Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?
31KBBC News / 4h
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.
Is Downloading Retro Video Game ROMs Ever Legal?
200+How-To Geek / 11h
There's nothing quite like reliving your childhood by replaying your favorite retro games, but are emulators and ROMs legal? The internet will give you a lot of different answers, so we talked to a lawyer to get something more definitive.
Scalpers are now selling the PS5 Pro for thousands after the console sells out in minutes
77TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
After the PS5 Pro - 30th Anniversary Edition sold out almost instantly, scalpers are now selling the console bundle for thousands online. Last week, Sony announced a limited edition collection of PS5 consoles and accessories to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary. Preorders for the bundles, which included 12,300 units of the limited edition PS5 Pro, went live earlier today in the UK and othe
Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public
Wired / 6min
Workers have been sharing videos alleging the precarious working conditions that have allowed the Chinese ecommerce giant to target unstoppable growth.
Indian game streaming startup Loco sells majority stake to Redwood
TechCrunch / 23min
UAE-based Redwood has acquired a majority stake in the game streaming platform Loco as the Indian firm looks to expand focus to international markets, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. Redwood, a newly-formed investment firm, has signed a $65 million deal with Loco, an investment that also gives full exit to all existing Loco backers. This […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 27
Mashable / 25min
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
Deepak Chopra's AI voice aims to enlighten your listening
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
ElevenLabs has added a Deepak Chopra to the stable of celebrity voice clones available on its Reader App . Chopra’s AI-generated voice can now read out any digital text to you with his full approval. Chopra joins the likes of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier as a celebrity voice, though he is the first still-living person who has signed up to have his synthetic av
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 27, 2024
LifeHacker / 58min
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 27, 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 27, Wordle #1,196! 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
First Intel Xeon W-3500 review lands with shocking realization — Intel excels at scientific computing and ML, but lags desperately everywhere else
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Puget Systems has published a detailed content creation review of the Intel Xeon W-3500 series. The company's latest workstation processors are an update of the W-3400 series, offering increased core counts and cache but maintaining the core architecture. This new chips aim to address Intel's lagging performance in the high-end desktop (HEDT) content creation space compared to AMD’s Threadripper
You can now chat and play games with Duolingo’s AI characters to learn Spanish or French
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Practicing with a native speaker has long been seen as the best way to learn a language, but Duolingo thinks its AI characters can fill in if you don't have a global contact list. The language learning app showcased two new AI features at its annual Duocon conference, Video Call and Adventures – both aiming to boost your language skills with AI. Video Call, as the name suggests, is a video phone
Give your AI-generated text a human touch with this lifetime deal for £30
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Upgrade your AI content quality with a lifetime subscription to Undetectable AI and humanise your writing with a one-time payment of £29.81. Creating content with AI is a game-changer, but let’s be honest — it doesn’t always hit the mark when it comes to sounding natural. Whether you’re a blogger, marketer, or student, you’ve probably found yourself tweaking AI-generated text to make it so
The Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 specs may have leaked, and the 5080's VRAM might be a huge disappointment for gamers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
While there have been many leaks, rumors, and reports surrounding Nvidia’s upcoming flagship RTX 5090 and the 5080 graphics cards, we now have some definitive specs thanks to a recent and massive leak. Well-known and reliable Nvidia leaker kopite7kimi posted on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account specs for the forthcoming Blackwell graphics cards . According to said leaks, the RTX 5090 wi
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 27
Mashable / 3h
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 27'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
Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?
22BBC News / 5h
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.
They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?
BBC News / 5h
Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning.
