1KThe Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. As the sun begins to set on 2024, your time is running out to qualify or requalify for airline elite status for 2025. This is the moment to check your mileage balances, calculate your travel for the rest of the year and see where you will end up by Dec. 31. If you think you will finish short of your United Air
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
500+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
"Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient documentation is provided." That two-line comment , submitted by major Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman, accompanied a patch that removed about a dozen names from the kernle's MAINTAINERS file. "Some entries" notably had either Russian names or .ru email addresses. "Various compli
Good Omens‘ Third and Final Season Is Now… a 90-Minute Special
400+Gizmodo / 14h
Embattled creator Neil Gaiman has officially departed the Amazon Prime Video fantasy series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
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Zero-Trust log file intelligence: what you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Zero-trust access is a rigorous security model that is increasingly becoming the benchmark for companies and governments. It shifts away from traditional perimeter-based security to continuously challenge and verify the identity and authorization of users and devices before granting access – even to the CEO, who has worked there for twenty years. Users are then granted only the minimum permission
YouTube brings its affilate program to India, partners with Walmart-owned Flipkart
TechCrunch / 38min
YouTube is bringing its affiliate program to India so creators can tag products in their videos and earn referral money just ahead of the festive season. The company is partnering with Walmart-owned Flipkart and fashion and lifestyle e-commerce service Myntra, which is owned by Flipkart to open up their product catalogs to creators. The company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | October 2024
Wired / 1h
Get $50 off with this Target promo code and shop these top deals to save on electronics, baby items, groceries, and more.
Google Calendar gets a design refresh along with dark mode
22TechCrunch / 1h
Google said Wednesday that it is revamping the Google Calendar’s web interface following the Material Design 3 guidelines. The update also includes support for dark mode. The updated elements include controls like button, dialogs, and a sidebar that are more “modern and accessible.” according to the company. Screenshots on the Google Workspace blog suggest that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
How to watch Al Ahli vs. Al Akhdoud online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Ahli vs. Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Saudi Pro League brings together some of the best players in the world, and that list very much includes Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian winger currently stars for Al Ahli, but even with his talent, The Royals have struggled to climb th
Mini crossword answers for October 25
Mashable / 2h
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium , the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers y
You can get Xbox GamePass Ultimate for £9.37 a month for up to 15 months
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through 27 October, you can grab 3-month stackable GamePass Ultimate memberships for only £28.12 (reg. £39.28). Customers can buy up to five passes, scoring access to hundreds of games for just £9.37 per month. It's a pill that's hard to swallow, but games are definitely not getting any cheaper. Any Xbox user knows the pain of a hobby that now demands an arm and a leg, with new titles aver
How to watch Benetton vs. Bulls online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Benetton vs. Bulls in the United Rugby Championship for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The United Rugby Championship is looking particularly competitive this season, with a number of teams battling it out at the top of the standings. One of those teams is the Blue Bulls , currently sat in fourth position after th
How to watch Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Saudi Pro League has plenty of interesting storylines, but most fans are only interested in watching Cristiano Ronaldo. The footballing icon just keeps on going, most recently scoring a last-minute penalty to secure a victory over
Hurdle hints and answers for October 25
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 25
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , 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 th
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 25, 2024
Mashable / 3h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 25
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Character.AI institutes new safety measures for AI chatbot conversations
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Character.AI has rolled out new safety features and policies for building and interacting with the AI-powered virtual personalities it hosts. The new measures aim to make the platform safer for all users, but particularly younger people. The update includes more control over how minors engage with the AI chatbot, more content moderation, and better detection of the AI discussing topics like self-
OpenAI reportedly plans to release its Orion AI model by December
24TechCrunch / 4h
OpenAI is reportedly planning to release its next frontier AI model, codenamed Orion inside the company, by December of this year, The Verge reported on Thursday. Unlike previous releases, the company reportedly plans to release the model gradually to trusted partners before a broader rollout through ChatGPT. An OpenAI spokesperson tells TechCrunch the report is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 25
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 October 25'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: Mahjon
Meta Quest 3 owners can tune into 52 free NBA and WNBA matches – here's the full schedule
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If Batman: Arkham Shadow is tempting you to finally pick up a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S , or you already own one of Meta’s best VR headsets, then this might sweeten the deal. Meta has revealed the dates of the 52 free NBA and WNBA matches it’s hosting in Horizon Worlds for the 2024-2025 season. To catch you up to speed, Meta allows its headset owners (in supported regions) to jump into the NB
Google’s DeepMind is building an AI to keep us from hating each other
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
An unprecedented 80 percent of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll, think the country is deeply divided over its most important values ahead of the November elections. The general public’s polarization now encompasses issues like immigration, health care, identity politics, transgender rights, or whether we should support Ukraine. Fly across the Atlantic and you’ll see the same thing hap
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 25
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
How AI can turn your home video into a Hollywood blockbuster
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Want to star in an animated film as an anthropomorphic animal version of yourself? Runway's AI video creation platform has a new AI tool to do just that. The new Act-One feature may make motion-capture suits and manual computer animation unnecessary to match live action. Act-One streamlines what is usually a long process for facial animation. All you need is a video camera facing an actor and abl
What's New on Max in November 2024
LifeHacker / 7h
Max's November slate brings viewers to the Dune universe with the six-episode HBO drama Dune: Prophecy (Nov. 17). The series, inspired by Brian Herbert's book Sisterhood of Dune and in the same continuity as the recent films, follows two Harkonnen sisters—played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams—as they establish the Bene Gesserit sect that will, centuries hence, birth Paul Atreides. On the doc
TikTok accounts are becoming divorce fodder
20TechCrunch / 7h
When Kat and Mike Stickler divorced, their biggest challenge was dividing a shared TikTok account with millions of followers that generated significant income, and they aren’t alone, reports the WSJ. A growing number of couples — and divorce attorneys — are grappling with how to assess the value of social media accounts when a couple […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Alaska Airlines MVP elite status: What it is and how to earn it
100+The Points Guy / 7h
In addition to being rewarded with valuable miles, when travelers choose to fly Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines and credit flights to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program , they may qualify for MVP elite status. You can access exclusive and valuable benefits and perks by achieving elite status, enhancing your overall travel experience. Depending on which MVP elite status is a
Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Today, the reborn Scout Motors showed off a pair of new electric vehicles that revives the long-dormant maker of trucks and SUVs. Originally owned by International Harvester, Scout now belongs to Volkswagen Group, which decided to use i
NASA Satellite Inspects Strange-Looking Cloud That Always Forms in Same Spot
35Futurism / 7h
Pet Names A NASA observation satellite has imaged an oddly-shaped cloud hovering above the Strath-Taieri region in southeastern New Zealand. A satellite image shared by the space agency and taken on September 7 shows an unusual, elongated cloud nestled along a rocky mountain range. The strange-looking cloud formation often occurs in the same spot, leading locals to dub it the "Taieri Pet." Though
The green software that could make big carbon savings
BBC News / 7h
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, October 25 (game #1005)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 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
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, October 25 (game #502)
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 Friday, October 25 (game #236)
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
I Really Like These (Relatively) Budget-Friendly Smart Blinds
LifeHacker / 8h
I never realized how quickly the cost of window treatments can add up until I bought my first home (turns out it has way too many windows). And if you want your window treatments to be "smart" (that is, to be controllable from an app and integrate with your existing smart home tech), the cost only gets worse. Luckily, there are some "budget" manufacturers out there that offer more affordable opti
VW spinoff Scout reveals its EV vision and it includes a model with a gas-powered generator
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group spinoff, unveiled Thursday two EVs it hopes will hook American customers with modern-meets-rugged styling that downplays digital and embraces the mechanical. The catch? The company will also offer variants to its all-electric Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra Truck that will come equipped with a built-in gas-powered generator using a system […] © 2024 TechCrunc
Blue Origin certifies second capsule for suborbital space tourism flights
TechCrunch / 8h
Blue Origin has carried out a successful uncrewed certification mission of its second New Shepard ship on Wednesday, as the company looks to effectively double the number of tourists it can fly to suborbital space and back. The RSS Kármán Line capsule is named for the imaginary boundary at 100 kilometers of altitude separating the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Let’s Talk About the Ending and End-Credits Scenes of Venom: The Last Dance
24Gizmodo / 8h
Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in the latest Spider-Man spinoff sequel from Sony.
