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Starlink signals can be reverse-engineered to work like GPS—whether SpaceX likes it or not


200+MIT Technology Review / 6h
Todd Humphreys’s offer to SpaceX was simple. With a few software tweaks, its rapidly growing Starlink constellation could also offer ultra-precise position, navigation, and timing. The US Army, which funds Humphreys’s work at the University of Texas at Austin, wanted a backup to its venerable, and vulnerable , GPS system. Could Starlink fill that role? When the idea was first proposed in 2020 , e

Andor Just Dropped Its Fantastic Club Beat to Stream


57Gizmodo / 1h
Andor does so much, so well, in a way that it makes itself feel unlike any other piece of Star Wars while also being the Star Wars -iest thing around. Its music is just one highlight of that, and this week the show gave us a hypnotic beat that we can’t get out of our heads—and now, we don’t have to. Read more...

The James Webb Telescope Just Captured the “Pillars of Creation”


How-To Geek / 53min
The Hubble Space Telescope‘s photo of the “Pillars of Creation” is one of the most recognizable space photos of all time. The more powerful James Webb Space Telescope has been scanning the cosmos for a few months now, and it just captured a new image in stunning detail. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Lenny Lipton, ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Lyricist and 3-D Film Pioneer, Dies at 82


NYT > Technology / 2min
He used the royalties earned from the hit folk song to fund decades of research into stereoscopic projection.

'Resident Evil 4' remake gameplay shows tense but familiar action


Engadget / 11min
It's now clearer just how Capcom will handle the Resident Evil 4 remake . Both a story trailer from Capcom and a gameplay preview from IGN show that the developer isn't messing with the core mechanics of the 2005 classic even as ramps up the horror. While the re-do is certainly creepier (particularly in cutscenes), the hectic action of the original RE4 appears to be intact. You're fighting hordes

Register to take advantage of these four benefits with the Chase Sapphire Reserve


The Points Guy / 12min
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is a TPG favorite and one of the single best travel cards on the market. It earns flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points , which TPG values at 2 cents each. It also confers best-in-class travel protections , which is a big reason many of us open a travel card in the first place. And right now, the card is offering 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases

2023 Kia Niro EV Price Revealed: Power, Range And Tech


SlashGear / 12min
The 2023 Kia Niro EV will come with different trim options, an impressive range, and good performance. Take a look at this new "hatchback in disguise."

10 Things Science Still Doesn't Know


Lifehacker / 13min
Thanks to science, we know a lot of things that our ancestors did not. How diseases spread, for example, and why the continents are shaped like that , and that there actually isn’t a tiny man in every sperm . Read more...

Reliance to hive off and list Jio Financial Services


TechCrunch / 16min
Indian conglomerate Reliance will spin off and list its financial services, a move that it said will allow the oil-to-telecom giant to enter and expand into financial services such as consumer and merchant lending business. Reliance, run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, said in a statement that it will be incubating, acquiring and inking joint ventures in the new unit, which is called Jio Financial

Planet With the 'Density of a Marshmallow' Spotted Around Red Dwarf Star


Gizmodo / 17min
Space has no shortage of weird and curious planets . Astronomers using the 3.5-meter telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory report their discovery of a Jupiter-like world with roughly the same density as a marshmallow, rapidly orbiting a red dwarf star. Read more...

Jack Reynor | First Fandoms


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Microsoft Teams will finally shine focus on these often-neglected participants


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 30min
The battle to be the best video conferencing platform in the game has never been hotter, and with more companies adopting hybrid working policies, companies like Microsoft regularly update their offerings to appeal to more users. Accessibility is at the forefront of the latest Microsoft Teams update, which will soon offer enhanced support for sign language communication. An entry on the company’s

A brief history of activist investors in tech and the role they play


TechCrunch / 35min
On Tuesday, activist investor Starboard Value revealed a significant stake in Salesforce, sending the company’s stock climbing more than 7%. A hedge fund founded in 2002 by Jeffrey Smith and Mark Mitchell, Starboard has a history of affecting change at major companies, spurring the spinning off of media startup Patch from AOL in 2014 and the replacement of the entire board of directors at Darden

The University of Texas Hacked Starlink’s Signal So It Can Be Used as a GPS Alternative


Gizmodo / 36min
In addition to providing high-speed internet connectivity to even the most remote corners of the Earth, the over 3,000 satellites that make up the Starlink network have the potential to do even more, like replace the two dozen satellites that power the Global Positioning System. SpaceX passed on the idea, so a team of… Read more...

Trash Picking Tips From Anna Sacks


Gizmodo / 36min
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Remains of Neanderthal Family Found in Siberian Cave


Gizmodo / 36min
Researchers looked at DNA extracted from the remains of 13 Neanderthals that lived in Asia about 54,000 years ago and found some surprising relationships among them. Read more...

history-of-fashion: 1772 François-Hubert Drouais - Monsieur...


Music, Arts & Literature / 39min
history-of-fashion : 1772 François-Hubert Drouais - Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine (Detroit Institute of Arts)

US might bail Musk out by blocking Twitter deal over national security


Ars Technica - All content / 42min
Enlarge (credit: John Shearer / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment ) After the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, decided he would move forward with his plan to buy Twitter for what experts say is nearly four times its current worth, even Twitter doubted that Musk actually meant to see the deal through. Now, as Musk remains under federal investigation for his merger conduct, the Washingto

Car feature subscriptions should be illegal, New Jersey legislators say


Ars Technica - All content / 41min
Enlarge One of the most egregious moneymaking trends in the auto industry today is the rise of the subscription feature. Sometimes, it's for software functions like navigation— Tesla recently announced that owners of cars will have to pay $99 per year or $9.99 per month to access navigation, maps, and voice commands once their cars reach a certain age, for example. And previously, BMW made headli

Trump Force One Returns To The Skies: Gold-Plated 757 Finally Repaired After Supporter Donations


View from the Wing / 42min
After former President Trump lost the 2020 election, he no longer had access to Air Force One and his private Boeing 757 was left in disrepair. At the time I wrote that if you wanted to know when he was ready to run again, just watch his private private plane which has gold-plated everything down to the seat belts. The plane appears to have been repaired and is now flight-worthy. Continue reading

‘Poster Girl’ Explores the Surveillance State’s Allure


Wired / 42min
"Divergent" author Veronica Roth's new novel is about a young women coming to terms with the authoritarian regime that manipulated her.

