Friday, September 13, 2024

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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 25% Off Award Sale

400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has just launched an excellent sale for reward flights , which allows you to save 25% on the cost of award flights all the way through the end of the year, but you need to book soon. Save on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club awards With a new sale from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, members can save 25% off the number of points required for award tickets on Virgin Atlantic fli





I listened to ‘Me Espresso’ on AirPods 4 with ANC — it’s like Sabrina was serenading me inside a soundproof cafĂ©
Mashable / 39min
I don't know what Sabrina Carpenter put in her "Me Espresso" tune to make it so addicting, but on the new AirPods 4 , it sounds like it's been brewed to perfection. To give you some background, the entry-level AirPods have always been sans active noise cancellation (ANC). If you wanted to block unwanted noise, you'd have to upgrade to the AirPods Pro 2 . But then, the Cupertino-based tech giant d


This new Sonos TV streamer rumor says you should expect an unexpected OS
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
We've been hearing for some months now that Sonos is close to releasing a new TV streaming device . Its existence was first reported back in 2022, but that was when the project was still in its very early stages; the actual product launch was tipped for late 2024, or perhaps very early in 2025. And a new report suggests that not only is the device's development well advanced, but that Sonos has m




Alaska 737 Aborts Takeoff At High Speed, To Avoid Southwest 737
One Mile at a Time / 6min
We’ve seen a scary number of close calls lately in commercial aviation, so here’s the latest example of that. Alaska & Southwest jets have close call in Nashville This incident happened on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Nashville Airport (BNA), and involves two aircraft: One aircraft was a three-year-old Alaska Boeing 737 MAX 9 with the registration code N919AK, which was getting ready to depar


Want to try Gemini Live? You don't need to subscribe to Gemini Advanced anymore, it's free for all Android users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
Gemini Live is now free for all Android users as Google begins the mass rollout of its impressive AI-powered voice assistant. Previously, Gemini Live was only available as part of Google’s paid Gemini Advanced subscription, which cost $20 (£18.99, AU$30). Now, Android users will be able to use the voice assistant for free, but you’ll need to be patient as not all users have access just yet. Gemin


Alternative app stores will be allowed on Apple iPad in the EU from September 16
TechCrunch / 34min
It was a matter of time, but Apple is going to allow third-party app stores on the iPad starting next week, on September 16. This change will occur with the next major release of iPadOS, the operating system specifically designed for the iPad. The move is related to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


'Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 5' trailer promises to finally tackle the big one
Mashable / 39min
In Season 5, Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries" is looking into one of the biggest cases of all: the Roswell incident.


Teenage hacker arrested over TfL hack — as thousands of customer bank details confirmed stolen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
The effects of the Transport for London (TfL) cyberattack continue to rumble on, with news of thousands of customer banking details confirmed to have been accessed, and a potential culprit arrested by police. On Sunday September 1, Transport for London (TfL) detected suspicious activity within its systems, sending an email alert to TfL accounts stating that it was "currently dealing with an ongoi


SoftBank-backed Delhivery contests metrics in rival Ecom Express’ IPO filing
TechCrunch / 41min
Indian logistics firm Delhivery has publicly contested the accuracy of metrics presented by competitor Ecom Express in its draft initial public offering prospectus, a rare confrontation in the lead-up to the latter’s market debut. Delhivery, which is backed by SoftBank and already publicly listed, claims that Ecom Express has inaccurately represented Delhivery’s business metrics when […] © 2024 T


Beautiful 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle Review: When Form and Function Make Sense
Wired / 45min
This electric kettle packs all the top-tier features at an affordable price.


