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Foundation season 3 no longer in limbo as flagship Apple TV Plus sci-fi show gets filming restart date
90TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Foundation season 3 is no longer lost in space following a number of reported production problems. According to Deadline , development on the popular Apple TV Plus sci-fi series is back on track after a brief delay owing to multiple issues, including season 3's filming budget. Principal photography is believed to be pencilled in to restart on March 6 in the Czech Republic and Poland. The news com


Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated
100+Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / A child with measles. (credit: Greene, Charles Lyman ) Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at an elementary school in the Fort Lauderdale area with a low vaccination rate, a scenario health experts fear will become more and more common amid slipping vaccination rates nationwide. On Friday, Broward County Public School reported a


Full Service Airlines And Hotels Have Forgotten They’re In The Hospitality Business
100View from the Wing / 9h
Here's an interesting take I came across from the former owner of Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. He was able to create a 'moment' for diners one time by going outside to a hot dog cart and plating it for the guests. And that was the memory for them of the night. Continue reading ...


Buy Etihad Guest Miles With 30% Bonus (1.54 Cents Each)
200+One Mile at a Time / 51min
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles . This is the first offer we’ve seen from the program so far in 2024. While we’ve seen better offers from the program in the past, some people might still find this to be worthwhile, so let’s cover the details. Promotion on purch


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 20
Mashable / 1h
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 Feb. 20'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


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, February 20, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for February 20, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for February 20, Wordle #976! 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 New York Ti



Peak New Car in the USA Was 1978
Next Big Future / 2h
Autoline describes the problem of Peak Auto. New car sales have hit their peak in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Despite strong population growth in the U.S., new car sales are the same as they were a quarter of a century ago. Here’s why. US overall car sales have dropped from 2000 to today despite ... Read more


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for February 20
Mashable / 2h
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


Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement
86BBC News / 2h
LockBit is a major criminal gang that uses its software to steal sensitive data until a ransom is paid


Do Flight Attendants Know If You Redeemed Miles?
55One Mile at a Time / 3h
There can be quite a thrill to redeeming miles for a first or business class ticket that would cost many thousands of dollars if paying cash, though it’s how many of us have gotten used to traveling. Along those lines, I know many people redeeming miles might wonder if the crew is aware of what they paid for the ticket, and if they should feel sheepish. So I wanted to address that in this post. T


Emirates Plans To Launch Miami To Bogota Route
1KOne Mile at a Time / 3h
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Emirates’ plans to launch a route to Colombia. There’s now an exciting update, as authorities have granted the airline permission to launch this service. This flight has been a long time coming, and should launch in the coming months. Emirates plans to fly to Bogota, Colombia For some background, in December 2021, ICAO’s Air Service Negotiation Event took plac


Singapore-based fintech Xalts acquires digital trade platform Contour Network
TechCrunch / 3h
In a role reversal, Xalts, a Singapore fintech startup founded 18 months ago, has acquired Contour Network, a digital trade platform set up by eight major banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered and BNP. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but the acquisition price was in the high single millions and composed of cash and stock. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Surface to Air Missiles Are Too Slow and Weak To Catch SpaceX Starship
Next Big Future / 4h
There are some claims that surface to air missiles can shoot down SpaceX Starships when the US military starts using them in a few years for cargo missions. The people who make these claims have not looked at the specifications of surface to air missiles. A SpaceX Starship will be much harder to shootdown than ... Read more


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, February 20 (game #757)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
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


Delta’s Credit Card Game Changer: Higher Fees, Better Rewards?
View from the Wing / 4h
The revamp of Delta's American Express credit cards introduces increased annual fees and added statement credits. It's a masterful job at something I sort of grate against, and I have to give them credit. Continue reading ...


