Elon Musk's X Is Suspending Accounts That Reveal a Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Alleged Identity
1KWired / 16h
Researchers and journalists have been blocked on X from sharing the alleged identity of the neo-Nazi cartoonist Stonetoss.
GitHub’s latest AI tool can automatically fix code vulnerabilities
500+TechCrunch / 13h
It’s a bad day for bugs. Earlier today, Sentry announced its AI Autofix feature for debugging production code and now, a few hours later, GitHub is launching the first beta of its code-scanning autofix feature for finding and fixing security vulnerabilities during the coding process. This new feature combines the real-time capabilities of GitHub’s Copilot […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
This Year, Try Growing a ‘Goth Garden’
93LifeHacker / 14h
So many of us are people who throw seeds about the garden, hopeful for whatever springs up. After a while, you might start to lean into a colorway you enjoy (for instance, I no longer buy pink or white flowers; there are just too many of them). But for some of us, the allure and uniqueness of a dark space resonates, and in those cases, a goth garden is the perfect solution. An antidote to the sol
How to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad online for free
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Cricket can sometimes be criticised for not delivering enough excitement, but the same can't be said of the IPL . This electric competition always seems to deliver big moments from big players, and we're expecting more of th
How to watch Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals online for free
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Watch Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The IPL brings together some of the best cricket players in the world, in a format and environment that delivers drama in abundance. It's an absolutely electric competition that could convince even the biggest cricket sceptics. Want to gi
Get lifetime access to 1TB of cloud storage for under £110
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage (1TB) is on sale for £102.03, saving you 84% on list price. Keeping all your files in order is practically a job of its own, whether you're actually at work or just keeping up your files from school or managing your house. Important text documents, pictures, and videos all have to go somewhere, and if you don't have a large enough central file
X launches top up packs for its developer API
TechCrunch / 32min
Social network X (formerly Twitter) launched new top-up packs for its developer API program on Tuesday. These paid upgrades will allow developers to fetch roughly 10,000 posts for $100 if they hit their existing tier’s limit midway through the month. Last year, Elon Musk curtailed free API access and released new paid tiers with the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
How Crestron AV-over-IP solution is helping this eSports and hotel business thrive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
How much is a million? Here’s one example: If you took one million US dollar bills and laid them end to end, the chain of cash would stretch for 96.9 miles — roughly the distance from Manhattan to the Hamptons out on Long Island. Piling those same bills vertically would yield a stack well taller than a 30-story building. Speaking of one million: Crestron is rapidly approaching that very number of
Greenly lands $52M to help smaller companies track CO2 emissions
TechCrunch / 1h
The carbon accounting startup targets SMBs to help them assess the carbon footprint of their operations and products. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 21
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for March 21's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle c
India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal
47BBC News / 3h
The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.
Trending Topics Are Coming to Threads, Starting With the US
LifeHacker / 3h
Threads has taken one more step toward becoming a replacement for what Twitter used to be. Meta-owned Threads is getting a feature that'll display trending topics in its apps, starting today. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri said in a post on Threads that the feature is initially rolling out to users in the U.S. Presumably, this'll be made available to the rest of the world at a later date. Mosseri's p
UK start-up to beam 4K video from space station
37BBC News / 4h
London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctors
62BBC News / 4h
An AI tool called Mia found missed breast cancer symptoms in the scans of 11 women during an NHS test.
Nvidia CEO says don't give up learning new skills — just maybe leave programming to AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has clarified comments he made about the supposed "death of coding". Huang had been criticized in the past for saying on several occasions that as AI platforms would soon be doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to coding, young people today should not necessarily consider learning it as a vital skill. Speaking at the company's Nvidia GTC 2024 event in San Jose, H
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 21
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Reddit share sale values the platform at $6.4bn
56BBC News / 4h
The company priced its shares at the top of a marketed range before the start of trading on Thursday.
The Swatch x Omega Snoopy MoonSwatch Has Landed
40Wired / 4h
The absolute must-have MoonSwatch has arrived, complete with a moon-phase function. Its all-white look is spot-on for NASA fans.
House passes bill that would bar data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to 'adversary' countries
21Engadget / 4h
The House of Representatives approved a measure targeting data brokers’ ability to sell Americans’ personal data to “adversary” countries, like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. The Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act passed with a unanimous 414 - 0 vote. The bill , which was introduced alongside a measure that could force a ban or sale of TikTok, would prohibit data broker
This Mobile Pixels Glance Portable Monitor Is on Sale for $180 Right Now
LifeHacker / 4h
You can get this Mobile Pixels Glance portable 16" monitor on sale for $179.97 right now (reg. $250) with free shipping through March 24. The Mobile Pixels Glance portable monitor has a stunning 16" LCD display, 1080p full HD resolution, and weighs just under 3 pounds, making the Glance a perfect travel companion. It has dual speakers and high-quality sound, and it has a 3.5mm headphone jack to c
It's Not Safe to Click Links on X
LifeHacker / 4h
I think the kindest thing you can say about X (the social network formerly known as Twitter) in 2024 is that it's impressive the site is actually still up and running. Sure, spam bots take over popular threads , hate speech is on the rise (X is suing the company tracking it, by the way), and advertising is way down , but despite it all, twitter.com still manages to load. But the reasons to bother
SpaceX’s workhorse launch pad now has the accoutrements for astronauts
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge Upgrades at SpaceX's most-used launch pad in Florida will get a trial run Thursday with the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon cargo ship heading for the International Space Station. SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft is set for launch at 4:55 pm EDT (20:55 UTC) Thursday from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This mission, known as CR
‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Initial Prototypes Were ‘Chaos’
22Wired / 5h
A little bit of physics went a long way.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, March 21 (game #787)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also k
Here's a video of the first human Neuralink patient controlling a computer with his thoughts
45Engadget / 5h
Earlier this year, Elon Musk announced that the first human patient had received a Neuralink brain implant as part of the company’s first clinical trial. Now, the company has shared a brief public demo of the brain-computer interface (BCI) in action. The company briefly live streamed a demo on X with a 29-year-old man named Nolan Arbaugh, who said he was paralyzed from the neck down after a divin
A Bunch of Nanoleaf Smart Lights Are 20% Off
LifeHacker / 5h
I'm a fan of Nanoleaf . Sure, you can use the 16 million color combinations the LEDs provide for all kinds of party-ready light schemes, but Nanoleaf does calming and subtle light schemes exceedingly well, too. They're hella fun, and right now almost the entire store is 20% off through the weekend with the code SUPERSPRING2024. The sale excludes bundles, Umbra lamps, and Skylights (which is a sha
These Portable Generators and Solar Panels Are up to 40% Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 5h
This year, friends and I lost power for days during an ice storm the area hadn't seen in the 15 years I've lived here. And in the summer, "heat domes" now cause brown outs on the regular, and the way it causes my wifi to reset all the time makes me batty. Sure, I go camping, too, but I'm now of the belief that almost anyone could benefit from having a power bank in their home—the stronger, the be
Reddit prices IPO at $34 per share, the top of the range
58TechCrunch / 5h
Reddit priced its stock on Wednesday at $34 a share, the top of the anticipated range, a signal that investors are excited about the company’s IPO on Thursday. The social media giant raised nearly $500 million in the offering. Excluding employee stock options, the 19-year old company’s valuation will start at $5.4 billion, a far […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Breaking: United Airlines Will Announce New Family Mileage Pooling Benefit This Week
82View from the Wing / 5h
United Airlines plans to announce 'family pooling' of mileage this wee. This is a nice benefit where your kids can help you earn miles towards an award more quickly, and your once a year traveling in-laws can too. Miles get used faster, and become more useful. Continue reading ...
See How X-Men '97 Faithful Riffs on the Classic X-Men Cartoon Opening
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Scientists Gave AI an "Inner Monologue" and Something Fascinating Happened
100+Futurism / 5h
Therefore AI Am If you give an AI an inner monologue, it apparently starts teaching itself to be smarter. In a not-yet-peer-reviewed paper researchers from Stanford and a group calling itself "Notbad AI" have teamed up to create an AI model that pauses to "think" before spitting out answers, shows its work, and asks users to tell it which response is most correct. The team behind the Quiet Self-T
Using Computers Strongly Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
41Futurism / 5h
Attention penis-having PC gamers! Put down that joystick if you want the "joystick" in your pants to work. That's the implicit message of a new study published in the science journal Andrology : scientists from China have found a strong association between "extended computer usage for leisure" and the risk of developing erectile dysfunction, based on genetic and statistical analysis on data from
With backing from NATO Innovation Fund, OTB Ventures will invest $185M into European deep tech
TechCrunch / 6h
OTB Ventures' new $185 million fund for deep tech in Europe will mostly be deployed at the Series A stage; but up to 10% could be allocated to seed funding, and more than 50% to follow-on investments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Antibodies against anything? AI tool adapted to make them
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge Antibodies are incredibly useful. Lots of recently developed drugs rely on antibodies that bind to and block the activity of specific proteins. They're also great research tools, allowing us to identify proteins within cells, purify both proteins and cells, and so on. Therapeutic antibodies have provided our first defenses against emerging viruses like Ebola and SARS-CoV-2. But making ant
GPT-5 might arrive this summer as a “materially better” update to ChatGPT
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge When OpenAI launched its GPT-4 AI model a year ago, it created a wave of immense hype and existential panic from its ability to imitate human communication and composition. Since then, the biggest question in AI has remained the same: When is GPT-5 coming out? During interviews and media appearances around the world, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman frequently gets asked this question, and he usuall
The Best Spring Break Travel Essentials From Amazon's Big Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 6h
Going away for spring break? Or maybe just spending the time off daydreaming of your next big getaway? No matter when you’re heading out, you should buy your travel essentials now; Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (going until March 25) has a bunch of travel-related items that will make your trip a little better. Big Spring Sale items for packing Before you head out, you need to pack. These items are goi
These Robot Vacuums Are up to 48% Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 6h
Amazon's " Big Spring Sale " is not as good or as big as Prime Day, but we've been combing through the sale and highlighting a few of our favorite deals that are actually pretty good. If you like a clean place but don't like cleaning, there are some great robot vacuum deals going for up to 48% off. You won't find Roombas on this list, mainly because its deals aren't great but also because iRobot
Shopping on Amazon Is About to Get Even Worse
LifeHacker / 6h
I don't need to tell you that Amazon's search results keep getting worse and worse— every major publication on Earth already has . Last week, Amazon announced plans to pour AI-powered jet fuel on that particular garbage fire. Amazon, in my experience, is full of products with confusing descriptions that lack complete specifications. Now the website AlternativeTo is reporting that Amazon recently
These Switchbot Smart Home Devices Are up to 53% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 6h
Spring sales are here, and lots of Switchbot products are 25-30% off right now (with one as much as 53% off). I've become a real fan of Switchbot's brand, which makes chunky, functional smart home products that are aimed at retrofitting homes. That makes them perfect for renters—you don't have to cut into any walls, ceilings, or floors. While almost all their products are on sale , here are the d
Condé Nast’s Owners Set to Reap a $1.4 Billion Windfall From Reddit
20NYT > Technology / 6h
The Newhouse family, which controls the Advance media empire, made a 2006 investment of $10 million in the social site, which plans to go public on Thursday.
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023
100+Wired / 6h
The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise.
Best hotel rewards programs in the world: Which one is right for you?
200+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. When searching for a hotel, what matters most to you? Price? Location? Amenities? Here’s a valuable tip: If you’re not booking through hotel loyalty programs , you’re missing out on great deals and leaving money on the table. These programs offer free upgrades, luxurious rooms, complimentary breakfast , access
JetBlue: After Gutting Los Angeles, More Cuts Are Coming
View from the Wing / 7h
JetBlue is eliminating a third of its Los Angeles flying , dropping four cities completely from its route networks, and pulling down other flights including several out of Fort Lauderdale. But it turns out they aren't done cutting - and more route cuts will come next month. Continue reading ...
What Fanfic Can Teach Us About Writing Fantasy
Gizmodo / 7h
Everyone who reads both books and fanfiction knows there’s a clear difference in reading speed. While a 500 page book might take a week to get through, reading at “fanfiction speed” can allow a reader to devour a similarly sized fic over the course of one night. How is fanfic routinely able to defy the bounds of eye… Read more...
Following Ban, Flipper Zero Creators Say They're Being Scapegoated for Car Thefts
Gizmodo / 7h
The Flipper Zero has been under scrutiny ever since last month when Canadian officials claimed that it was to blame for a rise in car thefts in the country and proposed a ban on the popular (and cheap) penetration-testing device. Read more...
Google Hit With Huge Fine for Training AI With News Articles Without Getting Permission
47Futurism / 7h
Sacre Bleu Google is facing a $270 million fine, The New York Times reports , after French officials found the tech giant guilty of vacuuming up articles from media companies in order to train its flagship artificial intelligence chatbot, Gemini — without notifying these publishers or the French government, among other violations. The fine is part of an ongoing, years-long dispute between France
Brian’s Video Talk About China’s LK99 Type Research
Next Big Future / 7h
Two weeks ago the Korean group presented new room temperature superconductivity research and this week the Chinese research group published new research on LK99 type superconductors. Are we at a breakthrough? What has been done in this new research? China has published new research on improved copper and sulfur codoped material with a stronger meissner ... Read more
Texas Man Arrested for Using Boarding Pass He Photographed Off Fellow Traveler's Phone
Gizmodo / 7h
A Texas man was arrested in Salt Lake City on Sunday after he was discovered roaming around on a Delta Air Lines flight without a designated seat to call his own. How did he get on the plane in the first place? The man allegedly photographed a fellow passenger’s boarding pass without their knowledge and successfully… Read more...
A Blackberry With a Cracked Screen Led to Some Weird Moments in the Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Gizmodo / 7h
The House of Representatives had plenty of fireworks Wednesday during the Oversight and Accountability Committee’s hearing into the impeachment of President Joe Biden . Tony Bobulinski, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, was one of the star witnesses of the hearing and so was his Blackberry. Read more...
Watch Neuralink’s First Human Subject Demonstrate His Brain-Computer Interface
76Wired / 7h
In a livestream on X, the paralyzed 29-year-old man used his Neuralink brain implant to control a computer.
SpaceX looks to scale astronaut launch capacity with second Florida pad
32TechCrunch / 7h
SpaceX is in the final stages of certifying a second pad for astronaut launches, which should ease launch site congestion and help the company scale the number of humans it sends to space. SpaceX has performed 13 crewed missions, and all of them launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. It’s the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Users say Glassdoor added real names to user profiles without their consent
100+TechCrunch / 7h
One user said Glassdoor pulled her full name from an email and added it to her profile. Another user said it wasn't clear how Glassdoor got his data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Reddit Said to Price IPO at $34 a Share, in a Positive Sign for Tech
32NYT > Technology / 7h
The social media company raised $748 million in the offering. Its shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.
Amazon Big Spring Sale: 20 great deals on travel essentials
The Points Guy / 7h
The Amazon Big Spring Sale officially started Wednesday, and there are plenty of deals ripe for the picking. Whether you’re looking for discounted AirTags, travel adapters or headphones, there’s something for everyone. We’ll keep this guide updated as more deals roll in over the coming days. For now, scroll down for our picks of the travel essentials already available at discounted prices. When i
You can now finally use Sonos Voice Control with Spotify tunes – here's how
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Audio brand Sonos is expanding the reach of its Voice Control software to now support Spotify, allowing users to verbally command the streaming service. All you have to do to control the app, according to the company, is to say the words “Hey Sonos, play Spotify” into one of the brand’s supported speakers . That’s literally it. Doing so will play one of your Spotify playlists at random. If you wa
Apex Legends tournament disrupted by rogue RCE exploit hack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) North American finals concluded with a bang this weekend—but the twist in the tale was one nobody expected (or wanted). Partway through the regional event, players were targeted by hacks that disrupted the "competitive integrity" of the match, resulting in the final stage of the tournament being postponed. Shortly after the incident, speculation arose as to t
Amazon's Big Spring Sale brings iPads down to their lowest prices ever
Mashable / 7h
You won't want to miss the iPad deals during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Here's a couple of our top picks as of March 20: Top iPad deals during Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) $449 at Amazon and Walmart (Save $150) Best iPad accessory deal Apple Pencil 2 $79 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy (Save $50) Amazon's first official Big Spring Sale is live — and bringing
Nvidia Announces AI-Powered "Agents" to Replace Nurses in Hospitals
33Futurism / 7h
Because we live in a dystopian healthcare hell, AI chip manufacturer Nvidia has announced a partnership with an AI venture called Hippocratic AI to replace nurses with freaky AI "agents." These phony nursing robots cost hospitals and other health providers $9 an hour, a fee that barely falls above the US minimum hourly wage, and far below the average hourly wage for registered nurses (RNs.) In a
Walmart is coming for Amazon with a competing spring sale: See the 24 best deals
Mashable / 8h
Walmart isn't shy about hosting its own major sales events to directly compete with Amazon Prime Day. Though Amazon's Big Spring Sale isn't posing as a spring Prime Day, a week-long Walmart spring sale has conveniently kicked off on the same day — and with its own special new title. Walmart's Super Spring Savings Event doesn't have a hard end date like Amazon's sale does (March 25), though the id
Epic Games Store is Coming to Android and iPhone
How-To Geek / 8h
If there's something we can learn from the long legal battle between Epic Games, Google, and Apple, is that more awareness was raised about the need for alternative app stores to exist and give the Apple App Store/Google Play Store some competition. Epic Games already has its own games storefront, and with Apple and Google being forced to relax its restrictions, it was going to be one of the very
Director Of Bill And Hillary Clinton Airport Shot In Firefight With Federal Agents
View from the Wing / 8h
The executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton Little Rock, Arkansas airport was shot in a firefight with federal agents on Tuesday as they served a warrant on his home. Bryan Malinowski was injured around 6 a.m. with gunshot wounds sustained from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and transported to a local hospital. He had shot back, and hit an ATF agent. Continue r
Act fast: Alaska Airlines is selling one-way fares to Hawaii for as low as $99
The Points Guy / 8h
This is one not to wait on. Alaska Airlines has a fare sale for flights to some of the most popular destinations in Hawaii . If your schedule is flexible in April and May and you live in Alaska or on the west coast, this deal may be too tempting to resist. The travel window for this sale is April 10 through May 22 of this year. There are some restrictions that vary by city, so be sure to read the
Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world’s priciest drug at $4.25M
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A mother with her twin 6-year-old boys who have metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that leaves them unable to move. Photo taken on September 3, 2004. (credit: Getty | John Ewing/Portland Press Herald ) In a medical triumph, US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a gene therapy that appears to trounce a rare, tragic disease that progressively steals children's ab
Michael Cohen loses court motion after lawyer cited AI-invented cases
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to former US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) A federal judge decided not to sanction Michael Cohen and his lawyer for a court filing that included three fake citations generated by the Google Bard AI tool. Cohen's lawyer, David M. Schwartz, late last year filed the
Nvidia announces “moonshot” to create embodied human-level AI in robot form
98Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / An illustration of a humanoid robot created by Nvidia. (credit: Nvidia) In sci-fi films, the rise of humanlike artificial intelligence often comes hand in hand with a physical platform, such as an android or robot. While the most advanced AI language models so far seem mostly like disembodied voices echoing from an anonymous data center, they might not remain that way for long. Some com
New EPA, DOE fuel regs give automakers longer to reduce CO2 emissions
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) This week, the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have published new fuel efficiency rules that will go into effect in 2026. The rules favor both battery-electric vehicles and also plug-in hybrid EVs, but not to the degree as proposed by each agency last April. Those would have required automakers to sell four times as ma
Google balks at $270M fine after training AI on French news sites’ content
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP ) Google has agreed to pay 250 million euros (about $273 million) to settle a dispute in France after breaching years-old commitments to inform and pay French news publishers when referencing and displaying content in both search results and when training Google's AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. According to France's competition watchdog, the Autorité
Zuckerberg Swiped Elon’s Big Swiping Idea
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Mark Zuckerberg began testing a horizontal swiping feature on Wednesday for his pet project, Threads, the app whose main purpose seems to be trolling Elon Musk . The feature appears to be something Musk tweeted about two weeks ago, noting that he’s wanted to add it to X for the last year. Read more...
Alien: Romulus Was Inspired by an Aliens Deleted Scene
Gizmodo / 8h
Fede Álvarez started making an Alien movie without realizing he was making an Alien movie. He was in a meeting with Ridley Scott’s company right before Scott made Alien: Covenant , and he mentioned some things he would like to see. “I was like, ‘I think you guys should do this and approach it this way, and maybe it’s… Read more...
Candela’s electric ferries multiply as the startup lines up $25M in new funding
TechCrunch / 8h
Electric boat maker Candela is approaching cruising speed with $25 million in new funding and the first commercial deployment of its new P-12 ferry in New Zealand. The company has global ambitions for its highly efficient boats and has completed and delivered dozens of them — which is a lot in this industry! Candela has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor Is $500 Off
LifeHacker / 8h
Amazon's " Big Spring Sale " is in full swing with great deals on anything you can think of, like Eufy security cameras , noise-canceling Echo Buds , and a Samsung smart monitor that double as a TV . If you're a gamer looking for a new monitor, consider the new, comically wide Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor , currently $799.99 (originally $1,299.99) after a $500 discount. You must apply the $1
These Fitness Smartwatches Are 25% Off for Amazon’s Big Spring Deals
LifeHacker / 8h
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is running now, and three smartwatch brands are running discounts of 25% or more on some of their popular models. Read on for more on the Samsung, Amazfit, and Garmin watches you can snag at a discount right now. Garmin Forerunner 255, 255S, and 255 Music Garmin makes some of the best running watches out there, and the Forerunner 255 line is consistently a favorite. (Stra
Why—and How—WIRED Is Covering Politics
32Wired / 8h
Technology and politics have never been more intertwined. Here’s our approach to covering the 2024 election and beyond.
