NASA says it is “evaluating all options” for the safe return of Starliner crew
2KArs Technica - All content / 1d
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
15 ways that cruising newbies waste money on their first cruise
3KThe Points Guy / 14h
I can still remember my first rookie mistake on a cruise. It came about 15 minutes after I stepped on board a ship for the first time. I had worked my way up to the Lido Deck to take in the view, and I was almost immediately confronted by a beaming waiter holding out a tray of colorful umbrella drinks. “Oh, nice,” I thought. “Free sail-away cocktails!” I reached out to grab one. It was only then
Intel confirms plans to lay off 15,000 employees following poor 2024 performance
99TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22h
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
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Meta AI clones to Amazon's major product recall
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
This week we launched our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 reviews, we saw Amazon ordered to recall over 400,000 dangerous and faulty products, and learned how an incredible Olympics photo was shot using a Nikon Z9. In case you missed this and more, we have this guide to get caught up to speed on the week's biggest tech news stories. Scroll down for quick summaries of everything you need
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That creepy ‘friend’ device and the Samsung Galaxy Ring have more in common than you might think
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
This week, I watched the launch trailer for friend – yes, the lower-case is correct here – the latest screenless wearable designed to be interacted with using a microphone and generative AI. The design is simple: you press the button to activate your friend’s microphone, speak your mind, and the friend will use its onboard AI to think up something appropriate to say, sending it to your phone in t
Microsoft CTO on the Future of AI
Next Big Future / 1h
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott says that the AI large language models are still exponentially scaling. It takes 6-24 months to reach each successive scaling node but the scaling is still working. AI Inference is becoming larger than AI training. The data for AI training is different than the reference data used by AI to generate ... Read more
Samsung finally launches 1TB microSD cards, years after its competitors — Pro Plus and Evo Select cards come with 10 year warranty but are shockingly expensive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Samsung has announced a new microSD that does something unheard of for the company: contains 1TB of storage. While its rivals have long offered 1TB microSD cards, Samsung has not, and the Pro Plus and Evo Select are now looking to compete among the best microSD cards . The company says the cards use its eighth-generation Samsung V-NAND (V8) tech, and that helps boost the performance and capacity
Robot Performs First Ever Fully Autonomous Dental Surgery on Live Patient
100+Futurism / 2h
A dental robotics company claims to have used an AI-controlled robot to perform a fully autonomous dental procedure on a human patient — for the first time, heralding a possible new era for dental treatment. Perceptive, the company behind the robot, claims its system can shave off a considerable amount of time for routine procedures. The bot can replace crowns in just 15 minutes, it says, which t
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, August 3, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 3, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 3, Wordle #1,141! 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 .
How the theft of 40M UK voter register records was entirely preventable
TechCrunch / 2h
A scathing rebuke by the U.K. data protection watchdog reveals what led to the compromise of tens of millions of U.K. voters' information. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch the NFL online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Football might be America's favorite sport , but interest from around the world has been steadily growing in recent years. You can find fans of the sport in every corner of the globe, all with the same burning questions about how to follow the game without a costly subscription. Fortunately, it's possible to watch th
How to watch the women's 1,500m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the women's 1,500m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There's so much incredible, pulse-pounding athletics at Paris 2024 that it's hard to know which races to concentrate on watching (the answer's all of them of course, but not everyone has the time for that). But if there's one final yo
How to watch the women's 5,000m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the women's 5,000m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Many people have done the 5K — it's the standard goal for recreational joggers or anyone making the effort to get in shape — but imagine doing it at the level of a Paris 2024 athlete. The 5,000m final is the equivalent of going around
How to watch the women's 800m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the women's 800m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . You have to admire the power, speed, and determination it takes to excel at the 800m. That's why the women's 800m final at Paris 2024 is quite simply can't-miss. Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson looks to be the frontrunner of this excit
How to watch the men's 800m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the men's 800m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . If running round the entire track once sounds tough, try doing it twice — and at world-beating speed. Because that's what you'll get when you tune into the 800m final at Paris 2024 : Some of the greatest athletes on the planet racing one
51 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Take a wide range of online courses from Harvard University for free with edX. edX is a special place that hosts free online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University. You can become a student of this famous school without spending anything or leaving home. You can find free online courses from Harvard University on everything from AI
