Monday, July 22, 2024

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Delta’s Total Collapse: Hundreds Of Thousands Stranded, Unable To Even Talk To The Airline, While Others Recover
300+View from the Wing / 17h
Delta is a good airline that is not doing very well right now. But it's also an overrated airline, a result of its own PR machine that persistently beats the drum about how premium it is despite workhorse Boeing 767s whose premium passenger experience lags that of both American and United. This is a strong reminder that though it performs marginally better much of the time, and its crews are marg



Bethesda becomes first Microsoft game studio to unionize
100+Mashable / 16h
Bethesda Game Studios employees announced on Friday that they have unionized under the Communications Workers of America (CWA), marking a significant milestone as the first Microsoft -owned game studio to do so. SEE ALSO: Microsoft has its first union Known for popular games like Starfield , Elder Scrolls , and Fallout , Bethesda now leads a growing movement in the gaming sector towards better wo


Streaming Is Here to Stay, But Movie Lovers Are Keeping Physical Media Alive
44How-To Geek / 16h
Its a weird time for physical media. While big companies have gone all-in on streaming, regular movie lovers have other plans. Maybe youre like me and have kept buying discs (even if you might have slowed down), or maybe youre coming back or even discovering the benefits of collecting for the first time.
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Let them entertain you: why Amazon's the best place to buy your big TV
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
You know that Amazon is the place to get great TV deals from the very best brands. But you might not know that Amazon is also the place to get great TV service too. From finding the very best TV for you to delivering it at a convenient time, setting it up and showing you how to get the best from it, Amazon is here to help you experience home entertainment heaven. We'll help you find the perfect T


Pesa unlocks new markets to keep remittances flowing to emerging economies
TechCrunch / now
Founders of Pesa, a remittance fintech, know too well how costly, inaccessible and unreliable remittance services drive people to opt for risky informal channels — like WhatsApp groups — to transfer money. Their firsthand experience using informal channels and realizing how prevalent their use was among Africans living in the diaspora after settling in Canada […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res
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A practical guide to AI integration
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The use of AI in product development is revolutionizing the way companies drive innovation and respond to user needs. In the face of these massive changes, today's technology leaders must ensure that their efforts have a real impact and are not just empty words. A solid foundation consists of a clear understanding of customer needs, market dynamics and the technology landscape. This requires a ba


iPhone 16 Pro price predictions: rumored prices for the top two iPhones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you’re planning to buy an iPhone 16 Pro or an iPhone 16 Pro Max when they likely launch later this year, we hope you’ve been saving, because these are sure to be among the most expensive phones of 2024. No iPhone 16 prices have been revealed just yet of course, but based on the previous models coupled with leaks and rumors, we can confidently say that the upcoming Pro models will cost a lot. I


Asus ROG Ally X review: 3 ways it beats the Steam Deck
Mashable / 2h
The Asus ROG Ally X is like when you meet your crush's hot brother. Your crush is cute and all, but his brother? He's more refined, more mature, and more attractive. Similarly, the ROG Ally X, a slight upgrade from the ROG Ally, isn't too different from its sibling. No, the tweaks won't have you screaming, "Stop the presses!", but they bring an air of sophistication to the ROG Ally X. They're int


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, July 22, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 22, 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 July 22, Wordle #1,129! 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


Asus ROG Ally X Review: More Battery and Storage, Same Windows Problems
Wired / 2h
I still can't stand Windows on a handheld gaming console. But if you can, the ROG Ally X is leagues better than its predecessor.


The Asus ROG Ally X turns PC gaming into a portable console
21TechCrunch / 2h
A little more than a year after launching the ROG Ally, Asus is releasing a refined version of its portable device, the ROG Ally X. This Windows-based machine starts shipping on July 22 for $800. I’ve been playing with the portable console for a few days, and there’s already a lot to like — especially […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike
41BBC News / 2h
Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.


