Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead


61Mashable / 1h
A man who ordered an iPhone 15 Pro got a nasty surprise in the mail instead: a fairly convincing Android-based copy of the iPhone. Ed from Surrey, England, who goes by the Reddit handle theEdmard , claims he'd ordered the iPhone directly from Apple's website, with legitimate tracking all the way, and confirmation emails from both Apple and DPD. The packaging is quite close to the genuine one. Cre


Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points For 50% Off (1.5 Cents Per Point)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 2h
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has just introduced its latest promotion on purchased points . While there has long been value in strategically buying points , the concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, especially for an airline like Southwest. Let’s take a look at the details, but I’ll say upfront that this is an offer you probably should


Xbox and Football Manager to give one player the chance to become a real-life manager for Bromley FC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
To celebrate the launch of Football Manager 24 on Xbox Game Pass , players will be given a chance to become a real-life coach at Bromley FC. In partnership with Football Manager , Xbox has announced a new collaboration by giving one Football Manager 24 player the chance to "test their skills in the real world" for Bromley FC in England's Vanarama National League. Named 'The Everyday Tactician', t



YouTube will let musicians and actors request takedowns of their deepfakes
Engadget / 8min
YouTube has announced new steps to combat AI misuse and misinformation that will roll out over the coming months. The new policies address transparency in videos made using AI and the rampant issue of deepfakes. YouTube is making it "possible to request the removal of AI-generated or other synthetic or altered content that simulates an identifiable individual, including their face or voice." Indi


View of a wooden-frame commercial building with storefront located at 5223 Chene. Sign on building…
Music, Arts & Literature / 8min
View of a wooden-frame commercial building with storefront located at 5223 Chene. Sign on building reads: “Chapman Disco & Rental. Parties, banquets, weddings.” Automobile is parked in street. Handwritten on mount: “5223 Chene.” 1979. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


Hookup app Feeld partners with users for rebrand
Mashable / 19min
Feeld , an app for sexual exploration aimed at singles and couples, announced a co-created rebrand for its ninth anniversary. The app has reinvented itself before — initially it was called 3nder when it launched in 2014 and focused on threesomes — but the Feeld of today is different, marked by curiosity and exploration of all stripes, not just couples looking for their "unicorn" (third). In conve


The Download: the origins of life, and building Facebook’s AI empire
MIT Technology Review / 19min
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. How did life begin? How life begins is one of the biggest and hardest questions in science. All we know is that something happened on Earth more than 3.5 billion years ago, and it may well have occurred on many other worlds in the universe as well. But we don’


American Airlines Flight Attendant Caught Recycling Orange Juice For Unsuspecting Passengers
View from the Wing / 21min
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from San Diego to Charlotte was appalled on Friday when he saw a flight attendant “pouring orange juice back into the original container” that had been poured out for passengers. Continue reading ...


Ethiopian Airlines Orders More Boeing 787s, 737 MAXs
27One Mile at a Time / 22min
Ethiopian Airlines has just placed an aircraft order , which is the biggest single Boeing order ever from an African airline. Ethiopian Airlines orders up to 67 Boeing jets Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for an additional 31 Boeing jets, with options for an additional 36 jets: Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with options for an additional 21 jets; this


A Single Infusion of a Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered High Cholesterol
Wired / 25min
It’s still early days for a novel form of gene therapy called base editing, but this small study in people with extremely high cholesterol shows striking results.


Tumblr Is Always Dying
Wired / 25min
The mainstream narrative has declared Tumblr dead for years. Last week, a leaked memo finally revealed the site’s plans to scale down its operations—but its art, fandoms, and inside jokes rage on.


Monta Vista Capital closes its largest fund to date
TechCrunch / 29min
Setting Monta Vista apart is that the firm doesn’t raise capital from institutional investors, but rather leverages a large network of 65 individual investors. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to Get the Most Out of YouTube Premium
How-To Geek / 29min
You may not think of YouTube in the same breath as Netflix or Disney+, but it's sneakily the most popular streaming platform out there. That makes YouTube Premium a pretty awesome subscription to have. Let's make sure you're getting your money's worth.


