Geralt broods by the campfire in the first clip from Netflix’s The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep
200+Engadget / 9h
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped a clip from The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep at the company’s Geeked Week 2024 event. The clip for the upcoming animated film leans on the familiar dulcet growls of Doug Cockle, who voiced Geralt of Rivia in the games . Cockle introduces the clip with an enthusiastic tease of the merpeople Geralt will battle in the film. “That’s right — he’s gonna cross swords with merp
Tesla Supercharger expansion has reportedly slowed significantly –and that’s bad news for all EV owners
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Recent analysis of Tesla’s Supercharger network expansion has revealed that the number of new stations opened in May to August of this year fell by 28 per cent when compared to the same period in 2023. The report by The Wall Street Journal quotes analysis from EVAdoption, a company that specializes in data and analysis for the EV and EV charging industry. It says that for the first eight months o
Cisco’s second layoff of 2024 affects thousands of employees
100+TechCrunch / 16h
Cisco's executives made tens of millions in compensation, while cutting thousands of jobs in two separate rounds of layoffs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
23andMe sees independent board directors quit en masse
TechCrunch / 50min
23andMe, the personal genomics company, went public in early 2021 via a merger with a blank check company that valued it at $3.5 billion. Then its fortunes began to sink. Fading interest in DNA kits – 23andMe’s main product – was one driver. So was news last year that hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI-generated and edited images will soon be labeled in Google Search results
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google has announced that it will begin rolling out a new feature to help users "better understand how a particular piece of content was created and modified". This comes after the company joined the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) – a group of major brands trying to combat the spread of misleading information online – and helped develop the latest Content Credentials sta
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, September 18, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 18, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 18, Wordle #1,187! 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
Governor Newsom on California AI bill SB 1047: ‘I can’t solve for everything’
TechCrunch / 2h
California Governor Gavin Newsom said there are 38 bills on his desk that would create laws around artificial intelligence on Tuesday, but one looms larger than all of them: SB 1047, California’s bill that tries to prevent AI systems from causing catastrophes. For the first time, California’s Governor shared how he’s thinking about the controversial […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Learn to use ChatGPT like a pro with this £18.97 bundle
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 18, get the ChatGPT & Automation E-Degree courses for only £18.97 — a 96% discount. You may have used AI tools like ChatGPT, but that doesn't mean you already know how to get the best results out of them. If you've spent hours refining your prompts and still can't get the exact response you want, it might be time to study up with the ChatGPT and Automation E-Degree. This online
4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited is available for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A four-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited is available for £0, saving you £39.96 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited (3-Month Subscription) £0 at Amazon Until Oct. 10, a four-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited is available for free as part of the Prime Big Deal Days . Something to be aware of is that after the four-month promotiona
3 months of Kindle Unlimited is available for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A three-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited is available for £0, saving you over £20 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Unlimited Kindle Unlimited (3-Month Subscription) £0 at Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back on Oct. 8-9, but you don't need to wait for those dates to save. Some of the best deals are already live, and you don't even need to spend anything to get involv
How to watch Manchester City vs. Inter Milan online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League for free on RTL ZWEE . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The new Champions League format is throwing together more massive matchups between the biggest clubs in Europe, which is great news for fans. We all want to see sides like Manchester City and Inter Milan doing battle. An
How to watch Club Brugge vs. Borussia Dortmund online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Club Brugge vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The new format of the Champions League will not be for everyone, but the fact is fans are getting more big games between the best sides. And we're all for that. Club Brugge and Borussia Dortmund are next up in an interest
How to watch Bologna vs. Shakhtar Donetsk online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Bologna vs. Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of Champions League fixtures has already produced some really entertaining games, and we're expecting more of the same between Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk. Sure, these aren't the biggest teams competing in the
How to watch Celtic vs. Slovan Bratislava online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Celtic vs. Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It has been a while since Celtic really impressed in the Champions League , but this could be the year. An opening round win over Slovan Bratislava could set Celtic on their way to a successful campaign. Of course, there
Amazon taps long-time exec to lead India business as competition intensifies
24TechCrunch / 2h
Amazon has named long-time executive Samir Kumar as the new head of its India consumer business, a month after its domestic business' head resigned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This AI can remake a song in any genre you like
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Suno doesn't just produce AI-crafted songs anymore; it can also revamp them into new styles. The company has released a new feature called Covers that reinterprets your songs in new genres, almost like a photo filter or asking ChatGPT to mimic an author's style, but for audio. Currently in beta, the feature transforms audio inputs, whether it's you singing in the shower or produced tracks, into m
The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit
BBC News / 3h
How a former Pokémon art director launched a studio and made one of the year's most anticipated games.
