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Samsung to acquire UK-based knowledge graph startup Oxford Semantic Technologies
TechCrunch / 16min
The Korean tech giant is acquiring Oxford Semantic Technologies, a U.K.-based knowledge graph startup that has built an AI reasoning engine. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What’s next for SpaceX’s Falcon 9
MIT Technology Review / 9min
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is one of the world’s safest, most productive rockets. But now it’s been grounded: A rare engine malfunction on July 11 prompted the US Federal Aviation Administration to initiate an investigation and halt all Falcon 9 flights until further notice. The incident has exposed the risks of the US aerospace industry’s heavy reliance on the rocket. “The aerospace industry is very depe
Secure your UC environment to protect your business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Unified Communication (UC) systems are now a critical part of business technology, allowing organizations to align communication tools, enhance collaboration and support an evolving range of employee needs. But in recent years, we’ve seen a rise in security threats and attacks. From DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks targeting VoIP services and mobile apps, to a rise in numerous hacking
India’s WazirX confirms security breach following a $230M ‘suspicious transfer’
TechCrunch / 6min
WazirX on Thursday confirmed it had suffered a security breach after about $230 million in assets were suspiciously transferred out of the platform earlier in the day. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Alaska Airlines Retrofitting Planes With More Premium Seats
One Mile at a Time / 14min
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to retrofit nearly 220 aircraft with more premium seats, adding 1.3 million premium seats annually to the carrier’s mainline fleet. Alaska adds first class & extra legroom seats Alaska Airlines will be retrofitting three variants of its Boeing 737s with more premium seats. Some planes will get more first class seats, while other planes will get more Premium Cla
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 18
Mashable / 21min
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Xiaomi Mix Flip is a flip phone that stretches the outer display to its limits
Mashable / 21min
Xiaomi's got a new flip phone coming, and it's a slap in the face of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 . The Xiaomi Mix Flip, as it's called, hasn't been officially unveiled yet (that should happen on July 19), but CEO Lei Jun shared a couple of teasers on social media. Tweet may have been deleted The first thing that catches the eye are the two massive camera eyes on the outside. The second thing that c
Newly Discovered Moon Caves Could One Day House Astronauts
Wired / 31min
Analysis of lunar imagery has ended a longstanding debate over whether there are accessible underground areas on the Moon; an emptied lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility is of particular interest.
Artificial Agency raises $16M to use AI to make NPCs feel more realistic in video games
TechCrunch / 31min
A team of former Google DeepMind researchers are betting that their unique behavior engine for NPCs will make games more fun and dynamic. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 18 (#403)
How-To Geek / 33min
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.
We love to see it: Amazon packed Prime Day with some great deals under $25
Mashable / 1h
We're well into Amazon Prime Day, and we've spotted 250+ deals that are worth shopping . From robot vacuums to Apple products , the summer sale is loaded with epic price drops. But if your summer goal is to stick to a strict(er) budget, you might be feeling some FOMO. Chin up — plenty of great Prime Day deals are under $25 and some are even free if you're already a Prime member . Best deals under
Prime Day may be over, but you can still snag some great deals under $50
Mashable / 1h
Want to shop Prime Day deals, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg? Check out some of our favorite Prime Day deals under $50 you can shop right now. Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 Best Prime Day Tech Deal Under $50 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $34.99 at Amazon (Save $25) Best Earbuds Deal Under $50 Amazon Echo Buds with Wireless Charging Case $44.99 at Amazon (Save $95) Best Prime Day V
Prime Day drone deals: Shop all-time lows on DJI and Holy Stone copters
Mashable / 1h
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... a drone you got on sale at a deep discount. We're keeping track of the best Amazon Prime Day drone deals right here. The best Prime Day drone deals at a glance: Best overall deal DJI Mini 4K $239 at Amazon (save $60 with Prime) Best budget pick Holy Stone HS440 $69.98 at Amazon (save $60.01 with on-page coupon and Prime) After Black Friday , Amazon Prime Day is
It's your last chance to grab these Prime Day mesh router deals
Mashable / 1h
Our top picks for the best Prime Day mesh router deals: Best deal overall Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 199.99 (save $100) Best bundle deal Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh WiFi router + Amazon Echo Dot $159.99 at Amazon (save $139.99) It's Prime Day 2 , and the deals are still going strong. We've seen discounts on everything from TVs and laptops to mesh router systems. Speaking of mesh routers, today’
