Elon Musk Folds in Brazil to Let X Operate in the Country Again
2KGizmodo / 15h
X competitors such as Bluesky have seen millions of new users since Musk's platform got banned in Brazil.
X is nerfing the block button: Blocked users will be able to see your posts
300+Engadget / 9h
The days of the “@[insert username] blocked you” page appear to be over. X owner Elon Musk announced a new change to the platform’s blocking feature allowing blocked users to see posts of the accounts that blocked them. Blocked accounts still won’t be able to interact with those accounts but they’ll be able to see their posts. A source from X told The Verge the new blocked access feature is being
Earth only has one moon. Next week that won't be true.
200+Mashable / 21h
Astronomers have discovered that Earth's large, ever-looming moon is about to get company. Beginning on Sunday, the planet will capture an asteroid sailing nearby, drawing it in for one loop around Earth before making its exit on Nov. 25. When it leaves, it will continue its trajectory around the sun . The two-month visit puts this space rock in the class of so-called "mini-moons." The asteroid g
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Logitech MX Creative Console review: An affordable entry point into edit panels
Engadget / 43min
Last year, Logitech leaped into the content creator market by acquiring Loupedeck , which makes control surfaces for apps like Adobe Lightroom. Now, the company has unveiled its first Logitech-branded control panel, the MX Creative Console , a $200 device that includes a keypad, dialpad and plugins for popular Adobe apps like Premiere Pro. Logitech is fighting rivals like the TourBox Elite contro
WP Engine sends cease-and-desist letter to Automattic over Mullenweg’s comments
TechCrunch / 49min
Mullenweg, who co-created WordPress, last week criticized WP Engine for raking in profits without giving much back to the open source project. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Enhancing automotive security to prepare for the EV revolution
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Following Labour’s victory in the recent 2024 general election, they have recommitted to bringing forward the deadline for phasing out new gas and diesel cars back to 2030. The UK Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requires 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in the UK to be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035. However, the UK is set to significantly miss current
Dyson Promo Code: Up to $200 Off Vacuums (September 2024)
Wired / 1h
Save up to $200 on Dyson's cordless vacuums including the V12 Detect, Gen5Detect, and more.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, September 24, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 24, 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 24, Wordle #1,193! 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
GitHub will allow enterprise cloud customers to store data in the EU
TechCrunch / 2h
Starting from October 29, GitHub says that all enterprise cloud customers will be able to select an EU region to store all their code. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Citing security concerns, the US is now looking to ban Chinese and Russian-made vehicles
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Electric vehicles made in China could be banned in the US from 2027 if a proposed new rule is passed. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would prohibit the import and sale of vehicles and components made by manufacturers "with a sufficient nexus" to the People's Republic of China or Russia. The proposed rule focuses on specific elements
Get an AI-powered app that helps with all your busywork for just £30
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 1minAI Pro for £29.97 (reg. £175.34) and automate your workflow with AI-powered tools. Opens in a new window Credit: 1minai 1minAI: Lifetime Subscription £29.97 at the Mashable Shop £175.34 Save £145.37 Let’s be honest — nobody loves spending time on repetitive tasks. If you’re looking to reclaim your day and focus on what truly matters, 1minAI is here to help. 1minA
Spurned by Social Media, Publishers Chase Readers on WhatsApp
26NYT > Technology / 3h
News outlets are experimenting with a feature in the world’s most popular messaging app that allows them to send links and headlines directly to followers.
Alienwares New PC Headset Can Also Be Bluetooth Headphones
How-To Geek / 3h
Alienware has expanded its line of professional-grade gaming peripherals with the launch of the Alienware Pro Headset. It's primarily built for gaming, but it can also be a great pair of Bluetooth headphones and a headset for video and audio calls.
Fintech Jupiter in talks to buy a stake in SBM Bank India
23TechCrunch / 3h
Neobank Jupiter is in talks to acquire a stake in SBM India, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, the latest example of an Indian fintech startup pursuing strategic partnerships with traditional banking institutions. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup — backed by Tiger Global and NuBank — is engaging to buy a 5% to 9.9% stake […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities
100+BBC News / 4h
CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.
