck Owners


Ancient Voyager Probes Plead for Death, NASA Says "No"
300+Futurism / 11h
High Mileage NASA's two Voyager spacecraft have been through a lot: nearly 50 years of space travel and an astonishing 15 billion miles. The two probes, launched less than a month apart in the summer of 1977, have survived everything from dwindling power supplies and grimy thrusters to near-fatal software glitches and several scientific instruments going dark . Heck, they weren't even designed to


Huawei debuts first 5.5G router ever – it's tiny and available from next year, but chances are that you'll never be able to buy it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Huawei’s LampSite X is a router unlike any other, in that it uses the 5.5G networking standard – which the firm dubs 5G Advanced – to bring high-speed networking to large internal compounds like airports and shopping malls. Although 5G has taken public networking to a new level, there are still concerns over throughput as well as congestion, especially in highly densely populated areas. But, with


AI is finally resulting in real growth for Big Tech
26TechCrunch / 11h
Generative AI technologies are being suffused into a host of applications, and the financial results of all that investment are starting to show up. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple rolls out Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2's useful Double Tap feature
Engadget / 11h
The latest version of watchOS 10 is here and it brings a key feature to Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Double Tap capability that Apple showed off when it revealed the new devices in September is now available. Double Tap affords you some control of your watch without having to touch the display or the Digital Crown. The idea is to make it easier for you to carry out the primar


YouTube Music is the latest Google app to get an AI feature
Mashable / 11h
For YouTube Music listeners who need the aesthetics of their playlist art to match the music, the streaming app has a solution. On Tuesday, the Google -owned service announced an AI feature for customizing playlist art, as part of a bunch of features focused on personalization. SEE ALSO: YouTube Music is adding podcasts YouTube Music users can now use generative AI to design custom artwork throug


Apple Pay Later Is Here to Saddle You With Impulse Buying Debt
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple Pay Later officially launched for all qualifying U.S. residents today, and is now available in the Wallet app on the iPhone, as first reported by MacRumors Tuesday. Users will now have the option to pay for purchases between $75 and $1,000 in four payments over six weeks with no interest, fees, or impact on… Read more...


What's New on Prime Video and Freevee in November 2023
Lifehacker / 11h
This month on Prime Video brings the second season of the animated adult superhero series Invincible. Based on Robert Kirkman’s graphic novel, the first half of the season will stream on November 3, while the second is expected sometime in 2024. Read more...


TikTok partners with Tickets.com to sell tickets for its first live music event
TechCrunch / 11h
A few months ago, TikTok launched its subscription-only music streaming service to compete with major players Spotify, Apple and Amazon. Now, the company appears to be throwing its hat in the ticketing ring with its latest announcement. TikTok announced today its first live global music event, “In The Mix,” marking the first time the short-form […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers


Google's new image verification tool combs metadata to find context and sniff out AI fakes
Engadget / 11h
Back in May, Google announced it was working on a feature called “about this image” that gives users verified data regarding any photo on the internet. Well, it just rolled out as part of search, so you won’t be able to get away with passing off somebody else’s photo of a 1988 Burger King Alf plushie as your own. Here’s how it works. Just use Google Search, select an image and click on the three


Wayfair's biggest sale of the year apparently isn't Black Friday — it's right now
Mashable / 11h
Wayfair is holding its second Way Day event of 2023 on Oct. 25 and 26. The sale features savings of up to 80% off that Wayfair says are its lowest of the year, with main categories including mattresses, furniture, seasonal decor, and small appliances. Best Way Day deals: Best mattress deal Sealy Cool 12-inch memory foam mattress with CopperChill technology (queen) $379.99 at Wayfair (Save $819.01


Scholastic Book Fair Reverses Opt-In Diversity Decision
27Gizmodo / 11h
After a few months of intense criticism over a policy that allowed schools to remove diverse books, Scholastic has had a change of heart. The massive publishing company , well known for setting up book fairs in schools across the country, had recently put in a policy forcing schools to opt-into stocking books with “ dive… Read more...


The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers
NYT > Technology / 11h
They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud trial. Hurdles include what Mr. Bankman-Fried’s former associates said on the stand.


Grab the Shark HyperAIR blow dryer for 30% off at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $70: As of Oct. 25, you can score the Shark HyperAIR blow dryer for just $159.99, down from $229.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 30%. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark HyperAIR blow dryer $159.99 at Amazon (save $70) If you're a fan of the Dyson Supersonic but don't want to break the bank, the Shark HyperAIR blow dryer is a great alternative that delivers similar results at a more


The Best Google Pixel 7 Pro Cases of 2023
How-To Geek / 11h
The glass back of the Google Pixel 7 Pro looks incredible, but it can also easily slip out of your hands if you're not careful. A case will ensure you have a grip on your smartphone while offering features such as card storage.