Latest UN report demands 'unprecedented' emissions cuts to salvage climate goals
Engadget / 8h
The United Nations' Environmental Program has released a new report with yet more dire news about our odds of avoiding climate disaster caused by greenhouse gas emissions. According to this assessment, the current trajectory of international commitments will see the planet's temperature increasing 2.6 degrees Celsius or more over the course of this century. That amount of temperature change would
Tesla's Bizarre New Cybertruck Trickery Is So Shady We Can't Believe It's Real
75Futurism / 8h
Thin Technicality As if the Cybertruck wasn't enough of an eyesore already, Tesla is now selling huge, obnoxious light bars to be fitted onto its pickups. There's just one small complication: these accessories are not only illegal to use on the road, but as Jalopnik reports , they're even illegal for Tesla to install. But, call it clever or call it shady, Tesla has a workaround. As tech reviewer
Boeing is still bleeding money on the Starliner commercial crew program
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Sometimes, it's worth noting when something goes unsaid. On Wednesday, Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, participated in his first quarterly conference call with investment analysts. Under fire from labor groups and regulators, Boeing logged a nearly $6.2 billion loss for the last three months, while the new boss pledged a turnaround for the troubled aerospace company. What Ortberg didn't mention
Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King pull onions amid McDonald’s outbreak
29Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Big-name fast food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Burger King, are reportedly pulling onions off their menus in certain locations amid a deadly, multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders . Though the source of the outbreak bacteria has not been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading suspects are the beef pattie
Embattled Astra scores DOD contract to develop point-to-point cargo delivery from space
TechCrunch / 9h
Don’t count out Astra Space just yet. The company, which was taken private again earlier this year for a sliver of its former value, has landed a new contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the development of a next-gen launch system for time-sensitive space missions. The contract, which the DIU awarded under […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This Is My Favorite Way to Separate, Season, and Roast Pumpkin Seeds
LifeHacker / 9h
In a few days, the pumpkins you’ve been saving as front porch decor are going to become a craft project all over your kitchen table. There is something indelicate about the process of carving pumpkins, namely: pumpkin guts. While it’s tempting to dispense with the guts as fast as possible and move onto the carving (the main event), it's worth it to take the time to save those pumpkin seeds and tu
Joby launches $200M public offering ahead of 2025 commercial eVTOL release
TechCrunch / 9h
Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle startup Joby Aviation has launched a public offering to sell up to $200 million of its shares of common stock, per a regulatory filing. Joby said it will use the proceeds from the raise — together with its existing cash — to fund its certification and manufacturing efforts, prepare […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Say Goodbye to password123, Our Favorite Password Manager is Now on a Great Early Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 9h
NordPass is created by NordSecurity, the same company behind NordVPN.
The Wild Robot‘s Creators Reveal the Secret Behind the Film’s Best Scene
20Gizmodo / 9h
Director Chris Sanders and producer Jeff Hermann also talk sequels, awards, and live-action adaptations.
Good Omens’ final season will have only one episode
Engadget / 9h
There’s time for one more Armageddon for Amazon’s Good Omens but not much. Amazon Prime Video announced that Good Omens would return for one final season last year, but TVLine reports it’s only going to have one 90-minute episode that will begin filming in Scotland soon. Amazon originally confirmed that author Neil Gaiman, who co-wrote the book upon which Good Omens is based with Discworld creato
Blue Origin Is Being Suspiciously Vague About Its Rocket Launch Yesterday
77Futurism / 9h
Mum's the Word After some minor setbacks, Blue Origin finally launched its latest model of a New Shepard spacecraft on Wednesday. The mission, NS-27, lifted off around 11:30 AM in West Texas, marking the debut flight of the second New Shepard vehicle designed to carry human passengers high off the Earth but not into orbit, though for this test it was uncrewed. Blue Origin, however, has been uncha
New Species of Tardigrade Displays Superhero-Like Healing Ability
52Gizmodo / 9h
The microscopic creatures can withstand the harsh environment of outer space, making them ideal candidates to study new ways to protect astronauts.
Hyatt’s losing Tommie Hollywood to Marriott. Is Thompson Hollywood next?
The Points Guy / 9h
While Hyatt has been on a lifestyle hotel expansion spree in the last few years, one of its better-known properties is leaving the World of Hyatt orbit for Marriott Bonvoy . It appears another could soon follow. The 212-room Tommie Hollywood (a sister brand to Thompson Hotels and a part of JdV by Hyatt) will ditch the Hyatt affiliation later this month and link up with Marriott. The transformatio
Lumen Orbit closed one of the biggest rounds from Y Combinator’s last cohort
TechCrunch / 9h
Lumen Orbit has closed an oversubscribed, eight-figure seed round of more than $10 million, a source familiar with the details told TechCrunch. That would make it one of the hottest deals, if not the hottest deal, of the most recent Y Combinator batch. The Redmond, Washington-based startup is pursuing a moonshot idea to build a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OxygenOS 15 Will Bring Android 15 to OnePlus Phones
How-To Geek / 9h
Android 15 is out of the door, both on the AOSP and on Pixel phones, which means other OEMs are to follow suit soon. One company that is usually prompt with updates is OnePlus, and the company has just announced that it will begin beta-testing OxygenOS 15.
‘They wish this technology didn’t exist’: Perplexity responds to News Corp’s lawsuit
TechCrunch / 10h
Perplexity shot back at media companies skeptical of AI’s benefits in a blog post Thursday, responding to News Corp’s lawsuit filed against the startup earlier this week. The lawsuit alleged Perplexity engaged in large-scale copyright violations against Dow Jones and the NY Post. Several other media organizations — including Forbes, The New York Times, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Decades Of Government-Fueled Airline Consolidation And Policy Failures: Now They’re Scrambling To Investigate The Wide-Ranging Crisis
View from the Wing / 10h
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Transportation have launched a wide-ranging probe of consolidation and anti-competitive conduct in air travel. What they will come to learn is that the federal government has fostered consolidation, and has made it nearly impossible to have competition in aviation as a matter of policy for decades. Continue reading ...
Microsoft Edge Adds Color Changes & Scrollbar Customization
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft Edge has released two new features to improve browsing for users. They are page color updates and custom scrollbars.
For Less Than a Year of Netflix, This Curiosity Stream Lifetime Subscription is a Great Early Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 10h
The lifetime subscription costs less than a year of Netflix.
Deal alert: American Airlines Flagship First to London for 110K AAdvantage miles
The Points Guy / 10h
If you’re looking to put your stash of American Airlines miles to good use and splurge on a first-class trip to Europe, there are some good deals out of Los Angeles. Specifically, AA has redemptions for Flagship First from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) available from 110,000 AAdvantage miles each way early in 2025. We sourced this deal using data backe
Good Omens will wrap with a single 90-minute episode
30Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The third and final season of Good Omens , Prime Video's fantasy series adapted from the classic 1990 novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, will not be a full season after all, Deadline Hollywood reports . In the wake of allegations of sexual assault against Gaiman this summer, the streaming platform has decided that rather than a full slate of episodes, the series finale will be a single 90-
With four more years like 2023, carbon emissions will blow past 1.5° limit
26Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Thursday, the United Nations' Environmental Programme (UNEP) released a report on what it terms the "emissions gap"—the difference between where we're heading and where we'd need to be to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. It makes for some pretty grim reading. Given last year's greenhouse gas emissions, we can afford fewer than four similar years before we would exceed the tota
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare hack affects over 100 million, the largest-ever US healthcare data breach
52TechCrunch / 10h
Health insurance giant UnitedHealth blamed a ransomware gang for the data breach that included a substantial proportion of America's health data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google Photos is Adding Indicators for AI Edits
How-To Geek / 10h
With AI images getting increasingly better, it's getting harder to tell them apart from real life stuff. Google has an idea in mind, although we have yet to see whether it will work fine.
The Razer Barracuda X Chroma Is A Lightshow On Your Ears
How-To Geek / 10h
Razer has released a new multi-platform gaming headset, the Razer Barracuda X Chroma. Apparently, this should offer a more "visually immersive" experience for gamers.
