Apple will tamp down on stolen iPhone parts with new iOS 18 feature
300+Mashable / 14h
A new iOS 18 beta feature aims to stop thieves from selling stolen iPhone parts. According to Beta Profiles , a site for Apple beta software info, the upcoming iOS 18 update will have something called Activation Lock for valuable iPhone parts. Tweet may have been deleted Activation Lock is an existing anti-theft feature for Apple devices within the Find My app. If you think your iPhone has been s
The Music Industry’s ’90s Hard Drives Are Dying
1KWired / 11h
The hard disk drives that the music industry relied on to archive a generation of albums are increasingly unreadable.
How to Reverse Look Up a Phone Number
400+How-To Geek / 15h
You get a call from a phone number you don't recognize. There's a good chance it's just a scammer, but it could also be a legitimate business or a person you know. Rather than answering the phone or calling the number back, there are a few quick ways you can identify just who it was who tried to call you.
AI Has Helped Shein Become Fast Fashion’s Biggest Polluter
Wired / 50min
The company nearly doubled its emissions in 2023, making it the worst actor in a notoriously unsustainable industry.
How to watch Bournemouth vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Bournemouth vs. Chelsea in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Nobody really knows what's going on with Chelsea. They have an enormous squad of players that don't seem to really gel with each other, but you can't say it's not at least entertaining. We're all keen to see whether they can make it wo
Samsung shows insides of its 128TB SSD in all its glory but with a weird caveat — QLC-based BM1743 won't go on sale anytime soon and has a very short but strange 1-month retention
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
High capacity SSDs are becoming increasingly important as data storage demands continue to surge. Companies like Samsung, Huawei and Phison have been teasing future 128TB SSDs this year. These drives will provide a massive storage boost, essential for industries like AI, big data, and cloud services where vast amounts of information need to be processed and stored efficiently. Huawei's 128TB SSD
How to watch Manchester City vs. Brentford online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Brentford in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fresh from winning another Premier League title last season, Manchester City have started the new campaign very strongly. Brentford are up next for the champions, hoping to be the first team to take a point from Guardiola's team.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Liverpool have made a strong start to the new Premier League season, but Nottingham Forest will be a difficult test. Forest are unbeaten this season, so won't go down without a fight at Anfield. If you want to watch Liverpool v
Price drop: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for Windows is now just £26.65
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 14, get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for Windows at the reduced price of £26.65 (reg. £380.25). For those in the development game, a supportive place to streamline your workflow can always be of use. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is an integrated development environment packed with features and tools to help you develop websites, web apps, mobile
How to watch Southampton vs. Manchester United online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Southampton vs. Manchester United in the Premier League for free with a seven-day trial of Fubo . Access Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is back after a painful international break, with a selection of exciting fixtures that should keep fans entertained all weekend. Everything starts with Southampton vs. Manchester United, as the Red Devils
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 14, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 14, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 14, Wordle #1,183! 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 we
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 14
Mashable / 3h
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
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 14
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 14'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
This is how bad China’s startup scene looks now
TechCrunch / 5h
In early 2018, VC Mike Moritz wrote in the FT that “Silicon Valley would be wise to follow China’s lead,” noting the pace of work at tech companies was “furious” and that China offered “investment opportunities in the best companies.” Soon after, it all imploded. Worse, as the FT notes in a new piece, between […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 14
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