Starlink versus Viasat Airplane Communication Services
Next Big Future / 3h
J.P. Morgan predicts that Viasat, a competitor of Starlink, could lose up to $80 million of revenue per year due to @SpaceX’s new deal with United Airlines to equip its entire fleet of over 1,000 airplanes with Starlink internet service. The feature comparison of Starlink vs Viasat for passenger aircraft service is: Bandwidth Speed Viasat: ... Read more
Microsoft says Russian troll farms are targeting the Harris-Walz campaign
26Engadget / 3h
Kremlin-affiliated Russian troll farms are running disinformation campaigns that aim to interfere with this year's US presidential elections, and according to Microsoft, they're focusing their efforts on discrediting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. The company has published a new report detailing the movements of two troll farms being monitored by the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center. These Kremlin-b
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 18
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 18's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahj
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 18
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
Al Gore roasts corporations and politicians, comparing their climate crisis promises to ‘New Year’s resolutions’
36TechCrunch / 5h
Al Gore has enjoyed a very successful career, including as a U.S. senator, U.S. Vice President, U.S. presidential nominee, and even Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007 for “informing the world of the dangers posed by climate change.” This past May, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his lifetime of service. What […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Your K-Pop favorites may be illicit AI voice clones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Is your latest song on repeat really sung by Blackpink or Justin Bieber? There’s a shockingly high chance that it’s a deepfake voice clone created to trick you, according to a new study from musicMagpie aptly titled Bop or Bot? The study found an astonishing 1.63 million AI covers just on YouTube . Listeners may not always be able to tell the difference, and it could actually have a financial imp
Snap Spectacles take the big leap to AR with new glasses, a new OS, and lots of gesture-controlled mixed-reality
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Snapchat is taking its Spectacles game to the next level with a complete reimagining that enables augmented reality, gesture control, experience sharing, gaming, and more. On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the social media company unveiled its beefy new 226-gram smartglasses, which look almost nothing like any Snapchat Spectacles that have come before. Unlike previous Spectacles that allowed you to
California’s 5 new AI laws crack down on election deepfakes and actor clones
24TechCrunch / 6h
On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed some of America’s toughest laws yet regulating the artificial intelligence sector. Three of these laws crack down on AI deepfakes that could influence elections, while two others prohibit Hollywood studios from creating an AI clone of an actor’s body or voice without their consent. “Home to the majority […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
Finally, Our First Great Look at Bong Joon Ho’s New Sci-Fi Movie Mickey 17
83Gizmodo / 6h
Robert Pattinson stars on an ice planet with reprints of himself, alongside single servings of Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
Apple halts iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro after bricking reports
37Engadget / 6h
Apple has temporarily paused the rollout of iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro models, some of the most expensive iPads that the company sells, after some users complained that the update bricked their devices. Apple acknowledged the issue in a statement to Engadget, saying, “We have temporarily removed the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models as we work to resolve an issue that is impacting a small nu
Apple pauses iPadOS 18 rollout for M4 iPad Pro after bricking complaints
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / iPads running iPadOS 18. (credit: Apple) Apple has temporarily paused the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pros. The company has stopped signing the update for these iPads, meaning it will no longer be offered to users when they check, and Apple's servers won't activate the update if it's installed some other way. Apple confirmed to Ars that it had "temporarily removed" the u
Target’s ‘Circle Week’ Sale Starts Before Amazon’s October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 6h
October Prime Day usually marks the start of the holiday shopping season, but Target has been pulling a fast one on Amazon lately, beginning their competition sale before Amazon's for two years in a row. Here is everything you need to know about Target Circle Week. What (and when) is Target Circle Week? Target Circle Week is a fall sale from Target that lasts a whole week. It has been starting be
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
30NYT > Technology / 6h
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.
Chase Ink Business Card Rewards: Points Or Cash?
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Chase is known for its portfolio of Ink Business credit cards , which are among the best business cards out there. These include the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card ( review ), Ink Business Premier® Credit Card ( review ), Ink Business Cash® Credit Card ( review ), and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card ( review ). In this post I wanted to address the single question that I get the most ofte
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, September 18 (game #465)
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 Wednesday, September 18 (game #199)
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 Wednesday, September 18 (game #968)
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
OpenAI Threatens to Ban Users Who Probe Its ‘Strawberry’ AI Models
100+Wired / 7h
If you try to figure out how OpenAI’s o1 models solve problems, you might get a nastygram.
