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Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
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More good news for those looking to exit Meta’s social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a photo-sharing app for Bluesky called Flashes. The soon-to-launch app is powered by the same technology that underpins Bluesky, the AT Protocol, and has been built using code from the developer’s […]
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Deal: Singapore Airlines flights to Europe for just 17,500 miles, business-class flights for 56,700 miles
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul, premium-cabin awards with the airline can be tricky. You can sometimes find award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan , but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore KrisFlyer . KrisFlyer generally charges more miles than other loyalty programs, even o
I can't believe I'm saying this, but Nvidia, good on you - RTX 4000 series GPUs will receive DLSS Frame Generation enhancements this month
100+Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 17h
Nvidia will bring Frame Generation enhancements to the RTX 4000 series DLSS 4 will be accessible to all RTX GPUs This may prove to be beneficial for the longevity of older GPUs During Nvidia's RTX 4000 GPU series launch in 2022, we saw plenty of criticism from PC gamers (including myself) regarding both the sky-high pricing and DLSS 3 with Frame Generation being exclusive to the new generation. T
Hyperline secures $10 million for its automated billing platform
TechCrunch / 2min
French startup Hyperline wants to build the next-generation Chargebee. Over the past two years, the startup has built a new billing platform that can be used for recurring subscriptions, one-off purchases, usage-based billing and more. Hyperline raised an initial €4 million funding round from Index Ventures back in 2023 ($4.1 million at today’s exchange rate). […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights re
Identifying the evolving security threats to AI models
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 18min
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved into a cornerstone of technological and business innovation, permeating every sector and fundamentally transforming how we interact with the world. AI tools now streamline decision-making, optimize operations, and enable new, personalized experiences. However, this rapid expansion brings with it a complex and growing threat landscape—one that combi
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches into orbit on its maiden flight
Engadget / 28min
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has successfully made it to space for its maiden flight, a few days after its planned January 13 launch was scrubbed. The vehicle passed the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, shortly after 2AM Eastern time on January 16. New Glenn's booster separated from the rest of the rocket to make its way back to Earth towards a landing platform in
Amazon to acquire Indian fintech Axio in credit push
TechCrunch / 1h
Amazon has agreed to acquire Indian buy now pay later startup Axio, deepening its push into financial services in one of its fastest-growing markets. The US technology group, which has held an equity stake in Axio for six years, signed the acquisition agreement in December after completing due diligence, the Indian startup said in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
How to live stream the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025
Mashable / 1h
The Los Angeles Lakers are members of the Western Conference in the NBA . The franchise was founded in 1946 as one of the original eight teams. The team has won 18 championships, 19 conference titles, and 34 division titles. The team dons a number of jerseys in purple, gold, black, and white. The Lakers are one of only four NBA teams that do not have a mascot. How to live stream the Los Angeles L
Work smarter with Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £98
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC with a one-time purchase of £98.09 (reg. £122.64) at the Mashable Shop through 2 February. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC £98.09 at the Mashable Shop £122.64 Save £24.55 If you’ve been looking for a simple, reliable way to upgrade your productivity, you might want to jump on this Microsoft Offi
How to watch Djokovic vs. Machac online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Machac in the 2025 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Novak Djokovic is looking to win his 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open , but a cast of young stars are standing in his way. Tomas Machac is not one of those stars, but he'll still believe that he can dump out the Serbian legend
How to watch Gauff vs. Fernandez online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Gauff vs. Fernandez in the 2025 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . If anyone can stop Aryna Sabalenka from winning another Australian Open , it's probably Coco Gauff. The American faces Fernandez in the third round of the competition. If you want to watch Gauff vs. Fernandez in the 2025 Australian
How to live stream the Los Angeles Clippers in 2025
Mashable / 2h
The Los Angeles Clippers are members of the Western Conference in the NBA . The franchise was founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. They rebranded as the San Diego Clippers in 1978, before moving to Los Angeles in 1984. The team has won just three division titles. The Clippers have never won a conference title, and they have never won a championship. The team dons a number of jerseys in navy blu
How to live stream the New York Knicks in 2025
Mashable / 2h
The New York Knicks are members of the Eastern Conference in the NBA . The franchise was founded in 1946 as one of the original eight teams. The team has won two championships, four conference titles, and eight division titles. The team dons a number of jerseys in royal blue, orange, silver, black, and white. The Knicks are one of only four NBA teams that do not have a mascot. How to live stream
How to live stream the Boston Celtics in 2025
Mashable / 2h
The Boston Celtics are members of the Eastern Conference in the NBA . The franchise was founded in 1946 as one of the original eight teams. The team has won 18 championships, 11 conference titles, and 34 division titles. The team dons a number of jerseys in green, white, black, gold, and brown. They have one mascot, named Lucky the Leprechaun. How to live stream the Boston Celtics You need to cho
In AI copyright case, Zuckerberg turns to YouTube for his defense
TechCrunch / 2h
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears to have used YouTube’s battle to remove pirated content to defend his own company’s use of a data set containing copyrighted e-books, reveals newly released snippets of a deposition he gave late last year. The deposition, which was part of a complaint submitted to the court by plaintiffs’ attorneys, is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Finally, another true wireless monitor with a battery, and this one is actually affordable
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
I've counted three TWM launched or demoed over the past year or so Viewsonic's VG1656N costs under $300 and has a 4000mAh battery for an expected 3hr battery life Mirror or cast wirelessly, without the need for a separate app True wireless, portable monitors have been steadily evolving, and we could count no less than three launched or demoed over the past year. Enter ViewSonic’s latest release,
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 16
Mashable / 4h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 16
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 16, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 16, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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
LG Display's new OLEDs are even brighter and more power-efficient
Engadget / 6h
LG Display is introducing its 4th-generation OLED TV displays today, which manage to not only be brighter than what it showed off in 2024 , but also more power-efficient and less reflective. The LG OLED evo M5 was one of Engadget's favorite announcements from CES 2025 , thanks in part to the LG Display panels it uses. LG Display's new 4th-generation OLED TV panel can reach a maximum brightness "a
Chinese AI company MiniMax releases new models it claims are competitive with the industry’s best
TechCrunch / 6h
Chinese firms continue to release AI models that rival the capabilities of systems developed by OpenAI and other U.S.-based AI companies. This week, MiniMax, an Alibaba- and Tencent-backed startup that has raised around $850 million in venture capital and is valued at more than $2.5 billion, debuted three new models: MiniMax-Text-01, MiniMax-VL-01, and T2A-01-HD. MiniMax-Text-01 […] © 2024 TechCr
Despise internet pop-ups? Google Chrome is testing an AI-powered feature to help end these
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Google Chrome's PermissionsAI test anticipates user permissions. PermissionsAI could reduce intrusive pop-ups by analyzing user behavior. It is currently in Chrome Canary for early testing now. Google’s Chrome browser is testing a new feature dubbed PermissionsAI, which is designed to make those pesky pop-ups asking for access to your location or permission to send notifications much quieter. The
Apple's AI Is Constantly Butchering Huge News Stories Sent to Millions of Users
39Futurism / 7h
Apple has come under intense scrutiny for rolling out an underbaked AI-powered feature that summarizes breaking news — while often butchering it beyond recognition. For over a month, roughly as long as the feature has been available to iPhone users, publishers have found that it consistently generates false information and pushes it to millions of users. Despite broadcasting a barrage of fabricat
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, January 16 (game #319)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, January 16 (game #1088)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Thursday, January 16 (game #585)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
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
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Undid the Part About Killing the Justice League
100+Gizmodo / 8h
The final end of Rocksteady's ill-fated Suicide Squad game has come, and it's somehow even less satisfying than anyone could have expected.
Hindenburg Research, a short seller that targeted tech and EV companies, is closing up shop
TechCrunch / 8h
When Hindenburg Research posts a blog on its website, it often means a company’s final days are near. Today, that company is Hindenburg Research. Nate Anderson announced Wednesday he has shut down short-selling firm Hindenburg Research after a seven-year run issuing damning reports about high-profile companies, including many of the technology world’s giants and buzzy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All r
Tubi will livestream the 2025 Super Bowl for free in 4K
30Engadget / 8h
The Super Bowl tends to be a cultural moment, even for people who don't know an extra point from a safety. This year, if you want to see the whole program, including the halftime show by Kendrick Lamar, there will be a free streaming option. The broadcast will be available in 4K on Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming TV platform owned by Fox. This year marks the first time Tubi will have the NF
Create Your Website Without Breaking the Bank: Get Web Hosting for Under $2.50/Month!
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Planning to build your first website or switch to a better web hosting provider? Hostinger is offering massive discounts on a wide range of plans, helping you save hundreds of dollars. Don’t miss out on these limited-time deals!
Qualcomm poaches Xeon chief architect to compete better with AMD and Intel in AI data center CPU market
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Qualcomm currently sells AI accelerator processors but has the CPU market in its sights Sailesh Kottapalli's expertise is in x86 architecture, not Arm But that didn't stop Qualcomm from bringing him onboard to lead its data center team Qualcomm, renowned for its Snapdragon processors powering business smartphones and laptops around the world, has made a potentially key hire as it looks to challen
Ben Stiller, Adam Scott, and John Turturro revisit Severances weirdest scene on the Severance podcast
Mashable / 8h
From surreal Music Dance Experiences to the rooms full of baby goats, Severance is a wonderfully weird show. But nothing in the show comes close to out-weirding the waffle party. SEE ALSO: I went to the 'Severance' pop-up in Grand Central Station. It was wild. The waffle party is the reward Lumon gives to the Refiner of the Quarter. Dylan (Zach Cherry) wins this honor as part of the Innies' plan
Supreme Court Justice Demands to Know Why Pornhub Doesn't Have Literary Essays Alongside the Gangbangs
23Futurism / 8h
Some folks go to Hooters for the wings, or buy Playboy for the articles. Others, like sitting Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, would like to browse Pornhub for its enlightening essays. At least that's what he longs to see on the porn megasite, if his comments today in the hearing of Free Speech Coalition et al. v. Paxton are any indication. The bizarre challenge came during an exchange with an
Passengers Stranded As Silver Airways Abruptly Drops Anguilla Flights, Alleges ‘Illegal Payment’ Demands
View from the Wing / 9h
Airlines that are continuing to operate do not usually cease a route with no advance notice whatsoever, leaving passengers stranded, and take to social media to blame a government for their decision to do so. Continue reading ...
GMKTec launches yet another NAS mini PC that offers up to 64GB (likely eMMC) storage, but at what cost?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
GMKTec is yet another vendor jumping on the NAS + Mini PC combo craze Unlike rivals like Ugreen, it's announced a cost-effective, entry-level system GMKtec describes it as 'a dual-system NAS', suggesting dual boot functionality GMKTec has announced its G9 NAS mini PC , a 4-bay device targeting entry-level users. The G9 is marketed as a "dual-system" NAS and, though specific details are thin on th
Skeleton Crew Showrunners Talk Finale Spoilers and Season 2 Potential
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Will Skeleton Crew return for season two? Jon Watts and Christopher Ford discuss that big question and more.
Reusable rocket startup Stoke raised another massive round: $260M
TechCrunch / 9h
Y Combinator alum Stoke has an ambitious goal to build the first fully reusable rocket and VCs have opened their wallets wide. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair
25Wired / 9h
After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Repairability advocates are calling it a milestone for consumer rights.
Bluesky Is Getting Its Own Instagram (Sort Of)
Lifehacker / 9h
If you are one of the millions who joined Bluesky in recent months, it's likely you're turned off by establishment social media platforms. You probably don't care for sites with predatory data privacy policies , or those that placate to incoming presidential administrations with a disdain for the truth . Maybe you enjoy an online space where people can share thoughts, content, and jokes in a way
Southwest unveils 2 new international ‘gateways’ ahead of groundbreaking Icelandair pact
49The Points Guy / 9h
Southwest Airlines will launch its first international airline partnership next month, and expand its short list of international “gateways” to Denver and Nashville, the airline announced. Baltimore had already been announced as its first such gateway, which set the stage for Southwest to officially ink an interline agreement with Icelandair at a ceremony in nearby Washington on Wednesday. TPG wa
Why it’s not too early to book your family’s 2025 Christmas vacation
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Thanksgiving and Christmas have only just come and gone, but it’s never too early to plan for the next holiday period — especially if you want the most flexibility and cash savings. It goes without saying that peak travel periods — like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s — are in high demand. Booking e
12 ways you can earn more Hilton Honors points in 2025
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Earning Hilton Honors points has become easier over the years. The hotel chain partners with American Express to offer cobranded Hilton credit cards and periodically runs lucrative hotel promotions. Even though Hilton Honors points aren’t as valuable as some other hotel points, you can still get substantial value if
Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting
TechCrunch / 9h
Several governments participated in a meeting on the proliferation of commercial spyware at the United Nations Security Council. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TikTok Hadn't Even Been Banned Before the Backlash Started
Wired / 9h
Whatever US politicians were hoping for, what they got was a huge increase in users signing up to Duolingo to learn Chinese and American users flooding Chinese apps.
Facebook Shuts Down Machine Learning Systems for Identifying Viral Hoaxes
300+Futurism / 9h
Hoax on You In response to the rising tide of social media-spread misinformation in the 2010s, the social media behemoth Meta-formerly-Facebook built machine learning systems that proactively identified and limited the spread of viral fake narratives. Now, as reporting from Platformer reveals , it's switched those hoax-tracking systems off. The automated systems have targeted bonkers — and someti
John Turturro shares fascinating Stanley Kubrick story on Severance podcast
Mashable / 9h
Listeners of The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott were treated to an unexpected story about Stanley Kubrick, courtesy of podcast guest Turturro. In the podcast's Jan. 15 episode, during which Stiller, Scott, and Turturro discussed Severance Season 1, episode 8, "What's for Dinner?," Turturro mentioned that the series had a "Kubrickian approach" to it. SEE ALSO: I went to the 'Sever
Bluesky Is Getting Its Own Instagram Alternative Called Flashes
300+Gizmodo / 10h
Instagram users not enthused about Mark Zuckerberg's pivot to MAGA have a new refuge.
James Cameron Shares a New Look at Avatar: Fire and Ash, Promises It’ll ‘Get Your Blood Up’
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The next film in the blockbuster Avatar franchise hits theaters in December.
Pregaming At Security? Why Airport Drink Limits Won’t Stop Mid-Flight Meltdowns
View from the Wing / 10h
Europe’s Ryanair is calling for airports to impose a two-drink limit on passenger alcohol consumption to reduce inflight incidents that lead to flight diversions. Continue reading ...
Viewsonic introduces the smallest 5K monitor ever and I just hope it goes on sale this time
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Viewsonic VP2788-5K has a 27-inch diagonal and an integrated KVM It should be available by March 2025 but Viewsonic hasn't disclosed the price Viewsonic launched an 8K monitor at CES 2021 but it never hit the market Viewsonic is set to unveil its latest monitor, the VP2788-5K, at the upcoming Pepcom Digital Experience in January 2025. Designed for desktops, the 27-inch display (via TechPowerUp )
Wolf Man lead Christopher Abbott explains why the horror movie has a 'tragic element' to it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Wolf Man is the latest Blumhouse horror movie to grace our screens, with horror director Leigh Whannell returning to showcase his take on the classic Universal monster movie. He's done it before with The Invisible Man , spinning it as a tale of gaslighting and domestic abuse, and his vision for Wolf Man tells a similar, emotionally devastating tale, making it a great entry into this year's new mo
More teens report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite the tech’s faults
20TechCrunch / 10h
Younger Gen Zers are embracing OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, for schoolwork, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. But it’s not clear that they’re fully aware of the tech’s pitfalls. In a follow-up to its 2023 poll on ChatGPT usage among young people, Pew asked ~1,400 U.S.-based teens ages 13 to 17 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Tired of Florida Cold, Manatees Post Up in Power Plant Discharge
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The threatened sea mammals dealt with a recent cold snap in a frankly relatable way.
Not Many Meta Employees Will Have to Move to Texas After All
100+Wired / 10h
Mark Zuckerberg said content moderation teams in California will relocate to Texas to help reduce bias. In practice, employees aren’t expecting many forced relocations.
What Homeowners Insurance Actually Covers (and How Much You Should Have)
Lifehacker / 10h
While Los Angeles County continues to battle devastating wildfires , you may be wondering about the safety of your own home. More specifically, how are you covered when the unthinkable happens? Unfortunately, insurance doesn't function like a gas or electric company; even in the face of disaster, insurers aren't obligated to service your home. And while homeowners insurance isn't legally mandated
Here's How to Prevent Your Watch Band From Irritating Your Skin
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Fitness trackers and smartwatches want to live on your wrist 24/7. You'll want them on during a workout, of course, and then for sleep tracking, and of course you wouldn't want to miss out on the stress readings and data displays throughout the day. But after a while of wearing a tight silicone band every minute of the day, you may find your skin
Your Android-Powered Car is About To Get a Lot More Apps
How-To Geek / 10h
The next step in Android’s continuing expansion has been a slow-cooking one: our cars. Android Automotive is available in a lot of cars, but even if you got one, you might find the app selection to be not great compared to what you have on your phone. Now, this is about to change.
Ben Stiller jokingly addresses his Severance Season 1 cameo in the official Severance podcast
Mashable / 10h
Ben Stiller isn't just a director and executive producer of Severance — he also had an uncredited voiceover cameo back in Season 1. SEE ALSO: I went to the 'Severance' pop-up in Grand Central Station. It was wild. In a 2022 interview with ET Online , Severance stars Britt Lower and Dichen Lachman confirmed that Stiller voiced the animated version of Lumon founder Kier Eagan that congratulates Hel
Remember These 5 apt Clean Up Utilities for Your Next Spring Cleaning
How-To Geek / 10h
If space is getting tight on your Ubuntu system drive, try these commands to find and automatically remove unnecessary installation files. It only takes a moment, and it recovers valuable hard drive real estate.
Khadas’ new Mind 2 mini PC might be tiny, but it packs a mean punch
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The Mind 2 is more than just a mini PC, it’s an on-the-go dev platform Additional features and functionalities are a key appeal The Mind 2 AI Maker Kit makes this a developers dream Mini PCs were a booming market in 2024, and 2025 shows no signs of slowing down in this regard - and there’s one particular model that caught my eye. The Mind 2 mini PC from Khadas , which the firm flaunted at CES 202
Wood Engraving Wednesday
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
uwmspeccoll : JIM HORTON Here is a progression of engravings from Ann Arbor, Michigan, wood engraver and letterpress printer Jim Horton ’s edition of Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll . These engravings illustrate each stanza of Carroll’s nonsense poem . This little book was printed on Wausau Royal fiber paper with handset Virile Open and Tell Text No. 5, and Horton’s original wood engravings at his
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S25 on January 22 — here’s what we expect
TechCrunch / 10h
The biggest reveal from last week’s Samsung CES press conference may well have been another press conference. The hardware giant closed out the main event by teasing the company’s upcoming show. The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for January 22 at 10 a.m. PT. As with all recent Unpacked events, next week’s big show […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked event
Engadget / 10h
We're nearly a month into 2025, and it's time for another flagship smartphone announcement. Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event is on the books for January 22, and like past years, you'll be able to watch along from home. All signs point to the event including the launch of One UI 7 and a new lineup of Galaxy S25 phones (including Ultra, Plus and regular models) at the very least. The new phone
The rumored Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo sounds like my dream instant camera – here's why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Fujifilm has been tipped to launch several mirrorless cameras in 2025, including the X-E5 and an intriguing medium-format compact called the GFX100RF. But if you're looking for a cheap sidekick that's built for pure fun, then the rumored Instax Wide Evo could be the most exciting of the bunch. According to Fuji Rumors , the Instax Wide Evo will launch "soon," and the formula sounds pretty simple.
Breaking Down the Brutal Beats of Daredevil: Born Again‘s New Trailer
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Let's take a look at who's back, who's making a debut, and who's getting the absolute catholic guilt smacked out of them in our first big look at Daredevil: Born Again .
Duolingo sees 216% spike in US users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote
59TechCrunch / 10h
TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban. The U.S. law, scheduled to go into effect on January 19, unless halted by the Supreme Court, will see TikTok removed from U.S. app stores and will stop […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ink Business Preferred Credit Card review: A great all-around business card
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Ink Business Preferred Card overview The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent all-around business credit card, offering a sizable sign-up bonus and the ability to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points on a variety of business expenses. Those rewards can then be transferred to 14 airline and
Horrendous New Startup Uses AI Agents to Flood Reddit With Posts Shilling Clients' Products
25Futurism / 11h
Slop Goes the Weasel Reddit is poised to be overrun with infinite AI-powered marketing campaigns, if one enterprising tech startup has anything to say about it. And unfortunately for us, it does. Enter Astral, billed as a "24/7 AI startup that works to grow your startups" by relentlessly shilling any brand. In a brief demonstration on X-formerly-Twitter and spotted by Gizmodo , Astral founder Sav
This Photo-Sharing App Feels Like a Return to Instagram’s Glory Days
Lifehacker / 11h
Are you one of the many reconsidering their relationship with Meta's Instagram ? If you're looking for another outlet to share your photos, Pixelfed, an open source photo-sharing alternative without ads or tracking, has officially launched mobile apps for Android and iPhone . These apps, which allow you to upload photos and videos directly from your phone, arrive just a few days after Meta blocke
‘The Mocktail Club’ Recipe Book Can Take Dry January to the Next Level
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “ Cookbook of the Week. ” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. It may be halfway through Dry January, but I think a mocktail book is still in o
Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs Are Genetically Distinct—But Radiation Isn’t the Reason
56Gizmodo / 11h
Dogs living near the Chernobyl nuclear plant aren’t radioactive mutants—but their genetic differences reveal a surprising story.
Meta adds 200 megawatts of solar to its 12 gigawatt renewable portfolio
TechCrunch / 11h
The news comes as tech companies ramp up their AI ambitions, adding data centers at a breakneck pace and boosting demand for power. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Don’t Forget to Save Your TikTok Data Before It’s Banned in the U.S.
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Here's how to do it before time runs out, and why we can't stop crying over TikTok's death.
DOT sues Southwest Airlines over ‘chronically delayed flights’
The Points Guy / 11h
The Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines on Wednesday, accusing the carrier of “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights.” The DOT said that it also fined Frontier Airlines up to $650,000 for similarly running several routes that are chronically delayed. According to the lawsuit, Southwest allegedly ran two routes that were delayed a total of 180
Andaz Mayakoba is closing for yearlong renovations starting in March
The Points Guy / 11h
Bad news for Hyatt loyalists hoping to bask in the sun of Mexico’s Riviera Maya at the Andaz Mayakoba this year: The popular hotel will close for an extensive renovation in just a few months. In a statement to TPG, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya general manager David Cayuela said: “We can confirm that Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya will undergo a transformative renovation starting in Marc
The 10 best luxury cruise lines for elegance and exclusivity
The Points Guy / 11h
Like fine European hotels or the fanciest boutique properties, the ships of the best luxury cruise lines are designed to appeal to people who seek — and can afford — an elegant style of travel. Champagne flows. You can snack on caviar. Exquisite cuisine is prepared a la minute and accompanied by pours of fine wines. Onboard lounges are wonderfully intimate, with no mass-market anything. When you
Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard review: Complimentary Admirals Club membership
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) is best for American Airlines flyers who value lounge access. It provides a full Admirals Club membership, as well as several other
Save money: How you can book flights to Hawaii using points and miles in 2025
The Points Guy / 11h
From the bustling city of Honolulu to the long, winding Hana Highway, Hawaii has something for every traveler. Each Hawaiian island has a unique flair, pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty. Despite Hawaii’s reputation as a pricey tourist destination, there is a way to get to these dreamy islands without breaking the bank — you can use points and miles. So, if you’re planning a trip to the
Should you cancel your Chase Sapphire Reserve?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Many cards have undergone changes over the past year, and those changes may have you reconsidering what’s worth keeping in your wallet this year. One devastating change for many Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders was that in July 2024, Chase removed access to Priority Pass restaurants from the Sapphire Re
JetBlue adds 16 routes, 5 new cities in big summer expansion
The Points Guy / 11h
Now that the route cuts seem to be in the rear-view mirror, JetBlue Airways is rebuilding its network in a big way. The New York-based carrier announced on Wednesday a major network expansion for the upcoming season. JetBlue will add a whopping 16 routes, including five all-new pins to its route map, as part of the expansion. You’ll catch all of the details below, and all of the new flights are a
Substack users can livestream now
Mashable / 11h
Broadening out from its text-only beginnings and just days before millions may lose access to their beloved video app TikTok, Substack has announced it's adding a sitewide live streaming option for all users. The new video tool is an expansion of an earlier "bestseller"-only feature, which offered platform-based live streaming options to its top contributors, referred to as "publishers." Now, any
Startup necromancy: Dead Google Apps domains can be compromised by new owners
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Lots of startups use Google's productivity suite, known as Workspace, to handle email, documents, and other back-office matters. Relatedly, lots of business-minded webapps use Google's OAuth, i.e. "Sign in with Google." It's a low-friction feedback loop—up until the startup fails, the domain goes up for sale, and somebody forgot to close down all the Google stuff. Dylan Ayrey, of Truffle Security
Texas defends requiring ID for porn to SCOTUS: “We’ve done this forever”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments that could determine if a Texas age-gating law preventing kids from accessing pornography online is overly burdensome for adults. A ruling against Texas could put an end to allegedly invasive age-verification laws in nearly 20 states. A decision isn't expected until summer 2025, so it's too soon to say which way the court is leaning. The question be
Xbox Consoles Will Suck Up Less Power While Playing Media
How-To Geek / 11h
Xbox consoles aren’t just for playing games: they can be great media centers and streaming boxes, too. Microsoft has been making some tweaks to reduce power usage for those use cases.
RFK Jr. Made a Million Dollars From His Anti-Vax Work He Previously Claimed Was ‘Unpaid’
50Gizmodo / 11h
Kennedy has had to make financial disclosures as part of his congressional vetting process.
Crack your Galaxy phone display? The fix might cost you nothing if you subscribe to this Samsung service
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
If you have Care Plus Theft and Loss, it's now $0 for a same-day screen repair on a Galaxy phone. Samsung is making this change right before its January 20 Galaxy Unpacked event. With the warranty, you'll get unlimited $0 screen repairs at same-day locations. Whether you already own a Galaxy smartphone or are keenly curious about what may arrive at Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event on January
I want one! Touchscreen-capable UT6 looks like a rugged tablet and is powered by an incredible Intel Core Ultra CPU
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Unidrive is going for something bigger than the UT2, a TechRadar favorite The UP6 has a 10GbE Ethernet Interface and two TB4 ports to deliver up to 8GBps speeds It is thought to be the first portable AI tablet NAS (because it has a touchscreen) In September 2024, we reported how the UnifyDrive UT2 portable NAS device 's RAID-configurable storage made it a strong, unique option for creatives again
These tech companies are donating to LA wildfire relief efforts
TechCrunch / 11h
Numerous tech companies have pledged millions in donations to help LA recover from wildfires that caused widespread devastation and forced thousands to evacuate the region. Those offering aid include YouTube/Google, Meta, Snap, Amazon, Netflix, and Sony. Here’s an overview of what each company is doing to aid relief efforts in the region: YouTube and Google: […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese
Loft Orbital lands a fresh $170M after logging over $500M of bookings
TechCrunch / 11h
Loft Orbital has raised $170 million in Series C funding to grow its satellite and space missions as a service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A Field Guide to Cinematic Wolf Men
58Gizmodo / 11h
Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man continues a Universal Monsters tradition that goes back 84 years.
Americans Think This Random Canadian Guy Is the CEO of RedNote
92Gizmodo / 11h
RedNote has become popular with Americans as the TikTok ban looms.
Leftists Plead With Trump Not to Build High Speed Rail System Connecting America's Major Cities
100+Futurism / 12h
"Drown me just as deep as you please, Br'er Fox," said Br'er Rabbit in a particularly racist Disney film , "but for Lord's sake don't fling me in that briar patch." So goes the attitude of certain freedom-loving patriots who've taken to social media hoping to goad the MAGA crowd into supporting God-fearing, burger-eating, city-connecting public transit with some good old reverse psychology. The b
Xbox Console Repairs Just Got a Lot Easier
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft is finally making Xbox console repairs more accessible. You’ll be able to take your Xbox Series X or S to “nearly 700” uBreakiFix locations for in-person repairs or buy some replacement parts yourself.
How to Swap Between Outlook (Classic) and New Outlook
How-To Geek / 12h
The new Outlook app has greatly improved since its debut in 2023, but not everyone is ready to abandon the old version. Thankfully, there are a few ways to freely swap back to the older Outlook—now dubbed "Outlook (classic)."
DJI is trusting users to fly their drones safely, and it's as bad an idea as it sounds
65Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
I don't trust you. I like you and I want to share my tech knowledge with you but when it comes to something like flying a drone, I simply won't trust that every random drone owner will follow basic flight safety rules. But I'm not DJI, the world's number-one drone maker . Arguably the maker of the best drones in the world (its fliers top our best drones list and warrant their own best list ), DJI
Why I Use Mug Warmers With All My Candles
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Last year, I was searching high and low for a good present to get my mom, who loves gadgets but for whom I have already purchased every Alexa-enabled device, plus a whole slew of Apple products. I dug my own grave by maxing her out on electronics and doodads and was left with few gift options—that is, until I noticed a product advertised as a mug
Supreme Court Weighs Texas Age-Gating Law for Porn Sites
Gizmodo / 12h
The case brought by the porn industry over a Texas age-verification law could determine the fate of more than a dozen similar laws in other states.
TikTok owner ByteDance powered an e-reader’s unhinged AI assistant
TechCrunch / 12h
The AI embedded in a popular e-reader was spouting Chinese propaganda. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Developer of Gas and tbh’s New App Turns iMessage Into Snapchat
21Gizmodo / 12h
Nikita Bier's "Explode" brings disappearing texts and photos to iMessage.
OpenAI is bankrolling Axios’ expansion into four new markets
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI is getting into the local news game. Newsletter-based media organization Axios announced a partnership with OpenAI on Wednesday. As part of this three-year deal, the AI giant will fund Axios’ expansion of its local newsletters into four new cities: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Boulder, Colorado; and Huntsville, Alabama. While OpenAI has inked content-sharing […] © 2024
‘They Refused Medical Help Unless I Signed’: Cancun Marriott Demands NDAs From Guests Over Holiday Illnesses
View from the Wing / 12h
Marriott Autograph Collection properties in Mexico seem to take the autograph part seriously, and love NDAs. The Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun reportedly required non-disclosure agreements by guests before “allowing medical assistance or letting them leave” the property over Christmas, after becoming ill over the holidays. Continue reading ...
FTC sues John Deere over ‘unfair corporate tactics’ and ‘high repair costs’
Engadget / 12h
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against John Deere , accusing it of “unfair” practices that force farmers to pay higher-than-average repair costs. The federal organization, along with attorneys general for Illinois and Minnesota, are alleging that the company engages in practices that keep farmers from being able to make repairs on equipment they own. In other words, this is a
This software may finally kill Windows on desktops for good, and I think Apple should buy it now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Parallels Desktop 20.2 introduce x86 Emulation on Apple Silicon It's still an early technology preview, but it could have huge ramifications Capable of running with Linux and Windows 10, it could help Apple make further inroads in enterprise markets In 2020, Apple switched from Intel to its ARM-based Silicon and since then, running x86-based software on its hardware has been challenging. To help
Microsoft Is Ending Support for Windows 10 Office Apps in October
Wired / 12h
As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Tesla to split $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in Illinois
TechCrunch / 12h
Tesla, along with three other industry partners, quietly backed an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency application that won $100 million in funding to build electric truck charging stations across the state, TechCrunch has learned. The award was the biggest given out by the Biden administration’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last week in the second round of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. Al
God of War Ragnarök headlines the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for January
Engadget / 12h
Sony is set to freshen up the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers with a bunch of new additions in January. The obvious headliner here is God of War Ragnarök (PS4 and PS5), one of PlayStation's biggest blockbusters from the last few years. The epic 2022 adventure sees Kratos and his son Atreus attempting to prevent an event that could bring about the end of the world.
How to Find All Your Comments on YouTube
How-To Geek / 12h
Can't find a comment you left on a video on YouTube? Don't worry. It's easy to find all the comments you've ever posted on the platform.
Biden administration adds 14 Chinese firms to trade block list
TechCrunch / 12h
Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest-profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international headlines when it was identified as an intermediary between embattled Chinese hardware giant Huawei and Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC. Suspicions […] © 202
Google Home Now Works Better With Smoke Alarms
How-To Geek / 12h
Google is adding new features to its Google Home app. You can now manage Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and have better support for Matter-certified smart locks.
Kardashians Slammed for Using Way More Than Their Fair Share of Water, Then Griping About City's Fire Response
31Futurism / 12h
Wasting Water Internet personality and socialite Khloe Kardashian has come under fire after criticizing Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass for cutting the city's fire department's budget — after wasting an egregious amount of water herself. In an Instagram story last week, Kardashian responded to a December video of LA Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley telling local Fox affiliate Fox11 that the bud
Watch SpaceX exquisitely set free a pair of moon landers in space
Mashable / 13h
On its 100th launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted two lunar landers into space early Wednesday morning. The pair are two separate spacecraft from two different customers — one made by Texas-based Firefly Aerospace for NASA , the other by private Japanese company ispace . About an hour into the flight, the rocket released them to continue their long sol
Why are Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg at Trumps inauguration?
Mashable / 13h
Are you in hell or just billionaire row at Donald Trump's 2024 inauguration? Impossible to tell. Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and annoying fanboys' Elon Musk will all be attending Trump's Monday inauguration, an official told NBC News . They'll all be seated together on the platform alongside some of the president-elect's cabinet members. Musk, who will lead the new "Department of
Google brings real-time information from The Associated Press to Gemini
Engadget / 13h
Google is partnering with The Associated Press to bring real-time information from the news agency to its Gemini app, the search giant announced on Wednesday . The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal builds on an existing partnership Google had with The Associated Press to source real-time information for its search engine. “This will be particularly helpful to [Gemini a
The Galaxy S25 could have genuinely useful AI features that trump Apple Intelligence – including these 5 tricks
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Lots of AI features are tipped for the Galaxy S25 Upgrades include notification summaries The phones are expected to launch on January 22 As the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch date gets closer – there's an event in the calendar for Wednesday, January 22 – we're getting a better idea of some of the new AI features and tricks that Samsung is set to unveil alongside the new hardware. Yesterday we had an
Chinese cars are close to a US ban – and that could make EVs a lot more expensive
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Finalized rules ban Chinese or Russian-made software and hardware Legislation prevents Chinese companies testing autonomous vehicles Measures will be phased in, beginning with model year 2027 vehicles With an impending departure from the White House on the 20th of this month, the Biden administration has made one of its final decisions, which looks set to have a massive impact on electric vehicle
TikTok could immediately shut its app to millions in the US in days – here's how to prepare
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
TikTok could shut its app for US users on Sunday, January 19 New report suggests TikTok app will show a pop-up ban message This would be more drastic and immediate than previously thought The clock is ticking on TikTok's proposed US ban – and a new report suggests the social media giant is planning to shut the app immediately to its 170 million US users this Sunday, January 19, unless the Supreme
4 Ways to Change the Default Text Editor on Linux
How-To Geek / 13h
Don't like the default text editor on your Linux distro and want to change it to something else? It's pretty simple to do with a few short commands. I'll walk you through several ways you can do it, no matter which Linux version you're using.
7 Simple Ways to Meet Minimum Spending on a Credit Card Without Breaking a Sweat
27View from the Wing / 13h
There's no quicker and easier way to earn a large amount of miles quickly than with a new credit card. It's not super complicated and you probably have access to more spending that you can put on a credit card than you think -- so it's far less daunting to meet credit card minimum spending requirements than you think in order to earn an initial card bonus. Continue reading ...
How to stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day 2025
24TechCrunch / 13h
Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office on Monday in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., once again. The event takes place at noon ET and is expected to attract considerable attention from both supporters and opponents. How to stream Trump’s inauguration You can watch the inauguration live with cable or […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
Legendary Gaia Spacecraft Maps Entire Galaxy, Promptly Retires
100+Gizmodo / 13h
The intrepid mapping mission has collected more than three trillion observations that'll change the way we see our neck of the cosmic woods.
GMK's AD-GP1 is a Tiny External GPU
How-To Geek / 13h
External GPUs are an option if you want to give your otherwise thin and light laptop a boost for video games. The best ones, however, are big and heavy. If you don't really need a gigantic RTX 5090 powering your games on your laptop while you're on the go, this one by GMK is as compact as it gets.
These Six Materials May Be Blocking Your Home Wifi Signal
Lifehacker / 13h
Nothing can ruins your day more thoroughly than a crappy wifi signal that slows your entire life to a crawl filled with error messages, broken images, and tedious loading animations that quickly test your sense of reality. When that’s the situation in your own home, it’s even worse—because it’s inescapable. If your wifi signal isn’t making it past the room your router sits in, there are several p
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match Offer: Gold The Easy Way
100+One Mile at a Time / 13h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer . I want to cover the details in this post, especially as the list of airlines from which Virgin Atlantic will match has changed. On top of that, with the changes to British Airways’ loyalty program , presumably some people are considering another program. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club status match basics Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is o
Skeleton Crew Ended With a Rousing Episode That Left Us Wanting More
100+Gizmodo / 13h
All episodes of the Amblin-inspired Star Wars show are now on Disney+.
Start11's Vertical Windows 11 Taskbar is Now Live For Everyone
How-To Geek / 13h
One of the biggest limitations with Windows 11 has always been the fact that the taskbar is not as flexible as it was in previous Windows versions. It's horizontal-only, and you can't move it to the side like you could in, say, Windows 10. Start11's latest version is fixing that, and it's now rolling out to everyone.
150TB SSD modules to go mainstream in 2025, and Micron is getting a slice of that pie
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Micron is teaming up with Pure Storage for the 150TB DirectFlash module Micron's G8 QLC NAND has been qualified for production, alongside Kioxia This chip is used in Micron's own rival 60TB SSD Pure Storage has announced an expanded collaboration with Micron which will see the American semiconductor company’s G9 QLC NAND integrated into the storage firm's future DirectFlash Module (DFM) solutions
AI researcher François Chollet founds a new AI lab focused on AGI
TechCrunch / 13h
François Chollet, an influential AI researcher, is launching a new startup that aims to build frontier AI systems with novel designs. The startup, Ndea, will consist of an AI research and science lab. It’s looking to “develop and operationalize” AGI. AGI, which stands for “artificial general intelligence,” typically refers to AI that can perform any […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Trump’s DOT pick wants EV owners to pay to use roads
TechCrunch / 13h
Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, thinks owners of electric vehicles should pay to use roads. “How to do that, I think, is a little more challenging,” Duffy said at his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Commerce Committee. The former Republican lawmaker is correct that it would […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
This Week in AI: Will Biden’s AI actions survive the Trump era?
TechCrunch / 13h
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. This week was something of a swan song for the Biden administration. On Monday, the White House announced sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips — restrictions that tech giants, including Nvidia, loudly criticized. (Nvidia’s business […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
TikTok Will Reportedly Shut Down Its U.S. App Completely on Sunday
500+Gizmodo / 13h
The app could theoretically continue to function in the short term, but service providers will be prohibited from working with TikTok.
Metas crackdown on adult content fails to stop AI nudify apps from flourishing
Mashable / 13h
Adult content, including AI-generated nudes, remains banned on Facebook and Instagram, despite recent policy changes at Meta . However, that hasn't stopped "nudify" apps — platforms that create nonconsensual AI-generated nudes of celebrities and influencers — from advertising on Meta's platforms. And those ads have been extremely successful for at least one service called Crush AI. According to a
DJI No Longer Prevents Its Drones from Entering Restricted Airspace
How-To Geek / 13h
DJI drones will no longer enforce a geofenced No Fly Zone system. If an operator chooses to fly their DJI drone into restricted airspace, they will receive a warning, but they will not be diverted away by an automated system.
Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses
23Wired / 13h
After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings.
NVIDIA Says DLSS Is Popular, but Is It Really?
How-To Geek / 13h
NVIDIA recently revealed that more than 80% of RTX GPU users (from the 20, 30, and 40 series) are using DLSS in their games. This announcement comes just before the release of DLSS 4.
Lina Khan’s FTC Is Suing John Deere to Break Its Repair Monopoly
Gizmodo / 13h
The lawsuit comes after years of the equipment manufacturer locking farmers out of making basic repairs to their equipment.
How to Download Your Videos From TikTok
73NYT > Technology / 13h
With a TikTok ban looming in the United States and the app’s future unknown, now might be a good time to save your work while you can.
Snag a free gift and 35% off skincare tech at Solawave
Mashable / 13h
SAVE 35%: As of Jan. 15, you can get 35% off select skincare devices at Solawave, plus a free gift on orders $150+. Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave Eye Recovery Pro Kit + free gift $157.95 at Solawave $243.00 Save $85.05 In my 20s, I never really cared about skincare. It was more of an afterthought in the summer after getting a nasty sunburn, or a quick swipe of face wipes before bed. Now
YouTuber GamersNexus sues Honey over alleged scam
Mashable / 13h
YouTuber GamersNexus has filed a lawsuit against Honey and PayPal for the alleged affiliate commission scam . On Tuesday, GamersNexus posted a video on its YouTube channel announcing legal action it's taking against Honey's parent company PayPal. The Youtuber is suing for wrongful business practices by "manipulating last-click attribution to ensure that they hijack content creators’ affiliate com
Get 6 months of free access to Amazon Music Unlimited when you grab a pair of Echo Buds
Mashable / 13h
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Save up to $450 off Asus laptops at Best Buy and level up your tech lineup
Mashable / 13h
In the market for a new laptop ? These great Asus models are on sale now at Best Buy: Best Buy Asus Laptop Deals Best Asus Laptop Deal Asus TUF 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 1TB SSD) $949.99 (Save $450) Best Asus Copilot+ Laptop Deal Asus Vivobook S 14 14-inch OLED Laptop with Copilot+ (Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $599.99 (Save $350) Best
Trump inauguration livestream: How to watch, who is attending, and when his presidential powers go into effect
77Mashable / 13h
On Jan. 20, following an embattled first term and tense election year — as well as two impeachments and a felony conviction, a first for any U.S. president — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for the second time. Observers near and far are gearing up for the ceremony with bated breath, as many stand on guard for the President's remarks following his incitement to insurrection