YouTube's Big Price Hike Might Be Too Much for Some People


How-To Geek / 43min
YouTube increased the price of its Premium family plan by around 30%. New users will now pay $22.99 per month, while current subscribers have until April when their price plans switch to the new, higher rate. It’s the first time the Google-owned video-streaming platform has increased its subscription price since 2018. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Yes, Emoji Have Multiple Meanings Too


How-To Geek / 43min
In case you haven’t heard, Gen Z has apparently “canceled” a handful of emoji, including the thumbs-up. That’s absolutely not true, but it’s brought something interesting to light. Do people not realize emojis have multiple meanings, just like words do? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Southwest announces Companion Pass, Rapid Rewards changes for 2023


The Points Guy / 44min
Southwest Airlines is making some changes to its Rapid Rewards program, largely affecting the Companion Pass . These changes will take place at the beginning of next year, according to an email Rapid Rewards members received from the Dallas-based carrier Friday. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Companion Pass changes. Use the right card and maximize your rewards on everyday

How to Talk About a Negative Experience at a Previous Job During an Interview


Lifehacker / 48min
At some point in their career, almost every member of the workforce comes to the realization that “dream jobs” don’t exist. Even those that look perfect on paper, and appear to be the ideal culmination of your education and work experience up to this point often fall short of our expectations. In other cases, the role… Read more...

Woman Attacks Police With Swarm of Furious Bees


25Futurism / 48min
Not the Bees! Last week, a woman in Springfield, Massachusetts decided she was going out not with a bang, but with a buzz after allegedly unleashing hundreds of bees on police officers trying to evict another homeowner, according to the Associated Press . The deputies arrived at the house around 9:15 am where protesters had already gathered. Little did they know that they were in for an early mor

Stunnin' Google easter egg celebrates the Negroni Sbagliato


Mashable / 49min
Actor Emma D'Arcy's love for Negroni Sbagliato has taken the internet by storm, and now Google has gotten in on it. Social media has been abuzz about the drink ever since D'Arcy said it's their drink of choice in a video with fellow House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke. (They added "with Prosecco in it," which is a bit redundant as the recipe for Negroni Sbagliato already calls for Prosecco, but

Google Pixel 7 Review: When The Numbers Just Work


SlashGear / 52min
On paper, Google's Pixel 7 could be the smartphone bargain of 2022. Does this unexpectedly affordable Android live up to the hype? We put it to the test.

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: For The Lucky Few


SlashGear / 52min
The Miata may be impractically small, but Mazda's iconic roadster pairs outsize personality with driver engagement worth celebrating.

You’ll Get to Download Proton Drive Sooner Than You Think


How-To Geek / 52min
Proton Drive left its beta stage a few weeks ago, but the actual, downloadable app is still available only in an “early-access” manner. That’s about to change sooner than you think, as Proton has published a roadmap for the release of its Android and desktop apps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple's head of hardware design is leaving the company after three years


Engadget / 55min
Apple's main replacement for Jony Ive is leaving. The company has confirmed to Bloomberg that industrial design head Evans Hankey is departing after three years. There's no named replacement as of this writing, but Hankey will reportedly remain in her position for six months as part of a transition. Alan Dye, who took the software design reins from Ive in 2019, will stay in his role. The shuffle

Apple's M1 MacBook Air drops to $799, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals


Engadget / 1h
The week is nearing its end, which means it's time for another roundup of the week's best tech deals. Among the highlights, Amazon currently has Apple's still-powerful M1 MacBook Air down to an all-time low of $799, while the M1 iPad Air is available for the second-best price we've tracked, at $519. A couple of streaming services we like in Paramount+ and Peacock are running sizable discounts for

GMC Sierra Electric Truck Revealed with 400 Mile Range


How-To Geek / 1h
After nearly a year of waiting since the first teaser images, the all-new GMC Sierra electric truck is finally official. This week, the automaker announced its GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, coming in 2024 for a little over $108k. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Get Samsung’s Most Powerful Android Tablet for $100 Off


How-To Geek / 1h
Apple launched its latest iPads Pro via press release this week, and while these devices are nice for people in the Apple ecosystem, they simply won’t do for the Android crowd. If you’re looking for a stellar Android-powered tablet, consider a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, now $100 off through this Sunday. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Improve Your VO2 Max


Lifehacker / 1h
Setting a new personal max is a great way to chart your progress toward your fitness goals—so what’s the easiest way to do that? One useful step is to improve VO2 max , which is a measure of how much oxygen your body can take in and use during exercise. The more oxygen your body can put to use while you work out, the… Read more...

Snap's Continued Poor Performance Has Social Media Investors Nervous


Gizmodo / 1h
2022 is going from bad to worse for Snap Inc. Read more...

A new Apple TV 4K is out, and the last gen just dropped to its lowest price ever


Mashable / 1h
Save 44%: As of Oct. 21, you can grab the 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) for just $99.99 at Amazon, saving you $70 off its $179 full price and beating it's previous all-time low by $9. It's a tale as old as time: a new generation of an Apple product hits the scene, and the old gen Apple product quietly takes a price dive. This time, Apple took us by surprise by announcing the new Apple TV 4K just a year

Today's best deals, including over $300 off a self-cleaning litter box, JBL headphone discounts, and more


Mashable / 1h
Here are the top deals of the day for Oct. 21: BEST TECH DEAL: Petkit Pura X Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box — $469 $799 (save $330) BEST STREAMING DEA L: One year of Paramount+ with Free Fire TV Stick Lite — starting at $24.99 (save 50%) What better way to celebrate the end of yet another long week than with some online shopping? Nothing can cure exhaustion from work quite like some good old-fashio

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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
dirtyriver : Katy Keene #37, November 1957, by Bill Woggon

What Does Lettuce Have to Do With Liz Truss?


Gizmodo / 1h
One of the most beautiful parts of the internet is the way jokes can proliferate through several people’s brains, ultimately resulting in a several-layers-deep meme that an outsider will likely never completely grasp. In the wake of Liz Truss’ resignation from the role of United Kingdom Prime Minister yesterday,… Read more...

LIMITED TIME: 5000 American Airlines Loyalty Points With New Savings Account


View from the Wing / 1h
Several readers have shared with me how excited they are to jump on the new Bask Bank* Loyalty Points bonus offer ( offer terms ). It's something that readers have hoped for ever since American Airlines announced the new way to earn status last fall. Their offer to do so is now live. Continue reading ...


Hawaiian Airlines Will Operate A330s For Amazon


One Mile at a Time / 1h
Hawaiian Airlines is pursuing a new revenue stream , as the airline will operate freighter jets on behalf of Amazon. Hawaiian will operate Amazon freighter jets Starting in the fall of 2023, Hawaiian Airlines will operate a fleet of 10 Airbus A330-300 freighter aircraft on behalf of Amazon. With this new partnership, Hawaiian Airlines will maintain and fly Amazon’s Airbus A330s under the carrier’

House of Marley Solo is like a cheaper, better-looking, Bluetooth Sonos One


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
You've probably heard of the eco-conscious audio manufacturer House of Marley – yes, created in collaboration with Bob Marley's actual family. If not, the company's Rebel and Liberate Air earbuds are a good place to start. And although the Liberate Air didn't exactly gain a glowing review from this publication, the audio specialist has just released a project which could well be its redemption so

How Often You Really Need to Wash Your Winter Coat


Lifehacker / 1h
We all have plenty of laundry to do on a regular basis, so a seasonal item we were less frequently may not work its way into our normal wash routine. How often, for example, do you think to wash your winter coat? No matter how you answer that, let’s look at how often you should . The answer depends on a few factors,… Read more...

