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Linux 5.17 delayed after vulnerability discovered in AMD processors

Hogwarts Legacy will receive a dedicated State of Play preview stream on March 17. The 20-minute broadcast will feature more than 14 minutes of the upcoming Harry Potter game running on a PS5, rounding out with some insights from a couple of developers behind the game. You can watch the State of Play at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 9pm GMT (or March 18 at 8am AEDT) on the PlayStation Twitch or YouTube chann

Seeing is believing: Visibility is key in the cloud era

The resurgence of Spectre-like malware has pushed the release date for the next iteration of Linux for at least a week, its creator has confirmed. In the 5.17-rc8 announcement, the kernel development head Linus Torvalds explained that the discovery of CVE-2021-26341 - a vulnerability in some AMD processors that resembles the dreaded Spectre/Meltdown fiasco, meant the team needed to apply certain

MIT Technology Review / 1h

Thermo Fisher Scientific is known for its equipment used in a variety of industries—from biosciences to environmental—but the company is also an application developer. An increasing number of instruments can be remotely monitored and managed through the company’s Connect platform, while data is collected and analyzed through more than 40 different modules and applications. Managing those applicat

Discovery will combine HBO Max and Discovery Plus following TimeWarner merger

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28Engadget / 1h

Months after announcing their purposed $43 billion merger , WarnerMedia and Discovery have answered what will happen to HBO Max and Discovery Plus once they form the imaginatively named Warner Bros. Discovery . Per Variety , Discovery chief financial officer Gunnar Wiedenfels said during a recent panel at the 30th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference that the company plans to combine the

Fast shipping battle: We put Amazon Prime and Walmart+ to the ultimate test

The Points Guy / 1h

We’re living in an era of instant, or nearly instant, delivery. So how do the two biggest retailers in the U.S. by overall sales — Amazon and Walmart — compare when it comes to their expedited delivery services? New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out our beginner’s guide . Amazon has been a front-runner for years with its Amazon Prime service. But the advantage of h

Choice Privileges Promo: Stay Twice, Earn 8,000 Points

36One Mile at a Time / 1h

Choice Privileges has today launched its next major promotion. While probably not a reason to switch any stays to Choice, it’s worth taking advantage of if you were planning such a stay already. Choice Privileges spring 2022 promotion Choice Privileges is offering up to 8,000 points after every two stays between March 14 and May 8, 2022 . Here are the basic terms to be aware of: Registration is r

Move over Spotify - CD sales are on the rise for the first time in 20 years

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Ghostwire: Tokyo devs made Sony improve the PS5 DualSense controller

While we might be waiting a while for the launch of Spotify HiFi , there's a way to get CD-quality music sent to your home without using any data. It's called a CD. For the first time in 20 years, the humble compact disc format has seen in an uptick in sales according to data published by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) , with 46.6 million discs being sold last year. Admitted

Commute in style with this seated folding electric scooter on sale

Tango Gameworks, the developers of Ghostwire: Tokyo, may have played a hand in improving Sony’s unique DualSense controller, thanks to some rather strong feedback from the studio’s legendary founder, Shinji Mikami. In a candid interview with ForTheWin , Tango Gameworks’ producer Masato Kimura recalled that he visited Sony to look at a prototype version of the PS5 controller with Mikami-san, who s

Mashable / 1h

SAVE 15%: If you've been eyeing e-scooters, now's a good time to pull the trigger. The EverCross Electric Scooter is on sale for $679.99 as of March 14 — that's $120.00 (15%) off its regular price of $799.99. With gas prices as obscenely high as they are, many people are now turning more to biking or public transportation. Another option is the e-scooter — once considered an amusement on European

Dell's all-inclusive Nintendo Switch 'Animal Crossing' bundle is $5 off

Mashable / 1h

SAVE $4.98: Dell's Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Bundle includes an Animal Crossing: New Horizons- themed Switch console with matching Joy-Con controllers, a copy of the game itself, and a carrying case with a screen protector. A $384.97 value, it's yours for just $379.99. If you missed the March 2020 memo about Nintendo Switches and Animal Crossing: New Horizons , here's your chance to claim a

What’s the Difference Between Archiving and Deleting Emails?

How-To Geek / 1h

When it comes to removing emails, there are two options that nearly every service has—“Archive” and “Detele.” It’s a little confusing why there are two choices that sound very similar. What’s the difference and which should you use? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

CDs Are Apparently Cool Again as Sales See Huge Jump

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How-To Geek / 1h

Fashion trends aren’t the only thing making a comeback because in 2021, CD sales saw their first increase in nearly 17 years. Seriously, CDs are cool again, and according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), music fans bought almost 46.6 million disks in 2021. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple Could Split the iPhone 14 Lineup with Two Different Processors

How-To Geek / 1h

Unlike previous iPhone releases, the iPhone 14 lineup may feature two different chipsets. This change may help the Pro and Pro Max models of iPhone 14 stand out a bit, as they will finally offer “pro” performance with exclusive, high-end processors. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

16 Super Grimdark Genre Movies That Aren't 'The Batman'

Lifehacker / 1h

Perhaps its a reflection of the state of the world (or our perception of it), but many of the most popular genre films of the past decade or more have been of the relentlessly grim-and-gritty variety. Particularly when it comes to superheroes (and especially Batman, whose films have only grown more dour across the… Read more...

Wide Open Turkish Airways Business Class Awards For Four Or More, Several Routes

View from the Wing / 1h

Most Turkish Airlines routes between the U.S. and Istanbul are wide open for business class award redemption between October and January - for four or more passengers! - with some routes having availability starting in May. Turkish is a Star Alliance airline, which means you can use United miles to book. Or you can transfer Citi, Bilt, or Capital One points directly to Turkish for some amazing aw

HBO Max and Discovery+ will be combined into one service following merger

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22TechCrunch / 1h

Following last week’s news that Discovery’s shareholders approved its merger with WarnerMedia, which will create one of the largest U.S. media companies , there’s now a hint as to how this merger will impact the companies’ respective direct-to-consumer streaming services, HBO Max and Discovery+ . This morning, Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels said the companies plan to combine the two streaming se

PlayStation will stream a 'Hogwarts Legacy' State of Play on March 17th

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42Engadget / 1h

You'll soon get more than just a cursory look at Hogwarts Legacy . Sony and WB Games Avalanche have announced a State of Play stream on March 17th devoted solely to the open-world Harry Potter RPG. The 20-minute presentation will finally share more details for the title, including 14 minutes of PlayStation 5 gameplay. The stream starts at 5PM Eastern on PlayStation's Twitch and YouTube channels.

