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Elon Musk fired top Twitter execs including CEO, reports say
3KTechCrunch / 3h
Elon Musk fired key Twitter executives Thursday, one of his first moves as the official owner of the social media platform. A ccording to reports from the New York Times , CNBC , the Wall Street Journal , the Washington Post and other outlets, Musk fired CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, general counsel Sean Edgett, and head of legal policy, trust and safety Vijaya Gadde. The deal is done, accord
Elon Musk is reportedly now officially in charge at Twitter, fires top execs
500+Mashable / 3h
Elon Musk is reportedly now officially in charge of Twitter, setting the scene for the platform's looming descent into a microblogged reenactment of Lord of the Flies . And apparently he's already started cleaning house. According to CNBC's David Faber, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal have left the company's headquarters in San Francisco for the last time, shoved out the door by Musk'
Musk Said to Begin Firing Twitter’s Top Executives
3KNYT > Technology / 4h
Some of Twitter’s top executives were fired on Thursday as Mr. Musk completes his takeover of the social media company.
Galaxy S22 update lets you take better pictures of, well, the galaxy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
Samsung is taking night photography to the next level by updating the Galaxy S22’s camera with a new Astrophoto feature plus the ability to fuse shots into one. Other smartphones have a “night mode” of sorts that allows the device to take better pictures in low-light environments. But there’s never really been a concerted push toward astrophotography. You have to use certain tricks and equipment
DJI’s cheaper Mavic drone is nearly here – and I might regret buying the Mini 3 Pro
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
Just when you thought your wallet was safe from a dangerously tempting new tech purchase, DJI casually drops a new teaser for what appears to be its next drone –and the rumors suggest its 'Explore Vivid' event will see the arrival of a cheaper version of its flagship DJI Mavic 3 . The launch of the so-called DJI Mavic 3 Classic is scheduled for November 2 at 9am EDT / 1pm GMT (which works out as
Elon finally gets his Musk all over Twitter with confirmed acquisition
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / now
The on again , off again , off again , on again saga of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s planned acquisition of Twitter has finally come to an end. Having signed off on the deal reported to be worth as much as $44 billion, Musk has wasted no time in putting his unique stamp on the social media giant – firing several of Twitter’s top executives. CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, Policy Chief Vijaya Ga
Today's Wordle Answer #496 – October 28, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 28min
Friday's Wordle is appropriately spooky for the Halloween season, but if you're having trouble finding today's word, we can help with some hints.
Minnesota and DC sue Target-owned Shipt delivery service for worker misclassification
Engadget / 45min
The Minnesota and District of Columbia attorneys general are suing Target-owned Shipt delivery service over worker misclassification, CBS News has reported. The lawsuits accuse the company of designating its "personal shoppers" (who pick and deliver grocery orders) as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits like state unemployment insurance and worker's compensation. "Increasingly, we’re
Get 146 hours of cybersecurity and ethical hacking training for 98% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : The 2023 Complete Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Certification Bundle is on sale for £30.96, saving you 98% on list price. By 2027, the yearly estimated cost of cybercrime will be nearly 24 trillion dollars . Estimates for the cybersecurity industry are similarly explosive, with some predicting it to be a $400 billion market also by 2027 . With all that potential, it makes sense that it’s
Save 82% on the best VPN for your PS5 or Xbox Series X
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 82%: Make the most of your next-gen console with a subscription to a gaming-friendly VPN. A two-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £49.92 and includes an extra two months for free — save 82% for a limited time. Why on earth would you need to partner your next-gen console with a VPN? It's a good question, because the answer isn't always immediately clear. But there is an answe
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 28
Mashable / 1h
It's the end of the week, and the beginning of a new Wordle ! It's both a trick and a treat to kick off your Halloween weekend, but we've got some clues and the solution to help you out, as we do every day . If you just want today's word, you can jump straight to the end of this article for October 28's Wordle solution, for puzzle #496. If you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for s
Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter (for real)
Mashable / 1h
It's finally done. Finished. Complete. There's no going back now. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, now officially owns Twitter . The deal closed at the original agreed upon price of $44 billion, or $54.20 per share. The billionaire was able to secure $12.5 billion in loans from the banks for his acquisition. Other investors, such as Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, pitched in an additional $7.
