Tesla paid no federal income taxes while paying executives $2.5 billion over five years
500+Engadget / 15h
In case you need another reason to shout "tax the rich" from the rooftops, it's here, and it's going to make you angry. A study found that 35 major US companies paid their top five executives more than they paid in federal income taxes between 2018 and 2022, the Guardian reports . The findings, which come from The Institute for Policy Studies and Americans for Tax Fairness, are even less shocking
Elon Musk Cancels Don Lemon’s Show on X After Being Asked About Drug Use
500+Gizmodo / 13h
Elon Musk canceled Don Lemon’s new exclusive TV show on X before it even started, according to a statement from Lemon on Wednesday. The former CNN host says Elon Musk didn’t like his interview with Lemon, so Musk canceled their partnership just hours after the conversation concluded. Read more...
Mining helium-3 on the Moon has been talked about forever—now a company will try
400+Ars Technica - All content / 16h
Enlarge / That's no spice harvester. It's an extractor pulling helium-3 from the lunar surface. (credit: Interlune) Two of Blue Origin's earliest employees, former President Rob Meyerson and Chief Architect Gary Lai, have started a company that seeks to extract helium-3 from the lunar surface, return it to Earth, and sell it for applications here. The company has been operating in stealth since i
Fujifilm's new flagship Instax Mini 99 instant camera boasts 'first-of-a-kind' creative color effects and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
Fujifilm Instax Mini instant cameras such as the popular Mini 12 are typically point-and-shoot beginner-level fun – everything is in auto, even the flash. That's changed in the new flagship model, the Instax Mini 99, which offers more creative control than ever. It takes design cues from the Instax Square 40 , but as its name suggests the Mini 99 uses the smaller Instax Mini film, plus it feature
Epic accuses Apple of flouting court order by charging for external links on iOS apps
Engadget / 8min
Epic Games has already accused Apple of "malicious compliance" with the EU's new competition laws, and now it's making the same allegation stateside. In a new legal filing , it accused Apple of non-compliance with a 2021 ruling that allowed developers to bypass Apple's 30 percent cut of in-app payments and is asking the court to enforce the original injunction. Once the Supreme Court declined to
Nigeria’s Youverify raises $2.5M to enhance anti-money laundering compliance
TechCrunch / 12min
Youverify, a Nigerian provider of identity verification and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions for banks and startups, secured a $2.5 million investment from Elm, which specializes in offering ready-made and customized digital solutions to public and private institutions in Saudi Arabia. The pre-Series A investment from Elm also includes a strategic partnership to help Youverify streamline […]
Amazon now lets sellers create listings through a URL by using AI
TechCrunch / 12min
Amazon launched generative AI-powered features last year to help sellers quickly create listings by entering just a few words about the product. The company is now making it easier for sellers to create listings if an item is already listed on their website. The e-commerce giant’s new tool uses AI to parse details from an […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This New Robot Is So Far Ahead of Elon Musk's Optimus That It's Almost Embarrassing
Gizmodo / 32min
As if Elon Musk needed yet another reason to hate OpenAI . Figure, a startup that’s partnered with OpenAI to develop a humanoid robot, released a new video on Wednesday. And it’s truly heads above anything Tesla has demonstrated to date with the Optimus robot. Read more...
Decarbonizing production of energy is a quick win
MIT Technology Review / 55min
Debate around the pace and nature of decarbonization continues to dominate the global news agenda, from the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change warning that the EU must double annual emissions cuts, to forecasts that it could cost more than $1 trillion to decarbonize the global shipping industry. Despite differing opinions on the right path to net zero, all agree that every secto
SpaceX Starship launch livestream: Watch the third launch live
Mashable / 1h
NASA expects the SpaceX Starship to land astronauts on the moon, as soon as 2026. The largest rocket ever built — standing 397 feet high (with its booster) and powered by a whopping 33 engines — still has a long road ahead before it's operational. But SpaceX is making progress. The commercial space company, known for revolutionizing rocketry by building reusable rockets that land back on Earth, h
How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stream Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're inching closer to the NBA playoffs , which could mean that teams are starting to build momentum before it really matters. It could also mean that teams are resting to save up energy for the latter stages. We're hoping that th
As European dynamism gathers momentum, Elaia and partners double down with new deep tech fund
TechCrunch / 2h
Elaia's third deep tech seed fund, DTS3, is double the size of the two previous funds, and signals the momentum that is forming around an emerging concept: European dynamism. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YouTube TV refreshed UI makes video watching more engaging for users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
YouTube is redesigning its smart TV app to increase interactivity between people and their favorite channels. In a recent blog post , YouTube described how the updated UI shrinks the main video a bit to make room for an information column housing a video’s view counts, amount of likes it has, description, and comments. Yes, despite the internet’s advice, people do read the YouTube comments sectio