Leaked Samsung Galaxy A53 Video Confirms Our Worst Fears

SlashGear / 1h

A closer look at the next midrange smartphone hero from Samsung, the Galaxy A53, complete with a box that's not much bigger than the phone itself.

It's time Windows 11 got rid of this trashy feature

Hackers are targeting your smartphone like never before

Microsoft has poured a lot of energy into making Windows 11 one of its cleanest-looking operating systems to date, but one Reddit user has pointed out that it could have gone further – and we completely agree. U/hyperactiverobot created a concept video in which the Recycle Bin can be moved to the taskbar, allowing Windows 11 users to drag unwanted files down onto it if they still want to preserve

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Alcohol and sleep: experts explain how booze affects your snooze

The pandemic has made mobile devices an essential part of every business, but it has also led to cybercriminals trageting smartphone users. A report by mobile cybersecurity firm Zimperium claims more than 10 million mobile devices, across 214 countries, were affected by mobile threats last year. The company’s zLabs cybersecurity research arm claims mobile malware is the most prevalent threat, as

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Deal alert: Alaska Airline flights to Seattle from $98

There’s a long-held belief that having a few drinks can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better, but we now know this isn’t true for everyone. So if your sleep tracker is telling you that your shut-eye takes a nose-dive after a night on the town, there’s definitely something in it. Just like you, some of us enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a few beers to unwind with friends after work, b

The Points Guy / 1h

In Seattle, you can find coffee lovers gathering at historic Pike Place Market, which was also home to the first Starbucks. Alaska Airlines is offering deals to Seattle, a major hub for the airline, starting just under $100 round trip. Sign up for our daily newsletter for more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox. (Photo by Caroline Tanner/The Points Guy) SecretFlying alerted us to this

There's... Official Walking Dead Irish Whiskey?

Gizmodo / 1h

As io9’s resident Walking Dead viewer and whiskey enthusiast , I was very surprised to discover I’d somehow missed the partnership between the show and The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey during the first third of the show’s eleventh and final season. Luckily for me, Sexton has released a second special edition for… Read more...

Sonic and Knuckles face off in a new 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' trailer

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Mashable / 1h

Everyone's favorite speedy blue hedgehog returns in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 . And this time, he's got company. Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) and his sidekick Tails (voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey) have to save the world from another iconic duo: Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and warrior echidna Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba). The final trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gives us a good look at Sonic's

'SNL' star Pete Davidson will be on Blue Origin's next spaceflight

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Engadget / 1h

Blue Origin's next crewed spaceflight is scheduled for March 23rd and, as reports suggested , Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson will be one of the passengers. It will be New Shepard's fourth flight with humans on board and its 20th overall. #NewShepard mission #NS20 will include Marty Allen, @NBCSNL ’s Pete Davidson, @SharonHagle , Marc Hagle, @JimKitchen , and @DrGeorgeNield . Liftoff on Ma

Riot Games bought a stake in the animation studio behind 'Arcane'

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Engadget / 1h

Riot Games has worked closely with Arcane animation studio Fortiche for years, and now the two are cementing their creative union. Riot has made an equity investment giving it a "significant" but non-controlling stake in Fortiche. It has also added two leaders, Chief Content Officer Brian Wright and Director of Corporate Development Brendan Mulligan, to Fortiche's board of directors. The game dev

Why a ‘Cheap’ IKEA Kitchen Is Actually Expensive

Lifehacker / 1h

The average kitchen reno costs about $25,000 , with a high end closer to $40,000. The cost depends on a lot of factors, from your geographic location (it’s a lot cheaper in the South, for example) to your taste and the size of your kitchen. Still, no matter how you slice it, renovating a kitchen is an expensive project. Read more...

Big Rocket Energy: Pete Davidson Scores Free Seat on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Flight

Gizmodo / 1h

A crew of six, including Pete Davidson of Saturday Night Live , will attempt to venture past the Kármán line on March 23 aboard a Blue Origin rocket. Read more...

Multiple iPhone 14 Models Could Come With Last Year's A15 Processor

SlashGear / 2h

Analysis suggests Apple may take a different approach to their yearly iPhone family refresh. Instead of new processors across the board, there may be a split.

Save over $100 on a pair of Klipsch earbuds built for outdoorsy people

Mashable / 2h

SAVE $104 : Looking for headphones that can accompany your adventures this spring? The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport Headphones are up for the task and on sale for just $94.95 at Walmart as of March 14. That's a 52% discount. If your groggy energy from the time change is any indication, spring is coming. That means all kinds of adventures await you. If you're looking for a pair of headphones

Grab a Cuisinart espresso maker for half off to get through the time change

Mashable / 2h

Save 50%: Get your caffeine fix for half off. As of March 14, the Cuisinart Defined Espresso Machine is just $99.99 (down from $199.99) at Amazon and Best Buy . Spring is days away, meaning the clocks have jumped forward, the sky is dark when your alarm goes off, and very quickly a strong latte in the morning has shifted from a want to an absolute need. Now maybe you're one of those morning peopl

Haven’t We Suffered Enough? There’s a New COVID Outbreak in China

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100+Futurism / 2h

In a grim turn of events, a new outbreak of COVID-19 has appeared in two of China’s largest cities, resulting in fresh lockdowns and a sobering reminder that the global pandemic is still very much in effect. Authorities in Shanghai and Shenzhen have imposed restrictions on travel for residents after daily cases spiked over the past week, The New York Times reports . China reported 3,122 cases on

Apple's AirPods Max are back on sale for $449

Engadget / 2h

If you missed the sale last month, you have another opportunity to get Apple's AirPods Max for $100 less than usual. The green models are back on sale for $449, which is only $20 more than their record low. While still on the high end, a $100 discount isn't anything to scoff at — especially if you want a pair of headphones that will work seamlessly with the rest of your Apple devices. Buy AirPods