Ninja deals that are still live from Amazon Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest pricing and availability on Ninja deals on the first day of Amazon's Prime Day sale. It's almost hard to recall Instant Pot's reign as the star of Prime Day kitchen deals when Ninja deals are going as hard as they are in 2024. Regardless of the corner of your kitchen you're looking to spruce up — whether it's the empt
Samsung Galaxy deals from Prime Day that are still available
Mashable / 1h
The best early Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals: BEST GALAXY TAB DEAL Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB) $599.99 at Amazon (save $200) BEST GALAXY BOOK DEAL Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14-inch $1,349.99 at Samsung (save $499.99) BEST GALAXY BUDS DEAL Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro $104.49 at Amazon (save $125.50) BEST GALAXY PHONE DEAL Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 AI (512GB) + $200 Amazon Gift Card Preorder Bundle
Prime Day kitchen deals: Frozen drink machines, air fryers, and more still on sale
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. A quick look at the best Prime Day kitchen deals Best air fryer deal Chefman 6-quart Dual Basket Air Fryer Oven $81.44 (save $38.55) Best drink maker deal Margaritaville Maui Portable Blender and Frozen Drink Machine $141.89 (save $88.10) Best coffee ma
The best Prime Day gaming deals you can still shop, from consoles to accessories and more
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. The best Prime Day gaming deals at a glance: Best PlayStation deal 'Final Fantasy XVI' $29.99 at Amazon (save $40) Best Xbox deal Xbox Series S + 2TB Seagate Expansion Card Bundle $529.98 at Best Buy (save $130) Best Nintendo Switch deal Nintendo Switch
20+ printer deals still worth your time from Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. Early savings on printers and scanners: BEST HP DEAL HP Smart Tank Plus 651 inkjet printer $199.99 at Amazon (save $90) BEST CANON DEAL Canon Pixma TR4720 inkjet printer $69.99 at Amazon (save $30) BEST EPSON DEAL Epson Workforce ES-580W wireless docume
Robot vacuum deals at Amazon were booming during Prime Day 2024
Mashable / 1h
The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals Best budget deal Roborock Q7 Max robot vacuum and mop $219.99 at Amazon (save $380) Best self-emptying robot vacuum deal Eufy X10 Pro Omni $599.99 at Amazon (save $200) UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. It's officially Prime Day, and after Walmart's
Amazon's smart home devices fell to record-low prices during Prime Day 2024
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 17, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. The best Prime Day Echo deals at a glance: Best Echo smart speaker deal Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon (save $35 with Prime) Best Echo Show smart display deal Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) $84.99 at Amazon (save $65 with Prime) Best Echo Buds deal Ama
The best Prime Day deals on headphones and speakers that are still live
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. We gathered the best headphone and speaker deals for Prime Day. Check out our favorites: Best headphone and speaker deals ahead of Prime Day Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra $349 at Amazon (Save $80) Best AirPods deal Apple
Amazon Prime Day TV deals you can still shop after the sale
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This story is in the process of being updated with the deals you can still shop now that the sale has ended. Amazon's Prime Day TV deals are definitely worth looking at. Check out our top picks below: The best Prime Day TV deals at a glance: Best 43-inch TV deal Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV $359.99 at Amazon (save $90 with Prime) Best 55-inch TV deal Sa
Prime Day laptop deals that are still live: Shop MacBooks, gaming laptops, more
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 17, 2024, 12:40 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to reflect current pricing and availability on day two of Prime Day 2024. Don't miss out on the best Prime Day laptop deals. See our picks below: The best Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3) $849 at Amazon (save $250 with on-page coupon) Best Windows laptop deal LG gram 17 $899.99 a
The best Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals that are still live
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 7:15 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest fitness tracker and smartwatch deals the day before Prime Day 2024. Check out the best fitness trackers on sale ahead of Prime Day . A glimpse at the best fitness tracker deals at Amazon: BEST OVERALL Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (Bluetooth, 40mm) 🔥 $159.99 at Amazon (save $140) BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL Apple Watch Series
Best Prime Day Apple deals: Watches, AirPods, and iPads dropped super low
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 17, 2024, 7:30 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest pricing and availability on Apple products for the final half of Prime Day. From iPads to MacBooks to AirPods, we're rounding up the best Prime Day Apple deals. Check them out below: Best Prime Day Apple deals: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 at Amazon (Save $200) Best iPad d
Need a new phone? These are the best deals on unlocked phones from Prime Day 2024.