Lucid's affordable new SUV shows it's planning to overtake Tesla as the new EV king
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
Californian EV manufacturer Lucid held a Technology and Manufacturing Day event this week, where it unveiled more information about its upcoming Gravity SUV, as well as hinting at more affordable models that will arrive in 2026 and beyond. The company, which currently only offers its Air model – an EV that has won many plaudits for its class-leading electric range and battery efficiency – will ex


Schools and universities are paying higher ransomware demands
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
The majority of schools and universities suffering a ransomware attack end up paying more than the initial demand, a new report has claimed. Polling 600 cybersecurity and IT leaders in the education sector, Sophos learned over half (55%) of those working in lower education, and 67% of those working in higher education, ended up paying more than what hackers originally asked for. It is difficult t


Watch out, Netflix fans – its app will soon no longer be supported on these older iPhones and iPads
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
If you've opened the Netflix app on a device running iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 recently, you might have seen a warning message pop up: it says support for the streaming service is coming to an end for devices running these software versions. As spotted by 9to5Mac , as of now the latest Netflix app needs iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 to run. That doesn't mean Netflix will stop working right away on older devices,


LG XBoom 360 XO2T Review: A Cool, But Overpriced Speaker
How-To Geek / 48min
Its not enough for Bluetooth speakers to just sound good, most need a gimmick too. Mood lighting is the thing the LG XBoom 360 XO2T brings to the table. The speaker sounds fine, and the lighting is cool enough, but unfortunately, the total package just isnt worth its full retail price.


Lufthansa Group & airBaltic Wet Lease Partnership Extended
One Mile at a Time / 50min
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Lufthansa Group and airBaltic have announced that they’ve extended their wet lease agreement for a few more years, so expect to see lots of airBaltic planes operating Lufthansa Group routes. Lufthansa Group wet leasing up to 21 airBaltic A220s Lufthansa Group and airBaltic have extended their partnership for an additional three years beyond the summer of 202


New trailer for Venom: The Last Dance unmasks the Spider-Man spin-off's terrifying villain Knull, but his original creators aren't happy about it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
The final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance has been released online – and the online conversation is being dominated by one particular part: its villain. With Venom 3 set to chomp its way into theaters on October 25, Sony Pictures, in association with Marvel Entertainment, have left it later than usual to release the Spider-Man film franchise's final teaser. That, though, appears to have been in


First leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 images suggest a disappointingly minor redesign
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Most Samsung Galaxy S25 leaks so far have focused on the top-end model, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but now we've had our first look at what may be the design of the standard Samsung Galaxy S25. This comes in the form of renders shared by reputable leaker @OnLeaks , in collaboration with Android Headlines , one of which you can see below – and at first glance you might think you’re looking at t


Apple fixes dangerous 'GAZEploit' Vision Pro security flaw
Mashable / 1h
Apple's Vision Pro has a way of showing the world a virtual version of you while you interact with others in virtual reality. Unfortunately, this very feature – called Persona – could've been used by hackers to steal a Vision Pro user's sensitive data. The security flaw was discovered by a group of six computer scientists from the University of Florida's Department of Computer Science, and it was


I relived my high school days and used the Motorola Razr+ for a week
Mashable / 1h
Foldable phones aren’t exactly new on the market, but — as an iPhone user gradually being lured over to Android — I was pretty excited when I first heard about the Motorola Razr+ . Previous editions of the Razr caught my attention when they were first announced, but lackluster reviews had me hesitating. Yes, I used (and loved) my Razr V3 back in high school, but a foldable phone in 2024? It seeme


'Flow' review: An animated animal adventure unlike anything you've seen before
Mashable / 1h
There's a deceptive simplicity to Flow. The premise of this animated film seems familiar: A motley band of animals join together to survive a terrible threat. But part of what makes co-writer/director Gints Zilbalodis' outing so sensational is its gentle rejection of American cartoon cliches. While the premise of this movie might sound like Madagascar, Ice Age, A Bug's Life, or Zootopia or any nu


NASA spacecraft snaps photo of huge volcano forming on distant world
Mashable / 1h
The most volcanic world in our solar system has sprouted a new volcano. And its lava flows are enormous. Jupiter's molten moon Io has been surveyed by a number of passing spacecraft, allowing planetary scientists to see changes on the surface. Recently, NASA 's Juno mission made the closest swings by Io in two decades. The 2024 views show a dynamic volcano where, just decades ago, there was a fea


How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture is coming up and the latest teams to the court are the Connecticut Sun and the Phoenix Mercury. Both teams have secured postseason spots, and will be looking to improve their positioning in the remaining matches.


