Saturday, September 07, 2024

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Viral Australian breakdancer Raygun stands by her moves in first post-Olympic interview
500+Mashable / 20h
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has given her first interview since her viral performance earned her international infamy. Appearing via video on Australian talk show The Project , Raygun acknowledged that she's had a tough time since her much maligned Olympic debut, but continued to defend her moves and insist that her critics just don't know much about breakdancing. "It has


Report Claims Advertisers Will Flee Elon’s X Next Year, Tanking Revenue Even Further
1KGizmodo / 17h
It looks like a huge amount of advertisers are considering pulling out of Musk's site in 2025.


TSA liquids rule: What to know about 3-1-1 before you head to the airport
2KThe Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We’ve all been there: You’re waiting in the Transportation Security Administration line, only to hear agents call for a “bag check.” Oftentimes, it’s because a traveler has a liquid product in their carry-on that exceeds the allowed limit. The ensuing process can slow things down, particularly on the busiest travel d



NYT Strands hints, answers for September 7
Mashable / 2min
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of



If we want to still have privacy, we need to ban spyware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Three years have passed since the Pegasus scandal first broke into the public. Yet, we still haven't fixed the surveillance industry. Quite the opposite, actually: the spyware problem keeps getting bigger. It's in this light that a group of civil societies wrote an open letter on Tuesday, September 3, calling on EU regulators to take more decisive action against the threats posed by the use of sp


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 7, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 7, 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 7, Wordle #1,176! 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


How to watch Pegula vs. Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open final online for free in the UK
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Pegula vs. Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open final for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from the UK with ExpressVPN . Watching the US Open for free in the UK is not easy, but nothing is impossible. And we've reached the finals of the tournament, so if there was ever a time to find a hack, it's now. Fortunately, we can help you secure access to free live


How to watch Germany vs. Hungary in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Hungary in the UEFA Nations League for free on L'Equipe . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The UEFA Nations League could present an opportunity for international sides like Germany to take small steps towards recovery. Germany were not poor at Euro 2024 , but they have seriously high standards. And any tournament in which


How to watch the 2024 AFL Grand Final online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 AFL Grand Final for free on 7plus . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Aussie Rules is a fast-paced and physical game that provides entertainment to millions of fans every week, but the game hasn't exactly traveled well outside of Australia . This situation should change, because we're confident that the rest of the world w


How to watch Republic of Ireland vs. England in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Republic of Ireland vs. England in the UEFA Nations League for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The UEFA Nations League is back, and it marks the beginning of a new era for England. Lee Carsley has brought in a number of new faces in his role as interim manager, as England look to bounce back after losing in the final o


How to watch Australia vs. Argentina in the 2024 Rugby Championship online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. Argentina in the 2024 Rugby Championship for free on NZR+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Rugby Championship continues to deliver some of the best international rugby of the year. It feels like every game can go either way, and the result is often decided by big plays in the final moments. That was the case in


How to watch New Zealand vs. South Africa in the 2024 Rugby Championship online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. South Africa in the 2024 Rugby Championship for free on NZR+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . South Africa came from behind to steal the win over New Zealand in their first Rugby Championship matchup, in what was probably the game of the tournament so far. Can the All Blacks secure the first win over South Africa


'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara' review: A true crime doc about toxic fandom
Mashable / 4h
Catfishing is perhaps the only place the work of Tegan and Sara and Erin Lee Carr could collide. After all, the former are a Canadian indie pop duo and the latter is a true crime documentarian. While the titular twin singer/songwriters deliver beautiful and achingly catchy songs about break-ups and sapphic yearning, the latter filmmaker has explored the dark depths of shocking cases like the Blin


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 7


Mashable / 4h
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 7'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: Mahjo


Second Byju’s auditor exits in a year amid bankruptcy proceedings
52TechCrunch / 4h
BDO, the auditor for Indian edtech startup Byju’s, has resigned with immediate effect, marking the second auditor departure for the embattled startup in about a year and further intensifying concerns about its financial health and governance. In a scathing resignation letter, BDO subsidiary MSKA highlighted multiple issues with Byju’s, including significant delays in financial reporting, […] © 20