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest deals on unlocked phones during the first day of Prime Day 2024. We rounded up the best unlocked phone deals during Prime Day. Check out our favorite picks: The best early Prime Day unlocked phone deals at a glance: BEST MOTOROLA DEAL Motorola razr+ (256GB) $599.99 at Amazon (save $400) BEST SAMSUNG GALAXY DEAL Sam
380+ expertly-curated Prime Day deals that are still available as of July 18
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Jul. 18, 2024, 3:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with last-minute deals that are still available. Check out our giant list of the best Prime Day deals that are still available at the end of the sale: The best Prime Day deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS + Cellular, 44mm) $249.99 at Amazon (save $60) Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon (save
'Red Rooms' trailer: Psychological cyber-thriller confronts our obsession with true crime
Mashable / 2h
The trailer for French-language psychological thriller 'Red Rooms' shows a woman obsessed with an accused serial killer's trial.
Israel’s startup scene shows reslience despite nine months of war
29TechCrunch / 2h
When the war between Israel and Hamas broke out last October, we examined its potential impact on the tech ecosystems in Israel and Palestine. Nine months later, the prevailing sentiment in Israel, based on my conversation with founders and investors, is that the conflict has made the startup and VC ecosystem more resilient, especially its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
The HMD Skyline is a mid-range smartphone that's all about repairability
Engadget / 2h
Today, HMD unveiled its newest own-brand smartphone called Skyline. This phone runs on a mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen2 CPU, and it offers up to 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. It has 15W Qi2 wireless charging and its 4600mAh battery lasts “up to 48 hours.” The screen is a 6.55-inch full HD+ panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits of brightness. Pick either pink (maybe they had lefto
Deel acquires Hofy to build its own IT device management service
TechCrunch / 2h
Both of Hofy's co-founders, Sami Bouremoum and Michael Ginzo, along with the rest of the startup's leadership team and 120 employees, are joining Deel to build Deel IT. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Recognizing the importance of the office
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Just 25% of UK office workers have a healthy relationship with work right now, according to HP’s Work Relationship Index, a 2023 global study that interviewed over 15,000 workers and business leaders across 12 countries. Worse still, those with an unhealthy relationship (75%) say they find themselves disengaged, feeling disconnected from their organization and thinking of leaving it. These statis
New UK Government unveils bills for AI, Cybersecurity and Resilience to boost tech outlook
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The King has unveiled the newly-elected Labour government’s first drafted bills and legislation to the UK Parliament, including several pieces relating to technology. Among them, the King stated his government will “seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place Requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models.” The government also seeks to introdu
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, July 18, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 18, 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 18, Wordle #1,125! 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 we
Get a lifetime pass to all 14 Babbel language courses for under £100
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: From July 17 to 21, you can save 78% on a lifetime subscription to all 14 Babbel languages , on sale for just £99.92 (reg. £460.49). Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) £99.92 at the Mashable Shop £460.49 Save £360.57 There are many reasons to learn a new language. For starters, it helps you communicate while traveling and ca
One more way to die: Tremors when Vesuvius erupted collapsed shelter walls
