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Don Lemon Says Elon Musk Is the Most Delicate Snowflake He's Ever Interviewed
1KFuturism / 1h
It's been roughly five days since news emerged that former CNN anchor Don Lemon's show on X-formerly-Twitter had been canceled by the network's owner Elon Musk. Today, the hour-long interview was finally shared in its entirety on X , and it's tense. "There were no restrictions on the interview that he willingly agreed to," Lemon wrote in a statement last week, "and my questions were respectful an


Lossless Audio Does Not Sound Better Than MP3
500+Gizmodo / 10h
What’s your favorite way to listen to music? Maybe you prefer a quiet room with some headphones or listening on vinyl. One thing is for sure, you don’t want to hear some compressed MP3 on your phone, right? Apple, Amazon, and Tidal offer “lossless audio,” claiming users can “hear the exact same thing” an artist… Read more...


It's Time to Disconnect Your Smart TV From the Internet, Especially if You Have a Vizio
62How-To Geek / 11h
Ever feel like your TV knows a little too much about your binge-watching habits? Smart TVs are notorious for privacy invasion, from voice assistants listening in to tech that tracks every show you watch. Now, with Vizio in Walmart's shopping cart, it's a great time to evaluate what your TV knows.


Nvidia launches a set of microservices for optimized inferencing
TechCrunch / 11min
At its GTC conference, Nvidia today announced Nvidia NIM, a new software platform designed to streamline the deployment of custom and pre-trained AI models into production environments. NIM takes the software work Nvidia has done around inferencing and optimizing models and makes it easily accessible by combining a given model with an optimized inferencing engine […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights


Nvidia enlists humanoid robotics’ biggest names for new AI platform, GR00T
TechCrunch / 11min
It’s tough to argue with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang when he notes, “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today.” The humanoid form factor is one of the most hotly contested topics in the world of robotics at the moment, raising venture capital by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


TechCrunch Space: $paceX
TechCrunch / 11min
Welcome back to TechCrunch Space. This is an uncommonly SpaceX-heavy issue. Apologies (or you're welcome). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Karpathy’s Large Language Model Tutorial
Next Big Future / 18min
x-Tesla AI lead, Andrej Karpathy gave a one hour general-audience introduction to Large Language Models. The core technical component behind systems like ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard. What they are, where they are headed, comparisons and analogies to present-day operating systems, and some of the security-related challenges of this new computing paradigm. Context: This video is ... Read more


SpaceX Starship Reached Orbit. Why Does It Matter?
Next Big Future / 18min
SpaceX had the huge success on March 14, 2024 with the successful launch of Starship to orbit. The Super Heavy booster returned most of the way but lossed control before a soft landing attempt. The Starship was lost after about 49 minutes when it tried to re-enter but burned up with some lost heat shield. ... Read more


Nvidia's Project GROOT brings the human-robot future a significant step closer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
The age of humanoid robots could be a significant step closer thanks to a new release from Nvidia. The computing giant has announced the launch of Project GROOT, its new foundational model aimed at helping the development of such robots in industrial use cases. Revealed at Nvidia GTC 2024 , the company says its new launch will enable robots to be smarter and more functional than ever before - and


Nvidia is taking the Apple Vision Pro to the Omniverse
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
The Apple Vision Pro could soon be a lot more helpful for businesses around the world thanks to an upgrade from Nvidia. At its Nvidia GTC 2024 event today, the computing giant announced the launch of a new software framework, built on its own Omniverse Cloud APIs, that will make Apple's mixed reality device much more intuitive for industry and business use. The new Omniverse Cloud APIs will integ


This Shark IQ Two-in-one Robot Vacuum Is 58% Off
LifeHacker / 29min
Shark is well known for its stick vacuums, but it also makes robot vacuums that rival those from Roomba. One in particular, the Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop, is currently at an all-time-low price of $188 (originally $449.99) after a 58% discount. At this price point, the Shark IQ doesn't really have other competitors. Most robot vacuums from reputable brands with mopping, smart LIDAR mapp


Apple Just Released Details About Its New MM1 AI Model
LifeHacker / 29min
We’ve already learned that Apple may tap Google’s Gemini to power some of iOS 18’s new AI features, but that hasn’t stopped the tech giant from working on its own AI models. In a new paper, Apple has revealed more details about how it is approaching the development of its new MM1 AI model. Apple says it plans to use a diverse dataset that includes interleaved image-text documents, image-caption p


UK Government Denies That King Charles Has Secretly Died
Futurism / 35min
From Russia With Love The king is alive! Long live the king! As the Daily Dot reports , Russian outlets including Sputnik have advanced the phony claim, based around a grainy and clearly-manipulated screenshot meant to be a Buckingham Palace memorandum that said, with none of the pomp and circumstance associated with the English royalty, that " the King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoo


Ayo Edebiri's Instagram Story with Paul Mescal stokes rom-com rumors
Mashable / 39min
There are few certainties in this life, but one is that if two gorgeous actors pose for a photo together, Film Twitter will beg for a rom-com. Such is what happened yesterday when Ayo Edebiri posted an Instagram Story with Paul Mescal in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Ever since the internet caught wind that the Irish actor is interested making a rom-com with Edebiri, it hasn't let it go. SEE


Motorola's new Edge 50 Pro bares all in latest leak, revealing specs and features


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
An avalanche of information has recently leaked for Motorola’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Edge 50 Pro revealing nearly everything from specs to features. The company posted a few teasers on its Indian X account (the platform formerly known as Twitter) of what the device will be capable of. But much of the details actually come from a listing page found on Flipkart , an Indian e-commerce pl


Nvidia has virtually recreated the entire planet — and now it wants to use its digital twin to crack weather forecasting for good
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Faster and more accurate weather forecasts are about to become a real possibility across the globe thanks to a new release from Nvidia. The computing giant has announced a new digital twin cloud platform that it says will help meteorologists and weather experts create richer and more detailed simulations and more. The new Earth-2 APIs, unveiled at Nvidia GTC 2024 , can be utilized to help address


The PineVox Wants to Be a Hackable & Private Smart Speaker
How-To Geek / 59min
Pine64 sells a few different open-source hardware products, primarily built around Linux and ARM chips. The company has now revealed something different: a smart speaker designed for Home Assistant and other open smart home platforms.


You Have to Watch Denis Villeneuve Explain How He Filmed Dune 2's Sandworm Rides
Gizmodo / 1h
The only thing more impressive than watching Paul Atreides ride a sandworm in Dune: Part Two is watching director Denis Villeneuve explain how he made it happen. Villeneuve knew the scene was arguably the most memorable and crucial scene in the second half of his adaptation, and he put a mind-numbing amount of time… Read more...


That Michelin Star Meal in Space Is a Lie
Gizmodo / 1h
Space tourism has unlocked a new brand of luxury travel, one which promises expensive meals and designer flight suits with views of Earth’s curvature as a backdrop. A Florida-based startup is offering six passengers the chance to ride on board its balloon-propelled capsule while chowing down on what it claims to be… Read more...


Canadian boutique airline Porter doubles down on California with new routes to Montreal
The Points Guy / 1h
Fast-growing Porter Airlines is expanding its footprint on the U.S. West Coast. Last week, the Toronto-based carrier announced it would add new nonstop flights from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Canada to California’s two largest cities. Starting in late June, Porter will offer seasonal service between Montreal and both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco I


Everything you've been told about mesh vs foam office chairs is probably a lie
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When you’re buying an office chair, pretty soon you’re going to have to choose between mesh and foam models. We’ve tested a massive range of the best office chairs , and as a rule of thumb, we recommend a mesh chair for breathability and a foam chair for extra comfort. But does that make mesh the better option for workers? Not necessarily, according to a report by researchers at the University of


Playtron’s wildly ambitious gaming OS aims to unite stores, lure “core casuals”
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / This isn't what the first PlaytronOS-powered device will look like. That could be your Steam Deck, a 5G device from your cell carrier, or maybe your car. (credit: Playtron) The Steam Deck's OS is purpose-built for handheld gaming, but it's confined to one device, unless you're willing to head out to the bleeding edge . Beyond SteamOS, there is Windows, which can let down ambitious Deck-


Google’s phone app no longer searches Google Maps
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The Google Phone's Play Store listing still touts Nearby Places as a major feature. (credit: Google) 9to5Google reports that Google has killed off the Google Phone app's "nearby places" feature. Google announced the impending death of the feature in February, saying: "We’ve found only a very small number of people use this feature, and the vast majority of users go to Google Search or M


USB hubs, printers, Java, and more seemingly broken by macOS 14.4 update
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge A couple of weeks ago, Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.4 with the usual list of bug fixes, security patches, and a couple of minor new features. Since then, users and companies have been complaining of a long list of incompatibilities, mostly concerning broken external accessories like USB hubs and printers but also extending to software like Java. MacRumors has a good rundown of the list


Apple may hire Google to power new iPhone AI features using Gemini—report
40Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Apple is in talks to license Google's Gemini model to power AI features like Siri in a future iPhone software update coming later in 2024, according to people familiar with the situation. Apple has also reportedly conducted similar talks with ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The potential integration of Google Gemini into iOS 18 could bring a


Fujitsu says it found malware on its corporate network, warns of possible data breach
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Japan-based IT behemoth Fujitsu said it has discovered malware on its corporate network that may have allowed the people responsible to steal personal information from customers or other parties. “We confirmed the presence of malware on several of our company's work computers, and as a result of an internal investigation, it was discovered that files containing pers


Report: Sony stops producing PSVR2 amid “surplus” of unsold units
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / PSVR2 (left) next to the original PSVR. (credit: Kyle Orland / Ars Technica) It looks like Sony's PlayStation VR2 is not living up to the company's sales expectations just over a year after it first hit the market . Bloomberg reports that the PlayStation-maker has stopped producing new PSVR2 units as it tries to clear out a growing backlog of unsold inventory. Bloomberg cites "people fa


X users are still complaining about arbitrary shadowbanning
20TechCrunch / 1h
Users of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) continue complaining the platform is engaging in shadowbanning — aka restricting the visibility of posts by applying a “temporary” label to accounts that can limit the reach/visibility of content — without providing clarity over why it’s imposed the sanctions. Running a search on X for the phrase “temporary […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness
Gizmodo / 1h
Our brains are in rougher shape than we might think. New research from the World Health Organization and others estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or epilepsy, just to name a few. Collectively, these neurological problems are now… Read more...