Elon Musk completes Twitter purchase, immediately fires CEO and other execs
39Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Elon Musk completed the $44 billion purchase of Twitter today, capping a months-long saga that resulted in Twitter suing Musk to force him to honor their merger agreement. Musk's first course of business was to fire top executives. "Musk fired Chief Executive Parag Agrawal and Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal after the deal closed" on Thursday, The Wall Street Jou
Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover
500+BBC News - Technology / 2h
A number of top executives are reportedly ousted as the billionaire acquires the social media platform.
Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter
40BBC News - Technology / 2h
One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.
Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter
3KNYT > Technology / 3h
The world’s richest man closed his blockbuster purchase of the social media service, thrusting Twitter into a new era.
Elon Musk has begun his takeover of Twitter
Engadget / 3h
After months of legal drama, , according to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post . His first move was to fire CEO Parag Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal and other top execs. Musk is taking the reins just ahead of a Friday deadline to complete the deal. He spent time in Twitter's San Francisco headquarters this week, where he met with employees. He also reportedly brought in s
It happened: Elon Musk officially owns Twitter
300+TechCrunch / 3h
It’s for real this time. After months of legal drama , bad memes , and will-they-or-won’t-they-chaos to put your favorite rom-com to shame, Elon Musk has closed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. A number of outlets reported that Musk sealed the deal Thursday night , taking Twitter private and ousting a handful of top executives — CEO Parag Agrawal included — in the process. Musk reportedly
How to Use Kubernetes Taints and Tolerations to Avoid Undesirable Scheduling
How-To Geek / 4h
Taints and tolerations are a Kubernetes mechanism for controlling how Pods schedule to the Nodes in your cluster. Taints are applied to Nodes and act as a repelling barrier against new Pods. Tainted Nodes will only accept Pods that have been marked with a corresponding toleration. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Chadwick Boseman's Family Was Consulted on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
100+Gizmodo / 4h
Losing Chadwick Boseman during the build-up to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was more than just losing the star of the film. It lost its heart . The actor was everything to the franchise and his tragic passing could have very easily seen the film wiped away for good. But the team behind the movie didn’t let that… Read more...
Hidden Door wants to turn fiction into immersive roleplaying experiences
26TechCrunch / 5h
The first season of “ House of Dragon ” just ended, and I find myself wishing for more. I’ve seen each episode twice already, read through the lore and even re-watched some “Game of Thrones” episodes. If I had the option to immerse myself in that world and roleplay as a dragon-riding Targaryen queen, you bet your ass I would do it. That’s eventually the vision of Hidden Door , a game studio that
The TikTok settlement is real, and you can get money from it
41Mashable / 5h
TikTok owes a lot of people money. Not at some vague point in the future, but right now, thanks to a recent class action lawsuit. But given that everyone ’ s phone is blowing up all the time with scams and other garbage , it may register as untrustworthy when you get a notification saying you just got paid. Is something bad going to happen if you try and spend this so-called "money"? Tweet may ha
Why lasers are being used to write inside diamonds
BBC News - Technology / 5h
A British company is using unique technology to inscribe diamonds with sophisticated lasers.