Google Play’s policy update cracks down on ‘offensive’ AI apps, disruptive notifications
25TechCrunch / 12h
Google is taking aim at potentially problematic generative AI apps with a new policy, to be enforced starting early next year, that will require developers of Android applications published on its Play Store to offer the ability to report or flag offensive AI-generated content. The new policy will insist that flagging and reporting can be […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


Honda says making cheap electric vehicles is too hard, ends deal with GM
28Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A GM Ultium battery pack. (credit: Santa Fabio for General Motors) Bad news for fans of cheaper electric vehicles: The planned collaboration between Honda and General Motors on a range of cheaper EVs has been canceled. The joint project, which was announced in April 2022 , was supposed to develop a new platform for use in lower-cost EVs for North America, South America, and China, with


Better EV Batteries and a Glut of Batteries Should Reduce EV Costs
Next Big Future / 12h
CATL’s new Shenxing ultra-fast charging iron LFP battery (lower-cost lithium iron phosphate) will start mass production over the next two months and should have wide availability in Q1 of 2024. It is the world’s first LFP battery to support 4C charging. C refers to the charging multiplier of the battery, and 4C means that the ... Read more


Amazon's new AI tool conjures fake backgrounds for real products
Engadget / 12h
Amazon is rolling out a new beta feature that lets advertisers create AI-generated image backgrounds for products. The company describes it as “a generative AI solution designed to remove creative barriers” while boosting ad performance. “It’s a perfect use for generative AI — less effort and better outcomes,” Colleen Aubrey, senior vice president of Amazon Ads Products and Technology, wrote Wedn



First Official Space Force Painting Features Perplexing Clash With Enemy Satellite
74Gizmodo / 12h
In yet another example of awkward branding, Space Force has unveiled a retrofuturistic painting depicting a confrontation in low Earth orbit, leaving us with lots to unpack. Read more...


These Are the Best Portable Projectors for 2023
Lifehacker / 12h
Consumer projectors have come a long way: They used to be much larger in size and cost thousands of dollars, but now, you can buy a projector that can go anywhere with you, without breaking the bank. There are a lot of options on the market, but these are my picks for the best portable projectors available today. Read more...


Grab Some Popcorn, Because SBF Is Gonna Testify at His Own Trial
23Futurism / 12h
Taking the Stand Disgraced crypto baron Sam Bankman-Fried is no stranger to tweeting through it . After his FTX empire collapsed in spectacular fashion last year, the former wunderkind CEO attempted to defend himself in a variety of ways — from ill-advised blogs to speaking with reporters against his lawyers' wishes — before finally shutting up. Now, weeks into his own trial, his latest attorney


Keith Richards Says He'll Probably Keep Touring After He’s Dead
200+Futurism / 12h
Rock On Having cheated death so many times already, the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards says that there's a good chance he'll keep touring as a hologram after he does finally pass away. In an interview with Matt Wilkinson, the host of a self-titled Apple Music 1 show , the hardest-partying of the Stones said that he "certainly wouldn’t" rule out a posthumous hologram tour after


Mortal Kombat 1 Halloween Fatality "a new low", say fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Mortal Kombat 1 will soon receive a Halloween-themed Fatality, but it’ll only be available via purchase in the Premium Store, and fans aren’t happy. As IGN reports , the existence of the Halloween Fatality was first revealed in the recent version 0.134 update, which nonchalantly stated: “Halloween Fatality added to the Premium Store.” At the time of writing, the Fatality itself isn’t currently sh


GM and Honda punt on plan to build millions of affordable EVs together
21TechCrunch / 12h
General Motors and long-time partner Honda have ended plans to build millions of affordable and smaller electric vehicles as the automakers come to terms with high interest rates and battery costs coupled with softening EV demand. The end to the EV partnership comes 18 months after the two companies announced plans to co-develop affordable electric vehicles. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights rese


AI titans throw a (tiny) bone to AI safety researchers
28TechCrunch / 12h
The Frontier Model Forum, an industry body focused on studying “frontier” AI models along the lines of GPT-4 and ChatGPT, today announced that it’ll pledge $10 million toward a new fund to advance research on tools for “testing and evaluating the most capable AI models.” The fund, says the Frontier Model Forum — whose members […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


“Big Book of Halloween Entertainments”, 1944 Source
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Ghostrunner 2 is brutally punishing, but it feels too good to give up on
Engadget / 12h
Time comes for us all. There's no escape from getting older and the inevitability of our bodies and minds slowing down. For many of us, that might mean having to re-examine how we tackle games, especially those that demand quick reactions. That thought has been at the forefront as I've been playing Ghostrunner 2 . Like the original, it's a high-octane, first-person slasher with a big focus on tra


Apple TV+ Just Jacked Up Its Prices (Again)
66Gizmodo / 12h
You just dug deeper into your wallet for Netflix —so perhaps it’s no surprise that Apple TV+ is now demanding the same. Almost a year to the day after its first price hike since its 2019 launch , Apple TV+ is increasing from $6.99 to $9.99 monthly; annual plans are jumping from $69 to $99. Read more...


Apple TV+ is getting a price hike
36Mashable / 12h
Apple TV+ subscribers will soon pay 30 percent more per month. Effective immediately, Apple is increasing the monthly price from $6.99 to $9.99. This is the first time since October 2022 that prices have increased. The service originally cost $4.99 per month . The price for those who subscribe to the annual model will also have their prices raised accordingly from $69 to $99. Apple has announced


The Apple iPad Air is back down to its Prime Day price
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $99.01: The Apple iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) is back down to its Prime Day sale price of $499.99 at Amazon and Best Buy as of Oct. 25. That's a 16% discount on its $599 MSRP and a return to its lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) $499.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (save $99.01) We may or may not be getting the standard new iPad announcement this month ,


Gran Turismo fans rejoice! Honda resurrects the real Prelude as a concept EV
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Anyone with an affinity for the Gran Turismo series will immediately recognize the long, wedge-like shape of the Honda Prelude. It has appeared in most of the games, offering a cheap entrance into the front-engined, front-wheel-drive road car category. Obviously, it was ripe for modification and in real life it offered a legitimate two-door sports car experience in something that could easily be


Experts reveal more info on this dangerous hacking tactic targeting your iPhone
Keychain (Enterprise T1555.001)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have revealed more details on TriangleDB, a piece of malware that targeted a zero-day vulnerability recently discovered in the iOS operating system. In a detailed technical writeup, Kaspersky said the malware contains at least four different modules that allow it to record sounds using the device’s integrated microphone, extract iCloud keychain, steal data


Private Jets Collide On Houston Hobby Airport Runway
One Mile at a Time / 12h
In the past couple of years we’ve seen a lot of stories of close call at airports, and collisions between planes that were narrowly avoided. In this case two planes actually did collide on the runway, though fortunately there were no injuries. Private jet takes off without permission, clips other plane This incident happened at around 4PM CT on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Houston Hobby Airport


Why You Should Turn Websites Into Apps on Your Mac
Lifehacker / 12h
Now that so much of our work happens on websites, it’s hard to find native apps designed for Macs. If you spend a lot of time on an obscure website, or a custom-made work portal, you might want to create a dedicated app for it—something that works as well as (or better) than Safari, shows you notifications, and has a… Read more...


George R.R. Martin Still Isn't Sure He'll Be Done With Winds of Winter Soon
200+Gizmodo / 12h
The last we heard from George R.R. Martin’s “I’m done giving updates on Winds of Winter” updates on Winds of Winter, the author believed he’d hit about 75% of the way through writing the Song of Ice and Fire novel he’s been updating us about for over a decade . Now? Ehhhh. Read more...


Google Image Search Will Now Show a Photo’s History. Can It Spot Fakes?
66Wired / 12h
The new “About this image” feature will help you discern whether a photo search result can be trusted. But it’s not a surefire safeguard against misinformation.


Viso eyes no-code for the future of computer vision and scores funding to scale
24TechCrunch / 12h
Computer vision has become commonplace across innumerable industries, but the methods of creating and controlling these visual AI models aren’t so easy. Viso is building a low/no-code end-to-end platform that lets companies roll their own computer vision stack, and they just pulled in $9.2M to scale up. There are tons of computer vision models and […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


Chkk helps keep complex Kubernetes environments up and running
TechCrunch / 12h
As Kubernetes is being deployed for ever more mission critical workloads, keeping clusters up and running has become increasingly important for DevOps teams. Chkk, an early-stage startup, launched out of stealth today with a solution that looks for vulnerabilities that could take down a cluster and warns administrators before it happens. It’s not only launching, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights



As publishers block AI web crawlers, Direqt is building AI chatbots for the media industry
54TechCrunch / 12h
A number of news and media publishers are already blocking AI web crawlers from accessing their sites, worried about the impact on traffic when all their work is swept up into AI chatbot experiences. However, a startup called Direqt believes publishers should embrace AI chatbots — just on their own terms. The company, which has […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon’s eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi router offers amazing speeds and few (if any) compromises
30TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon’s eero acquisition continues to bear fruit, and the latest off the vine is the eero Max 7, by far the company’s most advanced router yet, and the most capable when it comes to input and output options, too. The Max 7 supports Wi-Fi 7, the cutting edge in Wi-Fi standards that’s still relatively hard […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Google announces tools to help users fact-check images
26TechCrunch / 12h
The use of context images and videos on social media has led to dangerous misinformation distribution. Google is announcing to provide more contextual information about an image to prevent false information from spreading. The new set of tools includes viewing an image’s history, metadata, and context users used it with on different sites. Google announced […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserv


The House Fund aims to invest a fresh $115M in Berkeley-affiliated startups
55TechCrunch / 12h
The House Fund, the pre-seed and early stage venture capital fund focused on UC Berkeley startups, specifically AI startups, today announced that it’s closed its third tranche — Fund III — at $115 million. With the close of Fund III, Ken Goldberg, the UC Berkeley professor and prolific roboticist, will join The House Fund as […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Cisco announces several new AI tools to enhance Webex experience
TechCrunch / 12h
Cisco introduced several AI-focused tools today at the Webex One customer conference designed to improve performance and provide a level of automation around meeting-related tasks. The company has been running a large language model against Webex to provide things like a meeting transcript and translation, but it wanted to develop a model that was specifically […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights re


How to Copy Uncopyable Texts on Windows
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you ever encountered a piece of text you can't copy on Windows, like an error message or descriptions in the Settings app? Simply clicking and highlighting won't work, but you can copy "uncopyable" text on Windows using one of these methods.


How To Use New Tap Air Portugal Card For Star Alliance Elite Status, Better Award Availability
View from the Wing / 12h
Cardless has launched the brand new TAP Miles&Go American Express® Credit Card and it’s an intriguing tool for elite status that’s recognized on Star Alliance partner airlines (like United and Air Canada) and for earning miles that can be used for improved award availability across the Atlantic and for good value awards on partners like Emirates. Continue reading ...


Honda and GM have given up on their plan to co-create affordable EVs
Engadget / 12h
Honda and GM are abandoning their plan to develop a line of affordable electric vehicles together. Under the program, which was announced in April 2022, the two had committed to building compact crossover EVs that would start at less than GM’s upcoming $30,000 electric Chevrolet Equinox. The first models were expected to start releasing in 2027. Toshihiro Mibe, CEO of Honda, confirmed the project


Apple TV Plus is getting a major price hike, and I couldn't be more annoyed
57TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Bad news, everyone: Apple TV Plus, one of the last bastions of ad-free cost-effective streaming services, is getting a big price hike. As first reported by Bloomberg , Apple is raising the price of one of the world's best streaming services . Even worse, it'll cost almost double what you're currently paying to use the streaming platform. Well, in the US anyway. As Gurman pointed out on X (formerl


Alphabet stock declines after poor cloud performance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Compared to Microsoft’s impressive cloud performance , Google’s parent Alphabet has seen its share price drop after an underwhelming performance in its cloud revenue. Despite an 11% growth of revenue year over year, the results meant Alphabet stock price fell 8% after missing estimates made by analysts. However this is the first double-digit growth experienced by the company since before this tim


Dead Cells: Netflix Edition scares its way to a Halloween release date
Engadget / 12h
We knew Netflix had snagged the iconic roguelike/metroidvania Dead Cells for its ever-growing games library, and now we know when it’ll release. Dead Cells: Netflix Edition will be available on October 31. That’s Halloween, to those who don’t mess with the dark pagan arts. This is the full game, along with every paid DLC release, including the Castlevania crossover. A standard Netflix subscriptio


Prime members can save $20 on the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $20: As of Oct. 25, Amazon Prime members can take $20 off the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max for a limited time using code ADDMAX at checkout. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.99 at Amazon (Prime members save $20 with code ADDMAX) At this point, we're pretty much assuming that most people have switched over to a streaming-only TV situation (no offense if you still have


As a climate tech investor, unit economics is the only thing I care about
TechCrunch / 12h
We must focus on disruption and innovation in industry sectors with the greatest capacity to make progress on decarbonization. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.