Avelo to launch 3 more New Haven routes, first service to home city
23The Points Guy / 8h
In most cases, major airlines have a significant presence in the city where their headquarters is located. For example, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is almost synonymous with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). One notable exception is Avelo Airlines , the upstart budget carrier. It’s based in Houston but doesn’t actually fly to either of Houston’s major airports. That’s abou
Stability AI Is Falling Apart
30Futurism / 9h
Instability AI AI image generation company Stability AI is in big trouble. Several key AI developers who worked on Stable Diffusion, the company's popular text-to-image generator, have resigned, Forbes reports . Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque announced the news during an all-hands meeting last week, per Forbes , revealing that three of the five researchers who originally created the foundational
Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules
25Engadget / 9h
Several notable names have joined Epic Games in taking a stance against Apple's decision to charge a fee for iOS payments made outside of the App Store. Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group filed an amicus brief in the case, as The Wall Street Journal reports. That lends some heavyweight backing to Epic's cause. Apple was forced to enable third-party payments on iOS due to the European Union's Digi
ObjectDock Returns from the Dead to Give Windows 11 a macOS Dock
How-To Geek / 9h
It's been a while, but we're finally returning to the days of blasphemous Windows customization. Stardock just revived ObjectDock, a popular tool that replaces the Windows taskbar with a macOS-like dock. You can now use ObjectDock in Windows 11 or 64-bit Windows 10 installations. So, go crazy.
US Military Commander Worries China Could Launch Attack From Moon
22Futurism / 9h
Loony Landing As the lunar space race heats up, the United States is growing increasingly concerned about its chief adversary using the Moon to launch attacks. As the military website Defense One reports , Space Force's Anthony Mastalir, a brigadier general who commands the off-planet security force's Indo-Pacific section, seemed worried that China might not honor the decades-old space treaty tha
United States Speeds up EV Adoption With New Car Emissions Rules
How-To Geek / 9h
The transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is taking a while, but it's a necessary step. Gas-fueled cars are among the biggest polluters in our planet, being a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, so moving to electric cars and other forms of transit are important. The United States wants that to happen sooner rather than later, though, and new restrictions on car em
How to watch Microsoft Surface event: New Surface Pro 10 expected
Mashable / 9h
Wondering how to watch the Microsoft Surface event? I don't blame you. According to rumors, Microsoft is planning on unleashing some new laptops, including a Microsoft Surface Pro 10 and a Surface Laptop 6 refresh. On top of that, the Redmond-based tech giant is unveiling some new features and perks to Windows 11 and Copilot, its ChatGPT rival. Microsoft reportedly has a handful of goodies to sha
The EPA reveals final auto industry regulations to try to keep the world habitable
Engadget / 9h
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its final pollution emissions standards for the auto industry on Wednesday. The regulations, which include a looser timeframe than those proposed last year, mandate that by 2032, most new passenger car and light truck sales in the US must be electric or hybrid. Earth is on a disastrous trajectory with climate change , and no amount of baseless co
American debuts new Wi-Fi redemptions, but stops short of making it free
48The Points Guy / 9h
Staying connected when flying with American Airlines is about to get a little bit easier. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Wednesday unveiled a few updates to its onboard Wi-Fi service, including the ability to redeem AAdvantage miles for internet packages. This new mileage redemption option will officially debut in the coming weeks on select aircraft. After a short beta period, nearly all of the
The Childhood Toys We'd Love to Have Back
28Gizmodo / 9h
Your favorite childhood toy is probably gone. Maybe your parents threw it out. Maybe you broke it yourself. Or maybe it’s sitting in an attic somewhere , in a box of other toys you once loved and now have forgotten about. Whatever the case, we all had our favorite toys as kids —and now, most likely, we don’t. Read more...
26 Deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale Actually Worth Paying Attention To
LifeHacker / 9h
The typical window for Prime Day is still a few months off, but that won't stop Amazon from cooking up an interim sale. Like many of the retailer's "shopping holidays," its ongoing Big Spring Sale, running March 20–25, is a mix of "deals" that aren't really all that special, and some that are actually decent discounts. Below, I've rounded up some of the Lifehacker staff's favorite deals, from sma
My Favorite Kitchen Essentials From Amazon's Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 9h
Stocking a kitchen with the appropriate tools and appliances doesn’t happen overnight. There are always one or two things on my I’ll get it later -list, and by the time “later” rolls around, I need to replace something else. If you've been meaning to someday get around to stocking your kitchen with a few tools and appliances, Amazon's ongoing spring sale is a good chance to grab a few essentials
Alien: Romulus teaser has all the right elements to pique our interest
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The long-standing science fiction franchise looks to be returning to its horror roots with Alien: Romulus . We learned way back in 2019 that horror director Fede Alvarez ( Don't Breathe , Evil Dead ) would be tackling a new standalone film in the Alien franchise . Personally, I had mixed feelings on the heels of the disappointing Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017). But the involvement o
Google reshapes Fitbit in its image as users allege “planned obsolescence”
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Google Fitbit's Charge 5. (credit: Fitbit) Google closed its Fitbit acquisition in 2021. Since then, the tech behemoth has pushed numerous changes to the wearable brand, including upcoming updates announced this week. While Google reshapes its fitness tracker business, though, some long-time users are regretting their Fitbit purchases and questioning if Google’s practices will force the
Alaska Airlines starts $5-per-month subscription service for deals and more — here’s what you get
The Points Guy / 9h
Alaska Airlines just launched an unusual new subscription service that is going to require a $5-per-month payment to get early access to Alaska fare sales and a bit more. The Seattle-based airline is calling it “Alaska Access” and is saying it gives advanced alerts to some of its biggest sales of the year. Alaska Access welcome page. ALASKA AIRLINES Alaska said subscribers will be notified the ni
Every pair of AirPods is discounted during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 9h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is in full swing, and while it hasn't been the best event for Apple deals in general, it's still not bad — especially when it comes to AirPods. As of the time of this writing, all the latest AirPods iterations are discounted during the Amazon spring sale, including the AirPods Max and AirPods Pro . Take a look below to see all the offers we could find, and keep checking b
Members only: Prime shoppers save $30 on Kindle Paperwhite e-readers
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $30: On the first day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale , Prime members can get the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $159.99, a 16% discount from its usual price tag. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $159.99 at Amazon $189.99 Save $30.00 During the Amazon Spring Sale 2024 shopping event, Prime members can score the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Si
Dell's lightest ever laptop has just launched and no, it's not an XPS 13 — the Latitude 7350 weighs just over two pounds and is unashamedly premium
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
After unveiling a range of XPS laptops at CES, Dell introduced ten new Latitude laptops at MWC 2024 , including a new 7350 variant. Weighing from just 2.18lb (0.989kg), it's available as a laptop or a 2-in-1 (with a detachable model arriving soon). As expected from Dell, you can customize its configuration to suit your needs. Beneath its sleek River Blue magnesium chassis, the Latitude 7350 is po
Elon Musk's X suspends users who post alleged name of alt-right comic creator
28Mashable / 10h
When Elon Musk acquired X, then-known as Twitter , he proudly proclaimed that his social media platform would be a place where freedom of speech reigned. According to Musk , only content deemed illegal by government law would be removed. All other speech – including hate speech – would be fair game to publish on X. With that being said, why are users now reporting that X is removing posts and sus
Need a new phone? The Samsung Galaxy A54 is $75 off during the Amazon sale.
