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Xs declining user base: Elon Musks platform projected to lose millions of users in 2025
1KMashable / 14h
By now, you've likely heard all about the post-election exodus from Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter. Users on X, which Musk has branded the "everything app," have been fleeing the platform . The ripple effects of the election season and Musk's support of Donald Trump have given a rise to a deluge of misinformation and toxic discourse on the platform being forced into users' feeds. As a r




How to Delete Your Facebook Account
1KHow-To Geek / 7h
Facebook has long been criticized for collecting and selling our data. Also, it's easy to become hooked on the platform, wasting valuable time scrolling. If you wish to leave Facebook for these reasons, the platform gives you the option to take a temporary break or permanently delete your account.




GoFundMe Shuts Down Luigi Mangione Fundraisers
300+Gizmodo / 12h
GiveSendGo, which has hosted fundraisers for Proud Boys and Kyle Rittenhouse, is allowing one for Mangione.





You Can Now Ask Questions During Google's AI Podcasts
LifeHacker / 29min
Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast tool recently got launched into the mainstream thanks to a collaboration with Spotify Wrapped , but after a recent update, it’s suddenly much more interactive. Now, instead of just sitting back and listening, you can actually join in on the conversation . According to Google, NotebookLM users have already generated “more than 350 years worth of Audio Overviews,” whi

Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms
60BBC News / 1h
The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.




Why You Still Need a Filing Cabinet (Even in the Digital Age)
LifeHacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One bit of wisdom that has come to me with age is that, sometimes, there is value in doing things the way they've always been done. Just because something can be modernized doesn't always mean it needs to be. The best example of this, to me, is the humble filing cabinet. Yes, you can (and still should) digitize all your documents , since that make




Waymo robotaxis are coming to Tokyo in 2025
31TechCrunch / 1h
Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo in early 2025, the first time the Alphabet company’s robotaxis have driven on public roads outside the U.S. The move to Japan is part of Waymo’s “road trips,” a development program that involves bringing its technology to a variety of cities and testing it — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Tesla China VP and Full Self Driving Nearing China Release
Next Big Future / 2h
All indications are that the Tesla FSD (Full self driving) software stack is running on chinese cars to provide actually smart summon and dispatch. This feature needs the FSD software. Full activation of FSD in China will occur with regulatory approval. This approval seems very near. Tao Lin, Tesla’s global vice president, said: “All models ... Read more




Quordle today – my hints and answers for Tuesday, December 17 (game #1058)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
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 Tuesday, December 17 (game #555)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
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 Tuesday, December 17 (game #289)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
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




Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?
BBC News / 2h
Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness.




Blackmagic’s Vision Pro camera is available for pre-order and costs $30,000
Engadget / 2h
Watching videos on the Apple Vision Pro is one of the few use-cases early adopters have found for the VR headset, but Apple’s produced only a handful of immersive videos to watch on it. Blackmagic’s new camera could change that. The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is the first camera that can shoot in Apple’s Immersive Video format, and it’s available to pre-order now for $29,995 and shipping in “




I Love These Sony Earbuds, and They're $100 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Sony WF-1000XM line has been an innovative and solid series of headphones and earbuds for many years. Right now, the latest version of the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are $198 (originally $299.99), a new record-low price, according to price-tracking tools . They are also th




In IT? Need cash? Cybersecurity whistleblowers are earning big payouts.
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Matthew Decker is the former chief information officer for Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory. As of October, he's also $250,000 richer. In his Penn State position, Decker was well placed to see that the university was not implementing all of the cybersecurity controls that were required by its various contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD). It did not, for insta




Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter
76Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted an eye-catching correction to a study reporting toxic flame retardants from electronics wind up in some household products made of black plastic , including kitchen utensils. The study sparked a flurry of media reports a few weeks ago that urgently implored people to ditch their kitchen spatulas and spoons. Wirecutter even off




Meta’s Threads has grown to 300 million users
Engadget / 2h
Meta’s Threads app has now grown to 300 million users, with more than 100 million people using the service each day. Mark Zuckerberg announced the new milestone in a post on Threads, saying “Threads strong momentum continues.” Zuckerberg has repeatedly speculated that Threads has a “good chance” of becoming the company’s next billion-user app. Though it’s still pretty far off of that goal, its gr




Earn 4,000 bonus Virgin points by linking your Virgin Red and Flying Club accounts
The Points Guy / 2h
Check your email for a holiday gift: You can easily earn 4,000 Virgin points for just a few minutes of work by linking your Virgin Red account to your Flying Club account. Targeted Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members (who may not have yet linked their account to Virgin Red) have received emails with a unique promo code offering bonus points for linking by Dec. 24. You can only use promo codes onc




Brian Cox Is Totally Cool With Anthony Hopkins’ Greater Hannibal Lecter Fame
Gizmodo / 2h
Cox played the infamous cannibal in 1986's Manhunter , two years before Hopkins' Oscar-winning take on the character in The Silence of the Lambs .




Skechers Refuses to Comment on Ad With Signs of Lazy AI
20Futurism / 2h
Shoe, Hiss Footwear brand Skechers has been accused of lazily using generative AI for a full-page ad that appeared in the December issue of Vogue . In a now-viral TikTok video , a vlogger who goes by the moniker polishlaurapalmer drew attention to the illustrated artwork. "I look at the drawing for two more seconds and I’m like oh that’s AI," she said. The ad bears all the typical hallmarks of ge




Cohere is quietly working with Palantir to deploy its AI models
TechCrunch / 2h
The Canadian AI startup has quietly partnered with Palantir to put Cohere's models in use with unnamed Palantir customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Best Western Rewards: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Best Western Rewards remains relatively unknown in the world of points and miles. The program doesn’t have any major credit card transfer partners , and its cobranded credit cards aren’t on most travelers’ radar. But if you find yourself staying at Best Western properties frequently for work or pleasure, there




Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners merges with investment arm of Pendulum Holdings
TechCrunch / 3h
Jay-Z’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners, has merged with another Black-owned investment firm, Pendulum Holdings’ investment arm Pendulum Opportunities, to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, a MarcyPen spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. The newly formed MarcyPen Capital Partners has $900 million in assets under management, according to PitchBook. MarcyPen’s spokesperson declined to co




Instagram finally has all the tools to make your own year in review for Stories
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
You won't need to search for another app to make an EOY recap for Instagram The app is rolling out a new Collage type for Stories to create your own There are new secret effects for DMs and more 'Add Yours' stickers Between Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay , it’s a reminder that 2024 is coming to a close, and that might have you thinking about making end-of-year recaps for Instagram. But, r




Your Black Plastic Utensils (Probably) Aren’t Killing You After All
31LifeHacker / 3h
If you recently threw out your black plastic spatula, as several news articles urged us to do (“ Your favorite spatula could kill you ” was a real headline), you might want to see if you can dig it back out of the trash. They were based on a study whose most dramatic finding has turned out to be a miscalculation. To be fair, the general idea hasn’t been debunked; plastic contains a multitude of c




How to Play the New Winter Wonder Level in 'Astro Bot'
LifeHacker / 3h
The holidays are here, and with them, all kinds of winter-themed updates to your favorite online games. Seasonal events are common in games like Final Fantasy XIV and Fortnite , but recent game of the year winner Astro Bot is surprising players with a brand-new level that’s already becoming a holiday classic. Titled "Winter Wonder," the level does take a bit of doing to get to. Most importantly,




Broadcom Building Three One Million GPU AI Supercomputers for 2027
Next Big Future / 3h
Broadcom predicts serviceable market for AI XPU and networking could reach $60 billion to $90 billion by 2027 and company is a market leader. During Broadcom’s Q4 2024 earnings call, CEO Hock Tan revealed that three major hyperscale clients are planning multi-generational AI XPU deployments, aiming for 1 million XPU clusters by 2027. Broadcom collaborates ... Read more




OpenAI Says It’s “Devastated” That a Whistleblower Against It Has Been Found Dead
58Futurism / 3h
DOA Soon after blowing the whistle on OpenAI's alleged use of copyrighted material in its training data, one of its former researchers was found dead of an apparent suicide. In a statement to CNBC , a spokesperson for the firm said that OpenAI was "devastated" to hear of the untimely passing of its former employee Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old who died in his San Francisco apartment in recent week




The Year in Popcorn Buckets
Gizmodo / 3h
From Dune: Part Two and Deadpool & Wolverine to Gladiator II and Nosferatu , 2024 was the year of the bucket.




