War of the Rohirrim Used Christopher Lee’s Archives to Bring Him Back as Saruman
1KGizmodo / 14h
Thankfully, the new Lord of the Rings movie will see Christopher Lee posthumously return to his beloved role *without* the terrible powers of AI.
Electricity No Longer Included? Guests Shocked by Holiday Inn Express $12.95 ‘Energy Fee’ [Roundup]
100+View from the Wing / 17h
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 ...
Philadelphia sues Elon Musk for his $1 million voter payouts
31Mashable / 10h
Elon Musk's dubious $1 million voter lottery is getting a dose of legal scrutiny, as the city of Philadelphia sues the billionaire and X owner to stop the swing state payouts. The city's district attorney Larry Krasner is accusing Musk of trying to influence voters and running an illegal lottery, opening up the business owner to local prosecution under the state's strict lottery regulations. Kras
Krafton backs IMM Investment’s maiden India fund
TechCrunch / 1h
The India unit of gaming firm Krafton has backed IMM Investment’s maiden India fund as an anchor limited partner as the battle royale BGMI-maker broadens its investment bets in the South Asian market. Seoul-based IMM Investment, an early backer of Krafton and roughly half of South Korea’s unicorn startups, has made the first close for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Last chance: Microsoft Office for Mac is only £19.25 for a few more days
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: For a limited time at the Mashable Shop, a Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac lifetime license is on sale for £19.25 (reg. £176.53) through 3 November. If you're struggling to be productive at work or school, then we've got a deal that might help. Right now, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is on sale for £19.25, an 89% discount that won't last long. If you use a Mac for work or pe
How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election
85NYT > Technology / 1h
Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.
For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
For those who follow NASA's human spaceflight program, a burning question for the last year-and-a-half has been what caused the Orion spacecraft's heat shield to crack and chip away during atmospheric reentry on the unpiloted Artemis I test flight in late 2022. Multiple NASA officials said Monday they now know the answer, but they're not telling. Instead, agency officials want to wait until more
No, noncitizens are not voting in droves.
NYT > Technology / 2h
Studies have shown that noncitizen voting is essentially nonexistent in federal elections in the United States.
No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.
NYT > Technology / 2h
The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots.
4 things you can do in the ChatGPT Windows app that it does better than Copilot
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Now that ChatGPT has its own Windows app , the question of whether it's worth picking over Microsoft’s Copilot, which is already threaded throughout Windows 11, is front and center. With the two sharing the stage, you should learn where ChatGPT shines versus Copilot. So, we've assembled four reasons why you might prefer the ChatGPT app on Windows and where it stands out. Instant Access with Alt +
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 29
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 29'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
Visa Everywhere Initiative: The Ultimate Fintech Pitch Competition
TechCrunch / 3h
Fintech startups inspire—Visa enables. Join us at the Visa Emerging Innovators (VEI) program, where we celebrate the next generation of fintech pioneers. This year, we are thrilled to announce that we are doubling the prize to an incredible $100K! Visa has carefully selected five visionary startups from around the world, each poised to pitch their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
What’s driving the boom in national interest startups in Silicon Valley?
TechCrunch / 3h
One fascinating trend these days is an area that has a number of names: national-interest startups, American Dynamism, New World. These startups are creating technologies in areas that are meant to be built, used, and create jobs in the country of origin, like the US. They cover everything from aerospace and critical infrastructure to government, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Post-Synapse meltdown, this is the state of the banking-as-a-service industry
TechCrunch / 3h
The bankruptcy of banking-as-a-service (BaaS) fintech Synapse shows just how treacherous things are for the often-interdependent fintech world when one key player hits trouble. Synapse’s problems have hurt and taken down a number of other startups and affected millions of consumers all over the country. Many believe regulatory clarity is needed moving forward. One analyst […] © 2024 TechCrunch. A
The global future of remote work, according to three HR startup leaders
TechCrunch / 3h
Software is eating the world, and companies are hiring global talent more frequently than ever. They want to be able to hire talent in foreign countries and retain employees who want to move abroad. That’s why a new wave of global HR startups are helping companies hire people all around the world with local contracts. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How two neobanks grew during challenging times and the future of online banking
TechCrunch / 3h
While there have been a number of digital bank shutdowns in recent years, there are some players that are not only doing well, but thriving. Neobanks Dave and Varo Bank each have millions of customers, growing despite a challenging macroeconomic environment and an increasing number of competitors. What are these companies doing to help them […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
Erin and Sara Foster from Oversubscribed Ventures talk consumer, culture and creators
TechCrunch / 4h
Erin and Sara Foster, two of the venture industry’s most famous sisters, sit down alongside business partner Phil Schwarz at Disrupt 2024 to talk about their VC firm Oversubscribed Ventures, consumer investing, culture curation, and what it means to be a creator in the modern age. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: Stitch3D
TechCrunch / 4h
Offers a SaaS platform for hosting, processing, viewing, analyzing, and sharing large volumes of LIDAR point cloud data, all in a real-time collaborative 3D viewer. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: h
2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: MabLab
TechCrunch / 4h
Maker of 5-in-1, at-home rapid tests to screen for laced drugs and spiked drinks. Results delivered in under three minutes, potentially saving over 100,000 lives annually and preventing an additional 5 million hospitalizations every year. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Thre
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 29
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
Half of Americans want the internet to forget about them – but they don't know how
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
More and more people want the internet to forget about them. This sentiment is especially strong in the US where almost half of internet users would like to be removed from the web. However, most of them don't know how. This is the main finding unveiled by a joint investigation recently carried out by one of the best VPN providers around, NordVPN , and personal data removal company Incogni . Wors
Meta AI is now a Reuters newsboy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
You can now ask the Meta AI chatbot for news and get an answer based on the latest Reuters reporting without leaving Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger. Meta and Thompson Reuters have reached a deal to link the AI chatbot with Reuters content in an agreement that will see Reuters paid – an undisclosed amount – for its content. Right now, the news responses will only appear to U.S. users.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, October 29 (game #506)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, October 29 (game #1009)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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 Tuesday, October 29 (game #240)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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
Despite risks, Vinod Khosla is optimistic about AI
24TechCrunch / 5h
Vinod Khosla has no doubts that humanity’s future with AI is bright. The Sun Microsystems co-founder turned prominent investor predicts that “the need to work will go away” almost entirely thanks to AI. “Almost all expertise, it doesn’t matter whether you’re talking about primary care physicians, mental health therapists, oncologists, structural engineers or accountants […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Foster sisters explain why they haven’t invested in AI
26TechCrunch / 6h
