Japan’s moon landing picture might be the space photo of the decade
500+Mashable / 20h
A photo of Japan's robotic moon lander shows that though the spacecraft did make the quarter-million-mile journey to the lunar surface, it landed upside down. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — NASA 's Japanese space counterpart known as JAXA — released the image Jan. 25, five days after it descended onto the moon . Shortly after touchdown, the mission team for SLIM — short for Smart Lander
United Airlines Gives Flight Attendants Ultimatum: Quit Playing With Your Phones Or You’re Fired
200+View from the Wing / 10h
United Airlines is cracking down on flight attendants glued to their phones, ignoring customers, and they're threatening to fire anyone ignoring their duties in this way. Continue reading ...
How to Delete a User on Linux (and Remove Every Trace)
100+How-To Geek / 14h
Deleting a user on Linux involves more than you think. If you're a system administrator, you'll want to purge all traces of the account and its access from your systems. We'll show you the steps to take.
"The frequency at which many apps send device information...is mind-blowing" — popular iPhone apps are stealing your data using iOS push notifications, here's what you need to do to stay safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17min
Some of the most popular iOS apps have been found to be working around Apple’s terms of service to collect sensitive information about the devices they’re installed on. According to the researcher that discovered the practice, this is a big deal because the app’s vendors can use this data to profile, and subsequently track, their users, which is a big no-no for Apple. As explained by Mysk on X, w
One of the world's biggest web hosting companies revealed that it eradicated nearly 500 million malware threats in 2023 - a staggering 250 instances per customer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
Top web hosting company Hostinger says that 2023 proved to be a particular bumper year for malware, as its Monarx powered scanner service successfully identified and cleaned close to 500 million threats through the year, which equates to 250 instances per customer. While this figure is half of what it was in 2022, this is largely due to the company's successful efforts to combat Phoenix, an uploa
How to watch Sinner vs. Medvedev in the Australian Open final online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Medvedev in the Australian Open final for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The question was always whether anyone was capable of beating Novak Djokovic , and Jannick Sinner answered that with an emphatic performance in the semi-final of the Australian Open . Now the Italian is one step away from winning t
How to watch Zheng vs. Sabalenka in the Australian Open final online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Zheng vs. Sabalenka in the Australian Open final for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Australian Open finals are finally here. We've been treated to some truly special tennis, and now we're down to the best of the best . The women's final is particularly difficult to predict, with both players in fine form. If y
How to watch Australia vs. Indonesia online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stream Australia vs. Indonesia for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2023 AFC Asian Cup has entered the knockout rounds, so it's win or bust for the Socceroos . Qualification from the group stage was fairly straightforward, but there is no room for complacency as they take on Indonesia. If you want to watch Australia vs. I
A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for under £40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £39.26, saving you 83% on list price. It’s time to sit down and think about areas in your life where there’s room for improvement. But what if you could work towards your self-improvement while waiting in line for a cup of coffee or during your lunch break? Headway Premium is a mobile app that provides fun and easy self-growth withi
AI Chips Market Reaching $400+ Billion in 2027
Next Big Future / 3h
New Street Research provides research on the rapidly growing AI chips and AI Industry. Their projections are for a far larger industry with more infrastructure by 2027. Elon Musk had stated that AI compute was growing by 10X every 6 months, which would be faster than the New Street Projections. New Street Resear Implications: we ... Read more
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Is $44 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 3h
The Xbox Series X comes with a regular controller, but those looking for a higher-end experience, customization, and a few more features might be tempted by an Xbox Elite controller. That temptation might come to a screeching halt once they see the Elite controller is more than twice as expensive as a regular Xbox controller. However, right now, Microsoft is knocking $44 off the price of the red
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 27
Mashable / 4h
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 Jan. 27'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
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 27
Mashable / 4h
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
JetBlue Offers Employees “Opt Out” Packages To Cut Costs
34One Mile at a Time / 4h
JetBlue is kind of in a pickle at the moment. The carrier’s partnership with American Airlines was blocked , and then its takeover of Spirit Airlines was blocked . JetBlue’s leadership now has the task of running the company as an independent airline, and that seems to be starting with trying to reduce costs. JetBlue offers voluntary separation packages to employees As reported by @xJonNYC , JetB
Six Phrases to Avoid When Giving Someone Bad News
LifeHacker / 5h
Giving someone unwelcome—and often unexpected—information is such an unpleasant experience that we have not one, but two common expressions acknowledging it. Whether it's announcing that we "hate to be the bearer of bad news," or asking the recipient of the news not to "shoot the messenger," these phrases are more about absolving ourselves of any guilt we may be feeling about delivering the less-
In major gaffe, hacked Microsoft test account was assigned admin privileges
20Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge The hackers who recently broke into Microsoft’s network and monitored top executives’ email for two months did so by gaining access to an aging test account with administrative privileges, a major gaffe on the company's part, a researcher said. The new detail was provided in vaguely worded language included in a post Microsoft published on Thursday. It expanded on a disclosure Microsoft p
Hilton For Business Program: Is It Worth It?
33One Mile at a Time / 5h
Hilton for Business is a new travel program that’s intended to appeal to small and medium sized businesses. We’re talking businesses that probably aren’t large enough to negotiate a corporate contract, but where Hilton still wants to do something to make loyalty to the hotel group attractive. In this post I wanted to take a look at how the program works. The good news is that it’s easy to join Hi
American Airlines announces flights from JFK to Tokyo’s Haneda, citing DOT approval
100+The Points Guy / 5h
A major U.S. airline is poised to launch a new nonstop route from New York to Tokyo. American Airlines plans to soon fly from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). The Fort Worth-based carrier revealed the news in an announcement late Friday, saying it won tentative approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to fly the route. A DOT
American Adding New York To Tokyo Haneda Flights
4KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
Some slots have been up for grabs at Tokyo Haneda Airport, and two US airlines have been competing for them — American proposed launching a New York to Tokyo Haneda flight, while United proposed launching a Houston to Tokyo Haneda flight. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has just made its decision, and it sounds like American will be adding a new long haul route out of New Yor
What We Still Would Not Know IF IVO Quantized Inertia Drive Works in Orbit
Next Big Future / 6h
The IVO quantum inertia drive is in orbit now and will be turned on within one to ten weeks and then operated for many weeks or months. The IVO quantum inertia drive is very controversial because it would go against many theories in physics. Let us assume the 52 millinewton drive using 1 watt of ... Read more
How to Peel Ginger so You Don't Lose Any of the Good Stuff
LifeHacker / 6h
When you’re looking for a punchy ingredient that brings wild brightness, heat, and aroma all its own, ginger is number one. Fresh ginger is a powerful ingredient that can transform soups, marinades, cookies, or a humble mug of tea. Like many fresh aromatics, just a dollar or two can buy you enough to last a while, especially if you know how to prepare it and freeze it. Peeling the dry, dusty skin
The Best Movies to Stream on Max This Week
LifeHacker / 6h
Video streaming platform Max's catalog features over 2,000 movies, which can feel a bit paralyzing. Rather than being doomed to scroll endlessly on movie night looking for something good, I’ve winnowed it down to six great movies that appeared on Max recently. If you want a rock-doc, you can’t miss with Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me . If you’re in the mood for a smart-but-charming family comedy,
Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, January 27 (game #733)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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 two years 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
The White House: Taylor Swift AI Porn Is "Alarming"
Gizmodo / 6h
The Taylor Swift AI porn debacle seems to be snowballing into a full-blown national emergency and now the White House is involved. Yes, our nation’s executive branch weighed in on Taylor’s fake nudes on Friday, with the top WH spokesperson claiming that the government is concerned about the whole thing but isn’t quite… Read more...
Delta & Aeromexico Forced To Scale Back Partnership
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Delta and Aeromexico both belong to SkyTeam, and Delta also owns a stake in Aeromexico. Not only that, but the two airlines have antitrust immunity for transborder flights between the United States and Mexico. Unfortunately for the airlines, that won’t be the case for long — this will be ending in late 2024, as US regulators are refusing to renew the agreement… Delta & Aeromexico losing antitrust
How Apps Use Push Notifications to Spy on You (and How to Stop Them)
LifeHacker / 6h
Back in December, we learned that governments and law enforcement agencies are able to spy on your smartphone activity by requesting your push notification data from Apple or Google . Very cool and unconcerning! But as it turns out, it's not just the authorities who can scrape your push notification data: Apps do it too, without you ever opening said app in the first place. But you can put a stop
Will TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
LifeHacker / 6h
Everyone can appreciate a delicious beverage, and if it helps you navigate Dry January while also making it easier for you to fall asleep, what’s not to love? TikTok is currently all about the so-called "Sleepy Girl Mocktail," a drink made with tart cherry juice and a bunch of link-in-bio supplements. But will it actually help you sleep? Well…maybe. How do you make the Sleepy Girl Mocktail? After
American Airlines Triumphs Over United For Prime Tokyo Haneda Airport Slot, Adds New York Service
53View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines has bested United Airlines in a fiercely fought battle for a coveted takeoff and landing slot at Tokyo's Haneda airport, which became available when Delta determined it couldn't make its Portland to Tokyo flight work. Continue reading ...
Airbus’ Stealth Move: Eyeing United’s Boeing 737 MAX 10 Order in High-Stakes Aviation Coup
View from the Wing / 7h
United Airlines' CEO pressured for a leadership change at Boeing amidst concerns over the Boeing 737 MAX 10, and the airline has said that they've removed their massive order for the planes from their fleet plans. Airbus is attempting to capture the order by offering to buy back delivery slots from current customers. Continue reading ...
Handling the Undead Is the Most Somber Zombie Movie You'll Ever See
Gizmodo / 7h
Earlier in io9's 2024 Sundance Film Festival coverage, we reviewed In a Violent Nature , one of the most unconventional slasher movies ever made. That theme continues with Handling the Undead—a most unusual zombie movie, and one that offers proof ( yet again ) that the genre still has the ability to innovate. Read more...