How to watch USA vs. Puerto Rico at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream USA vs. Puerto Rico at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The basketball at Paris 2024 has been really entertaining, and we can't see that changing as USA take on Puerto Rico. The U.S. team is absolutely stacked with incredible talent, which makes for some truly special moments. Things will be to
How to watch the women's 400m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the women's 400m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Of all the events at Paris 2024 , the 400m must be one of the most impressive. It covers a whole lap around the athletics track and demands a combination of both speed and strategy. The finals are approaching fast — quite literally cons
How to watch the women's 100m Hurdles final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the women's 100m hurdles final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Paris 2024 is well underway, and it's already been a thrilling watch for sports fans from across the globe. From athletics to fencing, the competition is hot this year. And with athletes from all around the world competing for t
Report: OnePlus Buds Pro 3 may blow rivals away thanks to top-class audio customization
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
An Amazon listing for the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 was recently discovered, revealing key information, including design changes, specs, and certain features. The page has since been deleted, but tech news site SmartPrix managed to save a couple of screenshots. The earbuds themselves look nearly identical to the OnePlus Buds 3 , but their stems are made out of polished metal, and the base sports a matte
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 3
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for 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 Strands hints, answers for August 3
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 3 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections toda
Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Researchers at cybersecurity company Cleafy are warning people about new Android malware that can steal money from their bank accounts. It’s called BingoMod and is a type of remote access trojan, or RAT for short. Cleafy discovered it back in May 2024 and recently published a report on its website explaining how the malware operates. As you read the post, you’ll quickly realize just how threateni
Prep for 8 different IT certifications in this £23 course bundle
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Improve your CV with the Ultimate Cybersecurity and IT Career Certification Pathway Training , on sale for £23.40 as of Aug. 2. As the majority of the world migrates from physical offices to virtual ones, companies depend more than ever on IT professionals who can help employees communicate, collaborate, and automate routine tasks. They provide teams with the functionality and security nee
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 3
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Meta in Talks to Use Voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina and Others for A.I.
28NYT > Technology / 6h
If deals are struck, Meta may incorporate the actors’ voices into a digital assistant product called MetaAI, people with knowledge of the effort said.
Google pulls its terrible pro-AI “Dear Sydney” ad after backlash
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The Gemini prompt box in the "Dear Sydney" ad. (credit: Google) Have you seen Google's "Dear Sydney" ad ? The one where a young girl wants to write a fan letter to Olympic hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone? To which the girl's dad responds that he is "pretty good with words but this has to be just right" ? And so, to be just right , he suggests that the daughter get Google's Gemini AI t
What Can Solve the Huge Energy Demands of a Future with Abundant AI?
Next Big Future / 7h
What kind of future energy does humanity really need to develop? We need a lot more energy than you think. We need to build faster and it needs to be cheap. There is vastly more electrical energy that is needed. The world has added about 700 TWh per year in electricity in 2022 and in ... Read more
Will OpenAI sharing future AI models early with the government improve AI safety, or just let it write the rules?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared in a post on X this week that the company is teaming up with the U.S. AI Safety Institute and will give the government agency early access to its next major AI model for safety testing. Altman described the plan as part of a larger new push for AI safety measures, which could significantly impact ChatGPT and other OpenAI products in the years ahead. It also might be p
25 Movies Every Kid Should See Before Age 13
LifeHacker / 7h
There's no reason adults can't watch (and love) movies intended to entertain children, but it's almost inevitable that they will lose a little bit of their magic when not viewed through young eyes—sometimes a sense of childlike wonder is that special sauce that takes a film from good to great. Here are 25 movies every kid should see before they turn 13 (and threaten to mature into tiny adults). T
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, August 3 (game #419)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It's Saturday, it's the weekend, and it's time for another Connections puzzle from the NYT. This one isn't too tricky – but there are hints below if you get stuck. 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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, August 3 (game #922)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's the first of your two weekend Quordles to solve. Or rather, here's the first two of your four weekend Quordles, if you play the Daily Sequence variant too. I've got hints for the main game, plus answers for both below. 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 WARNIN
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, August 3 (game #153)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's another easy-ish Strands puzzle for you. Or is it? It probably depends on a) your knowledge of the specific subject and b) how your brain is working today. It is a weekend, after all. 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: Informa
