8 Reasons To Get The Hilton Surpass Card
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Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass ® Card Hotel credit cards are often underrated, given welcome bonuses and valuable perks that they can offer. The Hilton Surpass Card is Hilton’s popular mid-range personal credit card, which is a great example. While you can read a full review of the Hilton Surpass Card here , in this post, I wanted to share eight reasons you should
Romanian startup FintechOS raises $60M to help old banks fight back against neobanks
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FintechOS competes with other companies such as Ncino, Meridian Link, Abrigo and Backbase. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Umbrella Academy season 4 trailer reunites the Hargreeves family for one final mission before the hit Netflix show ends
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Full spoilers follow for The Umbrella Academy seasons two and three. Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for The Umbrella Academy season four – and it seems that the Hargreeves family are going to bow out with an almighty bang in the show's final season. With just two months to go before The Umbrella Academy 's final installment launches (it's out on Thursday, August 8), the streaming giant ha
Microsoft is killing off non-editable PDFs for good
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
In a pretty significant technological development, Microsoft has disclosed plans to build a tool to convert non-editable PDFs into fully editable documents while simultaneously preserving the original layout. The proposed (and very handy) tool, detailed in a newly published paper titled “Method and System of Generating an Editable Document from a Non-Editable Document,” addresses the long-standin
iPhones just got a powerful new video camera app that gives you easy cinematic looks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
Over the last few years Apple has pitched its iPhones as being great choices for professional creatives, and now a new app has launched that aims to turn the iPhone into a videographer’s best friend. Created by Lux, the developers of the popular Halide camera app, the Kino app turns its attention towards making professional video editing as straightforward as possible, using just your iPhone and
5 New Accessibility Features in iOS 18 We Think Everyone Should Use
How-To Geek / 2min
Apple recently previewed new accessibility features that will be available "later this year" with iOS 18 and other updates. Some of these AI-powered assistive technologies are so handy they'll benefit all users, like navigating iOS with your eyes, controlling CarPlay with your voice, and using an iPhone in a moving vehicle without getting motion sick.
Tech Life: Being watched
BBC News / 3min
Words of warning about facial recognition, biometrics and artificial intelligence.
'Power of the Dream' trailer traces the political might of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream
Mashable / 19min
The political power of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream lies at the heart of Prime Video's new sports documentary. Watch the trailer.
Meta is using your posts to train AI. It's not easy to opt out.
Mashable / 19min
Meta's AI models are trained on your posts. But there are ways to limit what you share. The company's data sharing practices caught people's attention recently after a Facebook notification was sent to users in Europe informing them about an update to the privacy policy as Meta rolls out new generative AI features in the region . On a separate page , Meta's generative AI privacy policy says it us
The Unusual Espionage Act Case Against a Drone Photographer
Wired / 21min
In seemingly the first case of its kind, the US Justice Department has charged a Chinese national with using a drone to photograph a Virginia shipyard where the US Navy was assembling nuclear submarines.
Microsoft Teams adds a group chat feature that Google Meet and Zoom have had for ages — but will anyone actually use it?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Starting an impromptu Microsoft Teams call with your co-workers or colleagues should soon be a lot easier thanks to a new group chat feature rolling out to the platform. The video conferencing service will now will let users begin a "huddle" with other users, effectively an instant meeting for chat and collaboration. The new "meet now" feature can be quickly started in a group chat, meaning there
Why bigger EVs aren’t always better
MIT Technology Review / 44min
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . SUVs are taking over the world—larger vehicle models made up nearly half of new car sales globally in 2023, a new record for the segment. There are a lot of reasons to be nervous about the ever-expanding footprint of vehicles, from pedestrian safety and r
Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameela Impey on entering their villain era in 'We Are Lady Parts'
Mashable / 55min
Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameela Impey discuss We Are Lady Parts season 2 and what it was like entering their villain era.
Google Search algorithm documents have leaked. Here's what experts are saying.