Marriott 50K free night certificate: 6 best hotels in the world to use your award redemption
200+The Points Guy / 7h
There are two primary ways to book “free” stays at Marriott properties worldwide : You can redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, and you can use free night awards. The latter are earned from activities like renewing your Marriott credit card membership each year or meeting an annual spending threshold. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card offer a 50,00
Spotify calls Apple’s DMA compliance plan ‘extortion’ and a ‘complete and total farce’
26TechCrunch / 8h
Count Spotify among those not thrilled with how Apple has chosen to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which sets the stage for sideloading apps, alternative app stores, browser choice, and more. On Friday, the streaming music company issued its response to Apple’s new DMA rules, calling the new fees imposed on developers […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Flexport may lay off workers yet again
TechCrunch / 8h
Flexport, a logistics company with $2.7 billion in funding, is reportedly planning additional layoffs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI and Other Tech Giants Will Have to Warn the US Government When They Start New AI Projects
27Wired / 8h
The Biden administration is using the Defense Production Act to require companies to inform the Commerce Department when they start training high-powered AI algorithms.
Everything you need to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money
21The Points Guy / 8h
Costco isn’t just the place where you can buy toilet paper in bulk, inexpensive gas, cheap hot dogs and gift cards. You can also book great trips via the company’s online travel agency, Costco Travel. I know, I know: At TPG, we’re often staunchly against booking travel through third-party sites , as there can be tradeoffs versus booking directly. But in recent years, I’ve become a big fan of the
The ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we spend a lot of time focusing on redeeming points for travel, but the savviest points experts are the ones who know how to take advantage of every deal and save money — even when they’re not traveling. One of the best options for saving money and earning some bonus points on a wide variety of pur
A Bunch of Big Screen TVs Are 40% Off at Amazon Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
These days, what we'd call "budget TVs" are a much better value than they were even five years ago. You can get a great TV for under $400 with quality features and specs, like great color, contrast, hands-free connectivity, smart TV features, 4K, etc. The Hisense U6 Series ULED TVs are a great example: They are "excellent" TVs, according to PCMag , and have been holding on to the Editors’ Choice
How to watch Nicole Kidman's new show 'Expats'
Mashable / 8h
Quick links for watching 'Expats' on Prime Video: BEST FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS Amazon Prime trial Free for 30 days BEST FOR STUDENTS Prime Student 6-month free trial, then $69/year BEST FOR EVERYONE ELSE Prime Video $8.99/month One of the most anticipated shows of 2024 just arrived on streaming. It stars Nicole Kidman, centers around a tragedy, and explores themes of motherhood, marriage, and sense o
New Study Contradicts Patients Regaining Weight If They Stop Taking Ozempic
Futurism / 8h
The emerging consensus about semaglutide, the active ingredient in the buzzy drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, had been that there was a crucial catch: if patients stopped taking it, they'd soon regain the weight , locking them into an expensive and lifelong pharmaceutical habit. But interestingly, new data now contradicts those findings, at least for some patients. As a new survey from the health softwa
Measles is “growing global threat,” CDC tells doctors in alert message
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC ) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is putting clinicians on alert about the growing risk of measles cases and outbreaks amid a global surge in transmission . In an outreach message sent Thursday , the CDC told clinicians to look out for patients who have a rash accompanied by a fever and other symptoms of measles, as well as patients who h
Google's impressive Lumiere shows us the future of making short-form AI videos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google is taking another crack at text-to-video generation with Lumiere, a new AI model capable of creating surprisingly high-quality content. The tech giant has certainly come a long way from the days of Imagen Video . Subjects in Lumiere videos are no longer these nightmarish creatures with melting faces. Now things look much more realistic. Sea turtles look like sea turtles, fur on animals has
Tesla to spend $500M to bring its Dojo supercomputer project to Buffalo factory
TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla will spend $500 million to build one of its so-called “Dojo” supercomputers at its Buffalo, New York factory, the state’s governor Kathy Hochul said Friday during a news conference just days after CEO Elon Musk called the project a “long shot.” Tesla’s decision was “informed by New York’s reliable power supply, strong talent pipeline and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
Elon Musk's Brain Implant Company Neuralink Fined for 'Hazardous Materials' Violation
Gizmodo / 8h
Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has been in more trouble with the federal government than previously known. A Reuters report published Friday says that the U.S. Department of Transportation recently fined Neuralink for violating rules governing the movement of hazardous materials. The DOT has since settled… Read more...
James Cameron’s Aliens Is Getting Its Own Marvel What If...?
Gizmodo / 8h
We already knew the world of Alien was returning both on TV and at the movies . But now, it’s returning to the world of comics too, in a very unexpected way. Marvel just announced that Aliens, James Cameron’s 1986 sequel , is getting a five-issue “What If...?” spin-off focusing on Carter Burke, the evil company man… Read more...
Unseen Video From Inside A Plane On 9/11 Reveals Emotional Impact [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...
