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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Will Pummel Each Other for Big Money on Netflix
300+Gizmodo / 4h
Boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul will have a match in July that will be streamed live exclusively on Netflix , according to a press release from the streamer on Thursday. The Tyson vs. Paul fight is set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. If the recent fights of both boxers are… Read more...


Nikon just bought RED cameras – and it's instantly become a major player in cinema cameras


34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Nikon has stunned the photo and video world by announcing its 100% acquisition of RED Digital Cinema – makers of industry-leading cinema cameras like the 8K V-Raptor, used on blockbuster Hollywood films including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 . It should be a dream partnership for both parties in more ways than one, and Nikon fans must already be imagining what cutting-edge video features could



Here’s why most AI benchmarks tell us so little
TechCrunch / 10min
On Tuesday, startup Anthropic released a family of generative AI models that it claims achieve best-in-class performance. Just a few days later, rival Inflection AI unveiled a model that it asserts comes close to matching some of the most capable models out there, including OpenAI’s GPT-4, in quality. Anthropic and Inflection are by no means […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


Astra is the space industry’s first SPAC bust of 2024
TechCrunch / 10min
Astra Space, the launch company that went public in 2021 at a $2.1 billion valuation, is going private again after months of burning cash and failing to secure alternate investment. The company announced Thursday that its board had accepted an offer from its CEO, Chris Kemp, and its CTO, Adam London, to purchase the remaining […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Rivian R3 Revealed: A Charming Electric Hatchback
How-To Geek / 10min
During the official public unveiling of the all-new Rivian R2, we received a nice little surprise. Along with an affordable new platform for the R2T electric truck and R2S SUV, the company sneakily announced a third vehicle. Meet the swanky Rivian R3 crossover.


Scientists Figure Out Why Labrador Retrievers Can Never Eat Enough
Gizmodo / 11min
Veterinary scientists seem to have unraveled a mystery about why certain dogs simply can’t ever get enough to eat. In research out this week, they found evidence that a common mutation in Labrador retrievers causes them to experience greater hunger than usual while also reducing their metabolic rate, both of which… Read more...


NFT platform Zora is offering a novel way for AI model makers to earn money
TechCrunch / 17min
Zora, a NFT-based social network platform is continuing its expansion beyond the crypto-sphere into the hot artificial intelligence market, Dee Goens, the startups’ co-founder said on Chain Reaction. Not to be confused with Sora, the text-to-video tool offered by OpenA, Zora aims to help creators, brands and artists better monetize their content through NFTs. Last […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right


Rivian's R2 Electric SUV Rocks a More Reasonable Price
How-To Geek / 18min
Rivian just revealed the R2 , its next-generation electric SUV. The R2 is slightly smaller and less luxurious than its predecessor, though it boasts a relatively affordable launch price—approximately $45,000. Reservations are open today, with orders shipping in 2026.


“Disgraceful”: Messy ToS update allegedly locks Roku devices until users give in
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / A promotional image for a Roku TV. (credit: Roku ) Roku customers are threatening to stop using, or to even dispose of, their low-priced TVs and streaming gadgets after the company appears to be locking devices for people who don't conform to the recently updated terms of service ( ToS ). This month, users on Roku's support forums reported suddenly seeing a message when turning on their


Rivian reveals three new, smaller electric SUVs: The R2, R3, and R3X
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / From left to right, the Rivian R2, Rivian R3, and Rivian R3X. (credit: Rivian) Today in California, Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe unveiled new additions to the electric vehicle startup's model lineup. Details of the new R2 had leaked earlier this week , although not entirely accurately—the new smaller EV will start at $45,000 (not $47,000) when it goes on sale in 2026. At first gla


Russia’s Starlink use sparks probe into SpaceX compliance with US sanctions
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / A Starlink terminal used by the Ukraine army for drone operations in May 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Pacific Press ) Democratic lawmakers are probing SpaceX over Russia's reported use of Starlink in Ukraine, saying that recent developments raise questions about SpaceX's "compliance with US sanctions and export controls." SpaceX CEO Elon Musk last month denied what he called "false new


Cybertruck Spotted Covered in Graffiti
Futurism / 39min
Street Art It happened! Someone figured out how to make their Cybertruck look cool. The public reaction to the Elon Musk-helmed Tesla's Cybertrucks — which are finally hitting highways after years of delays — has been mixed, to put it generously. They get smudgy , owners are saying they rust easily , and even celebrities like Kim Kardashian can't seem to keep their gleaming, road-borne refridgera


Watch out - these fake websites advertising Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom are just spreading malware
5 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Hackers are, once again, impersonating major tech brands to trick people into downloading malware to their computers, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers from the Zscaler ThreatLabz recently discovered a new campaign, in which unidentified threat actors created countless websites whose URL is almost identical to actual websites belonging to the likes Google, Skype, and Zoom. This metho


Playdate is having a sitewide games sale, like a real grown-up console
Engadget / 41min
The little console that could, Playdate, is having its first sitewide games sale, just like its more-established rivals. Manufacturer Panic is holding the sale to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the online store, which is officially called the Playdate Catalog. The discounts are noteworthy. If you happen to own a Playdate, you’ll find plenty to like here. The cute little synthesizer app Pla


The Wi-Fi at Google's New Office Really Sucks
Gizmodo / 41min
Google’s new Bay View building, the first campus built by the search giant, was touted as a green, technologically advanced “ canvas of creating new ways to be together ” when it opened in 2022. However, employees working in the Mountain View, California building wish one of those “ways to be together” was a decent… Read more...


5 reasons to strive for Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite status
The Points Guy / 45min
When you look at the Marriott Bonvoy elite status requirements and benefits, it’s clear Platinum Elite status is the sweet spot. Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status offers many valuable perks that can enhance your stays, including: Room upgrades : Upgrades, including suites, based on availability on the day of arrival and as determined by participating hotels Lounge access : Lounge access for y


TikTok is encouraging its users to call their representatives about attempts to ban the app
Engadget / 53min
TikTok is stepping up its efforts to fight a new bill that could force a ban of the app in the United States. The app has been alerting its millions of US users about the measure, which would force ByteDance to sell TikTok in order for the app to remain available in US app stores. “TikTok is at risk of being shut down in the US,” the push notification says. “Call your representative now.” An in-a


United Boeing 737-900 Dramatic Engine Flame-Out Sparks MAX Confusion
View from the Wing / 53min
As the aircraft climbed through 12,000 feet, the left engine “emitted a series of bangs and streaks of flames.” Pilots returned to the airport after advising air traffic control of an engine staff, and the plane landed safely around 35 minutes after departure. United assigned another aircraft to operate the flight and passengers were delayed a little over 3 hours. All seems pretty normal, right?


The M3 MacBook's Dual Monitor Support Is a Big Deal
LifeHacker / 59min
One of the most exciting announcements to come out of Apple's recent reveal of the new M3-powered MacBook Air is the fact that it will natively support dual monitors. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually a feature that has been missing from the MacBook Air lineup thus far, and even from some lower-end MacBook Pro models. The gap between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is closing


Lensrentals acquires BorrowLenses
TechCrunch / 1h
Lensrentals, a titan in the online rental service for photo, video, audio and lighting equipment, has announced its acquisition of BorrowLenses, a key competitor in the space of photographic and video equipment rentals, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. It’s a competitive space in a commodity market, where neither brand has an obvious edge over the other. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


Zack Snyder Continues to Insist That a Batman That Won't Kill Is 'Irrelevant'
29Gizmodo / 1h
It’s one of the oldest debates in the character’s 85-year history: should Batman kill people in his quest to safeguard Gotham City? Although time and time again Batman’s darkness has pushed and pulled the character to pretty rough precipices , at least one defining creator continues to be steadfastly be on the side of… Read more...


Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Which $95 card should you get?
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you’re new to the points and miles world . Fortunately, plenty of travel credit cards will set you back less than $100 a year and still earn lucrative rewards to help you book that epic trip of you


Bitcoin hits highs, Binance launches a crypto perfume and Coachella partners with OpenSea
TechCrunch / 1h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Crypto. It was an eventful week: bitcoin’s price hit a new high, Spain’s data protection authority banned Worldcoin and Binance raised eyebrows after making perfume. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Adobe's new beta Express app gives you Firefly AI image generation for free
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Adobe has released a new beta version of its Express app, letting users try out their Firefly generative AI on mobile for the first time. The AI functions much like Firefly on the web since it has a lot of the same features. You can have the AI engine create images from a single text prompt, insert or remove objects from images, and add words with special effects. The service also offers resource


iRobot's Roomba 694 is back on sale for $180
Engadget / 1h
The iRobot Roomba 694 is back on sale for $180 via Amazon, which is a savings of 35 percent or $95. This isn’t the lowest price ever for the well-regarded robovac, but it’s darned close. There likely won’t be a price drop this stark until Prime Day or the holidays. The Roomba 694 isn’t one of the company’s flagship models, but it’s still a highly efficient design that excels with standard cleanin


ChatGPT Is More Likely to Sentence People Who Speak African American English to Death, Researchers Say
Gizmodo / 1h
A new paper found that large language models from OpenAI, Meta, and Google, including multiple versions of ChatGPT, can be covertly racist against African Americans when analyzing a critical part of their identity: how they speak. Read more...


TikTok Wants You to Help Stop a US TikTok Ban
LifeHacker / 1h
TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps in the world right now—but it could soon be banned from the United States, thanks to a new bill making its way through the system. The app began sending out push notifications warning users about the bill, and urging them to contact the U.S. Congress to show their support for the app. TikTok says the bill, which has received support from The Whi


You Can Connect Your Apple Card and Cash Spending to These iOS Budgeting Apps
LifeHacker / 1h
Apple's latest iOS 17.4 update comes with many new features, most of which target the EU. However, the rest of us see some great benefits as well, including automatic Apple Podcasts transcripts and important security patches . One feature that Apple didn't promote, however, was a new API called FinanceKit , which allows developers to pull information from your Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Savings


Verizon Will Give You $200 and a Nintendo Switch for Signing up for Home Internet
LifeHacker / 1h
Verizon sure knows how to get your attention. Every MAR10 Day (March 10), Nintendo celebrates the Mario franchise with special deals and promotions , and this year Verizon decided to jump on the bandwagon by offering customers who sign up for their Home Plus internet plan a free Nintendo Switch . Plus, you'll get a $200 Target e-gift card or a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go. It's a pretty sweet pro


Rivian R2, R3, R3X Electric SUVs: Price, Specs, Release Date
22Wired / 1h
The Rivian R2, a new smaller EV, will cost “around” $45,000 and will be available in 2026, the troubled automaker said at an event in California today. Two crossovers, the R3 and R3X, will follow.


Microsoft’s Game Pass now supports Boosteroid, a third-party game streaming service
Engadget / 1h
Microsoft is deepening its ties with the Ukrainian cloud gaming company Boosteroid. Beginning today, Xbox Game Pass subscribers (PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate) with a Boosteroid membership can stream Game Pass titles along with supported titles purchased through the Microsoft Store on Windows. Some eligible games include Deathloop , Dishonored , Dishonored 2 , Dishonored: Death of The Outsi


How to easily deactivate your Instagram
Mashable / 1h
Here's how to easily deactivate your Instagram account if you're in need of a break, but not ready to say goodbye for good.