Here's How Hydrogen Could Soon Fuel SpaceX Rockets


SlashGear / 1h
The world's biggest green hydrogen plant is opening in Texas and it may start providing clean, sustainable fuel to SpaceX rockets in the near future.

MacOS Monterey's Most Common Issues (And How To Fix Them)


SlashGear / 1h
macOS Monterey issues tend to stem from updates and related issues. Here's a rundown of the problems and the best ways to fix them.

How To Check Your Tesla Model 3's Battery Health And Avoid The Dreaded Phantom Drain


SlashGear / 1h
Phantom drain, or vampire drain, can significantly hurt your Tesla Model 3 battery's charge and, therefore, its range. Here's how to avoid phantom drain.

Steam Just Got Better on Linux


How-To Geek / 1h
Steam is the most popular platform for PC games, and there’s more work than ever going into Linux support with the arrival of the Steam Deck. Now there’s an upgraded version of the Snap package for Steam, aiming to make desktop Linux gaming even easier. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What’s the Cheapest Way to Get Audiobooks?


How-To Geek / 1h
Audiobooks have become an extremely popular way to “read” books. You have a handful of solid choices if you’re looking to get started. However, unlike music streaming, the pricing of these services is all over the board. What’s the cheapest? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Seven scaleups hog over 70% funding to Africa’s Solar PayGo ventures


TechCrunch / 1h
Over the last 10 years startups in Africa’s off-grid solar sector have attracted over $2.3 billion in funding. However, the largest share of the financing has gone to just seven pay-as-you-go (PayGo) Africa-based scaleups, leaving hundreds of others in the early-stage struggling to fundraise, according to the newly released biennial Gogla-World Bank report . The seven most funded solar startups a

Many businesses still aren't offering properly collaborative offices


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A new Microsoft study has found the majority of workers are "stuck in pre-pandemic office spaces” rendering them almost impossible to collaborate in properly. The company's research found 83% of British workers were working in the same environment as they were before the pandemic, with employers resisting change despite adopting some hybrid working policies. The results highlight some of the key

You should make sweet potato fries shaped like pumpkins for Halloween


Mashable / 2h
I love a theme party and any excuse to get way too into something relatively meaningless. I fully commit. So when a family member suggested we have a watch party for the new Halloween movie , I happily undertook creating a scary-good menu. On the dinner list: salad dressed with blood-red vinaigrette, steak and orange habanero salsa, and deep-fried sweet potato fries shaped like pumpkins. With Hal

Premium credit cards vs. mid-tier credit cards: Which should you get?


The Points Guy / 2h
Broadly speaking, there are three types of credit cards: entry-level (often with low or no annual fees), mid-tier credit cards (annual fees around the $100-$250 mark) and premium credit cards (annual fees of $400 or more). A lot of focus is put on the two ends of the spectrum, focusing on the best credit cards with no annual fee or the best premium credit cards . We get regular questions about wh

Sight Tech Global 2022 announced


TechCrunch / 2h
As we prepare for the third annual Sight Tech Global (December 7-8, free & virtual, register here ), a technology event that tracks the advances in technology supporting people who live with blindness, two big shifts are front and center. First, new digital experiences, notably virtual reality, are testing known approaches to accessibility. There are no white canes or screen readers (yet!) in the

How Inflation Might Help Lower Your Taxes in 2023


Lifehacker / 2h
On Tuesday, the IRS announced several adjustments for the 2023 tax year to account for the impact of inflation. For many taxpayers, the changes could lead to tax savings: More of your 2023 wages may benefit from lower tax rates compared to this year, and you may be able to claim a greater standard deduction. Here are… Read more...

Akai reveals a bigger sibling for one of the best budget MIDI controllers


Engadget / 2h
Akai's MPK Mini mk3 is a solid and affordable way to get into MIDI keyboard controllers, but there's still a chance you want more flexibility for your music-making sessions. Thankfully, the company now has a more powerful option that still keeps costs in check. The just-launched MPK Mini Plus offers more range by expanding from 25 to 37 keys, and introduces more advanced elements like a two-track

There's Still Hope for Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy


45Gizmodo / 2h
Joker: Folie à Deux adds another major mystery role. Wild rumors allege that Adam Driver could join Fantastic Four . The new Goosebumps show expands its cast. Plus, what’s coming on the next American Horror Story: NYC . Spoilers get! Read more...

Scientists Say New "Transparent Wood" Could Replace Plastic


30Futurism / 2h
Transparent Wood A team of researchers claim to have created a biodegradable and renewable alternative to both glass and plastic in the form of "transparent wood," a futuristic new material that could greatly reduce the ecological impact of more environmentally-unfriendly building materials. As detailed in a new study to be published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, the material c

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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
jonathanharker : art nouveau bat brooch c. 1900/1910 by Meyle & Mayer Co.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
sakrogoat : Gustave Doré - Illustration for Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner

How Vice Society got away with a global ransomware spree


28Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Suebsiri Srithanyarat / EyeEm / Getty Images ) A ransomware attack on the Los Angeles Unified School District in the first week of September crippled digital operations across the system, which includes more than 1,000 schools and serves roughly 600,000 students. Two weeks after the initial attack, as the district worked to recover and restore its systems, the hackers said that t


Southwest Increasing Companion Pass Requirements


One Mile at a Time / 2h
Southwest Airlines has revealed that it’s increasing requirements for Companion Pass, though this seems more about making sure everyone has a co-branded credit card, rather than anything actually making Companion Pass harder to earn. Companion Pass will require 135,000 points as of 2023 Southwest Airlines has announced that earning Companion Pass will require more activity starting in 2023: The r

Feels like first class: Flying ANA The Room business class from LA-Tokyo


99The Points Guy / 2h
When Japanese airline All Nippon Airways introduced all-new first- and business-class suites back in July 2019, I couldn’t wait to fly them. Designed by famed architect Kengo Kuma, who also created Japan’s stunning new National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics, the ANA suites are gorgeous but understated, with wood paneling that harkens to Japan’s lush forests, innovative layouts inspired by tradit

Dwayne Johnson reads a remixed logline created by his Black Adam castmates


Mashable / 2h
Black Adam castmates Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Noah Centineo, Quintessa Swindell and Mohammed Amer make Dwayne Johnson read a hilarious version of the Black Adam logline. Black Adam is now playing in theaters.

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (October 21)


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Just a few days after Netflix proved its staying power in the face of recent subscriber woes , the streaming service leads this week’s roundup of new movies and TV shows with three distinct picks. New fantasy adventure The School for Good and Evil is joined by the Joel Edgerton-starring The Stranger and Zoe Saldaña-led series From Scratch, with all three productions available to stream on Netflix

Instant Message App Telegram Plans to Auction Off Usernames for Crypto


Gizmodo / 2h
How much is your digital identity worth to you, or at least, how much is it worth in crypto? Well thanks to instant messaging app Telegram, you can soon find out. Telegram has plans to let users hang their digital identifier up on a public marketplace to see whether other folks think your name is also worth a good… Read more...

