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'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'
6KBBC News - Technology / 1h
Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job.


Microsoft charging for Windows 10 updates is a necessary evil – but will it get people to upgrade?
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft has announced that from October 14, 2025, it will no longer support Windows 10 – and if you wish to continue to use the operating system, you’ll have to pay for security updates. While the idea of paying to update Windows 10 is concerning a lot of people, sadly it’s a bit of an inevitability. By the time Windows 10 reaches that ‘end of life’ date, the operating system will be 10 years o


15 of the best Christmas horror movies to haunt your holiday
23Mashable / 1h
Tis the season for holiday horror! Whether you're baking cookies or fantasizing about setting the tree on fire, holiday horror films are perfect for any Christmas mood. They're that ideal blend of thematic cheer and commercial cynicism that screams, "I'm having a good time, but only because it could be worse!" that you probably feel most holiday seasons — but especially during this one. From muta


Jeddah Airport Terminal 1: A Huge Improvement
One Mile at a Time / 4min
During my current wild review trip , I had the chance to check out Jeddah Airport Terminal 1. This is Jeddah Airport’s new terminal that started to open in 2019, and it represents a massive upgrade for the airport. It’s amazing how many airports in the Gulf region have gotten new major terminals in recent years, so I always like to share my thoughts on them when I pass through them… The basics of


Google TV is helping viewers get festive with this fun movie advent calendar
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
If you’ve left it too late to get yourself an advent calendar, don’t panic – Google TV has your back with its own movie advent calendar for Chromecasts and smart TVs. It’s become quite the trend in recent years for brands to move away from standard chocolate calendars, and now that trend has landed on Google TV. Google’s movie advent calendar was noticed by 9to5Google , who reported that it had b


Tinder reveals the dating trends that defined 2023
Mashable / 13min
Tinder has released its 2023 Year in Swipe , summing up the dating app's most popular trends over the past year — as well as some data that could help you improve your chances in 2024. More singles were focused on the dating journey rather than the destination this year, with Tinder noting a 5.5 times increase in users including statements in their bios such as "Everything I do is for the plot."


Terrifying 'Baghead' trailer teases a creature that contacts the dead
Mashable / 13min
Unexpectedly inheriting roomy real estate may seem like a big win in the current market, but it's less appealing when there's a monster living in the basement. Alberto Corredor's Baghead follows a young woman ( The Witcher 's Freya Allen) as she explores an old pub inherited from her deceased father (Peter Mullan). Trapped in the basement is a creature that can supposedly contact the dead, but he


Payday 3 developer Starbreeze is making a game based on Dungeons & Dragons
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14min
Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Entertainment is developing a co-op multiplayer Dungeons & Dragons game. Codenamed Project Baxter , the studio announced in a recent blog post that it has officially licensed the popular IP from Wizards of the Coast and will both develop and publish the game. "It is hard to imagine a better pairing than Dungeons & Dragons and Starbreeze – both with their foundation i


GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer
BBC News - Technology / 17min
Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify.


Tired of getting bullied? This app sends Android texts as blue 'iMessage' bubbles.
Mashable / 20min
"It's not easy being green," Kermit the Frog once said — and that couldn't be more true if you're an Android user in a pro-iPhone environment. iDevice users don't want to date you, friends berate you for crippling group texts, and people assume that you're poor. Beeper Mini is the best app for Android users who are tired of being left out of the blue-bubble world. Credit: Beeper As a tech reviewe


Goat Simulator 3's headbutting mayhem finally arrives to mobile
Engadget / 28min
Everyone's favorite hooved menace is back on mobile with the launch of Goat Simulator 3 for iOS and Android , Swedish developer Coffee Stain Studios announced . As before, you play in an open world as a mayhem-loving goat in order to cause maximum chaos and ruin the day of as many NPC's as possible. The latest version dials up the destruction with accessories like jetpacks, rocket launchers and s


X now lets users broadcast community posts to all followers
TechCrunch / 28min
X, formerly Twitter, is rolling out a new option to let users share their community posts with all followers. This is much like posting a message in a thread to the whole Slack channel. An X engineer announced the feature through a post saying that it is available to users on iOS first and will […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Chinese apps are letting public juries settle customer disputes
MIT Technology Review / 32min
This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Have you ordered food delivery lately? If you have, you probably know that particular feeling of frustration when you have to wait too long for your order or, when you finally receive it, the food isn’t what you asked for. These feelings are t