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Two skeletons found in the ruins of a Pompeii building may have been crushed by wall collapses triggered by earthquakes. (credit: Pompeii Archaeological Park) Archaeologists have hotly debated the precise cause of death of those who perished in Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Did they die of asphyxiation, from the extreme heat, or from a combination of factors? A new pape
Dyson’s new OnTrac headphones mix things up with a customizable design
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Dyson is dropping the mask . The British manufacturer known for its vacuums , chic hairdryers, and heating or cooling fans is continuing its push into wearable tech with a new pair of headphones. The OnTrac Headphones are priced at $499 / AU$799 (UK pricing is TBC) and are available for order now (not until August 28 in Australia). They look to have some good hardware on the inside and outside, w
Dyson's OnTrac headphones ditch the Zone's air purifier for 'audio-only' use
Engadget / 5h
When Dyson revealed its Zone headphones in early 2022, the company had combined its air filtration expertise with noise-cancelling headphones. COVID-19 was still a big part of our lives back then, but the Zone doesn't protect you against the virus. Instead, it's meant to provide less-polluted air as you move about your day, battling things like urban toxins and seasonal allergens. However, extrem
Dyson’s new OnTrac headphones don’t purify air
TechCrunch / 5h
Given the years and money invested in the Zone’s creation, there’s logic in Dyson’s decision to turn its R&D work into a more standard set of headphones with the OnTrac. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules
BBC News / 5h
The sell-off came after a report that the US may further tighten rules on equipment exports to China.
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 18
Mashable / 6h
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 18'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
Four of the Weirdest Mac Apps That Are Actually Kinda Useful
LifeHacker / 7h
At some point, macOS became boring. What was long ago a quirky operating system, today feels sterile and corporate. You can add a bit of humanity back by installing kinda useful (but kinda dumb) software from independent developers. I write a lot about useful applications. This is not one of those articles. Which isn't to say that the apps featured here are completely useless—they're not—but none
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 18
Mashable / 7h
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
Hyatt Close To Acquiring Standard Hotels
24View from the Wing / 8h
The first Standard Hotel property - The Standard Hollywood - was opened on Sunset in 1999 and closed during the pandemic. The original investors included Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Benicio del Toro. Current hotels include New York in the Meatpacking District and the East Village; Miami Beach; London; Maldives; Ibiza; and Hua Hin. Continue reading ...
Watching the RNC tonight? Multi-task and pick up these Prime Day deals.
Mashable / 8h
Prime Day is coming to an end, but there's still time for some last-minute shopping. Take a break from watching the RNC tonight and engage in a little retail therapy (we all know you're gonna need it). SEE ALSO: When does Prime Day end? How long you have to get these deals Frankly, it's surprising that some of the Prime Day deals still live are even available — we've seen worse deals sell out fas
Raspberry Pi Starter Kits Are on Sale for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 9h
Raspberry Pis were hard to find a bit during the pandemic, but the cheap system-on-a-chip computer is finally back in stock, so it’s time to get back to your projects. You can use a Raspberry Pi to build a basic computer, a custom retro game console , or even a weather station . The beauty is in how small, simple, and affordable Raspberry Pis are to work with—whenever a project calls for brains,
Deezer's new AI playlist producer challenges Spotify, Amazon, YouTube Music to a DJ battle
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
European music streaming service Deezer has turned to artificial intelligence to help users curate playlists. The new Playlist with AI feature produces a list of songs based on text prompts describing anything from a musical genre or time period to your current emotions or activities. Playlist with AI is currently in beta, with a random 5% of Deezer’s subscribers selected to try the feature out.
