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Andy Murray plays final tennis match at Olympics, posts the ultimate mic drop of a tweet
Mashable / 1h
After an emotional speech at Wimbledon confirming he'd shortly be retiring from professional tennis, Andy Murray entered the Olympic doubles with his partner Dan Evans — and was ultimately knocked out on Thursday in the quarter finals . The game was his final match before retiring, so obviously it was only fitting that Murray mark the occasion in some way on social media. SEE ALSO: Simone Biles s
A personalized AI tool might help some reach end-of-life decisions—but it won’t suit everyone
MIT Technology Review / 20min
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . This week, I’ve been working on a piece about an AI-based tool that could help guide end-of-life care. We’re talking about the kinds of life-and-death decisions that come up for very unwell people: whether to p
Pixel 9 Pro Fold prices, release date, images, and even a promo video have leaked
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Right now it almost feels like Google and Apple are competing to see whose upcoming phones can leak more, as both the Pixel 9 line and the iPhone 16 series are seeing new rumor drops almost every day. But Google might just be winning, as today there are several new leaks about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold . First up, we have news of the release date. We already know that this phone will be announced alon
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What to expect at Made by Google 2024
Mashable / now
Google 's next big hardware event is fast approaching, with Made by Google 2024 scheduled to kick off on Aug. 13. It's an earlier date than usual for this annual event, which usually takes place in October. This doesn't automatically mean there's some exciting news that the tech giant just couldn't wait to share. Google may just be trying to get its new Pixel phones out ahead of Apple 's expected
'Kneecap' takes the Irish language revolution to the big screen
Mashable / now
It's a remarkably cool time to be Irish. Cillian Murphy has his Oscar , Paul Mescal wears his short shorts, and Sally Rooney's forthcoming novel is one of the most anticipated of the year. It was only a matter of time before the Irish language earned the same reputation as its people. SEE ALSO: Why the internet stans Ireland In Kneecap , the semi-fictionalized origin story of the Belfast Irish-la
Learn guitar online and write your own summer soundtrack in this $15 course bundle
Mashable / now
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this guitar lessons training bundle for $14.97 through September 3 and learn guitar online . Opens in a new window Credit: Dan Dresnok The 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle $14.97 at the Mashable Shop $480.00 Save $465.03 Create your perfect summer soundtrack with these guitar lessons you can take right from home. With courses designed to get you strumming, soloing
Own a small business? PDF Reader Pro could be your new favorite tool
Mashable / now
TL;DR: Get PDF Reader Pro for Mac at $29.97 to simplify your small business document management . Running a small business often means juggling countless documents, from contracts to invoices. PDF Reader Pro for Mac is here to make that process smoother and more efficient. Marked down to $29.97 (reg. $59) until September 3, this powerful tool offers everything you need to handle your business pap
'Kneecap' review: A welcome middle finger to Oscar-bait biopics
Mashable / now
Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story. Kneecap, the music-fueled biopic named for the Irish hip-hop trio on which it centers, spins a tale that is at times so outrageous you might suspect poetic liberties have been taken. But the film itself embraces the blurring of fact and feeling to deliver a propulsive and political romp that rejects the austere approach of so many indulgent Osca
Intel confirms plans to lay off 15,000 employees following poor 2024 performance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Intel has confirmed plans to lay off 15% of its workforce, totalling around 15,000 employees, confirming previous speculation. The decision follows a disappointing second quarter and is part of a broader strategy to achieve $10 billion in cost savings by 2025. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger shared the news in a letter to employees, highlighting the urgent need to align the company’s cost structure with
The Nintendo Switch is still comfortably the company's second best-selling console of all time as hardware sales begin to decline
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales now seem to be firmly on the decline as the handheld hybrid console passes 143 million units sold. That's according to Nintendo's recently-published financial results for the first quarter of the 2024 - 2025 financial year. The results reveal that as of June 30, 2024, the Switch has shifted a grand total of 143.42 million units across the original model
'This is going to bomb': The Umbrella Academy star thought the hit Netflix show would flop, and it would be Marvel's fault
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
One of The Umbrella Academy 's primary stars thought the popular show was "going to bomb" ahead of its Netflix debut – and it was all down to Marvel. Speaking to TechRadar at The Umbrella Academy season 4 's virtual junket, David Castañeda, who plays Diego Hargreeves, surprisingly revealed that he expected the series to be a complete failure. The reason? The first season of the fan-favorite Netfl
The Zoom Election, Google DeepMind’s Math Olympiad and HatGPT Olympics Edition
NYT > Technology / 28min
Every presidential election has a defining technology.
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 2
Mashable / 30min
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 2
Mashable / 30min
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 August 2 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections toda
Terraform Labs co-founder and crypto fugitive, Do Kwon, set for extradition to South Korea
TechCrunch / 45min
The Appellate Court of Montenegro ruled on Thursday that Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon, should be returned to his home country, South Korea. The ruling confirmed an earlier decision in April from the High Court of Podgorica which rejected a request to extradite the crypto fugitive to the U.S. The extradition date for Kwon to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why the new Government must encourage the next generation of STEM careers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
The debate around women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) isn’t a new one – however it’s one that remains a persistent concern across the tech industry. New research found that while the UK is supposedly on its journey to becoming a ‘science and technology superpower’, the number of girls in England taking a GCSE in computing has more than halved in less than a decade. At the
Meta’s Threads crosses 200 million active users
TechCrunch / 52min
A day after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked about his newest social media experiment Threads reaching “almost” 200 million users on the company’s Q2 2024 earnings call, the platform has touched the milestone. Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that the Twitter rival has reached 200M active users in a post on Threads. Meta has taken […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
CLEAR Plus Membership Price Increases (Again)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
CLEAR is a technology company that helps with expediting clearing security at select US airports. The company stores the biometric data of members, allowing them to (typically) skip the ID check, and get straight into the security line. Combined with TSA PreCheck , this is the best setup you can have for clearing security in the US. CLEAR has just increased the price of its CLEAR Plus membership,
Luxury: United Basic Economy Now Offers Online Check-In
28One Mile at a Time / 2h
United Airlines is eliminating one of the frustrating restrictions associated with its basic economy offering, as flagged by Zach Griff . United adds online check-in for basic economy United basic economy comes with several restrictions. One of those is that you can’t check-in online on most itineraries. That’s because basic economy in most markets doesn’t include a carry-on bag, and passengers h
Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
You would struggle to find organizations that aren’t actively involved in network monitoring - a core aspect of daily security workflows. Security teams are always watching over their network’s activity for unusual traffic patterns that might indicate a threat. However, if you were to ask the average security team whether they monitor dark web traffic to and from their network, you may get a very
“Screaming Woman” mummy may have died in agony 3,500 years ago, study finds
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / CT scans and other techniques allowed scientists to "virtually dissect" this 3,500-year-old "Screaming Woman" mummy. (credit: Sahar Saleem/CC BY ) There have been a handful of ancient Egyptian mummies discovered with their mouths wide open, as if mid-scream. This has puzzled archaeologists because Egyptian mummification typically involved bandaging the mandible to the skull to keep the
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, August 2, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 2, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 2, Wordle #1,140! 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 .