Christmas movies are ruling Netflix’s weekly top 10, but two thrillers are crashing the party
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
When people want to talk about really bad movies, it's not long before Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls gets a mention. With just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, it's only just above the likes of Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol, Highlander II: The Quickening and Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 – all of which have a 0% rating on the reviews site. But now there's a new name in the lower reaches of ratings, a c


The Pixel 8 could soon combine two of its best AI camera features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
If you've read our Google Pixel 8 review or Google Pixel 8 Pro review , you'll know the phones come packed with AI features, particularly for photo taking – and two of the most prominent AI tools could be about to merge. Some digging into the Pixel Camera app code by Android Authority has revealed that the Best Take feature is set to be combined with the Top Shot feature into something new, which


Master & Dynamic MW09 Review: Attractive Earbuds That Don’t Standout
How-To Geek / 46min
Master & Dynamic MW09 are bold-looking earbuds with a sound that plays it a lot safer than their exterior aesthetic. Despite having beauty and brains, the MW09 earbuds slightly miss the mark on ANC, mic fidelity, and some of their physical controls, a point that’s made more noticeable by the high $349 (aluminum case) and $399 (Kevlar case) prices.


A Kremlin-Linked Network Used Fake Taylor Swift Quotes to Push Anti-Ukraine Propaganda
Wired / 46min
A disinformation campaign led by a group linked to Russia's GRU is using images of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and Oprah to lambast Ukraine.


Don’t expect an iPhone with an under-display camera before the iPhone 19
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
One rumor we’ve heard repeatedly over the last year or so is that Apple plans to one day bring out an iPhone with an under-display camera and under-display Face ID, meaning that the visible screen cut-out used for the Dynamic Island would disappear, for a truly all-screen design. The latest leak though suggests that this phone is still a long way off. According to a report in The Elec (a South Ko


Using too many collaboration tools is actually making work harder
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Workers are spending 1.5 working days each week, or around 30% of their time, navigating “disconnected” tools at work, according to a new report by Asana. Its study of more than 3,000 UK and US knowledge workers reveals the overwhelming desire by workers to have fewer, but more effective, tools to help them get their jobs done. Unsurprisingly, Asana reckons artificial intelligence could help to p


Windows 11 24H2 reference spotted – does this mean no Windows 12 next year?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
While the rumor mill has been putting some stock in the idea that the next version of Microsoft’s operating system will be called Windows 12 , and it’s expected to turn up next year, a little doubt has now sprung up around this. Regular leaker @XenoPanther on X (formerly Twitter) was digging around in Windows (policy definitions, pretty dry stuff) and stumbled upon a reference to ‘Windows 11 24H2


Baldur's Gate 3 has a total playtime of over 51,000 years new stats show
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Larian Studios has released brand-new statistics for Baldur's Gate 3 , revealing the total amount of hours played, the most-romanced companion, and more. According to the developer, since the game launched in August, 1.3 million players have completed the game so far with the total amount of playtime racking up to approximately 452,556,984 hours - which is over 51,662 years - verifying the game's


iOS 17.2 is bringing a big, unexpected upgrade to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
iOS 17.2 is now close to launching, and thanks to various betas we’ve had a good idea of what to expect from it for a while. But the iOS 17.2 release candidate has now been seeded to developers and beta testers, complete with full release notes, and there’s one notable feature that we weren’t previously aware of. Specifically, the release notes – spotted by 9to5Mac – mention that there’s now “ Qi


The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s lost levels won’t have any “shocking revelation” for the story but will give “a full idea of what could have been”
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to grace PlayStation 5 consoles next month, and fans can also look forward to experiencing three ‘lost levels’ - playable sequences cut from the original game. Speaking about these levels, director Matthew Gallant teased that they’ll help give “a full idea of what could have been.” In an interview with GamesRadar+ , Gallant referred to the lost levels as pa


The 10 best books of the year, according to BookTok
Mashable / 1h
In 2023, BookTok once again dominated the literary world. While it might be surprising for some if there's one thing TikTok does it's read. The community reads so much that it impacts bookish culture at large, from curated display tables to bestseller lists. For the bibliophiles online, this year held new romantic obsessions, the latest Emily Henry release, and several beloved adaptations. Here a