How to watch Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture is coming up and the latest teams to the court are the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx. Both teams have secured their postseason spot and will now be looking to improve their positioning. To watch the Chicago Sky vs. M


How to watch Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Seattle Storm vs. Dallas Wings in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture is coming up and the latest teams to the court are the Seattle Storm and Dallas Wings. The Seattle Storm have already clinched their playoff spot, and are currently in fifth position. However, it's all over for the Da


Want to learn ethical hacking? Get everything you need in one $40 course.
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get this comprehensive ethical hacking bundle on sale for $39.97 (reg. $1,098) through September 29 and learn everything from Python to social engineering. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle $39.97 $1,098.00 Save $1,058.03 Cybersecurity is a fast-moving field, and ethical hacking is your gateway to understanding how to protect syst


Create the perfect vibe with 3 LED floor lamps for 53% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get a 3-pack of RGB LED app-controlled floor lamps for $139.97 (reg. $299.97) through September 29 and bring custom lighting to your home for less. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 56-inch RGB LED App-Enabled Remote Floor Lamp (3-Pack) $139.97 $299.99 Save $160.02 After a long day, the last thing you want is harsh lighting ruining the vibe of your relaxing evening. Or maybe y


Flash Pro Plus 100W USB-C 25000mAh Graphene Power Bank w/ Magsafe Compatibility
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Grab the Flash Pro Plus 100W Graphene Power Bank for $199.97 (reg. $319) through September 29 and charge all your devices faster, anywhere you go . We’ve all been there — running out of battery at the worst possible moment. But what if you had a power bank that could keep your devices going no matter where you are? Enter the Flash Pro Plus 100W Graphene Power Bank — powered by Panasonic to


Make your car instantly smarter with a wireless CarPlay adapter on sale for $90
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get wireless CarPlay and Android Auto plus streaming app support for just $89.97 (reg. $149.99) through September 29 and take your driving experience to the next level. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Wireless Adapter with Streaming Service Support (2024 Edition) $89.97 $150.01 Save $60.04 Tired of plugging in your phone every time you get in the


'How to Die Alone' review: Natasha Rothwell's comedy is a sweet, vulnerable ride
Mashable / 1h
I can guarantee you you've never had a worse birthday than How to Die Alone 's Melissa Jackson ( Natasha Rothwell ). Her best friend Rory (Conrad Ricamora) ditches their birthday plans for a hookup. Her ex Alex (Jocko Sims) chooses that very day to send out his wedding invites. And on top of all of that, Mel straight-up dies . Just for three minutes, but it's enough to make an impression. SEE ALS


How to watch the 2024 Emmy Awards without cable — and without paying
Mashable / 1h
The best deals for watching the Emmys live without cable: BEST LIVE TV STREAMING SERVICE YouTube TV Free 10-day trial, then $64.99 per month for 4 months (save $32) BEST BUNDLE OPTION Hulu + Live TV (includes Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ with ads) Free 3-day trial, then $76.99 per month MOST AFFORDABLE LIVE TV STREAMING SERVICE Sling Blue (only select markets) $20 for your first month, then $40 per m


Grindr's 'Host or Travel' show helps you explore different 'gayborhoods'
Mashable / 1h
Grindr's been in the news a lot lately, but not for the reasons one might expect. This popular hookup app has been doing the most — from celebrating the US Open with a cheeky "grunt" notification to prioritizing the safety of international users during the Olympics . SEE ALSO: From Grindr to Scruff: The best dating apps for gay, bi, and queer men Now, the company is going beyond the app with the


'My Old Ass' review: Aubrey Plaza's time-travel comedy shines
Mashable / 1h
Daydreaming about what you'd tell your younger self is a fool's game. Sure, we'd like to imagine bestowing words of wisdom, mind-blowing messages of solace, or maybe even stock tips to our past selves. But if middle-aged you abruptly stumbled across teen you, what would you really say? That's the promising inciting incident of My Old Ass , a time-travel comedy from Megan Park, the brilliant write


'Salem's Lot' trailer has a nightmarish Easter egg for fans of the original Stephen King adaptation
Mashable / 1h
Max has dropped its "Salem's Lot" trailer, which features a moment that fans of the original Stephen King adaptation will remember.


