Procreate's anti-AI stance is music to artists' ears
300+Mashable / 12h
A popular illustration and animation app for iPads has proudly declared that it's AI-free. On Sunday, Procreate posted a video on X of CEO James Cuda, saying, the app won't be introducing any generative AI into its products. "I really fucking hate generative AI. I don't like what's happening in the industry and I don't like what it's doing to artists," said Cuda. "We don't exactly know where this
The 8 classes of Carnival Cruise Line ships, explained
2KThe Points Guy / 14h
Thinking about a cruise on a Carnival Cruise Line ship? You have a lot of options. The world’s second-largest cruise line by passenger capacity has 27 vessels in service. That’s more ships than any other major cruise brand except Royal Caribbean , which has 28 vessels in service. In general, Carnival ships are large, but, with a few exceptions, they’re not giants by today’s standards. Over the pa
How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
There is a productivity problem in the UK, and small businesses unfortunately aren’t immune. Although a long-standing issue, poor productivity has been compounded by below-trend economic growth and one-off events like Brexit – it’s definitely tough out there! Xero’s report "Small business productivity: Trends, implications and strategies" reflects these macroeconomic changes, showing UK small bus
Pakistan’s PostEx to enter new markets, starting with Saudi Arabia
TechCrunch / 57min
Pakistani startup PostEx is entering Saudi Arabia as first global market after hitting $21 million ARR in the South Asian nation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' trailer looks like a cross between 'Iron Chef' and 'MasterChef'
Mashable / 1h
Netflix's trailer for South Korean cooking competition series 'Culinary Class Wars' looks 'Iron Chef' crossed with 'MasterChef.'
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, August 20, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 20, 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 20, Wordle #1,158! 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 closest thing to C-3PO can be yours – if you have $16,000
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Unitree G1 humanoid robot has speed, agility, and a slightly haunting faceless head – and it can be yours for $16,000. The G1 is the more polished and accomplished follow-up to Unitree's H1 humanoid , a robot I saw doddering around like an old man at CES 2024 . That bot walked slowly but remained upright even when Unitree developers delivered a kick to its stiff back. G1, by contrast, is more fle
Never delete another picture with lifetime cloud storage — save 85% with this code
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through Sept. 3, secure your files forever with a lifetime subscription to 1TB of Koofr Cloud Storage , now just £92.36 when you use the code KOOFR40 (reg. £623.56). Opens in a new window Credit: Koofr Koofr Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (1TB) £92.36 at the Mashable Shop £623.56 Save £531.20 Use the code 'KOOFR40' Do you have a camera roll full of selfies, dog photos, and scenes fro
How to watch Lille vs. Slavia Prague online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Lille vs. Slavia Prague in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is arguably the biggest club competition in the world of football, so naturally, everyone wants to be involved. Unfortunately, there simply aren't enough spots for every successful team. And so, te
How to watch Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics online
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics is next on the court as the WNBA season continues. Both teams have had strong performances so far, so it's set to be an exciting game. If you want to watch Seattle Storm vs. Washington Mystics
How to watch Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty online
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty 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 the Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty. New York Liberty are one of the top-performing teams this season, so it's set to be an exciting game as the Dallas Wings challenge them for a place in the
How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun online
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Connecticut Sun 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 to go head-to-head are the Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun. The Connecticut Sun are one of the top-performing teams this season but they'll face stiff competition from the Los Angeles Spark
Can Grammarly's AI bloodhound sniff out text written by ChatGPT?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Grammarly's expansion from writing assistance to AI tools that can write for you continued this week with a new feature designed to spot AI-composed text. Grammarly Authorship is coming to Google Docs as a beta and aims to help educators in particular work out when students are using AI to write their assignments. Teachers and education policymakers have been wrestling with the issue of figuring
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 20
Mashable / 3h
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: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 17 SEE ALSO: Wordle today
Your Google Pixel might make it even easier to capture Astrophotography shots
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Pixe l phones have had an Astrophotography mode for several generations now, allowing users to take great pictures of the stars at night. However, accessing this mode requires you to activate the Night Sight feature first, but that may soon change in a future update. The unofficial Google News channel on Telegram discovered it could be possible to manually activate Astrophotography mode on Pixel.