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 7
Mashable / 5h
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


Megan thee Stallion and Travis Kelce revives iconic 'We Will Rock You' Pepsi ad
Mashable / 5h
What do rapper Megan Thee Stallion and Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end Travis Kelce have in common? They both starred in Pepsi's revival of its iconic "We Will Rock You" ad. WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Kelce in new Pepsi commercial This year's Pepsi commercial, inspired by the upcoming Gladiator II film, is a three-minute long commercial called "Make Your Gameday Epic" — and it's set


'Sharp Corner' review: Ben Foster embraces anxiety and toxic masculinity
Mashable / 5h
There are moments in life that break us to pieces, but not quickly, like a hammer hitting a vase — in a slow but unavoidable way, like a crack in a window. It's only a matter of time before the glass will give way, leaving you wrecked and wide open to a world that keeps on moving regardless. Sharp Corner is about such a moment, where an inexplicable event slowly shatters the psyche of an average


Ever wanted to be in a commercial? This airline will do just that, through the power of AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
You can be a lead in a romantic film promoting an airline and global travel, or at least your face can do so thanks to a new Qatar Airways campaign. The airline has a new AI Adventure campaign combining a short film and deepfake tools as a way of literally seeing yourself having an exciting trip around the world. You can try it out for yourself here . You just need to upload a photo of your face


Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later
100BBC News / 7h
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.


'Mistress Dispeller' review: A shockingly intimate look at extramarital affairs
Mashable / 7h
In American media, a man cheating on his wife is often a source for tears, screaming, vengeance, murder-based TV shows, or one of the greatest concept albums of all time . So, when this American movie critic sat down for the Chinese documentary Mistress Dispeller , I brought my societal expectations with me, thinking I knew what I was in for. I was very, very wrong, but I found real pleasure in w


Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
43Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) A person in Missouri with no reported exposure to animals was confirmed to have been infected with H5-type bird flu, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) announced late Friday . MDHSS reported that the person,


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, September 7 (game #454)
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 Saturday, September 7 (game #188)
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 Saturday, September 7 (game #957)
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


MG says the first cars with solid state batteries will arrive as early as next year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The executive vice president of SAIC, MG’s parent company, stated that the automaker will begin introducing solid state battery (SSB) technology into its line-up as early as next year. Speaking at the Chengdu motor show last week, Yu Jingmin discussed a new solid state battery technology that has been developed in-house and is planned to be introduced to numerous upcoming EV models from SAIC bran


EasyJet Pilots Will Fly Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350s
58One Mile at a Time / 8h
While this won’t impact passengers in any way, EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic are launching an interesting pilot exchange program … Some EasyJet pilots are headed to Virgin Atlantic EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic have partnered in a pilot exchange program, which will see some EasyJet pilots join Virgin Atlantic to experience a long haul, wide body flying secondment. As of November 2024, 20 pilots from


Use 'Tusks' to Turn Mastodon Into a Threaded Blog
LifeHacker / 8h
Threading is an art form. Replying to your own posts allows you to compile a bunch of information in one place or keep commenting on something that's ongoing. Threading is also very clumsy: you need to dig up your own posts and reply to them. Tusks is a Mac and iOS application for Mastodon users who really, really like making threads. This application, from indie developer Third Culture Apps , tu


Google to receive punishment for search monopoly by next August, says judge
20TechCrunch / 8h
A federal judge says he will deliver a punishment in Google’s antitrust case by August 2025, according to The New York Times, after ruling earlier this month that Google had abused its monopoly power over the search industry. Judge Amit P. Mehta established a timeline for the remedies phase of Google’s antirust trial during a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


An Apple Store in Oklahoma City is close to approving an union agreement for its workers
Engadget / 8h
Talks between Apple and the union for the Apple Store in Oklahoma City have produced a tentative agreement that includes new benefits and protections for its staff. The Penn Square Mall Apple Store in Oklahoma City announced they’ve reached a “tentative labor agreement” with Apple and the Communication Workers of America (CWA), according to a released statement. Terms are still being negotiated b


Boeing Starliner Returns Home to an Uncertain Future
100+Wired / 8h
NASA has three more operational Starliner missions on the books. It hasn't decided whether it will commit to any more than that.