How to Follow a Training Program for a Marathon or Half Marathon, Even When Nothing Is Going Right
LifeHacker / 5h
When you’re training for a race, a good training plan is key . With a plan, you’ll have all your runs planned out for you, with just the right mix of long runs, speed work, and easy mileage to get you to the start line strong and ready. But what do you do when the plan doesn’t match up with your life? You get sick and miss a week, or you realize too late you started on the wrong date. Or the plan
Big news: You can now transfer Hawaiian miles (and by extension, Amex points) to Alaska Airlines
The Points Guy / 6h
There’s been a major development in the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines , as the two carriers just launched the ability to transfer miles between their respective loyalty programs. While post-merger plans call for a single, combined loyalty program , this is an important first step — and opens up a lucrative new avenue for those with American Express Membership Rewards points . Th
Brett Favre Says He Has Parkinson’s, Likely From Countless Concussions
24Futurism / 6h
Brett Favre, former star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, disclosed Tuesday that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, The New York Times reports , likely caused by thousands of concussions he suffered through his long career. Favre made the surprising acknowledgment of the progressively debilitating brain disorder on Tuesday while testifying in front of US Congress about accu
SpaceX Starlink Passing 4 Million Customers Towards 10 Million in 2025
Next Big Future / 6h
In May, Nextbigfuture projected that Starlink could reach 3.5 to 5 million customers at the end of 2024 and SpaceX has revealed they are passing 4 million customers this week. 5 million customers is possible for Starlink. 1 million were added from late May to the end of September. Starlink has increased its rate of ... Read more
The Merach S26 Is an Impressive (and Affordable) Exercise Bike
LifeHacker / 6h
Not everyone can afford a Peloton , but honestly, you don't need one. If what you're looking for is a no-nonsense bike exercise workout at home, there are plenty of more affordable alternatives. The quality varies depending on what you're looking to spend, but I've found the Merach S26 to be an impressive exercise bike for the money. (I've been using it at home for a couple of months as I rehab f
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
BBC News / 6h
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, September 27 (game #474)
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 Friday, September 27 (game #208)
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 Friday, September 27 (game #977)
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
Starlink hits 4 million subscribers
23TechCrunch / 7h
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network is expected to hit a new customer milestone this week, company President Gwynne Shotwell told Texas legislators on Tuesday. “This week, by the way, we will pass 4 million customers for Starlink, which is quite exciting,” she said while testifying before a state House Appropriations Committee meeting. (The milestone was confirmed […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
See Florida road conditions on live webcams as Hurricane Helene hits
Mashable / 7h
Hurricane Helene is strengthening as expected, and landfall will occur on the Big Bend coast of Florida Thursday night. Traffic, however, will not wait for landfall to occur. Tweet may have been deleted During a major hurricane, road conditions can be affected not just by flooding and crashes, but by road damage, precautionary closures, or just too many people on the road. SEE ALSO: Hurricane Hel
OpenAI plans to become a for-profit business — here’s what that means for the AI company
Mashable / 7h
OpenAI doesn't want to be so open anymore. According to a new report , OpenAI — the organization that burst onto the scene with the release of its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT , in 2022 — is looking to restructure into a for-profit company. Much to the chagrin of its biggest critics, like former investor Elon Musk , OpenAI has been slowly moving away from the non-profit ethos it was initially foun
Salem’s Lot Doesn’t Quite Scare Up Satisfation
30Gizmodo / 7h
The long-delayed Stephen King adaptation from Gary Dauberman (Annabelle, The Nun, It) arrives on Max October 3.
This NordVPN Deal Will Leave Your Speechless: Grab the VPN While It Lasts
Gizmodo / 7h
NordVPN is known for being a fast, secure, and reliable VPN. With the promotion they are currently offering, you can save up to several hundred dollars. Don’t miss out on this offer!
OpenAI Converting from Non-Profit to For Profit and Sam Altman Will Get $10 Billion
Next Big Future / 7h
OpenAI is working on a plan to restructure its core business into a for-profit benefit corporation that will no longer be controlled by its non-profit board. CEO Sam Altman and likely many employees will get equity. The reports are Sam will get 7% of the company which is valued at $150 billion. 7% would be ... Read more
Runway earmarks $5M to fund up to 100 films using AI-generated video
24TechCrunch / 7h
AI video generators need to believe that filmmakers will use their models in the production process. Otherwise why exist? To jump-start the new AI film ecosystem, Runway has set aside $5 million in cash and more in service credits to fund up to 100 original films. If you’re an AI-curious director, now’s your chance to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Think twice before following financial advice you find on social media
Mashable / 7h
Finances can be a confusing space to navigate, and often, social media feels like a place that might make it make sense. People talk honestly about their financial woes online, and it can make you feel more open to following their advice — mainly because you don't have to pay for it, Influencers on TikTok will tell you to get a high-yield savings account , or maybe they'll tell you not to . They
Hands-On: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10 Series, Watch FE LTE
How-To Geek / 7h
The Galaxy S24 series are some of the best Android smartphones you can buy today, but being flagship devices, they can be a bit expensive. Samsung's answer for fans looking for a more budget-friendly handset is the new Galaxy S24 FE . It shares a lot of features with the more expensive models, but it's obvious where corners were cut. After checking out the phone, I think you should stick with the
Woot Is Having a Big Sale on These Tech Devices
LifeHacker / 7h
Big sales are on their way soon for Amazon's " October Prime Day ," and as Walmart , Target , and Best Buy often do, they have their own competition sales ready to start as well. However, an often-forgotten retailer that has even better deals than any of them, Woot, is having a mini tech sale right now with better prices than Amazon has ever historically had, according to price-checking tools . T
Zillow is adding climate risk data to all US for-sale listings
41Engadget / 8h
As extreme weather events become ever more common, climate risks are playing a role in many people's long-term decision-making. And few things are more long-term than buying real estate. In response, Zillow has announced a new partnership to bring climate risk information to its for-sale listings. Property listing pages in the US will include data about flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality
Huge Miles Opportunity: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Now Allow Free 1:1 Transfers
View from the Wing / 8h
Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines last week and promised that points transfers between the two programs would come the same month . And they’re here. Continue reading ...
