Xbox to attend Gamescom 2024 with plenty of games and its 'biggest booth yet'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Xbox has confirmed its attendance at Gamescom 2024 in Cologne, and is bringing what it claims is its "biggest booth yet." The official Xbox account over on X / Twitter posted about the publisher's return to Gamescom from August 21-25, along with a list of games both upcoming and available to play now. Xbox states that there's more to come, but the current list as posted by the official account is
SpaceX launches Starlink Mini, a smaller satellite internet antenna
Mashable / 1h
SpaceX has a new option for users who want to take their satellite internet with them. Called Starlink Mini, it's a smaller version of the Starlink antenna. SpaceX says (via CNBC ) it's a "compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack," which provides "high-speed, low-latency internet on the go." The new antenna, which costs $599, isn't widely advertised on SpaceX's website or social ch
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, June 21, 2024
LifeHacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for June 21, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for June 21, Wordle #1,098! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times website . A
Before Smartphones, an Army of Real People Helped You Find Stuff on Google
Wired / 14min
Not too long ago, services like GOOG-411, 118 118 and AQA used actual humans to answer questions with witty responses and encyclopedic knowledge. Today’s search engines could learn something.
Science Is Full of Errors. Bounty Hunters Are Here to Find Them
Wired / 14min
A new project is paying researchers to find errors in other scientists’ work. The only problem? Even error hunters make mistakes.
Somehow, Concerts Are the Biggest Memes of the Summer
Wired / 14min
From Chappell Roan to Kendrick Lamar, online life is spilling onto the lighted stage, and vice versa. Maybe we all just want something real.
Kevin Hartz’s A* raises its second oversubscribed fund in two years
TechCrunch / 20min
Venture firms raised $9.3 billion in Q1 according to PitchBook data, which means this year likely won’t match or surpass 2023’s $81.8 billion total. While emerging managers are feeling the fundraising market’s frost the most, some emerging VCs like A* have enough name recognition, and a good enough track record, to still find success. A*, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is coming next week with a surprising amount of extra content
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is official, giving a new generation of gamers a chance to experience one of Ubisoft's most fondly remembered titles with a modern and fresh upgrade. While achievement and trophy lists for the remaster had leaked ahead of time, prompting official confirmation from Ubisoft on social media, it has since been officially revealed via Limited Run Games' LRG3
Meet Bugatti's new Tourbillon: a luxury watch-inspired hybrid that hits 1,775bhp and rips up the performance car rulebook
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Buckle up, because Bugatti has just whipped the silk sheet from its latest automotive creation, which takes inspiration from luxury watchmaking, can tickle 280mph without breaking a sweat and packs more interesting mechanical features into its svelte frame than some automakers manage in a lifetime. The successor to the 300+mph Chiron has been christened Tourbillon – a mechanism typically found in
Meze's new wired earbuds promise high-end sound without the high-end price tag
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Meze Audio is one of those brands that really should be better known: we've been testing its headphones for a few years now and found them very impressive. But they can also be quite expensive: Meze's Liric headphones came in at a cool $1,999 / £1,799 / AU$3,399. However, the firm has just launched a set of in-ears that aren't just affordable by Meze Audio's standards; they're affordable full sto
Higher earners will be impacted most by AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
A recent study published in Science has claimed artificial intelligence is most likely to impact higher earners such as software engineers and data scientists. Though the fear AI will replace human workers has been addressed by many studies, it seems that some more skilled workers may be subject to a certain level of job displacement after all. The analysis of over 900 occupations revealed that 2
Half of My Gaming Happens on My iPhone, and Heres Why That Wont Change
How-To Geek / 20min
I've spent too long discounting the potential my iPhone has as a gaming platform, seeing it only as a communication device and little else. A recommendation from a friend changed all that, and now I'm telling you not to make the same mistake I did.
Southwest 737 Buzzes Oklahoma City Suburbs In Bizarre Incident
One Mile at a Time / 21min
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? This incident involves Southwest Airlines flight WN4069 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oklahoma City (OKC)
US government bans sales of Kaspersky security software
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
Sales of software by Russia security giant Kaspersky Lab will be banned in the US, the Biden administration has declared. Kaspersky Labs was widely known as a major player in the cybersecurity industry, leading the way across the consumer and business markets. However, since Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the wider war between Ukraine and Russia, Kaspersky has increasingly lost its reputation
Xbox begins refunding players who bought Redfall's Bite Back Edition DLC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
Since Microsoft shut down Arkane Studios, the renowned developer had to cancel upcoming downloadable content (DLC) for co-op looter shooter Redfall. Now, Microsoft is finally offering refunds to players who purchased Redfall's Hero Pass, which was available either as a separate purchase or came included with the game's Bite Back Edition. The pass was originally planned to bring more playable hero
This major firmware flaw is affecting Intel-powered PCs across the world
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Security experts recently found a new vulnerability in Intel CPUs which could allow threat actors to execute malicious code on the flawed devices, remotely. The vulnerability is described as a buffer overflow bug, and was given a designation of CVE-2024-0762. Many Intel CPUs are said to be affected, including Alder Lake, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, Ice Lake, Jasper Lake, Kaby Lake, Meteor Lake, Rapt
How to optimize costs and minimize technical debt in a multi-cloud environment
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Cloud infrastructure is one of the necessary foundations for organizations that want to keep their competitive edge and agility in the era of AI. This will be true both in the short term and for years to come. Yet, in the face of economic headwinds, most organizations are working hard to juggle the cost of innovation and a flat IT budget. This can sometimes result in complex multi-cloud environme
The latest Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 leak shows off a sleek new design
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
We've seen plenty of leaks around the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 in recent weeks, and the latest one may have given us our best look yet at the upcoming wireless earbuds – and it seems that a significant redesign is in the offing. Images posted by @teqhnikacross (via SamMobile ) show a pair of earbuds and a charging case that look radically different from what we saw with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 . T
American Airlines Stops Pilot Hiring, Cancels Training Classes
One Mile at a Time / 1h
American Airlines expects it will need fewer pilots in the next year, which is a pretty telling development about the situation that the airline is in… American cancels new hire pilot training classes When airlines hire new pilots, they first have to go through an intensive training program, including getting a type rating for the aircraft they’re going to fly (assuming they don’t have one alread
Awards To London From Just 6,000 Points Each Way (Only 28,500 For Business Class)
View from the Wing / 1h
Virgin Atlantic is offering 40% off awards booked by June 24 for travel through December 31, 2024. Continue reading ...