A bug in an Irish government website that exposed COVID-19 vaccination records took two years to publicly disclose
TechCrunch / 3h
The Irish government fixed a vulnerability two years ago in its national COVID-19 vaccination portal that exposed the vaccination records of around a million residents. But details of the vulnerability weren’t revealed until this week after attempts to coordinate public disclosure with the government agency stalled and ended. Security researcher Aaron Costello said he discovered […] © 2024 TechCr
Forget Sora, this is the AI video that will blow your mind – and maybe scare you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Humanoid robotic development has for the better part of two decades moved at a snail's pace but rapid acceleration is underway thanks to a collaboration between Figure AI and OpenAI with the result being the most stunning bit of real humanoid robot video I've ever seen. On Wednesday, startup robotics firm Figure AI released a video update (see below) of its Figure 01 robot running a new Visual La
‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ review: 'Grand Theft Auto' meets Shakespeare in hilarious, moving doc
Mashable / 4h
There could not be a more mismatched pair of subjects than Shakespearean tragedy and rocket launchers fired at police choppers by men in silly hats. However, Grand Theft Hamlet explores this unique combination of past and present while revealing new and unexpected narrative layers at every turn. The animated documentary follows two actors’ ill-advised attempts to stage a full-length production of
How to Track Your Sleep With an Apple Watch
LifeHacker / 4h
The Apple Watch has a built-in sleep tracker, but it can be hard to find. Here’s how to access it, how to set it up so that it properly records how much sleep you’re getting, and how to understand the results. Does my Apple Watch support sleep tracking? Sleep tracking was introduced with WatchOS version 7 (released in 2020). That version of WatchOS works on watches from Series 3 and newer, paired
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 14
Mashable / 4h
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 14's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle c
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 14
Mashable / 5h
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
This Alexa-equipped Smart Wall Dimmer Switch Is Almost Half Off
LifeHacker / 5h
Lights are an obvious place to jump into smart home technology, and more and more, I lean into smart switches. With a smart switch, it doesn’t matter what type of bulb or fixture you have—the control comes from the switch itselt. I find these switches to be more stable than lightbulbs and cost effective over the long haul. Leviton, a well-known name in the lighting space, has a notable wall switc
The 2025 Porsche Panamera perfectly balances luxury ride and great handling
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / BIgger air intakes, steeper headlights, and more pronounced fenders are the visual hallmarks of the 3rd-generation Porsche Panamera. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Porsche provided flights from Washington to Seville and accommodation so Ars could drive the new Panamera. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. SEVILLE, Spain—Once upon a time, Porsche just made two-door sports cars . Then
TikTok's CEO urges users to 'protect your constitutional rights' as US ban looms
28Engadget / 6h
Hours after the House passed a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States, Shou Chew, the company’s CEO urged users to “protect your constitutional rights.” Chew also implied that TikTok would mount a legal challenge if the bill is passed into law. “We will not stop fighting and advocating for you,” Chew said in a video posted to X. “We will continue to do all we can including exercising our
'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'
BBC News / 6h
AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.
Why Mortgage Lenders Charge Prepayment Penalties (and How to Avoid Them)
LifeHacker / 6h
When you take out a mortgage to buy a home, you are borrowing a large sum of money from a lender that you agree to pay back over a long period of time, often 15 or 30 years, and the lender makes money off the interest you pay on the loan over those years. However, some lenders include a prepayment penalty clause that allows them to charge you a fee if you pay off all or part of the mortgage early
The Google Pixel 6a Is $80 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 6h
I bought my Google Pixel 6a in late 2022 and I've yet to experience any issues or feel the urge to upgrade. The Pixel 6a has been a very well-regarded budget phone over the years, but it has never been as cheap as it is right now. Woot is currently selling the unlocked 128GB Google Pixel 6a for $269.99 (originally $349) after an $80 discount. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; other
The SEC accuses Elon Musk of trying to 'distort’ its investigation into his takeover of Twitter
Engadget / 6h
The SEC officials investigating Elon Musk over his handling of the Twitter takeover seem to be growing more and more impatient with his legal antics. The two sides have been locked in a dispute over Musk’s refusal to testify in the investigation.Now, in a new filing, the SEC accuses Musk of trying to “misrepresent” the regulator’s investigation. “Musk continues to distort the true scope of this i
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, March 14 (game #780)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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, around 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 keep
AI weapons scanner backtracks on UK testing claims
BBC News / 7h
Evolv Technology has been asked to change claims its technology has been tested by the government.