The organic robots that learned to multiply

Mashable / 2h

Xenobots are tiny robots made from living cells and they are getting quite good at self-replicating (in a petri dish). Just over a hundred years after the word robot was introduced to the world in a Czech play, the sci-fi vision of synthetic lifeforms seems closer to reality than ever. So, do we marvel at this scientific breakthrough and rejoice in all its potential (like designing and building b

Ford announces new EV production and profit goals for Europe

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TechCrunch / 2h

Ford is accelerating plans to sell more electric vehicles in Europe on its way toward reaching carbon neutrality in the region by 2035. The automaker announced Monday that it will launch three new electric passenger vehicles and four new electric commercial vehicles in Europe over the next two years. The company also said it plans to sell more than 600,000 EVs annually in Europe by 2026 to suppor

Why You Should Take a Walk With Someone to Stop an Argument

Lifehacker / 2h

One of the byproducts of living in a highly politicized society is the abundance of arguments. Even if you’re not engaging in them yourself, we’re constantly surrounded by people who turn aspects of everyday life into a political statement or moral crusade, and feel compelled to tell you about it. Read more...

Researchers Could Lure Murder Hornets to Their Deaths with Sex

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24Gizmodo / 2h

Birds do it, bees do it—even the wasps that kill bees do it. A clever team of scientists now has an idea to use the Asian giant hornets’ horniness against them, in hopes of stopping the invasive species from decimating U.S. bee populations. They’ve identified the sex pheromones of the queen and propose trapping the… Read more...

How to clean your AirPods

Engadget / 2h

It didn’t take long for wireless earbuds to become ubiquitous . Apple’s AirPods launched back in September 2016, joining notable true wireless headphones from Jabra, Sony, Samsung, and others. A few years later, they’re the go-to choice for many of us when listening to music, podcasts and streaming services on our phones and tablets. However, because we use them so often, wireless earbuds can qui

How to Find Range in Microsoft Excel

How-To Geek / 2h

If you’re using Microsoft Excel for statistical data, you may need to find the range for a data set. Here we’ll explain a simple way to calculate range in Excel using formulas. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

9 Recipes for St. Paddy's Day Beyond Corned Beef and Cabbage

37How-To Geek / 2h

Some of us just don’t like corned beef and cabbage, and that’s okay. If you want to celebrate St. Paddy’s day with something a little different this year, we’ve got some incredible Irish-inspired dishes that will get those eyes a’ smiling. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Samsung's New Budget-Friendly Phones Arrive March 17th

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How-To Geek / 2h

Now that Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S22-series devices are available, it’s time for the company to focus on less flashy, more affordable devices. Samsung is now sending out invites for its March 17th “Awesome Galaxy A Event,” where it’s expected to debut two new mid-range phones. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h

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What Made The Honda NSX Such A Unique Sports Car

SlashGear / 2h

Taking a look back at the illustrious first-gen Honda NSX that debuted in 1990, the path that led to its creation, and where Honda plans on going next.

Delta’s Inferior “New” Airbus A350s

53One Mile at a Time / 2h

Delta Air Lines will soon be expanding its Airbus A350 fleet, but don’t expect Delta’s typical onboard product… Delta acquiring former LATAM Airbus A350s Delta will shortly start the process of acquiring nine Airbus A350-900s that used to fly for LATAM. In 2019 it was announced that Delta would invest in LATAM , which was a major development at the time. Unfortunately the timing didn’t prove to b

AWS is helping fund startups building greener cities

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Amazon is taking steps to make cities around the world more environmentally friendly, in the face of the deteriorating state of the world's climates. The company's AWS cloud computing arm has announced an expansion of its sustainable efforts, launching the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator to help growing companies leverage cloud computing for environmental and ecological ends. The move comes af

Everyone is going to launch a fund that backs other funds

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TechCrunch / 2h

Investors have long invested in other investors as a way to get exposure to ambitious, speedy smaller funds (and access to hot deals before their neighbors notice). Andreessen Horowitz has been doing it for years, most recently putting money into a fund for NFT art , and Lightspeed and Sequoia now have well-known scout programs that give starter capital to ambitious emerging investors. While fund

Sayso is launching an API to dial down people’s accents a wee bit

TechCrunch / 2h

Struggling to understand your heavily accented co-worker? Can’t follow what the customer support person at the other end of the phone is saying? Technology rushes to the rescue. It turns out that listening to an accent you’re not familiar with can dramatically increase the cognitive load (and, by extension, the amount of energy you expend to understand someone). Sayso is attempting to tackle this

How to earn bonus miles through the AAdvantage shopping portal

25The Points Guy / 2h

Online shopping portals are one of the easiest ways to boost your rewards balances. These programs offer bonus points for various airline and hotel programs just for shopping online through the portals. For such an effortless way to earn points, it would be a mistake not to utilize them. In this guide we’re going to talk about how to use the American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping portal . If you

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Smoke Detectors

Lifehacker / 2h

Smart smoke detectors are one of many smart technologies entering the market for homeowners. These modern smoke detectors have more safety features than traditional smoke detectors, and many of them connect right to your smartphone and will send emergency alerts. Read more...

Ukraine is reportedly using Clearview AI's facial recognition tech

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20Engadget / 2h

Ukraine is now using Clearview AI's facial recognition technology for purposes such as identifying Russian soldiers, its CEO claimed. Hoan Ton-That told Reuters the company offered Ukraine's defense ministry free access to its system following the invasion by Russia. According to the report, Clearview suggested Ukraine could use the tech to reunite refugees with family members, fight misinformati

Load up the big bike, DarkFest 2022 is bringing the heat!

Popular Mechanics / 2h

The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Battlefield 2042 has another game-breaking glitch

TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h

Battlefield 2042 is not in good shape. On top of the existing technical bugs, graphical glitches, and gameplay issues that have plagued the game since launch, a new bug has made its way to the shooter, causing players to spawn on the wrong side of multiplayer maps and killing them automatically. Videos shared on the Battlefield 2042 subreddit show the bug in action. In one clip, a squad of US sol

Beat the early-bird deadline to save $300 at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

24TechCrunch / 2h

Not much else matches the fast, evolving pace of mobility technology. It’s revolutionizing the way we move people, as well as parcels both big and small, and it’s simultaneously reshaping the present and future of industries, cities and towns around the world. If you want to keep your fingers on mobility’s driving pulse, you can’t afford to miss TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 , a two-day, programming

A Console Modder Recreated a Classic Portable GameCube That Only Ever Existed Online as a Render

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23Gizmodo / 2h

It’s still no easy feat, but creating a realistic 3D render of a miniaturized console is nowhere near as difficult as building the real thing, but that didn’t stop YouTuber GingerOfOz from building a handheld portable GameCube based on nothing but a concept pic that’s been floating around the internet since 2005. Read more...

Spotify Just Killed Key Car Support – And Users Are Furious

SlashGear / 2h

Spotify is sunsetting software support for a range of vehicles leaving some users less than appreciative of the situation. Could this be a Car Thing push?

Meta to allow Horizon Worlds users to turn their avatar’s personal safety boundary off

TechCrunch / 3h

After reports that women were already being groped and sexually harassed in Meta’s new VR spaces, Horizon Worlds and Venues, the company formerly known as Facebook last month rolled out a new “Personal Boundary” feature that created a bubble of space with a radius of two virtual feet around each avatar. This prevented avatars from getting within roughly four feet of one another. Today, Meta is cu

Sonic 2's New Trailer Teases an Epic Emerald Showdown

VPN provider TorGuard has banned customers from using torrenting protocol BitTorrent after reaching a court settlement with more than two dozen film studios. The plaintiffs, who filed the lawsuit in October 2021, claimed that TorGuard’s marketing material actively encouraged the breach of copyright laws and that its customers frequently used BitTorrent clients for precisely this purpose. In a set

23Gizmodo / 3h

Paramount has finally dropped the final trailer for the Sonic sequel, showing the return of Doctor Robotnik ( Jim Carrey ), a downhill race through the alps, and the newest anthropomorphic villain, Knuckles ( Idris Elba ). James Marsden and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) make an appearance as well. Read more...

Mac Pro 2022 could be a 40-core monster packing two M1 Ultra chips

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Manufacturing is finally ready for digital transformation

Apple’s next Mac Pro could use a pair of M1 Ultra chips bolted together, according to fresh speculation. This comes from Apple leaker Majin Bu on Twitter (via Wccftech ), who isn’t one of the more commonly cited hardware leakers, so chuck in some extra salt with this one. Based on what my resource reports, here is some official information on the new Mac Pro 2022This is the bridge that connects 2

20MIT Technology Review / 3h

Manufacturers of all kinds share similar challenges when moving to the cloud. When your mission is to create the most advanced technology independently, regardless of what you’re developing, it’s only possible when you team up with the right partners. Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Technology, builder of the fastest electric hypercars in the world, knows this well. The sports car Neve

New Curve Card: Not As Great As We Thought, Re-assigning Charges Doesn’t Retain Category Bonuses

View from the Wing / 3h

The new Curve card is beginning to roll out. It lets you link other credit cards and choose which one you pay with, and it can give you rewards on top of the card that you're charging to and lets you change which card you're charging after the fact. However they are saying that re-assigning charges won't retain merchant codes for category bonuses. Continue reading ...

Revealed: Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q2 2022

40One Mile at a Time / 3h

The Chase Freedom Flex SM Credit Card ( review ) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. This is a reminder that today is the last day to register for the Q1 2022 5x points categories, and we’ve also just learned the Q2 2022 bonus categories (registration for that will open tomorr

Updates on the Future of Dune and More

27Gizmodo / 3h

Rob Zombie’s Munsters remake has cast a horror icon. Karl Urban teases even more to come from The Boys . Plus, the CW details what’s coming on Superman & Lois , Legacies , Charmed , The Flash , and more. And get a new look at what’s coming on Outlander . To me, my spoilers! Read more...

The 5 Best Live TV Streaming Services of 2022

How-To Geek / 3h

As cable subscriptions continue to dwindle, more and more TV viewers are turning to live streaming services. If you’re looking to replace cable with streaming, our guide will help you find the best live streaming service for you. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional 2 Review: Compromise Isn't Happy

How-To Geek / 3h

High-end compact keyboards are nothing new, but the Professional 2 is looking to introduce a new level of class. With an ergonomic design, high-quality materials, and a unique switch-type, this board can feel fresh even if you’re used to niche mechanical keyboards. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

7 Frustrating New Features in Windows 11 (and How to Fix Them)

Lifehacker / 3h

Like many things in life, Windows 11 is a mixed bag. It finally modernizes the Windows operating system: It looks stunning, it’s secure, and it’s fast, and it comes with a couple of neat tricks like the new snap windows assistant and a redesigned taskbar. But in an effort to move forward, Windows has also broken a few… Read more...

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is $200 less than usual on Amazon

Engadget / 3h

Apple's latest MacBook Pros are some of the most powerful laptops you can get right now, and they have high price tags to match. But if you've had your eye on the 16-inch model , you can grab it for $200 less than usual right now thanks to a new Amazon sale. The online retailer has the 512GB model for $2,299 and the 1TB version for $2,499, both of which are record-low prices. Buy 16-inch MacBook

A great card for new business owners: Capital on Tap Business Credit Card

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The Points Guy / 3h

There are a lot of business credit cards out there, so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed when deciding which card is right for you. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution designed with the new small business owner in mind: the Capital on Tap Business Credit Card . Capital on Tap was launched in the U.S. in 2021 with a single goal: to help small-business owners with a card that makes it more rewar

Facebook users in Ukraine are, in fact, banned from calling for Putin's death

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21Engadget / 3h

Meta may be walking back a temporary exemption that let Facebook users in Ukraine call for Russian President Putin's death. Reuters claims to have seen an internal post from Meta global affairs President Nick Clegg indicating the company was "narrowing" its moderation to make clear that it wouldn't allow calls for the death of any head of state. While Meta didn't appear to have changed its mind o

Apple iPhone SE Review: A Phone for the Anti-Consumer

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58NYT > Technology / 3h

Why spend more if you don’t have to? The new $430 iPhone meets all the criteria of what most of us need in a smartphone.

