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I Didn't Shut Down My Windows PC for a Week: Here's How It Went
200+How-To Geek / 10h
Ever wonder what would happen if you never shut down your Windows PC? So have I, which is why I decided to take it upon myself to find out what would happen if I left my computer running for an entire week without even bothering to put it into sleep mode.
13 best all-inclusive resorts with swim-up rooms
1KThe Points Guy / 50min
When you think of a tropical vacation, chances are that relaxing in a shimmering infinity pool with a cocktail in hand while taking in the striking views is not too far off from your dream scenario. Beautiful accommodations and great food are to be expected, but a gorgeous swimming pool is truly the cherry on top. No longer focused on quantity over quality, all-inclusive resorts around the world
Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno says he’s leaving Capcom to start a new project
100+Engadget / 9h
Hideaki Itsuno, who directed the Dragon’s Dogma series and other major games for Capcom, announced on Saturday that he’s leaving the company. “From September, I will start developing a new game in a new environment,” he wrote in a post on X . Itsuno has been with Capcom since the '90s, and worked on a slew of popular series, including Devil May Cry, starting with the second game. He created Drago
Expert questions huge AI investments from Microsoft, Amazon and Google and warns of possible 'Sugar Daddy Boomerang effect' that could potentially end very badly
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10min
The recent surge in cloud spending at Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud has caught the attention of Timothy Prickett Morgan from The Next Platform , prompting him to raise an intriguing question. How much of this seemingly impressive growth, he wonders, is actually being driven by investments in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, funded by these very tech giants? Re
How to earn Southwest points with the Rapid Rewards Shopping portal
27The Points Guy / 50min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the biggest misconceptions for people new to the loyalty world is that the only way to earn points and miles is by flying an airline regularly or carrying an airline credit card . But did you know you can earn points or miles for future travel from the comfort of your living room by adding one simpl
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 1
Mashable / 59min
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Price drop alert: Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for £30.36
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR : Through Sept. 1, jump on limited-time savings and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for £30.36. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License £30.36 at the Mashable Shop £167.11 Save £136.75 It's not just that PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and all their mates are popular.
How to unblock TNAFlix for free
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Unblock TNAFlix from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Your access to porn sites is often restricted, which is probably a good thing. However, there is a time and a place for everything. And when the time is right, you shouldn't have to put up with online restrictions . If you're looking for the best way to unblock porn sites like
How to unblock Kick for free
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Unblock Kick from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best service for unblocking Kick is ExpressVPN . There are times in life when you won't be able to access your favorite sites. In these moments, you should really consider using a VPN . These handy tools can bypass restrictions to secure access to everything the online world has to offer. And you shouldn't need to spend anything. If y
How to watch Seattle Storm vs. Connecticut Sun online
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Watch Seattle Storm vs. Connecticut Sun in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're getting close to the WNBA playoffs , which means teams are more determined than ever to earn a postseason place. Connecticut Sun have already clinched a playoff spot, while Seattle Storm are close, but not quite there yet. What's
How to watch Manchester United vs. Liverpool in the Premier League online for free
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester United vs. Liverpool in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . After a promising victory over Fulham in the first round of Premier League fixtures, Manchester United suffered a disappointing defeat to Brighton last weekend. And it certainly doesn't get any easier for Manchester United, bec
How to watch Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur online for free
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Another weekend, another round of Premier League fixtures. There are a number of intriguing matchups this weekend, but Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur might be the best. Both teams have picked up four points so fa
How to watch Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League online for free
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Live stream Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Crystal Palace have not made a strong start to their Premier League campaign. Two defeats from two games leaves the Eagles desperate to take something from their upcoming game at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea recovered from an opening da
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, September 1, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 1, 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 September 1, Wordle #1,170! 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 web
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: Source details and larger...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Source details and larger version . They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels .
Maruyama Ōkyo.
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nobrashfestivity : Maruyama Ōkyo . Sleeping cat detail, Scroll, 1780s
Water pitcher, 18th century, Edo, Nigeria. Bronze
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pwlanier : Courtesy Alain Truong
Donyale Luna with an ocelot named Babou, photographed by Dan Grossi (1966).
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Horst Janssen (German, 1929-1995, b. Hamburg, Germany) - Katze Blau (Blue Cat), 1961, Woodblock…
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redlipstickresurrected : Horst Janssen (German, 1929-1995, b. Hamburg, Germany) - Katze Blau (Blue Cat), 1961, Woodblock Print in five colors on a black base plate.
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily:From Everything Here Is Mine by...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Everything Here Is Mine by Nicole Hollander, 2000. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels .
soul-luminnous-eyes: Tomoo Inagaki, 1902-1980 School of...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
soul-luminnous-eyes : Tomoo Inagaki , 1902-1980 School of Kittens, n/d, Japanese woodblock print, 19x16 in (Ed. 14/50)
plotterprints:Etched cats 7. Black paint on aluminum, about...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
plotterprints : Etched cats 7. Black paint on aluminum, about 5x8cm 2x3.5”. Buy the set: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a8d36f893
Lavinia Dickinson (sister of Emily) with cat. Her smile is radiant! 💗 1896. Source.
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
catsofyore : ALT Lavinia Dickinson (sister of Emily) with cat. Her smile is radiant! 💗 1896. Source .
Cat on a French vintage postcard, mailed in 1905 to Porquerolles
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postcard-from-the-past :
Claire Luce & 🐈⬛
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20thcenturystarlet :
Art by Masao Ido
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theartisticendeavor :
Mika Hirasa, Japanese embroidery artist
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From our stacks: Photograph from Cat Tales: Classic Stories from Favorite Writers. With Photographs…
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
From our stacks: Photograph from Cat Tales: Classic Stories from Favorite Writers . With Photographs by Robin Upward. Introduction by Cleveland Amory. New York: Viking Studio Books, 1989.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 1
Mashable / 2h
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
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 1
Mashable / 2h
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 30'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 Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, September 1 (game #448)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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, September 1 (game #182)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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, September 1 (game #951)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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
'The Order' review: Jude Law goes freak mode while chasing neo-Nazis
Mashable / 7h
The year is 1983. Talk radio host Alan Berg (Marc Maron) is on the Colorado airwaves comically dressing down racist callers, while elsewhere across the Pacific Northwest, a series of armed robberies becomes a matter of concern — even more than usual — because of possible white supremacist ties. This is the backdrop of The Order , Justin Kurzel's highly engrossing (if politically slight) police st
Bolt reportedly threatens legal action against Silverbear Capital
TechCrunch / 7h
In the latest twist in Bolt’s aggressive fundraising efforts, the fintech company’s CEO appears to have made a veiled threat of legal action against Silverbear Capital, the investment bank whose involvement in the deal remains in some dispute. “We believe there was some internal miscommunication at Silverbear Capital, one of our lead investors, which has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
No, a video game spin-off of The Batman is not in the works, James Gunn says
100+Engadget / 8h
If this week’s rumor about a video game set in the universe of 2022’s The Batman got your hopes up, I have some bad news: no such thing is in development at the moment. Responding to a question on Threads about whether Warner Bros. has a game in the works based on the Robert Pattinson-led film, DC Studios’ co-head James Gunn said, “Sadly there is no truth to this whatsoever.” The rumor stems from
Bluesky tops app charts and sees ‘all-time-highs’ after Brazil bans X
20TechCrunch / 8h
A Brazilian court’s decision to ban X (formerly Twitter) seems to be benefiting its rivals, especially Bluesky. The microblogging platform announced late Friday that it was seeing “all-time-highs for activity” with 500,000 new users joining in the previous two days. It’s also number one on the free iPhone app chart in Brazil today, ranking just […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Delta Boots Passenger Off Flight For Trump Shirt – Was This Controversial Move Fair?
View from the Wing / 8h
A Delta Air Lines passenger was kicked off of a flight leaving Sarasota, Florida because of their Donald Trump t-shirt. Airline staff informed the man that he would need to change his shirt if he wanted to fly. He turned it inside out so that the image wasn't visible, then boarded the aircraft. Continue reading ...
Weekly Review: August 31, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! It’s Labor Day weekend (at least here in the United States), and that marks the end of what airlines consider to be the traditional summer travel period. With the skies a bit quieter starting next week, I have several review trips I’m planning to take in the next couple of months, so you can expect full review trip content will be resuming shortly.
SD Card Not Showing Up in Windows? 10 Ways to Fix It
How-To Geek / 9h
Is your SD card not showing up in the File Explorer? Issues like SD card corruption, a faulty card reader, a missing drive letter, outdated drivers, and more could cause the SD card detection issue on your PC. Follow the below tips to identify the primary cause and resolve the problem.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Hold on a Minute ...
How-To Geek / 9h
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is already a phone of the year contender, but is it all that much better than the Galaxy S23 Ultra? Find out in this Galaxy S24 Ultra Vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra comparison.
I Don't Use the Default iPhone Camera App for Videos (Here's What I Use Instead)
How-To Geek / 9h
Modern iPhones have high-quality cameras for both still photos and videos, but the baked-in Camera app leaves much to be desired. There are some ways to work around these limitations, but if you need more control, youll have to look at third-party camera apps instead.
Studio Trigger Rolls Out With a Mysterious Transformers Anime Project
51Gizmodo / 9h
Color us interested in whatever the Delicious in Dungeon studio is cooking up for the Robots in Disguise's big 4-0.
These novel metal foams promise 90% improved heat exchange for sustainable data center cooling
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Swiss startup Apheros has unveiled a new way to address the global demand for data processing driven by the rise of artificial intelligence ( AI ) and large language lodels (LLMs) The company has developed a novel metal foam it says can revolutionize the cooling systems used in data centers. As pressure on data centers continues to rise, cooling systems become more crucial for maintaining their o
Tom Hanks Warns That Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His Face
40Futurism / 10h
Hanks for Nothing Tom Hanks is pleading with netizens to avoid falling for online deepfake scams that use his likeness to hawk drugs and supplements. In a Thursday evening Instagram post , the beloved actor issued a "public service announcement" — cheesily captioned with an old-timey "Extra! Extra! Read all about it!" — warning that "there are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name,
Forget Proton: These 10 Awesome Games Run Natively on Linux
50How-To Geek / 10h
You don't need to use compatibility tools like Proton to play games on Linux. Here's a list of 10 awesome games that have proper native Linux versions for the best in performance and stability.
Remedy’s Supernaturally Beloved Games Are Coming to Hollywood
68Gizmodo / 10h
Annapurna is helping Control and Alan Wake come to new mediums and footing some of the bill for Control 2 to get made.
With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms
400+NYT > Technology / 10h
The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.
Chinese Company Busted Showing Off Humanoid Robots That Actually Have Humans Inside
500+Futurism / 11h
Robotplay Footage making the rounds on social media shows what appear to be astonishingly lifelike humanoid robots posing at the World Robot Conference in Beijing last week. But instead of showing off the latest and greatest in humanoid robotics, two of the "robots" turned out to be human women cosplaying as futuristic gynoids, presumably hired by animatronics company Ex-Robots. "Many people thin
Pilot Job Crisis: From Furloughs to Downgrades, the New Reality [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
Is the Galaxy S23 Ultra Worth Buying In 2024?
100+How-To Geek / 11h
While high-end Android phones offer exceptional features like the brightest screen, powerful processors, and excellent cameras, they're often very expensive. But what if I tell you there's an option that offers most of the latest features while saving you a few hundred dollars? The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is one such option.
InKind Dining App: How It Works, And My Experience
25One Mile at a Time / 11h
There are all kinds of ways to maximize your return on dining, from using the right credit card , to taking advantage of airline and hotel dining programs . Along those lines, I just used InKind for the first time, which is an interesting app that can save you money on dining. I don’t know what took me so long to finally download this and use it, but it’s great, so I wanted to share my experience
Intex PureSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Reviewed: Bubbles on a Budget
26Wired / 11h
This hot tub is a cheap and easy way to relax—but it still requires a commitment.
Delta cuts Germany, Colombia routes in latest network adjustment
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Delta Air Lines is making some high-profile changes to its network. The Atlanta-based carrier filed plans this weekend to exit two noteworthy international routes. The airline will scrap service from Atlanta to Stuttgart, Germany, and from New York to Bogota, Colombia, as first seen in Cirium schedules and confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. Both cuts take effect on Oct. 26, coinciding with the
Big: Hyatt Business Card 75,000 Point Offer, Fastest Way To Spend Towards Elite Status
View from the Wing / 11h
This is a great card to get for the up front bonus. In fact, if you’re eligible for new Chase cards and can get a business card, that’s a rich enough reward to make applying almost a no-brainer. The card is reasonably rewarding for spend, and has some interesting benefits. Continue reading ...
Docker for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
100+How-To Geek / 11h
Docker creates packaged applications called containers. Each container provides an isolated environment similar to a virtual machine (VM). Unlike VMs, Docker containers don't run a full operating system . They share your host's kernel and virtualize at a software level.
Brazil plans to fine anyone who tries to use X via VPN
Mashable / 11h
Brazil is serious about this ban of Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter). After banning the social network within its borders, one nugget in the New York Times ' report about the story stands out: Anyone who tries to access X in Brazil using technical workarounds like VPNs will be fined substantially. To be more specific, those people could be fined as much as nearly $9,000 per day for using X in Bra
Waymo Plans Huge Expansion After Its Robotaxis Caught Gathering and Honking Late at Night
66Futurism / 11h
Way More Waymo is planning to expand its robotaxi service in California, guaranteeing there will be more instances of mayhem — like when confused Waymo taxis were caught honking at each other throughout the night in city parking lots. Waymo wants to expand to the East Bay, San Jose and highways around San Francisco Bay, according to the San Francisco Chronicle . In fact, the expansion has already
Even better than the Sphere's Big Sky? One-of-a-kind video camera with staggering 18.7K sensor delivers up to 268 million pixels and can fill its onboard 8TB SSD in 50 minutes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Tasmanian filmmaker and inventor Pawel Achtel has developed a custom 18.7K resolution 9×7 digital cinema camera that sets a new standard in wildlife cinematography. The camera, which Achtel describes as a "remarkable milestone," features a 65-million-photo-site CMOS sensor capable of capturing images at an astonishing 18.7K x 14K resolution. The system, which is similar to one Achtel used during
What to read this weekend: Rural horror infused with Chinese mythology, and the lush alien world of Convert
Engadget / 12h
New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. Sacrificial Animals by Kailee Pedersen There’s something about the idea of coming home and reawakening dormant familial trauma that just makes for great horror stories, and Sacrificial Animals is no exception. In the novel, brothers Nick and Joshua Morrow return to their family’s farm in Nebraska after many years estranged
What Was the First Recreational Drug?
Gizmodo / 12h
Humans have been getting high since basically the dawn of time.
Is OpenAI worth $100B?
29TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI could reportedly increase its valuation to $100 billion. Nvidia and Apple are apparently in talks to contribute to the company’s next fundraising round, and Thrive Capital would lead the deal should it happen, according to The New York Times. OpenAI’s annualized revenue reportedly eclipsed $3.4 billion early this year, but it’s said to be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
Chef Admits His Smash Hit Pizza Was Invented by ChatGPT
94Futurism / 12h
Everything Pizza A chef in Dubai used OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT to come up with a pizza recipe — and as it turns out, it started selling like hotcakes. Spartak Arutyunyan, head of menu development for the international pizza chain Dodo Pizza, told the BBC that the resulting recipe "was actually a huge