NASA wants Starliner to make a quick getaway from the space station
20Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station on Friday evening. (credit: NASA) Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will gently back away from the International Space Station Friday evening, then fire its balky thrusters to rapidly depart the vicinity of the orbiting lab and its nine-person crew. NASA asked Boeing to adjust Starliner's departure sequence


How-To Geek's Best of IFA 2024 Award Winners
How-To Geek / 8h
Are you curious what was worth a look at IFA 2024? We were there, and while there was a lot choose from, here are all the gadgets we thought stood out as the best of IFA this year.


If the iPhone 16 Pro revives my favorite Nokia feature, I'll have to upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The phone that ushered in the modern mobile age was a Nokia, but not the one you’re thinking of – not the Nokia 3210 (the one with Snake). The Nokia N95 , a multimedia wonder, predated the iPhone by a year and offered more features than the iPhone would have for generations. Finally, the rumored iPhone 16 might bring back one of my favorite lost features, the same camera button as the N95 – and i


Boeing Starliner Minutes from Leaving Space Station Without Astronauts
Next Big Future / 8h
The problematic Boeing Starliner should be leaving the Space Station in about 24 minutes. It will try to return to Earth in about 6 hours and Starliner will contain no astronauts. They had thruster problems and helium leaks. They had to fix the software over a month to switch from crewed mode to uncrewed.


AI video tool recreates Super Mario Bros. but it's so glitchy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
An 8-bit plumber with a mustache and a taste for mushrooms was the height of cutting-edge entertainment in 1985. Now, an AI model can recreate the entire game based on some basic prompts (and with sometimes hilarious glitches in the process). The MarioVGG demonstrated in a new academic paper by video game character developer Virtuals Protocol shows how AI might help collaborate in future AI-drive


This Single Feature Makes New Outlook for Windows Worth It
68How-To Geek / 9h
I've used Outlook for decades in both personal and professional settings and have come to depend on its integration with the Windows ecosystem. The new Outlook brings a refreshed calendar management system that is a huge improvement that makes my workand hopefully yoursmuch easier.


Aeroplan elite members can now transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio — but is it worth it?
The Points Guy / 9h
Air Canada Aeroplan has announced a new way to redeem points — but only for elite status members. Aeroplan members with elite status can now transfer their Aeroplan points to Marriott Bonvoy at a rate of 1:1. You must transfer a minimum of 500 points, and you can transfer up to 100,000 points per day or 250,000 points per week. Aeroplan members have the ability to earn up to 2 Aeroplan points per


When You Should (and Shouldn't) Buy Your Leased Car
LifeHacker / 9h
If your car lease is coming to an end, you have a decision to make: should you roll right into another lease contract, buy out your current lease to own the vehicle going forward, or choose a different car altogether? While leasing is generally not the most financially sound choice , as it could very well cost you more in the long run than financing a vehicle you'll own, buying your leased vehicl


Wyndham rolls out US debut of its newest luxury brand
The Points Guy / 9h
A new luxury brand with ties to Wyndham made its first U.S. appearance this week in Colorado. The Mining Exchange, a Registry Collection Hotel , opened Thursday in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the brand’s first property in the U.S. The renovated 128-room hotel was formerly a stock exchange for gold and silver sourced from the Rocky Mountains during the early 20th century, but today, it’s all about


