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Flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s May Promo Rewards
4KThe Points Guy / 7h
Editor’ s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When booking discounted travel, numerous opportunities are available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions . However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue . These monthly exclusive discounts are on the Flying Blue website ; th
Tesla’s Interns Reportedly Feeling the Wrath of Elon Musk
400+Gizmodo / 15h
Elon Musk said he wanted to be “ absolutely hardcore ” about reducing Tesla’s headcount earlier this week, and it looks like he’s entered full “demon mode,” as his biographer calls it . Now, an unlikely cohort is feeling his wrath: Tesla’s summer interns. College students shared how Musk’s cost-cutting efforts imploded… Read more...
Why the Radio Is Still Better Than the Spotify Algorithm
42LifeHacker / 8h
I still listen to radio at my desk, like an absolute freak. Yes, I know that streaming apps exist—I also use Spotify every day. Spotify is great for listening to entire albums, and even the occasional playlist. Where the service loses me, though, is when it tries to use my listening history to recommend more music. And the worst version of this is Spotify's auto-play feature, which automatically
A 5-year subscription to this powerful ad blocker is on sale for under £30
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A five-year subscription to a Control D Some Control Plan is on sale for £27.87, saving you 70% on list price. Working from home might be the best part of your job. And while it offers more flexibility and a better work-life balance, it can be hard to eliminate distractions and stay zoned in on your long list of to-dos. Whether you find yourself refreshing FaceBook or doom-scrolling on Tik
How to watch the 2024 Miami Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Miami Grand Prix for free on ORF or RTBF . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Miami Grand Prix is still considered a new addition to the F1 calendar, but it has already earned a reputation for being one of the best weekends of the year. Whether it's the entertaining racing, star-studded pit lane, or those distinctive palm t
How to watch Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Five weeks into the 2024 IPL season, and things are continuing to heat up. Next up is Mumbai Indians vs. Kolkata Knight Riders as captains Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer lead their teams in the 51st game of the season. Want to tu
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 3
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 May 3'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 come
Apple Had Relatively Good Earnings and Is up 6% After Hours with $110 Billion in Share Buybacks
Next Big Future / 5h
There were huge fears that Apple would have bad earnings and bad guidance. Apple is buying back a lot of shares. The company is boosting its buyback program by $110 billion. For context, Apple upped its authorization by $90 billion a year ago, and analysts were expecting a similar increase this time around. Apple being ... Read more
Would You Still Use Google if It Didn't Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone?
26Wired / 5h
A US judge who will decide Google’s fate in a historic antitrust trial suggested it was “odd” for the company to say it has the best search engine but also pay Apple billions to lock out rivals.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 3
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
Chase Sapphire Reserve 75K Bonus Points Offer
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card with 75K bonus points We’ve just seen a new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card , which is the best publicly available bonus we’ve seen on the card in quite some time. If you’ve been considering this card, now would be the time to pick it up. We’re also seeing an increased offer on the Chase Sapphire Prefer
The AnkerWork S600 Uses AI to Block Background Noise, and It's Not Just a Gimmick
LifeHacker / 6h
With remote work now more normalized than ever, speakerphones like the AnkerWork S600 can be a solid way to improve the quality of audio calls no matter your environment. The S600, however, takes things a step further by adding AI to the mix, which picks up individual voices and blocks out unneeded noise. The S600 is currently available as part of a Kickstarter , where you can back the device for
'Banned' Bluey Episode 'Dad Baby' Is Finally Viewable in the U.S.
Gizmodo / 7h
A Bluey episode originally released in 2020 everywhere except the United States finally gets the green light to be seen—with a catch: it’s only online (for now). Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, May 3 (game #830)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The word-game revolution continues apace, and it's good to see that Quordle is still going strong after so many other Wordle clones ran out of steam. If you're on this page then I assume you're still playing, at least – so scroll down if you need some help, or skip to my commentary if not. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the an
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, May 3 (game #61)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It's time for another daily dose of the NYT's Strands, the new(ish) word game that tasks you with finding the themed answers within a grid of letters. Yes, it can be tricky at times – but we all love a challenge, right? And if not, you can scroll down for some hints and the answers. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answe
Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad sales
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty ) Apple's earnings report for the second quarter of the company's 2024 fiscal year showed a slide in hardware sales, especially for the iPhone. Nonetheless, Apple beat analysts' estimates for the quarter thanks to the company's rapidly growing services revenue. iPhone revenue dropped from $51.33 billion in t
How the computer games industry is embracing AI
41BBC News / 7h
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.
