Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Each)
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Hilton Honors has just launched its newest bonus on purchased points . This is potentially in line with the best offers we see from the program, and could represent a great value for hotel redemptions. Let’s go over the details. Promotion on purchased Hilton Honors points Through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Hilton Honors is offering a bonus on purchased points . Different members may be targeted
How the Ukraine-Russia war is reshaping the tech sector in Eastern Europe
MIT Technology Review / 25min
At first glance, the Mosphera scooter may look normal—just comically oversized. It’s like the monster truck of scooters, with a footplate seven inches off the ground that’s wide enough to stand on with your feet slightly apart—which you have to do to keep your balance, because when you flip the accelerator with a thumb, it takes off like a rocket. While the version I tried in a parking lot in Rig
Microsoft accused of overcharging UK businesses in £1 billion legal claim
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
Microsoft accused of raising software prices when customers use alternative clouds The company could have to pay out more than £1 billion in compensation British SMBs were said to have been disproportionately affected As 2024 draws to a close, Microsoft’s streak with antitrust regulators continues as the company faces a class action lawsuit in the UK over the prices of its software. If successful
Transfer Chase Points To Aeroplan With 20% Bonus (Or More)
46One Mile at a Time / 12min
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, and it has the potential to be a good deal. Separately, the program is also currently offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue and a 70% transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards . Chase offering 20-30% Air Canada Aeroplan transfer bonus Between Wednesday, December 4, 2024, and Wednesday, January 15,
13 best websites to analyze your Spotify data in 2024
Mashable / 14min
Mining your own Spotify data is like accessing a musical window into your soul. What genre do you listen to the most? How obscure are your favorite artists? And, wait, you listened to "Alone" by Heart how many times!? We've scoured the corners of the internet and collected our 13 favorite websites that analyze your Spotify data. So if you're the type of person who spends your days counting down t
I love budget gaming monitors, and this impressive Samsung 4K monitor is a steal at $130 off
Mashable / 14min
SAVE $130: As of Dec. 4, Samsung 32-inch UJ59 4K UHD monitor is on sale for $209 at Amazon, saving you $130 off its $339.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung UJ59 4K Monitor $209.00 at Amazon $340.00 Save $131.00 I love finding solid deals on budget gaming gear . The Samsung UJ59 delivers as a great 4K monitor option for your gaming rig and consoles. It has had $130 slashe
The planets are stunning in December 2024 — and no telescope is needed
Mashable / 14min
You don't need a telescope to admire the majesty of our planetary neighborhood. Planets like Jupiter and Venus reflect bounties of light from the sun — and unlike stars, the vivid planets don't twinkle. These beacons are among the brightest objects in the sky, and December 2024 provides excellent viewing opportunities (when the fickle clouds behave, that is). "This month, Venus dazzles as the 'Ev
This CompTIA training bundle dropped to an all-time low price of $40 for Cyber Week
Mashable / 14min
TL;DR: Through Dec. 8, get 15 CompTIA prep courses for $39.97 — under $3 each. Opens in a new window Credit: CommerceNova Ltd The Complete 2024 CompTIA Course Super Bundle by IDUNOVA $39.97 $585.00 Save $545.03 New year, new career? It might be easier than you think. If you’ve been wanting to switch jobs for a while but felt like you’d have to go back to school to make some decent money, you shou
Holiday travel tip: Spot bugs in hotel rooms with this $33 gadget
Mashable / 14min
TL;DR: Through December 8, save 45% on this bug and camera finder with our Cyber Week sale. Holiday travel often means cozying up in unfamiliar places…ever slept in a small-town motel? But this year’s spooky social media stories might leave you wide awake. If you haven’t heard, some people are putting hidden cameras in Airbnbs and hotel rooms. Please don’t cancel your plans or bunk with your in-l
Your tablet called — it wants this docking station for Cyber Week
Mashable / 14min
TL;DR: Through Dec. 8, save 35% on this tablet and laptop docking station with our Cyber Week sale. Opens in a new window Credit: UGR Tech 8-in-1 Laptop & Tablet Docking Stand $44.97 $69.99 Save $25.02 Tired of juggling dongles and chargers? Pick up this stand that’s also a docking station for your USB-C laptop or tablet for better connectivity and ergonomics for just $44.97 through Dec. 8. What
My go-to budget-friendly Samsung TV is $150 off for a limited time
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SAVE $150: As of Dec. 4, the Samsung 55-inch DU6900 Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV is available for $279.99 at Best Buy. That's $150 off its original price of $429.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-Inch Class DU6900 Series $279.99 at Best Buy $429.99 Save $150.00 The Samsung DU6900 features a Crystal Processor 4K, which delivers solid clarity and vibrant colors that most TVs at
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 4, 2024
Mashable / 14min
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 4
Mashable / 14min
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
Ive tested dozens of TVs, and $600 off the TCL QM8 is a great deal
Mashable / 14min
SAVE $600: As of Dec. 4, the TCL 65-inch QM8 QLED 4K TV is available for $899.99 at Amazon, a 40% discount off its usual $1,499.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM8 QLED 4K TV $899.99 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $600.00 While I was searching for perfect TVs with savage specs for gaming and movies, the TCL QM8 stood out for all the right reasons. Between its stunning pictu
Transfer Chase Points To Flying Blue With 20% Bonus
79One Mile at a Time / 19min
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and it has the potential to be a good deal. Separately, the program is also currently offering a 20-30% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan and a 70% transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards . Chase offering 20% Flying Blue transfer bonus Between Wednesday, December 4, 2024, and Wednesday, January 15, 2025, yo
A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US
Wired / 25min
For decades, the screwworm was eliminated in North America, but containment efforts in Panama have failed. Now cattle smugglers are helping the parasite advance north.
Tech Life: How green is AI?
BBC News / 25min
Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 4 (#542)
How-To Geek / 29min
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.
Transfer Chase Points To IHG With 70% Bonus
One Mile at a Time / 34min
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards, though it’s not an offer I’d recommend taking advantage of. Personally I think the 20-30% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan and the 20% transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue are more compelling. Chase offering 70% bonus on IHG transfers Between Wednesday, December 4, 2024, and Wednesday, January 15, 2025,
Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines
Wired / 1h
The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.
Tim Cook Wants Apple to Literally Save Your Life
65Wired / 2h
Much as the CEO seems awestruck by AI and his just-released Apple Intelligence, he’s more convinced that the tech giant’s health apps will define the company’s legacy.
Lead Exposure Drove a Hidden Mental Health Crisis in the U.S., Study Reveals
Gizmodo / 2h
New research estimates that lead exposure from gasoline has significantly affected Americans' mental health for the worse during the 20th century.
Groupon Promo Code: Get 20% Off This December
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Chewy Promo Code: Get a $20 eGift Card
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The EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats is back on the agenda
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The EU proposal to scan all your private communications to halt the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is back on regulators' agenda – again. What's been deemed by critics as Chat Control has seen many twists and turns since the European Commission presented the first version of the draft bill in May 2022. The latest development came in October 2024, when a last-minute decision by the N
How to unblock Xnxx for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Unblock your favorite porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites like Xnxx is ExpressVPN . You might think you've got it all figured out, but access to your favorite porn sites is not always guaranteed. There are a number of locations around the world that will restrict your access to porn sites , which is probably a good idea. That being said, your right to online f
How to watch Southampton vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Southampton vs. Chelsea in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is coming to Prime Video this Christmas. A number of top games are available to live stream on Prime Video in December, including Southampton vs. Chelsea. Chelsea are looking strong right now, a
How to watch Newcastle United vs. Liverpool online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Liverpool in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is coming to Prime Video in December. Some absolutely massive matches are available to live stream this month, including Newcastle United vs. Liverpool. Liverpool look unstoppable right n
How to watch Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Manchester City are having a tough time right now, but things could improve when they host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this week. It can only get better, right? Of course, Nottingham Fore
How to watch Everton vs. Wolves online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Everton vs. Wolves in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is available to live stream on Prime Video in December. A number of top fixtures are in the Prime Video lineup, including Everton vs. Wolves. Both sides are struggling towards the bottom of the stand
How to watch Aston Villa vs. Brentford online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Aston Villa vs. Brentford in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Prime Video is the place to be for fans of the Premier League . The popular streaming platform is hosting a bunch of top fixtures in December, including Aston Villa vs. Brentford. Both sides are floating around
How to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester United online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester United in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Prime Video is hosting a bunch of Premier League fixtures in December, including the massive game between Arsenal and Manchester United. It's the beginning on an exciting new era at Manchester United, with R
Get lifetime access to your own personal AI robot for only £32
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Harness the power of AI and get a lifetime subscription to AI MagicX on sale for £31.63 (reg. £256.24) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: AI Magicx AI Magicx: Lifetime Subscription £31.63 at the Mashable Shop £256.24 Save £224.61 Ever thought about having your very own robot that could help you do all the stuff you don't want to? While we're not offering one that can fold yo
Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme
62BBC News / 5h
It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.
Apple Watch dominates Strava running devices for 2024, even beating out Garmin
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Strava has just dropped its annual Year in Sport: Trend Report for 2024, revealing that the Apple Watch is top of running, even beating out the best Garmin watches when it comes to popularity. Every year Strava pulls data from its platform and surveys its users to give us some key highlights for 2024, and the results are as interesting as ever. It tells us which of the best running shoes are most
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 4, 2024
Mashable / 6h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
Top tech gifts for your the techie in your life
Mashable / 6h
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to find the perfect gift for the tech lover in your life. We know it can be tough to choose the right gift, especially with so many tech-savvy people out there. To help you out, we've put together a list of innovative and practical gifts that will make any tech enthusiast happy. From the latest gadgets to essential accessories, there’s something for every
‘Surreal Elderhood’ using OpenAI’s text-to-video model, Sora
TechCrunch / 7h
Katsukokoiso.AI is a project from professional photographer Eugenio Marongiu, an alpha tester on OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora. Marongiu used the unreleased Sora model to create a piece titled “Surreal Elderhood,” which aims to balance absurdity and striking realism. Earlier users of Sora pointed out the system can be tricky to work with and can’t be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
NYT Connections today: Hints, answers for December 4, 2024
Mashable / 7h
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 4
Mashable / 7h
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
Brian Chesky Says Big Things Are Coming for Airbnb in 2025
26Wired / 8h
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event in San Francisco, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said next year Airbnb could have “one of the biggest reinventions” in recent memory.
Jensen Huang Wants to Make AI the New World Infrastructure
24Wired / 8h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a plan to bring AI infrastructure to countries around the world, and he’s pitching it in person.
OpenAI Poaches 3 Top Engineers From DeepMind
29Wired / 8h
The new hires, all experts in computer vision, are the latest AI researchers to jump to a direct competitor in an intensively competitive talent market.
Everything announced at AWS re:Invent 2024 you might have missed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
With AWS re:Invent underway, the company has already unveiled a whole host of news, updates, upgrades and other announcements. Given everyone's busy schedules, you may have missed some of the more niche or interesting announcements - but don't worry, we've got you covered. If you want to track all the news and updates as they happen - follow our AWS re:Invent 2024 live blog for the breaking news
Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI
52Wired / 9h
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.
Tesla suspends Cybertruck production. Who could have predicted this?