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $75 : As of March 20, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is on sale for $374.99 at Amazon during the Big Spring Sale . That's a savings of 17%. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy A54 5G $374.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $75.00 During the Big Spring Sale at Amazon, unlocked phones are having a moment. If you're a budget buyer looking to upgrade your device, but don't want to wait until
Delta cuts 3 routes from Los Angeles, adds new regional flight from Detroit
29The Points Guy / 10h
JetBlue isn’t the only airline making cuts at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) : Delta Air Lines’ hub at LAX will have three fewer routes later this year. The Atlanta-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to drop three flights from LAX, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. This includes the 337-mile intrastate service from LAX to the Bay Are
Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance
35Engadget / 10h
Google just announced that it has been using AI to successfully predict riverline floods, up to seven days in advance in some cases. This isn’t just tech company hyperbole, as the findings were actually published in the esteemed science journal Nature. Floods are the most common natural disaster throughout the world, so any early warning system is good news. Floods have been notoriously tricky to
Delta Unveils New Employee Uniform Prototypes: Meh, I Think?
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Delta Air Lines has just unveiled a prototype of its new employee uniforms. This represents a massive change for the carrier’s branding, though don’t expect this will be rolled out on a widespread basis anytime soon. A first look at new Delta employee uniforms After more than 18 months of development and design, Delta has released prototypes of its all-new, modern, and “distinctly Delta” uniform
Scientists Manage to Cut HIV Out of Individual Cells
Futurism / 10h
Scientists say they've been able to literally cut out the "bad" bits of DNA from infected cells to eliminate HIV using CRISPR gene editing. While it's still far too early to conclude whether the technique could be used to cure HIV, as the BBC reports — let alone whether it's safe and effective in the long run — scientists are hopeful that gene therapy could be part of a treatment. HIV, or human i
Peacock's 2024 Paris Olympics coverage includes enhanced multiview options
Engadget / 10h
The 2024 Summer Olympics are just 128 days away. They'll be here before you know it, so what better time to learn about all the groovy features that the Games' streaming home, Peacock , has lined up? The platform will host more than 5,000 hours of live coverage across the two weeks, including each of the 329 medal events. That's far more than anyone could possibly watch during the Games, so to he
Second Mattel Adventure Park coming to Kansas City in 2026
The Points Guy / 10h
Barbie’s Beach House is coming to Kansas City, Kansas. Mattel and Epic Resort Destinations revealed Monday that they will open a second Mattel Adventure Park location in Bonner Springs, Kansas — a town in the Kansas City metro area — in 2026. This news comes less than a year after the duo announced the world’s first Mattel Adventure Park will open in Glendale, Arizona, in 2024 as part of the upco
The only thing you want less than a TikTok ban is China spying on you and manipulating everything you see
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The prospective TikTok ban – something that terrifies 170 million Americans and an untold number of online entrepreneurs – is rapidly becoming a tangible reality. But until it crystallizes with a signature from US President Joe Biden, nothing is certain, and everyone has questions. Ever since the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would impose a ban unless TikTok's pare
The Ghost With the Most Is Back in First Look at Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
42Gizmodo / 10h
It’s (nearly) showtime! The highly anticipated trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is coming soon—but first, Tim Burton has given a first look at the sequel for his eponymous horror comedy to Entertainment Weekly . Read more...
NBCUniversal’s Peacock will let you watch 4 livestreams at once for 2024 Paris Olympics
TechCrunch / 10h
Today, during NBCUniversal’s annual technology conference, One24, the company revealed a slew of features coming to its streaming service Peacock ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics in July. The most notable feature to launch on Peacock is multiview, which allows subscribers to view up to four simultaneous matches at once. Next to picture-in-picture mode, many […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser
GNOME 46 Arrives With Desktop Enhancements, Faster Files, and More
How-To Geek / 10h
GNOME is one of the main desktop environments for Linux, serving as the base for Ubuntu, Fedora, and many other systems. GNOME 46 is now available, with significant performance and usability improvements.
'Alien: Romulus' trailer will give you face-hugging nightmares
68Mashable / 10h
Get ready to tremble in fear at the teaser for Alien: Romulus , the latest film in the Alien franchise. Directed by Fede Álvarez ( Don't Breathe ), Alien: Romulus introduces us to a group of young space colonizers on a scavenging mission in an abandoned space station. And since this is an Alien film, you can bet they're in for a frightening encounter with a Xenomorph — or several. Our first look
Pixel 8a rumors list 120 Hz display, DisplayPort compatibility
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / OnLeak's Pixel 8a render. (credit: OnLeaks and Smartprix ) Google's next mid-range phone, the Pixel 8a, is rapidly approaching release. The presumed launch date has always been Google I/O, and that's officially set for May 14. Although the Pixel 8a recently hit the Federal Communications Commission , the box has leaked, and renders have been out since October, we haven't really talked s
FCC bans cable TV industry’s favorite trick for hiding full cost of service
67Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | stefanamer) Cable and satellite TV companies must start advertising "all-in" prices instead of using hidden fees to conceal the full cost of video service, the Federal Communications Commission said in new rules adopted last week. The FCC voted to adopt the rules on March 14, and the final text of the order was released yesterday . The rules are aimed in particular
Formula 1 chief appalled to find team using Excel to manage 20,000 car parts
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A pit stop during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix in early March evokes how the team's manager was feeling when looking at the Excel sheet that managed the car's build components. (credit: ALI HAIDER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) There's a new boss at a storied 47-year-old Formula 1 team, and he's eager to shake things up. He's been saying that the team is far behind its competition in
There is a new most expensive drug in the world. Price tag: $4.25 million
20MIT Technology Review / 10h
There is a new most expensive drug ever—a gene therapy that costs as much as a Brooklyn brownstone or a Miami mansion, and more than the average person will earn in a lifetime. Lenmeldy is a gene treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and was approved in the U.S. on Monday. Its maker, Orchard Therapeutics, said today the $4.25 million wholesale cost reflects the value the treatment has
EU signals doubts over legality of Meta’s privacy fee
TechCrunch / 10h
The European Union has given its strongest signal yet that a controversial tactic rolled out by Meta last November to extract consent to tracking from regional users of Facebook and Instagram — by forcing them to choose between paying a monthly subscription or agree to tracking — won’t wash under the bloc’s updated digital governance […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
These Tablets Are up to 35% Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 10h
Amazon's " Big Spring Sale " has officially started, with deals on many different products, like Eufy security cameras , noise-canceling Echo Buds over 50% off , and smart monitors that double as TVs . If you're looking for a new tablet, there are some deals on Samsung, Lenovo, and Google tablets going for up to 43% off . Here are my favorite ones. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet Best value And
The Best Android Smartphones Deals During Amazon’s Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 10h
Amazon is currently having a big Spring Sale across its entire site. Of course, that means plenty of tech deals to be had. If you're in the market for a new Android smartphone, Amazon has sales on some of the best phones from both Google and Samsung. Google Pixel Amazon is running deals on four different Google Pixel devices. If you're looking for the least expensive of the bunch, you could check
YouTube TV's sports-friendly Multiview mode is rolling out to iPad and iPhone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
YouTube TV’s Multiview feature is reportedly rolling out to iOS devices, giving iPhone owners a new, more immersive way to watch sports. News of this update comes from multiple users on the YouTubeTV subreddit claiming that they had just received the option on their smartphones . One person even shared a short video of their iPhone playing four different basketball games at once – well, one’s a c
Boarding As A Child, Busted As An Adult: Delta Passenger’s Stowaway Plan Lands Him Behind Bars
View from the Wing / 10h
A Delta Air Lines passenger bound for Austin was arrested as a stowaway after being caught while the plane was taxiing out to takeoff from Salt Lake City International Airport. Wicliff Yves Fleurizard was trying to get home from a snowboarding trip to Park City, Utah. On Saturday he tried using a Southwest Airlines buddy pass but flights were full. So he changed his approach for Sunday. Continue
Belize deal alert: Fly from Atlanta, Minneapolis or Seattle from $266 round trip
20The Points Guy / 10h
Belize attracts all types of travelers. Adventure seekers love the incredible snorkeling the country has to offer, not to mention its impressive caves, which are some of the most spectacular ones in the world. History lovers are attracted to the fact that Belize has more Mayan ruins per square mile than any other country (yes, even more than Mexico). Those looking for a more laid-back vacation ca
Some of the Most Popular Websites Share Your Data With Over 1,500 Companies
51Wired / 10h
Cookie pop-ups now show the number of “partners” that websites may share data with. Here's how many of these third-party companies may get your data from some of the most popular sites online.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Mystery Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has launched its latest sale on purchased miles . As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. While I’ll cover the details of this offer, let me state that I wouldn’t typically recommend taking advantage of this, as I think you’re better off buying reward
Hasbro's New Star Wars Toys Herald The Acolyte
Gizmodo / 11h
Hasbro’s latest Star Wars reveals may have been ostensibly for its villain-themed “Imperial March” this month, but really, it was all about The Acolyte . Just a day after we got our first look at the next Star Wars series in action, Hasbro came prepared with a bevy of new figures inspired by the show, and then some. Read more...
The Feds Are Reportedly Investigating Ethereum Foundation
21Gizmodo / 11h
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating the Ethereum Foundation and companies doing business with the nonprofit, according to a new report from Fortune Wednesday. And that’s very bad news for crypto enthusiasts who were hopeful that spot Ether ETFs, which would make it easier for investors… Read more...
Parler’s New Owners Swear This Time Will Be Different
22Wired / 11h
The “free speech” social media alternative is back on Apple’s App Store ahead of its official relaunch.
User Horrified When Glassdoor, a Site for Trashing Your Boss, Starts Adding Real Names
100+Futurism / 11h
Glassdoor's whole pitch has always been to anonymously trash talk their employers — but the site has now updated its policies and begun adding real names without consent, sparking outrage among users. As Ars Technica reports , one Glassdoor user discovered this unfortunate change while trying to get her own information taken down. Upon hearing about a real-name policy enacted since the company ac
Here Are the Internet's Dumbest Theories About Kate Middleton
Gizmodo / 11h
The Kate Middleton saga has been a boon for tabloids and cat nip for internet conspiracy theorists. Since Middleton had abdominal surgery in January and then failed to show up at a number of annual and/or scheduled events, the internet has been flooded with theories about what might have happened to her. Then came th… Read more...
American Airlines’ Free (Sponsored) Wi-Fi
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
American Airlines has just put out a press release about how it’s enhancing inflight entertainment, and will soon allow AAdvantage members to redeem miles for inflight Wi-Fi. The press release talks about how American is offering free sponsored Wi-Fi to passengers. For whatever reason, I see many people online reporting that American is following Delta in introducing free Wi-Fi. However, that’s n
What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2024)
26View from the Wing / 11h
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer, go a long way towards illustrating how I put my mileage and spending strategies into practice. Sharing this also adds a bit to my transparency as I
MSI's New Forge Keyboard and Mouse Cover the Basics
How-To Geek / 11h
MSI sells a lot of premium PC components, as well as many more affordable options. Regardless of your budget, MSI probably has something for you. The company also makes keyboards and mice, but most of the company's offerings can be a bit on the expensive side.If you've been looking for ultra-cheap peripherals that get the job done, MSI's latest Forge accessories might be for you.
Snag a pair of AirPods Pro for $60 off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $60: As of March 20, the 2nd generation AirPods Pro are discounted at $60 off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. While it's not the best AirPods deal we've ever seen, it's a good offer to consider if you're in the market for some new earbuds. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) $189.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $60.00 Honestly, we'd be shocked if the AirPods Pro weren't on s
Is Djo's 'End of Beginning' the beginning of the end for TikTok as a music discovery platform?
20Mashable / 11h
If you've scrolled on TikTok in the past week you've likely heard the refrain "And when I'm back in Chicago" over, and over, and over again. The snippet comes from the platform's latest runaway hit, Djo's 2022 song "End of Beginning." It's soundtracked a whopping 2.2 million videos and counting on the app — a truly spectacular jump from last month's 18,000 . SEE ALSO: Why the internet stans Irela
Carmakers’ shady data sharing takes spotlight in GM connected car scandal
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Few Ars readers will have been surprised by the news from last week concerning General Motors' connected cars. As The New York Times reported , some owners of vehicles made by General Motors have been having a hard time getting car insurance. The reason? They unwittingly agreed to share their driving data with a third party. Now, at least one driver
US government warns water services are being targeted in cyberattacks
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The US government has issued a warning to its allies that state-backed hackers from Iran and China are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, with the most notable attacks against water systems. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) probed a number of Iranian attacks targeting Unitronic programmable logic controllers (PLC) used in water facilities. China has also tu
Threads begins testing swipe gestures to help train the For You algorithm
21Engadget / 11h
Threads has begun testing swipe gestures to help users improve the algorithm that populates the For You feed. It’s reportedly called Algo Tune as, well, it helps people tune their algorithms. It’s pretty rare when any social media site, particularly one run by Meta, allows users to adjust the parameters by which the great and powerful algorithm operates, so this feature is definitely worth keepin
How to maximize benefits with the Amex Platinum Card
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Platinum Card® from American Express is among the best premium travel rewards cards available. Thanks to its generous benefits and its ability to earn valuable, transferable American Express Membership Rewards points , it can be well worth the annual fee of $695 (see rates and fees ) for many travelers
Google Chrome is enlisting Windows Hello’s help so you can log in more easily and stay secure
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Windows Hello , a biometric authentication method available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 , is about to become the default authentication method for Google Chrome , and it’s poised to make your personal information more secure. Windows Hello was initially introduced as a Windows 10 feature and it’s become a user favorite, allowing users to use biometric data like a fingerprint, facial recognition
The Best Vacuums in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
LifeHacker / 11h
Vacuums are one of the best items to snatch up during a big sale because you while always need a good one, a "good one" is generally pretty expensive. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale starts today and runs through March 25, and it's a solid opportunity to pick up a vacuum that can suck its way right through your spring cleaning schedule. Here are some of the best ones on sale. Best vacuums in Amazon’s Bi
What's New on Netflix in April 2024
LifeHacker / 11h
Netflix's April slate includes anticipated series, a reality prank show, and dark documentaries. Ripley (April 4) is based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley (you might be familiar with the 1999 movie of the same name). It's now a black-and-white series starring Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, and Johnny Flynn. Scott plays the titular character, a New York scam artist, in th
Pentagon Mission Will Include Test of Blue Origin's 'Space Truck'
61Gizmodo / 11h
Jeff Bezos’ space venture is ready to test its Blue Ring orbital platform , which could become a pivotal pitstop for missions journeying to the Moon and beyond. Read more...
Astera Labs’ IPO pops 72% on first day, showing that investor demand for tech with an AI twist is high
24TechCrunch / 11h
Astera Labs started its life as a public company trading at $52.56 per share, up 46% when the bell rang. The company priced its IPO last night at $36 per share, above its raised price range. Astera’s debut marks the first material technology offering this year that TechCrunch is tracking. Reddit, the well-known social forum […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Russia Warns of Potential Military Strike on SpaceX Satellites
73Futurism / 11h
Legitimate Target Russia has accused the United States of using commercial satellite operators for its intelligence efforts — and is threatening to take military action in response. The news comes days after Reuters released a report earlier this month, detailing a classified contract that SpaceX signed with a US intelligence agency to launch hundreds of spy satellites. "We are aware of Washingto
Forget Amazon: LG's stunning C3 OLED TV is down to a record-low price at Best Buy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
There's a massive spring sale at Amazon , and while there are thousands of deals on appliances, tech gadgets, and clothing, if you're looking for a high-end OLED display, you'll need to head to Best Buy. The retailer has LG's stunning 65-inch C3 OLED TV on sale for $1,599.99 (was $2,499.99). That's a whopping $900 discount and the lowest price you can find. The LG C3 OLED TV is a successor to las
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, from Amy Hennig's studio, arrives in 2025
44Engadget / 11h
It's been almost three years since we found out that former Naughty Dog and Visceral Games writer and creative director Amy Hennig was working on a Marvel game with her team at Skydance New Media. During Epic Games' State of Unreal showcase at the Game Developers Conference, a new story trailer shed some more light on the game, which is called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra . As the name suggests, it
Man Creatively Sneaks Onto Delta Flight, But Gets Caught
56One Mile at a Time / 11h
Every so often we hear stories of people sneaking onto flights. Sometimes they’re successful, and sometimes they immediately get caught. Well, someone tried to sneak onto a Delta flight over the weekend, using a method I’ve never heard of . And he almost got away with it, except for one little problem… How someone snuck onto a Delta flight from Salt Lake City The FBI is investigating a 26-year-ol
Marvel's New Captain America-Black Panther Game Takes Us Back to World War II
64Gizmodo / 11h
Captain America and Black Panther have shared the screen in the Marvel Universe before, but not like this. The year is 1943, the pair are both on the same mission in Nazi-occupied Paris, and you’ll get to become both of them. Read more...
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 owners are reporting a design flaw that can break the screen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 users are reporting that their phones cannot fully open, and in some cases that their internal screens are breaking – and ironically the issue appears to be caused by a possible flaw with Samsung’s unique hinge design intended to protect the hinge mechanism. Since the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 , Samsung’s foldables have featured a lining of tiny brushes inside the hinge
Grab the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds for under $280 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $21.99: The Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are just $278 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 7% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds $278.00 at Amazon $299.99 Save $21.99 Wireless earbuds have made massive advancements in the last decade and Sony's been a leader in sound quality. If you're looking for top-of-the-line earbuds t
Glassdoor is tying real names to anonymous profiles without consent
Mashable / 11h
Want to protect your anonymity? Don't use Glassdoor. The site, which has been popular for years because it gives people an anonymous way to talk a whole bunch of mess about their employers, has allegedly been attaching users' real names to their anonymous profiles, per Ars Technica . This is evidently due to Glassdoor's acquisition of the networking app Fishbowl. If you have a Glassdoor account,
Get an Acer Aspire 3 laptop for only $300 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $30: Normally $329.99, the Acer Aspire 3 (AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) is on sale for just $299.99 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale . Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Aspire 3 $299.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $30.00 Amazon has a big-name laptop on sale for just under $300 during its inaugural Big Spring Sale — and it's not a dinky little Chromebook . As of March 20, a variant
Apple's iPad Pro could come with a matte display
Mashable / 11h
The wait for Apple's new iPad Pro has been torturous. The slow drip of rumors about the OLED iPad Pro has covered everything from designs to production schedules to price . However, new rumors from a leaker in China suggest that the new iPad Pro may come with a matte display for the first time. SEE ALSO: iPad Air, iPad Pro: The rumored release date window for the ‘biggest revamp ever’ As reported
Ge a Shark self-emptying robot vacuum for $80 off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
GET 21% OFF: Snag a Shark AV1010AE IQ self-emptying robot vacuum for just $299.99 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale . That's $80 off the original listing price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Our pick: Shark AV1010AE IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base $299.99 at Amazon $379.99 Save $80.00 Amazon's Big Spring Sale is finally live, and hundreds of deals are available. From tablets to fitnes
Building a more reliable supply chain
MIT Technology Review / 12h
In 2021, when a massive container ship became wedged in the Suez Canal, you could almost hear the collective sigh of frustration around the globe. It was a here-we-go-again moment in a year full of supply chain hiccups. Every minute the ship remained stuck represented about $6.7 million in paralyzed global trade. The 12 months leading up to the debacle had seen countless manufacturing, production
The Finals' first update of season 2 introduces map selection in private matches and a ban progression system
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The first patch for The Finals season two has been released, which introduces a new feature for private matches while making improvements to its latest game mode. Embark Studios has released the patch notes which detail version 2.1.0 in its entirety, with some of the most notable features surrounding the game's maps, brand-new ban progression with a three-strike system, as well as the game's late
The Tineco Pure One S15 cordless vacuum is on sale for $324 in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Engadget / 12h
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has slashed prices on some of our favorite cordless vacuums from Tineco. The sale’s headliner is the Tineco Pure One S15 , Engadget’s runner-up pick for the best cordless vacuum . Usually $500, the Tineco Pure One S15’s sale price is $349, but the Amazon product page includes a $25 off coupon, bringing it down to $324 — so make sure you click that box before checking out.
Trackers Placed in Amazon Packaging Reveal What Really Happens to Store Drop-Off Recycling
Gizmodo / 12h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...
Ubisoft Shows Off AI-Powered NPC That Can Talk Back
59Futurism / 12h
Video game publisher Ubisoft has unveiled prototypes for AI-powered non-playable characters (NPCs), dubbed "NEO NPCs," The Verge reports . The prototypes are a collaboration between Ubisoft, AI chipmaker and shovel-seller Nvidia, and the AI gaming firm InWorld. According to an Ubisoft press release , they're designed to allow users to break out of "a dialogue tree of pre-determined answers" often
Windows 10’s lock screen ruined? Not for everyone, but new feature rolling out is a love or hate thing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Windows 10 is getting a new feature for the lock screen , furnishing it with some extras that you’ll either approve of or detest, if the reaction online thus far is anything to go by. Ever-present leaker and keen delver into the hidden depths of Windows 11 preview builds, PhantomOfEarth, posted a screenshot of the new lock screen cards on X (formerly Twitter). Additional lock screen cards such as
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is 33 percent off for the Big Spring Sale
Engadget / 12h
If you're looking for a way to turn any screen (including those in hotel rooms) into your own smart TV, you may be interested in this sale on a few Amazon streaming sticks . The discounts come as part of the company's Big Spring Sale , underway now. One stick to call out is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max , which is down to $40 after a 33 percent discount. That matches the record low we saw for this lat
From New Mexico to the Dominican Republic: Celebrate mom with these mother-daughter getaways
The Points Guy / 12h
As both a mom and a daughter, I can say with certainty that there’s no one harder to shop for than a mother on Mother’s Day. That’s why I’m focusing on planning travel with my mom instead of getting her another scarf, bag or mani-pedi this year, though she loves all of those, too. In fact, I’ve come up with a whole list of destinations with fun events and timely hooks to celebrate Mother’s Day. (
The Feds Can Film Your Front Porch for 68 Days Without a Warrant, Says Court
63Gizmodo / 12h
Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant , using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on Tuesday … Read more...
The Greatest App of All Time Day 20: Venmo vs. Twitter
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s Day 20 of Gizmodo’s March Madness bracket challenge to name the greatest app of all time and the competition is getting fierce! We lost a legend yesterday, as YouTube defeated Vine with an overwhelming victory . Today, Venmo will try its luck against Twitter. Read more...
China’s chips are off the table - US considering Huawei sanctions over secretive chip network
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The US is considering sanctioning a number of countries linked to Huawei semiconductor manufacturing, after the Shenzhen based tech giant made a significant breakthrough. The US has been investing billions of dollars to secure domestic production of semiconductors, over concern of potential espionage and sabotage conducted by China on companies based in Taiwan, which is home to over 60% of the wo
Feel the beat with Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 for $70 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $70: As of March 20, get a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 for just $79.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 47%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 $79.99 $149.99 Save $70.00 Need a new pair of earbuds, but don't want to go the Apple route? Maybe you've tried a variety of wireless options and none of them did the trick. May we suggest a pair of Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2? T
Get up to 25% off Kodak instant cameras during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 12h
UP TO 25% OFF: Score up to 25% off instant cameras during Amazon's Big Spring Sale . Our top picks: Best deal overall KODAK Mini Shot 2 Retro 4PASS 2-in-1 Instant Digital Camera and 68 photo sheets bundle $116.99 at Amazon (save $43 ) Best runner-up deal KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro 4PASS 2-in-1 Instant Digital Camera and 68 photo sheets bundle $129.97 at Amazon (save $50.02) Best budget deal KODAK Pr
The Garmin Venu 2 is back down to its lowest price ever during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $150: The Garmin Venu 2 (GPS) is just $249.99, down from the normal price of $399.99. That's a 38% discount and a return to its lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu 2 (GPS, slate bezel with black case and silicone band) $249.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $150.00 Garmin makes some of the best fitness trackers in the industry, and many come with better battery life t
The Filmmaker Who Says AI Is Reparations
85Wired / 12h
Before he used AI tools to make his movies, Willonius Hatcher couldn’t get noticed. Now his AI-generated shorts are going viral and Hollywood is calling.
British Airways 777 Diverts Due To Incapacitated Pilot
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Passengers on a recent transatlantic British Airways flight had a rather eventful journey. The flight made a u-turn over the Atlantic, after one of the pilots became incapacitated. British Airways 777 diverts to St. John’s Canada This incident happened on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and involves British Airways flight BA2272 from New York (JFK) to London (LGW). The flight was operated by a 25-year-
The Best SD Cards For Cameras of 2024
30How-To Geek / 12h
A great camera needs a great SD card . Whether you're looking for a lot of storage, the highest speeds, or simply a good value to save some money, we've found the best SD cards out there.
X-Men '97 Gives a Classic Cartoon a Fresh, Familiar Coat of Paint
33Gizmodo / 12h
The X-Men never die. In the comics, that’s sometimes more literal than metaphorical , more meta text than actual text. But it always means that, for the most part, no matter how long the X-Men wane, they always come back : the same but different, adapted to the latest age of a world that hates and fears them. X-Men: The… Read more...
SpaceX Targets Early May for Starship’s Quickest Turnaround Yet
Gizmodo / 12h
The third test flight of Starship on March 14 marked a huge victory for SpaceX, with the experimental rocket hitting a number of key milestones. The unplanned loss of both stages triggered a Federal Aviation Administration investigation, but neither the FAA nor SpaceX anticipate the lengthy delays experienced after… Read more...
Zapier's New Features Will Be a Hit With Automation Nerds
LifeHacker / 12h
Zapier acts as an online hub that allows you to connect various product lines, services and basic data, integrating services that don't have native integrations. If, say, you want the Hue lights in your office to flash every time a lead comes in via Hubspot, you could do that on Zapier, even if you can't do it on either Hubspot or the Hue app. On a simpler level, people have been using these plat
Aqara’s New Smart Ceiling Light Can Do More Than Just Brighten a Room
LifeHacker / 12h
A year ago, I’d never heard of Aqara . Then they released a well-reviewed sensor no one else had, the FP2 , a “presence” sensor. A quick perusal of their site will confirm they are, indeed, the sensor company, with a deep bench of smart sensors no one else has. Moreover, having tested many of them, they work when competitors’ simply do not. Now, a sensor is a small thing to install and set up, bu
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature is $30 off for Prime members during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Engadget / 12h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale has brought a $30 discount to the company's upgraded e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature . It's down to $160 instead of the $190 list price for Prime members. That's not an all-time low (we saw it drop to $125 for Prime Day last July) but still a decent discount on a device that doesn't go on sale very often. Engadget's Nathan Ingraham called the Paperwhite Signatur
Ultimate cruise guide to Virgin Voyages restaurants and food on board
The Points Guy / 12h
When Virgin Voyages splashed onto the cruise scene in 2020, it promised to shake up the industry. Richard Branson’s cruise line seemed like it was full of hot air, but when I sailed, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it lives up to the hype, especially when it comes to Virgin Voyages’ food options and restaurants on board. Virgin Voyages’ dining is in a class of its own. It’s rare that
Finally: American Airlines Will Make Wi-Fi Free On Most Domestic Flights
61View from the Wing / 12h
The key here though is ensuring that there's enough bandwidth to the aircraft. When wifi is free, usage goes up. I find that American's internet is so expensive, fewer people use it, and it works better than when I fly Delta where there's no charge. Continue reading ...
OpenAI's GPT-5 release could be as early as this summer
Mashable / 12h
GPT-5, OpenAI's highly-anticipated model that would power ChatGPT , is reportedly only a few months away. According to Business Insider , OpenAI is expected to release the new large language model (LLM) this summer. What's more, some enterprise customers who have access to the GPT-5 demo say it's way better than GPT-4 . "It's really good, like materially better," according to a CEO who spoke with
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
