Elon Musk Puts His Imprint on the Trump Transition at Mar-a-Lago
42KNYT > Technology / 18h
He’s on the patio. He’s on the golf course. Everywhere Donald Trump looks, there is the world’s richest man.
The Guardian is leaving X
1KEngadget / 18h
The Guardian announced it will no longer be active on X (formerly Twitter) — all its editorial accounts will stop posting on the platform. Users can, of course, still share the outlet's articles on X, and journalists working for The Guardian may link to or embed X posts in their articles or continue using the platform to gather news. According to the statement, X has become rife with “far-right c
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 14
Mashable / 43min
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 14
Mashable / 14min
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT's The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 14, 2024
Mashable / 14min
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Tessl raises $125M at $500M+ valuation to build AI that writes and maintains code
26TechCrunch / 1h
Many startups and larger tech companies have taken a crack at building artificial intelligence to code software. Now, another new player is coming out of the shadows to throw its hat into the ring, with a mission to fix the many problems that will arise when humans and all those AIs are all writing code […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online
Mashable / 1h
Black Friday is looming large on the horizon, promising big discounts on TVs , laptops , headphones , speakers , and just about everything else. It's the single best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the leading retailers. And these retailers are always looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals . You could argue that Black Friday is stretched out
Atlas.co wants its web-based mapping tool to be the Figma of geospatial data
22TechCrunch / 1h
Startup inspiration can strike anywhere. But for Atlas.co*, a freemium browser-based, real-time mapping tool that’s being built by an Oslo, Norway-based team of (initially student) engineers, the realization that there might be a business opportunity in competing with expensive legacy mapping software hit the founders during class. “When we took introduction class to GIS [geographic […] © 2024 Te
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Is poor data quality letting your AI down?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The most successful businesses in the future will be those that optimize their AI investment. As companies start their journey to AI readiness, they must develop robust data management strategies to handle increased data volume and complexity, and ensure trusted data is available for business use. Poor quality data is a burden for users trying to build reliable models to extrapolate insights for
Sephora Promo Code: 10% Off In November 2024
21Wired / 2h
Get a 10% discount on top makeup, skincare, perfumes, and other beauty products when you sign up for texts at Sephora.
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Wired / 2h
Save 20% with a OnePlus promo code this November, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.
Sephora Promo Code: 10% Off In November 2024
21Wired / 2h
Plan your next trip with Hotels.com and score up to 30% off with member-exclusive deals.
BitMar gives you a lifetime of free streaming content for a one-time purchase of £15.73
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Access millions of free movies, TV shows, channels, videos, and music for just £15.73 (reg. £118.07) with BitMar Streaming Content Finder . Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription £15.73 at the Mashable Shop £118.07 Save £102.34 Tired of endlessly scrolling through streaming platforms only to realise there’s nothing new to watch? Say good
How to watch Sinner vs. Medvedev in the 2024 ATP Finals online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Medvedev in the 2024 ATP Finals for free on RaiPlay . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The knockout stage of the 2024 ATP Finals is fast approaching, with a single round-robin fixture left to be played. Sinner has won both of his games so far in straight sets and tops the group going into this final game. Medvedev needs
ExpressVPN's best-ever Black Friday deal has just dropped
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 61%: A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $151.80. This Black Friday deal saves you 61% on list price, and includes an extra six months for free. Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (2-Year Subscription + 6 Months Free) $151.80 at ExpressVPN (with 30-day money-back guarantee) Black Friday is the best time of the year to bag deals on leading VPNs . The likes of
How to watch Paraguay vs. Argentina online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Paraguay vs. Argentina in World Cup Qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The international sides of South America are battling it out for a place in the next World Cup . Argentina are top of the South American World Cup Qualifying standings, with seven wins from 10 games. Paraguay are currently in si