300+Mashable / 9h
Elon Musk is having a terrible, no good, very bad week. First a judge struck down a stock grant that Musk persuaded Tesla shareholders to give him, in part by threatening to leave the company. That grant, originally worth around $50 billion, would now be $100 billion, thanks to a post-election rally for the company whose owner went all-in for the next president. $100 billion: even for the world's
Bluesky Now Has 24 Million Users. Jay Graber Is Still Vowing to Keep It From Enshittification
500+Wired / 10h
At WIRED's The Big Interview event, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discussed the booming user numbers for the Twitter rival and why giving social media users more control is a recipe for success.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, December 4 (game #542)
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 — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, December 4 (game #276)
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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, December 4 (game #1045)
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
Gemini AI might be ready for you to roll the prompt dice
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you are old enough to remember the mysteries of the internet in the late 90s, you may recall the fun "I'm Feeling Lucky" button for Google's search engine that would take you directly to the first result of a search rather than the usual list. Three decades and a million sponsored links later, Google is looking to augment its Gemini AI assistant with a feature similar to one discovered in as-y
HuggingFace CEO has concerns about Chinese open source AI models
36TechCrunch / 10h
HuggingFace's CEO warns that open source Chinese AI models risk spreading censorship worldwide. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Mark Cuban’s War on Drug Prices: ‘How Much Fucking Money Do I Need?’
100+Wired / 10h
“I’m not trying to land on Mars,” Cost Plus Drugs founder Mark Cuban joked at WIRED’s The Big Interview event.
Wicked‘s Marissa Bode Responds to Ableist Attacks on Nessarose
Gizmodo / 10h
It's one thing to hate on a fictional character but not okay to engage in ableist harassment.
Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses
61Ars Technica - All content / 11h
There's nothing quite like a deep dive into the shallow, vomitous puddles of children's splash pads. Even toeing the edge is enough to have one longing for the unsettling warmth of a kiddie pool. But the brave souls at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have done it, wading into 25 years' worth of records on gastrointestinal outbreaks linked to the wellsprings of fecal pathogens. And
SpaceX Preparing to Sell Stock at Interplanetary Valuation
21Futurism / 11h
Moon Shot SpaceX stock, to invoke a crypto — but aptly spacefaring-related — cliche, is going to the Moon. The Elon Musk-owned space company is currently in talks to sell off private shares held by employees and other insiders at an even higher than expected price that would skyrocket the venture's valuation to $350 billion, Bloomberg reports , in a deal known as a tender offer. The predicted pri
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 3 (#541)
How-To Geek / 11h
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.
MSI’s new Claw gaming handhelds have Lunar Lake processors and nondescript ‘AI’ powers
22Engadget / 11h
MSI has two new versions of the MSI Claw after the original landed with a thud earlier this year. The company’s $900 MSI Claw 8 AI+ and $800 Claw 7 AI+ have Lunar Lake Intel processing , better battery life and quality-of-life improvements like redesigned sticks, bumpers and triggers. The previous model launched “a touch late and a bit too pricey,” according to Engadget’s Sam Rutherford in our re
Excel Is Introducing a Compatibility System for Old Spreadsheets
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft is adding a Compatibility Version system to Excel. This system should prevent new features and bugfixes from breaking old spreadsheets, though it may prove to be an annoyance for Office 2024 buyers.
Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers
22Engadget / 11h
Meta has confirmed its plans to use nuclear power to fuel US data centers. The company announced that it’s accepting proposals from nuclear energy developers to work on the project, with the goal of adding between one and four gigawatts of nuclear energy capacity “starting in the early 2030s.” The company’s request for proposals states that Meta is seeking partners that have experience with “eith
Former Celsius CEO pleads guilty to two fraud charges
Engadget / 11h
Former cryptocurrency leader Alex Mashinsky has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges. The founder and CEO of Celsius Network was indicted on seven criminal counts in 2023, including charges of fraud, conspiracy and market manipulation. He entered a not guilty plea at the time, but in a hearing today, Mashinsky pled guilty to two of those original counts. The first is commodities fraud and the seco
Everything you need to know about visiting Joshua Tree National Park
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. A little more than two hours east of Los Angeles , Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly expanse covering nearly 800,000 acres in the high Mojave Desert of California. Here, majestic boulders mix with striking Joshua trees, known for their spiky, spiny, twisty profiles. These plants — which, fun fac
Parks and Recreations Jim OHeir reveals behind-the-scenes stories from the beloved show
Mashable / 11h
Parks and Recreation is jam-packed with hilarious moments: from Jerry's "Fart Attack" to Leslie opening the door to reveal Andy stark naked. Jim O'Heir (Jerry Gergich) takes us through the stories that were happening around set that might be just as hysterical as the iconic on-screen moments. Jim O'Heir's book, Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation , is on sa
‘Cosmic Fireflies’ Spotted From the ISS Turn Out to Be a Total Buzzkill
Gizmodo / 11h
The flying specks of light are Starlink satellites, far from a celestial wonder.
