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100+Mashable / 7h
This didn't take long. Shortly after OpenAI fired its CEO Sam Altman , Microsoft hired him, alongside OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman, to lead the company's new, "advanced research team." Microsoft is an investor and partner with OpenAI, owning a very large stake in the company; Microsoft also uses OpenAI's tech in its search engine, Bing. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who shared the news on Monda
Most of OpenAI’s employees threaten to quit if Sam Altman isn’t reappointed CEO
200+TechCrunch / 3h
The OpenAI saga continues. This morning, Ilya Sutskever, the AI startup’s chief scientist and board director, published a mea culpa of sorts on X (formerly Twitter). Sutskever was among those who pushed to abruptly remove former Y Combinator president Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI and demote Greg Brockman, the company’s president, from his position […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Powder, an AI clipping tool for gaming, can detect when a creator yells during a stream
TechCrunch / 4min
Powder, AI-powered clipping software that takes highlights from gaming streams and turns them into short-form videos, will soon be able to detect shouting for gamers to create even better montages. The platform is also working on speech-to-text software so creators can get a transcript of their entire stream and search for keywords. Powder has developed […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Sam Altman and OpenAI employees are flooding the timeline with heart emojis
Mashable / 6min
Did you hear? Sam Altman is out, and the heart emoji is in. Altman was ousted as the CEO of OpenAI, a company he co-founded, and people are pissed. According to a letter to OpenAI's board , most of the OpenAI staff are threatening to leave the company and join Microsoft, which hired Altman, if OpenAI doesn't reinstate him. The people love the man. SEE ALSO: OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever 'deeply
Secretive White House Surveillance Program Gives Cops Access to Trillions of US Phone Records
Wired / 10min
A WIRED analysis of leaked police documents verifies that a secretive government program is allowing federal, state, and local law enforcement to access phone records of Americans who are not suspected of a crime.
16 Takeaways From the Explosive Second Test of SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket
Gizmodo / 11min
Starship pierced through clear south Texas skies on Saturday morning, for what turned out to be an eight-minute-long mission. The megarocket failed once again, but SpaceX achieved significant progress in various critical mission objectives. Read more...
There's Still Time to Get Diestel's Smoked Turkey for Thanksgiving
LifeHacker / 12min
Get this smoked turkey shipped to you for the easiest and most flavorful bird you've ever had.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's Latest Trailer Prepares the Underwater Royal Family for War
Gizmodo / 16min
Here’s a new look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom , the final feature from Warner Bros.’ last era of DC films before we turn over to James Gunn’s new DC Studios franchise world. Read more...
OpenAI's New CEO Posted Edgelord Tweets About Rape and Nazis
Futurism / 26min
Edge Case OpenAI's latest interim CEO — announced after cofounder Sam Altman was fired and chief technology officer Mira Murati was appointed and then discharged from the role — seems to have made some extremely edgelordy posts. As British journalist Chris Stokel-Walker pointed out on the platform formerly and perennially known as Twitter, the "OpenAI board appears to have skipped or sped up due
This Shark robot vacuum and mop combo machine is $300 off in an Amazon Black Friday deal
Engadget / 31min
The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum and mop combo machine is on sale for $400 via Amazon as part of a Black Friday deal. This is a discount of $300, or 43 percent, and is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this particular model. This is a well-regarded midrange unit with plenty of functionality, including the ability to both vacuum and mop. As a matter of fact, the Shark AI Ultra topped our list of
Tech CEOs are set to testify in a Senate online child sexual exploitation hearing in December
Engadget / 39min
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on online child sexual exploitation on December 6 and the CEOs of major tech companies are set to testify. The committee expects Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his counterpart at TikTok , Shou Zi Chew, to testify voluntarily. It also wants to hear from the CEOs of X (formerly Twitter), Discord and Snap , and it has issued subpoenas to them. "Big Te
Are travel credit cards worth it?
The Points Guy / 38min
If you don’t travel frequently and are new to the world of credit cards, you’re probably wondering if a travel credit card makes sense for your wallet. Because they make up so much of the card landscape, it can be hard to know which type of travel card to apply for, let alone if they’re worth it. For most consumers, though, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Here are a few reasons why a travel cre
The Ayaneo Slide Makes Me Want a New Nokia Sidekick
Gizmodo / 40min
It seems that these days, every other company wants to try its hand at releasing handheld gaming PCs. The Ayaneo Slide is joining the surprisingly crowded battlefield to compete with the likes of the recently released Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go for portable gaming dominance. Read more...
Qatar Airways Employee Deported For Wearing Tinted Moisturizer?
One Mile at a Time / 43min
A recently published story exposes how a former Qatar Airways cabin crew member claims he was fired and deported for wearing tinted moisturizer during a night out in Doha (thanks to @kq747 for flagging this). The details surrounding this really make me angry, and I can’t imagine how unpleasant this whole experience was. Qatar Airways cabin crew accused of being gay prostitute On May 14, an Indone
This Is the Cheapest iPad You Should Buy During Black Friday
How-To Geek / 45min
Searching for a cheap iPad on Black Friday? Instead of buying an outdated model, get the colorful 10th Gen iPad . It's currently on sale for the all-time low price of $350, and it includes the latest iPadOS 17 update on top of modern features like USB-C charging.
Ukraine fires top cybersecurity officials
TechCrunch / 45min
The Ukrainian government has fired two of its most senior cybersecurity officials following accusations of alleged embezzlement. Yurii Shchyhol, head of Ukraine’s Ukraine’s State Special Communications Service of Ukraine, or SSSCIP, and his deputy Victor Zhora (pictured), who served as deputy chairman and chief digital transformation officer at SSSCIP, were both dismissed by the government, […] ©
CyberGhost Black Friday deal includes four extra months with two-year plans
Engadget / 52min
If you’re looking for a VPN with robust cross-platform software support, CyberGhost’s Black Friday sale gives you four extra months when you buy a two-year plan. Combined with the typical savings from committing to two years, it adds up to 84 percent off the security company’s standard monthly pricing over the same period. When you buy two years of CyberGhost access for $56.94, the VPN provider w
Emmett Shear, the ex-Twitch CEO tasked with stabilizing OpenAI, has some spicy social history
TechCrunch / 54min
Emmett Shear, the interim CEO of OpenAI, may be out of a job by the end of the hour, day or week given how fast and unexpectedly things are moving at the world’s hottest hot mess artificial intelligence company. But for now, he is the person at the helm after a dramatic three days in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Make Dungeons and Dragons 2, You Cowards
Gizmodo / 55min
Fans have been trained to expect the worst from Hollywood adaptations. Anytime something you love is announced as the next mega blockbuster , your heart sinks. Surely, they’re going to screw it up and ruin your childhood. Which is what happens 90% of the time. Read more...