Use This Trick to Drop Safari's Picture-in-Picture Videos Anywhere on Your Screen
LifeHacker / 6h
Safari used to be my favorite browser on Mac, but a few months ago, I made the switch to Firefox . One of my reasons for swapping was how Safari handles picture-in-picture videos. When a video enters picture-in-picture mode, Safari allows you to snap it to any of your screen's four corners, but normally, it won't let you place the frame anywhere else unless you dig into your settings. It turns ou
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Stunning Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor
LifeHacker / 7h
It's not very often a gaming monitor comes onto the market and utterly dominates it the way the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor did in 2023. It was the first 49-inch OLED gaming monitor, boasting incredible specs and delivering great performance. But it had a big problem: a staggering list price of $2,199. A year later, the list price of the G95SC has dropped to $1,799.99, but you can pick
The Easiest Way to Convert All-Caps Text
LifeHacker / 7h
The Caps Lock key is my nemesis. I keep accidentally hitting it, and, before I know it, I've typed FIVE ANGRY WORDS LIKE THIS. Like a sane person, I delete these words and turn my capitalized tirades into simple sentences. This process wastes a lot of time, unless you use a tool to fix the way macOS handles capitalized text. That's where SmartCapsLock comes in. How to use SmartCapsLock SmartCapsL
Navy captains don’t like abandoning ship—but with Starliner, the ship left them
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams wave to their families, friends, and NASA officials on their way to the launch pad June 5 to board Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images ) NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are no strangers to time away from their families. Both are retired captains in the US Navy, served in war zones, and are vetera
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, September 14 (game #461)
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 Saturday, September 14 (game #195)
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 Saturday, September 14 (game #964)
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
Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs comes out of stealth with $230M in funding
TechCrunch / 8h
Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford professor many deem the “Godmother of AI,” has raised $230 million for her new startup, World Labs, from backers including Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and Radical Ventures. World Labs is valued at over $1 billion, and the capital was raised over two rounds spaced a couple of months apart, TechCrunch reported in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
I Tried the ‘Sugarcane’ Workout, and Now I Understand Why Nobody Does It
LifeHacker / 8h
I am beginning to wonder if I’m the only person on the planet who has actually tried the Sugarcane workout. You can read and hear about it anywhere: an Andrew Huberman podcast propelled it to internet fame, there are plenty of blogs describing the protocol, and you can’t scroll fitness TikTok very long without coming across a clip of Huberman touting it. But unlike other trendy workouts like the
Every Fire TV Stick Is on Sale Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
If you're stuck with an older TV lacking smart features, or your existing smart TV isn't compatible with your other stuff, Amazon's lineup of Fire TV sticks is a great (and very cheap) solution. Right now all, of them are on sale, making them a no-brainer. One of my favorite things to do on Fire TVs is install Kodi to virtually stream anything you want to for free. You can learn a bit more of wha
Low Energy and Super-Efficient AI Chips
Next Big Future / 8h
Taalas and Etched are two AI chip startups aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware market. Etched is using ASIC chips. Taalas is using eASIC chips. They are both putting the logic into the hardware instead of using software on top of GPUs. There is the potential to get 100 to 1000 times ... Read more
Behold Agatha All Along‘s Coven of Chaos in a Series of New Character Posters
27Gizmodo / 8h
In honor of Friday the 13th, Marvel Studios has released several new posters promoting the upcoming WandaVision spinoff.
Catch a sneak peek at Six Senses Grand Bahama
The Points Guy / 8h
The ultraluxury expansion from IHG Hotels & Resorts in the Western Hemisphere continues in the Bahamas , and you can catch an early preview here. Six Senses Grand Bahama isn’t expected to open until 2026, but there are new details out to keep future guests excited ahead of the official debut of this luxe getaway. The more than $250 million project will feature 70 resort villas and 28 branded resi
Virgin Atlantic’s new redemption sale is offering 25% off all routes, but is it worth it?