How to book WestJet flights using points and miles
The Points Guy / 1h
While frequent travelers are most likely familiar with Air Canada and its loyalty program, Aeroplan , one under-the-radar carrier that you may want to become acquainted with is WestJet . Though WestJet is not affiliated with any airline alliance, Canada’s second-largest airline currently has 20 codeshare partners. With WestJet’s partnerships, you can easily earn the airline’s currency, WestJet do


Best Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan sweet spot redemptions you can book
100+The Points Guy / 1h
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program is an absolute powerhouse of value, thanks to individual airline partnerships. Alaska Airlines joined Oneworld back in 2021, but it maintains partnerships that other Oneworld airlines don’t have — and its award pricing is altogether unique. As previously announced, the program now has a distance-based award chart , which is divided into three regio


Avoid these 10 mistakes when booking cruise shore excursions
300+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Cruise lines offer shore excursions for your convenience. Instead of spending hours reading up on a port, crafting the perfect eight-hour activity schedule or researching local tour guides, you can simply choose from a list of curated tour options. Easy peasy … except you can still screw it up. If you want


These 2nd Gen Echo Buds Are up to 54% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 1h
Amazon's " Big Spring Sale " was announced over the weekend, and although it's not supposed to start until March 20, many items are already on sale including Eufy security cameras and Amazon devices . If you're looking to replace your earbuds with some active noise canceling (ANC) ones, consider Amazon's Echo Buds, which are seeing good discounts right now. The Echo Buds with wired charging are $


How To Redeem British Airways Avios For Best Value
26One Mile at a Time / 1h
British Airways Executive Club Avios can be controversial — some people swear by them, while some people think they’re useless (“Avios” is the name of British Airways’ points currency). In this post I wanted to take a close look at the current reality of redeeming British Airways Avios, and the best ways to go about doing so. I do consider Executive Club to be one of the most useful frequent flye


On the hunt for a cheap 4K TV? You have a ton of options at Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Mashable / 1h
A quick look at the best early TV deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Best 55-inch TV deal Amazon 55-inch Omni 4K Fire TV $369.99 at Amazon (save $180 with Prime) Best 65-inch TV deal Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV $399.99 at Amazon (save $400) Best 75-inch TV deal TCL 75-inch Q6 QLED TV $599.99 at Amazon (save $300) Spring is one of the best times of year to buy a TV . It's a great time to snag a pre


Widely Used Inhalers Won't Cost More Than $35 a Month, AstraZeneca Says
Gizmodo / 1h
AstraZeneca , the UK-based maker of popular inhalers like Symbicort and Airsupra, announced Monday it plans to cap costs for patients using its inhalers in the U.S. at $35 per month starting June 1. The inhalers treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which combined affect roughly 41 million Americans… Read more...


Marvel's TV Head Explains Why Now Is the Time for X-Men's '90s Throwback
Gizmodo / 2h
X-Men is a comics franchise defined by its evolution. There are few others like it that can be so defined by multiple foundational eras of fandom-shaping periods, from its classics, to Chris Claremont’s reign , to New X-Men, and even all the way to the gates of Krakoa. But for mutantkind, the ‘90s will almost always be… Read more...


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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
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Shōgun is a Disney Plus and Hulu hit – here are 3 more series to keep the adventure going
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It looks like Shōgun is Disney Plus' and Hulu's Game of Thrones. fresh from its record-breaking launch last week, the Samurai show has continued to sweep the streaming charts where it's sitting at the top spot worldwide based on data from Samba TV (see X/Twitter post below) – a rare feat for a show on Disney Plus and Hulu. But the big question is whether it'll last, because Netflix's The Gentleme


South Korean President says that democracy is under threat from AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
AI-generated fake news and disinformation is a threat to democracy, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said at the Summit for Democracy. A number of the attendant countries have accused China and Russia of executing campaigns designed to destabilize democratic systems by using AI to produce malicious propaganda. The summit is taking place in Seoul, with this being the third year the event h


Microsoft is planning some more pre-Build AI announcements
Engadget / 2h
It's shaping up to be a busy spring for Microsoft , which has multiple events lined up over the next few months. Not only is there a work and Copilot-centric event this Thursday and almost certainly an Xbox showcase coming up in early June , but Build is on the horizon. The company's major developer conference is set to run from May 21 until May 23. However, three days apparently isn't long enoug


Fisker Suspends Its EV Production
84Wired / 2h
After the difficult launch of its Ocean SUV, Fisker says it’s pausing production for six weeks.


Sam Altman Also Thinks ChatGPT ‘Kinda Sucks,' and He Should Know
42Gizmodo / 2h
If you’re burnt out over generative AI hype , you’re not alone. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said GPT-4, his company’s latest and greatest AI model, actually kinda sucks in an interview with Lex Fridman published on Monday. In fact, Altman is hoping GPT-5 can live up to all the hype. Read more...


Asus's latest GPU offering targets businesses with dustproof fans and obsolete connector — RTX 3050 video card is perfect for legacy displays and digital signage use cases
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Having previously announced GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Dual and Dual OC GPUs, Asus has now added a RTX 3050 LP BRK 6GB graphics card to its range. It doesn't require power cabling, and sports Asus's IP5X dust-resistant fans. The new GPU comes with 6GB GDDR6 video memory and an engine clock capable of reaching 1500 MHz in OC mode. It features a 96-bit memory interface and a maximum digital resolution of


How to Freeze Batches of Sauce Now for Easy Dinners in the Future
LifeHacker / 2h
Making a big batch of Sunday sauce , curry, or a giant pot of chili is taxing. Recipes require large quantities of ingredients, the process can be a multi-hour or all-day endeavor—and for what? Oh, right, you get 10-20 servings of richly flavored sauce that has been made with love and patience. It’s worth it to ensure every drop gets used, so put technology to use and freeze the majority of it. H


Dell tells remote workers that they won’t be eligible for promotion
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Getty ) Starting in May, Dell employees who are fully remote will not be eligible for promotion, Business Insider (BI) reported Saturday. The upcoming policy update represents a dramatic reversal from Dell's prior stance on work from home (WFH), which included CEO Michael Dell saying: "If you are counting on forced hours spent in a traditional office to create collaboration and p


Antarctic Base Seeks Penguin Counter
25Futurism / 2h
On Froze Bored of your old office job? Looking for some excitement in your life? Look no further than a recent job posting for a penguin counter at an Antarctica post office. As spotted by the New York Post , the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is looking for five individuals to engage in counting penguins and "sorting mail at the world’s southernmost post office" — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity a


PS5 Pro specs leak suggests a substantial mid-generation jump
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Alleged PlayStation 5 Pro specs have been leaked online, and are indicating a significant jump up in power offered by Sony's as-yet-unconfirmed mid-generation console. A recent YouTube video from Moore's Law is Dead revealed details about Sony's PS5 Pro - or 'Trinity' as it is supposedly referred to internally - that cover a whole host of specs and details about the new machine from an internal p


Godzilla Directors Explain Why There's Always Room for More Godzilla
Gizmodo / 3h
Godzilla fans are riding high at the moment, between Godzilla Minus One’s recent Oscar triumph and the imminent release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire . And you can count directors Takashi Yamakazi and Adam Wingard among those happy fans; as this conversation between the pair clearly shows, these guys both really… Read more...


What is Hubbl? Inside the new TV technology changing how we watch
Mashable / 3h
By now, you’ve likely seen some advertisements popping up around the place for Hubbl. It’s some kind of entertainment product, but it’s not a new streaming service. What exactly is it? Hubbl is both a new line of hardware, as well as advanced operating system designed to combine your streaming services and free-to-air TV together. But is that all marketing hype, or is there some truth to that bra


How to watch Virginia vs. Colorado State basketball without cable
Mashable / 3h
Wondering how to watch the college basketball tournament? Here are your best options: Most channels Sling TV Blue Plan $15 for the first month, then $40/month (save $25) Most affordable Max With Ads $9.99/month The Virginia and Colorado State Rams men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a postseason tournament game at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 19. T


How to watch Howard vs. Wagner basketball without cable
Mashable / 3h
Wondering how to watch the college basketball tournament? Here are your best options: Most channels Sling TV Blue Plan $15 for the first month, then $40/month (save $25) Most affordable Max With Ads $9.99/month The Howard University and Wagner College men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a postseason tournament game at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 1


YouTube Music will finally let you look up tracks just by singing into your phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It took a little while, but YouTube Music is, at long last, giving users the ability to search for songs just by singing a tune into a smartphone’s microphone. The general YouTube app has had this feature since mid-October 2023 , and judging from recently found images on Reddit , the version on YouTube Music functions in the exact same way. In the upper right corner next to the search bar is an a


Google Drive is finally getting a dark mode – and this makes me happy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It looks like Google Drive could finally get a dark mode option for its web version, meaning perusing documents could become a lot easier on the eye for people who like their web pages muted rather than a searing while. This information comes courtesy of 9to5Google , which reports that one of its Google accounts received an update that prompts users to try out a “New Dark mode” so that they can “


Why Elon Musk’s AI company ‘open-sourcing’ Grok matters — and why it doesn’t
23TechCrunch / 3h
Elon Musk’s xAI released its Grok large language model as “open source” over the weekend. The billionaire clearly hopes to set his company at odds with rival OpenAI, which, despite its name, is not particularly open. But does releasing the code for something like Grok actually contribute to the AI development community? Yes and no. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only


I pay less than $4 a month for 4 streaming services — thanks to this 1 card in my wallet
The Points Guy / 3h
Bills, bills, bills. Long gone are the days of paying one cable bill, at least, for me. Like most people, I find myself at the mercy of having signed up for multiple streaming services , such as Disney+, Hulu and Peacock — and these subscription-based services are not cheap. So, do I give up one streaming platform and cut down on my bill or painstakingly agree to pay for the added services? Lucki


Amazon is slashing Fire tablets ahead of its Big Spring Sale - prices from $64.99
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Amazon's highly anticipated Big Spring Sale officially kicks off on Wednesday, but the retailer is giving us an early treat by slashing the price on its best-selling Fire tablets. For a limited time, you can score record-low prices on Amazon's Fire tablet range, with deals starting at just $64.99. • Shop more early deals at Amazon I've listed all the best Fire tablet deals below, including everyt


Your Home Might Need External Insulation, Too
LifeHacker / 3h
A home that’s warm and cozy in the winter and cool in the summer is a place you can relax—a refuge. A home that’s too hot or too cold all the time will never be comfortable, and can be a drain on your pocketbook: Up to 70% of the energy you pay for in your home is used to heat or cool it, and heating your house likely accounts for about 30% of your utility bills . How well your home is insulated


Build Your Own Tiny Backyard Wildlife Pond
LifeHacker / 3h
If you're looking for your next garden project and want something low maintenance that's also beneficial for the entire ecosystem, consider building a tiny wildlife pond. Backyard ponds have a handful of ecological benefits , but even if you don't have space for a full-sized water feature, you can still increase the diversity of beneficial insects, amphibians, and native wildlife in your garden.


