Thursday, September 05, 2024

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Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 has entered mass production, supports backwards compatibility
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The latest round of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors suggest the upcoming, tentatively-named console may have entered mass production. That's according to MST Financial senior analyst David Gibson, who took to X / Twitter to post something interesting about Nintendo's primary assembler, Hosiden. "No-one seems to have noticed the Nintendo assembler- Hosiden is spending ¥2bn on production equipment and ¥1b


Ankers New Soundcore Speakers Can Pair up for Stereo Audio
26How-To Geek / 1h
Anker has introduced two new portable speakers to its Soundcore lineup, the Select 4 Go and Rave 3. The Select 4 Go has long-lasting battery life, great sound, and a unique and durable design. The Rave 3 is designed to be a party and karaoke machine.


FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Spotify released the Car Thing to the general public in February 2022. It's bricking them in December. (credit: Spotify ) For some of us, few things are more infuriating than when a gadget stops working due to a software change. As we've frequently covered here at Ars, startups and big tech companies are guilty of rendering hardware obsolete and/or stripping it of core functions. A pile




How much would it really cost to watch every NFL game on TV?
Mashable / 11min
The NFL kicks off its 2024 season on Thursday, and if there's one thing the league can count on, it's that millions of Americans will be tuning in. The NFL is the single most popular TV product in America. And it's not even remotely close. To wit: Of the 100 most-watched TV broadcasts in 2023 , 93 were NFL games. In fact, the entire Top 20 consisted of NFL broadcasts, with only the State of the U


Star Wars Outlaws creative director is "a little disappointed" with review scores but glad "players are really connecting with what we did"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Star Wars Outlaws ' creative director Julian Gerighty has said that he is disappointed with the game's review scores. Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game officially launched last week on PC and console and currently sits at a comfortable score of 76 on Metacritic despite its mixed reception across PC, PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , and Xbox Series S . In a recent interview with GamesRadar , Geri


Who is The Stranger in The Rings of Power? Season 2 episode 4 of the hit Prime Video show just dropped a huge hint about the wizard's real name
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Full spoilers follow for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 4. Potentially big spoilers are also discussed about The Stranger's identity. The Rings of Power season 2 episode 4 is out now on Prime Video – and it's given us another huge clue about The Stranger's true identity. The hit Amazon series' latest entry, titled 'Eldest', reunites us with Markella Kavenagh's Nori and Megan Richards' Poppy,


Webb telescope has answers for an actual question mark in space
Mashable / 40min
Did the cosmos just hand us a meme that encapsulates our feelings about the universe and our place within it? At times it seems as though astronomers will forever find enigmas about space without ever providing satisfying answers. But in this case, the James Webb Space Telescope has found a riddle in the sky, and scientists can actually give us an explanation for it. Webb, an infrared telescope b


The best 30th birthday gift ideas


Mashable / 40min
There's no birthday quite like the big 3-0. You're entering a different phase of adulthood, you're solidifying your sense of self, you're developing new and exciting forms of back pain… it's a big deal. So when a loved one is celebrating this momentous occasion, getting them the right gift is essential. Make sure it's something that says, "You're both youthful and mature." This is an excellent bi


How to watch Chiefs vs. Ravens online for free
Mashable / 40min
TL;DR: Live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens for free on RTL+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NFL is back, and it's back with an absolutely massive battle between Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens . In a repeat of last year's AFC Championship game, we're expecting fireworks from the NFL season opener. And better yet, you d


Get an app to help you quickly apply to jobs for just $60
Mashable / 40min
TL;DR: Lifetime access to LazyApply is on sale for $59.97 through September 29. Automate job applications on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed. Opens in a new window Credit: LazyApply LazyApply Job Application Basic: Lifetime License $59.97 $149.00 Save $89.03 We’ve all been there — endlessly scrolling through job listings, tweaking resumes, and writing cover letters that start to blur together.


Get a Kodak scanner for $53 off and digitize your old film and slides
Mashable / 40min
TL;DR: The Kodak Slide N Scan helps you digitize old film and slides , making it simple to preserve and share your family’s memories — on sale for $171.99 with code KODAK through September 8. Opens in a new window Credit: Kodak Kodak Slide N Scan Film & Slide Scanner $171.99 at Mashable Shop $224.99 Save $53.00 with code KODAK Those old family photos tucked away in boxes are priceless, but time i