400+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Looking to travel across the pond this year? Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new offer to help you save thousands of points on your next award redemption anywhere on the carrier’s network, but you’ll need to act quickly, as this promotion ends Sept. 17. Virgin Atlantic route-wide redemption discount offer Y
This AI bot will check for you if Bigfoot is real
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Urban legends and outlandish stories often send people to Snopes in search of a reality check. Now, the fact-checking site has an AI tool called FactBot to help you win a bet about Bigfoot or confirm a story about your favorite celebrity. Aimed at addressing misinformation, FactBot uses Snopes' archive and generative AI to answer questions without having to comb through articles using more tradit
United Will Offer SpaceX Starlink for Free on All Planes
Next Big Future / 9h
United will add Starlink high speed internet to all of its passenger planes in 2025 and will offer free Wi-fi internet with streaming gaming to passengers. United will use high speed internet and entertainment as a competitive advantage. Starlink will make about $80-100 million per year providing this service. IF all other airlines need to ... Read more
How to Do a Personal Property Inventory (and Why You Should Once a Year)
LifeHacker / 9h
If you own a house, chances are you have homeowners insurance— more than 90% of homeowners have some sort of coverage. Most mortgage lenders require you to have it, but even if you’ve paid off your mortgage, it’s a very good idea to insure your home and your possessions (or most of it , at least) so you can be compensated for losses—the average loss due to property damage is $15,570 according to
ChatGPT Now Shows You Its Thought Process
LifeHacker / 9h
o1, OpenAI's latest generative AI model, has arrived. The company announced o1-preview and o1-mini on Thursday , marking a departure from the GPT naming scheme. There's good reason for that: OpenAI says that unlike its other models, o1 is designed to spend more time "thinking" through issues before returning results—and it will also show you how it solved your problem. In OpenAI's announcement, t
Joaquin Phoenix Was Originally Set to Star in Split Instead of James McAvoy
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Apparently, Phoenix abandoning a film project last minute is a pattern of his.
You Can Officially Buy a Diamond-Generating Machine on Alibaba
25Futurism / 9h
Lab Fad Diamonds may be forever. But their market value? That might prove less eternal . In a sign of the times spotted by Ars Technica , you can now buy a diamond-generating machine on the Chinese online marketplace Alibaba for the humble asking price of just $200,000. It's as good an example as any that lab-grown hunks of pressurized carbon are easier to make than ever, as the mined-diamond ind
YouTube Extends NFL Sunday Ticket Discount To Premium Users
How-To Geek / 9h
YouTube has extended its $100 discount on NFL Sunday Ticket to YouTube Premium subscribers. There was no mention of those in the family Premium plan also receiving the discount or package, but that seems likely as well.
Biden moves to crack down on Shein and Temu, slow shipments into US
34Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) The Biden administration has proposed rules that could make it more costly for Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu to ship goods into the US. In his announcement proposing to crack down on "unsafe, unfairly traded products," President Joe Biden accused China-founded e-commerce platforms selling cheap goods of abusing the "de minimi
1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how
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46Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers still don’t know the cause of a recently discovered malware infection affecting almost 1.3 million streaming devices running an open source version of Android in almost 200 countries. Security firm Doctor Web reported Thursday that malware named Android.Vo1d has backdoored the Android-based boxes by putting malicious components in their system storage ar
Final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance introduces Knull, god of symbiotes
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Tom Hardy returns for one more round as host of an alien symbiote, in Venom: The Last Dance . Tom Hardy is back for one last hurrah as investigative journalist Eddie Brock, host of an alien symbiote that imparts superhuman powers to its host, in the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance . The trailer has all the wise-cracking "buddy cop" vibes and fast-paced action we've come to expect from the
Here’s why you shouldn’t freak out about lead in your cinnamon
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Cinnamon buns. (credit: Getty | Christoph Schmidt ) Consumer Reports on Thursday reported the concentration of lead it found in 36 ground cinnamon products , leading to a round of startling headlines. The testing is particularly nerve-racking given that it closely follows the tragic poisoning of at least 519 US children , who were exposed to extremely high levels of lead from purposeful
Spotify is Testing Parent Controls on Kids Accounts
How-To Geek / 9h
Spotify is home to all kinds of music, but just like with most streaming services, there's some content that probably isn't appropriate for all ages. On that topic, Spotify is introducing a filtering ability for kids accounts.