Marshall's new portable speakers drop the bass with louder output and smarter features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Summer may be winding down, but that hasn’t stopped Marshall from keeping the party going. The audio brand has recently revealed two new wireless speakers : the Emberton III and the Willen II. At a glance, the former looks identical to the Emberton II from 2022 , still resembling a mini guitar amplifier. But don’t worry – this isn’t just an encore, as the next-gen model introduces several improve
Tesla FSD With Same Testers Show FSD 12.5.1.3 is 4X Safer Than V 12.3.6
Next Big Future / 6h
The TeslaFSDTracker.com (community crowdsourced data) had 260+ testers sign up and report data. @raines1220 has compared FSD testers who have used all versions of FSD and found large improvement in the versions. v12.5.1.3 is ~14x better overall and ~4x safer than v12.3.6 Most testers have not been consistent. There’s only only a handful of people ... Read more
This year’s summer COVID wave is big; FDA may green-light COVID shots early
20Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel ) With the country experiencing a relatively large summer wave of COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration is considering signing off on this year's strain-matched COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this week, according to a report by CNN that cited unnamed officials familiar with the matter. Last year, the FDA gave the green light for the 2023–2024 COVID sho
Windows 0-day was exploited by North Korea to install advanced rootkit
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Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A Windows zero-day vulnerability recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government so they could install custom malware that’s exceptionally stealthy and advanced, researchers reported Monday. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38193 , was one of six zero-days—meaning vulnerabilities known or actively exploit
Demand for AI is driving data center water consumption sky high
TechCrunch / 7h
The AI boom is fueling the demand for data centers and, in turn, driving up water consumption. (Water is used to cool the computing equipment inside data centers.) According to FT, in Virginia — home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers — water usage jumped by almost two-thirds between 2019 and 2023, from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook
How-To Geek / 7h
When you create a new account online, youll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, lets take a look at something called SSO.
The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology
BBC News / 7h
Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, August 20 (game #436)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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 Tuesday, August 20 (game #170)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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 Tuesday, August 20 (game #939)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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
Boeing’s 777X Crisis Worsens: Test Fleet Grounded After Cracks Found
56View from the Wing / 7h
Boeing's next generation widebody - the 777X, with several size variants - faces new challenges today. It's years behind schedule, and the airframe manufacturer's test fleet has just been grounded. Continue reading ...
Organic Maps Is the Best Offline Maps App for Hiking
LifeHacker / 7h
I've been an avid hiker of the Pacific Northwest for around a decade. I'm also very bad at navigation. Making matters worse, Google and Apple Maps are both basically useless if you're on a hike: They don't have data for most trails, and their offline functionality is generally limited to driving instructions, which isn't useful if you're hiking far from any cell phone towers. Luckily, there's a g
The Waymo robotaxi honking problem has been resolved for real this time
TechCrunch / 7h
The group honking was an unintended consequence of Waymo's tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes
43Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winterthur Library, Printed Book and Periodical Collection ) In April, the National Library of France removed four 19th century books , all published in Great Britain, from its shelves because the covers were likely laced with arsenic. The books have been placed i
What margins? AI’s business model is changing fast, says Cohere founder
22TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI and Anthropic spend billions of dollars a year training models like GPT-4 and Claude, but competitive price dumping is making the business around these platforms rather precarious. Aidan Gomez, CEO of competing AI provider Cohere, says that selling access to models is quickly becoming a “zero margin business” in a podcast appearance on Monday. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
How to Do Hip Thrusts Without Bruising Your Hips
LifeHacker / 8h
Hip thrusts are not only a great exercise for your glutes (aka butt) , they’re also a great confidence-builder—most of us can learn to hip thrust a lot of weight once we get the hang of the exercise. This success brings a small problem, though: How do you lift all that weight on your hips without getting bruised? I’ll explain. Hip thrusts go best with padding of some sort. You can buy pads that w
