Monday, July 08, 2024

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'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4: If Aegon dies, who becomes king?

Mashable / 16min
House of the Dragon Season 2 , episode 4, has left us with a lot of questions. Is King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) dead? Did his own brother Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) mean to kill him ? Will rival Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) ever stop wandering around Harrenhal and actually do something useful? We've already dived into some of those, but now we need to turn our attention to another c


How to watch Fritz vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 16min
TL;DR: Live stream Fritz vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This fourth round matchup between Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev is actually a Wimbledon rematch. These competitors have faced several times at the event. The overall head-to-head score stands at 5-3 in favour of Zverev. While No. 4 se


How to watch Djokovic vs. Rune in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 16min
TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Rune in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Just because Novak Djokovic is a 24-time grand slam champion — coupled with the fact the Serb has bossed his way to the fourth round just weeks after having knee surgery — that doesn't mean this year's Wimbledon is a foregone conclusion.


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 8 (#393)


How-To Geek / 29min
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.


Is the age of digital transformation finally over? This report says we've all moved on
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
Business leaders believe the crux of the digital transformation has been met, but progress will continue as part of ongoing ‘continuous reinvention,’ a new report has claimed. It's no surprise that generative AI, a rapidly evolving technology showcasing advancements in large language models and compute power, is at the heart of the current wave of progress. A new study by KPMG found neural networ


Apple's smarter, AI-infused Siri may not come until 2025
Mashable / 47min
At this year's WWDC in June, Apple announced a smarter, AI-enhanced version of Siri , but a new report claims that users won't get it on their devices until 2025. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , the new Siri should arrive next spring, with beta testing for developers starting in January 2025, as part of the iOS 18.4 upgrade. Apple Intelligence – a wider set of AI features Apple has announc


'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 5 trailer teases King Aegon's fate
Mashable / 1h
Max has released a "House of the Dragon" Season 2, episode 5 trailer that hints at the fate of King Aegon.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, July 8, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 8, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for July 8, Wordle #1,115! 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 webs


Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI
200+BBC News / 2h
Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed.



Why deepfakes and AI trust issues impact businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
From the now-infamous Mother’s Day photo from Kensington Palace to faked audio of Tom Cruise disparaging the Olympic Committee, AI-generated content has made headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. These instances are sparking widespread controversy and paranoia, leaving people questioning the authenticity and origin of content they see online. It’s impacting every corner of society, not on


Boeing Pleads Guilty To 737 MAX Criminal Fraud Charges
One Mile at a Time / 2h
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Boeing is pleading guilty to criminal fraud charges related to two Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Unfortunately this doesn’t do anything to actually hold the people at the company who are responsible for these problems accountable… Boeing accepts 737 MAX plea deal The biggest story in the aviation industry for the past five or so years has been what a m


Why business technology needs to feel like consumer-grade technology
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
In today's digital age, the line between personal and professional technology, and indeed, our own personal and professional lives, is becoming increasingly blurred. Employees are no longer willing to settle for clunky, outdated business tools when they are accustomed to sleek, user-friendly consumer-grade technology in their day-to-day lives. As a result, business-to-business (B2B) applications


'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4: Is Aegon dead?
Mashable / 3h
If ever there was an argument to be made for kings not going to battle, it would be Aegon II Targaryen's (Tom Glynn-Carney's) feeble attempt to do something useful in House of the Dragon Season 2 , episode 4. Desperate to be taken seriously the king hops aboard his tiny dragon Sunfyre, flying off to try and assist Hand of the King Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) and his troops in their attempt to s


'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4: Was Aemond trying to kill Aegon?
Mashable / 3h
House of the Dragon Season 2 has already had a few shocking moments , but episode 4 took things to whole new, dragon-riding heights. But looking past the battle, the tragic death of Rhaenys (Eve Best), and the (possible?) death of Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), there's also an interesting question of motive: Was Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) trying to kill his brother in the fray? Did he want him dead? It's


Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex 5 Free Nights Welcome Offer
500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is a valuable card that’s worth keeping long term, given the perks it offers, as well as the shortcut that it provides to elite status. For the past several weeks, we’ve seen an excellent limited time welcome offer on this card, which is in line with the best offers we’ve


