How to Get Microsoft Office for Free
400+How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft Office normally starts at $70 per year, but there are quite a few ways to get it for free. We'll show you all the ways you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications without paying a cent.
Nintendo to announce Switch successor before March 2025
400+Engadget / 20h
Nintendo will unveil a successor to the Switch sometime "within this fiscal year" ending March 2025, president Shuntaro Furukawa wrote in a post on X . That differs slightly from reports that the next-gen console would be announced this year, as it could also be revealed early in 2025. The company added that it will not release any details on the Switch 2 (or whatever it'll be called) at its upco
Cybertruck Owner Breaks His Finger Trying to Show Vehicle Is Safe
500+Gizmodo / 17h
What happens when you stick your finger in the closing trunk—or, in this case, the “ frunk ”—of a Tesla Cybertruck ? It’s a question that way too many Cybertruck owners are asking themselves these days. And a new video posted to YouTube appears to show the most grotesque answer to date. Read more...
US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei
BBC News / 21min
The US confirmed it revoked licences allowing the export of some goods to Chinese tech giant.
Get a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard ad blocker for just £13.59
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: For a limited time, get an AdGuard lifetime subscription for £13.59 or a family plan for £18.40. The internet is such a great tool. Instant connection to tons of information and people worldwide has changed our world irrevocably. However, it's not all roses and rainbows. Excessive ads and annoying pop-ups can really ruin your online experience. And, of course, you have to worry about cyber
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first leg of the semi-final matchup between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich delivered quality in abundance, but nothing was really decided. Both teams tested each other out, but everything will come down to the result in Madrid. It's going to be a re
How to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Lucknow Super Giants online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 IPL season is in full swing, and as we approach the fifth week of matches, the next fixture will see the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants head to the pitch. Hooked on the action? Don't worry, you can watc
China’s Government Welcomes Tesla to Perform Robotaxi Tests
Next Big Future / 2h
Chinese officials told Musk that China welcomes Tesla to do some robotaxi tests in the country and hopes it to set a good example, the sources said, but authorities did not immediately approve its widespread use of FSD functions. Tesla will reveal its robotaxi and robotaxi plans on August 8, 2024. China is Tesla’s second-largest ... Read more
Get organized with this project platform for $30
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of May 6, Pagico 10 is an organizing platform hub for all of your work, school, or personal projects that's on sale for $29.99 (reg. $65). We all have a lot going on. From juggling multiple projects at work to what feels like a thousand moving parts at home, it can be a lot to keep in your head. It can be helpful to find some support. This Pagico platform acts as a central hub for you t
Get this graphic design software for only $40
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of May 6, check out this lifetime subscription to Design Wizard Pro for $39.99 (reg. $179) if you're looking for help with graphic design. Those who have creative visions sometimes find it challenging to create the content they need to realize them. This is especially true if you own a small business or you're just starting out with graphic design. If you need help bringing your designs
FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims
46BBC News / 2h
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 8
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
C’mon, Why Isn’t the New Apple Pencil Pro Backward Compatible?
62Wired / 5h
Apple’s latest stylus will only work with its newest iPads. The long-running second-gen Apple Pencil—which the company still sells—will not.
Instead of ‘No Mow May,’ Try ‘Slow Mow Summer’
LifeHacker / 5h
Lawns, mowed short, give us space for dogs and kids to play. They also keep our neighbors from making complaints to the town government or homeowners’ association. But a closely-cropped lawn is a flower-free monoculture. Some organizations are encouraging a “No Mow May” to allow wildflowers in the grass to bloom—benefiting pollinators—before we start cutting grass down for the season. There’s a h
Meta is testing cross-posting from Instagram to Threads
30Engadget / 5h
Meta is testing a new way to boost engagement on Threads using Instagram. The company is now testing the ability to cross-post photos from Instagram to Threads. Meta confirmed the experiment after a handful Threads users noticed the setting crop up in Instagram ( TechCrunch was first to report the change). According to the company, cross-posting from Instagram to Threads is optional, though users
Tesla Is Able to Forecast What is Needed to Achieve Robotaxi FSD
Next Big Future / 5h
Tesla FSD has enough compute and driving data for training so the limiting factor is how fast the system can be validated. Only about 1/10,000 of distance driven is useful for training. This means of the 1 billion miles per month that is gathered by Tesla from over 1 million cars using FSD, there is ... Read more
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 8
Mashable / 5h
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 6'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
NBA champion Kyle Kuzma looks to bring his team mentality to Scrum Ventures
22TechCrunch / 6h
Kyle Kuzma is a lot of things. He’s a forward for the Washington Wizards NBA team and a 2020 NBA champion. He’s also a style icon — depending on who you ask — and an angel investor. Now he’s an adviser at a venture fund too. “I’m part of a new generation of the NBA,” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meredith Salenger on Barriss' Big Moment in Tales of the Empire
Gizmodo / 6h
As Tales of the Empire digs its way through the story of Barriss Offee —and her quest to survive the rise of the Empire, at any cost—there comes a moment that climaxes a decade-plus wait for fans who’ve wanted to see what happened to the former Jedi Padawan after the shocking conclusion of her story in Clone Wars . It’s… Read more...
Prime Video subs will soon see ads for Amazon products when they hit pause
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Fallout Enlarge / A scene from the Prime Video original series Fallout . (credit: Prime Video/YouTube ) Amazon Prime Video subscribers will see new types of advertisements this broadcast year . Amazon announced today that it's adding new ad formats to its video streaming service, hoping to encourage people to interact with the ads and shop on Amazon. In January, Prime Video streams included comme
OpenAI’s flawed plan to flag deepfakes ahead of 2024 elections
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment ) As the US moves toward criminalizing deepfakes—deceptive AI-generated audio, images, and videos that are increasingly hard to discern from authentic content online—tech companies have rushed to roll out tools to help everyone better detect AI content. But efforts so far have been imperfect, and experts fear that social media platforms may not be ready to
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, May 8 (game #835)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Another day, another Quordle puzzle to get your brain buzzing. Or rather, two Quordle puzzles – because there's also the Daily Sequence version now too. I've got hints for the standard Quordle below, but not the Sequence because it's (in my experience) a little easier. But you will find answers for both in case you don't get time to play. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below,
Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told
32BBC News / 6h
Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, May 8 (game #66)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Today's Strands puzzle is not quite as tricky as yesterday's, but it's not exactly easy either. So if you're on the hunt for help then let me point you in the direction of my hints. You'll find them below, together with the answers and my commentary on the game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Strands today
How to Block Companies From Tracking You Online
LifeHacker / 6h
On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a bill that could see TikTok banned in the United States if it does not divest its American operations to a U.S.-owned company. Among the reasons for this: data privacy. Like any social media app, TikTok collects a treasure trove of data and personal information, and as a Chinese-owned company, there are concerns that it could be forced to supply that data
This 'Double Potato Salad' Is Fit for Any Backyard Party
LifeHacker / 6h
Potato salad is one of those foods I really only love one way—it’s the way my mom makes it. It’s a simple concoction of russets, onions, celery, mayo, and mustard, with a smattering of seasonings, and chunks of boiled eggs. It’s perfect. Other salads out parading their sweet pickle relish, olives, or bacon can take a hike. (And trust me, I love bacon.) Recently though, my stubborn potato outlook
After a $20M Series A funding, Germany’s Insempra plans eco-friendly lipid production
TechCrunch / 6h
Insempra plans to turn oil yeast in lipids on an industrial scale using yeast fermentation factories. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Affordable Connectivity Program Has a Lifeline in the Senate
Wired / 7h
The ACP provided a broadband subsidy for millions of Americans. Now Congress has a plan to reinstate it.
This App Can Copy Text From Literally Anything on Your Mac’s Screen
LifeHacker / 7h
One of the better recent features in macOS is Live Text, which allows you to copy text from images on your Mac in Preview, Quick Look, or Safari. It's honestly kinda magical—any text inside an image can be highlighted and copied, just like text on a website or in a document. The problem: this feature only works for images files, not videos, and you can't use it to copy text from a shared presenta
X-Men '97's New Costumes Go Back to the '80s
Gizmodo / 7h
The wait is almost over. X-Men ‘97's three-part finale continues tomorrow when “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 2” drops on Disney+. Read more...
Tesla is Luminar’s largest lidar customer
TechCrunch / 7h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that lidar sensors are a “crutch” for autonomous vehicles. But his company has bought so many from Luminar that Tesla is now the lidar-maker’s top customer. Tesla accounted for “more than 10%” of Luminar’s revenue in the first quarter of 2024, or a little more than $2 million, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Raspberry Pis get a built-in remote access tool: Raspberry Pi Connect
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Raspberry Pi Connect looks like a good reason to make a Pi account, at least if you're not running your own DynDNS, VPN, and other remote access schemes. (credit: Raspberry Pi) One Raspberry Pi often leads to another. Soon enough, you're running out of spots in your free RealVNC account for your tiny boards and "real" computers. Even if you go the hardened route of SSH or an X connectio
Amid two wrongful death lawsuits, Panera to pull the plug on “charged” drinks
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Dispensers for Charged Lemondade, a caffeinated lemonade drink, at Panera Bread, Walnut Creek, California, March 27, 2023. (credit: Getty | Smith Collection/Gado ) Panera Bread will stop selling its highly caffeinated "Charged" drinks, which have been the subject of at least three lawsuits and linked to at least two deaths . It is unclear when exactly the company will pull the plug on t
Congress Adds Language To Require Automatic Refunds When Flights Are Delayed Or Cancelled
View from the Wing / 7h
I personally don't see a problem with leaving it up to the customer to request a refund. That's how every other product in the world works - if you want a refund, you ask for one. I'm not sure why we should be treating airline passengers differently, especially given the complexity, and writing this into law. But people get frustrated with airlines, and politicians don't like siding with them in
Google is working on a faster Android setup process that uses Wi-Fi and a cable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Setting up your Android phone might become much faster in the near future. Industry insider Assemble Debug recently dove into the code of Google’s Data Restore Tool and shared his findings with Android Authority . He found evidence within the files of a potential tool referred to as “MultiTransportD2dTransport” as well as a line of text that reads “Copying using cable and Wi-Fi for fastest speed”
How I used 75K Chase points to book a last-minute getaway to Mexico for 2
The Points Guy / 8h
Two of the best travel rewards cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® , both currently have sign-up bonuses of 75,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. There are many ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points, but you’ll usually get the most value when you transfer your rewards to one
OpenAI partners with People publisher Dotdash Meredith
Engadget / 8h
OpenAI is partnering with another publisher as it moves towards a licensed approach to training materials. Dotdash Meredith, the owner of brands like People and Better Homes & Gardens , will license its content for OpenAI to train ChatGPT while the publisher will use the AI company’s models to boost its in-house ad-targeting tool. As part of the arrangement, ChatGPT will display content and links
Self-Driving Tesla Almost Crashes Head-on Into Police Car
36Futurism / 8h
Close Call A Tesla owner had a terrifying run-in on May 3 while driving down a country road with his vehicle's so-called "Full Self-Driving" feature turned on. Dashcam footage from the user, who goes by FixorFkit and shared the video on X-formerly-Twitter , shows the vehicle crossing the median and veering into the opposite lane to avoid a cyclist — just as a cop car was approaching from the othe
Wordle Now Lets You Go Back and Play Puzzles You May Have Missed
Gizmodo / 8h
Rejoice, Wordle lovers. The game’s owner, the New York Times, has announced that paying subscribers will now be able to go back into an archive of over a thousand previous Wordle puzzles to play them at their leisure. Previous to this, the game’s puzzles were very much like an episode of television in the early days:… Read more...
Billionaire Cuts Investment in Nvidia, Says AI May Be Overhyped
72Futurism / 8h
Dial It Back The AI bubble isn't bursting just yet, but one insightful investor is suspicious it's overhyped. During an appearance on CNBC 's Squawk Box , billionaire Stanely Druckenmiller — the founder of the Duquesne Family Office hedge fund — revealed that his firm had cut its investment in the AI chipmaker Nvidia earlier this year. As the financier explained, he'd decided to invest in Nvidia
Got the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve? Refer your friends to earn 10,000 bonus points for each application
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are limited-time elevated offers on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® right now. If you’re an existing Sapphire Preferred or Reserve cardholder, you can earn 10,000 bonus points for every accepted applicant, up to 75,000 points in a calendar year. Those points are worth $
Don’t miss out: Get perks just for signing up with these loyalty programs
23The Points Guy / 8h
I’ve heard it dozens of times: “I rarely travel with ___, so I haven’t signed up for an account with them.” Juggling dozens of user names and loyalty account numbers can be a hassle. Thus, people don’t sign up for rewards programs they don’t expect to use regularly. Unfortunately, you may be losing out on valuable benefits with this strategy. That’s because many loyalty programs offer free benefi
Brandywine Realty Trust says data stolen in ransomware attack
TechCrunch / 8h
U.S. realty trust giant Brandywine Realty Trust has confirmed a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of data from its network. In a filing with regulators on Tuesday, the Philadelphia-based Brandywine described the cybersecurity incident as unauthorized access and the “deployment of encryption” on its internal corporate IT systems, consistent with a ransomware attack. Brandywine […] © 2024 Tech
The Dark Side Of Destination Marketing: How Tourism Boards Squander Millions And Dodge Accountability
View from the Wing / 8h
Tourism boards are often highly questionable. They're big pots of money where politicians appoint friendlies to cush, well-paying jobs where there are very few metrics of actual success and leaders attend conferences and treat themselves and others to a good time. Continue reading ...
Russell T Davies Wants to Save Doctor Who From the British Government
Gizmodo / 8h
Russell T Davies may have already returned to Doctor Who with its 60th anniversary specials , but a new, full season of the show brings with it myriad opportunities. Doctor Who’s latest relaunch is no exception: a new Doctor, a new companion, new adventures, and perhaps in the biggest change of all, a new home beyond… Read more...
Eight Obscure Home Upgrades You Didn't Know You Needed
LifeHacker / 8h
When it comes to home upgrades there are always a lot of obvious targets—whether you’re looking for affordable changes with a big impact, DIY renos that don’t require a lifetime of construction experience, or energy-smart changes that will save you money (and, possibly, the world). But there are some home upgrades that aren’t commonly thought of, that can nonethless have a huge impact on your enj
The Best Tools to Keep Your Purse or Bag Organized
LifeHacker / 8h
If you have a lot of bags, you need to be strategic about how you organize them . But even if you only have one bag, you need to organize its contents, and for that, you'll need an interior organizer. There are some great options out there, and the one you choose will depend on your needs and what kind of bag you favor. Here are some of my favorite options. The best organizer for a tote bag Totes
Apple's 2023 iMac drops to a record-low price
Engadget / 8h
It's been a busy day of Apple news thanks to some new iPads , but the company has plenty of other M-series devices, including the iMac. Apple slotted M3 chips into its desktop computers late last year , and now the base version of the 2023 iMac is cheaper than ever. Thanks to a coupon at Amazon (make sure to clip it!), you can snap up an iMac with an M3 chip, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage f
Hands-on with the new iPad Pros and Airs: A surprisingly refreshing refresh
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Apple's latest iPad Air, now in two sizes. The Magic Keyboard accessory is the same one that you use with older iPad Airs and Pros, though they can use the new Apple Pencil Pro. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple has a new lineup of iPad Pro and Air models for the first time in well over a year. Most people would probably be hard-pressed to tell the new ones from the old ones just by loo
The 5 subtle AI announcements Apple made at its big iPad 2024 launch event
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Today's Apple iPad Air and iPad Pro event was big on product launches, but quieter about AI. Or was it? While there weren't any AI announcements to rival the launch of the iPad Pro (2024) or new M4 chip , Apple did uncharacteristically mention 'AI' on eight different occasions during the event – and those covered five different new announcements about the tech. Apple has previously been reluctant
Where is the best seat on an airplane? Here’s how to choose the place to sit whenever you fly
20The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve checked in online for a flight or selected your seat in advance, you may have been presented with a visual seat map. This map either allows you to choose which available seat you would like or shows you where you will be sitting on the plane. Some seat maps are very easy to read because all seats
Rivian loses $1.45 billion as cost-cutting measures continue
38TechCrunch / 9h
Rivian lost $1.45 billion in the first quarter, showing that its recent company-wide cost-cutting measures have a ways to go before it can approach profitability. The EV-maker brought in $1.2 billion in revenue in the period, coming in just under its record haul from the prior quarter, according to its first-quarter earnings report that was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
iPad Pro 2024 vs. 2022: What’s changed
20Engadget / 9h
You may have heard Apple updated its top-of-the-line tablets at its Let Loose event on Tuesday. The 2024 model has some big improvements, including the new M4 chip , a “noticeably thinner and lighter” build, a superior OLED display and upgraded accessories . We broke down the key differences between the latest iPad Pro and its 2022 predecessor to help you figure out if it’s worth the (hefty) inve
Inside the Climate Protests Hell-Bent on Stopping Tesla
23Wired / 9h
Tesla’s gigafactory in Germany has temporarily paused production as protests ramp up.
Reddit Posts $575 Million Loss Tied to I.P.O. but Also Strong Growth
NYT > Technology / 9h
Reddit’s first earnings report as a public company showed leaps in users and advertising revenue, along with expenses related to its initial public offering.
Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses
Engadget / 9h
, adding three new tiers to the program that offers extra perks to companies willing to pay a monthly subscription. The company began testing the service, called Meta Verified, with businesses last fall after rolling out a paid verification for individuals. With the new plans, which are coming first to Australia, and New Zealand, Meta is offering a much wider range of services to business owners
FCC Closes ‘Fast Lane’ Loophole in Final Net Neutrality Order
23Wired / 9h
The agency released a final order clarifying that pay-to-play internet “fast lanes” for consumers violate its net neutrality rules. It also guarantees the new rules won't preempt state broadband affordability programs.
You Can Preorder the Google Pixel 8a and Get a Free $100 Gift Card
LifeHacker / 9h
The Google Pixel 8a is officially available for preorder , and Amazon is offering a $100 Amazon gift card if you buy the new phone from them. The budget phone from Google's latest 8 Series is a great value considering that it starts at $499 and comes with many of the features and specs from the Pixel 8. Basically, if you waited around for the 8a to come out, your patience is being rewarded. The $
TikTok Is Suing the US
LifeHacker / 9h
TikTok, in addition to its Chinese parent company ByteDance, is suing to block the so-called "TikTok ban" President Biden signed into law two weeks ago . Both companies filed the lawsuit with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday, claiming the law is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment. It's not a surprise move by any means: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Che
Meta’s AI tools for advertisers can now create full new images, not just new backgrounds
TechCrunch / 9h
Meta claims that it has strong guardrails in place to prevent its system from generating inappropriate ad content or low-quality images. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile declare legal war on FCC
Mashable / 9h
The U.S.'s major wireless carriers are preparing to challenge the FCC over a fine totaling $200 million. In statements provided to Mashable, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile signaled their intent to appeal the FCC's fine, which was doled out to the companies for allegedly mishandling customers' sensitive location-based data. SEE ALSO: The FCC is reviving net neutrality. But what does that mean? Earlie
Disney's New Tangled Ride Has to Be Seen to Be Believed
Gizmodo / 9h
Here’s our first look inside Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, a new dark ride at Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs based on Disney Animation’s Tangled. The attraction is a boat ride not unlike Pirates of the Caribbean that takes you through the story of Rapunzel’s dream to see the floating lanterns glow—and discover that… Read more...
