Elon Musk Wants to Turn Texas Starbase Into a Company Town
300+Gizmodo / 10h
SpaceX wants to turn its Texas Starbase site into a city.
Windows 10's End Is Nigh. Now's the Time to Get Used to Linux
200+How-To Geek / 17h
Users of Windows 10 will soon find that Microsoft no longer supports their operating system. Unless you want to switch over to the much-maligned Windows 11, your only good—and free—option is to switch to Linux. Here’s how you can get used to your new OS.
OpenAI whistleblower found dead at 26 in San Francisco apartment
200+TechCrunch / 5h
A former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, was recently found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In October, the 26-year-old AI researcher raised concerns about OpenAI breaking copyright law when he was interviewed by The New York Times. “The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Surf the web in peace with advert-free browsing for the whole family for £12.65
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: For £12.65 through 15 December, AdGuard’s Family Plan lifetime subscription keeps adverts and trackers out of your family’s online experience on up to nine devices. Imagine an internet without constant pop-ups, sneaky trackers, and distracting adverts. With AdGuard’s Family Plan, you can make that a reality — and give the whole family a safer, more peaceful online space. This lifetime subs
How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder online
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: Live stream Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . It's the second annual Emirates NBA Cup, previously known as the In-Season Tournament. The Houston Rockets head to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup. The Rockets have won three of their last five games, inclu
How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks online
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . It's the second annual Emirates NBA Cup, previously known as the In-Season Tournament. The Atlanta Hawks are looking for their fifth straight road win as they head to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the East Semifinals. The Hawks are seventh in the Eastern Conference
19 of the best Georgia Tech courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Georgia Tech are available to take for free on edX. Do you love to learn? It's time you got to know all about edX. This popular platform hosts a large bank of free online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world, including Georgia Tech. We have checked out everything on offer from Georgia Tech and lined up a standout selection t
How to watch Leinster vs. Clermont Auvergne online for free
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: Live stream Leinster vs. Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next round of Champions Cup fixtures includes some huge clashes between the best rugby teams in Europe, but the biggest game of the bunch is almost definitely Leinster vs. Clermont Auvergne. Leinster have lost the last
We’re Costco Guys, Of Course We Got the $45 Gift Card With Our 1-Year Gold Star Membership
Gizmodo / 2h
A Costco 1-year Gold Star membership now comes with a $45 digital Costco shop card.
X gains a faster Grok model and a new ‘Grok button’
20TechCrunch / 2h
XAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, may be embroiled in an escalating lawsuit with OpenAI. But that’s not stopping it from shipping new products — on a Friday night, no less. This evening, xAI revealed that it has begun to roll out an upgraded version of its flagship Grok 2 chatbot model to all users on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 14
Mashable / 2h
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 Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 14, 2024
Mashable / 2h
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 14
Mashable / 2h
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 14
Mashable / 2h
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
Patents Enabling Millions of GPUs for AI With Microsecond Timing WITHOUT Software Control
Next Big Future / 3h
Tesla and xAI have been to scale coherent GPU AI clusters beyond the 33,000 GPU limit by NOT synchronize all nodes simultaneously. Synchronizing all nodes becomes increasingly challenging at scale – the system implements a partition-based architecture with coordinated timing offsets. They communicate with an ethernet based network using a transport layer without software control ... Read more
The No Good Deed cast reveals why communication is key to any successful relationship
Mashable / 4h
Series creator, Liz Feldman is joined by castmates Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Teyonah Paris, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson and O-T Fagbenle to discuss the theme of communication in Netflix's No Good Deed . No Good Deed is now streaming on Netlfix.
The Bose New Soundlink Flex Is Down to Its Lowest Price (and It Arrives Before Christmas)
LifeHacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Bose has been making speakers that have been dominating their space since their release. When it comes to portable mid-size rugged speakers, the Bose New Soundlink Flex has been one of the best since its release in 2021, and is still very competitive three years later. Righ
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever believes superintelligent AI will be ‘unpredictable’
TechCrunch / 4h
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever spoke on a range of topics at NeurIPS, the annual AI conference, Friday afternoon before accepting an award for his contributions to the field. Sutskever gave his predictions for “superintelligent AI” — AI more capable than humans at many tasks, which he believes will be achieved at some point. Superintelligent AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Nosferatu‘s Immersive Experience Brings Spooky Season Into Winter Festivities
23Gizmodo / 5h
Plus: the latest in geek core lifestyle releases for the holidays and theme park news.