30+ of the best headphone and speaker deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 3h
We're still two days out from the start of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, but we've already found some great deals on headphones and speakers. Here are some of our favorites as of March 18: Best headphone and Bluetooth speaker deals Best noise-cancelling headphone deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $379 at Best Buy (Save $50) Best AirPods deal Apple USB-C AirPods Pro $189 at Amazon (Save $60) Bes


New Paper Claims Dark Matter Doesn't Exist at All
89Futurism / 3h
A controversial new paper suggests the universe is twice as old as current models suggest and that dark matter — the mysterious stuff believed by an overwhelming majority of physicists to make up much of the universe — doesn't actually exist. It's generally believed that dark matter doesn't interact with light or the electromagnetic field in any way, but can exert gravitational force. It's a conu


Delta Air Lines Transforms: A Glimpse Into The Future With New Uniforms
View from the Wing / 3h
Delta Air Lines is planning new flight attendant and ground services uniforms, which should be revealed in the coming days. Pilots will eventually receive a new uniform as well. Some of the concepts have already leaked that we'll begin to see inflight. Continue reading ...


Tesla settles with Black worker after $3.2 million verdict in racism lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Tesla cars sit in a parking lot at the company's factory in Fremont, California on October 19, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan) Tesla has settled with a Black former factory worker who won a $3.2 million judgment in a racial discrimination case, a court filing on Friday said. Both sides were challenging the $3.2 million verdict in a federal appeals court but agreed to dism


Here’s what we know about the Audi Q6 e-tron and its all-new EV platform
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / This is Audi's next electric vehicle, the Q6 e-tron SUV. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommodations so Ars could get a deep dive into the Q6 e-tron. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MUNICH—Audi's new electric car platform is an important one for the company. Debuting in the new 2025 Q6 e-tron, it will provide the bones for many new elect


There's one big reason why Apple won't use Google Gemini – and it's not just about privacy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple, an early champion of AI and machine learning, is without question behind virtually everyone else when it comes to generative AI – which is why I can almost buy the rumor that Apple is ready to hop into a prompt-based bed with often rival and constant search partner Google to license the latter's powerful Gemini models for iPhone-based AI activities. I can almost buy it – but there are many


The end of ‘Hackintosh’ – how Apple is sounding the death knell for a once-thriving online community
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The beloved ‘Hackintosh’ may be on its last legs, as Apple’s macOS 14 Sonoma kills off a selection of older Wi-Fi drivers in its signature operating system allowing users to run it properly on purpose-built hardware. For the uninitiated, a Hackintosh was the term given to a non-Apple computer or other device running macOS. The benefits of this are pretty obvious: for starters, Apple’s best MacBoo


Major Studies Find No Evidence of Brain Injury in Havana Syndrome Cases
Gizmodo / 3h
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health examined dozens of government employees and their families who experienced “Havana Syndrome” and found no evidence of significant brain injury or other biomarkers that would explain their ailments. Despite the findings, the report authors say that the symptoms felt by… Read more...


Telegram raises $330M fresh capital through bond sales
TechCrunch / 3h
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov said on his channel today that the company secured $330 million in investment through bond sales last week. Durov said that the offering was oversubscribed with favorable terms to the company. “This bond offering was oversubscribed, and we were delighted to have global funds of the highest caliber with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


'Mama, kudos for saying that' is the internet's new favorite reaction
Mashable / 4h
Did you hear that? It's the sound of a new meme taking the internet by storm. Users over on X / Twitter are tirelessly replacing the dialogue of pivotal pop culture moments with a singular phrase: "Mama, kudos for saying that, for spilling." SEE ALSO: 'RuPaul's Drag Race's shorter episodes have made a great show...meh The mantra comes from the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race . In the most rec


Frederick Simpson Coburn - Illustration for Berenice by Edgar Allan Poe, 1904.
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How 5,000 credit card points saved me over $650 on a flight to London
30The Points Guy / 4h
While Virgin Atlantic is not always my go-to choice when it comes to award travel redemptions due to its incredibly high taxes and fees, the carrier is offering a 50% points discount on all flights to London. For bookings made through March 20 for travel between March 14 and June 30, Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program will reduce the points needed for all Virgin-operated flights between the U.


Deal: Singapore Airlines business class from New York to Frankfurt for just 56,700 miles, or 17,500 miles in economy
1KThe Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul premium-cabin awards isn’t easy. You’ll find some award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan , but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer . Kris


Get elitelike perks without status: Your guide to The Edit by Chase Travel
23The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Elite status with a hotel chain can make travel much more comfortable, but you don’t necessarily need hotel elite status to unlock extra perks on your next hotel stay. After all, select credit card holders can get elitelike perks by booking through programs such as American Express’ Fine Hotels + Resorts program , Ca


7 Simple Ways to Meet Minimum Spending on a Credit Card Without Breaking a Sweat
21View from the Wing / 4h
There's no quicker and easier way to earn a large amount of miles quickly than with a new credit card. It's not super complicated and you probably have access to more spending that you can put on a credit card than you think -- so it's far less daunting to meet credit card minimum spending requirements than you think in order to earn an initial card bonus. Continue reading ...


YC-backed digital bank Onyx Private tells customers it’s closing their accounts
TechCrunch / 4h
Miami-based Onyx Private, a Y Combinator-backed digital bank that provided banking and investment services for high-earning Millennials and Gen Zers, is terminating its bank operations. In a March 13 email to a customer viewed by TechCrunch, with a subject line that read: “Important Notice: Termination of Bank Operations and Account Closure” Onyx wrote, “We are […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r


No, King Charles Isn't Dead Despite Viral Claims
Gizmodo / 4h
Social media was flooded Monday with claims that King Charles III has died, with some people pointing to a video of a flag at Buckingham Palace being flown at half-mast. Others passed around an official announcement made to look like the king passed away on Sunday. But they’re all fake. The king is alive, as far as we… Read more...


Spotify for Windows 11's annoying new update shoves one of the app’s most important features to the side
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Spotify recently released the new “Jam” feature for its Windows 11 and 10 app, which allows users to listen to the same playlist or album at the same time on different devices. So you and a friend or coworker can enjoy the same tunes while you work, study, or just jam out (hence the name). However, with this new feature, the queue list has been booted to a small space on the right side of the app


Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could come in three versions – and get a big chipset upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
In recent online leaks, new rumors of Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch models have surfaced, alleging that there could be three new models in its forthcoming Galaxy Watch 7 series – all with a new, faster chip. The rumor was spotted after leaker @kro_roe took to X (formerly Twitter), saying that a third variant of the Galaxy Watch 7 could be released this year alongside the Galaxy Watch 7 Classic and


Amazon drops the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to a record-breaking low price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Epic deal alert: Amazon has just reduced both the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro down to new record-low prices ahead of the retailer's upcoming Spring Deal Days sale. Right now in the US, you can get the standard Pixel 8 for just $499 (was $699) and the Pixel 8 Pro for $749 (was $999) - both exceptionally low prices considering the power in both of these devices. For comparison's sake, the latest


If Space Aliens Invade, Barack Obama Is Ready to Do His Part
Gizmodo / 4h
While Bill Pullman’s Independence Day character will likely always be the gold standard for how the President of the United States should react if hostile aliens invade , a certain real-life former POTUS seems a probable close second. It’s sci-fi guy Barack Obama , of course—a fan of author Liu Cixin , though he turned… Read more...


The best unlocked phone deals you can shop on Amazon ahead of its Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 4h
SAVE UP TO $500: Amazon has discounted the prices of several unlocked phones in the days leading up to its Big Spring Sale (slated for March 20 to 25), including the latest Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models. Best unlocked phone deals at a glance: Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 8 (128GB) $499 at Amazon (save $200) Best Samsung Galaxy deal Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) $1,149.99 at Ama


Spring cleaning just got easier with a ton of robot vacuums on sale at Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 4h
A quick look at the best early Big Spring Sale robot vacuum deals at Amazon Best budget deal iRobot Roomba j7 $299.99 at Amazon (save $300) Best self-emptying deal Shark AI AV2501AE $349.99 at Amazon (save $300) Best robot vacuum/mop deal Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 $415 at Amazon (save $284.99) With big Amazon sale events happening in summer, fall, and winter, Spring was the odd season out until Am


Copilot is plugging into Windows 11's File Explorer
Mashable / 4h
File Explorer will soon be another Windows 11 feature getting the Copilot treatment. It's still in unofficial testing mode, but the change, first spotted by leaker PhantomOfEarth on X, and confirmed by Windows Latest shows a Copilot option in the context menu. SEE ALSO: 7 new Windows 11 features coming soon, including phone-as-a-webcam perk Tweet may have been deleted Screenshots from Windows Lat


The best outdoor security camera deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 4h
SAVE UP TO $150: Amazon has already dropped the prices on outdoor security cameras from brands like Blink, Arlo, and eufy ahead of its Big Spring Sale (which begins March 20). The best outdoor security camera deals at a glance: BEST EUFY DEAL Eufy Security SoloCam C210 $49.98 at Amazon (save $30.01) BEST BLINK DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera $77.99 at Amazon (save $51.99) BEST GOOGLE DEAL


The Company That Published Fake AI Authors at Sports Illustrated Just Lost the Whole Magazine
100+Futurism / 4h
See Ya The Arena Group, which allowed for the publishing of fake authors with AI-generated headshots and allegedly AI-generated content to Sports Illustrated and its sister site TheStreet , has now lost Sports Illustrated entirely, The New York Times reports . Sports Illustrated's magazine publishing deal is — or was — widely regarded as one of the stranger deals in media. Though Sports Illustrat


Google Wallet gets overdue feature to help fix iPhone ticket-sharing headaches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Google Wallet looks set to become much more useful by supporting Apple Wallet files, it'll finally be able to open and use tickets and passes created/saved in Apple's proprietary .pkpass file format. Android tipster Mishaal Rahman reported that the feature has been rolling out to some of his followers with several replies confirming they have access right now. However, the feature doesn’t seem to


Eufy Security Cameras Are up to 46% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 4h
Amazon announced their " Big Spring Sale " over the weekend. Although it's not supposed to start until March 20, many items are already on sale, like these Eufy security cameras , currently selling for up to 46% off. I love my Eufy security cameras because I don't need to pay any monthly fees. Eufy does offer a subscription (four different plans), but that's just for its cloud storage service. So


Gemini Might Be Powering iOS 18's New AI Features
LifeHacker / 4h
It's no secret Apple is quite late to the AI party. Ever since the generative AI boon of late 2022 and early 2023, in which every corner of the tech world was doing something with artificial intelligence, the world has wondered what Apple would do with the technology. So far, not much. However, all rumors point to Apple's big software updates, like iOS 18 , to introduce the company's first major


You Can Get This Poputar T2 Smart Guitar on Sale for $324 Right Now
LifeHacker / 4h
You can get the Poputar T2 Smart Acoustic Guitar on sale for $323.99 right now (reg. $430). The guitar comes with an app with a large library of songs your instrument can show you how to play using LED guides built into the fretboard. From the app, you can also access video guitar lessons and other learning materials to help you play. The guitar itself is made with a solid spruce top panel and ma


Jabra Enhance Select 300 Hearing Aids Review: Some of the Best We've Tested
40Wired / 4h
The Jabra Enhance Select 300 hearing aids are relatively pricey, but their performance, battery life, and technical support make them worth the added cost.