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 13
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


NYT Strands hints, answers for September 13
Mashable / 1h
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


Anker 535 PowerHouse review: Is this power station the workhorse its name suggests?
Mashable / 1h
I recently made the move from New York City to Florida and one of the biggest things I’ve had to adjust to is the weather, especially those big rainstorms and hurricanes — which means there are likely days where I may experience power outages and am going to want a backup supply of power. For some background, I am a fairly technologically savvy person — my home office consists of my laptop and a


Neuroscientists and architects are using this enormous laboratory to make buildings better
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Have you ever found yourself lost in a building that felt impossible to navigate? Thoughtful building design should center on the people who will be using those buildings. But that’s no mean feat. It’s not just about navigation, either. Just think of an office that left you feeling sleepy or unproductive, or perhaps a health center that had a less-than-reviving atmosphere. A design that works for


Do You Need a New iPhone? + Yuval Noah Harari’s A.I. Fears + Hard Fork Crimes Division
NYT > Technology / 1h
Welcome to our 100th episode!


How Elon Musk’s Security Detail Has Grown Following Death Threats and Stalkers
NYT > Technology / 1h
As threats to his personal safety have become graver, the world’s richest man has barricaded himself behind a phalanx of bodyguards that operates like a mini-Secret Service.


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for September 13 (#460)
How-To Geek / 1h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack
100+BBC News / 2h
The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.


Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger
42BBC News / 2h
Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.


One of the world's largest software firms is building a data center with not one but three nuclear reactors — Oracle wants to build world's most powerful supercomputer ever, yes, even more powerful than Colossus
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
In a bid to meet the spiraling energy demands of advanced AI models, Oracle is set to build a data center powered by three small modular nuclear reactors. Larry Ellison, Oracle's co-founder and chairman, revealed this ambitious plan during a recent earnings call transcribed by The Motley Fool . The proposed nuclear-powered data center aims to produce over one gigawatt of energy, sufficient to mee


Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs
39TechCrunch / 3h
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has delivered its provisional ruling in a longstanding battle to combine two of the country’s major telecommunication operators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ


This Is How Johnnie Walker Made the World’s Lightest Whisky Bottle
52Wired / 3h
The spirit brand has created a whisky bottle 80 percent lighter than a conventional one. Now it's sharing the knowledge for free so that others might follow.



How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture is coming up and the latest teams to the court are the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever. Both teams have secured their postseason spot, so this match will be about improving their standings. To watch the Las Vegas A


This 5K monitor can do something that no other 5K screen can — rival to Apple Studio Display matches it for price, but is a touchscreen with more ports and a far more versatile stand
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Alogic, known for peripheral devices and displays, showed off a range of smart tech productivity devices at IFA 2024, including three premium displays. Particularly eye-catching among these is the Clarity 5K Touch 27” UHD Monitor, a device that is positioned to take on Apple’s Studio Display in home and workplace settings. As the name suggests, the Clarity 27 5K Touch Display has a 27-inch screen


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 13, 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 13, 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 13, Wordle #1,182! 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 w


Get a perma-license to PDF Reader Pro for Windows or Mac at 50% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Through Sept. 29 at the Mashable Shop, you can get PDF Reader Pro For Mac or Windows for just £22.83 or £19.02, respectively — that's a 50% discount. Have you ever met a teacher in the modern age who doesn’t use PDFs? Between readings, worksheets, and syllabi, there are plenty of opportunities for you to encounter this ubiquitous file type in school, and if you don’t have the right softwar