Tiny dancer: Ana de Armas is a fierce assassin in Ballerina trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Ana de Armas stars as dancer/assassin Eve Macarro in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina . John Wick fans hoping for a fifth film in the hugely popular action franchise will at least be able to return to "Wick-World" next year with the release of a spinoff film, Ballerina , set between the events of 2019's Chapter 3—Parabellum and Chapter 4 (2023). (The full title is the decidedly unwieldy Fro
Tails OS joins forces with Tor Project in merger
70Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: The Tor Project) The Tor Project, the nonprofit that maintains software for the Tor anonymity network, is joining forces with Tails, the maker of a portable operating system that uses Tor. Both organizations seek to pool resources, lower overhead, and collaborate more closely on their mission of online anonymity. Tails and the Tor Project began discussing the possibility of mergi
X suspends journalist Ken Klippenstein after he published J.D. Vance dossier
28Engadget / 8h
X suspended journalist Ken Klippenstein’s account earlier this afternoon. X’s Safety account says they issued the temporary suspension “for violating our rules on posting unredacted private personal information, specifically Sen. [J.D.] Vance’s physical address and the majority of his social security number.” Several news outlets that received the vetting dossier of the Republican vice presidenti
Can’t find cheap business-class awards to Europe on American? Try these routes and hacks
The Points Guy / 8h
As American Airlines has moved to dynamic pricing for mileage awards, it’s been increasingly difficult to find really good award deals … especially on highly desirable routes like the U.S. to Europe in business class. If you are having trouble finding business-class awards on American or other Oneworld airlines, know that there are some routes that have more availability than others. As we did re
See Hurricane Helene landfall live on these Florida beach cams
Mashable / 8h
Helene is, as of this writing on Thursday afternoon, a " dangerous major hurricane, " and conditions are expected to rapidly worsen in the next several hours as landfall approaches. Tweet may have been deleted The west coast of the Florida peninsula saw storm surge and rain all day, but what was visible Thursday may be deceptive, as this intensifying storm will be significantly more violent and d
Agatha All Along‘s Creator Is Playing Coy About That Huge Name Drop
27Gizmodo / 8h
Showrunner Jac Schaeffer talks about finally making a mention of a long-anticipated character in the WandaVision spinoff.
How to Preorder the PS5 Pro
LifeHacker / 8h
It about two weeks since Sony finally unveiled the PS5 Pro, and all the processing power advancements that will come with it. In that short period of time, the console is now available for preorder, as are the bundles for the Anniversary editions—assuming Sony makes more of the latter. Unfortunately for any fans of the aesthetics of the PSOne, Sony's Anniversary products are all currently sold ou
'Ballerina' trailer: Ana de Armas unleashes her inner John Wick
Mashable / 8h
"John Wick" spin-off "Ballerina" hits theaters June 6.
Child 'content creators' granted protections in California by Gov. Newsom
Mashable / 8h
California has taken a huge step in protecting children placed in the online spotlight, passing two new pieces of legislation providing financial safety nets for minors starring in digital content. Gov. Gavin Newsom was joined at the bill signing by singer and former child star Demi Lovato, who recently made headlines for her appearance in Child Star, a new Hulu documentary about youth working in
Avis Hits Customer with $8,079 Bill For Driving 29,000 Miles In 3 Days, “That’s Impossible!” [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Save Up to $800 When You Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series, Then Get a Slim Keyboard for 50% off
Gizmodo / 9h
Samsung is offering a handful of cool perks when you pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series
Starfactories and Gigafactories Will Make Mars Profitable
Next Big Future / 9h
SpaceX colonization of Mars will involve trillions in costs. How can Mars become a money maker? Europe colonized the United States but the United States economy grew to be significant. From 1700 to 1774, the output of the thirteen colonies increased 12-fold, giving the colonies an economy about 30% the size of Britain’s at the ... Read more
Elon Musk’s Super PAC Is Reportedly Doing a Terrible Job Running Trump’s Voter Turnout Program
Gizmodo / 9h
Musk's full-throated support for Trump may turn out to be a gift to Democrats.
Sen. Durbin introduces new legislation that could dramatically change the points and miles landscape
The Points Guy / 9h
A huge shake-up could be in store for the world of points and miles. Sen. Richard Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois and the prominent author of the Credit Card Competition Act (a bill intended to curb swipe fees among credit card companies), introduced additional legislation on Thursday to foster more transparency in frequent flyer and cobranded credit card programs. He now wants Congress to pass
In rare move from printing industry, HP actually has a decent idea
81Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty ) The printer industry is in a rut . With the digitization of, well, nearly everything, people just don’t print like they used to. More modern ways of storing and sharing information, changes in communication preferences at home and in offices, and environmental concerns have stonewalled the printing industry and challenged stakeholders like HP. I’d argue that it’s not just
Exponential growth brews 1 million AI models on Hugging Face
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Hugging Face / anucha sirivisansuwan via Getty Images ) On Thursday, AI hosting platform Hugging Face surpassed 1 million AI model listings for the first time, marking a milestone in the rapidly expanding field of machine learning. An AI model is a computer program (often using a neural network) trained on data to perform specific tasks or make predictions. The platform, which st
Tails Linux Is Teaming up With the Tor Project
22How-To Geek / 9h
The Tor Project (the group behind the Tor browser) just merged with the organization that developed the security-hardened Tails operating system. Going forward, the two teams will share resources, operations, and collaborate on their projects.