How to watch Venezuela vs. Brazil in World Cup Qualifiers online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Venezuela vs. Brazil in World Cup Qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Venezuala are struggling to climb the table in a bid to qualify for the next World Cup , and it's not going to get any easier as they welcome Brazil in the next qualifying fixture. Brazil have been inconsistent so far in this camp
How to watch Ecuador vs. Bolivia online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Ecuador vs. Bolivia in World Cup Qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everyone wants a place in the next World Cup , but it doesn't work like that. There will be a lot of top-quality international sides that miss out on this showcase event. The South American World Cup Qualifiers are particularly tou
How to watch Greece vs. England in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Greece vs. England in the UEFA Nations League for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Back in October, England lost to Greece in the UEFA Nations League . That defeat hurt, so Lee Carsley's side will be desperate to get revenge in the reverse fixture. It's not going to be easy to do that. Greece looked really strong in Lon
How to watch France vs. Israel in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Israel in the UEFA Nations League for free on TF1+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Israel are yet to secure a point in the UEFA Nations League . In fairness, they are in an incredibly tough group featuring France, Italy, and Belgium . But still, they would probably like to come away from this campaign with something to s
How to watch Belgium vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Belgium vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League for free on RaiPlay . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Does anyone really care about the UEFA Nations League ? That's the question that fans around Europe are asking themselves when they miss out on domestic competitions in favor of these international fixtures. We're not sure whether they
Robotic AI performs successful surgery after watching videos for training
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Watching old episodes of ER won't make you a doctor, but watching videos may be all the training a robotic surgeon's AI brain needs to sew you up after a procedure. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have published a new paper showing off a surgical robot as capable as a human in carrying out some procedures after simply watching humans do so. The research team tested
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 14
Mashable / 6h
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 November 14'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: Mahjo
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 14
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
F.B.I. Searches Home of Shayne Coplan, Polymarket Founder
NYT > Technology / 6h
The search involving Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, known for its presidential election odds, was part of a criminal investigation, three people said.
Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Wired / 8h
Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.
Amazon Is Saying Goodbye to Freevee
LifeHacker / 8h
Streaming services are finding new ways to make sure we spend more money than ever, like cracking down on password sharing . But not all streaming services charge an arm and a leg for their content. In fact, there's a decent list of options that are totally free of charge (and legal, at that). Among those is Amazon's Freevee, a way to watch shows and movies without worrying about your wallet—at l
Today's Wordle answer is so hard it nearly cost me my 1,045-game streak – and it's all the NYT's fault
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Having a very, very long Wordle streak is a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it grants me immense bragging rights over those mere mortals with their streaks in the hundreds. On the other, it turns every game into a must-win ordeal. After all, what would I be without my Wordle streak? A so-called 'expert' with no credentials, that's what. I'd be laughed out of town. I joke, of course, but ha
ePlane looks to ride the Indian government’s interest in air taxis with new $14M round
20TechCrunch / 9h
India's ePlane Company has raised $14 million in a Series B round as it plans to commercialize its air taxi in 2026. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Best Buy Wants to Give You a Free TV Just for Buying Another, Larger TV
LifeHacker / 9h
Black Friday is no longer a single-day shopping event—like other shopping events, it has become a multiple-day extravaganza without a defined beginning or end. Walmart's sale is already live, as is as Target's , and some of Amazon's .) Joining the fun is Best Buy, which is offering some deals on TVs . Its Hisense and Samsung TV deals stand out, which include a free digital copy of NBA 2K25: All-S
Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers
95BBC News / 9h
Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.
Apple faces UK ‘iCloud monopoly’ compensation claim worth $3.8 billion
TechCrunch / 9h
U.K. consumer rights group ‘Which?’ is filing a legal claim against Apple under competition law on behalf of some 40 million users of iCloud, its cloud storage service. The collective proceeding lawsuit, which is seeking £3 billion in compensation damages (around $3.8 billion at current exchange rates), alleges that Apple has broken competition rules by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, November 14 (game #256)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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. And don't be surprised if you need them for Wordle in particular, because tod
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, November 14 (game #1025)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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 page for tips and commentary on the original, which might be sensible in this case because tod
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, November 14 (game #522)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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 Strands hints and answers , Quordle hints and answers and Wordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
Daisy the AI granny is here to answer calls from scammers and waste their time
23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
O2 has created an AI granny that will trap scammers in meandering conversations to waste as much of their time as possible Daisy is trained on real anonymized scammer data in partnership with well-known scambaiter Jim Browning of the YouTube channel Tech Support Scams New survey reveals that 7 in 10 (71%) of Brits would like to get their own back against scammers that have tried to trick them or
It's official — FBI, CISA, and NSA reveal the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Five Eyes alliance has revealed the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023 Zero-day exploits were the primary concern, with CVE-2023-3519 was at the top of the list Businesses urged to patch as soon as possible to stay safe The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has revealed the most routinely exploited vulnerabilities for 2023. The joint advisory, made with contributions from agencies in the US, UK
The Resident Evil 2 remake will shuffle its way to Apple devices in December
Engadget / 10h
Now you’ll be able to play one of the greatest zombie survival games of all time on your iPhone or iPad. Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 remake is headed to the Apple and Mac App Store on December 10. The game won’t be available on every Apple device. You’ll need any iPhone 16 model, an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPad or Mac with the M1 chip or later. You’ll also be able to try a small portion of the game befo
How to Get Started on Bluesky
100+Wired / 10h
Waves of new users are flocking to the Twitter alternative, but Bluesky’s many customization options can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. Here’s some advice on managing the flow.
One thing to know before you buy a gift card
Mashable / 10h
The hardest thing about picking a gift card may seem like choosing just one retailer from the many choices. After all, which gift card will truly delight your tech -loving best friend— Amazon or Apple ? What about the co-worker who loves to dine out? Should you go with DoorDash or a national chain like Olive Garden? While you may be focused on personalizing your pick, there's something you may ha
Bluesky hits #1 on the App Store as users continue to flee Elon Musk's X
Mashable / 10h
Elon Musk has certainly emerged victorious this past week, post-election. However, Musk and his social media platform X are not exactly winning on the mobile app charts. X competitors Bluesky and Threads are surging in popularity on Apple's App Store in the week following the election. SEE ALSO: Stephen King responds to rumor that Elon Musk kicked him off X Bluesky appears to be the big winner ,
You Won’t Need Disney+ to Watch Agatha All Along‘s Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
Gizmodo / 10h
The Marvel series starring Kathryn Hahn as the titular witch will share its "Assembled" special on YouTube.
Use Mermaid to Create Charts and Diagrams Without Image Editing Tools
LifeHacker / 10h
Have you ever tried to make a flowchart, or any kind of diagram for that matter, using image editing software or a word processor's embedded tools? It generally doesn't go well, which is why there's dedicated software for the job. But longstanding options like Mirosoft Visio aren't easily available to the average person, and Lucidchart , a web-based alternative, limits free users to 60 "shapes" p
AirPlay Mirroring on Mac Just Got a Huge Upgrade
LifeHacker / 10h
I'm a big fan of mirroring my MacBook's screen to my Apple TV. It's how my partner and I researched and planned our wedding, and it's what we use any time we need to make a calculated shopping decision. I like the stability of mirroring to my Apple TV, but now with AirPlay 2 integrated in so many modern displays, mirroring a Mac display to any TV is accessible and convenient. For the longest time
GOG's preservation label highlights classic games it's maintaining for modern hardware
Engadget / 10h
GOG is launching an effort to help make older video games playable on modern hardware. The GOG Preservation Program will label the classic titles that the platform has taken steps to adapt in order to make them compatible with contemporary computer systems, controllers and screen resolutions, all while adhering to its DRM-free policy. The move could bring new life to games of decades past, just a
What’s DOGE? Musk’s new political appointment under Trump is a crypto joke
23TechCrunch / 10h
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that one of his top donors, Elon Musk, will co-lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. It’s a not-even-thinly-veiled nod to the popular Doge meme, depicting a cute Shiba Inu, which is also the inspiration behind the meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin. The commission, which will advise Trump, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
How to Encrypt an External Hard Drive
How-To Geek / 10h
There's nothing worse than realizing your external hard drive has been lost or stolen, when it contains sensitive personal or company data that could get you in trouble should it fall into the wrong hands. The best solution is to encrypt the drive, and for Windows and macOS users, the process is nice and simple.
Apple’s AI-powered Final Cut Pro 11 is now available
20TechCrunch / 10h
It’s been 13 years since Apple released Final Cut X. That’s just over half of the video-editing software’s entire lifespan, having celebrated its 25th birthday this April. It’s several lifetimes in the world of consumer software, leading some to wonder whether the company had quietly washed its hands of the offering. After 13 years of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Apple's latest Logic Pro for Mac and iPad update simplifies things and recreates an iconic reverb effect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Whether you’re a singer or songwriter, in a band, a musician, or a podcaster, there is a good chance that you use Logic Pro on the Mac or iPad to produce, edit, and eventually export. Apple gave Logic Pro a significant upgrade in May alongside new iPads and truly infused it with AI in the form of session players. Now, though, with Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 and Logic Pro for iPad 2.1, Apple’s expandi
Even Exxon Mobil Is Horrified by Trump's Climate Plan
29Futurism / 10h
It's a sad state of affairs when the CEO of multinational oil and gas corporation Exxon Mobil calls on president-elect Donald Trump not to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. As the New York Times reports , oil baron Darren Woods warned that doing so would greatly weaken our global efforts to curb carbon emissions — a grim irony, given the fact that he represents one of the bigge
IBM boosts the amount of computation you can get done on quantum hardware
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
There's a general consensus that we won't be able to consistently perform sophisticated quantum calculations without the development of error-corrected quantum computing, which is unlikely to arrive until the end of the decade. It's still an open question, however, whether we could perform limited but useful calculations at an earlier point. IBM is one of the companies that's betting the answer i
Bluesky surges to 15 million users after getting a million sign-ups in one week
400+Engadget / 11h
Bluesky may still be the underdog in the race for alternatives to X, but the once Twitter-affiliated service is gaining momentum. The app just passed the 15 million user mark after adding more than a million new users over the last week , the company said in an update . While Bluesky is still considerably smaller than Threads, which with 275 million users is its biggest rival, there are signs tha
Why Russell T Davies Asked Steven Moffat to Write Doctor Who‘s New Christmas Special
50Gizmodo / 11h
Doctor Who 's ramped up production speed is part of why we're getting Double Moff this year.
Get pCloud At a Steal With These Unbelievable Offers for Lifetime Plans
Gizmodo / 11h
Looking for secure cloud storage at an affordable price? The current promotion at pCloud, a well-known player in the market, is sure to appeal to you!
The Professional Women's Hockey League will join EA's NHL 25 this year
Engadget / 11h
NHL 25 is slated to get a sizable content update at the end of the year. EA announced that the six teams of the Professional Women's Hockey League will be added to the game in an update this December. The Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres will be available to choose in the game's Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and Season modes
OpenAI’s take on AI agents could come in January
TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI could release an “AI agent” tool as soon as January. That’s according to Bloomberg, which reports that OpenAI is close to launching software, code-named “Operator,” that can take direct actions on a person’s computer. OpenAI is said to be planning to initially launch Operator as a research preview through its developer API. Operator would […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
I stopped doomscrolling after the election. You should too.
Mashable / 11h
"I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it any more." That's the apparently immortal line from Network, Paddy Chayefsky's acerbic Oscar-winning masterpiece from 1976. Deranged newsreader Howard Beale (played by Peter Finch in the movie, and Bryan Cranston in a theater version) urges his audience to scream it out of their windows, and his TV network capitalizes on the resulting outrage. Nea
Fullscreen vs. Borderless Windowed: Which is Better for Gaming?
How-To Geek / 11h
In most modern Windows PC games, you might notice that you have the choice to run a game in "exclusive fullscreen" or "borderless window" modes. While it might seem that this makes no differences, picking the right mode for your needs is important, and sometimes can even solve issues in specific games.
Spotify unveils a new payout model for creators with popular videos
Engadget / 11h
Spotify is aiming to give YouTube some competition with its new partner program for video creators and content that goes viral. The music and podcast app announced a new “Partner Program” that monetizes audio and video beyond income from advertising starting on January 2, 2025. The new monetization program pays Spotify creators in two ways. Creators can earn a share of ad revenue from their conte
Mark Zuckerberg Drops a New Musical Collab With T-Pain Because There Is No God
76Gizmodo / 11h
Zuck wasn't content with just ruining social media.
Lufthansa Miles & More: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more
The Points Guy / 11h
Lufthansa Group has grown a ton in recent years. The group bought several European airlines while expanding the Lufthansa route network from its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC) hubs. One thing you may not know about Lufthansa is that several airlines around Europe use its Miles & More loyalty program, some of which aren’t part of Star Alliance . Additionally, Miles & More has som
The US Election Is Tearing BookTok Apart
Wired / 11h
One of TikTok’s defining subcultures is arguing over whether books are political, “red-listing” authors, and looking for guidance in speculative fiction.
Priceline Promo Codes: 10% Off in November 2024
Wired / 11h
Get an extra 10% off Priceline hotels with a promo code, plus up to 60% off Express Deals and rental cars this November.
RFK Jr.’s Wellness Guru Says He Found His Calling to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ on a Shroom Trip
Gizmodo / 11h
Sometimes it takes a little chemical inspiration to send you in the right direction.
Entitled Power Play In First Class: American Airlines Flyer Swipes Outlet From Seat Behind Them
View from the Wing / 11h
Having to share power in coach has become more of a problem as passengers increasingly rely on their devices - either for inflight entertainment (because American Airlines flights lack screens) or to connect to the world (Delta's free wifi). But how about this passenger in first class who seems to need more than one outlet for themselves - and deprives the passenger behind them ? Continue reading
Why I Never Spend Money on In-Game Cosmetics
How-To Geek / 11h
Game developers need to make money in exchange for the work they do, and usually I'm happy to give it to them! However, when it comes to paid cosmetics in games, that's a line I just won't cross.
TikTok Virality Nets Joker 2 Survivor Lady Gaga a Spot in Wednesday
20Gizmodo / 11h
Mama Monster joining the cast of Netflix's Wednesday just makes sense.
Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits
60Wired / 11h
A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing.
How you can redeem points and miles for car rentals
38The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If your holiday plans include renting a car, listen up. From credit card discounts to negotiated rates for groups and companies, it’s no secret that there are many ways to avoid paying full price for a rental car . You can even get rental days for free using points and miles . In this guide, we’ll highlight ho
Amazon can’t force employees into anti-unionization meetings
27Engadget / 12h
After a lengthy consideration, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Amazon’s “captive-audience meetings” are a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. These are mandatory meetings where an employer shares its stance on unionization. “Ensuring that workers can make a truly free choice about whether they want union representation is one of the fundamental goals of the National L
Amazon ends free ad-supported streaming service after Prime Video with ads debuts
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, as it heightens focus on selling ads on its Prime Video subscription service. Amazon, which has owned IMDb since 1998, launched Freevee as IMDb Freedive in 2019. The service let people watch movies and shows, including Freevee originals, on demand without a subscription fee. Amazon's streaming offering was
Trump says Elon Musk will lead “DOGE,” a new Department of Government Efficiency
46Ars Technica - All content / 12h
President-elect Donald Trump today announced that a new Department of Government Efficiency—or "DOGE"—will be led by Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk and Ramaswamy, who founded pharma company Roivant Sciences, "will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructur
Amazon’s Discount Store Is Here, and It’s Full of Junk
Gizmodo / 12h
Amazon Haul is a sub-$20 discount online store to compete with the likes of Temu and Shein.
Mark Zuckerberg Just Released a Cover of Lil Jon's "Get Low" and Yes, He Says the Line About Balls
Futurism / 12h
Get Lower We regret to inform you that Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg is now a musical artist — and his first track, a cover of " Get Low " by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz recorded in tandem with T-Pain, is a sonic assault. In an Instagram post , the 40-year-old tech tycoon dedicated the track by "Z-Pain" — an embarrassing portmanteau of Zuckerberg and T-Pain, née Faheem Rashad Najm — to h
Mark Zuckerberg just released an acoustic version of 'Get Low' with T-Pain
53Mashable / 12h
Do you love your wife? Have you commissioned a statue of her ? Have you recorded an acoustic version of the breakthrough crunk song playing on your first date? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has. "'Get Low' was playing when I first met Priscilla at a college party, so every year we listen to it on our dating anniversary. This year I worked with @tpain on our own version of this lyrical masterpiece. Sou
Frankfort, Michigan…Sunset
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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How Rainchecks Really Work (and Nine Stores That Still Offer Them)
LifeHacker / 12h
You may have noticed how expensive life has been getting recently. Although inflation for things like groceries has cooled down since a tragic high of 13.5% a few years ago, prices are still a lot higher for a broad range of stuff—and will probably stay that way . That’s made bargain hunting, coupon clipping , and sales shopping crucial aspects of everyone’s budget planning . But all the planning
What to Use Instead of the Tiny, Objectively Terrible Side of Your Box Grater
LifeHacker / 12h
I have many memories of my mom handing me a box grater and a brick of cheddar. More than once, I tried the wrong side. You know the one—it’s pokey with sharp, little star shaped holes and it absolutely destroys everything from your carrots to your dish sponge. The other sides make sense. There's a large grate, small shred, and thin slices. What’s up with that fourth side? What is the fourth side
Don Lemon officially leaves Elon Musk’s X
TechCrunch / 12h
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon said on Wednesday he is leaving Elon Musk’s X, a decision made less than a year after X announced that “The Don Lemon Show” would appear on the social media platform three times a week. That deal was canceled before it was ever signed, and Lemon sued Musk and X […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform
TechCrunch / 12h
Spotify announced on Wednesday that it will start paying podcast hosts who make popular videos on its streaming platform, as the company looks to take on YouTube’s dominance in the video podcast space. The company announced a new “Partner Program” that lets creators monetizes their content beyond ad revenue. Although creators can already monetize their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Why Solar Powered Smart Doorbells are the Best
How-To Geek / 12h
Smart home doorbells are awesome in general, but they are a pain to wire up. Which is why I prefer to use my Ring doorbell on battery power. That means having to charge it every few months, but with a solar attachment, I almost never need to plug it in.
Google Pixel Scam Call Detection Is Going Live
How-To Geek / 12h
Scam calls are incredibly common, but Google has a new plan to detect them in real time using on-device AI models. It's coming first to Google Pixel phones.
Google Play Protect Will Alert You About Malicious Android Apps
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has announced a security update to its Google Play Protect service. The company will introduce live threat detection with real-time alerts for Android users.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 13 (#521)
How-To Geek / 12h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
How to Install Linux
100+How-To Geek / 12h
Want to install Linux? It's an easier process than you might think! You can even try Linux on your PC before you install it. If you don't like it, just reboot and you'll be back to Windows. Here's how to get started with Linux.
45 Years After Alien, Ridley Scott Is Still Wary of AI
Gizmodo / 12h
However, the veteran director did reply "never say never" when asked about using AI in filmmaking.
DesktopGPT Leaves Beta, Puts ChatGPT on Your Windows Desktop
How-To Geek / 12h
ChatGPT isn't as useful when it's confined to a web browser and a simple chatbox. Stardock's DesktopGPT app brings the chatbot to your Windows desktop, and it's now out of beta.