The maiden voyage of Blue Origin’s massive new rocket won’t be for NASA
TechCrunch / 9h
The world will have to wait a little longer to see Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket fly for the first time. That rocket had been scheduled to launch two spacecraft to Mars for NASA during an eight-day window that opens on October 13. But NASA announced on Friday that it was pushing the mission, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Why I Wish I Started Using OneDrive Sooner
How-To Geek / 9h
I discovered OneDrive under some pretty harrowing circumstances. Despite this fact, however, when I found out that not only was my data more secure on the cloud but also had version control and could be called up on another device, I felt that this peace of mind was worth the dollars a month it cost. In this article, I will provide the story behind what led me to start using OneDrive, a general o


Watch live as Boeing and NASA attempt to bring empty Starliner back to Earth
TechCrunch / 9h
After 93 days on orbit, Starliner is coming home. The spacecraft is a “go” for undocking from the International Space Station at 6:04 p.m. EST, though it will be leaving its two-person crew behind, and you can watch the drama unfold live. Those crew members, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, closed the hatch […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The second stage of the New Glenn rocket rolled to the launch site this week. (credit: Blue Origin) NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday that they have agreed to delay the launch of the ESCAPADE mission to Mars until at least the spring of 2025. The decision to stand down from a launch attempt in mid-October was driven by a deadline to begin loading hypergolic propellant on the two sma


Found: 280 Android apps that use OCR to steal cryptocurrency credentials
35Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered more than 280 malicious apps for Android that use optical character recognition to steal cryptocurrency wallet credentials from infected devices. The apps masquerade as official ones from banks, government services, TV streaming services, and utilities. In fact, they scour infected phones for text messages, contacts, and all stored images


Cops lure pedophiles with AI pics of teen girl. Ethical triumph or new disaster?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Cops are now using AI to generate images of fake kids, which are helping them catch child predators online, a lawsuit filed by the state of New Mexico against Snapchat revealed this week. According to the complaint, the New Mexico Department of Justice launched an undercover investigation in recent months to prove that Snapchat "is a primary social m


A gamble on Alaska miles — why I applied for 2 Hawaiian Airlines cards on the same day
24The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. I’m probably one of the most credit card-dependent members of the TPG team. I already have too many for most humans to keep track of, resulting in my need to use spreadsheets to keep up with all my benefits. In fact, at last count, I had more than 20 open cards. Given how many cards I currently have, I hadn’t really been in the marke


Idiots Who Tried TikTok’s Viral ‘Free Money Glitch’ at ATMs Are Getting Reported for Fraud
32Gizmodo / 9h
It turns out some lifehacks can come with prison time.


Tasmanian Tiger Ancestor Ate All of Its Prey—Even Bones and Teeth
51Gizmodo / 9h
A newly discovered ancestor of the recently extinct carnivores was described today, marking the 88th anniversary of the death of the last thylacine.


Beyerdynamic Just Revealed Headphones, Earbuds, and A Gaming Headset
47How-To Geek / 10h
Beyerdynamic, the German audio company, dropped three new headphones at the IFA 2024 exhibition. The new lineup features the wired MMX 330 Pro, the wireless over-the-ear Aventho 300, and the Amiron 300 earbuds. Theyll all be available on Amazon later this year.


American Airlines Now Offers Free Checked Bag Lottery When Checking In For International Flights
View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines wants you to check your bag. Fewer carry-on bags speeds up the boarding process, since passengers don't take a few seconds each to stow their bag. And at the very end of boarding they don't find that they're out of bin space and have to race to gate check carry-ons. Anything they can do to reduce that time before departure is a win. Continue reading ...


Save 24% on the Apple AirPods Pro to Let Your Favorite Songs and Podcasts Accompany Your Next Workout
Gizmodo / 10h
The 2nd generation AirPods Pro with the H2 chipset are down to just $190, elevate your sound experience!


Harness the Power of TikTok's 'Angry Cleaning' Trend
LifeHacker / 10h
Creating and sticking to a cleaning schedule is difficult , but only because life is difficult. Finding time to clean can feel impossible, especially when you've had a stressful day at work, with your family, or just in general. But what if you could harnessing that negative energy and turn it into cleaning power? That's the idea behind TikTok's "Angry Cleaning" trend, and if you're as grumpy as


You Must Make Crispy Air Fryer Kielbasa Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
As much as I adore cooking on the stove—with spices and fire and patience—you’ll also catch me flipping on my air fryer at least three times a week. It’s fast, and it makes food crunchy. And by golly, I love texture. While I might be completely, embarrassingly behind the curve on this one, I just started air frying kielbasa and achieved truly stellar, crisp-edged results. All you have to do is ma


Wealthy Harris donors are reportedly pressing for ouster of FTC Chair Lina Khan
33TechCrunch / 10h
Some of Vice President Kamala Harris’ wealthier donors are informally asking for FTC Chair Lina Khan to be replaced, reports Bloomberg. It’s not really surprising: Her expansive definition of antitrust enforcement has countless industries frantic, and the largest corporations opposed her appointment from the start. Khan’s FTC, which has opposed mergers that would have been […] © 2024 TechCrunch.


The Guy Who Designed the iPhone Made a New Button
Gizmodo / 10h
Jony Ive swears he's not trying to "disrupt" apparel fasteners and just wanted to make something "humble."


Vic Fontaine Was the Escape Deep Space Nine Needed
100+Gizmodo / 10h
James Darren, the actor behind Star Trek 's crooning hologram, passed away this week—but the warmth and light he brought to Deep Space Nine at its darkest hour will never be forgotten.


How a cold email to a VC helped salon software startup Mangomint raise $35M
45TechCrunch / 10h
Mangomint seeks to make it easier for spa and salon owners to run their businesses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Fly nonstop to Europe from $407 round-trip on American and other Oneworld airlines
The Points Guy / 10h
We continue to find some great discounted fares to Europe. This one involves deals on nonstop flights across the Atlantic to destinations like Amsterdam, Dublin and London from Oneworld alliance carriers such as American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Finnair. Some of the sale fares involve layovers, but we also found a good amount of nonstops — including a few as low as $407 r


Deranged Anti-Abortion Law Will Keep Hospitals From Saving Dying Women, Doctors Say
20Futurism / 10h
In May, the Louisiana state legislature passed an unfathomably stupid and unscientific law that reclassified the increasingly politicized drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, which are in some cases used to induce abortions, as "controlled dangerous substances." The law was idiotic for a slew of reasons, one of them being that these drugs aren't just used to terminate unwanted or doomed pregnancie


Remedies to Google’s Search Monopoly Will Be Decided by August 2025, Judge Says
23NYT > Technology / 10h
After ruling against Google last month, Judge Amit P. Mehta said he would take until next August to determine fixes that the company must make.


Which Side Of Plane Will The Sun Be On? Here’s How To Tell…
41One Mile at a Time / 10h
When you book a flight, how can you figure out which side of the aircraft the sun will be on? I was just asked this yesterday, and it was easy to answer, as there’s a website for it. I figured it was worth a quick post, and let’s also talk about why this could matter. SunFlight: see where the sun will be on your flight SunFlight is a website that will show you the path of the sun for any flight.


YouTubers built a six foot tall working replica of Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max
Engadget / 10h
Building just one smartphone from scratch would be a huge undertaking, even if the world is full of them. Now imagine trying to build one that’s 100 times its normal size with nearly all the same forms and functions. YouTubers Matthew Perkins ( DIY Perks ) and Arun Maini ( MrWhoseTheBoss ) did exactly that, building a working replica of an iPhone 15 Pro Max . The completed project measured 6.74 f


Michigan “I Voted” sticker contest
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
thoughtportal : Michigan “I Voted” sticker contest


New report reveals Apple AirPods 4 surprise: Not 1 but 2 new models on the way
Mashable / 11h
We are just days away from Apple's big annual September event, and the rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 — along with other potential announcements — are flying. If you're in the market for a new pair of AirPods , you'll soon have a few more choices. According to a new report, Apple is planning on releasing two different models in the new AirPods 4 line that will likely be announced at the Septemb


Five Things a Real Cop Will Never Ask You to Do
LifeHacker / 11h
Any official interaction with the police can be anxiety-inducing. Whether it’s getting pulled over on the highway or being contacted about an investigation, it’s natural to feel a spike of adrenaline—and if the interaction involves any hint of illegal activity on your part, it’s easy to fall into panic. Law enforcement officers are empowered to arrest and detain you, after all, and even if you kn


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Hisense Class U6HF Series Fire TV
LifeHacker / 11h
Budget TVs have improved dramatically over the years, and the Hisense Class U6HF Series Fire TV is a good example of what you can get today for a "budget" price. While it won't be the same quality as what QLED or OLED budget TVs can offer, they make up for that with a much cheaper price. Right now, the 58-inch Hisense Class U6HF Series Fire TV is $319.99 (originally $549.99), the lowest price it


All 4 Seasons of the Beetlejuice Cartoon Are Now Available to Stream on Tubi
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Somehow, the animated Beetlejuice has returned.


Rome may require reservations for a major landmark in 2025
45The Points Guy / 11h
Tourists heading to Rome may have to reserve their visit to the Trevi Fountain as a way to address overtourism ahead of the city’s 2025 Jubilee celebration, according to Roman officials. Per reports from various outlets , T ourism Councilor Alessandro Onorato and Mayor Roberto Gualtieri told local Italian media outlets this week that they were considering capping the number of daily visitors to t


China’s Spaceplane Lands in Gobi Desert, Ending Secretive 268-Day Mission
44Gizmodo / 11h
During its time in orbit, the reusable spacecraft released mystery objects that appeared to emit some sort of signal.


ADHD med shortages push DEA to up drug allotment by 23.5%
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | George Frey ) While supplies of Adderall and its generic versions are finally recovering after a yearslong shortage, the Drug Enforcement Administration is now working to curb the short supply of another drug for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and its generic versions. This week, the DEA said it will increase the allowed production am


With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A "selfie" photo of China's Zhurong rover and the Tianwen-1 landing platform on Mars in 2021. (credit: China National Space Administration ) China plans to launch two heavy-lift Long March 5 rockets with elements of the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission in 2028, the mission's chief designer said Thursday. In a presentation at a Chinese space exploration conference, the chief designer


Leaked Disney+ financials may shed light on recent price hike
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A shot from Agatha All Along , an upcoming Disney+ exclusive. (credit: Marvel Studios/Disney+) A leak of data from Disney points to the Disney+ streaming service making about $2.4 billion in revenue in its fiscal quarter ending on March 30. Disney doesn't normally share how much revenue its individual streaming services generate, making this figure particularly interesting. Leaked data


Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: VGG | Getty Images) The cost of renting cloud services using Nvidia’s leading artificial intelligence chips is lower in China than in the US, a sign that the advanced processors are easily reaching the Chinese market despite Washington’s export restrictions. Four small-scale Chinese cloud providers charge local tech groups roughly $6 an hour to use a server with eight Nvidia A100


Google Pixel Tablet, 1 Year Later: Googles Most Underrated Product
How-To Geek / 11h
Google makes some tremendous products in both hardware and software, but the Pixel line's phones majorly overshadow this fantastic device. The Google Pixel Tablet is 1 year old and is the most underrated piece of hardware released by Google in a long time.


Can you pay taxes with a credit card?
93The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You may wonder if you can pay your taxes with a credit card. After all, charging your taxes to a rewards credit card could mean you earn cash back , points or miles toward travel. Your estimated tax payments are typically due as follows: From January 1 to March 31: Payment due April 15 From April 1 to May


New AI Model Can Simulate ‘Super Mario Bros.’ After Watching Gameplay Footage
57Wired / 11h
Despite its limitations, the makers of MarioVGG think AI video could one day replace game engines.


Woman Says Her Colon Had to Be Removed After Taking Ozempic
26Futurism / 11h
A woman prescribed Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight is now suing the company that makes the drugs after losing her colon from complications she says they caused. As CBS News reports , 62-year-old Juanita Gantt was first prescribed Wegovy, a weight loss injectible, and later the diabetes drug Ozempic. The active ingredient in both is semaglutide, which falls under the class of medications known a


For Subscribers Only: Celebrate 125 years of MIT Technology Review
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Celebrate 125 years of MIT Technology Review! This is a special year for MIT Technology Review, and we could not have reached this milestone without the support of our readers. With the release of our 125th anniversary issue , we are extending our gratitude of your loyalty by offering subscribers a chance to win a complimentary ticket to our upcoming EmTech MIT event later this month. We’re givin


University of Texas opens robotics program up to incoming freshmen
28TechCrunch / 11h
The honors program is one of the first in the U.S. that allows incoming freshmen to apply for the program as part of their initial admission application. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Fyre Fest II Is Happening, Convicted Fraudster Billy McFarland Says
44Gizmodo / 11h
He also claims he's already sold some tickets.


Prime Video’s Gaming Anthology Will Still Stream Its Concord Episode, Despite Its Sudden Death
93Gizmodo / 12h
PlayStation's live-service hero shooter flop will keep its spot in the animated series Secret Level .


Brandy and Kathryn Hunter break down the nuanced realism and "fairy tale" aspects in 'The Front Room'
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'The Front Room' actors Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter break down the many layers and themes incorporated in the film.


What Cancún’s Tourists Don’t See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle
Wired / 12h
The rapid expansion of Cancún since the 1970s has created a vastly unequal city, with overpopulated neighborhoods deprived of public space propping up the city's lavish tourist districts.


How to Watch the First Presidential Debate Without Cable
LifeHacker / 12h
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump (which is actually the second debate of the 2024 election season—the first was between Trump and President Joe Biden) is upon us. Here's where to catch the action live on Sept. 10. When is the presidential debate? The Harris-Trump debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. ET. It will be


Microsoft Office 2024 Will Turn off ActiveX
64How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft has made it a point to remove or otherwise disable most legacy stuff, but some people might still use it. Microsoft Office 2024, the upcoming single-license edition of Office, will not have ActiveX controlsbut you can reenable them if you need them.


DirecTV Is Raising Prices Again
52How-To Geek / 12h
DirecTV is about to raise prices across its streaming service, DirecTV Stream, and its satellite TV packages. The move comes at an especially bad time, as DirecTV just lost access to Disney-owned channels.


Airline Declares ‘Not Our Problem’ as Woman Trapped Between Manspreaders Fights for Space
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A woman shares the experience of a middle seat passenger stuck between manspreaders. Continue reading ...


How I leveraged Hyatt’s double elite nights promo to cinch Globalist status
21The Points Guy / 12h
In the past, it felt like I was never targeted for the coolest frequent flyer or hotel loyalty promotions that were randomly handed out by the points and miles gods. Even my recent Amex Offers seemed skimpy in comparison to the cool deals many other TPGers reported. For whatever reason, the algorithms just weren’t showing me the love. But, my ship finally came in by way of two lucrative World of


X/Twitter Exec Who Defended Restoring Account That Posted Child Sexual Abuse Material Leaves the Company
Gizmodo / 12h
Nick Pickles gave shocking testimony in Australia last year that didn't get much coverage in the U.S.


What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videos
100+Wired / 12h
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia.


Bear McCreary Wants to Bring an Obscure Lord of the Rings Song to Rings of Power
60Gizmodo / 12h
And considering how the show's beginning to handle its treatment of the Orcs' place in Middle-earth, McCreary might find plenty of opportunity.


Retired NASA Engineer Warns Boeing's Starliner Could Lose Control During Return and Crash in Populated Area
99Futurism / 12h
Later today, NASA will attempt to autonomously undock Boeing's much-maligned Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station and deorbit it for a soft landing in the New Mexico desert . Glaring technical issues plaguing the spacecraft's propulsion systems led to NASA abandoning plans for it to bring the two astronauts it carried to space back home on its return journey, instead scheduli


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