Protect yourself online with a 5-year VPN subscription for £27


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of July 22, you can secure a 5-year subscription to AdGuard VPN for just £27.08 instead of £278.30 — that's a savings of 90%. Fair warning, this newly discounted price only lasts until July 28. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard VPN: 5-Year Subscription £27.08 at the Mashable Shop £278.30 Save £251.22 Unless you're living completely off the grid, we all have an online presen


CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a ‘thoughtful approach’ to AI
76TechCrunch / 3h
As a part of TechCrunch’s ongoing Women in AI series, which seeks to give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch interviewed Lakshmi Raman, the director of AI at the CIA. We talked about her path to director as well as the CIA’s use of AI, and the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Daemon Targaryen's episode 6 vision revisits 'House of the Dragon's very first episode
Mashable / 5h
For the past several episodes of House of the Dragon , Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) has been haunted by a parade of ghostly visions that double as cameos of past actors on the show. First, Milly Alcock returned as young Rhaenyra Targaryen , then Nanna Blondell reprised her role as Laena Velaryon . But in Season 2, episode 6, we reach what feels like the final boss of these visions, as Paddy Cons


'House of the Dragon' cinematographer talks dragons, 'Succession' inspiration, and more
Mashable / 5h
Cinematographers on House of the Dragon face a tall order each episode, working on everything from massive crowd scenes to draconic set pieces to hushed Small Council sessions. Season 2, episode 6 features several such standout moments, all with their distinct sense of rhythm and movement from behind the camera. In an interview with Mashable, cinematographer Vanja Černjul broke down how he shot t


'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 6: Who is Seasmoke's new rider?
Mashable / 5h
A new dragonrider has entered the fray on House of the Dragon — and it's not anyone Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) expected. Season 2, episode 6 of House of the Dragon sees Rhaenyra put a bold dragonrider recruitment plan into action. With the help of the Targaryen family records, she seeks out members of other houses with Targaryen ancestors. The hope is that their weaker Targaryen lineage wil


'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 6: The man without a hand could be more important than you think
Mashable / 5h
There's panic on the streets of King's Landing in House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 6. The blockade of the Gullet by Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Corlys (Steve Toussaint) has rendered food scarce for the smallfolk, while the city's nobles and rulers gorge themselves night after night. All it takes is a whisper campaign engineered by Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno) and some small boats full of food sent


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 22
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 July 22'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 Strands hints, answers for July 22
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 22 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today


Human Teams Can Often Beat Individual Results and AI Teams Can Also Improve Results
Next Big Future / 5h
If Large Language Models debate their answers they can reach better answers. A complementary approach to improve language responses where multiple language model instances propose and debate their individual responses and reasoning processes over multiple rounds to arrive at a common final answer. The findings indicate that this approach significantly enhances mathematical and strategic reasoning


OpenAi 4o Mini is Better and a Step Towards Intelligence too Cheap to Meter
Next Big Future / 5h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-4o mini is a step towards intelligence too cheap to meter. 15 cents per million input tokens, 60 cents per million output tokens, MMLU of 82%, and fast. Most importantly, OpenAI thinks people will really, really like using the new model. towards intelligence too cheap to meter:https://t.co/76GEqATfws 15 cents per ... Read more


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 22
Mashable / 6h
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


IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS
35BBC News / 7h
NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption.


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, July 22 (game #407)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Your first Connections puzzle of the week is on the slightly easier side of things, but I would never call this game downright easy. A few hints might well help you on your way, so read down for my suggestions. 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 ar


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, July 22 (game #141)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The week gets off to a start with a potentially simple Strands puzzle from the NYT. But as always, your mileage may vary – so read on if you need some hints. 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 want


Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, July 22 (game #910)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's your Monday Quordle, ready to trip you up once again with its combo of four Wordle-style puzzles you have to solve simultaneously. It's a tricky beast to master, so read on if you need some hints. 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 Q


Echoes of the Emergent, a hauntingly beautiful Playdate exclusive, sold me on visual novels
Engadget / 9h
Somehow in all these years, I’ve never gotten into visual novels, despite being a person who loves both reading and video games. The idea has always intrigued me in some way, but I’ve never really felt compelled to actually pick one up. That changed when I first saw the announcement for Echoes of the Emergent a few months ago. Described as “a personal journey through a shattered post-apocalyptic


