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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could come with a big video recording upgrade
72TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
Based on the rumors that we've come across so far, it looks as though the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is going to bring with it the most significant upgrades when Samsung launches its next batch of flagship phones – and that apparently covers video recordings too. Well-known leaker Ice Universe (via Notebookcheck ) has hinted that the Ultra model will be able to record footage at a 4K resolution and


The World’s Best First Class Airlines
3KOne Mile at a Time / 9h

I’m an airline product geek, and I like to keep an updated list of some of the best products out there, ranging from the best first class lounges , to the best business class airlines , to the best business class lounges , to the best business class seats . In this post I wanted to share my updated ranking of the world’s best first class airlines, reflecting the status of things in 2024. First, I


Is a cruise right for you? Start by asking yourself these 7 questions


500+The Points Guy / 12h
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably thinking about taking a cruise for the first time. But you’re also wondering if a cruise is really right for you. You’re now in a precarious position — one where you might be unduly influenced by friends, family or even strangers with thoughts on cruising that might not necessarily be helpful. If you ask a cruising fan whether you should go on a crui


Meta cuts prices for Quest 2 headset and accessories
TechCrunch / 42min
Months after Meta launched its Quest 3 headset, the company is slashing prices for its older Quest 2 headset by $50 permanently. The 128GB version drops from $299 to $249 and the 256GB version drops from $349 to $299. Notably, the headset has been on sale at the new prices since Black Friday. However, Meta […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot
92BBC News - Technology / 1h
Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday.


This fun music mixer app is on sale for 80% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a DJ it! Music Mixer Premium Plan is on sale for £31.55, saving you 80% on list price. If you’ve always wanted to be a DJ but don’t have much time to learn a new skill, this deal may be worth checking out. DJ it! Music Mixer has a fully functional DJ set-up that teaches you how to create tracks from your phone. Dive into this awesome master class and learn to mix


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 2
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. 2'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


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 2, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 2, 2024, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is maybe a bit tricky, but I still got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 2, Wordle #927! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the N


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 2
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


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 2, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
There is a sandwich here, but resist the urge to make it right away! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 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 Januar


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, January 2 (game #708)
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 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


Eman Esfandi Had No Idea What Sabine Was Filling Ezra In On While Filming Ahsoka
Gizmodo / 8h
Star Wars can often feel culturally ubiquitous , but sometimes even the people operating in its space find themselves inside a world they have little experience with (as they should: Star Wars thrives on the perspectives of many , and that includes people unfamiliar with it!). But for Eman Esfandi , going back and… Read more...


Study: the best free-throw shooters share these biomechanical traits
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science story that fell through the cracks in 2020, each day from December 25 through January 5. Today: Using markerless motion capture technology to determine what makes the best free throw shooters in basket


American Airlines Stops Accepting Cash In Argentina
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines will only accept credit and debit cards, travel vouchers, and electronic funds transfers and their 3 city ticket offices in Argentina. That’s a change that went into effect this past week. With 185% inflation in the country, accepting cash is tough. Continue reading ...


New Yeeres calligraphy book, 1606
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
digitalnewberry : ALT Calligrapher Esther Inglis had the perfect way to welcome 1606. She gave this tiny book to a noblewoman both as a gift and advertisement of her calligraphic skills. Each page features illustrations and a different proverb with varied scripts. ALT Even in the 1600s, the hustle never stops. See more winter & holiday items at Newberry Winter Fest Explore all of Newberry Digital


Everything You Need to Know About Mickey Mouse's Public Domain Debut Today
22Gizmodo / 10h
Mickey Mouse is finally in the hands of the public, to do whatever they want with him. Well, in part. After Disney infamously helped delay the moment, today is the day Steamboat Willie, the first Disney animated short to star Mickey and Minnie Mouse, become public domain. But what does that mean? Simultaneously a lot… Read more...