Elon Almost Did a Good Thing
Gizmodo / 1h
Last week, it almost seemed like Elon Musk was going to do a good thing. The eccentric, loud-mouthed billionaire announced he would be suing OpenAI , the influential tech company he co-founded back in 2015. The reason? Musk said that OpenAI had betrayed its original mandate of “helping humanity.” The company, which… Read more...


Microsoft Engineer Sickened by Images Its AI Produces
Futurism / 1h
Not Safe A Microsoft AI engineer has sent letters to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft's board, warning officials that the company's Copilot Designer AI image generator — previously known as the Bing Image Creator — is churning out deeply disturbing imagery, CNBC reports . The engineer, Shane Jones, works as a red teamer for Microsoft, meaning that he tests the company's AI product


Spate of Mock News Sites With Russian Ties Pop Up in U.S.
100+NYT > Technology / 1h
The fake news organizations, experts say, represent a technological leap in the Kremlin’s efforts to spread false and misleading narratives.


Why Is JetBlue Serving $100 Bottles Of Wine In Business Class?
View from the Wing / 1h
JetBlue does a really nice job with their onboard soft product. Maybe too nice of a job, considering they don't seem to be earning a revenue premium on their transatlantic flights. They're promoting new meals and amenity kits. The meals seem good enough, the amenity kits interesting (especially with American Airlines handing out cardboard boxes ), but what is really striking to me is the wine tha


Apple will make it easier to move to Android by fall 2025
TechCrunch / 1h
Apple says it plans to make it easier for customers to switch to Android as a result of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which went into force today. Alongside support for alternative app stores, new business terms for EU app developers, and mobile browser choice screens, among other things, the iPhone maker said it […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


AI2 Incubator scores $200M in compute to feed needy AI startups
TechCrunch / 1h
AI2 Incubator, spun out of the Allen Institute for AI in 2022, has secured a windfall $200 million in compute that startups going through its program can take advantage of to accelerate early development. “Our community of hundreds of AI practitioners are desperate for compute,” said managing director Jacob Colker. “A lot of these startups […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


The Cases For and Against LK99-Type Room Temperature Superconductors
Next Big Future / 1h
This is a review of the arguments and evidence for and against LK99 type materials as room temperature superconductors. Case Against Cuprous Sulfide and Iron Contamination The claims against LK99 and LK99-variants materials as a superconductor is that cuprous sulfide has some transition temperatures that match up with some of the bulk LK99 readings. They ... Read more


'World's first': AWS rival launches bare metal servers based on Chinese RISC-V CPU and costs only cents per hour to run — but will it live to regret using eMMC storage?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
European cloud provider Scaleway has launched the world's first range of RISC-V servers in the cloud, which it says is a “firm commitment to technological independence” in a market that is increasingly seeking sovereignty over semiconductor production. RISC-V is a free and open instruction set architecture developed at the University of California at Berkeley that has the potential to revolutioni


Rooster Teeth, home of Red Vs. Blue and RWBY, shutting down after 21 years
31Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Near the height of its powers in 2018, Rooster Teeth's annual RTX conference was drawing more than 62,000 people to Austin, Texas, each year. (credit: Nathan Mattise) Rooster Teeth, a studio that pioneered machinima with its Red vs. Blue series and went on to develop a fandom-focused stable of shows, videos, and podcasts, is being shut down by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. Warn


After ruling that embryos are children, Ala. hastily enacts IVF protections
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / The Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. (credit: Getty | Andi Rice ) Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday hastily passed a bill to provide some civil and criminal immunity to patients and health care providers using in vitro fertilization. The bill, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey within the hour of its passing, comes into play in the event that emb


What makes an orange? New study finds one gene, seven chemicals
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Tanja Ivanova ) In the US, for orange juice to be labeled as such, it must be 90 percent sweet orange, or Citrus sinensis . Thus, citrus producers in the US have long planted 90 percent Citrus sinensis. But this cultivar is extremely susceptible to the bacteria that causes citrus greening disease, which has devastated the near-monocultural Florida crop. There is as yet no way to


Nikon buys Red Digital Cinema, will jump into the pro video space
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / The Red V-Raptor X. (credit: Red) Nikon is buying the ultra-high-end video camera company Red Digital Cinema. Nikon has a press release saying that "RED will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nikon" for an undisclosed sum. Nikon is typically more of a still-image camera company and wants to use Red to "expand the fast-growing professional digital cinema camera market." Red was founded


The real fight isn't Tyson vs. Paul — it's Netflix vs. its livestreaming infrastructure
24Engadget / 2h
Netflix has been experimenting with live sports over the last few months with golf and tennis exhibition events. The company has announced the biggest test for its livestreaming capabilities to date: a boxing match between YouTuber (and pro boxer) Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The fight is going to be a spectacle for a number of reasons. Both fighters bring star powe


The Samsung Galaxy S25 is tipped drop Qualcomm chips and go all-in on Exynos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The rumored Samsung Galaxy S25 could wave goodbye to Snapdragon chips, with Samsung opting for its own Exynos processors for all models globally. According to somewhat-reliable tipster Connor on X the next-generation Galaxy phones could see Samsung once again drop having a range of phones with two different chips. The last time Samsung did this it was with the Samsung Galaxy S23 phones, which all


Regulators ask Apple why it banned Epic Games' iOS developer account
Mashable / 2h
On Thursday, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) officially goes into effect in the EU. The new antitrust law aims to take on Big Tech's stranglehold of certain markets and industries, forcing companies to open their core platforms to competition. However, on the DMA's very first day, Apple is in the hot seat. According to a new report by Reuters , EU regulators are looking into the latest battle betwe


Limited Time: Increased Citi Premier Offer Adds 10x On Citi Travel Portal Bookings Through June 2024
View from the Wing / 2h
Some of you will take full advantage of this new limited time offer. And some of you will pair it with a no annual fee Double Cash card to earn 2x on the spending that this card does not bonus, and move those points into your Premier's ThankYou account. Continue reading ...


Rivian reveals the $45,000 R2 electric SUV, and its siblings the R3 and R3X
59Engadget / 2h
Rivian officially revealed the R2 electric SUV during a livestream held Thursday afternoon. We knew the followup to the well-regarded R1 was coming, and we even got some leaked specs earlier this week, but now we’ve heard it from the electric horse’s mouth. The company also surprised view R3 and R3X, however, came as a complete surprise, harkening back to Steve Jobs and his famous "one more thing


Award bonanza: Los Cabos as low as 2,400 points and other great warm-weather deals
The Points Guy / 2h
Earlier this week, we reported on an American Airlines spring award sale offering one-way tickets to a number of high-demand domestic, Caribbean and Central American destinations for as little as 5,000 miles one-way. It turns out that American’s award sale was just a drop in a bigger wave of pretty incredible points redemptions we’re seeing roll out on multiple airlines, including United Airlines


Rivian takes the wraps off $45,000 R2 SUV, its biggest bet yet
84TechCrunch / 2h
As customers, VIP guests and media milled into the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach on Thursday — the Pacific Ocean crashing on the beach just a few hundred feet away — a mix of hope and excitement rippled through the arena. The occasion was the unveiling of the Rivian R2, a smaller and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it
TechCrunch / 2h
When some American users opened TikTok on Thursday morning, they were met with a full-screen message encouraging them to call Congress and say no to a TikTok ban. “Speak up now — before your government strips 170 million Americans of their Constitutional right to free expression,” the screen says. “Let Congress know what TikTok means […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on


Rivian surprise announces the R3 hatchback, and it’s cute as hell
92TechCrunch / 2h
Rivian just surprise-announced an all-electric hatchback called the R3 — giving the company a big Apple-esque “one more thing” announcement at the event that was ostensibly supposed to be all about its new R2 SUV. The hatch has a lot of design similarities to the Honda E, another electric hatchback that captured the minds of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Walton Goggins Lifts the Lid on His Mysterious Fallout Anti-Hero
37Gizmodo / 2h
One of the first, and arguably still most, intriguing things about Amazon’s Fallout adaptation was the news that Walton Goggins would appear in the series—with the intrigue doubled further when that news was paired with the fact he’d be playing a noseless, peeling, irradiated creature known as a Ghoul. That remains… Read more...


Artificial Superintelligence Could Arrive by 2027, Scientist Predicts
80Futurism / 2h
We may not have reached artificial general intelligence (AGI) yet, but as one of the leading experts in the theoretical field claims, it may get here sooner rather than later. During his closing remarks at this year's Beneficial AGI Summit in Panama, computer scientist and haberdashery enthusiast Ben Goertzel said that although people most likely won't build human-level or superhuman AI until 202


Elon Musk Deletes Tweet Saying Ex-Wives Responsible for Collapse of Civilization
300+Futurism / 2h
In a blatantly misogynist outburst, multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk took aim at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott for making charitable donations to *checks notes* causes that support women and minorities. "'Super rich ex-wives who hate their former spouse' should filed [sic] be listed among 'Reasons that Western Civilization died,'" Musk tweeted — only to delete the toxic


WordPress websites are being hacked to hijack your browser — and then attack other sites
Credential Stuffing (Enterprise T1110.004)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Cybercriminals are using compromised WordPress websites to form a huge army for credential stuffing attacks, experts have warned. A report from cybersecurity researchers Sucuri spotted the campaign, and believe they know what its goal is - namely looking for vulnerable sites from the website builder , where they can install a small script in the HTML templates. That script forces the website visi


Why TikTok wants you to call your representatives
Mashable / 2h
When you open TikTok today, you might be faced with a pop-up message during your scroll. "Congress is planning a total ban of TikTok," the pop-up reads. "Speak up now — before your government strips 170 million Americans of their Constitutional right to free expression. This will damage millions of businesses, destroy the livelihoods of countless creators across the country, and deny artists an a


'Inside Out 2' trailer introduces new emotions, including Ayo Edebiri as Envy
37Mashable / 2h
Pixar digs into the nitty gritty emotions of puberty in Inside Out 2 , which introduces a whole new slate of emotions to Riley's (voiced by Kensington Tallman) mind. The film still reunites us with the emotions from the first film: Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), Sadness (voiced by Phyllis Smith), Anger (voiced by Lewis Black), Fear (voiced by Tony Hale), and Disgust (voiced by Liza Lapira) are exci


Watch a swarm of robots lay artificial pheromones like ants
Mashable / 2h
Stigmergy is a mechanism of indirect coordination, in which individuals can influence their peers by changing their environment. For example, some ant species lay pheromone trails to navigate between food sources and nests. Researchers used these robots to conduct a study to see if stigmergy-based behavior can be produced via automatic design. The results show collective behaviors designed automa


Jake Paul is going to fight Mike Tyson. Yes, really.
Mashable / 2h
Here's a very 2024 sentence: Jake Paul, the controversial and popular YouTuber, is going to fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Netflix . The violent publicity stunt will take place in AT&T stadium — aka Jerry World, the home of the Dallas Cowboys — in Arlington, Texas on July 20. The fight will certainly be a huge spectacle. Paul is wildly popular, especially with the younger generat


When the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time, and why we do it at all
Mashable / 2h
The clocks on our smartphones do something bizarre twice a year: One day in the spring, they jump ahead an hour, and our alarms go off an hour sooner. We wake up bleary-eyed and confused until we remember what just happened. Afterward, "Daylight Saving Time" becomes the norm for about eight months (And yes, it's called "Daylight Saving" not "Daylight Savings." I don't make the rules). Then, in th


Conduct a Personal ‘After-Action Review’ to Improve Your Productivity
LifeHacker / 2h
Planning out what you’re going to do is huge for productivity, which is why SMART goals (and their alternatives ) are so popular throughout the working world. Another important—but perhaps more overlooked—element of the productivity process is the assessment, however. Reviewing what you did is just as integral as planning how you’ll do it—in reviewing, you get a chance to plan better (and improve


Adobe's Generative AI Lands in the New Express App Beta
How-To Geek / 2h
Adobe is bringing more of its Firefly generative AI features to mobile devices. The new Adobe Express app beta , which will eventually replace the standard Adobe Express app, includes AI-powered features like Generative Fill and Text to Image effects. It also supports real-time collaboration with the desktop version of Express.