Alaska Airlines unveils big cabin retrofits, adding premium seats to Boeing 737s
The Points Guy / 9h
Premium demand is surging, and Alaska Airlines is betting that travelers will want to splurge for premium seats for the long haul. The Seattle-based carrier announced on Wednesday that it would add new first class and extra-legroom seats to its aircraft as part of a retrofit program covering its Boeing 737 fleet, which will add 1.3 million premium seats to its schedule each year. The retrofit pro
Bill Weber out as CEO of Firefly Aerospace
TechCrunch / 10h
Bill Weber is out as chief executive at Firefly Aerospace, following a nearly two-year stint in the role, the maker of launch vehicles, lunar landers and orbital vehicles announced late Wednesday. While the board initiates a search for a new CEO, board member Peter Schumacher will serve as interim CEO, the company said in a statement […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Dinnner is served: Get the Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven for $40 for Prime Day
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $20: The Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon for Prime Day 2024. That's a discount of 33%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven $39.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $20.00 Air fryers are miracle workers in the kitchen. They can help you whip up entire meals in minutes, whether you want to reheat last night's pizza or put i
The Prime Day Deals Lifehacker Readers Love Most (So Far)
LifeHacker / 10h
For two days now, we've been bringing you all kinds of Prime Day deals that we, the Lifehacker writers, actually like, use, or want to buy. I've gotten to recommend my favorite storage mirror , the ever-expensive but always worthwhile Dyson Airwrap , and a super-cool mop/vacuum combo . But this shopping holiday isn't just about you learning what we're into; we're learning about you, too. After lo
My Favorite Home Organization Items on Sale for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 10h
If you really want to organize your home, you'll need to invest in various carts, shelves, and cubes —but I know that can get expensive. It's not cheap to buy a bunch of extra stuff to tidy up the stuff you've already spent so much money on. Luckily, amid the various bad Prime Day deals , there are some pretty good ones on home organization items. SONGMICS Cube Storage Set of 16 - Book Shelf, Clo
Prime Day Is a Good Time to Buy a Handheld Gaming PC (but Not That One)
LifeHacker / 10h
The 2024 Steam Summer Sale is over, and with it, the sale on Steam Decks. But Amazon Prime Day has provided another opportunity for any gamers still in search of a handheld PC: The Asus ROG Ally, a Windows-based machine that’s a little smaller than the Steam Deck, has multiple models on sale for the occasion. Right now, the base ROG Ally Z1 model is priced identically to the current 256GB Steam D
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, July 18 (game #137)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
This is a really easy Strands puzzle, in my opinion, but give it a go and see what you think. I've got some hints for you if you do need them. 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 to know the an
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, July 18 (game #403)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Does that fact that I failed today's Connections imply it's more difficult? Or is it simply that I am having a bad day? Possibly a little from column A, a little from column B… But if you get stuck, 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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, July 18 (game #906)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Thursday's Quordle brings four new puzzles to solve. Or does it? Because unlike Wordle, Quordle answers do sometimes repeat. (I'm not saying any of today's do, and in fact I have no idea whether any have appeared before, but it's worth knowing that they might do.) Anyway, the puzzles may be new (or possibly not), but the challenge is the same as always: find all four words in nine guesses or lose
SpaceX’s vehicle to deorbit the International Space Station is a Dragon on steroids
TechCrunch / 10h
NASA was looking for proposals that maximized the use of flight heritage because reliability will be key. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk Is Giving $180 Million to Trump Even After Trump Publicly Humiliated Him
100+Futurism / 10h
Big Spender Despite their feud from just a few years ago , Elon Musk is all-in for Donald Trump and showing his support with cold, hard cash. As the Wall Street Journal reports, Musk has told people in his circle that he's pledging roughly $45 million per month to a new super-political action committee (PAC) that's funding Trump's third presidential bid. Initially, Musk seemed to deny the WSJ 's
These 10 items are on fire with Mashable readers this Prime Day
Mashable / 10h
We have less than ten hours left of Prime Day , so if you're trying to grab the best tech and home items at record-low prices, your window of opportunity is closing. If you're not into scanning massive lists of the best deals available in every category, we get it ( though we are partial to ours ). Instead, it can be useful to look at what people are actually buying from these "best of" lists, wh
“Extraordinarily disappointed” users reckon with the Google-fication of Fitbit
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Charge 5 (pictured) has been a source of contention for Fitbit customers. (credit: Getty ) Since the acquisition closed in 2021, the Google-fication of Fitbit has largely meant a reduction in features and a focus from Google on getting people onto the Fitbit app. Long-time users have flocked to Fitbit—sometimes upon Fitbit's request—to share hundreds of complaints about recent chang
Alleged ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ Leader Indicted Over Plot to Kill Jews
23Wired / 11h
US prosecutors have charged Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as “Commander Butcher,” with a litany of crimes, including alleged attempts to poison Jewish children in NYC.
