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Gentlemen hosts: These men cruise to make sure single ladies have a great time

Ubuntu 22.04, the next version of the famous Linux distro, is now available to download in beta. Codenamed Jammy Jelly fish, Ubuntu 22.04 is the next Long Term Service (LTS) release and comes bundled with a number of handy upgrades. The final version is set to go live later this month. An LTS version is usually relevant for about five years, giving businesses long-term peace of mind. Many things

The Points Guy / 2h

Call Beyonce to round up all the single ladies because they’ll want to hear this: If you’re a woman traveling by herself on a handful of luxury cruise lines, there are equally single men — gentlemen hosts — hired to make sure you have a wonderful time on board. Before your mind wanders fully into the gutter, these debonair dudes can do a lot of things, but they can’t do that . This is a cruise, a

Weird Hidden iPhone Gestures You Probably Never Knew Existed

Lifehacker / 2h

Remember when our minds were all blown when we discovered we could move the cursor on our iPhones by holding the space bar? Well, there are more hidden shortcuts like that—some of which are, admittedly, more useful than others, but all of which are worth a test drive to see if they, too, can become your new favorite… Read more...

Late-stage tech backer Liquidity raises $775M for its fintech platform from Apollo and MUFG

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TechCrunch / 2h

The credit-oriented fintech platform Liquidity Group , which funds later-stage technology companies, has announced a new raise of $775 million from private equity house Apollo and MUFG Bank. In a statement Ron Daniel, co-founder and CEO of Liquidity Group, said: “The new capital partnership with Apollo and the continued and successful partnership with MUFG is a validation of our founding vision t

Gogoro’s public debut could supercharge EV battery swapping across the globe

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TechCrunch / 2h

Gogoro, the company behind Taiwan’s thriving two-wheeler battery swapping ecosystem, is poised to succeed where others have tried and could not — and now it has the cash to do so. On Monday, the company closed its merger with special purpose acquisition company Poema Global and is now listing on the Nasdaq under the ticker GGR. Gogoro expects to receive about $335 million in cash proceeds from th

Samsung Shows Off First LaserSlim OLED TV

Gizmodo / 2h

Nintendo Switch 14.1.0•

Hertz CEO Admits Falsely Reporting Cars Stolen, Sending Customers To Jail

Nintendo has released a new Switch update, version 14.1.0, that adds notification alerts for platinum points, Nintendo’s currency for redeeming free digital rewards. While there’s no sign of the usual stability and performance improvements we’ve all come to expect from smaller patches, the new system update will download automatically as soon as you load up a Switch game. However, if you’d like t

View from the Wing / 2h

There's a class action lawsuit, with numerous reports of customers who were arrested for theft of vehicles they'd rented, and who wound up in jail while trying to clear matters up. I've even been contacted by readers trying to deal with the bureaucracy of Hertz over these issues. Appearing on CNBC, Hertz's new CEO acknowledges it happened, says it's rare, and that it won't happen again. Continue

What we bought: Peloton’s Lanebreak offered just the kick I needed to get back in the saddle

Engadget / 2h

Four years ago, I decided to purchase a Peloton bike . I was spending way too much on membership dues at a luxury gym I hardly attended, and I was intrigued by the idea of an exercise bike with live and on-demand classes. Even though the bike is expensive, I bought it on an installment plan; the monthly payments worked out to be around $100 less than that underused gym membership. Add in the fact

The Best Boomboxes of 2022

How-To Geek / 2h

The original boomboxes offered one of the first ways to bring music anywhere. We’ve got plenty of options for portable music now, but a boombox brings more than that, with plenty of features, playback options, and volume. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

11 Geeky Jigsaw Puzzles That Are More Fun Than Video Games

How-To Geek / 2h

We’re big fans of tech and spend nearly every waking minute thinking about it, but sometimes it’s nice to step back and find other ways to pass the time without it. And what better candidate for unplugged fun than a good ol’ jigsaw puzzle? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Olive Union's New Budget Hearing Aids Come With a Pre-Order Discount

How-To Geek / 2h

Not only are hearing aids expensive, but they’re rarely covered by insurance. That’s why Olive Union is launching a new, more powerful version of its popular budget hearing aids. Now available for pre-order, the Olive Max automatically cut unwanted noise, boost voices, and cost just $300 with an early bird discount. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Updates From The Witcher, The Crow Reboot, and More

Gizmodo / 2h

Rick Riordan offers another update on Disney’s Percy Jackson series . Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is developing a new series inspired by Umberto Eco. Plus, more footage from Sonic 2 , and what to expect from Walking Dead ’s incoming midseason finale . Spoilers get! Read more...