New compact facial-recognition system passes test on Michelangelo’s David
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / A new lens-free and compact system for facial recognition scans a bust of Michelangelo’s David and reconstructs the image using less power than existing 3D-surface imaging systems. (credit: W-C Hsu et al., Nano Letters, 2024) Facial recognition is a common feature for unlocking smartphones and gaming systems , among other uses. But the technology currently relies upon bulky projectors a


Russian Black Sea Navy Losses
Next Big Future / 5h
Ukraine and Russia have both lost a lot of their Navy in the war. Ukraine claims to have destroyed nearly a third of the Russian Black Sea Fleet less than two years. 25 vessels have been destroyed, and 15 more are under repair. There is some dispute to this number and lower estimates are about ... Read more


Best Presidents' Day OLED TV deals - save up to $1,000 on Samsung, LG and Sony TVs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you're looking to upgrade your current display with a brand-new gorgeous OLED TV, then Presidents' Day is a fantastic opportunity thanks to record-low prices from brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony. I've listed today's 7 best OLED TV deals below with up to $1,000 in savings and prices starting at just $599.99. OLED TVs deliver a gorgeous picture quality, offering deep contrast and bright, brill


18 Elementary Schoolers Hospitalized After Classroom Science Experiment
Futurism / 5h
First responders were called onto the scene last week after a bunch of schoolkids got sick after doing a science experiment. As Nashville's WKRN reported , the third graders in the central Tennessee town of Gallatin were doing an experiment with dry ice, conducted by an unnamed "outside group," when several reported to the school nurse's office with nausea. Fearing a "mass casualty incident," as


TechTaka raises $9.5M for its e-commerce fulfillment service
73TechCrunch / 5h
TechTaka, a South Korean online shopping fulfillment startup that provides third-party logistics services for e-commerce sellers, has raised $9.5 million (12.6 billion KRW) in a Series B round of funding from a sole investor, Altos Ventures. The outfit helps e-commerce sellers manage the supply chain, from warehousing, order packing and shipping, so that TechTaka users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All


U.S. Awards $1.5 Billion to Chipmaker GlobalFoundries
82NYT > Technology / 6h
The grant will go toward chips for the auto and defense industries, and is the largest award to date from $39 billion in government funding.


Wednesday's Nintendo Direct will focus on upcoming third-party releases
23Engadget / 6h
The next Nintendo Direct is scheduled for this Wednesday, the company just announced. It's being billed as a "partner showcase," with Nintendo saying it'll show off Switch games coming in the first half of this year from "our publishing and development partners." It'll kick off on February 21, bright and early at 9AM ET. While Nintendo holds these showcases on a regular basis, this one is potenti


Avoid This Common Hotel Mistake: The Alarm Clock Check You Can’t Afford to Miss
View from the Wing / 6h
Being woken up in the middle of the night during your hotel stay is a huge fail, since fundamentally the basic thing you're paying for is a night's sleep! Continue reading ...


Can’t wait for Prime Video’s Roger Federer and K-pop documentaries? Stream these 3 now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
What do tennis phenomenon Roger Federer and pop phenomenon BTS have in common? Absolutely nothing – but they're both the subjects of prestigious new documentaries coming to Prime Video. The Federer documentary doesn't have a title yet, but it's going to be a feature-length look at "the final 12 days of Roger Federer's illustrious career. Originally a home video never intended for public viewing,


The best credit cards to use at Starbucks
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With over 30,000 locations and millions of rewards members, Starbucks is, without question, a worldwide phenomenon. So what’s the best credit card for your next cup of joe, tea, Refresher (or even pup cup)? Whether you want a cold brew or a morning snack, here’s how to get the most bang for your next Starb


Reddit sells training data to unnamed AI company ahead of IPO
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Reddit ) On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Reddit has signed a contract allowing an unnamed AI company to train its models on the site's content, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes as the social media platform nears the introduction of its initial public offering (IPO), which could happen as soon as next month. Reddit initially revealed the deal, which


“So violated”: Wyze cameras leak footage to strangers for 2nd time in 5 months
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Wyze's Cam V3 Pro indoor/outdoor smart camera. (credit: Wyze ) Wyze cameras experienced a glitch on Friday that gave 13,000 customers access to images and, in some cases, video, from Wyze cameras that didn't belong to them. The company claims 99.75 percent of accounts weren't affected, but for some, that revelation doesn't eradicate feelings of "disgust" and concern. Wyze claims that an


Fake Withdrawal Fixed – Hyun-Tak Kim LK99 Superconductor APS Talk and Abstract is Back
Next Big Future / 7h
Some fraud impersonated me [Hyun-tak Kim] to withdraw it [LK99 Room Temperature Superconductor] talk at the APS conference on March 4, 2024. I [Hyun-tak Kim] already informed APS Everything will be back to normal. The [LK99 room temperature superconductor] abstract is back at the March 4, 2024 APS (American Physical Society) Collaboration: College of William ... Read more


princetonarchives:Princeton’s Nassau Hall Library, 1868. Photo...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
princetonarchives : Princeton’s Nassau Hall Library, 1868. Photo by John Moran. Historical Photograph Collection, Grounds and Buildings Series (AC111), Box MP70, Image No. 2752.


