Elon Musk Says DOGE Will Make ‘Rapid Safety Upgrades’ on Air Traffic Control
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Southwest Airlines schedule extended into November 2025 — book now to save on flights
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you have not booked flights for the upcoming months, now is an excellent time to snag Southwest Airlines flights. Although some carriers allow you to book flights about 11 months in advance , Southwest extends its booking window only a few months at a time. Currently, Southwest has extended its schedule thr
DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
4KWired / 19h
Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.
Swiggy, 2024’s biggest tech listing, falls below its IPO price and 2022 valuation
TechCrunch / now
Indian food delivery company Swiggy’s stock fell below both its IPO price and its last private valuation as mounting losses and a wavering market position in quick commerce pressured its margins in the last quarter. The food delivery company’s stock fell as low as ₹374.80 ($4.29) on Thursday below its November IPO price of ₹390, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Severances Dieter Eagan story is more important than you think
Mashable / 35min
"Woe's Hollow" is Severance 's biggest swing to date. SEE ALSO: Every time 'Severance' hinted at that huge Helly twist The episode swaps Lumon's offices for a snowy trip through the Dieter Eagan National Forest, reveals that Helena Eagan (Britt Lower) was posing as her Innie Helly for the last four episodes, and brutally retires Irving ( John Turturro ). That's already a lot, and we haven't even
The Severance cast dishes on how filming Woes Hollow was like doing a movie
Mashable / 35min
Severance 's "Woe's Hollow" is nothing short of a showstopper — and not just because of its massive plot twist . SEE ALSO: Every time 'Severance' hinted at that huge Helly twist The fourth episode of Season 2 sees Innies Mark (Adam Scott), Helly (Britt Lower), Irving (John Turturro), and Dylan (Zach Cherry) return to the outside world for a Lumon-supervised field trip known as an Outdoor Retreat
Every time Severance hinted at that huge Helly twist
Mashable / 35min
Severance pulled off one of its biggest plot twists yet in "Woe's Hollow," the fourth episode of Season 2 . SEE ALSO: 'Severance's 'The You You Are' is now a real book. Here are 4 things we learned from it. The episode brings Lumon's Innies back to the outside world for an Outdoor Retreat Team Building Occurrence, or ORTBO. It's basically a camping trip, with a healthy dose of Kier Eagan propagan
Severance Season 2, episode 4: What is the Glasgow Block?
Mashable / 35min
"Woe's Hollow," the fourth episode of Severance Season 2, is one of the show's most jam-packed entries yet. Over the course of an hour, Severance revealed that Helena Eagan (Britt Lower) had been posing as her Innie for the whole season. It also retired Irving's ( John Turturro ) Innie and introduced some bizarre new Kier Eagan lore. And that's only scratching the surface! SEE ALSO: 'Severance's
The Attention Alchemists: crafting gold from social engineering
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
We live in a world where a new breed of alchemist has emerged. These modern-day sorcerers aren't toiling over bubbling cauldrons or searching for the philosopher's stone. Instead, they're mining the most valuable resource of our age: human attention. The world of social engineering isn’t just about exploiting people for money - it's more about engaging people and competing for attention. Because
India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud
TechCrunch / 2h
India’s central bank is introducing an exclusive “.bank.in” domain for banks from April 2025 as part of efforts to combat rising digital payment frauds and bolster trust in online banking services. The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) will serve as the exclusive registrar for the new domain, the Reserve Bank of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Sprinklr cuts 500 employees, citing underwhelming business performance
TechCrunch / 3h
Sprinklr has cut 15% of its workforce — around 500 employees — due to business performance not meeting expectations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Get the ultimate all-in-one Windows + Microsoft software upgrade for £44
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime device license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for just £44.19 (reg. £352.10) through 23 February. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle £44.19 £352.10 Save £307.91 Unlock an all-in-one productivity toolkit with The Ultimate Microsoft Office Profes
65 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A large bank of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX. edX hosts a wide range of free online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world , including Harvard University. Ever heard of it? Of course you have. And now you can become a student of this famous school without spending anything. Harvard University offers free online cou
7-Eleven is giving away free Slurpees today. Here’s how to get yours.
Mashable / 3h
FREE SLURPEE: On Feb. 7, 7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink to customers. This special offer is valid for small drinks on every Friday in February. Check participating locations here . Opens in a new window Credit: 7-Eleven 7-Eleven: Free Slurpee on Feb. 7 We feel slightly silly. On Jan. 31, we made a massive fuss about the fact that 7-Eleven was giving away free Slurpees for one day on
'Look, no wires'! This color E-Ink display is the first device I’ve seen that uses truly contactless wireless power
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
While there were many E-Ink color displays on show in the digital signage section of ISE 2025, the Wi-Poster caught TechRadar Pro’s attention as the only one that uses wireless power. Available in a range of sizes from 13in up to 40 inches, it’s the first working product we’ve seen that uses wireless power at a distance. One man who saw it working at the same time as us described it as ‘magic’, a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 7, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 7, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 7
Mashable / 5h
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 February 7
Mashable / 5h
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
'AI Godfather' sounds the alarm on autonomous AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
'AI godfather' Yoshua Bengio warns that the AI race prioritizes speed over safety This risks unpredictable and dangerous consequences He urges global cooperation to enforce AI regulations before autonomous systems become difficult to control 'AI godfather' Yoshua Bengio helped create the foundations of the neural networks running all kinds of AI tools today, from chatbots mimicking cartoon charac
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
81Wired / 6h
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
64BBC News / 6h
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.
Carried interest repeal could stifle investments in startups, NVCA says
TechCrunch / 6h
On Thursday, President Trump asked Republican lawmakers to end tax breaks on carried interest. The tax break allows private equity and venture fund managers to treat their earnings from investments at a lower capital gains rate, rather than as ordinary income. The removal of the tax break would be a big hit to the VC […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
It's been a month now since we first heard rumors that the Switch 2's new Joy-Cons could be slid across a flat surface to function like a computer mouse. Now, a newly published patent filed by Nintendo seems to confirm that use case and describe in some detail how it will work. The international patent was filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization back in in January of 2023, but onl
Elon Musk's Henchmen Feeding Sensitive Government Data Into AI
99Futurism / 8h
Nightmare Scenario While making a show of feeding a government agency "into the wood chipper ," billionaire Elon Musk's lackeys have secretly been feeding another's sensitive data into AI software. As The Washington Post reports , representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency — some of whom are literal teenagers — have used the technology to investigate the Education Depart
Romantic Bluey Episodes Where Bandit and Chilli Are Relationship Goals
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Watch the fan-beloved animated show online or streaming on Disney+.
Report: OpenAI’s ex-CTO, Mira Murati, has recruited OpenAI co-founder John Schulman
TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman, who left AI startup Anthropic last week after a mere five months, is reportedly joining former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s secretive new startup, per Fortune. It’s not clear what Schulman’s role there will be. Fortune wasn’t able to learn that information, and Murati has been tight-lipped about the venture since she […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
Orgs demand action to mitigate AI’s environmental harm
TechCrunch / 8h
A group of more than 100 organizations has published an open letter calling on the AI industry and regulators to mitigate the tech’s harmful environmental impacts just days before leading industry CEOs, heads of state, academics, and nonprofits descend on Paris for a major AI conference. The letter, which bears the signatures of prominent advocacy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
Magic: The Gathering lands deal for film and TV adaptions with Legendary Entertainment
Engadget / 8h
Hasbro Entertainment and Legendary Entertainment have joined forces to bring Magic: The Gathering to the big and small screens. The pair have signed a licensing deal to create "a live-action feature film and television universe" inspired by the card game. First up will be a movie, with other media to follow, but that's all that's been revealed so far. Longtime MTG fans might feel skeptical about
E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too
Wired / 8h
The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to health care.
Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It's been a month since we first heard rumors that the Switch 2's new Joy-Cons could be slid across a flat surface to function like a computer mouse. Now, a newly published patent filed by Nintendo seems to confirm that feature and describes how it will work. The international patent was filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization in January 2023, but it was only published on WIPO's w
Apple's iPhone SE 4 might arrive as soon as next week, according to a new report
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple might announce a new iPhone SE as early as next week The rumored fourth-generation would ditch the home button It's expected to be a big upgrade with a new design and a processor jump Apple has been rumored to be working on a next-generation iPhone SE for quite some time. We expect the fourth-generation, more affordable iPhone to arrive sometime in 2025, potentia
The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
1KWired / 8h
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
300+Wired / 8h
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.
Amazon doubles down on AI with a massive $100B spending plan for 2025
79TechCrunch / 8h
Amazon is joining other Big Tech companies by announcing huge AI spending plans for 2025. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A Student Realizes Her Unusual Connection to an Unusual Bird in This Sci-Fi Story
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Read part one of Lowry Poletti's "It Holds Her in the Palm of One Hand" right here on io9. Part two coming next week.
AWS partners with Orbital Materials to boost carbon removal, cooling, and efficiency in data centers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
AWS and Orbital want carbon-negative data centers by end of 2025 Carbon removal costs are estimated at $0.20 per GPU hour Orbital’s AI model Orb will debut on AWS platforms AWS and Orbital Materials have announced a partnership using generative AI to boost data center sustainability and efficiency. The partnership will focus on developing new materials for carbon removal, chip cooling, and water
Would you use Google Gemini if it fills with ads?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is teasing that Gemini could one day feature advertisements. It tracks as Google is pretty crafty at inserting ads into most of its offerings You can already see hints of ads in AI overviews in Google Search Google’s Gemini AI might not have ads today, but let’s be real: the idea that Google is looking to bring advertising to AI assistants is hardly surprising. Google has
Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal
57Wired / 9h
The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.
Five of My Favorite Cheap Storage Solutions
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I recommend a lot of organizational tools around here, from high-quality shelves to renter-friendly options . While having a bunch of designated storage space is crucial for maintaining the decluttering and organizational principles that keep a home in order, some of the products on the market are a little spendy. Sometimes, sure, you need to drop
This TCL QLED Is One of the Best Budget-Friendly TVs I've Ever Used
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Most people won't be able to tell the difference in visual quality between a QLED and OLED TV at a glance, but the difference in price is immediately obvious. The truth is, if you get a good QLED TV, most people will be happy with the picture quality and be happy to pocket the price difference. If you think that applies to you, I think this QLED f
Get up to 10TB of lifetime cloud storage for a tiny price (exclusive offer)
Gizmodo / 9h
Enjoying an online storage service has never been more affordable with the current offer at pCloud. Take advantage of it and save over $1000!
White House budget proposal could shatter the National Science Foundation
200+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Sometime during the next several weeks, the directors of federal agencies will receive a draft version of President Trump's budget request for the coming fiscal year, which begins on October 1. This "passback review" is a standard part of the federal budgeting process which ends in Congress writing a budget and the president signing it into law. The budget request will be the first of President T
DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers
58Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A little over two weeks ago, a largely unknown China-based company named DeepSeek stunned the AI world with the release of an open source AI chatbot that had simulated reasoning capabilities that were largely on par with those from market leader OpenAI. Within days, the DeepSeek AI assistant app climbed to the top of the iPhone App Store's "Free Apps" category, overtaking ChatGPT. On Thursday, mo
Book now: Aeroplan to launch dynamic award pricing on United Airlines, Emirates and select partners next month
The Points Guy / 10h
Booking some partner awards using Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program is about to get a lot less predictable — and that includes redemptions on United Airlines . Next month, Air Canada will ditch its fixed partner award chart for a handful of its partner airlines and shift instead to the more dynamic pricing model it uses for flights aboard its own aircraft. This will affect passengers hoping t
What are points and miles worth? TPG’s February 2025 monthly valuations
52The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. These valuations are not provided by card issuers. One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rew
Why the perfect credit score isn’t necessary
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Stellar credit can open doors and save you a lot of money over your lifetime, but if you think you need the perfect credit score to qualify for the best products and deals from lenders and card issuers, you’re in for a surprise. Perfection isn’t necessary. In fact, you can set yourself up to receive the best offers w
Elon Musk's Assault on the Government Has Canceled a Human Trial for a Promising HIV Vaccine
100+Futurism / 10h
Billionaire Elon Musk's assault on the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is already proving devastating for ongoing, life-saving research. Case in point, as Science reports , researchers across eight African countries were set to launch a phase 1 clinical trial of two experimental HIV vaccines. But now that foreign aid funding has officially been frozen for at least three months by
Bilt Rewards Card 2.0: Survey Reveals 1.5x No-Fee And $95/$550 Premium Options Rewarding Mortgages
View from the Wing / 10h
Bilt Rewards is surveying cardmembers about an overhaul of their product . Today they're the card that earns points on rent, but they're almost certainly looking to get consumers using the card for more spending. They'll be adding points for mortgages, which is amazing. And their points are the most valuable out there. Now we know what they're thinking about for Bilt Card 2.0. Continue reading .
Magic: The Gathering Is Tapping in For a New Movie
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Not content with the animated series already in the works, Hasbro is working with Legendary to bring the beloved card game to the big screen.
Bilt 2.0: Bilt Surveys Credit Card Changes, $550 Annual Fee Product
One Mile at a Time / 10h
In December 2024, Bilt hinted at plans to make changes to its credit card , and to start awarding points for mortgages. The Bilt Mastercard is an incredibly lucrative no annual fee card that lets you earn points for paying rent , though the sustainability of the business model is questionable, given how rewarding it is, with minimal effort. Along those lines, today Bilt is sending out a survey to
Government agency removes spoon emoji from work platform amid protests
30TechCrunch / 10h
According to a New York Times report, on Thursday, the U.S. government’s General Services Administration (GSA) removed the spoon emoji as an option that users of its videoconferencing platform can select to express themselves. The move comes a day after workers embraced the digital cutlery to protest the Trump administration’s “Fork in the Road” resignation […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser
Ford Still Losing Billions on EVs, but Not All Is Lost
400+Gizmodo / 10h
The company is leaning into hybrids and EVs that incorporate small gas engines that extend their range.
Apple built a super-cute, expressive robot lamp that is giving us major Pixar vibes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Apple showed off a robot lamp in a new research paper The work here may hint at future product plans, and expression is front and center The robot lamp prototype reminds us of Pixar and Disney There have been plenty of rumors of Apple working on internal robotic projects , most notably a tabletop robot that could potentially move around and have a screen similar to an iPad, as Bloomberg reported
DOGE Engineer Resigns After Being Linked to Extremely Racist Tweets: Report
500+Gizmodo / 10h
25-year-old Marko Elez was a member of Elon Musk's unruly gang of fascists.
Apple Made a Real-Life Pixar Lamp
How-To Geek / 10h
Apple's machine learning research division recently created a robot lamp, with the ability to move the light source around. It reminds use a lot of the iconic Pixar lamp.
Changing Your Passwords Isn't the Security Measure You Think It Is
Lifehacker / 10h
There's a lot of advice out there for proper password management: Each of your passwords should be strong and unique; use a secure manager to store your passwords; use two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your accounts. But there's another piece of advice that is held in the same regard as the others: Change your passwords often—perhaps once every three months. Thi
Early Meta employee sues for sexual harassment, gender discrimination
TechCrunch / 10h
One of Meta’s earliest employees is suing the company for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation, according to a lawsuit filed this week in the state of Washington. Kelly Stonelake, who spent 15 years at the company and rose to the rank of director, alleges in the lawsuit she faced a cycle of gender-based discrimination […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
OpenAI now reveals more of its o3-mini model’s thought process
TechCrunch / 10h
In response to pressure from rivals including Chinese AI company DeepSeek, OpenAI is changing the way its newest AI model, o3-mini, communicates its step-by-step “thought” process. On Thursday, OpenAI announced that free and paid users of ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot platform, will see an updated “chain of thought” that shows more of the model’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese
C. Richard Kramlich, Early Investor in Silicon Valley, Dies at 89
NYT > Technology / 10h
He was among the first backers of Apple Computer and 3Com, earning windfalls, but it was his humaneness that distinguished him from other venture capitalists.
Why Cheesing Is the Greatest Video Game Tradition
How-To Geek / 10h
I love playing video games, but I'm not always very good at them. So when I get stuck, or even when I just get bored, I add a little "cheese" to my gaming experience just like my gaming ancestors before me. And, you know what? It's great.
8 Tips to Personalize Chrome to Suit Your Style
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Chrome's default look is quite plain—no fancy themes, a simple toolbar, random shortcuts on the new tab page, a plain color scheme, and it's set to light mode. If you're tired of Chrome's default settings, here's how you can personalize it.
Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
NYT > Technology / 10h
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.
Trump’s Political Stunt to ‘Rescue’ ISS Astronauts Is Moving Forward
39Gizmodo / 10h
NASA is reportedly reshuffling its ISS schedule to bring back the astronauts two weeks earlier than planned.
DOGE staffer steps down after racist posts emerge
200+TechCrunch / 10h
A 25-year-old Doge staffer resigned over racist posts on X. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
One of Elon's DOGE Boys Just Resigned After His Incredibly Racist Tweets Were Discovered
1KFuturism / 11h
A 25-year-old staffer for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has resigned after the Wall Street Journal reached out to the White House over incredibly racist social media posts linked to him. Musk's astonishingly unqualified group of 20-somethings have been plundering a growing list of government agencies, gaining control over highly sensitive information without the required
Ninja SS101 Blender Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price for the First Time in Months
Gizmodo / 11h
Don’t wait another few months, this Ninja Blender just hit 33% price drop.
“Torrenting from a corporate laptop doesn’t feel right”: Meta emails unsealed
400+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Newly unsealed emails allegedly provide the "most damning evidence" yet against Meta in a copyright case raised by book authors alleging that Meta illegally trained its AI models on pirated books . Last month, Meta admitted to torrenting a controversial large dataset known as LibGen, which includes tens of millions of pirated books. But details around the torrenting were murky until yesterday, wh
ChatGPT comes to 500,000 new users in OpenAI’s largest AI education deal yet
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced plans to introduce ChatGPT to California State University's 460,000 students and 63,000 faculty members across 23 campuses, reports Reuters . The education-focused version of the AI assistant will aim to provide students with personalized tutoring and study guides, while faculty will be able to use it for administrative work. "It is critical that the entire education
The UK got rid of coal—where’s it going next?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
With the closure of its last coal-fired power plant , Ratcliffe-on-Soar, on September 30, 2024, the United Kingdom has taken a significant step toward its net-zero goals. It’s no small feat to end the 142-year era of coal-powered electricity in the country that pioneered the Industrial Revolution. Yet the UK's journey away from coal has been remarkably swift, with coal generation plummeting from
This flexible and transparent microLED display eliminates mass transfer and laser welding processes - and I can't wait for my car to have one
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Rollable displays could transform retail advertising strategies Transparent microLEDs could enhance car dash displays MicroLED TV prices could be reduced from current $100,000 tag MicroLED displays, renowned for their superior brightness, efficiency, and lifespan, have long held promise for helping advancing the display industry. Foldable phones have already revolutionized the smartphone industry
Pour one out for Cruise and why autonomous vehicle test miles dropped 50%
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! We knew this day was coming: Cruise is dead — at least as a robotaxi company. General Motors completed its acquisition of GM Cruise Holdings LLC; Cruise is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Leica's new iPhone camera grip could have been great, but has 3 frustrating drawbacks
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Leica has revealed a new MagSafe camera grip for iPhones The LUX Grip has physical controls like a shutter button and settings dial It costs $329 / £260 (around AU$515) and comes with other limitations As a photographer and TechRadar's former cameras editor my main criticism of the best camera phones has always been their handling – they're still just no fun to shoot with. Leica has now joined a
Deadpool Co-Creator Rob Liefeld Says He’s Done With Marvel
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The popular comic book artist who played a part in creating Cable, Domino, Youngblood, and more has multiple grievances.
Tinder will try AI-powered matching as the dating app continues to lose users
TechCrunch / 11h
Tinder hopes to reverse its ongoing decline in active users by turning to AI. In the coming quarter, the Match-owned dating app will roll out new AI-powered features for discovery and matching. The addition aims to offer fatigued singles an alternative to the “swipe” that defined the dating app in its earlier days and influenced […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Real ID vs. driver’s license: Everything you need to know
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. After a much-delayed rollout, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will finally require American travelers to carry a Real ID for domestic airport travel starting this spring. Beginning in May, regular driver’s licenses will no longer pass muster for TSA security. Here’s everything you need to know about the upco
US lawmakers want DeepSeek banned from government devices
Engadget / 11h
Two US Congress members plan to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot from government devices. The bill’s announcement came after a security expert said DeepSeek not only poses a threat to US AI stocks ; it’s also a national security risk. The chatbot has recently been the most downloaded app in the US. U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Darin LaHood (R-
USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency
500+Wired / 11h
The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.
Launch a coding career with Microsoft Visual Studio and 15 courses for just A$88
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: This offer includes Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 and a 15-course learn-to-code bundle for just A$88. Give the gift of code this month! Whether you’re shopping for an experienced developer or an aspiring coder ready to take on the tech world , this deal has it all. For just A$88, unlock Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 plus The 2025 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle with 1
Here’s How Much It Costs to Replace a Tesla Model Y Battery
How-To Geek / 11h
The Tesla Model Y is the world's best-selling EV, so there are certainly many people out there who are concerned about the cost of Model Y battery replacement. Whether you're a Model Y owner or just curious about this aspect of EV ownership, we're here to help.
How to Control an Android Phone From Your Computer
Lifehacker / 11h
One of Apple's best recent features is iPhone mirroring , which lets you control an iPhone from a Mac. Scrcpy is a free application for Linux, Windows, and macOS that does the same thing: It allows you to control your Android phone from a window on your computer. This application takes a bit to set up—it launches from the terminal or command prompt, for one thing, and it only works if you enable
Australian Man Horrified to Discover 102 Snakes Living in His Yard
Gizmodo / 11h
While venomous, the bite of a red-bellied black snake isn't thought to be deadly.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, February 7 (game #1110)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, February 6 (game #1109) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, February 7 (game #341)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 6 (game #340) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of W
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, February 7 (game #607)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 6 (game #606) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cl
Tesla Energy and Future Batteries
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla is starting production at its new 80 GWh/year Shanghai Megapack factory on Feb 11, 2025 and they have started construction on a third megapack factory that will likely be 80-160 GWh/year. There were 200 GWH/year of fixed energy storage installed in 2024 and Tesla installed bout 30 GWH of it. Tesla will install about ... Read more
Aeroplan Award Chart Changes: Dynamic Pricing On More Partners
67One Mile at a Time / 11h
Air Canada Aeorplan is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there, thanks to the reasonable award pricing , the huge number of airline partners , and the ability to have stopovers for 5,000 points , among other things. In the coming weeks, the Air Canada Aeroplan program will be making some award chart updates. Don’t panic, though — this only impacts a limited number of partner airl
Snap CEO helps launch LA wildfire recovery program
TechCrunch / 11h
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and the chief executive of the California Community Foundation, Miguel Santana, are launching a program focused on helping residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades rebuild on their own terms after last month’s wildfires. The California Community Foundation, Snap, Spiegel, and Snap CTO Bobby Murphy are committing $10 million in funding to staff […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All r
UnitedHealthcare Is Mad About ‘In Luigi We Trust’ Comments Under a Doctor’s Viral Post
500+Gizmodo / 11h
The massive insurer hired a lawfirm that specializes in defamation to force a public apology from a doctor in Texas following a post on social media.
Screen reading malware found in iOS app stores for first time - and it might steal your cryptocurrency
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Apps delivering malware to users to steal crypto found on iOS app store Some of these apps have thousands of installs across iOS and Android The 'SparkCat' campaign has been active since March 2024 Crypto-stealing malware dubbed ‘SparkCat’ has been discovered on iOS and Android app stores, and is embedded with a ‘malicious SDK/framework for stealing recovery phrases for crypto wallets’. A report
Something Is Wrong With the SpaceX Craft Meant to Fly the Next Mission to the Space Station
500+Futurism / 12h
Battery Blues Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who traveled to the International Space Station on board Boeing's ill-fated Starliner last summer, are still stuck there, patiently awaiting their ride back home. And while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently blamed the Biden administration for the more-than-eight-month delay, it sounds like his space company has encountered a serious issue on t
This Clever Trick Could Help Us Spot Life on Mars
400+Gizmodo / 12h
It's difficult to detect microscopic lifeforms, even with advanced techniques—now there might be a solution.
Aeroplan Award Chart Changes Coming March 25: More Availability And Variable Pricing For United, Etihad, And More
View from the Wing / 12h
Air Canada Aeroplan is updating its award chart effective March 25th, so there's almost two months' notice. And nothing is changing with their partner redemption chart prices. There's good and bad here in my view for what they're now calling the 'Air Canada and Select Partners' award table. Continue reading ...
A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives — and you can book it from 70,000 points
The Points Guy / 12h
The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open. Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits right on the atoll’s largest lagoon. Accommodations at the resort come in the form of pool villas, including 47 iconic overwater v
Andreessen Horowitz Defends Hiring Subway Vigilante Who Became Right-Wing Hero
86Gizmodo / 12h
A memo circulated to investors seems to imply that hiring Daniel Penny will be good for the VC's public safety business.
The Most Resilient Streaming Device Ever Gets Its First Software Update in Over Two Years
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Nvidia's set-top streaming box is still hanging on after all this time.
4 Reasons I Really Miss Video Game Magazines
How-To Geek / 12h
When I was young I loved paging through my uncle's collection of mid-90s video game magazines, and when I was old enough to buy my own I'd grab three or four of my favorite PC and console magazines each month. Then, almost overnight, the internet practically killed the gaming magazine, and we've lost much...
Disney Cruise Line reveals summer 2026 itineraries, including a second ship sailing to Alaska
The Points Guy / 12h
Disney Cruise Line’s lineup of family-friendly cruises is already packed with exciting itineraries across the globe, but it’s about to get even more exciting in 2026. On Thursday, Disney revealed its summer 2026 sailings, including the introduction of a second ship to one of TPG’s favorite Disney cruise destinations . Until now, Disney Wonder was the only ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet that
One of Star Trek: Voyager‘s First ‘Villains’ Still Stands Among Its Best
300+Gizmodo / 12h
Thirty years ago today, 'Phage' introduced us to the Vidiians, giving Star Trek one of its best body horror scares wrapped in layers of tragedy.
Protection from COVID reinfections plummeted from 80% to 5% with omicron
64Ars Technica - All content / 12h
With the rise of omicron came the fall of long-lasting protection from reinfection with the pandemic coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published in Nature . Using population-wide data from Qatar, researchers found that a COVID-19 infection from a pre-omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 (such as alpha or delta) yielded around 80 percent protection from reinfection with another pre-omicron var
Parrots struggle when told to do something other than mimic their peers
25Ars Technica - All content / 12h
There have been many studies on the capability of non-human animals to mimic transitive actions—actions that have a purpose. Hardly any studies have shown that animals are also capable of intransitive actions. Even though intransitive actions have no particular purpose, imitating these non-conscious movements is still thought to help with socialization and strengthen bonds for both animals and hu
LOT Polish Airlines Ends Budapest Long Haul Flights, Focuses On Warsaw
73One Mile at a Time / 12h
LOT Polish Airlines is cutting its only remaining long haul route from Budapest, representing the carrier’s last fifth freedom route. LOT Polish Airlines cuts Budapest to Seoul Incheon route While LOT Polish Airlines is based in (you guessed it!) Poland, several years ago the carrier began an interesting project, whereby it launched long haul flights from Hungary. Hungary hasn’t had a national ca
Amy Schumer and the Kinda Pregnant cast allow a Paper Magic 8 Ball to interview them
Mashable / 12h
Amy Schumer is joined by the Kinda Pregnant cast (Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, Urzila Carlson, and Lizze Broadway) in playing around with a Paper Magic 8 Ball, which prompts them into talking about their favorite moments from the shooting their new film. Kinda Pregnant is now streaming on Netflix.
What credit score do you need for the American Express Blue Cash Preferred?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking for a great cash-back credit card to help you rack up rewards on everyday spending purchases, consider the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express . This card earns an impressive 6% cash back on U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in spending each calendar year; then 1% cash back) and
Best Buy Is Giving Away a Free TV When You Buy One of These Massive Samsung LED TVs
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Two TVs are better than one, especially when you only had to pay for one of them. Best Buy is currently offering a free 40-inch Samsung Class 5 Series LED Full HD Smart Tizen TV (a value of $249.99) when you buy one of three massive Samsung TVs . Here are your three options
How to Nap at Work (and Get Away with It)
Lifehacker / 12h
Studies have shown that napping improves both cognitive performance and physical brain health , so it’s no surprise that it also means a brief nap translates to a boost in productivity on the job. That explains why nearly half of workers in the U.S. sleep during work hours —and a third admit to literally sleeping on the job. Our employers, however, haven’t gotten the memo , and being caught sleep
Protecting the US from hackers apparently isn't in Trump's budget
100Engadget / 12h
Members of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are being forced to choose between staying at their jobs or taking a government buyout, NPR reports . The buyout program is one of several methods the current administration is deploying to shrink the federal government under the guidance of the "Department of Governmental Efficiency" (DOGE),
If Valve's Rumored New Steam Machine Is Real, Microsoft Should Be Very Worried
How-To Geek / 12h
Valve's first attempt at a "Steam Machine" famously went nowhere, but with the success of the Steam Deck, there are rumors that Valve might try again. True or not, if this actually happens, it could be a blow to the PC gaming platform of choice: Windows.
Get one year of Peacock Premium for only $30
Engadget / 12h
Looking for a new streamer to fill the endless daily void? A year of Peacock Premium is on sale for just $30 . Just use the code “WINTERSAVINGS” at checkout. This is a major discount of over 60 percent, as the typical price is $80. It’s important to note that, despite the name, this isn’t the actual premium tier. It includes ads, which could be a dealbreaker for some. However, there’s plenty to w
Foh&Boh data leak leaves millions of CVs exposed - KFS, Taco Bell, Nordstrom applicants at risk
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
A hiring company has reportedly left millions of CVs in a publicly accessible AWS bucket Foh&Boh has partnerships with leading food and hospitality services The dataset is now closed, but users may still be at risk A dataset containing a staggering 5.4 million files has been discovered by researchers online, and is believed to be primarily CVs (resumes) from hiring giant Foh&Boh. Researchers from
Apple Pays iPhone 7 Owners to Settle ‘Loop Disease’ Bug
How-To Geek / 13h
It's never fun when your phone has problems, but if enough people call a company out on it, sometimes there's retribution. Now, a settlement from Apple has started paying out to people who owned an iPhone 7.
Young DOGE Engineer Now Has Access to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Which Warns Americans When Hurricanes are Forming
100+Futurism / 13h
NOAAccess New reporting from Wired reveals that a young member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained IT access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — the nonpartisan climate and environmental science agency that tracks daily weather patterns, warns about fast-moving natural disasters like hurricanes, and provides science-based support for Am
Researchers created an AI reasoning model on par with OpenAIs o1 for less than $50
Mashable / 13h
The floodgates have opened for building AI reasoning models on the cheap. Researchers at Stanford and the University of Washington have developed a model that performs comparably to OpenAI o1 and DeepSeek R1 models in math and coding — for less than $50 of cloud compute credits. What's more, the model was trained on only 1,000 questions, and took just 26 minutes and 16 Nvidia H100 GPUs. Stanford
Tinder now allows you to search by what youre looking for
Mashable / 13h
Tinder has rolled out relationship goals and relationship types in the last few years, and now — right ahead of Valentine's Day — it's letting users search for matches based on what they're looking for. SEE ALSO: 10 free dating apps worth trying in 2025 Daters can go to the Explore page on the app, which evokes a more Instagram or TikTok look. Explore already gave users options to search others b
American Airlines Suspends Executive Platinum Passenger for 24 Hours-Won’t Tell Him Why [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 13h
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 ...
Tips for visiting Disneyland in 2025: 17 ways to save money and have more fun
The Points Guy / 13h
Disneyland in Southern California is known as the Happiest Place on Earth, but the experience is a whole lot happier for visitors who come prepared. Visiting a Disney theme park can be complicated, confusing and expensive. With the right strategy, however, you can dodge a lot of lines and spend less than the average guest. After spending thousands of hours in the two theme parks in Anaheim over t
Henry Cavill’s James Bond Audition Tape Offers a Fascinating ‘What If?’
200+Gizmodo / 13h
The Boys ' Antony Starr, Obi-Wan Kenobi 's Rupert Friend, and Avatar 's Sam Worthington auditioned too.
Microsoft reveals more on just how much it'll cost you to keep using Windows 10
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Windows 10 ESU will be available from November 2025 for three years It’ll cost $61 per year, with prices doubling annually thereafter Windows 10 is still preferred over Windows 11 by many users With the official Windows 10 end of life deadline months away, Microsoft is still hoping users will opt to upgrade to its flagship OS, Windows 11, but it has also issued a series of notes detailing how use
LG Recalls 'About 500,000' Ovens After Causing Fires
How-To Geek / 13h
LG Electronics has recalled about 500,000 electric ranges because they're turning on unintentionally. The problem is that the knobs might accidentally get turned on by people or pets, which could cause the heating elements to activate and start a fire.
Google Chrome's Incognito mode is now more private in Windows 11 - and it's all thanks to Microsoft
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
A new discovery highlights Microsoft's efforts in improving privacy while in incognito mode on Chrome The clipboard history is no longer saved on Cloud Clipboard Media previews of content viewed in incognito are hidden Microsoft has been under pressure from many PC users (including myself) lately due to the litany of issues that Windows 11 24H2 has introduced - but for once it seems to have done
The ESA wants to replace E3 with a bunch of buzzwords
Engadget / 13h
The Entertainment Software Association is making a fresh attempt to launch a gaming event. The new project is called iicon, or the "interactive innovation conference." It's not as catchy a name as E3, and sadly for the average gaming fan, it's probably not an event they'll care about as much as E3. On the positive side, most of the big businesses in games that would have hosted sprawling booths a
What if Everyone Shared the Caps Lock? Now You Can Try It
How-To Geek / 13h
The Caps Lock key on the keyboard changes all your letters to capital letters, but only on your own device. A new utility has answered the bold question: what if pressing Caps Lock changed the mode on everyone’s computer at once?