That viral black plastic kitchen utensil study was overblown thanks to a simple math mistake.
Mashable / 4h
If TikTok had you rushing to throw away your black plastic kitchen utensils, rest assured that those tools weren't as bad as they seemed. A study went viral in November — as much as any study can go viral — that suggested black plastic kitchen utensils were shed lots of poison into our food thanks to a flame retardant carried over from recycled electronics that helped make the plastic tools. Howe




Luigi Mangione Conspiracy Theories Are Going Strong
40Wired / 4h
The man who allegedly shot United Healthcare’s CEO has inspired a seemingly never-ending flood of conspiracy theories about everything from his eyebrows to the number 286.




5 reasons why Marriott is the best hotel brand for theme park fans
The Points Guy / 4h
Maybe it’s just me, but planning my family’s theme park vacations brings me almost as much joy as the vacation itself. I don’t go overboard planning out a structured itinerary for every minute of our trip, but choosing which parks we will visit each day and where we will stay adds to the excitement of our theme park visits. When it comes to deciding on a hotel, my first decision is always whether




Final reminder: Your Amex Platinum’s $50 Saks credit expires Dec. 31 — here are 12 items to buy
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With lounge access , built-in credits and many travel perks, The Platinum Card® from American Express is ideal for frequent travelers. The card also has various lifestyle benefits that increase its worth and offset the sting of the annual fee. For instance, you can get up to $100 in Saks Fifth Avenue state




Free Water At Montreal Airport Marriott Will Cost You $12—Unless You Leave The Bottle Behind
View from the Wing / 4h
It appears that the water inside the bottle is complimentary - but the bottle is $12 if you take it with you. Continue reading ...




iRobot co-founder’s new home robot startup hopes to raise $30M
TechCrunch / 4h
Colin Angle, one of the co-founders of Roomba maker iRobot, is raising cash for a home robotics venture. A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that Angle’s new company, Familiar Machines & Magic, is trying to raise $30 million. So far, it has raised $15 million from a group of eight investors. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




ChatGPT’s Search Engine Is Rolling Out to More People
How-To Geek / 4h
Generative AI chatbots have a lot of potential, and from the get-go, companies like Microsoft and Google saw its potential to aid in internet searching. ChatGPT has entered this field too, and its Search feature is now available for everyone.




Conspiracy Theories Flourish as Mystery ‘Drones’ Spotted Across U.S.
37Gizmodo / 4h
It's a bird! It's a plane! Yeah, it's probably just a normal plane.




ChatGPT brings its conversational search engine to everyone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Day eight of the 12 Days of OpenAI was shorter than the previous days by several minutes, but the brevity fits with the ChatGPT Search news OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil and his team unveiled. Unlike the Projects feature unveiled on Friday, most people using the Internet understand the concept of searching for things online. Still, it wasn't without some exciting news for ChatGPT users, especially those




Everything We Know About Apple's Rumored Folding iPhone and iPad
LifeHacker / 4h
Now that Apple has finally brought OLED to the iPad in the form of the most recent iPad Pro, its next goal seems to be foldable devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker is working towards releasing a foldable iPad by 2028, while the Wall Street Journal says the company hopes to have a foldable iPhone on the market in 2026. The iPad news comes courtesy of Gurman’s Power On n




These 1929 Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain in 2025
22LifeHacker / 4h
Even if you're not one for getting dressed up and going out to ring in the new year, there's still something to celebrate on Jan. 1: a new batch of copyrighted works entering the public domain. In 2025, the rights to characters, books, plays, movies, drawings, paintings, and photography from 1929, as well as sound recordings from 1924 will expire, meaning that the public (that's us) can legally c




The Planet’s Largest Iceberg Is on the Loose
46Gizmodo / 4h
After escaping the grips of a marine vortex, an iceberg bigger than Rhode Island is heading north.




NASA’s new Webb telescope images support previously controversial findings about how planets form
Engadget / 4h
NASA says it was able to use the James Webb telescope to capture images of planet-forming disks around ancient stars that challenge theoretical models of how planets can form. The images support earlier findings from the Hubble telescope that haven’t been able to be confirmed until now. The new Webb highly detailed images were captured from the “Small Magellanic Cloud,” a neighboring dwarf galaxy




Wicked: Part Two Now Has an Official New Title
28Gizmodo / 4h
Be ready to be changed for good November 21, 2025.




5 Ways to Switch Off From Your Microsoft Work This Holiday


How-To Geek / 4h
As the festive season approaches, it's time to think about switching off. Yes, you can shut your computer down and lock your keyboard away, but taking some other steps across the Microsoft suite of apps will ensure you can truly unplug this Christmas.




LinkedIn Founder Says He Hired Security After Elon Musk Tied Him to Jeffrey Epstein
25Gizmodo / 4h
As Trump heads to the White House, the accusations between billionaires are flying.




Humans Alarmed at AI Company's "Stop Hiring Humans" Billboards
Futurism / 4h
Tour De Workforce An AI startup called Artisan has managed to irritate virtually everybody with a controversial ad campaign in San Francisco, which has littered the city with billboards reading "Stop Hiring Humans." As you may have guessed, Artisan peddles automation — specifically, in the form of an AI "sales agent," which is also called Artisan. Along with its tagline suggesting human workers a




TuSimple’s former CEO wants a new board that will liquidate the company
TechCrunch / 4h
TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou is on a war path in the lead up to Friday’s annual shareholder meeting that will decide the makeup of the company’s board of directors. Over the past several weeks, Hou has sued TuSimple for control of his voting rights, demanded the company immediately liquidate and return all […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Leak Reveals the Nvidia RTX 5090 Will Need a Ridiculous Amount of Space Inside Your PC
33Gizmodo / 4h
Nvidia has five cards to show off next month, including the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070. We're still missing the RTX 5060.




historicalbookimages:🦧 Thomas Pennant’s Allgemeine Uebersicht...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
historicalbookimages : 🦧 Thomas Pennant’s Allgemeine Uebersicht der vierfüssigen Thiere Weimar: Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoir’s, 1799-1800.




TikTok asks the Supreme Court to delay upcoming ban
Engadget / 5h
After a federal court last week denied TikTok’s request to delay a law that could ban the app in the United States, the company is now turning to the Supreme Court in an effort to buy time. The social media company has asked the court to temporarily block the law, currently set to take effect January 19, 2025, it said in a brief statement. “The Supreme Court has an established record of upholding




ChatGPT Search Goes Wide, Now Available to Free Users
Gizmodo / 5h
OpenAI is opening up the search product as it takes aim at Google.




I’m Using Image Playground and Pixel Studio to Make the Laziest Holiday Cards
Gizmodo / 5h
Here's how I'm spreading the holiday spirit with Apple Image Playground and Google Pixel Studio. I just hope folks don't mind a little uncanny valley.




TikTok asks Supreme Court for a lifeline as sell-or-ban deadline approaches
TechCrunch / 5h
TikTok and ByteDance asked the United States Supreme Court to block the law that forces TikTok to be sold off or banned in the United States, according to an emergency filing with America’s top court on Monday. The social media company requested that the Supreme Court consider blocking the sell-or-ban law passed earlier this year […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Google’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts
Engadget / 5h
Google has yet another AI tool to add to the pile . Whisk is a Google Labs image generator that lets you use an existing image as your prompt. But its output only captures your starter image’s “essence” rather than recreating it with new details. So, it’s better for brainstorming and rapid-fire visualizations than edits of the source image. The company describes Whisk as “a new type of creative t




These Were the Most Popular iPhone Apps of 2024
LifeHacker / 5h
There are a lot of apps on the App Store ( Apple says it's just shy of two million ). You might think with a market so varied, that the competition for the "most popular" apps of the year would be fierce. But if you look back, the apps that top the charts seem to remain about the same from year to year. Temu is tops On Monday , Apple dropped its list of the most popular iPhone and iPad apps of th




Instagram is adding a DM scheduling feature before everyone can schedule posts
Engadget / 5h
Instagram is adding an option to schedule DMs . Social media expert Lindsey Gamble unearthed the feature , and Instagram confirmed to TechCrunch that it's rolling out scheduled DMs to all users. When you type a message, simply hold down the send button and you can select a date and time. It seems messages can be scheduled up to 29 days in advance. Until all timed-up messages are sent, you'll see




Ends today: Earn a $40 bonus by joining Rakuten and shopping online at thousands of retailers
200+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of our favorite online shopping portals here at TPG is offering a great money-saving deal for the holiday season, but you’ll need to act fast as the offer closes today. Through Dec. 16, if you join Rakuten and spend at least $40 at eligible retailers within your first 90 days, you’ll earn a one-time bo




TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Block Law Banning Its U.S. Operations
NYT > Technology / 5h
The company and its Chinese parent invoked the First Amendment in urging the justices to step in before a Jan. 19 deadline to sell or be shut down.