What is Delta Sky Priority — and how do you get it?
The Points Guy / 7h
Life’s most important commodity is time. Delta Air Lines’ Sky Priority is designed to give you more of it. Delta Sky Priority is a service that’s only available on Delta-operated flights . It eliminates common bottlenecks associated with air travel (think check-in, airport security, baggage claim, etc.). If you manage to qualify for Sky Priority, you can practically walk into the airport and onto


Deadpool and Godzilla Headline Latest RSVLTS Fashion Collection
Gizmodo / 7h
Spring break is on the horizon and with the upcoming releases of Deadpool and Wolverine as well as Godzilla x Kong , online fandom clothier RSVLTS has you covered. Its latest Deadpool and Godzilla -inspired collections have dropped online and are quickly selling out. With their signature short sleeve button-ups and polo… Read more...


Chrome is getting a big privacy and security boost from Google to help safeguard your home network
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google Chrome is getting an upgrade that will help safeguard devices connected to a private or home network. Google outlined its plans in a post on its Chrome Platform Status page, explaining that the new feature will behave as a monitor for website requests from sites that want to access your private network and ensure that they’re from secure sources. The more exact reasoning behind the feature


Mighty Wind Accelerates Commercial Jets Faster Than Speed of Sound


86Futurism / 7h
Jet Set A massive jet stream formed over the mid-Atlantic region this past weekend, with a fascinating effect: pushing certain eastbound commercial flights faster than the speed of sound. As the Washington Post reports , one Virgin Atlantic flight reached a ground speed of 802 miles per hour — faster than the 767 mph measurement of the speed of sound — as it jetted from Washington Dulles Internat


"With KeyTrap, an attacker could completely disable large parts of the worldwide Internet" — this deceptively simple cyberattack could spell doom for apps everywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Security researchers have discovered a major flaw in the DNS system that could “completely disable" large parts of the worldwide Internet for extended periods of time. Cybersecurity researchers from the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE, Goethe University Frankfurt, Fraunhofer SIT, and the Technical University of Darmstadt, recently found a flaw in the Domain Name System S


Prime eclipse viewing: Delta adds path of totality flight for April 8
100+The Points Guy / 8h
Parts of the country will experience the phenomenon of a solar eclipse in less than two months. Now, a major U.S. airline is tweaking its flight schedules to allow 130 lucky travelers the chance to see the event from a 30,000-foot vantage point. On April 8, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun’s face. The spectacle will be visible to more than 31 million Ameri


Massive Amazon Presidents' Day sale - 19 best deals to shop before it ends tonight
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Amazon's massive Presidents' Day sale comes to an end tonight, so I've taken one last look through it and picked out 19 of the best deals I would recommend. Of course, I'm not saying you should buy all of these, but if you've got your eye on a TV, tablet, headphones or smart home tech then these are some of the deals worth considering for your basket. • Browse the full sale at Amazon Some of my p


Lenco’s latest turntable is a super affordable option for vinyl and mixing beginners
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Audio tech company Lenco has unveiled its latest record player, the Lenco L-3810. It’s an affordable direct drive turntable and a solid choice for anyone who loves vinyl but we think it’ll also be particularly appealing to budding DJs and music lovers. We can expect a sleek design, a switchable phono pre-amplifier, a USB connection to PC or Mac and more. Like many of the best turntables in 2024,


Scientists Propose Hacking Viruses to Fight Climate Change
Futurism / 8h
It's A Trap! Ocean water and Arctic ice may contain viruses that can help trap carbon emissions — and scientists are figuring out ways to enhance them. As an Ohio State University press release about the new research explains, scientists have begun trying to identify viruses that could help mitigate the worst effects of climate change, some by trapping carbon in seawater and others by stopping me