TechCrunch Space: Spending less
20TechCrunch / 8h
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Did you hear? Bridgit Mendler will be joining me onstage at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt to talk all things ground stations. She’s just one of the incredible space industry entrepreneurs who will be coming this year. Find out more information here. October 28-30 — see you there! Want […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
FYI: You can bring (frozen) drinks through airport security
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Full-size liquids are among the items travelers most frequently forget to remove from their belongings before passing through U.S. airport security — the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 liquid rule prohibits travelers from carrying liquids, specifically gels, aerosols and spreadables larger than 3.4 ounces. Of course, you c
Swifties Erupt in Fury After Donald Trump Uses AI to Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement
200+Futurism / 9h
Swifties Assemble Donald Trump's AI streak continues — and now, the Swifties are getting involved. Hours after sharing an AI-generated image of vice president Kamala Harris leading a fake communist rally, the former president took to Truth Social to "accept" a fabricated endorsement from Taylor Swift and her clans of fans known as the Swifties. "I accept!" Trump captioned the post, which featured
Gemini Live could use some more rehearsals
21TechCrunch / 9h
What’s the point of chatting with a human-like bot if it’s an unreliable narrator — and has a colorless personality? That’s the question I’ve been turning over in my head since I began testing Gemini Live, Google’s take on OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode, last week. Gemini Live is an attempt at a more engaging chatbot […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why You Should Install Python Apps With pipx (and How to Get Started)
How-To Geek / 9h
There are a ton of useful Python CLI apps out there, but installation isn't always as easy as it seems. Let's take a look at how pipx can make it easy to install and manage them.
The Best Early Labor Day Mattress Deals (2024)
26Wired / 9h
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.
Now a million people can watch you fumble Zoom’s screen-share settings at once
TechCrunch / 9h
Zoom on Monday announced a new single-user webinar feature that caps out at 1 million attendees. The addition comes less than a month after the #WinWithBlackWomen fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris peaked at 44,000 users before crashing. More recently, an X interview between owner Elon Musk and Harris’ challenger, Donald Trump, crashed prior to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
More Than a Dozen Countries Now Investigating Sam Altman’s Dubious Eye-Scanning Scheme
Futurism / 9h
Philanthropic Privacy Sam Altman's lesser-known venture, a bizarre iris-scanning crypto project called Worldcoin , has faced scrutiny in more than a dozen countries because nobody really knows what it does with all those eyeball scans. As the Wall Street Journal reports , jurisdictions around the world have cast a long shadow over the nominally altruistic project, which somehow seeks to marry cry
AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia’s AI infrastructure lead
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images ) AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash and stock transaction, extending a run of AI investments by the chip company as it seeks to challenge market leader Nvidia. The California-based group said the acquisition would help accelerate the adoption of its Instinct line of AI data
Popular astrology app leak exposes data on millions of users — find out if you're affected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Researchers have uncovered private data of six million users of the popular Moonly astrology and lunar tracking app leaked online. The uncovered data includes dates of birth, exact GPS locations, and email addresses of users, as well as employee IP addresses and credentials, by experts at Cybernews. The GPS locations of where users created their accounts was part of the leak, meaning many users'
Ex-NFL Player Arrested After Urinating on Elderly Woman Mid-Flight and Battling Delta Crew
View from the Wing / 9h
It was about 1 a.m. when he is said to have walked up to an elderly female passenger, exposed himself, and urinated on her for approximately 20 seconds. Flight attendants tried to intervene but he became aggressive – and reports are that he struck an elderly man with his right hand – before collapsing into a different seat. Continue reading ...
YouTube is Losing The War Against Adblockers
How-To Geek / 10h
Not so long ago, it was easy to avoid YouTube ads by installing an adblocker. Now, YouTube has upped the ante, and its fight against adblockers could endanger the very creators who use the platform as their source of revenue. But how exactly is YouTube losing the war against adblockers?