Instagram is testing 'flipside,' a finsta feature that already kind of exists
Engadget / 8h
Instagram is testing yet another feature meant to give users an alternative to finstas. It’s called “flipside” and it allows people to create a secondary photo grid that only designated friends can see. If that sounds somewhat familiar it’s probably because Instagram already makes it pretty easy for users to create posts intended for a more limited audience. The app added the ability for users to
Nightshade, the tool that ‘poisons’ data, gives artists a fighting chance against AI
22TechCrunch / 8h
Intentionally poisoning someone else is never morally right. But if someone in the office keeps swiping your lunch, wouldn’t you resort to petty vengeance? For artists, protecting work from being used to train AI models without consent is an uphill battle. Opt-out requests and do-not-scrape codes rely on AI companies to engage in good faith, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
23andMe Breach Targeted Jewish and Chinese Customers, Lawsuit Says
200+NYT > Technology / 8h
The class-action suit said the genetic testing company failed to notify customers whose personal information was compiled into “curated” lists that were sold on the dark web.
Get a free Womanizer vibrator and 30% off during Lovers pre-Valentine's Day sale
Mashable / 9h
GET 30% OFF + FREE VIBRATOR: As of Jan. 26, you can score up to 30% off all Playboy Pleasure products, 30% off Lovers exclusive products , and a free Womanizer The One GWP with any Womanizer purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Lovers Lovers Pre-Valentine's Day Sale Get 30% off + free vibrator As far as we're concerned, there's never a wrong time to buy a new sex toy. Whether it's a vibrator,
What’s up with the 'toxicity' around Cities: Skylines II?
Engadget / 9h
Cities: Skylines II developer Colossal Order has a uniquely close relationship with its community. The original Cities: Skylines came out in 2015 and gobbled up the audience that was left behind by EA’s SimCity , which came out in 2013 and was a busted mess. Cities: Skylines scratched that urban-planning itch, plus it cost just $30. The game came first to PC, Mac and Linux with modest hardware re
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for January 2024
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. This month, we’ve found promotions to earn thousands of Hilton Honors points , redeem as few as 5,000 American Airlines A
An Age-By-Age Guide to Instilling Gratitude in Kids
LifeHacker / 9h
Who doesn’t want kids who recognize all the good things in life and express gratitude for them? Unfortunately, our sweet baby angels aren’t born grateful, but according to developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman, you can help children develop gratitude at any age. In her new book, The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans , Pressman writes about the Resilien
TikTok’s Viral ‘Core 4’ Method Might Finally Help You Declutter Your Home
LifeHacker / 9h
There’s a difference between cleaning and decluttering. If you have too much stuff (clutter), you’ll have a much harder time sweeping, dusting, sanitizing, and actually cleaning. But decluttering is hard. It’s overwhelming, even, which is why clutter can get out of hand, making cleaning a nearly impossible task. That’s also why we’re always on the hunt for new ways to declutter: Surely, someone o
The ISS Is Getting a New Pair of Creepy Robot Arms
Gizmodo / 9h
Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) are about to make a new cyborg friend in the form of two short mechanical arms that will do their bidding in the cold, dark vacuum of low Earth orbit. Read more...
iOS 17.4 beta: 5 new features coming to iPhone, including Apple Podcasts transcripts
Mashable / 9h
The first iOS 17.4 beta dropped. It's an update for developers, giving us a glimpse of what's coming to iPhone when the official public update drops in the spring. Due to a European Union mandate that coerced Apple to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), some updates impact EU users only. 5 best iOS 17.4 features coming to iPhone Let's take a look at some of the most radical changes coming
New Law Would Illegalize AI Taylor Swift Porn Flooding Internet
Futurism / 9h
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for stronger laws on nonconsensual AI-generated pornography after superstar Taylor Swift became the disgusting practice's latest victim. "Intimate deepfake images like those targeting Taylor Swift are disturbing, and sadly, they’re becoming more and more pervasive across the internet," Rep. Joe Morelle, a New York Democrat who earlier this month in
NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data
43Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) The National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying records from data brokers detailing which websites and apps Americans use, US Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) revealed Thursday. This news follows Wyden's push last year that forced the FBI to admit that it was also buying Americans' sensitive data . Now, the senator is calling on all intelli
Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year, and there’s a lot planned for it
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The three rulebooks fo "fantastic medieval wargames" that started it all, released at some point in late January 1974, as seen in Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana: A Visual History . (credit: Wizards of the Coast/Ten Speed Press) "We have just fromed [sic] Tactical Studies Rules, and we wish to let the wargaming community know that a new line of miniature rules is available." With this l
danskjavlarna: Reblog only if you’re a recreational reader and...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
danskjavlarna : Reblog only if you’re a recreational reader and can relate to the special joy depicted in this photograph. Source details and larger version . All sorts of vintage book imagery is here in my virtual stacks.
Police Arrest Teen Said to Be Linked to Hundreds of Swatting Attacks
100+Wired / 9h
A California teenager who allegedly used the handle Torswats to carry out a nationwide swatting campaign is being extradited to Florida to face felony charges, WIRED has learned.
