British Airways Retrofitting A380s With New Cabins In 2026
12KOne Mile at a Time / 22h
In mid-2023, British Airways’ CEO announced that the airline planned to update the interiors of its Airbus A380s. The airline has slowly been revealing details about what we can expect. With British Airways having recently unveiled its new first class suite , I wanted to take an updated look at what we can expect from the A380s. British Airways A380s getting new first & business class At the star
Bitter Americans React to UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder: ‘My Empathy Is Out of Network’
300+Gizmodo / 1d
UnitedHealth's social media was flooded with scathing comments after the apparent assassination of its executive in New York City.
What China’s critical mineral ban means for the US
MIT Technology Review / 22min
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. This week, China banned exports of several critical minerals to the US, marking the latest move in an escalating series of tit-for-tat trade restrictions between the world’s two largest economies. In explicitly cutting o
What is Salt Typhoon? Everything you need to know about the worst telecom hack in [U.S.] history
Mashable / 1h
In today's age of digital everything, it seems hardly a day goes by without news of a new cybersecurity threat. Unfortunately, the ongoing Salt Typhoon hack is much larger and more serious than your average breach. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Senator Mark R. Warner even labelled the Salt Typhoon attack the "worst telecom hack in [U.S.] history by far," the hackers gaining access to num
Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun—for science
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Two spacecraft developed by the European Space Agency launched on top of an Indian rocket Thursday, kicking off a mission to test novel formation flying technologies and observe a rarely-seen slice of the Sun's ethereal corona. ESA's Proba-3 mission is purely experimental. The satellites are loaded with sophisticated sensors and ranging instruments to allow the two spacecraft to orbit the Earth i
Uber and WeRide launch robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi
20TechCrunch / 1h
Ride-hail giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. The launch marks Uber’s first international autonomous vehicle offering. Uber has been snatching up partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies across sectors, including ride-hail, delivery, and trucking. Other partners include Wayve, Serve Robotics, Aurora In
Fly Ventures sets its eyes on technical founders with a fresh €80M fund
TechCrunch / 1h
Fly Ventures, the Berlin-based VC that invests in seed-stage European startups within enterprise and deep tech, has launched its third fund at €80 million. The firm raised its last €53 million fund in 2020. Aiming at technical founders, the firm claims Fund III was oversubscribed and raised in a single closing. Meanwhile, the small increase […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
How to prepare for the Windows 10 shutdown
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It’s not often that computer software enters the zeitgeist, but Windows 10 certainly made it. The operating system , launched nine years ago, had well over a billion users at its peak and a host of devotees, many who remain loyal despite Windows 11 having been on the scene since 2021. With Microsoft set to withdraw support for Windows 10 on 14th October, 2025, users worldwide are facing the end o
OpenAI o1 Pro Mode Costs $200 Per Month and GPT5 Slipping to May 2025
Next Big Future / 1h
OpenAI o1 Pro and OpenAI o1 are much better at math. OpenAI o1 Pro mode seems to be using OpenAI o1 but running questions multiple times to get better answers. OpenAI GPT 5 training has not gone smoothly according to Kai-fu Lee. Dr Kai-Fu Lee, founder of 01.AI, co-founder of Microsoft Research Asia, former VP ... Read more
MobiKwik’s IPO will value it at $250M, 73% less than its last private valuation
23TechCrunch / 3h
MobiKwik, an Indian financial services startup, has cut the size of its planned IPO for the third time, setting a price band of ₹265-₹279 ($3.1-$3.3) that values it at $250 million — down sharply from its last private valuation of $924 million in 2021. The Gurugram-based fintech, backed by Peak XV and ADIA, is seeking […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for free on ORF or ServusTV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Max Verstappen has secured the F1 title, but there is still a lot to fight for in the last race of the season. The constructors' crown is still up for grabs in the season finale, so every team will be doing everything they can to influence the
ChatGPT is now my holiday shopping guru and no, I'm not sorry
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Finding the right tech gift is complicated. There are the needs of the gift recipient, the availability of options, comparisons of features and specs, and your budget. As a tech expert, you'd think I'd have an easier time, but my brain is mostly overwhelmed with tech minutiae, and I struggle to boil it all down into a useful and timely decision. It's in these moments where artificial intelligence
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 5 (#543)