In What Order Should You Apply For Credit Cards?
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
There are lots of amazing credit cards out there, in terms of the welcome offers, perks, return on spending, etc. Even those of us who have been maximizing our credit cards for a long time don’t necessarily have all the cards we’d like to have. I thought it would be interesting to address in what order it makes sense to apply for credit cards. In other words, if there are five cards you’re intere
Marriott Bonvoy program: How to redeem points for hotel stays, airfare and more
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of its many properties around the world, in some cases, it can make sense to transfer Marriott points to foreign airline programs. This article will explore the various ways
Apple Podcasts Now Has a Web App
How-To Geek / 10h
Apple Podcasts finally has an official web app. You can browse any show available on the Apple Podcasts service, access the podcast charts, play anything from your library, buy subscriptions, and more.
This AI video generator might be almost as fast as shooting real video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Artificial intelligence-powered video maker Runway now offers Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, which augments the recently released Gen-3 Alpha model with even more speed than the successor to the Gen-2 model . The latest iteration is supposedly seven times faster while only costing half as much as Gen-3 Alpha, which will likely attract plenty of interest from professional and amateur filmmakers interested in
AI push from US tech giants leads to skyrocketing water consumption figures
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It probably comes as no surprise some tech giants are falling short when it comes to sustainability, with harmful mining practices, giant carbon footprints, and massive energy usage plaguing green goals. Now, new research from the Financial Times has also identified water consumption practices amongst tech giants has reached untenable levels in some locations. Water is primarily used in these cen
National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Next Big Future / 10h
AI is not a single technology breakthrough, like a bat-wing stealth bomber. The race for AI supremacy is not like the space race to the moon. AI is not even comparable to a general-purpose technology like electricity. However, what Thomas Edison said of electricity encapsulates the AI future: “It is a field of fields … ... Read more
Could Trump’s AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal?
33TechCrunch / 11h
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump posted a collection of memes on Truth Social — the platform owned by his media company — that make it seem like Taylor Swift and her fans are coming out in support of his candidacy. But as new legislation takes effect, these images could have deeper implications about the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Chrome for Android Will Soon Censor Private Data When You Share Your Screen
LifeHacker / 11h
Google and privacy don't always mix, but when they do, it's a pleasant surprise. Such is the case with a new Chrome for Android feature the company is working on: Soon enough, when you share or record your Android phone screen, Chrome will automatically block out sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers. The new feature was spotted by X user Leopeva64 , who tracks upcoming cha
10 Essential Ways to Make Your iPhone's Screen Easier to Read
LifeHacker / 11h
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/alanya-turkey-january-2-2024-man-2415303713 If you frequently find yourself wishing your iPhone had larger text or icons, you’re not alone. Some people prefer microscopic font sizes, but others want large, bold text everywhere. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make your text more readable, plus make everything else easier to see, too. Increase your
How Good Password Hygiene Keeps You Safe
How-To Geek / 11h
A big part of online security is something called password hygiene. Lets go over what it is, how to maintain it, and exactly how it will keep you safe online.
FlightAware Leaked Customer Data for Years
How-To Geek / 11h
FlightAware, the flight tracking service, warned that it might have accidentally leaked sensitive personal information. The company reported the breach as soon as it discovered it, and its now urging its users to change their passwords.
