Apple may be forced to stop blocking third parties from accessing Siri and more
95Mashable / 14h
Your favorite third-party apps and devices may soon become more integrated with Apple 's iOS mobile operating system then ever before – at least if you're in the EU. On Thursday, the European Commission began its first proceedings in order "to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations" that are enforced under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The first proceedings are actually
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Award Sale
2KOne Mile at a Time / 21h
Singapore Airlines offers its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can get significant savings on award tickets in select regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines . There are several opportunities to save miles on tickets in economy, premium economy, and business class. For travel to and from the United States, there are onl
Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk’s X after platform briefly evaded ban
400+Ars Technica - All content / 14h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Elon Musk's X temporarily became accessible again in Brazil despite government orders requiring Internet service providers to block the social network. X's revival was enabled by the company switching to a different network provider, namely Cloudflare, but Cloudflare reportedly made changes that allow ISPs to resume their blocking of X. "When X was shut d
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card Review: Worth The Fee
One Mile at a Time / 54min
Link: Apply now for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card Southwest Airlines has several co-branded credit cards with Chase. Of the three personal cards, my favorite one is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card . In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at the card, as this is a good time to apply. Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card Basics For September 2024 Even though the South
India’s Physics Wallah raises $210M at $2.8B valuation even as edtech funding remains scarce
TechCrunch / 1h
An Indian edtech startup has secured $210 million in fresh financing amid a tough funding environment for edtech companies in the country. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 20
Mashable / 1h
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 20
Mashable / 1h
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 20'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
Top Walmart Promo Codes for September 2024
21Wired / 1h
Find great savings daily at Walmart, like up to 65% off flash deals for tech, appliances, and plenty more.
New Australian video game classifications aim to restrict kids' exposure to loot boxes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Video game classifications are set to be overhauled in Australia starting from Monday, September 22 to help curb the exposure of “gambling-like” content. This includes loot boxes and could affect some of the biggest games like NBA2K , EA Football Club and Madden . First introduced last year , the changes to Australia's Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2023 include two new manda
Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts
28BBC News / 2h
The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.
Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts
200+BBC News / 2h
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.
John Mulaney skewers San Francisco tech crowd at Dreamforce
TechCrunch / 2h
Attendees of the giant, annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco love being the butt of the joke. Last year, Seth Myers entertained them during a 40-minute set that poked fun at the tech industry’s liberal use of self-affirmations. “You are achieving, you are amplifying, you are accelerating,” Myers said. “‘Architect?’ I saw ‘architect’ used as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma abandons human musicians for AI-generated music
TechCrunch / 2h
Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is ditching human musicians for artificial intelligence, saying he’ll use only AI-generated tunes in future projects, a move that underscores AI’s growing reach in creative industries. The filmmaker and screenwriter, known for popular Bollywood movies including Company, Rangeela, Sarkar, and Satya has launched a venture, called RGV Den Music, that […] © 2024 TechC
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 20, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 20, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 20, Wordle #1,189! 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 Yor
This 15-course learn-to-code bundle is now only £30 — that's £2 per course
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : Through Sept. 29, the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle has dropped in price to £30.09 (reg. £1,129.22). Whether you’re looking to start a career in coding or just want to learn for fun, the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is great for beginners and experienced users alike. With 15 courses and 213 hours of content, this collection of lessons teaches you the b
How to watch the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix for free on ORF , ServusTV , or RTBF . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The action is really hotting up in F1 , with Lando Norris closing the gap on Max Verstappen every week. Things are building to a dramatic climax, meaning fans will be desperate for a way to watch remaining races without spending anyth
How to watch the 2024-25 Women's Super League online for free in the U.S.