How to Clean Your Home in 15-Minute Chunks (and Why You Should)
LifeHacker / 8h
If your home is a mess but you don't really know where to start, it's time to set a daily cleaning schedule, but don't feel the need to do everything all at once. It's well established that working in short bursts can help keep you motivated when you're feeling overwhelmed, and cleaning in 15-minute bursts will do the trick. There are a bunch of areas around your home where that's all you need, s
Google pulls 'Dear Sydney' Gemini AI ad after online backlash
Mashable / 9h
Apparently using Google Gemini to write a fan letter in the voice of a little girl doesn't sit well with people. Google has pulled its "Dear Sydney" ad after major backlash that criticized Google for misjudging how much the public values genuine human expression. The ad features a father using the Google Gemini chatbot to help his daughter write a fan letter to Olympic track and field star Sydney
Buying shady weight loss drugs online is a bad idea, in case you were wondering
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: https://www.uschemlabs.com/product/semaglutide-2mg-5-vials/ ) Buying counterfeit weight loss drugs from illegal online pharmacies that don't require prescriptions is, in fact, a very bad idea, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Network Open . The counterfeit drugs are sold as equivalents to the blockbuster semaglutide drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, which are prescription o
DOJ sues TikTok, alleging “massive-scale invasions of children’s privacy”
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) The US Department of Justice sued TikTok today, accusing the short-video platform of illegally collecting data on millions of kids and demanding a permanent injunction "to put an end to TikTok’s unlawful massive-scale invasions of children’s privacy." The DOJ said that TikTok had violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (CO
Les Fridman Interviews Elon Musk on the Future of Humanity for 8 Hours
Next Big Future / 9h
Lex Fridman interviews Elon Musk and the Neuralink team on the Future of Humanity for over 8 hours. Lex interviews them in sequence. Elon Musk is CEO of Neuralink, SpaceX, Tesla, xAI, and CTO of X. DJ Seo is COO & President of Neuralink. Matthew MacDougall is Head Neurosurgeon at Neuralink. Bliss Chapman is Brain ... Read more
Apple apologizes for another ad that missed the mark
22Engadget / 9h
Apple pulled the latest short film in its The Underdogs: OOO (Out of Office) series set in Thailand. The tech giant scrubbed it over complaints about stereotypical portrayals of Thailand and its people in certain scenes. The Bangkok Post reports that Apple issued an apology to the people of Thailand for the fifth film in its Underdogs series. The ad series features a group of travel weary office
When to See the Perseids Meteor Shower and Other Celestial Events in August
LifeHacker / 9h
August consistently offers some of the best skygazing of the year, thanks in large part to the prolific Perseids meteor shower that peaks mid-month. But there are a handful of other planetary events worth staying up late for—here's when and how to catch the best celestial events this month. Where and when to see the Perseids meteor shower The Perseids offer some of the best meteor viewing all yea
Is Singapore Airlines premium economy worth it on the Airbus A350?
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: Singapore Airlines provided TPG with a complimentary round-trip flight to Singapore so that we could get an inside look at both the airline’s refreshed premium economy product and the new route. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the airline or any external entity. Quick take: One of the world’s leading airlines delivers a
Elon Musk's X is the 'home of social media piracy,' sports leagues say
Mashable / 9h
"The home of unlawful social media piracy." That's what some of the biggest football leagues in the world are calling Elon Musk 's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in a letter obtained by the Associated Press . The letter from soccer leagues like Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, and Serie A, which was sent to X CEO Linda Yaccarino, demands that the company take more action against co
One of Hawaii’s best hotels is officially part of Marriott Bonvoy
36The Points Guy / 10h
Earlier this year, it was announced that the iconic Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii would transform into a Ritz-Carlton . Points and miles enthusiasts greeted the news with fanfare because it meant a new Hawaii property would integrate into Marriott Bonvoy. That day has come, and The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay, is finally bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points . Right now
Legendary ROM hacking site shutting down after almost 20 years
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A thing that exists through ROM hacking, and ROMHacking.net: Super Mario Land 2 , in color. (credit: Nintendo/Toruzz) If there was something wrong with an old game, or you wanted to make a different version of it, and you wanted people to help you fix that, you typically did that on RomHacking.net. After this week, you'll have to go elsewhere. For nearly 20 years, the site has been home
14 best all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen
The Points Guy / 10h
When it comes to destinations with the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico , Playa del Carmen tops the list as a veritable treasure trove of accommodation options. This once-sleepy fishing village has exploded in the past decade as a capital of all-inclusive resorts and hotels. And it’s not surprising that the area has garnered so much attention. The location is spectacularly beautiful — think p
This new AI modeler can turn pictures into 3D sculptures in seconds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Remember in "The Simpsons" Halloween special when Homer walked through a portal and instantly became three-dimensional? Well, Stability AI has introduced a new tool that leverages AI to do just that. The new Stable Fast 3D AI model can produce a 3D asset from a single image in about half a second, which is a staggering speed compared to the usual rendering system. And even if it takes more than a
Free DoubleTree Cookies This Sunday – No Hotel Stay Required For Your Treat!
View from the Wing / 10h
DoubleTree is a conversion brand. They take hotels that have nothing in common and put the DoubleTree brand on it. You get consistent toiletries, Hilton Honors points and they tie it all together with cookies at check-in. Continue reading ...
You Can Now Block Political Ads on Reddit
LifeHacker / 10h
Election season occupies enough mental real estate as it is, so Reddit is letting its users preserve a modicum of sanity by permitting them to opt out of political ads. The news came in a wider post to r/redditsecurity yesterday, where an admin said the company has updated its “Sensitive Advertising Categories” list to include ads related to politics and activism. This means you can opt out of th
My Favorite Highlights and Drama From Day Six of the Paris Olympics
LifeHacker / 10h
The 2024 Paris Olympics ended its first week with the women's all-around gymnastics competition, an event that is always among the most-watched contests at the games. While the outcome wasn't a surprise, it was inspiring. USA! USA! Day six Olympics wrap-up: Biles wins gold By far the biggest story of day six at the Paris Olympics is gymnast Simone Biles winning gold in women’s all-around gymnasti
How to Make Those TikTok-Famous Olympic Chocolate Muffins
LifeHacker / 10h
Mass-produced food, especially for giant events like the Olympics, never has much of a stellar reputation. Many Olympic athletes have been posting about the food offerings in Paris, but none have become viral in quite the way Henrik Christiansen has. This Norwegian swimmer has become obsessed with one thing (when he's not swimming): chocolate muffins. He has posted several chocolate muffin-centri
What is the largest cruise ship in the world?
87The Points Guy / 11h
Does size really matter? The cruise industry thinks so. For more than a century, cruise lines have competed to claim the title of world’s largest cruise ship. When it set sail in 1912, ill-fated Titanic was the largest and grandest passenger vessel of its time. But since 2009, when Royal Caribbean debuted its first Oasis Class ship , those superlatives have applied to vessels more than five times
Hack and payback Instagram scammer gets nabbed after bragging about it on a podcast
Engadget / 11h
A guest who appeared on the No Jumper podcast to boast about a hack and payback scheme involving his victims’ social media accounts could face federal charges. Idriss Qibaa, also known as “Dani” and “Unlocked” who authorities allege ran the social media hacking site Unlocked4Life.com, faces two criminal felony counts filed by the US Attorney's Office in Nevada for allegedly violating interstate c
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card review: Bonus rewards in multiple categories
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card overview The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is one of the issuer’s travel rewards cards, offering a prolific rewards rate, statement credits for annual streaming services and a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee — all with no annual
Google will no longer air an Olympics ad that showed a child using AI to write a fan letter
Engadget / 11h
Google is phasing out an Olympics ad for its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, after receiving widespread criticism for showing a father using AI to help his daughter write a fan letter to her favorite athlete. In the 60-second commercial, which is still available on YouTube, a father uses Gemini to write a fan letter to Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, on behalf of his young daughter. “Sh
Porn site BangBros apparently leaked millions of records, including user data
Mashable / 11h
Porn site BangBros has allegedly exposed user and model information , cyber security site Cybernews reported. In June, the research team at Cybernews discovered more than eight gigabytes of sensitive information about BangBros users. This information included IP addresses, usernames, messages, countries and geolocations, and model names, ages, and descriptions. SEE ALSO: Should I use a VPN to wat
FTC and Justice Department sue TikTok over alleged child privacy violations
24TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department are suing TikTok and ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, with violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The law requires digital platforms to notify and obtain parents’ consent before collecting and using personal data from children under the age of 13. In a press release issued […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights re
Moving Smart Homes? Here Are the Decisions to Make and Steps to Take
How-To Geek / 11h
When you have a smart home, moving out has an added element of complexity. There are two decisions to make, and nine steps you should take to ensure the smoothest possible handover to the new owner.