M3 MacBook Air said to lose 50% of its performance in clamshell mode – so much for that cool new dual-monitor setup you wanted
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
One of the most potentially useful features of the new M3 MacBook Air is support for two external displays when the lid of the laptop is closed (in 'clamshell mode'), which is great news for those of us who prefer larger screens or multitasking – or at least, it should be. We say that because some tech gurus have been running stress tests on the new machine, and the results suggest that you could


Netflix’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver trailer is here with an even bigger intergalactic battle
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The trailer for Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver has dropped and it's extremely exciting. There are energy swords, drones and guns, lots of guns. It's much more thrilling than the first teaser trailer. Where that focused more on anticipation, this one's all about the action. As the cast previously promised us, "it's going to kick off" in the "action-heavy" second instalment of the sci-fi epic


Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon 8s Gen 3” cuts down the company’s flagship SoC
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / The promo image for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm's newest smartphone SoC is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 . Years of iPhone "S" upgrades might lead you to assume this was a mid-cycle refresh to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a " specially curated " version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. That means it's a slightly slower, ch


Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok source and weights, taunting OpenAI
28Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / An AI-generated image released by xAI during the open-weights launch of Grok-1. (credit: xAI ) On Sunday, Elon Musk's AI firm xAI released the base model weights and network architecture of Grok-1 , a large language model designed to compete with the models that power OpenAI's ChatGPT. The open-weights release through GitHub and BitTorrent comes as Musk continues to criticize (and sue )


SpaceX building hundreds of spy satellites for US government, report says
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on March 3, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Anadolu ) SpaceX is "building a network of hundreds of spy satellites" for a US intelligence agency under a $1.8 billion contract signed in 2021, Reuters reported on Saturday. Reuters cited "five sources familiar with the program" in its report on SpaceX's cla


A CT Scan Shows Where the Lead Is Located in Stanley Cups
61Gizmodo / 5h
A CT scan of Stanley’s viral Quencher cup has confirmed what the company has been saying all along: There’s only lead at the bottom of the cup. The lead is covered by a stainless steel cover, which Stanley says makes it “inaccessible to customers.” In the end, though, lead exposure might come down to a matter of luck. Read more...


Rivian owners can use Tesla Superchargers now, once they get their free adapter
25Engadget / 5h
Rivian owners can now use Tesla Supercharger stations to juice up their electric trucks and SUVs, after a software update issued during the weekend. The company first announced the integration last year , along with plans to include Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports in forthcoming vehicles. These ports won’t start showing up until 2025, so Rivian has also started a program to


Report claims Apple’s foldable iPhone will launch in early 2027, but I’m not sure I believe it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Over the past few years we’ve seen a host of foldable phones launch into the market, but Apple has remained conspicuous by its absence – and now it looks like we might have to wait even longer for the tech giant to finally debut a folding iPhone . Specifically, the device’s on-sale date has supposedly been pushed back from the fourth quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2027. That’s according


The Greatest App of All Time Day 18: Google Maps vs. iMessage
Gizmodo / 5h
It’s Day 18 of Gizmodo’s March Madness bracket challenge to name the greatest app of all time and we’re saying goodbye to one of our biggest contestants! WhatsApp defeated Instagram in yesterday’s tournament. Today, we have the world’s biggest maps app going up against the bain of Android users’ existence. Read more...


Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex 5 Free Nights Welcome Offer
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Several weeks ago, we saw a lucrative welcome offer rolled out on the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card . I wanted to post a reminder of this deal, as it will be expiring soon — if this card has been on your radar, now is the time to apply. Earn free night awards with Marriott Amex Business Card The Marriott B


Rivian starts offering adapters to access Tesla’s Supercharger network
TechCrunch / 5h
Rivian customers can now request an adapter to tap into Tesla’s vast North American network of Superchargers, making it the second automaker to do so behind Ford. The company announced Monday that it will start shipping adapters to Rivian owners — one per VIN — starting in April for free, though it didn’t say if […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Elon Musk's Grok AI has now been open sourced, code available on GitHub
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Grok, the AI tool founded by Elon Musk, has been open sourced, with a code release now available on GitHub. Musk had previously stated that Grok would go open source this week, saying the move will allow developers and researchers to look into the model and build upon it, and possibly influence its future iterations. Grok is owned by xAI, another Musk company, and marks the entrepreneur's second


Is It Worth Upgrading to the 2024 M3 MacBook Air?
How-To Geek / 5h
The 2024 MacBook Air runs on Apple's M3 chip and is the most powerful model in the range to date. Does that mean you should upgrade from your existing MacBook Air? Let's take a look.


Star Wars: The Acolyte gets a Disney Plus release date, and it's almost exactly when we expected it to debut
25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Disney and Lucasfilm have confirmed when Star Wars: The Acolyte will make its Disney Plus debut – and it's almost exactly when we expected it to do so. Confirmed on X/Twitter today (March 18), the next Star Wars TV series will launch on Disney's primary streamer on Tuesday, June 4. The official announcement comes around a month after The Acolyte 's apparent release date leaked online . Collider,


Not Even the Public Domain Horror Knockoffs Can Escape Cinematic Universes
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Stand aside, Mickey Mouse slasher movie ( Steamboat Willie Mickey version only ): the team behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey —the most high-profile film in the current wave of horror movies based on beloved characters in the public domain —just leveled up. There’s an entire cinematic universe coming. Read more...


Space Force Doesn't Want Anyone to See Its Secret Logo Mockups
Gizmodo / 5h
It’s been four years since the U.S. Space Force unveiled its all-too-familiar logo, establishing itself as the youngest military branch, but with clear signs of an identity issue. If you’ve ever wondered about the other logo designs that were considered, the Space Force clearly doesn’t want you to know what made them… Read more...


SEO Guy Mocks Google for Deindexing His "Gibberish" AI Sites
Futurism / 5h
Earlier this month, Google — the web's monopolistic landlord slash organizer slash feudal ruler — announced a major spam policy shakeup. Given that algorithmic search updates are often very boring, they don't always make big media waves. But these updates, which largely read as a response to the rise of mass-produced AI-generated drivel proliferating across the internet, have been a big deal. And


Ignore This Tax Advice From TikTok
LifeHacker / 5h
When it comes to managing your finances and taxes, you'd be wise to take advice from TikTok with a hefty grain of salt . Certain tax "loopholes" may go viral , but that doesn't mean they're good for your specific tax situation. The bite-sized video format of TikTok lends itself to oversimplification and embellishment on complex topics like tax planning. Many videos distill nuanced tax strategies


Will Tesla FSD 12.4 and 12.5 Continue Huge Gains Made in 12.3?
Next Big Future / 5h
Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla AI lead, said efforts over the past several months went into making this new approach beat the previous v11 stack (developed over many years). We believe v12 has net surpassed it now, and hence the next set of 12.x releases should bring unprecedented progress. This is the first version of FSD that ... Read more


Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years
100+BBC News / 5h
A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.


Brewing kombucha in silicone bags makes for less alcohol, faster process
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Brewing kombucha tea. Note the trademark gel-like layer of SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). (credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images) Kombucha tea continues to grow in popularity as a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages—and chemistry can help commercial and amateur brewers alike get faster and better results with their brews, according to a presentation yesterday at a m


The US government seems serious about developing a lunar economy
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles are an area of interest for the resources they might harbor. (credit: LROC / ASU / NASA ) For the first time ever, the United States is getting serious about fostering an economy on the Moon. NASA, of course, is in the midst of developing the Artemis program to return humans to the Moon. As part of this initiative, NASA seeks to foster a l


Grab these Amazon Fire Kids Tablet deals ahead of the Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 5h
Today, tablets have become a go-to resource for parents, whether to help their child reach their learning goals or simply enjoy some entertainment on the go. As Amazon gears up for its Big Spring Sale starting Mar. 20 and wrapping up Mar. 25, some deals are arriving early, like these low prices for Amazon Fire Kids Tablets. Today's best Amazon Fire Kids Tablet deals as of Mar: 18: Best splurge Am


'Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver' trailer promises a big space war
72Mashable / 5h
The second part of Zack Snyder's Star Wars Rebel Moon is almost here and there's an action-packed trailer from Netflix to go with it. Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver will pick up exactly where Part One: A Child of Fire left off on the planet Veldt, following the battle between Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) and his Imperium troops and the newly established band of rebels Kora (Sofia Boute


Score up to 50% off Anker Soundcore headphones at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
GET UP TO 50% OFF: Tons of Soundcore by Anker headphones are on sale at Amazon, with some deals offering up to 50% off . Our top picks: Best over-the-ear headphone deal Anker Soundcore Q30 headphones $55.99 at Amazon (save $24 ) Best earbud deal Anker Soundcore A40 earbuds $49 at Amazon (save $50.99) Best open-ear headphone deal Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro open-ear headphones $129.99 at Amazon (s


‘Choose Your Questions Carefully’: The Elon Musk Interview That Killed Don Lemon’s X Deal
300+Gizmodo / 5h
The first episode of The Don Lemon Show premiered on Monday morning , showcasing a fiery interview with Elon Musk. The interview ultimately killed Don Lemon’s deal with X , in which the former CNN host promised to create exclusive content for the platform . Read more...