Apple: pay attention to emerging markets, not falling China sales
TechCrunch / 7h
Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri challenged investor worries over an 8% drop in China revenue, by noting that sales in other emerging markets are growing. “When we start looking at places like India, like Saudi, like Mexico, Turkey, Brazil…and Indonesia, the numbers are getting large, and we’re very happy because these are markets where […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
X is changing how the block button works
Engadget / 7h
Elon Musk has made no secret that he’s not a fan of the block button. Now, X is changing how blocks work on its platform, though it’s (for now) stopping short of Musk’s wish of nuking the feature entirely. Instead, X is tweaking the visibility of replies in the context of a block. Previously, a user could block someone on X and still reply to their posts. And the person who was blocked wouldn’t b
Pop-Tarts Can Be Milkshakes, Too
LifeHacker / 8h
I may have cooled off on my Pop-Tart coverage lately, but that doesn’t mean the jam-filled breakfast pastry has been sleeping. With the new Pop-Tart comedy, Unfrosted, releasing, you can expect to see more of the eye-catching blue box in your life soon. Normally I have inventive ideas for how you can eat Pop-Tarts, like this Pop-Tart pie crust or a perverted Pop-Tart trifle , but I seem to have f
Apple iPad event: What to expect
23TechCrunch / 8h
So far, the biggest surprise about May 7’s “Let Loose” event is that it’s happening at all. We’re just over a month out from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference, and yet the company determined there was enough news to warrant a stand-alone event. iPads (including the iPad Pro and iPad Air) will be the focus, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Moms Who Love Pop Culture Will Love These Nerdy Mother's Day Gifts
Gizmodo / 8h
Time to celebrate the moms in your life—who we should really be celebrating every day—with the latest fashion and accessory releases from major geeky retailers in stores and online. BoxLunch, the Disney Store, the Gap, Hot Topic, and more have incredible fandom picks across genre favorites like Star Wars , The Lord of… Read more...
These Are the Best Cardio Workouts
LifeHacker / 8h
Cardio is incredibly important for all of us. It’s the bedrock of the physical activity guidelines for health , and if you already strength train, adding in cardio will make you healthier in general and better at the stuff in the gym that you care about. (And no, it won’t kill your gains .) So where should you begin if you’re starting (or re-starting) a cardio habit? The simple answer is that you
Samsung's best customization app for Galaxy phones is now on Google Play
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Samsung’s Good Lock app has recently been spotted on the Google Play Store hinting at a wider release. Good Lock , if you’re not familiar with it, is a customization app exclusive to Galaxy smartphones. It allows users to decorate various aspects of their device with the help of "modules". These modules can be used to apply new themes, change the lock screen, revamp the keyboard, and more. The so
Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year
21BBC News / 8h
Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.
Norse launches Los Angeles service to Paris with one-way fares starting at $238
The Points Guy / 9h
Adding to its international fleet, low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways debuted its latest long-haul flight Thursday, with four flights per week from Los Angeles to Paris . One-way economy fares start at $238, with discounted round-trip fares available for $400. Deal basics Airline: Norse Atlantic Airways Routes: LA to Paris How to book: Di rectly with the airline Travel dates: N/A Book by: N/
Coming soon: Discounted Disneyland tickets starting at $83 per day
21The Points Guy / 9h
If you plan on purchasing tickets to visit Disneyland this summer, we have one word for you: Wait. It’s not because we don’t want you to experience the magic of a vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s because we want you to save money doing it. Disneyland’s latest ticket offer starts at just $50 per day for kids and $83 per day for adults. Related: These are the best rides at Disneyland B
The complete guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards
The Points Guy / 9h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points give you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as Chase Travel℠ , the issuer’s easy-to-use travel portal that allows you to redeem points for a wide variety of bookings, including rental cars, hotels, flights, tours and activities. Despite increasing competition from American Express Membership Rewards , Citi ThankYou
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Wasn't the Only Title Considered
Gizmodo / 9h
A long-standing tradition for most Planet of the Apes sequels is a long title with a unique, fitting first word. So far there’s been Beneath, Escape, Conquest, Battle, Rise, Dawn, and War . That tradition continues with next week’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which, according to director Wes Ball, was always the… Read more...