Alibaba's new AI video generator joins growing crowd of Sora competitors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It's a day ending in Y, so a new AI video generator is joining the ever-growing mass of similar tools. Alibaba is the latest to join the field with its new text-to-video model, part of its Tongyi Wanxiang portfolio. Announced at the Alibaba Cloud Apsara Conference, the AI video tool was only part of an avalanche of new AI options from the Chinese tech giant, including more than 100 new large lang
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 24
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 24'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 24
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
Elon Musk Hails Italian Leader Giorgia Meloni at Awards Ceremony
500+NYT > Technology / 6h
Mr. Musk described Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as “authentic, honest and thoughtful.” She used her Atlantic Council spotlight to defend Western values.
AI just made a mockery of CAPTCHA and that’s bad news for real people
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Filling out CAPTCHA puzzles is tedious, but using them as (imperfect) shields against malicious bots made sense, at least until now. Artificial intelligence can now defeat those puzzles every time, according to new research from ETH Zurich. CAPTCHA, an acronym for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart," is employed across an enormous range of websites. Howeve
How To Pick The Best Credit Card For Your Business
One Mile at a Time / 7h
For the most part, business credit cards didn’t used to be as rewarding as personal credit cards. However, over the past several years that trend has changed significantly. Presumably this is because card issuers see the amount of potential in this space, especially since a lot of businesses put a significant amount of spending on credit cards. For those new to business credit cards, picking the
The ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode rollout is starting, and you might be one of the lucky ones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A new leak on X.com seems to confirm that a select group of ChatGPT Plus users will be getting access to Advanced Voice mode today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Advanced Voice mode, which OpenAI demoed back in May this year, allows you to talk to ChatGPT on your smartphone and have a human-like conversation, complete with the ability to interrupt the chatbot if its answers are going on too long.
Restaurants Are Hiring AI to Pick Up the Phone When You Call
57Futurism / 7h
Having Reservations The next time you call an eatery to book a table, you might want to make sure you're talking to an actual human. That's because more and more restaurants are turning to AI to handle over-the-phone reservations, Wired reports , in one of the more overlooked areas of the tech being used in hospitality. A slew of these services have been launched in just the past few years. Among
Tesla FSD 12.5.4 Able to Track Driver Attention Even With Sunglasses
Next Big Future / 7h
Tesla has release FSD 12.5.4 which is able to track driver attention even with sun glasses. Tesla FSD is able drive through complex parking lots. Your Tesla can now drive itself through complex parking lots to find you https://t.co/ATqMCnntcQ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 23, 2024 First run with FSD V12.5.2.1 on a Hybrid setting ... Read more
Blocking users will soon be banned on X
Mashable / 8h
X’s block feature as we know it is about to be no more, CEO Elon Musk stated Monday on the social media site. Musk confirmed the change in a reply to Nima Owji, a web developer who first reported the news. Tweet may have been deleted Since its inception, the block feature on Twitter, X’s former moniker, allowed users to prevent individuals from viewing or engaging with their public posts. With th
CrowdStrike: Company to face questions over global IT outage
BBC News / 8h
Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.
Godfather of AI Says Elon Musk Is Lying About Self-Driving Teslas
500+Futurism / 8h
Car Wars One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence is throwing major shade on Elon Musk's years of broken promises about self-driving Teslas. Yann LeCun, the so-called "Godfather of AI" who currently serves as Meta's AI czar, accused the billionaire of lying "again and again" about when fully-automated Teslas would arrive. "Elon: 'I've kept lying to you again and again about Tesla's 'Full Se
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
BBC News / 8h
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, September 24 (game #974)
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 Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, September 24 (game #205)
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
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, September 24 (game #471)
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.
