Why Elon Musk is skipping around on stage for Donald Trump
500+Mashable / 7h
Why has Elon Musk, whose Twitter/X is reportedly bleeding ad revenue , gone all in on supporting misinformation maven Donald Trump ? Why is he bouncing around stages wearing multiple shades of MAGA hat? Why test election law now, so close to November 5, with a dubious $1 million lottery for registered voters in swing states who've signed Musk's equally dubious petition ? These questions are being
New Cathay Pacific “Halo Suites” First Class For Boeing 777-9s
3KOne Mile at a Time / 15h
Cathay Pacific recently unveiled its new Aria Suites business class , which is progressively being introduced on the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet. While we know Cathay Pacific is introducing a new first class product, it’ll take some time before we see that in service. In light of everything going on — the introduction of Cathay Pacific’s new business class, the delays to the Boeing 777X, etc
Wii U Consoles Are Literally Rotting
100+How-To Geek / 14h
If you happened to own a Wii U, you probably had some really good times with it. The console was released in 2012, which means it's just coming up to 12 years old. If your console has been stored in your closet for the last few years, there is a chance that it might be dead by now, but there's stuff you can do to prevent it.
Here’s What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Wired / 9min
Around the world, seeds of regenerative cities have already been planted. As they grow, they will shape the metropolises of tomorrow.
Squarespace Promo Codes - 10% Off in October 2024
Wired / 9min
Get 10% off a website or domain, on any plan, with this exclusive Squarespace promo code from WIRED. Save on your next big project this October.
Contactles stores to grow in Europe as Sensei reels in another $16M
TechCrunch / 16min
While Amazon Go helped pioneer the concept of the totally contactless store, others, like 7-Eleven and Walmart, have entered the territory. And the arena is growing, in part because several startups — such as Standard Cognition, Zippin, AiFi, Grabango, Trigo — have proliferated, offering their technology to retailers. But in Europe, Portuguese startup Sensei has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Price drop: The 'Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition' bundle is now just £15.38
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get digital downloads of Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for just £15.38 (reg. £23.10) in this 2-for-1 Minecraft deal at the Mashable Shop. Minecraft has captivated millions of players worldwide with its endless possibilities, creative freedom, and unique blend of exploration and survival. Whether you love building intricate structures, battling mobs, or exploring vast worlds, Minecraft
How to watch the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix for free on ORF , ServusTV , or RTBF . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Max Verstappen delivered a big performance in the United States GP to extend his lead at the top of the F1 standings, but Lando Norris is not going to give up just like that. The Brit would have been really disappointed with how thi
How to watch RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back this week with a bunch of exciting matchups, including RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool. Liverpool have started this season's campaign strongly with two wins from two games, whereas RB Leipzig are still s
How to watch Galatasaray vs. Elfsborg online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Galatasaray vs. Elfsborg in the Europa League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Europa League doesn't get the same level of attention as the Champions League , but there are some really interesting matchups in this year's competition. Galatasaray are unbeaten after two Europa League games, and next they face
How to watch Young Boys vs. Inter online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Young Boys vs. Inter in the Champions League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The third round of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting matchups, including Young Boys vs. Inter. The Swiss side find themselves at the foot of the standings after two games, but they will believe that they can t
How to watch Atalanta vs. Celtic online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Atalanta vs. Celtic in the Champions League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Atalanta and Celtic have both secured their first win in this year's Champions League , but there is a lot of work to do if they want to proceed to the knockout rounds. Atalanta host Celtic in the third round of fixtures, with expectat
How to watch Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free on RTL play . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The third round of Champions League fixtures includes some really interesting games, but Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich is probably the best matchup. Both teams have three points from the first two games, with fans expecting so
Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space
67BBC News / 2h
The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world.
India’s Paytm wins approval to resume payments growth
TechCrunch / 2h
Paytm, a leading Indian financial services firm, has received regulatory approval to resume adding new UPI payments users, following an eight-month restriction on many of its operations. UPI, which processes over 15 billion monthly transactions, dominates India’s online payments. Walmart-owned PhonePe and Google Pay process about 87% of UPI transactions, whereas Paytm’s market share has […] © 202
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 23
Mashable / 3h
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 23'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
After nozzle failure, Space Force is “assessing” impacts to Vulcan schedule
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
United Launch Alliance has started assembling its next Vulcan rocket—the first destined to launch a US military payload—as the Space Force prepares to certify it to loft the Pentagon's most precious national security satellites. Space Force officials expect to approve ULA's Vulcan rocket for military missions without requiring another test flight, despite an unusual problem on the rocket's second
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 23
Mashable / 4h
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
It's Now Illegal to Post Fake AI-Generated Product Reviews by People Who Don't Exist
61Futurism / 5h
Cleaning Up It's officially illegal to publish fake, AI-generated product reviews. Sweeping changes to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines aimed at cleaning up the polluted, confusing world of online product reviews went into effect on Monday, meaning the federal agency is now allowed to levy civil penalties against bad actors who knowingly post product reviews and testimonials deemed misle
De-extinction company provides a progress report on thylacine efforts
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Colossal, the company founded to try to restore the mammoth to the Arctic tundra, has also decided to tackle a number of other species that have gone extinct relatively recently: the dodo and the thylacine . Because of significant differences in biology, not the least of which is the generation time of Proboscideans, these other efforts may reach many critical milestones well in advance of the wo
Republicans Call for Investigation Into Elon Musk Paying Swing State Voters
97Futurism / 6h
A cohort of former Republican advisors, law enforcement officials, and legislators have signed a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland urging for an investigation into billionaire Elon Musk's million-dollar payments to swing state voters, The Washington Post reports . The letter, a copy of which was obtained by WaPo , was sent from the desk of Pennsylvania's Democratic Attorney General Mi
How to Fake the E-Cat EV Test with an 80 Kilogram Box
Next Big Future / 6h
There were claims of a Rossi e-cat device providing extra range for an electric car. Here is how the test could have been faked. The creator and claimant for the e-cat devices has a history of likely fraud. Two electric vehicles, Renault Twizy 80, were driven and one had an 80 kilogram box that supposedly ... Read more
New AI Algorithm Can Reduce LLM Energy Usage by 80-95%
Next Big Future / 6h
Nww Linear-complexity Multiplication (L-Mul) algorithm claims it can reduce energy costs by 95% for element-wise tensor multiplications and 80% for dot products in large language models. It maintains or even improving precision compared to 8-bit floating point operations. By replacing complex floating-point multiplication with integer addition Solution in this Paper – Approximates floating-point m
Don’t Hold Your Breath for John Wick 5
200+Gizmodo / 6h
John Wick co-creator Chad Stahelski says he peaked with the fourth film.