Sudden WordPress pricing change sparks confusion and outrage

A free way to file your taxes (that is actually free)

WordPress.com has introduced major price changes without warning, replacing all of its paid plans with a single ‘Pro’ plan. The Automattic-owned website builder has also reduced the storage on its free plan significantly, from 3GB to 500MB. In a WordPress forum thread , some users of the platform expressed their frustration with the new Pro plan, which costs $180 a year with no option to spread c

Mashable / 2h

Tax Day snuck up on you? You’re not alone if filing your taxes ranks somewhere between going through your backlog of unread emails and organizing your sock drawer on your list of life’s big priorities, but even with the April 18 deadline looming for most of us, there’s no reason to freak out just yet. You can get your taxes done in minutes — like while you are waiting for your food delivery — wit

Save $99 on AirPods-style earbuds that translate languages in real time

Mashable / 2h

TL;DR: Like something out of the future, the Freesay TWS Simultaneous Translation Earphones are on sale for 33% off, so you can get them for $199.99 instead of their regular $299. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to press a button and instantly be able to communicate with anyone in any language? Well, in 2022, the seemingly impossible is now possible thanks to translation headphones.

Eliminate excess moisture in small spaces with this portable dehumidifier on sale

Mashable / 2h

TL;DR: This Portable Mini Dehumidifier with Heating Base is on sale for $39.99 as of April 5, which is 20% off its regular price of $49. Just like a room that's too dry , a room that's too humid can cause discomfort and even health issues. It can also lead to home deterioration and staining from mold and rust. If there's a room in your home causing you issues, it may be worth investing in a dehum

IPv4 Vs IPv6: Which Is Faster?

SlashGear / 2h

While both internet protocols have been around for decades, the conversation only recently began shifting to IPv6 in earnest.

Corsha lands $12M to bring MFA security to machine-to-machine API traffic

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31TechCrunch / 2h

Corsha, a Washington D.C-based cybersecurity startup, has secured a $12 million Series A investment to bring multi-factor authentication (MFA) to machine-to-machine API traffic. APIs, which allow two applications on the internet to talk to each other, became central to organizations’ digital transformation efforts during the pandemic. This has made APIs a prime target for malicious hackers, with

Affordable electric cars coming in 2027 from new GM/Honda project

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23Ars Technica / 2h

Enlarge / The first EV to use GM's Ultium batteries is the Hummer EV, seen here. But from 2027, the cells will also power new, affordable EVs from Honda and GM brands. (credit: General Motors) On Tuesday, General Motors and Honda announced that the two companies are working together on a new range of affordable electric vehicles. The two OEMs will develop a new architecture that uses GM's new Ult

Cloud spending boom shows no signs of slowing down

Amazon secures 'largest ever' rocket order for satellite broadband venture

We already know cloud computing is one of the most important industries globally and today IDC has the data to prove it. According to a new report from the analyst firm, spending on cloud storage and computing products, including dedicated and shared environments, rose by 13.5% year-over-year to $21.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. For the full year, cloud spending rose 8.8% over 2020 to

Amazon Project Kuiper•

Elon Musk will join Twitter's board of directors

Amazon has signed contracts for what it says is the largest commercial procurement of rockets in history to support the launch of its $10 billion ‘Project Kuiper’ satellite broadband network . The retail and technology giant has reached agreements with European firm Arianespace, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin (which is backed by Amazon founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos) to launch

Elon Musk 9.2% Twitter•

100+Engadget / 2h

Elon Musk isn't just stopping at buying a stake in Twitter — he's also have a seat at the table. As CNBC reports , Twitter is appointing Musk to the company's board of directors. He'll be of value as both a "passionate believer and intense critic" of the social network, according to chief executive Parag Agrawal. An SEC filing shows that Musk will serve as a Class II director (that is, not top-ti

Save 18% on a smart dimmer that controls lights you already have

Mashable / 2h

TL;DR: This Smart Dimmer Plug with Remote Control is 18% off as of April 5, so you can snag them for $26.99 instead of $32 and revamp the lighting in your home. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a high home decor budget to turn your space into a smart home. With this Smart Dimmer from UGR Lighting , you can turn floor lamps, table lamps, or string lights that have a wall plug int

Learn the ins and outs of operating Oracle Primavera for just $15

Mashable / 2h

TL;DR: As of April 5, the Complete Oracle Primavera P6 Software Training Bundle costs just $15, which is a whopping 96% off its value of $400. Getting access to new management software is great and all until you realize you're just using it for the bare-minimum features it offers. Dive into everything that the Oracle Primavera software management system has to offer with this quick, two-course bu

'Marcel the Shell' is back with adorable film trailer

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200+Mashable / 2h

Marcel the Shell is back, and he's on a mission. The pocket-sized (but don't leave him in there) hero of Jenny Slate and Dean Fleisher Camp's viral 2010 video will star in a feature film directed by Camp in which Marcel embarks on a search to find his family. The trailer finds Marcel (voiced once again by Slate) is living comfortably with his grandma Connie (Isabella Rossellini) when an Airbnb cu