Eufy Security Solocam S340 Review: Amazing Motion Detection Powered by Solar
How-To Geek / 1h
The Eufy Security SoloCam S340 was a thrill to test, and a home security device that Ill be recommending to all my friends and family because it delivers top-notch video quality and lightning-fast motion detection. The $200 tag is a little hard to stomach, but its something I hope most folks who need the product will see past.
Amazon wants to take the hassle out of procurement for large enterprise customers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Amazon's business arm has introduced a series of new features designed to simplify and modernize procurement for large business customers. The updates are designed to assist multinational enterprises, universities, government agencies, educational establishments and healthcare networks that use Amazon Business, the ecommerce giant’s business-to-business procurement store. Speaking about how compa
All the media companies that have licensing deals with OpenAI (so far)
Mashable / 1h
Of the myriad controversies plaguing OpenAI, the issue of training data has emerged as the most polarizing. For publishers, this polarization comes in the form of a choice between getting as far away as possible, or cozying up and making a deal. OpenAI has kept a lid on information about what models like GPT4o were trained on, meaning ChatGPT 's recipe is a secret. Similar LLMs, however, are fed
Are vibrating sex toys on the way out?
Mashable / 1h
One of my favourite sex toys looks like a slice of jelly. It’s a psychedelic shade of bright green and shaped like a tiny rectangle and has a slippery silicone texture. It also requires zero batteries or power at all. It sounds simple, but it’s the simplicity of the TENGA Uni toy that I love so much. Able to slip over fingers or a penis (or whatever else you fancy) and usable by yourself or with
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 benchmarked with Galaxy S24 Ultra-beating performance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We’re now probably less than three weeks away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , so in customary fashion, there’s a tidal wave of new leaks to digest. The latest tips concern the likely design of the phone, and reveal details of its performance. First up, MySmartPrice has spotted a Geekbench listing for an unlocked US version of the Z Fold 6, and this mentions a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 c
Apple is making it much easier to pair devices with your iPhone in iOS 18
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple’s operating systems are known for their ease of use and seamless interaction with the company's hardware. Now, a key example of that is being opened up to third-party accessories, bringing a much-loved iOS feature to many more products and potentially making life easier for you along the way. That feature is the one used to pair a set of AirPods with an iPhone or an iPad. When you bring you
Google is making your movie and TV reviews visible under a new profile page
TechCrunch / 1h
Google is making all your movie, TV shows, books, albums and game reviews visible under one profile page starting June 24, according to an email sent to users last month. These profiles are also searchable through Google searches, which can lead to users’ being profiled based on their likes and dislikes. The company first launched […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Windows 11 loses keyboard shortcut for Copilot, making us wonder if this is a cynical move by Microsoft to stoke Copilot+ PC sales
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
What’s going to drive Copilot+ PC sales, do you think? Superb AI acceleration chops? Windows on Arm getting emulation nailed for fast app and gaming performance (on Snapdragon X models)? No – it’s the Copilot key on the keyboard , dummy. Surprised? Well, we certainly are, but apparently one of Microsoft’s selling points for Copilot+ PCs is the dedicated key to summon the AI on the keyboard. We ca
Should social media come with a health warning?
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . Earlier this week, the US surgeon general, also known as the “nation’s doctor,” authored an article making the case that health warnings should accompany social media. The goal: to protect teenagers from its ha
Is this the end of animal testing?
MIT Technology Review / 1h
In a clean room in his lab, Sean Moore peers through a microscope at a bit of intestine, its dark squiggles and rounded structures standing out against a light gray background. This sample is not part of an actual intestine; rather, it’s human intestinal cells on a tiny plastic rectangle, one of 24 so-called “organs on chips” his lab bought three years ago. Moore, a pediatric gastroenterologist a
Marvel's Blade movie reportedly lands Mia Goth as its villain as new light shed on troubled MCU film's development
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Marvel's Blade movie has reportedly cast Mia Goth as its villain – and the Pearl and Infinity Pool actor has been on board since last year. Goth's involvement was revealed as part of an extensive article, published by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) on June 20, which laid bare the troubled Marvel Cinematic Universe's ( MCU ) development. As part of the report, THR all but confirmed Goth was set to s
Hank Green finds the humor in cancer in his first-ever stand-up special
Mashable / 1h
Ask Hank Green to tell you how people get cancer, and he'll tell you about ants. The video creator, science educator, and novelist will explain how ant colonies communicate through pheromones , and how they're built to pass genetic material not to the next generation of ants, but to the next generation of ant colony . But what if one ant — call him Trent, Green suggests — becomes an individualist
Get prepped for Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt certification for $39.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Take your IT education to the next level with this Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt certification training bundle , on sale for just $39.99 (reg. $78.99). Navigating the IT field can feel like a maze, but this Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt course bundle offers a clear path to success. This bundle equips you with the skills to improve processes and reduce errors, potentially making you an
Learn Raspberry Pi and Arduino in this $60 online course and build your own tech
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Grab this Raspberry Pi and Arduino Developer bundle on sale for $59.97 until June 26. Some people dive headfirst into home renovations over the summer months. Others pick up arts and crafts projects only to abandon them halfway, and a few channel their inner baker to whip up homemade goodies from scratch. If you're also looking for something to sink your teeth into this summer, why not lea
Two devices in one: This Lenovo Chromebook-tablet combo is just $111 right now
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Bring home a refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook for only $110.99 (reg. $475.99), on sale for a limited time. Need a new computer? Forking over your dough for a new laptop can be a painful process... unless you discover the perks of shopping for a refurbished model. Imagine getting a new-to-you device for under $150? Well, this Lenovo deal can do even better: Get a refurbished 2-in-1 Chro
Beat the heat wave with this $96 portable air cooler
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Pay only $95.99 (reg. $299.99) for the Costway 3-in-1 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler and beat the heat this summer. Did you know that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded ? And as we head into summer 2024, much of the U.S. is already experiencing an early heat wave. Summer is coming in hot and fast, so brace yourself for some serious heat. But if the thought of sweating buckets on your
'Fancy Dance' review: A plain drama that excels thanks to its incredible Native cast
Mashable / 1h
How much can life shatter and transform in just two weeks? Writer/director Erica Tremblay's debut feature-length narrative film Fancy Dance wrestles with that question and more in the tale of a missing Native woman and the ripple effects of her disappearance. Featuring an impeccable cast, the movie transcends its straightforward aesthetic trappings to become a dazzling performance showcase. It's
'Kinds of Kindness' review: A poor thing from Yorgos Lanthimos
Mashable / 1h
Kinds of Kindness begins with the pulsing beat of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." Hearing Annie Lennox and the sharpened notes of Dave Stewart's synth over the title sequence of the latest film of Yorgos Lanthimos is a reminder that the director has rarely moved quietly. After the crowd-pleasing opening, which caused my Cannes audience to clap in unison, Lanthimos surprisingly swit
The 13 best TV episodes of 2024 (so far)
Mashable / 1h
This year has already gifted us some pretty great TV shows, but what about great episodes? I'm talking about the kind of episode that makes you laugh nonstop, or stand up and cheer, or force you to such points of emotional devastation you can't think of anything else. SEE ALSO: The 13 best TV shows of 2024 (so far) You'll find episodes that accomplish all these things and more on our list of the
No more low storage — Get a lifetime of cloud storage starting at $39.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of June 13, free up space on your devices with a lifetime subscription to FolderFort cloud storage. Get 1TB of FolderFort cloud space for $79.99 (reg. $251.64), 500GB for $59.99, or 250GB for $39.99. Some files you just can't afford to lose, but some file storage systems are a little too easy to misplace. A USB drive might seem convenient at first, but you can't drop your cloud storage
'The Bikeriders' review: Austin Butler and Jodie Comer headline Jeff Nichols' version of 'Goodfellas'
Mashable / 1h
Writer/director Jeff Nichols has forged his reputation on acclaimed character dramas, like the cryptic Take Shelter, the moody Mud, and the haunting sci-fi offering Midnight Special . In his latest, The Bikeriders , there's plenty of focus on the characters, but the vibe is old-school Scorsese. It makes for a mix that is amusing and a bit maddening — but maybe that's the point? A star-stuffed cas
Review: Delta First Class Airbus A319 (MSP-YVR)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
For the second segment of my Allegris round the world journey , I flew Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A319 first class on the 3hr25min flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver (YVR). All-in-all, this was a perfectly fine flight, though not as good as the Delta Boeing 737 first class flight from Miami (MIA) that I had just come off of. While Delta’s A319s have a comfortable first class cabin with great
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 40% Off Award Sale
400+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has just launched an excellent sale for reward flights , in celebration of the carrier’s 40th anniversary. This allows you to save 40% on the cost of award flights all the way through the end of the schedule, but you need to book soon. Save on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club awards With a new sale from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, members can save 40% off the number of poi
A Surgeon General Warning, The Disinformation Battle and The Rise of CryptoPACs
NYT > Technology / 2h
Will a social media warning really help children’s mental health?
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 21 (#376)
How-To Geek / 2h
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.
TikTok says U.S. ban violates the First Amendment right to free speech
Mashable / 2h
TikTok has submitted its opening brief in its legal fight to remain in the U.S. , arguing that the government's ban on the app violates the First Amendment right to free speech. It has also explained why divestment from Chinese parent company ByteDance simply isn't possible "technologically, commercially, and legally." Filed to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on Thursday, TikTok's 99-pa
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Seeing is believing: How AI can help visualize data to drive impact and insight
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
In today's digital age, data is vital. It drives innovation, growth, and decision-making. But data alone is not enough. We need to make sense of it, to find the hidden patterns, trends, and insights that can help us understand the world better. That is where data visualization comes in - the representation of data through use of common graphics, such as charts, plots, infographics, and even anima
Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation
TechCrunch / 5h
Speak, the AI-powered language learning app, has raised new money from investors at double its previous valuation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Zepto, a 10-minute delivery app, raises $665M at $3.6B valuation
22TechCrunch / 5h
Zepto, an Indian quick commerce startup, has more than doubled its valuation to $3.6 billion in a new funding round of $665 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch Peru vs. Chile online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Peru vs. Chile in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's time for 2024 Copa America , which is as close as it gets to the World Cup for the football teams of the Americas. Things kick off with the group stages. And as football fans will know, anything can happen in these early games. This G
How to watch England vs. South Africa online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch England vs. South Africa in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're finally in the Super Eights stage of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup and the next fixture will see England and South Africa going head-to-head. In the Super Eights, each team will play the others in their group once
This AI and automation developer bundle is only £47.39
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Through June 26, learn AI and automation skills with this online learning bundle for just £47.39 (reg. £184.86). It's no secret that artificial intelligence and automation have taken the world by storm . These tools are being used across industries worldwide to help streamline processes, generate content, and generally support businesses large and small. Because of this, jobs in AI and aut
How to watch Netherlands vs. France online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Netherlands vs. France in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group games are well underway and the tournament is shaping up nicely. Fixtures such as Netherlands vs. France are absolute must-watch games. With superstar players such as Kylian Mbappe in the squad, France are one of the best t
How to watch Poland vs. Austria online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Poland vs. Austria in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 is now well underway, with the first round of group games in the bag — or in the back of the net, if you like. And next up is a Group D clash between Poland and Austria. Poland have never won a European Championship, but the Poles know how to c
How to watch Slovakia vs. Ukraine online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Slovakia vs. Ukraine in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're now well into the group games but the excitement around Euro 2024 hasn't dropped a bit. That's why football fans love these international tournaments. They wait a full four years for a month of sheer footballing bliss. Sure, this Group E m
SpaceX starts selling the Starlink Mini for $599 in select locations
23Engadget / 7h
SpaceX has started offering some users a new Starlink kit that's small enough to fit in a backpack, so users can take it wherever they want to and get access to the company's satellite internet service. The Starlink Mini will cost users $599 up front, according to the emails SpaceX has sent out. That's $100 more than the standard dish kit, and users will need to have an existing standard service
Your Apple Watch can now control your DJI gimbal - if you have the right model
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
DJI , known for drones and other gadgets, is rolling out a new firmware update to its Osmo Mobile 6 and Osmo Mobile SE gimbals, allowing users to control them with just an Apple Watch. According to the release notes , the smartwatch will have access to various functions like viewing the camera feed, changing the gimbal direction, adjusting the composition, and switching between portrait and lands
London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data
100+BBC News / 7h
The gang shared almost 400GB of the private information on their darknet site and Telegram channel.
