Apple reportedly cancels plans for iPhone subscription service
Mashable / 1h
Apple has apparently shelved its plans for an iPhone hardware subscription service . It's just as well — the last thing anyone needs in this economy is yet another ongoing expense. Bloomberg reports that Apple is no longer working on its iPhone subscription service, according to sources close to the matter. First rumoured in 2022 , the tech giant's hardware subscription would have given customers
What Internet Fandoms and Communities Can Tell Us About 2025
Wired / 4min
Fashion, stan, and other online spaces offer clues to what will dominate next year in politics—for better or, in some cases, much worse.
Creature Commandos episode 4 reveals the DCU's Justice League for the first time, but its showrunner has a warning for fans who might 'infer' anything from it
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Creature Commandos episode 4 showed off the DCU's Justice League for the first time DC Comics' most iconic superteam, though, don't appear in the manner you'd expect Showrunner Dean Lorey says fans "shouldn't infer" anything from the brief scene, either Creature Commandos episode 4 has handed us a first look at the DC Cinematic Universe's ( DCU ) Justice League, but not in the way many would've p
Digital twins of human organs are here. They’re set to transform medical treatment.
MIT Technology Review / now
A healthy heart beats at a steady rate, between 60 and 100 times a minute. That’s not the case for all of us, I’m reminded, as I look inside a cardboard box containing around 20 plastic hearts—each a replica of a real human one. The hearts, which previously sat on a shelf in a lab in West London, were generated from MRI and CT scans of people being treated for heart conditions at Hammersmith Hosp
AI-powered phones are the future — the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is $250 off
Mashable / now
SAVE $250: As of Dec. 18, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (128 GB) is available for $849 at Amazon — a 23% discount from its regular price of $1,099. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (128 GB) $849.00 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $250.99 Google has outdone itself with the Pixel 9 Pro XL , the latest flagship smartphone that's a dream for photographers, multitaskers, and anyone who want
Save $50 on the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) at Amazon
Mashable / now
SAVE $50 : As of Dec. 19, the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) is on sale at Amazon for $79.99. This deal saves you 38% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) $79.99 at Amazon $129.00 Save $49.01 If a new iPad stylus has been on your wishlist for some time, now is the time to buy. Amazon's Daily Deals has treated us to another bargain, this time on the Apple Pencil (2
The Apple iPad (10th Gen) is at its lowest-ever price — better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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SAVE $99 : As of Dec. 19, the Apple iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $249.99 with a clip-on coupon at Amazon. This is the lowest-ever price for this model, and cheaper than Black Friday. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Gen) $249.99 at Amazon $349.00 Save $99.01 Christmas is fast approaching and if you're still looking for gifts for loved ones, look no further than Amazon's Dail
The roborock Q5 DuoRoller+ robot vacuum is at its lowest-ever price
Mashable / now
SAVE $80 : As of Dec. 19, the roborock Q5 DuoRoller+ is on sale for $279.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% saving on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: roborock roborock Q5 DuoRoller+ $279.99 at Amazon $359.99 Save $80.00 If a robot vacuum has long been on your wishlist, we don't doubt you've been following the sales and tracking discounts. While they are fantastic products, they certainly have a
Get a great pair of JBL earbuds for under $50
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SAVE $50 : As of Dec. 19, the JBL Tune Flex are on sale for $49.95 at Amazon. That's a 50% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Tune Flex $49.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $50.00 If you're looking for a new pair of noise-canceling earbuds but don't want to break the bank, we have just the pair for you. A new pair doesn't need to cost hundreds of dollars, in fact, you can gra
Surprising: The Woodward Geneva Rebrands As Auberge
One Mile at a Time / 24min
One of Geneva’s best luxury hotels is changing the hotel group it’s affiliated with, and I can’t help but find this to be an unusual development. The Woodward Geneva ditches Oetker Collection for Auberge Last year I stayed at The Woodward Geneva , an incredible boutique all-suite city hotel, with just 26 keys. The property had only opened in late 2021, belonging to Oetker Collection. This is simp
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 19, 2024
Mashable / 38min