Blackmagics Pro Camera App Is Now on More Android Phones
How-To Geek / 9h
Blackmagic Design has announced an update to its Blackmagic Camera for Android app at IBC 2024. The app gives you some professional video controls on a smartphone camera.
13 European beaches perfect for a sunny autumn vacation
78The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If the thought of squeezing onto a crowded beach in July or August makes you cringe, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to settle for the hottest, busiest months to get your dose of sun and sand in the Mediterranean. Fall is the new summer, at least for those in the know. September and October — and even
X still banned after Brazil takes $3.3 million fine from Musk companies
Mashable / 9h
Elon Musk's X is still banned in Brazil, even after the country withdrew $3.3 million from both X's and SpaceX-affiliated Starlink's bank accounts in order to pay off fines. These fines are a result of Musk's non-compliance with Brazil's Supreme Court, as the X owner feuds with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over content on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Ultraloq Bolt Mission Is the First UWB Smart Lock
How-To Geek / 9h
The Ultraloq Bolt Mission smart lock unlocks automatically when you approach it with an Android phone, with support for hands-free unlocking via an iPhone coming in 2025.
Google Wants to Fix Annoying Browser Notifications
How-To Geek / 10h
A Chrome team member is proposing a session at the upcoming TPAC 2024 conference to address the growing issue of web notification spam and user experience challenges. It specifically targets those "allow notifications" pop-ups you get when you go to certain sites on Google Chrome.
Haiku OS R1 Beta 5 Is Keeping the BeOS Dream Alive
How-To Geek / 10h
Haiku is a free and open-source operating system, based on the technical and design foundations of the now-defunct BeOS, instead of Linux or Unix. After more than a year since the last release, Haiku R1 Beta 5 is now available to download.
You'll Be Shocked to Hear That the WeWork Guy’s Crypto Startup Is Shriveling Up and Dying
81Futurism / 10h
Goddess Nature Token To the surprise of no one with critical thinking skills, Forbes reported yesterday that WeWork founder and former CEO Adam Neumann's climate-focused cryptocurrency venture has been discreetly refunding investors after years of failing to do anything said it would do. Launched about two years ago, Neumann's Flowcarbon venture was billed as a way to link carbon credits to the b
Earn up to 4x bonus points on fall travel through Amtrak Guest Rewards mystery offer
The Points Guy / 10h
Amtrak has a new promotion that gives you a chance to earn bonus points for riding the rails this fall. The Amtrak Guest Rewards Mystery Offer promotion comes with a fun twist: After registering for the mystery offer, members will find out how many rewards points they’ll earn with their travel. You can earn up to four times the amount of points on your Amtrak trip through this offer. You have to
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for September 2024
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. Recently, we found nonstop flights to Europe for as low as $407 round-trip and award f
From Grindr to Scruff: The best dating apps for gay, bi, and queer men in 2024
Mashable / 10h
Online dating has its share of horror stories. It's also a rite of passage dating back to the Craigslist m4m era. It's a high risk, high reward activity. But if you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the horror stories look a little different. For gay men, online dating can present a unique set of challenges which can sour the experience. Ghosting and catfishing are still common, but you might
Rings of Power‘s Latest Lord of the Rings Connection Was a Light in the Darkness
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The series' occasional set-ups for elements of the main Lord of the Rings saga go a long way in establishing the world about to be lost in Sauron's machinations.
The Pixel 9 Is Google's Best Phone for Most People
LifeHacker / 10h
Google’s Pixel 9 line packed a lot of firsts when it launched in late August—including two size options and a foldable version—but those were mostly reserved for the Pro models. When it comes to the base phone, there’s not as much flash. But under the surface, it feels almost as good as its more expensive cousin. Thanks to a redesigned camera bar and some updated camera specs, this is Google’s be
The Easiest Way to Make Mopping Less Sloppy
LifeHacker / 10h
Cleaning a mess with another mess is counterintuitive, and that's often how I've viewed mopping. The big bucket of water that sloshes about as you move through the house goes from clean and soapy to dirty and flat quicker than you'd like. I've personally overcome these issues by using products like a Swiffer Wet Jet or the Bissell CrossWave Omniforce , which spray water out instead of relying on
Best Buy’s 3-Day Sales Event Has Some Severely Reduced Prices for Laptops, Phones, and TVs
Gizmodo / 10h
Check out these great savings over up to $1,000 at Best Buy before they go away on Sunday.
