Monday, March 25, 2024

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The big Apple lawsuit explained: why Apple's getting sued and what it means for the iPhone
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
It's a move that's sent shockwaves through the entire tech industry: the US government, through the Department of Justice (DOJ), is suing Apple for what it sees as unfairly and illegally building a monopoly around the iPhone. You can read the full filing here , but we're going to break down the key points for you here – why Apple is being sued, what it might mean for the iPhone and the tech indus



Nvidia could be primed to be the next AWS
100+TechCrunch / 16h
The question is whether Nvidia can sustain that growth to become a long-term revenue powerhouse like AWS has become for Amazon. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Oh boy, 'Joker 2' might be a 'jukebox musical'


93Mashable / 15h
Sometimes a sentence comes along that makes you do a double take. For me, this sentence, in a tweet from Variety , most definitely qualifies. Variety wrote on X: "EXCLUSIVE: Insiders privy to filming and early versions of Todd Phillips' 'Joker: Folie à Deux' tell Variety the movie leans heavily towards being 'mostly a jukebox musical,' as it integrates at last 15 reinterpretations of 'very well-k


Why bigger data sets doesn’t mean better insights
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
‘Data is the new oil’ was term coined by British mathematician Clive Humby 2006. It’s become an overused phrase largely meaning that if your organization has access to vast amounts of data , you can use it to aid decision making and drive results. While there is great truth in that having access to data can lead to greater business intelligence insights, what companies actually need is access to


350+ top deals from the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 16min
UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest pricing and availability from the final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale event. Best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro (USB-C) $199 at Amazon (save $59) Best laptop deal Acer Aspire 3 $256.99 at Amazon (save $73) Best robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba j7 $298.98 at Amazon (save


China bans Intel and AMD processors in government computers
Engadget / 31min
China has introduced guidelines that bar the the use of US processors from AMD and Intel in government computers and servers, The Financial Times has reported. The new rules also block Microsoft Windows and foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, marking the latest move in a long-running tech trade war between the two countries. Government agencies must now use "safe and reliabl


Bridging the gap between security and developers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
Regardless of what you need, there is an app for that. In fact, there are 1.81 million apps on Apple’s App Store in 2024, according to Business of Apps. This growing trend has spread from our pockets to our businesses with more adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. The average company has 371 SaaS applications, while IDC found companies spent $315.5 billion on public cloud


Startup claims to boost LLM performance using standard memory instead of GPU HBM — but experts remain unconvinced by the numbers despite promising CXL technology
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
MemVerge, a provider of software designed to accelerate and optimize data-intensive applications, has partnered with Micron to boost the performance of LLMs using Compute Express Link (CXL) technology. The company's Memory Machine software uses CXL to reduce idle time in GPUs caused by memory loading. The technology was demonstrated at Micron’s booth at Nvidia GTC 2024 and Charles Fan, CEO and Co


This 2019 MS Office lifetime deal for Windows or Mac is on sale for under £25
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac or Windows for only £23.45 — that's 86% off. Whether you’re a creative or an accountant, Microsoft Office Professional Plus for Windows can offer you plenty of resources. MS Office 2019 has been redesigned with more exciting features and improved cloud connectivity, allowing you to deliver higher-quality documents in a fraction of the time. Spruce up your


How to watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Gujarat Titans online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Chennai Super Kings vs. Gujarat Titans in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Chennai Super Kings won the IPL last season, but that has all been forgotten about now. The new season is up and running, and everyone is looking to take the crown from the Super Kings. If you're interested in watching Chennai


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 25
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for March 25's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle c


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 25
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, March 25 (game #791)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today's Wo


Would Artificial Wombs Solve the Depopulation Crisis?
Next Big Future / 8h
Nextbigfuture reader, Scott Baker, has gathered excellent information about the state of artificial womb development. Scott did this in response to my articles describing the massive global depopulation crisis. Scott has found videos and information about were tests over one year ago of biobags to help premature sheep. These are early forms of devices which ... Read more


Decade-Old Mistakes: Why Airlines Must Rethink Paying For ‘Expert’ Loyalty Advice
View from the Wing / 10h
Eleven years ago Delta Air Lines prepared to move to a revenue-based frequent flyer program and other airlines took notice. American Airlines executives used to say that Delta management was who they admired most. The truth is that this was true across the industry. Everyone just assumed Delta was smarter than they were. If Delta did it, it must be the right thing to do. A decade later consultant


5 ways to maximize Marriott Bonvoy award night redemptions
62The Points Guy / 10h
There’s a lot to love about the Marriott Bonvoy program. You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to over 40 airline partners, but I usually prefer to redeem Marriott points for hotel stays. So, here are some of my favorite ways to maximize Marriott award night redemptions. Stay for 5, Pay for 4 One of the easiest ways to maximize Marriott Bonvoy award redemptions is to use the program’s Stay for


Studio Ghibli Fest will bring 14 movies back to theaters this year, so start planning
Engadget / 11h
GKIDS and Fathom Events have announced the lineup for Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 , and it’s absolutely stacked with gems. This year’s run includes 14 films and isn’t limited only to the works of Hayao Miyazaki, also featuring movies directed by Isao Takahata, Yoshifumi Kondo, Hiroyuki Morita and Hiromasa Yonebayashi. Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 will start with Spirited Away on April 27 and continue thro


Gerard Way Returns to Comics with Paranoid Gardens
Gizmodo / 11h
Since 1994, My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has dipped in and out of making comics. Beyond teaming with Gabriel Bá on The Umbrella Academy , he started DC’s Young Animal imprint , teamed with acclaimed artists such as Nick Derington and Becky Cloonan, and co-created Peni Parker for Marvel. After a three-year… Read more...


Bonnie Raitt on stage watching Buddy Guy & Junior Wells perform at the Ann Arbor Blues Festival.⁣…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
1264doghouse : Bonnie Raitt on stage watching Buddy Guy & Junior Wells perform at the Ann Arbor Blues Festival.⁣ Jim Marshall Photo.


TechCrunch Mobility: The wheels are starting to come off the Fisker EV bus
37TechCrunch / 12h
TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Before we jump into the startup and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


The best deal from Amazon's Big Spring Sale is a free 65-inch 4K TV from Samsung
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We're nearing the end of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and we've just spotted what might possibly be the best deal from the six-day event. The retailer is giving away a free Samsung 65-inch 4K TV when you pre-order a 2024 Samsung TV , and if you're a Prime member, you can save an additional $100 - an incredible deal. • Shop Amazon's full Big Spring sale Samsung's newest flagship TVs include the Neo 4


March Madness and Caitlin Clark have already given us some great memes
Mashable / 12h
For some sports fans, it's the most wonderful time of the year: March Madness. The marquee men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are underway and already producing memorable moments. Lots of folks have been glued to their televisions over the last few days, watching game after game. In years past March Madness has produced great memes. Remember the sad flute girl and crying Northwestern k


Open Channel: Tell Us Your Thoughts on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
57Gizmodo / 12h
In 2021, Ghostbusters: Afterlife came onto the scene as the first new entry since the mixed 2016 reboot , and as the official Ghostbusters 3 the franchise had been trying to birth for decades. A decent reception and solid box office success ensured it wouldn’t be a one-and-done, and here that sequel is with