Want to Buy a Decommissioned Supercomputer? Here’s Your Chance
73Wired / 9h
There’s still time left to bid for a 145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer that was once the 20th most powerful computer in the world.
'I was kinda trapped': Watch a Cybertruck try to eat a guy's finger
Mashable / 9h
The Tesla Cybertruck is, famously, a vehicle with a reputation problem . This video of a Cybertruck owner appearing to have his finger almost cut off by his truck's motorized front hatch is not going to help. Tweet may have been deleted It was discovered early this year in the days just after the Cybertruck's debut that the "frunk" (front trunk) was disturbingly capable when repurposed as a food
American Airlines Passenger Finds Urine At Seat, Flight Attendant Won’t Let Him Move One Row Back
View from the Wing / 9h
Last week a passenger flew American Airlines from Miami to Atlanta. When they boarded flight 2290 on Friday they were told by a flight attendant that someone had urinated in seat 15C on the 12-year old Boeing 737. Continue reading ...
Apple Reports Decline in Sales and Profit Amid iPhone Struggles in China
NYT > Technology / 9h
The company continues to lean on customers’ appetite for apps and services, as demand for its devices weakens.
Economist Slams Elon Musk for Making Tesla a "Tech-Bubble" Meme Stock
500+Futurism / 9h
Casino Royale Despite posting disastrous quarterly earnings , Tesla is still worth more than Toyota, Porsche, Mercedes, and Hyundai combined. But experts are becoming wary of the company's sky-high valuation of well over half a trillion dollars in market capitalization — long a subject of debate — especially now that sales are in freefall and Tesla's competition is flourishing. Meanwhile, its CEO
Why OpenAI Replaced ChatGPT Plugins With GPTs
LifeHacker / 9h
ChatGPT Plugins were a great addition to the ChatGPT Plus plan: They acted like browser extensions for ChatGPT, adding third-party functionality to the chatbot that OpenAI didn't build in itself. Unfortunately for fans of these plugins, they're now no longer available. OpenAI discontinued them back in April , informing users that existing conversations with plugins couldn't be continued. (They ar
Apple earnings see 10% iPhone sales drop, massive buyback fuels stock jump
22TechCrunch / 9h
Apple on Thursday reported a 10% drop in iPhone sales for the second fiscal quarter, dropping from $51.33 billion to $45.96 billion, year-over-year. The slowdown was fueled, in part, by an 8% drop in China. Apple’s slow adoption of AI versus competitors like Google and Microsoft likely played a role in consumers’ decision to hold […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Do You Love Elon Enough to Put Your Finger in the Cybertrunk?
100+Gizmodo / 10h
There’s been a lot of talk about the Tesla Cybertruck having a deep desire to chomp people’s fingers off with its power frunk latch , but no one has been brave enough to stick their fingie in there and find out what happens… until now. So far, we’ve only seen various vegetables and dummy hands get crunched by the… Read more...
New Chase Sapphire Preferred offer: Earn 75,000 of the most valuable points
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best travel rewards credit cards for beginners . It hits on all cylinders: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all for an affordable annual fee of $95. And, right now, the card is offering the highest sign-up bonus in almost a yea
New Chase Sapphire Reserve offer: Highest bonus in over a year
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Since its release in 2016, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has been a major player in the world of travel rewards credit cards . When the card launched, it offered new cardholders a welcome bonus of 100,000 points, an offer never seen again. The Sapphire Reserve is a fan favorite among cardholders and continue
Best ways to book flights to the Caribbean using points and miles
The Points Guy / 10h
There are undeniably pros and cons to living on either coast of the United States. While the West Coast has relatively easy access to Hawaii , a perk of living on the East Coast is the seamless ability to visit many tropical destinations in the Caribbean. It’s especially tempting to get away during the wintertime in the north to shake off the cold and escape to a tropical paradise. Depending on w
AT&T announces $7 monthly add-on fee for “Turbo” 5G speeds
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) AT&T is now charging mobile customers an extra $7 per month for faster wireless data speeds. AT&T says the Turbo add-on, available starting today , is "built to support high-performance mobile applications, like gaming, social video broadcasting and live video conferencing, with optimized data while customers are on the go." While Turbo "boosts all the h
Apple deal could have been “suicide” for Google, company lawyer says
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / John Schmidtlein, partner at Williams & Connolly LLP and lead litigator for Alphabet Inc.'s Google, arrives to federal court in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) Halfway through the first day of closing arguments in the Department of Justice's big antitrust trial against Google, US District Judge Amit Mehta posed the question tha
UHF in UHD: Weird Al’s cult classic movie will get its first 4K release
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Weird Al's Rambo parody was a drop in the bucket amidst all the other jokes in the film, but it's among the most memorable. [credit: Shout Factory ] Believe it or not, it's been 35 years since Weird Al's quotable cult classic UHF first came out. Right on time for that anniversary, Shout Factory will release an UltraHD Blu-ray of the movie. This will be the first time it has ever been available in
One of Star Wars' Weirdest Edits Is Now a Very Fun Game Card
Gizmodo / 10h
Over the years, the Star Wars saga has been taken under the knife and chopped and edited—for better or worse—many times, even beyond the Special Editions of the ‘90s. And yet one of the weirdest tweaks is still one of the most recent: the bizarre rally cry of “maclunkey!” when Greedo goes to shoot Han Solo in A New… Read more...
Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN
Engadget / 10h
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN . (Oops!) “Windows devices might face VPN connection failures after installing the April 2024 security update (KB5036893) or the April 2024 non-security preview update,” the company wrote in a status update. It’s working on a fix. Bleeping Computer first reported the issue, which affects Windows 11 , Windows 10 and Windows S
Nintendo Begins Mass Takedown of Switch Emulator Backups
22Gizmodo / 10h
Months after it shutdown the popular Switch emulator Yuzu over copyright infringement and piracy concerns, Nintendo has initiated a mass takedown of related backups and apparent clones on the Microsoft-owned platform Github. Over 8,000 repositories were removed as the Zelda publisher seemingly tries to stomp out forks… Read more...
Boeing Whistleblowers Are As unlucky As the Enemies of Vladmir Putin
Next Big Future / 10h
A second whistleblower connected to Boeing has suddenly died at the age of 45 after catching a sudden illness. Whistleblower Joshua Dean was known for being in good health and having a healthy lifestyle. Dean was one of the first whistleblowers to accuse Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems of cutting corners. He was fired in April ... Read more
Chase Sapphire Preferred 75K Bonus Points Offer
48One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card with 75K bonus points We’ve just seen a phenomenal new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , which is the best publicly available bonus we’ve seen on the card in quite some time. If you’re eligible for this card, I’d highly recommend applying. We’re also seeing an increased offer on the Chase Sapphire R
Hyatt highlights neurodivergent travelers’ needs in new initiative to improve hotel experience
The Points Guy / 10h
Reliable information regarding hotel accessibility can be murky at best, and the broader hotel industry often comes up short in making this travel experience as easy as possible. Hyatt leaders are showing the company is taking this seriously in a new initiative highlighting the needs of neurodivergent travelers and what needs to be done to improve the travel experience from booking to checking ou
Apple Watch feature becomes first digital health tech to receive this FDA approval
Mashable / 10h
The FDA just gave the Apple Watch a historic first approval for a digital health tech device. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Apple Watch – or more specifically its atrial fibrillation (AFib) feature – has received its approval as a qualified device in the Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program. The feature helps detect abnormal heart patterns and has previously b
Hubble Network makes Bluetooth connection with a satellite for the first time
95TechCrunch / 10h
Hubble Network has become the first company in history to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite — a critical technology validation for the company, potentially opening the door to connecting millions more devices anywhere in the world. The Seattle-based startup launched its first two satellites to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 ride-share mission in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Mars Loaded With Mineral Closely Associated With Life, NASA Rover Finds
100+Futurism / 10h
Oxidation Fascination NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has discovered rocky material that's riddled with an unusual amount of manganese, a mineral that's abundant in lakes found back on Earth and closely associated with microbial life. It's yet another piece of a much larger puzzle , increasingly suggesting that Mars' Gale Crater, which scientists suspect to be an ancient lake bed, was teeming with li
Emirates’ Swanky New Amenity Kits With Expensive Fragrances
1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Emirates is known for its bling and swag, with amenity kits being an aspect of that. Emirates has collaborated with Bulgari on amenity kits for over 15 years, and up until now, there have been 15 versions offered onboard. Emirates has just unveiled its next set of Bulgari amenity kits, which will progressively be rolled out on Emirates flights in the near future. In total, there are eight differe
Make Apple Notes Better by Changing These Eight Settings
26LifeHacker / 10h
Apple Notes is a great app for jotting your thoughts down. It ships with your iPhone , reliably syncs across Apple devices, has great features like sharing, and best of all—it's free. Even so, there are a number of easy ways to improve the app you might not know about. Not every note needs a title Credit: Pranay Parab By default, the first line in each of your notes is automatically in title form
Alliance DAO is attracting fewer US founders amid crypto crackdown
TechCrunch / 10h