The CompTIA certification prep course super bundle is now under £40
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of July 29, you can get the Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Training Super Bundle for just £39.24 — a £12 price drop since the last time it went on sale. Opens in a new window Credit: CommerceNova LTD Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Training Super Bundle £39.24 £459.37 Save £420.13 There are so many incredible online learning resources, but some fields are constantly changing. F
How to watch the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now and TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everything eventually comes to an end, and it feels like the golden era of tennis is at that point. Novak Djokovic is the only remaining name from the famous group of players that have dominated the game for decades, but don't let that fool you into t
How to watch France vs. Argentina at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Argentina at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . France and Argentina faced off in the last World Cup final, and although the sides meeting at Paris 2024 are lacking the biggest stars, this is still an exceptional quarter-final matchup. A place in the semi finals is up for grabs, so we'
How to watch Egypt vs. Paraguay at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Egypt vs. Paraguay at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We've reached the knockout rounds of the football at Paris 2024 , which means it's all or nothing for the remaining teams. Egypt meet Paraguay in the third quarter-final matchup, with fans expecting a close battle between two even sides. If
How to watch Japan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Japan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The football at Paris 2024 has been really entertaining, and that's not going to change as we enter the knockout stage. The second semi final will see Japan take on Spain, as both teams dream of a gold medal. If you want to watch Japan vs. Spa
How to watch Morocco vs. USA at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. USA at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everyone wants a chance at winning gold at Paris 2024 , but only a few athletes get close. We've reached the quarter-final stage of the football competition, meaning every remaining side will start to believe they can win. USA and Morocco are
Google Chrome update aims to supercharge your web browsing with three AI features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Chrome on desktop is set to receive a new series of AI-powered features across several updates that aim to help people find products on the internet. There will be three in total with the first one being a change in how Google Lens functions allowing it to behave similarly to the Pixel 8’s Circle to Search . According to the announcement , pressing the tool’s icon in the browser’s URL lets you se
Connect with Google Cloud, Aerospace, Qualcomm and more at Disrupt 2024
20TechCrunch / 6h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will be in San Francisco on October 28–30, and we’re already excited! Disrupt brings innovation for every stage of your startup journey, and we could not bring you this world-class event without our world-class partners. Take advantage of the opportunity to leverage the expertise and resources of some of tech’s leading companies. Their participation […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show
27BBC News / 6h
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter.
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 2
Mashable / 7h
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 August 2'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 c
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 2
Mashable / 8h
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
You Can Get These Apple AirPods Pro on Sale for $120 Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
You can get these refurbished AirPods Pro 1st Gen on sale for $119.99 right now (reg. $249). They have active noise-canceling and transparency modes—so you can either block out external noise or tune in to remain aware of your surroundings—and spatial audio where the music follows the movement of your head. The AirPods Pro have on-ear controls for switching between modes, controlling volume, and
OpenAI's GPT-4o Voice Mode Says It Needs to Breathe
Futurism / 8h
Don't Breathe In a new video, OpenAI's GPT-4o Voice Mode large language model (LLM) is heard telling a user that it needs to breathe — "just like anybody speaking." Posted on Reddit's r/Singularity forum , the simple video shows a mostly off-camera person speaking aloud to the voice-enabled LLM, which is finally trickling out to the public after being announced earlier this year with a bunch of s
'Cellino V. Barnes' review: The much-memed injury attorneys get the parody we deserve
Mashable / 8h
What do you know about Cellino and Barnes? If you've spent time anywhere near Buffalo, New York, you might know of them as the law firm behind the insidiously catchy jingle that played for over 25 years across TV and radio: "Cellino and Barnes! Injury attorneys! 800-888-8888!" But you don't need to be a local to have heard this dastardly ditty; it's spawned a celebrity-studded viral challenge , a
Who are the two major hackers Russia just received in a prisoner swap?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of today’s blockbuster prisoner swap between the US and Russia, which freed the journalist Evan Gershkovich and several Russian opposition figures, Russia received in return a motley collection of serious criminals, including an assassin who had executed an enemy of the Russian state in the middle of Berlin . But the Russians also got two hackers, Vladislav
Troubling bird flu study suggests human cases are going undetected
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Tony C. French/Getty) A small study in Texas suggests that human bird flu cases are being missed on dairy farms where the H5N1 virus has taken off in cows, sparking an unprecedented nationwide outbreak. The finding adds some data to what many experts have suspected amid the outbreak. But the authors of the study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Gal
NASA says it is “evaluating all options” for the safe return of Starliner crew
300+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA ) It has now been eight weeks since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launched into orbit on an Atlas V rocket, bound for the International Space Station. At the time NASA officials said the two crew members, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, could return to Earth as soon as June 14, jus
There are 2,000-plus dead rockets in orbit—here’s a rare view of one
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft captured these views of the H-IIA rocket upper stage on July 15. (credit: Astroscale ) There are more than 2,000 mostly intact dead rockets circling the Earth, but until this year, no one ever launched a satellite to go see what one looked like after many years of tumbling around the planet. In February, a Japanese company named Astroscale sent a small sa
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Eufy Security Smart Lock C220
LifeHacker / 9h
Smart locks are great for many reasons, like not having to worry about giving keys to everyone to who you want to give access into your home, or just swiping your finger if your arms are full carrying groceries. The Eufy Security Smart Lock C220 can do those things and much more, and for a limited time, you can get it for $109.99 (originally $149.99) after using the on-page $40 coupon. Eufy Secur
AI startup argues scraping every song on the internet is 'fair use'
21Engadget / 9h
When most tech companies are challenged with a lawsuit, the expected defense is to deny wrongdoing. To give a reasonable explanation of why the business' actions were not breaking any laws. Music AI startups Udio and Suno have gone for a different approach: admit to doing exactly what you were sued for. Udio and Suno were sued in June, with music labels Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group a
China Flooded With Robotaxis Causing Traffic Jams
Futurism / 10h
Enter the Wuhan Hundreds of driverless robotaxis are causing mayhem in the Chinese city of Wuhan. As Bloomberg reports , the fleet of vehicles deployed by Chinese tech giant Baidu is triggering traffic jams by driving too cautiously, frustrating the city's residents. And if that sounds familiar, you aren't alone. Similar driverless robotaxi services in the US have also wreaked havoc, with vehicle
Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans
100+BBC News / 10h
The future of a number of major products - including a new UK supercomputer - are now in doubt.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, August 2 (game #418)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Your Friday Connections puzzle is here from the NYT – which means your Friday Connections hints are also here. Good luck. 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. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, August 2 (game #152)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Your final Strands puzzle of the week is a fairly straightforward one once you work out what the theme is… but that in itself is a challenge. There are hints below if you 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 r
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, August 2 (game #921)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
I feel like I have to describe today's Quordle as difficult… because I failed to solve it myself. But maybe I was just having an off day. Either way, there are Quordle hints below if you need them. 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
A Taco Bell AI is either the best idea of the 21st century or one that's going to make you question your choices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The voice taking your order for a Doritos Locos taco at the Taco Bell drive-thru might belong to an AI server. Taco Bell parent company Yum! Brands is spreading its voice AI feature to hundreds of new locations across the U.S. The Mexican food chain has found early success with embedding AI in its drive-thrus, and the company has designs on going global with the technology at its other restaurant
Reddit wants Microsoft to pay up if its search engine wants to crawl the platform
Mashable / 10h
If Microsoft wants to include Reddit posts in Bing's search results – and the company's AI training – it looks like it'll have to pay up. According to a new interview in The Verge with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, Reddit expects Microsoft to pay, like Google does, if it wants to crawl its website again. "Without these agreements, we don’t have any say or knowledge of how our data is displayed and wh
Intel to lay off 15,000 employees
300+TechCrunch / 10h
Intel announced it would layoff more than 15% of its staff, or 15,000 employees, in a memo to employees on Thursday. The massive headcount is part of a large plan to reduce spending by $10 billion in 2025, following a dismal second quarter earnings report and outlook. “Our revenues have not grown as expected – […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
My Favorite Unexpected Cleaning Tools for the Kitchen and Bathroom
LifeHacker / 10h
This is a website about hacks, so you know I'm not going to advocate for a cleaning product unless it really gets the job done. Lifehacker has years' worth of archives explaining how, for the most part, common things like hydrogen peroxide , baking soda , and vinegar get the major cleaning jobs taken care of, and all you need is a rag or a sponge to go with them. Still, there are some more specia
The Cybertruck caused Fortnite players to get Cyberstuck
Engadget / 10h
Admit it. You kind of knew this was coming. Late last month, a new DLC pack called the Summer Road Trip bundle offered players a chance to drive the Tesla Cybertruck in games like Fortnite and Rocket League . Now a week later, several Fortnite players have posted videos of a glitch that occured when they used the Cybertruck during a match. Posts about the Cybertruck glitch appeared on Reddit and
Trump’s Millennial VP Pick Left a Facebook Pic Up of Himself Passed Out Drunk in College
51Futurism / 10h
Passing Grade An embarrassing Facebook photo of Donald Trump's vice president running mate JD Vance has publicly surfaced , showing the Ohio Republican politician apparently passed out drunk on the floor while in college. Snopes went as far as to verify the authenticity of the 2007 photo , on which Vance himself seemingly confirms in a comment that he was indeed inebriated at the time, when he wa
Mark Zuckerberg Goes Onstage, Gets Excited and Says Swear Word
100+Futurism / 10h
Zuck Smash If you haven't heard, Facebook-turned-Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered his baddie era. He's a UFC guy . He's wearing prominent gold chains . He's surfing in a tuxedo while drinking a beer and holding the American flag, as one does. And now — gasp! — he's swearing onstage. In a live-streamed discussion on Monday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at this week's SIGGRAPH 2024 conference, Z
Testing shows “significant durability” problems with edge-lit LCD TVs
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Samsung's 2022 The Frame is one of the edge-lit TVs that RTINGs tested. (credit: Samsung) Thin LCD-LED TVs are appealing because they're easy to find space for and are aesthetically pleasing. To stay slim, most thin TVs, like Samsung's The Frame pictured above, use edge-lit backlights. But beyond the image quality limitations of these designs, new testing from RTINGs suggests that there
Apple reports record revenues despite stagnant iPhone sales
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook. (credit: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) Apple reported its earnings results for the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, and it satisfied investors' expectations at the top level with 5 percent growth year over year. The company set a third-quarter record with $85.8 billion in revenue. Despite that growth, a couple of key things investors were concerned about—overall iP
Clear just increased its annual price for users by $10
The Points Guy / 11h
As of Aug. 1, the annual price of Clear is up $10 and will now cost $199, per a company spokesperson. The expedited airport security program is currently available at 58 U.S. airports and can also be used at stadiums and other large venues — the service has more than 22 million members nationwide . The secure identity platform uses members’ biometric data, including fingerprint and iris scans, to
United Airlines significantly improves basic economy fares with a key change
76The Points Guy / 11h
Of all the major U.S. airlines, United Airlines’ basic economy fare is perhaps the most punitive. Travelers purchasing the cheapest basic economy fares with United aren’t able to bring a full-size carry-on bag. Because of this, United has historically barred basic economy flyers from checking in online to ensure that an airport check-in agent can confirm that these passengers aren’t trying to sne
Bidding is open: Redeem Choice points for VIP college football experiences
75The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Attention, college football fans: Bidding is now open on the Choice Privileges Experiences platform for eight VIP game-day experiences. Choice plans to offer 40 VIP experiences with 15 different teams this college football season, with bidding for new experiences opening every few weeks. When Choice Privileges launch
NASA Considers Boeing Starliner or SpaceX Dragon to Return Astonauts
Next Big Future / 11h
NASA and Boeing continue to analyze the Boeing Starliner at the International Space Station. The Boeing Starliner has been delayed about six weeks before a planned return flight of two astronauts. Michael Tzukran is a satellite photographer who captured a picture of the Boeing Starliner being inspected by the Canadarm. NASA said SpaceX’s Crew Dragon ... Read more
Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort
100+Engadget / 11h
In a crushing quarterly update, Intel disclosed that it will cut more than 15 percent of its workforce. The layoffs, which could impact over 15,000 jobs, are part of the company's $10 billion cost-reduction plan to recover financial stability. Intel posted a second-quarter net loss of $1.6 billion, plunging from the net income of $1.5 billion it reported in the same period of 2023. CEO Pat Gelsin
Chip-maker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs
22BBC News / 11h
Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets.
Google's Introducing a Bunch of 'School Time' Parental Controls to Android Devices
LifeHacker / 11h
Google is about to let parents remotely limit their kids' internet and phone privileges while they’re at school, so long as those kids are rocking supported Android devices. With its “School time” feature, the company lets parents lock their kids out of certain apps, plus limit calling and messaging during certain hours, such as during school. The feature actually debuted on the Fitbit Ace LTE ki
What Is the Average Personal Loan Interest Rate (and Why It Matters)?