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 21
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 June 21's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links
85BBC News / 9h
Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.
Lenovo’s latest tablet might be perfect for music lovers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Lenovo latest tablet – simply called the Tab Plus – is squarely focused on entertainment, with a feature set that delivers immersive audio. How? Well, eight JBL speakers, capable of outputting 26W of sound, are inside. You’ll find four matrix tweeters inside, producing high-frequency audio alongside four force-balanced woofers. Combined with Dolby Atmos technology, this setup can really level up
Bugatti’s new hypercar loses the turbos for a screaming V16 hybrid
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Tourbillon is recognizable as a modern Bugatti, but it's very different under the skin. (credit: Bradley Iger) Since the launch of the hypercar-defining Veyron back in 2005, modern Bugattis have served as benchmarks for straight-line performance and no-expense-spared automotive engineering. At a time when a 300 horsepower Mustang GT was something to crow about, the quad-turbocharged
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 21
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
Tesla Expanding AI Data Centers to 500 Megawatts and AI Inference Will Be 1000s of Times Today by 2033
Next Big Future / 10h
Elon Musk announced Tesla’s plans to expand its AI hardware capabilities, aiming to increase power and cooling capacity from 130MW to over 500MW within the next 18 months. The expansion will support a mix of Tesla’s own AI hardware and Nvidia/other chips, with a goal to have half of the AI compute building dedicated to ... Read more
Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips
48BBC News / 11h
The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.
YouTube Is Going After People Who Signed Up for Premium With a VPN
LifeHacker / 11h
YouTube has been experimenting with ways to disable ad blockers for a while now, and now it’s going after its own subscribers. Specifically, if you’ve used a VPN to purchase YouTube Premium for a cheaper rate than is available where you actually live, Google is coming after you. In a statement to TechCrunch , the company said the following: “To provide the most accurate plans and offers available
Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July
22Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Kaspersky Lab ) The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July, according to reporting from Reuters and a filing from the US Department of Commerce ( PDF ). The US believes that security software made by Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab represents a national security risk, and that the Russian government could use Kaspersky's soft
Negotiations Fail: American Airlines Flight Attendants Told To Prepare To Strike
View from the Wing / 11h
The American Airlines flight attendants union has told its members, "We do not believe further negotiations will be scheduled prior to the National Mediation Board determining to release the parties into a thirty-day cooling-off period. All American Airlines Flight Attendants should prepare for an upcoming strike." Continue reading ...
How to Get Rid of Sentimental Items While Still Feeling Your Feelings
LifeHacker / 12h
When it comes to decluttering and getting rid of meaningful items, there are two schools of thought: You can acknowledge you're not using them and that they have no purpose, then chuck them; or you can get pretty emotional and make excuses for holding onto them. I'm a big proponent of getting rid of stuff, but I get that it can be hard. Here are a few ways to let go of meaningful stuff while givi
The Best Items for Storing Jewelry
LifeHacker / 12h
Organizing your accessories, like shoes , bags , and belts , is an important part of keeping your home manageable and your appearance on point, but the way you keep your jewelry stored might be most important of all. Whether you need access to a certain piece you only wear on special occasions or you have a ton of interchangeable pieces you mix and match daily, you need it all to be somewhere acc
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, June 21 (game #879)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Another day, another Quordle to solve. Or rather four, because Quordle challenges you to play four Wordle-style grids simultaneously. Or maybe it's eight – because there's also the Daily Sequence variant to play too. Either way, you may want some hints for it. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, June 21 (game #376)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The final Connections game of the week is a bit easier than some of the recent examples. That doesn't make it easy, of course – so if you think you might need some hints, simply scroll down for my offerings. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers artic
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, June 21 (game #110)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Your final NYT Strands puzzle of the week is here, ready to give your brain another workout. Today's game is not too tricky, but you still might want some hints to get you started. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't re
The Beyond Good and Evil remaster will be released next week (for real)
29Engadget / 12h
After a bit of a false start, Ubisoft has released a trailer for its remake of the cult classic game Beyond Good and Evil . The video first appeared in a tweet from the game studio that was later deleted. But the new announcement seems to be sticking around, and that means we really will be getting the Beyond Good and Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition on June 25. It will be available on PC, PlaySta
Sony will terminate its Sony Rewards program
29Engadget / 12h
Sony has announced that it will be ending its rewards program at the end of this year. No, it’s not PlayStation Stars , the loyalty program that rewards you digital collectibles for completing certain gameplay tasks. Nor is it the defunct PlayStation Rewards program , which offered PSN bonuses for the most voracious PlayStation gamers. It’s terminating the Sony Rewards program offered through the
Amazon says it’s cut down on those plastic air pillows in packages
Engadget / 12h
You know those little plastic air bags in your more fragile Amazon purchases that make perfect popping noise makers when you crush them? Amazon says it's reduced its usage of them and plans to completely eliminate using them by the end of the year. The ecommerce behemoth announced on its news blog that it has reduced the use of plastic air pillows by 95 percent and switched to crumbled paper fill
Nic Cage Thinks His Mysterious Longlegs Monster Is Explosively Horrifying
Gizmodo / 12h
The bizarre marketing for Longlegs has raised the intrigue level for the summer horror movie sky-high. But one thing audiences have yet to catch a good glimpse of is its biggest star: Nicolas Cage, who plays the title character. And there’s a careful reason behind that. Read more...
American Airlines Just Cancelled All New Pilot Training Through End Of Year As Stock Tanks
100+View from the Wing / 12h
American already reduced its pilot hiring for 2024 by 40% year-over-year, also citing Boeing issues, pausing new hire classes for the summer and potentially for December as well. This was consistent with guidance the airline had provided at its March investor day. But now has cancelled all of its new-hire pilot training through end of 2024. Continue reading ...