Salesforce CEO: Get ready for agents - the third wave of AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The future of AI is set to be powered by agents able to provide a customizable and personalized experience like never before, Salesforce's CEO has declared. "This is the third wave of AI - agents," Marc Benioff said in his opening keynote at the company's Dreamforce 2024 event in San Francisco, championing its new Agentforce platform as the next major leap for the technology. "This is what AI was
Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls
Engadget / 7h
Discord is rolling out new end-to-end encryption for both audio and video calls on its platform. The tech will be applied to calls from DMs, group DMs, voice channels and Go Live streams. Discord detailed the tech and its goals for the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in a blog post . Desktop and mobile clients already support the new upgrade, and the rest of the clients should be getting the feature
OpenAI Threatening to Ban Users for Asking Strawberry About Its Reasoning
Futurism / 7h
Ban Hammer OpenAI claims that its latest AI model, code-named "Strawberry" and released as o1-preview, is supposed to be capable of "reasoning." But understanding how its thought process works, apparently, is something that the ChatGPT maker is serious about keeping off-limits. As Ars Technica reports , OpenAI is now threatening to ban users that try to get the large language model to reveal how
Intuitive Machines lands $4.8B NASA contract to build Earth-moon communications infrastructure
21TechCrunch / 7h
NASA wants to establish a permanent human presence on the moon, but right now, astronauts have to be in direct line of sight with Earth to phone home. The space agency is looking to change that with its developing Near Space Network, and it’s willing to pay potentially huge sums to private companies to help […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
JPMorgan could take over Goldman’s Apple Card business
TechCrunch / 7h
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to take over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, The Wall Street Journal reports. Goldman has issued credit for the Apple Card since its launch in 2019, but the Wall Street and Silicon Valley giants have been trying to untie their partnership since last year. In 2023, Goldman decided […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
FAA wants to impose more than $630K in fines for SpaceX launch violations
Engadget / 7h
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alleges that SpaceX committed three safety violations by failing to follow its license requirements during two of its space launches in 2023. If the full fines are imposed, SpaceX faces a bill of $633,009, according to an FAA statement . The license violations are related to two separate SpaceX’s launches. The first two happened on June 18, 2023 as part o
Why United chose SpaceX’s Starlink to power its free Wi-Fi
65TechCrunch / 8h
Late last week, United Airlines announced that it signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring its Starlink internet service to its entire fleet and — for the first time — offer free Wi-Fi to all passengers. To dig a bit deeper into why United went with Starlink, what that rollout will look like, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Protect Your Online Privacy for Pennies With This Private Internet Access Deal
Gizmodo / 8h
Private Internet Access is known for being a high-performance and affordable VPN. We’re presenting an exclusive promotion that allows you to save up to 83% on the final price.
Southwest makes it easier to change your Companion Pass online
The Points Guy / 8h
Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is one of the best travel perks in the industry. With the pass, a friend or family member can fly with you for free (plus taxes and fees) on Southwest flights an unlimited number of times until the pass expires. While this might seem like one of those “too good to be true” scenarios, it’s completely legit and just as good as it sounds. In fact, I’ve personally b
How to See Who Is Following You on Facebook
100+How-To Geek / 8h
Facebook allows you to see the list of people who follow you on this platform. These people aren't necessarily your friends but they've chosen to follow your posts in their news feed. We'll show you how to check this list on both your desktop and your mobile phone.
Zynga says it will fight $45 million fine for infringing decades-old IBM patents
Engadget / 8h
The internet is so core to how modern life operates that it's easy to forget how much of the technology that went into building the world wide web has patent protections. And some of those patents are still being enforced today. Zynga may be learning that the hard way, as a court ruled last week that the gaming company infringed on IBM patents dating back to the pre-internet telecom platform Prod
Use the 'Out in the Open' Technique to Declutter Closets and Drawers
LifeHacker / 8h
When you have a big mess in your home, you may already use the pile method to fix it: You drag the mess out to the center of the room, then start dismantling it bit by bit. But what about when the mess is contained—as it technically should be—in containers, drawers, closets, and other hidden spots? Using containers to, well, contain your possessions is the best way to stay organized, but that doe
The best credit card welcome bonuses of September 2024
200+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With holiday travel approaching, now may be a great time to evaluate your credit card portfolio . Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards g
Start Your Spooky Season Early With This Unreal Thing Poster
59Gizmodo / 8h
Anthony Petrie's poster for John Carpenter's The Thing will haunt your dreams, and your wall.
Patreon launches features to automate away creators’ administrative workload and help them make more money
24TechCrunch / 8h
Every month, 400,000 free members upgrade to paid memberships, the company says. According to Patreon, Autopilot improved the rate of free-to-paid membership upgrades by an average of 19% in testing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AT&T fined $13M for data breach after giving customer bill info to vendor
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Ronald Martinez ) AT&T agreed to pay a $13 million fine because it gave customer bill information to a vendor in order to create personalized videos, then allegedly failed to ensure that the vendor destroyed the data when it was no longer needed. In addition to the fine, AT&T agreed to stricter controls on sharing data with vendors in a consent decree announced tod
Troubled Lotus shows off wedge-like vision for an EV sportscar
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Theory 1 is Lotus' vision for the future of its cars. (credit: Lotus) Earlier today, Lotus Cars revealed its idea of an "intelligent performance vehicle." The wedge-shaped concept, called Theory 1, is meant to be Lotus' new design manifesto for all its future cars and combines some eye-popping technical specs along with an adaptive driving experience that uses haptics and binaural sound
5 Reasons to Get a Bluetooth Keyboard for Your Phone
How-To Geek / 9h
Typing on your phone when texting is fine, but what about when sending a business email? How about when you want to write something free of shorthand, typos, or your phone's autocorrect? A Bluetooth keyboard for your phone isn't a must-have accessory, but there are good reasons to have one.
BlackRock and Microsoft are reportedly planning a $30B AI-focused megafund
TechCrunch / 9h
Investment powerhouse BlackRock is set to launch a massive AI-focused fund, exceeding $30 billion, in collaboration with Microsoft and the Abu Dhabi-backed investment outfit MGX, the FT reported today. According to the outlet, the fund — among Wall Street’s largest — will focus on creating data centers and funding energy infrastructure to support AI. Chip […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
Alaska Airlines Seals Hawaiian Airlines Deal: Surprising Concessions And Their Impact On Your Travel
View from the Wing / 9h
The Department of Justice didn't oppose Alaska Airlines buying Hawaiian. That meant the Department of Transportation would allow it, but it was clear they were going to require specific concessions. That's all happened. Alaska can now close the transaction to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. Continue reading ...