Electric aircraft startup Lilium has run out of money
20TechCrunch / 10h
Electric aircraft startup Lilium is shutting down after failing to raise emergency money from the German government, according to a regulatory filing. The filing comes after a series of setbacks from the German company that was once a darling in the nascent industry of electric aircraft. Lilium, which was developing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
Biden administration launches probe into ‘state of competition in air travel’
The Points Guy / 10h
The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging probe into the state of air travel in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday jointly announced a “broad public inquiry into the state of competition” in the industry. As part of that inquiry, the federal government is seeking a swath of information, ranging from the eff
The Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Can Power Your Home
How-To Geek / 10h
Jackery has announced an upcoming product, the Solar Generator 5000 Plus. The company claims this new model is its "most advanced" solar generator to date.
Stream Is a Scream
20Gizmodo / 10h
Team Terrifier and a cast of horror fan-favorites elevate this gruesome new flick.
Alaska Airlines Visa vs. Alaska Airlines Business Visa: Should you get the personal or business card?
40The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are popular among Alaska Airlines and Oneworld loyalists — so getting one of their two cobranded credit cards might interest you. Those two cards are the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card and the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card . In addition to how useful Al
Your Smart TV Has a USB PortHeres What You Can Do With It
36How-To Geek / 10h
If you ever take a look at the back of your smart TV, you'll notice one or more USB ports. These aren't just for show! There are several neat features that these unassuming USB connections unlock.
Vivaldi's Redesign is Now Available for Everyone
How-To Geek / 10h
Vivaldi has been working on a new, wild redesign, which was released in a beta stage a few weeks ago. Now, that update is finally coming to everyone in the form of Vivaldi version 7.0.
Elon Musk Mocks Idea of an Affordable $25,000 Tesla
60Futurism / 10h
Let Them Eat Cars Tesla CEO Elon Musk has seemingly given up on an affordable personal vehicle. During this week's earnings call, the increasingly unpredictable CEO went as far as to mock the idea of a non-autonomous $25,000 car, dismissing it as "pointless." That's because Musk has doubled down on the concept of a "robotaxi" that can be loaned out by owners to make money while they're not using
President Biden sets up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies
Engadget / 10h
The White House issued its first national security memorandum outlining the use of artificial intelligence for the military and intelligence agencies. The White House also shared a shortened copy of the memo with the public. The new memo sets up guidelines for military and intelligence agencies for using AI in its day-to-day operations. The memo sets a series of deadlines for agencies to study th
Apple will pay security researchers up to $1 million to hack its private AI cloud
TechCrunch / 10h
Ahead of the debut of Apple’s private AI cloud next week, dubbed Private Cloud Compute, the technology giant says it will pay security researchers up to $1 million to find vulnerabilities that can compromise the security of its private AI cloud. In a post on Apple’s security blog, the company said it would pay up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Industry Groups Sue to Stop the FTCs Click-To-Cancel Rule
How-To Geek / 11h
Cable and internet providers, home security companies, and advertisers are suing the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the proposed rule around canceling subscriptions.
An Intro to the 'Boo Basket' Trend (and Why You Don’t Need to Make One)
LifeHacker / 11h
I was first introduced to the phrase "boo basket" in September, when I saw women I know sharing posts to their Instagram stories, lamenting, "I wish someone would make me a boo basket." I find the over-commodification of fall extremely annoying and tend to begrudge anyone who wants to rush through the final weeks of summer to get to "sweater weather" and "cozy season" or whatever, so I instantly
AI Was Actually Useful for Organizing My Flight Info
LifeHacker / 11h
I've struggled to find much use for AI. It's not that I'm not motivated—it's my job to try out new technology and point out useful ways to use it—but I rarely, if ever, stumble upon something the AI can do that I can't do faster and/or better with some other tool. Until now. I recently took a long trip that involved multiple flights and I wanted to add those flights to my calendar. I was annoyed
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
As H5N1 bird flu continues to spread wildly among California dairy herds and farmworkers, federal health officials on Thursday offered some relatively good news about Missouri: The wily avian influenza virus does not appear to have spread from the state's sole human case, which otherwise remains a mystery. On September 6, the Missouri Health department announced that a person with underlying heal
Apple teases “week of announcements” about the Mac starting on Monday
60Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple has released new iPhones, new Apple Watches, a new iPad mini, and a flotilla of software updates this fall, but Mac hardware has gone unmentioned so far. That's set to change next week, according to an uncharacteristically un-cryptic post from Apple Worldwide Marketing SVP Greg Joswiak earlier today. Imploring readers to "Mac [sic] their calendars," Joswiak's post teases "an exciting week o
Google Calendar finally gets an official dark mode on the web –here's how to find it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The web version of Google Calendar has been given an official dark mode The feature is rolling out globally this week to all Calendar users Google has also given Calendar a "refreshed user interface" If you've been patiently waiting years for Google Calendar to deliver an official dark mode, today is your day – the web version of the app has finally been given a darker optional color scheme, alon
BOSCH, Hieronymus Beehive and Witches - Pen and bistre, 192 x 270 mm Graphische Sammlung Albertina,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
centuriespast : BOSCH, Hieronymus Beehive and Witches - Pen and bistre, 192 x 270 mm Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna
Elon Musk's X further squeezes developers with apparent new API fees
Mashable / 11h
Elon Musk's X appears to be adding yet another fee for third party apps, according to an affected app developer. After acquiring then-Twitter, Musk made big sweeping changes to the platform's API, which allows third-party developers to integrate X into their platforms. The biggest change? Charging thousands of dollars just to access X's API, which used to be free to use for most developers. Under
iOS 18.2 has a child safety feature that can blur nude content and report it to Apple
Engadget / 11h
In iOS 18.2 , Apple is adding a new feature that resurrects some of the intent behind its halted CSAM scanning plans — this time, without breaking end-to-end encryption or providing government backdoors. Rolling out first in Australia, the company’s expansion of its Communication Safety feature uses on-device machine learning to detect and blur nude content, adding warnings and requiring confirma
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Is as Low as $35 After Trade-In, Practically a Black Friday Free Gift
Gizmodo / 11h
Save up to $225 in addition to the $40 discount on the Galaxy Watch 7 after trading in your old smartwatch.
Elon Musk Appears to Have Stopped His $1 Million Voter Giveaway
38Gizmodo / 11h
Voter registration has closed in Pennsylvania anyway, so he probably doesn't feel a need to keep doing it.
2 New Predator Movies Are Coming in 2025
54Gizmodo / 11h
Director Dan Trachtenberg has Predator: Badlands out in November... and, apparently, something else too. Plus, updates on future Alien sequels.
Chase Ink Unlimited Card Best-Ever 90K Bonus Points Offer (Last Call)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card with 90K bonus points The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there. Several weeks ago, we saw an incredible welcome offer rolled out on this card, which is in line with the best offers we’ve seen on the product. Up until now, we didn’t know
Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan won’t give paid users special treatment
Engadget / 11h
Bluesky has revealed how it plans to start making money without necessarily having to rely on ads. The platform will remain free to use for everyone, though it’s working on a premium subscription that will provide access to profile customization tools (remember when Myspace offered that for free?) and higher quality video uploads . One thing that you won't get as a paid user, though, is any prefe
Bluesky Teases Creator Payments While New Sign-Ups Explode After Elon Musk’s Destruction of Twitter
62Gizmodo / 11h
Bluesky has grown from 1 million to over 13 million users in just a year.
Brightline’s next Florida station is in limbo
The Points Guy / 11h
Last spring, we told you about Brightline’s plans for a new stop along its Florida rail line — one that would bring a station to the city of Stuart, situated on the state’s Treasure Coast some 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. Announcing the news in early March, Brightline executives joined forces with local leaders in Stuart and surrounding Martin County. The stated goal, at the time? Open the
The Best Car Phone Mounts of 2024
28How-To Geek / 11h
If you don't have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in your vehicle, you'll use your smartphone for directions and listening to music. A car phone mount can ensure your device is in an easy-to-see place so you can use it while driving.