LifeHacker / 11h
When you're trying to consolidate debt , cover unexpected expenses , or borrow money for a large purchase, a personal loan may be your go-to option. And naturally, one of the most crucial factors to consider when taking out a personal loan is the interest rate. Currently, the average personal loan interest rate hovers around 12% to 13%. However, it's important to note that this figure is just a b
AI music startup Suno claims training model on copyrighted music is ‘fair use’
41TechCrunch / 11h
Following the recent lawsuit filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against music generation startups Udio and Suno, Suno admitted in a court filing on Thursday that it did, in fact, train its AI model using copyrighted songs. But it claimed that doing so was legal under the fair-use doctrine. The RIAA filed the lawsuit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Chances are, your cat would probably get you killed in 'A Quiet Place'
Mashable / 12h
My cat cannot be quiet for a single second. If we were in A Quiet Place , we'd be dead immediately — and that's the conclusion much of TikTok has come to as we all try the Quiet Place Challenge . The biggest star in The Quiet Place: Day One is Frodo, a feline played by real cats Nico and Schnitzel. Sam, the main character of the film, is Frodo's owner (good name combo). If you're unfamiliar with
Taco Bell expands AI-ordering to hundreds of drive-thrus in the U.S.
Mashable / 12h
Would you like AI with your meal? Because the next time you go to a Taco Bell drive-thru you might be ordering your Crunchwrap Supreme through a voice-activated chatbot. On Wednesday, Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell announced that it is expanding its Voice AI technology to hundreds of drive-thru locations in the U.S., with the intention of an eventual global rollout. Previously, the Mexican-insp
iPad sales help bail out Apple amid a continued iPhone slide
TechCrunch / 12h
In spite of a drop for the quarter, iPhone remained Apple’s most important category by a wide margin. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
You can book The New York Edition for less than 50,000 points right now
The Points Guy / 12h
New York City hotels are notoriously expensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals out there if you’re willing to be flexible. For a little last-minute overnight in the Big Apple or a staycation for locals, The New York Edition, one of the chicest hotels in town, has a few weekend nights in August bookable for less than 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, plus a handful of other nights in A
Intel Is Cutting More Than 15,000 Jobs Despite Getting Billions From the US Government
34Wired / 12h
The chipmaker, which has fallen behind competitors, is slashing 15 percent of its workforce.
New Outlook for Windows Is Now Generally Available
How-To Geek / 12h
The new Outlook for Windows has gradually rolled out over the past year, but not everyone is happy with it. Ready or not, Microsoft is now ready to push it to more people, as it has reached an important milestone.
Ohio becomes the fifth US state to recognize IDs in Apple Wallet
35Engadget / 12h
If you live in Ohio and constantly forget your wallet when you head out for a drive, we’ve got some good news for you: The state of Ohio became the fifth US state to accept driver’s licenses and official state IDs in the iPhone’s Apple Wallet app. Digital identification in Apple’s wallet app can now be used across Ohio at Traffic Safety Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints and select
Meta's Threads has 200 million users
Engadget / 12h
The Threads app has passed the 200 million user mark, according to Meta exec Adam Mosseri. The milestone comes one day after Mark Zuckerberg said that the service was “about” to hit 200 million users during the company’s latest earnings call. While Threads is still relatively tiny compared to Meta’s other apps, it has grown at a much faster clip. Zuckerberg previously announced 175 million users
Southwest Passengers Fight Over ‘A2’ Boarding Spot: New Rules Coming To End The Madness
View from the Wing / 12h
On Tuesday a Southwest Airlines passenger was queuing to board. He and his wife had two of the very best boarding positions – A2 and A3. The person with A4 became hostile. Continue reading ...
Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch is now open
The Points Guy / 12h
In London, it’s out with the old and in with the new. The Mondrian Shoreditch, one of TPG’s best new hotels of 2021 , has officially been reflagged as Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch . You might be shocked to learn that England’s capital was void of one of Sir Richard Branson’s iconic hotels — until now, that is. But don’t expect a full-fledged Virgin Hotels experience just yet. Though the name o
Sales of Macs and iPads Lead Apple’s Quarterly Revenue Up 5%
NYT > Technology / 12h
While iPhone sales dropped 1 percent, consumer interest in Apple’s flagship product is expected to pick up later this year.
Google's 'school time' setting for kids coming to Android devices
Mashable / 12h
Over the next year, parents whose children have Android phones and tablets will notice a new setting called "school time," Google announced Thursday . The parental control allows caregivers to set limits on their child's device functionality while at school, or during other periods when they want to minimize distraction. The setting is already available on Fitbit's recently introduced Ace LTE sma
Amazon Cautions That When the News Gets Nutty, People Shop Less
NYT > Technology / 12h
The e-commerce giant reported a profitable second quarter, but warned that the third quarter will be harder to predict.
Google's School time feature is coming to Android smartphones
20Engadget / 12h
Google is adding support for its School time feature to more hardware. School time allows parents to limit functionalities on a child's devices during predetermined hours. That might be the time they are in classes or for any period where an adult wants to limit screen time. Parents will be able to use the Family Link parental controls app to set School time hours on their kids' select Android ph
Intel Will Cut More Than 15,000 Jobs
400+NYT > Technology / 12h
The Silicon Valley chip maker also reported a net loss and declining revenue in the latest quarter.
The Best Items and Strategies for a More Organized Pantry
LifeHacker / 12h
If there's one area of your home that's tough to declutter, it's your kitchen. You don't make all your recipes all the time, but you need all those ingredients and food items for when you do, so they have to stay in the pantry. But just because there's a high volume of items in there doesn't mean it has to be disorganized. Like your spice cabinet , the pantry can be reorganized to be more efficie
Make This Single Serving Dessert to Honor the ‘Father of Tiramisu'
LifeHacker / 12h
When the dessert moment occurs at an Italian restaurant, I’m usually torn between a silky panna cotta and the velvety, slightly boozy sweetness of tiramisu—though as a caffeine addict, I almost always opt for the latter. And now is as good a time as any to indulge in tiramisu, if only to honor the legacy of its supposed inventor, who died earlier this week—though the dish's actual origins are a l
Reddit Blocked Bing Because of AI, Not a Deal With Google
LifeHacker / 12h
After Reddit results started disappearing from search engines not named Google last week, the company has finally come forward to explain why, essentially downplaying the search issue and saying that it’s sick and tired of AI companies training on its data for free. “We’ve had Microsoft, Anthropic, and Perplexity act as though all of the content on the internet is free for them to use,” Reddit CE
What are points and miles worth? TPG’s August 2024 monthly valuations
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are worth more than others, and o
How 'World of Warcraft' Devs Launched One of the Biggest Unions in Video Games
38Wired / 12h
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard created an environment that helped workers. Amid layoffs and worries about AI, their efforts could be an indicator of the future of the industry.
Videos Reignite Scientific Debate Over Whether Apes Can Speak
100+Futurism / 12h
Spelling Zee A team of researchers has reignited debate over whether apes can speak, after analyzing footage of at least three different chimpanzees appearing to say "mama" on camera. The work, published in the journal Scientific Reports , challenges long held beliefs on how our ape ancestors evolved to develop speech capabilities, because it appears that apes already possessed the "neural circui
Intel Will Cut More Than 15,000 Jobs
NYT > Technology / 12h
The Silicon Valley chip maker also reported a net loss and declining revenue in the latest quarter.