The 10 best places to visit in February
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Welcome to February, the month where 29 days (yes, it’s a leap year) pack in more punch than you’d expect. It’s a time for love, adventure and a dash of winter magic, but where should you spend this extra-special month? Imagine yourself basking on a sun-drenched beach where the winter chill is just a dista


IHG One Rewards promotion: Here’s how to earn 2X bonus points on hotel stays this month
100+The Points Guy / 10h
If you plan to stay at IHG hotels in the new year, you’ll be happy to know that IHG One Rewards is offering a lucrative bonus points promotion in January 2024. With this sweet rewards deal, IHG One Rewards members can earn double bonus points on stays between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. And as a bonus, to really kick off the new year, IHG One Rewards members living in the United States who register for t


Amazon's massive New Year's sale is live: here are the 29 best deals to shop right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
New year, new deals. Amazon just launched a massive New Year's sale with hundreds of deals on OLED TVs, smartwatches, air fryers, smart home gadgets, headphones, vacuums, and more. I've gone through today's sale to bring you the 29 best deals to shop right now. • Shop Amazon's full New Year's sale Amazon's New Year's sale is a great opportunity to score a clearance price on best-selling tech, plu


centuriespast: Tethys (from the Demogorgon and the Deities...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
centuriespast : Tethys (from the Demogorgon and the Deities series, 1 of 7 blocks A Sea Goddess (from the Demogorgon and the Deities series, 1 of 7 blocks) Amphrite Aphrodite Venus Marina Salacia Galathea Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617) Published by: Willem Jansz. Blaeu (Dutch, 1571–1638) designed about 1588–89 mfa boston


Bold Leap: Somaliland Acquires Ethiopian Airlines Stake, Defying Global Non-Recognition
View from the Wing / 11h
The blog post discusses the unique position of Somaliland, an unrecognized state, acquiring a stake in Ethiopian Airlines, a major move in the aviation industry. It also explores the broader context of Ethiopia's challenges, including civil war and its strategic maneuvers in the Horn of Africa, reflecting the complexities of regional politics and economics. Continue reading ...


Tesla Multiple 4680 Production Lines Ramp in 2024
Next Big Future / 11h
The Tesla 4680 production ramp has taken about two years longer than Tesla first planned. Most of the analysis has been based upon monthly or quarterly percentage increases in production. This has been while the technical problems were being solved. The 4680 technical problems should be completely solved by mid-2024. The second Texas line was ... Read more


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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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The Best Current Credit Card Bonus Offers [January 2024]
View from the Wing / 12h
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of biggest credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading ...


Ring 2024 In With All the Amazing New Lego Sets Out In January
Gizmodo / 12h
New year, new... Lego ? That’s how that saying goes, right? After a few quiet months to round out 2023, Lego is starting 2024 with a bang with tons of new sets. Marvel! Star Wars! Sonic! Jurassic Park! Bouquets and Polaroids! Truly, something for everyone . Read more...


Microsoft Copilot AI Now Has an iPhone App
How-To Geek / 12h
If there's one word that defined 2023, it was probably AI. While ChatGPT was first launched at the tail end of 2022, last year was marked by a significant expansion of not only ChatGPT itself, but also generative AI as a whole. Microsoft launched several tools using OpenAI's GPT language model, including the popular Bing Chat service, which is now simply called Microsoft Copilot. Now, Copilot has


New year, new TV: LG's C2 OLED drops to an unbelievable price of $1,399 at Amazon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Start the new year with a new stunning display, thanks to this incredible deal on LG's C2 OLED TV. Amazon has the 65-inch model on sale for $1,399 (was $1,899) - that's the lowest price you can find and an incredible deal for a high-end OLED TV. The feature-packed display, which we gave five out of five stars in our LG C2 OLED review and ranked at the top of last year's best TV list, features a s


Steam Has Dropped Windows 7 and 8
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft ended extended support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 in 2023, and many applications that still worked on those releases have made the same move over the past year. Now, the game store and launcher Steam has