Lonely Teens Are Making "Friends" With AIs
100+Futurism / 9h
Chatbot in Need Some lonely high schoolers are turning to AI models to take the place of friends or even therapists, The Verge reports , raising uneasy questions about how the technology might affect the mental health of young people. One teenage boy going by the alias Aaron told the website that he depended on the "Psychologist" chatbot on a service called Character.AI after he'd fallen out with
How Did Water Escape From Venus? A New Study May Have Solved the Mystery
Gizmodo / 9h
Around 4.5 billion years ago, Earth and Venus were born in the midst of a chaotic star system. With the neighboring worlds being of the same size and similar structure, it’s believed that both planets likely began with similar amounts of water. Today, however, Venus is a hellish world with intense heat and crushing… Read more...
Apple's new Final Cut Pro apps turn the iPad into an impressive live multicam studio
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
At Let Loose 2024 , Apple revealed big changes coming to its Final Cut software, ones that effectively turn your iPad into a mini production studio. Chief among these is the launch of Final Cut Pro for iPad 2. It’s a direct upgrade to the current app that is capable of taking full advantage of the new M4 chipset . According to the company , it can render videos up to twice as fast as Final Cut Pr
Future Swiss Army Knives Won't Have Blades, Maker Victorinox Says
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The Swiss Army Knife has become such a shorthand for multifunctionality that companies producing does-a-lot-of-stuff wares will often say that their goods are the “Swiss Army Knife” of whatever category they’re a part of. You can use the tool to cut stuff, snip stuff, uncork stuff, file stuff, in some cases download… Read more...
Security flaw in popular proxy service leaves 50,000 hosts vulnerable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
More than half of Tinyproxy service hosts are running a flawed version which hackers could use in remote code execution attacks, a new report from researchers from Cisco Talos has claimed. Tinyproxy is a lightweight HTTP/HTTPS proxy server commonly used to improve internet access speed by caching frequently accessed web pages, filtering out unwanted content, and providing anonymity. The tool is o
Ransomware mastermind LockBitSupp reveled in his anonymity—now he’s been ID’d
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, aka LockBitSupp (credit: UK National Crime Agency) Since at least 2019, a shadowy figure hiding behind several pseudonyms has publicly gloated for extorting millions of dollars from thousands of victims he and his associates had hacked. Now, for the first time, “LockBitSupp” has been unmasked by an international law enforcement team, and a $10 million bounty
Microsoft launches AI chatbot for spies
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Microsoft has introduced a GPT-4-based generative AI model designed specifically for US intelligence agencies that operates disconnected from the Internet, according to a Bloomberg report . This reportedly marks the first time Microsoft has deployed a major language model in a secure setting, designed to allow spy agencies to analyze top-secret information without
TikTok and its Chinese owner sue US government over “foreign adversary” law
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) TikTok and its owner ByteDance today sued the federal government to block the "Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications" law that would prohibit TikTok in the US if the company isn't sold to a non-Chinese firm. The complaint in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit alleges that the law is unconstitutional and asks for a court order
TikTok sues the U.S. government over ban
Mashable / 10h
TikTok fired back at the U.S. government's ban with a lawsuit. Today, it was reported that ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has sued the federal government to constitutionally block the new law from going into effect. SEE ALSO: Here's how the TikTok ban will likely play out in the courts TikTok's court filing says, "For the first time in history, Congress has enacted a law that subjects a sing
iPad Pro 2024 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What are the differences?
Mashable / 10h
It's time for an iPad Pro 2024 vs. M3 MacBook Air face-off. In the last couple of years, Apple's been strongly positioning its most powerful tablet as a capable laptop replacement. Now that the new iPad Pros are here, it's time to once again take a closer look into the inevitable comparison: iPad Pro or MacBook Air? Before we begin, we need to set the stage a little bit. Yes, the iPad Pro is prim
Biden signs bill to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation
TechCrunch / 10h
On April 29, Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-SC) proposed a bipartisan bill to protect children from online sexual exploitation. President Biden officially signed the REPORT Act into law on Tuesday. This marks the first time that websites and social media platforms are legally obligated to report crimes related to federal trafficking, grooming, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Bloom is reinventing how e-bikes are made in the US
TechCrunch / 10h
The pandemic ushered in an e-bike boom. But like so many other pandemic trends, that boom didn’t last. The last year has seen e-bike startups VanMoof and Cake file for bankruptcy amid a backdrop of micromobility doom and gloom. Tier and Dott merged. Superpedestrian closed up shop. Bird also had to go through a restructuring. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
iPad Pro 2024 hands-on: How the new 'nano-texture glass' looks next to one without it
20Mashable / 10h
The new 2024 iPad Pro got unveiled at Apple's "Let Loose" event on May 7. Coming in two sizes, 11-inch and 13-inch models, the new iPad Pro made a splash with an M4 chip that jumps a generation (i.e., from the predecessor's M2 chip to the current M4 processor). Apple boasted that the new iPad Pro is really thin — like "iPod Nano" thin. I got a chance to briefly play around with the new iPad Pro m
The Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds are on sale for $160 right now
Engadget / 10h
Beats might have some new audio gear to blab about, but its older models are nothing to sniff at, especially when you can score solid deals on them. Take, for instance, the Beats Fit Pro . Those true wireless earbuds have dropped by $40 to $160 . That matches the Black Friday price and it's just $10 more than the all-time low. The Beats Fit Pro are our pick for the best workout headphones as well
Saudi Arabia Discovers It's Hard to Build a 105-Mile Skyscraper
200+Futurism / 10h
Bottom Line The future of Neom, Saudi Arabia's enormous city building project, is looking shaky as costs soar and sloppy construction setbacks mount, The Wall Street Journal reports . Constructing its centerpiece, "the Line," was never going to be easy. The uber-ambitious pair of skyscrapers is supposed to be taller than the Empire State Building and span 105 miles of desert, its western end term
What credit score do you need to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve card?