Justin Timberlake's mugshot is everywhere
96Mashable / 12h
Justin Timberlake was arrested this week on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, and it was only mere moments before it became a meme . There's pretty good standing for this meme creation. The police officer who arrested him allegedly didn't know who he was (funny). A source told Page Six that he muttered, "This is going to ruin the tour," to which the cop responded: "What tour?" "The world to
Boeing CEO Admits It's Retaliated Against Whistleblowers
200+Futurism / 12h
Air-Head Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has acknowledged that the company has retaliated against whistleblowers who raised safety concerns, CNN reports , amid public furor over the safety of its aircraft. In a senate hearing on Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) asked Calhoun how many
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Xbox has confirmed its attendance at Gamescom 2024 in Cologne, and is bringing what it claims is its "biggest booth yet." The official Xbox account over on X / Twitter posted about the publisher's return to Gamescom from August 21-25, along with a list of games both upcoming and available to play now. Xbox states that there's more to come, but the current list as posted by the official account is
SpaceX launches Starlink Mini, a smaller satellite internet antenna
Mashable / 1h
SpaceX has a new option for users who want to take their satellite internet with them. Called Starlink Mini, it's a smaller version of the Starlink antenna. SpaceX says (via CNBC ) it's a "compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack," which provides "high-speed, low-latency internet on the go." The new antenna, which costs $599, isn't widely advertised on SpaceX's website or social ch
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, June 21, 2024
LifeHacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for June 21, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for June 21, Wordle #1,098! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times website . A
Before Smartphones, an Army of Real People Helped You Find Stuff on Google
Wired / 14min
Not too long ago, services like GOOG-411, 118 118 and AQA used actual humans to answer questions with witty responses and encyclopedic knowledge. Today’s search engines could learn something.
Science Is Full of Errors. Bounty Hunters Are Here to Find Them
Wired / 14min
A new project is paying researchers to find errors in other scientists’ work. The only problem? Even error hunters make mistakes.
Somehow, Concerts Are the Biggest Memes of the Summer
Wired / 14min
From Chappell Roan to Kendrick Lamar, online life is spilling onto the lighted stage, and vice versa. Maybe we all just want something real.
Kevin Hartz’s A* raises its second oversubscribed fund in two years
TechCrunch / 20min
Venture firms raised $9.3 billion in Q1 according to PitchBook data, which means this year likely won’t match or surpass 2023’s $81.8 billion total. While emerging managers are feeling the fundraising market’s frost the most, some emerging VCs like A* have enough name recognition, and a good enough track record, to still find success. A*, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is coming next week with a surprising amount of extra content
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is official, giving a new generation of gamers a chance to experience one of Ubisoft's most fondly remembered titles with a modern and fresh upgrade. While achievement and trophy lists for the remaster had leaked ahead of time, prompting official confirmation from Ubisoft on social media, it has since been officially revealed via Limited Run Games' LRG3
Meet Bugatti's new Tourbillon: a luxury watch-inspired hybrid that hits 1,775bhp and rips up the performance car rulebook
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Buckle up, because Bugatti has just whipped the silk sheet from its latest automotive creation, which takes inspiration from luxury watchmaking, can tickle 280mph without breaking a sweat and packs more interesting mechanical features into its svelte frame than some automakers manage in a lifetime. The successor to the 300+mph Chiron has been christened Tourbillon – a mechanism typically found in
Meze's new wired earbuds promise high-end sound without the high-end price tag
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Meze Audio is one of those brands that really should be better known: we've been testing its headphones for a few years now and found them very impressive. But they can also be quite expensive: Meze's Liric headphones came in at a cool $1,999 / £1,799 / AU$3,399. However, the firm has just launched a set of in-ears that aren't just affordable by Meze Audio's standards; they're affordable full sto
Higher earners will be impacted most by AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
A recent study published in Science has claimed artificial intelligence is most likely to impact higher earners such as software engineers and data scientists. Though the fear AI will replace human workers has been addressed by many studies, it seems that some more skilled workers may be subject to a certain level of job displacement after all. The analysis of over 900 occupations revealed that 2
Half of My Gaming Happens on My iPhone, and Heres Why That Wont Change
How-To Geek / 20min
I've spent too long discounting the potential my iPhone has as a gaming platform, seeing it only as a communication device and little else. A recommendation from a friend changed all that, and now I'm telling you not to make the same mistake I did.
Southwest 737 Buzzes Oklahoma City Suburbs In Bizarre Incident
One Mile at a Time / 21min
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. This incident is especially strange, since conditions were good, so one has to wonder what exactly was going on with the pilots. Southwest 737 pilots confused in Oklahoma City? This incident involves Southwest Airlines flight WN4069 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oklahoma City (OKC)
US government bans sales of Kaspersky security software
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
Sales of software by Russia security giant Kaspersky Lab will be banned in the US, the Biden administration has declared. Kaspersky Labs was widely known as a major player in the cybersecurity industry, leading the way across the consumer and business markets. However, since Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the wider war between Ukraine and Russia, Kaspersky has increasingly lost its reputation
Xbox begins refunding players who bought Redfall's Bite Back Edition DLC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
Since Microsoft shut down Arkane Studios, the renowned developer had to cancel upcoming downloadable content (DLC) for co-op looter shooter Redfall. Now, Microsoft is finally offering refunds to players who purchased Redfall's Hero Pass, which was available either as a separate purchase or came included with the game's Bite Back Edition. The pass was originally planned to bring more playable hero
This major firmware flaw is affecting Intel-powered PCs across the world
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Security experts recently found a new vulnerability in Intel CPUs which could allow threat actors to execute malicious code on the flawed devices, remotely. The vulnerability is described as a buffer overflow bug, and was given a designation of CVE-2024-0762. Many Intel CPUs are said to be affected, including Alder Lake, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, Ice Lake, Jasper Lake, Kaby Lake, Meteor Lake, Rapt
How to optimize costs and minimize technical debt in a multi-cloud environment
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Cloud infrastructure is one of the necessary foundations for organizations that want to keep their competitive edge and agility in the era of AI. This will be true both in the short term and for years to come. Yet, in the face of economic headwinds, most organizations are working hard to juggle the cost of innovation and a flat IT budget. This can sometimes result in complex multi-cloud environme
The latest Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 leak shows off a sleek new design
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
We've seen plenty of leaks around the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 in recent weeks, and the latest one may have given us our best look yet at the upcoming wireless earbuds – and it seems that a significant redesign is in the offing. Images posted by @teqhnikacross (via SamMobile ) show a pair of earbuds and a charging case that look radically different from what we saw with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 . T
American Airlines Stops Pilot Hiring, Cancels Training Classes
One Mile at a Time / 1h
American Airlines expects it will need fewer pilots in the next year, which is a pretty telling development about the situation that the airline is in… American cancels new hire pilot training classes When airlines hire new pilots, they first have to go through an intensive training program, including getting a type rating for the aircraft they’re going to fly (assuming they don’t have one alread
Awards To London From Just 6,000 Points Each Way (Only 28,500 For Business Class)
View from the Wing / 1h
Virgin Atlantic is offering 40% off awards booked by June 24 for travel through December 31, 2024. Continue reading ...