With the Market Tanking, the AI Industry May Be in Huge Trouble
200+Futurism / 11h
Cool Down The red-hot AI industry may be headed for trouble, Bloomberg reports , after tepid earnings reports from tech companies dismayed Wall Street, which expected much bigger profits from the gargantuan infusion of cash into AI. Take Microsoft, which has gone big into AI with its business partner OpenAI, but which saw declines in its stock price since it released its earnings report this week
TikTok Sued by US Justice Department for Alleged Violations of Kids’ Privacy
Wired / 11h
The social media company, already fighting for its existence in the US, now has to contend with a potentially expensive penalty stemming from its policies toward users under 13.
The US Department of Justice Is Suing TikTok
LifeHacker / 11h
The U.S. Department of Justice is escalating its battle with TikTok and, by extension, its parent company ByteDance. The government is suing the company for illegally collecting the data of users under 13 without permission from those children's parents. The suit alleges TikTok knew these users were under 13 years old when they allowed them to make accounts on the app. What's worse, the DoJ claim
Get a free cookie at DoubleTree by Hilton this weekend — even if you’re not a guest
52The Points Guy / 12h
Few things in life are better than a free cookie — especially the iconic chocolate chip cookies offered at DoubleTree by Hilton. And this Sunday, you don’t even have to be a guest to get one. To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, DoubleTree by Hilton locations across the U.S. are giving away regular and allergy-friendly chocolate chip cookies to anyone who stops by. You read
Gothic remake features overhauled world and new content in first gameplay trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Gothic remake has arrived as part of this year’s THQ Nordic Showcase and it looks like the long-awaited role-playing game is shaping up to be a real treat for fans of the genre. The trailer starts by outlining the game’s story which, as fans of the original will know, is set in a fantasy world gripped by a brutal war against a vicious army of orcs. The
THQ Nordic reveals Wreckfest 2 with detailed vehicle customization as its marquee feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Publisher THQ Nordic has announced Wreckfest 2 as part of this year's THQ Nordic Showcase. The upcoming driving game, which is a sequel to 2014's Wreckfest , will introduce a range of new features including detailed vehicle customization and plenty of technical improvements. The news comes from a short reveal trailer, which shows live-action shots of a character in a dimly lit garage interspersed
THQ Nordic announces The Eternal Life of Goldman - a hand-drawn side-scroller from the creators of This Is the Police
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Two-dimensional side-scroller The Eternal Life of Goldman was just announced as part of the THQ Nordic Showcase, and for many it'll no doubt be the standout game of the show. Coming from Weappy Studio, developers of This is the Police and its sequel, The Eternal Life of Goldman debuted with an utterly jaw-dropping trailer showcasing the game's hand-drawn animations and gameplay. The opening cutsc
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets first official gameplay trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Disney's Epic Mickey: Rebrushed just received its first gameplay trailer. Revealed at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024, the latest trailer gives us our first look at the return of Mickey Mouse in this enhanced remake of the of the 2010 Nintendo Wii game, which was announced earlier this year. Equipped with a magic paint brush, paint and thinner, Mickey can be seen exploring a number of different zone
Titan Quest 2 finally gets its first-ever gameplay trailer at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Titan Quest 2 has finally received its debut gameplay trailer as part of the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024. First teased during last year's showcase , the Greek mythology-inspired hack 'n' slash sequel can be wishlisted now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Though sadly, neither THQ Nordic or developer Grimlore Games have announced a release date for the anticipated title just ye
Rabbit reveals data breach was caused by employee leaking API keys
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The company behind rabbit r1 , a sort of vague AI assistant device, has thwarted “a self-proclaimed ‘hacktivist’ group that was passed API keys by a rogue employee. Having a company name starting with a lowercase letter may be deeply embarrassing, but don’t hold that against its security team ( except when you should ). In a blog post , rabbit revealed all offending API keys had been revoked, and
The U.S. is suing TikTok for allegedly violating children's privacy laws
Mashable / 12h
A new fight has popped up in the ongoing battle between TikTok and the U.S. government, but this time, it's about children's online privacy. The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, alleging that the social media platform violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by allowing children to create accounts and interact with adults — and collecting and retaining their data wit