Swarmbotics founders grew ‘obsessed with robot swarms’ and now plan to bring them to the battlefield
28TechCrunch / 11h
Few truly autonomous systems are deployed on the battlefield, but one startup is looking to change that with robotic systems that use cooperative behavior to boost troops’ intelligence and tactical advantage. Those systems are called “swarms,” and they’re basically collections of autonomous robots that can coordinate their actions. Swarm robotics have been the stuff of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
After Falsely Accusing Kamala Harris of Using AI, Donald Trump Posts AI Slop About Her on Twitter
100+Futurism / 11h
Early Sunday morning, former president Donald Trump took to X-formerly-Twitter to share an AI-generated image of vice president Kamala Harris wearing a red suit and facing a packed arena of faceless figures who all appear to be decked in Soviet-era military garb. Some members of the fake crowd are pictured flying red flags, while a massive, unfurled banner hanging above the arena depicts a commun
Your vendor doesn’t accept credit cards — what now?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Small-business owners are constantly making payments to vendors. Even if those bills aren’t included in credit card reward bonus categories, a flat-rate card can still earn you double rewards, which is better than not earning any rewards — and those points and miles will add up over time. It has become com
OnePlus 12, 6 months later: Why I keep returning to this EXCEPTIONAL phone
How-To Geek / 11h
There is an abundance of great flagship smartphones on the market from the Google Pixel 8 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to the OnePlus Open. There is, however, a device that I keep returning to after I'm done with review devices. A phone that flies under the radar and one that I believe to be the most complete Android smartphone package. This is Android Police's OnePlus 12 long-term review.
Texas judge who bought Tesla stock won’t recuse himself from X v. Media Matters
29Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages) A federal judge who bought more than $15,000 worth of Tesla stock has rejected a motion that could have forced him to recuse himself from a lawsuit that Elon Musk's X Corp. filed against the nonprofit Media Matters for America. US District Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas bought Tesla stock valued between $15,001 and $50,000 in 20
Apple’s ninth-generation iPad hits an all-time low of $199
24Engadget / 11h
If you’re looking for an iPad that’s more affordable than cutting-edge, Amazon has the 2021 base model for only $199. Although that’s a generation behind the current version, this ninth-generation edition could be great for kids, seniors or those wanting a HomeKit-based smart home hub. The three-year-old model is still a capable tablet for anyone content with forgoing the latest and greatest hard
How to Identify Music With Your Mac
How-To Geek / 11h
Whether you hear a great song playing on the radio or TV, in a coffee shop, or in an app, your Mac can name it in a few seconds. With Shazam-powered music recognition built into macOS, discovering new music is a cinch. Here's how to do it.
Microsoft patches Windows security flaw exploited by North Korean hackers — but is it too late?
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
As part of its latest Patch Tuesday cumulative update, Microsoft fixed a privilege escalation bug in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys) for WinSock. This bug is tracked as CVE-2024-38193, and carries a severity score of 7.8. Abusing this flaw apparently grants attackers admin privileges on the vulnerable endpoint, with Microsoft noting, "an attacker who successfully exploited this vu
Apple Music is currently offering new subscribers three months free
23Engadget / 12h
Non-subscribers who open the Apple Music app on a new iPhone or iPad typically see an offer for a free month of the service. The trial was once three times as long , but Apple quietly shortened it in early 2022. But now through September 23, anyone new to Apple's music streaming service will get to try it out for free for three months. The deal only applies to first-time subscribers; if you've ne
How to watch the 'Love Island USA' Season 6 reunion
Mashable / 12h
The best Peacock deals to watch 'Love Island USA' at a glance: BEST LONG-TERM DEAL Peacock Premium annual subscription $79.99 per year (save 17%) BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium free for select customers BEST FOR STUDENTS Peacock Premium $1.99 per month for 12 months (save $6 per month) BEST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Peacock Premium $1.99 per month (save $6 per month) BEST FOR TEACHERS Peac
Spacecraft to Scream Past Earth in a "Double World First" Slingshot Flyby
48Futurism / 12h
Double Trouble The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer (JUICE) is about to slingshot past Earth and our Moon on its way to the outer solar system in what the agency is calling a " double world first ." As Euronews reports, the ESA announced that its spacecraft, which was launched last year and is slated to reach the gas giant in 2031 , will become the first to attempt a double gravi
This Fall's AirPods Have Some Exciting New Upgrades
LifeHacker / 12h
Apple's most basic AirPods models still use the age-old Lightning port for charging, even after the company finally moved the AirPods Pro over to a USB-C port in 2023. Thankfully, the ancient connector seems to finally be on the way out, with leaks saying that there will be two new AirPods models coming in this fall. These models will be separate from the AirPods Pro, which will likely get its ow
Five Red Flags to Look for in Any Restaurant
LifeHacker / 12h
Eating at a restaurant is supposed to be all about pleasure: The joy of being able to relax and enjoy a meal you didn’t have to sweat over, the luxury of being served by professionals, the deliciousness of a well-cooked dinner. That's why a bad restaurant experience hits you with multiple regrets: You didn’t enjoy your meal, you wasted your time, and you wasted your money —these days, probably a
Marriott rolls out new partnership with vacation rental platform Sonder
The Points Guy / 12h
The world’s largest hotel company continues to think outside the box of its traditional brands. Marriott International announced Monday morning a partnership with Sonder Holdings — a short-term rental platform of apartment-style residential units largely in major cities. The deal encompasses more than 10,500 rooms and is a major boost to Marriott’s overall growth, as well as expansion beyond trad
Delta Passenger’s CEO Name-Drop Backfires Spectacularly As Flight Attendant Fires Back, ‘You Should Have Kept in Touch!’