Southwest A-List status: What it is and how to earn it
100+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Southwest Airlines is, for better and for worse, one of a kind. It’s generally thought of as a budget airline, known for its open seating and free checked bags — and people tend to either love or hate it. When it comes to elite status with Southwest , there aren’t the same perks available for loyal members that many


Wyze Security Flaw Allowed People to See Random Camera Feeds
28How-To Geek / 8h
When you're dealing with live camera feeds uploaded to the cloud, strict security measures must be in place. After all, a camera is recording you inside your house and uploading to the cloud—you likely don't want other people to look at that. Smart home company Wyze has had multiple high-profile security issues over the past few years, and now yet another one just happened, allowing some people t


6 common mistakes to avoid when using a cash-back credit card
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Cash-back credit cards offer cash rewards on the purchases you make. Many come with other perks and features that can save you money on your monthly statement or on interest charges. But with so many different options out there, it’s possible that you’re not using the best card or strategy to maximize the


Nvidia has opened the doors to Eos, one of the world's fastest supercomputers — here is what it looks like inside
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you’ve ever wanted to take a peek inside a supercomputer, Nvidia has an absolute treat for you. The AI tech behemoth, which recently overtook both Amazon and Google’s parent company Alphabet to become the third most valuable US company , has pulled back the curtain on Eos, its data-center-scale supercomputer - ranked one of the fastest in the world. Eos was first unveiled at the Supercomputing


International Nest Aware subscriptions jump in price, as much as 100%
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The indoor/outdoor, battery-powered (or wired) Google Nest Cam with battery. Google's "Nest Aware" camera subscription is going through another round of price increases. This time it's for international users. There's no big announcement or anything, just a smattering of email screenshots from various countries on the Nest subreddit. 9to5Google was nice enough to hunt down a pile of the


New app always points to the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy
65Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A photo of Galactic Compass running on an iPhone. (credit: Matt Webb / Getty Images) On Thursday, designer Matt Webb unveiled a new iPhone app called Galactic Compass , which always points to the center of the Milky Way galaxy—no matter where Earth is positioned on our journey through the stars. The app is free and available now on the App Store. While using Galactic Compass, you set yo


EU accuses TikTok of failing to stop kids pretending to be adults
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Matt Cardy / Contributor | Getty Images Europe ) The European Commission (EC) is concerned that TikTok isn't doing enough to protect kids, alleging that the short-video app may be sending kids down rabbit holes of harmful content while making it easy for kids to pretend to be adults and avoid the protective content filters that do exist. The allegations came Monday when the EC an


Colorful, convenient and charming: Review of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
100+The Points Guy / 9h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420172972″] I’ve often chosen Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as my home base for my Disney World vacations , but my recent stay was the first in a few years. I keep coming back because of the laid-back island style, the convenient transportation options and the price. Compared to my other favorite Disney hotel, Disney’s Beach Club Resort , this one is, by far,


Microsoft is adding support for AMD’s neural processors in Windows – here’s why it matters
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft is getting in gear for the impending rise of hardware-accelerated local AI tools, and while the first steps might seem boring, they’re important nonetheless. Yes, I’m going to talk about Task Manager – wait, don’t leave! I know, it’s hardly the most glamorous topic out there, but this an important development. AMD has announced that it's working with Microsoft to add support for the for


View of jazz musician Benny Carter, actor Lee Marvin and music director Stanley Wilson on the set of…
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
View of jazz musician Benny Carter, actor Lee Marvin and music director Stanley Wilson on the set of “M Squad.” Clipping on back: “Jazz musician Benny Carter, center, joins actor Lee Marvin, left, and music director Stanley Wilson on the set of M Squad. Carter has been doing a live background musical score for several of the series episodes. Later the music will be available on records.” E. Azali


10 Ghost Movies to Stream for Frights Tonight
Gizmodo / 9h
There are plenty of ghostly comedies out there—including a new Ghostbusters movie arriving next month—but for this list, and in honor of The Others’ recent arrival on Shudder , we’re singling out ghost movies that are actually scary . Not all ghosts are friendly, after all! Read more...