Buying a 3D Printer? You Need to Benchmark It
How-To Geek / 9h
It seems like everyone is getting into 3D printing these days. And while there might be a lot of 3D printers on the market, not all of them print perfectly right out of the box. 3D printer benchmarks and tuning are an absolute necessity if you want to get the best quality out of any printer, so lets break down what they test and how to use them.
Neuralink’s ‘breakthrough device’ clearance from FDA does not mean it has cured blindness
TechCrunch / 9h
Neuralink, the Elon Musk-owned brain-computer interface company, on Tuesday received “breakthrough device” clearance from the FDA. But this does not mean the outfit has developed a cure for blindness, no matter what Musk might say. The breakthrough devices program at the FDA is a voluntary program that developers can apply to that, if granted, “offers […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Hawaiian Airlines-Alaska Airlines merger: Miles will transfer at 1:1 ratio, plus more loyalty program details revealed
200+The Points Guy / 9h
In August, the Department of Justice opted not to block the proposed merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines . The news came just eight months after the two U.S. carriers announced the $1.9 billion deal. Less than one month later, the Department of Transportation is taking another (giant) step forward in approving the airline merger . For Hawaiian Airlines loyalty program enthusiasts, wha
Current IHG promotions: Earn bonus points, fast-track to elite status, discounts and more
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the most satisfying ways to earn hotel points is to leverage lucrative hotel promotions . Luckily, you can earn bonus points through several current IHG promotions. One current IHG promotion even lets you save points on select award stays, while another offers a targeted fast-track path to Diamond E
NASA Scientists "Howl in Terror" as They Discovered Disastrous Flaw in $5 Billion Spacecraft About to Launch
65Futurism / 9h
If NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper mission launches next month, it will be embarking on a historic scientific objective. The enormous space probe, with solar arrays over one hundred feet long, is designed to travel all the way to Jupiter, where it will examine one of the gas giant's largest moons, Europa. Underneath its icy exterior, the Galilean moon is believed to harbor a deep ocean which con
A Common Diabetes Drug Could Be a Fountain of Youth for Our Brains
Gizmodo / 9h
Scientists in China have found evidence in monkeys that metformin can reliably slow down the brain's aging process.
I Can’t Sail or Surf, Yet I’m Obsessed With the Apple Watch’s New Tides App
Gizmodo / 9h
Apple’s watchOS 11 introduces sleep apnea tracking and a vitals app, but the Tides app makes me wistful for old sailing novels.
PSA: You Can Customize WhatsApp Notification Sounds for Specific Chats
How-To Geek / 9h
What if you could tell who's messaging you without even looking at your phone? Yes, it's possible. You can do this by customizing your notification sounds for individual WhatsApp chats and groups. With this simple tweak, you can prioritize important messages and respond to them instantly.
Read Without Reading Thanks to Headway: Lifetime Subscription Just for $45
Gizmodo / 9h
Listen to over 1,500 professionally narrated summaries to fuel your growth.
Apple leaks new info about the rumored redesign of the upcoming Mac Mini M4
Mashable / 9h
Apple 's big September iPhone event has come and gone and we now know all about the new iPhone 16, a new line of AirPods, and the Apple Watch 10. However, there's still not an M4 Mac or MacBook. That will be changing very soon, it seems. SEE ALSO: Apple's new M4 Macs are probably coming in November Apple appears to have leaked news of a brand new Mac Mini. The leak brings hints of what to expect
You Can Finally Buy The First Thunderbolt 5 Dock
How-To Geek / 9h
Kensington has released the SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station. This is the first Intel-certified Thunderbolt 5 dock available for purchase commercially. This announcement comes shortly after the first Thunderbolt 5 cables hit the market in July, so Kensington is currently the only one offering this kind of equipment.
Music Haptics Are One of iOS 18's Best Hidden Features
LifeHacker / 9h
iOS 18 is chock full of new features and changes : some Apple advertised, while others, not so much . Hidden and "under the radar" features always pique my interest, and iOS 18's are no exception. My personal favorite this year? Music Haptics. The feature is pretty simple: When enabled on iPhone 12 or newer, iOS will play haptic vibrations to the beat of whatever songs you're listening to. It wor
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Google Pixel 8a
LifeHacker / 9h
The new Pixel 9 lineup launched last month, bringing with them a drop in prices for the Pixel 8 lineup. Amazon is currently offering the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro starting at $499 with a free Pixel Watch , but if your budget is a bit tighter, the Pixel 8a is $399 (originally $499) after a $100 discount, matching its lowest price according to price-checking tools . This is the best budget Google Pix
Expand Your Style: Buy One Pair of Glasses, Get One Free at Glasses USA
Gizmodo / 10h
GlassesUSA summer clearance sale is offering a buy one, get one free deal.