Alligators Might Be Getting Sick From 'Forever Chemicals'


Gizmodo / 2h
American alligators in a notoriously polluted North Carolina waterway could be facing similar consequences from chemical contaminants as local people, according to new research. Gators living in the Cape Fear River, with high levels of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) accumulated in their blood, displayed signs of… Read more...

4 Changes To Rapid Rewards Including New Companion Pass Requirement


View from the Wing / 2h
Southwest Airlines made four announcements about the Rapid Rewards program today. The best change is announcing something that's been in effect for two years - priority boarding for Companion Pass companions. The worst change is more points required to earn a Companion Pass, but that won't apply to the airline's credit card holders. On net these are good updates to know, but not ones to be concer

Wide Open Transatlantic Business Class Awards For Whole Year, Up To 6 People


View from the Wing / 2h
Singapore Airlines is one of the world's best carriers. They don't just fly to Singapore - they also operate 'fifth freedom' routes between the U.S. and Europe. Right now their New York JFK - Frankfurt flight has up to 6 business class award seats available most dates over the next year, and most credit card points transfer to book these. Continue reading ...

The Best NAS Hard Drives of 2022


How-To Geek / 2h
Network-attached storage (NAS) is an excellent option for quickly accessing files across multiple devices. Whether you run a business or need versatility for your home office, here are the best NAS hard drives money can buy. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The cutting-edge cellular therapies aiming to ease America's organ shortage


Engadget / 2h
Despite being the wealthiest nation on the face of the planet, the United States chronically runs short of transplantable organs . Kidneys are far and away the most sought-after organ for transplantation , followed by livers. While the liver is the only human organ known capable of regenerating itself, if you damage yours badly enough for long enough — as some 30 million Americans have — then the

Disney launches web3 experience to celebrate 100 years of Disney music


TechCrunch / 2h
Disney collaborated with its Accelerator participant Obsess , an e-commerce platform known for creating interactive virtual storefronts, to release a new web3 experience for its Disney Music Emporium online store. The 3D 360 virtual experience lets fans discover soundtracks and songs from popular Disney films and TV shows by clicking on various vinyl records and CDs throughout the virtual space.

View select TechCrunch Disrupt content online today


22TechCrunch / 2h
If you couldn’t make it to San Francisco to attend TechCrunch Disrupt in person, the next is the next best thing. With it, you can access all the sessions that went down on the Disrupt stage, the TechCrunch+ stage along with select presentations from both the Discovery stage and breakout sessions — today, October 21 only! You’ll find all that content available as video on demand in the event app,

There's a major lack of qualified cybersecurity workers around


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The cybersecurity industry is facing a crisis, as the workplace skills gap has grown by quite the margin over the last 12 months, new research has claimed. In 2021, the world lacked the 2.72 million cybersecurity professionals necessary to secure cybersecurity assets - but it has now risen to 3.4 million this year. (ISC)2's 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, based on a survey of just under 12,00

The Easiest Ways to Make a Fancy Dipping Oil


Lifehacker / 2h
The combination of fat and bread is an easy, low-cost crowd-pleaser. You can either spread the fat on the bread or dip the bread into the fat. Both are good options. Dipping bread into a high-quality olive oil is, by itself, a pleasant experience. A good olive oil can taste herbal, fruity, or peppery, but that doesn’t… Read more...

Your Satellite TV Might Use Your Wi-Fi as a Backup Signal


How-To Geek / 2h
Satellite TV has been popular for years because it doesn’t need much ground infrastructure, but it is prone to signal loss during storms. At least one satellite TV provider now has a workaround for that: your home internet. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Moft's New Origami iPad Case Is a Masterclass In Multifunction Design


30Gizmodo / 2h
A folio-style case is the easiest way to protect a mobile device and its screen from nicks and scratches, but as Moft’s new Snap Float Folio for the iPad Pro and iPad Mini demonstrates, you should be asking more from your case than just passive protection. Read more...

Asteroid NASA Smashed a Spacecraft Into Grew Two "Unexpected" Tails


100+Futurism / 3h
DART'Agnan NASA has announced that after successfully smashing its Double Asteroid Reduction Test (DART) into an asteroid, the space rock formed two comet tails — not one — roughly a week after impact, confounding astronomers. In a blog post , NASA noted that its Hubble Space Telescope spotted the second tail resulting from the impact with asteroid Didymos, providing astronomers with "a more comp

The West’s Biggest Source of Renewable Energy Depends on Water. Will It Survive the Drought?


Gizmodo / 3h
This story was originally published by Grist as part of its series Parched , an in-depth look at how climate change-fueled drought is reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems. You can subscribe to Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...

The 10 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever Made


SlashGear / 3h
Harley-Davidson has been building culture-defining bikes in the U.S. for over a century. These are the 10 best Harley-Davidson motorcycles ever made.

This AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU cooling trick is something you really shouldn’t try at home


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors have come under fire for the design of their integrated heat spreader (IHS), and how it doesn’t help thermals – but there’s a way around this apparently, one that will ensure the chips run a fair bit cooler. However, this is definitely not something we recommend the average user should try (not that they’ll be equipped to anyway). Why? Well, because it involves taking


Need more diverse stock photos? This lifetime subscription starts at just $19.


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 21, you can get the Scopio Lifetime Subscription and 250 monthly images for $19 , 500 for $29 , or 1,000 for $39 , or even 10,000 image downloads per month for $59 . Stock photos are some of the most versatile design tools around. Whether you need a face to personalize a website or a picture of nature to add ambiance to an app, stock photos are endlessly useful. It can also be h

32 of the Horniest Movies Ever Made


Lifehacker / 3h
Movies are a mixed bag when it comes to depicting sex There are those truly brilliant films that capture the complexities, complications, and sometimes even the hotness of good, bad, and mediocre sex...and then there are all the movies that don’t. The people may be pretty, sure, but cinematic love scenes are often… Read more...

The 2021 Apple TV 4K is cheaper than ever right now


Engadget / 3h
Apple has just launched a new Apple TV 4K that's powered by an A15 chip, but it won't start shipping until November 4th. If you absolutely must get Apple's digital player right now, though, you may want to check out Amazon. The 32GB version of the 2021 model is currently on sale for $100, which is the lowest we've seen it go for on the website. That's 44 percent or $79 less than its original pric

Best river cruise lines around the world


21The Points Guy / 3h
River cruising is the original slow way to travel, as you cruise the calm waters of inland waterways just like Cleopatra did on the Nile. The best river cruise ships are floating hotels with views galore, such as the castles and vineyards of the Rhine or the rice paddies and villages on stilts along the Mekong. River ships dock near key attractions and feature mostly-inclusive pricing; fares incl

Microsoft is taking on CCleaner to help your PC in a future Windows 11 update


42TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Microsoft is reportedly working on its own utility to help maintain your PC by recommending certain settings and deleting unused files and apps to help save space for a future Windows 11 update. According to Windows Latest , it's available on the Microsoft Store as a public beta, but the company seems to have hidden its availability for now. Regardless, we were able to obtain a version of PC Mana

From our vertical files: “The picture on the front cover is from an illustration by Mr. Gerald Metcalfe, for Coleridge’...


Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
From our vertical files: “The picture on the front cover is from an illustration by Mr. Gerald Metcalfe, for Coleridge’s "Christabel,” in The Poems of Coleridge , published by John Lane.“ Printed at the New York Public Library. Reprinted June 1919 from the Branch Library News of May 1919.

Hyatt Business Card Double Elite Nights Posting


100+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Note : The offer discussed in this article relating to double elite nights is no longer available. Learn more by reading the World of Hyatt Business Card review . I’m updating this post to note that double elite nights are starting to post exactly as expected. Keep in mind it can take up to eight weeks for double elite nights to post, depending on when your stay was, so don’t necessarily expect t

A New Era Of Young “Mainline” Airline Pilots


28One Mile at a Time / 3h
As someone who dreamed of being an airline pilot when I was a kid, I can’t help but notice the age shift among pilots at the major US carriers, and that’s really cool to see. Not only does it demonstrate a lot of hard work, but admittedly it also comes down to good timing. Why airline pilots keep getting younger Back in the day, a vast majority of airline pilots in the United States came from the

'Pokémon Scarlet and Violet' might just revitalize the franchise


Mashable / 3h
That expansive, console-sized Pokémon RPG you’ve been waiting for since you were a kid might finally be here. Three years after Pokémon made its main series debut on the Switch with Sword and Shield , Nintendo and developer Game Freak are back with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet . It’d be easy to dismiss this as “just another Pokémon game,” as that’s pretty much what each entry has been for the last

Suma Wealth helps Latinos build credit through gaming, in-culture content


50TechCrunch / 3h
Just when Beatriz Acevedo thought she was out, an opportunity to start Suma Wealth pulled her back in. The California-based company, which exhibited as part of the Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt, is designed for Latinos and offers in-culture financial content, products and experiences to help them gain control of their economic power and build wealth. Beatriz Acevedo, co-founder and CEO of

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet hands-on: Monster catching remixed


Engadget / 3h
Over the course of Pokémon’s first eight generations, the number of catchable monsters is nearing 1,000. And yet in that same time, the basic formula for the series’ gameplay has largely stayed the same (aside from some small tweaks or offshoots like Legends: Arceus ). But after getting the chance to preview Pokémon Scarlet ahead of its official release in November, it feels like GameFreak has re

Strava’s Jogging Data Illustrates the Persistence of Gentrification


Gizmodo / 3h
If you see a jogger, you’re probably in a white neighborhood. That’s according to Strava data from major cities like New York City and Baltimore, which show that running paths mirror American segregation. Running requires the perception of safety of multiple kinds, a necessity Black neighborhoods have long been … Read more...

I played a sneak peek of ‘Pokémon Scarlet,’ the franchise’s first open world game


TechCrunch / 3h
The ninth installment in the iconic franchise’s main series games, “Pokémon Scarlet & Violet” melds the best parts of “Pokémon Legends: Arceus” and “Pokémon Sword & Shield” to debut Pokémon’s first open world game, out November 18. I know what you’re thinking. “Legends: Arceus,” which came out earlier this year, was often described as an open world game despite not quite resembling hits like “Leg

8 iPhone Lock Screen Notification Tips You Need to Know


How-To Geek / 3h
Notifications are one of the most valuable features of any smartphone. On your iPhone, you can customize how your notifications are displayed so they’re more useful and less distracting. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Ryobi 18V Cordless Leaf Blower Review: 110 MPH Jet Fan Handles Any Yard


How-To Geek / 3h
Leaf blowers are an invaluable tool for those looking to keep their yard, garden, or driveway clean of debris and leaves. And these days, no one wants to deal with gas tools or trip over power cords. That’s why I chose this Ryobi Cordless 18V leaf blower from Home Depot, making the job easier than ever. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

This Tomato Crème Brûlée Is the Perfect Fall Indulgence


Lifehacker / 3h
“Crème brûlée Slut” will be the title of my biography. The thing is, even not-so-awesome crème brûlée is still reasonably delicious. It’s hard to screw up when you throw cream and sugar together. I order it when I’m out because I’ve led my life under the misconception that it’s hard to make at home, but it’s also… Read more...

Beware the Distraction of the Twitter Mob Campaign


26Wired / 3h
A kerfuffle over Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor's pay reveals the often hollow structure of social media activism.

The ‘M3GAN’ Dance Meme: Vicious Dolls Could Dominate 2023


22Wired / 3h
Fans have been recutting the film’s trailer to make its namesake robot do choreo to Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion. Chucky could never.

What the Soup-Throwing Climate Activists Got Right


25Wired / 3h
Plus: Pipeline vandals, ketchup on hot dogs, and a billion missing crabs.

Google's Pixel Buds Pro are down to a new low of $150 right now


Engadget / 4h
Google's Pixel Buds Pro remain one of our preferred sets of true wireless earbuds, having earned a review score of 87 earlier this year for offering effective active noise cancellation (ANC), responsive on-ear controls, a solid seven-ish hours of continuous playback time with ANC on (and up to 11 or so hours with it off), and a powerful bass-forward sound that works especially well with hip-hop a


Give a Stained Shirt New Life By ‘Tie-Dying’ It With Bleach


Lifehacker / 4h
There’s probably at least one beloved shirt in your closet that you no longer wear because of a small, unsightly stain. Well, no need to leave it hanging any longer—bleaching with tie dye is a great way to give any slightly stained garment a new life (and a new look). It’s like tie-dyeing without the dye, as the… Read more...

Google's Pixel Watch Is Great If You Want to Keep It Simple


Gizmodo / 4h
Google’s Pixel Watch is the Android smartwatch we’ve been waiting for a long time. It’s light, slim, and easy to wear, and its pebble-like construction matches everything. Some people might complain its 41mm size is a little too small for Google not to offer multiple sizes like other smartwatch makers, but frankly, I… Read more...