Oversubscribed Ventures co-founder Sara Foster (above right) made a confession onstage on Monday at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. “I don’t even have ChatGPT on my phone,” she said. It’s an unexpected comment from an investor, given that ChatGPT is arguably the most influential product to launch this decade. But what makes the Foster sisters different from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
This Eight-Piece Ring Alarm Set Is 40% Off
LifeHacker / 6h
If you're looking for a DIY home security system for your one- or two-bedroom home or apartment, you’ll want to check out this eight-piece Ring Alarm kit . It’s currently on sale for $149.99—40% off the regular $329.99 price tag, which according to price-tracking tools, is the lowest price this kit has ever hit. That said, this deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members, so you’ll need to be subsc
Philadelphia DA Sues Elon Musk for Paying Voters
100+Futurism / 6h
The Giving Tree Philly's district attorney is accusing Elon Musk and his political action committee (PAC) of illegally influencing voters with the pro-Trump billionaire's $1 million daily giveaway . In a lawsuit filed in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court , DA Larry Krasner said that the state's laws are "unambiguous" when it comes to registering lotteries — and that Musk's America PAC giveaway viol
Lidar mapping reveals mountainous medieval cities along the Silk Road
27Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing and Hangzhou with Constantinople and Cairo, has mostly been focused on its endpoints: China and the West. Less was known about the people and cultures the traders encountered along the way. Given the length of the route, there must have been a lot of encounters. Traders passed through large cities
Apple is turning The Oregon Trail into a movie
20Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Apple will adapt the classic educational game The Oregon Trail into a big-budget movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter (THR). The film is in early development, having just been pitched to Apple and approved. Will Speck and Josh Gordon ( Blades of Glory , Office Christmas Party ) will direct and produce. Given that pedigree (zany comedies), it's clear this film won't be a serious historical d
Google-backed Open Cloud Coalition launches to lobby European lawmakers
TechCrunch / 6h
Europe has a new lobbying body, one with a self-stated mission to “improve competition, transparency, and resilience” in the cloud computing sector. The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) counts 10 members at launch, the most notable one being Google, supported by cloud providers spanning international and local markets including Centerprise International, Civo, Gigas, ControlPlane, DTP Group, […] © 2024
2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: VRTL
23TechCrunch / 6h
A virtual venue for entertainment organizations to deliver and scale in-person fan experiences to a remote, global audience, for greater lifetime values and data collection. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook B
2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: DGLegacy
TechCrunch / 6h
Ensures that in the case of an unforeseen event, your assets won’t be lost and your loved ones would be able to claim their rightful ownership with a digital legacy planning and inheritance app. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https
How to know whether you can trust a poll
Mashable / 6h
A close election is all about uncertainty. So it's not surprising that many Americans are relying on polls to offer comfort, or warning. Not all polls are created equal, however — and election experts caution that some are more impartial than others. Not only that, pollsters vary wildly in their level of outreach, and how much they adhere to industry norms regarding data accuracy. Take this poll
Google Searches for Comedian Who Told Racist Jokes at Trump Rally Surpass Taylor Swift
Gizmodo / 6h
Who is Tony Hinchcliffe?
Count Down to Halloween With These 10 Scary Hulu and Disney+ Movies
Gizmodo / 6h
You still have a few days left to binge-watch horror before Christmas starts invading your watch list. Take advantage while you can!
2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: Advex AI
TechCrunch / 7h
Helps the world’s largest manufacturers reduce costs and improve efficiency by providing highly reliable computer vision models in hours. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesky Mast
Postmates founder Bastian Lehmann is hungry for more with Tiptop, a new fintech startup
TechCrunch / 7h
After selling Postmates to Uber for $2.65 billion, Bastian Lehmann is back with Tiptop, a startup that wants to unlock the monetary value of things you already own. Tiptop is building an instant trade-in program that is available at checkout. Retailers can integrate Tiptop as a payment option and Tiptop handles everything from quotes to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
How family offices can get more startup exposure, with Eti Lazarian and Bruce Lee
TechCrunch / 7h
Family offices have gotten increasingly active in investing in startups both directly and through their VC investors. But what are they looking for? While no two family offices are the same, this session with Elle Family Office Family Office Principle Eti Lazarian and Keebeck Wealth Management CEO & Founder Bruce Lee digs into family office […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
Robot Plays Cello With Live Orchestra
22Futurism / 7h
Final Bow For perhaps the first time ever, a robot played a cello live on stage during a performance by a symphony orchestra. As Reuters reports , a pair of industrial robotic arms programmed by researcher and composer Fredrik Gran played a piece by Swedish composer Jacob Muhlrad alongside the Malmo Symphony Orchestra earlier this month. Footage of the unusual event shows the arms smoothly glidin
Why You May Want to Leave Your Phone at Home When Accessing Reproductive Care
LifeHacker / 7h
Our phones track us all the time. That’s an unfortunate reality of the world we live in, and an investigation published on 404 Media shows just how intrusive and detailed location tracking can get. They were able to show that a service offered to government contractors can trace the route of an individual phone from a person’s house, to an abortion clinic, and back home. This particular tool, Loc
Beyond the Hype: Building AI that Means Business
TechCrunch / 7h
Join Iliana Quiñonez, Director of North America Startups Customer Engineering, in a thought-provoking conversation with a visionary founder navigating the frontier of AI. Together, they’ll explore the pivotal growth milestones that define successful startups. This insightful discussion will uncover the transformative potential and power of AI, offering valuable insights for leaders looking to sta
This veteran couldn’t share 3D scans of a burnt naval ship, so he created a startup that can
22TechCrunch / 7h
In the summer of 2020, a fire broke out onboard a naval ship docked in San Diego Bay. For more than four days, the USS Bonhomme Richard burned as helicopters dropped buckets of water from above, boats spewed water from below, and firefighters rushed onboard to control the blaze. Before the embers had even cooled, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Vinod Khosla calls out Trump’s ‘depraved values’ and Musk’s role in spreading misinformation
58TechCrunch / 7h
Storied investor Vinod Khosla, founder and partner at Khosla Ventures, and more recently one of the first checks into OpenAI, veered off topic during a Monday interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 focused on the future of AI. After talking about AI’s future and risks, he took a moment to deliver a stringent warning about the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google accused of shadow campaigns redirecting antitrust scrutiny to Microsoft
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Monday, Microsoft came out guns blazing, posting a blog accusing Google of "dishonestly" funding groups conducting allegedly biased studies to discredit Microsoft and mislead antitrust enforcers and the public. In the blog, Microsoft lawyer Rima Alaily alleged that an astroturf group called the Open Cloud Coalition will launch this week and will appear to be led by "a handful of European cloud
NASA’s oldest active astronaut is also one of the most curious humans
35Ars Technica - All content / 7h
For his most recent trip to the International Space Station, in lieu of bringing coffee or some other beverage in his "personal drink bag" allotment for the stay, NASA astronaut Don Pettit asked instead for a couple of bags of unflavored gelatin. This was not for cooking purposes but rather to perform scientific experiments. How many of us would give up coffee for science? Well, Donald Roy Pettit
How to Choose a CPU With the Right TDP
How-To Geek / 7h
You might have heard about the term Thermal Design Power (TDP), often mentioned in online CPU discussions. This is a popular but flawed metric describing CPU heat output and power usage. But what does TDP describe, and should you even consider it when in the market for a new CPU? Find out below.
MabLab’s improved drug and drink testing strips could make for safer streets and venues
TechCrunch / 7h
For anyone who parties or goes out dancing, the risk of accidentally taking adulterated drugs is a real one. MabLab, presenting today on the Startup Battlefield stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, has created a testing strip that detects the five most common and dangerous additives in minutes. Co-founders Vienna Sparks and Skye Lam met in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
Vinod Khosla, legendary VC, looks into the past to see the future of AI
TechCrunch / 7h
Watch legendary investor Vinod Khosla’s electrifying fireside chat on the future of AI at Disrupt 2024. Khosla shares his perspective on the groundbreaking opportunities AI unlocks — along with the seismic disruptions it will unleash. Given Khosla’s penchant for straight talk and his proven ability over the years to see around corners, you’ll want to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Three venture capitalists try to find the consensus of crypto VC
TechCrunch / 7h
In the crypto space, it’s time to scale. All signs point toward a period of growth with high market prices, a more favorable regulatory landscape and a large ecosystem of scaling solutions that work. Watch as TechCrunch Reporter Romain Dillet talks with NFX General Partner Morgan Beller, Galaxy Ventures General Partner Will Nuelle, and Dragonfly […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
How to earn miles with the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program
The Points Guy / 7h
TPG readers and staff members are huge fans of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program — even those on the East Coast who never actually fly with the carrier. Even though we’ve seen devaluations of Mileage Plan miles in previous years , there are still sweet spots within the program’s Oneworld and nonalliance partners. You can redeem miles for some of the most sought-after premium award seats on
Step aside, Zoom fatigue, VRTL wants to make virtual fan events fun again
TechCrunch / 8h
VRTL founder Courtney Jeffries describes herself as a “recovering sports executive.” “That was my entire career before I threw it away to chase down my startup dreams,” Jeffries told TechCrunch. After playing softball at the University of Washington, she spent almost 20 years working in marketing and sales for teams like the Oakland Raiders and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
David Fincher’s Next Project May Be in the World of Squid Game
23Gizmodo / 8h
David Fincher now has his tentacles on the popular Netflix franchise.
DGLegacy wants to help you ensure your loved ones inherit your assets
TechCrunch / 8h
DGLegacy, a company that’s designed a digital legacy planning and inheritance app, pitched today at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Startup Battlefield to detail how it’s helping people ensure that their loved ones inherit their assets. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Ana Mineva and Peter Minev, DGLegacy allows users to proactively inform their beneficiaries of their assets and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Is a 5G Laptop Better Than Just Using Phone Tethering?
How-To Geek / 8h
5G laptops are becoming increasingly common, but are they worth the extra cost? After all, can't you get the same speeds by just tethering to your phone? Well, yes and no.
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Has Secretive "Personal Reasons" for Wanting to Escape to Mars
200+Futurism / 8h
Deep Lore At some point, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos reportedly made a cryptic admission to a power broker — and that strange comment is taking on new significance in light of another recent message he's sending to the public. Following WaPo 's surprise decision not to endorse either candidate for president — reportedly because its billionaire owner vetoed staff's decision to name Kamala Har
Vinod Khosla calls SB 1047 author ‘clueless’ and ‘not qualified’ to regulate the real dangers of AI
TechCrunch / 8h
Vinod Khosla said the author of California’s recently vetoed AI bill, SB 1047, was clueless about the real dangers of AI, and not qualified to have an opinion on global national security issues. The comment about state Senator Scott Wiener was made during an onstage interview at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. “He’s clueless about the real […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
Here's How Long It Takes to Get Off the Apple Intelligence Waitlist
LifeHacker / 8h
After months of beta testing and a ton of advertising , Apple Intelligence is officially here. If you have a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac , you can install Apple's latest update and try out the first wave of new generative AI features on your devices. You'll just have to wait in line first. As it happens, you can't just turn on your compatible Apple device and expect Apple Intelligence to be u
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Beats Studio Pro
LifeHacker / 8h
Beats headphones are well known for their style and better compatibility with Apple devices. Both of these hold true with their flagship headphones, the Beats Studio Pro , currently $169.99 (originally $349.99), the lowest price it has been after a 51% discount, according to price-tracking tools . While it is compatible with Android users, Apple users will get the most out of these premium headph
Dont Worry, EU iPhones Will Get Apple Intelligence Too
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple has confirmed for the first time that iPhone owners living in the European Union (EU) will get Apple Intelligence, only a bit later than their US counterparts.
How Advex creates synthetic data to improve machine vision for manufacturers
25TechCrunch / 8h
Data is pretty much everything when it comes to training AI systems, but accessing enough data to produce quality products that live up to their promise is a major challenge, even for companies with the deepest of pockets. This is a problem that Advex AI is setting out to address, using generative AI and synthetic […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google Now Sells Refurbished Pixel Phones At A Discount
How-To Geek / 8h
Google Pixel phones are among the best Android phones you can buy, but unless you're buying an A-series phone, the prices can be a bit high. Thankfully, you can now buy cheaper refurbished models straight from Google.
TikTok’s ‘Infinite Money Glitch’ Reportedly Comes Back to Bite Fraudsters
25Gizmodo / 8h
JPMorgan Chase is apparently suing several people who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars through check fraud scheme that went viral on social media.
2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: NitroFix
TechCrunch / 8h
Aims to reduce carbon footprints by optimizing ammonia production with zero emissions, relying solely on renewable electricity, water, and air. Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://tcrn.ch/youtube Follow TechCrunch on Instagram: http://tcrn.ch/instagram TikTok: https://tcrn.ch/tiktok X: tcrn.ch/x Threads: https://tcrn.ch/threads Facebook: https://tcrn.ch/facebook Bluesky: https://tcrn.ch/bluesk
Capital One Savor Card: 6 Reasons To Apply
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card The Capital One Savor Card is a card that I personally have , and that I find to be quite valuable. While you can read a full review of the card , below I wanted to share six reasons that I think the Capital One Savor is worth it, especially as the card was recently rebranded . In no particular order… No annual fee First and forem
Lessons in tackling incumbents in crowded markets every founder should know
TechCrunch / 8h
Founders seldom have the luxury of entering a completely empty market, but what happens when the incumbents are unusually entrenched? What does it take to start a company in an industry dominated by big players and technologies that have barely changed? Watch as Quilt Founder & CEO Paul Lambert, Fumo Materials CEO Gurinder Nagra, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
We could be seeing a Lenovo Legion Go successor soon, if the Ryzen Z2 rumors and price drop are anything to go by
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming PC is now on sale, with its price falling to $499 (was $699) at Amazon for the first time amidst rumors of AMD’s Ryzen Z2 handheld gaming chip s - and this could be positive news for a potential successor. Lenovo remains the only brand among recent handheld manufacturers that is yet to build a successor or upgrade to its original handheld device; Asus released
Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
Engadget / 9h
Microsoft is accusing Google of funding a proxy campaign designed to discredit it in the eyes of regulatory authorities and policymakers in the European Union and beyond. In a blog post penned by Rima Alaily, the company’s deputy general counsel, Microsoft claims the search giant has gone to “great lengths to obfuscate its involvement, funding and control” of the Open Cloud Coalition, a group of
Bilt Rent Day (Nov. 1): Up to 100% British Airways transfer bonus, 2x points on groceries and more
300+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Good news for Bilt Rewards members: Nov. 1 is another Bilt Rent Day. As on previous Rent Days, you can snag double points on non-rent purchases, book a Bilt Neighborhood Dining Series experience and play the Rent Free game. Bilt is also offering a British Airway
Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaign’ to influence cloud regulation in Europe
36TechCrunch / 9h
The European cloud wars are heating up. Microsoft has accused its old foe Google of waging a clandestine war against the Azure cloud company, to curry favor with policymakers and antitrust authorities in Europe. In a blog post today, Microsoft deputy general counsel Rima Alaily preempted the imminent launch of a new lobby group called […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Once You Notice This Weird Thing About James Webb Space Telescope Images, You Won't Be Able to Unsee It
Futurism / 9h
Pointy Perfection Ever notice something about those images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope — other than the fact that they look absolutely incredible , that is? If they felt somehow different from other deep space snapshots, you're not wrong. Like a good movie director, the James Webb knows how to make its stars look spectacular on camera — and it does so with a signature visual tradem
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Is a Greatest Hits Movie, For Better and Worse
49Gizmodo / 9h
Netflix and Aardman's sumptuous animated movie loves the legacy of Wallace & Gromit , perhaps a little too much.
Microsoft Is Revamping the Xbox App for Windows
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft has announced a new Home screen for the Xbox app on Windows. This is currently only available for Xbox Insiders and should make it easier to find games.
You’ll get another chance to pre-order the retro-themed PS5 on Tuesday
Engadget / 9h
You’re about to get another shot if you missed Sony’s brief pre-order window for its 30th anniversary PS5 console . The retro-themed hardware sold out in a flash on its initial September 26 pre-order period, leaving fans fuming at Sony’s predictably frustrating order process. An alert on Sony’s product page ( via Kotaku ) says the second go-round will happen on Tuesday, October 29, at noon ET. Th
The Netflix Mobile App Will Now Let You Bookmark and Share Scenes With Your Friends
Gizmodo / 9h
Moments launches today on the iOS version of Netflix. However, you'll have to wait a few weeks for Android.
The Samsung QN90D 4K Neo QLED Is Massively Discounted Way Ahead of Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
Save up to $5,000 on the Samsung QN90D 4K Neo QLED — a midrange smart TV with serviceable color and gaming features.
'A Man on the Inside' trailer: Mike Schur and Ted Danson reunite for an undercover comedy
Mashable / 9h
Trailer for "A Man on the Inside," the latest sitcom from "The Good Place" creator Mike Schur, starring Ted Danson, is coming soon to Netflix.
Bret Taylor’s customer service AI startup just raised $175M
TechCrunch / 9h
Sierra, the AI startup co-founded by OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor, has raised $175 million in a funding round that values the startup at $4.5 billion. Sierra, launched by Taylor and longtime Google exec Clay Bavor, focuses on selling AI-powered customer service chatbots to brands like WeightWatchers and Sirius XM. There’s an “agent” component, as well. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Riding the wave: the future of space investing with Stoke Space COO Kelly Hennig
TechCrunch / 9h
Launch has already been reinvented over the last decade, but why stop there?Demand for space is growing as fast as launch cadences permit, but there is opportunity beyond making rockets and vehicles. Startups will likely define the future of launch-related software, automation, and operations, if these founders have anything to say about it.Watch as Stoke […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
Cislunar: The Next Frontier
TechCrunch / 9h
Cislunar space – the region from Earth out to the Moon – is quickly becoming the next frontier for commercial space activity and a gateway for future space exploration. This panel will explore how the convergence of cutting-edge technology, innovative business models, and strategic partnerships is turning bold visions for the Moon – from space […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
Try a 'Five Senses' Approach to Make Cleaning and Organizing More Engaging
LifeHacker / 9h
If you have a solid cleaning schedule in place, congratulations—that's half the battle. The other half of the battle, though, is staying engaged so you don't start phoning it in. Here's one way to shake up your routine every few weeks: Try cleaning with all five of your senses. Generally, I recommend cleaning in 15-minute bursts and doing so on a schedule, consistently working those small chunks
Why AI regulation is every startup’s business, with Andreessen Horowitz Martin Casado
TechCrunch / 9h
Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Martin Casado has lived the experience that every founder dreams about. He invented a new technology that radically altered the way computer networks are built and sold his startup for $1.26 billion when it was barely out of stealth (the second startup he sold). He’s since gone on to have an […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How startups can find, and keep, product-market fit in 2024
TechCrunch / 9h
Every startup knows that they need to find product market fit. But once they do find true resonance between what they are offering and what there is demand for, how should a startup ensure that they do not lose the product-market fit that they have gained? Finding PMF is one thing; maintaining it is another. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Instagram Confirms Some Videos Are Streamed at a Lower Quality
How-To Geek / 9h
Instagram has confirmed what some creators have suspected. The video-sharing service reduces the quality of your upload, unless it goes viral.
Last-minute strategies for earning IHG One Rewards elite status
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As the end of the year approaches, you may wonder how you’ll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards this year. This guide will discuss strategies for earning IHG elite status before the end of the year, including ways to earn more qualifying nights or qualifying points. IHG elite status overview
INE Launches Initiative to Optimize Year-End Training Budgets with Enhanced Cybersecurity and Networking Programs
Next Big Future / 9h
Cary, NC, 28th October 2024, CyberNewsWire
Netflix’s new ‘Moments’ feature lets you save and share clips from your favorite episodes
23TechCrunch / 9h
If you’ve ever struggled to explain a scene from your favorite Netflix series or movie to a friend because you couldn’t find the clip online, the streamer just came up with a solution. Netflix launched on Monday a new clipping feature called “Moments” on its iOS app, letting you quickly save your favorite scenes. Now, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Newest Amazon Echo Show 5 Is the Lowest Price It’s Been All Year, Forget Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
Get the Amazon Echo show 5 for 44% off for a limited time — a perfect gift for grandparents.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D full specifications have leaked, and it’s great news for gamers and overclockers alike
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The specifications for AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D have leaked ahead of its scheduled release on November 7 - and it’s good news for gamers. The leak remains consistent with the previous marketing description leak regarding a performance boost over its predecessor, the 7800X3D . As spotted by VideoCardz , the leak originates from Geizhals, a price comparison tool used by retailers in Europe. W
Apples Mac Accessories Finally Have USB Type-C
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple has announced new versions of its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. The new models finally ditch the Lightning port for standard USB Type-C connections.
Dwyane Wade's Miami statue has the internet in tears
Mashable / 9h
Dwyane Wade is the latest athlete to suffer the slings and arrows of the internet's jokes after having the bad fortune of a bewilderingly unrecognizable statue. In the annals of the internet, typically speaking, you see the word "unrecognizable" to describe a celeb whose weight fluctuated or hair changed . But in this case, I'd wager it'd be hard to decipher if this statue was intended to be Wade
Costco Yearly Membership for Only $20 Out of Pocket Includes a $45 Gift Card for Early Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
StackSocial has Costco yearlong memberships starting at $65 that include a $45 digital gift card.
Boeing May Sell Starliner After Fumbling Its First Crewed Flight to Space
88Gizmodo / 10h
The company is struggling to meet its end of a $4.3 billion contract with NASA.
Watch Astronauts Give a Rare Tour of China's Luxurious Space Station
73Futurism / 10h
Space Cribs Chinese astronauts on board the country's Tiangong space station have given us a rare glimpse into what life is like roughly 260 miles above the surface. As seen in an almost seven-minute-long video shared by Chinese state-owned news agency CCTV , members of the current Shenzhou-18 crew gave an extensive tour of their temporary abode. Crew members show off the station's kitchen, from
Pizza place accidentally spiked dough with THC, sickening dozens
54Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Dozens of people in Wisconsin have been sickened and at least five needed emergency medical services after inadvertently eating pizza tainted with Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive compound in cannabis, officials of Public Health Madison & Dane County reported late Friday . The contamination, which health officials called "unintentional," occurred at Famous Yeti’s Piz
Some of Apple’s last holdout accessories have switched from Lightning to USB-C
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
One of the last major holdouts against USB-C has majorly loosened its grasp. All the accessories that come with Apple's newest iMac —the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad—ship with USB-C charging and connection ports rather than the Lightning ports they have featured for nearly a decade. "These accessories now come with USB-C ports, so users can charge all of their favorite devices
Graphene-enhanced ceramic tiles make striking art
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In recent years, materials scientists experimenting with ceramics have started adding an oxidized form of graphene to the mix to produce ceramics that are tougher, more durable, and more resistant to fracture, among other desirable properties. Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new method that uses ultrasound to more evenly distribute graphene oxide (GO) in
Apple releases iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 with Apple Intelligence
20Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Today, Apple released iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, and watchOS 11.1. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac updates are focused on bringing the first AI features the company has marketed as "Apple Intelligence" to users. Once they update, users with supported devices in supported regions can enter a waitlist to begin using the first wave of Apple Intelligence features, i
Hospitals adopt error-prone AI transcription tools despite warnings
45Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Saturday, an Associated Press investigation revealed that OpenAI's Whisper transcription tool creates fabricated text in medical and business settings despite warnings against such use. The AP interviewed more than 12 software engineers, developers, and researchers who found the model regularly invents text that speakers never said, a phenomenon often called a " confabulation " or "hallucinati
Don’t fall for AI scams cloning cops’ voices, police warn
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
AI is giving scammers a more convincing way to impersonate police, reports show. Just last week, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) warned of an email scam using AI to convincingly clone the voice of Police Chief Mike Brown. A citizen tipped off cops after receiving a suspicious email that included a video showing the police chief claiming that they "owed the federal government nearly $
Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes
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Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google researchers said they uncovered a Kremlin-backed operation targeting recruits for the Ukrainian military with information-stealing malware for Windows and Android devices. The malware, spread primarily through posts on Telegram, came from a persona on that platform known as "Civil Defense." Posts on the @civildefense_com_ua telegram channel and the accompanying civildefense[.]com.ua webs
McDonald’s to Resume Selling Quarter Pounders Everywhere After E. Coli Outbreak
Gizmodo / 10h
The illnesses were caused by onions, not the beef.
Apple Wins a Whopping $250 Against Masimo Over Watch Patents
Gizmodo / 10h
Apple has sought an injunction against health tech maker Masimo’s own smart watches, but it also netted the bare minimum for patent infringement.
How to Record Calls on an iPhone Without a Third-Party App
21LifeHacker / 10h
If you're on iPhone and want to record your phone conversations, there's finally an official way to do it. With the release of iOS 18.1 comes the new Call Recording feature. Up until now, your iPhone couldn’t record calls without third-party apps or hacky methods such as putting the phone on speaker mode and using a second device for the recording, but those days are over. Here’s how to start rec
OpenAI's Transcriptions Make Up Things You Never Said to Your Doctor
LifeHacker / 10h
I t's no surprise to those of us following generative artificial intelligence news that AI is imperfect. In fact, generative AI so often spits out untrue, false, and otherwise incorrect outputs that we have a name for it: hallucinations . That's part of the problem with outsourcing so much of our work and tasks to AI in this moment. AI can be used for good, but blindly trusting it to handle impor
Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler talks scaling connectivity and resilience for space
38TechCrunch / 10h
Former Disney Channel star and singer Bridgit Mendler took the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 on Monday to detail how her startup, Northwood Space, is investing in a forgotten part of the space industry: ground infrastructure. Ground stations are the critical communication points for satellites to communicate with Earth. Northwood aims to mass-produce ground stations, as […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard review: Best for casual American Airlines flyers
The Points Guy / 10h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard Overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-level credit card for anyone who wants to earn American Airlines miles and enjoy elite-status-like benefits. Although this car
Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
Engadget / 10h
Folks in the European Union finally know when Apple Intelligence will be available on their mobile devices. Apple told EU users on Monday that its AI suite will arrive in April 2025. The first Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and AI notification summaries, are now available for English speakers elsewhere. Apple announced the EU release date in a press release for the European
Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors
NYT > Technology / 10h
Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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My Hero Academia‘s Dub Actors Reflect on Its Most Unexpected Relationship
Gizmodo / 10h
Luci Christian and Leah Clark discuss Uraraka and Toga's arcs throughout the series and look back on My Hero Academia 's anime success.
Android's Quick Share for Windows Just Got Better
How-To Geek / 10h
Google has quietly updated Quick Share for Windows, the official tool for connecting Android phones to Windows PCs. It now has easier file transfers and other improvements.
Bridgit Mendler on moving from Disney star to founding spacetech startup Northwood
TechCrunch / 10h
Former Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler wants to transform one of the least sexy segments of the space industry: ground stations. Founded in 2024, Mendler is the CEO and Co-Founder of Northwood Space, a spacetech startup looking to expand access to space by rethinking shared infrastructure for satellite backhaul. In this fireside chat with TechCrunch […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Southwest Airlines Switches To Bamboo Cups, Wood Stir Sticks
41One Mile at a Time / 10h
If you’re a frequent Southwest Airlines flyer, you may notice some changes to the inflight service on your next flight. Southwest tries to reduce single-use plastics from inflight service Southwest Airlines is switching some of its service items to reduce single-use plastics. Specifically, the airline has started serving cold beverages in bamboo cups, and has started offering wood stir sticks wit
How long does it take to get off the Apple Intelligence waitlist?
Mashable / 10h
As part of its big week of Mac announcements , Apple let slip on Monday morning that the first wave of Apple Intelligence features have been let loose unto the world immediately. Of course, that doesn't mean anyone with a newer iPhone, iPad, or Mac can just use Apple Intelligence right now. It would be silly to simply allow people to use features that are out. Instead, you need to go through a (h
'The Sticky' trailer: Margo Martindale, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Mashable / 10h
"The Sticky," starring Margo Martindale and Jamie Lee Curtis, hits Prime Video December 6.
Google starts selling refurbished Pixel phones
Engadget / 10h
Google now offers refurbished Pixel phones, as originally spotted by The Verge . The company is selling refurbed Pixel 6, Pixel 6A and Pixel 7 handsets directly on the Google Store . The phones can be purchased for up to 40 percent off, when compared to new models. Each smartphone ships with the same 1-year limited warranty and customer support options as a new model. Google says that each refurb
Solideon wants to decentralize rocket manufacturing through 3D printing
TechCrunch / 10h
Nearly five years after COVID-19 ground the world to a halt, the global supply chain still hasn’t fully recovered. Specialty industries like space travel were particularly hard hit, given the impossibility of heading down to the corner to pick up spare rocket parts. Industries began taking a long, hard look at 3D printing as a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Wiz CEO and Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport: From Zero-Day to Hero
TechCrunch / 11h
Fresh off a $1 billion funding round, Wiz has shot to fame as one of the fastest-growing, impactful cloud security startups ever. And one of the most sought after: earlier this year it rebuffed a $23 billion M&A offer from Google. Watch and learn to Wiz’s CEO Assaf Rappaport talk about his journey as a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Did Apple Finally Fix the iPad Mini's "Jelly Scrolling" Problem?
How-To Geek / 11h
The sixth-generation iPad Mini was almost perfect apart from one issue that affected the display: so-called jelly scrolling. So has 2024s seventh-generation iPad Mini refresh fixed the issue? The answer is complicated.
Level Zero Health is working on a potentially life-changing device for hormone health
25TechCrunch / 11h
Level Zero Health’s co-founders Ula Rustamova and Irene Jia are swinging for the fences. They are attempting to invent a never-achieved technology that could help millions of people. If they succeed — and there are some positive early indicators — they will create a continuous hormone monitoring medical device. Such a device could do for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
1Kg, Sub $600 rival to Apple MacBook Air emerges in India — Infinix Air Pro+ has twice the memory, twice the storage, an OLED display but, somehow, is almost half the price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you want to buy a MacBook Air but your budget won’t quite stretch, Infinix has launched a lightweight, highly-affordable Windows 11 alternative which brings an impressive array of features promising to rival higher-end competitors. The Inbook Air Pro+ weighs only 1kg, placing it firmly in the thin and light category - ideal for everyday use, performance, processing, and multitasking. Equipped
New Rule To Pay Passengers For Flight Delays Advances – But Will It Raise Fares And Survive In Court?
View from the Wing / 11h
A year and a half ago President Biden announced new rules coming to require airlines to pay cash compensation for flight delays and cancellations. Think of it as the U.S.'s answer to Europe's 'EU261' compensation. Continue reading ...
Wow, There’s Finally Footage of Singing in Wicked
24Gizmodo / 11h
The adaptation of the hit Broadway musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opens November 22.
Evidence Grows That Elon Musk Was an Illegal Immigrant Before Deciding He Hated Immigrants
100+Futurism / 11h
Cover Blown Elon Musk has fervently railed against immigration for years. But it turns out that when he first got his start as an entrepreneur in the United States, the South African-born billionaire was staying and working there illegally, The Washington Post reports , with his associates even fearing that he could be kicked out of the country. While his brother Kimbal has admitted to both of th
Nintendo tries again on mobile with a $10 Animal Crossing game arriving in December
TechCrunch / 11h
It was a sad day when Nintendo announced that its free mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp would soon shut down. The app is ending its service on November 28; however, it’s also getting a revival. This time, though, it’ll be a paid game. On December 3, Nintendo is launching a paid version of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
SpiralWave’s pulsing plasma towers transform carbon dioxide into liquid fuel
TechCrunch / 11h
If there’s anything that came from one of the worlds that was promised to us in “Back to the Future” or “The Jetsons” or innumerable other sci-fi franchises, it’s what SpiralWave co-founder and CEO Abed Bukhari showed me on a video call. Purple-tinged waves of white plasma rhythmically rose and vanished within a metal-screened column, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
NASA Astronauts Hospitalized After Splashdown in Rare Incident
Gizmodo / 11h
One of the four Crew-8 astronauts was forced to stay overnight at the Florida hospital for reasons not made clear.
Four Reasons to Consider a 'Strategic Divorce'
LifeHacker / 11h
Sometimes it might seem like everything about relationships is alternative and unexpected these days, but human beings remain pretty traditional in one sense: We tend to still get married when we love each other. Millions of people get married every year in the U.S., and each one of those partnerships is an example of optimism. Marriage isn’t just an emotional commitment, after all, it’s also a f
How to Enable (and Turn Off) Apple Intelligence on an iPhone
LifeHacker / 11h
Apple Intelligence is bringing with it some of the biggest new features for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Its functions are being released in phases, starting with today's iOS and iPadOS 18.1 update for the iPhone 15 Pro series, all iPhone 16 models, and all iPads running an A17 Pro chip and above. All Macs running an M-series chip are also getting Apple Intelligence with today's macOS Sequoia 15.1
Wiz CEO explains why he turned down a $23 billion deal
TechCrunch / 11h
Assaf Rappaport, the co-founder and CEO of cloud security startup Wiz, said that turning down a $23 billion offer from Google was “the toughest decision ever,” but justified it by saying the company can get even bigger and reach $100 billion because cloud security is the future. “I think we did the right choice,” Rappaport […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How AI and XR Will Revolutionize All of Your Devices
TechCrunch / 11h
Join us for an engaging panel session where Ziad Asghar, SVP & GM, XR, Qualcomm, will explore the transformative potential of on-device AI and XR technologies in creating a unified and immersive experience across all your personal tech devices. Discover how the integration of smartphones, smartwatches, AR glasses, and PCs can elevate your daily digital […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
What you need to raise a Series A today, according to three VC partners
TechCrunch / 11h
If you aren’t building the next foundation model AI company, raising a Series A today is likely harder than it has been in some time. So, to help founders building at the Seed-stage prepare for their first lettered-round, we’ve rounded up investors to explain what they – and their firms – are looking for in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Virgin Atlantic shifts to dynamic pricing this week: Why you might want to redeem your points now
63The Points Guy / 11h
Last month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would soon make some huge changes to its Flying Club loyalty program , including (among other things) a shift to a new dynamic pricing model. If you’ve been sitting on a stash of Virgin points, now might be the time to redeem them. The changes are set to roll out on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and while the airline is promising a slew of new opportunities for Flyi
What Is a CPU, and What Does It Do?
37How-To Geek / 11h
The most important part of your computer, if you had to choose just one, would be the central processing unit (CPU). It's the primary hub (or "brain"), and it processes the instructions that come from programs, the operating system, or other components in your PC.
What Does Open-Source AI Actually Mean? There’s Finally a Definition
Gizmodo / 11h
Companies like Meta have been calling their products open source. They're not.
A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up
Wired / 11h
Some of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley appear to be quietly sitting out the presidential election cycle. But Trump says that in private, it's a different story.
Donald Trump Vows to Let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘Go Wild on Health’ if Elected
24Wired / 11h
At his Madison Square Garden rally, Donald Trump all but promised that conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who has pushed crank science for decades, would have a role in a prospective administration.
ForestGuard is building the ‘Internet of Trees’ to detect fires even earlier
TechCrunch / 11h
Many startups have taken aim at the problem of early wildfire detection and prevention, but Turkey-based ForestGuard’s space-based system could give it an edge over competitors. ForestGuard, which presented onstage today as part of the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, was founded by trained architects Muhammed Ali Örnek and Suat Batuhan Esirger, who witnessed the need for early […] © 20
Wiz CEO says company was targeted with deepfake attack that used his voice
TechCrunch / 11h
Even cybersecurity companies aren’t safe from deepfake attacks. Speaking onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, Wiz’s CEO and co-founder Assaf Rappaport, who recently turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google, noted that his employees had been targeted by a deepfake attack just two weeks ago. “Dozens of my employees got a voice […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Rocket Lab Founder Peter Beck reveals his vision for the space industry’s future
TechCrunch / 11h
As the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, Peter Beck is a familiar face to anyone in the space industry. But the company’s ambitions go far beyond its popular Electron launch vehicle: Beck believes that to thrive, perhaps even to survive, space companies will have to become fully integrated one-stop shops. Hear Beck discuss Rocket […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Aerospace’s Future of Space pitch competition
TechCrunch / 11h
TechCrunch and The Aerospace Corporation once again joined forces at the Space Challenge pitch competition at Disrupt 2024. The contest is designed to foster growth and development of innovative startups poised to transform commercial space operations. By engaging the founder and innovator community, venture capitalists, and the commercial industry, this event will cast a wide […] © 2024 TechCrun
The Latest Apple iPad Air Is at a Record Low Price, Hurry to Amazon Before It’s Gone
Gizmodo / 11h
Save $100 on the latest 11-inch Apple iPad Air during this limited time deal at Amazon.
How investors can help startups compete for lucrative government and defense contracts
TechCrunch / 11h
Government and defense are relying more and more on commercial services, but startups face a real challenge entering this highly regulated and formal side of the industry. How can young, lean companies compete for contracts and attention with primes and more established organizations — and how can investors help? Watch as True Anomaly CEO & […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
NitroFix wants to use electricity to make ammonia without the pollution
24TechCrunch / 11h
Ammonia may conjure thoughts of off odors, but the world is entirely dependent on the smelly stuff as a fertilizer and for use in myriad other industries. Problem is, nearly all the ammonia produced today is heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Making the compound releases more than 450 million metric tons of carbon dioxide every […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The paid version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp arrives on December 3
Engadget / 11h
The free-to-play mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is going the way of the dodo on November 28. However, it’s being replaced by a paid, (mostly) offline version called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete . This refresh drops on December 3 , giving mobile Animal Crossing players just a few days without access to their beloved campsites. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete won’t be cheap
Watch Saoirse Ronan stun male actors into silence on 'The Graham Norton Show'
Mashable / 11h
It's not often a talk show goes silent. After all, it's right there in the name — it's a talk show . But actor Saoirse Ronan did just that on a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show , the British talk show that typically features a roundtable discussion among famous folks. Ronan was the lone woman on the panel, which also featured actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Eddie Redmayne and t
Open-source TikTok alternative Loops coming to the fediverse
Mashable / 11h
The fediverse is growing. Loops , an open-source TikTok clone, has started to accept sign ups, as first reported by TechCrunch . The short form, looping video platform will provide an open-source alternative to TikTok in the same way that Mastodon provides an alternative option for X, formerly Twitter. Loops was created by Daniel Supernault, the founder of the open-source Instagram alternative Pi
Timothée Chalamet showed up at the Timothée Chalamet lookalike competition
Mashable / 11h
On Sunday afternoon in New York City's Washington Square Park, Timothée Chalamet "did the funniest thing possible" by showing up to his own lookalike competition. SEE ALSO: What is facial contrast makeup? It's the latest TikTok trend dictating how to feel beautiful. Over 1,000 people gathered in the park after signs advertising a Chalamet lookalike competition with a $50 cash prize appeared all o
Apple’s $1,299 M4 iMac at long last bumps the base model to 16GB of RAM
52Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple's week of Mac announcements kicks off today with a new lineup of 24-inch iMacs , Apple's first Macs to launch with the M4 processor from this spring's iPad Pros. The new models still start at $1,299 can be preordered starting today and will begin arriving on November 8. Processor aside, the biggest functional upgrade to the base model may be the bump from 8GB to 16GB of RAM, the first time
Are we on the verge of a self-improving AI explosion?
36Ars Technica - All content / 11h
If you read enough science fiction, you've probably stumbled on the concept of an emergent artificial intelligence that breaks free of its constraints by modifying its own code . Given that fictional grounding, it's not surprising that AI researchers and companies have also invested significant attention to the idea of AI systems that can improve themselves—or at least design their own improved s
Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all
20BBC News / 11h
The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.
Guide To JetBlue Match To Mosaic Status Match Offer
73One Mile at a Time / 11h
It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska , American , Delta , Southwest , and United . In August 2024, JetBlue TrueBlue launched an ong
Anker 535 Portable Power Station Now Priced Lower than Last Year’s Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
The Anker 535 Portable Power Station, 40% off, recharges quickly, powers your devices and small appliances, has a 10-year lifespan.
Wi-Fi Alliance test suite has a worrying security flaw
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Wi-Fi Test Suite carries a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege and remote code execution (RCE) attacks - and since there is no patch, and no word if there ever will be a patch, users are advised to replace the affected endpoints, or at least stop using them until any sort of resolution. The Wi-Fi Test Suite is a certification toolset, developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, and used to
A mysterious new image generation model has appeared
32TechCrunch / 11h
A mysterious new image generation model is beating models from Midjourney, Black Forest Labs, and OpenAI on the crowdsourced Artificial Analysis benchmark. The model, which goes by the name “red_panda,” is around 40 Elo points ahead of the next-best-ranking model, Black Forest Labs’ Flux1.1 Pro, on Artificial Analysis’ text-to-image leaderboard. Artificial Analysis uses Elo, a […] © 2024 TechCrun
Alaska Lounge Membership Cost Increasing In 2025 (Again)
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Alaska Airlines has just announced that the cost of an Alaska Lounge membership will be increasing as of February 2025, though we don’t yet have the full details. This will be the second year in a row that Alaska increases the cost of a lounge membership, and it will be the third increase that we’ve seen since 2022. Alaska hikes lounge membership fees As of February 1, 2025, the cost to be an Ala
Hasbro’s Latest Marvel Legends Give Us Our Best Look Yet at the MCU’s New Falcon
Gizmodo / 11h
Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Harrison Ford’s General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Red Hulk, to friends), and Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres/Falcon are coming to a toy shelf near you.
CPU vs GPU: What Matters More for Gaming
How-To Geek / 12h
Although a gaming PC consists of a number of different parts, there are only two that play a very active role in performance: the CPU and the GPU. Both are processing units and work in unison to deliver smooth gameplay, but which part has a bigger impact?
You Can Now Share Netflix Clips With 'Moments'
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix has launched a new mobile feature called Moments, which allows subscribers to save and share their favorite scenes. It's available now on iOS, and will roll out to Android devices soon.
Apple Is Upgrading the iMac to Better Handle AI
LifeHacker / 12h
After surprising the world this spring by debuting its latest in-house silicon, the M4 chip , on an iPad instead of the Mac, Apple is finally ready to bring its newest generation of processors to home computers. As the first reveal in what Apple promises as an “ exciting week of announcements ,” the company this morning confirmed that it’s bringing the M4 chip to the iMac . Current iMacs use last
Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot
Engadget / 12h
Stung from the hit it took from an Apple privacy feature three years ago, Meta is reportedly looking to decrease its dependence on Google and Microsoft. The Information said on Monday that Meta is developing a search engine for its chatbot. The company also recently partnered with Reuters to help its AI answer news-related questions. Meta has reportedly been working on indexing the web for at lea
Google's AI Overview is rolling out worldwide
Mashable / 12h
Google 's AI Overviews are rolling out to over 100 more countries today, including Australia and New Zealand, bringing the algorithmically generated search summaries to millions more users five months after its US launch. It seems pretty safe to say the search giant considers the feature a success. "We can actually do better than what's on your Search page," Hema Budaraju, Google's Senior Directo
Today's your last chance to score $100 off YouTube's NFL Sunday ticket
Mashable / 12h
GET $100 OFF: Don't miss out on $100 off YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket ! Today's the last day to score this deal and watch every out-of-market NFL game this season. Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube Our pick: NFL Sunday Ticket $379.00 at YouTube $479.00 Save $100.00 We’re just one month into football season, and if you haven't already bought an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription, today's your last
‘BBL Drizzy’ Was the Beginning of the Future of AI Music
Wired / 12h
Will Hatcher got internet famous when Metro Boomin sampled his AI-generated song for a diss track released during the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef. That was just the beginning.
Apple Intelligence is coming to the EU in April 2025
TechCrunch / 12h
Remember when Apple blamed EU tech rules — and more specifically the Digital Markets Act — to justify the fact that Apple Intelligence wouldn’t be available in the European Union? Maybe that was just an attempt to turn EU users against their regulators as along […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Windows kernel components can be installed to bypass defense systems
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Experts have uncovered a method allowing cybercriminals to bypass Windows security features such as Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE), and thus install rootkits on fully updated systems. A report from cybersecurity researcher Alon Leviev of SafeBreach claims the attack is possible by downgrading certain Windows kernel components. By taking over the Windows Update process, crooks can add outdated
The best time to apply for these popular American Express cards based on offer history
54The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the best reasons to apply for a travel rewards card is the welcome offer. Often, you can earn tens of thousands of points or miles within the first few months of opening a new card by hitting certain minimum spending requirements . However, welcome offers change all the time, and part of any success
Google is expanding AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries
Engadget / 12h
In a blog post today, Google said it will make AI Overviews in Google Search available to users living in more than 100 countries. Google says people like AI Overviews, so the company plans to reach 1 billion users each month. Additionally, Google is expanding language support — now, users in any country where AI Overviews can get them in any available language. For example users in Japan are no
Missing From the 2024 Presidential Election: Feminist Media
83NYT > Technology / 12h
The robust feminist blogosphere of 2016 is all but gone. Some of the creators are missing its perspective.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Is Coming Soon to iPhone & Android
How-To Geek / 12h
The cute and cuddly Animal Crossing game series is introducing a new installment called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. It's a replacement for the original Pocket Camp game, and players will be able to transfer their in-game data to the new app.
Cheaper QD-OLED TVs and monitors may be on the way, partly thanks to Samsung's new recycling tech
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Recycling isn't just better for the environment. It could make some of the best OLED TVs cheaper too. That's the news coming from Samsung Display , which says it's developed technology that can very efficiently recycle quantum dot ink that would be wasted in the manufacturing process. That's a crucial component of QD-OLED panels, and the new tech means it can now recover and process 80% of the in
Jaw-Dropping Report Reveals Causes of Arecibo Telescope Collapse
200+Gizmodo / 12h
An investigation by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found Hurricane Maria worsened a slow decay of the Arecibo Observatory's support cables.
AR Glasses and Privacy: What You Need to Know
How-To Geek / 12h
When Google Glass first launched, it was subject to ridicule. Too expensive and limited, it faded away quickly along with its worrying privacy concerns. Now, AR glasses are back, this time with actual appeal and much more reasonable pricing. This means that you're far more likely to run into someone with a pair in public! So what now?
iOS 18.1 is finally here, but this is not the Apple Intelligence you’ve been looking for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Rejoice, Apple Intelligence has finally arrived! If you have a compatible device (more on that later) you can now upgrade to iOS 18.1 , iPad OS 18.1 or macOS Sequoia 15.1 and get your first sampling of the update Apple says will “introduce a new chapter in Apple innovation.” That sounds pretty impressive, doesn’t it? Which is why you might feel a little bit underwhelmed when you first install App
Samsung AR glasses patent teases more affordable specs than Meta Orion
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The fate of the Samsung XR headset might still be up in the air following recent leaks reporting that its headset has been delayed again , but it appears the South Korean tech giant hasn’t given up on launching some kind of XR gadget. That’s based on a recently published patent that outlines how multiple users could sync their specs with a single smartphone or tablet to enjoy a virtually augmente
Apple Intelligence is finally here, but these 5 features won’t be available until December
Mashable / 12h
Apple’s much-anticipated Apple Intelligence suite is finally rolling out with iOS 18.1, bringing a range of AI-driven features straight to your iPhone. The free update is live as of today, though some of the more advanced tools are slated to drop in December, per Apple’s latest announcement . SEE ALSO: Every Apple Mac announcement so far Leading off the announcement was Apple’s new Writing Tools—
Netflix just made it easier to stan their shows
Mashable / 12h
A new era of fandom has entered the villa: Netflix will now let you save and reshare your favorite scenes directly to your friend and followers. That's right. No more black screens or scrounging the timeline for ripped clips to share to your stan account, the app will do it for you. Introduced to iOS users exclusively on the Netflix app, the new Moments feature allows users to pause their content
Beats Studio Pro headphones are 51% off — plus deals on earbuds and speakers
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 51%: Beats headphones and speakers are on sale at Amazon. Shop the Beats Studio Pro headphones for $169.99, saving $180 for 51% off. Best Beats Deals Best Beats deal Beats Studio Pro headphones $169.99 at Amazon (Save $180) Best earbud deal Beats Studio Buds+ $129.99 at Amazon (Save $39.96) Best speaker deal Beats Pill $126.99 at Amazon (Save $22.96) We're still a month out from Black
Apple just announced the M4 Apple iMac: Here's how to pre-order it
Mashable / 12h
Where to pre-order the M4 iMac Apple Store Apple iMac (M4) Starting at $1,299 Mac Week is officially here , and Apple's kicked it off with an iMac announcement. As of Oct. 28, the M4 Apple iMac is available for preorder, starting with 16GB of unified memory, 256GB of storage, and an 8-core CPU and GPU for $1,299. So far, you can pre-order the Apple desktop from the Apple's online store, but we'll
I Think Batman Might Be Really Bad at His Job
59Gizmodo / 12h
Let's talk The Penguin , the DC Batman spinoff series starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti.
Abortion Drug Mifepristone Might Have Unexpected Health Benefits, Study Suggests
33Gizmodo / 12h
New research on flies suggests that mifepristone may extend lifespan by enhancing cells' ability to clear out damaged mitochondria.
Excel Update Makes Cleaning Your Data Super Easy
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft Excel now has the Copilot AI, with the ability to clean data to reduce errors with formulas. Now, Excel automatically scours your spreadsheet for consistency issues, and instantly notifies you if you need to take action to make your data work more smoothly.
All-Inclusive OneAir Lifetime Travel Subscription Is Just $70 for an Early Black Friday Special
Gizmodo / 12h
Save thousands on travel costs with the OneAir subscription for just $70, and earn up to 10% in cash rewards on most bookings.
AI Slop Is Flooding Medium
56Wired / 12h
The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.
