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‘You’ll Be Held Accountable’: Leaked Memo Reveals American Airlines Plans Crackdown On Dirty Cabins, Missing Meals, And Poor Service Starting June 9
100+View from the Wing / 13h
Effective June 9, American says they will begin to pay attention to cabin appearance (but to achieve this they need planes to have more time on the ground for cleaners to clean). They will care that catering is loaded . They will care that flight attendants follow service standards . Continue reading ...





5 Benefits That Make Hilton Aspire Card Worth It
1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card As I often say, I find hotel credit cards to be quite underrated. These cards can be worth holding onto even if you don’t intend to spend a lot of money on them. For example, I’ve written about how the World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ) is great — the card has a $95 annual fee, and I think the Category 1-4 free night certificat





Elon’s Grok Chatbot Calculates Probability That Trump Is a Russian Asset
500+Futurism / 15h
Elon Musk's supposedly " anti-woke " chatbot, Grok, keeps spewing outputs that are hilariously opposed to the billionaire's views — including that newly-minted President Donald Trump is likely a Russian asset. Responding to a prompt from Arizona Republic columnist EJ Montini , Musk's " maximally truth-seeking " AI, which is built into X, said after an analysis that the probability of the presiden






NYT Strands hints, answers for March 10
Mashable / 8min
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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 10
Mashable / 8min
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





The White Lotus Season 3 finally reveals why Ricks in Thailand
Mashable / 1h
Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins) has been brooding all over The White Lotus this season, throwing full buckets over his girlfriend Chelsea's (Aimee Lou Wood) attempts at holiday fun and dropping a surprise mystery Bangkok trip into their schedule — one he'll take alone. But now, after Season 3 , episode 4, we've got a strong idea about why they're actually in Thailand at all — and it's not just to





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 10, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 March 10, 2025


Mashable / 1h
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





Israir Plans To Fly From Tel Aviv To New York With Leased A330s
42One Mile at a Time / 2h
Historically, EL AL has been Israel’s only long haul airline, and therefore has been the only carrier from the country flying between Tel Aviv and the United States. Recently, Arkia also launched flights between Tel Aviv and New York, using leased A330s. Now a third Israeli airline plans to add these flights as well. Israir wants to launch USA flights as of July 2025 Israir has just filed with th





North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack
2 TTPs•
99BBC News / 2h
Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.





SXSW 2025: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reveals new gameplay and a June release date
Mashable / 2h
Hideo Kojima has once again served up a fresh batch of " What the hell did I just watch ?" The legendary game director took the stage at SXSW to unveil a brand-new look at his much-anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach . Joining him for the panel were Norman Reedus (returning as Sam Porter Bridges), Troy Baker, and French music director/designer Woodkid. The nearly 10-minute trailer





Air China Accused Of Baselessly Denying Boarding To Disabled Child
One Mile at a Time / 3h
I received an email from a father who is trying to bring attention to a recent incident he faced when booked on an Air China flight from the United States, where the airline denied boarding to his daughter, and is refusing to take accountability. Air China denies disabled child boarding due to lack of doctor’s note Let me just copy and paste the father’s version of events, since it’s pretty succi





5 reasons to get the Hilton Surpass card
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hotel cobranded credit cards serve a very specific audience. After all, if you aren’t a regular visitor to the hotel chain in question, there probably isn’t much reason to get its credit card. But on the flip side, some hotel cards are better than others, especially when it comes to extra benefits that com





How and why to book a Marriott cash and points reservation
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Unfortunately, Marriott Bonvoy removed the ability to book customized cash and points rates online or via the app in January, as initially reported by Loyalty Lobby . But booking Marriott stays using a combination of cash and points is still possible — you have options if you’re determined to pay with a mix of method





MSC status match: How status with another cruise line got me perks with MSC
30The Points Guy / 3h
If cruise discounts, priority embarkation, welcome parties and free gifts sound enticing, pay attention. There’s only one cruise line in the entire industry that will match your status with other travel brands (and not just cruise lines), allowing you to access a variety of perks. MSC Cruises ‘ status match can take you from no status (if you’ve never sailed with the line before) to the highest l





Death Stranding 2 just got its release date and a 10-minute new trailer
Engadget / 4h
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PlayStation 5 on June 26. At SXSW, Kojima Productions dropped a 10-minute trailer for the upcoming game, giving us our best look yet at the sequel to 2019’s Death Stranding . Pre-orders open on March 17 at 10AM local time, and those who buy the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Edition will get early access two days before the game officially becomes avail





Study: Megalodon’s body shape was closer to a lemon shark
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
The giant extinct shark species known as the megalodon has captured the interest of scientists and the general public alike, even inspiring the 2018 blockbuster film The Meg . The species lived some 3.6 million years ago and no complete skeleton has yet been found. So there has been considerable debate among paleobiologists about megalodon's size, body shape and swimming speed, among other charac





Adjusting Tesla Texas Megapack Production Start Estimate
Next Big Future / 4h
Information from someone who lives and works in the area, online transcripts from the public meetings and public reports, Grok 3 analysis (based upon my giving it my view of the context to get to first megapack production at the new megapack factory in Texas gives this 9 month timeline. – 8-10 month timeline likely ... Read more





Why Frequent Flyers Are Quietly Rushing to Grab Citi’s 65,000 Mile AAdvantage Business Offer
View from the Wing / 4h
Earn this bonus and you'll have a minimum of 69,000 miles. 70,000 what it costs from the US to the Mideast, India or Maldives on Qatar in business. You can even fly Qatar's Qsuites, which may be the best business class in the world. Flying business class from the US to Southeast Asia also costs 70,000 miles -- and you can fly carriers including Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Continue reading





Some Megalodons Reached 80 Feet—But They Weren’t Built Like Great Whites, Research Suggests
71Gizmodo / 4h
Researchers refined their size estimates of the prehistoric shark by studying the bodily proportions of 165 other shark species.





Salterra Turks & Caicos, New Marriott Luxury Collection Resort
91One Mile at a Time / 5h
In early 2024, we learned how a new luxury Marriott property would be opening in Turks & Caicos, and it has the potential to make for a great getaway. There’s now an update, as the resort has opened, so let’s cover all the details. Marriott Luxury Collection opens in Turks & Caicos Salterra, a Marriott Luxury Collection property , has opened as of March 8, 2025. The property is located in Turks &





Whistleblower complaint expands on claims that Facebook once built a censorship tool to win over China
Engadget / 5h
A report from The Washington Post details allegations made by whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams about Facebook in a 78-page complaint filed last April with the SEC, including that the company built a censorship system in hopes to be allowed to operate in China and that it considered allowing the Chinese government to access users’ data in the country. Claims that Facebook developed a content supp





Manus probably isn’t China’s second ‘DeepSeek moment’
30TechCrunch / 5h
Manus, an “agentic” AI platform that launched in preview last week, is generating more hype than a Taylor Swift concert. The head of product at Hugging Face called Manus “the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried.” AI policy researcher Dean Ball described Manus as the “most sophisticated computer using AI.” The official Discord server […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use





Is the moon too far for your data? IBM's Red Hat is teaming up with Axiom Space to send a data center into space
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Red Hat and Axiom Space plan to send an Orbital Data Center to the ISS AxDCU-1 will run AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing tests in space The aim is to deliver secure, low latency processing off-world It seems as if space really is the next frontier for data centers. We recently reported Lonestar was preparing to send the first physical data center (actually a RISC-V processor with a Phison S





What Exactly Is a Meteor Shower?
How-To Geek / 6h
A few times a year, the night sky puts on a dazzling show of streaks of light flashing across the darkness. These aren't actually shooting stars. They're meteor showers, one of the most mesmerizing celestial events visible to the naked eye.





Korean Air Unveils New Livery: Modern, Blue, And Boring?
91One Mile at a Time / 6h
Recently, Korean Air’s takeover of Asiana was finalized, after a process that spanned over four years, due to delayed regulatory approval. We’ve had reason to believe that the airline would introduce a new livery for the combined carrier, and that has now been leaked. Korean Air’s new and very blue livery While an official announcement is expected shortly, pictures are emerging on social media of





What Is Infrasound, and Why Should You Care?
How-To Geek / 6h
Have you ever felt a strange sense of unease in an area, but you couldn't put your finger on what was causing it? Or maybe you went to the cinema for a truly immersive horror movie and found yourself unable to shake that anxious feeling. There's a good chance you were experiencing infrasound.





Japan’s service robot market projected to triple in five years
43TechCrunch / 6h
Faced with an aging population and labor shortages, Japanese businesses are increasingly relying on service robots to supplement their workforce, according to Bloomberg. Research firm Fuji Keizai projects the country’s service robot market to nearly triple by 2030, to ¥400 billion ($2.7 billion). Potentially driving that growth: The Recruit Works Institute projects that the country […] © 2024 Tec





They Even Took The Bathroom Books: Passengers Are Stealing Everything Not Bolted Down In Airport Lounges
View from the Wing / 6h
Travelers are stealing everything from airport lounges that isn't bolted down. That surprises me, because there's nowhere with more cameras watching you than inside an airport. There's nowhere with more law enforcement agencies (DEA, CBP, FBI, TSA, local police to name a few). And every passenger in the lounge has identified themselves when checking in. Continue reading ...





I'll Never Buy a Keyboard Without Media Controls Again
How-To Geek / 6h
Having dedicated media keys on your keyboard isn’t just a luxury—if you listen to as much music as I do, they’re essential. After switching from a keyboard with media controls to one without, I quickly realized just how much I depended on them.





Blazing Speeds, Bulletproof Security: NordVPN Birthday Deals Are Live
Gizmodo / 6h
Looking for great deals? Here's an exclusive offer that lets you save a lot of money while enjoying NordVPN's service.





AI Agents Can Use R2D2 Sounding Faster Communication
Next Big Future / 6h
GibberLink is a new audio communication protocol developed by Boris Starkov and Anton Pidkuiko during the ElevenLabs London Hackathon in February 2025. It enables AI agents to switch from human-like speech to a more efficient, machine-optimized, sound-based communication method when they recognize each other as AI entities. Leveraging ElevenLabs’ conversational AI technology and the open-source ..





Viz is Making Black Torch Into an Anime
90Gizmodo / 7h
Black Torch had a short life back in the 2010s, but its newly announced anime could help shine a light on other canceled manga.





Review: Korean Air First Lounge Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)
One Mile at a Time / 7h
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had an extended layover at Seoul Incheon Airport, prior to departing to New York in Korean Air’s A380 first class . Having recently reviewed the Korean Air Business Lounge , I was looking forward to checking out the Korean Air First Lounge, as I hadn’t visited in many years. I don’t want to be unfairly critical of the Korean Air First Lounge. It’s m





DOGE Threat: How Government Data Would Give an AI Company Extraordinary Power
100+Gizmodo / 8h
U.S. executives have complained that China's centralized system gives its AI efforts access to extraordinary government data.





Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a ‘moral obligation’ to pursue de-extinction tech
26TechCrunch / 8h
The CEO of Colossal, a startup that aims to use genetic editing techniques to bring back extinct species, including the wooly mammoth, assured audiences at SXSW that the company has no plans to create a real-life Jurassic Park — lest there was any doubt. “Modern conservation isn’t working […] and we’re gonna need a ‘de-extinction’ […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





I Was Sick of Spam Calls So I Made This iPhone Shortcut to Help
How-To Geek / 8h
While silly Monty Python songs about processed meat may be fun, unwanted marketing calls and emails are not. I'm sick of getting calls from unrecognized numbers, only for them to turn out to be telling me that I've been in an accident that wasn't my fault. I thought there may be a way the Shortcuts app could help.





Forget DeepSeek. China’s ManusAI Outperforms OpenAI. World First Autonomous Agent
Next Big Future / 8h
ManusAI is an AI from China that is mind blowing good. It outperforms OpenAI DeepResearch by a lot. It demoed stock analysis, deep real estate property analysis and resume analysis of job candidates. Others have shown Manus AI creating interactive websites. This is wild. China's Manus AI just dropped and it will completely change the ... Read more





How to translate a message in Instagram DMs
Mashable / 8h
If you've ever gotten a direct message on Instagram in a language you don't speak very well, it can be annoying to have to copy the text, open a browser, head to translate.google.com and translate the message, all to just return to the original app and respond. But an Instagram feature released in February allows users to translate messages right in the DM — and it's pretty simple. "Staying conne





Jon Bernthal Says His Punisher Special Will More Than Deliver
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Expect plenty of fan-pleasing violence and darkness from Marvel's upcoming one-shot special for the Punisher in 2026.





Well, that's unexpected: Samsung will team up with its fiercest Chinese rival to produce next gen NAND flash
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Samsung has signed an agreement with China’s YMTC to use its hybrid bonding tech The move will prevent infringement claims in production of 400-layer NAND US-China trade tensions may also have influenced the agreement Samsung Electronics has signed a contract with Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) which will allow it to use the Chinese semiconductor company’s bonding technology in the produc





Retroid says it will accept limited Pocket Mini returns due to screen scaling issue
Engadget / 8h
After months of Retroid Pocket Mini buyers reporting issues with the appearance of games when using shaders, Retroid has opened a new return window for people seeking a refund. But there are limitations. Per a screenshot shared by Retro Game Corps , the China-based company said in a Discord message that the return window will be open only from March 8 to March 14, only 200 overseas returns will b





American Airlines Passenger Finds Seatbelt Held Together With Tape [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...





The new M4 MacBook Air finally fixes an Apple keyboard annoyance that's been around for decades
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
The Mac mute button now matches the on-screen graphics Keyboards for MacBooks and iPads have been updated It's the first tweak to the button design since back in 1999 Apple unveiled some shiny new MacBook Airs for 2025 earlier this week – and as well as featuring the latest M4 chipsets inside, they also correct a keyboard oversight that's been around since the last century. As spotted by iCulture





Falcon Northwest Tiki (Intel, RTX 5080) Review: The Thin Reaper Has Arrived
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The Falcon Northwest Tiki crams all the power of a mighty gaming PC into a frame the width of a couple of hardcover books.





Whistleblower Alleges Meta Was Ready to Censor Content for Chinese Government
39Gizmodo / 9h
It's a pretty far cry from Zuck's claims of "free expression."





SXSW 2025: How Territory is revolutionizing VR accessibility with aesthetic access
Mashable / 9h
At SXSW 2025 , the panel "Aesthetic Access for VR: Centering Disabled Artistry" showcased Territory , a groundbreaking virtual reality experience that proved that accessibility isn’t just an add-on — it’s an art form. Created by Kinetic Light and Double Eye Studios, Territory is the first fully "aesthetically accessible" VR experience . Instead of retrofitting an existing VR program with accessib





2025 Best Credit Card Bonus Offers [March]
31View from the Wing / 9h
Every month I post what I find are the biggest credit card offers out there. Some of last month's biggest credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of biggest credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading ...





Scientists Intrigued by Galactic Structure That's 1.4 Billion Light-Years Wide
Futurism / 9h
Scientists say they've uncovered the " largest known galactic structure " — a cosmic monster that spans a mind-boggling 1.4 billion light-years, which is around 14,000 times the diameter of our own Milky Way galaxy. The team, led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Physics, made the discovery after analyzing data as part of the ROSAT X-ray satellite sky survey. They found that the str





Get 10TB of cloud storage for life for just A$443
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: You can get an Internxt 10TB cloud storage lifetime subscription for A$443 (reg. A$4,753) with code STORAGE20 at the Mashable Shop for a limited time. Are you doing a ‘low-buy year,’ like half the internet? Even if you're not, you’re probably looking for ways to save as much money as possible. Many people are canceling subscriptions, and the first one to go could be Dropbox or Google Drive





U.S. Housing Agency Considers Launching Crypto Experiment
100+Gizmodo / 9h
HUD is pondering using the blockchain and a stablecoin. One HUD official derided it as “monopoly money.”





How to sign up for Digg, the original Reddit
Mashable / 10h
Do you remember Digg? The social media and bookmarking platform was one of the most popular websites around in 2006, before the boom of platforms like Reddit , YouTube , Facebook , and Instagram helped to usher in its obsolescence. But Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian are bringing Digg back — with a relaunch that aims to fix all our problems with modern social media. "The social space online is defi





Weird New Computer Runs AI on Captive Human Brain Cells
Futurism / 10h
Australian startup Cortical Labs has launched what it's calling the "world’s first code deployable biological computer." The shoe box-sized device, dubbed CL1, is a notable departure from a conventional computer, and uses human brain cells to run fluid neural networks. In 2022, Cortical Labs made a big splash after teaching human brain cells in a petri dish how to play the video game "Pong." The





Scientists Realize They Witnessed the Last Gasp of a Planet as It Met a Horrible Fate
Futurism / 10h
Since they were first detected over four decades ago, unusually powerful x-ray emissions originating from the site of a dying star called the Helix Nebula have proved an enigma to astronomers. Now, we may finally have an explanation for what they are — and it's pretty grisly. As detailed in a new study published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society , a team of research





Someone Stole the Wheels From All the Teslas in This Parking Lot
Futurism / 10h
As CEO Elon Musk ravages the federal government with chainsaws and fascist salutes , the wheels are coming off for Tesla — literally. New local reporting by League City, Texas' KPRC-TV has uncovered an unusual heist in which thieves pilfered 44 tires from 11 unsold Teslas sitting in an Amazon warehouse parking lot over Valentine ' s day weekend. At least two tire lifts were attempted, though only





I Miss Sliding Keyboard Phones More Than I Ever Expected
How-To Geek / 11h
Back in the day, sliding open a keyboard was practical, satisfying, and just plain cool. Nowadays, physical keyboards have all but vanished, sacrificed in the name of thinner designs and bigger slab screens. I will take a moment to appreciate what made sliding keyboard phones special.





I asked Gemini to play a text-based adventure game with me and the AI whisked me away to a word-based fantasy
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Gemini, Google's AI chatbot running the 2.0 Flash model, is well equipped to handle complex conversations, generate instant images ("I need a picture of a guy working on the weekend on his computer"), and handle difficult math equations. I know all this, and yet, sometimes, I just find myself chatting with the thing, and when I do that, I often discover hidden capabilities, like classic video gam





Train to Busan Director Yeon Sang-Ho Has a New Zombie Movie
100+Gizmodo / 11h
After spending the last few years on other projects, Yeon Sang-Ho returns to the undead (and possibly Train to Busan ) with 2026's Gunche .





Side Effects of Ketamine Could Explain a Lot About Elon Musk's Behavior
200+Futurism / 11h
Amid his newfound role as unelected government wrecker , Elon Musk's use of the powerful tranquilizer ketamine is once again in the press. As The Atlantic reports , research into the effects of sustained ketamine use may offer some insights into the increasingly bizarre antics of the South African-born gem mining scion who's admitted to using the drug to treat depression — and who's allegedly ind





The 10 Weirdest Android Phones Ever
How-To Geek / 11h
All modern phones look the same, but it wasn't always like that. Android has produced some of the most innovative, unique, and outright odd phones over the years. These are the weirdest.





Spouse Checking In With Your Marriott Account? ‘We WILL Report You’—Expect To Lose Points, Face A Ban
41View from the Wing / 11h
A Marriott employee recently warned on social media that Bonvoy has been pushing hotels to report guests who try to share loyalty accounts. If your spouse is staying under your account to use your benefits, and let you earn the points, this could get you audited. However, he adds not to be a jerk to the front desk - the reservation might not be honored, but they probably won't waste their time re





Tammy Nam joins AI-powered ad startup Creatopy as CEO
67TechCrunch / 11h
Creatopy, a startup that uses AI to automate the creation of digital ads, has brought on a new CEO: Tammy Nam. Nam was previously COO and CMO at photo-editing startup PicsArt, and before that the CEO of video streamer Viki. She told TechCrunch via email that Creatopy was looking for a US-based executive who knows […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





The Last of Us season 2's new trailer teases a huge showdown between Bella Ramsey's Ellie and Pedro Pascal's Joel, but the big moment I'm waiting for is still being held back
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The Last of Us season 2's final trailer has been released HBO's hugely successful TV show will return to our screens in mid-April Its new teaser is full of moments pulled right of the series' videogame namesake The Last of Us season 2 is, at the time of writing, just over a month away – and HBO has more than whet our appetite for its arrival with a pulsating new trailer. Clocking in at around two





Should You Buy an Older Full-Frame Camera in 2025? I Did
How-To Geek / 11h
I was ready to purchase a new camera earlier this year, upgrading from my Sony a6500/a6000 setup that I've been running for several years. I chose to "upgrade" to a seven-year-old camera, but why?





Apple’s rumored smart home hub has reportedly been delayed
Engadget / 12h
It may be a while still before we see the smart home hub Apple is rumored to be working on. According to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman, the company has postponed the announcement of the upcoming product due to the issues it’s run into developing its “smarter” Siri . Gurman reported last month that the release of Apple’s upgraded Siri may be delayed, and Apple confirmed as much in a statement to Daring





Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Airbus A321neo (HKG-ICN)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I flew Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A321neo business class on the 2hr50min flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN). I was looking forward to this flight, as it was my first time flying a Cathay Pacific narrow body aircraft. The A321neo is a fairly recent addition to Cathay Pacific’s fleet, though over time it’ll become an increasingly popular ai





Chinese researchers are looking to create a revolutionary type of hard drive based on organic materials but huge unknowns remain
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Chinese researchers are working to develop molecular hard drives with high capacity The drives use organometallic molecules to boost data density and efficiency A conductive atomic force microscope tip reads and writes molecular data Chinese researchers are exploring the potential of organic materials to develop a new type of hard drive that could potentially store six times the amount of data co





How to Negotiate a Better Deal with Your Cell Phone Carrier
How-To Geek / 12h
We all like to save money, but when you buy a phone plan, it may seem like you have just to accept whatever price you're given. That isn't actually the case. You can often negotiate with the seller to get a better deal. Saving money is just a matter of knowing the right negotiation strategies.





Apple’s smart home hub reportedly delayed by Siri challenges
35TechCrunch / 12h
Apple announced this week that the “more personalized” version of Siri that it promised last year has been delayed — and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, that’s also postponed the launch of the company’s planned smart home hub. In a statement, Apple said the upgraded Siri features, which are part of its broader Apple Intelligence […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o





Musk may still have a chance to thwart OpenAI’s for-profit conversion
37TechCrunch / 12h
Elon Musk lost the latest battle in his lawsuit against OpenAI this week, but a federal judge appears to have given Musk — and others who oppose OpenAI’s for-profit conversion — reasons to be hopeful. Musk’s suit against OpenAI, which also names Microsoft and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as defendants, accuses OpenAI of abandoning its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Scientists Just Scanned Pale Rocks on Mars That May Have Huge Implications
Futurism / 12h
The latest evidence suggests that Mars used to be a wet world covered in oceans, with astronomers uncovering not just icy remnants of this period, but signs of entire reservoirs of liquid water still lurking beneath the planet's arid surface. But we're still far from having a complete picture of what the Martian climate looked like billions of years ago, before these oceans dried up. Now, however





Something Mysterious Swept Over Our Entire Solar System, Scientists Say
Futurism / 12h
A giant wave of undulating gas and dust appears, per new research, to have engulfed our Solar System millions of years ago. As New Scientist reports , astrophysicists have discovered that the Radcliffe wave — a 9,000 light-year-long structure full of stars and the gas and dust needed to form new ones — seems to have swept over our entire Solar System around 14 million years ago. Previous research





NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 10 (game #372)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 9 (game #371) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,





Quordle hints and answers for Monday, March 10 (game #1141)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 9 (game #1140) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going s





NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 10 (game #638)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, March 9 (game #637) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever wo





Why Didn’t I Buy This Simple Piece of Photography Gear Sooner?
How-To Geek / 12h
I've been enjoying amateur photography for years, but there's one piece of kit I've never owned up until this month: a variable ND filter. I can't believe I waited so long to get one–it's completely changed my photography capabilities.





New iPhone 17 Air leak may have revealed some key specs – and how it compares to the iPhone 17 Pro Max
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
iPhone 17 Air screen size and camera specs leak The handset could start at 128GB of storage It's set to be slightly smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max It seems likely that the iPhone 16 Plus is going to make way for the iPhone 17 Air this year – and a new leak gives us a better idea of