Study the core concepts of ethical hacking for only £31
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of June 27, get The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Course Bundle for only £31.20 — that's 96% off the usual price. There may be a steep learning curve for working in the cybersecurity industry, but you might not have to wait for formal classes to start studying. If you want a comprehensive look at the basics, try this ethical hacking course bundle. This eLearning course covers 1


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 8
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for July 8
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 29'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


'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4: Who is Alyn, and why might he be important?
Mashable / 6h
A new season of House of the Dragon usually means a few new faces — and while none of the new characters in Season 2 have had huge roles to play yet, there are a couple who certainly fall into the "ones to watch" category. One of the new guys getting a fair bit of screen time? Alyn (Abubaker Salim), a sailor working on Lord Corlys' (Steve Toussaint's) Velaryon fleet. But who exactly is he, and wh


Daemon's Harrenhal visions in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 4, explained
Mashable / 6h
While Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) battle for control of Westeros, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) is living in his own personal horror movie. His troubles started in episode 3 of House of the Dragon 's second season, when he received a haunting vision of young Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) after conquering Harrenhal . Episode 4, "A Dance of Dragons


Investors chase wealthtech startups in India as affluent class grows
TechCrunch / 7h
Investors are betting on Indian wealthtech startups as a growing middle class turns to diversify investments and startups challenge traditional financial advisors for high-net-worth clients. Premji Invest is in advanced stages of talks to lead a funding round of $30 million to $40 million in Dezerv, an app offering a suite of investment solutions to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, July 8 (game #393)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The week starts with a straightforward Connections puzzle that doesn't hold too many dangers. That doesn't make it easy, though – because the NYT's word game is fiendishly difficult even on a good day. Read on for some hints. 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


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, July 8 (game #127)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Let's start the week with an easy-ish Strands puzzle, shall we? Sounds good. But if you do find yourself getting frustrated, you can check out my hints below. 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 read on if you don't wan


Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, July 8 (game #896)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Here's your first Quordle of the week, guaranteed to get your brain going in the morning. Today's is a fairly tricky one, so you may find my hints useful. 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 do


Angel Pop brings cutesy chaos to Playdate in a highly addictive bullet hell
Engadget / 12h
This is it, the first game to nearly make me throw my Playdate against a wall. Angel Pop , a bullet hell shoot ‘em up that landed on the Playdate Catalog last month, is utter chaos. Playing as an adorable little girl, you must fend off a nonstop barrage of enemy fire over the course of 50-or-so levels, trying to clear each stage of all enemies within a limited span of time as projectiles bombard


How and why to register for Choice Hotels Personalized Weeknight Benefits
24The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether you frequently use the Choice Privileges program or are only an occasional guest, it’s worth keeping track of the current Choice Privileges promotions . One promotion worth knowing about, even if you don’t frequently stay at Choice Hotels, is Personalized Weeknight Benefits . (This promotion was formally call


Amex EveryDay card review: Dip your toes into the world of Membership Rewards
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express is a solid card for beginner travelers who can’t yet justify an annual fee. It’s a solid option for anyone searching for a card without an annual fee. While the earning rate and other perks are nothing to write home about, it still grants full access to


Bahamas cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do
59The Points Guy / 12h
If you’ve cruised or are planning to cruise to someplace warm, it’s likely that the Bahamas will pop up on your itinerary — and for good reason. Found on both Bahamas-exclusive sailings and Caribbean voyages , Bahamian ports offer plenty of sun and sand, as well as opportunities for shopping, gambling and more. The islands appeal to both new and seasoned cruisers. Their proximity to Florida makes


Seed VCs are turning to new ‘pro rata’ funds that help them compete with the big firms
23TechCrunch / 12h
Three companies with new funds deploy capital to support seed and Series A VCs looking to exercise their pro rata rights. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


United Club Shakedown: Tip Demands From Staff Infuriate Passengers – Enough Is Enough
46View from the Wing / 12h
An airport lounge is supposed to be a place to refuge from the terminal. You have a quiet place to wait, some food and a place to for a complimentary drink. It’s not supposed to be a place where you get shaken down but several reports are that this is happening at United Clubs. Continue reading ...


8 Things You Should Do After Purchasing a New Windows Laptop
How-To Geek / 12h
Once you've unboxed your laptop and charged it for the first time, there are a few essential setup steps you should take. Some of these steps will ensure your computer operates efficiently, while others help keep your data secure. They'll make sure your laptop is properly set up from the get-go.