View from the Wing / 12h
The woman said to the crewmember that she "went to college with" Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The Delta flight attendant snapped back, "you should have kept in touch" then! I guess they weren't that close. Attempted 'don't you know who I am' failed. Continue reading ...
Former a16z VC Balaji Srinivasan obtained a private island for his new longevity ‘technocapitalist’ school
29TechCrunch / 12h
Former a16z-investor Balaji Srinivasan has booked out an island in Singapore to create his own “Network School.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Netflix's 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' trailer has her backpacking to find herself
Mashable / 12h
Netflix's teaser trailer for animated series 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' has Lara (Hayley Atwell) pursing a thief.
Donald Trump is courting Taylor Swift and Swifties' endorsements on Truth Social
56Mashable / 12h
Donald Trump seems to think he's going to get the Swifties on his side. Or at least he's trying. You'd be forgiven if you missed it, but Trump posted about Taylor Swift and her legion of fans on his website Truth Social, where you can often find the former president ranting. Trump posted a bunch of images of people supposedly in "Swifties for Trump" shirts, writing, "I accept!" Now, to be clear,
ChatGPT accounts suspected of being Iranian influence operation shut down by OpenAI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A cluster of malicious ChatGPT accounts linked to a notorious cybercrime group have been disabled by OpenAI after they were found to be attempting to spread content aimed at influencing voters. The content posted discussed a number of topics, particularly focusing on the US election, Israel’s presence at the Olympic Games, and the conflict in Gaza. In its report , OpenAI said the content is said
Apple Sports Just Got a Big Update
How-To Geek / 12h
\Apple Sports is receiving quite the upgrade with its version 1.6 update. The mobile app, which debuted in February, will now offer coverage of NFL and NCAA football games.
Deal alert: Fly United business class from New York to Paris for only 60K miles
The Points Guy / 12h
If you’ve been dreaming of Paris during the holiday season, you’ll want to take advantage of this business-class bargain on United Airlines flights between the New York City area and Paris. Several dates in December, January and February display availability for business-class flights for as few as 80,000 United MileagePlus miles. If you redeem your miles through another Star Alliance carrier — l
It's time for Apple to tell parents that the iPhone doesn't belong in their child's classroom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
You'll rarely meet a more tech-positive person than me, but even I have my limits. With what I now know about children, teens, and technology, I'm certain there's one place the next great iPhone (likely the iPhone 16 ) doesn't belong, and that's in the classroom. We're likely just a few weeks away from Apple unveiling a collection of iPhone 16 handsets, including the iPhone 16 Pro , iPhone 16 Pro
How to Browse the Web in Your Linux Terminal With Lynx
How-To Geek / 12h
There is no shortage of feature-rich browsers available today, but most offer largely the same experience. Lynx is a web browser that only displays text, offering a unique and ad-free way to browse the Internet in the Linux terminal.