You Are Not Prepared for How Mark Zuckerberg Is Dressing Now
33Futurism / 9h
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and longtime CEO of Meta-formerly-Facebook, is wearing chains. He's growing his hair out. He's wearing oversized t-shirts emblazoned with his favorite classical expressions — the latest of which, donned this week by the CEO to deliver the keynote speech at Meta's annual Connect conference, featured the phrase "aut Zuck aut nihil." For those less familiar with niche Ro
Twitter Suspends Journalist for Publishing Trump's Hacked Dossier About JD Vance's Weaknesses
28Futurism / 9h
In the wake of Iran's alleged hack of Donald Trump's campaign servers, many media outlets vowed not to publish any of the information in the interest of combatting foreign electoral interference. Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein, however, has broken with the pack and chosen to publish in full the 271-page opposition research document on Trump's now-running mate JD Vance because, as he make
Fantastic Fest 2024: 15 Awesome New Genre Movies To Put on Your Radar
Gizmodo / 9h
Fantastic Fest 2024 had robots, time travel, lucid dreams, and Elijah Wood, all of which you can read more about here.
Man Behind Biden Deepfake Robocalls Hit With $6 Million Fine
22Gizmodo / 9h
Political consultant Steve Kramer's bungled attempt at voter suppression will now cost him big.
New California law will force companies to admit you don't own digital content
22Engadget / 9h
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2426 , a new law that requires digital marketplaces to make clearer to customers when they are only purchasing a license to access media. The law will not apply to cases of permanent offline downloads, only to the all-too-common situation of buying digital copies of video games, music, movies, TV shows or ebooks from an online storefront. The Verge s
OpenAI’s VP of global affairs claims o1 is ‘virtually perfect’ at correcting bias, but the data doesn’t quite back that up
TechCrunch / 9h
Departures might be dominating the week’s OpenAI-related headlines. But comments on AI bias from Anna Makanju, the company’s VP of global affairs, also grabbed our attention. Makanju, speaking on a panel at the UN’s Summit of the Future event on Tuesday, suggested that emerging “reasoning” models such as OpenAI’s o1 have the potential to make […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Former Brex COO who now heads unicorn fintech Figure says GPT is already upending the mortgage industry
20TechCrunch / 9h
Lending startup Figure will be launching an AI tool powered by GPT-4 to help catch errors in lending documents. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Journalist Suspended on ‘Free Speech’ Platform X After Publishing Stolen Trump Document
32Gizmodo / 9h
The leaked document, an internal profile of JD Vance, is painfully boring.
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series finally arrives on Xbox
Engadget / 9h
Square Enix’s terrific Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has finally made its way to Xbox. The 1980s and ’90s classics, which arrived on PC and mobile starting in 2021 and Switch and PS4 last year , are now available on Xbox Series X/S. The Xbox Store sells the six-game series in a $75 bundle ( $60 for a limited time ). Alternatively, you can buy the individual installments for prices ranging f
Gamers Rejoice: The Xbox Core Controller Is Down to Just $44
Gizmodo / 9h
Save 27% on the best console and PC gaming controller around for early prime day.
My 10 Favorite Ways to Revive Leftovers
LifeHacker / 10h
Leftovers can be challenging. Occasionally you’ll have a meal so good that you actually look forward to scarfing it down cold the next day, but that's not always the case. I usually have bits and bobs of leftovers—things I didn't care for in the first place, or stray ingredients I can’t seem to get rid of. My curse however, is that I hate (hate!) tossing edible food. So over the years, I’ve gotte
No, John Carpenter Is Not Talking Smack on Letterboxd
Gizmodo / 10h
Thanks to the king of Halloween , the internet learns yet another lesson in the realm of "a person's username may not be their real name, actually."
Security compliance unicorn Drata lays off 9% of its workforce
TechCrunch / 10h
Drata, a security compliance automation platform that helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has laid off 9% of its workforce, amounting to 40 people. Founded in 2020, Drata integrates with dozens of clouds, SaaS apps, developer tools, security systems, and more, helping businesses collate the necessary evidence to prove that their data privacy and security […] © 2024 TechCr
Tricks (and treats) for getting the most out of a visit to Halloween Horror Nights
The Points Guy / 10h
Halloween Horror Nights is one of the largest, scariest and most popular Halloween events in the country. The annual monster mash is held at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort , so you can attend Halloween Horror Nights on either coast (or both, if you love HHN as much as I do). The event runs at both parks for about two months leading up to Halloween (and sometimes pus
Hurricane Helene travel impacts: Tampa airport closes, warnings issued
75The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information about the storm. Check back here for the latest. Much of the Southeast has been under a hurricane warning since Wednesday as Florida and Georgia brace for Hurricane Helene. It’s expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm late Thursday near the Big Bend of Florida. The storm, which was barreling towards land as a Category 3
Firefox Is Still Getting Updates on Windows 7 and 8
22How-To Geek / 10h
Mozilla confirmed it will continue supporting Firefox ESR 115 for an additional six months. That gives PCs still running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and older versions of macOS a secure web browser until early 2025, at the earliest.
Intense Flooding Expected as Florida Faces Possible Category 4 Hurricane Tonight
Gizmodo / 10h
Helene will make landfall Thursday evening, bringing about life-threatening conditions across the northwest coast.
Radar Images Show Large Object Drifting Past Earth
99Futurism / 10h
Tall Boy A near-Earth asteroid is turning heads for a distinct shape that makes it awfully hard to take seriously — even though it's "potentially hazardous." As seen in a series of radar images, the rocky object looks a whole lot like an enormous peanut tumbling through space. Or, depending on how you see it, perhaps a decapitated snowman. The object, known as 2024 ON, came within 621,000 miles o
Nomi’s companion chatbots will now remember things like the colleague you don’t get along with
TechCrunch / 10h
As OpenAI boasts about its o1 model’s increased thoughtfulness, small, self-funded startup Nomi AI is building the same kind of technology. Unlike the broad generalist ChatGPT, which slows down to think through anything from math problems or historical research, Nomi niches down on a specific use case: AI companions. Now, Nomi’s already-sophisticated chatbots take additional […] © 2024 TechCrunch
Sony, Ubisoft scandals prompt Calif. ban on deceptive sales of digital goods
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Carol Yepes | Moment ) California recently became the first state to ban deceptive sales of so-called "disappearing media." On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2426 into law, protecting consumers of digital goods like books, movies, and video games from being duped into purchasing content without realizing access was only granted through a temporary license. Sponsored by
18 years for woman who hoped to destroy Baltimore power grid and spark a race war
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Photographs included in an FBI affidavit show a woman believed to be Sarah Beth Clendaniel. (credit: FBI) A Maryland woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release "for conspiring to destroy the Baltimore region power grid," the US Justice Department announced yesterday . Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 36, admitted as part of a plea agreement in May to conspiracy
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Hands On: Galaxy AI Deja Vu
Gizmodo / 10h
Samsung ditches the rounded corners and adds its Galaxy AI to its Galaxy S24 FE phones.
Jets From Black Holes Cause Stars to Explode, Hubble Reveals
20Gizmodo / 10h
The jets of material that spew from black holes catalyze stellar eruptions, surprising astronomers and raising questions about the jets' role in the universe.
TikTok links are being used to hijack Microsoft accounts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Hackers are using TikTok in new phishing attacks as they attempt to steal people’s Microsoft Office 365 credentials, a new report from Cofense has warned. The company's researchers detected someone sending out phishing emails threatening victims that all of their emails will be deleted unless they press a button. What’s new about this campaign is that the button actually leads to TikTok. To make
Bilt Rent Day (Oct. 1): Hilton status challenge, targeted benefits, Virgin Voyages offer and more
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Good news for Bilt Rewards members: Oct. 1 is another Bilt Rent Day. As on previous Rent Days, you can snag double points on nonrent purchases, enjoy a themed SoulCycle class, book a Bilt Neighborhood Dining Series meal and play the Rent Free game. Bilt is also
Moment Made a USB-C Pro Camera Rig for Your Phone
How-To Geek / 10h
Moment has launched a Kickstarter for its SuperCage, a phone mount designed to improve a smartphone's filmmaking capabilities. It has an open rail system that allows buyers to attach a variety of accessories, and it's compatible with both NATO and Arca standards, so there's no need to change existing gear if you use that.
Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Maddening Leak Culture Should Die With It
Gizmodo / 10h
Jujutsu Kaisen 's barely-there story and its spoiler-fueled manga-reading fandom were a match made in hell, to the very end.
The 10 Things You're Probably Not Checking on Your Rental Car (but Should Be)
LifeHacker / 10h
Whether you’re renting from one of the Big Three rental car companies (Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis), one of the thousands of smaller companies (which are often owned by one of the Big Three anyway), or a car-sharing service like Zipcar, the experience is pretty much the same: You make a reservation, inspect the car and sign off on its condition, and drive away . If you’re like most people, that i
'The Last of Us' Season 2 teaser is here to bring you to tears
21Mashable / 11h
"The Last of Us" Season 2, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, hits HBO and Max in 2025.
FCC fines political consultant $6 million for deepfake robocalls
24Engadget / 11h
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially issued its full recommended fine against political consultant Steve Kramer for a series of illegal robocalls using deepfake AI technology and caller ID spoofing during the New Hampshire primaries. Kramer must pay $6 million in fines in the next 30 days or the Department of Justice will handle collection, according to a FCC statement . Kra
RTS classics StarCraft, StarCraft II make their way to PC Game Pass
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Phil Spencer's Tokyo Game Show update. Beloved real-time strategy classics StarCraft and StarCraft II will soon be available in Microsoft's Game Pass subscription for PC, the company announced during the Tokyo Game Show. It's already free to play both StarCraft and StarCraft II 's multiplayer modes on PC. This move to Game Pass will make the equally excellent single-player campaigns available to
The war of words between SpaceX and the FAA keeps escalating
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO, has called for the resignation of the FAA administrator. (credit: Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images ) The clash between SpaceX and the Federal Aviation Administration escalated this week, with Elon Musk calling for the head of the federal regulator to resign after he defended the FAA's oversight and fines levied against the commercial launc
The 1963 Ford Cardinal—too radical for America at the time
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / This was supposed to be Ford's answer to the VW Beetle, a small, light, efficient, front-wheel drive car called Cardinal. (credit: Ford) Between 100 percent tariffs and now an impending ban on software , it's clear that America's auto industry is more than a little worried about having its lunch eaten by heavily subsidized Chinese car makers. But it's far from the first time that the su
FBI Indictment Exposes NYC Mayor’s Secret Turkish Airlines Deal—Free Business Class Upgrades, VIP Lounge Access, Luxury Suites
View from the Wing / 11h
Adams and his partner bought coach tickets to India, and Turkish upgraded them to business for free 48 hours prior to travel. He took a relative to Europe and Asia in business class for free on Turkish. And he also accepted free business class tickets to Nepal and Beijing. He was given a two-night stay in the Bentley Suite at the St. Regis Istanbul for less than $600 and a free two-night stay in
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Hands On: Thin Like an iPad Pro but Still as Big as My Head
Gizmodo / 11h
Samsung is hoping you’ll take advantage of Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and S10+ big displays to make use of Galaxy AI.
China Embarrassed When Brand-New Secret Nuclear Submarine Instantly Sinks
29Futurism / 11h
Sub Drop Amid ongoing competition with the United States , China experienced a major setback earlier this year when its secret nuclear submarine sank right after being launched. As the Wall Street Journal reports based on intelligence from American officials, the incident that occurred in late May or early June near Wuhan was quickly and quietly covered up by government officials. Though most of
MSIs Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router Is Finally Available
How-To Geek / 11h
MSI has released its Roamii BE Lite Mesh System dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router, joining the still-small pool of Wi-Fi 7 routers available to purchase.
Aman is opening a luxury resort in the Maldives
The Points Guy / 11h
Aman is well known for its ultraluxury resorts and hotels found in some of the world’s favorite cities, like Tokyo and Venice, Italy, as well as destinations as close as Utah and as far as Phuket, Thailand . Now, Aman has planted its flag in the Maldives and is gearing up for an all-new island resort with an opening date to be announced. Set to open on the Vavuu Atoll, the resort will offer 52 ro
Rings of Power‘s Grand Spectacle Hides Its Realest Riches
Gizmodo / 11h
"Doomed to Die" brings with it the biggest spectacle Rings of Power has ever attempted—but its most interesting moments are away from fire and steel.
Google Maps Might Finally Crack Down on Review Bombing
Gizmodo / 11h
It'll start exposing establishments with a suspicious amount of fake reviews.
Zap Energy investors in recent $130M round included Soros Fund and Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective
TechCrunch / 11h
The company recently closed a $130 million round, according to an SEC filing, bringing the total to $327 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Southwest Airlines Teases New Employee Uniforms
38One Mile at a Time / 11h
It’s a big day at Southwest Airlines, as the company has provided more details about its future, from adding premium and assigned seating , to introducing airline partnerships , to maintaining its policy on free checked bags . While details remain limited as of now, Southwest has provided an early look at refreshed employee uniforms, which I wanted to cover in this post. Southwest plans employee
The Galaxy S24 FE Is Samsungs New Budget Flagship
How-To Geek / 11h
Following the Galaxy S24's debut in January, Samsung announced on Thursday that it is releasing a lower-cost S24 FE variant, bringing the Galaxy's AI capabilities to more people.
Chase Aeroplan Bonus Increases: Earn 100,000 Points With One Of The Best Airline Co-Brands
View from the Wing / 11h
Aeroplan's U.S. co-brand card has a new offer to earn up to 100,000 bonus points: earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 25,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months. Continue reading ...
Google Maps is cracking down on fake business reviews
Mashable / 11h
Businesses are trying to game Google Maps with fake reviews and Google has had enough. Google has started restricting profiles of businesses that are found to have hosted fake reviews. On its support website , Google laid out what exactly can happen to such businesses. Some of the possible punishments include, but are apparently not limited to, the following: Businesses won't be able to receive n
Your LG TV Might Show You Screensaver Ads
How-To Geek / 11h
We were used to ad breaks when watching live TV, and even if you broke the cord, it's not hard to find ads. They're increasingly common on streaming services, and now if you own an LG TV, you'll find them on your screensaver too.
Disney+ Now Wants You to Pay to Share Your Account
LifeHacker / 11h
Well, it's official: Disney is now asking you to pay to share your Disney+ account with other people. What started as a casual announcement during an interview back in April has now morphed into company policy, and that company expects you to pay up. The news came on Wednesday : In a bulletin to subscribers, Disney laid out its new rules for what it calls "paid sharing." Like Netflix before it, D
What's New on Netflix in October 2024
LifeHacker / 11h
There's a lot on Netflix's October release schedule, but it's easy to pinpoint the one that will have the biggest impact on my social media feeds: Super queer teen romance series Heartstopper, based on the graphic novel series, returns for its third season on Oct. 3. If your taste skews a little older (but not so old that you didn't watch Felicity in college), you may also be excited about The Di
Uber snags another robotaxi deal, aviation startups land VC bucks, and where Rivian Foundation money is going
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’ve been thinking a bit about time — and specifically what trends, music, cultural practices, and even ways we move around that encapsulate a season or particular […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Best-ever bonus on the Aeroplan credit card — but with a large spending requirement
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Aeroplan® Credit Card from Chase is a valuable cobranded airline credit card that offers cardholders ongoing value for a low annual fee. Right now, the card is offering potentially its best-ever bonus; however, it comes with a couple of caveats, which I’ll explore below. And before you assume that the
These 3D-printed pipes inspired by shark intestines outperform Tesla valves
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Shark intestines are naturally occurring Tesla valves; scientists have figured out how to mimic their unique structure. (credit: Sarah L. Keller/University of Washington) Scientists at the University of Washington have re-created the distinctive spiral shapes of shark intestines in 3D-printed pipes in order to study the unique fluid flow inside the spirals. Their prototypes kept fluids
EV sales remain healthy despite online doom and gloom
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 8 percent of new vehicle sales in June and July of this year and should be above 8 percent for September, according to estimates from S&P Global Mobility. While growth has slowed from the 50 percent year over year we experienced in 2023 , the trend is still positive, with market share increasing from 7 percent
The Last of Us season 2 trailer: Viewers are probably not prepared for this
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Last of Us season 2 trailer. Today marks the debut of the first full trailer for the second season of The Last of Us , the grim but compelling post-apocalyptic drama on HBO that's based on the popular video game of the same name. The trailer revisits the first season's two protagonists—Joel and Ellie—five years after Joel's fateful choice. Here's the simple, straightforward logline HBO provid
Pirate library must pay publishers $30M, but no one knows who runs it
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Михаил Руденко | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) On Thursday, some links to the notorious shadow library Library Genesis (Libgen) couldn't be reached after a US district court judge, Colleen McMahon, ordered what TorrentFreak called "one of the broadest anti-piracy injunctions" ever issued by a US court. In her order, McMahon sided with textbook publishers who accused Libgen of will
Intel aims to end monthslong CPU crashing saga with one last microcode update
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel has spent most of 2024 investigating and trying to fix a problems that was causing crashes and instability for owners of its high-end 13th- and 14th-generation Core desktop processors. In April, Intel suggested that motherboard makers could be the problem because many motherboards used power settings that exceeded Intel's defaults. By the summer, Intel had tracked do
10th person dead in Listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head meats
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Shelves sit empty where Boar's Head meats are usually displayed at a Safeway store on July 31, 2024, in San Anselmo, California. (credit: Getty | ) A 10th person has died in the nationwide Listeria outbreak connected to Boar's Head deli meats, which otherwise appears to be slowing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. In an update about the outbreak on Wednesday, the
Do You Really Need a GPS + Cellular Apple Watch?
How-To Geek / 12h
Whether youre new to the Apple Watch or are looking to upgrade, youre going to need to make a decision between getting the GPS or GPS + Cellular version. But how big of a difference is there between the two? And is the addition of cellular really worth an extra $100?
Google hails move to Rust for huge drop in memory vulnerabilities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google has hailed Rust , a memory safe programming language, as a significant factor in its ability to cut down on vulnerabilities as part of its Safe Coding initiative. Memory access vulnerabilities often occur in programming languages that are not memory safe. In 2019, memory safety issues accounted for 76% of all Android vulnerabilities. In response, many developers and tech giants are moving
Mini PCs like this shows why your traditional desktop PC is going the way of the Dodo — Geekom's latest powerhouse has eight USB ports, can drive four 4K monitors and has two 2.5GbE LAN ports
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Geekom makes some of our favorite mini PCs , including the new Mini Air12 Lite, which features a 9-pin port on the front that could be useful for DIY projects. At IFA 2024, the Taiwanese tech maker unveiled a selection of new mini PCs, most notably the impressive GT1 Mega. Measuring just 135 x 132 x 47mm, with a sub-1-liter volume, this device packs powerful hardware and extensive connectivity op
Tech Bros Releasing Climate-Hacking Chemicals From "Stealth" RV
25Futurism / 12h
Coasting on Fumes A group of Silicon Valley guys are releasing potentially planet-cooling chemicals into the atmosphere — and are doing so from a nondescript Winnebago touring around Central California's coastline. As the New York Times reports, the millennials behind a startup called Make Sunsets have raised $1 million in venture capital to send gigantic balloons filled with sulfur dioxide into
Watch SZA sweat it out on 'Hot Ones' in bug prosthetics
Mashable / 12h
SZA answers questions and eats wings on 'Hot Ones' all while in facial bug prosthetics.
When and Where to Pre-order the PlayStation 5 Pro
30Gizmodo / 12h
Pre-orders are open for Sony's new PS5 Pro and 30th Anniversary Collection.
Peacock’s New Hysteria! Trailer Summons Satan to the Suburbs
23Gizmodo / 12h
Bruce Campbell, Julie Bowen, and Anna Camp star in the devilish new series, arriving with a binge release October 18.
US connections after some international flights to get a lot easier
22The Points Guy / 12h
Are you tired of having to recheck your bags and clear security again for your connection after arriving in the U.S. on an international flight? Relief may be on the way — at least for some travelers. The Transportation Security Administration is laying the groundwork for a new program that will allow passengers flying from certain overseas cities to make seamless connections once back in the U.S
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series Arrives With up to 14.6-Inch Screens
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung Electronics announced Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+. They're the company's new flagship Android tablets, complete with an S Pen stylus in the box.
How to Enable the SteamOS Beta on Your Steam Deck (and Why)
How-To Geek / 12h
Youve probably wondered how to get the absolute best performance out of your Steam Deck. The answer to your quandary lies in the SteamOS Beta, Valves experimental branch that lets you access features and fixes before they hit the stable version.
Advanced AI chatbots are less likely to admit they don’t have all the answers
Engadget / 12h
Researchers have spotted an apparent downside of smarter chatbots. Although AI models predictably become more accurate as they advance, they’re also more likely to (wrongly) answer questions beyond their capabilities rather than saying, “I don’t know.” And the humans prompting them are more likely to take their confident hallucinations at face value, creating a trickle-down effect of confident mi
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra hands-on: AI arrives on Samsung's premium Android tablet
Engadget / 12h
In a surprise 30-minute event today that could have been an email, Samsung unveiled new additions to its portfolio of devices this year, including the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Watch FE LTE. The highlight of today's news has to be the new Galaxy Tab S10 tablets , though, since they've long been regarded as the best premium Android tablets around. The Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra start at
An Ultrathin Graphene Brain Implant Was Just Tested in a Person
43Wired / 12h
A Spanish biotech company sees the carbon material as a way to power the brain-computer interfaces of the future.
Grab early October Prime Day unlocked phone deals from Samsung, Motorola, and Google
Mashable / 12h
Grab the best unlocked phone deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days: The best early October Prime Day unlocked phone deals at a glance: BEST SAMSUNG GALAXY DEAL Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 AI (256 GB) $1,499.99 at Amazon (save $400) BEST MOTOROLA DEAL Motorola razr+ 2023 (256GB) $599.99 at Amazon (save $400) BEST GOOGLE PIXEL DEAL Google Pixel 8 (128GB) $499 at Amazon (save $200 + get free Googl Pixel Wa
Disney+ password-sharing crackdown is here: How much it will cost you?
Mashable / 12h
You might have to shell out more for your Star Wars, Disney, or Marvel fix. Disney+ began its password-sharing crackdown this week. Following in Netflix's frustrating footsteps , Disney+ has limited subscription access to just one household. It detailed the new rules in a blog post in which it actually had the gall to tout the new "features and capabilities" that would expand "its paid-sharing pr
Samsung just had a big event — 4 new Galaxy devices it dropped, including new Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Mashable / 12h
Samsung hosted an event in NYC on Thursday, Sept. 26, revealing a handful of new devices, including new tablets, a phone, and a watch. As expected this time of year, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. Interestingly, there isn't a base model this year, so you won't find an entry-level Galaxy Tab S10 in this lineup. We also got a glimpse of the new Galaxy S24 FE, a b
These budget-friendly deals at Amazon's October Prime Day cost under $25
Mashable / 12h
Sometimes good things come with small price tags. Amazon' Prime Day sales are always a great time to snag some new gear, but if you're sticking to a budget this fall, here are some great deals that cost under $25. October Prime Day deals under $25 Best earbuds deal Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds $19.99 at Amazon (save $20) Best wireless charging deal Anker PowerWave Magnetic Wirele
Hurricane Helene update: Track the Florida landfall path
23Mashable / 12h
Hurricane Helene is a formidable category 2 Hurricane creeping north through the Gulf of Mexico as of Thursday midday — and, importantly, it's still gaining strength. The situation is serious, with NOAA warning Floridians in particular to prepare for landfall this evening, and noting that "preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion." Tweet may have been deleted Where
High Volume SpaceX Starship flights Can use Space Tether to Save Fuel
Next Big Future / 12h
There is a re-examination of space tethers and skyhooks to find near terms use cases. Harsimony at Greaterwrong.com provides the analysis of value for tethers when we have a lot of space launches and space activity. A tether that spins at 1.74 km/s is ideal for some boosting to the moon. The fuel cost per ... Read more
Understanding Detonation Engines to Make Next Level Planes
Next Big Future / 12h
Craig Nordeen (Air Force Research Lab, Pratt & Whitney) gives a lesson from three years ago on detonation engines. He describes the history and how they work and why they are more efficient. The work at Hermeus and Venus