Best cruise food: These are the 6 cruise lines with the best food at sea
1KThe Points Guy / 9h
My mouth is watering just thinking about writing this story. As I sit here and recap all the lines I think are worthy of inclusion under the title of “best cruise line food,” it’s apparent how much cruise ship meals have evolved. In the early days of cruising, travelers could only choose between set seating in the main dining room or a trip to the buffet for a more casual experience. These days,


Book low-end or luxury hotels to get the best value from your points
54The Points Guy / 9h
After saving up your points and miles to redeem for your dream vacation, you want to ensure you are getting the best value. AT TPG, we’ve created points and miles valuations to help you better understand the average value your rewards are worth. When it comes to booking a hotel room, there are a healthy number of ways to get huge value for your points, such as: Redeeming your points for a specifi


New AAdvantage Business Program Makes Citi Card Must-Have
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines is replacing its small business program, Business ExtrAA , and the new AAdvantage Business . Continue reading ...


Notorious NSO Group exploits flaw to send malicious messages and more
Phishing (Enterprise T1566)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Notorious Israeli commercial spyware company NSO Group was reportedly offering a way to exfiltrate sensitive mobile phone data unlike anything ever seen before, experts have revealed. A new report from telecom security specialists Enea discovered the method while recently sifting through the documents filed during the court case between WhatsApp and NSO Group. According to ENEA, in late 2019, Wha


Bluetooth Devices Not Showing Up in Device Manager? Here’s How to Fix It
How-To Geek / 10h
Is a Bluetooth device, or the entire Bluetooth category, not showing up in Device Manager? Issues, such as accidentally hiding Bluetooth devices, disabling a service, corrupted drivers, or the presence of a static charge, can cause this problem. Here are some solutions to pinpoint and fix the issue.


Ordering Airplane Food: My Thought Process
62One Mile at a Time / 10h
It goes without saying that we all have different food preferences. When I write flight reviews, people often have a variety of comments about what I choose to order. In this post, I figured I’d share my general thought process when it comes to deciding what to order onboard flights for travel in premium cabins. My food preferences & likes First, for some context, let me share my general food pre


XCOM-'em-up Xenonauts 2 will be getting new aircraft and weapons in fresh update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Xenonauts 2 is an old-school XCOM-alike that has you take control of a task force responsible for protecting the world from an extra-terrestrial threat. Though still in early access, the strategy game is about to receive a brand new update, bringing with it plenty of new content. In a press release to TechRadar Gaming, producer Hooded Horse revealed that the latest update, patch 1.3, would be int


Life Spreads Through Universe in Cosmic Dust, Paper Suggests
100+Futurism / 10h
Star Stuff Acclaimed astronomer Carl Sagan may have been more right than he knew when he famously quipped that " we are made of star stuff ." In a not-yet-peer-reviewed academic paper , Georgian Free University of Tbilisi astrophysicist Z.N. Osmanov offers a fresh look at an established theory: that life on Earth, and potentially elsewhere in the cosmos, is the result of the same sort of tiny par


Softbank Wins With Arm Holdings
Next Big Future / 10h
In 2016, SoftBank bought Arm for about $32 billion and sold 25% of the business to the Vision Fund for $8 billion in 2016. In August 2023, SoftBank acquired the 25% stake in Arm from the Vision Fund for around $16 billion, valuing Arm at over $64 billion. After the September 14, 2023, public offering, ... Read more


SpaceX and US Military Will Need to Mass Produce Hundreds of Mechazilla Launch Towers
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX, the US Air Force and the US Space Force discussions about military uses for Starship were partially revealed at a recent conference. As of February 2023, SpaceX’s Mechazilla launch towers are estimated to cost less than $100 million each. This cost did not go up that much with the water deluge system. The metal ... Read more


Intel leaks suggest innovative battery boosting laptop chips and a new 14th-gen top dog CPU are on schedule
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It’s been a busy old time for Intel leaks, and another couple have just popped up. One is for Team Blue’s incoming Lunar Lake laptop CPUs which are set to be great news for battery life, and another has arrived pertaining to the rumored refresh for the Raptor Lake Refresh flagship (try saying that quickly). Let’s start with the notebook world, and the spillage from leaker HXL on X (formerly Twitt