Disney+ is on sale for under £2 a month for a limited time
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Until Sept. 27, new and returning customers can get a three-month subscription to Disney+ (standard with ads) for £1.99 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Disney+ Disney+ Standard with Ads: 3-Month Subscription £1.99 per month Disney+ has got a lot planned for the coming months. The popular streaming service is launching new premieres like In Vogue: The 90s , animated films like Insi


How to watch the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix for free on ORF , ServusTV , or RTBF . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . F1 is having a moment. After what seemed like a lifetime of Max Verstappen dominating every weekend, we've got competitive racing once again. The big question is whether McLaren have enough time to close the gap, and whether they wil


How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream online
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture is coming up and the latest teams to the court are the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream. Neither team has secured their postseason spot, and there's only one place left to take. It's set to be a great ga


Oprah just had an AI special with Sam Altman and Bill Gates — here are the highlights
38TechCrunch / 6h
Late Thursday evening, Oprah Winfrey aired a special on AI, appropriately titled “AI and the Future of Us.” Guests included OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee, and current FBI director Christopher Wray. The dominant tone was one of skepticism — and wariness. Oprah noted in prepared remarks that the AI genie is out […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o


SquareX, Awarded Rising Star Category in CybersecAsia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Next Big Future / 7h
Singapore, Singapore, 13th September 2024, CyberNewsWire


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 13
Mashable / 8h
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 September 13'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: Mahj


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 13
Mashable / 9h
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


CEO of “health care terrorists” faces contempt charges after Senate no-show
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The name placard for Dr. Ralph de la Torre, founder and chief executive officer of Steward Health Care System, in front of an empty seat during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. (credit: Getty | Ting Shen ) The CEO of a failed hospital system who was paid hundreds of millions of dollars while patients we


Amazon's AI personal shopper is sharing ads with its advice
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Amazon proclaimed its shopping AI chatbot Rufus as a solution for people overwhelmed by the dizzying array of products on its website. But, since it’s Amazon, that’s now going to include some ads, as Adweek first noted . Rufus (named for a pet corgi owned by early Amazon employees) uses AI to research products and recommend purchases through conversations. “To help customers discover more product


OpenAI o1 Model Sets New Math and Complex Reasoning Records
Next Big Future / 10h
OpenAI o1 is a new large language model trained with reinforcement learning to perform complex reasoning. o1 thinks before it answers—it can produce a long internal chain of thought before responding to the user. OpenAI o1 ranks in the 89th percentile on competitive programming questions (Codeforces), places among the top 500 students in the US ... Read more


'Flappy Bird' is back – but with a murky comeback story and without its creator
Mashable / 11h
Ten years ago, a simple mobile game called Flappy Bird took the world by storm. The game became a massive hit in early 2014 on both iOS and Android, and quickly brought its creator, Vietnam-based Dong Nguyen, fame and fortune. Flappy Bird at one point was reportedly bringing in tens of thousands of dollars in ad revenue per day. By February 2014, however, Nguyen had completely removed the game fr


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Hisense 65-Inch Class U8
LifeHacker / 11h
It's as surprising as it is questionable when a top-rated, new TV has a huge drop in price not even half a year after its release, but I'm not complaining here. The Hisense 65U8N offers a great bang for your buck for a 65-inch TV and is an "outstanding" TV , according to PCMag. Right now, it's down to $999.99 (originally $1,499.99), $50 off the lowest price it has ever been, according to price-ch


New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
80BBC News / 11h
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, September 13 (game #460)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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.


Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, September 13 (game #963)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, September 13 (game #194)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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


XP Health grabs $32M to bring employees more affordable vision care
TechCrunch / 11h
Antonio Moraes, the grandson of a late prominent Brazilian billionaire, was never interested in joining the family-owned conglomerate of construction companies and a bank. Shortly after graduating from college, he founded one of Brazil’s first impact funds, which invested primarily in companies that made healthcare more accessible and affordable. But while attending Stanford University, where […]


An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work
Engadget / 11h
An artist who goes by @tofu_rabbit on X says that the look of Nerf’s Ace of Spades handgun from Bungie's Destiny games came from a commissioned artwork they drew almost a decade ago. Nerf and Bungie unveiled its newest foam dart gun collaboration on Tuesday featuring a limited edition version of Cayde-6’s iconic “Ace of Spades” blaster from Destiny 2 that is available for purchase on Bungie’s onl


Meet the winners of the 2024 Ig Nobel Prizes
37Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Ig Nobel Prizes honor "achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think." (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Curiosity is the driving force behind all science, which may explain why so many scientists sometimes find themselves going in some decidedly eccentric research directions. Did you hear about the WWII plan to train pigeons as missile guidance systems? Ho


Space Marine 2 Is Too Busy Making You Feel Heroic to Show the Farce at Warhammer 40K’s Heart
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Saber Interactive’s Space Marine 2 may feel like a walking tank, but it's Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader that epitomizes the silliness and the satire.


My Chase Ink Unlimited Card Application Approval Experience
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card with 90K bonus points I’ve been on a bit of a credit card application spree lately. I just applied for the incredible Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card , and wanted to share my experience getting approved. Why the Chase Ink Unlimited Card is worth getting The no annual fee Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card is an incredibly lucrative bu


The Best Ways to Add Storage Space to Your Living Room for Under $175
LifeHacker / 12h
I'm always looking for ways to increase the storage in my home, which makes me a big believer in storage furniture —the kind of items that serve one purpose but open up to reveal interior space perfect for housing other things out of sight. And there one room you likely spend a lot of time in that you're under-utilizing for storage: your living room. Storage ottomans In the living room, your best


5 lesser-known perks of the Amex Business Gold Card
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The American Express® Business Gold Card has a few well-known (and well-advertised) perks, including 4 points per dollar on your top two spending categories each month from the following list (up to the first $150,000 in combined purchases, then 1 point): Monthly wireless telephone service charges made dir


Elgato's latest Stream Deck is a $900 rackmount unit for pros
Engadget / 12h
Elgato has introduced the Stream Deck Studio, a new version of its creative control tech that's firmly targeting professional broadcasters. This 19-inch rackmount console has 32 LCD keys and two rotary dials. The $900 price tag shows that this is not an entry-level purchase. The company collaborated with broadcast software specialist Bitfocus on the Stream Deck Studio. The device can run the Comp


Apple AirPods Pro 2 have been approved by the FDA to function as hearing aids
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
At Apple’s “It’s Glowtime.” special event, the technology giant unveiled a pretty important and powerful health feature coming to AirPods Pro 2 . Of course, that’s the forthcoming “Hearing Aid” functionality coupled with hearing protection and a hearing test feature – all of which would be arriving in a software update at no additional cost. Now, three days after Apple unveiled the feature and no


OpenAI Strawberry LLM Reasoning Needs More Compute and Energy for Inference
Next Big Future / 12h
Jim Fan is one of Nvidia’s senior AI researchers. The shift could be about many orders of magnitude more compute and energy needed for inference that can handle the improved reasoning in the OpenAI Strawberry (QStar) approach. This could mean far more powerful and energy intensive chips needed to run inference. Nextbigfuture had previously analyzed ... Read more


Hypersonic Plane Startup Hermes Making New Test Facilities


Next Big Future / 12h
Hermeus is breaking ground on a new engine and flight test facility HEAT will accelerate US hypersonic development, offering increased testing cadence for not only Hermeus, but the DoD and larger defense industrial base. Hermeus has selected Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida for its hypersonic engine test facility. Named HEAT (High Enthalpy Air-Breathing Test Facility), ... Read more


Court clears researchers of defamation for identifying manipulated data
Ars Technica - All content / 13h
Enlarge / Harvard Business School was targeted by a faculty member's lawsuit. (credit: APCortizasJr ) Earlier this year, we got a look at something unusual: the results of an internal investigation conducted by Harvard Business School that concluded one of its star faculty members had