New Star Wars Show The Acolyte Has a Release Date
Gizmodo / 5h
It’s official. The next live-action Star Wars that’ll hit your eyeballs is The Acolyte , and it’s coming sooner than you may think. Disney just revealed a teaser poster for the show with an intriguing tagline , lightsaber, and the release date of June 4. Oh, and the trailer is coming Tuesday. Read more...


The New Rebel Moon 2 Trailer Goes Full Snyderverse
21Gizmodo / 6h
There are both pluses and minuses to a movie debuting on Netflix, but one plus is that basically any and everyone will give it a shot. And since so many people did just that with the first Rebel Moon , you have to assume many will want to see where the story ends. Now you’ve got a new look. Read more...


Proton VPN Will Bring Its "Stealth" Protocol to Windows
How-To Geek / 6h
Proton VPN is preparing to bring its "Stealth" protocol to Windows. This is in addition to new IPv6 support, Apple TV connectivity, split-tunneling on macOS, and more. These new capabilities will roll out through the summer and fall of 2024.


Ryuichi Tamura, Book cover, poetry collection
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
nobrashfestivity : Ryuichi Tamura , Book cover, poetry collection


Hackers cause EA to postpone Apex Legends pro gamer tournament
Mashable / 6h
The North American finals of the Apex Legends tournament have been postponed after hackers attacked two gamers on professional-level teams over the weekend "Due to the competitive integrity of this series being compromised, we have made the decision to postpone the NA finals at this time," Respawn Entertainment, the EA-owned studio that developed Apex Legends , announced in a post on X. "We will


Amazon's Big Spring Sale is full of great fitness tracker deals — here are the best ones
Mashable / 6h
UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest fitness tracker deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Best fitness tracker deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best fitness tracker deal Garmin Forerunner 255 $249.99 at Amazon (save $100) Best kids fitness tracker deal Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2 $47.99 at Amazon (save $32) Amazon's Big Spring Sale doesn't technically st


Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones are up to $250 off ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale
36Engadget / 6h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale officially begins this Wednesday, but as with all such sales, a number of deals went live early , including on Google's latest Pixel smartphones. The 128GB-capacity Pixel 8 Pro is 25 percent off, which deducts $250 from the list price and brings the handset to $749. That beats the all-time-low price we saw for Black Friday last November. Larger capacity models are seeing


TechCrunch Minute: Why the AI world is gathering at Nvidia’s GTC 2024 event this week
26TechCrunch / 6h
Chip giant Nvidia is hosting a massive AI conference as part of its GTC event this week, which kicks off Monday. With a keynote planned from Jensen Huang, CEO and co-founder, of the company best known in year’s past for its gaming hardware and today for its massive market share in the burgeoning AI hardware […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Roblox’s new AI features reduce the time it takes to create avatars and 3D models
TechCrunch / 6h
Roblox is introducing two new AI technologies to reduce the time it takes to create avatars and 3D models, the company announced on Monday. The technologies, which were built on Roblox artificial intelligence, are designed to help creators eliminate time-consuming avatar setup and texturing steps when building content on the Roblox platform. The first feature […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res


Call for speakers: Present at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch / 6h
Tech aficionados, startup enthusiasts, marketing wizards, and venture capitalists on the rise — seize the opportunity to showcase your expertise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, happening from October 28–30 in San Francisco. Share your insights and shape the conversation! Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt We’re assembling a lineup of industry experts spanning the startup landscape […] © 2024 TechCr


JetBlue Expected To Pull The Plug On West Coast Flying
200+View from the Wing / 6h
Aviation watchdog JonNYC says that the network is going to see changes – cuts to unprofitable flying – and we’re days away from a reveal that scales back Los Angeles. Continue reading ...


Motorola Razr 2024: what we want to see
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Motorola Razr Plus 2023 (or Motorola Razr 40 Ultra as it’s called outside the US) is one of the very best foldable phones you can buy, and arguably an even better clamshell phone than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 . So we’re highly anticipating the Motorola Razr 2024 line, likely to be headlined by the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 / Motorola Razr 50 Ultra. We might not be waiting too much longer for


YouTube lays out new rules for 'realistic' AI-generated videos
86Engadget / 6h
Many companies and platforms are wrangling with how to handle AI-generated content as it becomes more prevalent. One key concern for many is the labeling of such material to make it clear that an AI model whipped up a photo, video or piece of audio. To that end, YouTube has laid out its new rules for labeling videos made with artificial intelligence. Starting today, the platform will require anyo


MrBeast and Prime Video announce ‘largest game show in history’
TechCrunch / 6h
The biggest content creator on YouTube, MrBeast, announced on Monday that he’s filming a game show for Amazon Prime Video. On X, he wrote: “Big news gamers I’m going to be filming the largest game show in history and releasing it on Prime Video! Over 1,000 contestants, $5,000,000 prize, and many other world records.” Big […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Macross Is Coming to Disney+, With Some Major Caveats
100+Gizmodo / 6h
A few years ago , after decades of legal squabbling, the companies behind the legendary mecha anime Macross and its western adaptation as Robotech put aside long-standing differences in order to allow the two franchises to co-exist outside of Japan. Now, that deal is finally seeing some movement for fans... although… Read more...


Save on Sony speakers and headphones ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 6h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is only two days away, but deals are already popping up ahead of time on hot-ticket tech items like noise-cancelling headphones, earbuds, portable speakers, and soundbars. Today's best Sony deals for under $200 as of Mar. 18: Best over-ear headphones deal Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones $128 at Amazon (save $21.99) Best earbuds deal Sony LinkBuds S $148


Esports league postponed after players hacked midgame
TechCrunch / 6h
On Sunday, two competitive esports players appeared to get hacked during a live-streamed game, prompting the organizers to postpone the tournament. Players were competing in the Apex Legends Global Series, a competitive esports tournament for the popular shooter game Apex Legends, which has a $5 million total prize pool. During two separate games, two different […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r


United CEO Says Sorry Parts Keep Falling Off Our Planes Mid-Flight
86Futurism / 6h
All Apologies As things continue to literally and metaphorically fall apart at Boeing , the CEO of United Airlines is trying to reassure — and retain — customers. "Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, our airline has experienced a number of incidents that are reminders of the importance of safety," United CEO Scott Kirby said in a Monday memo to customers, per airlines reporter David Slotnick .


Eufy’s Latest Wireless Camera Uses LTE and Solar to Go Anywhere
LifeHacker / 6h
I never thought I was someone who'd have security cameras outside my home. I didn’t have the electrical wiring, so that just left battery-powered cameras; I was skeptical at how good could they be, and whether they would be worth having to regularly change the batteries. Then there are the subscription fees that most security camera brands charge, which add up over time. Having tested outdoor sec


How I Conquered My Podcast Backlog
LifeHacker / 6h
I like podcasts. The problem is, I like podcasts too much. There are so many quality shows out there, and on every topic imaginable, that my queue of podcasts episodes I want to listen to can stack up quickly . Before I know it, I've got enough to fill several weeks, even if I did nothing but listen to them back to back. This is not a rare scenario for me, but I've learned a few tricks for reduci


Great beach and even better pools: A review of family-friendly all-inclusive resort Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
The Points Guy / 6h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”9025″] Editor’s note: Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Costa Rica is a popular destination for tourists seeking beach relaxa


Sony Temporarily Pulls the Plug on PSVR2 Production
39Gizmodo / 6h
Sony’s PlayStation VR 2 is barely a year old, and it appears it’s not catching on like the PS5 when it launched in 2020. There are so many PSVR2 headsets unsold that Sony put the production of new units on hold, according to a Bloomberg report Monday. Read more...


YouTuber Dunkey’s publishing company is releasing its first game on May 9
Engadget / 6h
YouTube sensation Dunkey, aka videogamedunkey or Jason Gastrow, has added game publishing to his resume. He started a company called Big Mode last year, which is releasing its first title on May 9 . Animal Well is a sidescrolling Metroidvania platformer that will show up on the PS5, the Nintendo Switch and PCs. There’s a trailer that’s absolutely oozing with retro-gaming goodness. Now, Dunkey did


The future of customer-centric lending with machine learning
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
In today’s era of data -driven decision-making, the marriage of machine learning and open banking data is transforming financial services. In recent years, we’ve seen its successful applications across various domains, including enhancing fraud protection through the analysis of extensive datasets with sophisticated algorithms that identify patterns indicative of fraudulent activity. The technolo


How you can earn 75,000 miles with the Capital One Venture Rewards card
200+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for beginners and experts looking for an easy way to earn miles without having to put much thought into it. Right now, the card is giving new applicants the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from accou


Netflix's 'Scoop' trailer delves into the BBC's notorious Prince Andrew interview
Mashable / 6h
In 2019, BBC Newsnight anchor Emily Maitlis interviewed Prince Andrew, making history with international headlines about the Duke of York's connection to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The story is now coming to Netflix, taking viewers behind-the-scenes of a crucial moment in journalism, politics, and storytelling. After a first glimpse in February , Netflix has just released the full trai


Rosewood Schloss Fuschl Hotel Opening July 2024
49One Mile at a Time / 6h
In 2022, we saw the closing of Schloss Fuschl, a Marriott Luxury Collection property, located near Salzburg, Austria. The plan was for the hotel to undergo a full renovation, and then reopen as a Rosewood. Well, the Rosewood Schloss Fuschl has just started accepting reservations for stays as of this summer, and I wanted to go over all the details. Basics of the Rosewood Schloss Fuschl The Rosewoo


Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?
38Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A stand of TikTok (Douyin) at The First International Artificial Products Expo Hangzhou on October 18, 2019, in Hangzhou, China. (credit: Long Wei | VCG | Getty Images ) Does the Chinese government have officials inside TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, pulling the strings? And does the storing of data from the popular social media app outside of China protect Americans? These questio


Demolish dust bunnies with up to 55% off eufy vacuums
Mashable / 7h
UP TO 55% OFF: As of March 18, you can score 55% off select eufy vacuum cleaners. The sale includes robot vacuums and cordless handheld vacuums. Our top picks: Best robot vacuum deal eufy L60 robot vacuum $199.99 at Amazon (save $80) Runner-up robot vacuum deal eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum $399.99 at Amazon (save $250) Best handheld vacuum deal eufy HomeVac H11 Handheld Vacuum $35.98 at Amazon (save