How to Browse the Dark Web If You're Shady (or Just Curious)

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Lifehacker / 3h

For all the mystery surrounding the “dark web,” it’s actually pretty easy to access if you have the right software, and we can show you how. But before we get to the walkthrough, a word of warning to curious minds looking into the dark web for the first time: The place can be dangerous. Read more...

New iPhone SE (2022) review live: camera samples, battery life, design discussed and more

Ubisoft could be the latest victim of a Lapsus$ data breach

(Image credit: TechRadar) So, you've probably noticed that we've just published our iPhone SE (2022) review . It's a good one from Lance Ulanoff, and you should definitely set aside some time to read it. I've also been using the new iPhone SE for a little while now and I thought that, rather than just add in to the review, I'd go live with you lovely readers so you can give me some thoughts, ask

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#HaveAWord campaign speaks directly to men and boys about violence against women

The cybercrime group claiming to be behind the recent Nvidia and Samsung hacks has now taken responsibility for a recent disruption of Ubisoft’s games and services. Ubisoft is one of the world’s biggest video games companies, pushing out AAA titles such as the Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed series. The company notified its users and customers of a temporary disruption, and whilst that announcement

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30Mashable / 3h

A lewd comment here. A catcall there. Violence against women and girls often begins with words. A new campaign from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aims to speak directly to men and boys about how they can intervene and act as male allies to tackle violence against women . The #HaveAWord campaign calls on men to "have a word" with themselves and their friends to challenge misogynistic behaviour

Delta’s ‘new’ Airbus A350s are going to be a big downgrade

73The Points Guy / 3h

After Delta retired its Boeing 777 fleet during the pandemic, it dubbed the Airbus A350 its flagship aircraft. After all, the airline’s Airbus A350-900s sport Delta’s fanciest cabins, including an all-suite business-class along with Premium Select recliners . The biz pods each have sliding doors and direct aisle access, while the premium economy recliners offer more space than coach with upgraded

New: Air Canada Aeroplan & Air Mauritius Partnership

97One Mile at a Time / 3h

One of my favorite things about Air Canada Aeroplan is the emphasis that the program has on adding partners. Aeroplan has more airline partners than any other airline frequent flyer program. We’ve seen several partners added in recent months, including Etihad , Azul , Vistara , Air Serbia , Virgin Australia , Air Dolomiti , Eurowings Discover , Gulf Air , and Oman Air . In December 2021, Air Cana

The iPhone SE is the platonic ideal of a smartphone

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TechCrunch / 4h

I wish I was an iPhone SE person. Since its re-launch in 2020, the entry model iPhone has transformed from a nod to relic-era sizing into a prime example of a “ just what it needs to be and nothing more” smartphone . Even as Apple has retained the smaller 4.7” screen and the Touch ID authentication system , it has aggressively ramped the internals of the SE models — making them incredibly perform

Instagram is now completely blocked in Russia

Russia Instagram Meta•

100+Mashable / 4h

. Roskomnadzor, the country's media regulator, officially banned the app on Friday but gave Russians a 48-hour in-between period before it would be instituted. The ban, implemented at midnight on Monday, was confirmed by GlobalCheck (via Bloomberg) , a service examining internet restrictions in Russia. Last week, Russian prosecutors requested a court to label Meta , Instagram's parent company, an

The best budget robot vacuums you can buy

57Engadget / 4h

We all could use a little help keeping our homes clean, and now we live in an age where robots are actually capable of lending a (mechanical) hand. Robot vacuums are some of the most ubiquitous smart home gadgets available today with their circular shapes and propensity for bumping into walls. While they provide an undeniable convenience, they can also be expensive. It’s not unheard of to drop cl

This Dell G15 with an RTX 3050 Ti for $750 is a superb cheap gaming laptop deal

Cloudflare to offer all customers a significant security boost

If you're on the hunt for cheap gaming laptop deals, this 15.6-inch Dell G15 for $746 (was $1,218.99) is definitely one of the best options out there this week. Using the code SAVE17 at checkout will knock a full 17% off an already discounted price to yield a very competitive choice indeed - one that features an RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, Intel Core i5-10500H processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SS

Cloudflare Malware Attacks•

The Download: Russia is spreading misinformation about chemical weapons in Ukraine

Cloudflare has announced a raft of new security tools for all its customers as it unveils a major safety push. The company says that email continues being “one of the biggest security threats” for organizations, with various security tools being too expensive, overly complex, and hard to implement. That’s why the company believes true email security has until now been reserved for Fortune 100 com

NATO Russia Ukraine•

36MIT Technology Review / 4h

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Western officials are increasingly worried that Russia is preparing to use chemical weapons to attack Ukraine, then spread disinformation that the attack came from the Ukrainians themselves. On NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ program yesterday, White House national sec

How to pitch me: 4 VCs share what they’re looking for in March 2022

38TechCrunch / 4h

There’s a galaxy of talented and/or well-connected startup founders out there, but few have any prior fundraising experience, which levels the playing field by an inch or two. Everybody loves a go-getter, but in many communities, asking strangers for money is still considered a sign of poor character, not characteristic of an entrepreneurial mindset. But the rules are different in startup-land: a

Russia follows through on retaliation promise, bans Instagram

Russia Instagram Meta•

100+Engadget / 4h

Russia has followed through on its plan to ban Instagram . The Washington Post reports the country shut down access on March 14th as promised, leaving nearly 60 million users ( according to Statista) without easy access. Regulator Roskomnadzor issued the ban in response to Meta 'temporarily' letting Ukranian users call for the deaths of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his soldiers invading U

iPhone SE review (2022): A small throwback of a phone

Apple iPhone SE 2022•

33Engadget / 4h

Since the iPhone 5c, Apple’s approach to making a more affordable iPhone has been to stuff premium processors into cases belonging to older models. With the third generation of the iPhone SE, the company has stuck to that strategy. With its home button, top and bottom bezels and rounded corners, the new iPhone SE is nearly identical to the 2020 model, at least on the outside. Inside, this year’s

iPhone SE (2022) review: Old design, new power

Apple iPhone SE 2022•

Mashable / 4h

Apple's iPhone SE is an unusual budget phone. Other phone manufacturers try to match as many flagship features as they can on their affordable devices, while typically saving on the processor that powers them. Apple is doing it the other way round; the new iPhone SE looks the same as its two-year-old predecessor , and has roughly the same key features, including the single, 12-megapixel rear came

How to Make a Mason Bee House for Your Garden

37Lifehacker / 4h

Gardeners know that having bees around is a big help in the garden. Some gardeners even turn to urban beekeeping to attract some industrious pollinators to the yard (and reap the reward: honey). If you’re not quite ready for full-on beekeeping, you can still get in on the game by attracting solitary bees with a mason… Read more...

Shore excursions: What new cruisers need to know

The Points Guy / 4h

The fun of a cruise is equal parts what you do on board and what you do on shore. Cruise lines offer a full schedule of shore excursions to help you make the most of your time in port. However, the process of choosing and booking tours can be overwhelming for new cruisers. I’ve taken shore excursions around the world, both ship-run and independent, and spent many days in port wandering on my own.

TV Struggles to Put Silicon Valley on the Screen

Wired / 4h

From WeCrashed to Super Pumped, Hollywood is still too infatuated with founders.

The Best Video Doorbell Cameras

20Wired / 4h

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front porch from anywhere.

From our stacks: Endpaper illustration from Great Thoughts for Little Thinkers By Lucia T. Ames. New York & London: G. ...

Music, Arts & Literature / 4h

From our stacks: Endpaper illustration from Great Thoughts for Little Thinkers By Lucia T. Ames. New York & London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons. The Knickerbocker Press, 1902.

How to Use the timedatectl Command on Linux

How-To Geek / 4h

The Linux timedatectl command lets you set your time, date, and timezone for your system clock and your real-time clock. Spare a moment, and we’ll show you how it all works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Maybell Quantum’s Icebox is a small fridge for large quantum computers

Maybell Quantum Icebox•

82TechCrunch / 4h

Maybell Quantum , a Denver-based startup that plans to build hardware for the budding quantum computing ecosystem, is coming out of stealth today and launching Icebox. As the name implies, Icebox is a cryogenic platform to cool quantum processors down to the very low temperatures it takes to run a stable quantum system. Traditionally, these are extremely large systems but Maybell says its Icebox

Pareto thinks it shouldn’t be so hard to collect lead-generation data

TechCrunch / 4h

Startups need data to grow, and Pareto CEO Phoebe Yao wants to make that as easy as possible. She started the company in 2020 to provide virtual data analysts for businesses. Pareto’s team of data experts offer actionable insights for sales marketing and recruiting pipelines. That data can be anything from sourcing TikTok influencers to qualifying B2B sales leads, finding job candidates and resea

Blue Origin will fly SNL’s Pete Davidson to space on March 23

Davidson Blue Origin•

TechCrunch / 4h

Blue Origin has announced its next roster for a flight of New Shepard to suborbital space, and it includes Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson, as well as angel investor Marty Allen, nonprofit founder Sharon Hagle, her husband and Tricor CEO Marc Hagle, entrepreneur Jim Kitchen and Commercial Space Technologies founder Dr. George Nield. Pete Davidson is Blue Origin’s second star passenger, after

Google “hijacked millions of customers and orders” from restaurants, lawsuit says

52Ars Technica / 4h

Enlarge Google is being sued by a Florida restaurant group alleging that the tech company has been setting up unauthorized pages to capture food orders rather than directing them to the restaurant’s own site. Google uses “bait-and-switch” tactics to get customers to place takeout or pickup orders through “new, unauthorized, and deceptively branded webpages,” according to the lawsuit , filed on be

Google Photos update will soon give your Android photos a professional makeover

Google Android Update•

MacBooks could soon get much harder to buy

Google Photos has long offered a 'Portrait blur' feature for adding bokeh to your people snaps, but now Google's Android app is bringing the effect to a lot more subjects – as long as you're a Pixel user or Google One subscriber. The editing tool currently lets you add background blur to existing photos of people. But Google has announced that its Google Photos Android app is bringing the effect

Tile Bluetooth trackers are up to 20 percent off on Amazon right now

A recent Covid-19 outbreak has locked down all production in Shenzhen, a city that borders Hong Kong and is notable for being the 'Silicon Valley' of China. With manufacturing and transportation at a standstill, popular products like the Galaxy S22 Ultra , MacBook Pro laptops and the iPhone 13 could all soon become much harder to find in stock. With the city of 17.5 million people now being asked

36Engadget / 4h

Bluetooth trackers are an affordable way to digitally keep track of your physical belongings, and now you can snag a number of Tile gadgets for less. Amazon has select packs of the trackers for up to 20 percent off right now. The 2022 Tile Mate Essentials pack is included in this sale and it has two Tile Mates, one Slim and one Sticker tracker, all for a record low of $68. You can also get a pack

Why It's More Than OK to Walk During Your Run

Lifehacker / 4h

Anyone who claims that walk breaks don’t make you a “real” runner is not only a weird jerk, but simply incorrect. The walk/run combination is a legitimate strategy used by runners of all levels. Whether your goal is to gradually build distance, or to conserve energy to finish a race strong, or to convince yourself to… Read more...

Your dream handheld GameCube is finally a reality 20 years later

Modder Portable GameCube•

In a post-pandemic world, will working from home be a boon for business travel?

An almost 20-year-old handheld GameCube concept has been dragged out of your childhood and into the harsh reality of 2022. And like all of your other pre-pubescent hopes and dreams, it hasn't quite survived the test of time. This homemade GameCube handheld does a great job at mimicking the sexy 2002 render it's based on, but its insides are a butchered hodgepodge. It doesn't have the energy to pl

The Points Guy / 4h

After two years of remote work and return-to-office dates pushed back several times due to COVID-19 surges and variants, many companies are finally getting ready to return to the office this month. However, what that return to work looks like will likely be very different than office life before the pandemic, and since the working-from-home culture took root. Gone from many companies is the expec

Shopping online in the UK is changing - here's what you need to know

UK Online SCA Today•

Here's what this year's BAFTAs tell us about the Oscars race – and it's bad news for Benedict Cumberbatch

UK shoppers will now face more security checks when making an online purchase under new customer protection rules. From today (March 14, 2022), ecommerce shoppers will face mandatory multi-factor authentication in an attempt to cut down on fraud and online crime, making sure consumers don't get scammed. The changes, which will also apply to face-to-face shopping, will make completing a purchase a

TPD Jane Campion BAFTA•

Donald Trump Asks Direct Mail Donors To Pay For His New Plane

After January’s muted Golden Globes ceremony signalled a dramatic fall from grace for the once esteemed awards body, the BAFTAs have firmly established themselves as the most important precursor to the Oscars race in any given year. Not only do the British-awarded trophies now sit a comfortable second to any Academy Awards listed on the resumes, Wikipedia entries and obituaries of actors and film

View from the Wing / 5h

Donald Trump no longer has a 747 flying under the Air Force One call sign. He no longer has his Boeing 757 in flying condition either. It has fallen into disrepair needing maintenance and missing parts. He recently had a well-publicized incident where the plane he was in – not his own – had to make an emergency landing. The Dassault Falcon 900 which was taking him from an event in New Orleans to

What to expect from the new Carnival Celebration cruise ship

Carnival Cruise 50•

The Points Guy / 5h

In November 2022, during its 50th anniversary year, Carnival Cruise Line will debut its latest new build, Carnival Celebration, the second ship in the line’s Excel class. Following in the footsteps of sister vessel Mardi Gras , launched in 2021, Celebration is also the second of Carnival’s ships to be powered by liquefied natural gas and the second of the line’s throwback ships, meaning it’s the

In Life, as in Wordle, Success Often Depends on Where You Start

40Wired / 5h

We all have to start somewhere, but some of us have a leg up over others—even when it comes to simple games.

Save Money by Filling Pet Prescriptions at a Regular Pharmacy

31How-To Geek / 5h

A lot of people don’t know you can fill your pet’s prescriptions at the same pharmacy they get their medication from. You can even save a bunch of money doing so! Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

What Is the 127.0.0.1 IP Address, and How Do You Use It?

How-To Geek / 5h

127.0.0.1 is a pretty famous IP address — it’s possible you’ve even seen it on a t-shirt. But what exactly is it, and why is it so famous? Find out more about 127.0.0.1 here. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Do Git Branches Work?

How-To Geek / 5h

Branches are a core feature of Git’s version tracking and are used constantly by teams working on the same software codebase. We’ll dive into how they work under the hood, and how you can use them to improve your Git workflow. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

A brief tour of the PDP-11, the most influential minicomputer of all time

500+Ars Technica / 5h

Enlarge (credit: saccade.com) The history of computing could arguably be divided into three eras: that of mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Minicomputers provided an important bridge between the first mainframes and the ubiquitous micros of today. This is the story of the PDP-11, the most influential and successful minicomputer ever. In their moment, minicomputers were used in a vari

AMD forced to fix Spectre patch after Intel reveals flaws

Elden Ring too big? You only need 30 minutes to beat it

Intel has revealed several apparent shortcoming in some of the security protections offered by its great rival AMD . The company had recently discovered new Spectre-like vulnerabilities affecting both its chips, as well as those produced by ARM. AMD’s devices were reportedly immune, but while Intel was investigating its rival's previous patches to try and find a way to mitigate the new flaws, it

Elden Ring Minutes•

Samsung’s iPhone SE 3 rival hasn’t been announced yet but it’s already available

Elden Ring may be a mammoth open-world game, but it doesn’t need to be a massive time investment. As the speedrunning community has shown, FromSoftware’s latest action RPG can be beaten in a matter of minutes rather than hours if you know all the right tips and tricks, with one player even beating the game in only half an hour. Prolific speedrunner Distortion2 has managed to complete Elden Ring i

This wild e-bike looks like folded paper – and you could be riding it next year

Samsung has a launch planned on March 17 for a new range of Galaxy A phones, but one of the device that we’ll likely see there has already gone on sale and it looks like it could be a real alternative to the iPhone SE 3 . Despite not having been announced yet, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is available to buy now in Kenya, Vietnam and Serbia. That limited availability means you probably won’t yet find i

Eskute Bike European•

Review: SAS Business Class Airbus A350-900 (CPH-MIA)

Yamaha's latest concept e-bike isn't just a futuristic fantasy – the company is planning to actually put it into production, and it could be available to buy and ride as soon as early 2023. It's only March, but this is already proving to be an exciting year for e-bikes. Ducati unveiled a feather-light road e-bike , Cannondale revealed a new model with 100-mile range , Biktrix unleashed a bike spe

100+One Mile at a Time / 5h

After an amazing trip to Oman, it was time for the last segment back to the United States, in Scandinavian Airlines’ A350-900 business class from Copenhagen to Miami. I was looking forward to this flight, as I hadn’t flown SAS’ A350 business class before. Furthermore, I’ve only ever flown SAS’ long haul business class once (on the A330), and it wasn’t a good experience. I was curious to see how t

iPhone 14 leak would mean a really tough decision for users in September

Apple iPhone 14 A16•

COVID rapid tests available on e-commerce in China for the first time

The iPhone 14 launch in (very likely) September already looks like it's got a talking point: Apple could well be about to split the power in the chips of its new iPhone series. This leak comes from respected leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities. His recent Tweet strongly suggests that the new iPhone 14 line-up - expected to include the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max , iPhone 1

China COVID-19 Test•

TechCrunch / 6h

China is allowing the public to take COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests for the first time as infection numbers hit a two-year high in recent days. Online marketplaces including JD.com and Meituan are now taking pre-orders for home test kits from government-approved manufacturers, including Shenzhen-based gene giant BGI. The products will also be available through drugstores nationwide. For the pa

The Morning After: Intel’s latest NUC mini-desktop is pretty powerful

80Engadget / 6h

As Apple’s new powerful mini-desktop, the Mac Studio, arrives, Intel’s very own series of tiny desktop PCs, the humble NUC, has reappeared. Engadget The NUC 12 Extreme is basically a slightly upgraded version of last year's NUC 11 Extreme, which was notable for being the first of its kind that could fit a full-sized desktop graphics card. Now it has Intel’s hybrid 12th-gen desktop processors, whi

Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti launch date leaked – along with some bad news

Netflix's next big crime TV show may be a caper from this infamous British director

A new Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti leak has emerged, bringing both good and bad news for people looking forward to Team Green’s next super-powerful graphics card. The good news is that it looks like The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is finally going to launch on March 29, which isn’t too far away at all. We last saw the RTX 3090 Ti way back at the start of January, when Nvidia gave us a quick glimpse during i

Windows 11 finally gets faster right-click menus

If you like your crime TV shows with a side helping of cockney slang and cheeky chappies, a new in development Netflix project may be right up your alley, guv’. Netflix is in negotiations to greenlight a new TV show based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie The Gentlemen, according to Deadline . A pilot script has already been co-written by the British director, responsible for smash hits such as Lock St

Here’s what you need to know about Intel Evo Week on Amazon

Windows 11 has hampered some users with a slow-performing right-click context menu for a good while now, something Microsoft has previously admitted – but the speed of the menu has been improved with the most recent preview of the OS. Build 22572 was released last week with a bunch of improvements and fixes, including work to resolve the bug with the sluggish right-click context menu which appear

Mashable / 6h

The Intel Evo Week on Amazon shopping event has arrived and now is your chance to score great deals on laptops pushing the boundaries of performance, connectivity, responsiveness, and style. To bear the Intel Evo badge, a laptop needs to be super-light, super-thin, and up to real-world tests (like juggling multiple apps without sacrificing speed). As a starting point, every Intel Evo laptop is po

All the winners from this year's BAFTAs

BAFTA Film 2022 TPD Best•

Mashable / 6h

This year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards saw some impressive winners. The Benedict Cumberbatch-starrer The Power of the Dog bagged some top honours including best film, Dune won five prizes, Licorice Pizza was widely nominated and took home best original screenplay, and Disney's Encanto won best animated film. SEE ALSO: Jane Campion calls Sam Elliott a 'sexist' over

Get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card when you join as a new member

Mashable / 6h

It’s time to clear out the clutter, put away bulky winter blankets, and get our home bases ready for spring. From stocking up on cleaning supplies to getting members-only pricing on Wi-Fi- enabled robo-vacs , joining Costco is a great way to spruce up your abode. When you join as a new Gold Star or Executive member and enroll in auto renewal for your annual membership, you’ll receive a $20 Digita

Digital blackface thrives on TikTok audio

Mashable / 6h

Open the TikTok app and scroll for a few minutes. You're probably going to find a creator, big or small, lip-synching along to an audio track with the distinct voice of Sesame Street 's favorite red Muppet. But the Elmo audio that you're likely giggling along to may be unintentionally perpetuating digital blackface in a way that's unique to the app. After blowing up online for his iconic feud wit

Watch Chiwetel Ejiofor's intro speech in the first 5 minutes of 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'

The Man Who Fell Earth•

29Mashable / 6h

If you're a fan of the iconic, otherworldly David Bowie film based on the Walter Tevis novel, this one's for you. Showtime's remake of The Man Who Fell to Earth as a series is set to land this April, with Chiwetel Ejiofor in the lead as an alien who arrives on this planet at a pretty big moment for humankind. He's joined by scientist and engineer Justin Falls (Naomie Harris) as the pair attempt t

Don't Drain Your Wallet: How to Set up AWS Billing Alarms & Budgets

How-To Geek / 6h

AWS bills everything by the meter, so if you experience unexpected usage, you’re going to have to pay for it. AWS has alarms that can trigger if your bill gets too high. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

This Is What an RPG for Indie Movie Heroines Would Look Like

77Wired / 6h

Press A to cry in your overpriced apartment, press B to run toward the sunset.

China’s Gig Workers Are Challenging Their Algorithmic Bosses

31Wired / 6h

Food delivery drivers are using platforms’ data-powered systems, mass WeChat groups, and unofficial unions to fight unfair conditions.

How Much Pi Do You Really Need?

Pi Day NASA 3.14•

83Wired / 6h

To celebrate Pi Day, we look at applications—from NASA to cars—that prove you can have too much of a good thing.

Palmer Luckey Says Working With Weapons Isn't as Fun as VR

82Wired / 6h

The founder of Anduril and Oculus discusses his talks with Ukraine's president, the ethics of AI weapons, and Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse.

Deepfakes Can Help Families Mourn—or Exploit Their Grief

53Wired / 6h

Death holograms aren't inherently creepy. They're part of a lineage of grief technologies that stretches back to photography.

The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials—and Patients—in Jeopardy

Wired / 6h

Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.

Paytm says payments bank did not share data with Chinese firms

RBI Paytm Bank PPB•

20TechCrunch / 6h

Paytm says a report claiming its Payments Bank’s data was leaked to Chinese firms is “completely false and sensationalizing,” as the India fintech giant rushes to provide clarification to calm investors after its shares tumbled as much as 14.7% to $8.6 apiece on Monday. Bloomberg reported this afternoon that Paytm was barred from adding new customers because it violated India’s rules by allowing

SupPlant is an Internet of Trees solution dramatically reducing irrigation needs for thirsty crops

SupPlant Raises $27M•

TechCrunch / 6h

Agtech startup SupPlant ‘s flagship product is, essentially, a Babel fish for plants: leveraging a set of hardware sensors, the plants can tell you whether they’ve been drinking enough water, or whether they could do with an additional sip or two. In a world where under-watering has far more damaging results than over-watering, a non-tech-enabled farmer may be tempted to keep the soil wetter than

Gran Turismo 7’s latest patch breaks a key feature

Gran Turismo 7 GT7•

iPhone Production in China's Tech Hub Screeches to a Halt as COVID Explodes

A number of Gran Turismo 7’s license tests and missions are currently proving impossible to beat after the game's latest update introduced a curious new bug. If you’ve been pulling your hair out trying to get gold in the game’s dirt license challenges – including the one lap time attack S-5 test – it turns out that the last GT7 update incorrectly changed the recommended tires that were previously

100+Gizmodo / 6h

Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple and critical partner for the manufacturing of the iPhone, has halted production in the Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, according to a spokesperson from the tech giant. The halt in operations is a direct result of soaring covid-19 cases in China, a country that has managed to keep… Read more...

Why Apple’s Logo Has a Bite Taken Out of It

How-To Geek / 6h

If you take a look at Apple’s famous logo design, you might notice a curved piece missing. It’s a bite mark in the fruit—but why is it there? We’ll explain the history and meaning behind the bite. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Netflix cancels critically-acclaimed family-drama despite 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating