Sunday, August 25, 2024

Technology News and More-Sunday Edition...

Technology News and More-Sunday Edition...



This could be the date when Apple launches the iPhone 16, iOS 18, the Apple Watch 10, and more

500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Apple usually launches its new iPhones and Apple Watches in September, and it looks as though Tuesday, September 10 could be the date when we get to see the iPhone 16 series (and iOS 18 ), the Apple Watch 10 , the Apple Watch Ultra 3 , and the AirPods 4 . None of this is certain just yet, but the tip comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , who is usually accurate when it comes to Apple predictions.


Telegram founder Pavel Durov reportedly arrested in France
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening while leaving his private jet at France’s Bourget airport, according to French television network TF1. Reports of Durov’s arrest sparked widespread discussion and speculation on social media, including on Telegram itself, although it seems to be largely based on the same […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese


How to Use Your Phone as a Barometer or Altimeter
72How-To Geek / 10h
Your smartphone already does an amazing variety of things. It's your camera, navigation guide, and compass. You may not know that it can also function as a real barometer and altimeter, allowing you to predict changes in the weather by monitoring atmospheric pressure, no matter where you are.




This $2,350 weight bench is prettier than anything in my living room
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
My partner and I have very different approaches to interior design. While she (a style-savvy art director) makes the house look good with tasteful additions, I (a fitness writer) clutter it up with bulky exercise equipment. But I’ve recently been introduced to something which could satisfy both camps. The Technogym Bench is designed to deliver “maximum exercise variety with minimum footprint”, ne




Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, August 25, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 25, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 25, Wordle #1,1613! 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 Tim


You can score a limited edition Apple Watch workout award today – here’s how to get it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
While it’s not the International Day of Yoga – after all, that only comes once a year on June 21, 2024 – today, August 25, 2024, is a day that Apple Watch workout aficionados should be excited about. Why? You can earn a limited edition award for completing a workout, and all types are eligible as long as it is for 20 minutes. The occasion is to celebrate natural parks at home or visit one in the


TPG nears $150M funding in India’s Eruditus at $2.3B valuation


30TechCrunch / 2h
Eruditus, an Indian edtech startup, is in advanced stages of talks to secure about $150 million in new funding, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, in what would be the largest fundraise by an Indian education firm in years. TPG, a major private equity player, is discussing to lead the investment, the sources […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Learn the hottest AI tools for £22 — ChatGPT, DALL-E 3, and Midjourney master classes
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney , and more with this £22.70 online course bundle (reg. £115.06). Opens in a new window Credit: Skill Success The 2024 AI Super Skills Bundle £22.70 at the Mashable Shop £115.06 Save £92.36 We have a theory: Everyone who hates AI is secretly experiencing FOMO. If that’s you, droning on about how much you hate ChatGPT even though you


How to watch Liverpool vs. Brentford online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Liverpool vs. Brentford in the Premier League with a free trial of Fubo . Sign up for a free trial of Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is a seriously difficult competition. Liverpool might have beaten Ipswitch in their first match, but they took their time. And Brentford won a tricky tie against Crystal Palace, but that game could have gone either


How to watch Wolves vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Wolves vs. Chelsea in the Premier League with a free trial of Fubo . Sign up for a free trial of Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The second round of Premier League fixtures has thrown together some really interesting matchups, and although both Wolves and Chelsea lost their first games of the season, this is still an intriguing prospect. Wolves put up a good fight a


How to watch Patriots vs. Commanders online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Patriots are hosting not only the Commanders, but also the final game of the NFL preseason — the last taste of football action before the season begins on Sep. 6. New England may have lost their last game against the Philadelphia


How to watch Cardinals vs. Broncos online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NFL preseason is a great chance to see the latest rookies in action for the first time, as drafted players look to impress coaches and fans and stake their claim as a season starter. With the Cardinals playing at the Broncos this weekend, t


How to watch Titans vs. Saints online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The New Orleans Saints host the Tennessee Titans this weekend as part of the final batch of the NFL preseason games. The Saints are 1-1 in preseason, while the Titans are on a 2-0 winning streak. OK, so it's only preseason — the results don'


How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings online
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The WNBA season continues and next up it's Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings. Both teams have had a strong season so far, so it's set to be an exciting match. If you want to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings in the WNBA from


NASA’s Starliner decision was the right one, but it’s a crushing blow for Boeing
24Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / A Starliner spacecraft mounted on top of an Atlas V rocket before an unpiloted test flight in 2022. (credit: Boeing ) Ten years ago next month NASA announced that Boeing, one of the agency's most experienced contractors, won the lion's share of government money available to end the agency's sole reliance on Russia to ferry its astronauts to and from low-Earth orbit. At the time, Boeing


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 25
Mashable / 4h
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 25's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong


NYT Strands hints, answers for August 25
Mashable / 4h
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: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable If you're feeli


Shocker: French make surprise arrest of Telegram founder at Paris airport
28Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Pavel Durov, Telegram founder and former CEO of Vkontakte, in happier (and younger) days. (credit: Pavel Durov/VK ) Late this afternoon at a Parisian airport, French authorities detained Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging/publication service. They are allegedly planning to hit him tomorrow with serious charges related to abetting terrorism, fraud, money laundering, and crimes agai


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 25
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


New enterprise class NVMe SSD is the perfect internal boot drive for high-volume servers — This Gen 4x4 PCIe interface with 112-layer 3D TLC NAND SSD even has hardware-based power loss protection
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Kingston Digital has announced its latest data center SSD, which it says can utilize the latest Gen 4x4 PCIe interface, paired with 112-layer 3D TLC NAND. The DC2000B offers low latency and IOPS consistency, which are critical for high-duty cycle workloads. This combination ensures the SSD delivers top-tier performance, making it ideal for internal server boot drive applications. This high-perfor


8 Handy Registry Editor Tweaks You Can Try
How-To Geek / 6h
Tweaking the Registry Editor can be risky, which is why many Windows users find it intimidating. Though it can be tricky, it's a powerful tool that lets you customize and optimize your operating system in ways that wouldn't be possible otherwise. Here are a few tweaks worth knowing about.


100 Meter Record Under 9 Seconds is Possible
Next Big Future / 6h
Usain Bolt has the world record for the 100 meters at 9.58. He did not run his best race as he often would look around at the finish. If we combined his best 20 meter sections then Bolt could have run 9.52. This would take his best start, best finish etc… There many records set ... Read more


Astronauts Butch and Sunny Will Return Feb 2025 on SpaceX
Next Big Future / 7h
The two astronauts, Butch and Sunny, who launched on Boeing Starliner will now return on SpaceX Crew 9 in February 2025. The Boeing Starliner will leave uncrewed in early September. It will have a modified departure that will get away from the ISS faster than previous mission profiles. Boeing will try to figure out how ... Read more


Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
300+BBC News / 8h
The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 25 (game #441)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. 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.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, August 25 (game #175)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, August 25 (game #944)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. 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 PO


NASA not comfortable with Starliner thrusters, so crew will fly home on Dragon
73Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Crew Dragon approaches the International Space Station (credit: NASA TV) Following weeks of speculation, NASA finally made it official on Saturday: two astronauts who flew to the International Space Station on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in June will not return home on that vehicle. Instead, the agency has asked SpaceX to use its Crew Dragon spacecraft to fly astronauts Butch Wilmore


Apple reportedly announcing iPhone 16 lineup and more on Sept. 10
41TechCrunch / 9h
Apple will be unveiling new products on September 10, with the announced phones going on sale on September 20, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. That lineup will reportedly include the iPhone 16, with larger screens on the Pro models and a new button just for taking pictures. The phones should also support […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Why Public Wi-Fi is a Hackers Playground (And How to Protect Yourself)
How-To Geek / 9h
Free Wi-Fi is everywhere, from coffee shops to airports, but convenience often comes with hidden dangers. Public Wi-Fi networks are a goldmine for hackers, offering countless ways to steal your data.


