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Rethinking air conditioning amid climate change
100+Ars Technica / 7min
Enlarge (credit: Jupiter Images | Getty) It was a monumental day for the environmental movement more than 30 years ago when all 198 countries in the world agreed on something for the first and only time ever. They signed on to the Montreal Protocol , making a pact to phase out a roster of chemicals that damage the Earth’s ozone layer. Chief among these were the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydr
YouTube TV: Here's what you need to know
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32Mashable / 2h
If you mainly watch television on streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max , you might be missing the one great community aspect of cable — live TV. YouTube TV brings you what you're missing without cable — kind of. You choose a plan that's right for you, and you've got entertainment, news, live sports, and more at your fingertips. It's similar to other live TV streaming services, like Hulu +
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro might keep the same screens as the phones they're replacing
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Google has already officially unveiled the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro , without really telling us much about them. Now new information from the rumor mill suggests that the displays on these phones will exactly match the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro handsets. This comes from Android code discovered by 9to5Google , which points to the 2022 flagship handsets using the same Samsung display panels as the pho
Book a stay at select Atlantis Paradise Island hotels by June 8 and get a 4th night free
The Points Guy / now
To kick off summer, the iconic Atlantis Bahamas resort is offering guests staying at The Coral or The Royal a fourth night free, from June through October. Guests can take advantage of this deal by booking online or by phone directly through the resort by June 8. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Deal basics (Photo by Pola Damonte/Getty Ima
7 things you must do on your first trip to Tel Aviv, Israel
The Points Guy / now
With a burgeoning food and wine scene, miles of golden-sand beaches and a laidback, trendy vibe, Tel Aviv is one of the coolest destinations around. Thanks to a new Delta flight that launched on May 26 between Boston and Tel Aviv , it’s easier than ever to visit. The flight operates thrice-weekly on Delta’s wide-body A330-900neo planes, complete with Delta’s business-class suites and Premium Sele
What Are The World’s Best Airline Brands?
One Mile at a Time / 24min
In this post I wanted to share an updated list of my favorite airline brands in the world. I think this is a fun topic, and I’m curious to hear how my preferences compare to those of fellow aviation geeks . What makes a great airline brand? Perception of brands (and brand loyalty overall) is highly subjective, and some might even argue irrational. In separate posts I’ve ranked the world’s best fi
Are TikTok algorithms changing how people talk about suicide?
30Ars Technica / 28min
Enlarge (credit: Rafael Elias | Getty Images) Kayla Williams has never said the word “suicide” on TikTok, even though she uses the platform to discuss mental health issues with her 80,000 followers. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the 26-year-old student from Berkshire, England, has posted multiple videos about suicidal ideation and her stay in a psychiatric ward. Some of these clips are lig
Vigilant amateur asteroid hunters keep watch for menacing space rocks
Mashable / 31min
In the Mojave Desert of Southern California, Bob Stephens has a wide view of the cosmos, where space rocks whiz in all directions. But Stephens is intent on making sense of that chaos. Some of his latest projects: tracking an asteroid he suspects to have a moonlet; co-authoring a couple of scientific papers on asteroids in Jupiter's midst; and observing an unusual asteroid that appears to be tumb
Sequoia is the latest VC firm telling you to take the downturn seriously
TechCrunch / 35min
Sequoia takes things seriously. The storied venture firm is known to react to macroeconomic events with grand memos aimed at portfolio companies and sometimes the entrepreneurship scene at large. Most recently, Sequoia created a 52-slide deck, first reported by The Information , titled “Adapting to Endure.” The document reads like a follow-up course to its infamously ill-timed “Coronavirus: The B
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They're Filthy!)
Wired / 38min
Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there! Give your music a bath with this handy guide.
The Breaking Point Is Here—Again
Wired / 38min
Tragedies converge, apocalypse colors the air, and digital realities no longer suffice. Eventually everything, and everyone, cracks.
Stop Putting Your Phone in Rice
How-To Geek / 38min
For nearly as long as smartphones have existed, people have been putting them in rice after dropping them in water. This often-repeated “trick” to save a water-logged phone has gone too far. Allow us to explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
TV Shows by Black creators to watch on Netflix
Mashable / 59min
Representation matters. It’s not enough for our favorite television shows to feature actors of color. We need representation behind the scenes as well, to ensure that the stories and experiences of underrepresented groups are being told with honesty, complexity, and respect. Netflix’s bottomless library features many wonderful shows — from gripping dramas to fluffy comedies — created, produced, w
6 Ways Uncanny AT&T Ads Predicted the Future in 1993
Gizmodo / 1h
In 1993, telecom giant AT&T launched an advertising campaign that somehow predicted quite a lot of aspects of how we work and live today. The “You Will” ad series, directed by now-famed thrill-master David Fincher, was an eerily accurate look at what life in the mid to late 2000s would look like. The ads, narrated by… Read more...
The most mysterious asteroids in the solar system
Mashable / 1h
They're trapped. Two swarms of curious, diverse space rocks — called Trojan asteroids — continuously journey around the sun, one in front of the gas giant Jupiter and one behind. Jupiter and the sun's gravity have combined to lock the Trojans into this immutable orbit . The asteroids can't leave. It's a major reason why Trojan meteorites likely don't land on Earth, meaning we don't have any sampl
The 22 best tech podcasts (that aren't 'Reply All')
Mashable / 1h
So your favorite tech podcast imploded after two beloved figures were accused of an anti-union push that contributed to a workplace culture of discrimination against colleagues of color. Then, after a lengthy hiatus, the remaining co-hosts announced they were also stepping down and that this iteration of the podcast was officially over. Now what? At the time of publication, we have no idea what w
89% of VPN users say they don't actually need this common feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When looking for the best VPN services on the market, you've surely come across several characteristics that are supposed to make the service worth your money. Beside top-notch security features, a strict no-log policy and strong encryption , providers boast about the ability to use their VPN on many devices at once as a great advantage. In the past few years, device allowances have grown, with s
This puzzle turns into a QR code you can scan to potentially win $1 million
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Until May 31, you can get the 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for just $30, and gain the chance of winning up to a million dollars. Movie-watching nights with the gang can get old fast. Instead of doing the same thing you do every week, why not gather all of your friends for a game night that ups the ante a bit on the fun? With this puzzle , you'll stay motivated the entire time to finish it becau
Improve your sleeping habits with this subscription to Restflix on sale for 83% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of May 28, you can get lifelong subscription to Restflix: Restful Sleep Streaming for just $99.00. It normally costs $599, so you're saving a whole 83%. Falling asleep is hard. Whether you're overworked, stressed, or just too excited to wake up the next morning (it happens!) a night of restlessness can lead to a horrible time the next day. Instead of trying supplements and pills that ma
Get Microsoft Office plus 8 training courses on how to use it at a major discount
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through May 31, The Premium Microsoft Office Training Bundle and Lifetime License of MS Office Professional for Windows 2021 are on sale for just $79.99, when they're usually worth $1,949. That's Memorial Day savings of a whole 95%. The complete Microsoft Office 2021 software is a $349 value just on its own. But this Office set also comes with courses on how to become an advanced user at e
Need math help? An Interactive Mathematics subscription gets you unlimited 24/7 tutoring.
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of May 28, you can get unlimited access to Interactive Mathematics for a year for $399 instead of $420. Save 5% on the subscription. One thing many people of all walks of life can agree on is that math is hard. No matter how old you get, it still makes your brain do mental gymnastics. But part of the reason it’s so tough to comprehend is because of the way it is taught to you. If you re
10 apps and software subscriptions that are up to 94% off during Memorial Day Weekend
Mashable / 2h
It's always raining deals and discounts every Memorial Day, but people tend to overlook the fact that they can also save on digital essentials on this day. While you shop for kitchenware and mattresses over the holidays, don't forget to score savings on apps and software, too. From cloud storage to e-learning platforms to password managers, here are 10 essential apps on sale until May 31st. Koofr
Can Andreessen Horowitz prevent the next crypto winter?
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TechCrunch / 2h
Hey everyone, and welcome back to Chain Reaction. Last week, we talked about the rough road ahead for Coinbase. This week, we’re talking a bit about Andreessen Horowitz’s multibillion-dollar bet on web3’s continued viability. Read on to check out the latest episode of the Chain Reaction podcast as well. To get this in your inbox every Thursday afternoon, you can subscribe on TechCrunch’s newslett
Pluto Pillow review: The customization experience isn't quite there
Mashable / 3h
Until a few years ago, I wasn’t someone who cared much about pillows . My checklist was pretty simple: clean, decently soft, and roughly pillow-shaped. If those needs were met then the rest didn’t really matter. As I got older, however, my demands for pillows started to change. Neck pain started popping up at night, and — after experiencing what could only be described as the perfect pillow while
If you think PC gaming doesn't have enough stories to tell, you're wrong
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
As multiplexes fully open back and film distributors lessen the hybrid streaming/theater strategy, modern cinema is at a crossroads. Audiences aren’t going back to the theaters in large numbers for a variety of reasons. From the rise of ticket prices and everything associated with the movie-going experience to the rise in Oscar-worthy films from streaming platforms like Netflix and AppleTV+, ther
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Wordle today: Get the answer, hints May 29
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Mashable / 7h
Good morning, Team Wordle . Each day, there's a new word puzzle for you to take on, and you can bookmark this page in case you find you need tips, hints or the answer for Wordle 344 on May 29. If you prefer to cut to the chase, you'll be able to skip to the end of this article for the answer to Wordle 344 revealed on May 29. For those of you who'd rather work out the Wordle answer yourself, keep
Exclusive: Microsoft continues to crush Google in a key battleground
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft continues to maintain a stranglehold over the office software market, despite the best efforts of Google and the effects of the pandemic, new data shows. According to a 500-person survey conducted by OnePulse on behalf of TechRadar Pro , Microsoft 365 is the chosen productivity suite of the majority of US businesses (58.20%), whereas Google Workspace is used by only 15%. The poll also h
The best crypto wallets for securing your digital currency
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Mashable / 7h
If you're buying, trading, and selling cryptocurrencies , a cryptocurrency wallet is an essential addition to your arsenal. We're not just talking about a Bitcoin wallet either — there are a growing number of cryptocurrencies out there for you to invest in. (But just as a general warning: It’s a scammy world out there in the crypto space . So watch out.) As you'd expect, we're not talking about p
A 1-year subscription to TuneIn Audio Streaming's Premium Plan is on sale for under £40
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to TuneIn Audio Streaming's Premium Plan is on sale for under £31.81, saving you 66% on list price. The monthly subscription fees are really starting to get out of hand; it may be time for some spring cleaning. Meet TuneIn — an audio streaming platform that combines live sports, breaking news, curated music, over 120,000 streaming radio stations, and all of your fav
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for May 28
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Mashable / 8h
Good morning, Team Wordle . It's a new day, which means there's a new word puzzle for you to take on. Working it out by yourself is always fun, but if you get stuck, here are some tips and hints to help you figure out the solution. If you prefer to cut to the chase, skip to the end of this article for the answer to May 28's Wordle 343 revealed. For those of you who'd rather work out today's Wordl
Apple Store workers in Georgia call off union vote over intimidation claims
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77Engadget / 11h
Less than a week before its scheduled date, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have decided to withdraw a formal vote on unionization for Apple Store employees at Atlanta's Cumberland Mall location. As first reported by Bloomberg , the union — which has recently invested heavily in organizing tech workers — opted to hold back as a result of what it called "Apple’s repeated violations of
Valve finally answers Team Fortress 2 fans’ cry for help
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It seems that the recent #SaveTF2 campaign, which spread across social media sites such as Reddit and Twitter, has finally reached the ears of Valve itself. The online campaign’s main goal was to remind the company that Team Fortress 2 is still a well-beloved game across the globe, but is currently suffering from a major bot problem and what users say is a painful lack of updates. Many players ca
The Stars of Attack of the Clones Have Some Hilarious Stories
Gizmodo / 12h
International travel, severed heads, and farting. Those were three of the highlights of the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones panel held Friday at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim . Stars Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, and Anthony Daniels were joined by designer Doug Chiang, effects wizard John Knoll, and sound… Read more...
The man turning mud into eco-friendly 'concrete'
100+BBC News - Technology / 12h
Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete
This Week's Toy News Celebrates Those Wars Among the Stars
Gizmodo / 12h
Welcome back to io9's Toy Aisle, where this week we’re exclusively featuring toys revealed as part of Star Wars Celebration 2022 taking place in Anaheim, California , right now . That includes new collectibles from Lego, Hasbro, Mattel, Jazwares, Hot Toys, and countless other pre
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