SAS returns to Seattle, bolsters ties to Delta after switch to SkyTeam
68The Points Guy / 10h
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) will add Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to its map next summer as it builds connections with its new SkyTeam Alliance partner, Delta Air Lines. The airline, which only joined SkyTeam on Sept. 1, plans five weekly flights between its Copenhagen Airport (CPH) hub and SEA from May 21, 2025, SAS said Tuesday. It has not said whether the route will be flown with
Donald Trump Seems Completely Baffled by His Own Crypto Project
100+Futurism / 10h
Stablecoin Genius With just six weeks until Election Day, Donald Trump has launched a brand new family cryptocurrency venture — and it's unclear if he even knows how crypto even works. As the New York Times reports , Trump waxed vague and prolific during his lengthy livestream on X-formerly-Twitter announcing the new stablecoin project , known as World Liberty Financial, which the presidential ho
Setapps Alternative iPhone App Store Goes Open Beta
How-To Geek / 10h
SetApp Mobile, an alternative iOS app store on the iPhone in the European Union (EU), is now available as an open beta with more apps than before.
Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal
NYT > Technology / 10h
Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.
The price of Disney+ is going up, but you can get it for no out-of-pocket cost with these cards
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Disney+ is a much-loved entertainment fixture in many homes — more than 150 million households, to be exact — for Disney shows and movies, old and new. Since its release in 2019, the streaming service has also added packages that include access to ESPN and Hulu, with the option to bundle their package with
Google seeks authenticity in the age of AI with new content labeling system
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Under C2PA, this stock image would be labeled as a real photograph if the camera used to take it, and the toolchain for retouching it, supported the C2PA. But even as a real photo, does it actually represent reality, and is there a technological solution to that problem? (credit: Smile via Getty Images ) On Tuesday, Google announced plans to implement content authentication technology a
TCL accused of selling quantum dot TVs without actual quantum dots
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / TCL's C655 Pro TV is advertised as a quantum dot Mini LED TV. (credit: TCL ) TCL has come under scrutiny this month after testing that claimed to examine three TCL TVs marketed as quantum dot TVs reportedly showed no trace of quantum dots. Quantum dots are semiconductor particles that are several nanometers large and emit different color lights when struck with light of a certain freque
No “offensive or inappropriate” Final Fantasy XVI mods, producer pleads
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Final Fantasy Enlarge / This screenshot of a "Cloud in a dress" mod is being used in place of some other Final Fantasy PC mods that are way too inappropriate for publication on Ars. (credit: Nexus Mods ) Final Fantasy XVI finally arrives on Windows PCs today , over a year after its launch on the PlayStation 5 . That means expanded access for a game that sold below Square Enix's expectations on co
The Next Star Wars Jedi Game Will Bring the Trilogy to an End
100+Gizmodo / 10h
EA and Respawn are working on the third, and now final, game in the Star Wars trilogy featuring Fallen Order and Survivor .
Storage, not GPUs, is the biggest challenge to AI says influential report — lack of bits and bytes is what could make or break your AI/ML project
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A major report on the state of the AI industry has revealed some key insights into potential problems for companies and the industry at large as its growth continues to boom following the release of ChatGPT and other AI models. WEKA, commissioned by S&P Global Market Intelligence, recently released its 2024 Global Trends in AI report, surveying over 1,500 different tech executives and decision-ma
Synchrony Premier World Mastercard review: Automatic cash-back redemptions
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Synchrony Premier World Mastercard Overview The Synchrony Premier World Mastercard® is a solid no-annual-fee credit card that earns an unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase. With automatic rewards and no changing categories, this could be the most straightforward cash-back card out there. Points earned
Discord launches end-to-end encrypted voice and video chats
25TechCrunch / 10h
Discord will now offer audio and video calls that even the company won't be able to listen in on. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Eight Strategies You Should Use in Almost Any Debate
LifeHacker / 10h
There are plenty of ways to "win" an argument that are involve just being manipulative, abusive, or otherwise shitty to the other person. In an era of polarized opinions and overheated arguments—to put it lightly—the art of engaging in thoughtful, productive debates feels futile. While there are many tactics to "win" an argument, true progress comes from approaches that prioritize understanding a
Amazon accused of deceptive 'sales' of its own products in lawsuit
Engadget / 11h
Amazon is facing a class-action lawsuit that accuses the company of misleading pricing practices. The suit alleges that Amazon deceived shoppers by showing inflated list prices for Fire TVs, thus making discounts seem more significant than they actually were. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington and claims that the company regularly adopted this pr
Alaska & Hawaiian Merger Officially Approved, With Some Conditions
65One Mile at a Time / 11h
In December 2023, plans were announced for Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, in a $1.9 billion deal. Several weeks ago, we learned that the Department of Justice (DOJ) wouldn’t challenge the merger , and now the Department of Transportation (DOT) has given the merger the green light as well, with some interesting stipulations. Alaska & Hawaiian receive blessing from DOT The DOT has ju
The 'Gen Z marketing script' trend is not giving
Mashable / 11h
"Northumberland Zoo hits different," a white-haired employee of the establishment says in a resigned tone over TikTok . He then proceeds to make a "Gen Z hand heart" — created using your middle and index fingers — with his fellow white-haired colleague. The video garnered nearly 8 million views and over 1 million likes on the app and is part of a trend where Gen Z employees write the script for t
Sam Altman steps down as head of OpenAI's safety group
Mashable / 11h
OpenAI 's internal safety committee is becoming an independent oversight body , as CEO Sam Altman leaves the group's top leadership role. The announcement came as part of the results of a 90-day evaluation by the existing Altman-chaired Safety and Security Committee into the company's AI safeguards and governance. The committee's new leadership includes Zico Kolter (Carnegie Mellon University), a
Netflix's 'The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep' clip has Geralt and Jaskier bickering as usual
Mashable / 11h
Netflix has released a look at its animated "The Witcher:Sirens of the Deep" series, with voice actor Doug Cockle reprising the role.
As Silicon Valley sours on diversity, women in tech suffer
Mashable / 11h
There is a financial crisis among groups that recruit and advocate for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, the BBC reports . Funding has dried up for many of these organizations, with Women Who Code and Girls in Tech — two of the most prominent U.S. organizations supporting women in tech positions — folding this summer. The problem stretches across shores, with the
Mozilla exits the fediverse and will shutter its Mastodon server in December
32TechCrunch / 11h
Users will be able to download their data or migrate their account to another Mastodon instance, if they choose. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Mistral launches a free tier for developers to test its AI models
24TechCrunch / 11h
Mistral AI launched a new free tier to let developers fine-tune and build test apps with the startup’s AI models, the company announced in a blog post Tuesday. The startup also slashed prices for developers to access its AI models through API endpoints and added image processing to its free consumer AI chatbot, le Chat. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
These 8 solo cruise cabins are great for travelers sailing alone
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re new to cruising, you might not know that cabins on most ships are designed for a minimum of two people. That means the lines expect each room to bring in revenue in the form of at least two cruise fares. If you choose to sail by yourself in a cabin meant for two or more, you’re almost always charged the double-occupancy rate (the fare for one person plus a “single supplement”), meaning
Hezbollah Throwing Out Pagers After Hackers Reportedly Figured Out How to Explode Them Remotely
55Futurism / 11h
In one of the weirdest military headlines in memory, thousands of pagers belonging to members of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exploded Tuesday afternoon, leading to countless injuries and at least nine deaths . A Hezbollah official told the Wall Street Journal that the group had recently received a new shipment of pagers, which are old-school wireless devices — so retro that they were na
Pagers explode simultaneously in hundreds of Hezbollah members’ pockets
Engadget / 11h
An attack in Lebanon reportedly killed eight people and injured over 2,700. Hundreds of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members detonated simultaneously on Tuesday, leading the Iran-backed militant organization to blame Israel. A day after Israeli leaders warned of escalating its military campaign against Hezbollah, pagers belonging to the Lebanese group’s members exploded at once. Witnesses report
Netflix pushes The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep movie's release date into early 2025, and I think it's for the best
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep , the second animated film set in Netflix 's Witcher-Verse, won't be releasing this year after all. Announced in a Geeked Week 2024 video starring voice actor Doug Cockle, who reprises his iconic role as Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher videogame series in the forthcoming film, Sirens of the Deep won't arrive before 2024 ends. Instead, it'll now aim to cast a spell
Ursa Major nabs $12.5M from US Navy, DoD for 3D-printed rocket motors
24TechCrunch / 11h
Ursa Major, a startup that produces rocket motors through 3D printing, received a $12.5 million grant to develop new solid-fuel rocket engines. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Gather Round the Fire for a New Look at Netflix’s Next Witcher Project
71Gizmodo / 11h
The new animated Witcher film, Sirens of the Deep hits Netflix on February 11, 2025.
How to Register to Vote Online in Every State
29Gizmodo / 11h
The deadline to register to vote is coming up in many states. Check your voter registration today.
You Can Hire Your Own Personal HR Department
LifeHacker / 11h
I f you’ve worked for a company big enough to have an HR department, you’ve probably been advised that Human Resources is not your friend . These departments exist to protect the company, and while they certainly can be a useful resource for employees, they only help you inasmuch as the company’s best interests align with that goal. Many of us will only interact with HR in negative ways—when we’r
Was ChatGPT Really Starting Conversations With Users?
LifeHacker / 11h
People have predicted and feared the possibility of an AI takeover for decades—long before ChatGPT was a household name. But even as certain tech companies seem to be working towards AGI (artificial general intelligence), none of the consumer-facing products on the market have yet crossed this threshold, so perhaps it won't ever happen—even if ChatGPT appears to be starting conversations with som
Is Apple Intelligence only on iPhone 16? We have the answers
Mashable / 11h
"Is Apple Intelligence only coming to iPhone 16 " is a question I often get as a tech journalist on the Apple beat. The quick answer is no. Apple Intelligence, revealed at WWDC 2024 (an annual Apple conference and livestream that reveals the company's newest software developments), is the tech giant's new suite of AI tools. Apple Intelligence includes a new-and-improved Siri, Writing Tools (for a
SpaceX May Face $633,009 Penalty for Alleged FAA Safety Infractions
29Gizmodo / 11h
The company has gotten a number of penalties in recent years, but it all amounts to pocket change for Elon Musk.