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we devote a significant amount of time to talking about how credit scores work , ways to improve yours and how you can keep it in shape . Although a decent credit score will likely be enough to get you approved for many travel credit cards , some of the most rewarding premium cards require top-notc
NYT Games launches a Wordle archive with access to more than 1,000 past puzzles
TechCrunch / 10h
The New York Times Games announced on Tuesday that it’s launching a Wordle archive, offering subscribers access to more than 1,000 past Wordle puzzles. The company has started rolling out the Wordle archive on mobile and desktop to “Games” and “All Access” subscribers, but notes that the the rollout is expected to take place over “the next […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
Leading Humanoid Robots Today and Reaching Superhuman Capabilities in the Future
Next Big Future / 10h
Humanoid robotics entrepreneur, Herbert Ong, has a Humanoid robotics company and is working with and spoken to almost all of the humanoid robotics companies. He reviews the humanoid robots with video clips of the robots and his insights from talking the CEO and executives at those companies. He describes how they have different approaches to ... Read more
Elon Musk Talks About Saving Humanity and Becoming Multiplanetary
Next Big Future / 10h
Elon Musk discusses the future of humanity with Michael Milken, touching on topics such as birth rates, the most impactful factors shaping our future, and his vision of a multiplanetary species. Elon Musk was at the 27th annual Global Conference hosted by the Milken Institute, which was livestreamed from May 6 to 8, 2024. Watch ... Read more
3 Things We Liked, and 4 We Didn't, About Tales of the Empire
Gizmodo / 10h
This past weekend, Lucasfilm dropped Tales of the Empire , the second entry in its animated anthology series exploring the dual stories of characters in the galaxy far, far away. But what worked and what didn’t in getting to explore the stories of Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee during the time of the Empire? Click… Read more...
OpenAI’s New Tool Will Give Artists Control Over Their Data—but It’s Unclear How
42Wired / 10h
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says that artists and other content owners will be able to request that their work be excluded from use in AI development. Many details of the scheme remain unclear.
You can now buy a Pixel Tablet without a dock for $400, if that’s your bag
Engadget / 10h
Google has made the 128GB Pixel Tablet available as a standalone device , without the charging dock. It costs $400, as compared to around $500 at most outlets with the dock. This is a great deal on paper, but there’s one elephant-sized caveat. We had some issues with the tablet on its own and were mostly enamored by that dock. You can’t cast streaming content to the device without the dock, which
Crypto? AI? Internet co-creator Robert Kahn already did it… decades ago
TechCrunch / 10h
Robert Kahn has been a consistent presence on the Internet since its creation — obviously, since he was its co-creator. But like many tech pioneers his resumé is longer than that and in fact his work prefigured such ostensibly modern ideas as AI agents and blockchain. TechCrunch chatted with Kahn about how, really, nothing has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to Trap Mosquitoes in a “Bucket of Doom”
LifeHacker / 10h
I’ve previously shared the Good News about mosquito dunks , which stop mosquitoes from being able to breed in standing water. Recently I used dunks to create what’s sometimes called a “mosquito bucket of doom,” a trap that entices mosquitoes to breed in standing water that you have (muahahaha) poisoned against them. Not only is a bucket of doom easy to create—it took about five minutes, and my el
The Only Two Times You Can Effectively Multitask
LifeHacker / 10h
Typically speaking, multitasking makes you worse at everything . There’s plenty of scientific research to back this up and you probably have your own anecdotal evidence to support it. But sometimes, you just might need to—and sometimes, it just might be OK. The times when multitasking actually works are pretty rare and specific, so here’s what you need to know. Why not multitask all the time? Whe
Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks have been shut down
24Engadget / 10h
Microsoft has shuttered three ZeniMax teams: Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios. The company is also folding Roundhouse Games into Zenimax Online Studios. Arkane Austin is the home of Prey and Redfall , while Tango is responsible for The Evil Within , Ghostwire Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush . Alpha Dog is the creator of Mighty Doom and Roundhouse was a support studio for ZeniMax projects
With new $3,000 iPad, Apple proves its evil genius
Mashable / 11h
My 2019 iPad Pro had a pretty good run, all things considered. Outwardly, the nearly 5-year-old Apple tablet is in good shape. The Magic Keyboard still makes for a useful mini-laptop, especially with the magnetic Pencil. Yet on the inside, its heart seems heavier (literally heavier with that Magic Keyboard, compared to the 2019 iPad Pro keyboard). The battery is still functional, but drains out o
iPad Air vs. iPad Pro: What are the differences between the new 2024 models?
Mashable / 11h
Let's dive into an iPad Air vs. iPad Pro face-off. Apple showed off two new iPads on Tuesday at the May 7 "Let Loose" livestream, but you're unsure which is best for you. We're more than happy to give you the deets to help you make a decision. The new OLED iPad Pro and the new iPad Air are different products that serve different audiences. However, the differences aren't that self-explanatory. On
Bedrock Studio is Amazon’s attempt to simplify generative AI app development
TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon is launching a new tool, Bedrock Studio, designed to let organizations experiment with generative AI models, collaborate on those models, and ultimately build generative AI-powered apps. Available in public preview starting today, the web-based Bedrock Studio — a part of Bedrock, Amazon’s generative AI tooling and hosting platform — provides what Amazon describes in […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Marriott is bringing its new affordable brand to Japan
The Points Guy / 11h
One of Marriott’s newest and most affordable brands is slated to grow in one of the world’s most-visited countries. Four Points Express by Sheraton will expand into Japan with an initial lineup of 14 hotels, Marriott announced Tuesday. The deal came together after investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. purchased Unizo Hotel Company and Unizo Holdings’ portfolio of Japanese hospitality prop
Firearm Fiasco: Southwest’s Serious Security Slip-Up Spotlighted [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
American Airlines Accused Of Shocking Anti-Semitism
20One Mile at a Time / 11h
DansDeals has the story of how American Airlines allegedly removed an unaccompanied minor Orthodox Jewish passenger from a flight, due to the behavior of another Orthodox Jewish passenger who he didn’t even know… American accused of collective punishment for Jewish passengers This incident happened on Sunday, May 5, 2024, and involves American Airlines flight from Cleveland (CLE) to Washington (D
Apple iPad event 2024 – 9 things we learned from the Let Loose event
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Tim Cook described today's Apple iPad event as "the biggest day for iPad since its introduction" – and hype or not, he might have a point. After all, the Let Loose event saw the launch of new iPad Airs and iPad Pros, a new Apple M4 chipset, plus new accessories and software. No, it doesn't compare to what we expect to see at WWDC 2024 , but it was a pretty big deal. So, what were the highlights –
Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from Amazon or Best Buy and get a free $100 gift card
Engadget / 11h
Just moments after Google announced its latest smartphone , both Amazon and Best Buy swooped in with deals to convince you to get yours from one of them. Right now, the Pixel 8a is open for pre-orders at Google's storefront , but if you go through Amazon, you'll get a physical $100 Amazon gift card once the phone ships. Purchase through Best Buy and you'll get a$100 gift card for its store, plus
Microsoft Has a New Offline AI Service Designed for U.S. Spies
51Gizmodo / 11h
Microsoft deployed a generative AI model on Thursday for U.S. intelligence agencies to analyze top-secret information, Bloomberg reports . Microsoft announced the AI offering at the 2024 SCSP AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. The GPT-4-based model was created to be entirely divorced… Read more...