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
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Bankrupt Air Belgium Sold For $844K, Rebranded As Air One Belgium
80One Mile at a Time / 1h
As longtime OMAAT readers can attest to, I’ve long been obsessed with Air Belgium, an airline that launched passenger operations between Charleroi and Hong Kong back in 2018. The airline never made much sense to me, and for that matter, never actually turned a profit. The company has essentially been on the brink of liquidation since shortly after it launched operations, though somehow always man
BlueQubit raises $10M to take Quantum software into real-world applications
TechCrunch / 2h
Integrating quantum computing into real-world computer applications is an ongoing problem, as the platforms are architected fundamentally differently. BlueQubit, a San Francisco-based quantum software startup founded by Stanford alumni, thinks it might have the answer. Its Quantum Software as a Service (QSaaS) platform attempts to tackle the above problem by providing end-users with access to […]
Supporting business resiliency for all working policies
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
With the news that several large corporations such as Amazon are insisting their employees return to the office full time, it could be thought that the hybrid working revolution was merely a blip caused by lockdown necessity. It remains to be seen whether this reversion will be successful or whether it will cause another wider adjustment as employees seek the employment that best reflects their n
Indian startups raised 32% fewer rounds in 2024 as VCs got selective
TechCrunch / 2h
Indian startups raised 32% fewer funding rounds in 2024 compared to last year, according to data intelligence platform Tracxn, signaling that investors are being more selective when striking deals. The number of startup funding rounds fell to 1,448 compared to 2,114 last year, but overall funding rose 6% to $11.3 billion ($10.7 billion in 2023) […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
Never pay for cloud storage again with 1TB at your disposal for a lifetime — now £48
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Get 1TB of cloud storage with a lifetime subscription to FolderFort for just £47.65 (reg. £199.93) ahead of Christmas 2024. Opens in a new window Credit: FolderFort FolderFort 1TB Cloud Storage Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription £47.65 at the Mashable Shop £199.93 Save £152.28 In the early days of Google Drive, it felt like your free cloud storage would never run out of space, but eventually
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls online
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Chicago Bulls head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are having a sub-par season so far, with a 12-15 record, which lands them in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics, on the other hand, are 21-5 and in second place. Chicago ha
How to watch Broncos vs. Chargers online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers for free with a 30-day free trial of Prime Video . NFL Week 16 action continues with a game between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos are 9-5 overall, but are nowhere close to overtaking the Chiefs who are atop the AFC West division at 13-1. The Chargers are right beneath the Broncos at 8-6. The Broncos are coming o
World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream
BBC News / 5h
El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.
Search for alternative to WordPress surges worldwide amidst rift between WP-Engine and Matt Mullenweg
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Tensions between WP Engine and Mullenweg drive user curiosity Users worldwide show rising interest in website builder alternatives Ongoing conflict highlights the risks of relying solely on WordPress Global search interest for WordPress alternatives has surged dramatically as the conflict between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, intensifies Data from Go
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 19, 2024
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 19
Mashable / 6h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Now AI can keep you alive after you’re gone, and it’s as creepy as it sounds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A company called Life's Echo is using AI and in-depth interviews to create interactive simulations of people when they pass away. They clone your voice to make effective 'digital ghosts' full of information about your life. Post-death AI mimics are slowly becoming more prevalent, but Life's Echo is more comprehensive than most. Imagine going to a family reunion and reminiscing about a loved one w
Japanese Startup’s Second Orbital Launch Attempt Ends in Failure as Kairos Rocket Self-Destructs
41Gizmodo / 7h
As a result of the failure, Japan's private sector has yet to independently place a satellite in Earth orbit.
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 19
Mashable / 8h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 19
Mashable / 8h
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
‘We want to pay it forward’: Funding Societies raises $25M to boost capital for SMEs in Southeast Asia
TechCrunch / 9h
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for nearly 50% of Southeast Asia’s GDP, contributing to job creation, innovation, and overall economic expansion. Nevertheless, as in other parts of the world, SMEs in Southeast Asia face challenges when it comes to sufficient working capital. In a nutshell, SMEs are typically deemed too risky for traditional banks […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right
What a ‘Fart Walk’ Is, and Why You Should Take One Tonight
LifeHacker / 9h
The humble after-dinner walk has a new name, thanks to a TikToker (mairlynthequeenoffiber) who spoke frankly to the camera about how taking a “fart walk” will help you “age wonderfully.” Her voiceover has been added to dozens of videos, some funny, some sincere. But most importantly: the fart walk really is a health hack, so maybe you should try it—whether you call it that or not. What is a fart
Get 74% Off the Best VPN + 3 Free Months – Christmas Sale Is Here!
Gizmodo / 9h
Christmas is just around the corner, and NordVPN is already in the holiday spirit. This excellent VPN is offering major discounts on all its plans, giving you the chance to save hundreds effortlessly.
Exclusive: Google’s Gemini is forcing contractors to rate AI responses outside their expertise
38TechCrunch / 9h
Internal guidelines passed down from Google led to concerns that the AI model could be prone to inaccurate outputs on topics like healthcare. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, December 19 (game #1060)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Thursday, December 19 (game #557)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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 19 (game #291)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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
TikTok Influencers Are Wrong About Hackers Stealing Credit Card Information Over AirDrop
LifeHacker / 10h
Before I get started: No, people can’t steal your credit card information using AirDrop. AirDrop doesn’t even know what your credit card number is. In a hoax that’s been spreading around TikTok as of late (the source of the rumor is unclear), viral videos are now saying that hackers can use the iPhone’s AirDrop feature to steal your credit card information from your Apple Wallet. The news was fir
The Best Bluesky Clients Are Actually Made for Mastadon
LifeHacker / 10h
Back when Twitter existed, I loved a Mac application called TweetBot. This was a desktop client that offered a streamlined interface, great keyboard shortcuts, and was just overall less ugly than using Twitter in a browser. Bluesky is growing very quickly now, but there aren't any really great Bluesky clients for the desktop. Sure, we've pointed out a few third-party Bluesky clients , but none th
Amazon’s RTO delays exemplify why workers get so mad about mandates
20Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Amazon announced in September that it will require workers to be in the office five days a week starting in January. Employee backlash ensued, not just because return-to-office (RTO) mandates can be unpopular but also because Amazon is using some of the worst strategies for issuing RTO mandates. Ahead of the mandate, Amazon had been letting many employees work remotely for two days a week, with a
Steam Replay 2024 is available now so you can compare your Balatro playtime with friends
Engadget / 10h
Steam Replay , Valve’s take on Spotify Wrapped for games you’ve played through Steam, is available now for your perusal. Valve’s offered the year-end presentation since 2022, and it can be a pretty revealing glimpse into how time-consuming most games have become in the last two years (or how much one game can really stick in your craw). You can access the data dump directly through the Steam app,
EPA gives thumbs up to California’s new gas-powered car sale ban
40Engadget / 10h
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California’s plan to phase out and ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035. ABC News reported the EPA gave California the waivers it needed to enact the Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations (ACC II) devised and approved by the California Air Resources Board in 2022. The EPA also approved California’s plan to reduce nitroge
NASA Shows Off SUV-Sized "Mars Chopper" With Six Rotor Blades
24Futurism / 11h
Mars Chopper NASA has shown off early rendering s of an enormous Mars Chopper concept, a proposed follow-up to the space agency's groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. The six-rotor monstrosity could turn out to be "the size of an SUV," according to NASA, allowing it to carry science payloads up to 11 pounds across distances of up to 1.9 miles per Mars day. A sleek animation shared by NASA's
Apple's New AirPods Max Are a Worse Deal Than the Old Model
LifeHacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you walk into an Apple Store today, an employee will happily sell you a new pair of AirPods Max for $549. That's a big ask for any consumer-grade wireless headphones, even with the "Apple tax" that comes with the AirPods name. What's most egregious to me, however, is that money you spend today gets you an arguably worse overall experience than
Canoo furloughs workers and idles factory as it scrapes for cash
23TechCrunch / 11h
Struggling EV startup Canoo says it has furloughed 82 employees and is idling its factory in Oklahoma while it grasps for the capital needed to survive. The company claims it is in “advanced discussions with various capital sources” to raise emergency funding. The announcement comes just a few days after board member James Chen resigned, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
The TimeCapsule Makes AirTags Last Up to 10 Years
How-To Geek / 11h
Elevation Lab has introduced TimeCapsule, a new device designed to improve the battery life of Apple AirTags. It adds a protective layer around the AirTag and increases the battery life up to around 10 years.
Google Street View Captures a Man Loading a Bag Into a Trunk. Arrests Follow.
1KNYT > Technology / 11h
The image, from northern Spain, showed a man with a white bag in the trunk of a car. The National Police said it helped them solve a missing-person case.
It’s Official: Redeem AAdvantage Miles on Hawaiian Airlines Mainland-to-Hawaii Flights After a 9-Year Hiatus!
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines has long partnered with Hawaiian Airlines. Hawaiian has now been acquired by American's 'West Coast Alliance' and oneworld partner Alaska Airlines. And so a change has been made to using American AAdvantage miles on Hawaiian Airlines: you can now redeem AAdvantage miles to fly to Hawaii! . Continue reading ...
Threads' new 'use media' feature is its latest attempt to fight stolen memes and engagement farming
Engadget / 11h
Another day, another new Threads feature. Meta’s app will “ soon ” be rolling out a feature that allows users to re-share photos and videos to their timelines with credit to the original poster but without the original post attached. Once available, users will need to long press on a photo or video from their feed and select “use media.” They’ll then be able to draft a new post with the image of
$2 per megabyte: AT&T mistakenly charged customer $6,223 for 3.1GB of data
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An AT&T customer who switched to the company's FirstNet service for first responders got quite the shock when his bill came in at $6,223.60, instead of the roughly $260 that his four-line plan previously cost each month. The Texas man described his experience in a now-deleted Reddit post three days ago , saying he hadn't been able to get the obviously incorrect bill reversed despite calling AT&T
Louisiana resident in critical condition with H5N1 bird flu
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Louisiana resident infected with H5N1 bird flu is hospitalized in critical condition and suffering from severe respiratory symptoms, the Louisiana health department revealed Wednesday. The health department had reported the presumptive positive case on Friday and noted the person was hospitalized, as Ars reported. But a spokesperson had, at the time, declined to provide Ars with the patient's
Live Captions and Auto Translation Is Coming to More Windows PCs
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel, which brings real-time translation and live captions to more devices. This was initially available only for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs but is now extended to those using AMD and Intel processors.
Apple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription
30Engadget / 11h
Apple is shelving its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription, Bloomberg reports . The company was first said to be exploring a hardware subscription in 2022 , but like the company’s “buy now, pay later” product, Apple Pay Later , it seems like it ultimately proved too problematic. The hardware subscription was rumored to work in a similar way to existing options like the iPhone Upgr
A review of the new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London
The Points Guy / 11h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420186881″] Editor’s note: The Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY If you didn’t know to be on
W Las Vegas is now open at MGM’s Mandalay Bay complex
58The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott’s growing partnership with MGM Resorts means one lifestyle hotel brand hits the jackpot while another is leaving Las Vegas. Marriott and MGM Resorts officially debuted the W Hotels brand on the Mandalay Bay campus Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip. The W Las Vegas occupies the 1,117-suite tower pre
Fake Ledger data breach emails used to trick victims into giving up recovery phrases
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h•
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New phishing email scam impersonating Ledger spotted The emails claim the user's Ledger wallet seed phrase was compromised, and asks for confirmation Users that provide the seed phrase lose all their money Criminals are trying to steal cryptocurrency by impersonating hardware wallet firm Ledger and sending phishing emails. Victims have reported receiving emails pretending to be from Ledger, and c
NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
Wired / 11h
Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams will now come home in March at the earliest, to allow SpaceX and NASA engineers to complete development of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Rivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast
Engadget / 11h
Rivian vehicles now offer more entertainment options with the adoption of Google Cast in the company's cars. When the cars are parked, passengers can use Google Cast to stream from thousands of apps to the dashboard screen. The cars are also getting native apps for YouTube and SiriusXM for playing media directly from the vehicle's larger screen. Rivian is offering all its customers a temporary fr
NASA just jumped online to correct outrageous space station misinformation
Mashable / 11h
Sure, the aging International Space Station has a well-known, ongoing leak . But it's not nearly in danger of imminently crashing. NASA responded to a post on X , formerly Twitter, claiming that the "ISS is going to crash soon via de-orbit," and included a screenshot from a 4chan post with a blurry graph showing altitude data. The space agency likely responded in an attempt to get ahead of a dubi
New Anthropic study shows AI really doesn’t want to be forced to change its views
20TechCrunch / 11h
AI models can deceive, new research from Anthropic shows. They can pretend to have different views during training when in reality maintaining their original preferences. There’s no reason for panic now, the team behind the study said. Yet they said their work could be critical in understanding potential threats from future, more capable AI systems. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
This minuscule mini PC hides an overclocked AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 and promises to beat Nvidia's RTX 2060 GPU; I can't wait to review it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
EVO-X1 features AMD Strix Point architecture for enhanced performance Unique cubic design optimizes cooling for high-performance components Expect higher noise levels with increased processing power As mini PCs continue to surge in popularity, companies like GMKtec with its NucBox series have been pivotal in driving demand. The company has now unveiled its first official image of the new EVO-X1,
People Are Making AI Versions of Luigi Mangione That Call for Slaying of More CEOs
400+Futurism / 12h
Character Assassin The sympathetic response to Luigi Mangione , the suspect charged for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , has been described by some commentators as a modern update on a age-old American tradition: mythologizing the heroic outlaw . Well, you can now add "AI chatbot imitators" to that list of modern bonafides. As Forbes reports , over a dozen AI personalities base
Apple Reportedly Abandons Plan for iPhone-as-a-Subscription
24Gizmodo / 12h
The now-dead plan was for people to pay a monthly fee to get a new iPhone every year.
CFPB’s Warning Shot Says Airline Miles Devaluations Are Now Illegal Bait-and-Switch—Just Empty Words From Regulators?
View from the Wing / 12h
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has launched a broadside against credit card rewards programs. I spoke with CFPB's Director, Rohit Chopra about the effort. The agency warns that several aspects of credit card rewards programs - like devaluations - may violate the law, that retail (store) cards are often poor value, and that consumers can be misled by tools that purport to suggest the bes
TikTok will have its day in court, but it's time to ask what we'll do without it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Of all the arguments TikTok owner ByteDance could've made to retain ownership and still operate in the US, Freedom of Speech might be the weakest and one it's unlikely to win when it argues its case before the US Supreme Court on January 10 . Look, I'm no legal expert, but even I know that one of the benchmarks for measuring if you are somehow infringing on speech is if there are limited avenues
Cool: Redeem American Miles On Hawaiian Airlines Flights Globally
21One Mile at a Time / 12h
This is a super pleasant surprise… American expands award redemptions on Hawaiian American AAdvantage has just rolled out award redemptions on Hawaiian Airlines flights operated globally. Previously, AAdvantage members were able to redeem miles only for flights between Hawaii and international destinations, while redemption opportunities now include travel between the mainland United States and H
Coming soon: Conrad Los Cabos will give Hilton loyalists a new reason to head to Baja
The Points Guy / 12h
Conrad Cabo might be what you called your spring break buddies back in the day, but soon it’ll be where you rally your friends for a luxe vacation in Mexico. Hilton just announced that Conrad Los Cabos is set to open in 2027, and the Baja resort already looks like one you can’t miss. Once open to guests, Conrad Los Cabos will offer 111 impressive rooms measuring at least 500 square feet and offer
Five Ways to Stop Your House From Getting Dusty so Quickly
LifeHacker / 12h
I am constantly battling dust: I live in an old home in a city with less-than-stellar outdoor air quality, and I have a dog who sheds a lot . Dusting feels like a constant chore that I can never get ahead of—and not only is a layer of dust visually unappealing, it can also exacerbate asthma and allergies for some people. Unfortunately, minimizing dust in your house requires both prevention and re
Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have picked the first 18 startups for their $100M fund
TechCrunch / 12h
Just five months after launching a $100 million fund, Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have backed their first 18 startups. And are looking for more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
1-800-CHATGPT Is the Weird Christmas Present You Didn't Ask For
How-To Geek / 12h
OpenAI is nearing the end of its "ship-mas" spree. Now, on the 10th day of this Christmas-tinged AI extravaganza, the company is revealing its most outlandish product to date—an information hotline called 1-800-CHATGPT.
What We Do in the Shadows‘ Final Episode Has Some ‘Secret’ Alternate Endings
40Gizmodo / 12h
Here's how you can watch all three versions of the scene (and you must, it's so worth it!) on Hulu.
Amazon Fire TV introduces ‘Dual Audio’ feature for simultaneous listening via hearing aids and TV speakers
TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon announced on Wednesday new accessibility features for Fire TV, including a notable “Dual Audio” capability for the newly launched Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series, which was unveiled in November. The new feature allows one user to listen through a hearing aid while others in the same room can enjoy audio through the TV’s built-in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
Sabine and Neil deGrasse Tyson Are Wrong About Mars
Next Big Future / 12h
Science Youtuber Sabine Hossenfelder and Neil deGrasse Tyson, Science communicator and astrophysicist claim there is no business case or economic reasons to go to Mars. They also claim there are technological reasons why it cannot happen. They claim Mars cannot be Terraformed for 100s of Years and this would be a show stopper. They claim ... Read more
The Backbone One would be an ideal game controller—if the iPhone had more games
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In theory, it ought to be as good a time as ever to be a gamer on the iPhone. Classic console emulators have rolled out to the platform for the first time, and they work great. There are strong libraries of non-skeezy mobile games on Apple Arcade and Netflix Games, streaming via Xbox and PlayStation services is continuing apace, and there are even a few AAA console games now running natively on t
CDC Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.
35Gizmodo / 12h
The U.S. has seen 61 confirmed human cases to date.
1,117-Room W Hotel Las Vegas Now Open (Delano Rebrand)
56One Mile at a Time / 12h
Several weeks ago, we learned how Marriott’s W Hotels brand would be expanding to Las Vegas , with the rebranding of an existing property. There’s now an update, as this rebranding has taken place. Delano Las Vegas becomes W Hotel In 2023, we saw Marriott and MGM launch a partnership . Not only does this include reciprocal loyalty perks, but it also includes the rebranding of some properties into
Rivian EVs finally get YouTube, Google Cast, and SiriusXM
TechCrunch / 12h
Rivian has released a new software update to its vehicles that brings some long-awaited apps to its in-vehicle experience. Owners who update their R1S SUV or R1T pickup truck can now use YouTube (while parked) or SiriusXM (with a subscription). The company is also adding Google Cast functionality. That also can only be used while […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI Image Generators Explained: How They Work and What They Can Do
How-To Geek / 12h
AI-generated images are everywhere now, and the very best of them look so good you'd never know they were made by a machine and not by a human. But, how is this possible? The answer to how AI image generation works is both simple, and very complicated.
California can ban new gas cars starting in 2035, EPA says
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California’s phase out would begin in 2026, when the state will require 35% of automakers’ sales to be zero emissions vehicles. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