Databricks keeps marching forward with $1.6B in revenue
TechCrunch / 2h
While the world waits for Databricks to IPO, the data lakehouse company just keeps raking in the dough, reporting $1.6 billion over the last year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Leica's SL3 mirrorless camera offers a 60-megapixel sensor and 8K video
21Engadget / 2h
Leica's SL family has always been the most "mirrorless" looking of its cameras, offering pro photographers handling that's similar to rivals like Canon and Sony. That continues with the launch of the SL3, a 60-megapixel (MP) model that looks nothing like its famous rangefinder cameras , offering a new phase-detect autofocus system, 8K video capability and more. The new model has the same sensor a


When It Comes to Exploring Space, We’re Still Stuck in the Stone Age
Gizmodo / 2h
We’re rapidly approaching the quarter mark of the 21st century, but instead of being at the brink of a radical transformative stage, such as the futuristic vision akin to Arthur C. Clarke’s Star Child from 2001: A Space Odyssey, we’re still throwing proverbial bones into the sky. Read more...


Amex Business Platinum card review: Big bonus and luxury benefits
22The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express overview The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best business rewards cards around, thanks to its large welcome bonus and the sheer number of value-added perks it offers cardmembers. While it requires some work to take full advantag


How to Play Instagram's Hidden DM Game
LifeHacker / 3h
This is why the internet is great, people. You hop online one morning to find that Instagram has secretly added a mini game to DMs . No advertisements, no tutorials, no way to actively access it without hearing about it through word of mouth. You're so welcome. Before I hype the game up too much, know it's very simple: You control a paddle at the bottom of the screen, and your objective is to mak


AMD is giving 60Hz gaming monitors the boot with new FreeSync requirements
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
If you plan on investing in the best gaming monitors from AMD, you’ll be pleased to know that their performance and quality will be massively improved as a result of new certification requirements. AMD has recently overhauled its FreeSync technology certification process, meaning that 40-60Hz refresh rate gaming monitors will no longer be the standard, with the best high refresh-rate monitors con


T-Mobile Can Finally Boost 5G Speeds With its 2.5GHz Spectrum
How-To Geek / 3h
Back in 2022, T-Mobile was awarded spectrum during the FCC's Auction 108 that could be used to boost the company's 5G infrastructure across the country. However, T-Mobile couldn't actually use it because of a legal technicality—Congress let the FCC's authority to auction spectrum lapse before the FCC could even give T-Mobile a license to use the spectrum it owned. That was solved some time ago, a


The Greatest App of All Time Day 7: Venmo vs. I Am Rich
Gizmodo / 3h
Welcome back to Gizmodo’s March Madness bracket challenge to name the greatest app of all time! YouTube handily defeated Words With Friends in yesterday’s lineup, taking more than 87 percent of the vote. Now it’s time for two very different money apps to duke it out. Read more...


A Complete Guide to Customizing Apple CarPlay
LifeHacker / 3h
If you've got an iPhone and a car dashboard that supports the tech, you should be making use of Apple CarPlay on the road. It extends a lot of your iPhone apps to the bigger screen in your vehicle—most importantly Apple Maps, Google Maps, and the apps you use for playing your music and podcasts. While CarPlay works just fine in its default configuration, you can customize it in a variety of ways,


Spotify is mad at the French government and taking it out on users
Engadget / 3h
Spotify said on Thursday it will raise its subscription prices in France in response to a new tax designed to support the nation’s music industry. The company wrote an open letter denouncing the tax, which France’s government passed in late 2023. The streaming service hasn’t yet said how high the price hike will be, other than teasing, “French users will now pay the highest subscriptions across t


How to See Who’s Using Your Netflix, Spotify, and More
How-To Geek / 3h
If you shared Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming passwords with friends and family, you may want to rein in who has access to your accounts. Thankfully, it's easy to see which devices are accessing your streaming apps. We'll help you sniff out the lurkers and remove them if you wish to do so.


John Oliver Explains How Boeing's Problems Can All Be Traced to Stock Buybacks and Incompetence
Gizmodo / 3h
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Red Bull suspends alleged harassment victim in snowballing F1 scandal
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner faced the media at an F1 press conference earlier today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (credit: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Formula 1 has been embroiled in a scandal as its 2024 season gets underway. As Ars detailed on Monday , the team principal for Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, was investigated by his organization for what was described as "cont


TikTok Users Overwhelm Congress With Push to Stop Possible U.S. Ban
Gizmodo / 3h
TikTok sent a push notification to United States users on Thursday morning asking them to call their local representative to “Stop a TikTok shutdown.” The app refers to a bipartisan bill gaining momentum in Congress this week which could ban TikTok altogether. Read more...


Meet All the New Emotions in Inside Out 2's Adorably Agonizing Latest Trailer
Gizmodo / 3h
Inside Out protagonist Riley is turning 13 —and the emotions we got to know in Pixar’s 2015 coming-of-age hit get fresh company in the sequel . In the latest trailer ahead of Inside Out 2 's June 14 release, we meet Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment... all crucial components of the middle-school experience. Read more...


Threads now lets all users save drafts and take photos within the app
TechCrunch / 3h
Threads, the Twitter-like app from Instagram, is rolling out the ability for users to save a draft and take photos within the app. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the features today, noting they are designed to “make it easier to share your ideas on the fly.” The official rollout comes a few weeks after Threads […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Maximize your Amazon Prime member benefits with a year of free Grubhub+
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $119.88: Amazon Prime members are eligible for a year of free Grubhub+ membership, which typically costs $9.99 per month, for a total savings of $119.88 over the 12 months. Opens in a new window Credit: Grubhub Grubhub+ yearly membership free for Amazon Prime members An Amazon Prime membership comes with plenty of perks. From having some items delivered to your doorstep in just hours to stre


Tidy up your home with this week's best spring cleaning deals, including a Dyson vacuum that's $100 off
Mashable / 3h
Wake up and smell the roses – and a clean home! It's time to dive into your yearly spring cleaning session. Tidy up your home with deals on must-have vacuums , cleaning supplies, and more with the top deals on spring cleaning goodies, all on sale today. Spring Cleaning Deals Best upright vacuum deal Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra $399.99 (save $100) Best robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ $998.


Eli Lilly to Celebs: Stop Hoarding Our Weight-Loss Drugs
Gizmodo / 3h
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is making a plea to some of its customers: stop hoarding our weight loss drugs. In a new Oscar-themed commercial set to run on TV this weekend, the drugmaker is not-so-subtly telling people to stay away from its new blockbuster medications if they’re only looking to lose a few pounds.… Read more...


Doctors Puzzled by Man Who Got 217 COVID Vaccines
Futurism / 3h
In a bizarre medical oddity, a study published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases has revealed that a German man managed to get injected an astonishing 217 times with the COVID vaccine over the course of 29 months, and yet appears to suffer no ill effects from his run of vaccinemaxxing. The man told the team of German researchers that he had "deliberately and for private reasons" sought th


Tracking-ads industry faces another body blow in the EU
TechCrunch / 3h
It’s been over two years since a key piece of the tracking-ads’ industry’s consent collection apparatus was found to breach European Union’s data protection laws. Today the surveillance data complex suffered another body blow: The bloc’s top court flicked away arguments made by the ad industry body responsible for the tool — confirming the strings […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


Online fraud cost Americans $12.5bn last year — and the FBI says things will only get worse in 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
A new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) claims online fraud cost Americans in excess of $12.5 billion in 2023. Compared year-on-year to 2022, this represents an increase of nearly 10% in terms of complaints received, and an overall 22% increase in losses. Investment fraud topped the charts for the most costly scam at $4.57 billion, shortly followed by business email comp


Ubisoft+ Classics is now available as a standalone subscription on PlayStation consoles
23Engadget / 3h
. This is Ubisoft’s curated collection of its back catalog, letting PS4 and PS5 owners play Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed titles until the heat death of the universe. Subscribers can choose from more than 50 games going back more than a decade. This isn’t a dumping ground for low-reviewed shovelware, as there are plenty of recent hits to choose from. Members can play the well-reviewed Assassin's C


Brevian is a no-code enterprise platform for building AI agents
TechCrunch / 3h
Sunnyvale-based Brevian wants to make it easier for business users to build custom AI agents. Currently, the company is focused on support teams and security analysts — areas where both the use cases and training sets are well defined — but plans to expand to other areas over time. Brevian is coming out of stealth […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Helldivers 2 tells players to save a planet before they can unlock mechs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The war continues in co-op sci-fi shooter Helldivers 2 , and players have been informed that they must successfully defend a key planet in order to get their hands on new mechs. Mechs were first teased in the Helldivers 2 Report for Duty Trailer . Since then, however, the official Helldivers 2 Twitter / X account announced on March 5 that "Exosuits are in full production in the factories of Tien


Oil And Gas Companies Are Being Watched By a New Methane-Tracking Satellite
57Gizmodo / 3h
Earlier this week, a new satellite launched to track methane as it emanates from oil and gas fields across the world, hoping to expose major producers of the greenhouse pollutant and hold them accountable for their commitment to lower emissions. Read more...


Q Acoustics' new 5050 speakers sport the biggest mid/bass drivers of the 5000 series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
British audio specialist Q Acoustics has just announced a new flagship model in its 5000 stereo and home cinema loudspeaker series. It's called the 5050 and it is the largest speaker in the entire range, sporting dual 6-inch mid/bass drivers – the biggest in the series. Q Acoustics promises the floorstanding 5050 "will fill even the largest listening rooms with dynamic and natural sound". Q Acous


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US gov’t announces arrest of former Google engineer for alleged AI trade secret theft
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / A Google sign stands in front of the building on the sidelines of the opening of the new Google Cloud data center in Hesse, Hanau, opened in October 2023. (credit: Getty Images ) On Wednesday, authorities arrested former Google software engineer Linwei Ding in Newark, California, on charges of stealing AI trade secrets from the company. The US Department of Justice alleges that Ding, a


Apple’s treatment of Epic Games draws the eye of EU regulators
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Artist's conception of Apple attempting to dodge the concerns of EU regulators. (credit: Epic Games) European Union regulators are investigating whether Apple's recent revocation of an Epic Games iOS developer account puts the iPhone-maker in violation of the Digital Markets Act and other rules in the continent. If Apple is found in violation, the European Commission could impose signif


Prime Video's latest Fallout trailer deftly captures the tone of the games
49Engadget / 4h
Amazon has released a full trailer for the live-action Fallout series that's coming to Prime Video soon. It's our most in-depth look yet at the show and early indications suggest that the creative team has captured the distinct blend of irreverence and violence that helped Bethesda's game series become so successful. The clip focuses on Lucy (Ella Purnell), a young woman who emerges from a fallou


The Fear That Inspired Elon Musk and Sam Altman to Create OpenAI
54Wired / 4h
Emails released by OpenAI to refute a lawsuit from Elon Musk show how he, Sam Altman, and other cofounders were motivated by fears of Google's dominance.