The graduates of Alliance DAO are often useful indicators of investor appetite and user adaption trends within the crypto space. The latest batch of the stage-agnostic crypto accelerator, unveiled today, comes at a moment of great excitement for the recovering market. Just two months ago, Bitcoin hit its all-time high; though the value of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Spotify Supremium leak reveals what the new tier and some features may look like at launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Screenshots have emerged online of what may be the user interface for Spotify’s long-awaited Supremium tier . Or should we say “Enhanced Listening”? This is apparently the new name for the tier according to user OhItsTom who posted seven images of the potential update on Reddit . They reveal what the new tier could look like on desktop and mobile devices. What’s interesting about the pictures is
10 Biggest and Weirdest Things to Remember From Outer Range Season 1
39Gizmodo / 10h
Prime Video’s Outer Range —one of the weirdest sci-fi series in recent memory, and among the weirdest sci-fi neo-Western series ever—is returning for a second season, which feels like a streaming miracle. You can likely thank the star power of Josh Brolin, who anchors the show’s oddball plot and tone with his… Read more...
Can Steam Deck get even better? Nvidia’s expanded GeForce NOW support is a resounding yes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Despite some stiff competition from the likes of Lenovo, Asus, MSI, and more, Valve’s Steam Deck has made its position as one of the best PC gaming handhelds in the market known time and again. And with the announcement that Nvidia’s GeForce NOW will introduce wider support for the Steam Deck, its dominance is even more assured. There are two particularly excellent updates geared towards Steam De
One and done: Elden Ring’s first DLC expansion will also be its last
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A big erdtree casts a big shadow. (credit: Namco Bandai) The good news for Elden Ring fans is that the two-plus-year wait for the game's first DLC, "Shadow of the Erdtree," will end in just a couple of months . The bad news is that "Shadow of the Erdtree" will also be the last bit of DLC for FromSoftware's multimillion-selling action RPG . In a wide-ranging interview with Chinese site Z
Maximum-severity GitLab flaw allowing account hijacking under active exploitation
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Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge A maximum severity vulnerability that allows hackers to hijack GitLab accounts with no user interaction required is now under active exploitation, federal government officials warned as data showed that thousands of users had yet to install a patch released in January. A change GitLab implemented in May 2023 made it possible for users to initiate password changes through links sent to sec
GeForce Now has made Steam Deck streaming much easier than it used to be
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Streaming Fallout 4 from GeForce Now might seem unnecessary, unless you know how running it natively has been going . (credit: Kevin Purdy) The Steam Deck is a Linux computer. There is, technically, very little you cannot get running on it, given enough knowledge, time, and patience. That said, it's never a bad thing when someone has done all the work for you, leaving you to focus on wh
Save Money In Dubai With Your Emirates Boarding Pass
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
If you’re planning travel to Dubai anytime soon, your Emirates boarding pass can save you money throughout your trip, thanks to “My Emirates Pass.” This promotion has been offered several times in the past, and it has returned for this summer. We’ve pretty consistently seen this offer in summer, given the temperatures in Dubai that time of year. Unlock savings in Dubai with My Emirates Pass With
Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia
Engadget / 11h
Audible is testing a cheaper subscription tier in Australia that sounds like an answer to Spotify’s audiobook push . Like the more expensive plan, the new Standard membership gives you one free title per month. But, similar to gaming services like PlayStation Plus , you lose access to the books you claimed under the plan if you cancel. As reported by Bloomberg , the Audible Standard plan costs AU
Rabbit R1, Humane Ai pin guts exposed in new teardown video
Mashable / 11h
The Rabbit R1 and the Humane Ai pin are two AI-focused devices that have intrigued many tech enthusiasts, but after influencers and reviewers got a hold of these gadgets, the critical reception was disastrous. Journalists with early access to the Humane Ai pin dragged it to hell and back for its disappointing performance, with YouTuber MKBHD's scathing critique arguably putting the final nail in
A parent's guide to Skibidi Toilet: What is it and why is it so popular?