Better than Black Friday: Presidents' Day iPad deals start at just $249.99
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you're browsing the annual Presidents' Day sales today, make sure you don't miss today's excellent iPad deals from Amazon and Best Buy. These retailers, while not offering any record-breaking discounts, are currently slashing prices right back down to the previous cheapest-ever prices from last year's Black Friday sale. Take the Apple iPad mini, for example, which is currently on sale for just


Women In AI: Lee Tiedrich, AI expert at the Global Partnership on AI
TechCrunch / 11h
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’ll publish several pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that often goes unrecognized. Read more […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv


Sony stock loses $10 billion in value as the company lowers PS5 sales predictions
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Sony's stock lost $10 billion in value last week after the tech giant lowered its forecast for this year's predicted PlayStation 5 sales. However, this announcement belies a bigger issue according to financial analysts as reported by CNBC . Though the choice by Sony to drop its prediction of 25 million PS5 sales in the upcoming fiscal year to 21 million caused the company's stocks to dive, this m


GlobalFoundries secures $1.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding for US expansion
Engadget / 11h
The Biden administration is granting $1.5 billion in funding to GlobalFoundries to bolster semiconductor production under the CHIPS Act . The company, which spun out from AMD in 2009 and also has access to $1.6 billion in loans from the CHIPS Program Office, will split the cash between three projects. First, GlobalFoundries will build a new fabrication facility in Malta, New York, where it aims t


Reports: Switch successor is now set for early 2025
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / I took this photo nearly seven years ago, and I'm still waiting for a new game console from Nintendo. Throughout 2023, we saw multiple credible reports that Nintendo was planning to release its long-awaited Switch follow-up sometime in 2024. Now, a new flurry of new reports say third-party developers have recently been advised that Nintendo's next console is aiming for an early 2025 rel


Volkswagen reveals ID.7 Tourer, adding one of the first estate cars into the EV mix
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Despite the SUV signalling the end of an era for many now defunct body styles (MPVs and little sporty roadsters, we miss you), it appears that the estate car - or station wagon - could be having a comeback. Well, VW thinks so anyway. The German marque has just lifted the lid on its latest ID.7 Tourer - a long-bodied station wagon that builds on its existing fastback saloon platform and bears all


The Secret Life of Airport Chaplains: Saving Souls, Crowd Control, And Worst Case Scenarios
View from the Wing / 11h
I have to admit I've never been inside an airport chapel. I walk right past them. I've read plenty of articles suggesting that they're peaceful refuges in crowded airports, a place of peace and quiet to relax religion aside. And I suppose that at least usually the case. But I've always felt strange just walking in. Continue reading ...


A Micro Combined Heat and Power Generator Will Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
LifeHacker / 11h
Reducing energy costs is a top priority for homeowners these days—not to mention having an efficient and reliable home energy system. Home heating is often a high energy user, so having an efficient system for that can reduce your energy costs significantly. Imagine if you could combine efficient heating with power production. You can: it's called a micro combined heat and power (mCHP) generator.


Birdland Stars of ‘56 - Masonic Temple - Detroit : Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie and his Orchestra…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
jazzplusplus : Birdland Stars of ‘56 - Masonic Temple - Detroit : Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie and his Orchestra featuring Joe Williams, Al Hibbler, Johnny Smith, Lester Young, Bud Powell


Everything You Need to Remember Before The Bad Batch Season 3
Gizmodo / 11h
The end is beginning for Star Wars: The Bad Batch this week, as the third and final season of the show begins streaming on Disney+. But it’s been a while since we caught up with the Batchers, so if you need a quick clone check-in before it all kicks off , we’ve got you covered. Read more...


More rides and thinner crowds: What to expect at Disney After Hours
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: Disney provided the writer with a complimentary ticket to Disney After Hours. All opinions are the writer’s own and were not subject to review by Disney. I’ve been going to Disney World since I was a kid, and I’ve grown accustomed to the routines necessary to get on the most possible rides during my visits. Whether it’s getting to the parks before the gates open and beelining to po


How Bret Taylor’s new company is rethinking customer experience in the age of AI
TechCrunch / 11h
Sierra is building autonomous AI agents that can help customers resolve issues and complete tasks without human help. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to Fix the Steam Cloud Sync Error to Keep Your Saved Games Safe
How-To Geek / 11h
Do you see a "Steam Cloud Sync" error when launching a game through Steam? Without cloud sync your game saves won't backup properly, so let's get that error patched right up before you lose any progress!