Oscar Issac on How Hope Plays into Leo's Arc
Gizmodo / 5h
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The redemption deal of the year: 50% off all Virgin Atlantic flights to the US and Caribbean
The Points Guy / 6h
Christmas has come early for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members. From today, Virgin is discounting the number of Virgin Points required for all award seats to and from the United States and the Caribbean by 50% for travel from Oct. 28, 2022, through March 25, 2023. While discounts on award redemptions are offered from time to time across different programs, such as Flying Blue’s monthly promo de
Uganda Ebola outbreak tops 100 cases, 30 deaths; cases growing in capital
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Red Cross workers don PPE prior to burying a 3-year-old boy suspected of dying from Ebola in 2022 in Mubende, Uganda. (credit: Getty | Luke Dray ) Concern is rising over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda that is now swiftly spreading in the densely populated capital city of Kampala. The outbreak is caused by a lesser-seen species of Ebolavirus, the Sudan virus, for which there is no
Redditor acquires decommissioned Netflix cache server with 262TB of storage
300+Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / An Open Connect Appliance server from around 2013 that a Redditor acquired. (credit: PoisonWaffle3 / Reddit ) A Reddit user named PoisonWaffe3 recently acquired a 2013-era Netflix cache server that had been pulled from service and wiped for disposal, which marks a rare occasion the public has been able to get a look at the mysterious hardware, Vice reports . The decommissioned cache ser
12 Things You Didn't Know About Halloween
Lifehacker / 6h
I am a Halloween-scholar with a PhD. in witchology from Virginia Tech*, and I want to share my knowledge with you. These 12 Halloween facts and “didya knows?” cover everything you ever wanted to know about the holiday: pumpkins, black cats, and novelty music. Isn’t that what Halloween is all about? Read more...
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi: 6 Things We Liked (and 4 We Didn't)
Gizmodo / 6h
Modern Star Wars can often rely too much on answering questions we may or may not need answers to. Sometimes that can be amazing. Other times, it is not, and the latest Disney+ animated series , Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi , is the perfect example of both. Read more...
Apple's Record Revenues Soured by Worse Than Expected iPhone Sales
Gizmodo / 6h
In a year that will be remembered as a horror show for many tech companies, Apple has so far managed to weather the storm with record earnings in the third quarter. Lower than expected iPhone sales however, suggest there may be holes in the ship in need of patching. Read more...
Xbox head Phil Spencer dunks on the metaverse and teases 'Call of Duty' on Switch
Mashable / 6h
Put a microphone in front of Phil Spencer and the guy will always deliver. Spencer, who you may or may not know as the head of Microsoft Gaming (he’s in charge of all things Xbox ), sat down with the Wall Street Journal at its WSJ Tech Live event for a wide-ranging interview about everything from Microsoft's plans for mobile gaming to Spencer's personal feelings on the metaverse . Spencer is one
God Of War Ragnarok's Launch Trailer Is Brief But Action Packed
SlashGear / 6h
One of this year's most anticipated games has finally dropped its launch trailer, giving "God of War" fans a look at what they can expect from "Ragnarok."
Tesla Cyberquad For Kids Recalled Over Injury Fears
SlashGear / 6h
Buyers can get the full $1,900 refund for the ATV if they remove and mail back a critical component that, once pulled, will leave the vehicle unusable.
YouTube redesign gives long-form videos, Shorts and Live videos their own tabs on channel pages
100+TechCrunch / 6h
YouTube is rolling out a change impacting how videos appear on its platform. The company today announced a redesign that now splits video content into three different tabs on all channel pages — one for YouTube’s traditional long-form content, another for YouTube Shorts only and a third for Live videos, including past, current and upcoming livestreams. The changes will allow users to more easily
Daily Crunch: Mason raises $7.5M seed round to scale its no-code commerce engine
TechCrunch / 6h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello! And it’s Thursday! We are all waiting with bated breath for the latest installment of “Will Elon Actually Buy Twitter or Will He Squirrel Out of It” — the miniseries of indeterminate length and too many twists and turns to enumerate. Supposedly we’ll learn m
Amazon accidentally exposed an internal server packed with Prime Video viewing habits
48TechCrunch / 6h
It feels like every other day another tech startup is caught red-faced spilling reams of data across the internet because of a lapse in security. But even for technology giants like Amazon, it’s easy to make mistakes. Security researcher Anurag Sen found a database packed with Amazon Prime viewing habits stored on an internal Amazon server that was accessible from the internet. But because the da
Skidattl’s augmented reality beacons are ‘like a Bat-Signal for fun’
TechCrunch / 6h
Skidattl wants to use augmented reality to get people to engage with the real world. It’s a story we’ve heard before from AR companies, particularly as they pit themselves against the potentially isolating effects of virtual reality. But rather than chasing metaversal Pokémon creatures on the street, Skidattl aims to use AR “beacons” to show people what’s going on around them. Randy Marsden, Skid
Apple Earnings: iPhone Powers Growth, but Signs Point to a Slowdown
25NYT > Technology / 6h
Consumers showed enthusiasm for the latest version of the phone, but the company said sales in the current quarter are not as strong.
