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Strange Noises Are Coming from Inside Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft
2KWired / 18h
Speakers inside the spacecraft are producing a pulsing noise, and neither astronauts nor Mission Control can identify its cause.


Don't Be Held Back by Your Default Linux Text Editor, Try These Instead
200+How-To Geek / 15h
Choosing a text editor is all about finding one that's useful and easy to use. Whether you're a programmer or just a normal user who edits config files, there are plenty of options out there. Before settling on one, check out a few of these alternative text editors.


Shhh - KitchenAid's new coffee machines can brew up to 40 hot and cold drinks, and they're whisper quiet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
KitchenAid has just revealed a new range of coffee makers that can brew 50 different hot and cold drinks, all without waking up your sleeping partner. Some coffee machines can reach 70 decibels (dB) during grinding and brewing (the same as a washing machine), but all models in the KitchenAid Espresso Collection are Quiet Mark certified for their low noise levels. According to Quiet Mark, although



Left-Wing Conspiracy Theories Are Having a Moment
NYT > Technology / 1h
America’s right flank remains the chief purveyor of misinformation, but this summer’s political tumult created ideal conditions for falsehoods to spread among progressives.


Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones


Engadget / 1h
Luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen is know for its high-end design and equally exorbitant prices . Typically the company's earbuds and headphones are more expensive than most competitors, but not astronomically so . That's changed with the company's flagship noise-cancelling headphones though. Following the $999 Beoplay H95 , B&O has announced the Beoplay H100 that will cost you $1,549 . The compa



Laptop-leasing startup Fleet wants to become the IT companion for small companies
TechCrunch / 1h
Fleet is launching several software services on top of its hardware-as-a-service proposition, from device management to cybersecurity and insurance. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Ziina banks $22M as growth explodes for the UAE-based fintech for small businesses
TechCrunch / 1h
The Dubai-based startup, which now counts 50,000 retail and business customers in the UAE, has netted $22 million led by Altos Ventures. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, September 3, 2024
LifeHacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 3, 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 3, Wordle #1,172! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times web


How to watch Badosa vs. Navarro in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Badosa vs. Navarro in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Every player in the US Open quarter finals will start to genuinely believe they can win the whole thing. It's only three more games, after all. Emma Navarro triumphed over Coco Gauff in the last round, and now finds herself up aga


How to watch Zheng vs. Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Zheng vs. Sabalenka in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The US Open quarter finals were always going to match up some of the best players in the world, but it's still exciting to see top-seeded stars go head-to-head. One of these exciting matchups is Zheng vs. Sabalenka, with the latt


How to watch Fritz vs. Zverev in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Fritz vs. Zverev in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The US Open quarter finals are here, promising exciting matchups between some of the best players in the world. With the likes of Djokovic and Alcaraz already out of the tournament, a lot of players will see this year's US Open as t


How to watch Dimitrov vs. Tiafoe in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Dimitrov vs. Tiafoe in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The US Open has been far from predictable. A number of big names are out of the tournament, opening the door to the likes of Dimitrov and Tiafoe. These exciting players go head-to-head in the US Open quarter finals, both aiming t


Master the entire Microsoft Office suite with a £30 training bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Prepare for your next job with beginner to advanced courses on Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint with the Ultimate Microsoft Office 2021/365 Training Bundle, available now for just £30.38 (reg. £341.08). Opens in a new window Credit: StreamSkill The Ultimate Microsoft Office 2021/365 Training Bundle £30.38 at the Mashable Shop £341.08 Save £310.70 Don't let that " proficient in


Payroll startup Cercli inks $4M to build the ‘Rippling for the Middle East and North Africa’
31TechCrunch / 3h
The potential of Cercli's payroll platform has attracted investor interest, leading to $4 million in seed funding. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Swallowed Tracking Tag Confirms Large Sharks Are Hunting Each Other
41Gizmodo / 3h
It’s the first recorded case of shark predation on a porbeagle, a species whose numbers have dwindled dangerously low.


‘Hospital at home’ startup Doccla raises $46 million for its European expansion
20TechCrunch / 4h
Hospitals around the world regularly face bed shortages — an issue that can get exacerbated to breaking point when a health scare or other large-scale disaster occurs. A startup called Doccla is bringing technology to bear address the issue: it’s building “virtual bed” tech to help doctors remotely manage patients who have either been discharged […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per


Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools
100+BBC News / 6h
The crisis engulfing more than 500 schools and universities involves many underage victims.


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 3
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


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 3
Mashable / 6h
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 3's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjo


BigEndian founders hope to use their deep chip experience to help establish India in semiconductors
20TechCrunch / 7h
India's fabless semiconductor startup BigEndian has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Vertex Ventures SEA and India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to Switch From Google to Proton
69How-To Geek / 8h
Google Workspace isn't what it used to be. Its interface has become clunky, and that doesn't even touch on privacy concerns. Im going to show you how you can switch from Google to the privacy-friendly Proton.


Tesla Will Reveal Robotaxi at Warner Brothers Studios in California
Next Big Future / 8h
Tesla will be showing the robotaxi on October 10, 2024 at the 110 acre Warner Brothers Studio (62 acres main studio and another 28 acres of backlot). This is about 17% of a square mile. Tesla is gathering extra information in the Warner Brothers Studio area. This is about 40 blocks. **If you are looking ... Read more


Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry
BBC News / 8h
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, September 3 (game #953)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, September 3 (game #450)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, September 3 (game #184)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


These Were Infuriating Things About Linux, Now They're No Longer Issues
How-To Geek / 9h
I've used Linux extensively for around 15 years. It may not be my daily driver for the moment, but it's so easy to switch back to at any time. So many quirks and issues from back in the day have simply been solved. Using Linux today is as easy as anything else, and here are some of the specific ways.


Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
Engadget / 9h
A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can’t be required to block certain types of content from teens. The ruling will prevent some aspects of a controversial social media law in Texas from going into effect. The ruling came as the result of tech industry groups’ challenge to the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, a Texas law that imposes age verific


3 things to do if your flight is delayed
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The U.S. is currently in the throes of what may be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record. Between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, the Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million passengers. With so many moving parts and such high footfall — as much as we hate to tempt fate —


Is it better to book a cruise through a travel agent? We say yes
2KThe Points Guy / 9h
Going online to book an airline ticket or hotel stay is a familiar and fairly easy transaction. When you book a cruise, however — particularly your first cruise — you might want to reconsider the impulse to handle the transaction yourself through a cruise line website or an online advertiser with cheap prices. This DIY approach might not be the best way to find your dream vacation at sea. In real


Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in September
88The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and ben


SparkLabs closes $50M fund to back AI startups
42TechCrunch / 10h
SparkLabs — an early-stage venture capital firm that has made a name for itself for backing OpenAI as well as a host of other AI startups such as Vectara, Allganize, Kneron, Anthropic, xAI, Glade (YC S23) and Lucidya AI — is gearing up to double down more startups in the space. The VC firm announced […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Can't Delete a Windows File or Folder? Here's How to Fix It
29How-To Geek / 10h
Windows won't let you delete, move, or rename a file if a program is using it. Frustratingly, it also won't tell you which program is using the file so that you can solve the problem. This article shows you the easiest ways to see what program is using a file in Windows 10 and 11.


Metal Credit Cards Are Basic Now: Here’s How To Stand Out With Your Next Card
View from the Wing / 11h
Everyone knows you're not supposed to care what your credit card looks like , it's the rewards that matter! Except that part of being human is that the look and feel of people, places and things matters quite a lot. So it appeals to us in ways we're not quite comfortable admitting. Continue reading ...


How to Completely Remove Apps and Programs on Windows
100+How-To Geek / 11h
Removing unneeded apps from your computer frees resources, but some don't do a good job of tidying after themselves when uninstalled. Here's how to remove any remnants they might have left behind.


NordPass: Our Top Choice for Password Management Now at a Crazy Labor Day Price
Gizmodo / 11h
NordPass is offering a Labor Day deal of $1.39 per month for a two-year Premium subscription, including three extra months.


China Hypersonic Prototype Plane Flight Tests for 2025 and Commercialization in 2035
Next Big Future / 11h
Nanqiang No. 1 is a small (500 kilogram) ground testing model for a Chinese hypersonic plane program. They have completed over two years of testing. In 2025, China will flight test a small drone. In 2025, construction of a 72 ton hypersonic plane will begin. They are targeting 2028 for flight tests of a hypersonic ... Read more


Unlock 3,000 Documentaries: MagellanTV’s Lifetime Subscription at 83% Off This Labor Day
Gizmodo / 11h
MagellanTV is offering an incredible Labor Day promotion on its extensive library of over 3,000 curated documentaries, providing a lifetime subscription for just $159, down from nearly $1,000.


Earn 1,000 Lufthansa Bonus Miles Per Hyatt Stay In Select Regions
42One Mile at a Time / 11h
World of Hyatt and Lufthansa Miles & More have just partnered on a new promotion, which could earn you some bonus miles with no opportunity cost. Thanks to FFB for flagging this. Get rewarded with Lufthansa Miles & More for Hyatt stays Thanks to a new promotion , you can earn 1,000 Lufthansa Miles & More bonus miles per stay at an eligible World of Hyatt property: You must register prior to your


Amazon Just Slashed Prices on Our Favorite Foldable: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 on Labor Day Sale
Gizmodo / 11h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 featuring 512GB of storage is available for a limited-time Labor Day price of $967 down from $1,219 on Amazon until tonight.


Gemini vs. ChatGPT: Which one planned my wedding better?
Mashable / 11h
I was all about the wedding bells after getting engaged in June, but after seeing some of these wedding venue quotes, it’s more like alarm bells. "Ding-dong" has been remixed to "cha-ching" – and I need help. I don’t even know how to begin wedding planning. What are the first steps? What do I need to prioritize first? Which tasks are pressing – and which can wait a year or two? I decided to enlis


The Demon Disorder Offers a Visceral View of a Family in Crisis
41Gizmodo / 11h
The Australian horror movie from special effects artist turned director Steven Boyle stars Lord of the Rings ' John Noble and hits Shudder September 6.


The UK government will investigate Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model after Oasis chaos
Engadget / 12h
It's not only Taylor Swift fans and the US government who aren't happy about Ticketmaster . The UK government is set to look into the company's dynamic pricing model after millions of Oasis fans scrambled for tickets to the band's reunion tour over the weekend. Once fans got through hours-long queues to make their purchase, some found that the price of a standing ticket was suddenly 2.5 times mor


China threatens retaliation against Japan for chip restrictions
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
China recently threatened serious economic retaliation against Japan if it imposed further restrictions on the servicing and sales of chip making equipment to Chinese companies. It’s reported that China could react by cutting Japan’s access to minerals which are essential for automotive production. Cars are one of Japan's biggest exports, and Toyota is one of the most influential organizations in


I Had to Replace These 6 Lightning Accessories for My New iPhone
200+How-To Geek / 12h
I was looking forward to the iPhone's move to USB-C for a long, long time. But the switch came with some growing pains, leading to me having to replace quite a few of my existing Lightning accessories.