YouTube now requires creators to disclose when realistic content was made with AI
200+TechCrunch / 7h
YouTube is now requiring creators to disclose to viewers when realistic content was made with AI, the company announced on Monday. The platform is introducing a new tool in Creator Studio that will require creators to disclose when content that viewers could mistake for a real person, place or event was created with altered or […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Why cyber recruitment needs a rapid overhaul
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Few industries face a skills gap quite as severe as cybersecurity . Currently, there's a crippling shortage of over 4 million cybersecurity experts, and cyberattacks are hitting record numbers. For example, we recently saw the ‘mother of all breaches’ with 26 million records stolen causing widespread chaos. Considering these challenges, you'd expect recruitment strategies to be adapting to bridge


App analytics firm Sensor Tower acquires rival Data.ai and is cutting staff
37TechCrunch / 7h
Sensor Tower, a leading app analytics firm, is acquiring rival Data.ai in a move that consolidates the mobile intelligence industry, creating a powerhouse that could dominate the sector and provide aggressively competitive insights into the app economy. Sensor Tower and Data.ai help businesses and developers gain insight into how mobile apps are performing — offering […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri


Microsoft is now blocking Russian firms from using its cloud services
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft will stop providing cloud services to users in Russia later this weeks as part of the sanctions package imposed on the country by its Western peers. The company has set up a dedicated Telegram channel to support its clients, and urged everyone to make backups of their data as soon as possible. Power BI, and Dynamics CRM are just some of the tools that will no longer be available to Russ


Amazon discounts Fire tablets by 35 percent ahead of the Big Spring Sale
Engadget / 7h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is almost here, and deals on its Fire tablets are already trickling in. Take the new Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet , down to $95 from $140 — a 32 percent discount. This sale brings the 32GB device to only $15 more than its all-time low since launching last October. Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablet is a solid boost from its predecessor, thanks, in part, to 25 percent faster perfo


DirecTV Will Let You Ditch Local Stations and Save Money
How-To Geek / 7h
The war between broadcasters and TV service providers is a never-ending battle that typically ends in blackouts and customers missing channels. Combine that with continued price increases, and DirecTV may have a new solution—letting subscribers save money by opting out of local stations.


Congressman Apologizes After Voting for TikTok Ban, Would Like the Yelling to Stop
Gizmodo / 7h
Congressman Jeff Jackson’s latest TikTok video starts simply: “I apologize.” Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that could ultimately ban TikTok from the US. For many, it turned Jackson into enemy number one. The North Carolina Democrat spent the last year amassing 2.3 million followers on TikTok,… Read more...


Of course Apple wants to bring Google's Gemini AI to iPhones
38Engadget / 7h
Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate its Gemini AI in iPhones, Bloomberg reports , a move that should help both companies compete with OpenAI and its (heavily invested) partner Microsoft. While it might seem like an admission that Apple is lagging behind on AI, the partnership fits if you think of generative AI models as an evolution of web searching, something Google already pro


Late-stage VCs may be preventing their startups from going public in 2024
TechCrunch / 7h
While some investors are loudly bemoaning that the IPO window can’t stay shut forever, other VCs themselves are actually part of the problem. A lot of standard VC deal terms give investors the ability to block an IPO or acquisition if they didn’t think the timing or price was right, Eric Weiner, a partner at […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


LinkedIn wants a piece of Wordle’s success
TechCrunch / 7h
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Monday show, in which we take a look back at the weekend and what’s ahead in the week. We’re coming to the end of earnings season, which means that there […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


UK government releases new cloud SCADA security guidance for OT
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The UK National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has released new guidance on securing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) cloud environments for operational technology (OT). UK critical national infrastructure (CNI) is highly dependent on SCADA as a means for data collection and control, and due to the importance of their environments they are at a higher risk of cyber attack. Therefore


Everything You Should Consider Before Buying Smart Home Tech
LifeHacker / 7h
Each time I write about a new smart home product, I can count on a few commenters to question the need to add smart functionality to a product they’ve used for years. “What’s wrong with a washing machine that doesn’t talk to me,” “I can do a better job than any robot vacuum,” or “Hope you enjoy being spied on through your smart air purifier!” There’s nothing inherently wrong with the “dumb” produ


Sony may have paused PS VR2 production to clear a backlog of unsold units
90Engadget / 7h
The PlayStation VR2 doesn’t seem to have been a major hit for Sony . Just over a year after the headset debuted , the company has paused production until it deals with a stockpile of unsold inventory, according to Bloomberg . The company is said to have manufactured well more than 2 million units. According to analysts at IDC, the company sold around 1.7 million headsets in 2023. Perhaps most con


Photos Show Wall of Fire and Smoke in Iceland's Latest Eruption
Gizmodo / 7h
A large portion of southwestern Iceland that includes world-famous attractions like the Blue Lagoon has been dealing with volcanic eruptions since late 2023. The eruptions forced the evacuation of the fishing town of Grindavík and have been captured in striking images showing large plumes of smoke and burbling molten… Read more...


United Airlines CEO Addresses Safety Concerns
75One Mile at a Time / 7h
In recent weeks, United Airlines has been in the news for a series of incidents and accidents. For example, within 24 hours, a United 777 lost a wheel while taking off from San Francisco, while a United 737 suffered a gear collapse while landing in Houston. This has been getting quite a bit of media attention, with many wondering if there’s a bigger safety problem at United. The company’s CEO has


Elon Musk Says Ketamine Is His Special Medicine
100+Futurism / 7h
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's interview with multihyphenate billionaire — and, at the time, his boss — Elon Musk finally aired on Monday, allowing a better glimpse at the possible reasons why the X-formerly-Twitter owner may have canceled the former's show on the platform. Musk abruptly canceled Lemon's show following the interview, leading to widespread speculation about the billionaire's motive


LG’s stylish and tiny 4K portable projector gets an official price – and you can pre-order it now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Back in January, we got quite excited about LG's new 4K projector, the LG CineBeam Qube HU710PB – now called the CineBeam Q – but there was one crucial bit of information missing: the price. "If LG can get the price right," we said, "we could be looking at the new king of portables". And now we know what the price will be, is it time for a coronation? The short answer is "maybe". At $1,299.99 / £


The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean cruise ships and itineraries
100+The Points Guy / 7h
For megaresort lovers, Royal Caribbean may be the ultimate cruise line. The line’s biggest ships are bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat, and they’re chock-full of more restaurants, bars, entertainment zones and attractions than you’ll find anywhere else at sea — or even at many of the biggest land resorts. On Royal Caribbean’s giant Oasis Class and Icon Class ships, there are multiple po


Could Marvel Revisit More TV Shows to Revive After X-Men '97 and Daredevil: Born Again?
29Gizmodo / 7h
Leigh Whannell has started shooting Wolf Man. Kim Kardashian goes behind the scenes for American Horror Story: Delicate. Plus, what’s to come after Michonne and Rick’s reunion on The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Spoilers, away! Read more...


Tesla’s Troubles Raise Questions About Its Invincibility
57NYT > Technology / 7h
As the share price plunges, investors wonder whether the company, led by Elon Musk, can withstand intensifying competition.


Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness
NYT > Technology / 7h
The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.


Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are cheaper than ever right now
Engadget / 7h
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 tops our guide to the best budget wireless earbuds , and right now Amazon has the noise-canceling pair on sale for a new low of $49. That's a buck less than the previous low we saw around the holidays last year. Anker sells the earbuds for $100, though they're often available for less than that; for the last two months, they've typically gone for $59 on Amazon. This


These Are the Best Laptops for Under $1,500 You Can Buy Right Now
Gizmodo / 7h
So you need a budget laptop? Good, because nowadays you can find a perfectly serviceable or downright solid laptop that will cost you a relative pittance considering the gross prices of other, top-of-the-line machines . We’ve already offered you the best laptops you can buy at any price point , but there are far more… Read more...


How AI taught Cassie the two-legged robot to run and jump
40MIT Technology Review / 7h
If you’ve watched Boston Dynamics’ slick videos of robots running, jumping and doing parkour, you might have the impression robots have learned to be amazingly agile. In fact, these robots are still coded by hand, and would struggle to deal with new obstacles they haven’t encountered before. However, a new method of teaching robots to move could help to deal with new scenarios, through trial and


Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Addresses a Far-Right Bogeyman
24Wired / 8h
For years, government agencies have flagged misinformation and harmful content to platforms. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Murthy v. Missouri could change all that.


The top 5 astronomical discoveries of all time (so far)
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) We’ve managed to discover quite a lot about our Universe from our relatively limited vantage point here on Earth. Many of those discoveries have been worthy of nothing more than an updated entry in some catalog. But some have been deeply revolutionary, completely changing the way we view the cosmos and our relationship to it. What follows is a list o


Untitled - Thomas Hartmann , 2019.
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
huariqueje : Untitled - Thomas Hartmann , 2019. German, b. 1950 - Oil on canvas , 150 x 120 cm.


Review: Orange Box Bluetooth Speaker
41Wired / 8h
This speaker looks like a guitar amp, but you’ll pay a premium for the style.


Quilt is building AI assistants for solutions teams
TechCrunch / 8h
The job of so-called “solutions professionals” — people like sales engineers, solutions architects and consultants — revolves around pitching complex enterprise tech to potential customers. It’s important work. But despite this being the case, rarely are solutions teams adequately staffed and resourced, according to entrepreneur Dan Chen. “Solutions teams bring technical credibility to the sellin


Hotel Hide-and-Seek: Employee’s Hilarious Escape From Dealing With Customers [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 ...


Not keen on Copilot just yet? ChatGPT's precursor now runs in Microsoft Excel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Software developer Ishan Anand has successfully integrated OpenAI’s precursor to ChatGPT – GPT-2 – into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet . Anand’s creation, dubbed ‘Spreadsheets-are-all-you-need’, offers users a hands-on exploration of how large language models (LLMs) operate without the need for coding expertise. Part-novelty, part-education tool, Anand’s brainchild lets users input words into desi


Leica could soon launch a compact travel camera we can actually afford
50TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Leica has registered what appears to be a new D-Lux compact camera The model number is similar to the one for the Leica D-Lux 7 from 2018 Rumors are divided on features, with some claiming a new APS-C sensor Compact cameras with fixed prime lenses are booming – and Leica is apparently planning to ride the wave soon with an exciting new Fujifilm X100VI rival. As spotted by Leica Rumors , a renowne


10 Reasons Why Samsung DeX Can Replace Your Desktop PC
How-To Geek / 8h
Samsung DeX is a desktop interface found on many Samsung phones and tablets. Since its debut on the Galaxy S8, DeX has matured into a viable PC replacement. I've already replaced my desktop PC with DeX, and I'm here to tell you why it's good enough to replace yours. Here's a taste of what it can do.