The sun is teeming with intense activity, NASA footage shows
Mashable / 1h
Our medium-sized star is experiencing intense activity. Fortunately, this solar activity is normal, but nevertheless spectacular. The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) — which has been in space investigating the sun since 2010 — captured robust explosions and ejections from the sun's surface over the last week. Similar to storm seasons or climate patterns on Earth, the sun experiences a cycle


This 4K HD dual-camera drone is just $80 for a limited time
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of December 6, get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual-Camera Drone for only $80 — that's 60% off. So many adults get gifts we absolutely need and hold off buying. Exhibit A: those threadbare PJs you are holding onto until your family gets you a holiday replacement. Why not shake things up for someone on your list this year with a gift that's all about fun and enjoying a new perspective?


Translate almost any language with this innovative pen, now $160
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of December 6, get the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 4 Multifunctional Translator for only $159.99 — you'll save 14%. We all know that one person who loves to travel and learn new languages. However, with limited time, they may only be able to pick up a couple of words here and there. This holiday season, you have the power to give them an extremely helpful tool. The NEWYES Scan Reader Pen tra


Gift an opportunity to win $1 million with this prize puzzle for just $30
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of December 6, get the 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for just $30, a two-pack for $49.99, or a 10-pack for $99.98. Everyone loves standard holiday gifts like slippers, a tie, a bathrobe, or a gift card. But if you want to make things a little more interesting, look no further than this puzzle. The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle offers the relaxing fun of a jigsaw puzzle with the mystery and thrill o


Have 2 dozen long-stem roses shipped to anyone's doorstep for $35
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of December 6, get 24 long-stem roses delivered for only $34.99 — that's 63% off. There's a reason why a bouquet of flowers has been a staple in major milestones and significant events in people's lives. Of course, they're beautiful and smell nice, but they're also pretty convenient to buy, especially since many florists now offer online ordering and delivery. If you'd like to surprise


Baldur's Gate 3 mod which erases the game's queer characters gets banned


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Glorious fantasy RPG Baldur's Gate 3 is full of a wonderful roster of diverse and interesting characters, all of which help to make it one of the best RPGs of the decade so far. However, one mod aimed to callously erase the LGBTQ+ identities of certain characters from the game before it was banned by the folks as Nexus Mods. Though there's nothing inherently wrong with a mod that changes the gend


GTA 6 will 'push the limits' of what players expect from open-world games, says Rockstar founder
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Now that we finally have a release window for Grand Theft Auto 6 , it's time to sit back and imagine everything that will be possible in the upcoming open-world action-adventure game. GTA 6 is already exciting fans despite being two years away from release and this is in no small part thanks to the prospect of its outrageous and iconic open world. " GTA 6 continues our efforts to push the limits


Foundation has been renewed for season 3 on Apple TV Plus, and it deserves it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Foundation season 3 is officially on its way after the hit Apple TV Plus series was renewed for another installment. Per an Apple press release, the sci-fi epic will return for another season on one of the world's best streaming services . The confirmation comes five months after we exclusively reported that Foundation season 3 had already been greenlit, but nobody was allowed to talk about it .


UK porn watchers could have faces scanned
400+BBC News - Technology / 1h
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing their content.


Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs.


Three network down for tens of thousands across UK
500+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The network says it is working on the issue to fix it as soon as possible.


Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again
51BBC News - Technology / 1h
The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.


'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network instead'
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.


Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud
30BBC News - Technology / 1h
Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud.


Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
400+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays.


Optus: Telecom boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quits after Australian outage
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been under pressure to quit after overseeing a tumultuous period for the firm.


X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm
500+BBC News - Technology / 1h
US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.


Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar
500+BBC News - Technology / 1h
Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning.


Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k railway station QR code scam
1KBBC News - Technology / 1h
Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks.


Luton and Dunstable Hospital surgeon uses new robot
BBC News - Technology / 1h
A weight loss surgeon demonstrates a robotic system that could cut waiting times for procedures.


Delay to law on e-scooters criticised
100+BBC News - Technology / 1h
No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026.