OpenSSL is patching just its second critical security flaw ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
OpenSSL is preparing to patch its first critical flaw in eight years. The OpenSSL Project have announced a new software update that should fix several vulnerabilities in the open-source toolkit, including one flaw defined as critical. “The OpenSSL project team would like to announce the forthcoming release of OpenSSL version 3.0.7. This release will be made available on Tuesday 1st November 2022
Big impacts picked up by seismograph on Mars
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The cracked terrain of Cerberus Fossae appears to be the source of most of the seismic activity on Mars. (credit: Image courtesy of ETH Zurich) On Thursday, NASA announced that the InSight lander was continually losing power after dust coated its solar panels. The agency expects that it will probably lose contact with the lander within the next two months. But it is going out in style,
Report: Apple will release a 16-inch iPad Pro
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Citing a person familiar with the matter, The Information reports Apple plans to release a 16-inch model of the iPad Pro. Apple hopes to launch the product in the fourth quarter of next year—likely around the same time in 2023 that the M2 iPad Pro launched in 2022. In our estimation, a 16-inch iPad Pro would probably be targeted specifi
Apple turns healthy profit despite weak iPad sales
Engadget / 7h
Apple seems to be weathering the financial storm , albeit with a few hitches. The company reported a record high revenue of $90.1 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter, with a net profit of $20.7 billion. While those were only slight increases versus the same period last year (revenue was up 'just' 8 percent), they came despite a rough economic climate and near-flat revenue growth in the previous
huariqueje: Arachnophobic Nightmare - Léo Paul Robert...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
huariqueje : Arachnophobic Nightmare - Léo Paul Robert , 1916. Swiss, 1851-1923 Ink and wash, heightened w/white , 27 x 19 cm 10,6 x 7,5 in
Investors dump Amazon as economy concerns grow
31BBC News - Technology / 7h
The tech giant's share price tumbled after it warned of slower growth post pandemic.
The Biblical Mythos That Inspired Oscar Isaac's Head Wounds: Sparrow
Gizmodo / 7h
What do you think of when you imagine the angels of the Bible? Renaissance paintings of these divine beings pictured beautiful, toga-clad creatures with wings like doves, but those depictions aren’t in line with many Biblical, Hebrew, and Islamic descriptions of Gods’ messengers . Read more...
Facebook Received Whistleblower Report Alleging Bribery Six Months Ahead of OnlyFans Suit
Gizmodo / 7h
An anonymous whistleblower tip sent to Facebook last year contains a slew of accusations mirroring many of those found in an ongoing federal lawsuit facing Meta and OnlyFans. The anonymous tip, according to a copy provided to Gizmodo, was submitted more than six months before the lawsuit began. Read more...
Ohio GOP Candidate Blames 'Hacker' After Liking a Bunch of MILF Porn on Twitter
40Gizmodo / 7h
Not understanding how websites work can get you into trouble. One enduring example of this is the Twitter “like,” which a stunning amount of people—including, for some reason, loads of politicians —do not realize is publicly visible to the rest of the internet. Read more...
Spirit Halloween Is Spooked by Costume Memes, but Here Are Some of the Best Ones Anyway
35Gizmodo / 7h
Spirit Halloween is no stranger to being a punchline. The seasonal chain’s miraculous ability to colonize abandoned storefronts in the blink of an eye , its niche wares, and the way—every year—it disappears without a trace of glitter, fake blood, or wig hair left behind makes it ripe for internet jokes . And the trend… Read more...