What Elon Musk Said in Testy Interview on Don Lemon’s New Show
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
The former CNN anchor released a wide-ranging interview with the billionaire about business, politics, online hate speech and more.


7 of the best cards to pair with the Amex Gold
23The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The American Express® Gold Card is a card we can’t live without . It earns 4 points per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; 1 point per dollar after) and dining at restaurants and 3 points per dollar on flights booked directly or through Amex Travel . The card also comes w


The 8 Best Airline Award Ticket Sweet Spots
1KOne Mile at a Time / 8h
I do what I can to write about the best deals for earning and redeeming miles. In this post I wanted to share what I consider to be some of the most useful sweet spot award redemptions right now. I wanted to provide a fresh look at how you can get the most bang for your buck when redeeming points . The thing about sweet spot awards is that they tend to get pulled over time. Loyalty programs under


Fisker pauses production with just $121 million in the bank
34TechCrunch / 8h
EV startup Fisker is pausing production of its electric Ocean SUV for six weeks as it scrambles for a cash infusion. The company said in a Monday morning regulatory filing that it had just $121 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 15th, $32 million of which is restricted or not immediately accessible. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Kitten Season Is a 'Natural Disaster' That's Only Getting Worse
25Gizmodo / 8h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


Microsoft Excel Web App Just Got a Long-Awaited Feature
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft’s Excel web app is a great way to manage spreadsheets in your browser, but it’s still missing a few basic features that have been present in the native desktop Excel applications for years. CSV export was one of those missing features, but now it’s finally available.


Anker power banks and wireless chargers are up to 43 percent off for the Amazon Spring Sale
Engadget / 8h
Better weather is coming and that means more time outside using your phone — and making sure it doesn't die while capturing all the beautiful blooms. Fortunately, Amazon is running a sale on Anker , one of our favorite portable charger brands. A range of the company's products are currently on sale, including the Anker Prime Power Bank , down to $125 from $180. The 31 percent price cut makes one


Apple Can’t Build AI, So It's Reportedly Asking Google Gemini to Power Siri
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Apple is in talks to build Google Gemini into the iPhone’s next operating system, powering Siri and other AI-enabled features , according to reports from Bloomberg on Monday. The iPhone maker reportedly held discussions with multiple AI companies about powering iOS 18 with a competitor’s technology, including OpenAI. Read more...


The Google Scholar Features Every Student Should Know
LifeHacker / 8h
From magazine articles to peer-reviewed papers and case laws, Google Scholar can provide cutting-edge research for free. It's one of Google's lesser-known search tools—but it's invaluable if you need to cite data from trusted sources. Google Scholar isn't perfect as an academic search engine—you'll need to know a few tips to help you get the most out of it. Use Google Scholar's Advanced Search Wi


11 cruise ship excursions to avoid
500+The Points Guy / 8h
You have eight to 10 hours in port, and you might never return to that destination. How do you make sure you don’t blow your chance at an amazing vacation day by choosing the wrong cruise ship shore excursion ? It’s a daunting task for sure, but some close reading and a little bit of thought can steer you away from making bad tour choices. Here are some general tips to follow: For cruise news, re


The Download: legitimizing longevity science, and Harvard’s geoengineering U-turn
20MIT Technology Review / 8h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology The quest to legitimize longevity medicine On a bright chilly day last December, a crowd of doctors and scientists gathered at a research institute atop a hill in Novato, California. Their goal is to help people add years to their lifespans, and to live those e


Harvard has halted its long-planned atmospheric geoengineering experiment
54MIT Technology Review / 8h
Harvard researchers have ceased a long-running effort to conduct a small geoengineering experiment in the stratosphere, following repeated delays and public criticism. In a university statement released on March 18, Frank Keutsch, the principal investigator on the project, said he is “no longer pursuing the experiment.” The basic concept behind solar geoengineering is that the world might be able


The Google Pixel 7a drops to a record low of $374 ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale
20Engadget / 8h
Android fans looking for a reasonably priced phone to upgrade to are in luck thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale . Although the event doesn't officially start until March 20, we're already seeing early deals pop up on Amazon. One of which is the Google Pixel 7a , which has dropped to a record low price of $374. We've seen the handset drop to this price before, but as of late, it's been hovering


The display specs for Samsung's first XR headset may have just leaked
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We're expecting a Samsung XR/VR headset in the near future – that's extended reality and/or virtual reality – and a new leak gives us a better idea of the display specs the hardware device might bring along with it. According to Daily Korea (via SamMobile ), the headset will use a micro-OLED display supplied by Sony, with a size of 1.3 inches, a resolution of 3,840 x 3,552 pixels, a refresh rate


Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 is just $30 with this Mashable-exclusive coupon
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Through March 24, get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows for $29.99 with this exclusive coupon, MASH15 . Coding: A form of technological witchcraft or the key to building your own websites, apps, and games? While it may feel like the former if you’re new to development, it’s really the latter once you have your bearings on the art form. If you could use a little help get


Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Thermal Carafe Review: Simple and Excellent
26Wired / 9h
This simple, unassuming coffee brewer hides a lot of functionality under the hood.


JBL Live 770NC Review: Heavy Bass and a Crazy-Long Battery Life
Gizmodo / 9h
Meet JBL’s newest ANC headphones, the Live 770NC, which were announced at CES 2024 . Priced at $200, these fall in the midrange category. Unfortunately, they don’t act like midrange headphones on various fronts. They look and feel much cheaper, and the ANC underperforms, too. You might still like these if all you care… Read more...


The 5 best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2024
Engadget / 9h
The vacuum world has gone cordless, untethering us from outlets and saving us fights with pesky wires. Cordless vacuums can be great alternatives to traditional corded models since they’re lightweight and easier to maneuver around your home. They’ve also gotten much more powerful in recent years. Some even come with extra features like app connectivity, self-emptying bases and more. But just like


Windows 11 update could be causing more grief – this time for Asus ROG Ally and AMD laptops, but there’s a fix
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Asus ROG Ally owners should be aware that it looks like Windows 11’s latest cumulative update has been causing problems for the handheld, or at least reports indicate this is the case – not to mention AMD-powered gaming laptops , too. Windows Latest picked up on these reports of the cumulative update for March 2024 causing serious performance-related issues. One of the site’s readers noted a prob


Broadcom CEO acknowledges VMware-related “unease”
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
To mark 100 days since its acquisition of VMware, Broadom CEO Hock Tan has addressed concerns raised by customers and partners regarding the significant changes made to the company in the weeks and months that have followed. In a blog post , Tan acknowledged the “unease” felt by customers and partners in the wake of Broadcom’s extensive alterations, which the company had previously declared were


Bing vs. Google: Has Bing Surpassed Google in 2024?
How-To Geek / 9h
Google has long been the de facto standard for web browsing. It has been so successful that we use it as a verb several times a day. At the same time, Microsoft has been cooking up something special in the background in the form of Bing. So, is it finally time to ditch Google for Bing, or does it still need more time in the oven?


NIST has stopped enriching its vulnerability list - and no one knows why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working on improving how it adds vulnerabilities to its National Vulnerability Database (NVD), but the process has left many organizations tapping in the dark when it comes to securing their premises. The process began in mid-February 2024, when researchers observed a severe drop in the number of software vulnerability enrichments in


It’s all your fault / lyric by Eddie Nelson and Noble Sissle ; music by J. Hubert (Eubie) Blake. For…
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
It’s all your fault / lyric by Eddie Nelson and Noble Sissle ; music by J. Hubert (Eubie) Blake. For voice and piano. Cover title. First line of text : I’m sighin’ I’m cryin’. Cover ill.: Unhappy woman, man in background, photo of Eddie Nelson. Chorus arranged for male or mixed quartet on p. 5. Ad for other song titles on back cover. Stamped on cover: Hentzschel’s Music Store, S.E. corner Gay and


How To Redeem Etihad Guest Miles For Best Value
22One Mile at a Time / 9h
We’ve seen quite a few changes to the Etihad Guest program in recent years, both for better and worse. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at how to maximize value redeeming Etihad Guest miles, as the program’s value proposition has evolved. Why you should care about the Etihad Guest program Etihad is a pleasure to fly with, and the airline has improved very nicely in recent years, with n


Risotto Is Easier to Make (and More Forgiving) Than You Realize
LifeHacker / 9h
Rice has been a part of Italian fare for roughly as long as pasta has, and riso ’s spread was estimated to have begun around the 15th century after being imported from Asia. Risotto, the creamy rice dish we all love to stir (or order) up, comes from the northern regions of Italy, like the ones around Milan, where it is served with the distinctive yellow hue of saffron and delicious, savory undert


10 best boutique hotels in Mexico
The Points Guy / 9h
When it comes to world-class hotels, Mexico holds considerable bragging rights. The country is saturated with spectacular hotel choices, from luxury all-inclusive resorts to splashy international brands recognized around the world. But one of the best parts about Mexico’s hotel scene is just how many fabulous small-scale, boutique hotels it has to offer. Boutique hotels are typically one-of-a-kin


Microsoft Office 2019 is just $26 with a coupon just for Mashable readers
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Through March 24, Mashable readers can get lifetime access to MS Office 2019 for Windows or MS Office 2019 for Mac for only $25.99 with the exclusive code MASH14 . Whether you're starting a new semester or bringing your work home with you, it's important to have reliable software for basic productivity on your computer. That might mean getting a good data organizer, a simple and efficient


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 18
Mashable / 9h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


Hackers gave pro players cheats during EA's North American Finals of Apex Legends
24Engadget / 9h
Respawn, the EA-owned studio behind Apex Legends has postponed the North American Finals tournament after hackers broke into matches and equipped players with cheats. The developer posted to X , formerly Twitter, that the delay has been caused due to the "competitive integrity of the series being compromised." Footage of the hacks, available available on Twitch , gave players the ability to see t


Tech giant Fujitsu says it was hacked, warns of data breach
81TechCrunch / 9h
Multinational technology giant Fujitsu confirmed a cyberattack in a statement Friday, and warned that hackers may have stolen personal data and customer information. “We confirmed the presence of malware on multiple work computers at our company, and as a result of an internal investigation, we discovered that files containing personal information and customer information could […] © 2024 TechCru