Eufy Security Solocam S340 Review: Amazing Motion Detection Powered by Solar
How-To Geek / 1h
The Eufy Security SoloCam S340 was a thrill to test, and a home security device that Ill be recommending to all my friends and family because it delivers top-notch video quality and lightning-fast motion detection. The $200 tag is a little hard to stomach, but its something I hope most folks who need the product will see past.
Amazon wants to take the hassle out of procurement for large enterprise customers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Amazon's business arm has introduced a series of new features designed to simplify and modernize procurement for large business customers. The updates are designed to assist multinational enterprises, universities, government agencies, educational establishments and healthcare networks that use Amazon Business, the ecommerce giant’s business-to-business procurement store. Speaking about how compa
All the media companies that have licensing deals with OpenAI (so far)
Mashable / 1h
Of the myriad controversies plaguing OpenAI, the issue of training data has emerged as the most polarizing. For publishers, this polarization comes in the form of a choice between getting as far away as possible, or cozying up and making a deal. OpenAI has kept a lid on information about what models like GPT4o were trained on, meaning ChatGPT 's recipe is a secret. Similar LLMs, however, are fed
Are vibrating sex toys on the way out?
Mashable / 1h
One of my favourite sex toys looks like a slice of jelly. It’s a psychedelic shade of bright green and shaped like a tiny rectangle and has a slippery silicone texture. It also requires zero batteries or power at all. It sounds simple, but it’s the simplicity of the TENGA Uni toy that I love so much. Able to slip over fingers or a penis (or whatever else you fancy) and usable by yourself or with
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 benchmarked with Galaxy S24 Ultra-beating performance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We’re now probably less than three weeks away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , so in customary fashion, there’s a tidal wave of new leaks to digest. The latest tips concern the likely design of the phone, and reveal details of its performance. First up, MySmartPrice has spotted a Geekbench listing for an unlocked US version of the Z Fold 6, and this mentions a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 c
Apple is making it much easier to pair devices with your iPhone in iOS 18
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple’s operating systems are known for their ease of use and seamless interaction with the company's hardware. Now, a key example of that is being opened up to third-party accessories, bringing a much-loved iOS feature to many more products and potentially making life easier for you along the way. That feature is the one used to pair a set of AirPods with an iPhone or an iPad. When you bring you
Google is making your movie and TV reviews visible under a new profile page
TechCrunch / 1h
Google is making all your movie, TV shows, books, albums and game reviews visible under one profile page starting June 24, according to an email sent to users last month. These profiles are also searchable through Google searches, which can lead to users’ being profiled based on their likes and dislikes. The company first launched […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Windows 11 loses keyboard shortcut for Copilot, making us wonder if this is a cynical move by Microsoft to stoke Copilot+ PC sales
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
What’s going to drive Copilot+ PC sales, do you think? Superb AI acceleration chops? Windows on Arm getting emulation nailed for fast app and gaming performance (on Snapdragon X models)? No – it’s the Copilot key on the keyboard , dummy. Surprised? Well, we certainly are, but apparently one of Microsoft’s selling points for Copilot+ PCs is the dedicated key to summon the AI on the keyboard. We ca
Should social media come with a health warning?
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . Earlier this week, the US surgeon general, also known as the “nation’s doctor,” authored an article making the case that health warnings should accompany social media. The goal: to protect teenagers from its ha
Is this the end of animal testing?
MIT Technology Review / 1h
In a clean room in his lab, Sean Moore peers through a microscope at a bit of intestine, its dark squiggles and rounded structures standing out against a light gray background. This sample is not part of an actual intestine; rather, it’s human intestinal cells on a tiny plastic rectangle, one of 24 so-called “organs on chips” his lab bought three years ago. Moore, a pediatric gastroenterologist a
Marvel's Blade movie reportedly lands Mia Goth as its villain as new light shed on troubled MCU film's development
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Marvel's Blade movie has reportedly cast Mia Goth as its villain – and the Pearl and Infinity Pool actor has been on board since last year. Goth's involvement was revealed as part of an extensive article, published by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) on June 20, which laid bare the troubled Marvel Cinematic Universe's ( MCU ) development. As part of the report, THR all but confirmed Goth was set to s
Hank Green finds the humor in cancer in his first-ever stand-up special
Mashable / 1h
Ask Hank Green to tell you how people get cancer, and he'll tell you about ants. The video creator, science educator, and novelist will explain how ant colonies communicate through pheromones , and how they're built to pass genetic material not to the next generation of ants, but to the next generation of ant colony . But what if one ant — call him Trent, Green suggests — becomes an individualist
Get prepped for Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt certification for $39.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Take your IT education to the next level with this Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt certification training bundle , on sale for just $39.99 (reg. $78.99). Navigating the IT field can feel like a maze, but this Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt course bundle offers a clear path to success. This bundle equips you with the skills to improve processes and reduce errors, potentially making you an
Learn Raspberry Pi and Arduino in this $60 online course and build your own tech
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Grab this Raspberry Pi and Arduino Developer bundle on sale for $59.97 until June 26. Some people dive headfirst into home renovations over the summer months. Others pick up arts and crafts projects only to abandon them halfway, and a few channel their inner baker to whip up homemade goodies from scratch. If you're also looking for something to sink your teeth into this summer, why not lea
Two devices in one: This Lenovo Chromebook-tablet combo is just $111 right now
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Bring home a refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook for only $110.99 (reg. $475.99), on sale for a limited time. Need a new computer? Forking over your dough for a new laptop can be a painful process... unless you discover the perks of shopping for a refurbished model. Imagine getting a new-to-you device for under $150? Well, this Lenovo deal can do even better: Get a refurbished 2-in-1 Chro
Beat the heat wave with this $96 portable air cooler
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Pay only $95.99 (reg. $299.99) for the Costway 3-in-1 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler and beat the heat this summer. Did you know that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded ? And as we head into summer 2024, much of the U.S. is already experiencing an early heat wave. Summer is coming in hot and fast, so brace yourself for some serious heat. But if the thought of sweating buckets on your
'Fancy Dance' review: A plain drama that excels thanks to its incredible Native cast
Mashable / 1h
How much can life shatter and transform in just two weeks? Writer/director Erica Tremblay's debut feature-length narrative film Fancy Dance wrestles with that question and more in the tale of a missing Native woman and the ripple effects of her disappearance. Featuring an impeccable cast, the movie transcends its straightforward aesthetic trappings to become a dazzling performance showcase. It's
'Kinds of Kindness' review: A poor thing from Yorgos Lanthimos
Mashable / 1h
Kinds of Kindness begins with the pulsing beat of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." Hearing Annie Lennox and the sharpened notes of Dave Stewart's synth over the title sequence of the latest film of Yorgos Lanthimos is a reminder that the director has rarely moved quietly. After the crowd-pleasing opening, which caused my Cannes audience to clap in unison, Lanthimos surprisingly swit
The 13 best TV episodes of 2024 (so far)
Mashable / 1h
This year has already gifted us some pretty great TV shows, but what about great episodes? I'm talking about the kind of episode that makes you laugh nonstop, or stand up and cheer, or force you to such points of emotional devastation you can't think of anything else. SEE ALSO: The 13 best TV shows of 2024 (so far) You'll find episodes that accomplish all these things and more on our list of the
No more low storage — Get a lifetime of cloud storage starting at $39.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of June 13, free up space on your devices with a lifetime subscription to FolderFort cloud storage. Get 1TB of FolderFort cloud space for $79.99 (reg. $251.64), 500GB for $59.99, or 250GB for $39.99. Some files you just can't afford to lose, but some file storage systems are a little too easy to misplace. A USB drive might seem convenient at first, but you can't drop your cloud storage
'The Bikeriders' review: Austin Butler and Jodie Comer headline Jeff Nichols' version of 'Goodfellas'
Mashable / 1h
Writer/director Jeff Nichols has forged his reputation on acclaimed character dramas, like the cryptic Take Shelter, the moody Mud, and the haunting sci-fi offering Midnight Special . In his latest, The Bikeriders , there's plenty of focus on the characters, but the vibe is old-school Scorsese. It makes for a mix that is amusing and a bit maddening — but maybe that's the point? A star-stuffed cas
Review: Delta First Class Airbus A319 (MSP-YVR)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
For the second segment of my Allegris round the world journey , I flew Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A319 first class on the 3hr25min flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver (YVR). All-in-all, this was a perfectly fine flight, though not as good as the Delta Boeing 737 first class flight from Miami (MIA) that I had just come off of. While Delta’s A319s have a comfortable first class cabin with great
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 40% Off Award Sale
400+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has just launched an excellent sale for reward flights , in celebration of the carrier’s 40th anniversary. This allows you to save 40% on the cost of award flights all the way through the end of the schedule, but you need to book soon. Save on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club awards With a new sale from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, members can save 40% off the number of poi
A Surgeon General Warning, The Disinformation Battle and The Rise of CryptoPACs
NYT > Technology / 2h
Will a social media warning really help children’s mental health?
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 21 (#376)
How-To Geek / 2h
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.
TikTok says U.S. ban violates the First Amendment right to free speech
Mashable / 2h
TikTok has submitted its opening brief in its legal fight to remain in the U.S. , arguing that the government's ban on the app violates the First Amendment right to free speech. It has also explained why divestment from Chinese parent company ByteDance simply isn't possible "technologically, commercially, and legally." Filed to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on Thursday, TikTok's 99-pa
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Seeing is believing: How AI can help visualize data to drive impact and insight
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
In today's digital age, data is vital. It drives innovation, growth, and decision-making. But data alone is not enough. We need to make sense of it, to find the hidden patterns, trends, and insights that can help us understand the world better. That is where data visualization comes in - the representation of data through use of common graphics, such as charts, plots, infographics, and even anima
Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation
TechCrunch / 5h
Speak, the AI-powered language learning app, has raised new money from investors at double its previous valuation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Zepto, a 10-minute delivery app, raises $665M at $3.6B valuation
22TechCrunch / 5h
Zepto, an Indian quick commerce startup, has more than doubled its valuation to $3.6 billion in a new funding round of $665 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch Peru vs. Chile online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Peru vs. Chile in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's time for 2024 Copa America , which is as close as it gets to the World Cup for the football teams of the Americas. Things kick off with the group stages. And as football fans will know, anything can happen in these early games. This G
How to watch England vs. South Africa online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch England vs. South Africa in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're finally in the Super Eights stage of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup and the next fixture will see England and South Africa going head-to-head. In the Super Eights, each team will play the others in their group once
This AI and automation developer bundle is only £47.39
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Through June 26, learn AI and automation skills with this online learning bundle for just £47.39 (reg. £184.86). It's no secret that artificial intelligence and automation have taken the world by storm . These tools are being used across industries worldwide to help streamline processes, generate content, and generally support businesses large and small. Because of this, jobs in AI and aut
How to watch Netherlands vs. France online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Netherlands vs. France in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group games are well underway and the tournament is shaping up nicely. Fixtures such as Netherlands vs. France are absolute must-watch games. With superstar players such as Kylian Mbappe in the squad, France are one of the best t
How to watch Poland vs. Austria online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Poland vs. Austria in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 is now well underway, with the first round of group games in the bag — or in the back of the net, if you like. And next up is a Group D clash between Poland and Austria. Poland have never won a European Championship, but the Poles know how to c
How to watch Slovakia vs. Ukraine online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Slovakia vs. Ukraine in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're now well into the group games but the excitement around Euro 2024 hasn't dropped a bit. That's why football fans love these international tournaments. They wait a full four years for a month of sheer footballing bliss. Sure, this Group E m
SpaceX starts selling the Starlink Mini for $599 in select locations
23Engadget / 7h
SpaceX has started offering some users a new Starlink kit that's small enough to fit in a backpack, so users can take it wherever they want to and get access to the company's satellite internet service. The Starlink Mini will cost users $599 up front, according to the emails SpaceX has sent out. That's $100 more than the standard dish kit, and users will need to have an existing standard service
Your Apple Watch can now control your DJI gimbal - if you have the right model
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
DJI , known for drones and other gadgets, is rolling out a new firmware update to its Osmo Mobile 6 and Osmo Mobile SE gimbals, allowing users to control them with just an Apple Watch. According to the release notes , the smartwatch will have access to various functions like viewing the camera feed, changing the gimbal direction, adjusting the composition, and switching between portrait and lands
London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data
100+BBC News / 7h
The gang shared almost 400GB of the private information on their darknet site and Telegram channel.