Andy Murray plays final tennis match at Olympics, posts the ultimate mic drop of a tweet
Mashable / 1h
After an emotional speech at Wimbledon confirming he'd shortly be retiring from professional tennis, Andy Murray entered the Olympic doubles with his partner Dan Evans — and was ultimately knocked out on Thursday in the quarter finals . The game was his final match before retiring, so obviously it was only fitting that Murray mark the occasion in some way on social media. SEE ALSO: Simone Biles s
A personalized AI tool might help some reach end-of-life decisions—but it won’t suit everyone
MIT Technology Review / 20min
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . This week, I’ve been working on a piece about an AI-based tool that could help guide end-of-life care. We’re talking about the kinds of life-and-death decisions that come up for very unwell people: whether to p
Pixel 9 Pro Fold prices, release date, images, and even a promo video have leaked
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Right now it almost feels like Google and Apple are competing to see whose upcoming phones can leak more, as both the Pixel 9 line and the iPhone 16 series are seeing new rumor drops almost every day. But Google might just be winning, as today there are several new leaks about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold . First up, we have news of the release date. We already know that this phone will be announced alon
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What to expect at Made by Google 2024
Mashable / now
Google 's next big hardware event is fast approaching, with Made by Google 2024 scheduled to kick off on Aug. 13. It's an earlier date than usual for this annual event, which usually takes place in October. This doesn't automatically mean there's some exciting news that the tech giant just couldn't wait to share. Google may just be trying to get its new Pixel phones out ahead of Apple 's expected
'Kneecap' takes the Irish language revolution to the big screen
Mashable / now
It's a remarkably cool time to be Irish. Cillian Murphy has his Oscar , Paul Mescal wears his short shorts, and Sally Rooney's forthcoming novel is one of the most anticipated of the year. It was only a matter of time before the Irish language earned the same reputation as its people. SEE ALSO: Why the internet stans Ireland In Kneecap , the semi-fictionalized origin story of the Belfast Irish-la
Learn guitar online and write your own summer soundtrack in this $15 course bundle
Mashable / now
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this guitar lessons training bundle for $14.97 through September 3 and learn guitar online . Opens in a new window Credit: Dan Dresnok The 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle $14.97 at the Mashable Shop $480.00 Save $465.03 Create your perfect summer soundtrack with these guitar lessons you can take right from home. With courses designed to get you strumming, soloing
Own a small business? PDF Reader Pro could be your new favorite tool
Mashable / now
TL;DR: Get PDF Reader Pro for Mac at $29.97 to simplify your small business document management . Running a small business often means juggling countless documents, from contracts to invoices. PDF Reader Pro for Mac is here to make that process smoother and more efficient. Marked down to $29.97 (reg. $59) until September 3, this powerful tool offers everything you need to handle your business pap
'Kneecap' review: A welcome middle finger to Oscar-bait biopics
Mashable / now
Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story. Kneecap, the music-fueled biopic named for the Irish hip-hop trio on which it centers, spins a tale that is at times so outrageous you might suspect poetic liberties have been taken. But the film itself embraces the blurring of fact and feeling to deliver a propulsive and political romp that rejects the austere approach of so many indulgent Osca
Intel confirms plans to lay off 15,000 employees following poor 2024 performance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Intel has confirmed plans to lay off 15% of its workforce, totalling around 15,000 employees, confirming previous speculation. The decision follows a disappointing second quarter and is part of a broader strategy to achieve $10 billion in cost savings by 2025. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger shared the news in a letter to employees, highlighting the urgent need to align the company’s cost structure with
The Nintendo Switch is still comfortably the company's second best-selling console of all time as hardware sales begin to decline
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales now seem to be firmly on the decline as the handheld hybrid console passes 143 million units sold. That's according to Nintendo's recently-published financial results for the first quarter of the 2024 - 2025 financial year. The results reveal that as of June 30, 2024, the Switch has shifted a grand total of 143.42 million units across the original model
'This is going to bomb': The Umbrella Academy star thought the hit Netflix show would flop, and it would be Marvel's fault
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
One of The Umbrella Academy 's primary stars thought the popular show was "going to bomb" ahead of its Netflix debut – and it was all down to Marvel. Speaking to TechRadar at The Umbrella Academy season 4 's virtual junket, David Castañeda, who plays Diego Hargreeves, surprisingly revealed that he expected the series to be a complete failure. The reason? The first season of the fan-favorite Netfl
The Zoom Election, Google DeepMind’s Math Olympiad and HatGPT Olympics Edition
NYT > Technology / 28min
Every presidential election has a defining technology.
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for August 2
Mashable / 30min
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 2
Mashable / 30min
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 August 2 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections toda
Terraform Labs co-founder and crypto fugitive, Do Kwon, set for extradition to South Korea
TechCrunch / 45min
The Appellate Court of Montenegro ruled on Thursday that Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon, should be returned to his home country, South Korea. The ruling confirmed an earlier decision in April from the High Court of Podgorica which rejected a request to extradite the crypto fugitive to the U.S. The extradition date for Kwon to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why the new Government must encourage the next generation of STEM careers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
The debate around women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) isn’t a new one – however it’s one that remains a persistent concern across the tech industry. New research found that while the UK is supposedly on its journey to becoming a ‘science and technology superpower’, the number of girls in England taking a GCSE in computing has more than halved in less than a decade. At the
Meta’s Threads crosses 200 million active users
TechCrunch / 52min
A day after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked about his newest social media experiment Threads reaching “almost” 200 million users on the company’s Q2 2024 earnings call, the platform has touched the milestone. Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that the Twitter rival has reached 200M active users in a post on Threads. Meta has taken […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
CLEAR Plus Membership Price Increases (Again)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
CLEAR is a technology company that helps with expediting clearing security at select US airports. The company stores the biometric data of members, allowing them to (typically) skip the ID check, and get straight into the security line. Combined with TSA PreCheck , this is the best setup you can have for clearing security in the US. CLEAR has just increased the price of its CLEAR Plus membership,
Luxury: United Basic Economy Now Offers Online Check-In
28One Mile at a Time / 2h
United Airlines is eliminating one of the frustrating restrictions associated with its basic economy offering, as flagged by Zach Griff . United adds online check-in for basic economy United basic economy comes with several restrictions. One of those is that you can’t check-in online on most itineraries. That’s because basic economy in most markets doesn’t include a carry-on bag, and passengers h
Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
You would struggle to find organizations that aren’t actively involved in network monitoring - a core aspect of daily security workflows. Security teams are always watching over their network’s activity for unusual traffic patterns that might indicate a threat. However, if you were to ask the average security team whether they monitor dark web traffic to and from their network, you may get a very
“Screaming Woman” mummy may have died in agony 3,500 years ago, study finds
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / CT scans and other techniques allowed scientists to "virtually dissect" this 3,500-year-old "Screaming Woman" mummy. (credit: Sahar Saleem/CC BY ) There have been a handful of ancient Egyptian mummies discovered with their mouths wide open, as if mid-scream. This has puzzled archaeologists because Egyptian mummification typically involved bandaging the mandible to the skull to keep the
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, August 2, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 2, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 2, Wordle #1,140! 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 .