TikTok loses its bid to pause the law that could ban it next month
40Engadget / 5h
A federal court has denied TikTok’s request for a temporary pause of a law that could result in a ban of the app next month. The ruling, which came in response to an emergency injunction filed by TikTok earlier this week, is the latest legal setback for the company as it tries to avoid a total ban of its app in the United States. In its request for a delay in the law taking effect, TikTok indicat
All The Biggest Reveals From the 2024 Game Awards
LifeHacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. With E3 truly being a thing of the past in the post-pandemic world, Geoff Kieghley’s The Game Awards are now the year's biggest source of video game announcements, taking up the mantle left behind by the show that gave us such memorable moments as “my body is ready.” Keighley’s Summer Game Fest also typically features a few surprises, as does Germ
Four Situations When Supplemental Health Insurance Makes Sense (When You’re Not Retired)
LifeHacker / 5h
There is likely no subject less exciting or more aggravating than health insurance . The entire experience is frustrating for most people: Navigating plans is confusing, everything seems really expensive, and when you make claims you often get blank denials that explain nothing and give you few options for appeal or further information. All that being said, most people assume that once they choos
11 of the Best Music Documentaries Ever Made
LifeHacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Music documentaries are having a moment. In the last month, talking heads (as opposed to the Talking Heads) have been philosophizing about the power of "yacht rock" on Max while Disney+ has released yet another film about the Beatles (produced by Martin Scorsese no less). A great music doc can reveal the stories behind how the music we love was ma
Alaska Airlines confirms details of new premium card coming next year, including on companion pass
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new details. There is more news on the newly announced premium credit card coming in 2025 from Alaska Airlines. The team at Alaska confirmed details on what the card’s new companion certificate feature will benefit, as first reported by Gary Leff at View From the Wing based on a conversation with Brett Catlin, Alaska’s vice president of loyalty, alliances
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, December 14 (game #552)
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 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 — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, December 14 (game #286)
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 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
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Saturday, December 14 (game #1055)
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 NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
Character.AI won't let its chatbots get romantic with teenagers anymore
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Character.AI has a new set of features aimed at making interactions with the virtual personalities it hosts safer, especially for teenagers. The company just debuted a new version of its AI model specifically designed for its younger users, as well as a set of parental controls to manage their time on the website. The updates follow earlier safety changes to the platform in the wake of accusation
AI helps Telegram remove 15 million suspect groups and channels in 2024
TechCrunch / 6h
Telegram launched a new page touting its moderation efforts, which have spiked since its founder's arrest. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized
29Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after having contact with sick and dying birds suspected of carrying the virus, state health officials announced Friday . It is the first human H5N1 case detected in Louisiana. For now, the case is considered a "presumptive" positive until testing is confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials say that the
Yearlong supply-chain attack targeting security pros steals 390K credentials
10 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A sophisticated and ongoing supply-chain attack operating for the past year has been stealing sensitive login credentials from both malicious and benevolent security personnel by infecting them with Trojanized versions of open source software from GitHub and NPM, researchers said. The campaign, first reported three weeks ago by security firm Checkmarx and again on Friday by Datadog Security Labs
How Nickel Boys uses first-person to tell a crucial story from a different perspective
Mashable / 6h
Nickel Boys filmmaker, RaMell Ross, is joined by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Daveed Diggs, Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson to discuss how they used a first-person perspective with the camera to tell the story based off of Colson Whitehead's novel, The Nickel Boys . Nickel Boys is now in limited theaters.
The Comic Book History Behind Kraven‘s Wildest Spider-Man Connection
Gizmodo / 6h
We may never know where Sony could've gone in still trying to make its Spidey-less Spider-Man spinoff universe happen, but Kraven still gave us one potentially wild path forward.
The FTC warns gamified job scams are on the rise
Engadget / 6h
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an alarming rise in gamified job scams over the past year. The FTC says that reports of job scams have quadrupled each year since 2022 topping out at 20,000 reports at a cost of $41 million in total during the first six months of the year. Job or task scams often involve the scammer asking someone to do a relatively simple task online such as liking vid
Amazon teams up with Samsung rival to design and build bespoke next generation tech that will help AWS pull ahead in the hyperscaler race
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Marvell partnership extension builds on long-term deal for AWS Marvell plans to accelerate silicon design and manufacturing AWS continues data center compute upgrades AWS has announced an expansion to its partnership with Marvell Technology in a bid to boost collaboration on silicon design. The five-year agreement will see the two firms collaborate on development of several AWS products alongside
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
NYT > Technology / 6h
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.
The Intel Arc B580 GPU could rejuvenate the budget PC market - here's why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Intel Arc B580 graphics card has finally released It's gotten positive attention due to its price and performance This could bring back the budget PC market The Intel Arc B580 graphics card has finally been released after months of rumors, leaks, and reports about its prospective specs, and so far the reviews of this $250 budget card have been extremely positive. According to reviews, the Int
OpenAI published more of Elon Musk’s emails if that’s something you want to read
Engadget / 7h
OpenAI published receipts , in the form of a long timeline of emails, texts and legal filings, illustrating that Elon Musk’s injunction to prevent OpenAI from converting into a for-profit company runs counter to what he wanted in 2017. Essentially, OpenAI is providing even more evidence to the fact that its former co-founder wanted the AI startup to become a for-profit company and make him CEO. Y
Console Developers Should Offer Keyboard and Mouse Support for Every Game
How-To Geek / 7h
Modern consoles all have USB ports, and they all technically support keyboards and mice, but just because the hardware is capable, doesn't mean the software is. Yet, today there is no real reason for game developers not to include support for PC-style peripherals, and if you ask me, they all should.
Elon Musk's "Charity" Is Hoarding Money Instead of Giving It to the Needy
500+Futurism / 7h
Mr. Miser The holidays may be approaching, but it appears that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is remaining a total scrooge. The New York Times reports that the centibillionaire's charity, the Musk Foundation, failed to give away the minimum amount of money it was supposed to last year by a stupendous margin of $421 million. This continues Musk's pattern of shadily managing his ostensibly philanth
Kalshi CEO admits enlisting influencers to dis Polymarket in a now-deleted podcast segment
TechCrunch / 7h
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed on a podcast interview that his employees asked social media influencers to promote memes about the FBI’s raid on the home of his archrival, the CEO of Polymarket. Both companies offer competing events-betting markets, a new kind of betting industry where people wager about the outcomes of events ranging from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
Warner Bros. Is Pretty Sure Barbie 2 Isn’t Happening Yet
Gizmodo / 7h
That won't stop the inevitable rumors about a sequel to Greta Gerwig's mega-blockbuster, of course.
Tim Cook to Dine With Trump at Mar-a-Lago
500+NYT > Technology / 7h
The chief executive of Apple is the latest in a series of technology executives who are traveling to Florida to meet with the president-elect.
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for December 2024
43The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales of airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles better. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams. Recently, we found this exciting Hilton Honors promo that lets members earn double points on all s
Malcolm, Malcolm, Malcolm! Yes, 'Malcolm in the Middle' is being revived for Disney Plus
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Disney Plus has been known for its fair share of revivals, but something feels oh so right at home with this one. Malcolm in the Middle – a beloved sitcom that ran for seven seasons, is coming back as a four-episode arc that will stream on Disney Plus , as confirmed by Variety . And here’s some even better news, especially if you’re keen to see the return of your favorite dysfunctional family. Fr
ChatGPT Can Finally See
LifeHacker / 7h
After months of testing, OpenAI rolled out "advanced voice" mode for ChatGPT back in September . The feature lets you have real-time conversations with ChatGPT: You can interrupt the bot and its "speaking" to ask another question, and it understands your tone of voice, which it uses to both inform its responses, as well as the inflection it uses. (It's very creepy when it laughs.) One feature of
Apple Intelligence appears to have falsely claimed that Luigi Mangione shot himself
Mashable / 7h
Apple Intelligence allegedly misled BBC News readers and BBC News isn't happy about it. Tweet may have been deleted In a story reported by BBC News itself, the outlet accused Apple's suite of AI features (which includes the ability to summarize news headlines in push notifications) of writing and sending out a blatantly false push notification to users. In this case, the push notification read th
This Is the Best Value MacBook Pro You Can Buy
How-To Geek / 7h
The idea of "value for money" and Apple don't often go together in the minds of the average computer buyer, but occasionally, an Apple computer comes out that's so obviously in the sweet spot that it feels like Apple done goofed. With the release of the M4 MacBook Pro laptops, it seems we have yet another candidate for that exclusive club.
Tim Cook to Dine
NYT > Technology / 7h
The chief executive of Apple is the latest in a series of tech executives to travel to Florida to meet with the president-elect.
6 Common Audio Myths, Debunked
How-To Geek / 7h
The online audio sphere is plagued by myths. Most are fairly harmless, but it's nevertheless valuable to get the facts. Here are some of the most pervasive audio myths, and the truth behind them.
Tips for ChatGPT’s Voice Mode? Best AI Uses for Retirees? Our Expert Answers Your Questions
25Wired / 7h
If you missed our second live, subscriber-only Q&A with WIRED’s AI columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.
Passenger Stands for Entire 7-Hour Flight, Turns Aisle Into Her Personal Theater
View from the Wing / 8h
A woman stood up in the aisle for her whole seven hour flight, according to another passenger on board who shared the incident online. The passenger was up whenever the seat belt sign was off. This was even her preferred position for watching a movie. Continue reading ...
BuzzFeed Sells "Hot Ones" as It Pivots to AI-Generated Content
69Futurism / 8h
Cold Product Embattled media company BuzzFeed is selling off First We Feast , the company behind the extremely popular interview show called "Hot Ones," for $82.5 million to save itself from a mountain of debt. The deal will bring down the media empire's debt load from almost $124 million by $88.8 million, the New York Times reports . Perhaps unsurprisingly, BuzzFeed is using the opportunity to d
G2 Ventures Partners is raising $750 million for a third fund
TechCrunch / 8h
The raise is a bullish vote of confidence in climate and sustainability startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
You Can Max Out Your IRA Contributions for Longer Than You Might Think
LifeHacker / 8h
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are available to anyone with taxable income, even if you have retirement benefits at work. Like other types of retirement accounts, IRAs are tax-advantaged: if you contribute to a traditional IRA, you get the benefit of a tax deduction now, while a Roth IRA can be drawn from tax-free in the future. IRA annual contribution limits are relatively low compared to
Microsofts Recall feature appears to capture sensitive information, test shows
Mashable / 8h
One of the most unpopular new Windows features is doing a lot to earn that reputation. Microsoft Recall , which is an AI-driven tool that constantly screenshots your PC activity to build a searchable database of everything you've ever done, apparently can't always filter out sensitive information like credit card and Social Security numbers. This is according to real-life testing done by Tom's Ha
9 Common Speaker Placement Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
How-To Geek / 8h
Setting up your speakers requires more than simply plugging them in. Improper positioning can undermine the performance of even the finest audio systems. Here are some common speaker placement mistakes you must avoid for clear, balanced sound and to get the most out of your audio system.
Hayley Atwell’s Agent Carter May Spy Again in Avengers: Doomsday
77Gizmodo / 8h
Avengers: Doomsday 's latest casting report could give some context to this week's earlier wild murmurings.
Bosch signs agreement for up to $225 million in CHIPS Act funding
Engadget / 8h
Bosch is the latest recipient of (preliminary) CHIPS and Science Act funding. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the US Commerce Department and could receive up to $225 million in funding. Lest you think Amazon’s gruff crime solver somehow got a piece of the action, Bosch is also a German multinational corporation that makes… just about everything under the sun. (That even includes a
Google’s NotebookLM Audio Overviews will now let you call in with a question
Engadget / 8h
Google’s NotebookLM made a pretty big splash with its AI-generated podcast feature Audio Overviews , and before the year is out the app is getting another upgrade . As part of a larger redesign of Google’s AI notebook tool, Audio Overviews are now interactive. After generating an Audio Overview based on the sources you’ve uploaded, Google says you’ll be able to play the recording in a new “Intera
Tumblr introduces group spaces with Communities
Mashable / 8h
Tumblr is taking a page from Reddit and Facebook with its new "Communities" feature, which are digital spaces like subreddits and Facebook groups. "Communities are a new and easy way to connect with the people on Tumblr who get it," Tumblr said in a post announcing the feature . "You can invite mutuals who share your obsessions to a private Community or start a public Community for the things you
The Surprise Clayface Movie Already Has a Release Date
Gizmodo / 8h
James Gunn's DC Universe also dated another Batman-adjacent film, Dynamic Duo .
Hyatt expands to Provincetown on Cape Cod (kind of)
20The Points Guy / 8h
The World of Hyatt now extends to one of the top LGBTQ+ vacation destinations in the world, but the town shouldn’t raise its antichain pitchforks just yet. AWOL Provincetown , a high-end boutique hotel on the far West End of Provincetown, Massachusetts, is now part of World of Hyatt thanks to its listing on the Mr and Mrs Smith booking platform . The new addition gives Hyatt a boost on Cape Cod ,
A US Congressman tried (and failed) to fake his Spotify Wrapped for political gain
Engadget / 9h
There are some things you just don’t do in certain parts of the US. You don’t use inferior salsa during a cattle drive in Texas. You don’t eat pizza with a knife and fork in New York City. You don’t yell “Belichick is a big, fat cheater!” in a crowded Boston bar (even if it happens to be true). And if you’re in New Jersey or just America in general, you NEVER take the holy name of Bruce Springste
ChatGPT's new Projects feature can organize your AI clutter
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
This new ChatGPT feature helps organize interactions with the AI chatbot. Within a Project, ChatGPT remembers specific instructions and relevant data. The Projects feature is rolling out now for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Teams subscribers. Day Seven of 12 Days of OpenAI may not have included a conversation with Santa Claus like the day before, but the new Projects feature for ChatGPT would likely ap
Databricks is on track to raise a record $9.5+ billion round at $60B valuation
TechCrunch / 9h
Databricks is close to finalizing a $9.5 billion round at a $60 billion valuation, including a secondary sale for employees that could climb even higher before it closes, Reuters reports. Just 17 days ago, Reuters reported that the deal was at $8 billion and a $55 billion valuation. Thrive Capital is leading the deal with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What’s the Difference Between HDMI ARC and eARC for Home Theater Audio?
How-To Geek / 9h
Sound matters. Among the many labels you’ll encounter when setting up a soundbar or home theater, “ARC” and “eARC” are sure to pop up. But what do they actually mean, and why should you care?
Controversial Chatbot Company Character.AI Appears to Have Accidentally Let Users See Each Others' Chat Histories
21Futurism / 9h
A large number of Character.AI users are reporting that they were unexpectedly signed into a stranger's account, allowing them to see their entire chat history, personas, and even identifying information. "This is one hell of a mess the devs need to fix ASAP," one alarmed Reddit user wrote . The Google-backed startup "did an oopsie, and got a bunch of accounts jumbled up," another user explained
Exxon can’t resist the AI power gold rush
20TechCrunch / 9h
The oil and gas company announced that it’s planning to build a massive power plant for data centers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Xbox Series X review (2024): Unfulfilled potential
Engadget / 9h
The Xbox Series X was the perfect opportunity for Microsoft to run far away from its tumultuous Xbox One years and towards an era of genuine 4K gaming, ray tracing and Game Pass abundance. But it was not meant to be. The PlayStation 5 has outsold Microsoft's new consoles by two to one, according to a VGChartz sales comparison , a replay of the battle between the PS4 and Xbox One. Now, Microsoft s
WhatsApp Now Lets You Call Select Members of a Group Chat
LifeHacker / 9h
WhatsApp is indisputably the most popular messaging app in the world . Chances are you use it to message friends and family around the world, and while the majority of communications are likely texts, you probably use the app for audio and video calls, too. ( WhatsApp says two billion calls are made on the app every day .) The next time you open up WhatsApp on your phone or computer to make a cal
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada Could Cost 1.5 Million Americans Their Electricity
200+Gizmodo / 9h
America's neighbor is hitting back against the incoming President with its own threats.
Fake Uber Driver Charged With Stealing $223,000 in Crypto From Passengers
Gizmodo / 9h
The alleged scammer picked up passengers in front of a hotel.
Ryan Reynolds Doesn’t Want Deadpool to Be an X-Man or Avenger
44Gizmodo / 9h
The Deadpool & Wolverine star has specific thoughts on where his Marvel character should show up next.
The best hotels near Disney World you can book with points
The Points Guy / 9h
Choosing the right hotel for your Walt Disney World vacation is no easy feat. In addition to the more than 25 official Disney World hotels , there are dozens of properties in the surrounding area at a variety of price points that offer perks like early theme park entry and complimentary shuttle service to enhance your vacation. However, finding the right one is almost as difficult as finding Nemo
UnitedHealth’s Optum left an AI chatbot, used by employees to ask questions about claims, exposed to the internet
87TechCrunch / 9h
Optum's AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
You can now talk to Googles AI podcast hosts
Mashable / 9h
You can now talk to Google 's AI hosts that, in effect, will turn your meeting notes into a podcast. NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered teaching tool, first debuted the Audio Overview tool in October. In short, it takes source material — e.g., meeting notes, diary entries, legal briefs — and condenses it into a podcast-like product where two AI hosts discuss the pertinent info. The idea is to provid
California announces billion dollar electric vehicle charger initiative
Mashable / 9h
California continues to build out what is already one of the largest clean vehicle networks in America, made up of more than 150,000 public and shared private electric vehicle (EV) chargers. On Dec.11, the California Energy Commission (CEC) announced another $1.4 billion investment in its charging and hydrogen refueling network, the largest in the country, serving light, medium, and heavy-duty ze
What failed before might succeed now — and other startup bets
TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week in startup news, we have some contrarian bets, funding rounds from all around the world, new VC funds, and a final word of warning. Most […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why Room Acoustics Matter More Than You Think—and How to Improve Yours
How-To Geek / 10h
Taking acoustics into consideration is key for creating the optimal listening environment. Here are the key facts about room acoustics and how to improve yours.
Texas Attorney General Investigating Google-Backed AI Startup Accused of Inappropriate Interactions With Minors
Futurism / 10h
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that he's launched an investigation into the Google-backed AI chatbot startup Character.AI over its privacy and safety practices for minors. The news comes just days after two Texas families sued the startup and its financial backer Google , alleging that the platform's AI characters sexually and emotionally abused their school-aged children. Accord
Some Educated Guesses About Trump’s Second Term
Wired / 10h
In our final episode of WIRED Politics Lab, we make some predictions about the next four years with Donald Trump back in the White House.
Google's NotebookLM is Getting a Premium Version
How-To Geek / 10h
Most people are aware of Google's AI efforts with Gemini, but there's also NotebookLM, an AI-powered notebook that also happens to be pretty useful. Now, it's getting updated—and among the updates, there is now a brand-new premium version as well.
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
31Wired / 10h
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory.
Airbnb is deploying “anti-party technology” to ruin your NYE party
Engadget / 10h
Airbnb has announced it’s deploying “anti-party technology” to prevent “unauthorized and disruptive parties” from happening at homes on its platform for New Year’s Eve. If you were planning on hosting a get-together, start thinking of a Plan B. The company says it’s using machine learning to identify and block high-risk, whole-home bookings in advance based on a variety of criteria. Airbnb’s asse
Is Qi2 Wireless Charging Coming to the Samsung Galaxy S25? Finland Might Have the Answer
Gizmodo / 10h
We don't know yet, but Finland might.
Work Mules, Mimosas, and Birthday Lies: The Funniest First-Class Upgrade Fails [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
See what Google’s Project Astra AR glasses can do (for a select few beta testers)
TechCrunch / 10h
Google has released a prototype of Project Astra’s AR glasses for testing in the real world. The glasses are part of Google’s long-term plan to one day have hardware with augmented reality and multimodal AI capabilities. In the meantime, they will be releasing demos to get the attention of consumers, developers, and their competition. Along […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
OpenAI fires back against Musk, claims he wanted an OpenAI for-profit
TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI fired back at billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, publishing a series of emails and texts that the company claims show Musk’s lawsuit against it is misleading. Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI, which has been going on for months now, at its core accuses the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission to make the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsoft announced Phi-4, a new AI that’s better at math and language processing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft announces new AI model Phi-4 It's available to developers and researchers now Performs well at math tasks despite its small scale Microsoft has announced a brand new AI model called Phi-4, which is a small language model (SLM) in contrast to the large language models (LLM), that chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot use. As well as being lightweight, Phi-4 excels at complex reasoning which
Royal Jordanian Plans Flights To Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles
71One Mile at a Time / 10h
Royal Jordanian is currently undergoing an impressive fleet modernization and expansion . When it comes to wide body jets, the airline currently has seven Boeing 787-8s, and it plans to acquire six more Boeing 787-9s in the coming years, which basically doubles long haul capacity. So, what exactly does the oneworld carrier have planned? We now have a sense of what to expect. Royal Jordanian outli
Hackers are abusing Microsoft tools more than ever before
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The rise in LOLbins used in attacks this year has been significant Most common ones used include RDP, PowerShell, cmd.exe, and net.exe Sophos has shared mitigation tips for anyone affected The rise in the abuse of Microsoft’s LOLbins (Living Off the Land binaries) in the first half of 2024 has been nothing short of alarming, a new report from Sophos has claimed. The Sophos 2024 Active Adversary R
The 51 most disruptive startups of 2024
TechCrunch / 10h
These startups have fascinating new technologies, business models, founder stories or are pushing an industry forward in exciting ways. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers Knows the Value of Gateway Horror
Gizmodo / 10h
Eggers is well aware that SpongeBob SquarePants was many fans' first exposure to the vampire tale—and he appreciates it.
Don't Fall for These Common Holiday Scams
How-To Geek / 10h
The holiday season is here, whether you're happy about it or are a Grinch. It's a time to shop, enjoy the festivities, and spend time with family, but make sure you avoid all the holiday fraud. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of people fall victim to scams.
Jupiter’s ‘Tortured Moon’: Astronomers Uncover Surprising Source of Io’s Intense Volcanic Fury
41Gizmodo / 10h
Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.
OpenAI announces a ChatGPT organizing system called Projects
Mashable / 10h
On day seven of " 12 Days of OpenAI ," the company announced Projects in ChatGPT — a way to customize and organize your chats. Well, they aren't all going to be bangers. But this one has been deemed useful by the OpenAI team for creating and organizing various projects by pulling ChatGPT's various capabilities into one place. That includes Canvas support and connection to the web via ChatGPT Sear
11 surprising winter vacation ideas for a warm-weather getaway
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. Are you craving the sensation of winter sun on your skin amid the slowly dropping temperatures in the United States? A few obvious holiday destinations may spring to mind. Mexico , Florida , the Maldives and Dubai are all classics for a reason, delivering scorching temperatures throughout the shivering depths of December and J
ZeniMax Online Studios workers form their own union
21Engadget / 11h
Staff at another video game studio have organized their own union. The Communication Workers of America (CWA) announced late Thursday in a statement that 461 workers for ZeniMax Online Studios (ZOS), the Maryland-based studio behind The Elder Scrolls Online , voted to form the ZOS United-CWA union covering web developers, designers, engineers and graphics artists by a vote of 395-40. The new unio
Why You Need More Than One Pair of Headphones
How-To Geek / 11h
Whether it's for music, gaming, podcasts, or TV shows, we often find ourselves relying on headphones to get ourselves through the day. While one pair might do the trick, you're still better off getting multiple pairs of headphones. Here's why.
Werner Herzog muses on mysteries of the brain in Theater of Thought
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Werner Herzog has made more than 60 films over his illustrious career. His documentaries alone span an impressive topical range, from the life and death of bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell ( Grizzly Man ) to people who choose to live and work in Antarctica (the Oscar-nominated Encounters at the End of the World ) or a haunting exploration of the oldest human paintings in France's Chauvet Cave (
Elon Musk slams SEC as agency threatens charges in Twitter stock probe
40Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Elon Musk has at least one more battle to wage against Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who will be leaving the agency when President-elect Trump takes over in January. Musk yesterday posted a copy of a letter sent to Gensler by Musk's attorney, Alex Spiro. The letter dated December 12 says the SEC issued a settlement demand in its investigation into whether Musk violated fe
Americans spend more years being unhealthy than people in any other country
34Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The gap of time between how long Americans live and how much of that time is spent in good health only grew wider in the last two decades, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open . The study, which looked at global health data between 2000 and 2019—prior to the COVID-19 pandemic—found the US stood out for its years of suffering. By 2019, Americans had a gap between their lifespan
Review: SkyTeam Lounge Vancouver Airport (YVR)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
During my quick trip to Japan & Korea , I had the chance to check out the SkyTeam Lounge Vancouver Airport, prior to my Korean Air Boeing 787-10 business class flight to Seoul Incheon. The SkyTeam Lounge Vancouver is what most SkyTeam premium passengers will visit, and it’s also open to Priority Pass members. On the plus side, the lounge has a fairly decent selection of food and drinks. The other
Waymo Says Its Cars Are Officially Certified Against Crashing Into Emergency Vehicles
42Gizmodo / 11h
Its competitor Tesla has faced heat over vehicles crashing into parked firetrucks and police cruisers while self-driving was activated.
UnitedHealth Is Asking Journalists to Remove Names and Photos of Its CEO From Published Work
37Futurism / 11h
In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder last week, the insurer's parent company is now asking journalists to remove photos of its remaining executives' names and faces. After Futurism published a blog about "wanted" posters appearing in New York City that featured the names and faces of the CEOs of UHC's owner UnitedHealth Group and its prescription middleman Optum Rx, a spoke
RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Pushed to Ban Polio Vaccine, NYT Reveals
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Aaron Siri has a long legal history of attacking vaccines, and he's now advising RFK Jr. on the future of the country's public health, a New York Times report reveals.
Former ByteDance Intern Accused of Sabotage Among Winners of Prestigious AI Award
24Wired / 11h
Keyu Tian and his coauthors won the Best Paper Award at the annual NeurIPS machine-learning conference for their work on a new technique for generating images. Some have objected to the decision.
“6G can efficiently enable intelligent computing everywhere”: Qualcomm offers an exclusive sneak peek at what to expect from the next generation of mobile internet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Qualcomm talks 6G innovations beyond speed, integrating AI and IoT 6G promises enhanced coverage, and efficiency AI-native design will optimize networks and enable new use cases The transition from 5G to 6G is set to redefine the wireless landscape, offering advancements that go far beyond speed and connectivity. Qualcomm, a key player in wireless innovation, is building on its 5G legacy to explo
Google Maps’ Best Feature Is About to Get a Lot Less Useful
LifeHacker / 11h
Earlier this year, Google announced a big change for the Timeline feature in Google Maps, which happens to be one of its best features. While it can currently be accessed via Google Maps on the web as well as through the mobile apps, soon it will be locked to individual phones and tablets (and unless you transfer it over , all your existing data will be wiped). The deadline for the switch seems t
This iPhone 15 Pro Max Is Less Than $900
LifeHacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max took home PCMag’s Editor’s Choice and Best of the Year 2023 awards in the iOS phone category. And if you don't mind getting a pre-owned device, you can snag its renewed premium model (meaning it has been inspected, tested, and certified to look a
Skype phases out credits and phone numbers
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft has cut two of Skype’s central premium features: credit and custom phone numbers. Instead of credits, the company is now pushing subscriptions — priced regionally and globally, depending on your needs. As for using a phone number other than your cell’s, there’s no longer an alternative on the platform. The first wind of the change came from a volunteer moderator replying in Microsoft’s
5 Epic Things That Universal Studios Is Doing in 2025 That Will Change the Theme Park Landscape
Gizmodo / 11h
Look forward to Universal Monsters, One Piece pirates, Donkey Kong, and more wicked good fun.
As Demand for Electricity Soars, a Key Part of the Power Grid Is In Short Supply
37Gizmodo / 11h
Transformers keep everything running and the power industry can’t make them fast enough.
EVgo secures $1.25B loan amid Biden’s rush to approve clean energy loans
TechCrunch / 11h
Electric vehicle charging startup EVgo is the latest company to secure funds from the U.S. Department of Energy as the Biden administration races to approve clean energy loans before Donald Trump takes over. Trump has promised to cancel any unspent funds from Biden’s bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act, including the $7,500 tax credit for new EV […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Track your holiday packages in Gmail. Heres how.
Mashable / 11h
The holiday season, for many, is more of a shopping season – and with lots of online shopping comes the need to track a lot of packages. Google , however, is making keeping track of all those packages a little easier, through an update to one of Gmail’s best features. Credit: Google The Gmail package-tracking feature was first launched in 2022, allowing users to tap on an email to get a summary o
Nickel Boys trailer: Colson Whiteheads novel gets a remarkable adaptation
Mashable / 11h
RaMell Ross' Nickel Boys has already picked up Best Picture nominations from the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards , as well as a spot on Mashable's list of the best movies of 2024 . Now, a new trailer gives us a closer look at the much-lauded film. SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2024, and where to watch them Adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, Nickel Boys relies
Running behind on your holiday shopping? These Amazon deals arrive by tomorrow
Mashable / 11h
Best next-day Amazon deals Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Dot $22.99 at Amazon (Save $27) Best headphone deal Bose QuietComfort earbuds $129 at Amazon (Save $50) Best kitchen deal Breville Espresso Machine $549.95 at Amazon (Save $200) Best home deal Bissell Little Green Machine $81.49 at Amazon (Save $42.10) With Thanksgiving falling so late in the month in 2024, it feels like Christmas is sneaking
Snag some new tech with these final winter Discover Samsung deals
Mashable / 11h
Shop our top picks from the Discover Samsung sale: Discover Samsung Sale Deals Best TV Deal Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV $1599.99 (Save $400) Best Phone Deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 $1,399.99 (Save $500) Best Smartwatch Deal Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra $489.99 (Save $160) Though the holidays are right around the corner, there's still time to save on some of the gifts your tech-savvy loved o
Bluetooth Headphones vs. Wired: Pros and Cons of Each Setup
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're shopping for new headphones, one key decision you'll need to make is whether to pick a wired or wireless Bluetooth model. Each setup has some notable upsides and downsides, so let's go over all of them.
Airbnb Is Using Anti-Party Tech to Ruin Your New Year’s Eve
22Gizmodo / 11h
Party poopers.
Discover it Chrome Card review: Earn cash back at gas stations and restaurants
The Points Guy / 12h
Discover it Chrome overview The Discover it® Chrome Card is a cash-back offering from Discover that earns 2% cash back at gas stations and restaurants on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter (1% thereafter). You’ll earn 1% cash back on everything else. It’s a decent option for no annual fee, but there are better options out there for cash-back earnings on everyday purchases. Card ratin
Have an expiring perk or upgrade? Here’s how you can exchange it with other TPG readers
The Points Guy / 12h
In the spirit of holiday giving, we want to know: Do you have an unused airline upgrade , drink voucher, lounge pass or another travel benefit you won’t be using that you could share with a fellow TPG reader before it expires? We recommend first offering your expiring certificates and other perks to family members, co-workers and friends or seeing if there’s any way to take advantage of them your
BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline
500+BBC News / 12h
Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.
Trump's New NASA Head Announces Plans to Send Troops to Space
83Futurism / 12h
Space Soldiers President-elect Donald Trump's pick for NASA administrator billionaire SpaceX tourist Jared Isaacman wants to send soldiers into space. During the Space Force Association’s Spacepower 2024 conference in Orlando, Florida, Isaacman argued that troops in space are "absolutely inevitable." "If Americans are in low Earth orbit, there’s going to need to be people watching out for them,"
Jennifer Love Hewitt Officially Returning for I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot
Gizmodo / 12h
The Party of Five star joins her original co-star Freddie Prinze Jr. in the upcoming horror film.
This Yoto Mini 'fire hazard' children's speaker has been recalled again due to its overheating battery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Yoto Mini children's speaker is being recalled again due to a fire risk The speaker was initially deemed a fire risk back in April Parents should take the speaker away from children and stop using it You should contact Yoto for a free battery replacement kit even if you've already received the smart cable from the April 2024 recall Another day, another overheating audio product – only for thi
Google’s NotebookLM now lets you talk to its AI podcast hosts
TechCrunch / 12h
A few months ago, Google’s NotebookLM note-taking app debuted an Audio Overviews feature that generates a podcast with AI virtual hosts based on information you have shared with the app. Now NotebookLM is rolling out the ability for users to interact with the AI podcast hosts. The idea behind Audio Overviews and the AI hosts […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
I didn’t expect Fallout to win Best Adaptation at The Game Awards 2024 when Netflix’s Arcane was such a hit
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Fallout won Best Adaptation at The Game Awards 2024 Arcane fans feel 'robbed' that the hit animated series didn't win Both shows have been huge successes and are enjoyable to watch even if you're a newcomer to the video game franchises Arcane fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment about the outcome of one of today's winners at The Game Awards 2024, following the announcem
Anker's 3-in-1 power bank drops to just $20, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Engadget / 12h
It's getting close to pinch time, when gifts bought online will probably arrive in time for the holidays, but then again, might not. If you're willing to assume the odds are in your favor — or don't really care when something arrives on your doorstep — you'll be happy to know this turned out to be a pretty good week to save on tech. Many of the sale prices from Black Friday expired after Cyber We
Perseverance Rover Escapes Its Giant Martian Crater. Here’s What Happens Next
39Gizmodo / 12h
The rover trekked nearly 2,000 feet to get out of the crater, where it will explore a 4-billion-year-old environment.
Why social media algorithms hurt after a breakup
Mashable / 12h
You're heartbroken, and you're on Instagram . You type in your ex's name through tears in the search bar. It was a messy breakup ; you squint so you can't see whether they archived photos of you two, and with shaky fingers, you tap their profile and unfollow them. The next day, you see a tagged photo of them at the top of your feed. Their friend — who you still follow — posted it. Once again, you
Amazon deal of the day: Snag a $100 Instacart gift card for just $85
Mashable / 12h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Dec. 13: OUR TOP PICK Instacart gift card $85 (save $15) BEST EARBUDS DEAL Amazon Echo Buds $24.99 (save $25) BEST GIFT DEAL AncestryDNA + Traits genetic testing kit $39 (save $80) BEST SPEAKER DEAL Sonos Era 100 $199 (save $50) BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 (3-pack) $129.99 (save $130) Shopping on a budget? Allow us to help. Amazon has t
YouTube TV is getting a big price hike in January
Mashable / 12h
YouTube notified its subscribers on Thursday that, once again, YouTube TV prices are going up. Subscriptions to the cable TV alternative are increasing from $72.99 to $82.99 a month for the Base plan. The $10 price hike is already in effect for new subscribers, and will increase on Jan. 13, 2025 for existing subscribers. According to YouTube TV's support page , "due to the rising cost of content,
Now Is the Best Time to Get a Deal on a Used Car
LifeHacker / 12h
The best time to buy a car is when you really need it, but if you're shopping for a deal, right now may be the ideal season to save the most on a used vehicle. Used car prices spiked during the pandemic, and while they've dropped this year (and become more predictable) , it's always worth looking for the best price before you buy. A report from iSeeCars analyzed used-car sales from 2023 through N
This Free App Archives and Deletes Your Tweets
LifeHacker / 12h
Want to delete all of your tweets? Cyd , an application for Windows, macOS, and Linux, automates the process for you and even gives you an offline archive. Even better: This application runs entirely on your computer, meaning you don't need to trust a third party with access to your account in order to use it. Cyd is a replacement for Semiphemeral, an application we've recommended in the past . T
The federal crash-reporting rule Tesla opposes could be on the chopping block
TechCrunch / 12h
The Trump transition team wants to end a federal rule requiring automakers to report crashes when advanced driver-assistance or autonomous driving technology is engaged, Reuters reports. Federal safety agencies would lose the ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems should the rule — which went into effect in 2021 — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right
Apple Music's Video Selection Is Its Most Underrated Feature
How-To Geek / 12h
After a few years dabbling all over the place, I've returned to Apple Music, and while making myself at home again, I realized that the music video selection and system, coupled with owning an Apple TV box, is a severely underrated feature.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
Astro Bot takes home four major awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 The PS5 platformer also took home four other major awards Astro Bot was in competition with some of the year's biggest titles, like Metaphor: ReFantazio and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Astro Bot has won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The annual awards ceremony celebrated its 10th anniversary last night, and close out the show Baldur's
Delta Will Fly Airbus A350s From Seattle As Of 2025
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Competition in Seattle is heating up across the Pacific, as Delta is upgrading several routes to its flagship aircraft. Delta replaces A330-900neos with A350-900s in Seattle Delta has a hub in Seattle (SEA), whereby the airline flies both cross the Atlantic and Pacific. Transatlantic destinations include Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), and Paris (CDG), while transpacific destinations include Seoul
Squid Game‘s Lee Jung-jae on His Season 2 Evolution
20Gizmodo / 12h
Fans will meet a whole new Gi-hun, aka Player 456, when the Netflix show returns December 26.
Don’t use crypto to cheat on taxes: Bitcoin bro gets 2 years
73Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A bitcoin investor who went to increasingly great lengths to hide $1 million in cryptocurrency gains on his tax returns was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday. It seems that not even his most "sophisticated" tactics—including using mixers, managing multiple wallets, and setting up in-person meetings to swap bitcoins for cash—kept the feds from tracing crypto trades that he believed were
F1 Arcade trip report: Great sims make for a compelling experience
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Formula 1’s recent popularity still feels a little strange to longtime fans of the sport , particularly in the US, where it had been so niche for so long. But the past five years have seen F1 rise meteorically, and a new, much younger fanbase infused with enthusiasm for the cutting-edge race cars and the athletes who pilot them has emerged. F1 Arcade capitalizes on that popularity, combining food
The US military is now talking openly about going on the attack in space
68Ars Technica - All content / 12h
ORLANDO, Florida—Earlier this year, officials at US Space Command released a list of priorities and needs, and among the routine recitation of things like cyber defense, communications, and surveillance was a relatively new term: "integrated space fires." This is a new phrase in the esoteric terminology the military uses to describe its activities. Essentially, "fires" are offensive or defensive
Was your phone targeted by Chinas Salt Typhoon hack? Your provider might not tell you.
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Mashable / 12h
Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon haven't addressed the full scope of victims of an ongoing Chinese phone data hacking campaign, according to a new NBC report . In a media call last week, the FBI told the