It's not a Switch 2, but a Nintendo device just passed through this US regulatory agency
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
While we’re all awaiting an eventual unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 , the company seems to be working on yet another device. A new wireless device made by Nintendo has been spotted making its way through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. And no, it’s not the Nintendo Switch 2, seeing that the device is tagged simply as a “wireless device,” and the word console
'The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee' review: A movie giant narrates his bio-doc from beyond the grave
Mashable / 8h
To resurrect a late actor — as recent franchise films have done using CGI — is akin to an act of puppetry, and The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee tackles this idea with mischievous literalism. It employs, as its central narrator, a delightfully designed marionette of the late English thespian, known for playing Count Dracula in the Hammer horror films, as well as fantasy icons like Count Dook
Bird flu is spreading rapidly in California; infected herds double over weekend
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Cows being milked in Wisconsin on May 8, 2024. (credit: Getty | Matthew Ludak ) The H5N1 bird flu appears to be stampeding through dairy farms in California , the country's largest milk producer. Over the weekend, the total number of confirmed infected cow herds stunningly doubled, going from 17 last Thursday to 34 Monday morning , according to state and federal officials. With the new
OpenAI CEO: We may have AI superintelligence in “a few thousand days”
56Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: andresr via Getty Images ) On Monday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his vision for an AI-driven future of tech progress and global prosperity in a new personal blog post titled " The Intelligence Age ." The essay paints a picture of human advancement accelerated by AI, with Altman suggesting that superintelligent AI could emerge within the next decade. "It is possible that we wi
Satellite images suggest test of Russian “super weapon” failed spectacularly
28Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Sarmat missile silo seen before last week's launch attempt. [credit: Maxar Technologies ] Late last week, Russia's military planned to launch a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on a test flight from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. Imagery from commercial satellites captured over the weekend suggest the missile exploded before or during launch. This is at least the second time an RS-2
Crypto scammers hack OpenAI’s press account on X
26TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI’s official press account on X appears to have been compromised by the same cryptocurrency scammers who did the same with company leadership in previous months. Late Monday afternoon, OpenAI Newsroom, an account OpenAI recently created to spotlight product- and policy-related announcements, posted about a supposedly new OpenAI-branded blockchain token, “$OPENAI.” “We’re very happy to […] ©
Fill your skill gaps with Adobe’s generative AI tools
Mashable / 9h
Going solo on a lot of things can be hugely rewarding, but sometimes, it can become a huge load to carry on your own. Every content creator, solopreneur, side hustler, and freelance artist has hit roadblocks, maybe because of their skill level or perhaps a lack of time; it happens. When building a team isn’t possible, Adobe Firefly generative AI can help fill those gaps. Their services can help y
Colin Farrell Talks Prosthetically Baring It All for His Penguin Nude Scene
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The audience doesn't actually see it in the HBO DC series' premiere, but the actor's make-up job in the torture scene included a surprising level of detail.
Proposed Ban Would Be a ‘Death Sentence’ for Chinese EVs in the US
61Wired / 9h
The US wants to ban any Chinese or Russian software installed in cars, purportedly over security concerns. If the proposed rule is finalized, don’t expect to see a China-made EV stateside any time soon.
This Might Be the Most Amazing Video of a Rocket Explosion We've Ever Seen
73Futurism / 9h
Action Spectacular We bet you've seen a lot of videos of exploding rockets . But we'd also wager that you haven't seen one quite as mind-blowing as this new footage of a Chinese rocket blowing up as it touches down, because the failure is filmed so dramatically that you kinda just have to tip your hat to everyone involved — even if things didn't go quite as planned. The star of the show is a Nebu
How We Bought Our First Home: A Content Marketer and a Government Contractor in South Carolina
LifeHacker / 9h
Welcome to “How I Bought My First Home,” a Lifehacker series where I ask real people how they actually sealed the deal on their first home. This week, I chatted with Mark* (a content marketer) about how he and his wife (a government contractor) navigated the home-buying process for the first time, and how you might be able to follow in their footsteps. First off, let's get to know our homebuyer H
An iPhone 16 Pro Max failed this drop test, but that doesn't have to be you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Glass is smooth, shiny, and beautiful, the perfect surface to transfer your touch and intention to your iPhone 16 Pro Max's brilliant mind. However, it's also not indestructible and sometimes does glassy things like shatter into countless pieces when dropped. That's the finding of a recent AllState drop test with Apple's latest series of iPhones. The US-based insurance company has been dropping i
TechCrunch Space: SpaceX calls out ‘systematic challenges’ with FAA
22TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. I wanted to flag once again that the final agenda for the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt is now live. I’ll be pushing this event for the next few weeks, given that we’re just a bit over a month away! We’d love for you to join us. Want […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Gaming on Linux: Here's How I Monitor My GPU Stats
How-To Geek / 10h
Want to monitor your frame rates or GPU temperatures while gaming on Linux? It takes a little bit of setup, but its a simple process that youll have up and running in no time.