Why I'm on the hunt for a Samsung Galaxy S23 deal this Black Friday
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
The Black Friday deals period tends to favor discounts on tech such as laptops, TVs, and tablets, but it’s still a good time to hunt for a new smartphone. And if I was to recommend a phone to look out for, it would be one of the Samsung Galaxy S23 models. Right now there aren’t a slew of deals to snap up, though the deals you’ll find below shave a decent chunk off the phones. But I’ve been coveri


No, you don't need to pay to install Google Bard - it's a malware scam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google has filed lawsuits against two separate groups of scammers in an attempt to protect its users from malware using its Bard AI chatbot as a lure, and set a legal precedent to help others combat fraudsters on the internet. In a blog post published by the company’s General Counsel, Halimah DeLaine Prado, Google said is going after people impersonating Bard, as well as those abusing the Digital


The Morning After: Sony whiffs another gaming handheld
Engadget / 1h
In the history of modern gaming handhelds, Sony was there in the fairly early days with the PSP and Vita. Both were well regarded, if flawed, living and dying long before the age of the Switch and the Steam Deck. So it would be reasonable to expect the new PlayStation Portal, which marks Sony’s return to handhelds , would be a triumph. Yeah. About that. Portal is a $200 handheld that can only str


How Facebook went all in on AI
20MIT Technology Review / 1h
The following is excerpted from BROKEN CODE: Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets by Jeff Horwitz. Reprinted by permission of Doubleday, an imprint of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Copyright © 2023 by Jeff Horwitz. In 2006, the U.S. patent office received a filing for “an automatically generated display that contains informati


AI is at an inflection point, Fei-Fei Li says
MIT 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 . “This moment in AI is an inflection moment,” Fei-Fei Li told me recently. Li is co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute and one of the most prominent computer science researchers of our time. She is best known for creating ImageNet, a popular ima


Dwayne Johnson surprising shoppers at a toy store is delightfully wholesome viewing
Mashable / 1h
Celebrities surprising fans is a subgenre of late night TV that'll probably never get old. Latest to take up the gauntlet is Dwayne Johnson, who along with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon visits the FAO Schwarz toy store in New York, pretends to be a large robot, and then pops out to surprise the customers in the video above. If you need some wholesome festive viewing, it's just the ticket.


I used the new Apple Pencil USB-C for a month — 7 things that surprised me
Mashable / 1h
The new Apple Pencil USB-C, alongside my 5th gen iPad Air , feels better than paper and pencil. Yeah, I said it! I may be in the minority, but I have touch-sensory sensitivity and misophonia. As such, the dry texture of paper always low-key triggered me. Plus, I hate the sound of pencils and pens scraping paper. Eek! The Apple Pencil is perfect for notetakers with misphonia like myself. Credit: K


Own an iPhone 15 and AirPods? You need this sanity-saving charging accessory
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We’ve all been there. You’ve just hopped onto the train, mentally prepared for the dopamine rush of that first killer Spotify track when – bam! – your Apple AirPods trigger that soul-crushing 'out of charge' jingle. Your heart sinks. Disaster. Cue the unwelcome sounds of the outside world; the horror! But what if you never had to worry about your AirPods running out of charge again? Or, more spec


iPhones in the EU could get iOS app sideloading next year – here's what that means
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
For many years, Apple’s App Store has been beset with complaints , from how it blocks iPhone users from sideloading apps from other stores to the cut the company takes from every app sale. Now, both of those things could be fixed in the near future – if you live in Europe, at least. That’s because Apple will reportedly allow the sideloading of apps onto iPhones in the European Union (EU) at some


Cities Skylines 2 ditches its weekly patches so Colossal Order has more time to deliver larger updates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Developer Colossal Order has announced that it will be moving away from weekly Cities: Skylines 2 updates to focus on bigger patches over longer periods of time. In a new Steam post, the developer confirmed that players should expect updates to arrive at less regular intervals following the release of the next patch so that it can take more time to work on larger updates, such as technical proble



Màkku Review: an Ancient Korean Libation Transformed for the Modern Drinker
Wired / 1h
With its sleek cans and fruity flavors, Màkku wants to pour more makgeolli—an alcoholic rice-based drink long loved by Koreans—into the American market.


TikTok Is the New TV
Wired / 1h
A new series is premiering this week on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. It’s a move that shows how studios are dipping into social video as more people watch on their phones.


Ann McKee Is on a Quest to Save Humanity’s Brains
Wired / 1h
The medical community's leading authority on traumatic brain injuries wants to make contact sports—which she loves—safer for everyone.