The CompTIA certification prep course super bundle is now under £40
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of July 29, you can get the Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Training Super Bundle for just £39.24 — a £12 price drop since the last time it went on sale. Opens in a new window Credit: CommerceNova LTD Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Training Super Bundle £39.24 £459.37 Save £420.13 There are so many incredible online learning resources, but some fields are constantly changing. F
How to watch the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now and TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everything eventually comes to an end, and it feels like the golden era of tennis is at that point. Novak Djokovic is the only remaining name from the famous group of players that have dominated the game for decades, but don't let that fool you into t
How to watch France vs. Argentina at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Argentina at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . France and Argentina faced off in the last World Cup final, and although the sides meeting at Paris 2024 are lacking the biggest stars, this is still an exceptional quarter-final matchup. A place in the semi finals is up for grabs, so we'
How to watch Egypt vs. Paraguay at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Egypt vs. Paraguay at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We've reached the knockout rounds of the football at Paris 2024 , which means it's all or nothing for the remaining teams. Egypt meet Paraguay in the third quarter-final matchup, with fans expecting a close battle between two even sides. If
How to watch Japan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Japan vs. Spain at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The football at Paris 2024 has been really entertaining, and that's not going to change as we enter the knockout stage. The second semi final will see Japan take on Spain, as both teams dream of a gold medal. If you want to watch Japan vs. Spa
How to watch Morocco vs. USA at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. USA at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everyone wants a chance at winning gold at Paris 2024 , but only a few athletes get close. We've reached the quarter-final stage of the football competition, meaning every remaining side will start to believe they can win. USA and Morocco are
Google Chrome update aims to supercharge your web browsing with three AI features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Chrome on desktop is set to receive a new series of AI-powered features across several updates that aim to help people find products on the internet. There will be three in total with the first one being a change in how Google Lens functions allowing it to behave similarly to the Pixel 8’s Circle to Search . According to the announcement , pressing the tool’s icon in the browser’s URL lets you se
Connect with Google Cloud, Aerospace, Qualcomm and more at Disrupt 2024
20TechCrunch / 6h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will be in San Francisco on October 28–30, and we’re already excited! Disrupt brings innovation for every stage of your startup journey, and we could not bring you this world-class event without our world-class partners. Take advantage of the opportunity to leverage the expertise and resources of some of tech’s leading companies. Their participation […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show
27BBC News / 6h
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter.
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 2
Mashable / 7h
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 August 2'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 c
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 2
Mashable / 8h
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
You Can Get These Apple AirPods Pro on Sale for $120 Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
You can get these refurbished AirPods Pro 1st Gen on sale for $119.99 right now (reg. $249). They have active noise-canceling and transparency modes—so you can either block out external noise or tune in to remain aware of your surroundings—and spatial audio where the music follows the movement of your head. The AirPods Pro have on-ear controls for switching between modes, controlling volume, and
OpenAI's GPT-4o Voice Mode Says It Needs to Breathe
Futurism / 8h
Don't Breathe In a new video, OpenAI's GPT-4o Voice Mode large language model (LLM) is heard telling a user that it needs to breathe — "just like anybody speaking." Posted on Reddit's r/Singularity forum , the simple video shows a mostly off-camera person speaking aloud to the voice-enabled LLM, which is finally trickling out to the public after being announced earlier this year with a bunch of s
'Cellino V. Barnes' review: The much-memed injury attorneys get the parody we deserve
Mashable / 8h
What do you know about Cellino and Barnes? If you've spent time anywhere near Buffalo, New York, you might know of them as the law firm behind the insidiously catchy jingle that played for over 25 years across TV and radio: "Cellino and Barnes! Injury attorneys! 800-888-8888!" But you don't need to be a local to have heard this dastardly ditty; it's spawned a celebrity-studded viral challenge , a
Who are the two major hackers Russia just received in a prisoner swap?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of today’s blockbuster prisoner swap between the US and Russia, which freed the journalist Evan Gershkovich and several Russian opposition figures, Russia received in return a motley collection of serious criminals, including an assassin who had executed an enemy of the Russian state in the middle of Berlin . But the Russians also got two hackers, Vladislav
Troubling bird flu study suggests human cases are going undetected
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Tony C. French/Getty) A small study in Texas suggests that human bird flu cases are being missed on dairy farms where the H5N1 virus has taken off in cows, sparking an unprecedented nationwide outbreak. The finding adds some data to what many experts have suspected amid the outbreak. But the authors of the study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Gal
NASA says it is “evaluating all options” for the safe return of Starliner crew
300+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA ) It has now been eight weeks since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launched into orbit on an Atlas V rocket, bound for the International Space Station. At the time NASA officials said the two crew members, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, could return to Earth as soon as June 14, jus
There are 2,000-plus dead rockets in orbit—here’s a rare view of one
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Astroscale's ADRAS-J spacecraft captured these views of the H-IIA rocket upper stage on July 15. (credit: Astroscale ) There are more than 2,000 mostly intact dead rockets circling the Earth, but until this year, no one ever launched a satellite to go see what one looked like after many years of tumbling around the planet. In February, a Japanese company named Astroscale sent a small sa
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Eufy Security Smart Lock C220
LifeHacker / 9h
Smart locks are great for many reasons, like not having to worry about giving keys to everyone to who you want to give access into your home, or just swiping your finger if your arms are full carrying groceries. The Eufy Security Smart Lock C220 can do those things and much more, and for a limited time, you can get it for $109.99 (originally $149.99) after using the on-page $40 coupon. Eufy Secur
AI startup argues scraping every song on the internet is 'fair use'
21Engadget / 9h
When most tech companies are challenged with a lawsuit, the expected defense is to deny wrongdoing. To give a reasonable explanation of why the business' actions were not breaking any laws. Music AI startups Udio and Suno have gone for a different approach: admit to doing exactly what you were sued for. Udio and Suno were sued in June, with music labels Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group a
China Flooded With Robotaxis Causing Traffic Jams
Futurism / 10h
Enter the Wuhan Hundreds of driverless robotaxis are causing mayhem in the Chinese city of Wuhan. As Bloomberg reports , the fleet of vehicles deployed by Chinese tech giant Baidu is triggering traffic jams by driving too cautiously, frustrating the city's residents. And if that sounds familiar, you aren't alone. Similar driverless robotaxi services in the US have also wreaked havoc, with vehicle
Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans
100+BBC News / 10h
The future of a number of major products - including a new UK supercomputer - are now in doubt.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, August 2 (game #418)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Your Friday Connections puzzle is here from the NYT – which means your Friday Connections hints are also here. Good luck. 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. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, August 2 (game #152)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Your final Strands puzzle of the week is a fairly straightforward one once you work out what the theme is… but that in itself is a challenge. There are hints below if you 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 r
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, August 2 (game #921)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
I feel like I have to describe today's Quordle as difficult… because I failed to solve it myself. But maybe I was just having an off day. Either way, there are Quordle hints below if you need them. 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
A Taco Bell AI is either the best idea of the 21st century or one that's going to make you question your choices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The voice taking your order for a Doritos Locos taco at the Taco Bell drive-thru might belong to an AI server. Taco Bell parent company Yum! Brands is spreading its voice AI feature to hundreds of new locations across the U.S. The Mexican food chain has found early success with embedding AI in its drive-thrus, and the company has designs on going global with the technology at its other restaurant
Reddit wants Microsoft to pay up if its search engine wants to crawl the platform
Mashable / 10h
If Microsoft wants to include Reddit posts in Bing's search results – and the company's AI training – it looks like it'll have to pay up. According to a new interview in The Verge with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, Reddit expects Microsoft to pay, like Google does, if it wants to crawl its website again. "Without these agreements, we don’t have any say or knowledge of how our data is displayed and wh
Intel to lay off 15,000 employees
300+TechCrunch / 10h
Intel announced it would layoff more than 15% of its staff, or 15,000 employees, in a memo to employees on Thursday. The massive headcount is part of a large plan to reduce spending by $10 billion in 2025, following a dismal second quarter earnings report and outlook. “Our revenues have not grown as expected – […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
My Favorite Unexpected Cleaning Tools for the Kitchen and Bathroom
LifeHacker / 10h
This is a website about hacks, so you know I'm not going to advocate for a cleaning product unless it really gets the job done. Lifehacker has years' worth of archives explaining how, for the most part, common things like hydrogen peroxide , baking soda , and vinegar get the major cleaning jobs taken care of, and all you need is a rag or a sponge to go with them. Still, there are some more specia
The Cybertruck caused Fortnite players to get Cyberstuck
Engadget / 10h
Admit it. You kind of knew this was coming. Late last month, a new DLC pack called the Summer Road Trip bundle offered players a chance to drive the Tesla Cybertruck in games like Fortnite and Rocket League . Now a week later, several Fortnite players have posted videos of a glitch that occured when they used the Cybertruck during a match. Posts about the Cybertruck glitch appeared on Reddit and
Trump’s Millennial VP Pick Left a Facebook Pic Up of Himself Passed Out Drunk in College
51Futurism / 10h
Passing Grade An embarrassing Facebook photo of Donald Trump's vice president running mate JD Vance has publicly surfaced , showing the Ohio Republican politician apparently passed out drunk on the floor while in college. Snopes went as far as to verify the authenticity of the 2007 photo , on which Vance himself seemingly confirms in a comment that he was indeed inebriated at the time, when he wa
Mark Zuckerberg Goes Onstage, Gets Excited and Says Swear Word
100+Futurism / 10h
Zuck Smash If you haven't heard, Facebook-turned-Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered his baddie era. He's a UFC guy . He's wearing prominent gold chains . He's surfing in a tuxedo while drinking a beer and holding the American flag, as one does. And now — gasp! — he's swearing onstage. In a live-streamed discussion on Monday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at this week's SIGGRAPH 2024 conference, Z
Testing shows “significant durability” problems with edge-lit LCD TVs
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Samsung's 2022 The Frame is one of the edge-lit TVs that RTINGs tested. (credit: Samsung) Thin LCD-LED TVs are appealing because they're easy to find space for and are aesthetically pleasing. To stay slim, most thin TVs, like Samsung's The Frame pictured above, use edge-lit backlights. But beyond the image quality limitations of these designs, new testing from RTINGs suggests that there
Apple reports record revenues despite stagnant iPhone sales
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook. (credit: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) Apple reported its earnings results for the third quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, and it satisfied investors' expectations at the top level with 5 percent growth year over year. The company set a third-quarter record with $85.8 billion in revenue. Despite that growth, a couple of key things investors were concerned about—overall iP
Clear just increased its annual price for users by $10
The Points Guy / 11h
As of Aug. 1, the annual price of Clear is up $10 and will now cost $199, per a company spokesperson. The expedited airport security program is currently available at 58 U.S. airports and can also be used at stadiums and other large venues — the service has more than 22 million members nationwide . The secure identity platform uses members’ biometric data, including fingerprint and iris scans, to
United Airlines significantly improves basic economy fares with a key change
76The Points Guy / 11h
Of all the major U.S. airlines, United Airlines’ basic economy fare is perhaps the most punitive. Travelers purchasing the cheapest basic economy fares with United aren’t able to bring a full-size carry-on bag. Because of this, United has historically barred basic economy flyers from checking in online to ensure that an airport check-in agent can confirm that these passengers aren’t trying to sne
Bidding is open: Redeem Choice points for VIP college football experiences
75The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Attention, college football fans: Bidding is now open on the Choice Privileges Experiences platform for eight VIP game-day experiences. Choice plans to offer 40 VIP experiences with 15 different teams this college football season, with bidding for new experiences opening every few weeks. When Choice Privileges launch
NASA Considers Boeing Starliner or SpaceX Dragon to Return Astonauts
Next Big Future / 11h
NASA and Boeing continue to analyze the Boeing Starliner at the International Space Station. The Boeing Starliner has been delayed about six weeks before a planned return flight of two astronauts. Michael Tzukran is a satellite photographer who captured a picture of the Boeing Starliner being inspected by the Canadarm. NASA said SpaceX’s Crew Dragon ... Read more
Intel will cut over 15,000 jobs in a sweeping cost-cutting effort
100+Engadget / 11h
In a crushing quarterly update, Intel disclosed that it will cut more than 15 percent of its workforce. The layoffs, which could impact over 15,000 jobs, are part of the company's $10 billion cost-reduction plan to recover financial stability. Intel posted a second-quarter net loss of $1.6 billion, plunging from the net income of $1.5 billion it reported in the same period of 2023. CEO Pat Gelsin
Chip-maker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs
22BBC News / 11h
Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets.
Google's Introducing a Bunch of 'School Time' Parental Controls to Android Devices
LifeHacker / 11h
Google is about to let parents remotely limit their kids' internet and phone privileges while they’re at school, so long as those kids are rocking supported Android devices. With its “School time” feature, the company lets parents lock their kids out of certain apps, plus limit calling and messaging during certain hours, such as during school. The feature actually debuted on the Fitbit Ace LTE ki
What Is the Average Personal Loan Interest Rate (and Why It Matters)?