Raccoon At Philadelphia Airport Steals Candy While Passengers Wait At Retail Shop’s Self-Checkout
31View from the Wing / 7h
Employees at Philadelphia's airport refer to the place as Filthadelphia . Birds are known to roam freely there. It's still surprising to just see a raccoon pop up at an OTG retail shop and help themselves to a snack while passengers are buying food at the self-checkout. Yet that's just what happened last week. Continue reading ...
Scientists Find That Gamers Are Indeed More Racist and Sexist Than Normies
200+Futurism / 7h
No, it's not just your imagination — self-identified "gamers" are indeed more racist and sexist than the general populace. But now there's science backing up the obvious. "When the gamer identity is very core to who you are as a person, that seems to reflect what we call toxic gamer culture, tends to reflect more exclusion than inclusion — so things like racism and sexism and misogyny," Rachel Ko
Amazon Admits It Might Need SpaceX to Launch Its Starlink Competitor
500+Futurism / 7h
Help Needed Amazon is planning to launch the first two satellites of its Project Kuiper internet satellite constellation sometime next year. But getting them into orbit won't be easy, which is why the company hasn't ruled out asking SpaceX — a company that has made far more headway in launching its own Starlink internet satellite constellation — for help. "You'd be crazy not to, given their track
Apple earnings see iPhone revenues up, still short of forecast
31TechCrunch / 8h
Sometimes earnings leave you wondering how good is good enough. Take, for example, Apple’s Q4, which finds the iPhone maker beating Wall Street expectations overall but still seeing an extended trading stock dip after iPhone sales were improved and still managing to miss the mark. Revenue hit $90.15 billion for the quarter, edging out the $88.9 billion estimates and rising roughly 8% over this ti
blondebrainpower:Portrait of a man and a skeleton,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
blondebrainpower : Portrait of a man and a skeleton, 1900 Photograper: Oliver E. Aultman
cac-bgsu : ALT ALT ALT Here’s some scary stories, circa 1985, from MS 642 BGSU Faculty & Student Folklore Collection to...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
cac-bgsu : ALT ALT ALT Here’s some scary stories, circa 1985, from MS 642 BGSU Faculty & Student Folklore Collection to get you in the Halloween mood.
YouTube Is Making It Easier to Tell the Difference Between Real Doctors and Quacks
41Gizmodo / 8h
In its latest effort to limit health misinformation, YouTube is trying to make it easier for users to identify and differentiate reliable, factual videos made by certified healthcare professionals from those made by wellness gurus and their ilk. Starting today, the platform will let doctors and nurses apply for… Read more...
Lego Is Discontinuing Its Mindstorms Buildable Robot Kits
55Gizmodo / 8h
The programming’s been on the wall for a while, but yesterday, as reported by fan sites like Brick Fanatics and Brickset , Lego announced that it will be discontinuing its Mindstorms robotics lineup at the end of the year, and only guaranteeing support for the accompanying mobile apps, where the robots can be… Read more...
Oscar Isaac Keeps Edging Everyone on Moon Knight Season 2
77Gizmodo / 8h
After the finale of Moon Knight season one, fans of the Marvel Studios and Disney+ series got clear confirmation of another personality living in the body of Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac), teasing that there is definitely more to the story. It’s been six months and still no official word, we don’t deserve it. Read more...
Amazon’s income dipped in Q3 2022 as the economy took its toll
TechCrunch / 8h
Amazon suffered steep losses in year-over-year income as post-pandemic shopping habits and inflation threw the retailer for a loop. In its third quarter 2022 earnings report today, Amazon revealed that operating income decreased to $2.5 billion in Q3 2022 compared to $4.9 billion the same quarter last year, while net income dipped to $2.9 billion versus $3.2 billion during Q3 2021. Operating inco
Cruise opens robotaxi waitlist in Austin and Phoenix
24TechCrunch / 8h
Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is now inviting potential passengers in Phoenix and Austin to join the waitlist to be among the first Cruise robotaxi passengers. The company has been operating a fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco since June, with fully driverless meaning there’s no human safety operator behind the wheel. Last month, Cruise announc
Amazon Earnings: Return to Profitability But Slow Growth Signaled Ahead
35NYT > Technology / 8h
The e-commerce giant, which also turned a profit in its latest quarter, indicated sales in the holiday period might rise at their lowest level since 2001.