Who’s Who in Marvel’s Thunderbolts
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Marvel's next team-up movie is bringing together a rowdy collection of supporting characters from prior films and shows, and some new faces from the comics.
Elon Musk's Pro-Trump PAC May Have Seriously Screwed Up
30Futurism / 10h
Ding Dong Ditch Multi-hyphenate CEO Elon Musk has dug deep into his own pockets to get former president Donald Trump back into the White House. In July, the Wall Street Journal reported that Musk had been pledging roughly $45 million per month to a new super-political action committee (PAC) called America PAC. And after a rocky start, including Musk firing almost all of the organization's vendors
Earn MQDs on hotel stays and rental cars when you book through Delta by the end of September
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For the last time this year, Delta Air Lines is offering Delta SkyMiles members another path to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite status with its Stays and Cars promotion. Specifically, you can earn 1 MQD per base dollar spent on hotel bookings and car rental reservations booked by Sept. 30
American Airlines Could Be Changing How You Earn Status, Tests Offering Status Credit When You Redeem Miles For Flights
View from the Wing / 10h
Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to offer elite status credit when redeeming miles. Delta, which owns 49% of Virgin, copied them. And then United followed. Now American Airlines appears to be testing something similar. Continue reading ...
What's New on Max in October 2024
LifeHacker / 10h
It's time to head back to Salem's Lot : After a lengthy delay that frustrated fans, the filmmakers, and Stephen King alike , the new adaptation of the horror master's seminal 1975 vampire novel is finally hitting the Max streaming service in October, just in time for prime spooky season. Directed by Gary Dauberman, who helmed the three films in the Annabelle series and co-wrote the recent two-fil
This Samsung Galaxy Laptop Is $450 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
With October Prime Day just around the corner, big retailers are already popping out early deals to hook you into their sales, memberships, and reward programs. Best Buy is no exception, with their fall sale starting this Friday . If you can't wait until then to get a new laptop, Best Buy currently has a deal on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for $799.99 (originally $1,249.99), a good deal for peop
11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play
11 TTPs•
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Five years ago, researchers made a grim discovery—a legitimate Android app in the Google Play market that was surreptitiously made malicious by a library the developers used to earn advertising revenue. With that, the app was infected with code that caused 100 million infected devices to connect to attacker-controlled servers and download secret payloads. Now, hist
'House of Spoils' review: This culinary thriller is just the right amount of delicious and disgusting
Mashable / 10h
"To be a chef, you've got to love the taste of blood." So says one of the many chefs present in House of Spoils , and writers and directors Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy ( Blow the Man Down ) are all too happy to oblige. Right from the jump, blood and cooking are intertwined. In the film's opening, a coven of women gather around a fire, pounding what looks like hunks of bloody flesh into
PIA VPN Dropped to Just $2.19/mo: Hurry, It Won’t Last Long
Gizmodo / 10h
If you have a tight budget but still want to secure the services of a quality VPN, don't miss the big promotion currently happening at Private Internet Access.
Elon Musk Is Feuding With a Billionaire Over a California Beach
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Why are two billionaires yelling at each other on X?