Royal Jordanian Introducing Viasat Wi-Fi
56One Mile at a Time / 10h
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced plans to introduce Wi-Fi throughout most of its fleet, which is an exciting development for the oneworld airline. Royal Jordanian’s plans to offer inflight Wi-Fi Royal Jordanian plans to install Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, in partnership with Viasat. Specifically, the agreement calls for more than 40 aircraft to be fitted with Viasat connectivity. You can ex


Russian hacker group exploits Microsoft Windows feature in worldwide phishing attack
5 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The infamous Russian hacking collective, known as APT28, is now using a legitimate Microsoft Windows feature to deploy infostealers and other malware to their victims. A new paper from IBM’s cybersecurity arm, X-Force claims the campaign has been active between November last year, and February this year. As per the report, the attackers (also known as Fancy Bear, Forest Blizzard, or ITG05) are im


Here's how much Samsung's cheaper foldable might end up costing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
While we wait patiently for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 to arrive, there have been rumors that a more affordable Samsung foldable will be launching in 2024 – and we've just got a big hint about how much it's going to cost. According to South Korean outlet Sisa Journal (via seasoned tipster @Tech_Reve ), Samsung is aiming for a price point of under $800 (that's roug


End of the Road: Why Uber and Lyft Are Abandoning Minneapolis Over New Driver Pay Laws
View from the Wing / 10h
Uber and Lyft have announced that they're leaving Minneapolis May 1, 2024 in response to new city rules on driver pay. Uber is clear this will mean no airport pickups or drop offs. Lyft's statement leaves open some ambiguity about the airport, although if they continue with airport service it may be only for out of towners. Continue reading ...


Why Every PC Gamer Should Have a Controller
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're an average PC gamer like me, you've spent most of your time playing games with a mouse and keyboard. While there's nothing wrong with that, maybe it's time you gave controllers a chance. I did, and the experience was eye-opening.


Rebecca Whiting will break down SAFEs, notes, and series seed financing at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024
22TechCrunch / 10h
Raising capital sounds simple: You hand over shares, investors hand over cash, and everyone then gets back to work. The reality is a little bit more complicated. If you are selling equity, are you doing so in a priced round? Or via a convertible note, a debt instrument that will later convert to shares? Oh […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns in letter to customers
42The Points Guy / 10h
2023 was the safest year ever for commercial air travel, but after several high-profile aviation incidents in 2024, the general public is paying closer attention to airline safety. The occurrence of several attention-grabbing events over the past few weeks, in particular, prompted United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to address the topic of airline safety in a memo to customers Monday. In his first pu


Apple’s ‘biggest AirPods launch to date’ expected in September – two new models incoming
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
While Apple's AirPods 3 are excellent earbuds, they're up against some serious competition – competition so good that neither the AirPods 2 or newer third generation of AirPods feature in our guide to the best wireless earbuds . One reason for that is because they lack active noise cancellation – but it looks like that most wanted feature will be coming to one of this year's models. According to


Want to see an NHS doctor? Prepare to cough up your data first.
44TechCrunch / 10h
To get a doctor’s appointment in the U.K. these days, you have to entrust more of your data to private companies — and there’s not a great deal you can do about it. In part due to growing pressure from the government to meet a two-week limit for patient appointments, family doctors — or general […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Samsung Galaxy S25 tipped for larger screen and other 'considerable' design changes
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series only came to market in January, but that hasn’t stopped eagle-eyed leakers from sharing early rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S25 and its siblings. The latest tidbit to emerge concerns the base Galaxy S25, specifically. According to serial leaker Revengus (via X ), Samsung fans can expect “considerable changes in the overall design and concept of the Galaxy S25 serie


Mercedes' record-breaking Vision EQXX just clocked up over 620 miles on a single charge… with the A/C on
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Mercedes-Benz EQXX EV tech demonstrator has just set a new precedent for EV range by tackling a grueling 627.6-mile (over 1,000km) road trip across the Arabian Peninsula on a single charge of its 100kWh battery pack. The Vision EQXX , which is very much a concept vehicle for now, is driven by a single permanent magnet synchronous motor, which produces around 240bhp and is capable of a 0-62mph


Apple and Google are reportedly talking. Could Gemini come to iPhone?
45Mashable / 10h
Apple's iPhones might soon get some new artificial intelligence smarts — courtesy of Google . A new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple is talking to Google about bringing the company's AI engine Gemini to the iPhone. Launched in December last year, Gemini is Google's most powerful large language AI model yet (it also replaced Google Bard in February this year). And despite some


How To Use the Google Password Manager on Any Device
Gizmodo / 10h
Weagree that using the same simple, easy-to-remember password for all your digital accounts is a terrible idea. Once someone knows your pet’s name, they can access your banking info and even your social media. It’s become necessary to enlist the help of a password manager to keep track of all the dozens of login… Read more...


Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Expose Willy Wonka’s Scam
Gizmodo / 10h
Oompa, Loompa, doompa-dee-do Read more...


IMF confirms some accounts were hacked following cyberattack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Someone broke into almost a dozen IMF email accounts, but it’s yet unknown what they did with the information found there. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), a UN financial agency funded by 190 member countries, confirmed the breach in a press release published late last week, as well as in a short statement given to BleepingComputer. According to the press release, the IMF detected the breac


The Morning After: The PS5 Pro may arrive this year
26Engadget / 10h
Yeah, it’s not just Nintendo prepping new console hardware for 2024. Insider Gaming reports details for the PS5 Pro come from documentation Sony recently sent to third-party developers. Hold onto your skepticism. Based on the reports, the PS5 Pro will offer a more consistent frame rate (fps) at 4K and a performance mode for 8K resolution. It’s also expected to render games up to 45 percent quicke


Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims
20BBC News / 11h
A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter.


Passenger Decides To Storm Cockpit After Being Accused Of Stealing Phone
View from the Wing / 11h
An unruly passenger on a Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Bali turned around shortly after departure. Flight JQ43 left just before 11 am on Monday. The woman dubbed "the passenger from hell" started accusing another traveler of stealing her mobile phone. The accused allegedly attempted to force her way into the cockpit, shouting at fellow passengers, and physically pushing others aside as she mov


‘Photographer’ Isn’t About Photography at All
43Wired / 11h
National Geographic’s new show, Photographer, doesn’t bother itself with analyzing images. It’s all about the drive it takes to find the ideal shot.


Copilot AI’s mission to infiltrate the Windows 11 desktop appears to have advanced another step
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Copilot is creeping into another corner of the Windows 11 interface , it seems, with the AI assistant seen in the context menu of File Explorer. This is still in test builds of Windows 11, mind, and not officially either. Windows Latest flagged up the change, which was first noticed by PhantomOfEarth, a well-known leaker on X (formerly Twitter) who previously picked up on clues that File Explorer


This new attack uses the sound of your keystrokes to steal your passwords
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Two researchers from Augusta University, in Georgia, U.S., demonstrated a novel way to steal people’s passwords that would put even James Bond to shame. Alireza Taheritajar and Reza Rahaeimehr published a paper called “Acoustic Side Channel Attack on Keyboards Based on Typing Patterns” which is just as weird as it sounds. According to the research, there is a way to deduce a person’s password (or


The iPhone 16’s AI features might rely on Google Gemini
43TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We’ve been hearing for a while that Apple is working hard to bring AI features to the iPhone 16 line, but rather than developing these from scratch it seems that Apple might rely at least partially on Google’s AI models. This is according to a report at Bloomberg (via 9to5Google ), which states that Apple is in “active negotiations” to license Google Gemini , Google’s latest large language model


The quest to legitimize longevity medicine
22MIT Technology Review / 11h
On a bright chilly day last December, a crowd of doctors and scientists gathered at a research institute atop a hill in Novato, California. It was the first time this particular group of healthy longevity specialists had met in person, and they had a lot to share. The group’s goal is to help people add years to their lifespans, and to live those extra years in good health. But the meeting’s parti


Sony has reportedly halted PSVR 2 production until its current backlog is sold
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Sony has reportedly halted production on new PSVR 2 units until the current backlog of headsets has sold through. The news comes according to a new Bloomberg report , which suggests that PSVR 2 sales have declined each quarter since its launch in February of last year. Especially notable are the Q4 2023 sales figures, which show Sony selling roughly 325,000 units. That's a fraction of the 1.3 mil


Can You Use Business Credit Cards For Personal Spending?
68One Mile at a Time / 12h
There are lots of amazing business credit cards out there nowadays, with huge welcome offers , great return on spending , and valuable perks . The awesome thing is that you’re eligible for business credit cards even if you have a small side business. One common question I get from readers is whether you can use business credit cards for personal spending. It’s something that some people wonder in


LinkedIn is adding games, for some reason
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
According to a new TechCrunch report, LinkedIn is gearing up to venture into seemingly unfamiliar territory by introducing gaming features to its platform. The social networking platform has already established itself as the go-to platform for business networking (although Elon Musk wants to challenge that with X), but Microsoft has always kept its gaming expertise off the site. The revelation co


Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 Review: A Foldable Laptop That Blends Productivity With Innovative Design
How-To Geek / 12h
Lenovo's first-generation ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 Gen 1 isn't your normal 2-in-1 laptop with a screen that does a back-bend over the keyboard. Instead, the manufacturer crafted a true tablet-meets-laptop experience with a foldable screen, an optional Bluetooth keyboard, and its Precision 2 Pen. While it's feature-packed enough to keep most professionals and enthusiasts busy, it has faults of its own.


Why Is the Slack Hold Music So Haunted and So Good?
34Wired / 12h
Those sounds you hear when you’re alone in a Huddle aren’t canned. They’re uncanny.


Review: Four Seasons Costa Rica At Peninsula Papagayo
25One Mile at a Time / 12h
A few months ago, we spent a few nights at the 181-key Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo . I had never been to Costa Rica before, so I was looking forward to visiting a new country, and experiencing this resort, given that I had heard quite a bit about it, along with the overall Peninsula Papagayo area. Our trip to Costa Rica (and specifically Peninsula Papagayo) exceeded my expectati


Nigerian fintech Zone raises $8.5M seed to scale its decentralized payment infrastructure
31TechCrunch / 12h
African financial institutions typically scale their solutions using a mix of local and foreign tech. Appzone is one of the standout local fintech software providers for banks and fintechs, providing better pricing and flexibility. For