The Final Fantasy 14 live-action TV show is dead
Engadget / 9h
A live-action TV series based on Final Fantasy 14 is no longer happening. The project is now dead, according to Dinesh Shamdasani, the co-founder of Hivemind, one of the production companies involved. "We took around a fantastic pilot script by Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton along with a multi-season plan they built with our show runners but got rejected across the board," Shamdasani wrote on X , a
The History of Thrawn's Secret Invasion Weapon in Star Wars' Expanded Universe
Gizmodo / 9h
Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return at the climax of Ahsoka heralds the beginning of a Star Wars story long in the making—whatever Dave Filoni has planned in adapting one of the most famous stories in the old Expanded Universe, Heir to the Empire , across TV shows and even a movie. But another element from that saga could… Read more...
Amex Platinum vs. Business Platinum: Which premium Amex card is right for you?
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Over the past several years, premium cards have evolved to attract and retain customers. Two top cards for premium travel and lifestyle benefits are The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express . Both cards have an annual fee of $695 (see rates and fees for
'Dune: Part Two' demand crashes AMC's website and app
100+Mashable / 9h
Dune: Part Two seems like it is going to be a hit at the box office. Tickets for the film — which doesn't drop until March 1 — went on sale Friday and seemed to crash the AMC website and cause problems elsewhere, as well. Down Detector noted that users had indicated AMC's website was having issues. Anecdotally, the app didn't seem to be any better. Down Detector showed a sharp rise in issues with
Apple’s reluctant, punitive compliance with regulators will burn its political and developer goodwill
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple is on a roll when it comes to having its hand forced by state entities and governing bodies: Alternative payment methods, stripping features from existing hardware, allowing alternate app stores and genuine browser default competition – everywhere you turn it seems to be satisfying some reversal, owing either to trial judgements not going its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Microsoft's Excellent Voice Clarity Technology Is Coming to More PCs
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft is preparing to bring its AI-powered Voice Clarity feature to more Windows 11 PCs. The feature, which suppresses background noise and improves the definition of your voice, was previously exclusive to Microsoft Surface devices. Those who are desperate to test Voice Clarity will find it in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26040.
Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone, but only for some. Here’s why.
Mashable / 10h
Agent Jones, Peely, and all of your other favorite Fortnite characters are headed back to iOS after an absence of nearly three-and-a-half years. "Remember Fortnite on iOS?" the official Fortnite account on X posted. "How bout we bring that back." But, don't get too excited if you're a Fortnite player in the U.S. or UK, for example. Fortnite for iOS is only headed back to your iPhone if you live i
Dyson, Shark, and Samsung All Have Deals on Stick Vacuum Cleaners Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
Right now, Dyson, Shark, and Samsung are all offering deals on stick vacuums—with some going for more than half off. Here are three deals worth checking out if you're in the market for a stick vacuum cleaner. Dyson Omni-glide Cordless Vacuum The Dyson Omni-glide Cordless Vacuum is Dyson's slimmest hard-floor vacuum, and you can get it right now for $199 (originally $349.99) from Amazon after a 43
The Best New TV Shows to Stream on Max This Week
LifeHacker / 10h
Whether you're in the mood for a supernatural crime drama, a rip-roaring reality roadtrip with Jason Momoa, or a distressing documentation of a religious cult's descent into infamy, HBO's Max app has a new series for you. (See also: Playboy murders, Rap Sh!t, and the underseen gem How to with John Wilson.) True Detective: Night Country The fourth season of True Detective is set in a tiny arctic c
These Are the Most Effective Ab Exercises
LifeHacker / 10h
Do you want a strong core, and maybe a chance of developing a six-pack? Adding some ab isolation exercises will help you target that area. Read on, and I’ll explain the best exercises, the best strategies for training, and what ab training can and cannot do for you—since there are so many myths about this. Where your ab muscles are and what they do “Ab” is short for abdominals, and usually refers
This weekend's best Super Bowl OLED TV deals - Samsung, LG, and Sony from $599.99
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Conference Championship games are held this Sunday, which means the upcoming Super Bowl is just weeks away. If you want to upgrade your TV to a gorgeous OLED display, then now is a fantastic time, thanks to Super Bowl TV sales from retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. OLED TVs are the perfect choice to watch the big game, thanks to the gorgeous picture quality, offering deep contrast
Intel's troubles won't stop Arrow Lake from coming to your desktop, CEO insists
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has been adamant about the manufacturer’s upcoming Arrow Lake processors release window set for 2024, despite its revenue troubles during Q1 2024. The tech giant’s financial results for Q1 2024 were released and with it, we found out that Intel share prices have plummeted by 12%, a massive decline versus the 10% increase in Q4 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. In d
Was HPE’s $14B Juniper acquisition a wise move?
24TechCrunch / 10h
As you’ll see, the companies think the numbers look pretty good, and they really do match up well (so long as HPE doesn’t mess it up). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
SpaceX Buys Mysterious Aircraft
50Futurism / 10h
SpaceX Airlines SpaceX has reportedly acquired a new aircraft — and we have no idea what it's for. The Elon Musk-led company has bought a Boeing 737-800 jet, Business Insider reports , that once belonged to Air China. A planespotter behind the X account Airline Videos watched the dark grey jet land at Los Angeles International Airport this week. According to Federal Aviation Administration record
Who Is Dean Phillips and Why Do All the Tech Bros Want Him to Be President?