Warzone developers explain decision to move from 150 player to 100 player matches for “an optimal and fun experience”
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Today (December 6) marks the long-awaited arrival of Season One of Modern Warfare 3 ’s live-service content. This massive update includes a range of new weapons, maps, operators, and, of course, a new battle pass to grind through across its multiplayer modes but also brings some meaty mechanical changes to the game’s free-to-play battle royale component, Warzone . In addition to the arrival of an


Skyrim update introduces Creations, bringing back the paid mods controversy from half a decade ago
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Skyrim Special Edition's latest update has rehashed one of the game's most controversial features from its past in the form of Creations. Bethesda Game Studios announced the new platform via Twitter , stating that Creations "provides an updated way for players to discover, download and play community-made and official content." The adjacent blog post detailing Creations goes into more detail and


Diablo 4's hardest endgame dungeon just got a lot more challenging thanks to this bug
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Diablo 4 ' s hardest endgame dungeon has finally opened to any brave players as part of the seasonal event: the Abattoir of Zir. For many, this dungeon release has been a long time coming and a lot of preparation has been going into ensuring teams have what it takes to face off with the game's hardest challenge. But, unfortunately, the launch hasn't been smooth sailing, and regardless of how much


The Morgan XP-1 is an extremely eccentric English electric vehicle
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The British car company Morgan is unashamedly throwback in many regards, but it hasn't forgotten about electrification. (credit: Morgan) The UK's Morgan Motor Company is best known for making new cars that look like old cars. Not only that, but barring a false start with an electric take on the Three Wheeler, the EV3 , it's all gas, all the time. Perhaps that won't be the case forever,


Amazon also slams Microsoft UK cloud practice following Google complaint
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Amazon has become the latest in a growing number of companies and bodies criticizing Microsoft’s anticompetitive business practices in the UK. Google has already spoken out unfavorably about Microsoft following the company’s referral to the UK Competition and Markets Authority by Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom. An investigation is already underway into the country’s cloud computing industry aft


'Self Reliance' trailer teases a Jake Johnson comedy with Stephen King vibes
Mashable / 2h
On the surface, Jake Johnson's Self Reliance seems pretty similar to Stephen King's novel The Running Man (and Netflix’s King-inspired competition series Run for the Money ). Both are about men entering a reality game show in which "hunters" try to kill them for 30 days and there's a large cash prize at the end. The difference? Johnson's Hulu film is a comedy, and the twist is the hunters can't g


Morgan signals its EV future with experimental XP-1 plug-in three-wheeler
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
British sports car maker, Morgan Motor Company, which has been producing exquisite hand-made machines for over 100 years, has today announced that it has its eye firmly fixed on an electric future with the introduction of its XP-1 developmental vehicle. Not destined for production in its current guise, the nippy three-wheeler, which itself is based on the same aluminum platform as the marque’s cu


Quantum Computers Could Break Bitcoin and Banks by 2025-2029
Next Big Future / 2h
I was at the Q2B quantum Computer conference today and there was a talk about NSM-10 and the change of the encryption that underlies global finance and data protection. In 2024, the US government will start adopting new encryption rules and a phase out of existing encryption. There is a study being released next year ... Read more


Windows 10 will receive its final security update in October 2028
20Engadget / 2h
Even though Windows 10 is still getting the Copilot AI love , the fact remains that it will no longer receive updates as of its end-of-support date, October 14, 2025 , as noted in Microsoft's IT Pro Blog post . Still, to ensure companies — and potentially individual consumers later — have ample time to prepare for the eventual upgrade, Microsoft will soon offer an Extended Security Update (ESU) p


Does Kim Jong Un Read Nextbigfuture?
Next Big Future / 3h
Kim Jong-un has been filmed crying while appealing to North Korea’s women to have more children. North Korea’s leader was spotted dabbing his eyes with a white handkerchief while addressing thousands of women. Many in the audience also wept. Nextbigfuture has been writing extensively about the massive economic problems and risks to the world from ... Read more


Edwards Airbase Testing NGAD, B-21 Stealth Bomber, Uncrewed F-16 and More Weapons
Next Big Future / 3h
Edwards AirForce Base is and will be testing the most weapons since the 1960s. There are upgrades to most of the old planes, new versions and new weapons. The B-21 Raider bomber. Five dedicated T-7A test aircraft that will be put through its paces over the next two years. Eight or more B-52 aircraft will ... Read more


Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
29BBC News - Technology / 3h
The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.


How to watch Aston Villa vs. Manchester City online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial You might not consider Aston Villa to be genuine title contenders , but there's only one point separating them and last year's Premier Lea


How to watch Sheffield United vs. Liverpool online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Sheffield United vs. Liverpool is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial It's never easy to lose your manager, but for Sheffield United it gets even tougher, because Liverpool are coming to town to make matters w


How to watch Crystal Palace vs. AFC Bournemouth online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Crystal Palace vs. AFC Bournemouth is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth could both do with a win. Neither side will be particularly worried at this early stage of the seaso


How to watch Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial Prime Video is the best place to stream the Premier League in December. You can watch 20 Premier League fixtures for free on Prime Video by s


How to watch Brighton vs. Brentford online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Brighton vs. Brentford is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial Watching live football is not cheap. You'll need multiple subscriptions to keep track of your favourite teams through the season, so it's nice to g


This AI-powered CV writing tool is on sale for 77% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Resoume is on sale for £31.58, saving you 77% on list price. Searching for a job is not the most pleasant process — and sometimes it can feel like a full-time job in itself. Creating a CV that gets seen is key. And because of things like the automated application-tracking process (ATP) that many businesses employ, your CV could get sent to the junk pile before an


How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms
NYT > Technology / 6h
Alarmed by the power of artificial intelligence, Europe, the United States and others are trying to respond — but the technology is evolving more rapidly than their policies.


‘Mega-deals’ could be inflating overall AI funding figures
TechCrunch / 6h
A recent report from Pitchbook shows that 'mega-deals' could be inflating AI startup funding totals, giving a misleading picture of the sector's health. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Beeper Mini gives Android users a way to talk to iMessage on iOS right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
In November, Apple announced it will finally support the RCS messaging standard allowing Android devices and iPhones to communicate on a potentially more level playing field. The update won’t arrive until early 2024, but luckily there is a third-party solution that you can download today called Beeper Mini. The app gives Android users the ability to send end-to-end encrypted texts to an iPhone us


iOS 17.2 will enable Qi2 next-gen wireless charging on iPhone 13 and 14
65Engadget / 7h
Apple, which usually plays safe when it comes to new standards, already surprised us with Qi2 compatibility on its iPhone 15, but it turns out that Cupertino has more up its sleeve. As spotted by 9to5Mac and some users, the release notes for iOS 17.2 RC (release candidate) state that this update adds "Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models." This means that said iPhone


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for December 6
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 Dec. 6'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 com


Twitch to shut down in Korea over ‘prohibitively expensive’ network fees
TechCrunch / 8h
Twitch, the popular video streaming service, plans to shut down its business in South Korea on February 27 after finding that operating in one of the world’s largest esports markets is “prohibitively expensive.” Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said the firm undertook a “significant effort” to reduce the network costs to operate in Korea, but ultimately […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
LifeHacker / 9h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 6, 2023 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is slightly tricky; I got it in 3, but mainly out of luck. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 6, Wordle #900! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
LifeHacker / 9h
There is a devilish trick in today’s puzzle, so buckle up. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, December 6, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 6, N


Avenir seeks to raise $800M for new fund
TechCrunch / 9h
Avenir Growth Partners is seeking to raise $800 million for its fifth fund, it disclosed in a securities filing, two years after it began the paperworks for raising its IV fund. It ended up raising about $780 million for the fourth fund, it disclosed in a filing earlier this year. The New York-headquartered firm is […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NYT Connections today: See Connections hints and answers for December 6
Mashable / 9h
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


NASA says SpaceX’s next Starship flight could test refueling tech
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A crane is attached to one of several Starship test vehicles at SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. This vehicle, called Ship 28, could launch on the next Starship test flight. SpaceX and NASA could take a tentative step toward orbital refueling on the next test flight of Starship, but the US space agency says officials haven't made a final decision on when to begin demonstrating


Discord reimagines its mobile app to showcase its best social features
TechCrunch / 10h
Discord launched a major refresh of its mobile app on Tuesday, putting messaging front-and-center while making a host of small improvements that users have been asking for. Inspired by user feedback, the redesigned app tailors the mobile Discord experience for on-the-go use compared to its popular desktop app, while changing things up to better organize Discord’s […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights


Inside Etihad’s First Apartment: An Unforgettable Abu Dhabi to London Flight
View from the Wing / 11h
All in all, if I hadn't flown this aircraft configuration a dozen times and hadn't flown it just a week before, I'd call it 'the flight of a lifetime.' It was honestly perfect, and I still believe that the Etihad First Apartment is the third best hard product in the sky - behind only the Emirates new first class and Singapore Suites. Continue reading ...


NASA Shows Off Concept for an Alien-Hunting 'Cryobot' Probe
Gizmodo / 11h
Astrobiologists suspect there could be alien life just out of reach in our solar system, in oceans hidden beneath icy crusts on moons circling Jupiter and Saturn. But unlike the surface of Mars, which can be explored by rovers and landers, these mysterious oceans are currently inaccessible to us. In an effort to… Read more...


Saw's Darren Lynn Bousman on His Latest Horror Movie, The Cello
Gizmodo / 11h
Darren Lynn Bousman has directed four Saw movies—parts 2-4, and the Chris Rock-starring Spiral —and while his latest, The Cello, has some gruesome elements, it’s a big departure for the filmmaker in many ways. Ahead of the film’s release December 8, io9 got a chance to ask him more. Read more...


Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, December 6 (game #681)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


7 Simple Ways to Meet Minimum Spending on a Credit Card Without Breaking a Sweat
20View from the Wing / 11h
There's no quicker and easier way to earn a large amount of miles quickly than with a new credit card. It's not super complicated and you probably have access to more spending that you can put on a credit card than you think -- so it's far less daunting to meet credit card minimum spending requirements than you think in order to earn an initial card bonus. Continue reading ...


The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling
76Wired / 11h
23andMe has provided more information about the scope and scale of its recent breach, but with these details come more unanswered questions.


Man dies on way home from Panera after having three “charged” lemonades
50Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Dispensers for Charged Lemondade, a caffeinated lemonade drink, at Panera Bread, Walnut Creek, California, March 27, 2023. (credit: Getty | Smith Collection/Gado ) A second person has died after drinking Panera's caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" drinks, which contain caffeine levels comparable to strong coffee and are sold in cups as large as 30 fluid ounces that are free to refill. Accor


Beeper Mini Might Be the iMessage-on-Android App We’ve Been Waiting For
LifeHacker / 11h
When Beeper first released its iMessage-on-Android solution back in August, I was quite skeptical . While the dream of being able to turn those dreaded green bubbles blue was more than appealing, the way Beeper and other companies were doing it just wasn't secure enough. The main issue had to do with how these messages were relayed from Android to iPhone. In order for your messages to appear as i


Meta Quest 3 is practically a Quest 3.5 now with this new update: 3 new features
Mashable / 12h
The Quest 3 is getting a slew of new features — so much so that you might as well call it the Quest 3.5. According to a new Meta blog post , the social media tech giant is rolling out a new update called "v60." It's set to deliver game-changing perks designed to improve your virtual reality experience. SEE ALSO: Meta Quest 3 vs. Quest 2: Here are the differences, according to a gamer who tested b


How to Stop Another OpenAI Meltdown
22Wired / 12h
OpenAI designed its governance structure to protect humanity—and it imploded. The company could take pointers from Mozilla and other projects combining lofty goals with for-profit ventures.


Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Devalues Delta Awards
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is a useful frequent flyer program , especially with the airline now being in the SkyTeam alliance. Not only does Flying Club have useful niche redemption rates on airlines like All Nippon Airways and Air New Zealand , but the program also allows members to redeem points on all SkyTeam carriers . Unfortunately Flying Club is about to devalue redemption rates for travel


These Quotes About The Legend of Zelda Movie Are Beyond Exciting
Gizmodo / 12h
As a mega fan of The Legend of Zelda series, news of a movie adaptation finally happening instantly filled me with fear. How could anyone possibly take this franchise, which has spanned decades and dozens of games , and turn it into a worthwhile movie? And really? The dude who made The Maze Runner is the guy to do it? Read more...


Google gives out offensive notebooks to Black summit attendees
TechCrunch / 12h
On the inside of the notebook Google gave out at its K&I Black Summit, it reads verbatim, “I was just cotton the moment, but I came back to take your notes. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.