NASA Craft Hunting Alien Life Will Carry a New Message From Humanity
37Futurism / 7h
Anyone There? One of NASA's latest probes is carrying on the grand tradition of blasting humanity's message out to the cosmos — and this one's searching for life outside of our pale blue dot. As Gizmodo reports, the space agency has recruited a nonprofit specializing in research and design for future interstellar messaging to assist in its quest not only to find whether Jupiter's icy moon Europa
Behold, TruckBot
TechCrunch / 7h
One undeniable trend from this year’s Modex conference: suddenly everyone is into truck unloading. The past couple of years have gone from a few select companies to seemingly everyone in and around warehouse robotics looking to tackle the problem. Most solutions are some variation on a basic theme: a robotic arm attached to a mobile […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
Time to Install Another Microsoft Security Patch (This One Fixes 61 Vulnerabilities)
LifeHacker / 7h
Microsoft pushed its March Patch Tuesday update yesterday to compatible PCs, and it's not one you want to miss . This update addresses a substantial number of Windows security vulnerabilities: There are 61 patches in total here , two of which are labeled as "critical." While it’s important to patch every security vulnerability a developer discovers, it’s particularly important to address the flaw
The New M3 MacBook Air Is Already on Sale (a Little)
LifeHacker / 7h
That didn't take long: Apple unveiled its updated lineup of M3-powered MacBook Air laptops on March 4. A little more than a week later, the 8GB 15-inch MacBook Air is already seeing its first discount. Amazon is currently selling the powerful machine for $1,234 (down from $1,299)—a $75 discount. True, it's not exactly a fire sale, but that amount will cover the sales tax in some places, and any d
SpaceX Starship Launched Starlink Gen 3 Unfolded Nearly As Wide as the Space Station
Next Big Future / 8h
The SpaceX Starship launching tomorrow will enable a new generation of larger Gen 3 Starlink satellites. They will weigh over 2 tons and will unfold to a wingspan of 60 meters for larger antennas and solar panels. The space station is about 75 meters wide while the SpaceX Gen 3 will have a 60 meters ... Read more
SpaceX has a license to launch Starship—this time it might fly at dawn
29Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / SpaceX's third flight-ready Starship rocket underwent a countdown dress rehearsal earlier this month. (credit: SpaceX ) The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it has approved a commercial launch license for the third full-scale test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket. This is the final regulatory hurdle before SpaceX can launch Starship from South Texas. The third flig
Is the Hilton Honors Amex Surpass Still Worth It? The Definitive Take
View from the Wing / 8h
I find I get the most value out of the Hyatt program, but I have Hilton status thanks to American Express. Having some status with a large chain like Hilton makes sense and the card is a good way to get that. Continue reading ...
Kids Are Watching Brain Melting AI-Generated Videos on YouTube Without Parents Realizing
Futurism / 8h
Crossing Lines AI hustle bros are back at it. And this time, their get-rich-quick schemes are gunning for your kids' still-forming brains. AI scammers are using generative tools to churn out bizarre and nonsensical YouTube kids' videos, a troubling Wired report reveals . The videos are often created in a style akin to that of the addictive hit YouTube and Netflix show Cocomelon, and are very rare
Elon Musk kills Don Lemon's unaired X show after interview with the former CNN host
100+Mashable / 8h
X 's big pivot to video will need to go on now without one of the three original shows it boasted about earlier this year. Former CNN host Don Lemon announced via a post on the platform, formerly known as Twitter, that Elon Musk canceled his upcoming exclusive show on X – just hours after Musk sat down with Lemon for an interview being filmed for the very first episode. Tweet may have been delete
What Happens Next With the TikTok Ban Bill
58NYT > Technology / 8h
Even though legislation is moving forward, our video apps won’t disappear any time soon.
You Should Whip Some Honey
LifeHacker / 8h
Honey is a fantastic sweetener option, one that offers its own unique flavor—but as versatile as honey is, it can be hard to work with, especially if you're trying to use it as a spread. One way of altering honey’s texture is to whip it, which turns it into a light, airy concoction that can be used in a number of ways, from spreading it on toast or pancakes or drizzling it on pastries to mixing i
How to Mirror Your iPhone's Display to Your TV
LifeHacker / 8h
If you want to show any piece of content—photos, memes, maps, videos, etc.—on your iPhone to more than one person sitting in the same room, huddling around your device's small screen or passing your iPhone around is not the way to do it. Instead, you can use screen mirroring via AirPlay to display what you see on your iPhone on a much larger TV. Apple's AirPlay 2 protocol allows you to stream vid
Three Politicians Who Voted for the TikTok 'Ban' Have Active Accounts
Gizmodo / 8h
The U.S. passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to force ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to divest from the social media platform or face a complete ban in the country. The bill passed 352 to 65 and needs to be taken up by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden to become law. But we couldn’t help noticing… Read more...
Hasbro's New Star Wars Toys Embrace the Dark Side
Gizmodo / 8h
Star Wars products love a theme moment— Force Friday , Triple Force Friday , whatever the Force Friday equivalent for Rogue One was called. Maybe they just love Fridays, but now Lucasfilm and its merch partners are capitalizing on a whole month to sell you things, with a specific villainous twist. Read more...
OpenAI’s deals with publishers could spell trouble for rivals
32TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI’s legal battle with The New York Times over data to train its AI models might still be brewing. But OpenAI’s forging ahead on deals with other publishers, including some of France’s and Spain’s largest news publishers. OpenAI on Wednesday announced that it signed contracts with Le Monde and Prisa Media to bring French and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Creators are frustrated but energized as TikTok ban gains momentum
37TechCrunch / 9h
The bill that could ban TikTok took one step closer to becoming a law on Wednesday. After being introduced just last week, the bill was fast-tracked through the House of Representatives and will now head to the Senate. V Spehar, the TikTok creator behind UnderTheDeskNews, has been a staunch critic of efforts to ban TikTok; […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Death by neti pot: Why you shouldn’t use tap water to clean your sinuses
64Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel ) Just because something is safe to eat or drink doesn't mean it's safe to squirt deep inside your face, like your sinus cavities and eye sockets, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would like to remind you. In a study published Wednesday in Emerging Infectious Diseases , CDC researchers looked at 10 cases where people developed
Bitcoin Fog operator convicted of laundering $400M in bitcoins on darknet
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) A US federal jury has convicted a dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, for operating Bitcoin Fog, "the longest-running bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet," the Department of Justice announced yesterday. Sterlingov ran Bitcoin Fog from 2011 to 2021, moving over 1.2 million bitcoin (approximately $400 million) before he
SpaceX aiming to launch massive Starship for the third time early Thursday
TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX will attempt to send the massive Starship rocket to orbit for the third time early Thursday morning after U.S. regulators gave the green light for launch. The company is aiming to complete the launch within a 110-minute window that opens at 7:00 a.m. CT. Starship testing is conducted from SpaceX’s sprawling Starbase campus near […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
We May Have "Misunderstood the Universe," Nobel Prize Winner Says
100+Futurism / 9h
You Grow Girl For a long time, scientists believed they understood how fast the universe is growing — but the more they learn, those theories seem to be expanding as fast as the universe itself. Basically, the " Hubble constant " measures the speed at which the universe is expanding. The only problem? Different instruments keep providing different values for it, giving rise to what's known as the
Cypher’s inventory drone launches from an autonomous mobile robot base
TechCrunch / 9h
Doing inventory sucks. I feel the need to reiterate this any time I discuss the topic here. Having performed a bit of it during my years of retail work, I can personally attest to the fact that it’s a mind-numbing bore. It is, therefore, a prime candidate for automation. After all, two of the main […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Spider-Man Won't Get a Multiplayer Game, and That's Just Fine
Gizmodo / 9h
Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes ever, and for many, he’s at his most exciting when he’s hanging around with other Spider-heroes. The success of the Spider-Verse movies and Spider-Man: No Way Home proves this more than most, but that wave has yet to really hit games beyond the two-hero exploits of the … Read more...
Nearly 300 Indie iPhone, iPad, and Mac Apps Are on Sale Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
Whether you use an iPhone or a Mac (or both), there never seems to be a shortage of high-quality apps made by independent developers. These indie apps often cater to a niche that may serve you really well, but not be worth the effort for bigger companies to explore. Every few months, these developers band together and put their apps on sale. We've previously covered Indie App Sales during Black F
Earn 60,000 bonus points on the Citi Premier Card: Worth over $1,000
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you’re looking to boost your summer travel with a nice haul of transferable points, you might want to think about one of Citi’s most viable cards on the market. The Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees ) is offering 60,000 ThankYou points after you spend $4,000 on pu
Doug Parker Strikes Again: American Airlines Fight Against JSX And The Quest To Kill Competition
View from the Wing / 10h
Even in retirement, former American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker is still coming after quality air travel and customers having choice. Parker went on Airlines Confidential representing the argument made by his former employer on their quest to shut down Dallas-based carrier JSX. Continue reading ...
Wealthy Vlogger Ben Shapiro Calls Social Security a 'Ponzi Scheme,' Says Retirement Is 'Stupid'
57Gizmodo / 10h
Ben Shapiro says a lot of dumb things. One dumb thing he said recently was that he disagrees with the concept of retirement and doesn’t think Americans should do it. This was definitely a “mask off” moment for Shapiro, who spends a lot of time trying to convince everyday people that he’s just like them and has their… Read more...
FCC Lets SpaceX Starlink Use E-Band for Four Times the Bandwidth
Next Big Future / 10h
The FCC has authorized SpaceX to conduct communications in the 71.0-76.0 GHz (spaceto-Earth) and 81.0-86.0 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands (collectively, E-band), with the 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites. Last year, SpaceX said using E-band radio waves for backhaul would enable Starlink Gen 2 to provide about four times more capacity per satellite than earlier iterations. There ... Read more
Paramount Global to sell stake in India’s Viacom18 to Reliance for over $500M
TechCrunch / 10h
Paramount Global has reached a binding agreement to sell its 13% stake in Reliance-controlled Indian media firm Viacom18 to Reliance for $517 million, both companies said Wednesday. The deal will increase Reliance’s stake in Viacom18, which operates dozens of TV channels as well as streaming service JioCinema, to 70.49%, Reliance said in a disclosure (PDF) […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Elon Musk kills Don Lemon's new X show before it ever began
200+Engadget / 10h
X has canceled a high-profile partnership with former CNN host Don Lemon to stream a video talk show on the platform. Lemon said that the company canceled his contract hours after he interviewed X’s billionaire owner Elon Musk for the first episode of “The Don Lemon Show,” which was scheduled to stream on the platform this Monday. “Elon Musk is mad at me,” Lemon said in a video posted to X on Wed
Watch Live as SpaceX Attempts Starship’s Third Flight Test
Gizmodo / 10h
The time has come for Starship to embark on its third test flight, during which the megarocket will once again be pushed to its limits and demonstrate advances made since the previous flight last November. Read more...
Meta’s VR Headsets Are Getting a Masturbation Mode
100+Futurism / 10h
And More Shortly after the Apple Vision Pro's January release , many buyers were horrified to discover that their wildly expensive new headsets didn't let them download and watch porn. (This isn't all too surprising, given Apple's generally porn-avoidant history. Still, as 404 Media reported , buyers were pissed.) Enter: Meta, which knows what the people buying its VR headgear really want. Meta a
Google Bans Its Dimwit Chatbot From Answering Any Election Questions
Futurism / 10h
Elect Me Not In further efforts to defang its prodigal chatbot, Google has set up guardrails that bar its Gemini AI from answering any election questions in any country where elections are taking place this year — even, it seems, if it's not about a specific country's campaigns. In a blog post, Google announced that it would be " supporting the 2024 Indian General Election " by restricting Gemini
Watch out — these malicious PyPl packages could drain your wallet, and they've already been downloaded thousands of times
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Be careful when downloading Python packages from PyPI - researchers have found some are malicious and looking to steal your cryptocurrency haul. Cybersecurity researchers from ReversingLabs recently discovered seven such packages, whose goal is to steal BIP39 mnemonic phrases from its victims. A cryptocurrency wallet is secured in two ways: with a password, and with a mnemonic phrase (a set of ei
Neil Young Back on Spotify After Joe Rogan Boycott
Gizmodo / 10h
Two years ago, Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify in response to Joe Rogan’s spreading anti-vaccine misinformation on his podcast, which was prominently featured on the platform. Young is back on Spotify although he’s not too thrilled about it. Read more...
YouTube Puts Comments Front and Center in Smart TV App Redesign
How-To Geek / 10h
There's nothing more unhinged than the YouTube comments section. YouTube knows that we want to immerse ourselves in other peoples' awful opinions, so it's rolling out a redesigned smart TV app that places comments, video descriptions, and other "immersive" experiences front and center.
Reflex Robotics’ wheeled humanoid is here to grab you a snack
20TechCrunch / 10h
Agility’s Digit wasn’t the only humanoid holding court at Modex in Atlanta this week. On the opposite end of the Georgia World Congress Center, Reflex Robotics, a younger and smaller startup, was drawing its own crowd. The booth was centered on a single demo running throughout the week. Passersby requested something from the Reflex robot, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Spotify Has Music Videos Now (but Not for Everyone)
LifeHacker / 10h
Good news: Spotify is finally adding music videos to its catalog. Bad news: The music videos are probably not available where you live. According to TechCrunch , the company has rolled out its beta for music video support, but only in 11 countries: Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, the Netherlands, Poland, the Philippines, Sweden, and the UK. If you live outside of those areas,
The Samsung Galaxy A55 Isn't Coming to the U.S.
LifeHacker / 10h
One of Samsung’s most promising new budget-friendly smartphones, the newly revealed Galaxy A55, isn’t coming to the U.S. Samsung confirmed that the A55—one of the first in Samsung’s A-series lineup to feature Knox Vault , the company’s on-device security system—won’t be making an appearance in the U.S. when talking to CNET this week , stating, “we will not be carrying the Galaxy A55 5G at this ti
The Wildest, Weirdest Star Trek Action Figures
31Gizmodo / 10h
Star Trek has rarely been a series suited to action figures. Its heroes do occasionally phaser things, but they’re scientists and explorers , people who’s action involves sitting around tables and talking and investigating, or sitting at starship controls and getting them to phaser things. But that’s not stopped people… Read more...
Solana’s price rises to $160, highest level since January 2022 as memecoin mania rises
TechCrunch / 10h
The token behind Solana, a layer-1 blockchain that’s competitive with the Ethereum blockchain, has been through the wringer after it plummeted from a high of about $260 in late 2021 to a low around $8 in early 2023. But like every good movie with a character redemption arc, Solana has one too. The cryptocurrency passed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Maingear launches gorgeous gaming PCs with even sleeker motherboard cable management
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Maingear announced its latest line of gaming PCs, which not only boasts a beautiful aesthetic but also feature truly unique: hidden motherboard cables. The Zero series not only has one of the cleanest designs I’ve ever seen among the best gaming PCs , but it also uses MG-RC (Maingear Rear Connection) technology. It combines a stunning chassis interior through incredible cable management but also
A Cat Covered in Toxic Chemicals Is Terrorizing Japan
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The city of Fukuyama, Japan is on high alert after a cat fell into a vat of toxic chemicals and escaped into the night. Officials warned the animal is covered in hexavalent chromium , and residents should be careful not to touch any “cat that seems abnormal.” Read more...
Trump Says Humiliating Videos of His Brain Farts Are AI-Generated
77Gizmodo / 10h
Former President Donald Trump has been quick to take advantage of an unexpected and nefarious benefit offered to politicians in the age of AI. Instead of saying that their quotes were taken out of context when facing unfavorable media coverage, they can now simply claim that the video clips showing them in a bad light… Read more...
5 new iOS features you’re not getting because you’re outside the EU
Mashable / 11h
By now, you've likely heard of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These new EU regulations went into effect last week and forced Big Tech companies, known as "gatekeepers," to open up their core platforms to third parties in order to keep the tech space competitive. Many companies, like Meta and Microsoft, are affected by these new laws. But, perhaps no company has been compelled to make such signifi
When European airports and trains will face strike disruptions over the coming weeks
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This page will be updated as new information emerges. We always hope your travel will be trouble-free, but there are several strikes and other disruptions to look out for across Europe in the coming weeks. If you plan to travel during these dates and need advice, read our guide to insurance policies and strike coverage . Additionally, find out what you may be entitled to in terms o
Why a Sale of TikTok Would Not Be Easy
23NYT > Technology / 11h
As legislation moves ahead that could eventually mandate a sale by the Chinese parent company ByteDance, hurdles include finding buyers.
Origami-inspired adventure game Paper Trail finally launches on May 21
Engadget / 11h
Paper Trail , the game that lets you fold the world around you, finally has a release date after multiple delays. The top-down puzzler is now scheduled to launch on May 21. Developed and published by the UK-based Newfangled Games , Paper Trail combines craft-inspired art with a unique folding mechanic that lets you crease and bend your environment to connect new paths and solve puzzles. “Alter th
Blue cheese shows off new colors, but the taste largely remains the same
21Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered how to create different colors of blue cheese. (credit: University of Nottingham) Gourmands are well aware of the many varieties of blue cheese , known by the blue-green veins that ripple through the cheese. Different kinds of blue cheese have distinctive flavor profiles: they can be mild or strong, sweet or salty, for example.
Unreleased preview of Microsoft’s OS/2 2.0 is a glimpse down a road not taken
20Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / This big, weathered box contains an oddball piece of PC history: one of the last builds of IBM's OS/2 that Microsoft worked on before pivoting all of its attention to Windows. (credit: Neozeed ) In the annals of PC history, IBM’s OS/2 represents a road not taken . Developed in the waning days of IBM’s partnership with Microsoft—the same partnership that had given us a decade or so of MS
Man Dies After Living in Iron Lung for 70 Years
300+Futurism / 11h
A 78-year-old man who had been living inside an iron lung since surviving polio in the 1950s has passed away. As CBS News reports , Paul "Polio Paul" Alexander garnered a huge following on social media, getting millions of views on TikTok as he answered questions about his unusual life. The medical device didn't stop Alexander from becoming a lawyer and opening his own successful practice. He als
OpenAI's Sora will one day add audio, editing, and may allow nudity in content
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati recently sat down with The Wall Street Journal to reveal interesting details about their upcoming text-to-video generator Sora. The interview covers a wide array of topics from the type of content the AI engine will produce to the security measures being put into place. Combating misinformation is a sticking point for the company. Murati states Sora w
You Can Get a $25 Gift Card When You Buy a Nintendo Switch
LifeHacker / 11h
There have been some good deals on the Nintendo Switch recently, likely to make way for the company next-generation console, expected in 2025. If you don't mind being a generation behind, though, it's a great time to get a Switch. Nintendo's Mario Day was March 10 (Mar10, you see), but Target decided to join the party late, and is now offering $25 gift cards with the purchase of any Nintendo Swit
How to Turn Any YouTube Video Into an Animated Windows Wallpaper
LifeHacker / 11h
Windows has never been great about offering stylish wallpapers that you’re proud to show off on your desktop. Luckily, there are plenty of great apps out there that allow you to do more with your desktop background than plop down a static image. One of the best I’ve found is Lively Wallpaper, which you can use to set and YouTube video as your desktop wallpaper with just a few clicks. Use Lively W
Hyatt’s Small Luxury Hotels of the World partnership officially ends next month — but it’s not too late too book
The Points Guy / 11h
In early February, it was announced that Small Luxury Hotels of the World was ending its partnership with World of Hyatt. This dealt a heavy blow to World of Hyatt loyalists, considering the partnership allowed members to earn or use points and take advantage of elite Hyatt benefits at boutique hotels around the world. It was also announced that SLH would instead join forces with Hilton and the H
Maybe Scream 7 Should Just Be About the Horror of Trying to Make Scream 7
Gizmodo / 11h
Horror fans everywhere were majorly conflicted this week when news broke that Scream 7 was back on, with star Neve Campbell returning along with series co-creator Kevin Williamson as director. The idea of Campbell coming back after appearing in Scream VI was hugely exciting, and yet you couldn’t help but feel it was a… Read more...
What is Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot and how does it work?
23TechCrunch / 11h
You might’ve heard of Grok, X’s answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. It’s a chatbot and, in that sense, behaves as you’d expect — answering questions about current events, pop culture and so on. But unlike other chatbots, Grok has “a bit of wit,” as X owner Elon Musk puts it, and “a rebellious streak.” Long story […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Alaska Airlines Kiosks No Longer Print Boarding Passes
95One Mile at a Time / 11h
In April 2023, Alaska Airlines announced plans to radically change the airport check-in experience. The airline appears to have just implemented a new restriction that’s part of this plan, as flagged by JT Genter . Alaska Airlines says goodbye to the airport kiosk Alaska has updated its travel advisories page , to outline a new restriction on how you can get your boarding pass at the airport. You
The Galaxy A55 Will Skip The United States
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung’s Galaxy A50 series has been popular over the years as an excellent middle ground between pricey flagship Galaxy S phones and entry-level budget phones. However, the upcoming Galaxy A55 won’t make it to the United States.
EU regulators pass the planet's first sweeping AI regulations
23Engadget / 11h
The European Parliament has approved sweeping legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, nearly three years after the draft rules were first proposed . Officials reached an agreement on AI development in December. On Wednesday, members of the parliament approved the AI Act with 523 votes in favor and 46 against, There were 49 abstentions. The EU says the regulations seek to "protect fundame
Millions of secrets and auth keys were leaked on GitHub last year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Millions of secrets and authentication keys were leaked on GitHub in 2023, with the majority of developers not caring to revoke them even after being notified of the mishap, new research has claimed. A report from GitGuardian, a project that helps developers secure their software development with automated secrets detection and remediation, claims that in 2023, GitHub users accidentally exposed 1
Citi transfer partners: Maximize your ThankYou points with these loyalty programs
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Many Citi cardholders redeem their Citi ThankYou Rewards points for gift cards or bookings through the Citi travel portal . But if you have a premium Citi ThankYou card, you may get greater value from your points by utilizing the Citi transfer partners. In this guide, we’ll discuss
Want to see what an Exaflop supercomputer looks like (and how it is cooled)? Check out this video of Aurora, the world's second most powerful HPC ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Few people will ever get to see inside a supercomputer for real, but it is possible to take a virtual tour. Nvidia previously opened the doors to Eos , one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and now Department of Energy's Argon National Laboratory has prepared a short 5-minute video guiding viewers through Aurora, its exascale supercomputer. Aurora is already one of the fastest supercomputers
Elon Musk Doesn't Like Don Lemon's Interview Questions, Abruptly Cancels His Twitter Show
400+Futurism / 12h
After being interviewed by Don Lemon, X-formerly-Twitter owner Elon Musk has abruptly canceled the TV journalist's upcoming show on X. In a statement from Lemon, the partnership was meant to be a "part of their public commitment to amplifying more diverse voices on their platform," likely a nod to the growing divide between the two's political alignments. "He informed me of his decision hours aft
With cycle tracking, Withings considers taking half of the population seriously
TechCrunch / 12h
Whenever I talk to people working in the quantified self — fitness and health trackers — there’s a murmuring about how little attention is given to literally half the population. For people who menstruate, cycle tracking is a crucial health indicator, but all too often it’s a metric that somehow seems to slip between the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Even cozy games can get toxic
Engadget / 12h
Former professional esports player Dennis Fong founded GGWP in 2022 , more than a year before companies like Microsoft and Google debuted their natural-language search engines and the AI revolution officially gripped the globe. GGWP is an AI-powered moderation system that identifies and takes action against in-game harassment and hate speech, and after two years on the scene, it’s now integrated
SXSW Audience Boos Sizzle Reel About the Virtues of AI
46Gizmodo / 12h
Silicon Valley’s richest nerds seem dead certain that AI will make our world a better place. Not everyone is so convinced, however. At SXSW this week , a sizzle reel that featured conference panelists talking effusively about the new technology was roundly booed by disgusted audience members. Read more...