Gizmodo / 10h
Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence. Read more...
Wait, wasn’t layoff season meant to be over?
23TechCrunch / 10h
Now that 2023 is in our rearview mirror, the startup winter is behind us, but we’re not quite out of the woods yet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Opera to launch new AI-powered browser for iOS in Europe following Apple’s DMA changes
40TechCrunch / 10h
Opera revealed today that it will launch a new AI-powered browser built on its own engine for iOS in Europe. The Norway-based company announced the change following the news that Apple is going to allow alternative browser engines to run on iOS as a result of the requirements of the European Digital Markets Act (DMA). […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Jig is Up: NSA Is Buying Your Browser History, Says U.S. Senator
Gizmodo / 10h
The National Security Agency (NSA) is purchasing Americans’ internet records, according to government documents made public on Friday. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, wrote a letter claiming the NSA goes through backchannel avenues to purchase your browsing records and location data, which government… Read more...
A Rare but Deadly Fungal Infection Is Cropping Up in More States
Gizmodo / 10h
A dangerous fungal infection has seeded its spores farther across the United States than previously assumed. Research out this week details evidence that cases of blastomycosis are regularly showing up in Vermont, outside of the established areas of the U.S. where it’s thought to be endemic. Read more...
Spring flights to Tulum on American and Delta starting at $267
25The Points Guy / 10h
Spring is the perfect time to lounge on Tulum, Mexico ‘s white-sand beaches, swim in turquoise cenotes, tour ancient ruins and experience its vibrant nightlife scene. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering discounts on nonstop flights from U.S. cities to Tulum this March through May. Round-trip fares start at $267. It used to be a hassle to reach Tulum, but thanks to the new Tulum Int
Timothée Chalamet Is Self-Conscious About His Sand Worm Riding in Dune 2
73Gizmodo / 10h
It’s the moment everyone has been waiting for. To see Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides ride a sandworm in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. The moment was teased at the very end of the first film and now, in Dune: Part Two , it will become a reality. If only Chalamet knew where to put his arms. Read more...
Shazam finally gets the upgrade that all headphones lovers have been waiting for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Shazam's latest update added a feature you may be surprised to learn wasn’t already present: the ability to identify music through your headphones . The way it works, according to the patch notes on the App Store , is you first launch the app whenever you find a song on YouTube, TikTok, or wherever. Tap the headphone icon on-screen to tell Shazam a pair of headphones are connected and to begin li
David L. Mills, Who Kept the Internet Running on Time, Dies at 85
58NYT > Technology / 10h
He developed and implemented the protocol that synchronizes the digital clocks nestled within billions of networked devices.
JetBlue Looks To Shrink, Offering Employee Buy Out Packages
100+View from the Wing / 11h
JetBlue Airways is looking to shrink its staff, offering voluntary buyout packages employees including managers at headquarters. This represents a huge shift in strategy for the New York-based carrier. Continue reading ...
How to Keep Anyone From Accessing Your iCloud Data After You Die
LifeHacker / 11h
Death is so final , whereas life is full of possibilities—such as whether or not you take the steps to keep people out of your shit. But when you're gone, so goes your watch over your data. Even if no one in the world knows or can guess your passwords, Apple will unlock your iCloud data to your family should they present the company with the proper paperwork. For the relatives of someone who has
Deck.blue brings a TweetDeck experience to Bluesky users
20TechCrunch / 11h
With over 3 million users and plans to open up more broadly in the months ahead, Bluesky is still establishing itself as an alternative to Twitter/X. However, that hasn’t stopped the developer community from embracing the project and building tools to meet the needs of those fleeing the now Elon Musk–owned social network, formerly known […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
Diamond-based electronics could help power your laptop one day — as researchers claim hardest semiconductor holds key to carbon-neutrality in energy market
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but diamond-based electronics could be the key to carbon-neutrality in the energy market, potentially even powering your laptop one day, according to researchers. A new study reveals that diamonds could be more effective than silicon in operating high-voltage power grids, which are crucial for the efficiency of renewable energy. According to the US Energy I
Tens of thousands of pregnancies from rape occurring in abortion-ban states
62Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Pro-choice protesters march outside the Texas State Capitol on Sept. 1, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | The Washington Post ) Fourteen states have banned abortions at any gestational age since the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in 2022. Since the enactment of those abortion bans, an estimated 64,565 people became pregnant as a result of rape in those states. But, wh
What would the late heavy bombardment have done to the Earth’s surface?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Each panel shows the modeled effects of early Earth’s bombardment. Circles show the regions affected by each impact, with diameters corresponding to the final size of craters for impactors smaller than 100 kilometers in diameter. For larger impactors, the circle size corresponds to size of the region buried by impact-generated melt. Color coding indicates the timing of the impacts. The
Analyst: Switch 2 will have a massive 8-inch LCD screen
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The 7" screen of the Switch OLED (top) seen next to the 6.2" screen of the original Switch. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Nintendo's follow-up to the aging Switch—which is widely rumored to be aiming for release later this year —will sport an 8-inch LCD screen. That's according to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase, who is cited in a Bloomberg News report focused on the upcoming handheld's potenti