What Kamala Harris has said about AI, tech regulation, and more
100+TechCrunch / 9h
With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris may become the Democrats’ new nominee. In announcing his plans, Biden offered his “full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” while Harris said her “intention is to win and earn this nomination.” That said, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Medical Student Kicked Off Frontier Flight To Make Room For Crew, Threatened With Arrest
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger on Frontier Airlines flight 1449 from Atlanta to Denver Saturday evening says they were bumped from the aircraft after they had already boarded in order to make room for staff. She says she was “threatened with arrest” if she didn’t give up her seat, and she missed the wedding she was headed to. Continue reading ...


Your Game Backlog Isn't a "Problem" You're Meant to Solve
How-To Geek / 10h
Have you got backlog dread? Do you stare at your pile of games forlornly as you swipe your credit card once again to put even more on the pile? I'm here to tell you that your "backlog" shouldn't be weighing you down.


Staffers Were Told Biden Was Leaving Race in Email Telling Them to Check X
21Wired / 10h
“Team, sharing with you the letter from President Biden that was released just now,” read an email that President Joe Biden’s campaign managers sent.


Micron's data center MRDIMMs double the bandwidth of existing DDR5 DIMMs — promise enhanced AI and HPC performance with Xeon 6 Granite Rapid CPUs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Micron has confirmed starting its new multiplexed rank dual inline memory module (MRDIMM). The new memory is designed for scenarios requiring more than 128GB of memory per DIMM slot and works by combining several layers of memory modules, running at standard DDR5 speeds, with a data buffer that speeds up the connection to the host computer, allowing for faster data transfers. MRDIMMs improve upon


9 Reasons To Apply For IHG Premier Credit Card
99One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card ( review ) is phenomenal — it’s worth getting for the excellent welcome bonus , and it’s worth keeping for the long-term perks . In this post, I wanted to look at nine reasons to apply for this $99 annual fee IHG Premier Card . In no particular order… A best-ever welcome bonus offer For application


If You Believe You Can Spot AI, It Could Be a Dangerous Mistake
How-To Geek / 11h
I see a lot of confidence from people on social media that they can see whether a video or image has been generated by AI. It's understandable why some people might feel this way, but it's a potentially disastrous delusion.


Capital One Quicksilver Secured credit card review: Earn 1.5% on all purchases and build credit
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Capital One Quicksilver Secured overview The Capital One Quicksilver Secured Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid option out there for those with poor or limited credit. While most secured card options are intended to build credit and not earn rewards, the Quicksilver Secured is a unique blend of both — off


Any United Flight Attendant Calling In Sick Friday-Sunday Must Now Submit A Medical Treatment Plan Or Be Disciplined
53View from the Wing / 11h
This absence certificate being required by the airline is extensive and invasive, demanding personal health information including a "treatment plan" and "progress of treatment" that is highly unusual to share with any employer - let alone for merely taking a sick day that an employee is contractually entitled to when sick. Continue reading ...


You Should Be Using Nintendo's eShop from Your Computer, Not Your Switch
How-To Geek / 12h
My Nintendo Switch is probably my most played console, and likely my second favorite of all time, just behind the original PlayStation, but actually buying digital games using the console's built-in storefront is a total pain, which is why I almost always use my PC and a web browser to buy games.


Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9, Gemini, a new foldable and other things to expect from the event
41TechCrunch / 12h
Google is expected to announce four Pixel devices: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Premium, running Android 15. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


X reacts to President Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
21Mashable / 12h
Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, will not make a bid for a second term. The President had been facing pressure to leave the 2024 Presidential race after a rough performance at last month's debate called his fitness for office into question. He has since contracted COVID-19, leading to graver concerns about his health as rumors swirled that Vice President Kamala Harris may be be


Vast Space Station Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond
Next Big Future / 12h
Vast is a startup building commercial in-space habitation, research, and manufacturing facilities to serve NASA, ESA, DLR, and other government space agencies around the globe, driving demand for affordable and sustainable space transportation to LEO. Founded in 2021, Vast is building