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024-25 Women's Super League for free on BBC iPlayer and YouTube . Access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a lot of soccer competitions to keep tabs on, but if women's soccer is your thing, the WSL should be your priority. This league is stuffed full of star players and intriguing storylines that play out every week. And you can watch some
Hezbollah Ordered From Trojan Horse Israeli Pager Company
Next Big Future / 3h
Israel set up a company in 2022 just to sell pagers that would end up with Hezbollah and other enemies. There are some online indications of company history going back to 2019. They registered it in May, 2022 and got the license to make them from the real Taiwanese company Gold Apollo. Most of the ... Read more
Netflix teases the next seasons of Avatar, Squid Game and Arcane at Geeked Week
Engadget / 3h
At its in-person fan event for Geeked Week this year, Netflix has shown teasers and sneak peeks of its upcoming shows, including the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender . In addition to revealing that the new season is already in production , Netflix has also announced that Miya Cech ( Are You Afraid of the Dark? ) is playing earthbending master Toph. Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 i
'Squid Game' Season 2 teaser hints at new deadly games
Mashable / 5h
Netflix has dropped its first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of "Squid Game". Watch.
The Penguin episode 1 includes a fascinating Batman Easter egg that'll fill The Dark Knight fans with glee or dread
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Full spoilers follow for The Penguin 's opening episode and The Batman . The Penguin has premiered on streaming services worldwide – and its first episode has already filled Batman fans with glee or dread after the inclusion of a specific reference to the Dark Knight's 80-plus year history. Episode 1, titled 'After Hours' reintroduces audiences to Colin Farrell's Oz Cobb, i.e. the titular charact
New Squid Game season 2 trailer confirms some big plot details about the hit Netflix show's return, and I can't wait to dive back in
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Squid Game season 2 arrives in a few months and we've finally got a clearer picture of what the anticipated new instalment will bring to the table. With the first season setting new records for Netflix , aka the world's best streaming service , fans, myself included, have been desperate to see what happens next. They've already got us excited with a big The Platform 2 update, and now Squid Game h
Squid Game Season 2’s First Clip Brings Bullets, Fire, and Fresh Meat
76Gizmodo / 5h
Netflix has shared a tantalizingly brief look at what to expect when the smash hit series returns in December.
Monument Valley 3 breaks the series' old boundaries by adding a sailboat
Engadget / 6h
During Netflix's Geeked Week event , some more details about Monument Valley 3 emerged. Developer Ustwo Games says the long-awaited sequel builds on its predecessors in several ways, especially in terms of the gameplay, art style and story. Perhaps the biggest change in Monument Valley 3 is the introduction of sailing. You'll be able to move the boat in almost any direction and, as such, "the gam
Netflix's One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender shows just got some serious season 2 cast upgrades at Geeked Week Live 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Netflix has announced some big-name additions to the season 2 casts of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender and One Piece adaptations. Revealed as part of Netflix Geeked Week 2024 's live event, the streaming giant confirmed that three actors – one for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, and two for One Piece season 2 – will join those shows' cast rosters for their next chapters. Who is Av
At last, Arcane season 2 has an official Netflix release date – and it'll debut almost exactly when I thought it would
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It finally happened. Nearly three years Arcane 's first season drew to a close, the hit Netflix show's second and final chapter has a release date – and, fittingly, it's set to arrive around its forebear's three-year anniversary. Announced during Netflix Geeked Week 2024 's live event, Arcane season 2 will officially debut on Netflix on Saturday, November 9 . That's... an unusual day for one of N
Amazon's new AI feature might be your secret weapon for winning at Prime Day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you’re feeling overwhelmed ahead of Amazon Prime Day , a new AI feature from the e-commerce giant may help you score everything you want, even the items you don’t yet know you want to buy. Amazon announced this week that customers will have a more personalized experience when shopping by employing large language models (LLMs) to match individual preferences and provide more relevant product in
These are 10 of the most haunted hotels in the world — and you can actually sleep in them
500+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Looking to celebrate Halloween in a truly spooky fashion? Why not try and brave a night at one of the most haunted hotels in the world? From glamorous Hollywood high-rises to Dublin’s stately “Grand Dame,” there’s no shortage of haunted hotels you can book — in some cases, with points — to get into the All
Say Hello to Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s New Toph
100+Gizmodo / 7h
As season two of Netflix's live-action spin on the beloved animated show enters production, the streamer's ready for you to meet your new favorite Earthbender.
