PS5 Pro pre-orders live: the latest on both regular and 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro stock
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3min
Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of PS5 Pro pre-orders and 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders. New hardware launches are one of the most exciting things to cover and experience in gaming, and the PS5 Pro pre-order launch is no different. I'm as excited as the next PlayStation fan about the new console The team and I will be keeping a close eye on stock levels of 'regular' PS5 Pr
Pilots Are Dying of Tiredness. Tech Can’t Save Them
Wired / 22min
Extended hours after the pandemic have put pressure on pilots in India, who are working longer hours without rest, but monitoring technology to help curb overworking is glitchy and hard to find.
Hurricane Helene: Watch live Tampa Bay webcams as storm threatens Florida
Mashable / 25min
Hurricane Helene is growing into a vast, powerful storm. The National Hurricane Center's computer modeling, which ensures such storms don't sneak up on anyone , predicts Helene will make landfall as a potent cyclone in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday. But the impacts of such a sprawling storm will be widespread, including in areas like Tampa, which will see strong winds and some five to eig
Hurricane Helene: Watch Florida webcams live, including Panama City, Port St. Joe
Mashable / 25min
Helene is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane , and whether you're concerned about loved ones in Florida, or you're an armchair meteorologist, you can check out camera views of these adverse weather conditions by watching webcam livestreams. Florida's gulf coast — particularly the Big Bend section of the Panhandle — is bracing for impact late Thursday. Rain and storm surge will move up
This retro music streamer and speakers combo is a stylish modern version of a classic hi-fi look
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
It's not every day that an audio legend brings back one of its most iconic names and while also charting brand new territory. But that's what Ruark Audio is doing with its R610 Music Console and Sabre-R bookshelf speakers. And while the looks and name of the speakers echo Ruark's greatest hits, and the music player has a design harking back to the stereo music centers of the 1970s, this new syste
Soon After the Deadly Hezbollah Pager Explosions, This AI-Generated Podcast Went Up
Wired / 1h
The Pager Protocol podcast went up hours after exploding pagers and two-way radios killed dozens and injured hundreds in Lebanon last week. How did it do it? Lots of artificial intelligence tools.
3 Benefits of AI live support in enhancing the customer experience
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
There has never been more demand for exceptional business-consumer interactions than today: 80% of customers say their experience with companies is as important as their products or services. But the public’s definition of exceptional has heightened, too. Companies have an hour window to resolve customer service tickets if they wish to meet their customer’s expectations for quality service. Accor
Baby hippo Moo Deng has a 24-hour livestream now. Here's how to watch.
27Mashable / 1h
If you've been online at all recently, there's a good chance you've come across Moo Deng . The baby pygmy hippo has enthralled the internet for weeks, with photos of the adorable two-month-old plastered across every social media platform. People just can't get enough of Moo Deng, and would like to see the baby as frequently as possible. Fortunately, Moo Deng's caretakers at Khao Kheow Open Zoo ha
Peak XV has reaped $1.2B in the year since it split from Sequoia
TechCrunch / 1h
Peak XV Partners, the largest India-focused venture fund, has realized about $1.2 billion in exits since it separated from Sequoia last year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How consumer behavior is driving the B2B payments industry
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Consumers order groceries online and receive an immediate confirmation. Shoppers see an ad for a shirt and order it with a few clicks. A money transfer app can send to a friend via a mobile device, within seconds. With instant access permeating every aspect of consumer life, people now expect the same rapid speed and smooth experience in business-to-business payment technologies. But the reality
Some of the world's biggest tech firms have signed up to the EU's promise for safe AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The EU has revealed over a hundred companies have signed up to its new Artificial Intelligence Pact , including tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Vodafone. The pact outlines a commitment to three core actions. The first is to adopt a governance strategy to encourage the deployment of AI in the organization and to work towards future compliance with the AI Act. Secondly, the firms agreed
WordPress.org bans WP Engine, blocks it from accessing its resources
27TechCrunch / 2h
WordPress drama went up another notch on Wednesday after WordPress.org banned hosting provider WP Engine from accessing its resources. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
'Hey Meta, where's my car?' Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses can remind you where you parked
Mashable / 2h
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses , launched last year, is getting a host of updates, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg who also announced the new Meta Quest 3S and Project Orion (a pair of AR glasses that are not-yet-ready for market). Zuckerberg highlighted several new features, including more natural conversations with Meta AI , the AI assistant behind the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Credit: Meta
How to watch Ajax vs. Besiktas online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Ajax vs. Besiktas in the Europa League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of Champions League fixtures produced some really entertaining games, and we're expecting more of the same from the Europa League . There are a lot of really interesting matchups to consider, including Ajax vs. Besiktas. Bot
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 26, 2024
LifeHacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 26, 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 26, Wordle #1,195! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times w
Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot
33BBC News / 3h
The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.
Marvel Fusion lands $70M for laser-powered fusion bet
TechCrunch / 3h
Marvel Fusion is one of several companies pursuing what’s known as inertial confinement fusion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Want to learn ethical hacking? Get everything you need in £30 course bundle.
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get this comprehensive ethical hacking bundle on sale for £29.99 (reg. £823.82) through September 29 and learn everything from Python to social engineering. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle £29.99 at the Mashable Shop £823.82 Save £793.83 Cybersecurity is a fast-moving field, and ethical hacking is your gateway to understanding h
'Colin From Accounts' Season 2 review: The best TV comedy of 2024 so far
24Mashable / 3h
While I was watching Colin From Accounts Season 2, I had the realisation that comedy shows rarely make me laugh out loud. Even the ones I enjoy. Colin From Accounts is an exception. This Australian rom-com from husband-wife team Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, which started as a canine-themed meet-cute in Season 1 , uses its second season to hilariously build on some already-very-funny foundat
How to watch Fenerbahce vs. Union Saint-Gilloise online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Fenerbahce vs. Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . José Mourinho is used to competing in the latter stages of the Champions League , but he'll have to make do with the Europa League this season. His Fenerbahce side will have aspirations of going far in this year's competit
How to watch Cowboys vs. Giants online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next Thursday Night Football fixture sees the Dallas Cowboys take on the New York Giants. This exciting matchup is available to watch all around the world with a simple hack. And better yet, fans don't need to spend anyth
Hacker creates false memories in ChatGPT to steal victim data — but it might not be as bad as it sounds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Security researchers have exposed a vulnerability which could allow threat actors to store malicious instructions in a user’s memory settings in the ChatGPT MacOS app. A report from Johann Rehberger at Embrace The Red noted how an attacker could trigger a prompt injection to take control of ChatGPT, and can then insert a memory into its long-term storage and persistence mechanism. This leads to t
Tesla October 10 Robotaxi Day Banner Says- WE, ROBOT
Next Big Future / 4h
The Tesla October 10 Robotaxi day banner says WE, ROBOT. This seems to imply no driver robotaxi demos and Teslabot demos. Elon says this will be one for the history books. This will be one for the history books pic.twitter.com/qQ0HZyGMZE — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 26, 2024 Tesla has hypermapped the Warner Brother’s studio lot. ... Read more
SteelSeries announces new Arctis GameBuds designed for every beat of a modern gaming lifestyle
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
SteelSeries has announced its first-ever set of true wireless gaming earbuds and their features really look like they could offer a one-and-done solution for anyone scouting for the best gaming earbuds for their setup this year. Taking on the likes of Sony's Inzone Buds and PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds , the Arctis GameBuds pack a bunch of premium features to offer a compelling package. Stee
Stellseries Arctic GameBuds Are Built for Low-Latency Audio
How-To Geek / 4h
SteelSeries just announced its new Arctis GameBuds. They're designed to have a low-latency connection for gaming on PCs and consoles, as well as a more typical Bluetooth mode for other devices.
OpenAI CTO and Chief Researcher Officer Have Left
Next Big Future / 5h
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is leaving the company Bob McGrew, OpenAI’s chief research officer and Barret Zoph, VP of post training have also left. Murati’s departure comes almost a year after a boardroom coup shook the AI startup and temporarily ousted CEO Sam Altman, leaving Murati as its temporary leader. In her six-year tenure, she ... Read more
Bill Gates Would Be Worth Over $1.4 Trillion if He Kept 45% of Microsoft
Next Big Future / 5h
Bill Gates is worth 8 times less today than if he had kept his 45% stake in Microsoft from after the IPO in 1986. Bill Gates has $163 billion in net worth. If Bill Gates did not sell shares during the IPO he would have had 49% of Microsoft. Bill Gates has been selling his ... Read more
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 26
Mashable / 5h
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 26'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
Nintendo jumps on AI images of Mario shared on X
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The free-for-all of AI image creation on X had a rude wakeup this week when Nintendo's copyright infringement hunter Tracer, as first reported by the Verge, laid takedown notices on several users who had shared images of Mario built using X's Grok-2 AI model . Tracer sent dozens of users the notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The Grok AI chatbot on X employs the FLUX.1 mod
Elon Musk shunned as not invited to top UK summit
96BBC News / 6h
There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.
'Delete this garbage': Marques Brownlee gets negative reviews on his new tech venture
74Mashable / 6h
Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, is a tech-focused content creator with nearly 20 million YouTube subscribers, renowned for his reviews of the latest gadgets. He has dunked on the likes of the Humane Ai Pin and the Rabbit R1 with titles such as "The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed" and "Barely Reviewable," but praised the Apple Vision Pro (despite calling it flawed), OnePlus 12 , and other
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 26
Mashable / 6h
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
OpenAI’s chief research officer has left following CTO Mira Murati’s exit
29TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI’s chief research officer, Bob McGrew, and a research VP, Barret Zoph, left the company on Wednesday, hours after OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announced she would be departing. CEO Sam Altman revealed the two latest resignations in a post on X Wednesday evening, along with leadership transition plans. “Mira, Bob, and Barret made these decisions […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Dinii, a cloud-based restaurant management platform, raises $45M Series B
21TechCrunch / 8h
Japan has always been a strong market for bringing technology into the experience of consuming food, and now one of the startups leading on this idea is attracting investors from across the ocean. Dinii, which lets diners order food from restaurants and shops through a mobile platform, has raised $48 million (7.46 billion JPY). Bessemer […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
James Cameron, Who Warned of Skynet, Joins Board of AI Company
82Futurism / 8h
AI'll Be Back Canadian filmmaker James Cameron, the man behind the iconic film "The Terminator" — in which a rogue AI destroys most of humankind — is jumping on the AI bandwagon. The guy behind Skynet getting into AI — what could possibly go wrong? Generative AI company Stability AI, the firm behind the popular image generator Stable Diffusion, announced today that Cameron will be joining its boa
Meta’s Orion holographic avatars will (eventually) be in VR too
Engadget / 8h
The biggest reveal at Meta’s Connect event was its long-promised AR glasses , Orion. As expected, the prototype, each of which reportedly costs around $10,000, won’t be ready for the public any time soon. In the meantime, Meta offered a glimpse of its new holographic avatars, which will allow people to talk with lifelike holograms in augmented reality. The holograms are Meta’s Codec Avatars , a t
Pear wants to empower up-and-coming VCs with its new emerging managers in residence program
26TechCrunch / 8h
When seed-focused Pear VC raised a $432 million fund last year, the firm co-founder Pejman Nozad said that it meant his firm had reached its “own product-market-fit.” That fourth fund was nearly three times larger than its previous $160 million fund. The 11-year-old firm wants to help emerging venture funds follow in Pear’s footsteps. On […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
Want AI that flags hateful content? Build it.
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Humane Intelligence, an organization focused on evaluating AI systems, is launching a competition that challenges developers to create a computer vision model that can track hateful image-based propaganda online. Organized in partnership with the Nordic counterterrorism group Revontulet, the bounty program opens September 26. It is open to anyone, 18 or older, who wants to compete and promises $1
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, September 26 (game #473)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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 26 (game #207)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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
This Fully AI-Generated Political Ad Is Both Hilarious and Terrifying
Futurism / 9h
PAC Man Using AI-generated visuals and IRL quotes, a parody political action committee (PAC) is taking on North Carolina's embattled lieutenant governor and GOP candidate Mark Robinson — and AI itself. Released by a group calling itself Americans for Prosparody, the fake ad has all the hallmarks of AI uncanniness: weird hands and fingers, jerky serpentine motions, and a voice that sounds like Rob
The Surprising Ingredient That Helped Polynesians Conquer the Pacific
Gizmodo / 9h
Ancient Polynesians were encouraged to settle new territories because they had a reliable and hardy crop, new research suggests.
Picard’s Famous Tea Cup Is Coming Back, Years After It Was Discontinued
74Gizmodo / 9h
Master Replicas is working with original design company used by The Next Generation 's production team to revive the sci-fi-esque mug, after it was discontinued 8 years ago.
NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules
57Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the federal body that sets technology standards for governmental agencies, standards organizations, and private companies, has proposed barring some of the most vexing and nonsensical password requirements. Chief among them: mandatory resets, required or restricted use of certain characters, and the use of s
Most Amazon workers considering job hunting due to 5-day in-office policy: Poll
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Amazon corporate office building in Sunnyvale, California. (credit: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority of Amazon employees are “dissatisfied” with Amazon killing remote work and requiring them to be in the office five days a week next year. That's according to a survey of 2,585 employees by Blind, an online community where verified employees can discuss their work culture anonymously. Since M
Spread of deadly EEE virus explodes 5-fold in New York; one death reported
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / An entomologist for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness in a swampland area on August 25, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky collecting various mosquito species, and testing the samples for mosquito-borne diseases, such as EEE. (credit: Getty | ) New York is facing an unusual boom in mosquitoes toting the deadly eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, which has alre
DoNotPay 'robot lawyer' fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer
Engadget / 9h
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against DoNotPay, alleging that the AI-powered company billing itself as "the world's first robot lawyer" failed to back its claims that it could replace human legal representation. The agency's complaint argues that DoNotPay did not conduct tests to assess whether its AI chatbot was equivalent to a human lawyer, and that the company did not hire or r
Hyperscalers Like Microsoft Are Far Better Customers for Nuclear Energy
Next Big Future / 10h
Microsoft and the companies making AI data centers will be great customers for nuclear energy. Barrons reports that Microsoft is paying double the price for the Three Mile island nuclear electricity as the going commercial rates. This is about $130 per megawatt hour. An 835 megawatt reactor at 92% capacity factor would generate about 6.6 ... Read more
Meta Is Doubling Down on Augmented Reality Wearables
LifeHacker / 10h
Meta Connect 2024 is a wrap. Mark Zuckerberg took the stage Wednesday to offer up announcements across a slew of product categories. While there are some new features coming to familiar apps like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, Meta Connect was mostly about other ventures for the company—namely, the Meta Quest, smart glasses, and, of course, AI. A cheaper Meta Quest 3 Finally, a version of the
Someone built a system with Intel’s first CPU that’s half a century old, and it can boot Linux – if you have a spare week to wait
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Wish your PC booted up faster ? Well, if you think your computer has a sluggish startup time, how about waiting the best part of a week for the machine to boot? That’s the length of time a Linux PC powered by an ancient Intel CPU will keep you tapping your fingers on the desk. Tom’s Hardware flagged up this left-field experiment, undertaken by a programmer, Dmitry Grinberg, who set about using th
How to Lock Your Ecobee Thermostat with a PIN Code
How-To Geek / 10h
If you have kids in the house and are strict about the thermostat, you can lock down your Ecobee with a PIN code so that no one can adjust the temperature except those authorized to do so.
13 companies from YC Demo Day 1 that are worth paying attention to
TechCrunch / 10h
Unsurprisingly, AI companies dominated the day, with startups looking to apply the technology to problems like estate planning and automating clinical trial data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Of Course Marvel Is Gearing Up an Awards Campaign for Deadpool & Wolverine
23Gizmodo / 10h
The hit Marvel film starring Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds is hoping to get some trophy gold to go with box office green.
New partnership: Transfer Wells Fargo Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red at 1:1
The Points Guy / 10h
Wells Fargo Rewards has added a seventh transfer option to its growing list of airline and hotel partners. Consumers can now transfer their reward points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red at a 1:1 ratio. There is no minimum transfer amount, so you could transfer as little as 1 Wells Fargo Rewards point to become 1 Virgin point. However, transfers are not reversible, so be sure you find
OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, California on October 17, 2023. (credit: PATRICK T. FALLON via Getty Images ) On Wednesday, OpenAI Chief Technical Officer Mira Murati announced she is leaving the company in a surprise resignation shared on the social network X. Murati joined OpenAI in 2018
Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed after poor Star Wars Outlaws reception
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The dual protagonists of Assassin's Creed Shadows . (credit: Ubisoft) Assassin's Creed Shadows , the long-anticipated next major release in the popular historical, open-world game franchise, has been moved back from its previously announced November 15, 2024 release date. The new date is February 14, 2025, according to an open letter posted to X by franchise executive producer Marc-Alex
Talking to ChatGPT for the first time is a surreal experience
24Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Putting the "chat" in ChatGPT (credit: Getty Images) In May, when OpenAI first demonstrated ChatGPT-4o's coming audio conversation capabilities, I wrote that it felt like we were "on the verge of something... like a sea change in how we think of and work with large language models." Now that those "Advanced Voice" features are rolling out widely to ChatGPT subscribers , we decided to as
DoNotPay has to pay $193K for falsely touting untested AI lawyer, FTC says
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: style-photography | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) Among the first AI companies that the Federal Trade Commission has exposed as deceiving consumers is DoNotPay—which initially was advertised as "the world's first robot lawyer" with the ability to "sue anyone with the click of a button." On Wednesday, the FTC announced that it took action to stop DoNotPay from making bogus claims a
New report details OpenAI's plan to switch to for-profit mode
Engadget / 10h
A major shakeup is in the works at OpenAI. Reuters reported that the artificial intelligence research company is restructuring its business from a non-profit board into a for-profit corporation. The publication also says Sam Altman would be given equity in the new corporation. OpenAI’s move to for-profit wouldn’t eliminate its non-profit entity entirely. The non-profit would own a stake in the ne
Hyatt is bringing a new Hyatt Regency to the Maldives
The Points Guy / 10h
Hyatt Regency’s parent company announced Wednesday that the brand’s first hotel in the Maldives will open by late 2027. Hyatt inked a new management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives, which will be on the North Male Atoll. The all-villa Hyatt Regency resort will be the third Hyatt property to open in the Maldives after the highly popular Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa a
Hurricane Helene travel impacts: Tampa airport to close, warnings issued
46The Points Guy / 10h
Much of the Southeast has been under a hurricane warning Wednesday as Florida and Georgia brace for Hurricane Helene. It’s expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm late Thursday near the Big Bend of Florida. The storm is expected to cause severe impacts across much of western Florida and Georgia. Forecasts show a track that’s likely to bring the eye of the storm up through Tallahassee, Flo
Earn 75,000 miles plus loads of perks by applying for the Capital One Venture X
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a fantastic option when it comes to travel rewards credit cards . With an annual fee that undercuts the competition and plentiful, easy-to-understand perks, the card is often a no-brainer for travelers, from luxury seekers to the more budget-minded. Currentl
Sam Altman reportedly poised to get equity in OpenAI for the first time
TechCrunch / 11h
Following the abrupt departure of OpenAI’s CTO, Mira Murati, CEO Sam Altman is reportedly poised to receive equity in the company for the first time as OpenAI moves away from its longstanding nonprofit structure. Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter, reports that OpenAI plans to restructure into a for-profit benefit corporation — similar to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
This Sale Has the Lowest Prices on Amazon Devices I've Seen All Year
LifeHacker / 11h
Some of the biggest sales of the year are nearly here, like Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days in October alongside similar events from Walmart , Best Buy , and Target . Based on my years as a writer focusing on sales from the biggest retailers, though, Woot's current sale on Amazon devices likely offers better prices than what you'll find from Amazon proper later in October. Until Sept. 28 at 12:59 a.
Four Ways to Take Advantage of the Fed's Interest Rate Cut
LifeHacker / 11h
Last week the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate—the first reduction in borrowing costs since the pandemic began in March 2020. That federal funds rate now stands in a range of 4.75% to 5%, providing a break on credit card and personal loan rates across the board. While a rate cut of half a percentage point (aka 50 basis points) will certainly reduce bor
The Saga of a Tech Exec’s Sunken Yacht Just Got a Lot More Interesting
27Gizmodo / 11h
Super-encrypted hard drives, water tight safes, and classified documents have entered the picture.
Samsungs New 4TB 990 EVO Plus SSD is Stupid Fast
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung just announced a new 990 EVO series SSD thats 50% faster and 73% more power efficient than the previous 990 EVO model. The new 990 EVO Plus comes with up to 4TB of storage, and its optimized for creative and gaming workloads.
Self-Driving Taxi Passenger Clutches Dog as Hoodlums Tag Graffiti on Vehicle
30Futurism / 11h
Waymo Trouble A viral video shows several people menacingly cornering a stopped Waymo robotaxi on the street and tagging it with graffiti, while a front seat passenger clutches a small beige poodle — a scene that's both comical and dystopian in its strangeness. While it's not clear exactly when the incident happened, it seems to have taken place on 18th Street in the Mission District of San Franc
The Curiosity Mars Rover's Wheel Looks Absolutely Wrecked
50Futurism / 11h
Wheel Life NASA's Curiosity rover has spent over 4,400 Earth days exploring the desolate surface of Mars — enough time, by Sam Altman's reckoning , for the emergence of superintelligent AI. It set its six wheels down on the planet's Gale Crater, the suspected dried-out remains of an ancient lake, back in 2012, and it's covered over 20 miles since then. Through it all, the harsh terrain has done a
Titan Submersible Hearings Spotlight Multiple Issues With Its Carbon Fiber Hull
31Wired / 11h
Testimony identifies manufacturing defects and problems following an earlier dive and reveals that OceanGate conducted no testing or remedial work despite concerns with the hull.
How Southwest Flyers Use Bare Feet, Donut Bags, And Bold Seat-Saving Scams To Secure Extra Space For Free
View from the Wing / 11h
Southwest Airlines is known for the games people play to secure the best seats, because the airline doesn't assign seats - it's first-board, first-served. They do assign your boarding order, but passengers save seats for each other, and there's no rule against it. Continue reading ...
Metas Prototype AR Glasses Are Like a Compact Quest Headset
How-To Geek / 11h
Meta introduced Orion, the inaugural pair of true augmented reality (AR) glasses, previously known as Project Nazare, at the Connect conference. Previously known as Project Nazare, it's still in the prototype stage, but the company has started to show off demos.
A Rare, Deadly Mosquito Virus Has Emerged in New York
Gizmodo / 11h
State health officials say the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus is now an imminent public health threat, after the first case and death in New York since 2015.
A New RoboCop Series Is Marching Ahead at Amazon
53Gizmodo / 11h
A show based on the 1987 Paul Verhoeven cult classic just got a new showrunner.
Meta Missed Out on Smartphones. Can Smart Glasses Make Up for It?
400+Wired / 11h
At Meta’s Connect developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off Orion, a futuristic pair of smart glasses that the company hopes will lead the next foundational shift in personal computing.
Intel debuts super-fast AI chips – looking to match AMD in the race for AI chip supremacy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Intel has been having a challenging time in recent years, particularly following the launch of the iPhone with Apple silicon , and the rise of an AI and data center chip industry largely dominated by Nvidia and AMD. The company isn't taking these developments lying down, though, and has announced the release of its Xeon 6 chips and new Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. The Intel Xeon 6900 P-core series, a
Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, to Leave Company
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
Mira Murati, the chief technology officer, and two others are leaving as leaders including Sam Altman work to transform the start-up.
Southwest Airlines cuts 15 destinations from Atlanta, adds 6 new Nashville routes
83The Points Guy / 11h
Southwest Airlines is making major changes to its network. The Dallas-based carrier announced Wednesday that it is extending its schedule through June 4, 2025. As part of the extension, the carrier is cutting a slew of routes from one of its operating bases. It’s also adding six new flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Southwest cuts 15 Atlanta markets Starting with the cuts, South
Get Ready to Talk to the YouTube App
How-To Geek / 11h
Google is bringing a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) feature to YouTube to let you ask questions about videos, starting with the Android app first.
HP makes bold claims that it can improve your life with AI, but can it back them up?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
HP hosted its HP Imagine 2024 event, which debuted new AI-based technology and devices that will see their launches later in 2024 and into 2025. While there was plenty of overlap in topics between this event and HP’s event back in July 2024, we had some new surprises come forth as well. Two of them include the announcement of the OmniBook Ultra Flip - an impressive looking and lightweight 2-in-1
ChatGPT Advanced Voices Are Rolling out to More Accounts
How-To Geek / 11h
OpenAI is rolling out its highly anticipated Advanced Voice feature to all ChatGPT Plus and Team users in select regions. The update will be rolled out throughout the week, so users in the regions where it's coming may need to wait for their turn.
Everything Announced at Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses and Meta AI updates
Engadget / 11h
Although Meta Connect 2024 lacked a marquee high-end product for the holiday season, it still included a new budget VR headset and a tease of the “magic glasses” Meta’s XR gurus have been talking about for the better part of a decade. In addition, the company keeps plowing forward with new AI tools for its Ray-Ban glasses and social platforms. Here’s everything the company announced at Meta Conne
Google Earth now lets you see how the world looked 80 years ago — here’s how
Mashable / 11h
Coming soon to Google Earth: Time travel. According to Google, some new updates on the way to the company's satellite imagery platform Google Earth, will allow users to "travel back in time" and view satellite and aerial images that go as far back as 80 years ago. Google Earth lets you explore more of the past In its update announcement, Google says some cities, including London, Berlin, Warsaw a
Cox asks court to block Rhode Island plan for broadband expansions
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 million in federal funding for broadband deployment. If successful, Cox's lawsuit could prevent other Internet service providers from obtaining grants to expand into areas that Cox says it already serves with high-speed broadband. The cable company claims Rhode
Meta’s new lightweight AR prototype shows a future beyond bulky VR headsets
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The future's so bright, Mark Zuckerberg's gotta wear shades. (credit: Meta ) Thus far, Meta's heavily money-losing Reality Labs division has been primarily focused on bulky virtual reality headsets (and some odd, display-free Ray-Ban branded sunglasses ). So when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pulled out a 100 g pair of see-through, augmented-reality glasses at this year's Meta Connect keynot
Review: Intel Lunar Lake CPUs combine good battery life and x86 compatibility
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
An Asus Zenbook UX5406S with a Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V inside. [credit: Andrew Cunningham ] Two things can be true for Intel's new Core Ultra 200-series processors, codenamed Lunar Lake : They can be both impressive and embarrassing. Impressive because they perform reasonably well, despite some regressions and inconsistencies, and because they give Intel's battery life a much-needed bo
LG TVs start showing ads on screensavers
58Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / LG's 2024 G4 OLED TV. (credit: LG) Last month, Ars Technica went on a deep dive into the rapid growth of ads in TV software . Less than three weeks later, LG announced that it was adding advertisements to its TVs’ screensavers. The move embodies how ads are a growing and virtually inescapable part of the TV-viewing experience—even when you're not watching anything. As you might have exp
Air Haifa, Israel’s New Turboprop Airline, Launching Operations
2KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Last year I first wrote about an Israeli airline startup, with some big names behind it (both in terms of deep pockets and aviation experience). I wanted to share an update, as the airline has just put its first flights on sale, so we now have a sense of what we can expect from the airline. I’m both intrigued and a bit confused. Details of the new airline based at Haifa Airport Air Haifa is a new
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Leaves as Company Restructures to Become For-Profit
Gizmodo / 12h
Murati has been with the AI company for six years.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
Zuckerberg chats with AI clone as human creator looks on in year’s weirdest demo
TechCrunch / 12h
The demo showcased AI Studio, a platform for designing custom chatbots. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Disney+ account sharing crackdown starts today in the US
36Engadget / 12h
Disney announced a new rule intended to curb password sharing among its streaming subscribers, following through on plans initially shared last month in an earnings call. Today's blog post from the company explained that Disney+ is getting a Paid Sharing feature. For an additional $7 a month on Disney+ Basic or $10 a month on Disney+ Premium, an account holder can provide access to their plan to
When to Hire a Patient Advocate for an Elderly Relative (and How to Do It)
LifeHacker / 12h
Elder care is incredibly expensive—rooms in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities can cost upwards of $10,000 per month . And that’s before any treatments, prescriptions, or other needs are even taken into account. It’s also incredibly complicated because you often find yourself navigating multiple insurance policies , government agencies , and multiple members of a facility's staff—not to
How to Make the Best Shelf-Stable Pickles
LifeHacker / 12h
I’ve been on a hunt for a shelf-stable pickle recipe for a long, long time. Sometimes the pickle was great, but only for a short while, or the processing destroyed the crunch or the brine was too sweet or the cucumbers were bitter. Eventually, however, I figured it out: a pickled vegetable that remains crisp for two years on the shelf is, it turns out, easy to make, as long as you can get really
CTO Mira Murati is the latest leader to leave OpenAI
Engadget / 12h
Mira Murati has departed OpenAI, where she had been the chief technology officer since 2018. In a note shared with the company and then posted publicly on X, Murati said that she is exiting "because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration." Murati gained additional visibility as a face for the AI company when she briefly assumed CEO duties in November 2023 when the board of d
Star Wars Outlaws‘ Lando DLC Is Coming in November
37Gizmodo / 12h
Ubisoft confirmed the launch of its Star Wars game's first story expansion, alongside a raft of optimisation and quality of life updates, in the wake of a directors' meeting that discussed its "softer than expected" launch.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: So Damn Close to Being Perfect
Gizmodo / 12h
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 ace every single department, but the Gemini integration keeps them from being truly great.
Stranded Astronaut Becomes Commander of Space Station
100+Futurism / 12h
Chaos Is a Ladder After her ride back home left her stranded in orbit , NASA astronaut Suni Williams has now taken control of the International Space Station. On Monday, Williams was sworn in as commander to mark the commencement of ISS Expedition 72, taking over from Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko. This is the second time that Williams has served as commander aboard the orbital outpost, and an
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Is Leaving the Company
36Wired / 12h
In a letter to the OpenAI team posted on X, Murati wrote that “this moment feels right” to step down.
The Westin Bora Bora is now open — and you can book from 69,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
The Points Guy / 12h
The highly anticipated Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa is now open in French Polynesia , one of the dreamiest destinations on earth. Tucked away under Mount Otemanu, this Westin property is a remodeled and rebranded resort that’s been given a new life across its public spaces, with accommodations ranging from beach bungalows to overwater villas. In fact, the resort has the largest collection of ove
The Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro Are Now Retired
How-To Geek / 12h
Meta is officially retiring the Quest 2 and Quest Pro. These VR headsets occupied the bottom and top ends of Meta's product catalog. Now that they're discontinued, Meta can focus squarely on the mid-range headset market.
Meta partners with Be My Eyes for accessible Ray-Ban glasses upgrade
Mashable / 12h
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are entering a new market, as the company announces a new collaboration with accessibility service provider Be My Eyes that will help wearers get the assistance they need. Be My Eyes provides free human and AI support for users who are blind or have low vision, pairing them with sighted volunteer helpers who can describe a visual field or object, read text, navigate
Meta Quest 3S vs. Meta Quest 3: What are the differences?
Mashable / 12h
Meta AI gets a bunch of free upgrades: Voice, vision and auto-dubbing
Mashable / 12h
In the race to make truly useful AI for a mass audience, Meta just jumped forward a few key steps — including AI's ability to "see" objects and provide live, lip-synched translations. At the Meta Connect developers' conference , CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the latest version of Llama . That's the open-source Large Language Model (LLM) powering the AI chatbot in the company's main services: Faceb
Blumhouse Games’ Fear The Spotlight set for release on October 22
Engadget / 12h
Blumhouse, the horror production company behind such big cinematic hits as Get Out, M3GAN and the Insidious films, has extended its creepy tentacles to scary shows and movies to scary video games. Fear the Spotlight is Blumhouse Games’ first entry into gaming with the help of the indie developer Cozy Game Pals. The horror game will get a full release on October 22 and there’s a demo currently ava
The Meta Quest 3S Is the New Budget VR Headset to Beat
How-To Geek / 12h
Meta has announced the Meta Quest 3S is open for pre-orders. The Meta Quest 3S is a new addition to its virtual and mixed reality headset family. The Quest 3S offers the same mixed reality capabilities and performance as the Quest 3, but at a more accessible starting price of $299.99 USD.
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati says she’s leaving the company
100+TechCrunch / 12h
The decision comes just a few weeks before OpenAI's Dev Day, its annual developer conference. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Reddit Will Start Translating Posts and Comments Automatically
How-To Geek / 12h
Reddit announced on Wednesday that it is leveraging the power of AI and machine translation to make its website readable in dozens of countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
The Samsung Q-Series Soundbar Will Immerse You in Cinema-Level Audio From Your Living Room — Now 55% off
Gizmodo / 12h
Save over $1,000 on the Samsung Q-Series soundbar with Dolby Atmos - your ears will thank you!
What does Mark Zuckerberg’s shirt say?
TechCrunch / 12h
Three years ago, Mark Zuckerberg’s big day was a flop. At his company’s annual developer conference — then called Facebook Connect — he unveiled his grand plans to turn his trillion-dollar social network into “a metaverse company.” He changed the name of his company to Meta, and we braced for a world where we would […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
"Perfect storm" - CrowdStrike VP apologizes as Congress hearing into outage begins
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Following July 2024 Crowdstrike incident, in which millions of Windows machines crashed due to a broken software update for its endpoint protection software , the company’s senior VP for counter adversary operations, Adam Meyers, appeared at a cybersecurity subcommittee hearing at the US House of Representatives to say the company was “deeply sorry”. Meyers was left to testify in the absence of C
Meta pitches VR to mobile developers with new support for Android apps on Quest
TechCrunch / 12h
Meta says it's working to make it easier for mobile developers to make the shift to Meta's Horizon OS. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Carnival reveals how to get 1 free meal at its newest private beach destination
The Points Guy / 12h
Carnival Cruise Line fans, get ready to eat! Carnival just released the extensive lineup of dining outlets that it will offer on Celebration Key , the line’s new private beach area on Grand Bahama Island , set to open in July 2025. Even better, it’s offering guests a way to get one meal at a discount or even for free. Carnival plans to offer about 30 food and beverage outlets within Celebration K
Buying a New Printer? Consider These 7 Things
How-To Geek / 12h
When I recently bought a printer, I had to consider many factors before choosing the right one for my use. With some analysis, you can buy a printer that meets all your requirements and is convenient to use, without overspending. Here are my top tips.
Winamps Source Code Release Is an Absolute Mess
How-To Geek / 12h
The classic Winamp music player is now (technically) open source, in a move that its parent company hopes will improve the app and accelerate feature development. However, the apps code release has been a mess, to put it lightly.
Meta Connect 2024: the 6 biggest announcements from a packed keynote
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
While it didn’t start on time, once Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at Meta Connect 2024 for the opening keynote it’s safe to say that it was a fast-moving and news-making event. Zuck and co showed off a ton of AI tools – including new celebrity voices and live translation for Meta AI, new hardware in the shape of the Quest 3S and a futuristic-looking AR glasses prototype, and AI updates
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are more of an AI device than ever with new updates
Mashable / 12h
If you do a quick online search for Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses right now, you'll find that the wearable is mostly marketed for its quick photo capturing and livestreaming capabilities. However, at the Meta Connect 2024 event on
