Startup Embodied Will Brick $800 Moxie Emotional Support Robot for Kids—Without Refunds
300+Wired / 2h
Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases of its Moxie robot but makes no promises.
New Air France La Premiere First Class To Be Unveiled March 2025
2KOne Mile at a Time / 24min
In mid-2022, Air France formally announced plans to introduce a new first class product. Details were fairly limited at the time, though it’s no doubt one of the most exciting first class products on the horizon . As is the case with so many new airline products, Air France has experienced delays with rolling this out, in part due to supply chain issues. However, the airline has just revealed tha
NASA video shows its next Martian helicopter soaring over Mars
Mashable / 3h
NASA's Mars helicopter proved so successful, the space agency plans to build a larger, more advanced chopper. After over 70 flights, the Ingenuity helicopter — the first craft to ever make a powered, controlled flight on another planet — crashed in the Martian dunes in January 2024. But its unexpected achievement (engineers hoped it might make five flights) has prompted the conceptual design and
Gigs, an ‘MVNO in a box,’ gets $73M to power mobile network services for any company
TechCrunch / 2min
Gigs, a platform that makes it easier for any company to become a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has raised $73 million in a Series B round of funding. The announcement comes as countless companies have added mobile networking services to their product lineup this past year, including neobanks such as Nubank (a Gigs customer) […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Back where it started: “Do Not Track” removed from Firefox after 13 years
Ars Technica - All content / 9min
It might not really ever be fully dead, but Firefox calling it quits on Do Not Track (DNT) is a strong indication that an idealistic movement born more than 13 years ago has truly reached the end of its viable life. The Windows Report tech news site spotted that Firefox has removed the option to "Send websites a 'Do Not Track' request" as of version 135, already visible in Nightly builds. Users c
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund
BBC News / 9min
It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.
You've got more time –the great Google Maps Timeline switch gets a new deadline date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
The great Google Maps Timeline switch deadline has been extended It keeps Timeline data exclusively on your smartphone Google gives you control over how long your data is saved for Earlier this year Google announced that its Google Maps Timeline feature – which tracks where you go, over time – would be only available on phones in the future, with the web portal scheduled to be shut down near the
I can’t keep track of all the Yellowstone spin-offs on Paramount Plus and yet another is reportedly in the works
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
If the Yellowstone prequel series 1883 and 1923 weren't enough, then you're in luck as the Paramount Plus hit show is getting another spin-off. Ahead of the Yellowstone season 5 finale on December 15 (which airs on the Paramount Network and Peacock in the US, Paramount Plus in the UK and Stan in Australia), Deadline has reported that a deal has been closed for another new spin-off series, with fa
Sony reveals that the transition of players from PS4 to PS5 is 'trending well' but doesn't see a 'major risk' of losing users to PC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Sony doesn't see a "major risk" of PS5 users moving over to PC The company has found that players are purchasing more software after moving from PS4 to PS5 The transition of players from PS4 to PS5 is "trending well" Sony has said it doesn't see a "major risk" of its PlayStation players moving over to PC. The comment was made in a shareholder's Q&A that took place earlier this month (via GamesRad
The Bot fwd2cal Adds Events to Your Calendar Automatically. Just Forward It an Email
Wired / 31min
When you get an email suggesting you meet up with somebody, put this free bot to work. Fwd2cal uses ChatGPT to parse the information in the email and adds an event to your calendar.