You Can Still Save 74% on the Best VPN in December (Exclusive Deal)
Gizmodo / 11h
The wave of promotions over the past few days isn’t over yet. NordVPN is still offering steep discounts on most of its plans, with savings of up to 74%.
Amazon Music Finally Has Its Own Version of Spotify Wrapped
LifeHacker / 12h
If you use Amazon Music, you might feel out of loop this time of year, as Spotify and Apple Music users share their listening stats from Wrapped and Replay, respectively. This year, however, is a bit different: It seems Amazon has finally jumped onto the end-of-year recap bandwagon, rolling out its own version to users it calls "Delivered." (Get it? Because Amazon?) If you've ever used a platform
You Can Now Get the Classic PS1 Boot Screen on Your PS5
LifeHacker / 12h
PlayStation’s 30th anniversary is here, and in addition to running over 500 sales , Sony is celebrating by giving PS5 owners a little bit of nostalgia. As part of an update released yesterday, PlayStation 5 owners can now customize their home screen, menus, and system sounds to resemble the interfaces of past PlayStation consoles instead, all the way from the original to the PS4 (portable console
The abject weirdness of AI ads
TechCrunch / 12h
“I’m trying to find holiday gifts for my sisters. I open a bunch of tabs, I want my wife’s advice.” That’s Browser Company CEO, Josh Miller, in his company’s latest ad for its new AI browser, Dia. Consulting your spouse to find gifts for your siblings is a pure — and dare I say, sweet […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Walmart completes its $2.3 billion purchase of Vizio
100+Engadget / 12h
Vizio is now a member of the Walmart corporate empire. The retail company announced the completion of its $2.3 billion acquisition of the TV manufacturer on Tuesday. Walmart didn’t just buy a TV brand. It now owns a new advertising platform. Vizio’s SmartCast OS collects huge amounts of data from its 19 million active accounts, and the company makes the majority of its money from the platform. Wa
Zack Snyder Thinks Hollywood Needs to Get on Board With AI or Get Left Behind
43Wired / 12h
Zack Snyder says he still questions “the why” of the technology when it comes to some aspects of filmmaking, but can definitely see the perks.
Qualify for elite status before the end of the year: Last-minute domestic flights you can book
400+The Points Guy / 12h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. As the sun begins to set on 2024, time is running out to qualify for elite status . Even the best of us make mistakes calculating elite mileage accruals; therefore, if you find yourself a few hundred dollars or a couple of flight segments off of your targeted status, you can employ the final, last-resort strategy known as a mileage run. Many programs have now mo
Smell Of Smoke Diverts United Flight—Why Passengers Didn’t Evacuate Immediately And Got Pizza During The Long Delay
View from the Wing / 12h
United Airlines flight 4830 from Little Rock to Houston diverted to Monroe, Louisiana on Monday due to reported smell of smoke in the cockpit. The Embraer 145 regional jet (registration N14148) was operated by CommutAir and originally delivered to Expressjet in 2003. There were a few interesting things about this flight. Continue reading ...
World Rolls Eyes at Jaguar's Yassified Electric Car
100+Futurism / 12h
Forced Jassification Old-world luxury automaker Jaguar has announced that it's pulling a 180 with a new electric concept car dubbed the Type 00 — a coupe that looks absolutely nothing like anything the company has built in its 102-year history. The painfully yassified rebranding, which includes a soulless sans-serif-type logo, had the internet in a toxic mix of shock and apprehension. The Type 00
“Nightmare” Zipcar outage is a warning against complete app dependency
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
An app outage that locked numerous rental car customers out of their vehicles is a reminder of the perils of completely relying on apps for basic functionality—especially when those apps have seemingly limited support resources. Zipcar is a car-sharing service that lets customers pay a membership fee to rent vehicles. Users use the Zipcar app to locate cars, unlock and lock them, share images of
ServiceTitan’s IPO keeps getting weirder
TechCrunch / 12h
ServiceTitan made a few interesting disclosures about what it will do with the money from its IPO and who it will sell the stock to. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
SpaceX mulls tender offer at $350B valuation
100+TechCrunch / 12h
SpaceX’s valuation continues to rise at an eye-popping pace, with the company reportedly in talks to sell insider shares at a price that would value it at around $350 billion, Bloomberg reported. It would mark an enormous increase from the $255 billion price that was circulating last month, and a doubling since shares were sold […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
"It's actually quite difficult to build a really good generative AI application" - Amazon CEO outlines its AI vision, and challenges
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks at AWS re:Invent 2024 opening keynote Jassy outlines Amazon AI work, and what it has learned Amazon priority is "technology that really matters for customers" Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has outlined some of the company's biggest challenges when it comes to using AI. Speaking as part of a guest appearance in the opening keynote of AWS re:Invent 2024 , Jassy highlighted the
Biden administration races to approve clean energy loans before Trump takes over — here’s who is benefiting
22TechCrunch / 12h
The Department of Energy (DOE) appears to be on a loan-approval spree in the lead-up to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the winners are all companies manufacturing clean energy solutions on U.S. soil. Trump has promised to cancel any unspent federal dollars under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, a bipartisan climate law that allocated […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ
Brian Singerman to take a step back from Founders Fund
20TechCrunch / 12h
Today longtime Founders Fund partner Brian Singerman announced on X he would be transitioning from partner to partner emeritus. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Forgettable statement credits checklist: Perks and benefits not to be overlooked
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we’re all about maximizing our credit cards. Part of that motto includes maximizing any and all benefits provided by issuers, which include statement credits. Our monthly checklist highlights all the perks and benefits you should use every month. Whether you have one or several credit cards, having
Breaking Gold Medalist Phil Wizard Says Raygun Doesn’t Deserve the Meme Machine’s Wrath
32Wired / 12h
The b-boy weighed in on the past, present, and future of his sport during WIRED’s The Big Interview event.
Threads is upgrading its search tools as Bluesky competition heats up
Mashable / 12h
Threads, in its ever-constant attempts for relevancy, is adding more search tools. "We’re making it easier for you to search for specific posts here," the Threads account posted in a post on Threads . "In the search bar, tap on the menu on the right and you’ll see the option to refine your search by a profile and date range." The post said that the update is rolling out globally over the next few
One of my favorite robot vacuums Ive tested this year is still at Cyber Monday pricing
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $400: As of Dec. 3, the Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum with self-emptying and self-washing and drying mopping pad station is still on sale at its Cyber Monday price of $899.99 for Prime members. That's around 30% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Master $899.99 at Amazon $1,399.99 Save $500.00 Cyber Monday pricing for Prime members Several Roborock Cyber Monday d
Vivek Ramaswamy Claims DOGE Will ‘Scrutinize’ Federal Loans to Tesla’s Enemies
74Gizmodo / 12h
The newly christened "government efficiency" czar criticized federal loans to two of Elon Musk's competitors on Monday.
This Cyber Week Offer on OneAir’s Lifetime Elite Plan Lets You See the World for Less This Holiday Season
Gizmodo / 12h
Become a lifetime Elite member of OneAir (93% off) and you can save up to 60% on every trip you take.
I Can’t Believe That’s How Superman & Lois Ended
51Gizmodo / 12h
One of the most important eras of superhero TV came to an end last night, and perhaps fittingly, it did so with a mix of sentiment and absolute insanity.