Heres What the iPhone 16 Colors Actually Look Like
How-To Geek / 8h
Wondering what the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro colors look like outside of marketing materials? If you cant get yourself down to an Apple Store, we took a trip instead.
Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin ) A mistrial was declared today in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, who was accused of bribing a powerful state lawmaker's ally in order to obtain legislation favorable to AT&T's business. "The jury report they have reached an impasse and cannot reach a unanimous verdict. For the reasons stated on the record, the co
India approves development of reusable launcher, space station module
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and Virendra Sachdeva, two members of Narendra Modi's ruling BJP party, celebrate the landing of India's Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft on the Moon on August 23, 2023. (credit: Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times via Getty Images ) All at once, India's government has approved plans to develop a new reusable rocket, the centerpiece of an Indian space station, and robotic sample
Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps
69Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The Windows App runs on Windows, but also macOS, iOS/iPadOS, web browsers, and Android. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft announced today that it's releasing a new app called Windows App as an app for Windows that allows users to run Windows and also Windows apps (it's also coming to macOS, iOS, web browsers, and is in public preview for Android). On most of those platforms, Windows App is
How to stop LinkedIn from training AI on your data
61Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) LinkedIn admitted Wednesday that it has been training its own AI on many users' data without seeking consent. Now there's no way for users to opt out of training that has already occurred, as LinkedIn limits opt-out to only future AI training. In a blog detailing updates coming on November 20, LinkedIn general counsel Blake Lawit confirmed that
Ever wonder how crooks get the credentials to unlock stolen phones?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A coalition of law-enforcement agencies said it shut down a service that facilitated the unlocking of more than 1.2 million stolen or lost mobile phones so they could be used by someone other than their rightful owner. The service was part of iServer, a phishing-as-a-service platform that has been operating since 2018. The Argentina-based iServer sold access to a pl
Would you let AI plan your next holiday?
BBC News / 8h
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, September 20 (game #467)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, September 20 (game #201)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, September 20 (game #970)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO
Walmart’s October ‘Prime Day’ Sale Won’t Require a Membership
LifeHacker / 9h
It's official: All four major retailers have announced their October holiday sales. The main event is Amazon's two-day Prime Big Deal Days promotion; the remainder were all announced in response to it, and have coinciding dates that position them to directly compete with the online shopping juggernaut. Today, Walmart's became the last one to officially announce its own "Prime Day"-esque promotion
I Tried the Kettlebell Ladder Workout, and I Have Opinions
LifeHacker / 9h
Cardio is good for us, but if you don’t enjoy running or spending time on cardio machines at the gym, you’re probably reluctant to hop on the VO2max improvement train. Fortunately(?), there’s a viral workout that promises you can get good at running without running—by doing a specific workout with weights called the kettlebell ladder. I tried it, and I have opinions. What is the kettlebell ladder
Gaming Lyft’s Citi Bike algos was a lucrative side hustle for a while
TechCrunch / 9h
A New York Times article Thursday highlighted a lucrative side hustle that is emblematic of the times we live in: gaming algorithms to earn money. In this case, folks figured out they could maximize the payout from Lyft’s Citi Bike “Bike Angels” program by taking advantage of a company algorithm used to meet its supply-and-demand […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The New Dragon Ball Game’s Massive Roster Size Is a Very Specific Easter Egg
59Gizmodo / 9h
Bandai Namco understood the assignment with its cavalcade of references in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero .
Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego
24TechCrunch / 9h
This is the chipmaker's second round of layoffs over the past year, while the company recorded billions in revenue. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
SpaceX disputes $633K FAA fine, citing ‘systematic challenges’ with agency
22TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX sent a letter to top congressional leaders on Wednesday denying allegations that it violated its launch licenses on two separate occasions last year, which has resulted in regulators seeking $633,009 in penalties from the company. Instead, the company asserts that the inability of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) to […] © 2024 TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s reposts of Kamala Harris deepfakes may not fly under new California law
29TechCrunch / 9h
California’s newest law could land social media users who post, or repost, AI deepfakes that deceive voters about upcoming elections in legal trouble. Governor Gavin Newsom suggests that AB 2839, which went into effect immediately after he signed it on Tuesday, could be used to reel in the retweets of Elon Musk, among others who […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Concord’s disastrous launch reportedly leads to its director’s self-demotion
Engadget / 9h
The ripples from Concord’s seismic implosion are still fanning out since Sony decided to take the game offline earlier this month. Now, the game’s director has reportedly decided to bow out gracefully. Kotaku reported that game director Ryan Ellis of Firewalk Studios told staff members that he’s stepping down from his position. Ellis, who cofounded Firewalk after a stint as the creative director
A Guide to Best Buy’s Month of Pre-Black Friday Sales
LifeHacker / 10h
We're getting to that time of the year when every major retailer seems to have a huge sale leading up to the holidays. Amazon's "October Prime Day" sale is the main event in the fall, which all the other retailers seem to revolve around. This year, Best Buy's having multiple sales spanning over nearly a month in the lead-up to Black Friday. All of Best Buy's October sales Best Buy's fall sale is
The First Seven Customizations You Should Make in iOS 18
LifeHacker / 10h
Android has always had the reputation as the mobile OS to go with for customizability. If you like to mess with your phone, you go that way. If you prefer a more curated experience, you choose Apple. That said, the latter has been making it easier to customize iOS over the years, and it just so happens that iOS 18 introduces a bunch of new ways to choose how your iPhone looks and operates. In som
Mars Appears to Be Missing a Moon, Astronomer Finds
85Futurism / 10h
Battle of the Bulge Mars is not a uniform sphere, but instead has a wonky shape due to its width, length and height all having different measurements, making it triaxial in nature . This weird feature, along with its strange topographic bulges and the highest peaks and the deepest crevasses in the Solar System, represent a planetary puzzle. And they could also, according to US Naval Observatory a
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content , a popular conservative influencer promptly sued, accusing California of censoring protected speech, including satire and parody. In his complaint , Christopher Kohls—who is known as "Mr Reagan" on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter)—said that he was
Canada Wants To Charge Airlines $583 Per Consumer Complaint
One Mile at a Time / 10h
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has a proposal to charge airlines hundreds of dollars every time the government has to resolve a consumer complaint against an airline, even if the airline isn’t found to be in the wrong. I can’t decide how I feel about this… Canada wants to shift cost of complaints to airlines In many countries, it’s possible to file a complaint with the government if you
Before Chappell Roan Became a Superstar, She Composed the Score for This Horror Short
46Gizmodo / 10h
Rachel Stavis' 2022 short, Posies , is getting a spooky season re-release on Alter.
How BurnBot's RX2 is changing wildfire prevention
Mashable / 10h
BurnBot's RX2 delivers fast, safe controlled burns with minimal smoke, reducing wildfire risks and creating defensible spaces.
californiastatelibrary : ALT Ahoy me mateys! This fine day be “Talk Like A Pira...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
californiastatelibrary : ALT Ahoy me mateys! This fine day be “Talk Like A Pirate Day”, and what better way to educate yerselves than with a tome from our treasure trove, “De Jure Maritimo et Navali: or, A Treatise of Affairs Maritime, and of Commerce.” This be the “mainsail” of seafarin’ law, coverin’ all manner o’ maritime mischief, war on the high seas, dealings ‘tween nations, and the art o’
DOT Investigates SkyMiles: Delta’s ‘Free Benefits’ Claim Faces Backlash
View from the Wing / 10h
Delta's President views SkyMiles as a 'giveaway program' rather than something his customers invest in and can expect a return from. So it's no surprise that Delta can charge more than 4 times as many miles for the same Delta seat that their partners will charge to their own customers. The Vice President running SkyMiles even admits they're not trying to compete over offering value to customers .