Corsairs New High-End PC Has a Woodgrain Case
How-To Geek / 11h
Corsair is best known for its gaming accessories and pre-built computers, and now the company is trying something a bit different. The Corsair One i500 is a new gaming PC that mixes high-end hardware with a unique design.
Earthquakes Caused by Mysterious Blobs Inside Earth, Scientists Say
100+Futurism / 11h
Lumps in the Night Researchers are increasingly suspicious that a powerful collision between the Earth and a Mars-sized object dubbed Theia some 4.5 billion years ago may have left " mysterious blobs " buried deep within Earth's interior — an impact so violent that it ejected enough material to allow the Moon to form. Now, as the Washington Post reports , scientists are also coming to suspect tha
How to book travel (and save points) with Chase Travel
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note : This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best flexible rewards currencies available, and you can get some incredible value from your Ultimate Rewards points . Generally, we recommend transferring Chase points to the program’s airline and hotel partners for award bookings. However, sometimes redeeming Ultimate Rew
Michelle Yeoh just got cast to lead Amazon's Blade Runner show
100+Engadget / 11h
It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on Blade Runner 2099 , the sequel series heading to Amazon Prime Video. The cast list is starting to take shape, as Oscar-winner and all-around icon Michelle Yeoh is set to play a lead role, as reported by Variety . Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Variety has a source that says Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, who has been described
George Miller on the Subtle But Important Use of CG in Furiosa
25Gizmodo / 11h
As part of a special screening of Furiosa at IMAX Headquarters in Los Angeles, George Miller chatted with press about the highly anticipated prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road . The film, long in development hell during multiple WB regime changes, will finally open on May 24—and it’s worth the wait. Read more...
Met Gala Deepfakes Are Flooding Social Media
68Wired / 11h
AI-generated images of Katy Perry, Rihanna, and more celebrities in Met Gala refinement took over X and other platforms Monday night.
Apple Just Surprised Everyone With the M4 Chip
LifeHacker / 11h
Apple’s iPad announcements are usually quick, low key affairs: Update the screen, put the latest MacBook chip in the iPad Pro, throw in some skits for razzle dazzle, and call it a day. But today’s iPad event surprised everyone by revealing the next Apple Silicon chip: the M4. In an unprecedented move, the iPad Pro is actually leaping ahead of the MacBook by getting the first crack at Apple’s newe
Everything Apple Announced During Its Big iPad Event
LifeHacker / 11h
It might not have been as big a deal as WWDC or the annual fall iPhone event, but Apple's May 7 " Let Loose " event was an exciting affair all the same. The company made some highly-anticipated announcements about the iPad in particular, introducing new versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, and revealed refreshed accessories for both. Don't forget about the Apple Vision Pro and new MacBook Air A
Limited Time: Increased Citi Premier Offer Adds 10x On Citi Travel Portal Bookings Through June 2024
View from the Wing / 11h
Some of you will take full advantage of this new limited time offer. And some of you will pair it with a no annual fee Double Cash card to earn 2x on the spending that this card does not bonus, and move those points into your Premier's ThankYou account. Continue reading ...
Do you need a dentist visit every 6 months? That filling? The data is weak
41Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Julian Stratenschulte ) The field of dentistry is lagging on adopting evidence-based care and, as such, is rife with overdiagnoses and overtreatments that may align more with the economic pressures of keeping a dental practice afloat than what care patients actually need. At least, that's according to a trio of health and dental researchers from Brazil and the United King
Boeing says workers skipped required tests on 787 but recorded work as completed
34Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / An American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner preparing to take off at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Spain on May 1, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether Boeing failed to complete required inspections on 787 Dreamliner planes and whether Boeing employees falsified aircraft records, the agency said this week. The investigatio
Sneaking science into Borderlands: Inside the game inside a game
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Line up those colors and close those gaps... for science! In 2020, a new minigame appeared in the video game Borderlands 3 , located in the resident scientist’s laboratory on the spaceship Sanctuary III . Although the arcade game may seem like just another way to pass in-game time, the tile-matching puzzle game— Borderlands Science —has allowed millions of players to help map the human
Apple just announced a new Apple Pencil Pro, and it's so much better than I expected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple just announced a new iPad Air and iPad Pro , bringing in more powerful tablets and OLED displays for the Pro models. However, I’m more hyped about the accessories; in particular, the new Apple Pencil Pro. The Apple Pencil Pro offers a whole new range of features and upgrades that have me super excited to get back into digital art. The pencil now offers a new barrel sensor, which means you c
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Ban
Gizmodo / 11h
On Tuesday, TikTok fired back against the U.S. government over a law that could put an end to the social video platform . Read more...
Tesla Has a Looming Deadline to Explain Its Autopilot Recall
Gizmodo / 11h
Tesla has less than two months to respond to inquires from U.S. auto safety regulators about its December recall of more than 2 million electric vehicles . Read more...
US Army Uses Lasers in Actual Combat
Next Big Future / 11h
The US Army has used lasers to take down hostile drones in the Middle East, Doug Bush, the Army’s head of acquisitions. It’s the first time the Defense Department has acknowledged that such weapons have been used in combat. The US is not the first country to use lasers in actual combat. Starting in 2020, ... Read more
India’s Oyo, once valued at $10 billion, seeks new funding at 70% discount
68TechCrunch / 11h
Oyo, the Indian budget-hotel chain startup, is negotiating with investors to raise a new round of funding that could cut the Indian firm’s valuation to $3 billion or lower, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The startup is engaging with investors, including Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, for the new funding, the sources […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
U.S. Military Shot Down Drones With Lasers in Middle East: Report
Gizmodo / 11h
The U.S. military has been using drones to shoot down enemy drones in the Middle East, according to a new report from Forbes, which cites the U.S. Army. And while it’s been public knowledge that lasers have been deployed on U.S. ships and used in tests overseas during the past decade , this appears to be the first… Read more...
After Nvidia, Samsung vows to abandon consumer focus and concentrate on lucrative enterprise market instead — surge in HBM, enterprise SSD, DDR5 server memory chip expected to drive margins
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Nvidia has transformed into an AI superpower, becoming the third most valuable company in the world off the back of it, so it's perhaps no surprise other tech giants are looking on in envy and shifting their focus to follow suit. During its recent earnings call, Samsung reported a consolidated operating profit of $4.8 billion in Q1 - a tenfold increase YoY - and company executives revealed a chan
The iPad 10th Generation now starts at just $349
Mashable / 12h
PRICE DROP: With the release of the 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro , the iPad 10th Generation now starts at $349. Shop the tablet at its new price today. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Generation) The Apple iPad 10th Generation now starts at $349. At Apple's "Let Loose" event on Tuesday, May 7th, the company debuted their new iPad Air and iPad Pro in addition to an upgraded Magi
What we learned from the indictment of LockBit’s mastermind
TechCrunch / 12h
On Tuesday, U.S. and U.K. authorities revealed that the mastermind behind LockBit, one of the most prolific and damaging ransomware groups in history, is a 31-year-old Russian named Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, aka “LockbitSupp.” As it’s customary in these types of announcements, law enforcement published pictures of Khoroshev, as well as details of his group’s operation. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. Al
Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year
21Engadget / 12h
Some live sports and studio shows from ESPN will start appearing on Disney+ this year. Disney CEO Bob Iger told investors on an earnings call that this follows an encouraging start for Hulu programming on the company's namesake streaming service . "By the end of this calendar year, we will be adding an ESPN tile to Disney+, giving all US subscribers access to select live games and studio programm
New Wells Fargo Signify Business card: Unlimited 2% cash back with the ability to convert to valuable points
The Points Guy / 12h
It’s been a busy year for the Wells Fargo line of credit card offerings, and its newest card might be one of the best yet for small-business owners . The no-annual-fee Signify Business Cash℠ Card by Wells Fargo comes with a flat 2% in cash rewards on all spending, plus the option to transfer your rewards to Wells Fargo’s travel partners if you have another eligible card. Here’s what else to know
This Is the Elite Group of Spacecraft That Have Carried NASA Astronauts
Gizmodo / 12h
Following a scrub on Monday, Boeing is getting ready to launch its first crew of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, May 10, as part of a $4.3 billion contract with NASA. Perhaps surprisingly, this is only the sixth vehicle owned or funded by NASA to be used throughout the agency’s storied… Read more...
TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app
80BBC News / 12h
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
Jumia is back, growing total sales and orders in Q1 2024
TechCrunch / 12h
Jumia, an African e-tailer, attributes this growth to continued improvements in its supply and product assortment. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
First Look: Apple’s New OLED iPad Pro Is Incredibly Light and Hella Bright
25Gizmodo / 12h
We’ve long anticipated this new OLED iPad Pro , growing almost bored with the wait, and yet the new tablet announcement was weighty enough that it still managed to leave us winded. Sure, the updated iPad Air with M2 and a 13-inch variation would be par for the course for Apple’s standard refreshes, but the iPad Pro now… Read more...
TikTok Sues the US Government to Stop a Potential Ban
21Wired / 12h
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, TikTok says that the TikTok ban or divestment law violates the First Amendment.
Even Katy Perry’s Mom Was Fooled by that AI Pic of Her at the Met Gala
51Futurism / 12h
Fool Me Twice Singer Katy Perry was apparently in the studio the night of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala — but if you were fooled by AI pics of her attending the event, you were in good company. The "I Kissed A Girl" singer, born Kathryn Elizabeth Hudson, shared in an Instagram post two AI-generated photos of her wearing floral dresses that fit the Met Gala's "Garden of Time" theme.