Engadget Podcast: Apple's confusing new iPads


Engadget / 4h
Apple just dropped several new devices on us this week, seemingly out of nowhere. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra break down Apple’s new base iPad and iPad Pro with M2. They chat about why the iPad lineup is now more confusing than ever, and what that means going forward. (At least the new Apple TV 4K seems likely a genuinely solid upgrade.) Listen below, or subscribe on your podcast app o

How I’ve benefited from being an Alaska MVP Gold 100K when flying American


43The Points Guy / 4h
I wasn’t expecting much when I learned that Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elite members would be enjoying the benefits of status on American Airlines flights. I assumed American Airlines would prioritize its own elite members over its partner Alaska’s. I was really wrong. As a top-tier Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 100K, I’ve been treated as well as an AAdvantage Executive Platinum on many of my Americ

Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' video is a vulnerable portrayal of the inner critic


73Mashable / 4h
The call is coming from inside the house in Taylor Swift's new music video for "Anti-Hero" from her just-released new album Midnights . The video, written and directed by Swift, appears to be a vulnerable and creative portrayal of her relationship with her inner critic and body image issues. Opening with Swift running around a house haunted by sunglasses-clad bedsheet ghosts, she attempts to pick

The Download: Starlink’s satellite signals, and joyless tech


26MIT 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. Starlink signals can be reverse-engineered to work like GPS—whether SpaceX likes it or not For years, Todd Humphreys has been trying to persuade SpaceX to tweak its Starlink constellation to also offer ultra-precise position, navigation, and timing—creating a

Review: Hyatt House & Hyatt Place LAX


25One Mile at a Time / 4h
During my two trips to the Southern Hemisphere , I had a roughly 36-hour layover in Los Angeles, prior to my Fiji Airways A350 flight to Nadi. I spent much of this time at LAX visiting lounges (which I’ll be reviewing shortly), but I also had the chance to review one (or two, depending on your perspective) of Hyatt’s newest properties near LAX. Specifically, I stayed at the dual-branded Hyatt Hou

My family showed up at our Marriott hotel and it was closed


200+The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: Readers and members of our Facebook Lounge frequently write to us for help when things go wrong with their travels. That’s why The Points Guy has asked Michelle Couch-Friedman to act as our ombudsman and help members of the TPG community out when possible. If you’ve had a situation where something has gone wrong with your travels or one of your credit cards and you are not getting

American Airlines CEO Trashes U.S. Visitor Visa System – And He’s Right


View from the Wing / 4h
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is right - the U.S. visitor visa system is embarrassing, and it's costing our economy. But more than that, it hurts our soft power and importance on the world stage. On average visa wait times were reported last month to be an average of 247 days – a 14x increase over the 17 day average before the pandemic. It’s expected that visa wait times will cost the U.S. 6.

Formovie Theater review: A formidable $3,000 Dolby Vision UST projector


Engadget / 4h
On the one hand, Ultra Short Throw (UST) projectors offer a top-notch home theater experience at a fraction the cost of a comparably sized TV. On the other, features like Dolby Vision that you expect on a good 4K TV are nowhere to be found on any projectors, UST or otherwise. That just changed with the launch of the Formovie Theater home projector. At a street price of $3,000, you get up to a 150

How to Fake a Clean House for Last Minute Guests


How-To Geek / 4h
Last-minute plans have been made, and now you’re expecting visitors to knock on your door soon. However, there are dishes in the sink, unfolded laundry on the couch, and honestly, you don’t remember the last time your floors were swept. How do you clean your house fast? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Sorry, That Smart Dishwasher Won’t Unload Itself


How-To Geek / 4h
Everyone has their own method for loading the dishwasher. Some people like to angle their dishes toward the center, some keep spoons separate to prevent them from hugging each other out of solidarity, and some (me) purposely do a bad job loading the dishes so they’re never asked again. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The flying car that could turn into a biplane


68BBC News - Technology / 4h
An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars?

Google says India’s antitrust order ‘major setback’ for consumers and businesses, opens ‘serious security risks’


20TechCrunch / 4h
Google says the Indian competition regulator’s order is a “major setback for Indian consumers and businesses” and it is reviewing the decision to evaluate “next steps.” The Competition Commission of India fined Google $161.9 million on Thursday for anti-competitive practices related to Android mobile devices and ordered a number of redressal measures that could force Google to make fundamental ch

Most of us really want connected cars to have proper security protection, White House finds


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Cars are getting “smarter”, and people who intend on using these vehicles want them to have proper cybersecurity protections, according to a new report by BlackBerry. The report, commissioned by the White House, sought to learn about people’s thoughts on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cybersecurity protections for such devices, in preparation for the launch of a cybersecurity labelling prog

Nintendo Switch Online is getting not one, but two Mario Party games next month


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nintendo Switch Online's a lively place to be in November, with not one but two Mario Party games coming to Expansion Pack's N64 library. It's not been all that long since the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service added Pilotwings 64 to its roster of N64 games . Barely taking a moment to rest, the premium Expansion Pack tier's N64 roster will receive Mario Party and Mario Party 2 on Novembe

Two 'Mario Party' games are coming to Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack


Engadget / 5h
On November 2nd, the original Mario Party game and its sequel will be available on Nintendo's Switch Online service. The games were first released in the late 90's for the N64 and feature board games with various themes that you can play together with up to four friends. Like with every board game, you roll a dice to advance. At the end of each turn, you play a mini-game — some of them are are so

Early Mars May Have Once Had Microbial Life


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Did Black Women use their Hair to Draw Escape Maps during Slavery?


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Android 13 is coming to Windows 11 - but I still can't see a reason to use it


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Android apps have been available to test on Windows 11 for most of 2022, and Microsoft has been working hard to improve the experience throughout that time. Not only did a Windows 11 update make Android apps faster last month, but the latest version of the OS, Android 13 'Tiramisu', is in development to be rolled out in future. The latter update will be a welcome one; the 'Future Roadmap' section


The Morning After: Elon Musk reportedly wanted to lay off most of Twitter's employees


Engadget / 5h
According to a report from The Washington Post , Musk has told prospective investors he plans to axe 75 percent of Twitter's 7,500-member staff upon completion of the deal, a move that would likely kneecap its ability to moderate content and ensure users' security. Internal documents obtained by The Post reveal that, prior to the Musk deal, current company leadership planned to "pare the company'

Samsung HW-Q990B Review: The Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar


20Wired / 5h
Samsung’s flagship soundbar is the first ever to feature wireless Dolby Atmos. And it sounds awesome.

Your Microsoft Exchange Server Is a Security Liability


21Wired / 5h
Endless vulnerabilities. Massive hacking campaigns. Slow and technically tough patching. It's time to say goodbye to on-premise Exchange.

Ukraine Enters a Dark New Era of Drone Warfare


21Wired / 5h
A series of deadly attacks using Iranian “suicide drones” shows Russia is shifting gears in the conflict.

WIRED’s Picks for the 15 Books You Need to Read This Fall


27Wired / 5h
From meditations on mental health to deep dives into the influence of sex on the internet, these are the season’s must-reads.

The Quest to Treat Binge-Eating and Addiction—With Brain Zaps


62Wired / 5h
Delivering small bursts of electric current via brain implants has long been used to treat Parkinson’s and epilepsy. Can it work for psychiatric conditions?

Researchers use Ancient DNA to reveal ‘first’ Neanderthal Family Portrait


Popular Mechanics / 5h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

That Epic Self-Transforming Optimus Prime Is Now Smaller, Lighter, and Cheaper—But Still Far From Cheap


67Gizmodo / 5h
In early 2021, Transformers fans all shared a collective gasp when Hasbro and Robosen debuted a 19-inch tall Optimus Prime toy that could transform from a truck, to a robot, and back again, all on its own. It was an engineering marvel, a fantasy come true for countless ‘80s kids, and almost two years later, there’s… Read more...

