IRS finalizes new regulations for crypto tax reporting
300+TechCrunch / 12h
Crypto platforms will need to report transactions to the Internal Revenue Service, starting in 2026. However, decentralized platforms that don’t hold assets themselves will be exempt. Those are the main takeaways from new regulations that the IRS and U.S. Department of Treasury finalized Friday — essentially implementing a provision of the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and […]
Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.
100+Mashable / 20h
The universe may teem with tiny alien microbes . After all, scientists suspect such primitive organisms could even dwell nearby on other worlds in our very solar system — in briny oceans beneath shells of ice. We can't be sure, of course. Microbes can't beam us any messages. (Though we have plans to look for them .) But scientists have been getting a clearer picture of why no far-off intelligent
The biggest Android phone launches of 2024 so far –and what's coming next
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
It's been a fun, busy year for Android phones – and as we reach the mid-point of 2024, it's the perfect time to take a look at the handsets that have launched already (like the Samsung Galaxy S24 ) and those that are still to come (see the Google Pixel 9 ). Maybe you've missed or completely forgotten about some of the best Android phones of 2024 so far. And if you're shopping for a new handset, t
Cheapest smartphone with thermal and IR night vision sensors goes on sale for less than $300 — Ulefone Armor 25T Pro promises to be a superb rugged handset and we've called in one for a review
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Chinese tech firm Ulefone, best known for rugged devices like the Armor 8 Pro , has launched its latest offering, the Armor 25T Pro, a 5G smartphone featuring both thermal imaging and night vision capabilities. The ThermoVue thermal imaging sensor offers a resolution of up to 160 x 120 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 25Hz. Ulefone says the sensor can be used for tasks such as detecting leaks,
Become an Excel wizard with these online learning courses for £23.69
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through July 21, master the beloved Microsoft app with this Microsoft Excel training bundle . It's on sale for just £23.69 for a limited time. In many different types of business environments, proficiency in Microsoft Excel is more than just a skill on your CV; it’s a necessity. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a more experienced user hoping to refine your knowledge
How to watch Jakob Ingebrigtsen at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Jakob Ingebrigtsen at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of exceptional athletes performing at Paris 2024 , but Jakob Ingebrigtsen might be the most talented. The Norwegian is seriously fast, and will be looking to secure a gold medal in both the 1,500m and 5,000m events at Par
How to watch Spain vs. Georgia online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Spain vs. Georgia in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group stage is done and dusted, with some teams really impressing over the first three fixtures. One of those sides was Spain, with an attacking approach spearheaded by some talented young wingers. Can anyone stop Spain from progressing thro
How to watch England vs. Slovakia online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch England vs. Slovakia in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group stage delivered more than any fan could have reasonably expected, so we're all expecting fireworks during the knockout rounds. After all, everything is on the line at this point. There is no room for anything less than perfection. T
How to watch Jamaica vs. Venezuela online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Jamaica vs. Venezuela in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 Copa America group stage is almost over, which means the quarter finals are now just days away. Every team wants to grab its place in the knockout stage — even underdogs like Jamaica and Venezuela. Jamaica are in the tourna
How to watch Mexico vs. Ecuador online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Mexico vs. Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Mexico have returned to the 2024 Copa America for the first time since 2016, when they reached the quarter finals. They've played in two World Cups since then and always have the potential to surprise opponents on the international sta
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 30
Mashable / 3h
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 30's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 30
Mashable / 4h
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
Breakthrough Computational Warp Drive Design Without Needing Negative Energy
Next Big Future / 5h
Applied Physics unveils a new type of warp drive—a theoretical method of space travel that complies with general relativity and operates at a constant subluminal speed without requiring unphysical forms of matter. They have created the Warp Factory which is open source software for testing out Warp drive designs. Warp Factory is one of the ... Read more