American Airlines Building New Admirals Club Lounge In San Antonio
View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines is getting an Admirals Club in San Antonio. It’s the first new airport they’re adding to the lounge network since Houston Intercontinental in 2017. And it’s one of only a few in the pipeline. Continue reading ...
Lego creates life-size, drivable McLaren P1 that uses almost 343,000 Technic pieces and can hit 40mph
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
McLaren and Lego have a long history of partnerships, with the unlikely duo teaming up on a number of highly complicated kits, including 1:8 scale versions of the Senna GTR and MCL36 F1 race car. But now, the relationship has been taken to the next level, with a 1:1 Lego replica of the famous P1 arriving on the scene that uses a staggering 342,817 Lego Technic pieces (yes, someone actually counte
Fintech Bolt is buying out the investor suing over Ryan Breslow’s $30M loan
21TechCrunch / 10h
Bolt says it has settled its long-standing lawsuit with its investor Activant Capital. One-click payments startup Bolt is settling the suit by buying out the investor’s stake “after which Activant will no longer hold any interest in Bolt,” the company said in a statement. Activant’s suit accused founder and then CEO Ryan Breslow of adding […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Google rolls out voice-powered AI chat to the Android masses
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) On Thursday, Google made Gemini Live , its voice-based AI chatbot feature, available for free to all Android users. The feature allows users to interact with Gemini through voice commands on their Android devices. That's notable because competitor OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode feature of ChatGPT, which is similar to Gemini Live, has not yet fully
Peter Dinklage Is Still Out Here Defending the Game of Thrones Finale
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The Emmy-winning actor wrapped up his time in Westeros in 2019, but he hasn't left the HBO show behind.
Elon Musk Is Getting Better at the Whole Oligarchy Thing
Gizmodo / 11h
A new report shows the tech billionaire recently bankrolled an effort to unseat a liberal district attorney in Texas.
Super Productivity Is My Favorite (Free) Task-Management App
LifeHacker / 11h
There is no end of productivity applications you can pay for, if that's what you want to do. What's rare is finding a totally free and high-quality application. Super Productivty might be an exception. This free and open source application, which is available for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android devices, combines a to-do list, time tracking, and time blocking. With it, you can quickly create a li
This Popular Productivity Trick Can Also Motivate You to Clean
LifeHacker / 11h
The motivation to clean comes easily for some, and not so much for others. If you fall into the second category, you can try to conjure some energy up, maybe by using a simple rewards system for yourself, but the truth is that we all need a little pressure to really get things going sometimes. I'm not just saying that, either. It's a known law of productivity called the Yerkes-Dodson Law. I've wr
The best dating apps for women to fall in love, find a plus one, or end a dry spell in 2024
Mashable / 11h
Being a woman on the internet is hard. Being a woman trying to find a genuine connection on the internet is even harder. And when that internet is littered with emboldened creeps and AI profiles that pique more curiosity than the real ones, apparently, applying to be on Love Island may start to seem like a sane alternative. That said, meeting someone great online isn't impossible. With a bit of c
The best dating apps for introverts who prefer books to bars in 2024
Mashable / 11h
If the thought of ordering a drink at a crowded bar or making small talk with strangers at a party fills you with the incomprehensible urge to jump out the nearest window, you’re probably an introvert — and that’s totally okay! We see you. We are you . There’s no shame in being more comfortable curled up with a good book than out on the town, but that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a
Broke but hopeful? Here are this year's top free dating apps
Mashable / 11h
Dating is hard enough. Dating while broke? That means you're dating on the highest difficulty setting. From shelling out for overpriced cocktails to awkwardly splitting the check (or, let's be honest, dodging Venmo requests for guac), it can feel like a never-ending cycle of financial facepalms. Luckily, modern tech has made dating more accessible and affordable, and the best free dating apps pro
NASA Preparing to Launch Mission to World That "May Be Habitable Today"
99Futurism / 11h
Alien Hunter NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is nearing its launch date. The small probe is set to explore one of the most promising spots to look for extraterrestrial life in the solar system: Jupiter's moon Europa. It's a tantalizing prospect. With ten science instruments on board, the space agency is hoping the spacecraft will determine once and for all if a suspected subsurface ocean hidden
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Files Appeal to Overturn Fraud Conviction
22NYT > Technology / 11h
Mr. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was convicted last fall and is serving a 25-year sentence in prison.