The FTC bans AI impersonations of individuals — and unveils greater powers to win stolen money back
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to ban the practice of using AI tools to spoof individuals, as well as announcing greater powers to win stolen money back from scammers. The agency said that it is "taking this action in light of surging complaints around impersonation fraud, as well as public outcry about the harms caused to consumers and to impersonated individuals." The rise of publ


As OpenAI’s Sora blows us away with AI-generated videos, the information age is over – let the disinformation age begin
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
AI video generation isn’t a new thing, but with the arrival of OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video tool , it’s never been easier to make your own fake news. The photorealistic capabilities of Sora have taken many of us by surprise. While we’ve seen AI-generated video clips before, there’s a degree of accuracy and realism in these incredible Sora video clips that makes me… a little nervous, to say the lea


You can run macOS on a Nintendo DS - and here's how to do it
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The Nintendo DS holds a special place in many of our hearts, and if you’re lucky enough to still have one today that may be collecting dust, we’ve found a fun little project you could try with the popular handheld console. YouTuber Michael MJD specializes in vintage tech and often makes videos with older computers and game consoles, running contemporary software on much older, whackier hardware j


Weird Pokémon Go bug transforms player into raid boss
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Augmented reality monster-catching game Pokémon Go is known for taking its players to strange new places, but one trainer found themselves in an especially bizarre situation. For Reddit user ichigodevil , it was a day on Pokémon Go like any other - that is until they seemed to be transformed into a raid encounter by a glitch. For those not in the know, raid encounters are boss battles that become


Windows 11 Has a New Sticky Notes App
How-To Geek / 12h
The Sticky Notes application in Windows is a great way to quickly write notes that stay on your desktop and (if you want) synchronize with your mobile devices. Microsoft is now testing a revamped version of Sticky Notes based on its OneNote service.


Struggling database company MariaDB could be taken private in $37M deal
TechCrunch / 12h
MariaDB is the subject of another potential takeover bid, as the company behind the eponymous open source relational database management system (RDBMS) confirmed it had received a provisional offer from California-based K1 Investment Management. K1 quietly revealed on Friday that it had tabled what is known as an “unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal” for MariaDB, which […] © 2024 TechCrun


SPEC invalidates thousands of benchmark results — multiple Intel Xeon CPUs affected, are they not as fast as they seem?
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The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), which tasks itself with maintaining standardized benchmarks for computing components, has invalidated more than 2,600 results for Intel Xeon chips. The non-profit consortium revealed that it would no longer publish SPEC CPU 2017 results for Intel PCs running a specific version of the Intel compiler. The decision stems from concerns over what


Samsung’s Rugged Galaxy Tab Active 5 Hits US Shelves
How-To Geek / 12h
After being released in select markets last month, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 is now available in the United States. This little 8-inch tablet has a lot to offer with its ultra-rugged design and removable battery, but there are a few catches.


A Black history road trip through North and South Carolina
30The Points Guy / 12h
Road trips haven’t always been my preferred means of travel, but as I have leaned into slow travel over the past few months, I’ve begun to appreciate the freedom, depth and natural beauty that exploring by car can afford. Each February during Black History Month , Americans commemorate Black achievements and historical challenges — contributions that should be honored and celebrated in destinatio


Do You Leave Bags Unattended In Airport Lounges?
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
A reader asked me a question that I figured would make an interesting topic of conversation, as I’m curious to hear what OMAAT readers think. When you’re in an airport lounge, do you leave your bags unattended at any point? If so, under what circumstances? Unattended bags in a lounge are a tricky topic Typically when we’re at airports, we’re told not to leave our bags unattended. That makes perfe