The year of Windows on Arm? Google launches official Chrome builds.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Chrome nightly download page with an important section highlighted. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Chrome is landing on a new platform: Windows on Arm. We don't have an official announcement yet, but X user Pedro Justo was the first to spot that the Chrome Canary page now quietly hosts binaries for " Windows 11 Arm ." Chrome has run on Windows for a long time, but that's the x86 version. It a
AMC's 'Dune' sandworm popcorn bucket goes viral because it looks very NSFW
32Mashable / 11h
Let me get something off my chest: Writing this article took longer than it should have because I had to brainstorm a PG headline for a popcorn bucket that the internet has compared to both a sex toy and a butthole in the past 24 hours. So yeah, let me introduce you to AMC's limited edition Dune: Part Two sandworm popcorn vessel. This...this is what it looks like. Brace yourself. It's weird. Twee
George Carlin Estate Sues Podcasters Over AI “Comedy Special"
82Futurism / 11h
After a widespread outcry, the estate of the late comedian George Carlin is suing the people behind a so-called AI-generated " comedy special " for using the artist's likeness without consent. Earlier this month, an outfit called Dudesy AI posted an hour-long standup routine titled "George Carlin: I'm Glad I'm Dead." Run by "Mad TV" alum Will Sasso and podcaster Chad Kultgen, the duo claim they t
The Pentagon Tried to Hide That It Bought Americans’ Data Without a Warrant
41Wired / 11h
US spy agencies purchased Americans’ phone location data and internet metadata without a warrant but only admitted it after a US senator blocked the appointment of a new NSA director.
Apple Isn’t Ready to Release Its Grip on the App Store
Wired / 11h
In response to new rules, the iPhone maker announced drastic changes for users in Europe. But criticism is mounting that Apple’s new system only recreates old problems.
Quick Points: Earn points, miles and cash back while doing your taxes
25The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Tax season is quickly approaching. If you’re looking to maximize the points, miles and cash back you earn while doing your taxes, there are a few things you should consider. For example, if you plan to use software to prepare your taxes, you’ll want to check online shopping portals and credit card merchant
This near indestructible data center is built to withstand winds of up to 500km/h with absolutely no downtime — but can it withstand a direct hit from MOAB?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Data center solutions provider Tonaquint has announced it is upgrading its recently acquired EdgeX facility in Oklahoma City to make it engineered for 100% uptime, including being capable of withstanding winds up to 310 mph (approximately 500 km/h), making it one of the region's most resilient data centers. Oklahoma saw 74 twisters in 2023 alone, the majority of which were rated either an EF-0 or
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, 1959.
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Taking the long view on crypto
21TechCrunch / 11h
“It’s the single best time to invest in [crypto] companies,” according to 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners’ CEO, Dan Tapiero. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Moogai Puts a Monstrous Spin on Generational Trauma
Gizmodo / 11h
A modern folk horror tale that draws upon Australia’s troubled history to enhance its monstrous elements, The Moogai also includes an exploration of postpartum depression . Unfortunately, its one-dimensional plot ultimately detracts from the elements that make it an otherwise unique story. Read more...
1/100th of the cost: CPU startup Tachyum claims that one of its processing units can rival dozens of Nvidia H200 GPUs — with a 99% saving that could turn the AI market on its head if true
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Tachyum has confirmed it will begin mass production of its Prodigy Universal Processor later this year - the product which combines the functionality of a CPU, GPU, and TPU in a single unit, and threatens to turn the AI market on its head. The 192-core 5nm processor delivers 4.5 times the performance of the best processors for cloud workloads, can be up to three times better than GPUs for high-pe
Google Chrome Is Finally Native on ARM Windows PCs
How-To Geek / 11h
The transition to ARM CPUs on the Windows side of the pond has not been as successful as Apple's own transition. While Apple managed to get things running well from the get go, partly thanks to the performance of the compnany's Rosetta 2 compatibility later, Windows has struggled. Many Windows apps are still x86 only, and Microsoft's solution to translate x86 instructions to ARM doesn't work as w
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card review: Worth keeping year after year
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card overview Even if you aren’t a Marriott loyalist, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is worth considering. It comes with a valuable welcome bonus, an annual free night and elite night credits but carries a lower annual fee than most other cards in the Marriott c
Google’s upcoming Chrome release could be good for Windows on ARM devices taking on MacBooks and Chromebooks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google Chrome is coming to Windows 11 devices running on ARM processors. A new version of the browser has been released through the Canary release channel which will allow users with ARM-based devices to run Chrome natively - rather than having to use an emulator (which brings its own complexities and performance issues). ARM-based mobile devices are very common already, and ARM processors and AR
This TSA-Approved Fingerprint Lock Is on Sale for $45 Right Now
LifeHacker / 12h
You can get this fingerprint-activated travel lock on sale for $44.99 right now (reg. $59.99). The TOKK lock is TSA-approved for travel and works on laptop cases, backpacks, luggage, and carry-on bags. You can program up to ten fingerprints on the lock, and it has a response time of about 0.5 seconds. The lithium-ion battery-powered lock can operate for up to three months on a 45-minute charge, a
Yes, ChatGPT got lazier. But OpenAI finally has a fix.
Mashable / 12h
OpenAI has an update to fix ChatGPT's " laziness " over the past few months. On Thursday, the OpenAI announced an update to GPT-4 Turbo , its most advanced LLM. GPT-4 Turbo is still only available in limited preview through the API, meaning it doesn't power ChatGPT. However, the hope is this fix will eventually roll out to ChatGPT, too. SEE ALSO: Here's how OpenAI plans to address election misinf
Shazam Can Now Identify the Music in Your Headphones
How-To Geek / 12h
Shazam now allows you to identify in-app music while wearing headphones. This feature is tailored toward TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube users who need a convenient way to identify songs. It works with wired or Bluetooth headphones on iOS and Android.
San Francisco Sues to Get Nuisance Self-Driving Cars Off Its Streets
Futurism / 12h
The AV Club The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit to get those pesky autonomous vehicles off its streets. The lawsuit was filed in December against a state commission, the Washington Post reports , which made a decision in August that allowed both Google's Waymo and General Motors' Cruise to run expanded driverless taxi services in the city. The decision allowed both companies to run thei
Snoopy MoonSwatch: Price, Availability, Release Date
24Wired / 12h
The new Omega and Swatch collaboration needs to atone for those lackluster Moonshine Golds.
Get the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 for $1,000 off and get more done
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $1,000: As of Jan. 26, get the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for just $1,999.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,999.99 at Amazon (save $1,000) Looking for ways to do more in your workday? It may not s
Get $40 off Beats Studio Buds+ noise-canceling earbuds at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 24%: Get the Beats Studio Buds+ noise-canceling earbuds for $129.99 Amazon. That's a discount of $39.96 off the regular price of $169.95. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds+ noise-canceling earbuds $129.99 at Amazon (save $39.96) In today's overly-stimulated world, having top-notch noise cancellation is of the utmost importance. Of course, you also want your earbuds to be
Bad Internet Connection Concealed Cruise’s Pedestrian-Dragging Incident
Gizmodo / 12h
Cruise, the self-driving car company whose robotaxi dragged a pedestrian , shared footage from the graphic incident with regulators using a bad internet connection, according to an independent review . Cruise didn’t explicitly say that a pedestrian was dragged 20 feet, and hoped screen sharing a video would “speak for… Read more...
JetBlue Could Terminate Its Merger With Spirit Airlines As Soon As Sunday
View from the Wing / 12h
According to a form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, JetBlue has served notice that it may opt to terminate its agreement to buy Spirit Airlines. This termination could happen as early as Sunday. Continue reading ...
Millions at risk as popular WordPress database plugin is targeted by hackers — here's what WordPress site owners need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A popular WordPress vulnerability has been found carrying a critical vulnerability which allowed hackers to attack websites, steal sensitive data, and even force them offline. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-6933, was discovered by WordPress security experts Wordfence, and subsequently fixed by the plugin’s vendor, WP Engine. The flaw consisted of an object injection vulnerability in the B
Oscar snubs in the End Times, Mr. Beast's got the juice, and other top stories — U Need to Know This
Mashable / 12h
From the Barbie snubs to Elon trying to hook Mr. Beast , host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the week's top stories.
What Is UEVR, and How Can It Make Almost Any Game Work in VR?
How-To Geek / 12h
Converting regular flat video games into VR is usually something that takes developers a significant amount of time and money, but the UEVR mod promises to instantly convert thousands of games to VR without any effort from the developers themselves.
Satellites Are Getting a Constellation of Traffic Cops
Gizmodo / 12h
Earth’s orbit will be monitored by a watchful set of robotic eyes, the first commercial constellation of satellites with the ability to keep track of objects in space to avoid collisions between spacecraft. Read more...
Nintendo 'Switch 2' With an 8-inch LCD Display Could be Coming Later This Year
Gizmodo / 12h
The next version of the Nintendo Switch might be released later this year and feature an 8-inch LCD display, based on reporting from Bloomberg. Read more...
Super7's Awesome Godzilla Minus One Figure Is Getting a Black and White Version, Too
30Gizmodo / 12h
The world was already a pretty excellent place for Godzilla fans considering a) Godzilla Minus One exists and is in theaters, and b) its black and white version, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color, is also in now in theaters for a limited time . One thing could make it better though. Maybe, say, a new limited edition… Read more...
OpenAI updates ChatGPT-4 model with potential fix for AI “laziness” problem
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) On Thursday, OpenAI announced updates to the AI models that power its ChatGPT assistant. Amid less noteworthy updates, OpenAI tucked in a mention of a potential fix to a widely reported "laziness" problem seen in GPT-4 Turbo since its release in November. The