This Is the Key to Making Truly Great Chicken Soup
Lifehacker / 8h
It’s sick season, and I’m a little sick. It’s not COVID, but it is the first head cold I’ve had in over two years, and it will not go away. I suspect there might be others in a similar boat. What we all need, besides cold meds and rest, is a good chicken soup, and the best chicken soup starts with gently poaching a… Read more...
Aye-Aye Caught on Camera Picking Its Nose and Eating It
500+Gizmodo / 8h
Aye-ayes, the scraggly, bug-eyed, spindly-fingered lemurs of Madagascar, have historically been demonized by humans for their unusual and unappealing anatomy. But the species is going to have to get an even better publicist, because one individual was recently caught on camera picking its nose and eating what came out. Read more...
Tesla's ATV for Kids Recalled After 36-Year-Old Adult Tips the Toy Vehicle Over
200+Gizmodo / 8h
A Tesla Cyberquad modeled for children was recalled after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decided the toy vehicle did not meet safety standards. Read more...
Interesting Theory: Mark Zuckerberg Is Trying to Become God and Build Heaven
23Futurism / 8h
When Facebook-turned-Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg first declared his metaverse vision, he was immediately met with a "nobody asked for this" energy from the general public. Virtual reality, which his vision is absolutely dependent on, isn't exactly that mainstream, and the tech was — and still is — far from what it needs to be in order to offer users a truly immersive experience. Fast forward about a
Seagate set to cut thousands of jobs following difficult results
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Storage giant Seagate has announced plans to axe 3,000 jobs as part of cost-cutting measures, around 8% of its international workforce. The news comes after revenues at the firm - which is one of the world’s most successful hard drive manufacturers - declined 35% to $2.04 billion in the first quarter of its 2023 financial year. However, the company maintains that it is still profitable, reporting
Spotify Drops Audiobooks On iOS Just A Month After Launch
SlashGear / 8h
Spotify has accused Apple of being an unfair gatekeeper, while Apple says the rules are fair and square for everyone. Audiobooks are caught in the crossfire.
Here's Why General Motors Almost Didn't Build The Pontiac Fiero
SlashGear / 8h
One of the most iconic and unique cars made by GM, the mid-engine Pontiac Fiero's unusual design was almost left behind on the cutting room floor.
The 8 Best Supercharged Cars Ever Made, Ranked
SlashGear / 8h
Supercharged cars add another level of performance to already impressive vehicles -- and these models are the cream of the high-performance crop.
Why This New Generation Of DeLorean Is Such A Big Deal
SlashGear / 8h
The Delorean is getting its second revival of the year, this time spearheaded by Kat DeLorean who is building a new sports car. We have all the details.
Widespread Outrage Forces Apple To Stop Displaying Gambling Ads On The App Store
SlashGear / 8h
Like most corporations, Apple's ultimate aim is to continue on a growth trajectory and explore new ways of making money. Ads are one controversial method.
YouTube Wants To Fix Its Health Hoax Problem: Here's The Plan
SlashGear / 8h
YouTube has been grappling with the problem of health-related misinformation for a while. Its latest effort will help users find reliable information.
Meta is in trouble
94TechCrunch / 8h
A day after weighing in with its third-quarter earnings report, Meta is flailing. The company formerly known as Facebook was in trouble Thursday after uninspiring numbers and an apparent lack of faith in Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse vision sent its shares plunging by 25%. At the time of writing, Meta was trading around $98, down from $130 on Wednesday. Other tech stocks are in a similar boat broad
How to raise funds when you aren’t in the Bay Area
73TechCrunch / 8h
Perhaps sitting perched somewhere in sunny Miami, Florida, is a founder wondering the best ways to fundraise for a company when situated outside a traditional tech hub like the Bay Area. They need not worry. Last week, Mike Asem from M25, Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund and Accel’s Rich Wong answered that question at TechCrunch Disrupt. The consensus of the venture capitalists was that remote work a
Section 230 shields TikTok in child’s “Blackout Challenge” death lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu Agency ) As lawsuits continue piling up against social media platforms for allegedly causing harms to children, a Pennsylvania court has ruled that TikTok is not liable in one case where a 10-year-old named Nylah Anderson died after attempting to complete a “Blackout Challenge” she discovered on her “For You” page. The challenge recommends t
How to Restart an iPhone
How-To Geek / 9h
Restarting your iPhone can fix all sorts of problems, such as software issues, strange iOS behavior, or unexplainable connectivity problems. We’ll show you how to restart your iPhone regardless of which model you have. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Act fast: Here’s how to get a free United elite status challenge with Bilt Rewards
43The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. Bilt Rewards recently announced its November Rent Day promotions . In addition to SoulCycle benefits and double points for cardholders on Nov. 1, Bilt is offering a United Airlines Premier status challenge. Even if you’re not currently a Bilt Rewards member or Bilt Mastercard cardholder, you can use the November Rent Day promo
Buffalo Teens Killed in Car Crash Connected to TikTok Trend
500+Gizmodo / 9h
The Kia Challenge is a concerning social media trend that sees participants attempting to hijack the namesake car using a USB cable. The edgy challenge has turned tragic as the aftermath of a failed attempt in Buffalo left four teenagers dead. Read more...
Star Trek: Lower Decks Feels Like It's Back to Where This Season Started
52Gizmodo / 9h
Star Trek: Lower Decks has had a rough third season, with rare moments of eking out character growth cast under the shadow of a regressive feeling of pulling main characters traveling paths they’d already navigated . Its finale, for better or worse, at resets the show in some ways, so we can forget most of this season… Read more...
Meta Asked to Cough Up $24.7 Million and Apologize for Violating Campaign Transparency Laws 822 Times
23Gizmodo / 9h
For as much as Facebook wants to say it’s not interested in politics , it just can’t seem to keep from getting its hand caught in the political cookie jar. Read more...
Apple’s ‘Driving Focus' Is Wonky As Hell
Lifehacker / 9h
Apple’s Focus feature is a great way to wrangle all of your Apple devices together to match your current activity. If you’re on the job, a Work Focus can knock out unnecessary notifications on your iPhone, as well as your iPad and Mac. On the flip side, a Personal Focus will ensure none of your work communications… Read more...
Spirit Airlines Reveals Impressive New Seats
300+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Usually when airlines introduce new seats nowadays, it’s bad news for customers. Airlines try to spin the new seats as being good for the environment, as they’re lightweight and have little legroom. With that in mind, Spirit Airlines has announced that it’s introducing new seats today, and I’m… actually kind of impressed? Of course it’s important to remember we’re talking about Spirit Airlines he
Which purchases count as travel with Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve?
36The Points Guy / 9h
Apply here: The Chase Sapphire Reserve® offers 80,000 bonus points and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card 60,000 bonus points, both after you spend $4,000 within the first three months of account opening. Thanks to its plethora of premium travel perks, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is well-known in the travel credit card space. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the lower $95-annual-fee version an
The Cheaper Chromecast With Google TV HD Is Probably All You Need
Gizmodo / 9h
Google has two Chromecast with Google TV dongles on the market, which look identical. But the first version , which comes in three colors, is technically the old one with 4K capabilities, while the new version was released a month ago and tops out at 1080p. There’s a $20 price difference between the two. Read more...