Last chance to save $150 on AirPods Max in Best Buys Apple Shopping Event
Mashable / 32min
SAVE $150: As of Dec. 12, the Apple AirPods Max are on sale for $399.99 at Best Buy. That's $150 off their list price of $549.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $399.99 at Best Buy $549.99 Save $150.00 There are still some great deals available at different retailers after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events . If you're looking to pick up some Apple devices ahead
Bad news, Blu-ray fans: LG just discontinued its entire range of 4K Blu-ray players and I’m really worried
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 34min
LG discontinues all 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray players It last released Blu-ray players (the UBK80 and UBK90) in 2018 2024 has been a wild year for 4K Blu-ray fans LG has officially discontinued its range of 4K Blu-ray players and Blu-ray players, with units only available as stocks last going forward, according to FlatpanelsHD . LG's most recent 4K Blu-ray players, the UBK80 and UBK90, were released
Microsoft quietly axes Skype credit and phone number sales to push subscriptions
TechCrunch / 38min
Bad news for anyone out there who still uses Skype: the Microsoft-owned phone and messaging platform has quietly stopped letting users top-up accounts with credit and buy Skype phone numbers. Instead, Skype is locking into SaaS mode: it’s pushing users to take monthly subscriptions for regional and global Skype-to-phone plans, for a set monthly fee, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
The Morning After: Apple's customizable Genmoji are here to derail your texts
Engadget / 45min
After a particularly lean week for tech news, yesterday exploded. We’ve got Google’s next-generation AI model, Gemini 2.0, a barrage of games to intrigue us in 2025, MasterClass is going AI and, finally, Apple’s most headline-grabbing AI tricks and features broke cover, built into the latest iOS update. That’s what I want to kick off with. A lot of features in iOS 18.2 are only for the iPhone 15
Final's new flagship headphones are incredible, and incredibly expensive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
Final's flagship D8000 headphones have been dramatically re-engineered Two models: one for laid-back listening and one for listening loud From £3,999 / $4,299 / around AU$7,959 Let's get this out of the way first: the new Final D8000 DC and DC Pro headphones cost four grand at least in the currency of your choice. So if you're looking for the best budget headphones, you might want to skip the res
Air Canada will make inflight Wi-Fi free starting in May
The Points Guy / 54min
Air Canada is about to become the latest airline to make it easier to stay connected. The Canadian carrier said Thursday that it will make gate-to-gate Wi-Fi available for free across its fleet in a phased introduction, with the first stage beginning this coming spring. The amenity will eventually be available on all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights, along with most Air Canada Express airc
Workers are being punished for ignoring AI advice – even when they know better
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Managers want decision-makers to trust AI even when human judgement is better Report claims we need to remember human expertise is essential in navigating complexities Workers should have more freedom to share concerns and experiences about AI A report from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and ESMT Berlin has revealed workers are now being penalized for ignoring AI recommendations,
Thanks to Natural Language Search, your HomePod can now play you songs about cats
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
Natural Language Search is now available in HomePods Enhanced Dialog is here for Apple TV and HomePods 2 only The software should install automatically iPhones aren't the only Apple devices to get an important software update this week. Your HomePods just got a new feature that'll enable them to ignore and/or disappoint you in new and exciting ways. There are two new features in the HomePods Soft
YouTube Changed How Playback Speed Works, but It's a Step Back
How-To Geek / 58min
It’s often the small things that become bugbears. YouTube’s recent overhaul of its playback speed feature has been this for me.
TikTok's Future in the US Is Unclear. We Check Back in With the Billionaire Who Wants to Save It
Wired / 1h
Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has been talking about buying TikTok since earlier this year. The long shot is getting shorter.
Cartesia claims its AI is efficient enough to run pretty much anywhere
TechCrunch / 1h
It’s becoming increasingly costly to develop and run AI. OpenAI’s AI operations costs could reach $7 billion this year, while Anthropic’s CEO recently suggested that models costing over $10 billion could arrive soon. So the hunt is on for ways to make AI cheaper. Some researchers are focusing on techniques to optimize existing model architectures — i.e. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
After Meta signals end to publisher payouts, Australia plots Big Tech news tax
TechCrunch / 1h
A few years ago, Australia passed legislation requiring platform giants including Facebook-owner Meta and YouTube’s parent Google to negotiate with news publishers to pay for journalism reshares. The News Media Bargaining Code forced Big Tech to cut deals with local news outlets. However, Meta has since moved away from promoting news on its platforms globally […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res
Air Canada Joins Free Wi-Fi Race: Streaming-Quality Access, With 85% Fleet Covered Starting May
View from the Wing / 1h
Poor quality wifi is something that I avoid when choosing an airline. It costs airlines ticket revenue. While the cost of wifi is part of the cost of travel - airlines that bundle it in with ticket price become more competitive, while charging separately makes little sense when it's possible to offer it at near-zero marginal cost once installed on the aircraft. Continue reading ...
Air Canada Introducing Fast, Free Wi-Fi In 2025
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Air Canada has just made an exciting passenger experience announcement, embracing a trend that we’re increasingly seeing among airlines. Air Canada’s plan to introduce free Wi-Fi Air Canada plans to roll out fast and free Wi-Fi throughout its network for all Aeroplan members. As far as the timeline goes, this will be available on North America and Sun market routes as of May 2025, and will be exp
Act fast: Save $80 on an Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Best Buys Deal of the Day
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $80: As of Dec. 12, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $719 as part of Best Buy's Deal of the Day. That's $80 off its original price of $799. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS, Cellular) $719.00 at Best Buy $799.00 Save $80.00 Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over and done with, but Best Buy's keeping the seasonal savings alive through its Deal of the Day p
Nikki Glaser tells a hilarious story about bombing in front of a group of billionaires
Mashable / 1h
Nikki Glaser may have received rave reviews after roasting Tom Brady , but she apparently doesn't kill every set. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! , the comedian — who is hosting the Golden Globes in January — told a story about performing in a surprise standup set at a conference for "35 billionaires that literally run the media" — and bombing hard. "The show is a surprise standup comedy show. No
Researchers find security flaws in Skoda cars that may let hackers remotely track them
TechCrunch / 1h
Security researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment units used in some Skoda cars that could allow malicious actors to remotely trigger certain controls and track the cars’ location in real time. PCAutomotive, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the automotive sector, unveiled 12 new security vulnerabilities impacting the latest model of the Skoda Superb […] © 2024
Audi’s Rebrand in China Points to Bigger Changes in the Auto Industry
Wired / 1h
The “four rings” turns to “four letters” in China—a choice that also signals deeper shifts in the global auto market, where Chinese automakers now dominate.
China banned exports of a few rare minerals to the US. Things could get messier.
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . I’ve thought more about gallium and germanium over the last week than I ever have before (and probably more than anyone ever should). As you may already know, China banned the export of those materials to the US last week and placed restrictions on others
IT decision makers are blindly trusting suppliers and wasting tech, research shows
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Many IT leaders have to just believe vendors on security claims, report claims However security remains a top priority for leaders Not being able to properly clean devices is leading to waste New research from HP Wolf Security has revealed many IT decision makers (ITDMs) feel at the mercy of vendors, with 45% admitting they don’t have the means to validate firmware and hardware security claims, s
Score a 48-inch LG B4 TV for under $700 at Best Buy
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $100: As of Dec. 12, the 48-inch LG B4 TV is on sale for $699.99 at Best Buy. That's $100 off its retail price of $799.99. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED 4K UHD TV (2024) $699.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $100.00 Some of this year's best OLED TVs are still on sale after Cyber Monday . If you've had your eye on an upgrade this year or have been hoping to pick
Your Google Docs work may be about to be more beautiful than ever before
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Creating smarter and better-looking documents on Google Docs is set to get a whole lot easier thanks to a host of new upgrades heading to the service. The word processor tool has introduced new implementations with Google Gemini which look to make creating stand-out work simpler than ever. But the Google Workspace tool has also revealed a collection of 40 new high-quality, visually modern designs
Microsoft finally delivers AirDrop-style file sharing between iPhones and PCs – here's how it works
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A new Windows feature lets you share files between iPhones and PCs It’s a lot like Apple’s AirDrop feature, but works across operating systems It’s limited to Windows Insider Program users for now Apple’s walled garden makes it incredibly easy to share files between your Apple devices quickly and easily, but things get a little trickier when you want to link up your iPhone and a Windows PC . That
Data management and quality are falling short when it comes to what's needed for AI adoption
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Companies are set to be faced with 150% more data, large organizations will see double by 2026 More than half of organizations test new AI systems in real-time without sandboxing Businesses should select trusted partners for hardware, software and data New research has revealed exactly what’s stopping many UK businesses from adopting artificial intelligence, harming them by preventing them from b
Got a Windows 11 gaming handheld like the Asus ROG Ally? You’re going to appreciate the changes Microsoft’s made to its Xbox app for PC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft has just improved the Xbox app for Windows considerably, with a redesigned Home page packing a smart addition for those using a gaming handheld with Windows 11. TweakTown noticed the new feature that’ll appeal to the likes of Asus ROG Ally owners, and it’s a ‘Jump back in’ ability. As Microsoft explains , this “enables players in Compact Mode to click on any game card and jump right bac
A new $25M fund aims to give UK mental health startups a shot in the arm
TechCrunch / 1h
KHP Ventures is raising a £20 million ($25.5 million) fund specifically aimed at accelerating startups addressing depression, anxiety and psychosis. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Kindle Paperwhite SE (2024) Review: Responsive With Weeks of Battery Life
How-To Geek / 1h
The 12th-gen Paperwhite Signature Edition (SE) is Amazon’s latest Kindle e-reader, but is it the greatest to date? The three weeks I’ve just spent with it strongly suggest that yes, yes it is.
Microsoft will still let Windows 11 users send a fax, should they ever want that
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft has fixed a bug that caused connectivity issues for eSCL devices The temporary safeguard hold on Windows 11 24H2 has now been lifted Windows 11 adoption is still far lower than that of Windows 10 Microsoft has confirmed it has fixed a bug which caused some users to have connection issues with USB devices such as scanners, and, in case you’re still using them in 2024, fax machines . The
The iPhone 17 could inherit the Pixel 9’s most distinctive design feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Two leakers suggest the iPhone 17 series could have a Pixel-like design with a large camera block running across the back of the phones This lines up with an earlier leak, which stated that this new design would be limited to the Pro and Pro Max Such a move would be a big change, and one that could leave the iPhone 17 series looking too similar to Google's Pixel phones Apple could be planning som
The Astro Bot Winter Wonder update is coming this week, adding a new Christmas-themed level and more bots to find
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Astro Bot's Winter Wonder update arrives this week It includes a brand new level and some new bots to find Studio director Nicolas Doucet says he wants it to be "a little surprise" Astro Bot developer Team Asobi has announced that the game's next update will feature an all-new level with some new bots to collect. Studio director Nicolas Doucet wrote about the Winter Wonder update over at the offi
Sony confirms its intention to acquire FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa, but one analyst says the publisher could 'lose its independence' if the deal goes through
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Sony has confirmed it has "made an initial statement of intent" to acquire Kadokawa Group One analyst suggests that Kadokawa "will lose its independence" if Sony acquires the publisher Some Kadokawa employees are reportedly excited about the prospect of an acquisition Sony has confirmed its interest in acquiring FromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa Group. Last month, it was reported that Sony w
Leak seems to reveal that Epic Games Store will offer 16 free games for the holidays
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Epic Games Store will be hosting a game giveaway this month per leak 16 titles will reportedly be up for grabs It could begin later today Much like in previous years, it appears as though the Epic Games Store will be giving away a number of free titles in order to celebrate the festive season. That’s according to known leaker ‘billbil-kun’, writing for the French gaming blog dealabs . The lea
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 12, 2024
Mashable / 2h
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
Play Xbox games without a console with this Fire TV Stick 4K, Xbox controller, and Game Pass Ultimate bundle
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $61.98: As of Dec. 12, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Sky Cipher Special Edition Core Wireless Controller, and one-month Game Pass Ultimate bundle is down to $74.99 on Amazon. That's a saving of 45% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Sky Cipher Special Edition Core Wireless Controller, and 1-Month Game Pass Ultimate Bundle $74.99 at Amazon $136.97 Save $
Korean Air & Asiana Merger Finalized, Shaking Up Aviation in Asia
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
In November 2020, plans were announced for a massive airline merger, between Korea’s two largest airlines. This has been one of the most drawn out airline mergers ever, though there’s finally a major update . Over four years after the deal was first announced, the transaction has been finalized, and it has major implications for aviation in Asia and beyond. Basics of Korean Air’s acquisition of A
BeReal hit with privacy complaint over how it asks EU users to agree to tracking
TechCrunch / 2h
Right after BeReal got acquired by French mobile games publisher Voodoo this summer, the candid selfie-sharing app which has been popular with Gen Zers changed how it asks users to consent to tracking. The resulting pop-up is now the target of a privacy complaint in Europe. Confirmed breaches of the bloc’s General Data Protection Regulation […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
Spacecraft makes daring approach of metal object in Earths orbit
Mashable / 2h
A Japanese spacecraft has made a daring approach to a discarded rocket in Earth's orbit. The mission — undertaken by the satellite technology company Astroscale — intends to eventually remove the 36-foot-long spent rocket stage, but has first tested its ability to rendezvous with the problematic object (one of 27,000 space junk objects larger than 10 centimeters in orbit). The pioneering space en
Whats new to streaming this week? (Dec. 13, 2024)
Mashable / 2h
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television within each one! Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services trying to determine what to watch! We've
A $70 refurbished Chromebook is tough to beat
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get a refurbished HP 11.6-inch Chromebook 11A G8 EE through Dec. 15 for just $69.99 (regularly $239). Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE (4GB RAM, 32GB SSD) $69.99 $239.00 Save $169.01 Refurbished Looking for an affordable laptop for travel, school, or as a backup device? The refurbished HP Chromebook 11A G8 EE (4GB RAM, 32GB SSD) fits the bill for just $69.99 (regula
Score a big holiday win with a refurbished Apple iPad mini for $280
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The grade-A refurbished 2019 Apple iPad mini (5th gen) delivers power, portability, and performance for just $279.99 (reg. $529). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished Apple iPad mini (5th gen, 64GB, WiFi & Cellular) $279.99 $529.00 Save $249.01 Need a device that balances portability with power? The refurbished 2019 Apple iPad mini 5th Gen is an ideal pick, and at just $279.99 (
How to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat online
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Toronto Raptors are heading to the Kaseya Center in Miami to face the Heat. The Raptors are struggling in 14th in the Eastern Conference while the Heat are fifth place. The Raptors are also riding a three-game losing streak heading into Miami, which is not a good look for a team about to go u
Europol announces takedown of major DDoS-for-hire network
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Europol's Operation PowerOFF has taken down DoS networks The global operation involved law enforcement from 15 countries PowerOFF operation led to the arrest of three site admins, and identification of 300 DDoS site users Europol has taken down 27 ‘booster’ and ‘stressor’ networks used to conduct distributed denial-of-service ( DDoS ) attacks in a global operation involving 15 countries. The oper
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 12 (#550)
How-To Geek / 2h
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.
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics online
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA on YouTube TV or Sling TV . The Detroit Pistons will visit the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference rivalry on Thursday. The Pistons are struggling in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, but the team is coming off a win over the New York Knicks. The Celtics, however, are in second place and looking to defend their 2024 NBA Fina
I’ve tested many robot vacuums, and the Ultenic T10 Elite for under $230 is a great deal
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $100: As of Dec. 12, the Ultenic T10 Elite robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $269.99 at Ultenic. Use code 2024XMAS at the checkout to bring the price down to $229.50 — $100 off its usual $329.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Ultenic Ultenic T10 Elite Robot Vacuum $229.50 at Ultenic $329.99 Save $100.49 Ultenic T10 Elite is a solid robot vacuum solution for anyone looking to make hou
From studying to working out, these are the best earbuds of 2024
Mashable / 3h
If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds , we have good news: You have a lot of options. The bad news? You have a lot of options, and your decision can get overwhelming fast. Wasn't life easier when our iPhones came with a free pair of earbuds? Prices on earbuds range anywhere from under $10 to in the thousands (if you're going for professional-grade studio earbuds), but even in the narr
OpenAI shows us how Apple Intelligence works with ChatGPT, which then promptly crashes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
OpenAI demo ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence for day five of 12 Days of OpenAI The ChatGPT service then goes down, but it's back up now ChatGPT is ready to play a central role in Apple tech OpenAI 's 12 Days of OpenAI day five involved a demo of ChatGPT working with Apple Intelligence . The demo invoked the holiday season by sharing gifts with Apple and wearing holiday sweaters on the li
Humans Will Continue to Live in an Age of Incredible Food Waste
Wired / 3h
Food production has never been higher—or more costly. Yet the amount that goes uneaten remains shockingly high.
Embedded data analytics startup Embeddable is still handpicking its customers despite strong demand
TechCrunch / 3h
Tom Gardiner and Harry Marshall founded Trevor.io in 2016 as a no-code business intelligence platform to help non-data people run analysis on their internal data. That business was solid, but customers increasingly started asking the company for access to the same tools for their customer-facing data. Gardiner told TechCrunch that the company initially resisted the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ
Bitcoin ATM giant Byte Federal says 58,000 users’ personal data compromised in breach
TechCrunch / 4h
Byte Federal, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S., said the personal data of thousands of customers may have been compromised during a recent breach. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general, Florida-based Byte Federal said hackers tried to access the data of 58,000 customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, government-issued IDs, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res
Creature Commandos episode 3 proves James Gunn won't be afraid to kill his DCU darlings – the Max show's first big death has emotionally devastated me
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Creature Commandos episode 3 contains the fledgling DCU's first big death The character's voice actor can't say if their demise is permanent or not DCU co-chief James Gunn previously said that characters can appear in animated and live-action projects Well, that didn't take long. Creature Commandos , the first project released as part of the new-look DC Cinematic Universe ( DCU ), has already kil
Anybotics raises $60M to bring more autonomous industrial robots to the U.S.
20TechCrunch / 4h
Anybotics has closed its Series B round at $110 million, some 18 months after announcing it had raised a $50 million Series B. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon is selling cars now
Mashable / 5h
You can now buy a new car on Amazon . The retail giant has launched Amazon Autos , enabling people across the U.S. to purchase their next vehicle via the online shopping platform like ordering groceries. Announced on Tuesday , Amazon Autos allows customers to browse vehicles which are available at local participating dealers. Users can also filter results according to model, trim, colour, fuel ty
Upvest, a stock trading API used by N26, Revolut and others, raises $105 million
TechCrunch / 5h
Upvest might not be a familiar name if you don’t pay close attention to the fintech industry, but chances are you’ve already interacted with the company’s products. Founded by Martin Kassing (pictured above), the Berlin-based startup builds a white-label investment platform that is used by some of the biggest fintech companies in Europe. Upvest clients […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Dodge keeps true to its roots with the first electric Charger muscle car
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Dodge provided flights from Washington to Phoenix and accommodation so Ars could drive the new Charger Daytona. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. PHOENIX—Dodge gave its development team a relatively simple brief for the new Charger: It had to look, drive, and sound like a traditional Dodge muscle car. "If we don't make people uncomfortable, where are we going," asked Matt McAleer, Dodge
Laam lands $5.5M to provide South Asian fashions to migrants around the world
TechCrunch / 7h
Laam, a curated online fashion marketplace based in Pakistan, has raised $5.5 million in a seed round to take South Asian fashion to the world. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news
34BBC News / 7h
The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.
Give the gift of cloud storage for life — save 82% on 2TB lifetime plans
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Give the gift of digital organisation and pay just £62.72 (reg. £366.26) for lifetime access to FileJump's 2TB cloud storage plan . Opens in a new window Credit: FileJump FileJump 2TB Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription £62.72 £366.26 Save £303.54 Looking to make an impression with your gifts? During this winter sale , you can give the gift of peace of mind with the FileJump 2TB Cloud Sto
Wow! Get Microsoft Office + Windows 11 Pro for £43
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for £43.11 (reg. £343.52) at the Mashable Shop. Did your PC or laptop struggle to get through the semester? Then it’s time to get serious about those grades. Whether you’re hitting the books for revision or looking to help your student, check out this ultimate productivity bundle: Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro together for just £4
18 of the best ChatGPT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A wide range of ChatGPT courses are available to take for free on Udemy. Udemy is a popular hub for online courses, covering everything from Python programming to Microsoft Excel . And some of these courses are available to take for free, including some highly-rated lessons on ChatGPT . We've checked out everything on offer from Udemy and lined up a selection of standout ChatGPT courses to
How to unblock Xnxx for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . The frustrating thing is that your access to porn sites is not always guaranteed. Sure, online restrictions are probably a good idea. But your right to online freedom is important. Fortunately, there is a simple hack that can bypass geo-restrictions to unblock porn sites like Xnxx from anywhere in the
How to watch 49ers vs. Rams online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers for free with a 30-day free trial of Prime Video . Thursday Night Football returns with Week 15 action, which kicks off with an NFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The Rams are 7-6 overall, looking to overtake the Seattle Seahawks (8-5) in the division. The 49ers are technically at the bottom of the di
How to unblock porn for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Unblock your favorite porn sites with a VPN . The best service for unblocking free porn sites is ExpressVPN . Your access to porn sites is not always guaranteed. There are many locations that will restrict your access to certain sites, and that's probably a good thing. But online freedom is also nice. And when the time is right, you should be able to access all your favorite sites without
Google says its next data centers will be built alongside wind and solar farms
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google partnering with energy companies to power future data centers The next series of Google data centers would use solar and wind farms Move is part of a $20 billion total investment A new partnership between Google, energy firm Intersect Power, and climate solutions organization TPG Rise Climate, will look to to provide clean power for the company's future data centers. As the demand for AI g
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
200+NYT > Technology / 7h
The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.
No, you can't run Windows on its tiny screen; minuscule mini PC has built-in display, fingerprint reader, OCuLink, double 2.5Gb LAN port and can drive four 8K monitors without an extra GPU
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New Chinese mini PC debuts with enhanced connectivity options GEM12 Pro Max can drive four 8K monitors; offers OCuLink port Powered by Ryzen 7 8845HS, supports upto 64GB DDR5 RAM Chinese mini PC manufacturer Aoostar has launched its latest device, the GEM12 Pro Max. Building on the Pro variant introduced earlier in 2024, the new device sports a couple of noteworthy improvements including a DC pow
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 12
Mashable / 9h
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 12, 2024
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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 12
Mashable / 9h
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 Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 12, 2024
Mashable / 9h
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
Video Shows Robot Welding SpaceX Starship
Futurism / 10h
A Cure for Weldness SpaceX is pulling out all the stops in preparation for the upcoming test launches of its gigantic Starship spacecraft next year. Footage shared by NASASpaceflight shows a large robotic arm appearing to weld one of the company's Starship nosecones inside of its "Starfactory," a massive facility at the company's "Starbase" launch complex in South Texas. According to documents ob
For the First Time, You’ll Be Able to Stream the Oscars
LifeHacker / 10h
It's Hollywood's most glamorous night (or late afternoon, for those on the west coast), and this year, there's another option for those who want to tune into the Oscars at home. In addition to airing on a major network, the Academy Awards will also streamed live—meaning you won't have to track down an antenna or find a way to access local channels if you'd like to watch the night of many stars an
Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
76Wired / 11h
The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.
ChatGPT and Sora experienced a major outage
32TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI says ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API experienced a major outage starting at around 3pm PT on Wednesday, according to the company’s status page. The company says it’s largely back online as of 9pm PT. “ChatGPT, API, and Sora were down today but we’ve recovered,” said OpenAI in a tweet. It remains unclear what […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Seven Custom Lists I Use on My Hearth Display (and How to Make Them)
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I was in college, I bought one of those grocery list notepads that used to be popular. The notepad felt genius: it was a pre-populated list for the most common groceries any responsible adult might need, along with blank spaces for items I wanted to add. A grocery list notepad was an improvement from a scrap sheet of paper or relying on memor
Three Great Deals on iPads That Will Arrive Before Christmas
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. iPads make great Christmas gifts, but they can be tough—though not impossible—to find at good prices around the holidays. The 9th Generation iPad is already selling out at its $199.99 price point (originally $329.99) at most retailers, but you have options for other "budget
Christmas Deal Alert: Save Over $1000 on the Best Cloud Storage Service
Gizmodo / 11h
Christmas is fast approaching, so why not take the opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones? Discover the Christmas offer from pCloud, one of the most renowned cloud storage services.
SolarSquare raises $40 million in India’s largest solar venture round
TechCrunch / 12h
SolarSquare has raised $40 million in a round led by Lightspeed in what is the largest venture round in India’s solar sector. The Mumbai-based startup was bootstrapped and profitably selling to corporate customers for five years before it switched to residential solar in 2021. Now it has scaled to powering over 20,000 homes and 200 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
The Best Stretches for a Stiff Lower Back
LifeHacker / 12h
Once you've worked your way through the best stretches for your upper back (not to mention your shoulders and hamstrings ), you may want something for your lower back as well. Here are some stretches that will make your lower back feel great, or that can be added into a full-body stretching routine . Before we get into my favorite stretches, I want to say a few words about what it means when you
This Is The Ultimate Mouse Customization Tool for Mac
LifeHacker / 12h
Every mouse is a little different—some accelerate faster than others, for example—and that can get annoying (and even disorienting) if you use one mouse at home and another at work. The Mac's mouse panel in System Settings lets you adjust things like tracking speed, sure, but changing the setting for one mouse changes it for all of them, meaning you can't really get the two devices to meet in the
Microsoft will take an $800M hit over Cruise robotaxi shutdown
TechCrunch / 12h
GM’s decision to shut down its Cruise robotaxi program continues to ripple through the market, extending to the self-driving car company’s minority investors. Microsoft, which in 2021 made an investment into Cruise, will take $800 million impairment charge as a result of GM’s actions, according to a regulatory filing. Microsoft said the charge will be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Russia takes unusual route to hack Starlink-connected devices in Ukraine
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34Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Russian nation-state hackers have followed an unusual path to gather intel in the country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine—appropriating the infrastructure of fellow threat actors and using it to infect electronic devices its adversary’s military personnel are using on the front line. On at least two occasions this year, the Russian hacking group tracked under names including Turla, Waterbug, Snake,
The Extended Version of The Muppet Christmas Carol Is the Only Way to Watch the Holiday Classic
42Gizmodo / 12h
Cheeses for the meeces! The Henson holiday classic is available to stream on Disney+.
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Thursday, December 12 (game #550)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
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 Thursday, December 12 (game #284)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
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 Thursday, December 12 (game #1053)
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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