We flew four major European airlines and their mask policies confused the hell out of us

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28The Points Guy / 2h

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and more and more airlines announce the dropping of their face mask mandates, TPG U.K. took to the skies to see how things have changed. Travel demand is swiftly returning to almost pre-pandemic levels, and with it, there have been numerous announcements in recent weeks of airlines dropping their face mask rules. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox

This Is The Real Voice Behind Amazon Alexa

SlashGear / 3h

Millions of people around the world know the name Alexa, but what about the origin story of the voice of Amazon's own smart assistant?

Amazon orders up to 83 launches for its Project Kuiper internet satellites

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21Engadget / 3h

Amazon needs partners if it's going to send its Project Kuiper internet satellites to space, and the tech giant now has them lined up. The company has reached deals with Arianespace, ULA and its close ally Blue Origin to offer as many as 83 launches for Project Kuiper over the next five years. The arrangements will let Amazon field the "majority" of its 3,236 satellites, and is supposedly the lar

Chrono Cross on Switch still leads the standard for RPGs, 20 years on

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Harrison Ford to join Apple TV Plus in new comedy Shrinking

Chrono Cross fans have been calling for a re-release of the classic JRPG almost since its launch back in 1999. Finally, after many long years of waiting, we're getting our wish. Available to play on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , and other models, it features remastered graphics, the ability to fast forward, auto-battle improvements, and more. I've been playi

Ford Segel Apple T. Lasso•

General Motors, Honda partner to make millions of affordable EVs

Apple is making another major signing to its Apple TV Plus streaming platform, and it’s one that Star Wars fans might want to sit up and take note of. Set to make his first recurring TV appearances for a serialised show, Harrison Ford is set to appear in Shrinking, a new comedy series from Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, the creative team behind another Apple TV Plus hit, Ted Lasso . Shrinking

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40TechCrunch / 3h

Rick Schostek, EVP of American Honda said it best in a released statement: “Announcing a new battery electric vehicle isn’t exactly headline making news these days.” He’s right. There’s seemingly a new EV everyday ( including an electric DeLorean, announced yesterday ). But this announcement is different. General Motors and Honda today announced a partnership to co-develop affordable electric veh

Cake adds newest ingredient to sexual wellness recipe: Entrance into Target

TechCrunch / 3h

Following a successful launch into Walmart stores last year, sexual wellness startup Cake is expanding its mainstream presence into Target. The move is buoyed by a $2.5 million bridge round to bring its total funding to date to $8.3 million. Los Angeles-based Cake raised $4 million in funding last year when it made its national retail launch into Walmart. New investors into the company this time

Atomic Industries wants to change how your plastics are made

TechCrunch / 3h

Unless you work in manufacturing or product design, you probably haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about how plastic shapes are made. Look around you — see anything with a plastic casing? It was probably injection-molded, and the tool used to make the plastic was probably a royal pain in the ejector pins to manufacture. Atomic Industries is taking an industry that’s currently part science and

Playhouse is TikTok meets Zillow for the next generation of homeowners

20TechCrunch / 3h

We’re all guilty of it: sometimes, even when we’re not looking to move, it’s fun to look at home listings on Zillow just to see what’s out there. If that sounds weird to you… I don’t blame you, but I also recommend watching more HGTV. However, if this sounds like a fun way to procrastinate after you’re done playing the Wordle, Quordle, Globle and Heardle for the day, you’re not alone. The entire

Astranis is contracting an entire Falcon 9 rocket to launch four satellites next year

TechCrunch / 3h

San Francisco-based startup Astranis has purchased a dedicated launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, eschewing the less expensive “ride-share” model favored by new space companies for an exclusive mission that Astranis says will put its package of four communications satellites closer to their target orbit in a much faster amount of time. “We’re actually using substantially less than the max capabi

What Is a Graphene Battery, and How Will It Transform Tech?

How-To Geek / 3h

Batteries are at the heart of our most important daily technologies. Your phone, your laptop, and eventually your car and home, all rely on storing energy in batteries. Current battery technology is great, but graphene batteries could solve their shortcomings. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Plex Is Now the Guide to All Your Streaming Services

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How-To Geek / 3h

In a surprise update, Plex now offers universal search and watchlist functions. These new features allow you to quickly find content on other streaming services, such as HBO Max and Disney+, all without leaving the Plex app. In other words, Plex is now a one-stop shop for all your streaming needs. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Spring Cleaning Day 17: Living Room Windows and Treatments

25How-To Geek / 3h

We’re continuing our tour through the living room today by getting the winter grime off the windows and deep cleaning the treatments. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

No One Does Speculative Fiction Like Emily St. John Mandel

Wired / 3h

In Sea of Tranquility, the Station Eleven author uses time travel and other sci-fi flourishes to ask older questions about how humans make meaning.

Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six series heads to mobile later this year

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Engadget / 3h

Rainbow Six is coming to phones and tablets. On Tuesday, Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Mobile , a new entry in its long-running first-person shooter franchise that will be exclusive to Android and iOS devices. Set to come out later this year with Ubisoft’s Montreal studio leading development, the company says the free-to-play release will bring the “true” Rainbow Six Siege experience to mobile. E

The Olive Max 2-in-1 hearing aids come with adaptive hearing tech

Olive Max 2 Hearing•

Engadget / 3h

Olive Union has started taking pre-orders for Olive Max , its new pair of hearing aids that doubles as a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds. The company says the model was built-on top of the success of Olive Pro , the 2-in-1 hearing aids/earbuds it released back in 2020. While Olive Pro looks like a pair of Apple AirPods, Max uses a custom-built design that wraps around the top the wearer's ear f

August's 4th-gen WiFi smart lock is $40 off right now

Engadget / 3h

August's WiFi smart lock is a good one if you want an easy to use device to expand your smart home. Now you can get $40 off the smart home gadget at Wellbots by using the code EGDTLOCK at checkout. That'll bring the WiFi smart lock down to $189 — while not the all-time-low price we saw during the holiday shopping season last year, it's the best price we've seen on the gadget in 2022. Buy August W

Apple's 256GB iPad returns to a record low of $429

Engadget / 3h

Apple's base iPad isn't for early adopters or those looking to replace their laptop with a more svelte solution. Instead, it's the iPad for those who just want a more than capable tablet at a relatively affordable price. And if you've been eyeing the model with extra storage, you have an opportunity to grab it for $50 less than usual. The 256GB iPad is back down to its record-low price of $429 at

10 Sociological Studies That Prove Humans Are the Worst (and How We Can Be Better)

21Lifehacker / 3h

Sociological studies, history, and a quick look at Twitter all confirm a simple fact: People are terrible. We’re terrible because we’re born that way, and because we work diligently toward terribleness. But don’t despair as you click through these examples of our wretched nature, because humans are also awesome… Read more...

Peloton's Motion-Tracking Coaching Camera Is Finally Available and Slightly More Affordable

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Gizmodo / 3h

Although Peloton already puts cameras in its exercise bikes and treadmills, the new Peloton Guide, which is finally available after being first announced in November , is the company’s first camera-specific device that uses AI-powered motion tracking to monitor your form and routines while you work out from home. Read more...

Huge Plex update adds a universal watchlist, cross-service search and new discovery features

Plex Watchlist Features•

TechCrunch / 3h

Streaming media platform Plex is expanding on its mission to serve as a one-stop-shop for media and entertainment with the launch of new features designed to help users discover content to watch across their streaming services and the ability to save titles to a universal watchlist. The company believes the additions will make Plex more useful in today’s increasingly fragmented streaming landscap

Data.World raises $50M to help enterprises organize and track their data

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TechCrunch / 3h

For all the talk about the criticality of data for businesses, enterprise data is commonly siloed, unreconciled and spread across disparate systems, making it challenging to use and analyze. According to a 2020 report from Seagate and IDC, enterprises collect only 56% of the data potentially available through their operations — 43% of which goes ultimately unleveraged. In its research , meanwhile

Coro secures $60M at ~$500M valuation for an all-in, SaaS-based cyber protection platform aimed at SMBs

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TechCrunch / 3h

Enterprises typically dedicate significant money and talent towards protecting themselves from security breaches. That leaves a wide opportunity for cybersecurity specialists to build tools aimed at smaller organizations that still face the same security issues — and as some have argued , perhaps even more — as their larger counterparts but don’t have the same resources to fight them. Coro — a st

Microsoft Azure is going all in on Arm-based chips

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Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro specifications hinted ahead of April 12 launch

In the bid to become the cloud service to rule them all, Microsoft Azure has introduced a new Arm-based virtual machine in preview, based on Ampere Altra chips. The goal, as Microsoft explains in a new blog post , is to offer clients as much power as possible while using as little energy as possible. Easy peasy. "The new VMs are engineered to efficiently run scale-out workloads, web servers , app

Oppo Enco Air India•

Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Costa Rica starting at $240

The TWS earbuds competition is soon to get more intense now that Oppo is launching its premium Enco Air 2 Pro on April 12. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch the premium headphone on the same day they showcase the Oppo F21 and F21 Pro smartphones. It is rumoured that the new premium TWS earbuds are expected to retain the familiar design of the Oppo Enco Air 2 that was launc

27The Points Guy / 3h

If you have been meaning to visit Costa Rica, now is a good time to book. JetBlue is offering round-trip flights from select airports to San Jose (SJO) starting at just $240. Looking for more TPG news directly sent to your inbox? Sign up here for our daily newsletter! Teatro Nacional (National Theatre) in downtown San Jose. (Photo by Rolf Schulten/ullstein bild/Getty Images) Deal basics Airline:

Elon Musk snags Twitter board seat after buying large stake in the US social network

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69TechCrunch / 3h

Twitter announced this morning via a tweet and a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that Elon Musk, best known for his work at PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla, is joining the social network’s board of directors. News broke earlier in the week that Musk had purchased a more than 9% stake in the social media company after criticizing its speech policies publicly in late March . The n

Block confirms Cash App breach after former employee accessed US customer data

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TechCrunch / 3h

Block has confirmed a data breach involving a former employee who downloaded reports from Cash App that contained some U.S. customer information. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 4, Block — formerly known as Square — said that the reports were accessed by the insider on December 10. “While this employee had regular access to these reports as part of their pas

India blocks 22 YouTube channels over national security concerns

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TechCrunch / 3h

India has banned 22 YouTube “news” channels for spreading disinformation on subjects concerning the national security and public order. The banned YouTube channels had amassed a combined total of 2.6 billion viewers, New Delhi said. The channels, four of which had origins in Pakistan and rest coming from India, were attempting to use templates and logos similar to those of credible news outlets,

Winston Duke's Batman Rises in Spotify's Batman Unburied Podcast Teaser

21Gizmodo / 3h

DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.’ attempt to bring the Justice League and their counterparts into a new medium is nearly here. The publisher announced that the release of Batman Unburied , a podcast produced by longtime Batman movie writer David S. Goyer and starring Black Panther ’s Winston Duke as the Dark Knight, is… Read more...

American Airlines grows in the Caribbean with new route-map pin

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70The Points Guy / 3h

American Airlines is furthering its dominance in the Caribbean with a new service to Jamaica. The Fort Worth-based carrier will connect its Miami (MIA) hub with Ocho Rios, Jamaica (OCJ), beginning on Nov. 5. Service will be operated by American Eagle regional partner Envoy Air aboard an Embraer E175. The 551-mile flight will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Want more airline-spe

Europe’s top court sharpens guidance on data retention for combating serious crime

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TechCrunch / 3h

A ruling by the European Union’s top court has reaffirmed that national law cannot rely on a claim of combating serious crime to deviate from the prohibition in EU law on general and indiscriminate collection of electronic comms data. Although the court has signposted some targeted exceptions it suggests may be permissible for gathering digital evidence in bulk to fight serious crime, such as by

8 Unconventional Ways to Save Storage Space on Windows

Lifehacker / 3h

There are a few things in life you can never have enough of. Time and money might be the first two that come to mind, but there are times when storage space on your computer could be a close third. When you unexpectedly run out of space—just as you’re trying to install a large game or download a high-res movie—your… Read more...

Windows 11 event: All the new features and biggest announcements live

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GM and Honda announce plans to build 'affordable' EVs arriving in 2027

Microsoft is putting on a special Windows 11 event entitled Windows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work , hosted by CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Product Officer Panos Panay. The company released a rather cryptic teaser last month, sparking speculation in the community as to what new Windows 11 features and services Microsoft might announce. We'll have to wait until later to find out for sure, but all

GM General Motors Honda•

Engadget / 3h

GM and Honda will co-develop a series of affordable EVs using a global architecture and GM's Ultium battery technology , the companies announced . They promised to build vehicles in multiple product segments, including the compact crossover category, calling it a "new chapter" in their partnership. That significantly expands on previous news that Honda would create two EVs using GM's battery tech

View of a librarian and several teens at the Hubbard Branch Library, Detroit Public Library. Bookshelves in background....

Music, Arts & Literature / 3h

View of a librarian and several teens at the Hubbard Branch Library, Detroit Public Library. Bookshelves in background. Handwritten on back: “Hubbard Branch, interior view. Young adult and juvenile sections.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

From Edgelord to Overlord: Elon Musk Lands a Seat on Twitter’s Board

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300+Gizmodo / 3h

Elon Musk, Twitter’s newest and biggest shareholder, is flirting with the most contentious potential feature for the blue bird app: an edit button. His stance on whether the social network should allow users to change tweets after posting them may prove consequential: Musk was named Twitter’s newest board member… Read more...

PSVR 2 pre-order date could be announced soon

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23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h

If you’ve been patiently waiting for Sony to announce a PSVR 2 pre-order date, there’s a strong chance we might hear more about the upcoming virtual reality headset soon. Prominent insider Tom Henderson shared on Twitter that Sony has begun sending out emails titled “Introducing PlayStation VR2”, which could indicate a PSVR 2 State of Play or showcase event is on the way. Henderson noted that bot

PayPal's credit card will offer up to three percent cashback

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Engadget / 4h

PayPal has revealed its upgraded credit card, which will now offer users more cashback, depending on how they make their purchases. As before, users will still get unlimited two percent cashback on anything they buy, wherever a Mastercard is accepted. However, if you check out with PayPal, you'll get unlimited three percent cashback. This goes for online, mobile and in-store (with the PayPal QR C

1500 Free Bilt Points (Transfer To American, United, And More)

View from the Wing / 4h

Normally Bilt Rewards will give you 100 free points for linking each of their transfer partners to your account. They have 11 partners, so that's 1100 transferable Bilt points. Right now Bilt Rewards will give you 500 points for linking your American AAdvantage account to your Bilt account. This takes just a few seconds in their app. This is available through April 15. That means a total of 1500

World Of Hyatt Adds 100+ All-Inclusive Resorts, New Award Chart

One Mile at a Time / 4h

In 2021, Hyatt purchased Apple Leisure Group , paving the way for World of Hyatt to add 100+ all-inclusive properties to the program. The process of these hotels being integrated into World of Hyatt has just started, as it’s now possible to earn & redeem points at select Apple Leisure Group properties. World of Hyatt adding 100+ all-inclusive resorts Hyatt invested a huge amount in Apple Leisure

NZXT Function Is a Mechanical Keyboard for People Who Want a Little Customization as a Treat

Gizmodo / 4h

I am a big fan of how Keychron has made the DIY mechanical keyboard space more accessible to everyone. But for those who want to participate in the clicky-clack universe without going too deep, it can be hard to find a mechanical keyboard that isn’t geared solely toward enthusiasts or gamers. Read more...

What Is a Warrant Canary, and Does It Really Work?

How-To Geek / 4h

When shopping for a VPN, you may have run into a feature called a warrant canary. Touted as extra protection against government surveillance, you may have wondered what it is and whether it’s useful. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This new Apple tech could stop your iPhone or Apple Watch from getting water damage

In the World of NFTs, Who's Making Money Off Your Image?

Water is a major hazard for high-end portable tech like smartphones and smartwatches, but water resistance has lessened the threat, and future iPhones and Apple Watches could be even better protected. That’s because Apple has patented a ‘stand-alone water detector,’ which uses a membrane to detect if water has entered a device. Currently, Apple uses gel-filled sensors to help detect and defend ag

44Wired / 4h

Celebrities struggle with ownership of their image. It's time to prevent “portrait piracy" before the rest of us need to worry too.

Twitter CEO hints at actually adding edit button after Musk's poll

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100+Mashable / 4h

Listen, I've got an idea on how social media companies should be run. First, you get the world's wealthiest person to join in and start obsessively using the platform. Then, he just polls his followers on whether they want a certain feature or not. If the majority says yay, boom: the CEO OKs it and you add the feature. OK, this may be not the most practical way to do it for most companies, but it

5 of the best smartwatches for kids

Mashable / 4h

The percentage of kids who have a smartphone grows by the year , and this trend is seemingly only going in one direction. Kids start begging for their own phone as soon as they can talk (or at least it probably feels that way to parents who are always handing their phone over to keep a kid busy). In some ways, your child having a phone on them at all times can alleviate some serious worries about

Earn up to 3% on purchases: PayPal launches improved cash-back card

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The Points Guy / 4h

There’s a new and improved cash-back card on the block. PayPal will soon relaunch the no-annual-fee PayPal Cashback Mastercard to offer one of the most impressive earning rates we’ve seen. Issued by Synchrony Bank, cardholders will earn a generous 3% cash back on all purchases made through this popular electronic payment service, whether that’s online, through the mobile app or to pay in-store wi

At long last, web3 makes a push to fight Google Maps

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77TechCrunch / 4h

Over a decade ago, a group of employees at Yahoo were struggling to compete with Google Maps as the younger firm aggressively outspent its rivals and scaled its offering with a grand vision and unmatched risk-appetite. “We didn’t have the same kind of budget and they ultimately won. But as a competitive person that was deeply frustrating to me,” said Ariel Seidman, who served as a product manager

Ghost Financial whips up new capital into finance tools for ghost kitchens

GF Tools Ghost Kitchens•

27TechCrunch / 4h

After operating his own ghost kitchen, Keto Kitchen, in Austin for the past year, serial entrepreneur John Meyer saw that fintech resources for the industry were lacking. When Keto Kitchen had good sales in the first quarter, Meyer went to the bank to ask for expansion financing and recalled the banker asking him what a ghost kitchen was. That told him there was an opportunity for a data-driven f