Get a $30 HD monocular telescope and zoom in on adventure
Mashable / 40min
TL;DR: You can own a high-definition monocular telescope, great for outdoor adventures and wildlife-spotting , for just $29.97 (reg. $54.99) through September 29. Opens in a new window Credit: Mesay High Definition Monocular Telescope $29.97 $54.99 Save $25.02 If you love the outdoors and enjoy getting up close to nature, a quality monocular telescope could be your new best friend. This high-defi


Get Fooducate for just $40 for life and get an instant report card for every meal
Mashable / 40min
TL;DR: Fooducate Premium helps you track your food, exercise, and more for life for just $39.99 (reg. $149.97). Opens in a new window Credit: Maple Media Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App: Lifetime Subscription $49.99 $149.97 Save $99.98 Ever wonder what your food would say if it could talk? With Fooducate Premium, it’s like your groceries got a report card, and you’re the teacher. For just $39.99,


The iPhone 16’s Capture button might work even when covered by a case
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
One of the main upgrades we’re expecting on the iPhone 16 line is a Capture button, which could be used to snap photos and record videos. But this is reportedly a smarter button than most, with a capacitive design that also allows you to swipe across it to zoom the camera in or out. It’s a design that could present a problem for case makers, since you’d assume it wouldn’t register swipes if cover


The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards will feature four new categories including Best Game Adaptation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
Mark your calendars, because the annual Golden Joystick Awards (GJAs) will return for its 42nd incarnation this year. The awards ceremony, which will now feature four new award categories, is set to take place on November 21, 2024. The full shortlist for this year’s awards will be announced on October 4, with public voting set to go live on the same day. If you’re unfamiliar with the Golden Joyst


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for September 5 (#452)
How-To Geek / 55min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for September 5
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


Ankers New Portable Battery Can Also Charge Your Watch
How-To Geek / 1h
Anker just released a series of new MagGo wireless charging accessories for Apple device owners. They're designed to be used with iPhones, Apple Watches, and other devices that support Apple's magnetic charging technology.


The New Anker Solix X1 Can Take You Off the Grid
How-To Geek / 1h
Anker just released the Solix X1 Hybrid Energy Storage System. The Solix X1 features a modular pack design, allowing owners to customize the system's capacity and power output to their specific needs.


Ankers Latest Soundcore Headphones Have Super-Fast Charging
How-To Geek / 1h
Soundcore, Anker's audio brand, has announced the release of two new products: the Space One Pro and AeroFit 2. They're also releasing a travel case that users can buy for the Space One Pro, which has a great fast charging feature.


Eufys New Smart Lights Add RGB to Outdoor Paths
How-To Geek / 1h
Anker-owned Eufy has introduced a new series of AI-powered outdoor and indoor lights. These lights offer customizable lighting themes, music synchronization, and even integration with Eufy cameras. All five AI-powered lights are compatible with Eufy cameras and include AI-powered lighting experiences.


Anker’s Newest Wireless Charger Is Fully Foldable and I Love It
Gizmodo / 1h
It can also charge up to three devices at once.


This is getting ridiculous! Samsung preparing a 256TB SSD for AI servers only, just weeks after showing off 128TB model
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A number of companies, including Samsung, Phison, and Huawei, have been teasing 128TB SSDs this year. Inevitably, these products are not intended for consumers but rather are designed to cater to the growing storage needs of AI servers and data centers. 128TB is unquestionably a huge leap forward in terms of capacity. It's important to remember that Solidigm's 61.44TB SSD was the world's largest


NYT Strands hints, answers for September 5
Mashable / 2h
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


Big AI Funding and OpenAI’s GPT Next
Next Big Future / 2h
Nextbigfuture at substack has all of the big AI news for the week. There was big news this week in AI, AI startups, AI research and AI funding. 1. OpenAI’s Japan CEO reveals GPT-Next will be released this year, and its effective computational load is 100x greater than GPT-4 2. Two $125 Billion AI Training ... Read more



Reonic raises €13 million to help small installers of green tech like heat pumps and solar panels
TechCrunch / 4h
European regulators are pushing hard for greener energy. The REPowerEU plan calls for 10 million additional heat pumps to be added by 2027, and solar panels are also on the rise. But most installations are done by small businesses that could be more productive with better work processes. This is where German startup Reonic comes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 5, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 5, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 5, Wordle #1,174! 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 web


Generate text, images, code, audio, and more with this £45 AI toolset
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Through Sept. 29, you can get a £45.60 lifetime subscription to Scribbyo and use AI to generate creative content . Content creation isn't just one skill. Whether you're in marketing or just accidentally ended up with a really popular Instagram account, a ton of different skills go into creating quality content. You might need to write one day, find a fun picture the next, and record a podc


