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Truth Social Users Are Losing Ridiculous Sums of Money to Scams
1KGizmodo / 17h
Read the complaints submitted to the FTC by users of Donald Trump's social media platform.


Elon Musk Might Die of Old Age Before He Can Make It to Mars, Expert Suggests
1KFuturism / 20h
Mulling Martians SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's plans to turn humanity into a "multiplanetary" species grow more ambitious every year — but it's unclear whether he'll live long enough to actually see it happen. As the Wall Street Journal reports , experts are skeptical about the billionaire's bold plan to take humans to Mars. In an interview with the newspaper, aerodynamics expert Christopher Combs of th


Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
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300+Wired / 17h
Perfctl malware is hard to detect, persists after reboots, and can perform a breadth of malicious activities.



How to watch Jets vs. Vikings online for free
Mashable / 33min
TL;DR: Live stream New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NFL is back in London, but anyone from around the world can watch the New York Jets take on the Minnesota Vikings without spending anything. There's a quick and easy hack that can provide access to a free live stream of this exciting fixtur


‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work
Wired / 47min
What do the integers have in common with the symmetries of a triangle? In the 19th century, mathematicians invented groups as an answer to this question.


How to watch Ravens vs. Bengals online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, with the Baltimore Ravens visiting the Cincinnati Bengals for AFC North action. On paper this looks like a win for the Ravens, but as the saying goes in football: Any team can win or lose on any given Su


Save 75% on a lifetime license to PDF Converter and make PDFs less of a headache
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of 5 October, you can get a lifetime license for PDF Converter Pro for just £19.03 instead of its regular £76.20 — that's a savings of 75%. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker PDF Converter Pro: Lifetime License £19.03 at the Mashable Shop £76.20 Save £57.17 PDF Converter Pro can take the headache out of working with PDFs — and maybe even make them your favourite file format. And f


How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Live streaming the NFL isn't always straightforward, which is a shame when so many games are must-watch. Let's be honest football fans: They're all must-watch games. Today's AFC East showdown between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolp


NYT Strands hints, answers for October 6


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


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for October 6
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 6'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: Mahjong


NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 6
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


If You’ve Already Bought AirPods Pro 2, This Insane Prime Day Price Will Make You Jealous
Gizmodo / 6h
It seems that Apple is looking to clear out its stock of AirPods Pro 2.


Airbus Ablaze: Flames Engulf Frontier Airlines Plane After Vegas Landing, Passengers Evacuated
66View from the Wing / 7h
Frontier Airlines flight 1326 from San Diego to Las Vegas touched down and the underside of the Airbus A321 burst into flames on Saturday. Smoke emitted from the aircraft as it continued to taxi. Firefighters at the scene sprayed the aircraft with water and extinguished the blaze. Continue reading ...


Elon Musk Spoke at a Trump Rally, Referenced 'Dark MAGA,' and Urged Supporters to Vote
63Wired / 7h
“Get everyone you know, and everyone you don't know, drag them to register to vote,” said Elon Musk at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “If they don’t, this will be the last election. That’s my prediction.”


23andMe’s future prompts more worries, as genomic data analysis improves
26TechCrunch / 7h
Customers of genetic data outfit 23andMe may be at greater risk than they realize, suggests a New York Times story that argues the company’s woes could be short-lived compared to the longer-term threats facing those roughly 15 million people if 23andMe can’t continue as a going concern. Certainly, the hope of founder and CEO Anne […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Best Current Credit Card Bonus Offers [October 2024]
28View from the Wing / 7h
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of biggest credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading ...


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, October 6 (game #986)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, October 6 (game #483)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, October 6 (game #217)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


My favorite thing about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t that it folds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung’s mid-year Galaxy Unpacked launch for 2024 was a bit dull. The Galaxy Watch range didn’t see many improvements bar the introduction of the Ultra (which is really only intended for the most diehard fitness heads), and time was mostly devoted to the show stopping Galaxy Ring , an entirely new product category for the smartphone maker (one that I’m excited for in Australia, where it is still


The MacBook Air is Selling At Half The Price Of A MacBook Pro, This is One The Best Prime Day Deals Ever
Gizmodo / 8h
Now is the perfect time to buy a MacBook Air with the Apple chip.


If Youre Not Using This OneNote Feature, Youre Missing Out
How-To Geek / 9h
If youve got a Microsoft 365 subscription, and youre still handwriting lecture notes or typing out meeting minutes, youre not making the most of it! OneNotes record and transcribe feature can save you all that time and effort. Heres how you can start using it.


Google’s theft protection features have started showing up for some Android users
23Engadget / 9h
Three new theft protection features that Google announced earlier this year have reportedly started rolling out on Android. The tools — Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock — are aimed at giving users a way to quickly lock down their devices if they’ve been swiped, so thieves can’t access any sensitive information. Android reporter Mishaal Rahman shared on social media that t


30 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened in 2021. When I checked my account activity after my stay, I noticed an “opening bonus” of 2,000 points. Then I remembered that Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night on qualifying stays at new hotels. I unknowingly r


A beginners guide to visiting Acadia National Park
67The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. The striking, craggy coastline of Maine’s Acadia National Park has been an enticing destination for travelers since it was first declared a national park in the summer of 1916. On Mount Desert Island, three hours up the coast from Portland, deep cobalt waters crash in foamy waves against granite cliffs and mist-shrouded beache


Chase Sapphire Preferred Card review: A top travel and dining card
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card overview The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best-known travel rewards credit cards , earning 5 points per dollar spent on travel booked through Chase Travel℠ and Lyft purchases, 3 points per dollar spent on dining, select streaming services and online grocery sto


Department Of Transportation Is Breaking The Law With Flights At Washington’s National Airport
View from the Wing / 9h
In the legislative fight over five-year reauthorization for the FAA, airlines and other interests had a Christmas tree of of wish lists items they worked hard to get. It’s a $105 billion bill that more than doubles subsidies for small community air service, and makes it harder to track private planes belonging to wealthy individuals. Among many other things, in a victory for Delta over United (wh


Get PIA VPN at an incredible price with this staggering 82% discount
Gizmodo / 9h
Black Friday is still a while away, but this VPN has decided to make a strong move. Private Internet Access is currently offering its VPN for just over $2 per month. We’ll tell you more about this exclusive deal.


8 Reasons Why the Internet Is Slower on Your Phone Than Your Computer
How-To Geek / 9h
Its frustrating when your computers internet is fast, but your phones connection crawls at a snails pace. While some difference in speed between devices is normal, it shouldnt be huge. If you notice a decent difference in speed between your phone and computer, here are some possible reasons.


Weekly Review: October 05, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m off on a review trip to Asia, and am looking forward to reporting back, so stay tuned for lots of updates over the coming days. On the points & travel front, this week KLM announced it would undertake cost cutting measures, Delta and Saudia outlined plans for a codeshare agreement, Hyatt completed its acquisition of Standard Hotels, Virgin Atla


Dont Sleep on the Edge Sidebar: 5 Ways I Use It Every Day
How-To Geek / 10h
The Edge sidebar gets a bad rap for being useless bloatware, but I think its a pretty underrated feature that most people havent caught onto yet. Here are five ways I use it every day.


OpenAI closes the largest VC round of all time
22TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re diving into OpenAI’s $6.6 billion fundraising round, the fifth Cybertruck recall in less than a year, and a neat project that’s Shazam-ing songs heard on a San Francisco street. Let’s get into it. OpenAI closed the largest VC round of all time this week. The startup […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Dan Da Dan’s Freaky First Chapters are Available to Read for Free
54Gizmodo / 10h
Found yourself interested by the first episode of Dan Da Dan's anime? Shonen Jump wants you to read to see what happens next.


Raspberry Pi 4 vs. 5: Which One Should You Choose?
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you trying to decide between the Raspberry Pi 4 and the new Pi 5? Both offer great features and performance, but which one is best? This guide will help you choose the right Raspberry Pi for your needs.


Claude's "Projects" Is a User-Friendly Version of Custom GPTs. Here's How to Use It
How-To Geek / 10h
Ever found yourself repeatedly uploading the same documents or using similar prompts when using AI chatbots? If so, Claude projects offers an elegant solution! Claude projects is similar to ChatGPT's custom GPTs but more intuitive and user-friendly. Heres a quick overview of how to use it.


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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Ghost Cats Tormenting A Sleeping Dog Acrylic On Birch 30 cm x 30 cm rowe-art.com
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Google AI, ChatGPT, Meta AI, Mistral: All These AI Tools Nearly Unlimited for $39 Lifetime
47Gizmodo / 11h
It's the best deal if you want to centralize all your AI tools in one place.


How to Create Your Own Letterhead in Microsoft Word
How-To Geek / 11h
A letterhead is a collection of text, images, and colors at the top of a letter that contains various details about who you are as a sender. In Microsoft Word, you can either create these using templates or start from scratch, andmost importantlysave your finalized design for repeated use.


What to read this weekend: Preventing an asteroid apocalypse, and Cult of the Lamb’s first arc wraps up
Engadget / 11h
New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-preventing-an-asteroid-apocalypse-cult-of-the-lamb-comic-louise-erdrich-mighty-red-190816097.html?src=rss


Disney’s “Alien Encounter” Attraction Is Reborn as a Gory Play
100+Gizmodo / 12h
For every weekend this October, audiences can see a very bloody retelling of one of Disney's most violent (and divisive) attractions.


United Crew Laughs At ‘Stupid’ Passengers While Slapping Tape On Plane Wall [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


ShadowPlay for Linux? Make Screencasts With GPU Screen Recorder
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you looking for a screen recorder for Linux that won't slow you down? Try GPU Screen Recorder. Like ShadowPlay, it uses your GPU to capture smooth gameplay, working seamlessly on X11 or Wayland while offering plenty of valuable features.


Apple Intelligence’s release date is almost here - why it's a bigger deal than you think
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple Intelligence’s release date is fast approaching, making it an exciting time to own one of the best iPhones . The AI tools are one of the major selling points of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro , bringing features like proofreading and rewriting, summaries, and AI photo editing to iOS 18. That’s not all, however – iOS 18.1’s imminent launch and the arrival of AI on iPhone is just the beg


Horror Character Appreciation - Jezebel the cat in The Sentinel (1977) dir. Michael Winner
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Super bendy CPUs could pave the way for some extraordinary thinking-outside-the-box designs — Flex-RV is an open source, flexible and affordable processing unit coming to a pen near you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Traditional microprocessors, built on silicon, have seen significant performance improvements in recent years due to shrinking transistor sizes - however, expense remains a barrier for integrating such chips into disposable or flexible products. This cost is typically driven by three main factors: the expensive silicon fabrication processes, licensing fees for proprietary instruction sets like x8


What We Really Think of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Z Flip 6
How-To Geek / 12h
Even if most products get forgotten by the media after their review period is done, there are a few that stand out. Gadgets that people still ask about months later. Some that we even decide to hold-on to as daily drivers, and that we get to see age over time. The Google Pixel Fold is one of them. This might just be one of the most interesting foldables of last year, that's already going beyond i


joeinct:NY Street Portrait, Photo by Steven Siegel, 1983
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
joeinct : NY Street Portrait, Photo by Steven Siegel, 1983