Threads is testing disappearing posts that expire after 24 hours
Engadget / 9h
Threads is testing the option for users to put a 24-hour expiration timer on their posts, after which the post and all replies would disappear, Stories-style. A spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the feature is being tested among a group of users after it was first spotted earlier this summer by developer Alessandro Paluzzi . It sounds a lot like pre-X Twitter’s Fleets, which didn’t exactl


Google Pixel 7 Pro 1 Year Later: Tensor Stands the Test of Time
How-To Geek / 10h
Dont upgrade your Pixel 7 Pro straight away. You might be better off holding onto it. Lets talk about that in our Google Pixel 7 Pro review 1 year later.


American Airlines Quietly Tests Inflight Milestone Celebrations – Major Million Miler Upgrades On The Horizon?
View from the Wing / 10h
United Airlines has gotten really good at inflight recognition of customer milestones like million mile achievements. Recently it seems like American Airlines has begun to follow suit. Could this mean renewed interest in and attention to the million miler program at American? Continue reading ...


AI CEO Proud of Chatbot for Convincing Woman to Euthanize Her Dog
93Futurism / 10h
There are numerous reasons we shouldn't trust AI chatbots with health advice. The chatty assistants have a strong tendency to lie with an astonishing degree of confidence, which can cause plenty of mayhem. Case in point, a recent study found that OpenAI's ChatGPT was terrible at giving the correct diagnosis. That also goes for the health of our furry companions. In an article this year in the lit


Weekly Review: August 24, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and is enjoying the end of summer. I’m home for a couple more weeks, and then have multiple review trips I’m in the final stages of planning, so I hope to have a lot of content on that front after Labor Day. On the points & travel front, this week Oman Air announced it would rebrand its first class, All Nippon Airways introduced free Wi-Fi in busin


Judge Who Overturned Huge Boeing Verdict Admits He Was Trading Boeing Stock at the Time
24Futurism / 11h
Whoopsie A judge who tossed out a huge settlement against Boeing admitted he had traded and sold Boeing stock while in charge of the case, according to Business Insider . It's a situation that highlights how often officials end up with glaring conflicts of interest — all the way up to the Supreme Court, where Justice Clarence Thomas has run roughshod over typical norms , and Congress, where many


How to Turn off Message Requests in Discord
How-To Geek / 11h
Discord filters messages from people you arent friends with into a separate folder called Message Requests. From there, you can accept the message or click Ignore to delete it. If you want messages to go directly to your DMs instead of the Message Requests tab, here's what to do.


28 Choice Privileges properties you can stay at for fewer points through Nov. 30
86The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information In 2022, Choice Hotels began its Sweet Spot Rewards promotion. This promotion lets Choice Privileges members enjoy discounted award nights at featured hotels during certain stay periods. The previous version of this promotion ended almost two months ago, but Choice Privileges recently released a new set of properties


3 types of credit cards every 40-year-old should have
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I turned 40 in 2022. Along with checking a different box for “age range” on forms these days, I’m also taking a fresh look at both my credit and my credit card strategy. If you’ve hit the big four-oh like me (or are getting close), you probably started learning about credit a few decades ago. From saving m


New Microscope So Absurdly Fast It Can See Electrons In Motion
100+Futurism / 12h
Attoboy Behold, the world's fastest microscope: it works at such an astounding speed that it's the first-ever device capable of capturing a clear image of moving electrons. Developed by researchers at the University of Arizona, who have published their work in the journal Science , the microscope uses electron pulses at the speed of a single attosecond — or one quintillionth of a second — to snap


6 Ways New Outlook for Windows Helps Me Save Time
How-To Geek / 12h
I have been a happy user of "new Outlook for Windows" since it launched, and utilize its streamlined features for email, calendar, and contact management. These are my top suggestions for using Outlook to its best, which help make me more productive and save me time.


Valentine’s Day Meltdown: Woman Offers Officer ‘Anything’ After Being Pulled Off Southwest Flight [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


Overlooked No More: Mabel Addis, Who Pioneered Storytelling in Video Gaming
NYT > Technology / 12h
She was a teacher when she participated in an educational experiment with IBM. As a result, she became the first female video game designer.


Scientists Reveal Grim Results of Eating Two Slices of Ham Per Day
200+Futurism / 12h
If you love cold cuts, we've got some bad news. Eating both red and processed meats substantially increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study in The Lancet journal Diabetes & Endocrinology ,