How-To Geek / 5h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
AI Mode could turn your next Google search into a conversation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google searches might soon be a lot more conversational on Android devices thanks to artificial intelligence, judging from unreleased code discovered by 9to5 Google. The Search app may soon add an AI Mode combining interactive discussions and other features that make Google's foundational service act more than a little like the Gemini AI assistant. AI Mode, referred to as AIM in the uncovered cod
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 6
Mashable / 6h
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 Strands hints, answers for December 6
Mashable / 6h
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 hints today: Clues, answers for December 6, 2024
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 6
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 today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
GitLab names Bill Staples as its new CEO
TechCrunch / 7h
GitLab, the popular developer and security platform, has named a new CEO, Bill Staples, effective immediately. Staples, who has also been appointed to the company’s board of directors, succeeds CEO Sid Sijbrandij, who’s battling a rare form of cancer. Sijbrandij will transition to executive chair of the board. “I believe [Bill’s] passion for software, commitment […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
OpenAI’s o1 model sure tries to deceive humans a lot
24TechCrunch / 7h
OpenAI finally released the full version of o1, which gives smarter answers than GPT-4o by using additional compute to “think” about questions. However, AI safety testers found that o1’s reasoning abilities also make it try to deceive humans at a higher rate than GPT-4o — or, for that matter, leading AI models from Meta, Anthropic, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?
42Wired / 7h
Generative AI could have been an existential threat for Canva, which made billions by making graphic design quick and easy. But for CEO Melanie Perkins, it’s simply making the world more visual.
NASA says Orion’s heat shield is good to go for Artemis II—but does it matter?
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Two years ago next week, NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to wrap up what, at first glance, seemed to be a highly successful unpiloted test flight that made a return to the Moon feel within reach. The Orion capsule descended under parachutes, right on target near a US Navy recovery ship on December 11, 2022. In 25-and-a-half days, the Orion spacecraft entered the Moon's
Ex-PayPal COO David Sacks is Trump’s new crypto and AI ‘czar’
TechCrunch / 7h
Incoming President Donald Trump has a new crypto and AI “czar”: ex-PayPal COO David Sacks. Trump announced Sacks’ appointment Thursday in a post on Truth Social, Trump’s social networking platform. “[Sacks] will work on a legal framework so the Crypto [sic] industry has the clarity it has been asking for, and can thrive in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Squid Game‘s Creator Explains Why Season 2 Is Shorter Than Season One
Gizmodo / 8h
The Netflix hit comes back with its second arc this month, and a third and final season on the way.
Inside Chase’s stunning new Sapphire Lounge in San Diego
45The Points Guy / 8h
Chase’s rise to relevance in the credit card airport lounge games has been nothing short of impressive. The issuer’s take on airport lounges, dubbed the Sapphire Lounge by The Club , first opened in the U.S. in Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2023. The domestic network has since expanded to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , Phoenix Sk
Cities: Skylines II is free to play until December 9
Engadget / 9h
If you’ve been on the fence about buying the urban landscape sim Cities: Skyline II (and given the response following its launch, who could blame you?), here’s your chance to take it for a free test run. Paradox Interactive announced on Bluesky that players can play the city building game for free for a limited time. Cities: Skylines II is available to play from now until December 9. The free ver
New drone has legs for landing gear, enabling efficient launches
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Most drones on the market are rotary-wing quadcopters, which can conveniently land and take off almost anywhere. The problem is they are less energy-efficient than fixed-wing aircraft, which can fly greater distances and stay airborne for longer but need a runway, a dedicated launcher, or at least a good-fashioned throw to get to the skies. To get past this limit, a team of Swiss researchers at t
Someone impossible to buy for? Perhaps AI can help
BBC News / 9h
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
Hawk Tuah Coin: Why celebrity-backed crypto is a dangerous investment
51Mashable / 9h
Bitcoin has just hit $100,000 . Buoyed by Donald Trump's reelection and the promise of a pro-cryptocurrency administration, crypto investors are going all in on the digital currency. With the price of Bitcoin rising high, cryptocurrency is seemingly seeping back into the public consciousness after the crypto crashes of 2022 . And, it appears the memecoin fad is having a resurgence right now too.
Hyatt Now Allows Confirming Suite And Club Lounge Upgrades Online And In-App
View from the Wing / 9h
A year ago Hyatt started testing online redemption of suite upgrades . That feature is now live, and it works for both suite upgrades and club access awards, through both the Hyatt.com website and through the Hyatt mobile app as part of the booking process. Continue reading ...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, December 6 (game #1047)
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 NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, December 6 (game #544)
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 and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today p
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, December 6 (game #278)
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 NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information
Zopa, the UK neobank, snaps up $87M at a $1B+ valuation, eschewing the IPO route
TechCrunch / 9h
Some believe Klarna’s planned IPO in 2025 could set the stage for other fintech startups to go public. But with the tech IPO market still sluggish, one of the candidates hotly tipped to follow suit has instead just announced a fundraise, and its CEO says going public is “not a priority.” Zopa, the U.K. neobank […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Top-Rated US VPN Extends Its Cyber Monday Offer: Only $2/Month
Gizmodo / 9h
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Private Internet Access is still offering its deal, letting you save up to 83% off the regular price.
Every Moment You’re Playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Feels Like Torture
44Gizmodo / 9h
Bethesda and MachineGames' take on the Lucasfilm icon delivers a fantastic Indiana Jones story, wrapped up in clunky, miserable gameplay.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Great movie, good game
Engadget / 9h
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has no business being as entertaining as it is. Outside of the superhero genre, there aren’t many high-quality licensed games out there, and this one comes with decades of film lore to live up to. And, frankly, it’s a little bit of a mess on Xbox Series S. Some of its scenes are stunning, but it’s also infested with resolution issues, mechanical glitches and sil
You Can Now Pay $200 a Month for a 'Reasoning' ChatGPT
LifeHacker / 9h
Would you pay $200 a month for unlimited ChatGPT? What if it’s able to “reason”? OpenAI thinks you just might. As part of its “12 days of Shipmas,” where the company is announcing new features for 12 days straight, OpenAI is finally bringing its first reasoning model out of preview, as well as adding unlimited access to it and all OpenAI models to a $200 monthly subscription plan. Called OpenAI o
California will require fingerprint screening for Uber drivers to provide rideshares to minors
Engadget / 10h
California is introducing new requirements aimed at protecting young passengers traveling alone in taxis and rideshares. The California Public Utilities Commission is requiring drivers to pass a fingerprint background check in order to provide a ride to an unaccompanied minor. According to TechCrunch , transit companies will also be responsible for the cost of these background checks. Companies w
Something Has Gone Seriously Wrong With Cybertruck Production
88Futurism / 10h
Batteries Not Included Last week, Tesla told workers on its Cybertruck line not to come into work — and now, it looks like we know why. As Business Insider reports based on interviews with people who work on that line, a battery supply issue has caused Cybertruck production to be "backed up" in recent weeks as the company is "working out the kinks" on its mega-popular — if not somewhat ragged y —
Disneyland’s Festive Star Wars Meal Is a Life Day Letdown
Gizmodo / 10h
The fireworks are the best part of Disney's holiday-themed meal package at Galaxy's Edge.
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal that was opposed by families of crash victims
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A US judge today rejected a Boeing plea agreement that was opposed by families of crash victims who say the deal would fail to hold Boeing accountable. The judge's ruling said the US "Government has monitored Boeing for three years now," and that, if US officials are correct that Boeing violated a previous agreement, "it is fair to say the Government's attempt to ensure compliance has failed." In
Nightdive’s ‘The Thing’ remaster is available right now
Engadget / 10h
Nightdive Studios, the developer behind remasters of Star Wars: Dark Forces and System Shock 2 , have surprise-launched a remaster of 2002 cult-hit The Thing . The upgraded game is available now for PC, Xbox One and Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and to stream through NVIDIA GeForce Now. Originally developed by Computer Artworks, The Thing is a third-person shooter that acts a
Planet A Foods nabs $30M to make tons more cocoa-free chocolate
21TechCrunch / 10h
Turning sunflower seeds into sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate has netted Munich-based B2B food tech startup Planet A Foods (formerly QOA) a $30 million Series B funding round. Now, the Y Combinator alum is gearing up for industrialization, with the funds set to be deployed to scale its production capacity by around 7.5x. The round fast follows […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
The Fender Speaker Is Ideal for Buskers and Musicians, but That's Basically It
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I first got the Fender x Teufel Rockster Air 2 , I didn't really understand where it fit with other party speakers in the market. It's not the loudest, it doesn't have any special features, it's not water- or dust-proof, there's no app, and it lacks full EQ customization. And most puzzling of all, it costs $600. But the more I spent time with
NASA delays Artemis II moon mission to April 2026
Engadget / 11h
NASA announced a new schedule for its upcoming Artemis missions to send astronauts to the moon. This is the second delay to these crewed missions after NASA's postponed the timeline in January of this year. The agency said it now aims to launch the Artemis 2 mission in April 2026, as well as pushing back the Artemis 3 mission to mid-2027. The delay was partly caused by issues with the Orion space
Earn more and spend less: 5 tips on how to use your points and miles better in 2025
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. At TPG, we try to cross off a few destinations from our travel wish list yearly. However, finding the most economical way to get there and back is challenging. Although many TPG readers and staffers use credit card rewards for flight bookings, you might be unsure if you’re getting the best deal from your rewar
NASA's Moon Landing Gets Pushed Back Yet Again
Futurism / 11h
Expect Delays NASA's efforts to return astronauts to the Moon are facing even more delays . The space agency's outgoing administrator Bill Nelson announced today that the upcoming crewed Artemis II mission around the Moon and back won't take place until April 2026. Meanwhile, Artemis III — the first scheduled return to the lunar surface — has been delayed from 2026 to mid-2027. It's only the late
New trailer for Revenge of the Savage Planet crash lands on YouTube
Engadget / 11h
What happens when you combine the satiric spirit of filmmaker Mel Brooks and cram into a parody of the galaxy exploring No Man’s Sky ? You get something like Journey to the Savage Planet , a funny, world conquering blaster fest that proves Ian Malcolm’s chaos theory of colonization while also providing a healthy dose of good, ol’ fashioned fart jokes. Unfortunately, the game’s original studio Typ
OpenAI Announces New $200 Per Month ChatGPT Pro Subscription
48Gizmodo / 11h
The first question you should ask ChatGPT Pro: "Is this really worth $200 a month?"
Uber will need to fingerprint drivers in California to transport teens
TechCrunch / 11h
Uber has 30 days to require certain drivers to get fingerprinted if the ride-hail giant intends to continue transporting unaccompanied teens in California. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a ruling Thursday that requires taxi and ride-hail drivers who are carrying unaccompanied minors in the state to pass a fingerprint background check. The ruling […] © 2024 TechCrunch. Al
New DOT Plan Would Require Airlines To Pay You Up To $775 For Delayed Flights – If It Happens
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. They didn't actually do anything with this while they still could. Their new proposal isn't yet fully baked, and likely won't advance farther. Continue reading ...
AI Is Detecting More Breast Cancer Cases, Study Suggests
Gizmodo / 11h
In a study, women who chose AI-powered mammograms were 21% more likely to have cancer detected than those who didn’t.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber on the need for social to recapture the open web’s spirit at StrictlyVC SF
TechCrunch / 11h
Bluesky’s rapid growth in the past few weeks has put a ton of eyeballs on the social platform, but as its CEO Jay Graber told us at the most recent StrictlyVC event, their goal is not just to recreate Twitter. Throughout her conversation with TechCrunch reporter Maxwell Zeff, Graber highlighted her belief that “people need […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Your Google Pixel Might Ignore Its Charging Limit
LifeHacker / 11h
Google recently added charging limits to Pixel phones, allowing users to stop their devices from charging past 80% in an effort to preserve long-term battery health. Juicing up to 100% every time can degrade the battery and reduce its lifespan, but sometimes, your Pixel will charge to 100% anyway —even if you've set an 80% limit. This is because your device occasionally needs a full charge to cal
The 7 best cruise ship spas
The Points Guy / 12h
The best cruise ship spas are so tranquil and relaxing that they might become not just your personal sanctuary at sea but also the “happy place” you visualize the next time you go to the dentist. Like most onboard spas, these Zen retreats typically feature a thermal suite with a sauna, steam room and maybe a hot tub; a menu of massages and facials; and a salon with hairdressers and manicurists. H
Southwest Premier Credit Card review: Reasonable value for a mid-level card
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card is the middle of the pack for Southwest personal credit cards. While airline credit cards generally don’t have many perks, the absence of foreign transaction fees and the 6,000-anniversary bonus points sho
NASA’s Return to the Moon: Well, There’s Good News and Bad News
24Gizmodo / 12h
NASA addressed doubts about the Artemis program and Orion's heat shield at a press conference held earlier today, sharing mixed updates about the lunar program.
In This Short Story, a Doctor Bonds With a Newborn Amid a Futuristic but Familiar War
Gizmodo / 12h
Read "Inside the House of Wisdom" by Tamara Masri, a speculative tale featured in Lightspeed Magazine.
Lucid Motors completes its first Gravity SUV
58TechCrunch / 12h
The first Lucid Motors Gravity SUV has rolled off the company’s production line in Casa Grande, Arizona, according to a post on X. The company will now set its aim on ramping up production of the new electric vehicle and making the first deliveries — though the company is staying quiet about when it will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Google Pixel 9 Is Already $150 Off
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Google Pixel 9 lineup was announced this August , and it's already on sale. The 128GB Google Pixel 9 is available for $641.98 (originally $799) on Amazon, the lowest price it has reached since its recent release, according to price-tracking tools . Google Pixel 9 128GB
My Four Favorite Gift Ideas to Feel Closer to Someone Far Away
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I was 18 when I moved halfway across the country to live in New York, putting a whole timezone between myself and my parents. For Christmas that year, I got them a little book that came with an audio recorder and programmed my voice into it. It was pretty rudimentary, but I've gotten much better at picking gifts that can help me stay connected to
SWISS Airbus A350s Coming In Summer 2025: What To Expect
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
In late 2022, SWISS formally announced that it would add Airbus A350s to its fleet. There’s now an interesting update — while the airline was initially only officially supposed to receive at least five of these jets, that has now doubled, to 10 jets. Let’s go over all the details of what we can expect. SWISS adding at least 10 Airbus A350s to fleet SWISS’ long haul fleet currently consists of Boe
Here's What OpenAI's $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes
20Wired / 12h
OpenAI just unveiled a new subscription tier called ChatGPT Pro. Users can pay $200 a month for almost unlimited access to ChatGPT’s tools, and an exclusive new AI model.
New Mexico state IDs can now be added to digital wallets
Engadget / 12h
New Mexico is joining states like California and Ohio in supporting digital driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. New Mexico residents are still required by law to carry their physical IDs for law enforcement and age-verification use, but at businesses and TSA checkpoints that have adopted New Mexico’s NM Verifier app , you’ll be able to tap your smartphone rather tha
PUBG creator Brendan Greene just announced a handful of new games
Engadget / 12h
Brendan Greene is largely credited with making the iconic PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds , also known as PUBG , and inventing the entire battle royale genre. We knew he left PUBG’s publisher to form an independent studio back in 2021, but now we know what he’s been working on the past few years. His studio, PlayerUnknown Productions, is prepping a handful of titles, which it refers to as “an ambit
ChatGPT o1 goes live and promises to solve all our science and math problems
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
OpenAI's plan to celebrate the holiday season with the 12 Days of OpenAI began with a gift for ChatGPT users and a possible envelope full of cash for the company. The company announced the official release of the OpenAI o1 model for ChatGPT and a new $200 subscription tier for businesses called ChatGPT Pro. OpenAI o1 debuted as a preview option for ChatGPT a few months ago, with the company boast
AWS wants to sell you software with just a single click
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
AWS reveals new way for customers to buy partner and company software "Buy With AWS" aims to streamline procurement process Customers can add options such as free trials and request demos Buying new or upgraded software services from AWS is set to get a whole lot more straightforward thanks to a new launch from the company. At its AWS re:Invent 2024 event, the cloud and services giant revealed a
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels on fighting misinformation, tech addiction, and small nuclear reactors
TechCrunch / 12h
In what has become a bit of an annual tradition, I sat down with Amazon CTO Werner Vogels at AWS re:Invent this week. Another annual tradition now is that Vogels, who joined Amazon in 2004, publishes a series of predictions for the next year. It’d be easy to think that this year’s predictions are all […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Babbel Lifetime Membership at 78% Off Lets You Master a New Language Every Year, Deal Ends This Week!
Gizmodo / 12h
Get Babbel lifetime subscription for just $130 and see how many languages you can master.
Broadcom reverses controversial plan in effort to cull VMware migrations
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Broadcom will no longer take VMware's biggest 2,000 customers directly. Instead, it will work with VMware's 500 biggest customers, giving channel partners the opportunity to participate in deals and provide additional value for VMware customers. The reversal is being viewed as an effort from Broadcom to discourage migrations from VMware, but there's skepticism around how much impact it will truly
Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight
29Ars Technica - All content / 12h
2023 was always going to be a hot year, given that warmer El Niño conditions were superimposed on the long-term trend of climate change driven by our greenhouse gas emissions. But it's not clear anybody was expecting the striking string of hot months that allowed the year to easily eclipse any previous year on record. As the warmth has continued at record levels even after the El Niño faded, it's
AT&T says it won’t build fiber home Internet in half of its wireline footprint
52Ars Technica - All content / 12h
AT&T this week detailed plans to eliminate copper phone and DSL lines from its network while leaving many customers in rural areas with only wireless or satellite as an alternative. In a presentation for analysts and investors on Tuesday, AT&T said it has a "wireless first" plan for 50 percent of its 500,000-square-mile wireline territory and a "fiber first" plan for the rest. The more sparsely p
How did the CEO of an online payments firm become the nominee to lead NASA?
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intent to nominate entrepreneur and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman as the next administrator of NASA. For those unfamiliar with Isaacman, who at just 16 years old founded a payment processing company in his parents' basement that ultimately became a major player in online payments, it may seem an odd choice. However, those inside the space
Google Wallet Brings Digital ID Support to Another US State
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Wallet is not only a payments app but has also slowly but steadily adding support for putting your ID in there, digitally. Now, one more US state is joining the list.
Waymo announces it's expanding to Miami
Engadget / 12h
Get ready to have that Will Smith song stuck in your head for the rest of the day because the autonomous taxi company Waymo is going to Miami. Yeah, sorry about that. Waymo announced its plans to Miami on its official Waypoint blog . The expansion will start early next year as the company gets its fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-PACE EVs familiar with Miami’s streets and intersections. Then in 202
Hedge Fund Billionaire Brings $44.6M Jurassic Giant to American Museum of Natural History
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The specimen is especially big and superlatively complete, and could clue researchers into the ancient beast's growth rate and metabolism.