‘I’m a Black Nazi!’: GOP Nominee in North Carolina Exposed Over Old Porn Site Comments
47Gizmodo / 10h
Mark Robinson, an anti-LGBTQ bigot, also expressed a love for trans porn.
MIT develops recyclable 3D-printed glass blocks for construction
27TechCrunch / 10h
The team points to glass’ optical properties and its “infinite recyclability” as reasons for turning to the material. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
I Put This Savory, Spicy Thai Sauce on Every Rice Dish
LifeHacker / 11h
Some folks always put the same condiment on their food, whatever is for dinner. You know the type—maybe you are the type: The ketchup-on-eggs people. The hot sauce-on-everything folks. Well, I like to pat myself on the back for incorporating different condiments into different dishes, but even I make one exception, and it's for prik nam pla. I simply must have this Thai sauce on every rice dish I
The GoPro Hero 13 Black Is Worth the Upgrade
LifeHacker / 11h
Some gadgets don’t feel like they can sustain an annual release schedule. As tempting as shiny new toys are, not everything can be updated noticeably and frequently enough to make shelling out a few hundred dollars each year feel worth it—especially when your old model probably still works fine. GoPro, however, insists on putting out a new camera each year, even as its past few releases have only
FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
24TechCrunch / 11h
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order to justify new regulations in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Looking for AirPods Alternatives? You Can Save 20% on a Pair of Noise-Canceling Beats Fit Pro
Gizmodo / 11h
Amazon has the Beats Fit Pro with the Apple H1 chip for just $159 for early prime big deal days!
Cunard’s World Club cruise loyalty program: Everything you need to know
The Points Guy / 11h
Among major cruise lines, Cunard has one of the more modest loyalty programs. The Cunard World Club loyalty program doesn’t offer its top-tier members such truly epic loyalty perks as the free cruises that come with top status in the Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program . The program only has four tiers, fewer than the programs offered by many of its competitors. That said, comp
SocialAI makes you the most important – and only – person on social media
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Ever feel like your social media posts only get engagement from bots? Well, the new SocialAI app attempts to flip that flaw into a feature. The company has just launched its mobile app, on which each user only connects with AI chatbots. To be fair, the bots are not spam, they are designed to engage with what you say, understand context, respond appropriately, and keep you interested. SocialAI des
Black Mirror season 7 cast revealed in a cryptic computer message
29Engadget / 11h
Get ready to question humanity’s control over the technology that surrounds us because another season of Netflix’s Black Mirror is in the works. Earlier today, the official Black Mirror X page revealed the cast of the new season coming next year along with some other interesting clues and Easter eggs. The video features an old, flickering computer screen that appears to unload a complete data dum
Microsoft Is Getting Into Bed With Palmer Luckey to Make Super Soldiers
28Gizmodo / 11h
Luckey's Anduril Industries has landed a lucrative new contract with the DoD that will bring automated headsets to America's warrior class.
'The Babadook' filmmaker Jennifer Kent on how her character became an LGBTQ+ icon, and why we will never see a sequel
Mashable / 11h
Jennifer Kent, filmmaker of 'The Babadook', opens up about creating a character that would become an LGBTQ+ icon and why she refused to make a sequel.
Institute for Study of War Reports Hamas Brigades Have Been Mostly Degraded
Next Big Future / 11h
The Institute for the Study of War reports that Hamas Brigade in Rafah and Khan Younis are now militarily ineffective and three other brigades are substantially degraded. This goes through actual statistics of Hamas military effectiveness in Rafah and Khan Younis and mentions the degradation in the other three brigades. This also reviews the US ... Read more
Fitbit users struggle with “very frustrating” app bugs for months
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Fitbit's Charge 6. (credit: Google) Users of Fitbit’s iOS and Android apps have been reporting problems with the apps' ability to sync and collect and display accurate data. Some have been complaining of such problems since at least April, and Fitbit has been working on addressing syncing issues since at least September 3. However, Google's Fitbit hasn't said when it expects the bugs to
Life imitates xkcd comic as Florida gang beats crypto password from retiree
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Sometimes this is all you need. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Image) Remy Ra St. Felix spent April 11, 2023, on a quiet street in a rented BMW X5, staking out the 76-year-old couple that he planned to rob the next day. He had recently made the 11-hour drive up I-95 from southern Florida, where he lived, to Durham, North Carolina. It was a long way, but as with so many jobs, occasional
Nows the Worst Time to Get a Windows PC Gaming Handheld
How-To Geek / 11h
Want to jump onto the PC gaming handheld train soon or upgrade your current handheld? You ought to wait a few months because the current crop of PC handhelds is getting long in the tooth, and 2025 should be a huge year for handheld gaming PCs, with all kinds of exciting stuff happening.
Get in the Driver’s Seat on Your PS5 or Xbox With a Logitech Racing Sim Wheel, Pedals, and Shifter for 22% off
Gizmodo / 11h
Get ready to race with a Logitech Driving Force racing sim wheel and other peripherals, now it's as low as $278.
Retired NASA Astronaut Urges Government to Investigate "Compelling" UFO Claims
21Futurism / 11h
Squad Up In a new interview, retired NASA astronaut and current Arizona senator Mark Kelly insisted that the US government could be doing much more to investigate credible claims about unidentified flying objects. Speaking to GZero founder Ian Bremmer , the former twin astronaut didn't scoff at the idea that the truth may be out there. "I've seen some compelling testimony from navy fighter pilots
Microsoft Edge Will Warn You About Slow Extensions
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft has announced a new feature in testing for its Edge browser that will warn you when your installed browsing extensions start slowing things down.
James Cameron Wants a New Terminator to be Nothing Like the Other Movies
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The Terminator and Avatar creator continues to tease upcoming plans for his sci-fi franchise.
Tor Network Denies Report That ‘Anonymity Is Completely Canceled’
Gizmodo / 11h
German news outlets reported that police were able to de-identify a Tor user involved in a child sexual abuse network, but the Tor Project says the techniques used appear to rely on an outdated Tor protocol that was updated in 2018.
The Immersed Visor aims for spatial computing’s sweet spot
21Engadget / 11h
An Austin-based startup best known for its VR and mixed reality workspace software for other companies’ headsets now has hardware of its own. The Immersed Visor appears to sit somewhere between a Vision Pro Lite and Xreal Plus: a lightweight head-worn device that creates a high-resolution spatial computing environment on the cheap (well, relatively speaking). Teased to death for months, Immersed
Delta Axes New York to Munich Route After One Season
74One Mile at a Time / 11h
Delta Air Lines will be cutting a seasonal route to Germany after just one season, and I can’t say I’m that surprised. Delta cuts seasonal New York to Munich Boeing 767 flight In the summer of 2024, Delta added a variety of new seasonal routes across the Atlantic. Among those was a route between New York (JFK) and Munich (MUC), which is operating 3x weekly between April 7 and October 24, 2024, us
Passing Through Campus
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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US DHS head — when It comes to AI, government needs to move as fast as businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The head of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called on government organizations to be faster and more nimble when it comes to developing and working with AI tools . Speaking at the Dreamforce 2024 event in San Francisco, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, US DHS Secretary, noted there was a desire to do more with AI in government, but some roadblocks remained. Asked by Salesforce CEO Marc Ben
So-Called ‘Space Balloon’ Completes Crucial Test Ahead of Tourist Flights
46Gizmodo / 11h
Space Perspective is hoping to have commercial operations underway in 2025, but a seat on the luxurious balloon is gonna cost you.
Not Just a Gimmick: 3 Reasons to Get a Wireless Charging Stand
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to optimize your at-home desk setup. Whether you work from home or just like to have a personal workspace, a wireless phone charging stand on your desk can do more for your productivity than you might expect.
Brazil threatens daily fines for X and Starlink for 'non-compliance' with ban
Engadget / 12h
One day after X started to come back online for some people in Brazil, the country’s Supreme Court is threatening the social media company and Elon Musk-owned Starlink with hefty daily fines . In a new order posted online, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered regulators to “reactivate” blocking of X and said that the two companies could be hit with close $1 million a day in fines for n
How I Created a Productive Morning Routine
LifeHacker / 12h
A few months ago, I realized I was kind of a gross mess in the morning. I was snoozing my alarm way too long, then jumping out of bed in a panic, forgetting a bunch of things I needed to do and grab on the way out the door, and starting each day off on entirely the wrong foot. The day started rough and it stayed rough: I was tired, cranky, and unproductive. Slowly but surely, almost without activ
This $8 Knife Is the One Purchase You Must Make Before Prime Day
LifeHacker / 12h
Like many Americans, I bemoan the fact that online shopping hurts local businesses, which can't compete with the convenience of unsustainable perks like "free" two-day Prime shipping . Like many Americans, I still buy a ton of stuff online anyway, because it's sure easier not to have to carry a huge pack of toilet paper home from Aldi (at least, as a New Yorker, I can still be a snob about the fa
What the Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Cut Means for You
LifeHacker / 12h
The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday. This marks the first reduction in borrowing costs since the pandemic began in March 2020, as a part of the central bank's response to easing inflation pressures. Prior to this latest cut, the Fed had been on a consistent streak of 11 consecutive rate hikes, which peaked at a year-over-year rate of 9.1%
SLS Barcelona is set to open this winter — a European first for the luxe brand
The Points Guy / 12h
Ennismore, Accor’s playful joint venture offshoot of luxury and lifestyle brands, is on track to make a splash in the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region. SLS Barcelona is slated to open this winter in the revitalized Port Forum district, a trendy waterfront area that has evolved from being a hub of industrial grit to a cultural hot spot. The property — which will feature 471 guest rooms and suit
YouTube is now showing ads when you pause videos
45Engadget / 12h
Google has found another way to turn your eyeballs into money: by turning paused YouTube videos into a new real estate for ads. A YouTube communications manager told The Verge they’ve seen “strong advertiser and strong reviewer responses” since they “rolled out Pause ads to all advertisers.” YouTube first started looking at using ads on pause screens in 2023 with select advertisers. Google’s chie
Nintendo Is Suing 'Palworld' Creator Pocketpair
37Wired / 12h
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing the company behind the game, which fans dubbed “Pokémon with guns,” for patent infringement.
This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors
26TechCrunch / 12h
Test subjects were required to move a 30-pound kettlebell up and down a flight of stairs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Homeopathic company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray, FDA says
37Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Florian Gaertner ) The maker of a homeopathic nasal spray with a history of contamination is refusing to recall its product after the Food and Drug Administration once again found evidence of dangerous microbial contamination. In a warning Thursday , the FDA advised consumers to immediately stop using SnoreStop nasal spray—made by Green Pharmaceuticals—because it may cont
Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debate
20Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Cutting metal with lasers is hard, but even harder when you don't know the worst-case timings of your code. (credit: Getty Images) As is so often the case, a notable change in an upcoming Linux kernel is both historic and no big deal. If you wanted to use "Real-Time Linux" for your audio gear, your industrial welding laser, or your Mars rover, you have had that option for a long time (p
Get Ready for More AI Crap on Amazon
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon is using generative AI to make new ads and product listings. The new ads are capable of changing in real time based on who is watching and their shopping habits. The full rollout is underway, but some features are already accessible to sellers.
Cruise resumes operations in California, thankfully with human drivers
Engadget / 12h
Autonomous vehicle outfit Cruise is slowly returning to operation in California following an incident in which a pedestrian was struck and dragged by a robotaxi for approximately 20 feet in October 2023. The company posted on X that it is reintroducing human-operated mapping vehicles to the streets in Mountain View and Sunnyvale. Its next stated goal is "to progress to supervised testing with up
Its Now Easier to Edit Birthdays in Google Calendar
How-To Geek / 12h
Google is making it easier to create birthday reminders in Google Calendar. The new Google Workspace update is currently rolling out and should become available in the next couple of weeks.
BioWare Dishes on Keeping The Veilguard True to Dragon Age
59Gizmodo / 12h
io9 spoke with BioWare staff about the long-awaited Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how it continues the franchise's eclectic legacy.
Data Scientist Predicts Kamala Harris Will Win By a "Landslide" in November
200+Futurism / 12h
Market Forces A data scientist who correctly predicted a series of recent elections is back to throw his analytical hat in the ring — and he's betting that Kamala Harris is going to win big in November. As Fortune reports , Northwestern University's Thomas Miller startled pundits and pollsters when he called not only the presidential race for Joe Biden, but also two close Senate races in Georgia
I'm Ditching ChatGPT for Claude.AIHere's Why
How-To Geek / 12h
I've been a ChatGPT Plus subscriber since day one, but lately, I've found myself gravitating towards Claude. Don't get me wrong, ChatGPT is still an impressive tool. However, for my workflow, Claude has become the clear winner. Here's why I'm making the switch and why you might want to as well.
Anker Recalls Three Power Banks Due To Fire Risk
How-To Geek / 12h
Anker is recalling three power banks because of faulty batteries. These defective batteries are liable to overheat, melt, and catch on fire. Anker has declared all three power banks fire hazards and requested customers to stop using them immediately.
Real pirate names for #TalkLikeAPirateDay! 🦜🏴‍☠️
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
usnatarchives : Real pirate names for #TalkLikeAPirateDay! 🦜🏴☠️ ARRRR, the disappointment! This list of mostly non-piratical pirate names (John Desfarges, Peter Morel, Robert Johnston, Charles Dickinson, etc.) come from the case file of United States v. John Defarges, et. al. for charges of piracy, from the records of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. New Orleans.
FTC Agrees Social Media and Streaming Services Surveil People
How-To Geek / 12h
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that many popular social media websites and streaming services are engaged in vast surveillance of users.
God Of War: Ragnarok's PC port is out and it fixes one of the game’s most annoying quirks
Engadget / 12h
The long-awaited PC port of God of War: Ragnarok is out . This comes nearly two years after the game was released for PS4 and PS5 to positive reviews . This is a pretty big deal on its own, but the port has a feature that not even the original console release had. Players can finally tell Kratos’ son Atreus to shut the heck up, as first reported by Kotaku . In the original release, Atreus was lik
One Key+ Card review: Valuable perks for Expedia loyalists
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One Key+ Card overview The One Key+™ Card (see rates and fees ) is a new card from Expedia that comes with valuable earning rates and some unique benefits with Expedia’s One Key travel rewards program. If you use Expedia and its affiliated services frequently, the card could be a good fit for your wallet.
Opt Out of Linkedin, OpenAI and Google Bard Using Your Data for AI
Next Big Future / 12h
Linkedin is using your data to train its AI. Here is the link to opt-out. Opt out if you want to keep your data for yourself or force them to pay you. Many of the services that you use online are choosing to use your data for AI. It is prudent to opt-out and at ... Read more