Xiaomi 15, Honor Magic 7, and more Android phones confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Qualcomm debuted its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset at Snapdragon Summit 2024 , and various phone makers have since come forward to confirm that their upcoming flagships will be powered by the all-new (and all-powerful) mobile platform. Qualcomm flew TechRadar to Hawaii and hosted us at the Snapdragon Summit to hear all of the latest news. Both Xiaomi and Honor joined Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on s
Will AI make work burnout worse?
BBC News / 7h
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.
Anthropic's Latest Claude Lets AI Take Control of Your Entire PC
Futurism / 7h
DesktopGPT If for some reason you wanted to hand over total control of your personal computer to an AI model, you can now do that with Anthropic. The Amazon-backed OpenAI competitor released a new version of its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Tuesday, which is capable of a bunch of fundamental tasks on your desktop, such as inputting keystrokes and mouse clicks that allow it to use potentially any ap
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, October 23 (game #1003)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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 Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, October 23 (game #234)
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
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, October 23 (game #500)
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.
Netflix and TED are hopping on the daily word game bandwagon
Engadget / 7h
Netflix announced the next addition to its gaming roster, and it's a collaboration with the TED nonprofit. TED Tumblewords is a daily puzzle game where you slide rows of letters around to make words. There will be three puzzles available each day, and you can play rounds against friends, other online players or the TED bot. In addition to the daily word challenges, which are designed to improve c
10 Pre-Made Halloween Costumes That Are Actually Cool
71Gizmodo / 7h
We prefer homemade creativity, but sometimes you're short on time when it comes to finding the perfect costume.
Shady drugmaker used code words to sell knockoff weight-loss drug: Lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Amid ongoing legal battles over coveted GLP-1 therapies, a drug vendor in Washington state is accused of running an outlandish scheme to sell do-it-yourself kits to make illicit knockoff versions of weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro. For the alleged scheme, vendor Pivotal Peptides has customers buy a set of ingredients they have to mix together to create their own injectable v
Streaming subscription fees have been rising while content quality is dropping
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Subscription fees for video streaming services have been on a steady incline . But despite subscribers paying more, surveys suggest they're becoming less satisfied with what's available to watch. At the start of 2024, the industry began declaring the end of Peak TV , a term coined by FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf that refers to an era of rampant content spending that gave us shows like The W
Meet the winners of Nikon’s 2024 photomicrography contest
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A stunning image of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells has won the 2024 Nikon Small World photomicrography contest, yielding valuable insight into how degenerate diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS can arise from disruption in the cytoskeleton of brain cells. The image was taken by Bruno Cisterna, with assistance from Eric Vitriol, both with Augusta University in Georgia. "One of the main probl
Anthropic publicly releases AI tool that can take over the user’s mouse cursor
28Ars Technica - All content / 7h
AI software company Anthropic has announced a new tool that can take control of the user's mouse cursor and perform basic tasks on their computer. Announced alongside other improvements to Anthropic's Claude and Haiku models, the tool is straightforwardly called "Computer Use." It's available exclusively with the company's mid-range 3.5 Sonnet model right now, via the API. Users can give multi-st
Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being tracked
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Police use of automated license-plate reader cameras is being challenged in a lawsuit alleging that the cameras enable warrantless surveillance in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The city of Norfolk, Virginia, was sued yesterday by plaintiffs represented by the Institute for Justice , a nonprofit public-interest law firm. Norfolk, a city with about 238,000 residents, "has installed a network o
FortiGate admins report active exploitation 0-day. Vendor isn’t talking.
2 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Fortinet, a maker of network security software, has kept a critical vulnerability under wraps for more than a week amid reports that attackers are using it to execute malicious code on servers used by sensitive customer organizations. Fortinet representatives didn’t respond to emailed questions and have yet to release any sort of public advisory detailing the vulnerability or the specific softwar
Amazon is reportedly working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu
Engadget / 7h
Amazon may be working on a secondary online sales platform that would compete with the absurdly low prices of Chinese retailer Temu. The Information reported that it has seen internal information sent to Amazon merchants that detail some of the price caps for this new storefront. The outlet claims the upper limit of prices are set at $8 for jewelry, $9 for bedding, $13 for guitars and $20 for sof
Scurvy Is Making a Surprising Comeback
Gizmodo / 7h
Arrr! Now considered an ancient disease of sailors, recent research shows that scurvy is still harming vulnerable populations struggling to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions
Engadget / 7h
A Canadian research firm called TechInsights took a deep dive on one of Huawei’s artificial intelligence accelerators and found a chip manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Bloomberg spoke with several people familiar with the investigation who asked to remain anonymous since TechInsights’ report has been released to the public. The anonymous sources says TechInsights
God of War Just Added a God-Tier Showrunner
50Gizmodo / 7h
Ronald D. Moore, the man behind Battlestar Galactica , For All Mankind and Outlander , just boarded the video game adaptation.
Kink App Throws Party, Guests Alarmed When Woody Allen Shows Up
Futurism / 8h
Interiors During a launch party for a kink app-funded literary magazine — yes, you read that right — Gen Z and Millennial guests were unnerved when their Boomer host's most notorious friends arrived. In a New York Times scene report , the launch party for Feeld's new lit mag, fittingly titled " A Fucking Magazine " or AFM for short, seemed to be a fascinating meetup between the literati's old gua
Ro CEO Zachariah Reitano says the benefits of being a private company are growing
TechCrunch / 8h
Ro co-founder and CEO Zachariah Reitano said while he’d “never say never” about potentially taking the 7-year-old telehealth company public, he thinks the benefits of being a private company are growing. Reitano dodged multiple questions from Axios reporter Dan Primack about whether or not the company has plans to IPO in the near term — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
Windows Photos App Adds Image Upscaling, With a Catch
42How-To Geek / 8h
AI image upscaling is pretty useful if you want to take an otherwise lower-resolution image and make it look good on a high-quality display. Now, you'll have upscaling built right into Windows 11 with an upcoming update to the Microsoft Photos app.
New offer: Earn 60,000 miles and a companion ticket with this limited-time Alaska Airlines card offer
200+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking to boost your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan balance, here is a good opportunity to do so. New applicants for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card get 60,000 bonus miles and Alaska’s famous companion fare ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 or more on pu
Why I Think the Garmin Forerunner 265 Is the Best Running Watch
LifeHacker / 8h
If you know me, you know that I never get too attached to tech. I’ll happily run without a watch of any kind ; I know my body is what really registers the miles. But I’ve been testing a Garmin Forerunner 265 , and I’m not exaggerating when I say I think I’ve fallen in love. Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch $419.95 at Amazon $449.99 Save $30.04 $419.95 at Amazon $449.99 Save $30.04 I wore
Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Thom Yorke, and 10K+ creators sign warning against AI use of their work
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
More than 10,000 professional actors, musicians, writers, and other creators have signed a petition urging against AI using their work without permission for training. British composer Ed Newton-Rex wrote the statement and set up the signature collection. The ranks of signers include many famous names. They range from Hollywood stars like Kevin Bacon and Julianne Moore to record-selling musicians
“I wanted to save lives”
MIT Technology Review / 8h
When Muyinatu A. Lediju Bell ’06 won the National Science Foundation’s Alan T. Waterman Award, the country’s top honor for early-career researchers, she sat on a panel with her two fellow awardees, surrounded by the academic luminaries on the National Science Board. The atmosphere was formal, even weighty, but when asked by a board member how she became interested in science, Bell didn’t hesitate
How MIT’s Rad Lab rescued D-Day
MIT Technology Review / 8h
On June 6, 1944, the Allies deposited nearly 160,000 troops on the beaches of Normandy, France, in what still stands as the largest land invasion by sea in world history. D-Day would, of course, prove to be a critical milestone leading to the Allied victory in World War II. But were it not for the invention of a new gadget in November 1939, D-Day might never have happened. Had it been attempted w
The Renaissance man from Port Gamble Bay
62MIT Technology Review / 8h
When Anthony Jones ’08 reminisces about his childhood, he thinks of clams. Growing up on the reservation of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, about an hour from Seattle, he spent a lot of time playing outside with his brothers—fishing, digging clams, and gathering oysters on the beach. Those idyllic childhood memories wouldn’t have been possible, though, if not for a legal fight that happened befo
Harnessing MIT’s collective power
MIT Technology Review / 8h
One of the things I’ve come to value deeply about the MIT community is the near-universal willingness to name a problem, measure it, design a solution, and keep iterating until it’s right. It’s an approach that has worked for a long time, and it’s one we’ll continue to rely on. As we step into the fall, we’re exploring new ways to harness the Institute’s collective power by fostering and supporti
Arvola Chan ’74, SM ’76, EE ’78, PhD ’80
MIT Technology Review / 8h
“I spent 10 years at MIT, earning four degrees in electrical engineering and computer science,” says . “I was a beneficiary of scholarships through my undergraduate years and research assistantships through my graduate years, so I’m forever grateful.” As planned-giving chair for the Class of 1974 50th Reunion Gift Committee, Chan invited classmates to join him in making a planned gift benefiting
MIT sky cam
MIT Technology Review / 8h
A bird’s-eye view of campus featuring Maseeh Hall, captured by a DJI Mavic 3 drone in late August. Given airspace restrictions, the photographer, an FAA-certified drone pilot, had to get FAA clearance three days ahead of time — and hope the weather forecast would hold — to get this shot.
Picture this
MIT Technology Review / 8h
When alumni opened the first issue of The Technology Review in January 1899, they found not only a description of MIT’s new Pierce Building but crisp photographs of its interiors as well. The second issue featured photos of the varsity football team and an alumni banquet in Chicago that looped in 130 long-distance guests by phone. Photographs continued to appear regularly, offering alumni a windo
How fasting helps and harms the gut
MIT Technology Review / 8h
Intermittent fasting can delay the onset of some age-related diseases and lengthen lifespan. In part, MIT researchers have found, that’s because it boosts intestinal stem cells’ ability to regenerate, which helps the intestine recover from injuries or inflammation. A new mouse study by the same researchers now sheds further light on how this mechanism works, suggesting that the regeneration happe
An implantable sensor could prevent opioid deaths
MIT Technology Review / 8h
The most effective way to prevent death when someone has overdosed on opioids is to administer a drug called naloxone: It binds to opioid receptors, sometimes restoring normal breathing in minutes. But people often don’t receive it in time if at all, especially if they overdose while they are alone. Now mechanical engineer Giovanni Traverso and colleagues at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital h
Why collagen lasts
MIT Technology Review / 8h
Collagen, a protein prevalent in bones and connective tissue, has been discovered in dinosaur fossils as old as 195 million years—even though the normal half-life of the peptide bonds that hold proteins together is about 500 years. A new study from MIT offers an explanation for collagen’s longevity: A special atomic-level interaction prevents water from breaking the peptide bonds through a proces
Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems
Engadget / 8h
Car manufacturers will be able to develop new AI voice assistants for their cars thanks to a new partnership with Qualcomm and Google. Qualcomm announced earlier today that it’s working with Google on a new AI development system for carmakers. The new version is based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) , Google’s infotainment platform for cars. Qualcomm is offering its Snapdragon Digital Chassis wit
Intern Fired by TikTok Owner for Sabotaging Its AI Model
61Futurism / 9h
Internal Affairs ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, fired an intern who apparently screwed with the company's artificial intelligence projects. As Ars Technica and other outlets report , the social media firm has confirmed that the unnamed commercial team intern was terminated in August after he messed with ByteDance AI models. "The intern involved maliciously interfered with the mo
CDC Says McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to 1 Death and 10 Hospitalizations
36Gizmodo / 9h
Most illnesses have been identified in Colorado and Nebraska, but 10 states have seen cases so far.
Hilton Diamond Member Banned After Shower Injury—Hit With $150 Charge for Blood-Stained Towel
View from the Wing / 9h
A guest was banned from a Southern California DoubleTree hotel while visiting Disneyland after ruining towels that were in the bathroom. Their sister “cut herself while shaving her leg [and] used a towel to wipe and stop the bleeding.” Continue reading ...
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Is Out with Better Performance & the Right Number of Limbs
57How-To Geek / 9h
Stability, the AI startup behind popular image generator Stable Diffusion, has announced a new generation of models that are designed to be more customizable and versatile while outputting more "diverse" and representative content.
Sony WH-1000XM6: rumored release date, and possible early leaks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you're think that the Sony WH-1000XM6 must be due soon, to replace the now-several-years-old current model, you might be right. The Sony WH-1000XM5 rank among the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy today – but this is an incredibly competitive market and there's no shortage of contenders for the crown, and Sony's own headphones are so good that the previous model, the Sony WH-1000XM4
Plex Is Ending Facebook Login Support
How-To Geek / 9h
Plex has announced that it will soon discontinue the ability to use Facebook's social login to sign in to the service and create new accounts.
Anthropic’s New AI Model Takes Control of Your Computer
67Gizmodo / 9h
"Agents" are the buzzword of the day in the world of AI.
What Makes a Processor Great for Running Multiple Applications?
68How-To Geek / 9h
Unlike gaming consoles, or smart TVs, we buy our personal computers to do a variety of things rather than a small set of related jobs. Perhaps most importantly, we expect our PCs to do many of these things at the same time! If you need a computer that can handle lots of applications and tasks at the same time, there are some key things you need to consider when it comes to buying the right CPU.
How a Monday Night Football mishap may have exposed deep problems with Google Search
Mashable / 9h
For nearly as long as the internet has been around, there's a particular rhythm for any curious person with a WiFi connection. You have a question, you Google it, you get an answer. But a mishap during this week's Monday Night Football and the NFL's onside kick rules has show just how unreliable Google can be these days — and how the search giant can help spread misinformation. The confusion was
Enjoy 83% Off the Never-Expiring MagellanTV Membership for Documentaries as a Better Alternative to Netflix
Gizmodo / 9h
Access a ton of cool documentaries with MagellanTV's lifetime subscription package at StackSocial.
Ecobee smart home users can now unlock Yale and August smart locks from its app
Engadget / 9h
Ecobee is integrating smart locks into its app. The company doesn’t make smart locks of its own, but you can now control Wi-Fi-enabled ones from Yale and August using the Ecobee app. The feature could prevent you from switching apps to let someone who rings your smart doorbell in. However, it’s locked behind a subscription, so user convenience isn’t the only motive here. The integration adds an “
Lending fintech SoLo Funds faces class action lawsuit
TechCrunch / 9h
Fintech lending startup SoLo Funds is facing a new class action lawsuit according to a copy seen by TechCrunch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Will LLMs become the ultimate mediators for better and for worse? DeepMind researchers and Reddit users seem to agree on that
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
AI experts believe large language models (LLMs) could serve a purpose as mediators in certain scenarios where agreements can’t be reached between individuals. A recent study by researchers at Google DeepMind sought to explore the potential for LLMs to be used in this regard, particularly in terms of solving incendiary disputes amidst the contentious political climate globally. “Finding agreements
My Favorite Way to Motivate Myself to Clean a Bit Every Day
LifeHacker / 10h
I need a lot of motivation to clean; I certainly don't finish up a day of work and think to myself, "It would be relaxing to vacuum and do laundry right now." Sometimes, I can whip myself into the spirit by following techniques or using a reward system , like watching a favorite show while I do it. Other times, full motivation eludes me—but even then, there's one thing I do to keep some alive. My
Footage Shows Orca Blasting Seaworld Visitors With Liquid Feces
100+Futurism / 10h
Stink Bomb An orca held in captivity had a killer surprise for the crowd at SeaWorld San Antonio, some of whom may now be regretting their front-row seats. As seen in a viral video , the whale was swimming near the very edge of its see-through tank during one of the controversial oceanarium's shows. And for the humans cheering on its miserable existence, the majestic creature presented a gift: an
The complete guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards: How to earn, redeem and transfer points
The Points Guy / 10h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points give you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as Chase Travel℠ , the issuer’s easy-to-use travel portal, which allows you to redeem points for a wide variety of bookings, including rental cars, hotels, flights, tours and activities. Despite increasing competition from American Express Membership Rewards , Citi ThankY
Anker Portable Power Station is Now at Historic Low Price for Early Black Friday
Gizmodo / 10h
Save an astounding 40% on a portable power bank from Anker with a handy smart display screen.
Justice Department Says It Has Received Complaints About Elon Musk’s $1 Million Payments to Voters
31Gizmodo / 10h
Is the tech billionaire breaking the law? We may soon find out.
Reading Lord of the Rings aloud: Yes, I sang all the songs
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Like Frodo himself, I wasn't sure we were going to make it all the way to the end of our quest. But this week, my family crossed an important life threshold: every member has now heard J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (LotR) read aloud—and sung aloud—in its entirety. Five years ago, I read the series to my eldest daughter; this time, I read it for my wife and two younger children. It took a ful
Qualcomm brings laptop-class CPU cores to phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Qualcomm has a new chip for flagship phones , and the best part is that it uses an improved version of the Oryon CPU architecture that the Snapdragon X Elite chips brought to Windows PCs earlier this year. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is the follow-up to last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 —yet another change to the naming convention that Qualcomm uses for its high-end phone chips, though, as usual, the num
Tesla, Warner Bros. sued for using AI ripoff of iconic Blade Runner imagery
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Elon Musk may have personally used AI to rip off a Blade Runner 2049 image for a Tesla cybercab event after producers rejected any association between their iconic sci-fi movie and Musk or any of his companies. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, lawyers for Alcon Entertainment—exclusive rightsholder of the 2017 Blade Runner 2049 movie—accused Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) of conspiring with Musk and Tesl
Meta Quest 3S is a disappointing half-step to Carmack’s low-cost VR vision
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
It's been just over two years now since soon-to-depart CTO John Carmack told a Meta Connect audience about his vision for a super low-end VR headset that came in at $250 and 250 grams. "We're not building that headset today, but I keep trying," Carmack said at the time with some exasperation. On the pricing half of the equation, the recently released Quest 3S headset is nearly on target for Carma
Crucial’s new ultra-fast clock driver DDR5 memory modules bring 2x speed boost for AI PCs, but they aren’t cheap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Micron Technology has introduced its first-ever Crucial DDR5 CUDIMM (clocked unbuffered dual inline memory modules) and CSODIMM (clocked small outline dual memory modules) solutions, delivering speeds up to 6,400 MT/s - twice the maximum standard DDR4 speeds (3,200 MT/s). These new clock driver-based memory modules are designed for AI PCs and high-performance systems, promising faster downloads,
Feds clear way for EVTOL startups to bring flying vehicles to U.S. airspace
TechCrunch / 10h
Federal regulators have cleared the path for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to share U.S. airspace with planes and helicopters — a win for the burgeoning industry and a timely decision for startups like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation that are expected to launch air taxi networks commercially in 2025. The Federal Aviation Administration […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
NASA's newest telescope can detect gravitational waves from colliding black holes
Engadget / 10h
NASA showed off a telescope prototyp e for a new gravitational wave detection mission in space. The telescope is part of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission led by the European Space Agency (NSA) in partnership with NASA. The goal of the LISA mission is to position three spacecraft in a triangular orbit measuring nearly 1.6 million miles on each side. The three spacecraft will f
Tesla's Cybertruck Battery Pack is Just as Disappointing as the Truck
How-To Geek / 10h
Teslas Cybertruck not only is a hilarious car, but it's also falling really, really short of what Elon Musk originally promised people. Now, even the extensions for making up for those downfalls are also falling short.
OpenAI and Microsoft are funding $10 million in grants for AI-powered journalism
Engadget / 10h
OpenAI and Microsoft are funding projects to bring more AI tools into the newsroom. The duo will give grants of up to $10 million to Chicago Public Media, the Minnesota Star Tribune , Newsday (in Long Island, NY), The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Seattle Times . Each of the publications will hire a two-year AI fellow to develop projects for implementing the technology and improving business sust
10 Freaky Flicks to Stream on Peacock Tonight
52Gizmodo / 10h
Halloween is next week—have you watched your seasonal quota of horror movies yet? If not, here's 10 more for the list.
'Only Murders in the Building' dropped an autobiographical Easter egg for Steve Martin and Martin Short
Mashable / 10h
Only Murders in the Building is a delight on many levels, from the joys of comedic cozy crime, to the thrill of playing along in trying to crack the case, to reveling in the incredible chemistry of its amateur sleuths. But one of the biggest joys is watching longtime friends and colleagues Martin Short and Steve Martin mercilessly mock each other in character and on the press tour. As rough as Ol
How to Actually Understand What You're Buying on the Healthcare Exchange
LifeHacker / 10h
I’m convinced that the luckiest people in America are those who have a decent health insurance plan paid for by their employer—but just one, so there’s nothing to choose. For the rest of us, each November's open enrollment period starts anew the painful process of choosing the least worst plan offered by your employer. But the worst pain is reserved for those of us who have to navigate purchasing
You Can Get This LG 39" OLED Gaming Monitor for 52% Off
LifeHacker / 10h
The world of gaming monitors is competitive, but there are only a few brands that dominate the market for high-end monitors. LG is one of them, and their 2024 39" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a powerful gaming monitors that will turn some heads. Currently, you can get a new 39" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor for $719.99 (originally $1,499.99) from Woot, the lowest price it has ever been accord
Upgrade Anthropic Claude Sonnet 3.5 Can Use Tools Like Your Computer
Next Big Future / 10h
Developers can now direct Claude to use computers the way people do—by looking at a screen, moving a cursor, clicking, and typing text. Claude can use other tools as well. Introducing an upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and a new model, Claude 3.5 Haiku. We’re also introducing a new capability in beta: computer use. Developers can ... Read more
A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect
Engadget / 10h
Be warned, online merchants who see no issue in publishing phony reviews from made-up customers: that practice is no longer allowed. A federal ban on fake online reviews has taken effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule on the purchase and sale of online reviews back in August and it came into force 60 days after it was published in the Federal Register. The agency's commissioner
You Can Now Try AT&Ts Network for Free
How-To Geek / 11h
AT&T has started a new free trial program for potential customers to try out its wireless network. This 30-day trial, called Try AT&T, is open to potential postpaid and prepaid customers.
Cement startup Furno lands $20M grant to build low-carbon micro-kilns in Chicago
22TechCrunch / 11h
Furno’s micro-kilns promise to reduce pollution and eliminate transportation costs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Disney cruise drink packages: How to save on beer, wine, cocktails and coffee
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re looking for a Disney cruise drink package, you might be disappointed. That’s because Disney Cruise Line doesn’t sell a traditional all-inclusive beverage package like other cruise lines do. Still, passengers have plenty of ways to get alcohol or other specialty drinks on the ship at a discount. Guests who look forward to a glass of chardonnay with dinner, umbrella-clad drinks by the poo
Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces
400+Futurism / 11h
Breakup Text A Boeing satellite belonging to multinational service provider Intelsat mysteriously blew into pieces in geostationary orbit over the weekend. According to an official update , an "anomaly" caused the satellite — dubbed IS-33e — to be destroyed, resulting in what the company calls a "total loss." "Migration and service restoration plans are well underway across the Intelsat fleet and
Plugable's New Hub Turns One USB-C Charger Into Ten
76How-To Geek / 11h
Plugable has announced a new multi-port charging station hub equipped with as many as ten USB-C ports that can power all your devices simultaneously, with some caveats.
How to Pick a Motherboard for Your Windows Gaming PC
How-To Geek / 11h
The motherboard is the backbone of any gaming PC. Choosing a low-end motherboard could limit the performance of your other high-end components. But, with so many options available, selecting the right one can be difficult. Here are the key factors to remember when choosing a motherboard for your gaming rig.
Google Messages adds enhanced scam detection tools
Engadget / 11h
Google just announced a spate of safety features coming to Messages. There’s enhanced scam detection centered around texts that could lead to fraud. The company says the update provides “improved analysis of scammy texts.” For now, this tool will prioritize scams involving package deliveries and job offers. When Google Messages suspects a scam, it’ll move the message to the spam folder or issue a
Spotify finally lets you create playlist art – and it's already my favorite new feature since Daylists
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Spotify continues to be one of the best music streaming services around thanks to personalized features like Daylists – and it isn’t stopping there. It's just rolled out a new beta feature that lets you create custom playlist art to make your creations look just as good as they sound. In other words, it's Spotify meets Canva. The new ‘Create Cover Art’ feature, which is available in English in 65
New Xbox Wireless Headset Offers Dolby Atmos and a Longer Battery Life
Gizmodo / 11h
It also features an upgraded mic with auto-mute and voice isolation.
119-Room St. Regis Belgrade Opening November 2024
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Belgrade is a pretty cool city, and for years a St. Regis has been under development there. With the hotel expected to open in the very near future, I wanted to take an updated look at what we can expect. Details of the new St. Regis Belgrade The new 119-room St. Regis Belgrade is currently accepting reservations for stays as of November 2, 2024. Hopefully this timeline sticks, though it’s worth
Donald Trump’s iPhone Wallpaper Is Just a Photo of Himself
21Gizmodo / 11h
Trump's narcissism knows no bounds.
LinkedIn confirms the ‘follower purge’ was just a bug that’s now resolved
TechCrunch / 11h
LinkedIn users on Tuesday began noticing a problem with their follower counts on the platform: They were dropping rapidly, and sometimes by many hundreds of users at once. With no official word at the time from LinkedIn, many began speculating that the situation was the result of LinkedIn purging fake accounts from the platform. Some […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
You’ll Be Able to Watch Joker 2 at Home Before Halloween
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Joker: Folie à Deux , starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, hits digital October 29.
Stable Diffusion 3.5 follows your prompts more closely and generates more diverse people
Engadget / 11h
Stable Diffusion, an open-source alternative to AI image generators like Midjourney and DALL-E , has been updated to version 3.5 . The new model tries to right some of the wrongs (which may be an understatement) of the widely panned Stable Diffusion 3 Medium. Stability AI says the 3.5 model adheres to prompts better than other image generators and competes with much larger models in output qualit
Thousands of WordPress websites hacked via plugin looking to steal user data
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A new variant of the infamous ClearFake (AKA ClickFix) malware has been detected in the wild, and has already managed to compromise thousands of WordPress websites. Researchers from GoDaddy claim to have spotted a variant of this campaign, which installs malicious plugins to sites on the website builder . The threat actors would use the credentials stolen elsewhere (or bought on the black market)
Ski season has officially started: First US ski resort is now open
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Each year, there’s an unofficial race to see which ski resort will be the first one in the U.S. to start turning its lifts up and down the mountain. Colorado’s Wolf Creek Ski Area, Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin are typically in the running to be the first to get those chairs heading up the slopes. Location, weather and snow-making capabilities are often what dictates who can pull it off the
New American Airlines Car Rental Platform Can Give Your Miles Negative Value [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
T-Mobile and AT&T Are Fighting Requirement to Unlock Smartphones
100+Gizmodo / 11h
We're still having this conversation?
One Zero could be raising $100M
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week we’re looking at One Zero potentially raising $100 million, Apple Pay expanding support for loan options, and another way Stripe is making crypto a big priority for its business. If you’d like to receive the Fintech newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday, sign up here! The big story One […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
I Started Playing CTFs and They Are My New Hobby
How-To Geek / 11h
When it comes to learning cybersecurity, there's a way to do it that feels less like studying and more like a high-stakes game. I'm talking about Capture the Flag competitions. Out of curiosity, I dived into this interesting world and, before I realized it, I got totally hooked.
The Foursquare App Is Shutting Down Soon
78How-To Geek / 11h
Foursquare is discontinuing its classic City Guides app. The company's focus seems to have shifted to prioritizing its check-in app, Swarm.
Anthropic is letting Claude AI control your PC
Engadget / 11h
Anthropic's latest development gives its Claude AI assistant the ability to control a PC, reportedly just like a person would. The feature, dubbed 'computer use,' entered public beta today. With computer use, Claude can be directed to execute tasks such as "looking at a screen, moving a cursor, clicking buttons, and typing text," according to the company's announcement . We've built an API that a
How to Remove Yahoo Search From Google Chrome
100+How-To Geek / 11h
If you no longer want to use Yahoo Search via Chrome's address bar, it's easy to resolve. On Chrome's mobile version, you can switch to a different default search engine. On desktop, you can also do that, or delete Yahoo Search as an option entirely. Here's how.
Why You Can't Subscribe to Disney+ and Hulu Through Apple Anymore
LifeHacker / 11h
If you're an Apple user who likes to sign up and pay for services through the App Store, you'll need to scratch Hulu and Disney+ off your list: Disney is no longer allowing new and returning subscribers to its streaming platforms to register through its iOS apps. According to customer support pages for both Disney+ and Hulu, payment through the App Store is no longer available for users who do no
HARRY CALLAHAN / “DETROIT” / 1941 [gelatin silver print | 3 ⅛ x 4 ½“]
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
disease : HARRY CALLAHAN / “DETROIT” / 1941 [gelatin silver print | 3 ⅛ x 4 ½"]
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Card review: Enough perks for $99?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Overview The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is the airline’s entry-level business credit card. It offers 3 points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases and 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting, including ride-ha
Google Street View Is Showing Strange, Liminal-Looking Stores in the Middle of the Ocean
62Futurism / 12h
For nearly two decades, Google has allowed users to get a first-person view of any given intersection — and even the insides of businesses — with its Street View feature. It's a convenient way to get an early glimpse of where you're going, or even virtually explore some of the most remote parts of the world. The feature's 360-degree cameras also sometimes produce delightful surprises, from a grou
How to Turn Your Notes Into a Formatted Document in Microsoft Word
45How-To Geek / 12h
We use Word when we're brainstorming or want to ensure that our ideas don't get lost. Here are some best practices for converting random information into a more easily manageable document.
The Surprising Benefit That Makes My AAdvantage Business Card A Keeper After The First Year
View from the Wing / 12h
I'm not saying this is the most rewarding card for spending, although it can be an important part of American AAdvantage status-earning. But it makes clear sense to get, given the value proposition of the upfront bonus offer, and for me it makes a lot of sense to keep because I get value out of the wifi rebate alone and then can continue to have the benefits of the card. Continue reading ...
Redact-A-Chat is an old-style chatroom that censors words after one use
Engadget / 12h
If you're a word and game lover like me, then prepare to join me in excitement — and, eventual frustration — as there's a new daily word puzzle of sorts. New York-based art collective MSCHF has introduced an AOL-style chatroom called Redact-A-Chat that censors a word each time someone uses it. Josh Wardle, creator of Wordle , recently worked at MSCHF there for a few years. So, how does it work? T
See the 99-Ton Robot That’s Printing Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket
31Gizmodo / 12h
The custom-built beast of a machine can finish a weeks-long task in one day.
The leaked DJI Osmo 360 looks like the worst news the GoPro Max 2 has had all year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
New DJI Osmo 360 leaks reveal more about the incoming action cam Mock-ups based on schematics give us an idea of potential design GoPro Max 2 still hasn't launched a year on from official confirmation The great DJI vs GoPro battle looks likely to enter a new chapter soon, with regulatory filings recently revealing that a new DJI Osmo 360 is en route . And now some new mockups of the 360 camera su
Want to experience Apple Intelligence on your Mac? You can opt into the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta version to try it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple has just released a near-final beta version of the newest iteration of macOS, Sequoia 15.1, which is available for developers and public beta testers to try. So, if you have a Mac device and you can’t wait to try out the latest macOS features, you can grab the beta - though for most people we’d recommend you wait for the general public release of Sequoia 15.1, which is expected to follow sh
Mac users, say goodbye to your Lightning cables: new Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may finally be coming with a USB-C charging port
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple is rumored to be working on new renditions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad, which will finally have their Lightning charging ports replaced with USB-C - at least, according to some code found within the recent iOS 18.1 update. The trend of updating all devices with EU-compliant USB-C ports continues for Apple and its range of hardware. As any user of the current Magic
Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online
26Wired / 12h
The 115,000-plus files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals.
More than 10,500 artists sign open letter protesting unlicensed AI training
Engadget / 12h
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood, literature and music have issued a warning to the artificial intelligence industry. The Washington Post reports that more than 10,500 artists have signed an open protest letter objecting to AI developers’ “unlicensed use” of artists’ work to train their models. “The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the
Watch Ke Huy Quan as a Unassuming Killer in His First Post-Oscar Film
94Gizmodo / 12h
Love Hurts co-stars Ariana DeBose in a new film from the producers of Violent Night and Nobody .
Anker 633 Magnetic Battery Hits Record Low Price You Can’t Miss for Pre-Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
This 50% off handy device can act as a stand and battery charger so you never have to deal with a dead phone again.
OpenAI hires its first chief economist
32TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI has hired its first chief economist: Aaron Chatterji, formerly the chief economist at the Commerce Department under President Joe Biden and a senior economist in President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers. Chatterji, who’s also a professor of business and public policy at Duke, will study AI’s economic impacts at OpenAI, leading research into how […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right
Following Hurricane Helene, these western North Carolina towns are open and eager for tourists
41The Points Guy / 12h
In a typical fall, western North Carolina rolls out a red, yellow and purple carpet of leaves, welcoming visitors to experience autumn along the high crest of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. This is not a typical fall. At the end of September, Hurricane Helene dropped a deluge of rain in North Carolina’s mountains. The ensuing floods devastated many communities, washed out miles of roadway an
Mercedes’ patented steering may finally make EVs exciting to drive
26Ars Technica - All content / 12h
New cars really are better than they used to be. They last longer, they're more efficient, and they're safer for the occupants in a crash. But it's not entirely a one-way street. If the last time you bought a car was more than a decade ago , you're probably shocked at the cumulative effect of inflation since then. But even ignoring sticker shock, there's also the matter of cars (almost) all havin
For one night only, you'll be able to smell the Hugh Grant movie 'Heretic'
Mashable / 12h
If you've ever wanted to smell a movie, you're in luck. A24 will be hosting multi-sensory experience screenings of the upcoming horror film Heretic , complete with the smell of blueberry pie. SEE ALSO: 'Heretic' trailer teases Hugh Grant at his scariest Why blueberry pie, you may ask? The answer lies in Heretic 's first spooky trailer . The film, directed by A Quiet Place writers Scott Beck and B
Stuff Your Kindle with these free young adult romance novels
Mashable / 12h
GET FREE YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE BOOKS: It's Stuff Your Kindle Day , and this time the theme is romance. Download dozens of free romance sci-fi books today. Stuff Your Kindle Day young-adult romance highlights Best overall deal 'The Divine and the Cursed' by J.E. Reed $0.00 at Amazon (save $0.99) Best clean young-adult romance deal 'The Day of the Dice' by Sophie Toovey $0.00 at Amazon (save $3.99) B
Meta suspends celebrity plane tracking accounts like ElonJet
Mashable / 12h
ElonJet, the social media account that tracks Elon Musk's jet, has been banned once again. But this time it's not by Elon Musk and X, formerly Twitter. The account has been banned there since December 2022. (The platform allows an alternative version of ElonJet which posts Musk's jet's travels on a 24-hour delay .) This time ElonJet has been banned by Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. And it's not alone.
Chinese company hopes to launch its first GPGPU in 2025; but Nvidia's H100 is safe for now, as it is 67x faster than its new AI challenger
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Known in China as the grandfather of domestic CPUs , Loongson develops processors and chips in a bid to reduce the country's reliance on foreign technology, particularly from companies such as Intel and AMD. Although probably best-known for its Loongson series of processors (originally based on MIPS architecture), the company is branching out and has unveiled its first self-developed GPGPU (Gener
Huge Discount on New Release Ring Battery Doorbell Ahead of Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Watch over your home this holiday season with 40% off a Ring battery doorbell.
Four Safer Alternatives to Payday Loans and Early Wage Apps
LifeHacker / 12h
If you’re struggling to pay your bills, there’s some cold comfort in knowing you’re not alone. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour , a number set in 2009. The highest local minimum wage in the country can be found in the District of Columbia, which mandates $17 per hour . That sounds great until you consider that a living wage in 2022 was considered to be $25 per hour for a family o
WhatsApp Is on Its Way to Ditching Phone Numbers and Switching to Usernames
LifeHacker / 12h
Traditionally, WhatsApp requires you to save new contacts from your smartphone. This works fine in many situations, since many of us pick up WhatsApp conversations from our phones. However, the downside is you can't save new contacts from other devices you might use WhatsApp with, and you run the risk of losing contacts if something happens to your smartphone. It's particularly a problem in the a
Elon Musk, Who Has Ties to Both Epstein and Diddy, Criticizes People With Ties to Epstein and Diddy
82Futurism / 12h
Business magnate and newly-minted political wrecking ball Elon Musk loves to have friends in high places — until those friends happen to be embroiled in widespread sex crime scandals. In a post re-sharing someone else's meme ,