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 21
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 June 21's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links
85BBC News / 9h
Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.
Lenovo’s latest tablet might be perfect for music lovers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Lenovo latest tablet – simply called the Tab Plus – is squarely focused on entertainment, with a feature set that delivers immersive audio. How? Well, eight JBL speakers, capable of outputting 26W of sound, are inside. You’ll find four matrix tweeters inside, producing high-frequency audio alongside four force-balanced woofers. Combined with Dolby Atmos technology, this setup can really level up
Bugatti’s new hypercar loses the turbos for a screaming V16 hybrid
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Tourbillon is recognizable as a modern Bugatti, but it's very different under the skin. (credit: Bradley Iger) Since the launch of the hypercar-defining Veyron back in 2005, modern Bugattis have served as benchmarks for straight-line performance and no-expense-spared automotive engineering. At a time when a 300 horsepower Mustang GT was something to crow about, the quad-turbocharged
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 21
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
Tesla Expanding AI Data Centers to 500 Megawatts and AI Inference Will Be 1000s of Times Today by 2033
Next Big Future / 10h
Elon Musk announced Tesla’s plans to expand its AI hardware capabilities, aiming to increase power and cooling capacity from 130MW to over 500MW within the next 18 months. The expansion will support a mix of Tesla’s own AI hardware and Nvidia/other chips, with a goal to have half of the AI compute building dedicated to ... Read more
Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips
48BBC News / 11h
The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.
YouTube Is Going After People Who Signed Up for Premium With a VPN
LifeHacker / 11h
YouTube has been experimenting with ways to disable ad blockers for a while now, and now it’s going after its own subscribers. Specifically, if you’ve used a VPN to purchase YouTube Premium for a cheaper rate than is available where you actually live, Google is coming after you. In a statement to TechCrunch , the company said the following: “To provide the most accurate plans and offers available
Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July
22Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Kaspersky Lab ) The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July, according to reporting from Reuters and a filing from the US Department of Commerce ( PDF ). The US believes that security software made by Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab represents a national security risk, and that the Russian government could use Kaspersky's soft
Negotiations Fail: American Airlines Flight Attendants Told To Prepare To Strike
View from the Wing / 11h
The American Airlines flight attendants union has told its members, "We do not believe further negotiations will be scheduled prior to the National Mediation Board determining to release the parties into a thirty-day cooling-off period. All American Airlines Flight Attendants should prepare for an upcoming strike." Continue reading ...
How to Get Rid of Sentimental Items While Still Feeling Your Feelings
LifeHacker / 12h
When it comes to decluttering and getting rid of meaningful items, there are two schools of thought: You can acknowledge you're not using them and that they have no purpose, then chuck them; or you can get pretty emotional and make excuses for holding onto them. I'm a big proponent of getting rid of stuff, but I get that it can be hard. Here are a few ways to let go of meaningful stuff while givi
The Best Items for Storing Jewelry
LifeHacker / 12h
Organizing your accessories, like shoes , bags , and belts , is an important part of keeping your home manageable and your appearance on point, but the way you keep your jewelry stored might be most important of all. Whether you need access to a certain piece you only wear on special occasions or you have a ton of interchangeable pieces you mix and match daily, you need it all to be somewhere acc
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, June 21 (game #879)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Another day, another Quordle to solve. Or rather four, because Quordle challenges you to play four Wordle-style grids simultaneously. Or maybe it's eight – because there's also the Daily Sequence variant to play too. Either way, you may want some hints for it. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, June 21 (game #376)
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The final Connections game of the week is a bit easier than some of the recent examples. That doesn't make it easy, of course – so if you think you might need some hints, simply scroll down for my offerings. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers artic
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, June 21 (game #110)
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Your final NYT Strands puzzle of the week is here, ready to give your brain another workout. Today's game is not too tricky, but you still might want some hints to get you started. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't re
The Beyond Good and Evil remaster will be released next week (for real)
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After a bit of a false start, Ubisoft has released a trailer for its remake of the cult classic game Beyond Good and Evil . The video first appeared in a tweet from the game studio that was later deleted. But the new announcement seems to be sticking around, and that means we really will be getting the Beyond Good and Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition on June 25. It will be available on PC, PlaySta
Sony will terminate its Sony Rewards program
29Engadget / 12h
Sony has announced that it will be ending its rewards program at the end of this year. No, it’s not PlayStation Stars , the loyalty program that rewards you digital collectibles for completing certain gameplay tasks. Nor is it the defunct PlayStation Rewards program , which offered PSN bonuses for the most voracious PlayStation gamers. It’s terminating the Sony Rewards program offered through the
Amazon says it’s cut down on those plastic air pillows in packages
Engadget / 12h
You know those little plastic air bags in your more fragile Amazon purchases that make perfect popping noise makers when you crush them? Amazon says it's reduced its usage of them and plans to completely eliminate using them by the end of the year. The ecommerce behemoth announced on its news blog that it has reduced the use of plastic air pillows by 95 percent and switched to crumbled paper fill
Nic Cage Thinks His Mysterious Longlegs Monster Is Explosively Horrifying
Gizmodo / 12h
The bizarre marketing for Longlegs has raised the intrigue level for the summer horror movie sky-high. But one thing audiences have yet to catch a good glimpse of is its biggest star: Nicolas Cage, who plays the title character. And there’s a careful reason behind that. Read more...
American Airlines Just Cancelled All New Pilot Training Through End Of Year As Stock Tanks
100+View from the Wing / 12h
American already reduced its pilot hiring for 2024 by 40% year-over-year, also citing Boeing issues, pausing new hire classes for the summer and potentially for December as well. This was consistent with guidance the airline had provided at its March investor day. But now has cancelled all of its new-hire pilot training through end of 2024. Continue reading ...
Justin Timberlake's mugshot is everywhere
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Justin Timberlake was arrested this week on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, and it was only mere moments before it became a meme . There's pretty good standing for this meme creation. The police officer who arrested him allegedly didn't know who he was (funny). A source told Page Six that he muttered, "This is going to ruin the tour," to which the cop responded: "What tour?" "The world to
Boeing CEO Admits It's Retaliated Against Whistleblowers
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Air-Head Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has acknowledged that the company has retaliated against whistleblowers who raised safety concerns, CNN reports , amid public furor over the safety of its aircraft. In a senate hearing on Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) asked Calhoun how many