TPG’s guide to understanding EU261 flight compensation
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This story is regularly updated with the latest information. Let’s be honest: Flight delays and cancellations are an inevitable part of airline travel, and we’ve seen plenty of them in recent years. The Biden administration has put public pressure on airlines to provide passengers with meals, lodging and other reimbursements with a federal dashboard that lays out each major U.S. ca
First impressions of OpenAI o1: An AI designed to overthink it
39TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI released its new o1 models on Thursday, giving ChatGPT users their first chance to try AI models that pause to “think” before they answer. There’s been a lot of hype building up to these models, codenamed “Strawberry” inside OpenAI. But does Strawberry live up to the hype? Sort of. Compared to GPT-4o, the o1 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
ChatGPT o1-preview can solve riddles faster than me and I kind of hate it for it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
When OpenAI released the much-hyped Strawberry model for ChatGPT this week, it boasted of its prowess with complex logic like software coding, gene sequencing, and quantum physics in a series of videos. I take the company at its word that the models, called o1-preview and o1-mini on ChatGPT, are capable of what they claim. Cracking advanced equations and exploring genomes seems like something it
Youtube's pesky new pause screen ads are its latest attempt to push you to Premium
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We've been reporting on YouTube's increasingly annoying ads for a long time now: the plans for unskippable TV ads from early last year, followed by the arrival of longer ads on smart TVs last December, and so on. And now the streamer has found a new way to really push those YouTube Premium subscriptions – it's going to make YouTube a bit more irritating. The changes were announced earlier this ye
Hackers steal nearly 1.7 million credit card numbers in breach
21Mashable / 11h
It seems like there's a major new data breach occurring every few weeks now. Personal emails, phone numbers, and addresses are among the most common data affected by these breaches. But it's much more concerning when bank account numbers or credit card information getting into the wrong hands. And one such serious data breach has just been disclosed by Slim CD, a payment gateway provider. SEE ALS
Forge Your Own Fate With Hasbro’s Latest Mandalorian Helmet
31Gizmodo / 11h
The Mandalorian 's Armorer is the latest to lend their metallic mantle to Hasbro's Black Series line of helmets.
Free Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming to All United Airlines Planes
77Gizmodo / 11h
The long national nightmare of being cut off from the internet while 35,000 feet in the air may soon be over.
Ransomware attacks are soaring to a new high
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
New analysis from Symantec has revealed a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2024. The company's figures claimed criminal groups claimed 1,310 attacks during the period, a 36% increase from the previous quarter, and close to the all-time high of 1,488 attacks recorded in Q3 2023. “The sharp increase in attacks in the second quarter of this year sugge
Why I'm Buying the iPhone 16 Plus and Not the Pro
25LifeHacker / 12h
I've waited a long time for an iPhone upgrade, and I've decided this is finally the year I make the switch. With the iPhone 16 series , I've seen enough to convince me to leave my ancient iPhone XS behind. Going into the iPhone 16 launch, I was almost ready to choose the Pro, but after the event, I'm convinced that the non-Pro models are better for most people—myself included. The Pro models have
This Spring, American Airlines Guts Coach Comfort To Cram In More First Class Seats On A319s
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines is about to take the last standard domestic planes that still have seat back video screens, and rip those out. Continue reading ...