Don't wait - LG's stunning C3 OLED TV just crashed to a record-low for Presidents Day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Are you browsing for Presidents' Day sales on your Monday holiday? I've just spotted possibly the best TV deal at Amazon but it won't last for long. For a limited time, you can get LG's stunning 65-inch C3 OLED TV on sale for $1,478.33 (was $2,499.99), which is a new record-low price and an incredible deal for a high-end OLED display. The LG C3 OLED TV is a successor to last year's best-rated TV


Epic Presidents' Day deal: get the iPhone 15 for free at Verizon with no trade needed
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The annual Presidents' Day sales are usually known for their discounts on home items, but there are some fantastic deals on tech right now - take Verizon's current promotion on the iPhone 15, for example. Right now, you can pick up the latest Apple flagship for free alongside a new unlimited data plan - easily the best carrier deal yet for the device. Previously, you needed to trade in a device t


HBO Max's successor will finally launch outside of the US very soon, but not in the UK or Australia
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Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) super streamer, is finally set to be rolled out internationally – just not in the UK or Australia. Per Variety , Fernando Medin – president and managing director of WBD Latin America and US Hispanic – confirmed Max will make its first foray into non-US territories on February 27. However, HBO Max's successor will only launch in Latin America on that date. Expla


Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically active
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Artist's conceptions of what the surfaces of two dwarf planets might look like. (credit: SWRI ) Active geology—and the large-scale chemistry it can drive—requires significant amounts of heat. Dwarf planets near the far edges of the Solar System, like Pluto and other Kuiper Belt objects, formed from frigid, icy materials and have generally never transited close enough to the Sun to warm


US considering more than $10 billion in subsidies for Intel as part of CHIPS act to secure domestic semiconductor manufacturing
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The US Government is considering providing $10 billion worth of subsidies to Intel to secure semiconductor manufacturing on US home soil. A report from Bloomberg notes that currently, the majority of semiconductors used in the US for military and civilian application are manufactured in areas of Eastern Asia susceptible to Chinese sabotage and espionage, such as Taiwan. The CHIPS act has set asid


The Best Ways to Free Up Space on Your iCloud Drive
LifeHacker / 12h
It's easy to run out of iCloud storage space. No matter if you’re using the 5GB that comes free with your iPhone, or if you’ve gradually upgraded to 50GB or even 200GB, running out of space still happens to many of us. But if you want to avoid upgrading to yet another iCloud tier, you might be surprised how much junk is on your iCloud account that can be cleaned up. And if you don’t have a lot of


How to choose a cash-back credit card
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit cards can often provide opportunities to rack up travel rewards like airline miles or hotel points. But if simplicity and a solid return on spending are your top priorities, you can’t go wrong with a cash-back credit card . Before you start shopping for a new card , however, it’s a good idea to thin


How to get upgraded on JetBlue Airways
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Are you looking to score an upgraded seat on JetBlue ? If so, there’s a way — as long as you have JetBlue Mosaic status . If you don’t have Mosaic status, don’t fret: For those without status, there’s also the option of redeeming your TrueBlue points to get an upgrade without paying a dime. These upgrade options include Even More Space seats that offer more legroom and lie-flat Mint seats . Here’


Building a startup is like building a house
TechCrunch / 12h
The journey of building a startup is an adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns, much like the construction of a dream home. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The official Xbox controller is on sale for $44
21Engadget / 12h
It’s rarely a bad idea to have an extra controller on hand. Being able to switch to another gamepad when the battery runs out is always welcome, and you don't want to be caught short when a buddy wants to hop into a local multiplayer game with you. Being able to toss an extra controller and a phone clip into your bag for cloud gaming is useful too. So you may be pleased to find out that the offic


How Tesla And Owners Will Make Money from FSD and Robotaxi Networks
Next Big Future / 12h
CernBasher is a financial advisor who had detailed financial and operational analysis of FSD, Robotaxi and humanoid robot. Cern is the co-founder and investment officer of Brilliant advice. What he shares on X and Youtube is not financial advice. Cern talks with Teslafix about the significant impact FSD technology may have on Tesla’s financial future ... Read more


Trust Unveils SWIFT Wallet Powered by Account Abstraction
Next Big Future / 12h
The field of web3 non-custodial wallets just gained a new contender from an old face. SWIFT is the product of Trust Wallet, one of the longest established and most popular crypto wallets. It’s now unveiled the beta of its new product: