Elon Musk’s xAI releases its latest flagship model, Grok 3
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Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, late on Monday released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, and unveiled new capabilities for the Grok iOS and web apps. Grok, xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, can analyze images and respond to questions, and powers a number of features on Musk’s social network, X. Grok 3, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Buy bonus points and miles with these February promotions
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Loyalty programs are huge moneymakers for airlines and hotel companies because they support many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers. Programs can get an immediate cash injection by selling points and miles as travelers prepay for fu
iPhone 17 Air renders give us a close look at the possible design of Apple’s rumored super-slim model
93Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21h
iPhone 17 Air renders give us a look at the possible design of the phone They show a slim build and a long camera bar We've also heard that the iPhone 17 might have the same design as the iPhone 16 This could be a big year for the iPhone, because along with successors to the iPhone 16 , iPhone 16 Pro , and iPhone 16 Pro Max , we’re reportedly going to see something totally new – a super-slim mode
Airline Pilots & DEI: A Reality Check, As Unbiased As Possible
One Mile at a Time / 14min
In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen two catastrophic accidents involving US-based airlines. Obviously our political climate is incredibly polarizing nowadays, and DEI has become a big topic . In the aftermath of both of these accidents, many people immediately suggested that DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) practices might be to blame. If you look on social media, it’s clear that some p
Humane has killed its Ai Pin less than a year after its release
Mashable / 22min
Humane's Ai Pin is about to become an expensive brick, with the startup set to discontinue service less than a year after the wearable AI gadget began shipping . It seems the fairy tale is over, and they can no longer deny that their golden carriage is actually a rotting pumpkin. In a post to Humane's support website , the company announced that all of its Ai Pins will stop working in just 10 day
DARPA Large Hypersonic Bomber Prototype Project
Next Big Future / 40min
February 13 2025, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced its secretive Aerospace Projects Office (APO) is developing a large hypersonic bomber prototype as part of the Next Generation Responsive Strike (NextRS) program. The NextRS hypersonic bomber project aims to create a reusable, large-scale platform capable of multi-mission strike and intelligence, surveillance, and re
What Is a Helium Hard Drive?
How-To Geek / 57min
Helium hard drives, a significant leap in hard disk drive (HDD) technology, offer promising improvements in storage density and power efficiency. The use of helium is the key to these advancements. Here's everything you need to know.
Pokémon Go maker Niantic is reportedly selling its games division
TechCrunch / 2h
Niantic, the company behind the popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is looking to sell its game development business, Bloomberg reported. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Building the 1.2 Gigawatt xAI Data Center in 2025
Next Big Future / 3h
Expanding the power capacity at xAI’s Colossus supercomputer in Memphis from 250 megawatts (MW) to 1.2 gigawatts (GW)—a nearly fivefold increase—is a complex challenge involving infrastructure, logistics, and regulatory hurdles. The Memphis XAI site hasexisting resources (like natural gas availability at the old Electrolux factory). This assumes typical industry constraints. Current State and Past
Get a lifetime subscription to FastestVPN Pro for £24
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TL;DR: Through 23 February, Mashable readers can get lifetime access to FastestVPN PRO on 15 devices for just £23.78 (reg. £476.10). Opens in a new window Credit: FastestVPN FastestVPN PRO: Lifetime Subscription (15 Devices) £23.78 at the Mashable Shop £476.10 Save £452.32 Online security and privacy are both extremely important when it comes to using the internet, so having a reliable virtual pr
Last chance: Microsoft Office for Mac is only £32
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac lifetime license is on sale for £31.73 (reg. £181.71) at the Mashable Shop. It's a whole new year — the perfect time to upgrade your productivity. If you need to use classic Microsoft tools like Word and Excel on your MacBook, then this is your chance. Mashable Readers can get Microsoft Office for Mac lifetime device licenses on sale for only £31.73. If you
How to watch PSV vs. Juventus online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream PSV vs. Juventus in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everything is still to play for in the second leg of the Champions League playoff fixture between PSV and Juventus. The Italian side won the first leg 2-1, but PSV will be confident of overturning that deficit in front of th
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Sporting Lisbon need a miracle in the second leg of their Champions League playoff round fixture against Borussia Dortmund. The German side won the first leg 3-0 , and will be confident of finishing the
How to watch Pakistan vs. New Zealand online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Pakistan vs. New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The eyes of the cricketing world will be on Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates over the next few weeks, as the best ODI sides come together for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy . It's going to be a festival of cricket, and it all starts with Pakistan vs. New Zealand.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Manchester City online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Manchester City in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first leg of the Champions League playoff matchup between Real Madrid and Manchester City was electric, and expectations are high for the rematch in Madrid. Manchester City will need to deliver an exceptional perfo
How to unblock YouPorn for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like YouPorn with a VPN . The best service for unblocking free porn sites is ExpressVPN . There are many locations around the world that block access to porn sites like Xnxx and XVideos . There are probably good reasons for these restrictions, but sometimes you simply want to access your favourite site at an entirely appropriate moment. And there is absolutely nothing wr
Elon Musk says Grok 2 is going open source as he rolls out Grok 3 for Premium+ X subscribers only
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
xAI's debut of the Grok 3 AI model allowed CEO Elon Musk and his team to show off the power of the latest iteration of Grok . Slightly lost in the benchmarking fireworks is what happens to the Grok 2 model, though. While Grok 3 is exclusive to Premium+ subscribers on X, Grok 2 will be even more accessible than before as it will shortly be open-source. Grok 2 has been the default model for every G
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 19
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 19
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 19, 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 19, 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
In a last-minute decision, White House decides not to terminate NASA employees
200+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Unlike workers at many other federal agencies this week, probationary employees at NASA were not terminated on Tuesday. For much of the day employees at the space agency anticipated a directive from the White House Office of Personnel Management to fire these employees, but it never came. "We were on pins and needles throughout the day," said one senior official at Johnson Space Center in Houston
Tesla Targeted With Worldwide Protests, Vandalism
300+Futurism / 7h
Around the world, folks angry at Elon Musk's new turn as an unelected White House wrecker are taking it out on Tesla. From Nazi allusions spraypainted on a Tesla showroom in The Hague and the word " Heil " projected onto the German Gigafactory to busted windshields and a failed arson attempt at a dealership in Colorado, those opposed to Musk's increasingly far right politics are taking it out on
Fede Alvarez’s Dream Alien vs. Predator Movie Could Never Happen
53Gizmodo / 7h
The Alien: Romulus director has a cool idea to bring back the crossover franchise, but it would probably be impossible to pull off.
13 things you should do before every cruise
The Points Guy / 8h
You’ve booked your cruise. You’ve booked your flights. You’ve booked your pre- and post-cruise hotels. Now, it’s just a matter of counting the days until your on-the-water adventure begins, right? Well, not quite. There are many (mostly) little things you still need to do before you begin your journey to the pier to board your ship. From downloading your cruise line’s app and using it to check in
Nvidia’s 50-series cards drop support for PhysX, impacting older games
23Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Most PC games that you can play on a modern PC would run faster on an Nvidia RTX 5080 or 5090 than, say, a GTX 1070 . But some games, from a particular phase of enthusiasm for particles, destructible environments, and smooth-moving hair, will take a notable hit if their owners upgrade to the latest Nvidia cards. That's because PhysX , once a dedicated physics simulation tool and card that became
Top Trump Ally Says Elon Musk Is a "Parasitic Illegal Immigrant"
300+Futurism / 8h
Long before Elon Musk became Donald Trump's buddy-in-chief, the real estate mogul had another right-hand man: Steve Bannon. Bannon was a right-wing media crank, alleged white supremacist , and self-described " economic nationalist ." He served as Trump's chief strategist from Trump's first inauguration until August 2017, when Trump let him go just a semester later. Now the former Trump staffer is
Pedro Pascal’s New Movie Looks Freaky as Hell
44Gizmodo / 9h
It's called Freaky Tales and it's from the team behind Captain Marvel . It opens April 4.
HP acquires Humane AI assets and the AI pin will suffer a humane death
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Humane AI Pin's short, bumpy ride may be over. HP announced on Tuesday (February 18) that it was acquiring the company's AI assets and absorbing some employees for $116 million. Humane also announced that it is discontinuing the AI Pin. In a release on the acquisition, HP notes that it will "acquire key AI capabilities from Humane, including their AI-powered platform Cosmos, highly skilled techni
Three Easy Steps I Use to Roast Basically Any Vegetable
Lifehacker / 9h
Roasted vegetables are one of the simple pleasures in life. There's barely any preparation, their unique flavors become sweet and concentrated, and you're rewarded with a symphony of textures—crispy, chewy, juicy, and fluffy. It’s a great example of food that can actually be healthy and taste delicious, and you don’t have to be a trained chef to make them perfectly. The key is: Don’t complicate i
As Airplanes Fall Out of Sky, FAA Fires Hundreds and Brings In Elon Musk
100+Futurism / 9h
Donald Trump kicked off his presidency by gutting aviation regulators — and almost immediately, saw the US's deadliest air accident in over twenty years happen under his watch. Now, his Transportation secretary Sean Duffy says the already beleaguered Federal Aviation Administration has just laid off "less than 400" employees, Axios reports , even as the country is beset with a flurry of more high
All of Humane's AI pins will stop working in 10 days
100+Engadget / 9h
AI hardware startup Humane has given its users just ten (10!) days notice that their Pins will be disconnected. In a note to its customers , the company said AI Pins will “continue to function normally” until 12PM PT on February 28. On that date, users will lose access to essentially all of their device’s features, including but not limited to calling, messaging, AI queries and cloud access. The
Federal Judge Refuses to Halt Destruction of U.S. Government by Elon Musk
200+Gizmodo / 9h
The courts aren't going to save the American people from DOGE.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners‘ Prequel Manga Lets Rebecca Bask in the Spotlight
60Gizmodo / 10h
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness follows Rebecca and Pilar's misadventures before the events of the anime.
Perplexity AI's Deep Research Tool Is Almost as Good as OpenAI's, and It's Free
Lifehacker / 10h
After OpenAI , Perplexity AI is joining the "deep research" bandwagon. And it's doing it in a fairly interesting way. Following in the footsteps of DeepSeek 's "reasoning" model, Perplexity is the first major AI provider that's offering a Deep Research feature for free users, too. By comparison, OpenAI's Deep Research feature is only available in the $200/month Pro subscription. Deep Research is
Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup’s assets for $116M
25TechCrunch / 10h
Humane announced on Tuesday that most of its assets have been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their devices will stop functioning before the end of the month — at 12 p.m. PST […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How Does NASA Get Photos Back From Deep Space Probes?
How-To Geek / 10h
Every once in awhile, NASA publishes a photo of something in space taken by one of their probes. But how exactly do probes in deep space send those photos back to us on Earth? Well, it's actually pretty simple, and you use technology operating on similar principles every day without realizing it.
New York Times Encourages Staff to Create Headlines Using AI
34Futurism / 10h
The so-called " paper of record " is now encouraging staff to use generative AI tools to write headlines and summarize articles. As Semafor reports , the New York Times recently informed employees that they now have a whole suite of AI tools at their disposal to write search headlines — the version of headlines that appear on search engines like Google — as well as code, social copy, quizzes, and
New Grok 3 release tops LLM leaderboards despite Musk-approved “based” opinions
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Monday, Elon Musk's AI company, xAI , released Grok 3, a new AI model family set to power chatbot features on the social network X. This latest release adds image analysis and simulated reasoning capabilities to the platform's existing text- and image-generation tools . Grok 3's release comes after the model went through months of training in xAI's Memphis data center containing a reported 200
Streamer completes hitless run of seven FromSoft Soulslikes without leveling up
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
If you know just one thing about FromSoft's recent history of so-called "Soulslike" games, you probably know that they have a well-earned reputation for absolutely brutal difficulty . But these titles apparently just weren't difficult enough for streamer dinossindgeil (aka Nico ) who spent the weekend beating seven of FromSoft's most punishing titles without taking a single hit or leveling up eve
Acer CEO says its PC prices to increase by 10 percent in response to Trump tariffs
23Ars Technica - All content / 10h
PC-manufacturer Acer has said that it plans to raise the prices of its PCs in the US by 10 percent, a direct response to the new 10 percent import tariff on Chinese goods that the Trump administration announced earlier this month . "We will have to adjust the end user price to reflect the tariff," said Acer CEO Jason Chen in an interview with The Telegraph . "We think 10 percent probably will be
Microsoft warns that the powerful XCSSET macOS malware is back with new tricks
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Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Microsoft said it has detected a new variant of XCSSET, a powerful macOS malware family that has targeted developers and users since at least 2020. The variant, which Microsoft reported Monday , marked the first publicly known update to the malware since 2022. The malware first came to light in 2020, when security firm Trend Micro said it had targeted app developers after spreading through a publ
Valve Releases Team Fortress 2 Code, Promises to Update Old Games
How-To Geek / 10h
Valve's latest Source SDK update contains the full client and server code for TF2. The company has also confirmed that classic Source Engine titles will soon gain 64-bit binary support.
In a test, 2000 people were shown deepfake content, and only two of them managed to get a perfect score
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
iProov study finds older adults struggle most with deepfakes False confidence is widespread among the younger generation Social media is a deepfake hotspot, experts warn As deepfake technology continues to advance, concerns over misinformation, fraud, and identity theft are growing, thanks to literacy in AI tools being at a startling low. A recent iProov study claims most people struggle to disti
Southwest Airlines Ends 50 Years of ‘Heart’: Employees Say ‘This Company Will Never Recover’
View from the Wing / 10h
The "heart" of Southwest Airlines died today, with the company's first layoffs in corporate history. They did these via videochat, not in person, banning everyone from headquarters. And the messaging isn't "we're in an existential fight for our lives" it's "we're not optimizing financial performance." Continue reading ...
Instagram is testing a private downvote button for comments
Mashable / 10h
Did you notice what looks like a dislike button next to comments on your Instagram account? You're not the only one, but you are one of a select few. Instagram is testing a new feature that would allow users to downrank comments that they don't like, be it because they're negative, harmful, or maybe just because they disagree with them, Social Media Today spotted . Instagram head Adam Mosseri sai
Cobra Kais Ralph Macchio reveals his ultimate Karate Kid top 5 fighters list
Mashable / 10h
We had Cobra Kai star, Ralph Macchio, go through a list of fighters from the entire Karate Kid saga and pick his top 5 fighters of all-time. Some of his picks surprised us. The entire Cobra Kai series is currently streaming only on Netflix.
Addresses, earnings, medical records of Americans could be in DOGEs hands soon
100+Mashable / 10h
After aggressively seeking access to the Treasury Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs , Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has its sights set on the Social Security administration, with the SSA’s top official abruptly resigning after refusing DOGE access to the agency’s data trove on millions of Americans. Palace intrigue at the SSA Former SSA acting commissioner
DOGE Reportedly Cuts FDA Employees Investigating Neuralink
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The FDA previously found Musk's company was engaging in "objectionable conditions or practices."
Wider Isn’t Always Better: Why I Went Back to 16:9 from Ultrawide
How-To Geek / 10h
I bought my first ultrawide monitor back in February 2018. It was a game changer for me. I went from two 27-inch 16:9 monitors to one 34-inch 21:9 and absolutely loved it .
No kids allowed: California’s Alila Marea is now an adults-only resort
39The Points Guy / 10h
The popular Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas near San Diego is saying goodbye to guests under 18. As of Feb. 14, the resort is officially an adults-only property . The 130-room Alila property in Encinitas, California, decided to shift to an adults-only environment to “further elevate the serene ambience of this oceanfront enclave,” the property shared in a statement. It emphasized a renewed foc
Alleged Ringleader of Silicon Valley ‘Murder Cult’ Arrested
Gizmodo / 10h
Who is the mysterious figure at the heart of an expansive police investigation?
Gwen Stacy’s Resurrection Just Got Even Weirder
80Gizmodo / 11h
Spider-Man's long-dead love interest is back as the new Gwenpool, but not to be confused with either the other Gwenpool, or that one time she was on a cover as a Gwen Stacy version of Deadpool. Hope that helps!
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
500+Wired / 11h
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight.
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, February 19 (game #1122)
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, February 18 (game #1121) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still g
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, February 19 (game #353)
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, February 18 (game #352) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wo
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 19 (game #619)
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, February 18 (game #618) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
The Powerbeats Pro 2 Track Your Heart Rate From Your Ears (but Not Very Well)
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a new set of headphones with a really interesting feature—Apple says they can measure your heart rate during workouts . Huge if true—imagine if you could leave your watch at home (or not bother to buy one in the first place) and still get a heart rate reading to go with your workout. But that's only going to be a useful fe
Elon Can't Seem to Get Full Self-Driving Approved in China
62Futurism / 11h
As Elon Musk leans the future of Tesla on his long-deferred dream of fully autonomous vehicles, its rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) is faltering in China, the automaker's second-largest market . In September of last year, Tesla announced that FSD was expected to deploy to the company's EVs in China and Europe in 2025, pending regulatory approval. But that plan hit a snag in China, which is now
China Looks to Use Tesla FSD Rollout as Leverage in Trade Negotiations
Gizmodo / 11h
Elon Musk has bet Tesla's future on autonomy, and China sees that as a point of leverage in negotiations over tariffs.
Presidents’ Day May Be Over, But EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station Is Still at Its Best Price
86Gizmodo / 11h
The EF Ecoflow Delta 2 portable power station recharges 7x faster than competitors and has a whopping 15 outlets for powering up your essentials.
Trump admin reverses hydropower layoffs that sparked grid stability fears
22TechCrunch / 11h
The layoffs slashed between 13% to 20% of the four Power Marketing Administrations’ workforces. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google Play Books purchases on iOS now skirt the App Store’s commission
TechCrunch / 11h
Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased elsewhere, like e-books bought via a website, developers have to request a specific exception to link their iOS app’s users to the company’s own […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Is Your Wi-Fi Putting Your Data at Risk? Here’s How to Stay Safe
How-To Geek / 11h
Wi-Fi networks power a lot of our routines, from streaming shows to placing delivery orders. It can be easy to forget that these networks can expose where you go to anyone lurking on the same connection. But just a few straightforward changes can reduce the risk of Wi-Fi-related attacks.
Capital One Venture Card Bonus: 75K Miles + $250 Travel Credit
72One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card with 75K bonus miles + $250 to enjoy on Capital One Travel The popular Capital One Venture Card has just introduced a new limited time welcome offer, which is incredibly lucrative. Let’s go over all the details. Capital One Venture Card offering improved bonus The Capital One Venture Card is now offering a two-part welcome bonus: Earn 75
An obscure French startup just launched the cheapest true 5K monitor in the world right now and I can't wait to test it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
JapanNext challenges high-end market with affordable 5K monitor VESA compatibility, adjustable stand, and multiple connectivity options Multitasking is made easier with PIP and PBP modes, it doesn't support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth French startup JapanNext has introduced one of the most affordable true 5K monitors on the market. Priced at €650 (approximately $680), the snappily named JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 (
Complete guide to earning and redeeming Avianca LifeMiles
The Points Guy / 11h
While navigating a foreign airline’s frequent flyer program may seem daunting, your savings on award travel can be significant. This is particularly true for Colombian airline Avianca and its unique LifeMiles frequent flyer program. LifeMiles offers appealing redemption rates for Star Alliance awards and additional unique features that make this program worth your attention, though a series of re
Its about to be much easier to get a spot in line for these 2 popular Disney World rides
The Points Guy / 11h
I’ve heard several sad tales of guests sauntering up to a Disney World ride only to be turned away because the ride doesn’t have a traditional standby line. While disappointing to the uninitiated, this isn’t an uncommon practice. Disney has several methods for accessing attractions, including a standby queue, Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass , Lightning Lane Premier Pass and a virtual qu
5 ways to use credit cards responsibly
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Credit cards are powerful financial tools. Used responsibly, they can offer you valuable rewards and benefits and, of course, a secure and convenient method of payment . But what does “use responsibly” actually mean? Here are our top tips on how to avoid making mistakes with your credit cards. Pay your bills on time
IHG acquires ‘lean luxury’ hotel brand with locations in European hotspots
The Points Guy / 11h
Over the last few years, lifestyle hotel acquisitions have been all the rage for some of the world’s biggest hotel companies, including Hyatt and Hilton . Now, IHG is joining the fray with the acquisition of the “premium urban lifestyle” Ruby hotel brand from Germany-based Ruby SARL (Ruby Group). Already quite popular in Europe, with 20 hotels open in Germany, the U.K., Austria, Switzerland, Ital
Duolingo ‘killed’ its mascot with a Cybertruck, and it’s going weirdly well
31TechCrunch / 12h
Duolingo’s mascot, Duo the owl, is dead. Okay, Duo isn’t really dead (we think), but the language learning app committed so hard to this bit that its CEO, Luis von Ahn, read a eulogy for this beloved green bird on TikTok. As any fiction author could probably tell you, killing everyone’s favorite character is not […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk staffer created a DOGE AI assistant for making government ‘less dumb’
82TechCrunch / 12h
A senior Elon Musk staffer created a custom AI chatbot that's supposed to help DOGE "eliminate" government waste. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Great Deal: Southwest Companion Pass Promotional Offer
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Southwest Airlines has just introduced an incredibly generous promotion. With this, you can earn a promotional Companion Pass after booking a single roundtrip ticket, and that could be a great deal. Book a ticket, get a promotional Companion Pass With a new promotion from Southwest Airlines, you can earn a promotional Companion Pass by booking a single roundtrip ticket (or two one-ways). Here are
2026’s Summer Movie Season Is Already Wild, and 2025’s Hasn’t Even Happened Yet
42Gizmodo / 12h
Steven Spielberg's new movie just moved release dates to avoid Star Wars and the Avengers—and that's just the start.
Microsoft Edge is Becoming Even Faster
How-To Geek / 12h
Lately, Microsoft has been on a crusade to make Edge faster. With the latest update to Edge 132, the company is taking extra measures to get one step closer to that goal.
Amazon’s TikTok-Like ‘Inspire’ Mode Is Gone
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon has recently decided to shut down its mobile app's short video and photo feature called Inspire. Inspire, which started in 2022, lets users find products through videos and pictures made by influencers, brands, and other customers, similar to what TikTok does.
US military and defense contractors hit with Infostealer malware
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
US military agencies and defense contractors hit by infostealer malware The malware can exfiltrate victim's data Researchers discovered thousands of infected devices Despite their multi-billion dollar budgets, US agencies have been infected by Infostealer malware, and have had credentials and information stolen from official devices. A report from Hudson Rock has revealed for as little as $10 per
This Kindle Paperwhite Kids Is at Its Lowest Price (and Adults Can Use It, Too)
Lifehacker / 12h
If you've never considered the Kindle Kids e-reader because of the label, you've been missing out on some sweet perks. The 16 GB Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $139.99 (originally $179.99), the lowest price it has ever been, according to price-tracking tools . Here's why this is a great deal for everyone, not just kids. Display type: 7" glare-free, Resolution: 300 ppi, Storage: 16 GB, Battery l
You Can Now Restrict Replies to Followers Only on Bluesky
Lifehacker / 12h
It feels like every social media site now has a 'reply guy' problem. You'll post about something that you know your followers will get, but if the post goes any degree of viral, multiple random strangers will appear in the replies questioning all your decisions and putting you down for making a harmless quip or a minor error. Bluesky is now helping you do something to address this problem. The si
Apple purges apps without contact info from EU app store, as DSA deadline hits
TechCrunch / 12h
A change requiring app developers to disclose their address, phone number, and email information to consumers has gone live on the App Store within the European Union. Apple on Tuesday announced it has removed any EU apps that haven’t yet complied with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation that had added a requirement in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This iPhone SE Is Stuck Inside a Nokia Lumia 1020
How-To Geek / 12h
We've seen countless hardware mods on iPhones over the years, but someone just set out to make one of the wildest ones we've seen. The result is an iPhone that looks and very much feels like a Nokia Lumia phone.
Odds of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Climb Again as Impact Probability Hits New Peak
90Gizmodo / 12h
2024 YR4's odds jumped to a 1-in-32 chance of impact, though that number will likely fall as the asteroid continues to be monitored.
Roundtables: Generative AI Search and the Changing Internet
MIT Technology Review / 12h
Recorded on February 18, 202 5 Generative AI Search and the Changing Internet Speakers: Mat Honan , editor in chief, and Niall Firth , executive editor. Generative AI search, one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025, is ushering a new era of the internet. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world
Robot abuse is still the path to the future – even if I hate it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Humanoid robots are the hot new thing and no longer the purview of science fiction, but instead a growing fact of life. Even though most are still in the lab or a handful of factories, their skills are more human-like by the minute. These robots walk, run, assist, converse thanks to AI, hang out, dance, and sometimes suffer unfortunate levels of abuse. One of the more remarkable humanoid bots is
Mother of OpenAI Whistleblower Says She's Sent Material From Scene of Alleged Suicide for Laboratory Testing
Futurism / 12h
OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji's autopsy report has been released to his family, who remain unconvinced that he died by suicide — and that they're testing a strange hair sample found in his apartment. According to a joint report from the city's medical examiner and police department that was provided to Fortune and other media outlets , investigators "found no evidence or information to estab
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE
500+Wired / 12h
Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US Doge Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.
Pi-Hole v6 Has Arrived: Here’s What’s New
How-To Geek / 12h
Pi-hole, the popular software for network-wide content blocking, just released the Pi-hole v6 update. It has a redesigned interface, many performance improvements, and more.
No, it's not an April fool, Intel debuts open source AI offering that gauges a text's politeness level
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Polite Guard looks to help keep chatbots polite and less prone to exploitation With NLP at its core, it works by classifying text on a four point scale of politeness The dataset and source code are available on GitHub and Hugging Face Intel has unveiled Polite Guard, an open source AI tool aimed at assessing the politeness of a text and allowing AI chatbots to remain consistently polite to custom
How to Reduce Military Spending While Keeping Power?
Next Big Future / 12h
IT modernization could slash 388,000 to 1 million admin, support, and non-combat roles. Given the mix (~1.04-1.17 million active-duty, 614,000-695,000 reserve, 778,000-867,000 civilian in non-combat roles), a weighted average cost of $90,000 per person is reasonable for non-combat personnel (balancing higher active-duty costs with lower reserve/civilian costs). For 388,000 to 1 million roles cut:
xAI Grok 3 is Number One AI Across Categories
Next Big Future / 12h
xAI Grok 3 is the number one ranked AI across categories. xAI is still performing reinforcement learning and other continuing training to improve these models. They are expanding their data center from 250 megawatts of 200,000 GPUs to 1.2 gigawatts and 1 million GPUs. This will be about 20 times the compute of the 200k ... Read more
3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate
20Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Astronomers have detected over 5,800 confirmed exoplanets . One extreme class is ultra-hot Jupiters , of particular interest because they can provide a unique window into planetary atmospheric dynamics. According to a new paper published in the journal Nature, astronomers have mapped the 3D structure of the layered atmosphere of one such ultra-hot Jupiter-size exoplanet, revealing powerful winds
Safe Superintelligence, Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup, is reportedly close to raising roughly $1B
TechCrunch / 12h
Safe Superintelligence, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, could be close to raising more than $1 billion at a $30 billion valuation — a higher valuation than reported just weeks ago. Bloomberg reports that VC firm Greenoaks Capital Partners is leading the deal and pledging to invest half a billion […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Gaming With a Data Cap Sucks, These 7 Tips Can Help
How-To Geek / 12h
Few things can push your data cap to the limit quite like downloading modern video games. But with careful planning and smart choices, you can still enjoy your favorite hobby without breaking your data budget.