Mashable / 55min
The key to online success is usually dependent on one major factor above all others: Your website's ranking on Google Search. For decades now, an entire industry – Search Engine Optimization or "SEO" – has revolved around attempting to crack the code that moves a given page up the ranks for various keyword search queries on Google. This week, that "code," or more specifically the secrets behind G
Instagram is expanding its anti-bullying features for teens
Engadget / 59min
Instagram is expanding two of its safety features in an effort to ramp up its bullying protections for teens. The company is changing how limiting and restricting work in its app to give teens ways to deal with potential bullies that it claims are less likely to lead to further retaliation. With the changes, Instagram users will have the ability to “limit” their post interactions to “close friend
Instagram now lets teens limit interactions to their ‘Close Friends’ group to combat harassment
TechCrunch / 1h
Instagram is expanding the scope of its "Limits" tool specifically for teenagers that would let them restrict unwanted interactions with people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Archer, Kakao Mobility partner to bring electric air taxis to South Korea in 2026
TechCrunch / 1h
Archer Aviation is partnering with ride-hailing and parking company Kakao Mobility to bring electric air taxi flights to South Korea starting in 2026, if the company can get its aircraft developed in time. The move to South Korea is part of an international strategy that will also see Archer commercially launch in the United Arab […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Choice Privileges Promo Summer 2024: 8K Points After Two Stays
400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Choice Privileges has just revealed the details of its summer 2024 promotion, and it’s a pretty typical offer from the program. While probably not a reason to switch any stays to Choice, it’s worth taking advantage of if you were planning such a stay anyway. Choice promo: earn 8,000 points after two stays Choice Privileges is offering up to 8,000 points after every two stays between June 3 and Au
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaks hint at a controversial camera redesign
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The rumored launch date for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 ) is getting nearer, and the latest leak around this flagship foldable gives us a glimpse of a rather controversial redesign of the rear camera module. This leak comes from the well-known (and usually reliable) tipster Ice Universe (via SamMobile ), and the photo posted shows the very top of the camera setup arou
Microsoft unleashes DirectSR – and I couldn’t be more excited about how much difference this will make to PC games
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft has announced that DirectSR has been released, albeit in preview, but this is an important first step for a technology that promises to have major ramifications for PC gamers. Why? Because DirectSR is a big piece of the upscaling puzzle – whereby games can be made to run faster, by having them rendered at a lower resolution, then upscaled to a higher one (with a quality close to that of
The major dating apps are collapsing into each other
Mashable / 1h
Last month, the dating app Bumble — which was known for allowing only women to message first in hetero matches — announced a revamp of its signature feature. Now on Bumble, men can message first with "Opening Move," a prompt that women can set for this purpose. As part of a bigger revamp of the app, Bumble added more prompts, which a different dating app, Hinge, made famous. This is a continuatio
Netflix's 'A Family Affair' trailer feels like that nightmare storyline from 'The Office'
Mashable / 1h
Watch the trailer for "A Family Affair' starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King.
Viture Pro XR Glasses: I worked with 3 virtual displays while using my MacBook
Mashable / 1h
The Viture Pro XR Glasses are what I call the "mind your own darn business" spectacles. Recently unveiled in mid-May, they're the sequel to the Viture ONE glasses , which made a splash among on-the-go, privacy-obsessed gamers. With them, you could enjoy triple-A titles on your Steam Deck without busybodies darting their eyes to your screen. You can use them with your phone, tablet, or laptop, too
The 15 best movies now streaming on Tubi
Mashable / 1h
Other streaming services may keep raising their prices, but the ad-supported Tubi remains free — and it still boasts a broad selection of movies and TV shows to rival all those other platforms that make you enter your credit card information and pay money. Tubi doesn't require a subscription or even a login to enjoy its huge library of movies and TV shows; it just asks for the patience to sit thr
Improve your vocabulary with the Wordela app — only $9.99 for life
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 27, improve your everyday vocabulary with a lifetime subscription to the Wordela vocabulary builder app for only $9.99 (reg. $324). Verbal communication plays a crucial role in shaping first impressions, and initial interactions can set the tone for future relationships. Self-representation matters, and the Wordela vocabulary builder has the tools you need to improve your choice
Learn popular programming languages like Python, Java, and C++ for just $70
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, learn to code using popular languages with this Python, Java, SQL, and C++ Programming Master Class bundle, now just $69.99 for a limited time. Talented computer programmers are always in demand in the tech world. Our brave new digital world is constantly expanding, and coding and programming make that expansion possible. Whether you're a beginner looking to land your first
'Oh, Canada' review: Paul Schrader's latest is his most personal work
Mashable / 1h
A story that unfolds on death's doorstep, Oh, Canada is a thoughtful, reflective work from Paul Schrader, if an occasionally rushed one. Whether or not its hurried approach is a defect — it most certainly plays like one, as though there was only so much time to wrap it up before the reaper comes a-calling — it also results in a more intimate embodiment of everything on Schrader's mind when it was
Level up your skills with 15 coding courses on sale for only $40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, this 15-course Learn to Code bundle is on sale for just $39.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Shutterstock The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $39.97 at the Mashable Shop $1,500.00 Save $1,460.03 Are you ready to learn a new skill and increase your job prospects? Propel yourself into the future of technology with the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification
Compose a personalized song with the help of actual musicians for just $250
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, grab Bring My Song to Life's Premium package for only $249.99 (reg. $286) and create a personalized song with the help of a team of professional musicians. Opens in a new window Credit: Bring My Song to Life Bring My Song To Life: Custom Created Professional Song (Premium Package) $249.99 at the Mashable Shop $286.00 Save $36.01 You might not crank out hits in your sleep li
Got a 'Bridgerton'-shaped hole in your heart? Let 'We Are Lady Parts' fill it.
Mashable / 1h
If Bridgerton Season 3: Part 1 and that carriage-riding cliffhanger has you hungering for more — and Part 2 doesn't drop for weeks ! — might we suggest We Are Lady Parts while you wait? Sure, on the surface, these two shows might seems wildly different, but hear us out. One is a romantic drama series set in Regency-era England's high society, and the other is a musical sitcom centering modern-day
The Bear season 3 official trailer teases more controlled chaos, money problems, and Claire's return in the hit FX show
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Spoilers follow for The Bear season 2. The Bear season 3 's final trailer has been released – and, true to form, it's packed with delicious drama, controlled culinary chaos, and plenty of tasty-looking dishes. With less than a month to go before The Bear returns (it's out on Thursday, June 27), the official trailer's unveiling couldn't have been timed better. Okay, it's only been two days since T
PwC becomes OpenAI's biggest customer - and first official enterprise reseller
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
OpenAI has confirmed management consulting giant PwC has become a major enterprise customer and partner. Under the partnership, 100,000 of PwC’s employees will get access to ChatGPT Enterprise, making it OpenAI’s biggest customer to date. The deal will also see PwC become the first partner to resell OpenAI’s enterprise offerings to other businesses. PwC goes all-in on ChatGPT By offering business
The messy quest to replace drugs with electricity
MIT Technology Review / 1h
In the early 2010s, electricity seemed poised for a hostile takeover of your doctor’s office. Research into how the nervous system controls the immune response was gaining traction. And that had opened the door to the possibility of hacking into the body’s circuitry and thereby controlling a host of chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and diabetes, as if the immune system we
Keeper Security unveils new browser extension
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Keeper Security , the company behind one of the best password managers around today, is rolling out a new browser extension to improve usability between devices. The extension will be supported on some of the best web browsers , including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Brave. The extension supports new and improved user interface features to help protect passwords, passkeys and remote connect
How AI Is Impacting the 2024 Elections
20Wired / 1h
More than 60 countries are holding elections in 2024. Throughout the year, WIRED will be tracking every instance of AI's use in and around those campaigns.
AI Election Project Methodology and Submission Information
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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 30 (#354)
How-To Geek / 1h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 30
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
The Very Slow Restart of G.M.’s Cruise Driverless Car Business
NYT > Technology / 1h
An incident that seriously injured a pedestrian in San Francisco led Cruise to take all of its cars off the road. The question now is when they will return.