Mashable / 11h
If you have a child under the age of 14, the word "Skibidi" might ring a bell. But for many parents, this word and the YouTube series it comes from can be a bit perplexing. Our quick guide to the phenomenon answers all your basic questions about Skibidi Toilet and its appeal to young people. What is Skibidi Toilet and who created it? Skibidi Toilet is an animated video series created by Georgian
Westin rolls out the next generation of the Heavenly Bed
The Points Guy / 11h
One of the top reasons Marriott’s Westin brand has a loyal following just got a glow-up. The Heavenly Bed found in every Westin Hotels & Resorts guest room and suite has a next-generation model rolling out this week. The bed’s refreshed look includes a plush-top mattress featuring temperature-regulating, gel-infused memory foam. The linens are now made from hypoallergenic materials, and the new d
Rivian wins $827M incentive package to expand Illinois factory for R2 production
23TechCrunch / 11h
Rivian is getting $827 million in incentives from the state of Illinois to support building its next-generation electric vehicle, known as the R2. Rivian announced Thursday that the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will dole out the funds, which will be used to expand the automaker’s existing factory in Normal, Illinois, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Flying Lufthansa’s A350 Allegris Business Class: Impressive, Mostly…
85One Mile at a Time / 11h
Hello from Munich, as I’m currently in the middle of a review trip ! The journey started on a high note, as I flew Lufthansa’s brand new Allegris Airbus A350-900 business class on the 9hr20min flight from Vancouver. Allegris is Lufthansa’s long anticipated new business class , which was first announced in 2017. I managed to find an award seat on the second-ever revenue flight to feature this prod
Star Trek: Discovery's Crisis of Faith Gets Lost in the Woods
Gizmodo / 11h
Just a few weeks after Discovery showed how much confidence it had in taking a Star Trek trope it knew it was good at and damn near perfecting it , this week we get the series diving into another—and not really finding much interest in why it even took it on in the first place. Read more...
Tesla Tells Excited Young Interns That Their Internships Have Been Canceled
300+Futurism / 11h
Cruel Summer College interns often serve as seed corn for companies looking to groom these youngsters to become future leaders for the business. So it's a bad sign that Tesla is rescinding summer internship offers just weeks before they start, Bloomberg reports , sending more signals that all is not well at CEO Elon Musk's car company, which has been hit by sweeping layoffs in recent weeks . Some
Surprisingly cheap Pro monitor provides unique features that even Apple Studio display doesn't — AOC's new monitors offer KVM capability, a whopping 11 ports and Hollywood-grade Calman software compatibility
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
AOC has announced the Graphic Pro U3 Series of monitors , which it says are crafted with creative professionals in mind, particularly photographers, visual artists, designers, editors, broadcasters, and producers. The Graphic Pro U3 line is made up of Q27U3CV, with a 27-inch QHD (2560x1440) display, U27U3CV, with a 27-inch 4K UHD (3840x2160) display, and the larger U32U3CV, with a 31.5-inch 4K UH
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices
Engadget / 11h
Some of the best and brightest Anker power banks are on sale via Amazon and directly from the company . These deals include the 20,000mAh Prime portable charge, which is down to $90 from its usual price of $130. That’s a discount of 31 percent and matches a previous record low . Anker products are all over our list of the best power banks , and we named the Prime charger as the best ultra-premium
Wild Orangutan Observed Using First Aid on a Wound in a Scientific First
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Humans aren’t the only primates with a medicine cabinet, it seems. In a new paper published today, scientists document a male orangutan named Rakus using a plant with known medicinal properties to help heal his facial wound. While there have been other recent accounts of animals using medicine in the wild, this… Read more...
Microsoft bans US police departments from using enterprise AI tool for facial recognition
42TechCrunch / 11h
Microsoft has reaffirmed its ban on U.S. police departments from using generative AI for facial recognition through Azure OpenAI Service, the company’s fully managed, enterprise-focused wrapper around OpenAI tech. Language added Wednesday to the terms of service for Azure OpenAI Service more obviously prohibits integrations with Azure OpenAI Service from being used “by or for” […] © 2024 TechCrun
Air France KLM Drops Award Pricing, Makes More Money As A Result [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Microsoft should accept that it's time to give up on Windows 11 and throw everything at Windows 12
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
If the recent news concerning two Windows 11 updates that have been breaking various features isn’t enough, the recent reveal that the OS’s market share has dipped below 26% certainly should spark some alarm. According to April 2024 data from Statcounter , Windows 11 plummeted to a 25.69% market share after it reached an all-time high of 28.16% back in February 2024. Meanwhile, Windows 10 has ris
The Seven Best Ways to Organize Notes in Google Keep
LifeHacker / 12h
Notetaking Jedis know the power of organization. Creating a system for your Google Keep notes isn't any different, even if the sticky notes app doesn't have an obvious tier of folders and sub-folders. Google Keep is deliberately minimal, but there are enough tips and tricks you can combine to stop yourself from drowning in a sea of digital sticky notes. Seven tips for organizing Google Keep It's
Tesla FSD 12.3.6 Ends Cleanup Fixes Before Next Level FSD 12.4
Next Big Future / 12h
Crowdsourced results show that Tesla FSD 12.3.6 should have the best disengagement results for any version prior version of FSD. FSD 12.3 had slightly better city driving results but usually the reported disengagement results improve from the first days. It would be a very solid result for 12.3.6 to get over 300 miles for city ... Read more
Wear OS’s big comeback continues; might hit half of Apple Watch sales
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The Samsung Watch 6 classic. (credit: Samsung) Wear OS was nearly dead a few years ago but is now on a remarkable comeback trajectory, thanks to renewed commitment from Google and a hardware team-up with Samsung. Wear OS is still in a distant second place compared to the Apple Watch, but a new Counterpoint Research report has the wearable OS at 21 percent market share, with the OS expec
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted
Engadget / 12h
Chinese tech giant Huawei has been secretly funding research in America despite being blacklisted, as reported by Bloomberg . The cutting-edge research is happening at universities, including Harvard, and the money is being funneled through an independent Washington-based research foundation, along with a competition for scientists. Bloomberg found that Huawei was the sole funder of a research co
Somehow, Knuckles Is Now the Most-Watched Original Series on Paramount+
Gizmodo / 12h
The Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe is knocking out the competition on Paramount+ as limited series Knuckles sets a streaming record for the platform. Read more...
Act fast: Apple AirTags on sale for lowest price since Black Friday
30The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Pricing and availability are accurate as of May 2, 2024. Right now, we’re seeing Apple AirTags at a discounted price, with some packs at their lowest price since Black Friday. There isn’t a more reliable way to keep tabs on your belongings than by using Apple AirTags. At the time of writing, a four-pack of Apple AirTags is available
‘Why is my iPhone alarm so quiet?’ Apple says a fix is coming.
22Mashable / 12h
"Why is my iPhone alarm so quiet?" is a question that seems to be gaining traction on Google. At the end — or, in this case, the beginning — of the day, we really only need our phones to do one thing. For many iPhone users, that didn't happen this week. First reported by Today on NBC , folks around social media noticed this week that their iPhone alarms were were too quiet or not playing at all.
Lindsey Graham Says His Phone Was Hacked By Someone Impersonating Chuck Schumer
85Futurism / 12h
Embarrassing Admission Lindsey Graham, the GOP minority leader of the Senate, is claiming he was tricked by hackers who convinced him he was talking to his colleague, majority leader Chuck Schumer. As the Washington Times reports , Graham made this alarming admission during remarks to the Hill & Valley Forum, a gathering of tech leaders and government officials who met to discuss artificial intel
Another Whistleblower Connected to Boeing Just Died
78Gizmodo / 12h
Another whistleblower who raised safety concerns about production practices related to Boeing has died. Joshua Dean, who previously worked as a quality auditor at the plane manufacturer’s supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, died Tuesday as the result of a “sudden, fast-spreading infection,” the Seattle Times reports . Read more...
The trendiest hotel in New York’s trendiest neighborhood: My stay at the Warren Street Hotel
20The Points Guy / 12h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420173126″] Editor’s note: Firmdale Hotels provided a complimentary stay so that TPG could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by Firmdale Hotels or any external entity. In New York City , the Crosby Street Hotel has long been considered one of the best in
Safety Issues With NASA's Moon Capsule Pose 'Significant Risks' to Artemis 2 Crew, Report Finds
21Gizmodo / 12h
As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the Moon as part of the upcoming Artemis 2 mission, the space agency still needs to resolve a few lingering issues with its Orion capsule that could jeopardize the safety of the crew on board, according to a new report. Read more...
EU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn
22TechCrunch / 12h
A controversial push by European Union lawmakers to legally require messaging platforms to scan citizens’ private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) could lead to millions of false positives per day, hundreds of security and privacy experts warned in an open letter Thursday.