OpenAI Whistleblower Disgusted That His Job Was to Vacuum Up Copyrighted Data to Train Its Models
Futurism / 11h
Sounding the Alarm A former OpenAI researcher is blowing the whistle on the company's AI training practices, alleging that OpenAI violated copyright law to train its AI models — and arguing that OpenAI's current business model stands to upend the business of the internet as we know it, according to The New York Times . The ex-staffer, a 25-year-old named Suchir Balaji, worked at OpenAI for four y
Yooka-Laylee remaster rolling to all consoles, including Nintendo’s next system
Engadget / 11h
Playtonic Games’ ode to the 3D platformers of the ‘90s is coming to modern consoles. Yooka-Laylee is getting a remastered version called Yooka-Re-playee for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and “Nintendo platforms,” according to the press release. It’s possible the plural use of platform refers to the current-gen Nintendo Switch and Nintendo’s next console. Yooka-Laylee is a spiritual successor of
Hotel labor strikes continue in major US cities — but signs of progress emerge
The Points Guy / 11h
Nearly two months of labor strikes have occurred at hotels in some of the top destinations in the U.S., but some properties are finally reaching a deal with employees. More than 4,000 combined workers have been on strike at hotels affiliated with Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton in Boston, Honolulu and San Francisco. While earlier strikes were shorter multiday protests , most of the ongoing ones are in
Google adds new disclosures for AI photos, but it’s still not obvious at first glance
26TechCrunch / 11h
Starting next week, the Google Photos app will add a new disclosure for when a photo has been edited with one of its AI features, such as Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Zoom Enhance. When you click into a photo in Google Photos, there will now be a disclosure when you scroll to the bottom […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
EcoFlow River 2 Max Portable Power Station with Solar Generator at Record Low Price for Black Friday Warm-Up
Gizmodo / 11h
Power your home and appliances with EcoFlow power station and solar panel for just $529, it's cheaper than ever.
Your Balatro deck can now feature Binding of Isaac characters
Engadget / 12h
Balatro is back with yet another update full of crossovers. Starting today, you can ante up for a new run with decks inspired by Cyberpunk 2077 , The Binding of Isaac , Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley thanks to the Friends of Jimbo 2 update. Like the first Friends of Jimbo expansion from August, this round is also free with the main game and available on all platforms: PlayStation, mobile, Stea
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: A great phone, but I wish it was cheaper
Engadget / 12h
For a few years now, it’s been hard to pin down the strategy behind Samsung’s Fan Edition products. Ostensibly, they’re supposed to offer high-end features at a more affordable price. However, following the Galaxy S20 FE , most FE devices haven’t lived up to that promise. Whether it was the poor timing of the S21 FE or the boring hardware of the S23 FE, those phones never felt like the absolute s
Tesla’s $25,000 EV flip-flop, explained
33TechCrunch / 12h
The idea of a $25,000 Tesla has persisted for years — in part, perhaps, because CEO Elon Musk said he was “very confident” the company could do it at an event in 2020. But on Wednesday night, during Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk said the idea of a $25,000 car with a steering wheel and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Goldfish Crackers Have a New Name (for a Little While)
LifeHacker / 12h
Goldfish crackers have officially been renamed "Chilean Sea Bass" crackers. Is this some kind of warped joke? A perverted Halloween snack scam? How very dare they! Do not fret—it’s just for a week. The seven-day rebrand was chosen as an “adult-sounding” name, according to their website , but the contents of the package remain the same—baked Cheddar-containing fish-shaped bites. Goldfish are for k
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
Alexa vs. Google Home vs. HomeKit: Are You Using the Best Smart Home System?
How-To Geek / 12h
When it comes to creating a smart home, choosing an ecosystem is a big decision. There are three main competitors in this space: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home. Each has its pros and cons, so let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each and how you can choose between them.
Check out the new AI features coming to iOS 18.2
Mashable / 12h
In just a few days, we'll all have access to Apple 's latest iPhone software update, iOS 18.2, but the beta is already available to some developers. Of course, the most news shattering feature of the new iOS update is Apple's AI-related features. Among them are Genmoji, AI-powered custom emojis; image playground, which allows users to create images based on a text description from their library;
TikTok expands its educational STEM feed to all users
Mashable / 12h
TikTok is bringing its STEM feed to all users in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Previously, it was only enabled for users under 18. SEE ALSO: TikTok's retro dating dance trends harken back to the days of courtship Launched last year, the STEM feed is a designated hub for vetted science, technology, engineering, and math content. Since its launch, nearly 200 million videos have been uploaded to the fe
Lower Decks Returns With an Old Lesson to Re-Learn
37Gizmodo / 12h
The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks is back with a message for its growing heroes: remember to actually talk to each other.
Google Plays Rules Are Killing Indie Android Apps
How-To Geek / 12h
Android apps are vanishing from the Google Play Store, due to the constant upkeep required to stay compliant with Androids API levels, Google asking developers to show potentially-private information in app listings, and other factors.
Marriott Bonvoy Refer-A-Friend New Member Bonus
30One Mile at a Time / 12h
Once in a while we see hotel loyalty programs offer bonuses to new members. At the moment Marriott Bonvoy, which is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, has such an offer. While it’s not the most exciting deal on earth, it’s at least worth being aware of. Marriott Bonvoy’s refer-a-friend promotion At the moment Marriott Bonvoy has a promotion for new members , but only if they’re referred b
The SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card is Now Cheaper Than During Previous Black Fridays
Gizmodo / 12h
Amazon's selling a massive memory upgrade in a postage stamp sized package for 42% Off.
Earn up to 140,000 points with these IHG credit card welcome offers
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — an IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in these juicy welcome bonuses. Let’s examine
Southwest Gives In To Elliott: 5 Board Seats, Stock Plunges—Is This The End of Their No-Fees Era?
View from the Wing / 12h
Southwest Airlines didn't exactly surrender to Elliot Management, but they agreed to put 5 Elliot nominees on a 13-member board of directors in exchange for their dropping the petition for a special meeting of the board. Already, the airline has given Elliot much of what they were asking for. The activist investor spurred movement on assigned seating, premium seating, partnerships, and redeye fly
AMD’s leaked Ryzen 7 9800X3D performance boost over the 7800X3D might be a reason for you to wait before your next CPU upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new leak claims AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor will see an 8% performance boost over the Ryzen 9 7800X3D — in other words, the chip that is regarded as one of the best gaming CPUs on the market now looks set to be dethroned. This could stand as a significant boost for PC gamers, especially considering the improvement in 3D V-Cache, which was a downside in our AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D revie
An ‘Exciting Week’ of Apple News Will Likely Bring Us the Rumored M4 MacBook
26Gizmodo / 12h
Apple says next week we could see a M4 MacBook and a whole host of new M4-based hardware to support Apple Intelligence.
Zero Motorcycles is raising $120 million
27TechCrunch / 12h
Electric motorcycle company Zero is in the process of closing a new funding round for a little bit more than $120 million, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing shows that Zero has sold around $100 million of the equity round so far from two undisclosed investors. The company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ali Wong takes on 'Hot Ones' and feels the heat
Mashable / 12h
Hilarious comedian and actress Ali Wong took on 'Hot Ones.'
Man Accused of Being Satoshi Nakamoto Goes Into Hiding
51Futurism / 12h
Witch Hunt In a recent HBO documentary called "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," filmmaker Cullen Hoback squarely pointed the finger at Canadian cryptographer and software developer Peter Todd, accusing him of being the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto . Todd, as Wired reports , has since gone into hiding, highlighting an over-a-decade-long witch hunt for the person who started B
ANA & JAL First Class Duty Free Arbitrage Opportunity
22One Mile at a Time / 12h
I’ve written in the past about inflight duty free sales , which you’ll still find on many international airlines. It’s an interesting business model, because it’s expensive to essentially fly a “store” around the world, and the value also typically isn’t that amazing, despite tax savings. However, you have a captive audience, so it seems to work for some airlines in some markets. On the topic of
This Apple MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper, No Need to Wait for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Save 30% on the 2022 Apple MacBook Air powered by the M2 chip.
Is the Kindle Colorsoft Too Late? Amazon Reveals What Took So Damn Long to Catch Up
Wired / 12h
After losing ground to its rivals, Amazon is finally fighting back. Panos Panay argues the timing is just right.