Iyris makes fresh produce easier to grow in difficult climates, raises $16M
TechCrunch / 2h
Agritech company Iyris helps growers across eleven countries globally increase crop yields, reduce input costs, and extend growing seasons. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Exactly.ai secures $4M to help artists use AI to scale up their output
TechCrunch / 2h
Exactly.ai says it uses generative AI to help artists retain legal ownership of their art while being able to reproduce their designs faster and at scale. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon Prime customers in the US now get free GrubHub+ delivery
Engadget / 2h
Amazon is permanently offering free restaurant delivery via Grubhub+ as part of its Prime subscription, the company announced . If you live in the US and pay $139 per year for a Prime subscription, you'll pay no fee for eligible GrubHub orders over $12. You'll also see lower service fees, 5 percent credit back on pickup orders and exclusive offers. That works out to a value of $120 per year, acco
Hostinger becomes the world’s fastest growing web hosting company
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Lithuanian web hosting company Hostinger grew by 57% with revenues of €110.2 million in 2023 and a positive EBITDA according to its latest earnings report, making it the fifth largest web hosting company by market share, overtaking long-time rivals including GoDaddy . “Each year, we are growing rapidly towards our ambitious goal of becoming the world's No. 1 web hosting business. 2023 was no exce
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Google makes it easier to multi-task with minimized in-app Chrome tabs
Engadget / 4h
Sometimes, having to open a link from within another app on mobile could be disruptive and take you away from the task you were trying to accomplish. Now an update for Chrome could help keep you focused with the task at hand. When you click on a link within Gmail, for instance, and open a Chrome tab within the app, you can tap on the chevron icon in the toolbar right next to the "x" or the close
Get 169 hours of exam prep for Cisco and CompTIA certifications for under £24
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of May 23, you can get The Ultimate Cybersecurity & IT Career Certification Pathway Training Bundle — worth £144.89 — for just £23.60, which is over 83% off. If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that the internet can be a wild and dangerous place. While most people have good intentions, there are plenty who don’t — and it’s costing the world trillions of pounds . Cybercriminal
Sports cars and millions seized in cybercrime busts
99BBC News / 6h
US and EU crime agencies make arrests after suspects used information for fraud and bomb threats.
India’s Agnikul launches 3D-printed rocket in sub-orbital test after initial delays
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After two years of preparation and four delays over the past several months due to technical glitches, Indian space startup Agnikul has successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle, powered by its unique 3D-printed rocket engines, space agency Indian Space Research Organisation said Thursday. Called Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator), the single-stage launch vehicle
The Umbrella Academy Unleashes One More Time Travel Mission for Its Final Season
Gizmodo / 7h
The Hargreeves clan will return for a final round of end of the world time travel hijinks in season four of The Umbrella Academy , Netflix’s acclaimed series based on the Dark Horse Comics series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, and adapted for the platform by Jeremy Slater and Steve Blackman. Check out the first trailer! Read more...
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 30
Mashable / 8h
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 30'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 com
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 30
Mashable / 9h
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
New Beats Pill leak promises better sound and a 24-hour battery life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It’s been almost a decade since Apple launched the Beats Pill Plus, and while it was on the market for about five years it was discontinued in 2022 . In recent months though, we've seen leaks for a new Beats Bluetooth speaker , including celebrities showing it off in the wild. So, while we've had an idea of what it would look like, we didn't know what kind of hardware it would feature – until rec
American Airlines Spin on Vasu Raja’s Firing: The Story That Doesn’t Add Up
View from the Wing / 10h
Bloomberg is reporting that Vasu Raja was let go by American Airlines because of a Bain consulting report saying that corporate customers and travel management companies were unhappy with American’s new systems that hey were supposed to be using. My understanding is that this is inaccurate. Continue reading ...
Europe seeks to emulate NASA’s revolutionary commercial cargo program
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A rendering of the European cargo reentry vehicle proposed by Thales Alenia Space. (credit: Thales Alecia Space) The European Space Agency has awarded initial contracts to a German-based startup and one of the continent's established aerospace companies to develop spacecraft to ferry cargo to and from space stations in low-Earth orbit. ESA announced the two 25 million euro ($27 million)
Disney No Longer Has to Worry About Billionaire Nelson Peltz
Gizmodo / 11h
In April, activist investor Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners lost a proxy battle with the Disney Company . Peltz, a known associate of ousted Marvel Chairperson Ike Permutter , sought to push agendas supported by Trian Partners representing influence by Perlmutter (their silent partner) though his company—seeking to… Read more...
'The chatbot has transformed my life'
32BBC News / 11h
How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.
Supplies of Wegovy and Other Weight Loss Drugs Can Now Be Tracked by Patients
Gizmodo / 11h
As Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly struggle to keep up with soaring demand for their popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, healthcare companies are introducing supply trackers to help patients navigate ongoing shortages. Read more...
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, May 30 (game #88)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
How's your week going? If you're feeling smart today then when not try to solve today's Strands puzzle from the NYT without using any hints at all, in order to get a perfect score. Or you could use some of my hints, which again won't affect your in-game score. That'll stay just between you and me… SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, May 30 (game #857)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Today's Quordle is not too tricky compared to some – but as you'll see below, you'll still need to play carefully to avoid losing your streak. I very nearly came unstuck after making one mistake, and that tells you all you need to know about Quordle: it will punish you if you slip up. Read on for some helpful hints. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if y
Samsung Galaxy Ring might give bigger fingers bigger batteries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
An FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listing was discovered for Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy Ring , providing new insight into the wearable. The documents reveal nine different models will be available at launch, not eight as previously reported . The series consists of models SM-Q500 through SM-Q509, although they’re skipping over SM-Q504 if the listing is to be believed. Ring widths go f
Hacker Releases Jailbroken "Godmode" Version of ChatGPT
100+Futurism / 12h
A hacker has released a jailbroken version of ChatGPT called "GODMODE GPT." Earlier today, a self-avowed white hat operator and AI red teamer who goes by the name Pliny the Prompter took to X-formerly-Twitter to announce the creation of the jailbroken chatbot, proudly declaring that GPT-4o, OpenAI's latest large language model , is now free from its guardrail shackles. "GPT-4o UNCHAINED! This ver
The ASUS Vivobook S16 OLED Is Spacious and Easy on the Eyes
LifeHacker / 12h
Everyday laptops are everywhere, all at once. No, really. If you’re looking for a laptop that can tackle your everyday tasks—whether that’s work or personal business—then you have a lot of options to pick from. But not all of them are good or even really worth it, so it can be hard to find the best one for your needs. Enter the new Asus Vivobook S16 OLED, a 16-inch laptop designed to be your ever
It’s Official: Mike Flanagan’s ‘Radical’ Exorcist Movie Isn’t a Believer Sequel
Gizmodo / 12h
After a movie that stunk like pea soup throw-up, The Exorcist franchise is returning in a brand new way. As previously rumored , Mike Flanagan will now officially write, direct, and produce what’s being called “a radical new take on TheExorcist” for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. Read more...
Fisker cuts hundreds of workers in bid to keep EV startup alive
96TechCrunch / 12h
Struggling EV startup Fisker has laid off hundreds of employees in a bid to stay alive, as it continues to search for funding, a buyout or prepare for bankruptcy. Workers suspected layoffs were coming when the company directed everyone to work from home on Wednesday — an out-of-character directive, according to multiple current and former […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Amazon execs may be personally liable for tricking users into Prime sign-ups
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: 400tmax | iStock Unreleased ) Yesterday, Amazon failed to convince a US district court to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit targeting the tech giant's alleged history of tricking people into signing up for Prime . The FTC has alleged that Amazon "tricked, coerced, and manipulated consumers into subscribing to Amazon Prime," a court order said, failing to get informed
RIP ICQ: Remembering a classic messaging app that was way ahead of its time
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / ICQ in Windows 98. (credit: Samuel Axon) After nearly 28 years in operation, messaging service ICQ will cease operations on June 26, according to its current owners . You'd be forgiven for not realizing it still