These are the best Hyatt Category 4 hotels, according to Globalists
100+The Points Guy / 4h
One highlight of the World of Hyatt program is that it still uses award charts to determine the points you’ll need to redeem for a free night. The World of Hyatt award chart for Hyatt hotels and resorts, as well as participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World , has eight categories. Award prices range from 3,500 points for an off-peak Category 1 night to 45,000 points for a peak Category 8 nigh


Oura starts selling its products on Amazon
TechCrunch / 4h
Smart fitness ring maker Oura announced a partnership with Amazon today to sell its products through the e-commerce site. The company said that both its rings — Horizon in six finishes and Heritage in four finishes — will be available on Amazon. The Heritage ring starts from $299 and the Horizon ring starts from $399. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Want to Steal a Tesla? Try Using a Flipper Zero
51Gizmodo / 4h
Security researchers report they uncovered a design flaw that let them hijack a Tesla using a Flipper Zero, a controversial $169 hacking tool . Partners Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry of Mysk Inc. said the attack is as simple as swiping a Tesla owner’s login information, opening the Tesla app, and driving away. The… Read more...


Apple raises trade-in price on select products, drops it on others
Mashable / 4h
If you're looking to trade in an older Apple device, there's a good chance you'll get more for it today than you would've yesterday. The first week of March has seen the trade-in values for Apple's Mac lineup, as well as its iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch lineups rise and fall. The MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and Apple Watch SE 1 trade-in values climbed, for example, while trade-in


The (very) brief Oscars history of women nominated for Best Director
Mashable / 4h
In her 1993 speech at the Oscars , just before she presented the Academy Award for Best Director, Barbara Streisand envisioned a future in which women are so often in the leading filmmaking roles, that no special focus on their gender is necessary. Three decades later, we look at the history of the Best Director category to see how close, if at all, we have gotten to living in the future Streisan


Air Canada Refreshes Inflight Meals, And They Look Great!
57One Mile at a Time / 4h
I’d argue that on balance, Air Canada has the best and most extensive inflight catering of any major North American airline, at least in premium cabins. However, Air Canada hasn’t necessarily been known for variety, especially within North America. So there’s an exciting update, as Air Canada has announced that it’s upgrading inflight menus, with the introduction of 100+ new seasonal recipes, and


Free Tickets To See The Solar Eclipse From The Sky With An Ex-Space Shuttle Pilot
View from the Wing / 4h
This is seriously cool. JSX is going to run a special solar eclipse-viewing flight on April 8th. One of their pilots is ex-NASA. And they’re giving away the seats. Continue reading ...


Everything You Should Know About Solar-Powered Security Cameras
LifeHacker / 4h
Choosing the right security camera can be tough. Most of the time, you have to choose between running wire to power them or make sure to charge the batteries regularly to keep them going. Solar-powered cameras, however, can combine ease of installation with dependable coverage by keeping the battery charged without ever needing to be plugged in. Recharge batteries with sunlight A solar-powered ca


Uber Eats’ new live location-sharing feature helps couriers deliver food to users in hard-to-find locations
TechCrunch / 4h
Uber Eats is adding a live location-sharing capability to help couriers find customers in difficult-to-find locations, including public places such as campus courtyards, parks and playgrounds. Starting today, the new feature is rolling out to all markets except Quebec. Uber Eats is available in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. When users make a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese


PayPal launches ‘Tap to Pay’ on iPhone for U.S. businesses using Venmo and Zettle
TechCrunch / 4h
PayPal announced today that it’s launching “Tap to Pay” for merchants with an iPhone through the Venmo and Zettle apps in the U.S. PayPal, which owns both Venmo and Zettle, says the feature will allow businesses to accept contactless card and digital wallet payments directly on their iPhones with no additional cost or hardware. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only


Sony A6700 review: The company’s best APS-C camera yet
26Engadget / 4h
Sony is so closely associated with full-frame mirrorless cameras that it’s easy to forget it also sells the A6000 APS-C lineup — particularly since the last one, the A6600 , came out five long years ago in 2019. The flagship A6700 finally arrived last year , though, with a feature list that appeared to be worth the wait. It’s the same price the A6600 was at launch four years ago, but addresses it


AMD’s Ryzen 7900X3D is now so cheap it might tempt some PC gamers away from buying an Intel CPU
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
AMD’s Ryzen 9 7900X3D, the 12-core processor that benefits from 3D V-Cache , has never been so cheap in the US – and it’s coming down in price elsewhere, it seems. VideoCardz spotted that the Ryzen 9 7900X3D has been reduced to $389 at Newegg and Amazon in the US (albeit in both cases, a code or coupon needs to be applied). The normal MSRP of the 7900X3D is $599, to give you some perspective on h


Scientists 3D Print Living Human Skin Directly Onto Wounds
Futurism / 4h
Scientists at Pennsylvania State University claim to have become the first to 3D print living human skin tissue onto open wounds on rats. The researchers are hoping the work could lead to new developments in the field of reconstructive facial surgery and even human hair treatments. Conventional methods, including skin grafts from another part of the body, are far from perfect. "Reconstructive sur


How open source voting machines could boost trust in US elections
MIT Technology Review / 4h
While the vendors pitched their latest voting machines in Concord, New Hampshire, this past August, the election officials in the room g­­asped. They whispered, “No way.” They nodded their heads and filled out the scorecards in their laps. Interrupting if they had to, they asked every kind of question: How much does the new scanner weigh? Are any of its parts made in China? Does it use the JSON d


Even Doors and Windows Can Be Smart Now
LifeHacker / 4h
The next boom in smart technology products is focused on builders and new construction. It was only a matter of time, but smart doors and windows are now a reality. Previously, windows and doors presented a challenge in the smart home. Sure, you could have a smart lock and window and door sensors, but actually opening and closing—that was left to smart garage doors alone. But recently, Marvin , a


Don’t use these six cinnamon products, FDA warns after concerning lead tests
46Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Hoberman Collection ) Six different ground cinnamon products sold at retailers including Save A Lot, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar contain elevated levels of lead and should be recalled and thrown away immediately, the US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The brands are La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme Tradition, and El Chilar, and the products are so


The people of Earth prepare for war in final trailer for 3 Body Problem
45Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Netflix's new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem makes its world premiere tonight at the SXSW Film & Television festival in Austin. The countdown continues for the hotly anticipated debut of 3 Body Problem , Netflix's eight-episode sci-fi series adapted from the award-winning novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, the first book in his Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. Those attending the SXSW F


Microsoft confirms March 'Surface' event: Will we see Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6?
Mashable / 4h
Microsoft announced that it is hosting a late March event that will delve into new developments with Copilot, Windows, and the Surface laptop family. Zooming in on consumer laptops, Microsoft is reportedly planning on unleashing two models: the Surface Pro 10 and the Surface Laptop 6. When is the Microsoft March Surface event? Microsoft's March Surface event is on March 21. As mentioned, Microsof


Buy two Amazon Echo speakers and save $80
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $80: Buy two Amazon Echo (4th gen) speakers and save $80 with promo code ECHO2PK. Each Echo speaker individually sells for $99.99, but buying two Echos with the promo code will cost just $119.98, which is a 40% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo (4th gen, two speakers) $119.98 at Amazon $199.98 Save $80.00 use code ECHO2PK Want premium speaker sound in more than just


The Backbone One mobile game controller is 30 percent off right now
Engadget / 4h
Most smartphone games are designed to be played with touch controls first and foremost. But if you want to stream games from an Xbox or PlayStation, or if you gravitate toward games with more complex control schemes like Call of Duty: Mobile or Diablo Immortal , a mobile gamepad like the Backbone One can make things more comfortable. If this sounds appealing to you, Backbone is running a sale tha


Limited Time Hilton Amex Card Offers: Up To 175K Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards . These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you’re a traveler, it’s worth having one of these cards in your wallet. That’s why it’s exciting to note that some great new limited time welcome offers have just been rolled out on the personal versions of these cards. Limited time Hilton Ame


New 3 Body Problem trailer teases an ambitious, mind-melting Netflix sci-fi show that demands your attention
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The final trailer for Netflix's ambitious new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem has been released – and it looks like a mind-melting show that'll demand your attention. Set to a haunting version of This Bitter Earth track by Dina Washington, 3 Body Problem 's latest footage offers an unsettling but epic glimpse into Netflix 's live-action adaptation of Liu Cixin's best-selling novel series. With melod


Helldivers 2 Cutting Edge release date - here's when to expect the next update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Helldivers 2 is getting its first major update next week. It's a new Warbond (Battle Pass) called Cutting Edge and adds new weapons and armor for players to try out. By the looks of things, the new weapons are focused on energy/laser armaments. Since its launch, Helldivers 2 has proven itself to be one of the best PS5 games to come out on the console. It's also a blast to play with pals, earning


PNY Goes Rugged with a $99 Portable SSD
How-To Geek / 4h
PNY is rounding out its portfolio with a ruggedized SSD. Available this April, the highly-portable PNY RP60 is built for the elements and offers transfer rates up to 2 GBps. Pricing starts at just $100 for the 1TB model.


Badge Launches Partner Program to Expand Availability of its Privacy-Enhancing “Enroll Once and Authenticate on Any Device” Software
Next Big Future / 4h
San Francisco, United States / California, March 7th, 2024, Cyberwire Identity Data Management and Analytics Provider Radiant Logic Joins Okta and Ping Identity in Partnership with Badge to Enable Privacy-Preserving Authentication Badge Inc., the award-winning privacy company enabling Identity without Secrets™, today launched a new Partner Program and welcomed Identity Data Management and Analytic


Lego's Tribute to Batman: The Animated Series Is a Stylish City Skyline
25Gizmodo / 4h
Lego has, of course, done plenty of Batman sets in its time. But how do you capture the unique aesthetic of one of the character’s most iconic adaptations—the legendary Batman: The Animated Series —in brick form? It’s not the traditional play set some might have hoped for, but this new build is probably about as good… Read more...


Reddit introduces an AI-powered tool that will detect online harassment
Mashable / 5h
Reddit has introduced an AI-powered safety filter that will help sift out posts that contain harassing or other objectionable content. The "harassment filter" — quietly added to the platform's support page last week and detected by Android Authority — uses a Large Language Model (LLM) "trained on moderator actions and content removed by Reddit’s internal tools and enforcement teams," Reddit expla


Netflix's final '3 Body Problem' trailer promises 'they are coming'
Mashable / 5h
The final trailer for 3 Body Problem , Netflix's anticipated adaptation of Liu Cixin's novel is here, and it's filled with intense conversations about consciousness expanding across worlds and the very real possibility of war — but with whom? And from where? In the trailer, Benedict Wong's detective Da Shi speaks to his boss, Wade (Liam Cunningham), of a sequence detected in 1977 called "the wow


Microsoft’s neural voice tool for people with speech disabilities arrives later this year
Engadget / 5h
At its 14th Ability summit, which kicks off today, Microsoft is highlighting developments and collaborations across its portfolio of assistive products. Much of that is around Azure AI, including features announced yesterday like AI-powered audio descriptions and the Azure AI studio that better enables developers with disabilities to create machine-learning applications. It also showed off new up


10 Practical Uses of ChatGPT to Improve Your Life
Gizmodo / 5h
There’s so much talk about AI and ChatGPT these days, but what is it really good for? If you’ve been struggling to figure out how to actually use AI in your everyday life, you’re not alone. Many of us are feeling lost about AI , but the practical use cases of ChatGPT are not as obvious as you might think. These magical… Read more...