My Favorite Projector Comes Down to Its Lowest Price for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 11h
When it comes to projectors, there are a couple of things I value most: practicality and features. The Yaber K2s does well in both of these categories, and that's why it's my favorite projector. And for Prime Day, it is down to its lowest price, reaching $349.99 (originally $499.99) after using the $40 on-page coupon. Yaber K2s Projector 4K with Android TV, YABER K2s 800 ANSI WiFi 6 Bluetooth Pro
These Amazon Tech Products Are at Their Lowest Prices Ever During Prime Day
LifeHacker / 11h
It can be challenging to sift through thousands of Prime Day deals—how do you know if you're getting a good deal or being duped into thinking you are ? As a tech shopping writer, I try to make that process easier for you by using tools to price check deals and recommend products that are worth your money (here are my favorites for Prime Day ). After doing that work, I can tell you that all of the
If You Miss Claire Lower Like I Do, You'll Buy This Inflatable Hot Tub on Prime Day
24LifeHacker / 11h
Are you ready to make a splash this summer? Amazon Prime Day is here, and with it comes an ocean of savings on hot tubs! You'll be soaking up, um, savings, faster than you can say, I don't know..."Jacuzzi?" Ugh. I can't do this anymore. I can't maintain the facade. Before you click that shiny "Get Deal" button, I have a confession to make: This article isn't just about getting a great deal on a h
The GoPro Hero12 Changed My Life, and It's 25% Off for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 11h
This might sound like a sales pitch or something, but I'm being 100% sincere when I say that the GoPro Hero12 is the greatest thing I've ever owned. I care about you, so I want you to own one as well. The deal is fine—25% off isn't the steepest price chop, but it's nothing to sneeze at either—but the important part is that you get this camera. It's worth it at full price. Most tech products are d
Add a Google Nest to your home for 35% off and never fight over the thermostat again
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $45.61: The Google Nest Thermostat is on sale for $84.38, down from $129.99, at Amazon for Prime Day 2024 . That's a discount of 35%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Nest Thermostat $84.38 at Amazon $129.99 Save $45.61 Let's face it: it's extremely hot outside. If you don't already have a smart thermostat , it might be time to get one. That way, you don't have to worry about whet
9 burning questions we have for 'The Acolyte' Season 2
Mashable / 11h
The Acolyte has trapped me in a vicious loop. When I'm not thinking about its Season 1 finale (a Star Wars masterclass, by the way), I'm thinking about how much I want Season 2. When I'm not thinking about how much I want Season 2, I'm thinking about the finale. On and on and on it goes. SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte' sticks the landing with a banger of a finale — and I need more, stat Side effects of t
Meta will reportedly withhold multimodal AI models from the EU amid regulatory uncertainty
Engadget / 11h
Meta has decided to not offer its upcoming multimodal AI model and future versions to customers in the European Union citing a lack of clarity from European regulators, according to a report by Axios . The models in question are designed to process not only text but also images and audio, and power AI capabilities in Meta platforms as well as the company’s Ray-Ban smart glasses . "We will release
China Installs Giant Wind Turbine Built to Harness Power of Hurricanes
400+Futurism / 11h
Winds of Change Imagine a wind turbine so well designed that it can withstand not just hurricanes and typhoons but even harness the massive power of these unpredictable storms to generate electricity. China has apparently done just that with the installation of OceanX, the "world's largest single-capacity floating wind turbine platform," according to a LinkedIn post by the manufacturer Mingyang S
Get a Sony portable speaker for just $70 on Prime Day
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $60: For Prime Day, get the Sony SRS-XE200 Bluetooth speaker for $69.99, down from $129.99. That's a discount of 46% and its lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony SRS-XE200 Bluetooth speaker $69.95 at Amazon $129.99 Save $60.04 Portable Bluetooth speakers are convenient and perfect for summer adventures on the go. Sony has been an audio expert for decades, so it's worth
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon were all tested for speed. Which one won?
Mashable / 11h
More than four years ago, T-Mobile merged with Sprint to form a gargantuan mobile network across the U.S. Whether that's been a successful gambit is above my pay grade, but at the very least, T-Mobile can say it has the fastest network in the land. Well, according to Ookla , anyway. The folks behind the popular Speedtest software ( Note: Mashable and Ookla are owned by the same parent company ) p
I'm a professional dog trainer, and I found the best Prime Day pet deals
Mashable / 11h
Aside from working as the Mashable Shopping Editor, I'm also a professional dog trainer , a pet product reviewer , a dog show and kennel assistant, and a dog sport exhibitor. It's safe to say that I spend a lot of time with dogs, so I know what gear is and isn't worth pet owners' money. My two dogs, a Border Collie Mix named Miso and a Rough Collie named Dashi, are also discerning product testers
Home Depot's 12-foot skeleton is getting even more upgrades as part of its huge Halloween drop
Mashable / 11h
Hope you still have cash left over after Amazon Prime Day : The Home Depot will release its jam-packed 2024 Halloween collection online early Thursday morning. After teasing the drop on social media last week, the home improvement retailer shared the first full look at its spine-chilling lineup Wednesday — including new add-ons and upgrades for its viral 12-foot skeleton ($299), which returns for
American Airlines announces improvements to the AAdvantage Business program
76The Points Guy / 12h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. AAdvantage Business, American Airlines’ corporate loyalty program , has announced several changes, which should be welcome news to business travelers. Effective immediately, AAdvantage Business members will now earn Loyalty Points and AAdvantage miles for bookings made through third-party travel agencies. This reverses a recent decision to restrict earnings to t
Microsoft Designer launches new phone app for editing content with AI wherever you go
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Microsoft’s Designer platform is finally leaving its preview stage after two years , becoming widely available to all users. Alongside the expansion, the company is also launching an official app for Android and iOS devices. If you’re not familiar with it, Designer is basically Microsoft’s version of Adobe Express . It’s a website where you can create art, greeting cards, wallpapers, and more thr
Earn up to 90,000 points with these Choice Privileges Mastercard offers
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Wells Fargo has two Choice Privileges credit cards. A no-annual-fee Choice Privileges® Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) and a $95 annual fee Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® (see rates and fees ). Both have compelling limited-time sign-up bonuses. Hotel credit cards can provide significant value if you frequent
My Favorite No-Frills Air Fryer Is on Sale for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 12h
Of all the advancements in kitchen gadgetry in the last decade, the air fryer has taken center stage. There are basket models, oven varieties, and double door designs, and they’ll all effortlessly crisp your favorite foods. With so many options to choose from, especially during Amazon Prime Day, picking a winner is tough. In this fierce competition for your counter space, I’d like to nominate the
Yes, TikTok Has to Follow the EU's Rules, Too
LifeHacker / 12h
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which enforces interoperability and keeps big companies from unfairly favoring their own services, has been throwing wrinkles into the plans of big tech quite a bit lately. The landmark act kicked into effect back in March and has since then found several targets to focus on, such as Microsoft , Meta, and more. Bytedance Ltd., the company behind Tik
The Best iPad (for Most People) Is on Sale for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 12h
If you're interested in buying an iPad, Apple doesn't make it easy to tell which one you should get. Do you pick up an iPad Air ? Do you go all out and spend $1,299 on a 13-inch iPad Pro ? While Apple would happily sell you its biggest and best tablets any day of the week, in actuality, most people don't need more than Apple's entry-level, 10th-generation iPad —especially when it's on sale for Pr
How a B2B payments startup won Max, Jack and Sam Altman, JP Morgan as investors
TechCrunch / 12h
Slope's founders both have a background in AI, so large language models power the company’s underwriting infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TSA Administrator Reveals: Ex-American Airlines CEO’s Maneuver To Kill JSX Fails
View from the Wing / 12h
Former American Airlines Chairman Doug Parker shared how he championed his airline's cause using the federal government to try to take out a small competitor . In March he went on the Airlines Confidential podcast and shared that a year earlier he and Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson button-holed David Pekoske, asking him to stop allowing JSX from operating out of priva
Save big on the new AI-packed Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE at Best Buy
Mashable / 12h
Today is the last day that you can save on the new Acer Chromebook deal with Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale. SEE ALSO: Google unveils 6 new Chromebooks, including fresh Chromebook Plus laptops with more AI The big-box retailer is topping their previous sale for the Google Chromebook released earlier this year, which slashed the price by $70, with a $100 off deal on the new Acer Chromebook P
TTT models might be the next frontier in generative AI
36TechCrunch / 12h
TTT models, a new architecture, could effectively replace transformers if they scale up as their creators suggest they will. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meta gives researchers access to Instagram data for teen mental health study
Engadget / 12h
Serious concerns have been raised about the effect of social media on teenagers’ mental well-being. Meta is letting a group of researchers examine some of Instagram’s data to determine if social media is psychologically damaging younger users. The Verge reported that the Center for Open Science (COS) is launching a new joint pilot program with Meta to produce independent studies about how social
I Can't Believe These Prime Day Outdoor Deals Aren't Sold Out
Wired / 12h
Less than 12 hours left to snag the best deals on water bottles, bikes, action cameras, and camping gear before I turn off your phone and make you go outside!
This Prime Day Deal is a Perfect Excuse to Upgrade Your NVMe SSD
How-To Geek / 12h
In the day and age when individual games regularly weigh in at over 100GB, phone cameras take enormous photos, and our lives are increasingly digital, there really isn't such a thing as too much storage. If you're looking to upgrade your storage speed and capacity, this is the deal for you.
Pushing the Limits of Web3 using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Next Big Future / 12h
While general awareness surrounding the term artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly grown over the past couple of years — as highlighted by its rising number of Google searches — it is still difficult to put into numerical terms the impact this technology has had across a myriad of industries. Searches related to the term ‘artificial ... Read more
Resonance Security Launches App Protection Tool to Offer Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts
Next Big Future / 12h
In response to ever rising cyber threats, Resonance Security has launched Harmony. The state-of-the-art solution efficiently monitors and protects Web2 and Web3 applications against increasing risks from fraudulent users that take advantage of vulnerabilities. The Big Factors While Web3 has traditionally lacked the robust cybersecurity seen in the more established, centralized Web2 environment, it
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition gave me new respect for gaming speedrunners
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Mario Enlarge / Get ready to repeat this ~25-second slice of Mario over and over... and over... and over. If you've ever seen a record-breaking video game speedrun or watched a Games Done Quick marathon , you may have entertained fantasies that you, too, could put up some decent times on your favorite old games. Sure, it would probably take a bit of practice, but what these speedrunners are doing
Vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager lets attackers change any user password
2 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge Cisco on Wednesday disclosed a maximum-security vulnerability that allows remote threat actors with no authentication to change the password of any user, including those of administrators with accounts, on Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem devices. The Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem resides inside the customer premises and provides a dashboard for managing licenses for all Cisco
Researchers track individual neurons as they respond to words
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Human Neuron, Digital Light Microscope. (Photo By BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) (credit: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) “Language is a huge field, and we are novices in this. We know a lot about how different areas of the brain are involved in linguistic tasks, but the details are not very clear,” says Mohsen Jamali, a computational neuroscience researcher
The best Bose headphones I've tested are just $10 away from their lowest price ever
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $80: As of July 17, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are just $349 at Amazon for Prime Day, saving you 19% on their usual $429 price tag. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $349.00 at Amazon $429.00 Save $80.00 As Mashable's shopping reporter on the headphones beat, I've tested out my fair share of headphones , from the high end to the budget friendly
Microsoft releases iOS and Android apps for Designer, its AI-powered Canva competitor
Engadget / 12h
Microsoft has officially released its Designer platform for AI image generation. After a long preview phase, Designer is now available to most people with a Microsoft account. Designer can be used on the web in more than 80