5 best fall foliage cruises in New England, Canada and beyond
55The Points Guy / 12h
If you feel left out whenever your social media feeds blow up with beautiful pictures of fall foliage, you probably should plan your own leaf-peeping trip. Sure, you could arrange an epic road trip, complete with traffic jams and overpriced, overcrowded tourist traps. Or, you could take a fall foliage cruise. From a cruise ship, you can enjoy the autumnal hues of the Canadian and New England coas
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for August 2024
200+The Points Guy / 12h
Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles , we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. We recently found deals to fly to Europe for as low as $429 each way and Japan for only 53,000 Citi
The Justice Department sues TikTok for breaking child privacy laws
21Engadget / 12h
The US Department of Justice is suing TikTok for violating a child privacy law and violating a 2019 agreement with the Federal Trade Commission for previous privacy violations. The lawsuit stems from an earlier investigation into the company by the Federal Trade Commission, which referred its privacy case to the DoJ earlier this year. The FTC had been looking into whether TikTok had violated the
A Brief List of People Elon Musk Has Challenged to Combat and Then Chickened Out of Actually Fighting
94Futurism / 12h
We regret to inform you that Elon Musk has once again said he'll fight someone in hand-to-hand combat. This time it's Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, who Musk believes has orchestrated election fraud. His opponent may be different, but we suspect the outcome will be the same as all the other challenges : a lot of sound and fury, and then no fight actually happening. Maduro has held of
Tech Companies to Keep Spending on A.I. Despite Worries of Slow Payoff
26NYT > Technology / 12h
Big technology companies show no signs of slowing their spending on artificial intelligence, even though a payoff still looks a long way away.
My favorite fitness tech of 2024 so far has just got a major price cut
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Since first testing it back in May, Quell has been a regular piece of workout equipment in my routine, and now it's discounted in the US and UK by about a third. So if you're interested in trying it out, now might be a great time to bite the bullet. You can pick up the Quell hardware system for just $199 / £189 instead of its original $329 / £299 price. The software subscription (required to play
NZXT wants you to pay up to $169/month to rent a gaming PC
27Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / NZXT's subscription program charges $169/month for this build. (credit: NZXT ) NZXT, which sells gaming PCs, components, and peripherals, has a subscription program that charges a monthly fee to rent one of its gaming desktops. Subscribers don't own the computers and receive an upgraded rental system every two years. NZXT's Flex program subscription prices range from $49 to $169 per mon
Silicon plus perovskite solar reaches 34 percent efficiency
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Some solar panels, along with a diagram of a perovskite's crystal structure. (credit: Subhakitnibhat Kewiko ) As the price of silicon panels has continued to come down, we've reached the point where they're a small and shrinking cost of building a solar farm. That means that it might be worth spending more to get a panel that converts more of the incoming sunlight to electricity, since
Sam Altman accused of being shady about OpenAI’s safety efforts
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, during an interview at Bloomberg House on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) OpenAI is facing increasing pressure to prove it's not hiding AI risks after whistleblowers alleged to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) th
Student Loan Forgiveness May Be on Its Way After All
LifeHacker / 12h
The United States Department of Education has announced borrowers should check their emails to learn if they may be eligible for the wide-scale loan cancellation. This move is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to work around the Supreme Court's previous ruling against Biden's original sweeping student loan forgiveness plan. Now, the proposed rule—which is still being finalized—aim
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel 8
LifeHacker / 12h
The Google Pixel 8 lineup was impressive when it came out late last year with its advanced AI features . They still are impressive, with new AI features dropping every few months. If you're interested in getting one of these phones, the Pixel 8 offers great value for your money , as long as you're okay giving up some things. Right now, you can get the 128GB Google Pixel 8 for $499 (originally $69
LeBron James joins Simone Biles in shading Trump after her gold medal win
32Mashable / 13h
Simone Biles dunked on Donald Trump, and it didn't take long for LeBron James to join in. Some context: Biles, the undisputed gymnastics GOAT, won the all-around gold in women's artistic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics