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, June 30 (game #888)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Quordle is having one of its ultra-tricky runs, and today's continues that theme. You might well need some help to complete it; read on if so. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, June 30 (game #385)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
And so the weekend comes to an end with a really difficult Connections puzzle. Or is it? Well, I certainly struggled, but maybe you won't. If you do, there are hints below. 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 articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, June 30 (game #119)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
And so the weekend comes to a close with a Strands puzzle that might cause you a few more problems than some recent instalments. If that's the case, you might find my hints to be useful. 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 do
Gemini’s data-analyzing abilities aren’t as good as Google claims
TechCrunch / 7h
Two separate studies investigated how well Google's Gemini models and others make sense out of an enormous amount of data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NASA Defines Lunar Cargo Mobility Needs as Part of Larger Moon, Mars Plans
Next Big Future / 7h
NASA is creating plans and white papers to describe what they will need for lunar cargo movement in near term exploration and development plans. NASA has already defined a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) and Pressurized Rover (PR) for crew transportation and with limited cargo mobility functions. There is planned near-term robotic missions. There is a ... Read more
New DARPA Stealth Drone is Designated X-plane XRQ-73
Next Big Future / 7h
DARPA and Northrop Grumman have made a new drone with X-plane designation XRQ-73. The Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration program is known as SHEPARD. SHEPARD is an X-prime program, leveraging the series hybrid electric architecture and some of the component technologies from the earlier AFRL/IARPA Great Horned Owl (GHO) project. “The idea behind a ... Read more
Supreme Court Reduces SEC Powers to Impose Fines
Next Big Future / 7h
The Supreme Court SEC decision took away the major method of penalizing those found to have committed fraud in the securities industry. Congress strengthened law in 2010 by authorizing the SEC to use independent administrative law judges to conduct hearings, to make factual findings, and to impose fines on those accused of securities fraud. Congress ... Read more
Supreme Court Deregulates Tesla FSD and Cars
Next Big Future / 7h
The Supreme Court overruled the Chevron Deference. This ruling has existed for 40 years. It was the courts letting regulatory agencies of the US government decide about ambiguous situations. The courts would decide about facts but let the agencies interpret many things. The Agencies are not allowed to make things up as they go along. ... Read more
Extreme E is now Extreme H, a hydrogen-powered racing series starting 2025
Engadget / 8h
Extreme E, the premium off-road EV racing series, is pivoting to hydrogen. The series announced this week that it’s rebranding to Extreme H , and unveiled a hydrogen-powered race car it’s calling the Pioneer 25 to usher in the transition. The first season is slated to begin in April 2025 in Saudi Arabia, before heading to the UK, Germany, Italy and wrapping up in the US. Take a sneak peek at the
X-Rays Reveal Gnarled Remains of Ancient Roman Military Sandal
Gizmodo / 8h
At first blush, the remains of an ancient Roman sandal look more like little gnarled carcasses than footwear. But upon closer inspection and using X-rays, archeologists say the shoe parts they found at an ancient military site are unusually well preserved. Read more...
Our favorite video editing software just released a superb free video camera app for Android — Blackmagic Camera transforms your smartphone into a pro digital film camera
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Blackmagic Design, best known for the excellent DaVinci Resolve - a comprehensive video editing and color grading suite used by professionals - has released the Blackmagic Camera app for Android, extending professional digital film tools to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users. This free app (which frankly we’d pay for) is based on the operating system of Blackmagic’s digital film cameras, and d
Cathay Pacific to make a big move in New York, open first-ever JFK lounge
The Points Guy / 8h
Cathay Pacific is making big moves at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Hong Kong-based airline announced this week that it will become one of the key inaugural tenants at the airport’s new Terminal 6. This move to Terminal 6, which is scheduled to open in early 2026, will mark a major shift for Cathay, which now operates from Terminal 8. Want more airline-specific news?