WATCH: An AI That Helps You Get a Job? | AI Unlocked
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Elevated Hilton Honors card offers: Earn up to 175,000 Hilton Honors points with a new card
500+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. From low-budget to ultra-luxury, there’s a Hilton property for everyone. The global Hilton portfolio includes almost 20 brands and over 7,000 hotels. When it comes to cobranded credit cards, American Express offers Hilton travelers a variety of choices in that arena, too. There are four Amex Hilton credit


Turnitin laid off staff earlier this year, after CEO forecast AI would allow it to cut headcount
TechCrunch / 5h
People worry that advances in AI will lead to job losses, but rarely does a company’s CEO openly admit that AI will help to reduce their headcount. Turnitin, a plagiarism detection company whose CEO Chris Caren last year warned that, in 18 months, his company would be able to reduce 20% of its headcount thanks […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


'Fallout' trailer welcomes us to an unhinged apocalypse
46Mashable / 5h
Zip up your jumpsuits and chug some Nuka-Cola, because a new trailer for Prime Video 's Fallout series has just dropped. Adapted from Bethesda's best-selling video games, and produced by Westworld 's Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, Fallout launches us into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. 200 years before the show, a nuclear war wiped out civilization. Some survivors were able to hunker down in luxury


There's a huge Samsung TV sale at Best Buy: save $1,000 and get a $100 coupon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Best Buy is not only having a huge sale on Samsung TVs, but the retailer is also adding in freebies and credits, allowing you to score a record-low price on a gorgeous display and get up to $800 in free Samsung gear. • Shop Best Buy's full Samsung sale I've listed the best Samsung TV deals below, all of which come with one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free – perfect for gamers. My Best Bu


PetSmart warns users to beware of potential cyber scams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
PetSmart was forced to log people out of their accounts and reset their passwords due to an ongoing credential stuffing attack. The American pet retail giant sent out a security notification to its users telling them that an unidentified threat actor tried to log into people’s accounts via credential stuffing - an automated attack in which the hacker tries infinite username/password combinations


The Tesla Model S shook the industry, but its echo is fading
Engadget / 5h
The consumer electronics industry has changed radically over the past two decades. AR/VR devices have come and gone and come again, smartphones have grown from filling our pockets to dominating our lives, and the tendrils of connected services now touch everything we touch. Yet, for me, the most exciting to watch has been the development of technology that moves us. I mean that literally: cars an


TCL Q6310 Soundbar Review: Solid Sound, Uninspiring
20Wired / 5h
This stylish budget bar-and-subwoofer combo will give your home theater a boost, but its performance fails to rise above the crowd.


Switchbot's New Smart Lock Retrofits on Any Deadbolt
LifeHacker / 5h
The world of smart-home technology is quickly dividing into two sectors: retrofit devices that help existing homes participate in the Internet of Things , and the rapidly expanding market of tech for new homes. While it’s exciting to consider homes that come with smart tech baked in, retrofit tech will always be more important to me, since the tech changes so quickly. While a door lock might not


Microsoft makes big promises with new ‘AI PCs’ that will come with AI Explorer feature for Windows 11
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft has told us that it’s working on embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across a range of products, and it looks like it meant it, with the latest reports suggesting a more fleshed-out ‘AI Explorer’ feature for Windows 11 . Windows Central writes that AI Explorer will be the major new feature of an upcoming Windows 11 update, with Microsoft rumored to be working on a new AI assistance e


GeForce Now Day Passes Give You a New Way to Game
How-To Geek / 5h
In January, NVIDIA unveiled that it would start offering GeForce Now day passes for gamers, and after a short wait, they're now available starting at $3.99 per day. Here's what you need to know.


Nikon buys cinema camera maker RED
83TechCrunch / 5h
Ever heard of Oakley Sunglasses? The guy who founded that — Jim Jannard — became a billionaire after selling a lot of sunnies, then went on to found RED digital cinema, one of the first major digital cinema camera brands. Today, Nikon Corporation has announced its agreement to acquire the camera manufacturer, turning into a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Semaglutide Can Cut Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression
Futurism / 5h
The blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide can cut the progression of diabetic kidney disease, according to its manufacturer Novo Nordisk , adding to growing evidence that the medication has beneficial effects beyond treating Type 2 Diabetes and obesity. Semaglutide — which is marketed under the name Ozempic for diabetes treatment and Wegovy for weight loss — managed to also reduce death from k


The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Bespoke Edition just dropped to its lowest price ever at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $250: The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Bespoke Edition (45mm) is on sale for just $199.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $449.99. That's a 56% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Bespoke Edition (45mm) $199.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $250.00 Smartwatches have a way of looking like...smartwatches. Not m


Helldivers 2 studio CEO quashes rumors of a Sony acquisition
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
CEO of Arrowhead Games Studios, Johan Pilestedt, has debunked rumors that the developer would be acquired by Sony. With the success of third-person co-op sci-fi shooter Helldivers 2 , Arrowhead has been enjoying some well-earned time in the sun. However, with notoriety comes a greater risk of misinformation. A rumor surfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter) claiming the existence of "rumors" that


Adobe brings Firefly generative AI to mobile for the first time in Express
Engadget / 5h
Adobe is bringing its generative AI (GAI) tech to mobile for the first time. Firefly GAI features are included in the beta of the new Express app on Android and iOS starting today. They should afford users more expansive creation and editing options while they’re on the go. Using text prompts, you’ll be able to generate images and insert, remove or replace people, objects and other elements such


‘The Traitors’ Kate Chastain on visiting Scotland — and castles you can book there
The Points Guy / 5h
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you probably know that people are obsessed with “ The Traitors ,” the Peacock reality game show that pits celebrities against each other as a group of “faithfuls” tries to weed out the lying “traitors.” It’s full of deception, smart gameplay, physically and mentally taxing challenges to win cash and some true characters, including a group of beloved (and


AI Arms Race: the evolving battle between email spam and spam filters
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Most email users will be unaware of this, but there is an Arms Race taking place behind the scenes of their inbox. In 2023, our security systems registered an average of 1.5 billion spam or phishing emails every single week. In the same period the previous year, the figure was 1.2 billion messages. Spam messages have increased by 25% in just one year. Despite these huge numbers, the vast majority


The rise of AI is good news for ethical data advocates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It’s now clear that 2023 was the year of artificial intelligence . Since ChatGPT burst into the mainstream, we’ve seen AI spread into virtually every industry. From large language models powering search engines, to GenAI imaging baked into Adobe Photoshop , to chatbots and ad algorithms reshaping consumer experiences, AI is all around us — not just part of the zeitgeist, but increasingly woven in


Google’s GenAI Bots Are Struggling. But so Are Its Humans
23Wired / 5h
This week, we talk about the rocky rollout of Google’s Gemini image generator, and some internal tensions recently reported by company employees.


New Doc Explores the Pitfalls of Colonizing Space
Wired / 5h
In Doppelgängers³, three look-alikes, including director Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, go to a cave in Spain to figure out ways Earthlings could avoid repeating history’s mistakes on other planets.


We tested Anthropic’s new chatbot — and came away a bit disappointed
TechCrunch / 5h
This week, Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Google, Amazon and a who’s who of VCs and angel investors, released a family of models — Claude 3 — that it claims bests OpenAI’s GPT-4 on a range of benchmarks. There’s no reason to doubt Anthropic’s claims. But we at TechCrunch would argue that the results […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


At Least One Fox X-Men Star Has Ruled Out a Return for Deadpool & Wolverine
Gizmodo / 5h
Karate Kid’s cast expands with the arrival of Ming Na-Wen. Lionsgate wants to turn John Wick and Twilight into animated series. Get a creepy look at Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s Parasyte adaptation. Plus, what’s to come on Resident Alien. Spoilers, away! Read more...


Current workforce trends feed into rising cybersecurity risks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The problem posed by insider threats is getting bigger, with 68% of organizations reporting a rise in the frequency of insider attacks in the past 12 months. Insider threats refer to cyber threats that originate from within an organization, meaning employees with authorized access exploit their privilege to steal or leak confidential data . However, insider attacks are not always intentional, and


The Dream Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller drops to a record low of $58
Engadget / 5h
Do you really like the aesthetic of bowling but have no interest in the game itself? In January, Xbox released the special edition Dream Vapor controller with swirls that look like they've been pulled right from a bowling ball. Now, the Dream Vapor controller — which is a great accessory for the Xbox Series X|S , Xbox One or Windows — is on sale for $58, down from $70. The 17 percent discount put


This new Linux malware is targeting some major victims — Docker, Apache Hadoop, Redis and Confluence all under attack
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Hackers are exploiting misconfigured servers running Docker, Confluence, and other services in order to drop cryptocurrency miners. Researchers at Cado Security Labs recently observed one such malware campaign, noting how threat actors are using multiple “unique and unreported payloads”, including four Golang binaries, to automatically discover Apache Hadoop YARN, Docker, Confluence, and Redis ho


danskjavlarna:There’s an exclamation point on the cover but a...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
danskjavlarna : There’s an exclamation point on the cover but a question mark on the title page. Source details and larger version . Vintage book design: old books .


Anonymous social apps face another reckoning as UNC System to ban Yik Yik, Fizz, Sidechat & Whisper
TechCrunch / 6h
Anonymous social apps are in for a reckoning. Yes, again. This week, University of North Carolina (UNC) System President Peter Hans announced a plan to block the use of popular anonymous social apps on campus, including Yik Yak, Fizz, Whisper and Sidechat. The ban would impact the 16 universities, like UNC Chapel Hill, NCSU, UNC Charlotte, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Is the Amex Business Gold worth the annual fee?
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Small businesses must constantly reevaluate their expenses and spending habits to stay in business. And just like you check whether you can get your products at a lower price from another supplier, you should consider whether the credit card — or cards — you’re using for business expenses get the best retu


Reach Security taps a company’s existing tools to fight cyber threats
TechCrunch / 6h
Thanks to an uncertain economy, cybersecurity budgets are in a tight spot. According to a 2023 survey from IANS and recruiting firm Artico Search, more than a third of chief information security officers (CISOs) kept their security spending the same — or slightly reduced — in 2023. A separate report from PwC suggests that one […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Man Steals $80,000 From Another Passenger Out Of Overhead Bin
View from the Wing / 6h
A man on from a Hong Kong to Singapore flight was arrested on arrival for stealing $80,000 from another passenger who found that their cash was missing after getting off of the aircraft on Tuesday. Here are some things you can do to avoid being a victim yourself. Continue reading ...


An AI That Helps You Get a Job? | AI Unlocked
Gizmodo / 6h
Gyanda Sachdeva, LinkedIn’s VP of product management, spoke with Gizmodo for the latest installment of our “AI Unlocked” video series. Read more...


The Best Mechanical Keyboards of 2024
How-To Geek / 6h
Mechanical keyboards are incredibly popular among gamers and typists, as they offer a tactile experience and tons of customization options. They come in a variety of sizes and with different switch types , so you can get exactly what you need.


The Best Non-Kindle E-readers You Can Buy Right Now
LifeHacker / 6h
If you're looking for a great e-reader but don't want to buy into the Amazon Kindle ecosystem, you've got a few good options. Sure, there are some off-the-wall brands out there that you can pick up, but if you truly want to get the best non-Kindle e-reader, you're going to find three brands that really fit the bill and offer a ton of compatibility. Kobo Credit: Rakuten Kobo Perhaps one of the bes


TSA unveils new self-service checkpoint prototype in Las Vegas
100+The Points Guy / 6h
The Transportation Security Administration is trying out a completely new checkpoint concept that its leaders liken to visiting the self-checkout station at the grocery store. On Wednesday, the agency unveiled its new “self-service screening system” at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. And TPG was there for a behind-the-scenes tour. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY A prototype in the


BYD’s astoundingly cheap electric car sets a record that could spark a new price war
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Chinese automotive giant BYD is fanning the flames of a brutal EV price war in its domestic market by further slashing the asking price of one its cheapest cars – the Seagull. The recently announced Seagull Honor Edition now costs 69,800 yuan, which is around $9,700 / £7,600 / AUS$14,700, making it the cheapest electric vehicle in China at the time of writing. The Seagull, as it is known in its h


Android phones just got a handy update to take the sting out of scanning
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Scanning documents and images can be a a faff requiring specific apps and devices, which is why a new update to the Files by Google app could be a boon. Spotted by Android tipster Mishaal Rahman , the latest update for Files by Google, a free file management app built into some Android devices, allows users to scan things like documents, images of passports with a quick tap of a new 'Scan' button


Law enforcement doesn’t want to be “customer service” reps for Meta any more
100+Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Forty-one state attorneys general penned a letter to Meta ’s top attorney on Wednesday saying complaints are skyrocketing across the United States about Facebook and Instagram user accounts being stolen and declaring “immediate action” necessary to mitigate the rolling threat. The coalitio


Review: Apple’s efficient M3 MacBook Airs are just about as good as laptops get
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Apple's M3 MacBook Airs put a new chip in 2022's design. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Right off the bat, the M3 MacBook Airs aren't as interesting as the M2 models. July 2022's M2 MacBook Air updated the design of the 13-inch laptop for the Apple Silicon era after the M1 Air's external design played it safe. And the first-ever 15-inch MacBook Air , released over a year later, was an appe


Elon Musk Cryptically Said Humanity’s Future Was Controlled by [Redacted]
89Futurism / 6h
Redact This In a cache of emails it leaked , OpenAI has revealed a lot about cofounder Elon Musk's thoughts about monetizing artificial intelligence — and one redacted exchange in particular is raising eyebrows. Sent in late 2018, which was per the company's stated timeline months after Musk left the firm due to disagreements about monetization, the email sees the multi-hyphenate billionaire brow


Spider-Man battles Baldur's Gate in Bafta Games Awards
46BBC News / 6h
Larian's surprise hit gets 10 nominations, with Sony's high-profile sequel receiving nine.


Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules
22BBC News / 6h
The adult site is contesting some of its requirements under the Digital Services Act.


The White House Is Briefing Dozens of Online Creators on Biden’s State of the Union Address
45Wired / 6h
The Biden administration is looking for a new way to reach voters who don’t engage with traditional media.


My Puerto Rican food and coffee adventure
34The Points Guy / 6h
If I had to list my favorite things in the world, they would include good friends, good food and, most importantly, good coffee. And don’t forget the sun and the sand, because I’m useless without a relaxing beach vacation every so often. Luckily for me, I recently had the chance to experience all of those things at once. This opportunity came when my new friend, Luis Peña Crescioni — a Puerto Ric


Bored? Go play this hidden game in your Instagram DMs
20TechCrunch / 6h
Instagram has quietly added a secret emoji game that you can access in your DMs. The goal of the game is simple: Use your finger to move the paddle at the bottom of your screen to keep your emoji afloat and continuously bouncing. Drop your emoji, and it’s game over. The game is reminiscent of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


15-inch M3 MacBook Air review: Read this before you even think about buying
Mashable / 7h
The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is like the partner who frowns at you for not noticing their new haircut. But upon closer inspection, the new stimulus becomes clear, prompting you to say, “How did I miss that? What a change! You look great, babe!” Similarly, the new-generation M3 MacBook Air may not seem like a huge upgrade at first. “Alright, so it’s getting a new M3 chip – big whoop!” you may be thi


New Fallout TV show trailer invites you to a hilariously grim party at the end of the world on Prime Video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Amazon has debuted the official trailer for its Fallout TV show – and it invites you to a part at the end of the world one day earlier than expected. Released today (March 7), the Fallout TV show 's latest teaser is jam-packed with faithful nods to its source material, including the multi-genre tonality, world-building, and retrofuturistic aesthetic that Bethesda's iconic video game franchise is


MacBook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch review (2024): Excellent yet unsurprising
39Engadget / 7h
It's hard to expect much from Apple's new M3-equipped MacBook Airs . The 13-inch M2 model, released in 2022 , was the first major redesign for Apple's most popular notebook in over a decade. Last year, Apple finally gave its fanatics a big-screen ultraportable notebook with the 15-inch MacBook Air . This week, we've got the same two computers with slightly faster chips. They didn't even get a rea


Why Jack Dorsey thought Elon Musk could fix Twitter
92Engadget / 7h
Of the many bizarre moments that preceded Twitter's change in ownership, one that’s always stuck out to me was Jack Dorsey’s tweetstorm that “Elon is the singular solution I trust.” His insistence that Musk was uniquely positioned to “extend the light of consciousness” was a strange endorsement, even by Dorsey’s usual weird-guy standards. But Dorsey had long idolized Musk and the two men had a re


Fallout's Apocalyptic New Trailer Brings Retro Wasteland Weirdness
Gizmodo / 7h
Amazon’s new Fallout show is the latest in the companies’ big, splashy adaptation plans —and it really wants you to know it’s taking the retro aesthetic and charm of the classic video game series to heart, beneath its pulsing, murkily irradiated post-apocalypse. Read more...


Europe’s DMA rules for Big Tech explained
TechCrunch / 7h
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), an ex ante European Union reform of digital competition rules, will be in force today, by midnight Brussels’ time, on six tech giants — applying a new set of legal requirements on more than 20 of their “core platform services” (CPS). Online empires that scaled in an era of minimal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple M3 MacBook Air review: Still the best Mac for most
21TechCrunch / 7h
Before we go any further, a question: What makes a computer an AI computer? Is it simply the ability to execute AI-powered tasks? To run LLMs locally? Is it something deeper? Is any computer that is capable of running any form of artificial intelligence/machine learning fundamentally an AI computer? It’s a simple question on the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple MacBook Air Review: As Close to ‘Pro’ as Possible, for Better or Worse
Gizmodo / 7h
If I had to think of the tech I’ve used most often in my day-to-day, I wouldn’t usually consider my phone first. If I ruminate long and hard enough, considering the number of person-hours that go into my work, I would consider my 13-inch M1-powered MacBook Air as my go-to device, like my oft-beleaguered, put-upon… Read more...


Meze Audio upgrades its high-end planar magnetic headphones with stunning striped ebony
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you've recently been hunting around for a pair of Meze Audio's high-end planar magnetic Liric headphones, then you may have noticed that they haven't been available to buy on the brand's website. That's because they've been discontinued but luckily Meze Audio has been working on their successor, the Liric 2nd Gen, which as of March 7, 2024, is now officially available to buy. We're very excite


The new Leica SL3 is like the MacBook Pro of full-frame mirrorless cameras
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Leica SL3 is a new 60MP full-frame mirrorless camera It now has phase-detect autofocus and a tilting touchscreen The SL3's body-only price is $6,995 / £5,920 (around AU$11,435) Leica is best-known for its classic M-series rangefinder cameras, but now it's launched something at the other end of the scale – a modern full-frame workhorse for professional shooters called the Leica SL3. The SL3 is


Samsung’s new high-end Dolby Atmos soundbar with 120Hz gaming support gets a huge price hike
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung has announced US pricing for its 2024 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Samsung HW-Q990D, which will launch with a retail price of $1,999 (around £1,599 / AU$3,000). The HW-Q990D is available to buy now from Samsung’s own site and major retailers. As the successor to the Samsung HW-Q990C , which was our top premium pick for the best soundbar of 2023, the Samsung HW-Q990D offers the same


Duvel halts production following ransomware attack — but don't worry, it says there's still plenty of beer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A major Belgian brewery has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing the company to suspend the production. The famous Duvel Moortgat Brewery, known for its eponymous pale ale, as well as Vedett, Maredsous, and other beers, shared a short statement explaining that the attack happened in the dead of night. "At 1:30 AM last night, alarms went off in Duvel's IT department because ransomw


Adobe is making it easier to create social content on mobile with AI
20TechCrunch / 7h
Adobe is making it easier for users to create and publish social content on mobile, as the company announced today that it’s launching the latest version of the Adobe Express app in beta. With this update, Adobe is bringing its Firefly AI models directly into the app, allowing users to quickly create and edit social […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


This traveler’s Booking.com mistake cost her $9,200
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Heather McKay made a mistake while browsing Booking.com — a big one that ended up costing her $9,200. Instead of comparison shopping, as she intended, McKay accidentally made a prepaid, nonrefundable hotel reservation for an extended, 70-night stay. A confirmation email from Booking.com sent just moments after she’d made the accidental reservation alerted her to her mistake. Hoping to correct her


12 top gay cruises you don’t want to miss in 2024 and 2025
200+The Points Guy / 7h
There’s never been a better time to consider a gay cruise. Itineraries include more remote destinations, and more charter companies are offering a wider variety of cruise experiences to meet the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. Also, the ships chartered are almost uniformly elevated and luxurious. No longer are gay and lesbian groups and full-ship charters relegated to older, tired vessels.


This luxury handbag is made from the material NASA uses to collect comet dust
68Engadget / 7h
Space and fashion lovers have a crossover accessory right now, and it's not just because there are some moons and stars dotted across it. Coperni, a French luxury brand, has unveiled the Air Swipe Bag , made entirely of NASA's nanomaterial silica aerogel, Fast Company reports . Scientist Steve Jones first created the substance for NASA's 1999 Stardust mission, which brought samples back from the


Save Money on Childcare by Starting a Babysitting Co-op
LifeHacker / 7h
The cost of babysitting has drastically changed since I was a kid. We recently hired a babysitter to watch our two boys so we could go out for my birthday, and her hourly rate was in line with what other parents in our area are spending. When it was all said and done, the woman we hired cost almost as much as the dinner and movie we enjoyed sans kids. We were happy to have a few hours to ourselve


Elon Musk's Plan to Hide Like Counts and Retweets Is Going to Make Twitter Boring as Hell
200+Gizmodo / 7h
For more than a decade, Twitter has been the Internet’s water cooler, a place where people can find the topics driving the day. The like, retweet, and favorite counts were crucial to this system, letting people quickly see what conversations were burning up and motivating them to get in on the action. The system… Read more...


Lufthansa A380s Getting New Business Class In 2025
2KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
In the past couple of years, Lufthansa sure has made a 180 when it comes to its Airbus A380 plans. The airline has now revealed a timeline for when these whale jets will be getting a new business class product. Lufthansa sees long term future for A380s At the beginning of the pandemic, Lufthansa grounded its fleet of Airbus A380s , and the intent was that these planes would be retired, and would


Save Now With Discounts on All Versions of the Apple AirPods
How-To Geek / 7h
With discounts on all AirPod models, it's time to give your audio experience an upgrade, especially if you're already part of the Apple ecosystem.


Daily Telescope: A brilliant shot of a comet as it nears the Sun
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks and the great Andromeda Galaxy. (credit: Gianluca Masi ) Welcome to the Daily Telescope . There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light, a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We'll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we're going to take a different route, finding inspiration from very real


SpaceX lawsuit claims repeated instances of gender discrimination and basic safeguarding failures
Engadget / 7h
Warning: The following article covers matters of a sensitive nature. A SpaceX employee has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of siding with a supervisor who pressured her into having sexual relations with him. The plaintiff said that she and other female employees also had to endure "humiliating comments" questioning their credentials, that she was passed up for promotions in favor


United Airlines Will Fly To Marrakesh, Cebu, And Medellin
45View from the Wing / 7h
United Airlines has real claim to being the U.S. global carrier. They're already the only U.S. airline flying to the Philippines - having launched Manila service - and now will fly to Cebu there as well (via Tokyo). They'll add service to Morocco - direct to Marrakesh - and to Medellin, Colombia. Fifth freedom flying from Japan and love for their Houston hub make these adds even more interesting.


United Airlines Launching Newark To Marrakesh Flights
200+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Yesterday United Airlines teased how it would announce new routes today, and we now have those details . There’s one route that’s particularly exciting, so let’s get right into it… United adds Newark to Marrakesh route As of October 24, 2024, United will launch a 3x weekly winter seasonal flight between Newark (EWR) and Marrakesh (RAK) in Morocco. The 3,664-mile route will be operated by a Boeing


Google Used a Black, Deaf Worker to Tout Its Diversity. Now She’s Suing for Discrimination
62Wired / 7h
Jalon Hall was featured on Google’s corporate social media accounts “for making #LifeAtGoogle more inclusive!” She says the company discriminated against her on the basis of her disability and race.


How to Decide Between the PS5 Digital or Disc Version
LifeHacker / 8h
When you're in the market for a gaming console, the Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a compelling choice. The PS5 has a solid game library, helped in no small part by its ability to let you play PS4 games, and it's among the best gaming consoles available right now . If you narrowed down your choice to the PS5, you'll face a new conundrum—digital vs. disc. The PS5 is available in two variants and only


Portrait of two young women, one standing behind the other, both dressed in white blouses with full…
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
Portrait of two young women, one standing behind the other, both dressed in white blouses with full sleeves, one wearing a necktie. Printed on photo front: “J.H. Phipps, Fenton, Mich.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


The Download: hydropower’s rocky path ahead, and how to reverse falling birth rates
MIT 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 . Emissions hit a record high in 2023. Blame hydropower. Hydropower is one of the world’s largest sources of renewable electricity. But last year, weather conditions caused hydropower to fall short in a major way, with generation dropping by a record amount. In


Microsoft is holding a Surface and Windows AI event on March 21
28Engadget / 8h
Microsoft has announced that it's holding an event on March 21 that will focus on its upcoming generative AI devices and features. The event entitled "Advancing the new era of work with Copilot" will start at 9AM Pacific/12PM Eastern time that date. Microsoft promises to unveil "the latest in scaling AI in your environment with Copilot, Windows and Surface," but it has shared no other details on


Bomb Threat for Love? Inside The Bizarre Arrest At A Fort Lauderdale Spirit Airlines Gate
View from the Wing / 8h
Instead of something like 'I've got explosives in my pants,' he might have tried out "are you a runway? Because my heart is ready to take off every time I see you" or "is this the boarding gate to your heart? Because I've got a first-class ticket." While the man might have gotten slapped, at least he wouldn't have been arrested! Continue reading ...


United adds 3 new international destinations, including Marrakech, Medellin
200+The Points Guy / 8h
United Airlines is once again flexing its muscle as the country’s largest and most diversified international carrier. The Chicago-based carrier announced Thursday a handful of flights to three all-new destinations: Marrakech, Morocco; Cebu, Philippines; and Medellin, Colombia. At the same time, United is also boosting its existing service to Europe and Asia with additional frequencies on larger j


What Is QuickTime Player?
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple's QuickTime technology used to be one of the main ways to watch videos across web browsers, Macs, and Windows PCs. Those days are over, but QuickTime Player is still a core application on Mac computers.


EU regulators probe Apple's latest Epic Games takedown
Engadget / 8h
The European Union has entered the latest clash between Apple and Epic Games. Bloomberg reports that regulators will question Apple over its choice to ban Epic's developer account. The Fortnite creator claims this action prevents it from launching the Epic Games Store in Europe. This escalation began when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney shared a post on X in January claiming that Apple was trying to thwart


Facebook messages hijacked to steal personal info and details
Steal Web Session Cookie (Enterprise T1539)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
New research has revealed that threat actors are leveraging Facebook messages to deploy a sophisticated Python-based infostealer, known as Snake. Researchers at Cyberason have shared details of the attack, indicating that Snake's primary objective is to capture sensitive data and credentials from unsuspecting users. It looks to be a relatively new campaign, which was first brought to light on X i


Sequoia’s Jess Lee will demystify product-market fit at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024
TechCrunch / 8h
Build something people want. It’s a simple concept — and one that Y Combinator loves to repeat — but one that can be hard to get right when building a startup. How strongly a technology good or service resonates with potential customers is often called “product-market fit,” or PMF. The more product-market fit you have, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NYT Games debuts redesigned app to boost discovery and simplify navigation
TechCrunch / 8h
The NYT Games app is debuting a new redesign to help users discover games and track their progress more easily. The redesign comes nearly a year after the New York Times renamed its games-focused app from “NYT Crosswords” to “NYT Games” to better represent its growing family of games. The redesign, which features new game […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Review: MIAT Mongolian Airlines Business Class Boeing 737 (UBN-ICN)
28One Mile at a Time / 8h
For the next segment of my trip to Japan via Mongolia , I flew MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX 8 business class on the 2hr40min flight from Ulaanbaatar to Seoul Incheon. MIAT has a small Boeing 737 fleet, and I lucked out that I ended up on the carrier’s only 737 MAX 8, featuring the most modern interiors. While my MIAT Boeing 787-9 business class flight from Frankfurt was rather underwhe


Google's Watch Unlock could get an upgrade ahead of the Pixel Watch 3
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
With the Pixel Watch 3 likely to be launching later this year, it looks as though Google is upgrading the Watch Unlock feature for Pixel wearables – potentially hinting at one of the features we can expect on its next smartwatch. Watch Unlock enables an Android device to be unlocked automatically when a trusted Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2 is nearby. As discovered by 9to5Google , code hidden deep


Apple's foldable MacBook: We've got good news and bad news
20Mashable / 8h
Yearning for foldable products from Apple? A new report claims that at least one such product is coming, but it will be a long wait until it does. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on a foldable, 20.3-inch MacBook, but it's expected to enter mass production in 2027. While this may sound like good news – we're certainly interested in a portable Apple laptop with tons of scr


Zama’s homomorphic encryption tech lands it $73M on a valuation of nearly $400M
TechCrunch / 8h
Homomorphic encryption, a complex technique that uses cryptographic algorithms to keep data secure as it travels around networks and to third parties, continues to elude mass-market scalability and thus adoption — not least because currently, the complexity that makes it so effective also makes it slow and hard to use widely. But in a world […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Final Fantasy 14 will release on Xbox this month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Renowned MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) Final Fantasy 14 will be officially arriving on Xbox this month. Though the beloved fantasy MMO has been in open beta for a while now for users on Xbox Series X|S, Square Enix has given us a date for the title's official launch on Microsoft's console platforms. Final Fantasy 14 will be available on Xbox Series X|S from March 21. Wha


The Morning After: More fallout from the Digital Markets Act
Engadget / 8h
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) limits the power of big platform holders, but it may have also created a new revenue stream (and some drama) for those same big names. Google has followed Apple’s lead in imposing extra charges on developers who want to circumvent its own app storefront. Companies luring users outside the Play Store will need to pay Google a cut of in-app purchases a


Google's new answer to Apple One lets you subscribe to Drive, Fitbit and Nest – with one condition
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Subscribers to Google One cloud storage plans now have some extra perks to make use of, after Nest Aware (for Nest camera video recording) and Fitbit Premium (for doing more with your Fitbit) were bundled into the packages. There's only one condition: you have to be in the UK, at least for now. As reported on Reddit (via 9to5Google ), Google One subscribers have started getting emails from Google


Casio's new Pro Trek watches have an uneven texture – because they're made with bioplastics
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Casio's latest adventure watches may not have the catchiest names, but they are attempting to give a little back. As semi-analog alternatives to the best running watches and best Garmin watches focused on running trails, the Pro Trek PRG-340SC-5 and PRG-340SC-2 are new additions to the Climber line, which is focused on rugged performance in challenging terrain. Both watches will feel a little une


Smugglers Shipped Duck Intestines To JFK Airport – Hidden Inside Rattlesnakes
View from the Wing / 9h
The customs forms for 1,966 cartons said they were nail clippers and pet grooming supplies. Anyone who opened up the cartons were supposed to just be scared off by the preserved rattlesnakes inside, I guess, though it seems like that would be at least a paperwork violation once found. Hidden inside - the rattlesnakes were just a decoy - were duck intestines from China. Continue reading ...


Lawsuit claims Google is profiting from gift card fraud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A class action complaint filed this week in the federal court for the District of North California argues that Google has knowingly benefited from gift card scams, keeping millions of dollars in stolen money from victims of fraudulent schemes. The complains involves Google Play gift cards, and alleges that Google retains funds from stolen gift cards either by taking a commission from payments to


Buy Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points With 70% Bonus (1.13-1.48 Cents Each)
300+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for luxury travel experiences where you can get the most outsized value. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club doesn’t sell points often, but when the program does, it’s typically a pretty good deal. The latest such promotion has just been launched, and could be worth considering. Promotion on purchased Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points Th


Air France-KLM Credit Card Offering Huge Bonus
200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
The Air France-KLM World Elite Mastercard has been in the US market for several years now, and is issued by Bank of America. We’re increasingly seeing non-US airlines launch credit cards in the United States, and that’s pretty cool. As flagged by Doctor of Credit , we’ve seen a new limited-time welcome bonus rolled out on this card, which is in line with the best bonuses I’ve ever seen on this ca


'You'll Never Find Me' review: A tense cat-and-mouse horror that keeps you guessing
Mashable / 9h
It's not easy to make an effective film in just one location with a tiny cast, but — as sci-fi/horror Monolith showed us recently — it can be done. You'll Never Find Me , which follows two strangers sheltering in a trailer from an unrelenting storm, is yet further proof. Writer/director Indianna Bell and co-director Josiah Allen's tightly plotted movie is a masterclass in tension, trapping us in


A new Microsoft Teams update will now let you really express yourself — but you might need to be careful exactly how you do it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Your Microsoft Teams channels could soon get a lot more visual thanks to a new update that will allow users to express themselves like never before. The video conferencing service has revealed it is working on adding video clips in replies to channel posts, along with audio snippets. Already available when replying to chat messages, the company says this addition should help users express themsel


Apple could be planning a giant, foldable MacBook that doubles as your iPad
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple’s foldable plans consist of just one device for the future, according to a well-known leaker – the company is working on a MacBook to this end, but not any kind of foldable iPad or iPhone. This is a rumor from one of the more consistent sources out there, Apple-wise, namely analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Although we should always be wary of what’s effectively gossip on the grapevine, particularly wh


UK Air Passenger Duty Increasing, Premium Cabins Hit Hardest
21One Mile at a Time / 9h
The United Kingdom has what’s known as the Air Passenger Duty (APD) , which is the highest passenger tax on air travel anywhere in the world. We tend to see annual adjustments to this, to reflect inflation. Not only is the UK APD going up as of April 1, 2024, but we’re going to see an additional hike as of 2025, which will exclusively hit premium cabin passengers. New UK APD as of April 1, 2024 A


The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will likely come in these colors
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 rumors are coming thick and fast as we approach the phones’ presumed July release date, and now we’ve got a better idea of the color options we could see offered for both foldable models at launch. According to serial supply chain leaker Ross Young , the Z Fold 6 will be available in three colors: Dark Blue, Light Pink and Silver. By contras


Stalker Legends of the Zone Trilogy announced - and it's available right now
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The original trilogy of Stalker games have been "refined for console" and are out now on Xbox and PlayStation in the form of a new collection called the Stalker Legends of the Zone Trilogy . Released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 , but also available on Xbox Series X | S and PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility, the release brings the cult classic series to modern consoles for the first time


As election blackouts spread wider, Proton VPN offers a new way to fight back
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Over half of the world's population is expected to head to the polls in 2024 to choose their next government leader. Three months in, however, the internet revealed to be an erratic (yet much-needed) tool. Pakistanis have been plunged into digital darkness already on five occasions over the space of two months, before and after contested presidential elections. At the start of February, Senegales


Starlux Airlines Launching Seattle Flights In August 2024
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Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines is getting ready to launch service to its third destination in the United States. While flights aren’t yet on sale, we now know exactly when the route will launch, and what the schedule will look like. Starlux Airlines will fly to Seattle As of August 16, 2024, Starlux Airlines will start flying between Taipei (TPE) and Seattle (SEA). The flight will operate with the


Emissions hit a record high in 2023. Blame hydropower.
24MIT Technology Review / 10h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . Hydropower is a staple of clean energy—the modern version has been around for over a century, and it’s one of the world’s largest sources of renewable electricity . But last year, weather conditions caused hydropower to fall short in a major way, with gen


Mark Wahlberg’s Prayer App Seeks Followers on TikTok
23NYT > Technology / 10h
Ads for Hallow, with its pitchman Mark Wahlberg, are reaching nonreligious social media users, much to their surprise.


Netflix's 'Parasyte: The Grey' teaser has humanity being overrun by a parasitic alien race
35Mashable / 10h
The Thing gets amplified to apocalyptic levels in the teaser for Netflix's Parasyte: The Grey , a Korean sci-fi series about slug-like creatures taking over humanity. Drawing inspiration from Hitoshi Iwaaki's massively popular Parasyte manga, the show follows Su-in (Jeon So-nee) as she struggles to survive among people who may or may not be under the control of an alien race. The show has been cr


Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Review: A Compact, Powerful Speaker with Excellent Bass
How-To Geek / 10h
Anker's Soundcore audio device lineup has grown into a trusted name that's topped some of the "best of" lists. The newest addition to its "Boom" lineup of portable boombox-style speakers is the Soundcore Boom 2 , which boasts a 2.1 channel subwoofer and dual tweeters that deliver loud stereo sound with crystal-clear clarity.


Epic Games claims that Apple has terminated its developer account, preventing the Epic Games Store and Fortnite from coming to iOS
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Fortnite developer Epic Games says that Apple has terminated its Epic Games Sweden AB's developer account, which was intended to release the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS devices in the European Union (EU). The news follows provisions in the EU’s recent Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires Apple to allow users to install apps from third-party app stores in addition to alternate intern


Salesforce unveils Einstein 1 Studio, giving you more Copilot control than ever
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Salesforce has announced the launch of Einstein 1 Studio, a suite of low-code tools designed to allow admins and developers to customize Einstein Copilot . The introduction of Einstein 1 Studio allows for the seamless integration of the company’s conversational AI assistant across all applications. The news comes as nine in 10 IT professionals note the transformative impact of generative AI on te


The pressures of remaking a classic game
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How a new team went about creating a new version of 2013 "masterpiece" Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.


Watch the 'Avatar' cast's adorable reaction to the show's renewal news
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The cast of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender got some good news yesterday: the live action adaptation, years in the making, has been renewed for two more seasons. Star Daniel Dae Kim (who plays Fire Lord Ozai) got the show's leads — Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Elizabeth Yu — together on a call, keeping them visibly on their toes. But the big rev


FX's Shogun has set a new record on Hulu and Disney Plus, but it's not the one you'd expect
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Shōgun , the Game of Thrones and Succession -like historical epic, is off to a flyer following its record-breaking premiere on Disney's two streaming platforms. The series, which debuted on FX (via Hulu ) in the US and Disney Plus internationally, chalked up an impressive nine million views in the first six days following its premiere. That figure was, according to a Disney press release, enough


Many students want to learn more about AI, but schools just don't have the right tools
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New research by GoStudent has revealed a significant technological gap in European classrooms, including the UK, where only 20% of schools provide access to artificial intelligence learning tools. The report, which surveyed 1,000 UK parents and children, highlights the emerging trend and how it has reached our youngest generations, who currently feel left behind. In addition to the more than half


The Google Pixel 9 could fix the Pixel 8’s biggest flaw
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In recent years, Google’s Pixel line of phones has impressed in most areas, but one aspect that’s always felt lacking is their raw power – and that issue might be at least somewhat addressed with the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. According to a report on Korean site Financial News (via GSMArena ), the Tensor G4 chipset that we’re expecting to power these phones will be made using Samsung’s late


EU looking into Apple’s decision to kill Epic Games’ developer account
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The European Union has confirmed it’s looking into Apple’s decision to close Epic Games’ developer account — citing three separate regulations which may apply. Yesterday the Fortnite maker revealed Apple had terminated the account, apparently reversing a decision to approve the developer account last month. Epic had planned to launch its own app store, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv


Frostpunk 2 gets PC release date and tantalizing new trailer
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Developer 11 bit studios has dropped a brand new trailer for the post-apocalyptic strategy game, Frostpunk 2 , as part of yesterday's (March 6, 2024) Xbox Partner Prevewi event teasing a range of interesting new features before revealing a PC release date. Frostpunk 2 will be arriving on PC on 25 July, and will also be getting a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass for PC. Though the game is also sla


Fan who has seen 'Dune: Part Two' 10 times breaks his silence
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The internet is ablaze with love for Dune: Part Two , from fawning reviews to Lisan al-Gaib memes . Among this sandy chaos emerged someone who may already be the film's number one fan, having seen Dune: Part Two over 10 times since it opened. SEE ALSO: 'Dune: Part Two' review: Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi masterpiece soars, then screams to a halt Twitter/X user Mac , a 20-year-old student based in N


The special-edition SpongeBob Xbox Series X sold out in less than two minutes
Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: March 7, 2024, 11:05 a.m. EST The Xbox Series X Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Special Edition Bundle ($699.99), which included a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed console, sold out in under two minutes after it went live on the Best Buy app . Chances of a restock are virtually nil, but we'll keep you posted if that changes. Our original story follows. Quick links: The drop Xbox Series X 'Nickel


What happens when your favourite TikTok couple breaks up
Mashable / 11h
Not to be all "old man yells at cloud," but we have too much access these days: to information, technology , and, in particular, to people's private lives. More specifically, to their romantic relationships . Where once our forefathers had to scour the pages of celebrity magazines to unearth mere morsels of hookup and breakup gossip, now there's whole forums dedicated to the minutiae of even the


Score a lifetime of piano lessons with this $120 app
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TL;DR: through March 10, save an extra 20% on a lifetime of piano lessons with this Skoove Premium subscription and get it for $119.99 (reg. sale price: $149.99) with code ENJOY20 . We all have dreams. Some dream of being a movie star or ending world hunger. Others dream of sitting down at a piano and creating beautiful music. If learning to tickle the ivories is on your list, you'll want to chec


Save an extra 20% on this self-improvement app
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TL;DR: Through March 10, get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium's short nonfiction book summaries for $47.99 with code ENJOY20 . There's only so much time in a day. Since it's so easy to waste time scrolling through social media or news sites, an easily accessible app that helps you actually learn could be a way to start using your scrolling for self-growth instead of wasted minutes. The


Save an extra 20% on this 13-in-1 docking station
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TL;DR: Through March 10, get in on the extra 20% savings and get this 13-in-1 Docking Station with Dual HDMI for $39.99 when you use code ENJOY20 . Hybrid working is terrific — until you realize the laptop you're taking to and from the office could use some additional connectivity real estate. If you could benefit from beefing up your port situation so you can be as productive as possible, a dock


This real estate advising app is only $159.99
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TL;DR: Through March 10, get a lifetime subscription to the Mashvisor Professional Plan for $159.99 when you use code ENJOY20 . Side hustles look different for everyone, but real estate is a classic that could slowly become your main source of income if you work smart. Still, that takes a ton of research, and the market may be pretty competitive, but there are tools available to help you invest l


10 SXSW films you'll want to know about before the fest begins
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SXSW has arrived! And along with an enthralling conference bursting with music, comedy, tech, VR , and entertaining activations, South by Southwest is one of America's most thrilling film festivals. This year's headliners include such hotly anticipated movies as the Jake Gyllenhaal-fronted Road House remake, Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut Monkey Man , Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's r


Chromebook vs. laptop: What are the differences?
Mashable / 11h
Those who navigate the waters of laptop shopping long enough will eventually encounter a subspecies of web-based PCs called Chromebooks , which beckon budget buyers with a siren song of affordability, security, and user-friendliness. They come with some notable quirks that can cap their value for certain types of users, and are generally reserved for those who care more about practicality than pr


'Late Night with the Devil' trailer teases a '70s talk show going horrifyingly wrong
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A struggling late night show host desperate for ratings takes a horrible risk in Late Night with the Devil , a '70s found footage style horror about a talk show going from funny to scary quicker than you can say "we'll be right back". Starring David Dastmalchian as troubled host Jack Delroy, the Cairnes brothers' movie revolves around a Halloween special in which the interview subject is the (pos


Nikon buys high-end cinema camera company RED
400+Engadget / 11h
Nikon has announced it is buying RED , the high-end cinema camera company, for an undisclosed sum. In a statement, the camera giant, which has suffered along with most of the imaging industry in recent years, said RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary, as found by The Verge . RED currently has about 220 employees, and no layoff plans have been made public in response to the sale. RED was foun


Mark Wahlberg’s Prayer App Seeks Followers on TikTok
NYT > Technology / 11h
Ads for Hallow, with its pitchman Mark Wahlberg, are reaching nonreligious social media users, much to their surprise.


Spotify to increase subscription price in France to counter new music-streaming tax
98TechCrunch / 11h
Spotify has revealed plans to increase subscription fees in France, in response to a new tax directed at music-streaming services operating in the country. The move comes nearly three months after the company vowed to begin disinvesting in France, initially pulling support from two festivals with the promise of more action to come this year […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 7
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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-