Adobe's full Creative Cloud suite is 40 percent off in a rare deal
Engadget / 12h
Designers, photographers and other creators may want to check out this deal from Adobe. From now through May 13, first-time subscribers can save 40 percent on the monthly cost of the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for a full year. That brings the price down from a hefty $60 per month to a slightly more palatable $36. To get the deal, you'll need to agree to a 12-month subscription commitment. After
You Can Now Preorder the Pixel 8a
LifeHacker / 12h
Google’s annual budget phone refresh is here, this time making the Pixel 8 just a little more affordable. Today the company announced the Pixel 8a, which has almost all of the features included in the standard Pixel 8, but at a discount. As with past Pixel a-series phones, the Pixel 8a can be considered an almost pound-for-pound replacement for the 8. It’s got the same Tensor G3 processor as the
This Robot Lawn Mower Is a Solid Choice for Smaller Yards
LifeHacker / 12h
Robot lawn mower designs vary wildly, as they're optimized for different benefits, and for every feature, a weakness is exposed. Light and fast robots are easy to turn over. Heavy robots are slow and get stuck. Every single robot lawn mower I test seems to be built differently, optimized for stability or tight turns or longevity or agility, but never all of the above. In this way, robot lawnmower
How to pre-order the new Apple Magic Keyboard
Mashable / 12h
UPDATE: May. 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with B&H Photo's preorder listing for the new Apple Magic Keyboard. Where to pre-order the new Apple Magic Keyboard: The Apple Store Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Starting at $299 B&H Photo Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Starting at $299 If you couldn't quite justify buying one of the new MacBook Pros that came out in the fall
How to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a ahead of Google I/O
Mashable / 12h
Google Pixel 8a preorders 128GB model Google Pixel 8a $499 at Google Store (Get $100 credit to the Google Store) 256GB model Google Pixel 8a $559 at Google Store (Get $100 Google Store credit) It looks like Google isn't waiting for its I/O conference next week to make all its big announcements. On May 7, the day of Apple's iPad event , Google swooped in and put the Pixel 8a up for preorder, start
See what the dogs are up to when you're away with up to 35% off these pet cameras
Mashable / 12h
Look in on your pets when you're away with a reliable pet camera. Here are some of our top picks on sale during Amazon Pet Day as of May 7: Best Pet Camera Deals Best Pet Camera Deal Eufy Security Pet Camera $129.99 at Amazon (Save $70) Best Treat-Dispensing Pet Camera Deal Furbo 360° Dog Camera $69 at Amazon (Save $30) Best Pet Camera with Laser Pointer Deal Petcube Play 2 $63.99 at Amazon (Save
Why the internet is comparing the Met Gala to 'The Hunger Games'
Mashable / 12h
In J.G. Ballard's 1962 story "The Garden of Time", a count and his wife reside within the walls of their extravagant villa, surrounded by flower-laden groves. Their verdant home appears to be an oasis from the outside world, but suddenly the couple waits with bated breath as a vast mob approaches. The prestige and glamour of the house and their own lofty social status then crumbles as the people
OpenAI says it can detect images made by its own software… mostly
Engadget / 12h
We all think we’re pretty good at identifying images made by AI. It’s the weird alien text in the background. It’s the bizarre inaccuracies that seem to break the laws of physics. Most of all, it’s those gruesome hands and fingers. However, the technology is constantly evolving and it won’t be too long until we won’t be able to tell what’s real or not. Industry leader OpenAI is trying to get ahea
How Caesar’s Legacy Impacts Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Gizmodo / 12h
Living creatures don’t live forever but ideas can. They may shift, change, or get misinterpreted along the way, but ideas remain long after the people who had them are gone. That’s a central theme in the new film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes , especially when it comes to the franchise’s most important character,… Read more...
Inside Mercury’s competitive push into software and Ramp’s potential M&A targets
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Mercury’s latest expansions, wallet-as-a-service startup Ansa’s raise and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8 a.m. PT, subscribe here. (New day and time, same awesome newsletter!) The big story Digital banking startup […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Goodbye Google! Im Switching to PerplexityAn AI Based Search Engine
How-To Geek / 12h
With the advent of conversational AI chatbots, many people are saying that search engines are dead. However, Google still holds its ground thanks to being free, fast, and familiaralthough the quality of the search results has arguably declined. So, while the search giant gets its game together, I'm moving to Perplexity.
The M4 iPad Pro is literally lighter than Air
57Engadget / 12h
Apple refreshed its iPads in a major way today with new launches in both the iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups. Both have significant hardware updates, but somehow the iPad Pro now weighs less than all of its Air equivalents. The 11-inch iPad Pro is 0.98 pounds (444 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 446 grams with cellular), while the same size version of the iPad Air is 1.02 pounds (462 grams with no di
Nvidia might shortchange RTX 5090 and 5060 for laptops when it comes to VRAM – but RTX 5080 GPU could be very different
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Nvidia’s Blackwell laptop graphics cards are inbound for early 2025 (hopefully), and we’ve just caught a leak about how much video memory (VRAM) they’ll supposedly run with. This one’s from Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID), a regular leaker on YouTube (and one of the more reliable sources for GPU and CPU leaks in our experience). MLID has the purported full details of the VRAM, and they run as follows.
Raspberry Pi Now Has an Official Remote Desktop Client
93How-To Geek / 12h
Now available in beta, Raspberry Pi Connect provides remote access to your Pi desktop from a web browser. Install the Pi Connect beta, sign in with a Raspberry Pi ID, and you're good to go.
Doc who claimed COVID shots cause magnetism gets medical license back
74Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Cleveland doctor Sherri Tenpenny gives false testimony on June 8, 2021, saying COVID-19 vaccines magnetize people. (credit: The Ohio Channel ) An anti-vaccine doctor best known for losing her medical license after falsely claiming that COVID-19 vaccines cause people to become magnetic and "interface" with 5G towers, has had her medical license restored, according to local media reports.
NHTSA sends Tesla massive data request as it investigates Autopilot recall
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images) The federal government has given Tesla quite the homework assignment. The electric automaker has until July 1 to reply to a massive data request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is investigating the efficacy of Tesla's massive Autopilot recall , following at least 20 crashes post-recall. Tesla decided to recall more than 2
The $499 Google Pixel 8a is official, with 120 Hz display, 7 years of updates
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Pixel 8a. [credit: Google ] Today is a big event day for Apple, but that doesn't mean Google is going to fade into the background: It's announcing the Pixel 8a today. The big news is that the Pixel a series is still $499 despite some upgrades. What are those upgrades? How about a 120 Hz display on Google's mid-ranger for the first time? The 6.1-inch, 120 Hz, 2400×1080 display is closer to a f
Hands-on with the new John Wick pinball
28Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / John? Is that you, John? John? Can't we discuss this like civilized men? (credit: Stern Pinball) If you don’t follow the ins and outs of pinball, you might be surprised to find out there are more active companies making games in 2024 than ever before. Stern Pinball is the 800-pound gorilla of the industry. It has been around the longest, has the largest factory, sells the most games, an
The new Magic Keyboard for the freshly debuted iPad Pro will power up your iPad experience with style and function
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple just held its May 7 “Let Loose” event, where it premiered a number of new iPads , a shiny new Apple M4 chip , and some sleek, upgraded accessories to match the caliber of these new innovations - including a redesigned thinner and lighter Magic Keyboard, possibly a perfect companion for the new iPad Pro. The Magic Keyboard uses the floating design that many iPad fans have grown to love, and
What the heck is going on with Helldivers 2?
Engadget / 12h
In the last five days, Helldivers 2 was removed from the PC market in 177 countries and the game’s Steam reviews collapsed under the weight of more than 200,000 negative ratings, dropping from Positive to Mixed. It’s now Tuesday and the Helldivers 2 Steam page is overrun with people ranting against Sony and celebrating democracy, and for anyone taking their first glance at the game, it’s all a bi
Here’s Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Let Loose' iPad Event
Gizmodo / 12h
Amid a backdrop of spring birds chirping away the morning, Apple announced a bevy of updates to its iPad lineup in a streamed presentation. The company has launched a new family of iPad Airs with an updated processor and double the storage, plus two new iPad Pros with MacBook-level specifications,