Don't Buy a Gaming Laptop Without Understanding These Specs
How-To Geek / 12h
Whether youre looking for the latest and greatest or something more entry-level and budget-friendly, understanding these basic specs is the first step in ensuring you get exactly what you need from your next gaming laptop.
More Than 900 Patients Say Ozempic and Similar Drugs Unexpectedly Injured Them
Futurism / 12h
In a sweeping new lawsuit, over 900 people are claiming that Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs caused them gastrointestinal injuries, sometimes even after ceasing use of them. As the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports , this is the first lawsuit of its kind targeting GLP-1s, which are believed to mimic the stomach's feeling of fullness and carry laundry lists of both unexpected benefits and concerning s
Investors rebel as TuSimple pivots from self-driving trucks to AI gaming
21TechCrunch / 12h
TuSimple, once a buzzy startup considered a leader in self-driving trucks, is trying to move its assets to China to fund a new AI-generated animation and video game business. The pivot has not only puzzled and enraged several shareholders, but also threatens to pull the company back into a legal morass mere weeks after reaching […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – Book of Carol Teases the Big Reunion
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Melissa McBride joins her Walking Dead co-star Norman Reedus for the second season of his zombie spin-off series.
British Airways Visa Signature credit card review: Combat high fuel surcharges and earn flexible Avios
The Points Guy / 12h
Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. British Airways Visa Signature Card overview The British Airways Visa Signature® Card might not be your top choice for using one of your valuable 5/24 slots with Chase. However, its low annual fee, strong earning potential and credits to cover fuel surcharges make it a compelling option for many British Air
Claudette Colbert holding Fannie Hurst’s novel, “Imitation of Life,” to promote John Stahl’s 1934…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
citizenscreen : Claudette Colbert holding Fannie Hurst’s novel, “Imitation of Life,” to promote John Stahl’s 1934 film in which she stars.
Citi’s New Strata Premier Card: Big Bonus, Expanded Spending Category Accelerator
View from the Wing / 12h
In some ways I wanted something more revolutionary, rather than modest changes and a rebrand of Premier. But the effort behind this card says they’re still interested in investing in marketing a travel card with transferable points and that’s really great. Continue reading ...
iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting September 16
Engadget / 12h
Apple has revealed it will allow iPad users in the EU to install third-party app stores on their tablets (without having to sideload them) starting on September 16. You'll need to install iPadOS 18, which will be available broadly on Monday, to do so. Back in April, the European Commission designated iPadOS as a "core platform service," meaning that like iOS, the App Store and Safari, the operati
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Meat Plant After 9 Deaths Linked to Listeria
21Gizmodo / 12h
"This is a dark moment in our company’s history," Boar's Head said in a statement.
Amex Blue Business Plus Vs. Chase Ink Business Unlimited
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card I’d argue that the two best no annual fee business credit cards for everyday spending are The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express ( review ) and the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card ( review ). In this post I wanted to do a comparison of them, to help anyone wh
Don't Close iPhone Apps to Save Your Battery Life, Do This Instead
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you made a habit of "closing" background apps on your iPhone in hopes of saving your battery? You might have noticed that this doesn't work. Instead, try adjusting a few simple settings to ensure you are preserving your battery life effectively.
Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil World Liberty Financial, a Cryptocurrency Business
44NYT > Technology / 12h
Mr. Trump said he would introduce the project on Monday, continuing his embrace of the crypto industry, a major source of political donations.
Get 3 Months of Disney+ for $2 Each And Attempt to Binge Every Disney Movie and Show Before You Cancel
Gizmodo / 12h
You have three months to catch up on the biggest movie studio's entire backlog. I know you can do it.