Sam Altman catapults past founder mode into ‘god mode’ with latest AI post
50TechCrunch / 11h
Founder mode? Pffft. Who needs that when you can be the father of creation, ushering in a new age of humanity? Welcome to “god mode.” Sam Altman, the CEO of the AI startup headed for a $150 billion valuation, OpenAI, has historically pitched AI as the solution to the world’s problems, despite its significant impact […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This Android Trojan Has Infected at Least 11 Million Devices
How-To Geek / 11h
If there's something worse than a trojan, it's a trojan that's pretty much everywhere. In the case of Android phones, one specific piece of malware has made its way onto at least 11 million Android devices.
Check your account: Earn American Airlines Loyalty Points on award flights (targeted)
32The Points Guy / 11h
Attention, American Airlines members: If you’re chasing elite status with the carrier , you should check your American Airlines AAdvantage account, as you may be targeted for an end-of-the-year promotion. A few TPG staff members were targeted with a new American Airlines promotion to earn Loyalty Points on award flights. The offers: Earn 100 Loyalty Points per 1,000 AAdvantage miles you redeem (u
'Absolutely idiotic': An Excel spreadsheet was used for tragic OceanGate Titan submersible's navigation
Mashable / 11h
Remember the Titan submersible? Stockton Rush, founder and owner of the underwater tourism company OceanGate, took himself, a Titanic expert, and three tourists on a trip down to the infamous ship's remains on board the submersible in June 2023. However, the crew on the ground lost contact and the wreckage of the Titan submersible was later discovered. The sub had imploded and all five on board d
Ick Is Like The Blob Meets Venom, But in a High School Horror Movie
40Gizmodo / 11h
Brandon Routh stars in the latest film from Joseph Kahn, director of Bodied , Detention , and Torque .
Don't Buy a Print Server, Build One on Linux Instead. Here's How
How-To Geek / 11h
Sharing a printer can be tricky due to complex setups or software compatibility issues. However, with an old computer, you can repurpose it as a Linux print server, simplifying network printer sharing into a cost-effective solution.
How Big Tech embraced nuclear power
TechCrunch / 11h
Companies are eyeing nuclear power as a way to reconcile their breakneck data center growth with their commitments to hit net zero carbon emissions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cloudflare moves to end free, endless AI scraping with one-click blocking
28Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Moor Studio | DigitalVision Vectors ) Cloudflare announced new tools Monday that it claims will help end the era of endless AI scraping by giving all sites on its network the power to block bots in one click. That will help stop the firehose of unrestricted AI scraping, but, perhaps even more intriguing to content creators everywhere, Cloudflare says it will also make it easier t
10 long years with—and good riddance to—Apple’s iPhone 6 design
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the first iteration of a very, very long-lived phone design. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) This past weekend, I said goodbye to Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 design after 10 long years. It started with the iPhone 6 itself in 2014, a long-awaited screen size upgrade for the iPhone ( some of the 2011-era Apple punditry insisting that 3.5 inches was the functionally perf
Hybrid RV with a solar roof can power your home in an emergency
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / This is Thor and Harbinger's test bed for a new Class A hybrid RV. (credit: Thor) Electrification is moving through different parts of the automotive industry at different speeds. And soon, it will be time for the recreational vehicle segment to start adding batteries and electric motors. Today, Thor Industries revealed a new hybrid class A motorhome that demos a new hybrid electric pow
Linux boots in 4.76 days on the Intel 4004
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A photo of Dmitry Grinberg's custom Linux/4004 circuit board. (credit: Dmitry Grinberg ) Hardware hacker Dmitry Grinberg recently achieved what might sound impossible: booting Linux on the Intel 4004 , the world's first commercial microprocessor. With just 2,300 transistors and an original clock speed of 740 kHz, the 1971 CPU is incredibly primitive by modern standards. And it's slow—it
Sonos workers shed light on why the app update went so horribly
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Sonos) In May, Sonos updated its mobile app—to the dismay of many users. With missing features and bugs, customers complained about a loss of functionality and hardware not working the way it should. As Sonos deals with the expensive repercussions, a report from Bloomberg today highlights how Sonos allowed the release of an update so buggy and incomplete as to overturn its goodwi
Watch the Leaves Change Color and Fall, Then Get ’em the Heck Outta Here With This $72 Leaf Blower
Gizmodo / 11h
Save nearly 50% on an electric cordless leaf blower with two batteries this Fall.
Before the Titanic Sub Imploded, Its Creator Was Working to Create a Whole Fleet of Them
81Futurism / 11h
Crises Averted It's been well over a year since OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on its way to visit the Titanic shipwreck 12,500 feet below the surface of the Atlantic, killing all passengers on board. Now, ongoing public hearings by the US Coast Guard have brought several new damning details to light, highlighting questionable decisions that led up to the disaster. If it would've been up
Dark Matter Could Be Hiding in Gravitational Wave Data
57Gizmodo / 11h
The team added new limits to how dark matter could interact with the LIGO detector, boosting hopes for future runs.
Kimpton’s first all-inclusive resort is taking reservations — and it’s a great deal on points
The Points Guy / 11h
For the last few years, TPG has been shouting from the rooftops that an all-inclusive resort renaissance was slowly starting and that, before long, we’d see more and more brands we love jump off into the space. That time has finally arrived. At least it has for IHG, which is now taking reservations for the very first Kimpton-branded all-inclusive resort, the Kimpton Tres Rios on Mexico’s Riviera
Apple Intelligence release date report: When will you get iOS 18 Genmoji, new Siri, and more?
Mashable / 11h
On Apple's official website, the Cupertino-based tech giant says that Apple Intelligence is "coming this fall." However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, via his Power On newsletter, claims that he has more specific insight into the release date windows of some of the most highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features, including Genmoji , Image Playground, and more. Apple Intelligence release date repor
My Four Favorite Laundry Hacks
LifeHacker / 11h
Sometimes, you come across a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist. Viral videos would have you believe you should mix an abundance of chemicals in your toilet or fill your air fryer with water to clean them. You should do neither of those things, namely because they're dangerous; other cleaning hacks might not be dangerous, but are unnecessarily labor intensive or questionable in their
The Easiest Way to Shred Meat Is With a Stand Mixer
LifeHacker / 11h
I’ve always preferred shredded meats to the sliced or cubed variety. I choose shredded chicken for my tacos and shredded pork for my bánh mì, and shredded chicken salad is by far the superior preparation method—this despite the fact that shredding meat is undoubtedly more work that cutting it, but it doesn't have to be if you use a stand mixer for the job. The first time I shredded chicken with f
I Miss the God Game Genre, It's Time to Bring It Back
How-To Geek / 11h
With consoles dominating the console market, certain PC-friendly genres have fallen by the wayside. Sadly, this includes "god games," which were one of my favorite things to play when I sat down at my computer back in the day. With all the RPGs and shooty-bang-bang titles on the market, I'm definitely feeling the itch to exercise my (not so) divine will.
X will soon make your public posts visible to accounts you’ve blocked
300+TechCrunch / 11h
X will soon change the functionality behind its block button so that if you block an account, they will still be able to see your public posts, according to changes to X’s website spotted by independent app researcher Nima Owji. Elon Musk confirmed these changes on Monday, noting that blocked accounts will still not be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
No more Blade helicopter rides: JetBlue scraps unique Mosaic elite status perk
The Points Guy / 12h
JetBlue made a major splash last week when it revealed that it will open its first-ever airport lounges in New York and Boston, a move that will bolster the allure of top-tier elite status in its TrueBlue loyalty program . But there are also a couple of cutbacks coming to Mosaic status , JetBlue revealed, including the elimination of one of the more unique elite status perks currently offered by
The Marvel Universe Receives an Easy-to-Read Guide in Marvel Super Graphic
38Gizmodo / 12h
Author and graphic designer Tim Leong discusses his new book.
Why Do So Many People Want to Eat Moo Deng?
200+Futurism / 12h
If you're anything like us or pretty much everyone else online , photos of the virally famous two-month-old Thai pygmy water hippo Moo Deng, will make you gasp with joy and break out in tears — and perhaps, want to eat the adorable animal in question. "I am going to eat moo deng and become the most hated person on the internet," one user on X-formerly-Twitter wrote . "I want a Moo Deng birthday c
iFixit Shows Off the iPhone 16's Shocking Battery Removal Process
How-To Geek / 12h
It takes a steady hand to safely remove a battery from an iPhone. Now, in a new teardown video, iFixit is showing how the iPhone 16's battery can be replaced without any tugging, pulling, or cuttinga small electric charge is all it takes.
Some Kaspersky customers receive surprise forced-update to new antivirus software
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After U.S. ban, Kaspersky's American customers were automatically migrated to UltraAV antivirus, in some cases without the customers' knowledge. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Siri May Not Get Its Apple Intelligence Update Until January 2025
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The iPhone 16 is built for Apple Intelligence, with most of the features rolling out through the next few months.
5 under-the-radar ways to maximize the Amex Gold’s dining credits
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As someone who spends a lot on food every month, I really value my American Express® Gold Card . I was apprehensive about the changes made to the card in July, but after discovering some under-the-radar ways to maximize my card’s new and adjusted perks, I feel more confident about keeping it in my wallet. Whether you already have the Amex Gold or are considering applying for it , it’s important t
30+ kitchen deals to shop ahead of October Prime Day: Ninja Foodi, nutribullet, and more
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The best early Prime Day kitchen deals at a glance: BEST AIR FRYER DEAL Ninja Air Fryer XL AF150 (5.5-quart) $109.99 at Amazon (save $50) BEST MULTICOOKER DEAL Ninja Foodi Pro 11-in-1 pressure cooker (6.5-quart) $129.99 at Amazon (save $70) BEST BLENDER DEAL nutribullet Blender Combo $99.99 at Amazon (save $40) BEST COFFEE MAKER DEAL Philips Barista Brew semi-automatic espresso machine $399.99 at
New to Microsoft Word? The 9 Best Tips You Need to Know
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Microsoft Word is a fully-featured word processor that can feel overwhelming for new users. While you can easily dive in and explore by yourself, a few pointers can make it smoother. Here are some tips to get you started.
The Baseus Blade 100W Power Bank Is $53.99 and Can Charge up to Four Devices
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I've been using power banks for years, and they've saved me countless times from being stranded in the middle of a new city without being able to call my Uber. Baseus has the Blade 100W , which is designed for people who work on the go, for $53.99 (originally $129.99) after a 54% discount and an additional 10% on-page coupon. This is the lowest price it has been, according to price-tracking tools
What's New on Paramount+ With Showtime in October 2024
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Paramount+ With Showtime is gearing up for spooky season. A bunch of vintage horror favorites, including all of the Friday the 13th films as well as some choice Stephen King adaptations, arrive on the service on Oct. 1. If you're not in the mood to be scared, this month also will see the launch of the fifth and final season of the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks (Oct. 24), which managed to
This Lego Star Wars Set May Not Look Like Much, But She’s 36% off and Got It Where It Counts
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Save 36% on this 'piece of junk' Star Wars set from Lego - lowest price!
Prime Day deals include three free months of Amazon Music Unlimited for new users
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Amazon is hoping to get more people hooked on Music Unlimited with a pre-Prime Day offer. Those who haven't tried the service before can get three months of access for free . The offer is even better for Prime members who haven't checked out the music-streaming platform. They can use it for four months at no extra cost. Music Unlimited typically costs $11 per month without Prime and $10 per month
Delta & SAS Launch Codeshare Agreement, Enhanced Partnership
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It’s an exciting time at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). The airline has just emerged from bankruptcy protection , and now has an investment from Air France-KLM, and has also left Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam. Coinciding