The best mattress deals for Black Friday 2023
Mashable / 55min
Black Friday is this week, and many top online mattress brands have already launched sales. Check out our top picks for Black Friday mattress deals as of Nov. 20: Featured picks: Best overall mattress deal Nectar memory foam mattress $659 at Amazon (save $240) Best organic mattress deal Avocado Greeb mattress $1,799 with code HOLIDAY (save $200) Best splurge mattress deal Casper memory foam wave
All the best Black Friday Instant Pot deals: pressure cookers, air fryers, and more
Mashable / 1h
A glimpse at the best Instant Pot Black Friday deals: BEST MULTICOOKER DEAL Instant Pot Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid 13-in-1 (6.5-quart) $119.97 at Instant Home (save $79.98) BEST AIR FRYER DEAL Instant Omni Pro air fryer toaster oven combo (19-quart) $149.99 at Amazon (save $149.96) BEST STAND MIXER DEAL Instant Stand Mixer Pro $179.99 at Amazon (save $120) BEST COFFEE MAKER DEAL Instant Pot Pod 3-in-
How Headline is using AI to make better investment decisions
TechCrunch / 1h
Startups are made or broken by product-market fit. Immediately before a funding round, founders know they need to show that they are growing rapidly. Throwing a bunch of money at sales and marketing can make the graph curl up and to the right, but does that represent real product-market fit? The team at VC fund […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nanoleaf Lights Are LED-Based Dopamine
LifeHacker / 1h
These smart lights are my pick as the best smart-tech purchase for the holidays.
Try the Zeigarnik Effect When Your Studies Overwhelm You
LifeHacker / 1h
Thanks to the "Zeigarnik effect," leaving the task unfinished may actually help you remember what you study.
Sorry doubters, Starship actually had a remarkably successful flight
80Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Starship launched on Saturday with all 33 Raptor engines burning nominally. (credit: SpaceX) SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas—Starship launches are clarifying events. Pretty quickly after liftoff you find out who understands the rocket business, and who are the casual observers bereft of a clue. Before I had even left the launch viewing area in South Padre Island on Saturday morning headlines
Near Realtime War News and Commentary for Ukraine, Gaza and OpenAI Via X Twitter and Youtube
Next Big Future / 1h
The previous Microsoft deal would have ended when OpenAI reaches AGI. Microsoft paid $10 billion for 49% of only one part of the complex OpenAI structure would have ended when OpenAI reached AGI. Other AI teams like Google and Grok will be able to catch up with the disarray and raiding of 20-40% of the ... Read more
How my Southwest Priority card pays for itself in just 4 flights a year
The Points Guy / 1h
I have to come clean before we get into this: Flying Southwest Airlines isn’t exactly my favorite travel experience. From setting a check-in alarm to avoid that dreaded C group to the awkward open seating interactions, it’s not exactly my cup of tea. That said, sometimes the fares or nonstop routes from my home in Pittsburgh are too good to pass up. And for me, the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priori
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve: Everything you need to know
500+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking for waterslides and zip lines, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is not the private island playground you’ve been seeking. But if a relaxing day of lounging in the sand and floating on the waves, perhaps with an hour or two of snorkeling or paddleboarding, is what the doctor ordered, MSC Cruis
What It's Like to Request Roadside Assistance via Satellite with Apple's iPhone 15 Pro
Gizmodo / 1h
Maybe I’m falling for all the fear-mongering lately—I did grow up watching Lifetime—but I’m keen on the satellite safety features bundled in the iPhone 14 and 15 . The built-in connectivity offers as much peace of mind as the pepper spray in my bag. I’m miffed Android makers have yet to come on board with similar… Read more...
What’s next for OpenAI
27MIT Technology Review / 1h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . OpenAI, are you okay, babe? This past weekend has been a fever dream in the AI world. The board of OpenAI, the world’s hottest AI company, shocked everyone by firing CEO Sam Altman. Cue an AI-safety coup, chaos, and a new job at Microsoft for Altman. If you we
Advertiser exodus expected to deeply impact X ad revenue, analysis indicates
22TechCrunch / 1h
Even before major brands like Apple, Disney, and IBM paused their ad spending on X in the wake of Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic post, the company formerly known as Twitter had seen its revenues severely impacted by brand safety concerns. According to an October forecast from Insider Intelligence, X ad’s business was on […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Magic: The Gathering's Secret Lair Anniversary Is Full of Sexy Ian Malcolm
Gizmodo / 1h
Today Wizards of the Coast is celebrating the 2023 “Secretversary,” the anniversary of its Magic: The Gathering limited promo store Secret Lair —and it’s doing so in style with an honestly distressing amount of Jeff Goldblum. Read more...
Umberto Brunelleschi, Fashion illustration, Toilette au goût Vénitien (Venetian Costume), Costumes…
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
mote-historie : Umberto Brunelleschi , Fashion illustration, Toilette au goût Vénitien (Venetian Costume), Costumes Parisiens, Journal des dames et des modes, 1913. Illustration with a design for a “Venetian Outfit”, part of the 54th issue of the “Journal des dames et des modes”, published in Paris on November 20, 1913. The illustration features a woman wearing a pink jacket with wide hips, decor
SpaceX's Starship Reaches Space, Immediately Explodes
Futurism / 1h
New Heights Around seven months of orbital pad upgrades , governmental red tape , and an extensive environmental assessment later, SpaceX has launched its second orbital attempt of its massive Starship rocket. The massive rocket roared into life at the company's launch site in South Texas on Saturday, with its Super Heavy booster helping it to reach a new record height of 90 miles, well above the
iPhone 16: This new leak about the displays may disappoint you
Mashable / 1h
Apple's weirdest tech compromise may continue on next year's iPhone. According to leaks from the South Korean tech site Naver and Twitter leaker @Tech_Reve , the base iPhone 16 and 16 Plus display may still be stuck with a 60Hz refresh rate. For the uninitiated, that's how many times per second the display refreshes — and a higher refresh rate produces a smoother experience for scrolling, watchin
US emerging managers started their fundraising rebound in 2023
20TechCrunch / 1h
Fundraising is down across the board, but emerging managers were able to raise the same percentage of that funding total as in former years. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Travel Companies Are Hanging On To Hidden Fees Because Fraud Works
View from the Wing / 1h
There's a simple reason that annoying fees are prevalent in travel. They work. Customers spend more money. And in some cases politics and the tax code encourage them. John Arnold shares what happened at StubHub when they tested an elimination of hidden fees for some customers: those who were shown transparent all-in pricing spent less money. Continue reading ...
M3 vs. M2: How Does Apple's New Silicon Compare to Its Predecessor?
How-To Geek / 1h
Apple's M3 chips are the third iteration of the company's in-house chipset lineup. They bring a big technical step forward, but do they offer enough improvements for M2 users to upgrade? Here's how Apple's M3 Silicon compares to the M2 range.
Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?
80BBC News - Technology / 1h
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Strike On Horizon
400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
The “big three” carriers in the United States have had quite a couple of years, with record revenue (though also record costs). This success is a bit of a double-edged sword for airlines, as many labor groups are also looking for huge raises. American Airlines and its pilots union have ratified a new contract , which came several weeks after pilots voted to authorize a strike . While that’s progr
A $50 Xbox gift card is $5 off in this Black Friday deal
Engadget / 1h
These days, it's perhaps more difficult than ever to buy someone a video game as a gift. Not only are there thousands of options, your intended recipient may already have access to a given game on another platform or it may already be included in a subscription service they pay for. A gift card is likely a safer bet. To that end, you can save 10 percent on Xbox and PlayStation gift cards for Blac
You Can Get Frontier's Annual All-You-Can-Fly Pass for $499 Until Nov. 28
LifeHacker / 2h
According to the budget airline, their yearly pass is available for its lowest-ever price.
Five Ways to Find Your Property Lines
LifeHacker / 2h
Find your property lines before you do any construction or major landscaping on your property in order to avoid costly mistakes.
What Are "Time Sensitive" Notifications on iPhone?
29How-To Geek / 2h
For a long time, iPhones and iPad treated all notifications the same. You could turn them all off or do it on an app-by-app basis. Now, some notifications will be "Time Sensitive" to give you more control.
How to Make the Most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
100+How-To Geek / 2h
It's that shop-til-you-drop time of year again, and retailers have already spent most of November with teaser sales and ads for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here's how to score the best deals and avoid getting ripped off.
Score weeklong Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings on passes to TechCrunch Early Stage 2024
TechCrunch / 2h
Will this Congress ever pass an omnibus deal? We don’t recommend holding your breath. Instead, consider the uncontentious Black Friday meets Cyber Monday deal we’re offering on passes to TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 — our daylong startup founder conference — on April 25 in Boston, Massachusetts. We’re celebrating the season of sales by rolling Black […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
British Library confirms data stolen during ransomware attack
TechCrunch / 2h
The British Library, the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries, has confirmed that a ransomware attack led to the theft of internal data. In late October, the British Library first disclosed it was experiencing an unspecified cybersecurity incident that caused a “major technology outage” across its sites in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
OpenAI employees are pissed about Sam Altman departure. Here’s proof.
Mashable / 2h
Amid the chaotic fallout from Sam Altman's firing , one thing is clear: OpenAI employees, including top leadership, are on Altman's side. Public posts of support on social media, reports of employees jumping ship — and now an open letter signed by hundreds of employees threatening to quit — make it abundantly clear that OpenAI workers are pissed. This comes after negotiations to reinstate Altman
Qatar Airways Privilege Club 10-25% Bank Transfer Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 2h
Qatar Airways Privilege Club is currently offering two separate transfer bonus promotions. They’re not particularly exciting, but are worth being aware of, as this can also be useful for collecting other “flavors” of Avios (including with British Airways Executive Club). Transfer Citi points to Privilege Club with 25% bonus Through November 30, 2023, Qatar Airways is offering a 25% bonus when you
Max's Ad-Supported Plan Is $2.99 a Month for a Limited Time
How-To Geek / 2h
Max is currently offering a 70% discount for six months on its ad-supported streaming plan. Now's the time to sign up and enjoy Max's collection of exclusive content, including "The Last of Us" and a smorgasbord of Christmas movies. This offer is available until Monday, November 27th.
SpaceX Starship 3 Hardware Will Be Ready to Fly in 3-4 Weeks
Next Big Future / 2h
Starship Flight 3 hardware should be ready to fly in 3 to 4 weeks. There are three ships in final production in the high bay (as can be seen from the highway). There will need to be a new FAA license but there is no launch pad issue for the next flight. SpaceX needs to ... Read more
Microsoft Spending Over $50 Billion to Buildout AI Datacenters
Next Big Future / 2h
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman are at a new AI subsidiary of Microsoft. Microsoft will spend over $50 billion on AI data centers. Dave Lee analysis: 1. Sam/Greg form new “AI Research” group in Microsoft. The group has the option to spin off as new company whenever they want. Agreement is that if company is ... Read more
SpaceX Twitter Space
Next Big Future / 2h
I will be joining a twitter space today on SpaceX from an Investors perspective. We’re talking SpaceX from investors perspective tomorrow evening. – what does Starship OFT-2 mean for investors ? – who in their right mind is paying $150B+ for company that “fails” so much? 🙋♂️ – business stuff about Starlink, Starshield, and more ... Read more
OpenAI employees revolt after board names new CEO and Altman heads to Microsoft
100+Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) After two days of roller-coaster negotiations at OpenAI HQ due to the surprise ouster of CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Microsoft plans to hire Altman and former OpenAI President Greg Brockman to head a "new advanced AI research team." Overnight, the OpenAI board named a new interim CEO, Emmett Shear, who acknowledged the messy proces
Meet Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s ‘Highly Intelligent, Socially Awkward’ Interim CEO
50Wired / 2h
Emmett Shear is taking over from Sam Altman as interim CEO of OpenAI. Sources have given a mixed review of his suitability for the role.
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt Resigns After Vehicles Deemed Public Safety Hazard
20Gizmodo / 2h
The co-founder of Cruise, Kyle Vogt, resigned from his duties as CEO, CTO, and President on Sunday night, following a month of turbulence for General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary. Vogt exits the startup he launched in his garage 10 years ago, just weeks after Cruise recalled 950 robotaxis after one of them dragg… Read more...
Delta cuts 2 transcon LaGuardia routes, adds new flight to Seoul
21The Points Guy / 2h
Delta Air Lines is making a few big changes to its route network. The Atlanta-based carrier is slashing two of its most interesting transcontinental routes, and it’s also adding a second daily flight frequency on one of the longest routes in its network. There’s lots to digest, so read on for the details. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter . Delta
The best Apple Watch in 2023
Engadget / 2h
Apple has just three smartwatches in its current lineup: the affordable Apple Watch SE, the advanced Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the flagship Apple Watch Series 9. All three offer fitness tracking, safety features, Siri support and iPhone integration, and all come in carbon-neutral configurations. But there are plenty of differences too, not the least of which is pricing: the Apple Watch SE starts at
Microsoft Immediately Hires Sam Altman After He’s Fired by OpenAI
100+Futurism / 2h
You're Hired! To cap off one of the most bizarre weekends in tech history, Microsoft has announced that it's hiring freshly-fired OpenAI chief Sam Altman . In a post on X-formerly-Twitter , Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that although he continues to have "confidence" in OpenAI — which just sacked Altman — he was hiring the exec to "lead a new advanced AI research team" at the tech monolith. Th
Apple reportedly plans to release its Vision Pro headset in March 2024
TechCrunch / 2h
Apple is planning to release its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in March, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech giant was reportedly planning to release the headset in January, but is still preparing distribution plans and conducting final device testing. When Apple unveiled the $3,499 Vision Pro back in June, the company said it was […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Get a refurbished iPad for under $90 with this early Black Friday deal
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of November 20, get this refurbished iPad 4 for only $89.97 — you'll save 64%. The iPad 4th Generation unfortunately cannot upgrade past iOS 10.3 , but it does sport similar app icons and some features of later updates. Despite this fact, there’s still so much to love: 9.7-Inch Retina display. Great for streaming movies or reading e-books . 16GB of storage. Add your favorite social apps
Aardman Says Its Future Is Fine After Clay Shortage Worries
Gizmodo / 2h
After a weekend report that one of the most famous stop-motion animation houses in the world— Aardman , the team behind Chicken Run, Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and more—was on the verge of running out of the unique clay they use to craft their creations went viral, the studio has now spoken out to assuage fan… Read more...
Amazon Black Friday deals include $100 off our favorite Wi-Fi 6 mesh router system
23Engadget / 2h
The TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router system is on sale for $200 as part of Amazon’s Black Friday commercial festivities. That’s a discount of $100 and matches a record-low price for the device. This deal is for the two-pack, so you get both the actual router and an extender to place somewhere else in the home. This is a fantastic mesh router setup for most consumers at $300, so that absol
Book a pricey suite or flight for a fraction of the cost: Current points promotions to save you money
1KThe Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies because they have many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers. By selling points and miles, programs can get an immediate cash injection as travelers prepay for fut
Make This Sweet Meyer Lemon Marmalade
LifeHacker / 2h
Most marmalades have a bitter after-taste—making one that is sweet takes extra time, but it's worth the effort.
Effective accelerationism, doomers, decels, and how to flaunt your AI priors
TechCrunch / 2h
Several political perspectives are shaping quite a lot of the work on artificial intelligence, and so we need to understand them, especially now. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Tinder adds new features like prompts and dark mode
Mashable / 2h
Tinder is launching some new features in the midst of cuffing season , the time of year where singles seek to find a partner for the holidays (until Valentine's Day, that is). In an attempt to inject more personality into user profiles, Tinder may look...a bit more like fellow dating app Hinge . One of the new features is profile prompts to act as conversation starters. Dating app aficionados wil
American Airlines Baggage Handlers Laughed, Filmed Playing ‘Toss The Wheelchair’
View from the Wing / 3h
American Airlines baggage handlers in Miami were filmed playing 'toss the wheelchair' with several passenger wheelchairs, displaying careless handling and insensitivity towards essential mobility devices. Continue reading ...
How to Make a Google Doc View Only
28How-To Geek / 3h
Whether you're sharing your document or working on it alone, unintentional edits can happen. Luckily, Google Docs gives you a simple way to avoid mistaken keystrokes, accidental deletions, and other unintended edits with a view-only mode.
Strategizing your fintech exit in a turbulent market — top 3 questions to tackle
24TechCrunch / 3h
As more players seek to establish themselves, the competitive landscape grows that much fiercer. Meanwhile, the available funding is finite. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI’s leadership moves to Microsoft, propelling its stock up
TechCrunch / 3h
Microsoft is the real winner of the OpenAI chaos that reigned over the weekend, and its rallying stock price is indicative of that. Upon the shocking news that OpenAI’s board had unexpectedly fired CEO Sam Altman on Friday, reportedly to due internal strife over OpenAI’s direction, Microsoft stock dropped more than 2% in after-hours trading, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
Redeem Miles For ITA Airways Business Class!
2KOne Mile at a Time / 3h
ITA Airways is the new(ish) national airline of Italy, and the successor of Alitalia. While the airline belongs to the SkyTeam alliance for now (until Lufthansa completes its takeover ), unfortunately there have been limited opportunities to actually redeem partner miles for travel on ITA, which has been quite frustrating. In July 2023, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club rolled out award redemptions on
Surf securely with FastestVPN Pro Lifetime Plan for just $27
96Mashable / 3h
As Black Friday approaches, it's the perfect opportunity to up your internet experience. Whether working from your couch, coffee shop, or the corner office, smart connectivity seamlessly supports all your devices wherever you are. Bid farewell to nuisances like IP address conflicts, routing headaches, inaccessible websites, and bandwidth constraints with the FastestVPN Pro Lifetime plan . Don't a
Boost meeting productivity with this $48 AI-powered assistant
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Laxis AI Meeting Assistant helps you organize notes, get live transcriptions, and generate AI content from virtual conversations . Now, a one-year premium subscription is $47.99 — a 70% price cut. We’ll start with the bad news: In recent years, video meetings have grown from one-off occurrences to daily events. The good news? An online format means you can integrate tools, like Laxis AI Me
You Can (and Should) Compost, Even If You Don't Garden
LifeHacker / 3h
You don't actually have to have a full garden (or any garden at all) to make composting worthwhile.
Black Friday: Save 30% or more on stays with Expedia
The Points Guy / 3h
We know Black Friday isn’t until next week, but deals are already flooding in left, right and center. We feel like many of you will love this offer from Expedia and Hotels.com, which could bring you some great savings if you pick the right stay. Before we say any more, now might also be a good time to flag a few of our other Black Friday deal guides in case you’re looking for even more bargains.
Updates From Doctor Who, Rick and Morty, and More
Gizmodo / 3h
Beetlejuice 2 has wrapped filming. Josh Heald is open to returning to the “Miyagi-verse” after Cobra Kai. Walking Dead’s Rick and Michonne spinoff gets a premiere date. Plus, what’s next on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Spoilers, away! Read more...
China’s tech giants dip their toes into web3, but prospects are limited so far
TechCrunch / 3h
During the Staking Summit in Istanbul, a conference attended by hundreds of individuals involved in the staking practice of the crypto ecosystem, two exhibition booths stood out. They belonged to Tencent and Huawei. Amidst a backdrop dominated by twenty-somethings clad in trendy company hoodies and giving out well-designed merchandise, the two Chinese tech giants appeared […] © 2023 TechCrunch. A
Microsoft is the only real winner in the OpenAI debacle
TechCrunch / 3h
OpenAI is in the process of fully collapsing on itself, following the ousting of former CEO Sam Altman in a shocking board decision. Exactly why the board decided to fire Altman is still unclear, but it seems increasingly likely that it was more about power-play shenanigans than anything else. What is clear is that Microsoft, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YubiKeys are buy one, get one half off for Black Friday
Engadget / 3h
If you’ve considered securing your online accounts with a physical key, today isn’t a bad time to start. Yubico has its highly rated YubiKeys on sale for Cyber Week , and you don’t have to wait for Black Friday to take advantage. From today through November 27 (Cyber Monday), you can buy one and get one half off on YubiKeys in the standard and YubiKey 5 series. A physical hardware key is one of t
How Hotels Blow It When Delivering Amenities
View from the Wing / 3h
The blog post explores the challenges hotels face in personalizing amenities for guests, highlighting the complexities of catering to diverse preferences and the occasional missteps, like inappropriate gifts or failing to recognize guest preferences. It emphasizes the impact of well-executed amenities, using personal experiences and industry insights to illustrate how getting it right can signifi
the-met-art: Foreshortening of a Library by Carlo Galli Bibiena,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
the-met-art : Foreshortening of a Library by Carlo Galli Bibiena , Drawings and Prints Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over traces of leadpoint Purchase, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1971 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/344293
10 best headphones on sale for Amazon’s Black Friday sale
The Points Guy / 3h
One of our favorite must-have accessories as TPG reporters is a good pair of reliable headphones. Whether you are frequenting airport hallways and plane runways or walking in your neighborhood, headphones are an item that you should never leave home without. Since Amazon’s Black Friday sales are now live, there are plenty of great deals on some of the best headphones around. Of all the headphones
The Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors of 2023
How-To Geek / 3h
240Hz gaming monitors offer smooth visuals and superior motion handling. But with an abundance of options, it can be tricky to pick the right one for your gaming setup. So, we have handpicked the best to get you started.
Climate tech’s biggest hits and misses in 2023
TechCrunch / 3h
For the broader economy, this was the year of the recession that never arrived. But for climate tech, it was a year of both great hits and big misses. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hilton Bashes Japanese Ryokans In Tone-Deaf Ad
29One Mile at a Time / 3h
On November 9, 2023, Hilton published an ad in the Japanese market, for its luxury Conrad brand. The ad was pulled less than a week later, after backlash, as reported by Unseen Japan . I’m just so puzzled as to how this ad got approved, and/or Hilton thought this ad would go over well? Conrad attacks ryokans in ad campaign A 30-second ad intended to promote the Conrad brand debuted in Japan recen
Stuff their stockings and amaze them with these gifts under $25
100+Mashable / 3h
Maybe your holiday list is as long as your arm. Maybe your heart is bigger than your budget. Maybe you’re just a stickler for killer deals. Regardless of why you’re on the hunt for affordable gifts that are actually cool, shopping at Walmart is a no-brainer. Walmart makes it a breeze to score deals on gifts for everyone on your list without having to scroll for hours or run all over town. You can
Catching up on OpenAI’s wild weekend
TechCrunch / 3h
Welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups. This past weekend was all about the massive shakeup at OpenAI and the high-impact machinations the last few days brought. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
You Should Take Your Next Test Backward
LifeHacker / 3h
The students of the internet say it can help calm your nerves and boost your focus.
Black Friday cruise deals 2023: Here are the best pre-holiday bargains at sea
200+The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If thoughts of next year’s vacation have you yearning to cruise, Black Friday deals are a great way to solidify your plans early and bag a bargain while you’re at it. Many lines are offering Black Friday cruise sales that feature fare discounts, free Wi-Fi and drinks, “kids sail free” offers, cabin upgrade
Most OpenAI Staff Threaten to Quit After Microsoft Hires Sam Altman
200+Gizmodo / 4h
Early on Monday morning, Microsoft hired Sam Altman to lead a new advanced AI research team after he was ousted from his position at OpenAI last week. Within hours, OpenAI employees threatened to resign en masse with more than 500 out of 750 employees signing a letter demanding that the board resign and Altman be… Read more...
Startups must add AI value beyond ChatGPT integration
TechCrunch / 4h
The AI hype train is going full swing. At this point, it is hard to name an industry not affected by this disruptive technology. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to Update Audio Drivers on Windows
How-To Geek / 4h
You can fix your various sound issues and possibly get general audio enhancements by updating your audio drivers . You can do this using Device Manager, Windows Update, and your audio card maker's website. We'll show you how to do this on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
F1’s videogame-like Las Vegas race defied critics’ complaints
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Las Vegas' animated Sphere provided part of a spectacular backdrop for the Las Vegas street race. Luckily for F1, the racing more than lived up to the hype. (credit: Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images) This past weekend, Formula 1 held its inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. In many ways, this race was something new and unusual for the racing series, something that created plenty of t
Daily Telescope: Spying a double cluster of supergiant stars
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / A view of the double cluster in Perseus. (credit: Markus Noga) Welcome to the Daily Telescope . There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light, a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We'll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we're going to take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a univ
Fellow coffee devices are 20 percent off for Black Friday
Engadget / 4h
Some folks have a more intricate coffee-making process than "insert pod, press button, get java." Serious coffee fans who don't mind putting in more effort to get a high-quality cup of joe may be interested to learn that Fellow is running a Black Friday sale. Many of the brand's devices are 20 percent off on its website until November 28. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Fe
Most of OpenAI's staff threatens to quit unless the board resigns and reinstates Sam Altman as CEO
200+Engadget / 4h
The OpenAI chaos took another twist on Monday morning as most of the company's staff threatened to quit unless the board resigns and reinstates former CEO Sam Altman and ex-president Greg Brockman. According to Wired and Kara Swisher , around 500 employees — including several executives — signed the letter. Swisher noted that OpenAI has 700 employees. Several of them, including Chief Technical Of
From shopping portals to cash back: Your complete guide to maximizing Black Friday purchases
94The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year , is quickly upon us. At TPG, you know we are all about teaching you how to maximize your savings and points-earning at all times, shopping included. Here are some tips to make the most of your purchases this holiday season and beyond. Use an online shoppi
Not your average sleigh ride: 9 can’t-miss theme parks during the holidays
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Theme parks bring out the big kid in all of us, no matter the time of year. When Christmas rolls around, it’s even more fun to let our inner child out to play — and maybe even bring some real children along for the ride. Most theme parks start getting into the Christmas swing in early November, so it’s tim
You Can Invest Sustainably and Still Make Money
LifeHacker / 4h
What's the point of investing if we don't have a planet to do it on?
OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever 'deeply regrets' Sam Altman firing.
32Mashable / 4h
In a surprising twist of events, OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever announced on Monday that he feels remorseful about the board's decision to fire Sam Altman. In an X post, Sutskever said the following: "I deeply regret my participation in the board's actions. I never intended to harm OpenAI. I love everything we've built together and I will do everything I can to reunite the company." Tweet may ha
Hackers accessed sensitive health data of Welltok patients
24TechCrunch / 4h
Hackers accessed the personal data of more than a million people by exploiting a security vulnerability in a file transfer tool used by Welltok, the healthcare platform owned by Virgin Pulse. Welltok, a Denver-based patient engagement company that works with healthcare plans to provide communications to subscribers about their healthcare, confirmed in a data breach […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All righ
7 Best Philips Hue Smart Lights (2023): Gradient Lightstrip, Go Lamp, and More Tips
22Wired / 4h
Philips Hue sells many of the best smart lights, but its range can be tricky to navigate. Here’s how to choose the right kit for your home.
The New Jackrabbit XG Ebike Is a Pint-Size Prankster
24Wired / 4h
Jackrabbit’s new and improved tiny electric motorbike is the perfect first-, last-, and every-mile-in-between solution.
Emissions Should Be Plummeting. Instead, They’re Breaking Dangerous New Records
61Wired / 4h
Ahead of COP28, a scathing new UN report warns that the world is barreling toward an avoidable catastrophe. It’s a plea for world leaders to step up their ambition.
The best gifts to buy tea lovers in 2023
Engadget / 4h
Tea is so much more than just a drink. It’s a ritual, a habit that allows you to explore an endless variety of flavors, aromas and preparations. And, without getting into the argument of true teas (aka leaves from Camellia Sinensis ) versus herbal teas, there’s a wonderful world of concoctions to try – from earthy oolongs, to grassy matchas, to smoky yerba mates and more. So while coffee may be t
Max is offering 70 percent off its ad-supported plan for six months in Black Friday sale
29Engadget / 4h
Black Friday is almost here, and deals are springing up everywhere from tablets to streamers. Max, the streamer formerly known as HBO Max , is offering 70 percent off its Max with Ads plan, dropping the price from $9.99 per month (or $100 if you pay for an entire year) to $2.99 per month. The reduced cost lasts for six months, at which point you can cancel or pay full price — all depends on how b
LucidLink lands $75M for its on-demand file streaming tech
24TechCrunch / 4h
LucidLink, a startup offering a platform that enables teams to work on files without having to download or sync them, today announced that it raised $75 million in a Series C round led by Brighton Park Capital with participation from Headline, Adobe Ventures and Baseline Ventures. The tranche brings LucidLink’s total raised to $90 million […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
The 10 Biggest Problems With Android's Desktop Mode
How-To Geek / 4h
A growing number of phones can connect to a lapdock. Depending on your workflow, your phone has more than enough power to replace your PC , but the experience isn't without its drawbacks. Here are hiccups you can expect before you dive in.
The Winners and Losers of OpenAI’s Wild Weekend
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
It is hard to see the past few days as anything but a big loss for the A.I. company.
Amazon will host free 'AI Ready' courses in an effort to boost the AI talent pool
41Engadget / 5h
OpenAI may grab all the headlines , but Amazon has been quietly toiling on AI across all its divisions and even using AI-powered robots in its warehouses . Now, in a bid to expand the AI talent pool, the company is launching a free program called "AI Ready," with the aim of providing generative AI training to two million people globally by 2025. Consisting of eight free courses, the classes will
OpenAI Staff Threaten to Quit Unless Board Resigns
1KWired / 5h
More than 600 employees of OpenAI have signed a letter saying they may quit and join Sam Altman at Microsoft unless the startup's board resigns and reappoints the ousted CEO.
SEVA, a new growth equity fund, secures $85M for debut fund in four months
TechCrunch / 5h
SEVA intends to invest in New York-based customer-centric founders of fast-growing, bootstrapped companies to scale via profitable growth. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to Dance Casually Without Looking Like an Awkward Goofball
LifeHacker / 5h
Life is too short to be a wallflower. Here's how to get out on the dance floor without looking (too) awkward
Microsoft Emerges as the Winner in OpenAI Chaos
300+Wired / 5h
Microsoft has hired OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to head a new advanced AI team, acquiring one of the most successful management groups in the AI industry.
Get in, Folks, We're Baking Cake for Thanksgiving
LifeHacker / 5h
That's right: Pie had its moment in the sun. This Thanksgiving, we're adding cake to the holiday festivities.
The Download: digital hide-and-seek, and AI for African languages
21MIT Technology Review / 5h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This viral game in China reinvents hide-and-seek for the digital age The “cat-and-mouse game” has gone viral in China this year, drawing thousands of people across the country to events every week. It’s a fun combination of a childhood game, in-person networki
Tinder profiles just got a 'rizz-first' redesign
Engadget / 5h
There has always been little more to swiping right or left on a person's Tinder profile than if you like how they look. Now, the dating app is finally introducing a range of features that provide a more rounded idea of people, such as profile prompts and basic info tags. Anyone who has used apps like fellow Match Group-owned Hinge or Bumble will likely find many of these updates familiar. Profile
American Airlines’ Awful Wheelchair Mishandling
26One Mile at a Time / 5h
Customer service in the airline industry can often leave a bit to be desired, to put it mildly. However, our average grievances about airlines pale in comparison to what many with limited mobility deal with, where complete disregard is shown for their basic needs. Here’s the latest example of that… Gate checked wheelchair goes flying A video posted on TikTok yesterday shows how some American Airl
‘Lost Time for No Reason’: How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities
NYT > Technology / 5h
In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.
View of an advertising card for Tulip & Scott, depicing a woman, roses and a river. Printed on…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
View of an advertising card for Tulip & Scott, depicing a woman, roses and a river. Printed on front: “Compliments of Tulip & Scott, boots & shoes, 87 Monroe Street.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Why this new Black Friday vacation deal from MSC Cruises is the one to book
56The Points Guy / 5h
Searching for a Black Friday deal on a vacation for the coming winter or beyond? Look no further than this new offer from MSC Cruises. This fast-growing cruise line is attracting travelers with an epic Black Friday deal that brings all sorts of offers, from drinks and Wi-Fi included to “kids sail free” and hundreds of dollars in onboard credit. This offer applies to an array of popular MSC cruise
Uber’s “BYOV” Mode: New Ride Sharing Option That Uses Your Own Car [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...
How to Automatically Blur NSFW Content on an iPhone or Mac
How-To Geek / 5h
Are you apprehensive about unsolicited NSFW content appearing on your screen? Apple has a solution to counter this. It's called Sensitive Content Warning, and it safeguards you against unwanted nudity and obscene content on your Apple devices. Let's dive in to learn more.
My Wrists Can't Thank This Flexible Gooseneck Mount Enough
Wired / 5h
I type all day. I play games all night. My wrists need a break, and this Saiji gooseneck mount holds my Switch to give me one.
Eero Max 7 Review: Amazon's First Wi-Fi 7 Mesh
22Wired / 5h
The new Wi-Fi 7 Eero mesh takes performance to the max but could also max out your credit card.
Apple AirPods currently on sale for some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of 11:30 a.m. EST on Nov. 20 and are subject to change. This post will be updated. Apple AirPods are currently part of Amazon’s Black Friday sale at one of the best discounts we’ve seen all year for the [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169604″] and the lowest all-time price for [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169225″]. If you’re in the market
Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: The Simpsons Invented This Surprisingly Tough Geometry Task
Gizmodo / 5h
Hidden amid its trademark satire of average American life, The Simpsons is riddled with mathematical Easter eggs. The show’s writing staff has boasted an impressive pedigree of Ivy League mathheads who couldn’t resist infusing America’s longest-running sitcom with inside jokes, scattered about like sprinkles on… Read more...
A controversial US surveillance program is up for renewal. Critics are speaking out.
22MIT Technology Review / 6h
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up her e . For the past week my social feeds have been filled with a pretty important tech policy debate that I want to key you in on: the renewal of a controversial program of American surveillance. The program, outli
The Morning After: Microsoft recruits recently fired OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman
28Engadget / 6h
OpenAI’s board of directors announced Friday it had fired CEO Sam Altman. But he’s doing okay . By Monday morning, he had joined Microsoft “to lead a new advanced AI research team,” according to the company. Altman cofounded OpenAI with Elon Musk in 2015 as a nonprofit and served as the CEO for the for-profit arm since 2019. He was originally fired from OpenAI over “a breakdown in communication b
New Etihad Seat Assignment Policy & Fees
84One Mile at a Time / 6h
Back in 2018, Etihad Airways introduced fees for selecting economy seat assignments in advance. This is something that we see many full service airlines do — after all, a lot of people book economy tickets based on price, and with how razor thin margins are, being able to sell ancillaries can make a big difference for airlines. Well, Etihad has now revealed it will be making additional changes to
SNL’s Thanksgiving Airline Travel Sketch Is Amazing
View from the Wing / 6h
Saturday Night Live spoofed Thanksgiving week travel with their “Thanksgiving Week Airport Parade” which opens, “Good morning from Newark airport, everybody’s third choice.” The parade is sponsored by Hudson News which is amazing: Continue reading ...
BioBlack Is a Cleaner Alternative to the Filthy and Toxic Carbon Black Pigment
26Wired / 6h
Nature Coatings makes a petroleum-free alternative to a widely used—and particularly toxic—black dye. But the problem it’s solving isn’t one the fashion industry is desperate to fix.
TikTok Shop’s Black Friday Sale Is Full of Very Weird Stuff
Wired / 6h
TikTok Shop's Black Friday sale has plenty of big discounts, but it’s awash with brands you've never heard of selling everything from snail slime to rainbow eucalyptus trees.
UPDF, the Excellent PDF Editor for All Platforms, Is Currently on Sale
How-To Geek / 7h
There is an enormous variety of PDF editors out there, and what’s right for you will depend on your needs. While free PDF editors can often read and annotate documents, their features can be very limited.
Sculpture of John Oliver riding a Pūteketeke goes on sale for a good cause
Mashable / 7h
After a tense fortnight of campaigning, last week John Oliver was successful in his bid to get the humble Pūteketeke crowned "Bird of the Century" in New Zealand's Forest & Bird poll . Oliver's efforts, which included setting up billboards around the world and dressing up as a giant Pūteketeke during an appearance on The Tonight Show , resulted in a landslide victory. The Pūteketeke received 290,
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is dropping soon. How to view yours when it releases.
Mashable / 7h
The most wonderful time of the year is finally approaching: the release of Spotify Wrapped 2023. Soon, you'll be able to enjoy a recap of another rough and chaotic year via the music that got you through it. SEE ALSO: 13 best websites to analyze your Spotify data What is Spotify Wrapped? Spotify Wrapped is an annual tradition in which the popular music streaming service delivers a personalised ro
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 20
Mashable / 7h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Redeem JetBlue TrueBlue Points On Hawaiian Airlines
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
JetBlue TrueBlue finally seems to realize that there’s value in adding award redemptions on partner airlines, if you want people to be loyal to the program. The program has just introduced online award redemptions on Hawaiian Airlines, as flagged by AwardWallet . While the two carriers have had a partnership for over a decade, previously you had to book these awards by phone. This development com
Bumble, Grindr, and Hinge Moderators Struggle to Keep Users—and Themselves—Safe
42Wired / 7h
An investigation revealed that workers dealing with user reports on dating apps struggle with “unattainable” expectations and traumatic content.
Tinder redesigns profile pages with prompts, info tags and quiz
28TechCrunch / 7h
Tinder is revamping its profile pages to make them more informative and create easier starting points for conversations. The company is launching features like profile prompts as conversation starters, profile quizzes, basic info tags, and dark mode. Let’s look at these new features in details. The Match-group-owned app is rolling out profile prompts so that […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights rese
Hyperx Vision S Webcam Review: Stellar Low-Light Performance Highlights This Premium Webcam
How-To Geek / 7h
While there's no perfect webcam, you'll find that many require you to make more sacrifices than you'd probably want to. The HyperX Vision S goes against the grain in this regard to offer a well-rounded solution, if you’re up for its $200 premium price. Delivering a solid build quality, stellar low-light performance, fantastic autofocus, and Windows Hello support, it packs a punch in the features
Apple's 9th-gen iPad falls to a new low of $230 in an Amazon Black Friday deal
38Engadget / 8h
We're only a few days out from Black Friday , and the sales keep building. The latest deal worth checking out comes courtesy of a new all-time low price on Apple's ninth-generation iPad . The 64GB device is currently available for $230, down from $329 — a 30 percent discount. The ninth-gen Apple iPad is a great option if you want a simple, well-performing iPad that does everything you need. It's
Best-Ever $40 Bonus For New Rakuten Members
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $40 bonus Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards poi
Close-up images of SpaceX's Starship launch are breathtaking
100+Mashable / 8h
SpaceX's rocket Starship had its second major flight test this week , ascending to a height three times higher than its previous attempt before exploding. The super-heavy spacecraft made progress from Starbase, located in Boca Chica, Texas, where it successfully lifted off before its booster was destroyed. The two-part vehicle was intended to orbit Earth before landing in the Pacific Ocean. As Ma
Open source Notion alternative AppFlowy gets big-name backers and lands on the cloud
32TechCrunch / 8h
A new startup is targeting the lucrative workplace productivity space with an open source approach to project and knowledge management — and it has received backing from a who’s who of investors from across the technology spectrum. AppFlowy, as the company is called, has raised $6.4 million in funding from a slew of renowned founders […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Etihad Restricting Partner Award Availability
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Etihad Airways has a great inflight product in first class and business class , and historically it has been pretty easy to redeem points for these experiences. In particular, Etihad has partnered with American AAdvantage and Air Canada Aeroplan , meaning you could redeem both points currencies for travel in Etihad premium cabins. Unfortunately that seems to have largely changed in recent weeks,
‘Lost Time for No Reason:’ How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities
24NYT > Technology / 8h
In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.
I took pictures of the moon with 3 phones. This one had the best shot.
Mashable / 8h
As someone fascinated by celestial wonders, I decided to take pictures of the moon with the iPhone 15 Pro Max . Then I thought, "Wait a minute; I have two other phones. Could they possibly beat the iPhone 15 Pro Max in astrophotography?" That's when I whipped out the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra . Let's see how all three devices performed. Which phase was the moon in when I
This 4K HD drone camera is only $70 for the holidays
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: As of November 20, get the ProVision foldable 4k camera drone for just $69.97 — that's 36% off. Give the gift of capturing gorgeous aerial views this holiday season with an affordable, portable drone . The ProVision foldable 4K camera drone is built for both indoor and outdoor excursions — and, even better, it’s only $69.97 instead of $109.99 through November 27. Capture the world in 4K Wh
This pop-up cabin for your car is just $280
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: As of November 20, get this Carsule pop-up camper for only $279.97 — that's $100 off. Hitting the open road and enjoying the great outdoors during a camping trip can be the ultimate adventure. However, it does make things easier when you have more living space to relax in at the end of a long hike, kayak trip, or afternoon exploring a new town. To add some versatility to your gear, you may
I let fancams dictate what I watch
Mashable / 8h
I rarely trust recommendations fed to me by algorithms. I've cooked inedible recipes, been led astray by BookTok , and fallen for viral snippets of songs. But there's one group that never fails me: fancam creators. For the uninitiated , there's a whole world on social media of viral, fan-made videos featuring one or more celebrities or characters, typically set to music, called fan edits. Drillin
'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' didn't need that President Snow voiceover
Mashable / 8h
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ends with a foreboding promise. We watch as Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) performs a victory tour of sorts, having just arrived back in the Capitol from District 12. He secures a swanky new gamemaker position with Dr. Volumnia Gaul (Viola Davis), poisons his enemy Dean Casca Highbottom (Peter Dinklage), and reclaims his family home. In the film's
'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off' has a surprising connection to the embattled 'Coyote vs. Acme'
Mashable / 8h
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off boasts much of the returning cast from the live-action movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. But the best new addition to the franchise born from Bryan Lee O'Malley's adored graphic novels is courtesy of Coyote vs. Acme — the movie that Warner Bros. planned to shelve for a tax break, only to be met with such backlash that the studio put it up for outside acquisition . Amid a
This viral game in China reinvents hide-and-seek for the digital age
26MIT Technology Review / 9h
On a late October evening, I found myself hiding in the shadows of a tree in a Hong Kong park. I was on high alert, warily eyeing everyone walking toward me. I was checking my phone every few seconds, watching the locations of dozens of people who were trying to hunt me down. I wasn’t actually in danger. I was playing a game of hide-and-seek with 40 strangers in a seven-acre park built on the sit
Microsoft snatches Sam Altman and former OpenAI colleagues to form its own AI research team
300+Engadget / 10h
In another twist on the OpenAI saga that raged over the weekend, Microsoft has swooped in and hired Sam Altman and Greg Brockman just after OpenAI confirmed Altman won't be returning , CEO Satya Nadella announced in a post on X . The pair, along with colleagues are joining Microsoft "to lead a new advanced AI research team." Nadella added that Microsoft "remain[s] committed to our partnership wit
Apple's Vision Pro may take a little longer to launch
24Mashable / 10h
When Apple launched its first augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro, back in June 2023, the company said the product would actually be available "early next year." Now, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (via 9to5Mac ), it appears that "early next year" might actually translate to "sometime around" March 2024. While March can still technically be considered early in the year, it will probab
Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI leaders Altman and Brockman to lead new AI team
1KTechCrunch / 10h
Microsoft has hired OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to head up a “new advanced AI research team,” the software conglomerate’s chief Satya Nadella said Monday, capping three days of intense discussions following the unexpected decision by OpenAI’s board to dismiss Altman. Many OpenAI members, including the co-founder Brockman, left the firm in protest […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rig
Sam Altman isn't coming back: OpenAI's new interim CEO is Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear
33Mashable / 10h
Open AI has reportedly appointed former Twitch executive Emmett Shear as its new interim CEO , replacing interim CEO Mira Murati and putting an end to hopes that ousted former CEO Sam Altman would return. That's three CEOs in as many days. Altman visited the OpenAI offices as a guest earlier today, apparently taking part in some last chance negotiations to get himself reinstated. Investors in the
OpenAI staff demand board resign over Sam Altman sacking
300+BBC News - Technology / 11h
Senior staff are among those who have signed a letter calling on board members to go.
Microsoft Hires Sam Altman Hours After OpenAI Rejects His Return
3KNYT > Technology / 11h
The announcement capped a tumultuous weekend for OpenAI, after Mr. Altman made a push to reclaim his job as C.E.O. of the artificial intelligence company.
The EU Wants to Fix Gig Work. Uber Has Its Own Ideas
Wired / 11h
The European Union’s Platform Work Directive was supposed to settle the employment status of gig workers. Years of lobbying later, workers are losing hope in the process.
Kyle Vogt, CEO of Robotaxi Developer Cruise, Resigns as Questions Linger Over Grisly Crash
22Wired / 12h
The leader of General Motors’ self-driving car unit Cruise resigned Sunday as pressure continues over an incident last month in which a pedestrian was dragged beneath a robot car.
Sam Altman will not be returning to OpenAI
58Engadget / 12h
Talks over reinstating co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman at OpenAI have apparently broken down. According to The Information and Bloomberg , the board has now hired Altman's fellow Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear as OpenAI's new interim CEO. This appointment was reportedly announced internally by co-founder and board director Ilya Sutskever. Altman was originally fired from OpenAI over "a break
Sam Altman’s Attempt to Return as OpenAI CEO Fails as Board Turns to Ex-Twitch Boss
100+Wired / 12h
Altman was ousted by OpenAI’s board on Friday but by Sunday was back in the building to negotiate a return. The board chose ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as interim CEO instead.
Sam Altman won’t return as OpenAI’s CEO after all
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Capping off a tumultuous weekend at OpenAI that culminated in investors — and a contingent of employees — attempting to convince the company’s board to hire back former Y Combinator president Sam Altman after firing him on Friday, Altman won’t be returning as CEO, according to a report in The Information. Citing an internal memo […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI Board Backs Decision to Oust Sam Altman as C.E.O.
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After 48 hours of furious negotiations, the A.I. company said Mr. Altman would not return to his job and that former Twitch C.E.O. Emmett Shear would be its interim boss.
