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Matt Mullenweg calls WP Engine a ‘cancer to WordPress’ and urges community to switch providers
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg unleashed a scathing attack on a rival firm this week, calling WP Engine a “cancer to WordPress.” Mullenweg criticized the company — which has been commercializing the open source WordPress project since 2010 — for profiteering without giving much back, while also disabling key features that make WordPress […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights re



Fresh leaks hint at the design of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
There's no let up in the Samsung Galaxy S25 leaks – and there probably won't be until the handset series gets unveiled sometime in January – and two new images have made their way online that give us some idea of the design of the Ultra version. We've already heard that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to adopt a more rounded design next year that's more comfortable to hold in the hand, but based on


Top Self Driving System Analyst Amazed by Tesla 12.5.2.1 Starting to Go Beyond Human Driving
Next Big Future / 11h
After months with FSD 12, I’ve gone past the “wow, this is magic” phase. The analyst in me scrutinizes every disengagement and edge case. But today, I just had one of those “tears in my eyes” moments. On a mini road trip, FSD 12.5.2.1 flawlessly handled the winding roads that have always been my worst ... Read more



Bundle Windows 11 Pro and lifetime access to MS Office for £41.29
Mashable / 34min
TL;DR: Secure lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for £41.29 (reg. £328.96) until Sept. 29 and avoid subscription hassles. Owning lifetime licenses for essential software can provide peace of mind and security. You can use these tools knowing it's yours, and it's not going anywhere. This bundle of Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro gives you control and eff


Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card review: A solid option for business owners loyal to Costco
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi Overview The Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi (see rates and fees ) is a reasonable option for small businesses that prefer cash-back rewards and have a Costco membership. Despite its name, the card doesn’t only earn


How to get Hilton Honors lifetime Diamond status
100+The Points Guy / 1h
If you frequently stay at Hilton hotels and resorts , you might wonder what it takes to earn lifetime status. Interestingly, Hilton Honors only offers lifetime status at the Diamond tier. And since Diamond is the top Hilton elite status tier , it’s not easy to earn lifetime Diamond status, as you can imagine. However, it is possible. Here’s what you should know about earning Hilton lifetime Diamo


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 23
Mashable / 2h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for September 23's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahj


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 23
Mashable / 3h
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


Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD launches with a 14-inch touch display, Zen 5 core and robust security
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, a new notebook that comes equipped with Zen 5 core and RDNA 3.5 chips. This thin and lightweight device measures just 16.9mm in thickness and weighs only 1.3kg, making it an excellent choice for business users on the move. The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD is equipped with a maximum of 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM , operating at a speed of 7500 MHz. Additionally, it


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, September 23 (game #470)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, September 23 (game #973)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, September 23 (game #204)


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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


‘Europe’s Oldest Battlefield’ Just Got Stranger With New Evidence of Outsiders Involved
37Gizmodo / 5h
The projectile points suggest the ancient conflict was wider-spread than previously thought.


“Building the AI infrastructure of the future” — Microsoft partners with BlackRock for $30BN+ fund to develop and power data centers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft has partnered with investment giant BlackRock to launch the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP), a fund exceeding $30 billion aimed at developing critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence advancements. The collaboration includes Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and MGX, and is focused on building data centers and energy projects necessary to power next-


See the iPhone 16’s game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown
31Engadget / 7h
Apple introduced some major repairability improvements with the iPhone 16 lineup, but nothing stands out as much as the new battery removal process for the base iPhone 16. Doing away with the usual pull tabs, Apple is using an adhesive that debonds in response to a low electrical current. It only takes about a minute and a half for it to come unstuck, per Apple’s repair guide . A teardown by iFix


SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has been planning his comeback
27TechCrunch / 7h
A new Financial Times profile of Mayayoshi Son opens with SoftBank’s CEO seeming to hit bottom, staring at his “ugly” face on Zoom and telling himself, “I have done nothing I can be proud of.” Indeed, Son largely disappeared from the public eye after SoftBank’s Vision Fund took huge losses from investments like WeWork. But […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


American Airlines Nightmare: Would You Confront This Passenger Draping Hair Over Your Tray Table?
View from the Wing / 7h
An American Airlines passenger draped her hair over the back of her seat, right into the view of the passenger seated behind her. It was draped over and covering up the tray table. So what’s your inflight vigilantism style? Continue reading ...


For smart glasses and other wearables, fashion is as important as function
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
This week we saw the arrival of new Snap Spectacles , and based on what’s been announced they sound like beefy AR glasses that inch closer than ever to our expectations based on sci-fi depictions of the tech. But while they might be in the running for the best smart glasses , man, do they look goofy. They look like those massive 3D glasses you wear at the cinema, and definitely not something I’d


wurmstuggu:“The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe & Will Elder
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
wurmstuggu : “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe & Will Elder


Indie classic To the Moon comes to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 October 8
Engadget / 9h
The emotional 2011 indie game To the Moon will soon be playable on Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Developer Freebird Games and publisher Serenity Forge announced this week that ports for the consoles will arrive on October 8 for $10. At the same time, they released a new installment in the series — a short called Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode that offers one of the series’ endings. It’s avail


Manage Your Outlook Attachments Like a Pro with These 8 Tips
How-To Geek / 9h
Nearly every email we send or receive includes an attachment. However, these attachments can easily be misplaced without proper management and become hard to track. To keep your Outlook inbox organized, you should handle the attachments wisely. Here are some practices I strictly follow to do that.


Uber Caught Overcharging? How Having Credits in Your Account Might Be Costing You
20View from the Wing / 10h
My hypothesis was that Uber seemed to be picking a higher price because I had credits in my account . I might be willing to spend more because my 'real' out of pocket cost was less, and those credits were trapped anyway . I decided to use my Uber credits for Uber Eats instead. That pricing seemed normal. Continue reading ...


Daniela Forever Is a Dream of a Film About Dreams
45Gizmodo / 10h
Snake Eyes and Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding explores the alternate reality of his dreams in a new sci-fi film from Nacho Vigalando.


gameraboy2:Dressed Up for Murder by Gary Brandner, 1986
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
gameraboy2 : Dressed Up for Murder by Gary Brandner, 1986


Terry Matalas Will Reshuffle Netflix’s Magic: The Gathering Show
50Gizmodo / 11h
After years of radio silence, Netflix is starting its Magic animated series over from scratch with a new showrunner at the helm.


24TB storage in a super fast mini PC — HX 370 powered challenger can run three SSDs, has an OCuLink connector and its APU is as powerful as an RTX 3050
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We’re beginning to see the arrival of mini PCs running AMD's powerful Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor, the latest of which is Aoostar’s GEM10 370 . First teased on X (formerly Twitter). The AI 9 HX 370 processor features four Zen 5 cores, eight Zen 5c cores, RDNA 3.5 Radeon 890M integrated graphics, and a Ryzen NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. GEM10 370 supports


Aeromexico Lounge Mexico City: I Got Told To Knock It Off
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
My Latin America review trip sure has some highs and lows. After enjoying the modern wonders of Delta’s Boeing 737-800 , and soaking in the views from the Hilton Mexico City Airport , my next stop was the Aeromexico Lounge at Mexico City Airport. I was looking forward to reviewing the SkyTeam carrier’s “flagship” lounge, though that didn’t work out quite the way I had hoped… Aeromexico employee t


3 Reasons I'm Waiting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung recently released its latest folding phones, and the current Galaxy S24 series is pretty great. However, I'm waiting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra to arrive early next year, and believe it'll be an excellent replacement for my aging Galaxy S21 Ultra.


Spoofing scams find a favorite victim in Microsoft, the brand that cybercriminals love to impersonate
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Phishing attacks remain a significant threat to organizations across various industries, with threat actors disguising malicious emails as legitimate messages from trusted brands, in an attempt to deceive users into divulging sensitive information or installing malware . A multi-year survey by Cofense has highlighted phishing campaigns that spoofed trusted brands across the top 10 industries they


Passkeys on Android Make Your Life EasierHeres How to Use Them
How-To Geek / 11h
Passkeys are Androids first real-world step towards passwordless logins. Theyre not all the way there yet, but they do take away the pain of forgetting (and remembering) passwords where theyre supported. Allow me to show you how you can log into apps and sites just by scanning your fingerprint.


This new Apple Watch feature has transformed my workouts, but not in the way I thought it would
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
With the advent of the latest Apple Watch operating system, watchOS 11 , there’s one new feature I’ve been eagerly anticipating, the new Training Load metric. For years, the best Apple Watches have been all about getting you on your feet, out of your house, into the gym, and really doing as much exercise as humanly possible. With watchOS 11, Apple has finally introduced some key metrics and featu


Synex founder, once detained at the border with an 80-pound magnet, is building portable MRIs to test glucose
39TechCrunch / 11h
Synex Medical just raised $21.8 million to build a portable MRI capable of testing glucose and other important molecules without the need to extract blood. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Open Channel: What’d You Think of Transformers One?
78Gizmodo / 12h
Transformers' prequel story for Optimus Prime and Megatron is here, and we wanna know what you thought of it.


Jony Ive confirms he's working on an AI device for OpenAI – but what could it be?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Back in April , we heard that ChatGPT developer OpenAI was busy working on a hardware device in partnership with ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive – a rumor that has now been confirmed in a new profile of Ive. The profile appeared in the New York Times (via The Verge ), and goes into some of the background of how Ive met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The pair agreed to partner up on a new "artificial intel


Jony Ive confirms he’s working with Sam Altman on a secret project
51Engadget / 12h
Rumors emerged last year of a collaboration between former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, but the two have until now kept quiet about it. In a profile by The New York Times that was published this weekend, though, Ive confirms his company LoveFrom is leading the design on an AI product being built with Altman. Also on board are Tang Tan and Evans Hankey, both of whom held big


A Creepy Storm’s a-Brewing in Teacup’s New Trailer
36Gizmodo / 12h
The Peacock series stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer as ranchers being stalked by something unpleasant.


Yup, Jony Ive is working on an AI device startup with OpenAI
68TechCrunch / 12h
Jony Ive, the legendary designer who left his full-time role at Apple five years ago, is working on a new startup with OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The collaboration was first reported last year, and Ive confirmed it in a New York Times profile about what he’s been up to since leaving Apple. If […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Get Rid of These 6 Annoyances From Windows 11
How-To Geek / 12h
Windows 11 is an excellent operating system, but it comes with its own set of annoyances. Whether youre frustrated by the prompts asking you to finish setting up your PC, or you dont like the widgets popping up when you accidentally click an icon, here's how you can disable those things.


Warlord Straight Out of "Mad Max" Says Elon Musk Remotely Shut Down His Cybertruck
72Futurism / 12h
Technical Issue Russian warlord and leader of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has accused Elon Musk of "remotely disabling" his Tesla Cybertruck. Oh yeah: he owns one of these things . Didn't you hear? Kadyrov, who was installed as Chechnya's leader in 2007 by Russian President Vladimir Putin , first showed off his flashy ride in August. In a video he shared on Telegram, the warlord can be se


Histoire d'une chandelle / par Faraday
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
othmeralia : What a beautiful spine! The English translation of this book is A course of six lectures on the chemical history of a candle (1865) written by Michael Faraday.


Trapped Overnight? The Truth About American Airlines Hotel Policies Will Leave You Furious
View from the Wing / 12h
While American will now reimburse hotel nights under specific circumstances, their conditions for doing so are totally unreasonable. Here's a message to an Executive Platinum customer. Continue reading ...


Pedego’s Cargo e-bike: Sporty, stylish and powerful for $4,000
36TechCrunch / 12h
The Pedego’s Cargo e-bike is marketed as a powerful and sporty ride that’s geared towards parents toting kids around town and anyone who needs to schlep heavy gear. I spent the summer testing out this cargo e-bike to find out