Tor has a new HTTPS-esque feature to help beat censorship
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Tor Project has released a new bridge called WebTunnel, aimed at those trying to access the internet in regions with heavy censorship. In its blog post , the organization says, "the development of different types of bridges are crucial for making Tor more resilient against censorship and stay ahead of adversaries in the highly dynamic and ever-changing censorship landscape." The announcement
YouTube’s redesigned TV app focuses on everything but video
36Engadget / 12h
YouTube just announced that it’ll be rolling out a redesign for its TV app over the next few weeks. Concrete details are scant, but the streaming platform says the new design will “open the door for a broad range of new experiences such as shopping for your creators’ favorite products.” Beyond the pivot to shopping, the update should also improve existing features, with easier access to “video de
Your Favorite Sci-Fi Movies Come to Life in These Adorable, Epic Paintings
Gizmodo / 12h
Last week, I took off work to sit on a sidewalk for three days. Why would I do such a thing? Because it was the only way to have my first choice of new artwork from Scott Campbell. Campbell, who goes by Scott C., is a frequent presence on io9, having debuted his incredible paintings for both Avengers: Endgame and Spide… Read more...
3 Reasons You Should Stand Up As Soon As Your Flight Lands
View from the Wing / 12h
Some flyers believe that the best thing to do when your plane lands is to remain seated until it's their turn to get off of the aircraft. They shake their heads, wondering why people stand up when they can't really go anywhere until the doors of the aircraft open, and everyone ahead of them gets off first. This view is expressed in harsh terms, mocking those who stand immediately. But it's also 1
After Elon Musk Interview, Don Lemon Says His Deal With X Is Canceled
1KNYT > Technology / 12h
Days before the former television anchor’s new talk show debuted, his deal combusted after an interview with the site’s owner, he said.
Stripe’s growth continues to impress as total payment volume tops $1 trillion
TechCrunch / 12h
The company says it was cash flow positive in 2023, and plans to be again in 2024. With $8.7 billion in venture capital it likely means it has little to no need to raise more before it goes public. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
American AAdvantage and Bilt Rewards to end transfer partnership this summer
21The Points Guy / 12h
American Airlines’ AAdvantage program still offers a compelling partner award chart. And you can often find good-value domestic awards, too. One of the strongest aspects of the American AAdvantage program is the value of its miles. However, it can be difficult to earn and redeem American miles , as the airline does not partner with major credit card rewards programs such as Chase Ultimate Rewards
World Of Hyatt & SLH Partnership Ending May 15, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 12h
We knew this development was coming, and we now have an official timeline… Hyatt & SLH are ending their collaboration Since 2018, World of Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have had a loyalty collaboration . With this, World of Hyatt members have been able to earn and redeem points at SLH properties when booking through Hyatt channels. This is an opportunity that many members have
PS Plus’ latest free games include Resident Evil 3, Midnight Suns and NBA 2K24
Engadget / 12h
On Wednesday, Sony unveiled the latest catalog of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. The latest batch of titles includes the Resident Evil 3 remake , Marvel’s Midnight Suns and NBA 2K24 (among others). You can play the games for free starting on Tuesday, March 19. Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 remake (PS5 / PS4) arrived in early 2020. You play as Jill Valentine as you try to esc
The 10 Best Podcasts for Pet People
LifeHacker / 12h
Looking for a podcast to listen to with your pets? Don't worry, they don't care what you're listening to. But this list of shows will help you translate their behavior, figure out what they are thinking, learn about their history with humans and where they fit into our world (or how we fit inside theirs), and remind you to celebrate the joy of having animals in our lives. Creature Preacher Credit
How to Win at 'Strands,' the NYT's Latest Word Game
LifeHacker / 12h
Strands, the New York Times’ still-in-beta word search game, is now on its 10th puzzle. The first two or three puzzles were relatively tame, with solvers complaining that the hint gave too much away and the game wasn’t very challenging. But you and I know better, right? As I pointed out last week , the puzzle’s creators have dropped hints that it’s going to get a lot trickier. That’s begun, and h
Meta sues “brazenly disloyal” former exec over stolen confidential docs
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment ) A recently unsealed court filing has revealed that Meta has sued a former senior employee for "brazenly disloyal and dishonest conduct" while leaving Meta for an AI data startup called Omniva that The Information has described as "mysterious." According to Meta, its former vice president of infrastructure, Dipinder Singh Khurana (also known as T.S.), alle
Google’s new gaming AI aims past “superhuman opponent” and at “obedient partner”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Even hunt-and-fetch quests are better with a little AI help. (credit: Getty Images ) At this point in the progression of machine-learning AI, we're accustomed to specially trained agents that can utterly dominate everything from Atari games to complex board games like Go . But what if an AI agent could be trained not just to play a specific game but also to interact with any generic 3D
Hyatt-SLH Hotels Partnership Ends May 15, Hyatt Pivots To Mr. and Mrs. Smith
View from the Wing / 12h
The loss of these options for redemption is disappointing, however Mr. and Mrs. Smith should bring incredibly exciting hotels, too. Continue reading ...
Pick your perk: Snag $1K onboard credit or airfare discount on your next cruise
The Points Guy / 12h
If taking a cruise on an intimate, upscale vessel is on your travel wish list, Azamara has a sweet deal for you. The small-ship cruise line’s current March Flash Offer allows travelers to pick their perk — $1,000 in onboard credit or $1,000 off airfare. For more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG’s