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Card review: Enough perks for $99?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Overview The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is the airline’s entry-level business credit card. It offers 3 points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases and 2 points per dollar on ride-hailing and Rapid Rewards hotel and car r
When and how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt
51The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points you can earn. The Ultimate Rewards program offers great transfer partners that can unlock terrific value if you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card . Before redeeming your Ch
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Hilton Amex Surpass: Which hotel card is better?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you love the consistency of brand-name resorts or regularly stay at Hilton or Marriott properties, carrying one of their cobranded hotel credit cards may be a good idea. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card are two mid-tier products with a variety o
Outrage: Philadelphia Airport Adds Hidden 3% Surcharge To Every Purchase
View from the Wing / 9h
The Philadelphia airport made a decision this year to allow concessions operators to charge passengers more than their posted prices. They’re now allowed to add a 3% surcharge onto whatever you buy. Continue reading ...
The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1B stolen records and rising
TechCrunch / 9h
Some of the largest, most damaging breaches of 2024 already account for over a billion stolen records. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
WhatsApp Nuked 5 Years of My Texts and MediaDon't Let it Happen to You
How-To Geek / 9h
Here's a horror story for you: WhatsApp nuked all my chats during a botched phone reset. The scary part is it can happen to you, too. I didn't do anything wrong, which goes to show that WhatsApp's backups aren't foolproof. Here's what you can do to protect your chats.
Twitch announces the 'Bleed Purple Statue,' a physical award for streamers
24Mashable / 9h
Twitch streamers, will you be receiving a Bleed Purple Statue? Among YouTube creators, one surefire way to show you've made it is if you've received a YouTube Creator Award. These are physical plaques that YouTube sends to channel owners who've hit certain subscriber milestones. At Twitchcon Europe 2024 in Rotterdam on Saturday, Twitch announced its own version of these physical awards: Twitch St
Detroit police can no longer use facial recognition results as the sole basis for arrests
24Engadget / 9h
The Detroit Police Department has to adopt new rules curbing its reliance on facial recognition technology after the city reached a settlement this week with Robert Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully arrested in 2020 due to a false face match. It’s not an all-out ban on the technology, though, and the court’s jurisdiction to enforce the agreement only extends four years. Under the new restr
Weekly Review: June 29, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I just embarked on a quick trip to Europe. This isn’t exclusively a review trip, but I will have reviews of some points hotels that have been on my radar for some time, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week Fiji Airways announced it would adopt AAdvantage as its loyalty program, Cathay Pacific revealed it would change terminals at
Apple finally supports RCS in iOS 18 update
TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome back to TechCrunch’s Week in Review — TechCrunch’s newsletter recapping the week’s biggest news. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. This week, Apple finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to Messages as part of the second developer beta of iOS 18. Until now, iPhone users could only send […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Lost for Words? Use Copilot in Outlook to Craft the Perfect Emails
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you struggle to find the right words for your emails? If so, consider buying and integrating Copilot into Outlook. With Copilot, you can draft emails from scratch by providing a simple prompt. You can also select a tone and length and have Copilot revise the content until you're satisfied.
The 10 Most Entertaining Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now
37Gizmodo / 10h
While this list isn’t quite a “horror comedy” grouping— as much as we love horror comedies —what follows are 10 Netflix picks that will leave you feeling satisfied and entertained, and possibly a bit grossed-out and terrified along the way. What more could you ask for, really? Read more...
Microsoft 365 Isn't Just Office Apps: Don't Overlook These Perks
How-To Geek / 11h
Subscribing to Microsoft 365 not only provides access to a suite of Office applications but also offers several additional benefits. Let's see how these benefits make your subscription more valuable, and how you might get the most out of them.