54 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from Harvard University are available to take on edX. edX hosts a wide range of free online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University. That means you can become a student of this famous school without spending anything. And you don't even need to pack up your things and leave home. Harvard University


How to watch Chiefs vs. Ravens online for free in the UK
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens for free on RTL+ . Access this free streaming platform from the UK with ExpressVPN . A lot of the attention when a new NFL season starts is on the defending Super Bowl champions. Everyone will be keen to see whether the Kansas City Chiefs can start strongly against the Baltimore Ravens . This opening game is a repeat of last year's AFC Ch


How to watch Navarro vs. Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Navarro vs. Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . A place in the final of the US Open is up for grabs, so you know that the battle between Navarro and Sabalenka is going to be intense. Navarro is the home favorite, but Sabalenka is going to be very tough to stop. She destroyed


How to watch Serbia vs. Spain in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Serbia vs. Spain in the UEFA Nations League for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Spain are probably still riding the high of winning Euro 2024 , but that trophy won't count for anything in the UEFA Nations League . Serbia will be looking to land an impressive win over the European Championship winners in the opening fix


How to watch Portugal vs. Croatia in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Portugal vs. Croatia 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 can feel like glorified friendly matches, but we all enjoy seeing the best international sides in the world go head-to-head. And whether or not you're into the idea of the UEFA Nations League, true fans will


How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury is next on the court in the WNBA. We're quickly approaching the playoffs, with neither team having qualified as things stand. If you want to watch Washington Mystics vs. Phoeni


How to watch Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty is up next in the WNBA. Both teams have performed well this season, as New York Liberty have positioned themselves well with a place in the playoffs. Competition will be strong from Se


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 5
Mashable / 7h
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 5'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


Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030
500+BBC News / 7h
The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.


Boom’s macOS camera app lets you customize your video call appearance
TechCrunch / 7h
As someone who talks to many people outside my time zone, I often spend at least a few minutes on a video call explaining my location, time, and weather. That information became easier to convey with a Mac app called Boom, now available as a freemium product. Boom is a bootstrapped company built by former […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Vega rocket never found its commercial niche. After tonight, it’s gone.
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The final Vega rocket climbs away from its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vidéo du CSG–S. Martin ) The final flight of Europe's Vega rocket lifted off Wednesday night from French Guiana, carrying an important environmental monitoring satellite for the European Union's flagship Copernicus program. The 98-foot-tall (30-meter) Vega rocket took of


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 5
Mashable / 8h
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


Report: A quarter of X advertisers plan to cut spending next year
100+Engadget / 10h
X’s advertising woes are about to get a whole lot worse, according to a new report from Kantar, details of which were published by Advanced Television. The market research firm found that 26 percent of marketers plan to cut their spending on X in the coming year, and that advertisers’ trust in X is “historically low.” Kantar’s report, which is based on interviews with 18,000 consumers and 1,000 m


Andreessen Horowitz shutters its Miami office after two years
TechCrunch / 10h
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has closed a satellite office in Miami Beach just two years into a five-year lease it signed for an 8,300-square-foot space. The reason? Disuse, reports Bloomberg. Miami — once a hotspot for crypto, an area of interest for a16z — has struggled to retain venture cash and entrepreneurial talent in recent years, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Safe Superintelligence Valued at $5B and Raised $1B
Next Big Future / 10h
10 weeks ago X-Chief Scientist of OpenAI, Ilya Sutskever said Superintelligence is within reach and created a new startup, Safe Superintelligence Inc. Ilya announced that Safe Superintelligence has raised $1 billion at a $5 billion valuation. NFDG, a16z, Sequoia, DST Global, and SV Angel are the main funders. Building safe superintelligence (SSI) is the most ... Read more


Those ‘Founder mode’ memes keep coming
TechCrunch / 10h
If you spend time on X or Threads, where snarky memes rise and fall, you’ve probably seen posts referencing “founder mode” over the last few days, like this: https://www.threads.net/@carnage4life/post/C_eaQAxyIcV Or maybe this: You may even have seen this parody about “goblin mode.” The chatter ties to a recent blog post that Y Combinator founder and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court
48BBC News / 10h
The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.


Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, September 5 (game #955)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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 Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, September 5 (game #452)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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 Thursday, September 5 (game #186)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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


Soundcore's most premium wireless headphones ever are also its coolest-looking and most portable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Anker's Soundcore Space One headphones were a big hit when they launched in 2023, delivering a bargain alternative to Beats headphones with built-in ANC for a very low price. And now there's a new model, the Space One Pro. The brand says that these are its most premium headphones ever, and while they're a little more expensive than their predecessors, they're smartly designed and have an impressi


Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation
200+Wired / 10h
In an unsealed indictment, the DOJ alleges that employees of state-owned RT contracted for and oversaw the dissemination of Kremlin talking points by popular right-wing influencers, including Benny Johnson and Tim Pool.


Zillow's AI wants to help you find the dream home you didn't know you wanted
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Zillow is boosting its AI search tool to end the tedious filtering of locations and other elements. Now you can just ask for a place within a travel distance of a location and it will handle the rest for you. The upgraded AI tools, available on the Zillow mobile app, rely on casual language rather than drop-downs and other menus. The idea is that you won't have to specify affordability, proximity


After Starliner, NASA has another big human spaceflight decision to make
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Artemis II Orion spacecraft being prepared for tests at NASA’S Kennedy Space Center in Florida in June 2024. (credit: NASA / Rad Sinyak) Now that NASA has resolved the question of the Starliner spacecraft and its two crew members on the International Space Station, the agency faces another high-stakes human spaceflight decision. The choice concerns the Orion spacecraft's heat shield


Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Jorg Greuel via Getty Images ) Over the weekend, the nonprofit National Novel Writing Month organization (NaNoWriMo) published an FAQ outlining its position on AI, calling categorical rejection of AI writing technology "classist" and "ableist." The statement caused a backlash online, prompted four members of the organization's board to step down, and prompted a sponsor to withdra


Boeing and NASA prepare to bring Starliner home without its crew on Friday
TechCrunch / 11h
These final maneuvers will bring to a close a troubled first crewed mission for the Boeing-made Starliner. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Dafne Keen Wants to Return to X-23 for the Rest of Her Life
500+Gizmodo / 11h
The Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine star says she would kill to play Laura Kinney again.


You’ll Never Know How Accurate Your Fitness Tracker Is, and That’s OK
LifeHacker / 11h
The appeal of fitness-tracking smartwatches is that they have all the answers. They turn our squishy bodies’ inscrutable secrets into hard numbers we can plainly read and analyze. But we would be fooling ourselves if we believed that our smartwatches always tell the truth. According to a new scientific analysis , not only do wearables often get things wrong, it may not be possible to ever really


Facebook says, ‘How do you do, fellow kids?’
TechCrunch / 11h
As Meta tries to rekindle the flame between Facebook and socially anxious youths, the company released a blog post Wednesday titled, "Navigating your 20s with Facebook." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


E-bike maker Cowboy raises a small funding round as it targets profitability next year
TechCrunch / 11h
Cowboy has closed funding of around $5.5 million. With this recent funding round, Cowboy is now valued at €40 million on a pre-money basis. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Roku’s new feature will turn your TV into a fancy art delivery system
Engadget / 12h
When you’re not watching Barkitecture or the Weird Al movie on your Roku, the device turns on its familiar scrolling, purple city-scape. Now you don’t just have to settle for a Flintstones -esque background of neoclassical buildings and the occasional billboard for PlutoTV when your Roku goes into rest mode. The TV viewing platform is introducing a new screensaver feature called Backdrops . The n


Fired X-Men ’97 Creator Beau DeMayo Responds to Marvel
39Gizmodo / 12h
DeMayo will use his OnlyFans platform for updates regarding his dispute with the company, which fired him earlier this year after alleging an internal investigation turned up "egregious" findings.


Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points With A Mystery Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for first and business class travel. Air Canada Aeroplan has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points — while better than nothing, it’s not the best offer we’ve seen from the program. Aeroplan is one of my all-around favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the huge variety of airline partners , the ability to ha


Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library
28NYT > Technology / 12h
The dispute started in the early days of the pandemic when the organization expanded access to a free online collection of books.


The Westin Bora Bora opens in the South Pacific with more than 100 overwater bungalows
100+The Points Guy / 12h
One of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of the year — in one of the most picturesque destinations on earth — is finally here. The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa officially opened this week, boasting the highest count of overwater bungalows for any resort on the French Polynesian island. The resort, formerly a Le Meridien property, underwent an extensive renovation before becoming Westin-affil


Internet Archive’s e-book lending is not fair use, appeals court rules
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: tunart | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) The Internet Archive has lost its appeal after book publishers successfully sued to block the Open Libraries Project from lending digital scans of books for free online. Judges for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the Internet Archive (IA) argument that its controlled digital lending—which allows only one person to bo


Paylocity is acquiring corporate spend startup Airbase for $325M
TechCrunch / 12h
HR and payroll software company Paylocity has agreed to acquire corporate spend startup Airbase for $325 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first or second quarter of Paylocity’s fiscal year, which would be sometime in the next 30 to 60 days. It […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


A Space Force Guardian Is Bringing Stranded Boeing Astronauts Home
500+Futurism / 12h
Our Saviors A Space Force Guardian is going on a mission none has ever attempted before: actually going to space . In a press release , NASA announced that Col. Nick Hague will take charge as the first ever active-duty Space Force Guardian to journey into space (astronaut Michael Hopkins was deputized into the Space Force during a ceremony on board the ISS in 2020, but he wasn't yet a member when


Sweeping Review Finds No Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer
21Gizmodo / 12h
The theory that holding a radiation-emitting device to your ear for hours could cause cancer certainly feels true, but decades of study has found no link.


Endless Docs Await! Save 60% on a Curiosity Stream Lifetime Subscription – Watch Thousands of Cool Docs
Gizmodo / 12h
Watch and learn all about science, technology, history, nature, and art on a documentary streaming platform Curiosity Stream with 60% off


iPhone SE 4 leak: New rumor confirms big display upgrade for the budget iPhone
Mashable / 12h
The next iPhone SE could be a big upgrade for those who prefer to have a budget iPhone. Nikkei Asia reported that Apple has made the switch from LCD to OLED for all of its phones in 2024 and beyond, including the next generation iPhone SE. The affordable iPhone SE is less advanced than its pricier counterparts, so Apple throwing an OLED display into the SE would make it even more enticing for tho


Publishers prevail in lawsuit over Internet Archive’s ’emergency’ e-book lending
TechCrunch / 12h
A long-running lawsuit over the Internet Archive’s “emergency” e-book lending practices during the COVID-19 pandemic has ended in a loss for the website and a victory for publishers. The lawsuit concerned the Internet Archive’s National Emergency Library, a program it established at the beginning of the pandemic to allow wider access to some 1.3 million […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Verizon is reportedly near a deal to buy broadband provider Frontier Communications
90Engadget / 12h
Verizon is reportedly near a deal to buy fiber provider Frontier Communications. On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal said that an announcement could come as early as this week, provided discussions don’t “hit any last-minute snags.” Frontier has a market value of over $7 billion and provides broadband to around three million locations in 25 states. The company would help Verizon boost its Fios


Labor Day: It’s Not Too Late, Amazon Slashes MacBook Air M3 Prices Behind Apple’s Back
Gizmodo / 12h
Save as much as $250 on a 13" or 15" MacBook Air with the M3 chipset.


Spotifys Daylist Is Rolling Out More Widely
How-To Geek / 12h
Perhaps Spotify's strongest point is its recommendation algorithm, and the app's Daylist feature allows it to show it off to its fullest. Now, Daylists are coming to more people in more languages.


How to Make the US Open's Signature 'Honey Deuce' Cocktail at Home
LifeHacker / 12h
If there’s one thing that a bougie American tennis audience loves, it’s a kitschy themed cocktail. The U.S. Open has an “official drink,” and it’s not Gatorade—it’s the Honey Deuce. If you can’t make it over to see a match, or you simply want to save having to speak the awkward name in public, you can easily make this cocktail at home. For a bit of background, the U.S. Open is one of the four Gra


These ‘Open Box’ Sony Wireless Headphones With ANC Are $150 Off
LifeHacker / 12h
Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are a perpetual favorite, earning strong reviews from users (our friends at PCMag gave them a 4.5/5 "outstanding" rating ). If you need new over-the-ear cans, it's a great time to pick these babies up: You can get a pair on sale for $199.99 right now (down from the $349.99 list price and $50 off the current Amazon sale price). The 42% discount is great, but y


JetBlue’s Seat Back Map Now Calls Much Of Israel “Palestinian Territories”
28View from the Wing / 12h
JetBlue’s seat back entertainment map now displays the Palestinian territory, and it does so in “significantly larger text” than Israel “to the point where it is overlaid on the entire state of Israel.” Continue reading ...


You can get 50,000 Aeroplan points back when you redeem for hotel stays, but is it a good deal?
The Points Guy / 12h
The Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program is offering members up to 50,000 points back when they redeem their Aeroplan points for hotel stays. Register online and book by Sept. 30, 2024, for travel between Sept. 3, 2024, and Feb 28, 2025, to earn the following points rebates: 10,000 points back when you redeem at least 40,000 points for your stay 25,000 points back when you redeem at least 80,000 p


The LG StanbyME Smart Monitor Lets You Watch Anything Anywhere in Your Home — Over $100 off For Post Labor Day
Gizmodo / 12h
Save over $100 on LG's freestanding portable smart display - your portable entertainment hub for every corner of home!