Alaska-Hawaiian merger will protect frequent flyer miles as part of major DOT agreement
33The Points Guy / 11h
The Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that it had taken a major step toward approving the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, effectively allowing the two airlines to close the deal. As part of the step, the airlines and the DOT also locked in some major protections for frequent flyers sitting on big stashes of Alaska Mileage Plan or HawaiianMiles points. The DOT said
A key NASA commercial partner faces severe financial challenges
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Rendering of an individual crew quarter within the Axiom habitat module. (credit: Axiom Space) Axiom Space is facing significant financial headwinds as the company attempts to deliver on two key commercial programs for NASA—the development of a private space station in low-Earth orbit and spacesuits that could one day be worn by astronauts on the Moon. Forbes reports that Axiom Space, w
Zynga owes IBM $45M after using 1980s patented technology for hit games
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: via Zynga ) Zynga must pay IBM nearly $45 million in damages after a jury ruled that popular games in its FarmVille series, as well as individual hits like Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells, infringed on two early IBM patents. In an SEC filing , Zynga reassured investors that "the patents at issue have expired and Zynga will not have to modify or stop operating any of the games at
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
100+Wired / 12h
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.
After a 15-year hiatus, a new Skate game is coming in 2025
Engadget / 12h
Skateboarding games have been going through another golden age the past couple of years with contributions like Devolver’s surrealist skater Skate Story and Phantom Coast Games’ roguelite shredder Helskate . And now a new entry in one of the most beloved skateboarding franchises just moved one step closer to getting a release date. EA announced plans for an early access release for a new Skate —
Thankfully, Trump Is Still Alive. Unfortunately, So Is His Misguided Crypto Project
Gizmodo / 12h
Donald Trump officially announced details of his cryptocurrency project during an X space Monday night.
Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
Mashable / 12h
Instagram just unveiled a much more restricted way for teens under 16 to use its app. Known as Teen Account s, parent company Meta says its part of a "reimagining" of their platform for teens, in light of ongoing concerns about youth safety on the app — and they plan to apply it to all Meta platforms in the future. A Teen Account is automatically set to private, with limits on who can message and
TPG’s favorite hotels in Latin America
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We celebrate Latin America and its incredible hospitality year-round at TPG. But we’re especially singing its praises during National Hispanic Heritage Month , when we celebrate the influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States. We also look for any excuse to visit Latin American countries to
The Doomed Sub’s Final Messages Before Imploding Are Pretty Grim
87Futurism / 12h
Dark Seas We may never know what the last moments were like inside the OceanGate submersible that imploded on its way to the Titanic wreckage last year, but we now know one of the final messages that the doomed crew sent: "all good here." The US Coast Guard revealed this ironic communication during the start of a two-week hearing on Monday that will delve into the tragedy, which killed five on bo
Intellexa hit by additional sanctions by US government
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The US government has initiated a new round of sanctions against commercial spyware makers and their organizations. In a press release published by the US Department of the Treasury, the country's government outlined further punishments on Intellexa executives, associates, and organizations that were part of the consortium. In March 2024, the US government sanctioned Intellexa Consortium , a comp
Logitech G has announced a new Racing Series with a range of wheels, gear shifters, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
As part of its LogiPlay 2024 event, gaming hardware brand Logitech G has unveiled a new line of Racing Series products. This collection of sim racer gear includes a new wheel hub, a range of customizable wheels, and more. The most significant new arrival is the Logitech G RS Wheel Hub, which is designed for versatility and wide compatibility with a range of racing titles. It features customizable
The new Astro A50 Gen 5 has been revealed by Logitech G and it looks like a dream for Xbox, PS5, and PC players
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
As part of this year’s Logi Play 2024 event, gaming hardware manufacturer Logitech G has unveiled the Astro A50 Gen 5, a brand new multi-platform gaming headset. Joining the existing Astro A50 X, the Astro A50 5th Generation Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is intended as a streamlined alternative with many of the same premium features. This includes Playsync Audio, which allows for seaml
These new Genshin Impact gaming mice from Logitech G could be one seriously cute addition to your PC setup
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Gaming hardware brand Logitech G has announced a new multi-year partnership to produce an official Genshin Impact PC gaming line of products at Logi Play 2024. The initial line up includes a number of special edition gaming mice with designs inspired by various Genshin Impact characters. The first of these to arrive will be a Logitech G309 Lightspeed gaming mouse with a special design based on th
Here’s what I made of Snap’s new augmented-reality Spectacles
MIT Technology Review / 12h
Before I get to Snap’s new Spectacles, a confession: I have a long history of putting goofy new things on my face and liking it. Back in 2011, I tried on Sony’s head-mounted 3D glasses and, apparently, enjoyed them . Sort of. At the beginning of 2013, I was enamored with a Kickstarter project I saw at CES called Oculus Rift. I then spent the better part of the year with Google’s ridiculous Glass
Snap’s extremely large Spectacles bring impressive AR to developers at $99 a month
23TechCrunch / 12h
The Spectacles 5 are designed specifically for developers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Logitech drops an analog keyboard and new Pro Superlight mice
Engadget / 12h
Logitech is revealing plenty of new gaming accessories and gear at Logi Play 2024, which is happening right now. Of the many new offerings from Logitech, two keyboards and two mice caught our eye. Let’s start with the G Pro X TKL Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard, a keyboard featuring magnetic analog switches, a first for the G Pro line. These switches have adjustable actuation points, rapid trigger fu
Snap’s fifth-generation Spectacles bring your hands into into augmented reality
Engadget / 12h
Snap’s latest augmented reality glasses have a completely new — but still very oversized — design, larger field of view and all-new software that supports full hand tracking abilities. But the company is only making the fifth-generation Spectacles available to approved developers willing to commit to a year-long $99/month subscription to start. It’s an unusual strategy, but Snap says it’s taking
Intel, Aiming to Reverse Slump, Unveils New Contracts and Cost Cuts
NYT > Technology / 12h
The chipmaker, which has been struggling, said on Monday that it obtained a new government grant, signed a contract with Amazon and would pause some initiatives.
I Have One Subscription for Hundreds of Mac AppsShould You?
How-To Geek / 12h
We live in an era of subscription services. Want to watch a Marvel movie? Subscription. Install Photoshop? Subscription. We all have subscription fatigue... except for Mac, iPhone and iPad power users, one subscription service is worth checking out: Setapp.
Google Photos Added a Long-Awaited Editing Feature
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Photos, a popular photo backup and management solution, has finally added a basic yet crucial editing feature. The ability to flip images and videos is currently rolling out to users from a server-side update.
PS6 rumor: Intel reportedly rejected for the next-gen console — here's why
Mashable / 12h
Sony’s PS5 Pro announcement didn’t exactly land with a bang — more like a fizzle . With a lukewarm reception from potential buyers, it’s clear the focus is already shifting to what PS56 could bring to the table. According to a report from Reuters , AMD is, once again, stepping up to design the next-gen chip for Sony’s upcoming console. An exclusive report revealed why AMD was chosen over Intel to
Earn up to 85,000 points with these Southwest welcome offers: Should you apply now?
60The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. And if you’re looking to earn a solid stash of Rapid Rewards points, now is a great time to add a personal card to your wallet. For a limited time, you can earn up to 85,000 bonus points with their curre
AWS shuts down DeepComposer, its MIDI keyboard for AI music
24TechCrunch / 12h
AWS’ weird AI-powered keyboard experiment, DeepComposer, is no more. In a blog post today, the company announced it’s shutting down the 5-year-old DeepComposer, a physical MIDI piano and AWS service that let users compose songs with the help of generative AI. “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to end support for AWS DeepComposer,” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Snap’s new AI feature lets you create Snapchat Lenses by simply describing them
39TechCrunch / 12h
Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, is expanding its suite of AI tools for creators. At this year’s Snap Partner Summit in Santa Monica, California, Snap announced a new feature, Easy Lens, that translates plain-English descriptions into Lenses, Snap’s brand of augmented reality (AR) objects, 3D effects, characters, and transformations for photos and videos. Available in Snap’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch
United Club Fly: Grab & Go Lounge In Denver, Soon Houston
50One Mile at a Time / 12h
United Airlines has a unique lounge concept in the form of United Club Fly, which you won’t find at any other US airline. While the first location opened in late 2022 in Denver, we’ve just learned that a second location will be opening in early 2025 in Houston. Let’s cover all the details. United Club Fly Denver opened in late 2022 Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major hub for United Airl
Final Transformers One Trailer Is Here to Remind You It’s Amazing
51Gizmodo / 12h
Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm star in the film, out Friday.
California passes landmark law requiring actors' permission for AI likenesses
22Engadget / 12h
California has given the go-ahead to a landmark AI bill to protect performers' digital likenesses. On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2602, which will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The bill requires studios and other employers to get consent before using “digital replicas” of performers. Newsom also signed AB 1836, which grants similar rights to deceased performers, requi
I Tried This Tomato-Skinning Hack and It Actually Works
LifeHacker / 12h
The skin of a vegetable is good for you, or so they say. Some don't even need this kind of literal eat-your-vegetables marketing—potato skins, which add texture and crisp up nicely, certainly have a proper following. Tomato skins, not so much. Some skin is fine on a raw tomato, and even acceptable on roasted ones, but I can think of other occasions when I’d rather those chewy, shriveled shreds go
Toshiba unveils 28TB hard disk drive to compete with Western Digital and Seagate — but is it too little too late for the Japanese outfit?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Toshiba has announced its Mx11 family of hard disk drives, aiming to challenge the dominance of Western Digital and Seagate in the high-capacity storage market . The new Mx11 series includes the MG11, offering up to 24TB using conventional magnetic recording (CMR), and the MA11, which reaches 28TB with shingled magnetic recording (SMR). Both models are designed to address the growing demand for s
Snapchat launches video comments and tools for creators seeking brand deals
22TechCrunch / 13h
At Tuesday’s annual Snap Partner Summit, the Snapchat maker unveiled new tools for creators designed to bring its app more in line with its competitors, like TikTok and Instagram. The company also said it will make it easier for creators to connect with brands for sponsored deals and partnerships.