UnitedHealth Accidentally Makes Claims-Judging AI Public for Anyone to Use
Futurism / 5h
AI Claims Amid the fallout from UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder , the firm's prescription drug middleman is under fire for a huge AI oopsie. As TechCrunch reports , a chatbot used by UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to help employees figure out insurance claims and disputes was accidentally made public — and easily accessible for anyone who had its IP addr




PS Placeable: The adorable mod that turns a PlayStation Portable into a console
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
When Sony launched the PlayStation Portable almost exactly 20 years ago, the value proposition was right there in the name: a PlayStation, but portable. But now modders have flipped that, introducing a PSP that can be played on a TV, console-style, and they've dubbed it the PS Placeable . It's a non-destructive mod to PSP-2000 and PSP-3000 systems that allows you to play PSP games on the TV off t




Hackers seek ransom after getting SSNs, banking info from state gov’t portal
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Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Hackers trying to extort the Rhode Island government infiltrated the state's public benefits system, causing state officials to shut down online services that let residents apply for Medicaid and other assistance programs. "As part of this investigation today, we discovered that within the Rhode Island Bridges system, a cybercriminal had installed dangerous malware that constituted an urgent thre




IHG Selling Elite Qualifying Points: Buy Diamond Status For Cheap
One Mile at a Time / 6h
While we’re used to IHG One Rewards having promotions on buying points , the program has now launched a promotion for buying elite qualifying points, which is essentially a way to buy elite status. Is it a good deal, though? While I first wrote about this earlier, oddly the pricing has dropped since my previous post, so I wanted to take an updated look at this. IHG One Rewards selling elite statu




DOT announces new protections for airline travelers with disabilities
The Points Guy / 6h
The Department of Transportation announced new protections on Monday for commercial airline travelers with disabilities, finalizing a series of proposals that was first laid out earlier this year. Under the new rules, airlines must meet new standards for accommodating passengers who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs, as well as new minimum standards for helping passengers if something goes




28 Years Later‘s Trailer Was So Huge, 28 Days Later Is Making a Digital Comeback
38Gizmodo / 6h
28 Weeks Later is also widely available, if your hunger for millennial zombies remains insatiable.




The Best Robot Mops of 2024
How-To Geek / 6h
Robot mops offer hands-free floor cleaning and range in prices from budget-friendly bots to hi-tech premium offerings. The key differences in features and capabilities will determine which model suits your home and specific needs.




TechCrunch Space: Sayonara
TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. This will be the final TechCrunch Space newsletter you receive in 2024, so to all our readers, have a wonderful holiday and see you next year. There’s a lot to look forward to next year. I expect to see much more progress from SpaceX on Starship, big changes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Review: Korean Air Prestige Business Lounge Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)
28One Mile at a Time / 6h
During my quick trip to Japan & Korea , I had the chance to check out the Korean Air Prestige Lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN). Prestige Class is how Korean Air markets its business class, so this is the carrier’s business class lounge at its biggest hub. The airline has two Prestige Lounges at Incheon Airport Terminal 2 — the Prestige Lounge East and Prestige Lounge West. While I visited bo




Called your doctor after-hours? ConnectOnCall hackers may have stolen your medical data
TechCrunch / 6h
The hackers stole names, phone numbers, dates of birth and information related to health conditions, treatments and prescriptions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Five Smart Tech Gifts Your Parents Will Love
LifeHacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Something I’ve noticed as I get older is that the gifts I receive tend to be more useful, and less fun. This year, I say it’s time to rebalance the scales and give the older adults in your life a gift that checks both boxes. Smart tech is a great way to do this. There are a lot of gadgets out there that can provide a light assist and some added fu




BADBOX malware hits 30,000 Android devices - make sure you update now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
BADBOX most likely originates from China The malware can run ad fraud, residential proxies, and more malicious activity The network was recently disrupted by German authorities German authorities have managed to disrupt a major malware operation that affected thousands of Android devices across the country. The Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) said BADBOX came preloaded on Android dev




Microsoft confirms critical Windows Defender vulnerability. What you need to do right now.
Mashable / 6h
There is (or was) a vulnerability in Windows Defender, but you don't have to worry about it. That's the short version. The longer version, for those who are interested, is that Microsoft detected a fault in its homegrown antivirus software and admitted as much in an official security note , per Forbes . Microsoft's security note included an executive summary that explained the problem in somethin




Best Buys Last Minute Savings event is bringing deals on everything from Bose headphones to KitchenAid stand mixers
Mashable / 6h
Our top picks from Best Buy's Last-Minute Savings event Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 (Save $200) Best Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Charge 5 $139.99 (Save $40) Best gaming deal Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital Edition) Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle $374.99 (Save $75) Best home deal KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (5.5-quart) $279.99 (Save $170) The holiday season d




It’s Been 5 Years Since Palpatine Was Talking Shit on the Radio in Fortnite
Gizmodo / 6h
As The Rise of Skywalker prepares for its fifth anniversary, an equally important and far sillier anniversary is already here.




OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users
TechCrunch / 6h
ChatGPT Search, OpenAI’s AI-powered web search experience, is now live for all ChatGPT users — with several new features in tow. By default, ChatGPT will automatically determine which questions to route through ChatGPT Search, or users can tap a new “Search the web” icon in the ChatGPT interface. ChatGPT Search shows summarized answers from different […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo




Snap will expand ad revenue sharing to creators on Spotlight
Engadget / 6h
Snap is changing up its program that allows creators to make money from shortform videos. The company announced a new monetization program that will allow the app’s influencers to make money from Spotlight videos that are one minute or longer by earning a share of their content's ad revenue. The change will streamline Snap’s monetization features across Spotlight, its in-app TikTok competitor , a




‘Pay Me $500 in Cash’: Hyatt Employee’s Shakedown Backfires, Guest Scores Free Upgrade
View from the Wing / 6h
The agent upgraded the guest, and then tried to pocket an upgrade fee in cash. But since the guest was already upgraded, and they wouldn't want them complaining to management, the guest kept the room they were already in. It seems clear to me that the agent processed the upgrade (whether they were supposed to or not) angling to line their own pockets. And the solicitation to pay in cash is always




Trump Admin Planning to Drop Requirement for Tesla to Report Self-Driving Crashes
100+Futurism / 6h
Non Disclose, Sir President-elect Donald Trump doesn't want his newfound son and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to be caught up in pesky regulations and government scrutiny. According to documents obtained by Reuters , the Trump transition team is looking to drop a federal car-cash reporting requirement — which could greatly undermine the government's efforts to investigate Tesla's infamous driver-assistanc




Meta is rolling out live AI and Shazam integration to its smart glasses
44Engadget / 6h
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses already worked well as a head-mounted camera and pair of open-ear headphones, but now Meta is updating the glasses with access to live AI without the need for a wake word, live translation between several different languages, and access to Shazam for identifying music. Meta first demoed most of these features at Meta Connect 2024 in September. Live AI lets you start




Southwest quietly unveils A-List perks for new assigned-seating setup
The Points Guy / 6h
When Southwest Airlines shifts to assigned seating about a year from now, its elite members will be able to select an extra-legroom seat for free. And those members won’t be subject to some of the tightest seating restrictions set to be imposed on its Wanna Get Away fares in the future. The Dallas-based carrier quietly updated its website that lays out extensive changes planned at the airline — a




HDMI 2.2 Could Mean You’ll Need New Cables for the Next Generation of GPUs
24Gizmodo / 6h
Rumors hint HDMI will move from 2.1 to 2.2, which means more bandwidth and better support for higher resolutions and refresh rates.




#MiniatureMondays
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
uispeccoll : This pocket-sized book of prayers comes from northern Germany or the northeastern Netherlands, dating to approximately 1500. It is comprised of several different devotional texts, bound together in what we call a Sammelband, or “gathered book.” Like a personalized anthology, these devotional books were used by lay people to pray at home. This one is hand-written in Latin, with texts




Instagram now lets you schedule DMs
TechCrunch / 7h
Instagram has quietly rolled out the ability for users to schedule direct messages. The Meta-owned social network confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday that the new feature is rolling out to all users globally. The option to schedule DMs will be especially useful for creators and brands that want to schedule outreach messages at optimal times. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal




Google Maps will now let you search your saved locations
Mashable / 7h
You can now search your saved lists and locations in Google Maps, which might be just the tool you need to find that one cool spot you bookmarked weeks ago. As spotted by 9to5Google , Google's handy "Saved" feature now lets you search, which means you can parse through webpages you bookmarked, Discover tabs, and locations you saved in Maps. So if you've saved lots of cool cafes, bars, restaurants




Drumroll... Beats drop major last minute audio deals at Amazon
Mashable / 7h
As of Dec. 16th, you can get up to 51% off on Beats audio gear including Beats Studio Pro headphones, Beats Studio Buds , and the Beats Pill speaker. The best Beats deals The best beats deal Beats Studio Pro $169.99 (Save $180) The best Beats earbud deal Beats Studio Buds $79.00 ($70.95) The best Beats speaker deal Beats Pill $99.95 ($50) Modern life is noise. Whether you want to tune out the hus




WordPress Forces Users to Agree That Pineapple Is Good on Pizza
63Gizmodo / 7h
The battle for WordPress between Automattic and WP Engine is getting extremely petty and a bit childish.




Citi Strata Premier: 75,000 Points And Game-Changing New AAdvantage Transfer Perk Expected
View from the Wing / 7h
Citi currently has an outstanding limited time initial bonus on one of the best rewards cards that opens up their ThankYou Rewards ecosystem - and we now know that there's a plan to add transfers from this program to American Airlines AAdvantage as part of Citi's exclusive co-brand deal that was just announced. Continue reading ...




How to Format Your Chart in Excel
How-To Geek / 7h
One of the issues with formatting charts in Excel is that there are so many menus that it's sometimes impossible to find the command you want to implement. What's more, many of the chart formatting options can be accessed in more than one place, adding further confusion.




The Vitamix Ascent X5 Is the Best Blender I've Ever Tried
LifeHacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Blenders are a staple appliance for all kinds of cooks, and if you're one of them then here’s an upgrade you should consider. In my 12+ years as a professional chef, most of the time I would tell folks to consider a good food processor instead of a blender. That is, until I tested the Vitamix Ascent X5. After some rigorous food testing of this Vit




What are the rules for blocking someone after a breakup?
Mashable / 7h
I was getting ready for a night out when I spotted a "hey girlie" text from an unknown number flash across my screen. "I'm Danny's girlfriend and I saw some messages from you on his phone . I was wondering if you could help me?" My eyes widened as I read the word "girlfriend." I've never opened a message faster. SEE ALSO: Why social media algorithms hurt after a breakup Danny (not his real name)




Amazon is having a huge sale on Echo devices and theyll even arrive before Christmas.
Mashable / 7h
SAVE UP TO 77%: Shop deals on Amazon Echos ahead of the holidays. Get majors savings on devices like the Amazon Echo Auto . When bundled with one month of Amazon Music Unlimited, receive the device and subscription for just $14.98, saving you $50 for 77% off. Best Amazon Echo device deals Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Pop $17.99 at Amazon (Save $22) Best Echo bundle deal Amazon Echo Auto with one mo




Best Buy is gifting everyone a free month of YouTube Premium and 50% off two months
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $27.98: Get one month of free access to YouTube Premium and 50% off a two-month membership with this Best Buy offer. YouTube Premium typically costs $13.99 per month which means you'll get three months of access for the price of one month. Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube One free month of YouTube Premium and 50% two months $13.99 at Best Buy $41.97 Save $27.98 eligible for new subscrib




OpenAI makes ChatGPT Search available to everyone starting now
20Mashable / 7h
OpenAI is making ChatGPT Search available to all users and search in Voice Mode. Two months ago, ChatGPT Search was launched for ChatGPT Plus users. As of today, it's rolling out to all free users who are logged in. Search with Advanced Voice Mode also now works with ChatGPT Search. Just an hour before OpenAI's announcement, Google unveiled Veo 2 , its next-gen text-to-video model. The two compan




ChatGPT is getting ready to roll its Search tool out to everyone
Engadget / 7h
If you've been waiting patiently to try ChatGPT Search , you won't have to wait much longer. After rolling out to paid subscribers this fall, OpenAI announced Monday it would make the tool available to everyone, no Plus or Pro membership necessary , "over the coming months." At that point, all you need before you can start using ChatGPT Search is an OpenAI account. Once you're logged in, and if y




Amazon facing strike threats as Senate report details hidden widespread injuries
30Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Just as Amazon warehouse workers are threatening to launch the "first large-scale" unfair labor practices strike at Amazon in US history, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) released a report accusing Amazon of operating "uniquely dangerous warehouses" that allegedly put profits over worker safety. As chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Sanders started investigating A




T-Mobile users can try Starlink-enabled phone service for free during beta
69Ars Technica - All content / 7h
T-Mobile today said it opened registration for the "T-Mobile Starlink" beta service that will enable text messaging via satellites in dead zones not covered by cell towers. T-Mobile's announcement said the service using Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellites will "provid[e] coverage for the 500,000 square miles of land in the United States not covered by earth-bound cell towers." Starlink parent S




Best Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses update yet adds Live AI tools in early access
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses just got new Live AI in Early Access Shazam music recognition is here too All new features are only available in the US and Canada Meta is rounding out the year with a major update to its Ray-Ban smart glasses with two Live features it teased at Meta Connect 2024 . It’s also adding Shazam integration to help you find the names of tunes you hear while wearing your specs. T




Uh-oh; Plucky French startup takes on Apple with cheap upgradable storage for the Mac Studio, but installing it will definitely void your warranty
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Polysoft offers SSD upgrades for Mac Studio at significantly lower prices StudioDrive features overvoltage protection and durable components Offered in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, shipping next year Apple introduced the Mac Studio in 2022 with the M1 chip, followed by the M2 model in 2023 , and although these compact powerhouses have been lauded for their performance, buyers have rightly expres




Google experiments with a new image generator that remixes three images into one creation
TechCrunch / 7h
Google Labs, Google’s experimental arm, is testing a new image generator called Whisk. This tool allows people to prompt with images instead of text, allowing them to remix a photo by altering the subject, scene, and style. Whisk uses Google’s image-generation model, Imagen 3, to combine three images: one for the subject, another for the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us




‘Alarming’: A Dangerous Diarrhea-Causing Superbug Is Spreading in Los Angeles
80Gizmodo / 7h
An novel and extensively drug-resistant strain of Shigella sonnei has emerged and is likely still actively spreading in the U.S., scientists warn.




Cosmetic Surgeon Weighs in on "Parasite" Ravaging Brandi Glanville's Face
Futurism / 7h
A celebrity cosmetic surgeon is sounding off on Real Housewife Brandi Glanville's alleged face parasite and urging her to handle it ASAP. In an interview with TMZ , Dr. Terry Dubrow of the plastic surgery nightmare show "Botched" suggested that "parasite" may be the wrong word for whatever the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hill" star has going on under the skin. Though Glanville said in a previous




Trump reportedly plans to reverse Biden’s EV policies
42Engadget / 7h
In perhaps the least surprising news of the past six weeks, President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to roll back President Biden’s electric vehicle and emissions policies. Reuters reports that the incoming president’s transition team has recommended cutting off support for EVs and charging stations while boosting measures to block cars, components and battery materials from China. The trans




Eric Schmidt Says AI Is Becoming Dangerously Powerful as He Hawks His Own AI Defense Startup
Gizmodo / 7h
The former Google CEO says he is worried about the power of artificial intelligence, but is happy to sell you a solution.




Tesla offers free Supercharging for Model S with a catch
TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla is trying to boost its Model S sales before the year is out, but it’s got a funny way of doing it. After initially abandoning its free Supercharging for life offer in 2018, the automaker is bringing it back for some Tesla Model S cars at the end of the year. It’s something of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




10 Ways to Save Time on Your Windows 11 PC
How-To Geek / 8h
Windows 11 packs many features that you can use to speed up your tasks and save time. From using keyboard shortcuts to pinning apps to the taskbar, there are many things you can do.




Drones over New Jersey: Latest updates on what we know, what we don’t
Mashable / 8h
There are some mysterious flying objects hovering over New Jersey and, days after the first drones were spotted, we still don't know much about what they are, where they're from, and what they're doing up there. Folks with eyes on New Jersey have been reporting mysterious drone sightings — over houses, military installations, and Trump's Bedminster golf club, to name a few — since mid-November. T




Attention Amazon shoppers: You might be able to snag an Amazon Smart Plug for just $1.99
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $23: Select Amazon accounts are eligible to buy an Amazon Smart Plug for just $1.99 with code PLUG , down from the list price of $24.99. That's a 92% discount. Check the product page to see if your account is eligible. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Plug $1.99 at Amazon $24.99 Save $23.00 eligible for select Amazon accounts only with checkout code PLUG A smart plug is one




Amazon deal of the day: The Beats Studio Buds are nearly half price
Mashable / 8h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Dec. 16: OUR TOP PICK Beats Studio Buds $79 (save $70.95)) BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL Blink Whole Home Bundle $109.97 (save $90) BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Sonos Ray $169 (save $110) BEST SMART GADGET DEAL Amazon Echo Frames $169.99 (save $160) BEST OUTDOOR DEAL Yeti Roadie 60 wheeled cooler $337.50 (save $112.50) There's only a little over a week until the b




Google Deepmind is rolling out AI video generator Veo 2. How it works and how to try it.
Mashable / 8h
Google Deepmind has unveiled its next-generation AI tools, Veo 2 and Imagen 3, along with a playful new experiment, Whisk, aimed at remixing visuals in creative ways. Veo 2 is the newest version of the company's flagship video-generation tool, which according to Google will be capable of higher realism and an improved understanding of movement, physics, and cinematic techniques. In its press rele




YouTube creators can now allow third-party companies to train AI models on their content
TechCrunch / 8h
Google says that it’ll soon begin to allow YouTube creators and rightsholders to let third-party companies including OpenAI, Apple, and Meta to use their videos to train AI models. “Over the next few days, creators and rights holders can choose to allow third-party companies to use their content to train AI models directly in Studio […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl




Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds
BBC News / 8h
The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".




Chase Sapphire Preferred Card review: A top travel and dining card
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card overview The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best-known travel rewards credit cards , earning 5 points per dollar spent on travel booked through Chase Travel℠ and Lyft purchases, 3 points per dollar spent on dining, select streaming services, and online grocery st




How Christmas Trees Could Become a Source of Low-Carbon Protein
Wired / 8h
In the nascent field of mycoforestry, tree-growers are combining saplings with symbiotic fungi to grow timber and mushrooms on the same plots of land.




Dune: Prophecy’s Pieces Are All in Place Ahead of the Finale
Gizmodo / 8h
Episode five, “In Blood, Truth,” drops some huge clues about the show's biggest mysteries.




Don't Fall for This Secret Santa Social Media Scam
How-To Geek / 8h
A Secret Santa-inspired scam is back again on social media for the holidays. There are many names for it, but it's commonly referred to as the "Secret Sister" or "Secret Santa Dog" gift exchange. It's not all fun and games as the name suggests. In fact, it's illegal.




T-Mobile opens beta test signups for its Starlink satellite cell service
Engadget / 8h
T-Mobile and Starlink are marching forward with their plan to offer cell service via the latter's satellites. The companies received FCC approval for the project last month, and now the provider is opening up registrations for anyone who wants to beta test the creatively dubbed T-Mobile Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service . The first beta test is slated for 2025. It will focus on text messa




YouTube will now let creators opt into third-party AI training
TechCrunch / 8h
YouTube on Monday announced it will give creators more choice over how third parties can use their content to train their AI models. Starting today, creators and rights holders will be able to flag for YouTube if they’re permitting specific third-party AI companies to train models on the creator’s content. From a new setting within […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only




Meta updates its smart glasses with real-time AI video
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting several new AI-powered upgrades, including the ability to have an ongoing conversation and translate between languages. Ray-Ban Meta owners in Meta’s early access program for the U.S. and Canada can now download firmware v11, which adds “live AI.” First unveiled this fall, live AI lets wearers continuously converse […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights re




The latest Beats Pill is $50 off right now
Engadget / 8h
The 2024 version of the Beats Pill is currently down to a record-low price of $100 from $150. This is part of a larger Beats promotion , which includes other Beats Pill models, Beats Solo 4 headphones and Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds. The 2024 Beats Pill has a maximum speaker output of 100 watts, which is enough for outdoor listening. To help with the bass levels, the woofer can now displa




This Popular Crucial SSD Just Got Discontinued
How-To Geek / 8h
The Crucial MX500 SSD has been used in countless PCs, servers, and other devices, thanks to its years-long production run and great pricing. Sadly, Crucial is discontinuing the drive.




Europe Is Building Its Own Starlink Alternative
How-To Geek / 8h
The European Union and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced project called IRIS², which aims to create satellite-based internet service like Starlink. This has a budget of €10.6 billion ($11.1 billion).




Our favorite Sony noise-cancelling earbuds dropped to a new record low, beating out their Black Friday price
Mashable / 8h
Save $101.99: As of Dec. 16, you can grab the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds for $198 at Amazon , saving you $101.99 on their $299.99 retail price. You can also grab the earbuds for a dollar more at Best Buy and Target , with all three deals giving you roughly a 33% discount, and the best prices we've ever seen on these earbuds. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds $198.00 at Amazo




These are the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2024 – including a controversial top free choice
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple has revealed the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2024 There are plenty of recognizable names in the top charts But a few surprising entries have also cracked the top ten Apple has revealed its most download apps , games and Apple Arcade titles in the US across 2024, covering free and paid releases on all the best iPhones and iPads. And while there are plenty of expected names in the




Seagate’s Xbox-Licensed 1TB Expansion Card Returns at Black Friday Price Before Christmas
Gizmodo / 8h
Designed specifically for the Xbox, this plug-and-play drive instantly doubles your console's storage so you can expand your game library.




Fake job tasks are costing victims millions, FTC warns
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The FTC is warning jobseekers of rising new online scam 'Task' scams ask victims to pay deposits to access paid work These scams were virtually non-existent in 2021, but have skyrocketed in recent years The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning jobseekers to be wary of an emerging ‘task scam’, which essentially tricks victims into completing repetitive ‘work’ tasks, under the pretense of earn




Apple AI Tells Users Luigi Mangione Has Shot Himself
100+Futurism / 8h
Claim Denied Apple's generative AI should be making headlines. Instead, it's making them up. Just days after its launch in the UK, the tech company's Apple Intelligence model blurted out a totally fabricated headline about Luigi Mangione , the 26-year-old man who's been arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month. As the BBC reports , the Apple AI feature inc




Nine covers of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (AKA Blade Runner, of course).
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
jstor : Nine covers of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (AKA Blade Runner , of course). Cornell University’s Images from the Rare Book and Manuscript Collections on JSTOR features lots more related content, including prequels, video games, movie stills, the covers of Alan E. Nourse’s original Blade Runner —which had nothing to do with Dick’s novel!—and William S. Burroughs’ B




Top healthcare company exposes data on millions of patients - find out if you're affected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Security researcher found a database containing millions of PII The database was built by a Canadian healthcare giant called Care1 It was subsequently locked down, but customers till need to take care A huge database containing millions of sensitive records has been discovered unprotected online available to anyone who knew where to look. The cache was recently discovered by security researcher J




Box signs up Adobe Express for image editing tasks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Box and Adobe Express sign partnership deal Partnership aims to streamlines workflows for content creation Adobe Express will let Box users create high-quality content with advanced AI tools Adobe and Box have announced a new partnership aimed at making content creation easier than ever for business users. The agreement will see Adobe Express become the default image editor in Box’s online conten




The White Lotus season 3 trailer has me hooked already and reveals the Max show will return in February 2025
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The White Lotus returns on February 16, 2025 New cast members include Parker Posey and Walton Goggins At least one cast member ends up in a bag Christmas just came early for fans of The White Lotus, because HBO Max has dropped the season 3 trailer and confirmed that The White Lotus season 3 will be available to stream from February 16, 2025 – we'd guessed January or February so we're feeling pret




Google's new AI video model sucks less at physics
32Engadget / 9h
Google may have only recently begun rolling out its Veo generative AI to enterprise customers , but the company is not wasting any time getting a new version of the video tool out to early testers. On Monday, Google announced a preview of Veo 2 . According to the company, Veo 2 “understands the language of cinematography.” In practice, that means you can reference a specific genre of film, cinema




Where can Hilton take you in 2025? Add these new stay experiences to your travel wish list
The Points Guy / 9h
With more than 8,300 locations worldwide and 24 distinct brands, there’s a Hilton stay experience for every type of traveler. This year, Hilton® has expanded its portfolio and partnerships to include even more options for travelers. What better way to showcase the full breadth of what Hilton has to offer than by taking a peek at some of its most unique and exciting properties? And we’d be remiss




PSA: Update Game Consoles Before Giving Them for Christmas
300+How-To Geek / 9h
The last thing you want on Christmas Day is for your kids to be unable to play the game console they've waited so long to enjoy. Read on as we highlight why you need to pre-game your console gift-giving experience.




The Hyrule Edition of the Nintendo Switch Lite Is Back In Stock on Amazon at Its Lowest Price for a Christmas Gift
Gizmodo / 9h
Get the international version of the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition at Amazon for $220.




io9’s Favorite Replays, Re-Reads, and Rewatches of 2024
Gizmodo / 9h
Here are the TV shows, movies, games, and books the io9 staff had on repeat this year.




Google DeepMind unveils a new video model to rival Sora
26TechCrunch / 9h
Google DeepMind, Google’s flagship AI research lab, wants to beat OpenAI at the video-generation game — and it might just, at least for a little while. On Monday, DeepMind announced Veo 2, a next-gen video-generating AI and the successor to Veo, which powers a growing number of products across Google’s portfolio. Veo 2 can create […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




SoftBank CEO announces a $100 billion investment into the US
33TechCrunch / 9h
On Monday, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced that his company would invest $100 billion into the US over the next four years. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Trump to block the government and military from buying EVs
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously thought . According to Reuters , which has seen transition team documents, the Trump team wants to abolish EV subsidies, claw back federal funding meant for EV charging infrastructure, block EV battery imports on national security grounds, and prevent the federal government and the US military




Southwest Airlines Gate Agent Issues Unusual Threat: ‘Check Your Bags Now or We’ll Lose Them’
View from the Wing / 9h
I experienced the most interesting gate agent strategy I've ever seen - a passenger threat that helps align incentives with passengers to get the plane out on this, but that seems like the last thing the airline would want to be telling its customers: if you don't do what I say, we're going to lose your bags. Continue reading ...




Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by US private equity giant
TechCrunch / 9h
The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




YouTube’s latest test lets creators post voice notes as comments
TechCrunch / 9h
YouTube is experimenting with a new way to engage fans by giving creators the ability to post voice notes and reply to comments on their videos, the company announced on Monday. The ability to post voice notes is limited to certain creators in the U.S. for the time being. YouTube says they’ll only be able […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




The 2025 Movies You'll Want to See on the Big Screen
LifeHacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We've gone through numerous news cycles about the deaths of the movie theater, though the height of COVID certainly seemed like it could have been the breaking point. Since then, though, audiences have been back to the movies in big numbers, with the last couple of years buoyed by some major events: Barbenheimer in 2023, and huge numbers for sever




HDMI 2.2 set to be announced at CES 2025
Mashable / 9h
HDMI 2.2, the new HDMI specification is set to debut in early January. In an email sent to the press, including Mashable, the HDMI Forum, which oversees the development of HDMI specifications, said HDMI 2.2 will be announced on Jan. 6 in Las Vegas, a day before the official start of CES . Not much else was shared beyond the details of the press conference at the massive consumer tech conference.




YouTubes new parent code hopes to outsmart tech-savvy kids
Mashable / 9h
YouTube is providing more ways to limit your child's access to the unfettered landscape of YouTube content. Announced on Dec. 13, the platform will now offer an additional parent code feature on the YouTube app for TVs . With the code in place, users will have to input a password to access YouTube, even when signed out of an account with parental controls in place — a common work around to accoun




Light up the solstice with Govee smart light savings
Mashable / 9h
On Dec. 16th , get up to 50% off on Govee smart lights and smart bulbs at Amazon. The appeal of Govee is simple, these smart lights provide endless color variations. Simply replacing a couple of bulbs in your room could entirely change the feel of your apartment, allowing you to sculpt variation of hues. However, Govee’s selection of lights goes far beyond smart bulbs. Govee also offers outdoor r




Southwest Assigned Seating & Elite Perks: What To Expect
31One Mile at a Time / 9h
Southwest Airlines is currently undergoing some major changes, as the airline tries to improve its financial performance. Among these developments is that Southwest is going from an open seating concept to assigning seats , in hopes of generating more ancillary revenue, plus capturing a wider customer base (for those who don’t like Southwest’s current boarding process). Part of this also includes




I Correctly Predicted Tesla Would Pass $450 in a Rapid Price Increase
Next Big Future / 9h
Five weeks ago, I, Brian Wang, said that Tesla would reach $450 within 90 days. It is now at $455. Five days ago, I said it was not too late to buy Tesla and it increased another 10%. I have a two new video with new analysis and price targets. Old Videos Showing Accurate Analysis ... Read more




This LEGO Harry Potter Mandrake Set Is Under $50 and Will Arrive In Time to Go Under the Christmas Tree
Gizmodo / 9h
Amazon's 30% off deal makes this 579-piece kit a perfect holiday gift for the Hogwarts fan in your family.




Former Governor of Maryland Mocked for Posting Video of "Drones" That Appear to Be Ordinary Stars
46Futurism / 9h
Former governor of Maryland Larry Hogan shared a video on Friday , claiming to have "personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland." Claims of unidentified objects — some of which appear to be the size of cars — flying over much of the East Coast in recent weeks has had the media in an iron grip. Yet plenty o




Monday only: Earn up to 4 miles per dollar on Apple purchases, including laptops and phones
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Just in time for Christmas and Hannukah shopping, it is a good time to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited time. While not as generous as the 5 bonus miles or points that we occasional




The best business and personal credit card combinations
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. While several credit cards work well individually , strategically combining some cards can provide a much better value . Groupings such as the Chase trifecta or Amex trifecta, where you hold three cards in the same rewards program, are obvious examples. However, small-business owners have even more opportu




Is AI on smartphones just a gimmick? Most iPhone and Samsung owners think so, according to a new poll
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A new survey has found 73% of iPhone users say AI adds little to no value The number is even higher for Samsung owners, with 87% saying AI doesn't improve their lives Writing Tools is the most popular Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 18.2 A new survey from the company Sellcell has found that most iPhone and Samsung users don't actually think AI improves their daily lives. The survey asked iPhone




Don't panic – those mystery drones over New Jersey might not be so mysterious after all
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail; when you're a drone spotter, everything looks like a drone. As someone who's flown more than a few drones in his lifetime and sometimes carries a foldable one in his pocket during weekend hikes so he can randomly pull it out and fly it over hills, lakes, homes, and trees, I'm a bit of a drone watcher; not to be confused with a bird watcher (I'm




12 Days of OpenAI – Live updates from Day 8 including ChatGPT, Sora, o1 and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
We're in the second week of "12 Days of Open AI", which is OpenAI's Christmas gift to all of us. So far, on every day of the period OpenAI has released a new product – highlights of the first week have been Sora , OpenAI's long-awaited AI video generator, ChatGPT's new o1 LLM (which is better at reasoning than before) and ChatGPT's new Canvas and Projects features. When he launched the 12-day pro




Meta put on watch over terrorism content in the EU
23TechCrunch / 10h
Ireland’s media regulator has put social media giant Meta on watch over terrorist content takedowns again — it issued a decision against Facebook on Monday. The Coimisiún na Meán said the tech giant would have to take “specific measures” to prevent its services from being used for the dissemination of terrorist content and report back […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o




Europe will build its own secure satellite network
26Engadget / 10h
The European Space Agency (ESA) has just signed a €10.6 ($11.1) billion contract to build the IRIS constellation. It’s the EU’s most ambitious space program in a decade and is designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink network. The contract will last 12 years, and the first launch is expected in 2029. IRIS, which stands for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite, will consist




IHG Selling Elite Qualifying Points: Buy Diamond Status
One Mile at a Time / 10h
While we’re used to IHG One Rewards having promotions on buying points , the program has now launched a promotion for buying elite qualifying points, which is essentially a way to buy elite status. Is it a good deal, though? IHG One Rewards selling elite status boost It’s not uncommon to see airline or hotel loyalty programs offer ways to buy up to elite status at the end of the year, whether mem




Silo Was Just Renewed for Two Final Seasons
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The Apple TV+ show starring Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins and Common is now in the middle of season two.




This High-Speed Samsung Portable SSD Is Still at Its Black Friday Price, Just a Week Before Christmas
Gizmodo / 10h
The 4TB version of the reliable and durable T9 portable drive is only $330 while Samsung is still running this great $220-off deal.




Why You Still Need Excel Skills in Today's AI World
How-To Geek / 10h
Recently, I saw a reader comment that they're not going to bother learning a new Excel function because Copilot can do the work for them. This made me wonder, "Do we still need Excel skills in today's AI world?" After some thought, the answer was a resounding "YES!" Here's why.




These are the AI assistants developers are actually using - and how they're using them
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Developers are particularly fond of ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot Google Gemini isn’t actually used much for coding, survey finds 96% say that AI helps them to save time New research from JetBrains based on survey results from more than 23,000 developers has revealed which AI coding assistants developers are actually using, but it just confirms what we already know. OpenAI’s ChatGPT stood out as the




BlackBerry sells Cylance for $160M, a fraction of the $1.4B it paid in 2018
20TechCrunch / 10h
Arctic Wolf has acquired Cylance, BlackBerry’s beleaguered cybersecurity business, for $160 million — a significant discount from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Under the terms of the deal, which is expected to close in BlackBerry’s fiscal Q4, BlackBerry will sell its Cylance assets to Arctic Wolf for $160 million […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p




You Can Now Test 'Recall,' Windows’ Controversial AI Feature
LifeHacker / 10h
Back in June, Microsoft announced a new Recall feature for Windows , intended to let you dip into your computing history as easily as you can get at your web browsing history. Whenever you need to retrace your steps or get back to something from the past on your PC, Recall can help. Here's how it works: Recall quietly takes regular screenshots (called snapshots) in the background, which are then




The Dreame L40 Ultra Is Better at Vacuuming Than Mopping
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Dreame L40 Ultra is a high-priced robot vacuum that's worth considering if you can get it on sale. I’ve had real hit-and-miss experiences with Dreame robots over the last year. I was impressed with the L10 , a value model that had a lot of high-end features for the price. But the L20, a higher-priced model, was a disappointment. I was also wil




Merry Christmas, Your New Air Fryer Is Spying on You
55Gizmodo / 10h
Regulators in America and Britain are looking to crack down on the nightmarish data harvesting the IOT has brought into our lives.




Reebok unveils stunning new Nano X5, and it might be the ultimate gym shoe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Reebok has unveiled its new gym shoe for 2025 The Nano X5 is the latest iteration of its popular training shoe It features a new midsole and outsole that should be more responsive underfoot Reebok has just unveiled the brand new iteration of its top training shoe, the Nano X5 Training Shoes. While the Nike Free Metcon 5 currently sits atop our best gym shoe guide, the Nano X line has been a mains




What Are The World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands?
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Here’s a fun topic that I’ll share my thoughts on, and then I’m curious to hear how OMAAT readers feel — what are the best luxury hotel brands in the world? It goes without saying that there’s no right answer as to what the best hotel groups are, given that it really is dependent on the specific property and what you’re into. Below I figured I’d share my overall impressions of major luxury hotel




Southwest Airlines adds 8 new routes as it extends schedule into fall 2025
The Points Guy / 10h
Southwest Airlines is making some interesting new additions to its route map. The Dallas-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to add eight new domestic routes, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The full list of new routes is available below. Huge change in strategy: Southwest to launch assigned seats in 2026, will partner with international air




Cl0p ransomware group says it was behind Cleo attacks
4 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cl0p confirmed abusing Cleo to target organizations The group said it deletes all government and healthcare data The same threat actor was behind the MOVEit cyberattack Cl0p ransomware , the hacking group that was responsible for the infamous MOVEit data leak fiasco, has now claimed it was also behind the recent Cleo attacks. Security researchers from Huntress recently revealed three managed file




This Top-Rated Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch Is at Its Lowest Price for an End-of-Year Deal, Cheaper Than Apple Watches
Gizmodo / 10h
The Garmin Instinct 2 is a fantastic option for keeping track of your fitness journey and it's lowest price now.




Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Changes Everything: A-List Perks And Companion Pass Rules Revealed
View from the Wing / 10h
Southwest Airlines will begin assigned seating for bookings made in the second half of next year, for flights operated in the first half of 2026. They’ve announced what this means for their A-List and A-List Preferred elite members, and how this will affect Companion Pass. Continue reading ...




Silo scores a two-season renewal for the hit Apple TV Plus show and I can’t wait to dig up more mysteries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Tim Cook has confirmed season 3 and 4 of Silo Season 2 is currently streaming on Apple TV Plus It's so very dark down there We reckon that Silo is the best dystopian series since Fallout , and we're currently enjoying Silo season 2. But while the showrunner Graham Yost has said that there's a "big mystery" around this season , that mystery isn't "will it be renewed for another season?". How do we




US set to allow tech giants to control access to AI chips
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
New US chip sanctions have been imposed on foreign companies The restrictions spell an effective ban for Chinese firms This closes an export loophole currently exploited to skirt around US sanctions The US government has announced a strict set of requirements which could effectively block Chinese access to AI chips. According to Reuters , these requirements will ‘empower companies like Google and




Unlocking AI's ROI: How to justify the investment
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Worldwide, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming industries, from the way we work to how organizations respond to challenges. While executives are exploring opportunities to use generative AI , many organizations continue to struggle to identify the return on investment (ROI) for GenAI solutions. In fact, Unisys’ recent survey of 250 business executives found that 71% of orga




Resignation, ung Dame ved Morgenbordet, 1890, Bertha Wegmann
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
laclefdescoeurs : Resignation, ung Dame ved Morgenbordet , 1890, Bertha Wegmann




The rise of the IT Generalist
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Information technology is evolving toward a goal of frictionless IT, in which IT teams automate as many processes as possible to embrace change and quickly adopt new technologies and SaaS apps . Greasing the wheels toward this trend, tech services are becoming faster to install and easier to use, right out of the box. In the past, members of IT teams usually had to become experts in all things IT




Snapchat introduces a unified monetization program for creators
TechCrunch / 11h
Snapchat is introducing a revamped, unified monetization program for creators. The new program will reward creators for content posted to Stories and Spotlight, its TikTok copycat. Previously, Snapchat monetized these two formats through separate programs. Under the new program, creators will earn revenue from ads displayed within eligible Stories and Spotlight posts. “With Spotlight viewership [




The 10 best robots of 2024
Mashable / 11h
From working in construction to helping labour shortages and performing surgeries , robots have been keeping busy this year. In no particular order, here are the mechanical creatures that impressed, excited and, well, freaked us out a little , in 2024.




Crank up the driving tunes with the Amazon Echo Auto
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $50: An Amazon Echo Auto with one month of Amazon Music Unlimited is just $14.98, down from the typical bundled price of $64.98. That's a 77% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Auto with one month of Amazon Music Unlimited $14.98 at Amazon $64.98 Save $50.00 Prime member exclusive Ahh the open road. It offers us freedom to explore, see new and exciting areas, or just




The Soaring Highs and Deflating Lows of Commercial Spaceflight in 2024
Gizmodo / 11h
This year, private space companies were put to the test. Some thrived under pressure, while others crashed and burned.




Temu is the most downloaded app on the US App Store in 2024
24TechCrunch / 11h
Chinese shopping app Temu was once again the most downloaded free app in the U.S., according to a list of top apps and games across the App Store released by Apple on Monday. The shopping app moved into the No. 1 slot last year, stealing the position from TikTok, which held the title in in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Priority Lane Feathers Ruffled: Birds Take Over American Airlines Boarding [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...




Anker's Prime Power Bank with charging base is back on sale for a record-low price
Engadget / 11h
Are you ready for the holiday travels and the long hours on your phone that accompany them? Whether you're using your device for directions or entertainment, it's a pain when you're phone just dies. Try to avoid this by picking up one of our choices for best power banks and portable chargers , like Anker's 200W Prime Power Bank — our favorite premium power bank. Anker's Prime Power Bank with a 10




Apple’s Rumored Foldable iPad Seems Too Big for Its Own Good
Gizmodo / 11h
Rumors hint Apple’s big foldable could be like two iPad Pros in one. Plus, Apple may finally fix the charging port on the Magic Mouse.




James Gunn Pushes Back On Even More The Batman Part II Rumors
Gizmodo / 11h
Plus, what's coming on Ghosts ' holiday special.




Infosys co-founder once again claims 70-hour work weeks are "necessary" and will create jobs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Narayana Murthy believes 70-hour work weeks are vital for economic growth Murthy says more productivity can raise tax money and address poverty His idea is inspired by capitalism in the 1970s and time in Paris Narayana Murthy, co-founder and CEO of Indian tech giant Infosys, has once again sparked controversy after speaking out in favor of a 70-hour work week. Speaking at the 100-year celebration




Room-Filling Google Bluetooth Speaker Is at a Record Low Price for Last-Minute Gifts
Gizmodo / 11h
Highly rated Google speaker offers built-in Chromecast and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 capabilities.




Why (and how) I’m earning AAdvantage Platinum Pro elite status and not going for AAdvantage Executive Platinum
The Points Guy / 11h
American Airlines AAdvantage is my primary airline loyalty program, and it has been since I first qualified for AAdvantage Executive Platinum status in 2016. I’m getting close to snagging Million Miler status with AAdvantage and believe there’s lots of value in the AAdvantage program and American miles. However, during the last qualification period, I didn’t qualify for Executive Platinum status.




How to Share Files Between Mac and Linux
How-To Geek / 11h
Sharing files between a Mac and a Linux machine isn’t complicated. You can do it easily and securely, using practical tools and methods designed for seamless cross-platform sharing.




Butterfly Lets You Use Bluesky From Your Apple Watch
LifeHacker / 11h
With Bluesky's rising popularity among X-pats , it was only a matter of time before creative developers started making fun clients for the social media service. The latest to join the party is Butterfly , an Apple Watch app for Bluesky. It lets you view your feed, post, and send direct messages to other users. The highlight is the app's beautiful design, which makes it worth checking out. Setting




All the Smart Devices That Can Help Make Your Aging Parents’ Lives Easier
LifeHacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You understand the routine: You visit your parents for the holidays and will be put to work as their personal IT consultant, fixing anything that has gone awry since you were last there. So it may seem counter intuitive to suggest layering more tech on top of what your parents already have, but hear me out: Smart technology can act as assistive de




Amazon ignored internal studies on injuries, Senate investigation claims
Engadget / 11h
For years, reporting has claimed employees and contractors at Amazon's warehouses are injured at unusually high rates, often attributed to a high pace of work. On Sunday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions published an investigation that claims Amazon's own internal research reached similar conclusions — and then ignored them, The New York Times reported. The Senate Com




US government warns water firms to secure infrastructure at risk online
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
CISA and EPA released a new warning late last week They are urging Water and Wastewater firms to better protect their endpoints HMIs are particularly vulnerable, they said The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has issued a warning to all water facilities in the country to secure their Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Water




I used Grok’s new free tier on X but I can’t show you the results because it could infringe Nintendo's copyright
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
X’s AI tool is now free to all users, albeit with limits restricting just how many prompts you can request (10 every two hours). xAI, Elon Musk’s company behind Grok, even announced an upgraded version of Grok 2 , up to three times faster and more capable, which has started rolling out for all users. If that wasn’t enough, the company has even started to add a dedicated Grok button to all tweets,




Why do we get headaches from drinking red wine?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times , but the experience is likely as old as winemaking— something like 10,000 years . As chemists specializing in winemaking , we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches. Many components of red wine have been accused of causing this misery— sulfites , biogenic amines , and tannins are the most popular. Our research sugge




Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 16 (#554)
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.




Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations are being improved – but I’m still not impressed, Microsoft
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Recommended panel in the Start menu has been improved in testing Windows 11 testers now get more relevant website suggestions Microsoft has clarified it has no plans to remove this panel from the menu Windows 11 is getting changes to improve the recommendations that Microsoft pushes in the Start menu , and the software giant has confirmed that these suggestions will continue to be part of the




What to do if a boarding pass isn’t marked TSA PreCheck
50The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Ahead of the holiday travel season, there’s still time to sign up for TSA PreCheck . This program allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to expedite their way through airport security at more than 200 U.S. airports . More than 90 domestic and foreign airlines participate in the program. TSA PreCheck users




Apple’s Lightest MacBook Air Now Matches Cyber Monday Price, Just in Time for Christmas
Gizmodo / 11h
A rare 20% discount on premium Apple hardware.




The Famous Bering Land Bridge Was More Like a Swamp, Geologists Say
Gizmodo / 11h
Why did some species, including ancient humans, cross the Bering Land Bridge between modern-day Siberia and Alaska during the last Ice Age? The picture has only gotten more complex.




View of the Public Library in Traverse City, Michigan. Printed on front: “City Library, Traverse…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
View of the Public Library in Traverse City, Michigan. Printed on front: “City Library, Traverse City, Mich.” Printed on back: “Published by A.C. Bosselman & Co., New York, N.Y.” Handwritten on back: “12-16-1910. Dear Friend, Yours received. Very many thanks I hope you will have a pleasant happy holiday [undecipherable] I will try and write to you at Charlevoix my next letter. Remember me to all.




Uber vs. Lyft: What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use?
How-To Geek / 12h
Uber and Lyft are two very similar services. Both are "ride-sharing" apps you pull up on your phone to quickly get a ride somewhere from a driver using their own car. These two services have diverged a bit over the years, but there are still major similarities between them.




New Superman Poster Reveals First Trailer Release Date
62Gizmodo / 12h
James Gunn's DC mega movie starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan drops its first trailer this Thursday.




Skims co-founder Jens Grede addresses those IPO rumors
TechCrunch / 12h
Skims co-founder Jens Grede has confirmed that plans for an IPO are on the back burner — for now at least, according to a new interview with WWD. TechCrunch reported in August that investors were hoping for the retail darling, last valued at $4 billion, to go public, and the Information reported that the earliest […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




How far is Port Canaveral from Orlando, and can I go to Universal, Disney World and other theme parks on a cruise?
The Points Guy / 12h
Did you know that you can cruise to theme parks? And it’s not just an option for Disney cruisers. Normally, Port Canaveral in Florida is an embarkation port for cruises, but occasionally, ships will visit there as a port of call after departing from someplace else. Given that Port Canaveral is the port for Orlando, and Orlando is the theme park capital of the world, it’s only logical that cruiser




Childproof your next trip with these must-have baby travel gear items
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As a new parent, traveling with your baby can seem like an insurmountable goal. You want your baby to feel safe and comfortable, but you can’t pack up your entire nursery to do so. Here at TPG, we’ve spent a lot of time traveling with children, and we’ve tested a lot of baby gear along the way. Related: Real-world fa




Huge cybercrime attack sees 390,000 WordPress websites hit, details stolen
9 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Researchers found a malicious package on NPM, uploaded a year ago It was benign at first, and introduced malware later via an update The malware stole hundreds of thousands of secrets and installed cryptojackers on dozes of computers For roughly a year, hackers have been infecting red teamers, penetration testers, security researchers, as well as other hackers, with a piece of malware that steals




I'm excited for Apple's new nature docuseries The Secret Lives of Animals, and this exclusive clip of a bruising Kangaroo bout proves I'm right to be
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
TechRadar is delighted to reveal an exclusive clip from The Secret Lives of Animals The footage shows two kangaroos sparring for control of some key territory in the Australian outback The Apple TV Plus nature docuseries will be released on December 18 I love a good natural history docuseries, so you can bet I'm excited to watch The Secret Lives of Animals . The forthcoming Apple TV Plus show, wh




MasterClass subscriptions are buy one, get one free in this last-minute gift deal
Engadget / 12h
If you're looking for a holiday gift, Masterclass has something that may catch your attention. As part of a special holiday offer, you can get two MasterClass annual memberships — one for yourself and one to give away as a gift — for the price of one. Memberships start at $120 per year, which lets you watch on one device at a time, $180 grants access to two devices simultaneously and allows for d




We’ll Take $180 Off Geekom’s Tiny Titan GT13 Pro Mini PC If You Use Gizmodo’s Exclusive Code for Holiday Gifts
Gizmodo / 12h
There's nothing mini about the power of this i9-processor, USB-4.0-armed PC that can run four 4K screens or one 8K display.




You Can Get the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite for Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your TV without breaking the bank, the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is a solid choice—especially now that it’s $14.99 (down from $29.99), the lowest it's ever been, according to price trackers . Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite $14.99 at Amazon $29.9




The 10 Best True Crime Podcasts of 2024
LifeHacker / 12h
True crime is consistently the most popular genre in podcasting, which makes it really tricky to narrow it down to a best-of list. Some shows are definitely trying to cash in on the trend, and even if they're popular or fairly well done, the aim for quantity over quality. But not these ten: After listening to literal days' worth of podcasts in 2024. these are the true crime shows I could not stop




Monzos version of Spotify Wrapped just dropped. And its meaner this time.
Mashable / 12h
In what must be the least anticipated recap of the year, British online bank Monzo has dropped its answer to Spotify Wrapped for another brutal round. Debuted last year to many, many memes, Monzo's 2024 wrap-up released once again to low moans across the UK. No, I don't need to know how much I spent on [REDACTED] , I already know. But this year, the team listened — you can customise what the bank




The Download: AI emissions and Google’s big week
MIT Technology Review / 12h
AI’s emissions are about to skyrocket even further It’s no secret that the current AI boom is using up immense amounts of energy. Now we have a better idea of how much. A new paper, from a team at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, examined 78% of all data centers in the country in the US. These facilities—essentially buildings filled to the brim with rows of servers—are where AI mode




This Is Not Just a Drill, Dewalt’s 6-Piece Cordless Power Tool Combo Is Nearly 50% Off at Amazon
Gizmodo / 12h
This 20V rechargeable drill and impact driver come with 2 batteries and a charger, all for just $129 for a perfect gift for the DIY fan in your life.




Apple iPhone 16 vs. Valve Steam Deck: Gaming on the Go Compared
How-To Geek / 12h
I’ve been using the Steam Deck since launch day, and I picked up an iPhone 16 Plus on release day. The time I spend with both has led me to discover something surprising: these seemingly mismatched devices are closer competitors than you'd think.




Trump Will Likely Kill a Federal Reporting Rule That Revealed the Staggering Number of Tesla Crashes
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Nixing the rule would directly benefit Trump's new buddy, Elon Musk.




Flying Blue Elite Status (XP) Rollover Feature: How It Works
73One Mile at a Time / 12h
While I travel a lot, I generally don’t value airline elite status as much as I used to, since the perks aren’t as generous as in the past. The one program I’ve been excited about is Air France-KLM Flying Blue , as I’ve recently