Hong Kong Cancels Screening of The Dark Knight as Beijing Continues Crackdown


22Gizmodo / 5h
City officials in Hong Kong have cancelled an outdoor screening of the 2008 Batman movie The Dark Knight , according to a new report from Bloomberg News. No reason was given for the cancellation, but it’s seen as the latest sign that Hong Kong is well and truly under the control of Beijing’s censorship regime,… Read more...

American Airlines Selling 80% Of First Class Seats


One Mile at a Time / 5h
If you’ve found upgrades on American Airlines to be more difficult in recent months, this might explain why… American selling most first class seats During yesterday’s American Airlines third quarter earnings call, some interesting comments were made about the percentage of first class seats being sold. As noted by View from the Wing , American Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja commented on how

Bumble makes cyberflashing detection tool available as open-source code


46Mashable / 5h
Cyberflashing is the act of sending non-consensual nude photos via your phone. It is an act of digital sexual violence that is often minimised through terms like "unsolicited dick pics". Dating app Bumble is trying to combat the violation on its app, while also campaigning for the act to be made illegal in the UK and U.S. . In 2019, Bumble launched its artificial intelligence tool 'Private Detect

9 Common Energy Vampires Running Up Your Electric Bill


How-To Geek / 5h
Who wants to pay good money for electricity they’re not even getting any benefit from? Here are some common energy vampires to look for around your home. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Amazon says fear of Google putting off vendors from TV hardware partnership


TechCrunch / 5h
Amazon says over half a dozen hardware vendors have indicated that they cannot enter into a TV manufacturing relationship with the e-commerce group over fear of retaliation from Google, escalating tension with the search giant with whom it competes on several businesses. The revelation, officially shared by Amazon for the first time, was made by the company’s unit in India to the Competition Comm

Multicloud security issues are plaguing businesses everywhere


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Multi-cloud setups have become pivotal in organizations of all shapes and sizes, but many are finding that they're difficult to secure properly, leaving them exposed to breaches that leak large amounts of sensitive data to malicious third parties. That's according to “Application Security in a Multi-Cloud World”. the latest report from cybersecurity experts Radware, Surveying 269 senior executive

You don't want to install the latest iOS 15 update beta – it might break Face ID


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Don't download Apple's most recent iOS 15 beta. That’s the warning coming from users who have downloaded the iOS 15 update after it reportedly caused Face ID to stop working for them. People using iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro models of smartphones have turned to social media to vent their frustrations , saying that after downloading the beta update Face ID stopped working. Then, when they went

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra benchmark points to a top chipset but not enough RAM


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Samsung Galaxy S23 and its siblings are likely to be among the most exciting phones of 2023, and as we get closer to their launch, rumors and leaks are heating up, with the latest being a benchmark for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Spotted by MySmartPrice , this Geekbench listing points to the phone having a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. That’s no real surprise since – at least in some regions

YouTube Premium just got its biggest price hike in years


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
YouTube Premium just got its first major price hike in several years, suggesting that even Google is feeling the pinch of an unpredictable economic climate. From November, the monthly cost of YouTube’s Premium family plan – which allows for up to six accounts to use the same subscription – will jump from $17.99 to $22.99 in the US and Canada, and from £17.99 to £19.99 in the UK. The former increa

Resident Evil 4 Remake is embracing its eccentric roots with open arms


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Resident Evil 4 Remake looks like it's shaping up to be something very special, thanks to Capcom's latest info dump at the last Resident Evil Showcase. Resident Evil 4, coming to PS5 , Xbox Series X |S and PC early next year, got its most thorough deep dive yet, closing out the October 20 Resident Evil Showcase with multiple trailers and an abundance of all-new details. New footage of the remake

Elon Musk to Cut Twitter Staff by 75% as Biden Worries Deal Threatens National Security


48Gizmodo / 6h
Elon Musk plans to cut Twitter’s workforce by almost 75% after he finalizes the deal to buy the social media company, a move that’s likely to cause chaos among employees, according to a new report from the Washington Post . And that’s to say nothing of Musk’s plan to reinstate the accounts of far-right figures like… Read more...


Intel Raptor Lake flagship CPU sets world record with astonishing 8.8GHz overclock


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Intel’s Raptor Lake processors have been unleashed and have impressed all-round, with the flagship getting a glowing review from us – and now that Core i9-13900K has grabbed the world record for the fastest ever desktop CPU overclock. Yes, the long-held title which AMD proudly locked down some eight years ago – with its FX 8370 processor – has fallen, with expert overclocker Elmor managing to pus

Ouch: Lufthansa 747 Diverts To Istanbul For 34 Hours


31One Mile at a Time / 6h
Lufthansa is getting quite a bit of criticism for its handling of a recent diversion. While I don’t envy the position airlines are put in when they need to divert, it seems like Lufthansa screwed this one up pretty bad. Lufthansa Frankfurt to Bangalore flight diverts to Istanbul This incident occurred on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, on Lufthansa flight LH754 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bangalore (BLR).

Google Pixel Watch Review: This Is It?


How-To Geek / 6h
After years of pleas from fans, the Pixel Watch finally shows us Google’s vision of a smartwatch. Can Fitbit integration and a focus on design give Android fans an Apple Watch equivalent? That’s what Google has set out to do. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How reproductive technology is changing what it means to be a parent


23MIT Technology Review / 6h
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . Hello, and welcome back to the Checkup! This week I found myself back in the classroom, sitting on a small plastic chair and carefully noting down what the teacher told me. It was my first parent’s evening. By coincidence, just a few days earlier I had be

Adobe's upcoming AI experiments include a powerful drag-and-drop composite tool


Engadget / 7h
Adobe is working on a new feature that makes it possible to create composite images with just a few clicks. During its latest round of sneak peaks for experimental features, Adobe has showed off Project Clever Composites that uses AI and automation to quickly combine two images together. If you want a picture showing you standing in front of a tourist spot like the Eiffel Tower or the Leaning Tow

Marvel's Fantastic Four might have found its Doctor Doom – and he'd be perfect


67TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Marvel has reportedly met with Adam Driver to discuss his potential casting as Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). According to noted industry insider Jeff Sneider, the Star Wars actor reportedly held discussions with Marvel about joining the ranks of its forthcoming Fantastic Four movie. Per Sneider's contact – someone Sneider said is "unproven" during a segment of the latest epi

Oracle's new release wants to let all businesses become cloud providers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Oracle has unveiled a new service that it hopes can expand the power of the cloud to more organizations than ever before. The new Oracle Alloy platform will allow all kinds of businesses or service providers to not just run their own cloud, but also offer a full and set of cloud services from Oracle and themselves. Users of Alloy will also be able to build and run their own branded experiences an

Dwayne Johnson discussing unpopular opinions with radio callers is a treat


Mashable / 7h
As the former people's champion, Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson knows a thing or two about popularity. But in the classic BBC Radio 1 game above, Johnson is faced with the exact opposite — a series of unpopular opinions presented by radio callers, that he then has to discuss with host Greg James. The opinions range from plants and flowers being a terrible gift and picnics at the beach being bad t

We used to get excited about technology. What happened?


33MIT Technology Review / 7h
This piece is from our forthcoming mortality-themed issue, available from 26 October. If you want to read it when it comes out, you can subscribe to MIT Technology Review for as little as $80 a year. On a recent evening, I sat at home scrolling through my Twitter feed, which—since I’m a philosopher who studies AI and data—is always filled with the latest tech news. After a while, I noticed a heav

Consider this your reminder to watch (or re-watch) 'Over the Garden Wall'


Mashable / 7h
As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn chill seeps into the air, one thing becomes crystal clear: It's Over the Garden Wall season. Created by Patrick McHale, this 2014 Cartoon Network miniseries nabbed an Emmy award for Outstanding Animated Program, and for good reason. Throughout its 10 stunning episodes, Over the Garden Wall captivates you with two brothers' odyssey through the strangely beau

Grab this refurbished iPad Mini 4 for under $250


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through Oct. 21, you can get a Refurbished iPad Mini 4 (WiFi-only) for just $225.99 instead of $599 — that's a 62% discount. A refurbished laptop may not be able to run 3D modeling software as well as a brand-new one, but depending on what you plan on using it for, it could be a great fit. Buying refurbished is an environmentally friendly way of finding technology that could suit your need

Get ready for cold weather with these 12 hot deals


Mashable / 7h
The coming cold season means it’s time to start stocking up on hot cocoa and fluffy hats, but that’s not the only way you can prepare for when things get chilly. We’ve got 12 wearables, accessories, and cool gadgets that could help keep you warm and cozy through fall and winter. Shop for yourself or grab some early gifts for friends who seem to shiver until spring starts. AIR-C + HEAT: Full Leg M

Get ready to host your next holiday gathering outside with this outdoor space heater


Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 21, you can get the Outdoor Space Heater with 24H Timer and Remote for just $129.99 instead of $199.99 — that's a 35% discount. It can be harder to enjoy the outdoors if you’re shivering the whole time. You may have a beautiful yard, but you may not see many outdoor dinner parties once the days start cooling down. Not every yard is made for cozy fire pits, but you may still be a

Great Icelandair Business Class Transatlantic Fares


100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
If you’re looking to travel to Europe this fall, Icelandair has some fantastic business class fares for travel between various points in the United States and various points in Europe. While Icelandair doesn’t have a “traditional” business class (as I’ll explain in more detail below), this could be a good deal, especially if you want a stopover in Iceland. Icelandair’s great business class fares

A Coming-Out Party for Generative A.I., Silicon Valley’s New Craze


51NYT > Technology / 7h
A celebration for Stability AI, the start-up behind the controversial Stable Diffusion image generator, represents the arrival of a new A.I. boom.

A.I.-Generated Art Is Already Transforming Creative Work


88NYT > Technology / 7h
Only a few months old, apps like DALL-E 2, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are changing how filmmakers, interior designers and other creative professionals do their jobs.

Generative A.I. Is Here. Who Should Control It?


39NYT > Technology / 7h
Emad Mostaque, the founder of Stability AI, says his Stable Diffusion image generator is the key to unlocking creativity. His critics say it’s a potential threat.

Delhivery falls to all-time low after muted growth report


TechCrunch / 8h
Shares of Delhivery have dropped by over 32% since Thursday, tumbling below its issue price from May, after the Indian logistics firm posted muted quarterly business growth this week. Delhivery said this week that its supply chain service and truckload business volumes had shrunk in the quarter ending September. Shares of Delhivery plunged on the news, dropping from 562 Indian rupees ($6.8) apiec

YouTube Premium’s family plan gets a price hike in several countries


28TechCrunch / 8h
YouTube is raising prices for its Premium subscription plans across many countries including the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and Argentina. News of the price hike emerged after s everal users in these regions received emails about a rise that will be effective from November 21. The video streaming service’s Premium plan for families lets up to five people use features like ad-free videos, downloads f

Will Russia Launch Its ‘Apocalypse’ Torpedo?


Popular Mechanics / 9h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 21


Mashable / 9h
If Quordle a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game s
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Uber pilots electric cab offering in India


29TechCrunch / 9h
Uber has started offering electric vehicles to customers in certain parts of the Delhi-NCR region and says it will be expanding its efforts over the coming months. The electric cabs are currently only available for pre-scheduled trips. “As the leading mobility app in India, we are committed to supporting the Indian government’s emission goals. Expect to see more electric vehicles — be they two, t

TikTok denies that ByteDance planned to use the app to track individuals in the US


Engadget / 10h
TikTok said it does not collect precise GPS location information from users in the US, which means it cannot be used to monitor people "in the way [ Forbes ] suggested." The app's communications team has tweeted that in response to a Forbes article claiming that a China-based team from its parent company, ByteDance, had planned to use the app to track "the personal location of some specific Ameri

TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens


59BBC News - Technology / 11h
In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users.

eBay has reportedly banned Jeffrey Dahmer costumes


65Mashable / 11h
Bad news for anyone planning to dress up as Jeffrey Dahmer this Halloween: you're morally bankrupt. Also, eBay is banning Dahmer costumes. As first reported by Buzzfeed , eBay is removing listings of costumes inspired by notorious serial killer, pedophile, necrophiliac, and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer. Though he committed his murders from the late '70s to the early '90s, Netflix's true crime series D

Today's Wordle Answer #489 – October 21, 2022 Solution And Hints


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Most players solved today's puzzle in five tries; we did it in three, and we want to help you crack the code even faster with these hints and tips.

No, Musk probably won't fire 75% of Twitter. We should still be worried.


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News about Elon Musk's potential $44 billion purchase of Twitter is moving at the speed of...well, Twitter. Case in point: The Washington Post dropped a bombshell Thursday night, and it was immediately supplanted in magnitude by Bloomberg. Musk has been telling investors he plans to fire 5,000 workers at the social media company, the Post said, leaving a "skeleton staff" of just 2,000. According

The best dehumidifiers for removing damp and drying clothes


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Your home is almost certainly stocked with all the essential appliances, but what about a dehumidifier? It might not be on your wedding present list, but they’re an invaluable addition to any home — particularly if your home has damp or mould, or someone in your home suffers from allergies . A dehumidifier can also save you money on bills, which is especially welcome as we head into winter and th

Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' is here. Let's talk about those fan theories.


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Taylor Swift's tenth studio album Midnights just dropped, and we have to talk about the buildup. Swift's known for her conspiratorial fans and album Easter eggs, but with her latest drop she said she wasn't going to be up to her old tricks. Instead, capitalizing on her social media prowess, Swift had her fans