DeleteMe & VPNs: Mounting a Two-Front Attack on Data Theft
How-To Geek / 1h
Our information is constantly under threat of theft. Just by browsing the Internet or making an online purchase, you can be vulnerable to data brokers. With a two-fold measure using DeleteMe's data removal services and a virtual private network, you can fight back and save your personal information.


Emirates & Safran Partner On New Seats
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Emirates Airline has announced that it’s partnering with Safran on new seats for much of its fleet, which could give us a hint as to what Emirates’ new business class will be like. Safran supplying seats for new Emirates fleet Emirates is continuing its long-standing partnership with Safran, and has awarded the company contracts worth over $1.2 billion for future aircraft cabin seating. Specifica


Netflix’s Last Call for Istanbul looks like the ideal movie to break my romantic-drama drought
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
With just a week until Thanksgiving in the US and not much longer till Christmas, this would be a really good time for one of the best streaming services to release a feel-good rom-com, especially if it's made in Turkey so we can make jokes where we pretend to confuse the bird with the country. So we're very pleased to see Netflix step up and deliver just what we needed: a Turkish romantic-drama


Microsoft tests option to make Copilot AI appear as soon as Windows 11 loads
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft could be giving its Copilot AI some new powers in Windows 11 ( and maybe Windows 10 eventually ), or at least this functionality has been spotted in test builds – including the ability to fire up the AI as soon as the operating system boots. Windows Latest reported on some fresh options recently brought into testing for Copilot, and as mentioned one is a toggle to ‘Open Copilot when Win


Denzel Washington will play Hannibal in new Netflix movie from Gladiator writer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Denzel Washington (pictured above in The Equalizer ) is one of Hollywood's most consistently watchable and bankable actors, so we're always excited to hear about a new project in which he's the star. The latest is a new Netflix movie that sounds particularly interesting: it's about the ancient and infamous general Hannibal, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest warriors in history. Not on


Google has a new fix for Android 14 phones that are stuck in reboot loops
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
For many users with Pixel devices and multiple profiles set up, the Android 14 update triggered multiple issues – but there's now a new fix for the worst affected, which may help to recover some data as well as patch up the problem. To recap the story so far, it was around the middle of October that Pixel owners who had multiple accounts set up on their devices started noticing problems . Some us


Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram
34BBC News - Technology / 1h
Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account.


Is cloud ready to support the AI boom?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The hype surrounding generative AI has meant it’s no longer a tool to experiment with during a lunchbreak – it’s now a technology that businesses are under pressure to adopt. The likes of ChatGPT have spawned new use cases that are upending entire industries. But whether organisations know it or not at this stage, it will also ultimately force them to consider how the infrastructure they use will


Amazon scoops up Masters of the Universe live-action movie after Netflix snub
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
During Geeked Week 2023 , Netflix was proud to show off a new He-Man show: Masters of the Universe: Revolution . But apparently it wasn't so keen on going ahead with the planned live-action Masters of the Universe movie. After discussions with the filmmakers earlier this year, Netflix decided to take a pass despite spending nearly $30 million over two years developing the project. But you can't k


'The Sacrifice Game' trailer teases a festive slasher about a home-invading cult
Mashable / 2h
Festive horror movies seem to be increasing in popularity. We've had murderous santas ( Violent Night ), murderous robot santas ( Christmas Bloody Christmas ), and now we're about to have killer cults showing up to ruin Christmas dinner. In the trailer above for Jenn Wexler's The Sacrifice Game , students Samantha (Madison Baines) and Clara (Georgia Acken) are spending the holidays stuck in board


'The Royal Hotel' untangles the relationship between female labour and sexual harassment
Mashable / 2h
After making quintessential #MeToo movie The Assistant , director Kitty Green returns to break down the nuances of sexual harassment once more. While her debut, starring Julia Garner as a young woman who works for a sexually abusive movie mogul (ring any bells?), The Royal Hotel focuses on harassment in a different kind of workplace — but is no less of a #MeToo project. Garner reunites with Green


GoDaddy wants to make building a professional website easier than ever for SMBs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
GoDaddy has launched a new, affordable website builder service to help SMBs maximize their online presence effectively and help them be more competitive. According to third-party research cited in the company’s announcement, more than one-quarter (27%) of small businesses still don’t have a website, which can have considerable effects in today’s digital-first era. The new GoDaddy Essential Websit


IT buyers not prepared for AI’s energy demands
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
New research from Pure Storage has revealed yet another obstacle standing between businesses and their deployment of AI tools – power consumption. According to the research of 500 IT buyers across the US, UK, and Europe, nearly half (47%) have had to double (or more) their computing power since adopting AI, in turn having a knock-on effect on their energy usage. Of those that have already started


The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story
33Wired / 2h
Netflix, Spotify, Twitter, PayPal, Slack. All down for millions of people. How a group of teen friends plunged into an underworld of cybercrime and broke the internet—then went to work for the FBI.


Marvel hasn't ruled out Loki season 3 on Disney Plus, but it doesn't need it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
As if further proof was needed, Loki season 2 has cemented itself as a magical success for Marvel and parent company Disney. Per a Disney press release , the final episode of the hit series' second season was watched 11.2 million times in its first three days on Disney Plus. That's 300,000 more views than Loki 's season 2 premiere, and makes it the streamer's second most-watched finale in 2023 af


Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Hexagon Panels Review: Brilliantly Fun Lighting
How-To Geek / 2h
It seems more than ever that personalizing your space involves dynamic lighting displays. From light strips to color-changing bulbs, there’s no shortage of ways to brighten up a room. However, those options lack the visual uniqueness of sets like GE’s Cync Dynamics Effects Smart Hexagon Panels .



The Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite drops to $16 in an early Black Friday deal
Engadget / 2h
According to our testing, Amazon's Fire TV Stick Lite is the best budget streaming device you can buy. And thanks to an early Black Friday deal at Amazon , it's down to just $16. That's a 46 percent discount off the $30 list price (though it often goes for $20) and only $2 more than its all-time low. If you're looking for a way to turn any screen with an HDMI port into a smart TV, this is one of


Your home is not as safe as you think - and these are the security threats you should be worried about
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The majority of Brits consider their home to be the safest place in terms of cybersecurity, with only 1 in 6 believing their devices are at risk in their proverbial castle, new research has claimed. Many believe that they are not a target in their own home, and that their device and network security will be enough to keep them protected. However, according to NordVPN, while your home Wi-Fi may be


Etihad No Longer Has Stake In Air Serbia: Now What?
One Mile at a Time / 2h
A decade ago, Etihad Airways bought a 49% stake in Air Serbia, as part of the carrier’s global partnership strategy at the time. In recent years, the airline has been decreasing its stake in the airline, and now Etihad no longer has any involvement in the company, as flagged by EX-YU Aviation News . What does that mean for the future of Air Serbia? Etihad no longer owns any part of Air Serbia In


Amazon Games making cuts to 'just over 180 roles', internal email states
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Amazon Games is making significant layoffs, according to an internal email that’s been shared online. As reported by IGN and Reuters , a memo that was reportedly sent to employees yesterday (November 13) by Amazon Games’ vice president Christoph Hartmann reveals that “just over 180 roles” have been cut. Specifically, the email states that after an “initial restructuring” back in April, Amazon Gam


Remedy reveals plans to reboot project Vanguard to a premium game 'with a strong cooperative multiplayer component'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Remedy Entertainment has announced that it will be rebooting project Vanguard to a premium game "with a strong cooperative multiplayer component", confirming it will no longer be free-to-play. The studio behind Alan Wake 2 and Control signed a publishing deal with Tencent in December 2021 to develop the game - which is now codenamed Kestrel - but due to "uncertainties in creating a successful gam


Microsoft was quick to drop this Windows 11 pop-up that took annoying to new levels
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft has reversed course to remove a pop-up that it was trying out with some Windows 11 users that attempted to discern why they were quitting out of OneDrive. Specifically, this move concerned the OneDrive sync client which resides in the system tray on the far-right of the taskbar (the little cloud icon). As the name suggests, this client oversees the syncing of the files on your PC with O


Tomb Raider to get the Magic: The Gathering treatment in surprise crossover
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Iconic action-adventure series Tomb Raider will get its own Magic: The Gathering cards as part of a new Secret Lair set. Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Magic: The Gathering , Dungeons & Dragons, and numerous board games, announced the new product on its official website ( via GamesRadar ). For those not in the know, Magic: The Gathering 's Secret Lair drops are small, limited edition se


Jump on this excellent deal for the Hyperkin Duke Xbox controller while stocks last
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Hyperkin's up-to-date version of the legendary 'Duke' Xbox controller is currently down to a record-low price at Amazon US. But stock is selling through fast, meaning you may want to act now if you want to secure the gamepad for yourself. Its inherent clunkiness means it isn't quite one of the best Xbox controllers , but it's certainly one of the best early Black Friday Xbox controller deals we'v


Companies are rushing to use generative AI, but are ignoring the security risks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
New research from Zscaler has criticized companies for rushing into adopting AI tools too early, often overlooking their own cybersecurity. The survey of more than 900 global IT decision-makers, found that 95% of organizations use generative AI tools like ChatGPT in their businesses, but 89% consider them to be risky. The study lifts the wraps off the reality of the current state of monitoring an


What Google Argued to Defend Itself in Landmark Antitrust Trial
24NYT > Technology / 3h
The tech giant, which is wrapping up its arguments in the federal monopoly trial, has framed itself as a good corporate citizen that has pushed innovation and helped consumers.


Google’s C.E.O. to Take Another Turn on the Antitrust Witness Stand
NYT > Technology / 3h
Sundar Pichai, Google’s chief executive, is expected to testify on Tuesday for the second time in two weeks to defend his company against monopoly claims.


5 things from the new U.S. climate report you should care about
Mashable / 3h
Today the U.S. government released the fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), the latest government and scientist-led look into our climate reality. The report is one of the main tasks of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), set in motion by climate change research mandates of the 1990 Global Change Research Act. The White House describes the most recent version – and the accompan


Give the gift of genuine Swarovski jewelry for as low as $25 this holiday season
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of November 14, get big discounts on Swarovski earrings , necklaces , and bracelets . Looking for something that will really wow during the holidays this year? Or how about the perfect present to place in a stocking? You can never go wrong with a little something sparkly...and with these Swarovski pieces, you can gift super glamorous jewelry at a fraction of their usual prices. Swarovsk


Save 25% on this 3D printer bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of November 14, get the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe bundle for $329.97 — a 24% discount. Technology sure does advance quickly. How incredible is it that we live in a world where we can 3D-print things like toys and other items? Let the young minds in your life enjoy boundless creativity with a gift that allows them to build their own toys. This Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe bundle comes with ei


Get an Apple- and Android-compatible wireless car display for $90
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of November 14, get this 7-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Compatibility and Phone Mirroring for only $89.97 — a 35% discount. If you have an older car without an integrated display screen to act like a hub for apps, maps, music , and more, you don't have to get a new car to level up. This 7-Inch Car Display makes it possible to enjoy modern tech in your not-


'A Murder at the End of the World' review: An ice-cold whodunnit with techno flair
Mashable / 3h
What do you get when you smash together Nordic noir, the work of Agatha Christie, and Glass Onion ? A Murder at the End of the World , the new series from The OA creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. This Icelandic-set whodunnit certainly shares much of its DNA with the previously mentioned murder mystery gems. However, it sets itself apart with a sleek techno-thriller sheen and a unique sleu


Trust us: Don't skip the intro on 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'
Mashable / 3h
Not so long ago, the opening credits of a show were indispensable. Can you imagine The Simpsons or The Office without the songs that open practically every episode? These jaunty themes helped rev us up for the comedic pleasures to follow. Yet the legacy of opening credits is very much in danger, thanks to the "Skip Intro" button. It appears on practically every streamer, and with the click of a b


15 great action movies now streaming on Peacock
Mashable / 3h
You've got your big home speakers all set up and your big TV attached to them, and you wanna hear things go boom, right? Well, Peacock has anticipated just such a situation. They've got all of the cold-blooded assassins and CIA operatives and peach princesses that will shake, rattle, and roll the walls of your home just the way you like it. These stunt-packed movies will have you on the edge of y


Get lifetime access to the StackSkills learning platform for only $20
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of November 14, get Lifetime Access to StackSkills Unlimited for just $19.97 — a 96% discount. Whether you or someone on your shopping list could benefit from learning a new skill for fun or to shift career paths, this learning platform could give you the tools you need to get to the next level. In a fast-paced world, it never hurts to study up on something new. With the StackSkills Unl



The Biggest Questions: How did life begin?
21MIT Technology Review / 3h
How life begins is one of the biggest and hardest questions in science. All we know is that something happened on Earth more than 3.5 billion years ago, and it may well have occurred on many other worlds in the universe as well. But we don’t know what does the trick. Somehow a soup of nonliving chemicals like water and methane must combine and self-organize, growing ever more complex and coordina


Here’s How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US—and Why There’s Still Hope
Wired / 3h
The nation’s Fifth National Climate Assessment paints a dark portrait of worsening disasters. But it also points toward accelerating progress and a cleaner future.


Xbox has announced a new special edition controller, and this time it's edible
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Xbox is pretty consistent with its collaborations to bring special edition hardware to the table. Earlier this year we saw hot pink controllers for the release of Barbie and a pizza-scented controller to coincide with the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem , but the company's newest collaboration is one you might want to sink your teeth into. To celebrate the release of Wonka


Star Wars: Dark Forces was a "particularly difficult" port, according to Nightdive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Porting Star Wars: Dark Forces to modern hardware turned out to be much tougher than expected, at least according to the port's developer Nightdive Studios. With its release date announced last month , we don't have to wait too much longer for Star Wars: Dark Forces to arrive on all platforms, and PC, on February 28, 2024. But it may have been one of the most challenging ports yet for the renowne


How to watch the Nintendo Indie World Showcase today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Nintendo has announced its Indie World Showcase for 2023, which is scheduled to take place later today ( November 14 ); here's how to tune in. If you're a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch OLED owner then you won't want to miss out on the next Indie World Showcase 2023. Not only will it feature some cool (and cheap) indie games, but we'll also see some updates on previously announced titles. Nin


Giskard’s open-source framework evaluates AI models before they’re pushed into production
TechCrunch / 3h
Giskard is a French startup working on an open-source testing framework for large language models. It can alert developers of risks of biases, security holes and a model’s ability to generate harmful or toxic content. While there’s a lot of hype around AI models, ML testing systems will also quickly become a hot topic as […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


EgyptAir Orders 10 Airbus A350-900s
200+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Yesterday it was announced that EgyptAir would lease 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8s , and now it has been revealed that the airline will purchase 10 Airbus A350-900s… EgyptAir adds Airbus A350 to wide body fleet At the Dubai Airshow 2023, EgyptAir has disclosed an order for 10 Airbus A350-900s. Sometimes airlines will sign purchase agreements but then remain anonymous for some amount of time, so clearly th


Ableton Live 12 can create MIDI riffs and has a new synth to play them
Engadget / 3h
It was almost exactly three years ago that we were celebrating the relatively quick arrival of Ableton Live 11. Today, the company is unveiling Live 12, the next version of its popular digital audio workstation (DAW). In terms of release cycles, this is the shortest time between versions in recent memory, and it brings with it some exciting new features. The less fun news is that you won’t actual


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 14
Mashable / 3h
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


'Sometimes I think About Dying' trailer teases Daisy Ridley as you've never seen her before
Mashable / 3h
Daisy Ridley is best known for the lightsaber-wielding role of Rey in Star Wars, but in the trailer above she couldn't be more different. A dark comedy directed by Rachel Lambert, Sometime I think About Dying follows socially awkward office worker Fran (Ridley) as she starts to tentatively connect with a new employee called Robert (Dave Merheje). This one looks like it'll be a hit with fans of Mi


You can now finalize a DocuSign signing on WhatsApp
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
DocuSign has announced a new partnership with WhatsApp that allows users of the popular messaging platform to electronically sign documents directly from the app. According to the e-signature provider , businesses sending DocuSign agreements via WhatsApp can now expect them to be signed nearly seven times faster than those sent by email. DocuSign says the move allows businesses to reach customers


Details: New Etihad Boeing 787 Business Class Suite
500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
In early 2023, Etihad Airways unveiled plans to introduce a new business class seat, which is debuting on newly delivered Boeing 787s. It’s not just business class getting a refresh, as there are also new economy seats, as well as improved Wi-Fi. This week, Etihad is showing off its brand new Boeing 787-9 cabins at the Dubai Airshow, so we have more of a sense of what to expect, including some re


Today's Wordle answer is so tough it nearly cost me my 680-day streak – don't make my mistake when playing it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Today's Wordle is one of the most difficult we've had so far in 2023. It's the kind of game that will have dedicated Wordlers pulling out their hair in frustration. It will lead to many a curse word. It will spoil many a breakfast. And of course, it will end many a long-running streak. Indeed, it very nearly cost me mine. But tough though this Wordle undoubtedly is, my pain was also self-inflicte


Nepal joins a growing list of countries banning TikTok
TechCrunch / 5h
Another country is banning TikTok, the ByteDance-owned short video behemoth with over one billion active users around the world. Nepal, which has a population of close to 30 million people, has banned TikTok. The decision, first reported by the New York Times, came shortly after the Himalayan country introduced a rule requiring social platforms to register […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserv


It’s Time to Get Serious About Carbon Removal
24Wired / 6h
If the world is to reach net zero, billions of tons of carbon dioxide need pulling from the air every year. At the moment, the global carbon removal system extracts less than 0.01 percent of that.


Zelle may refund your money if you were scammed
Engadget / 6h
Zelle recently made a huge change to its policy that would give victims of certain scams the chance to get their money back. The payment processor has confirmed to Engadget that it started reimbursing customers for impostor scams, such as those perpetrated by bad actors pretending to be banks, businesses and government agencies, as of June 30 this year. Its parent company Early Warning Services,


Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Be Approved for Friday Starship Launch
Next Big Future / 8h
Elon Musk was just informed that approval to launch should happen in time for a Friday launch. Was just informed that approval to launch should happen in time for a Friday launch https://t.co/NshoTHdqew — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2023 Starship preparing to launch as early as November 17, pending final regulatory approval → https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK ... Read more


12 of the best Python courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A wide range of Python programming courses are available to take for free on Udemy. When something is offered for free , we always expect a catch. Sadly, it's usually the way things work. You'll be tempted in by the prospect of a free giveaway, only to be trapped by something like an automatic renewal or a mailing list. This is not one of those times, because you really can learn to code f


Unblock German Netflix for free with this simple hack
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions. Access German Netflix from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. VPNs can hide your digital location and connect you to secure servers in other countries. This simple act makes it look like you're based in other countries, so you can access all of the content that is normally locked to that location. This sounds complicated, b



How to avoid online scams this Black Friday
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The best way to protect yourself against online scams is with a powerful password manager like NordPass . Opens in a new window Credit: NordPass NordPass Family Premium (2-Year Subscription) £53.73 at NordPass (save 54%) Online scams have become more common in recent years, especially around major shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With more people online looking for disco


Lifetime access to the ChatGPT WordPress Plugin is on sale for 79% off
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A lifetime license of the ChatGPT WordPress Plugin is on sale for £48.69, saving you 79% on list price. Even if you know what you want your website to be, it takes a lot of time to write all that content. Whether you're drafting blog posts, creating landing pages, or even working on your SEO content, it all takes time. If you want to save yourself some time, you might want to consider this


Meta and Amazon make a deal to put the shopping in your socials
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Thanks to a recent update, Facebook and Instagram users are now able to link their profiles to their personal Amazon accounts and do some online shopping on the social media websites. The update comes as part of an apparent new partnership between Instagram and Facebook parent Meta and Amazon, however, neither company made a formal announcement letting everyone know of the changes. It appears to


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for November 14
Mashable / 8h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Nov. 14's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co


ASUS revealed to be total anime fan poseur via costly typo on motherboard
Engadget / 9h
If you've ever wondered what would make Neon Genesis Evangelion fans go berserk, look no further than ASUS. The PC maker brought its $700 ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition motherboard to the US in September, and over time, eagle-eyed users finally started noticing a small typo in the anime brand: you get "EVANGENLION" instead of "EVANGELION." In other words, someone at ASUS was probably watchi


Nepal bans TikTok citing disruption to social harmony
96BBC News - Technology / 9h
TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government.


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for November 14, 2023
Mashable / 10h
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


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for November 14
Mashable / 10h
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


Star Wars Gift Guide for Your Growing Galactic Family
Gizmodo / 12h
Celebrate Life Day and all the upcoming winter holidays with this selection of Star Wars -inspired gifts. Read more...


Etaily is a “one stop solution” for consumer brands that want to enter Southeast Asia
53TechCrunch / 12h
E-commerce in Southeast Asia grew rapidly during the pandemic, and that momentum is continuing. A McKinsey report found that between now and 2026, the market is expected to triple at compound growth rate of 22%, hitting