The entire state of Illinois is going to be crawling with cicadas
400+Ars Technica - All content / 21h
Enlarge (credit: Ed Reschke via Getty) Brace yourselves, Illinoisans: A truly shocking number of cicadas are about to live, make sweet love, and die in a tree near you. Two broods of periodical cicadas—Brood XIX on a 13-year cycle and Brood XIII on a 17-year cycle—are slated to emerge together in central Illinois this summer for the first time in over two centuries. To most humans, they’re an eph
Hey Apple, we need a new iPhone SE sooner than later
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15min
I recently wrote about how the iPhone 13 is a great phone to buy if you can’t afford an iPhone 15 , and I stand by that. I still feel we’re missing a solid budget phone option from Apple. Sure, we have the 2022 iPhone SE , but it was a tad underwhelming. It has a design that’s positively ancient in phone terms, a 60Hz display, a single rear camera, and lacks a vast array of features. Compare the
Biggest Tesla FSD Catalyst in 2024 and 2025 Will Be Other Carmakers Licensing
Next Big Future / 44min
If Tesla achieves fully operational FSD with robotaxi capability (before robotaxi regulatory approval) will be like dragons in Game of Thrones. Other carmakers will have no choice but to license it. This will be one of several huge catalysts for Tesla valuation (not financial advice.) Here are the developments that should positively impact Tesla valuation. ... Read more
Third FSD Update in One Week – FSD 12.3.3
Next Big Future / 44min
Tesla has had its third FSD update in one week. The latest update is Tesla FSD 12.3.3. The previous versions were FSD 12.3.2 and 12.3.2.1. Those were reported to be better than FSD 12.3.1. FSD 12.3.1 had crowdsourced data that it was getting 384 miles before a critical disengagement. This would be about 3 times ... Read more
Hyundai and Motional Made a Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 44min
Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, and Hyundai Motor Group launched IONIQ 5-based robotaxi Motional’s next-generation robotaxi. They added LIDAR and other sensors to all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 5 robotaxi is an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle that can safely operate without a driver. It’s a zero tailpipe-emissions robotaxi and represents the ... Read more
How to watch England Women vs. Sweden Women online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Stream England Women vs. Sweden Women in a UEFA EURO 2025 qualifier for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Watching live sport for free is not always easy, which is exactly why it's so satisfying to be able to ditch the dodgy streams and watch your favourite athletes without jumping through hoops. If you want to watch England Wom
Get lifetime access to top documentaries for under £150
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a Curiosity Stream Standard Plan is on sale for £142.57, saving you 55% on list price. In a world where some car makers charge drivers monthly fees to use their heated seats (yep, that’s a real thing), Curiosity Stream’s lifetime subscription is a diamond in the rough. There’s no catch or password-sharing rules (like some other platforms) — just pay once and stre
Today's Connections Answer and Hints for March 31 (#294)
How-To Geek / 4h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Today's Wordle Answer and Hints for March 31 (#1016)
How-To Geek / 4h
Stuck and need the answer to today's wordle? We've got you covered. We have some hints for the Wordle, in case you'd like to take another crack at it yourself before we tell you. If you want to get straight to the answer, tap or click "What is Today's Wordle Answer" in the table of contents.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 31
Mashable / 6h
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 March 31'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 c
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 31
Mashable / 7h
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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, March 31 (game #797)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today's Wo
Chance Perdomo, Gen V and Sabrina Actor, Has Died at Age 27
300+Gizmodo / 10h
The Hollywood Reporter revealed 27-year-old actor Chance Perdomo has died following a motorcycle accident. Read more...
How to watch NC State vs. Duke basketball without cable
Mashable / 11h
Wondering how to watch the college basketball tournament? Here are your best options: Most affordable Paramount+ with Showtime 7-day free trial, then $11.99/month Most channels FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for the first month (Save $20) The NC State and Duke men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a tournament game in Dallas on Sunday, March 31. The game is scheduled to s
How to watch Tennessee vs. Purdue basketball without cable
Mashable / 11h
Wondering how to watch the college basketball tournament? Here are your best options: Most affordable Paramount+ with Showtime 7-day free trial, then $11.99/month Most channels FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99 for the first month (Save $20) The Tennessee and Purdue men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a tournament game in Detroit on Sunday, March 31. The game is scheduled
Ali Solomon cartoon for The New Yorker
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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AT&T Passcodes for Millions Are Reset After Leak of Customer Records
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
Nearly eight million customers and 65.4 million former account holders were affected by the data breach, the company said.
Rival Monkey Gangs Declare War On Streets Of Thailand As Authorities Arrest Leaders
View from the Wing / 11h
In Lopburi, Thailand, a significant escalation has occurred involving conflicts between rival monkey factions, leading to significant disruptions. To mitigate the situation, officials have engaged, successfully capturing a key figure among the monkeys, Ai Krao, along with several of his followers. Despite these efforts, the challenge persists due to the monkeys' adeptness with firearms and unders
Apple explains how the new MacBook Air was designed for travel
The Points Guy / 11h
Take a look around an airport, airplane or hotel, and odds are that you’ll see at least a few Apple devices nearby. From iPhones to iPads to AirTags , the tech giant has developed a portfolio of products that have proven popular with scores of travelers. Perhaps it’s their portable and durable design or the ease with which the devices interact with one another, but the company has worked hard to
United Business Card vs. the United Club Business Card: Which should you get?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. United offers two business credit cards similar in name but very different in terms of annual fees and benefits. The mid-tier United℠ Business Card offers great value for a low annual fee. In contrast, the top-tier United Club Business Card has a substantially higher annual fee and some valuable benefits f
NYC’s business chatbot is reportedly doling out ‘dangerously inaccurate’ information
Engadget / 12h
An AI chatbot released by the New York City government to help business owners access pertinent information has been spouting falsehoods, at times even misinforming users about actions that are against the law, according to a report from The Markup . The report, which was co-published with the local nonprofit newsrooms Documented and The City , includes numerous examples of inaccuracies in the ch
Weekly Review: March 30, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m happy to be spending time with family for Easter, and have a couple more weeks on the ground before my next trip, which I’m quite happy about. On the points & travel front, this week Oman Air grounded its A330 fleet, Starlux’s new Seattle flights were put on sale, Breeze Airways unveiled details of its new credit card, Robinhood announced plans
Fisker loses customers’ money, Robinhood launches a credit card, and Google generates travel itineraries
TechCrunch / 12h
Hey, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s newsletter recapping the notable happenings in tech over the past few days. This week, TC’s auto reporter Sean O’Kane revealed how EV startup Fisker temporarily lost track of millions of dollars in customer payments as it scaled up deliveries, leading to an internal audit that started […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
The 2024 Hugo Award Nominees are Here
22Gizmodo / 12h
Here we are again, gang: Glasgow Worldcon has unveiled its list of nominees for this year’s Hugo Awards. Once again, Worldcon is changing locations: this time, it’ll be Glasgow, Scotland that’ll host the annual ceremony celebrating the year’s best genre media like sci-fi and fantasy books, TV, games, and criticism. Read more...
How to Update Apps on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 12h
Keeping your installed apps up to date is important, and Windows 11 makes it super easy to update both Microsoft Store and non-Microsoft Store apps. We’ll show you how to use graphical methods, as well as a command-line