Endel raises $15M to further develop its AI-powered sound wellness technology

Endel Raises $15M AI•

TechCrunch / 4h

Berlin-based sound wellness company Endel has raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Waverley Capital and True Ventures to further develop its patented technology. The company’s app creates soundscapes that are designed to help people relax, focus and sleep better. The technology takes inputs from the user’s movement, time of day, weather, location and other factors to use AI to generate p

Starlight shoots for the moon, aiming to build the Brex of crypto

89TechCrunch / 4h

Companies are scrambling to participate in the crypto ecosystem, but many of the tools available for them to use are disjointed and not user-friendly, especially for those new to web3. New York-based Starlight aims to simplify the process for onboarding companies into crypto. Its product allows companies to set up a crypto wallet and track and manage their digital assets on an ongoing basis, all

Tinybird adds $37 million to run realtime analytics APIs for you

Tinybird Data $37M•

24TechCrunch / 4h

Tinybird has raised a $37 million Series A round led by CRV and Singular Ventures. Your company may have stored a ton of data in a warehouse — everything is in there. But what do you do with it now? Sure, you can generate monthly reports and see how your business is doing. But Tinybird helps companies take advantage of this data in realtime. In addition to the two VC firms leading the new funding

Thunkable raises $30M after its no-code mobile app development platform hits 3M users and 6M apps

Thunkable $30M Series•

100+TechCrunch / 4h

Mobile apps have become part of the bedrock of how the world at large gets things done and spends a lot of its leisure time, so it’s no surprise that the development of them has become increasingly democratized, too. Now, one of the startups that has created a platform to make it easier to build mobile apps is announcing some funding to continue its expansion after passing 3 million consumer and

Good luck getting a Raspberry Pi any time soon, unless you're buying in bulk

Peloton Guide Arrives To Watch You Lift

The Raspberry Pi is a revolution in computing: a seriously cheap single-board computer sold for as little as $4. Unfortunately, the ongoing global chip shortage is raining on its parade. "Over the last six months we’ve been working hard to get more Raspberry Pi products built and shipped to customers," wrote Pi boss Eben Upton in an apologetic blog post . "Despite a variety of supply-chain challe

SlashGear / 4h

Peloton has finally released Guide, the fitness accessory we first saw in November. Will having a camera watch you exercise help keep you accountable?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 get a new feature – but it won't beat Apple's spatial audio

Samsung 2 360 Audio•

MailChimp breach exposes hundreds of customer accounts

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds are set to receive spatial audio by way of an upcoming update. The brand's 360 Audio was a feature previously exclusive to the Galaxy Buds Pro, but it looks like the more affordable Buds 2 will get it soon. Spotted on Reddit by XDA Developers , the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 software update clocks in at around 3MB, and is set to feature call quality improveme

Mailchimp Trezor Accounts•

The Morning After: Elon Musk is now Twitter's largest shareholder

One of the biggest marketing automation platforms and email marketing services, MailChimp, was breached over the weekend, with attackers getting away with more than a hundred mailing lists. The mailing lists were later used to target people with phishing attacks, in an attempt to steal their money and cryptocurrency holdings. As reported by BleepingComputer , MailChimp announced the breach on Sun

Engadget / 4h

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey might not like what’s become of the internet. But the internet doesn’t stop moving. Elon Musk now owns part of Twitter , after purchasing $2.89 billion in stock, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing spotted by CNBC . The purchase follows recent criticism by Musk over the social media site's free speech policies. Musk loves tweeting, so it m

Scientists Finally Have Clues About What We See When We Die

Popular Mechanics / 4h

The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Jeff Bezos and Amazon just hired everybody but SpaceX for Project Kuiper

Amazon Project Kuiper•

100+Ars Technica / 4h

Enlarge / Amazon is counting on the Vulcan rocket, a pathfinder for which is shown here, to deliver a large number of satellites into space. (credit: United Launch Alliance ) Amazon on Tuesday announced the largest commercial launch deal ever. The company said it has finalized agreements with three different rocket companies for a total of 83 launches. The rockets will deploy a majority of Amazon

OnePlus Nord TWS design and specifications seemingly confirmed

OnePlus Nord FCC TWS•

BookTok is the 'last wholesome place' on the internet. Can it stay that way?

We'd heard rumblings around OnePlus's plans of launching multiple devices this year including a Nord branded smartwatch and a pair of TWS . Now the keen-eyed folks at MySmartPrice have not only been able to share live images of the upcoming earbuds as they head for necessary certifications but have shared a whole lot of technical details as well. The earbuds were in a black all-plastic body and h

89Mashable / 5h

A 26-year-old woman is speaking to a camera and crying. It could be the product of anything: the contemplation of an Omicron-doomed existence, or a classic apology video. But the subject of her distress is actually the book she’s holding just inside of her phone camera frame. The TikTok has been viewed over 6 million times . This falls part of BookTok: a space where readers and literature lovers

This Is How the Global Energy Crisis Ends

Russia Europe Ukraine•

28Wired / 5h

With future price rises baked in and some countries on the verge of rationing gas, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get any better.

What Twitter Is Really Planning for Crypto

24Wired / 5h

The duo behind Twitter Crypto say NFT profile pics and crypto tipping are just the beginning.

Peloton’s Body-Tracking Camera Wants to Be Your At-Home Coach

Peloton Guide Tracking•

30Wired / 5h

The Peloton Guide uses computer vision to give feedback about your exercise regimen, all while fitting into your busy, squeeze-in-a-workout lifestyle.

NFTs Are a Privacy and Security Nightmare

100+Wired / 5h

The blockchain isn’t as “anonymous” as you might think.

Amazon lines up dozens of launches to put thousands of Kuiper satellites in orbit

Amazon Project Kuiper•

TechCrunch / 5h

Amazon is finally taking decisive action on its Kuiper communications satellite constellation, securing the rights to as many as 83 launches from United Launch Alliance, Arianespace, and of course Blue Origin. Interestingly, none of the launch vehicles set to be used have flown before — but there’s plenty of time to change that as Amazon’s 3,236-strong constellation takes shape. Announced during

How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need On a TV?

How-To Geek / 5h

Shopping for a new TV and want to get the most for your money? Here’s how to decide how many HDMI ports you need. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Peloton Guide is now available for $295

TechCrunch / 5h

Late last year, Peloton announced Guide . The set-top system is an effort to reach a broader slice of the market with a lower cost alternative to its line of bikes and treadmills. At $495, the system wasn’t cheap, exactly, running $100 mor than Tempo’s recently announced Move system. The price point was, however, significantly more accessible than even the company’s cheapest piece of hardware. Fi

JetBlue Launching Boston To London Flights

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100+One Mile at a Time / 5h

In August 2021, JetBlue launched its much anticipated transatlantic service, with a New York to London route. The airline is now adding its first transatlantic routes out of Boston, as the airline will fly to two airports in London. JetBlue’s Boston to London route launches July 2022 JetBlue will be adding service to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick as of the summer of 2022. As of July 19,

Jake Gyllenhaal's Michael Bay impression is wonderfully intense

57Mashable / 5h

The cast of Michael Bay's Ambulance certainly paint an interesting picture of the director. In the video above, Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discuss their first meeting at Bay's house (apparently it's gigantic and contains Transformers memorabilia and indoor trees), before describing the man's habit for accidental Sunday butt-dials (something their co-star Eiza Gonzalez also backs up

JetBlue Launching Boston Flights To Two London Airports!

JetBlue Boston London•

View from the Wing / 5h

Over the last several days rumors became clear that JetBlue would announce Boston - London Heathrow service today, using slots they've just leased from Qatar Airways . Well, there's no announcement yet but they've front-run their press release by loading the flights into the schedule. And it's actually more than expected. Continue reading ...

Flutterwave responds as CEO is put on the spot for alleged bullying by ex-employee

TechCrunch / 5h

On Monday, Clara Wanjiku Odero , a former employee of African payments giant and unicorn Flutterwave , accused the company’s chief executive officer Olugbenga’ GB’ Agboola of bullying and harassing her for years. She made the allegations in a Medium post and series of tweets that came after. In the blog post, Odero recounted how a series of undescribed events led her to quit her job as Head of Im

That WhatsApp voice message may be a phishing scam

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LG's first 42-inch OLED TV is out now - but you shouldn't buy one yet

An unknown threat actor is impersonating WhatsApp over email in an attempt to bait victims into installing a trojan, cybersecurity researchers have warned. According to a report from Armorblox, the attackers have targeted close to 30,000 endpoints to date, across the healthcare, education and retail sectors, and also managed to bypass Microsoft and Google email security filters. The report states

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl: version differences explained

The LG C2 42-inch OLED TV is available to buy now, but a significant error means you shouldn't just yet. That's because the South Korean brand's bespoke panel type, OLED EX, hasn't shipped with the first batch of the 42-inch LG C2 model. While it may be tempting to buy the brand new LG C2 right away, especially if you're after a smaller model, HDTVTest discovered that some TVs in the initial LG C

You can now pedal around GTA 5 using a real-life smart bike

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl? If you’re coveting ILCA's recent Gen 4 remakes for Nintendo Switch, then that’s probably the tough question you’re asking yourself. Offering two versions of the same game is a tradition for the Pokémon series. Overall, you'll find both versions provide a largely identical experience with regards to things like story, map, characters, and price, with the

Ride GTA 5 Real Bike•