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. As the sun begins to set on 2024, your time is running out to qualify or requalify for airline elite status for 2025. This is the moment to check your mileage balances, calculate your travel for the rest of the year and see where you will end up by Dec. 31. If you think you will finish short of your United Air
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
500+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
"Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient documentation is provided." That two-line comment , submitted by major Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman, accompanied a patch that removed about a dozen names from the kernle's MAINTAINERS file. "Some entries" notably had either Russian names or .ru email addresses. "Various compli
Good Omens‘ Third and Final Season Is Now… a 90-Minute Special
400+Gizmodo / 14h
Embattled creator Neil Gaiman has officially departed the Amazon Prime Video fantasy series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
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Zero-Trust log file intelligence: what you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Zero-trust access is a rigorous security model that is increasingly becoming the benchmark for companies and governments. It shifts away from traditional perimeter-based security to continuously challenge and verify the identity and authorization of users and devices before granting access – even to the CEO, who has worked there for twenty years. Users are then granted only the minimum permission
YouTube brings its affilate program to India, partners with Walmart-owned Flipkart
TechCrunch / 38min
YouTube is bringing its affiliate program to India so creators can tag products in their videos and earn referral money just ahead of the festive season. The company is partnering with Walmart-owned Flipkart and fashion and lifestyle e-commerce service Myntra, which is owned by Flipkart to open up their product catalogs to creators. The company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | October 2024
Wired / 1h
Get $50 off with this Target promo code and shop these top deals to save on electronics, baby items, groceries, and more.
Google Calendar gets a design refresh along with dark mode
22TechCrunch / 1h
Google said Wednesday that it is revamping the Google Calendar’s web interface following the Material Design 3 guidelines. The update also includes support for dark mode. The updated elements include controls like button, dialogs, and a sidebar that are more “modern and accessible.” according to the company. Screenshots on the Google Workspace blog suggest that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
How to watch Al Ahli vs. Al Akhdoud online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Ahli vs. Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Saudi Pro League brings together some of the best players in the world, and that list very much includes Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian winger currently stars for Al Ahli, but even with his talent, The Royals have struggled to climb th
Mini crossword answers for October 25
Mashable / 2h
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium , the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers y
You can get Xbox GamePass Ultimate for £9.37 a month for up to 15 months
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through 27 October, you can grab 3-month stackable GamePass Ultimate memberships for only £28.12 (reg. £39.28). Customers can buy up to five passes, scoring access to hundreds of games for just £9.37 per month. It's a pill that's hard to swallow, but games are definitely not getting any cheaper. Any Xbox user knows the pain of a hobby that now demands an arm and a leg, with new titles aver
How to watch Benetton vs. Bulls online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Benetton vs. Bulls in the United Rugby Championship for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The United Rugby Championship is looking particularly competitive this season, with a number of teams battling it out at the top of the standings. One of those teams is the Blue Bulls , currently sat in fourth position after th
How to watch Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Kholood vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Saudi Pro League has plenty of interesting storylines, but most fans are only interested in watching Cristiano Ronaldo. The footballing icon just keeps on going, most recently scoring a last-minute penalty to secure a victory over
Hurdle hints and answers for October 25
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 25
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , 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 th
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 25, 2024
Mashable / 3h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 25
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Character.AI institutes new safety measures for AI chatbot conversations
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Character.AI has rolled out new safety features and policies for building and interacting with the AI-powered virtual personalities it hosts. The new measures aim to make the platform safer for all users, but particularly younger people. The update includes more control over how minors engage with the AI chatbot, more content moderation, and better detection of the AI discussing topics like self-
OpenAI reportedly plans to release its Orion AI model by December
24TechCrunch / 4h
OpenAI is reportedly planning to release its next frontier AI model, codenamed Orion inside the company, by December of this year, The Verge reported on Thursday. Unlike previous releases, the company reportedly plans to release the model gradually to trusted partners before a broader rollout through ChatGPT. An OpenAI spokesperson tells TechCrunch the report is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 25
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 October 25'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: Mahjon
Meta Quest 3 owners can tune into 52 free NBA and WNBA matches – here's the full schedule
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If Batman: Arkham Shadow is tempting you to finally pick up a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S , or you already own one of Meta’s best VR headsets, then this might sweeten the deal. Meta has revealed the dates of the 52 free NBA and WNBA matches it’s hosting in Horizon Worlds for the 2024-2025 season. To catch you up to speed, Meta allows its headset owners (in supported regions) to jump into the NB
Google’s DeepMind is building an AI to keep us from hating each other
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
An unprecedented 80 percent of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll, think the country is deeply divided over its most important values ahead of the November elections. The general public’s polarization now encompasses issues like immigration, health care, identity politics, transgender rights, or whether we should support Ukraine. Fly across the Atlantic and you’ll see the same thing hap
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 25
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
How AI can turn your home video into a Hollywood blockbuster
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Want to star in an animated film as an anthropomorphic animal version of yourself? Runway's AI video creation platform has a new AI tool to do just that. The new Act-One feature may make motion-capture suits and manual computer animation unnecessary to match live action. Act-One streamlines what is usually a long process for facial animation. All you need is a video camera facing an actor and abl
What's New on Max in November 2024
LifeHacker / 7h
Max's November slate brings viewers to the Dune universe with the six-episode HBO drama Dune: Prophecy (Nov. 17). The series, inspired by Brian Herbert's book Sisterhood of Dune and in the same continuity as the recent films, follows two Harkonnen sisters—played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams—as they establish the Bene Gesserit sect that will, centuries hence, birth Paul Atreides. On the doc
TikTok accounts are becoming divorce fodder
20TechCrunch / 7h
When Kat and Mike Stickler divorced, their biggest challenge was dividing a shared TikTok account with millions of followers that generated significant income, and they aren’t alone, reports the WSJ. A growing number of couples — and divorce attorneys — are grappling with how to assess the value of social media accounts when a couple […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Alaska Airlines MVP elite status: What it is and how to earn it
100+The Points Guy / 7h
In addition to being rewarded with valuable miles, when travelers choose to fly Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines and credit flights to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program , they may qualify for MVP elite status. You can access exclusive and valuable benefits and perks by achieving elite status, enhancing your overall travel experience. Depending on which MVP elite status is a
Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Today, the reborn Scout Motors showed off a pair of new electric vehicles that revives the long-dormant maker of trucks and SUVs. Originally owned by International Harvester, Scout now belongs to Volkswagen Group, which decided to use i
NASA Satellite Inspects Strange-Looking Cloud That Always Forms in Same Spot
35Futurism / 7h
Pet Names A NASA observation satellite has imaged an oddly-shaped cloud hovering above the Strath-Taieri region in southeastern New Zealand. A satellite image shared by the space agency and taken on September 7 shows an unusual, elongated cloud nestled along a rocky mountain range. The strange-looking cloud formation often occurs in the same spot, leading locals to dub it the "Taieri Pet." Though
The green software that could make big carbon savings
BBC News / 7h
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, October 25 (game #1005)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 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
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, October 25 (game #502)
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 Friday, October 25 (game #236)
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
I Really Like These (Relatively) Budget-Friendly Smart Blinds
LifeHacker / 8h
I never realized how quickly the cost of window treatments can add up until I bought my first home (turns out it has way too many windows). And if you want your window treatments to be "smart" (that is, to be controllable from an app and integrate with your existing smart home tech), the cost only gets worse. Luckily, there are some "budget" manufacturers out there that offer more affordable opti
VW spinoff Scout reveals its EV vision and it includes a model with a gas-powered generator
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group spinoff, unveiled Thursday two EVs it hopes will hook American customers with modern-meets-rugged styling that downplays digital and embraces the mechanical. The catch? The company will also offer variants to its all-electric Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra Truck that will come equipped with a built-in gas-powered generator using a system […] © 2024 TechCrunc
Blue Origin certifies second capsule for suborbital space tourism flights
TechCrunch / 8h
Blue Origin has carried out a successful uncrewed certification mission of its second New Shepard ship on Wednesday, as the company looks to effectively double the number of tourists it can fly to suborbital space and back. The RSS Kármán Line capsule is named for the imaginary boundary at 100 kilometers of altitude separating the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Let’s Talk About the Ending and End-Credits Scenes of Venom: The Last Dance
24Gizmodo / 8h
Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in the latest Spider-Man spinoff sequel from Sony.
Latest UN report demands 'unprecedented' emissions cuts to salvage climate goals
Engadget / 8h
The United Nations' Environmental Program has released a new report with yet more dire news about our odds of avoiding climate disaster caused by greenhouse gas emissions. According to this assessment, the current trajectory of international commitments will see the planet's temperature increasing 2.6 degrees Celsius or more over the course of this century. That amount of temperature change would
Tesla's Bizarre New Cybertruck Trickery Is So Shady We Can't Believe It's Real
75Futurism / 8h
Thin Technicality As if the Cybertruck wasn't enough of an eyesore already, Tesla is now selling huge, obnoxious light bars to be fitted onto its pickups. There's just one small complication: these accessories are not only illegal to use on the road, but as Jalopnik reports , they're even illegal for Tesla to install. But, call it clever or call it shady, Tesla has a workaround. As tech reviewer
Boeing is still bleeding money on the Starliner commercial crew program
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Sometimes, it's worth noting when something goes unsaid. On Wednesday, Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, participated in his first quarterly conference call with investment analysts. Under fire from labor groups and regulators, Boeing logged a nearly $6.2 billion loss for the last three months, while the new boss pledged a turnaround for the troubled aerospace company. What Ortberg didn't mention
Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King pull onions amid McDonald’s outbreak
29Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Big-name fast food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Burger King, are reportedly pulling onions off their menus in certain locations amid a deadly, multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders . Though the source of the outbreak bacteria has not been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading suspects are the beef pattie
Embattled Astra scores DOD contract to develop point-to-point cargo delivery from space
TechCrunch / 9h
Don’t count out Astra Space just yet. The company, which was taken private again earlier this year for a sliver of its former value, has landed a new contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the development of a next-gen launch system for time-sensitive space missions. The contract, which the DIU awarded under […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This Is My Favorite Way to Separate, Season, and Roast Pumpkin Seeds
LifeHacker / 9h
In a few days, the pumpkins you’ve been saving as front porch decor are going to become a craft project all over your kitchen table. There is something indelicate about the process of carving pumpkins, namely: pumpkin guts. While it’s tempting to dispense with the guts as fast as possible and move onto the carving (the main event), it's worth it to take the time to save those pumpkin seeds and tu
Joby launches $200M public offering ahead of 2025 commercial eVTOL release
TechCrunch / 9h
Electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle startup Joby Aviation has launched a public offering to sell up to $200 million of its shares of common stock, per a regulatory filing. Joby said it will use the proceeds from the raise — together with its existing cash — to fund its certification and manufacturing efforts, prepare […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Say Goodbye to password123, Our Favorite Password Manager is Now on a Great Early Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 9h
NordPass is created by NordSecurity, the same company behind NordVPN.
The Wild Robot‘s Creators Reveal the Secret Behind the Film’s Best Scene
20Gizmodo / 9h
Director Chris Sanders and producer Jeff Hermann also talk sequels, awards, and live-action adaptations.
Good Omens’ final season will have only one episode
Engadget / 9h
There’s time for one more Armageddon for Amazon’s Good Omens but not much. Amazon Prime Video announced that Good Omens would return for one final season last year, but TVLine reports it’s only going to have one 90-minute episode that will begin filming in Scotland soon. Amazon originally confirmed that author Neil Gaiman, who co-wrote the book upon which Good Omens is based with Discworld creato
Blue Origin Is Being Suspiciously Vague About Its Rocket Launch Yesterday
77Futurism / 9h
Mum's the Word After some minor setbacks, Blue Origin finally launched its latest model of a New Shepard spacecraft on Wednesday. The mission, NS-27, lifted off around 11:30 AM in West Texas, marking the debut flight of the second New Shepard vehicle designed to carry human passengers high off the Earth but not into orbit, though for this test it was uncrewed. Blue Origin, however, has been uncha
New Species of Tardigrade Displays Superhero-Like Healing Ability
52Gizmodo / 9h
The microscopic creatures can withstand the harsh environment of outer space, making them ideal candidates to study new ways to protect astronauts.
Hyatt’s losing Tommie Hollywood to Marriott. Is Thompson Hollywood next?
The Points Guy / 9h
While Hyatt has been on a lifestyle hotel expansion spree in the last few years, one of its better-known properties is leaving the World of Hyatt orbit for Marriott Bonvoy . It appears another could soon follow. The 212-room Tommie Hollywood (a sister brand to Thompson Hotels and a part of JdV by Hyatt) will ditch the Hyatt affiliation later this month and link up with Marriott. The transformatio
Lumen Orbit closed one of the biggest rounds from Y Combinator’s last cohort
TechCrunch / 9h
Lumen Orbit has closed an oversubscribed, eight-figure seed round of more than $10 million, a source familiar with the details told TechCrunch. That would make it one of the hottest deals, if not the hottest deal, of the most recent Y Combinator batch. The Redmond, Washington-based startup is pursuing a moonshot idea to build a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OxygenOS 15 Will Bring Android 15 to OnePlus Phones
How-To Geek / 9h
Android 15 is out of the door, both on the AOSP and on Pixel phones, which means other OEMs are to follow suit soon. One company that is usually prompt with updates is OnePlus, and the company has just announced that it will begin beta-testing OxygenOS 15.
‘They wish this technology didn’t exist’: Perplexity responds to News Corp’s lawsuit
TechCrunch / 10h
Perplexity shot back at media companies skeptical of AI’s benefits in a blog post Thursday, responding to News Corp’s lawsuit filed against the startup earlier this week. The lawsuit alleged Perplexity engaged in large-scale copyright violations against Dow Jones and the NY Post. Several other media organizations — including Forbes, The New York Times, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Decades Of Government-Fueled Airline Consolidation And Policy Failures: Now They’re Scrambling To Investigate The Wide-Ranging Crisis
View from the Wing / 10h
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Transportation have launched a wide-ranging probe of consolidation and anti-competitive conduct in air travel. What they will come to learn is that the federal government has fostered consolidation, and has made it nearly impossible to have competition in aviation as a matter of policy for decades. Continue reading ...
Microsoft Edge Adds Color Changes & Scrollbar Customization
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft Edge has released two new features to improve browsing for users. They are page color updates and custom scrollbars.
For Less Than a Year of Netflix, This Curiosity Stream Lifetime Subscription is a Great Early Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 10h
The lifetime subscription costs less than a year of Netflix.
Deal alert: American Airlines Flagship First to London for 110K AAdvantage miles
The Points Guy / 10h
If you’re looking to put your stash of American Airlines miles to good use and splurge on a first-class trip to Europe, there are some good deals out of Los Angeles. Specifically, AA has redemptions for Flagship First from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) available from 110,000 AAdvantage miles each way early in 2025. We sourced this deal using data backe
Good Omens will wrap with a single 90-minute episode
30Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The third and final season of Good Omens , Prime Video's fantasy series adapted from the classic 1990 novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, will not be a full season after all, Deadline Hollywood reports . In the wake of allegations of sexual assault against Gaiman this summer, the streaming platform has decided that rather than a full slate of episodes, the series finale will be a single 90-
With four more years like 2023, carbon emissions will blow past 1.5° limit
26Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Thursday, the United Nations' Environmental Programme (UNEP) released a report on what it terms the "emissions gap"—the difference between where we're heading and where we'd need to be to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. It makes for some pretty grim reading. Given last year's greenhouse gas emissions, we can afford fewer than four similar years before we would exceed the tota
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare hack affects over 100 million, the largest-ever US healthcare data breach
52TechCrunch / 10h
Health insurance giant UnitedHealth blamed a ransomware gang for the data breach that included a substantial proportion of America's health data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google Photos is Adding Indicators for AI Edits
How-To Geek / 10h
With AI images getting increasingly better, it's getting harder to tell them apart from real life stuff. Google has an idea in mind, although we have yet to see whether it will work fine.
The Razer Barracuda X Chroma Is A Lightshow On Your Ears
How-To Geek / 10h
Razer has released a new multi-platform gaming headset, the Razer Barracuda X Chroma. Apparently, this should offer a more "visually immersive" experience for gamers.
Electric aircraft startup Lilium has run out of money
20TechCrunch / 10h
Electric aircraft startup Lilium is shutting down after failing to raise emergency money from the German government, according to a regulatory filing. The filing comes after a series of setbacks from the German company that was once a darling in the nascent industry of electric aircraft. Lilium, which was developing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
Biden administration launches probe into ‘state of competition in air travel’
The Points Guy / 10h
The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging probe into the state of air travel in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday jointly announced a “broad public inquiry into the state of competition” in the industry. As part of that inquiry, the federal government is seeking a swath of information, ranging from the eff
The Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Can Power Your Home
How-To Geek / 10h
Jackery has announced an upcoming product, the Solar Generator 5000 Plus. The company claims this new model is its "most advanced" solar generator to date.
Stream Is a Scream
20Gizmodo / 10h
Team Terrifier and a cast of horror fan-favorites elevate this gruesome new flick.
Alaska Airlines Visa vs. Alaska Airlines Business Visa: Should you get the personal or business card?
40The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are popular among Alaska Airlines and Oneworld loyalists — so getting one of their two cobranded credit cards might interest you. Those two cards are the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card and the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card . In addition to how useful Al
Your Smart TV Has a USB PortHeres What You Can Do With It
36How-To Geek / 10h
If you ever take a look at the back of your smart TV, you'll notice one or more USB ports. These aren't just for show! There are several neat features that these unassuming USB connections unlock.
Vivaldi's Redesign is Now Available for Everyone
How-To Geek / 10h
Vivaldi has been working on a new, wild redesign, which was released in a beta stage a few weeks ago. Now, that update is finally coming to everyone in the form of Vivaldi version 7.0.
Elon Musk Mocks Idea of an Affordable $25,000 Tesla
60Futurism / 10h
Let Them Eat Cars Tesla CEO Elon Musk has seemingly given up on an affordable personal vehicle. During this week's earnings call, the increasingly unpredictable CEO went as far as to mock the idea of a non-autonomous $25,000 car, dismissing it as "pointless." That's because Musk has doubled down on the concept of a "robotaxi" that can be loaned out by owners to make money while they're not using
President Biden sets up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies
Engadget / 10h
The White House issued its first national security memorandum outlining the use of artificial intelligence for the military and intelligence agencies. The White House also shared a shortened copy of the memo with the public. The new memo sets up guidelines for military and intelligence agencies for using AI in its day-to-day operations. The memo sets a series of deadlines for agencies to study th
Apple will pay security researchers up to $1 million to hack its private AI cloud
TechCrunch / 10h
Ahead of the debut of Apple’s private AI cloud next week, dubbed Private Cloud Compute, the technology giant says it will pay security researchers up to $1 million to find vulnerabilities that can compromise the security of its private AI cloud. In a post on Apple’s security blog, the company said it would pay up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Industry Groups Sue to Stop the FTCs Click-To-Cancel Rule
How-To Geek / 11h
Cable and internet providers, home security companies, and advertisers are suing the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the proposed rule around canceling subscriptions.
An Intro to the 'Boo Basket' Trend (and Why You Don’t Need to Make One)
LifeHacker / 11h
I was first introduced to the phrase "boo basket" in September, when I saw women I know sharing posts to their Instagram stories, lamenting, "I wish someone would make me a boo basket." I find the over-commodification of fall extremely annoying and tend to begrudge anyone who wants to rush through the final weeks of summer to get to "sweater weather" and "cozy season" or whatever, so I instantly
AI Was Actually Useful for Organizing My Flight Info
LifeHacker / 11h
I've struggled to find much use for AI. It's not that I'm not motivated—it's my job to try out new technology and point out useful ways to use it—but I rarely, if ever, stumble upon something the AI can do that I can't do faster and/or better with some other tool. Until now. I recently took a long trip that involved multiple flights and I wanted to add those flights to my calendar. I was annoyed
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
As H5N1 bird flu continues to spread wildly among California dairy herds and farmworkers, federal health officials on Thursday offered some relatively good news about Missouri: The wily avian influenza virus does not appear to have spread from the state's sole human case, which otherwise remains a mystery. On September 6, the Missouri Health department announced that a person with underlying heal
Apple teases “week of announcements” about the Mac starting on Monday
60Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple has released new iPhones, new Apple Watches, a new iPad mini, and a flotilla of software updates this fall, but Mac hardware has gone unmentioned so far. That's set to change next week, according to an uncharacteristically un-cryptic post from Apple Worldwide Marketing SVP Greg Joswiak earlier today. Imploring readers to "Mac [sic] their calendars," Joswiak's post teases "an exciting week o
Google Calendar finally gets an official dark mode on the web –here's how to find it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The web version of Google Calendar has been given an official dark mode The feature is rolling out globally this week to all Calendar users Google has also given Calendar a "refreshed user interface" If you've been patiently waiting years for Google Calendar to deliver an official dark mode, today is your day – the web version of the app has finally been given a darker optional color scheme, alon
BOSCH, Hieronymus Beehive and Witches - Pen and bistre, 192 x 270 mm Graphische Sammlung Albertina,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
centuriespast : BOSCH, Hieronymus Beehive and Witches - Pen and bistre, 192 x 270 mm Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna
Elon Musk's X further squeezes developers with apparent new API fees
Mashable / 11h
Elon Musk's X appears to be adding yet another fee for third party apps, according to an affected app developer. After acquiring then-Twitter, Musk made big sweeping changes to the platform's API, which allows third-party developers to integrate X into their platforms. The biggest change? Charging thousands of dollars just to access X's API, which used to be free to use for most developers. Under
iOS 18.2 has a child safety feature that can blur nude content and report it to Apple
Engadget / 11h
In iOS 18.2 , Apple is adding a new feature that resurrects some of the intent behind its halted CSAM scanning plans — this time, without breaking end-to-end encryption or providing government backdoors. Rolling out first in Australia, the company’s expansion of its Communication Safety feature uses on-device machine learning to detect and blur nude content, adding warnings and requiring confirma
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Is as Low as $35 After Trade-In, Practically a Black Friday Free Gift
Gizmodo / 11h
Save up to $225 in addition to the $40 discount on the Galaxy Watch 7 after trading in your old smartwatch.
Elon Musk Appears to Have Stopped His $1 Million Voter Giveaway
38Gizmodo / 11h
Voter registration has closed in Pennsylvania anyway, so he probably doesn't feel a need to keep doing it.
2 New Predator Movies Are Coming in 2025
54Gizmodo / 11h
Director Dan Trachtenberg has Predator: Badlands out in November... and, apparently, something else too. Plus, updates on future Alien sequels.
Chase Ink Unlimited Card Best-Ever 90K Bonus Points Offer (Last Call)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card with 90K bonus points The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there. Several weeks ago, we saw an incredible welcome offer rolled out on this card, which is in line with the best offers we’ve seen on the product. Up until now, we didn’t know
Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan won’t give paid users special treatment
Engadget / 11h
Bluesky has revealed how it plans to start making money without necessarily having to rely on ads. The platform will remain free to use for everyone, though it’s working on a premium subscription that will provide access to profile customization tools (remember when Myspace offered that for free?) and higher quality video uploads . One thing that you won't get as a paid user, though, is any prefe
Bluesky Teases Creator Payments While New Sign-Ups Explode After Elon Musk’s Destruction of Twitter
62Gizmodo / 11h
Bluesky has grown from 1 million to over 13 million users in just a year.
Brightline’s next Florida station is in limbo
The Points Guy / 11h
Last spring, we told you about Brightline’s plans for a new stop along its Florida rail line — one that would bring a station to the city of Stuart, situated on the state’s Treasure Coast some 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. Announcing the news in early March, Brightline executives joined forces with local leaders in Stuart and surrounding Martin County. The stated goal, at the time? Open the
The Best Car Phone Mounts of 2024
28How-To Geek / 11h
If you don't have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in your vehicle, you'll use your smartphone for directions and listening to music. A car phone mount can ensure your device is in an easy-to-see place so you can use it while driving.
OpenAI Whistleblower Disgusted That His Job Was to Vacuum Up Copyrighted Data to Train Its Models
Futurism / 11h
Sounding the Alarm A former OpenAI researcher is blowing the whistle on the company's AI training practices, alleging that OpenAI violated copyright law to train its AI models — and arguing that OpenAI's current business model stands to upend the business of the internet as we know it, according to The New York Times . The ex-staffer, a 25-year-old named Suchir Balaji, worked at OpenAI for four y
Yooka-Laylee remaster rolling to all consoles, including Nintendo’s next system
Engadget / 11h
Playtonic Games’ ode to the 3D platformers of the ‘90s is coming to modern consoles. Yooka-Laylee is getting a remastered version called Yooka-Re-playee for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and “Nintendo platforms,” according to the press release. It’s possible the plural use of platform refers to the current-gen Nintendo Switch and Nintendo’s next console. Yooka-Laylee is a spiritual successor of
Hotel labor strikes continue in major US cities — but signs of progress emerge
The Points Guy / 11h
Nearly two months of labor strikes have occurred at hotels in some of the top destinations in the U.S., but some properties are finally reaching a deal with employees. More than 4,000 combined workers have been on strike at hotels affiliated with Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton in Boston, Honolulu and San Francisco. While earlier strikes were shorter multiday protests , most of the ongoing ones are in
Google adds new disclosures for AI photos, but it’s still not obvious at first glance
26TechCrunch / 11h
Starting next week, the Google Photos app will add a new disclosure for when a photo has been edited with one of its AI features, such as Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Zoom Enhance. When you click into a photo in Google Photos, there will now be a disclosure when you scroll to the bottom […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
EcoFlow River 2 Max Portable Power Station with Solar Generator at Record Low Price for Black Friday Warm-Up
Gizmodo / 11h
Power your home and appliances with EcoFlow power station and solar panel for just $529, it's cheaper than ever.
Your Balatro deck can now feature Binding of Isaac characters
Engadget / 12h
Balatro is back with yet another update full of crossovers. Starting today, you can ante up for a new run with decks inspired by Cyberpunk 2077 , The Binding of Isaac , Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley thanks to the Friends of Jimbo 2 update. Like the first Friends of Jimbo expansion from August, this round is also free with the main game and available on all platforms: PlayStation, mobile, Stea
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: A great phone, but I wish it was cheaper
Engadget / 12h
For a few years now, it’s been hard to pin down the strategy behind Samsung’s Fan Edition products. Ostensibly, they’re supposed to offer high-end features at a more affordable price. However, following the Galaxy S20 FE , most FE devices haven’t lived up to that promise. Whether it was the poor timing of the S21 FE or the boring hardware of the S23 FE, those phones never felt like the absolute s
Tesla’s $25,000 EV flip-flop, explained
33TechCrunch / 12h
The idea of a $25,000 Tesla has persisted for years — in part, perhaps, because CEO Elon Musk said he was “very confident” the company could do it at an event in 2020. But on Wednesday night, during Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk said the idea of a $25,000 car with a steering wheel and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Goldfish Crackers Have a New Name (for a Little While)
LifeHacker / 12h
Goldfish crackers have officially been renamed "Chilean Sea Bass" crackers. Is this some kind of warped joke? A perverted Halloween snack scam? How very dare they! Do not fret—it’s just for a week. The seven-day rebrand was chosen as an “adult-sounding” name, according to their website , but the contents of the package remain the same—baked Cheddar-containing fish-shaped bites. Goldfish are for k
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
Alexa vs. Google Home vs. HomeKit: Are You Using the Best Smart Home System?
How-To Geek / 12h
When it comes to creating a smart home, choosing an ecosystem is a big decision. There are three main competitors in this space: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home. Each has its pros and cons, so let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each and how you can choose between them.
Check out the new AI features coming to iOS 18.2
Mashable / 12h
In just a few days, we'll all have access to Apple 's latest iPhone software update, iOS 18.2, but the beta is already available to some developers. Of course, the most news shattering feature of the new iOS update is Apple's AI-related features. Among them are Genmoji, AI-powered custom emojis; image playground, which allows users to create images based on a text description from their library;
TikTok expands its educational STEM feed to all users
Mashable / 12h
TikTok is bringing its STEM feed to all users in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Previously, it was only enabled for users under 18. SEE ALSO: TikTok's retro dating dance trends harken back to the days of courtship Launched last year, the STEM feed is a designated hub for vetted science, technology, engineering, and math content. Since its launch, nearly 200 million videos have been uploaded to the fe
Lower Decks Returns With an Old Lesson to Re-Learn
37Gizmodo / 12h
The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks is back with a message for its growing heroes: remember to actually talk to each other.
Google Plays Rules Are Killing Indie Android Apps
How-To Geek / 12h
Android apps are vanishing from the Google Play Store, due to the constant upkeep required to stay compliant with Androids API levels, Google asking developers to show potentially-private information in app listings, and other factors.
Marriott Bonvoy Refer-A-Friend New Member Bonus
30One Mile at a Time / 12h
Once in a while we see hotel loyalty programs offer bonuses to new members. At the moment Marriott Bonvoy, which is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, has such an offer. While it’s not the most exciting deal on earth, it’s at least worth being aware of. Marriott Bonvoy’s refer-a-friend promotion At the moment Marriott Bonvoy has a promotion for new members , but only if they’re referred b
The SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card is Now Cheaper Than During Previous Black Fridays
Gizmodo / 12h
Amazon's selling a massive memory upgrade in a postage stamp sized package for 42% Off.
Earn up to 140,000 points with these IHG credit card welcome offers
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — an IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in these juicy welcome bonuses. Let’s examine
Southwest Gives In To Elliott: 5 Board Seats, Stock Plunges—Is This The End of Their No-Fees Era?
View from the Wing / 12h
Southwest Airlines didn't exactly surrender to Elliot Management, but they agreed to put 5 Elliot nominees on a 13-member board of directors in exchange for their dropping the petition for a special meeting of the board. Already, the airline has given Elliot much of what they were asking for. The activist investor spurred movement on assigned seating, premium seating, partnerships, and redeye fly
AMD’s leaked Ryzen 7 9800X3D performance boost over the 7800X3D might be a reason for you to wait before your next CPU upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new leak claims AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor will see an 8% performance boost over the Ryzen 9 7800X3D — in other words, the chip that is regarded as one of the best gaming CPUs on the market now looks set to be dethroned. This could stand as a significant boost for PC gamers, especially considering the improvement in 3D V-Cache, which was a downside in our AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D revie
An ‘Exciting Week’ of Apple News Will Likely Bring Us the Rumored M4 MacBook
26Gizmodo / 12h
Apple says next week we could see a M4 MacBook and a whole host of new M4-based hardware to support Apple Intelligence.
Zero Motorcycles is raising $120 million
27TechCrunch / 12h
Electric motorcycle company Zero is in the process of closing a new funding round for a little bit more than $120 million, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing shows that Zero has sold around $100 million of the equity round so far from two undisclosed investors. The company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ali Wong takes on 'Hot Ones' and feels the heat
Mashable / 12h
Hilarious comedian and actress Ali Wong took on 'Hot Ones.'
Man Accused of Being Satoshi Nakamoto Goes Into Hiding
51Futurism / 12h
Witch Hunt In a recent HBO documentary called "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," filmmaker Cullen Hoback squarely pointed the finger at Canadian cryptographer and software developer Peter Todd, accusing him of being the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto . Todd, as Wired reports , has since gone into hiding, highlighting an over-a-decade-long witch hunt for the person who started B
ANA & JAL First Class Duty Free Arbitrage Opportunity
22One Mile at a Time / 12h
I’ve written in the past about inflight duty free sales , which you’ll still find on many international airlines. It’s an interesting business model, because it’s expensive to essentially fly a “store” around the world, and the value also typically isn’t that amazing, despite tax savings. However, you have a captive audience, so it seems to work for some airlines in some markets. On the topic of
This Apple MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper, No Need to Wait for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Save 30% on the 2022 Apple MacBook Air powered by the M2 chip.
Is the Kindle Colorsoft Too Late? Amazon Reveals What Took So Damn Long to Catch Up
Wired / 12h
After losing ground to its rivals, Amazon is finally fighting back. Panos Panay argues the timing is just right.