LifeHacker / 11h
When you're trying to consolidate debt , cover unexpected expenses , or borrow money for a large purchase, a personal loan may be your go-to option. And naturally, one of the most crucial factors to consider when taking out a personal loan is the interest rate. Currently, the average personal loan interest rate hovers around 12% to 13%. However, it's important to note that this figure is just a b
AI music startup Suno claims training model on copyrighted music is ‘fair use’
41TechCrunch / 11h
Following the recent lawsuit filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against music generation startups Udio and Suno, Suno admitted in a court filing on Thursday that it did, in fact, train its AI model using copyrighted songs. But it claimed that doing so was legal under the fair-use doctrine. The RIAA filed the lawsuit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Chances are, your cat would probably get you killed in 'A Quiet Place'
Mashable / 12h
My cat cannot be quiet for a single second. If we were in A Quiet Place , we'd be dead immediately — and that's the conclusion much of TikTok has come to as we all try the Quiet Place Challenge . The biggest star in The Quiet Place: Day One is Frodo, a feline played by real cats Nico and Schnitzel. Sam, the main character of the film, is Frodo's owner (good name combo). If you're unfamiliar with
Taco Bell expands AI-ordering to hundreds of drive-thrus in the U.S.
Mashable / 12h
Would you like AI with your meal? Because the next time you go to a Taco Bell drive-thru you might be ordering your Crunchwrap Supreme through a voice-activated chatbot. On Wednesday, Yum Brands, which owns Taco Bell announced that it is expanding its Voice AI technology to hundreds of drive-thru locations in the U.S., with the intention of an eventual global rollout. Previously, the Mexican-insp
iPad sales help bail out Apple amid a continued iPhone slide
TechCrunch / 12h
In spite of a drop for the quarter, iPhone remained Apple’s most important category by a wide margin. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
You can book The New York Edition for less than 50,000 points right now
The Points Guy / 12h
New York City hotels are notoriously expensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals out there if you’re willing to be flexible. For a little last-minute overnight in the Big Apple or a staycation for locals, The New York Edition, one of the chicest hotels in town, has a few weekend nights in August bookable for less than 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, plus a handful of other nights in A
Intel Is Cutting More Than 15,000 Jobs Despite Getting Billions From the US Government
34Wired / 12h
The chipmaker, which has fallen behind competitors, is slashing 15 percent of its workforce.
New Outlook for Windows Is Now Generally Available
How-To Geek / 12h
The new Outlook for Windows has gradually rolled out over the past year, but not everyone is happy with it. Ready or not, Microsoft is now ready to push it to more people, as it has reached an important milestone.
Ohio becomes the fifth US state to recognize IDs in Apple Wallet
35Engadget / 12h
If you live in Ohio and constantly forget your wallet when you head out for a drive, we’ve got some good news for you: The state of Ohio became the fifth US state to accept driver’s licenses and official state IDs in the iPhone’s Apple Wallet app. Digital identification in Apple’s wallet app can now be used across Ohio at Traffic Safety Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints and select
Meta's Threads has 200 million users
Engadget / 12h
The Threads app has passed the 200 million user mark, according to Meta exec Adam Mosseri. The milestone comes one day after Mark Zuckerberg said that the service was “about” to hit 200 million users during the company’s latest earnings call. While Threads is still relatively tiny compared to Meta’s other apps, it has grown at a much faster clip. Zuckerberg previously announced 175 million users
Southwest Passengers Fight Over ‘A2’ Boarding Spot: New Rules Coming To End The Madness
View from the Wing / 12h
On Tuesday a Southwest Airlines passenger was queuing to board. He and his wife had two of the very best boarding positions – A2 and A3. The person with A4 became hostile. Continue reading ...
Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch is now open
The Points Guy / 12h
In London, it’s out with the old and in with the new. The Mondrian Shoreditch, one of TPG’s best new hotels of 2021 , has officially been reflagged as Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch . You might be shocked to learn that England’s capital was void of one of Sir Richard Branson’s iconic hotels — until now, that is. But don’t expect a full-fledged Virgin Hotels experience just yet. Though the name o
Sales of Macs and iPads Lead Apple’s Quarterly Revenue Up 5%
NYT > Technology / 12h
While iPhone sales dropped 1 percent, consumer interest in Apple’s flagship product is expected to pick up later this year.
Google's 'school time' setting for kids coming to Android devices
Mashable / 12h
Over the next year, parents whose children have Android phones and tablets will notice a new setting called "school time," Google announced Thursday . The parental control allows caregivers to set limits on their child's device functionality while at school, or during other periods when they want to minimize distraction. The setting is already available on Fitbit's recently introduced Ace LTE sma
Amazon Cautions That When the News Gets Nutty, People Shop Less
NYT > Technology / 12h
The e-commerce giant reported a profitable second quarter, but warned that the third quarter will be harder to predict.
Google's School time feature is coming to Android smartphones
20Engadget / 12h
Google is adding support for its School time feature to more hardware. School time allows parents to limit functionalities on a child's devices during predetermined hours. That might be the time they are in classes or for any period where an adult wants to limit screen time. Parents will be able to use the Family Link parental controls app to set School time hours on their kids' select Android ph
Intel Will Cut More Than 15,000 Jobs
400+NYT > Technology / 12h
The Silicon Valley chip maker also reported a net loss and declining revenue in the latest quarter.
The Best Items and Strategies for a More Organized Pantry
LifeHacker / 12h
If there's one area of your home that's tough to declutter, it's your kitchen. You don't make all your recipes all the time, but you need all those ingredients and food items for when you do, so they have to stay in the pantry. But just because there's a high volume of items in there doesn't mean it has to be disorganized. Like your spice cabinet , the pantry can be reorganized to be more efficie
Make This Single Serving Dessert to Honor the ‘Father of Tiramisu'
LifeHacker / 12h
When the dessert moment occurs at an Italian restaurant, I’m usually torn between a silky panna cotta and the velvety, slightly boozy sweetness of tiramisu—though as a caffeine addict, I almost always opt for the latter. And now is as good a time as any to indulge in tiramisu, if only to honor the legacy of its supposed inventor, who died earlier this week—though the dish's actual origins are a l
Reddit Blocked Bing Because of AI, Not a Deal With Google
LifeHacker / 12h
After Reddit results started disappearing from search engines not named Google last week, the company has finally come forward to explain why, essentially downplaying the search issue and saying that it’s sick and tired of AI companies training on its data for free. “We’ve had Microsoft, Anthropic, and Perplexity act as though all of the content on the internet is free for them to use,” Reddit CE
What are points and miles worth? TPG’s August 2024 monthly valuations
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are worth more than others, and o
How 'World of Warcraft' Devs Launched One of the Biggest Unions in Video Games
38Wired / 12h
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard created an environment that helped workers. Amid layoffs and worries about AI, their efforts could be an indicator of the future of the industry.
Videos Reignite Scientific Debate Over Whether Apes Can Speak
100+Futurism / 12h
Spelling Zee A team of researchers has reignited debate over whether apes can speak, after analyzing footage of at least three different chimpanzees appearing to say "mama" on camera. The work, published in the journal Scientific Reports , challenges long held beliefs on how our ape ancestors evolved to develop speech capabilities, because it appears that apes already possessed the "neural circui
Intel Will Cut More Than 15,000 Jobs
NYT > Technology / 12h
The Silicon Valley chip maker also reported a net loss and declining revenue in the latest quarter.