4th of July sales vs Amazon Prime Day: what I'd buy in each sale as a deals expert
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The 4th of July sales and Amazon Prime Day coincide as two excellent opportunities to bag a mid-summer bargain. Generally speaking, both offer great deals and we always cover each at TechRadar. You may be wondering, however, what the differences are and what you should be shopping in each event. Luckily I can help. I've been covering these events as deals editor on TechRadar for four years now so
SAP, and Oracle, and IBM, oh my! ‘Cloud and AI’ drive legacy software firms to record valuations
43TechCrunch / 11h
There’s something of a trend around legacy software firms and their soaring valuations: Companies founded in dinosaur times are on a tear, evidenced this week with SAP‘s shares topping $200 for the first time. Founded in 1972, SAP’s valuation currently sits at an all-time high of $234 billion. The Germany-based enterprise software provider was valued […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
NASA Probe Spies Plumes Above Jupiter Moon's Lava Lakes
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s not a big moon relative to a few of its neighbors , but Jupiter’s Io is exceedingly active, with volcanoes by the hundreds spewing lava plumes dozens of miles above its surface, per NASA. Infrared tech aboard the space agency’s Juno probe mapped two such eruptions in February, returning valuable data on the… Read more...
American Is Sending Out Charlotte And Philadelphia Flights Without Drinks Or Snacks
56View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines is having problems feeding passengers, at least at two of its large hubs. While passengers aren’t necessarily being warned in advance to buy food and drinks inside the terminal before they board, they’re in for a surprise that their flight might not have anything for them once they’re in the air. Continue reading ...
The 10 Best Android Widgets I Can't Live Without
How-To Geek / 11h
Widgets are one of the best ways to customize your smartphone experience, both in terms of style and functionality. If you want to step up your widget game, here are ten of my favorite widgets that I use every single day.
YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect over allegations from earlier Twitch ban
Mashable / 11h
Since being banned from Twitch four years ago, streamer Dr Disrespect has amassed millions of subscribers at his new home on YouTube. However, now that the reason behind his Twitch ban has become public, Dr Disrespect may have to find yet another new platform to stream on. YouTube has confirmed that it has suspended Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel "Guy" Beahm, from its Partner Program,
I Arrange My Furniture Around My TV for Better Audio, Here's Why
How-To Geek / 12h
Living room audio requires more than high-quality speakersit takes some creativity as well! To fine-tune a surround system, you need to take a room's entire layout into account, adjusting each speaker's position and angle, as well as shuffling furniture around to create a more balanced sound.
Women in AI: Sarah Bitamazire helps companies implement responsible AI
28TechCrunch / 12h
Sarah Bitamazire is the chief policy officer at the boutique advisory firm Lumiera. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Geekom launches yet another mini PC that makes it a little bit more difficult to justify buying a traditional desktop PC — AX8 Pro looks like Intel's legendary NUC but with an unbelievably low price tag
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Compact, reasonably high-performing, and often more energy-efficient, mini PCs increasingly offer a genuine alternative to bulky desktop setups. Geekom, which is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, has produced a number of such products, including the Geekom A7 mini PC which it revealed at CES 2024. The company's latest offering is the AX8 Pro mini PC which boasts an Intel NUC-inspired de
Black Panther and Terminator Zero's Creators Are Teaming Up for a New Time-Travel Movie
42Gizmodo / 12h
Graphic novel series A Vicious Circle already tells a cinematic story—following time-traveling assassins chasing each other through the past and future—and now the title is taking its logical next step. It’ll become a film produced by Ryan Coogler ( Black Panther ) and adapted by Mattson Tomlin, who created the original… Read more...
The next pair of affordable OnePlus wireless earbuds may have leaked
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
All the indications are that OnePlus is planning to launch an affordable pair of wireless earbuds in the near future, and a new leak suggests that these buds are indeed on the way, under the Nord series branding. As per 91mobiles , earbuds called the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r have made their way through the regulatory process in Canada – a strong hint that they're going to be made official very soon,
I Paid for Google's Drive Storage. Here's Why I Don't Regret It
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, but what happens when you run out of space? Since your storage is shared between your email, your photo and video backups, and other services, running out unexpectedly can be a hassle. Here's why you should upgrade.
The owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
79Engadget / 12h
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the movie rental service Redbox in 2022 , has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Deadline reports. The company recently disclosed net losses of $636.6 million