10 Lazy, Last-Minute Costumes You Can Throw Together Before Halloween
Lifehacker / 9h
The keys to an inoffensive last-minute Halloween costume are simple: People need to be able to tell what you are, and it has to be something you can pull together quickly using what’s already lying around the house. Googling “last minute DIY costume” will serve you up a bunch of blog posts that assume you have sewing… Read more...
Microsoft is finally cutting down on this list of dodgy Windows drivers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft keeps a list of old and vulnerable drivers, which threat actors can use to sneak viruses, ransomware , and other malware into endpoints of their choosing. However, the last update was in 2019 - until now. After two years of sitting idly, the list has finally been updated - but not for all Windows users at once, though. In an announcement published on the company blog, Microsoft said tha
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fanofspooky : Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein illustrations by Bernie Wrightson part 1
NASA's InSight lander detected a meteoroid impact on Mars
Engadget / 9h
NASA's InSight lander may have had its last hurrah. Researchers have learned that a marsquake the lander detected in Mars' Amazonis Planitia region on December 24th, 2021 was actually a meteoroid impact — the first time any mission has witnessed a crater forming on the planet. Scientists found out when they looked at before-and-after pictures from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) revealing a
NASA Crowdsourcing Investigation of Otherworldly "Sprites" in Sky
500+Futurism / 9h
Civic Duty NASA is crowdsourcing photos from civilians to study a mysterious aerial phenomenon that stumped scientists have dubbed "sprites." The agency announced the convening of its latest "citizen science project," which they're calling "Spritacular" and which will source images of the fascinating — and yes, vaguely otherworldly-looking — sprite phenomenon, as well as other Transient Luminous
New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Clip Debuts Riri Williams
52Gizmodo / 9h
The countdown to the release of Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is on! If you’re avoiding any looks past the first trailer or avoiding seeing anything that happens in director Ryan Coogler’s follow up to Black Panther, don’t tempt yourself with the video below of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorn), a.k.a … Read more...
Apple doesn’t want you trading NFTs on your phone (unless it makes them money)
20TechCrunch / 9h
Apple is no stranger to asserting its dominance. That’s exactly what the tech giant did this week when it announced new, stringent guidelines for NFT transactions in the iOS App Store, marking the first time the company has taken any sort of substantial position on web3. We hopped on the mic for the Thursday episode of Chain Reaction to discuss the new rules and how they could make life harder fo
How to watch 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story'
Mashable / 9h
What: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Where to watch: The Roku Channel Premiere date: November 4, 2022 It's high time to admit that “Weird Al” Yankovic is a true musical icon. Whether you've been a fan since the early days of "Eat It" or you're a more recent fan thanks to Stranger Things , you can't deny the musician's impact on pop culture over the past, oh, forty years . What's more, director Eric
How to Make a Scatter Plot in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 10h
A scatter plot, sometimes referred to as a scatter chart or XY chart, compares the relationship between two different data sets. This makes it easier to visualize two sets of values in your Excel spreadsheet. Here’s how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
You Don't Have to Ruin Your Clothes for Halloween
Lifehacker / 10h
I believe fiercely in the value of homemade Halloween costumes. The idea of buying a pre-made costume is offensive to me personally. As I set out this week to put the finishing touches on my outfits for Halloweekend, I’m making a conscious effort not to ruin the pieces of clothing involved. When making a costume, some… Read more...
Why American Airlines Isn’t Flying From Chicago To Hawaii – Or Much To Europe, Either
View from the Wing / 10h
United is expanding at Chicago O’Hare and increasingly American is the number two carrier there. Years ago the city had a sprawling international route network, selling flights to Moscow and Delhi. Now American’s flying from Chicago is mostly domestic. At an internal meeting earlier in the month led by Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja, an employee asked about the draw down in Chicago flying and
Apple says, ‘NFTs? Yes, fees’
TechCrunch / 10h
Image Credits: TechCrunch Welcome back to Chain Reaction. Last week, we recorded our news episode live onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt, in which we talked about the Aptos launch and shared our predictions for where we expect money to flow in the web3 world. This week, we dove into NFTs, examining Apple’s new App Store guidelines and Reddit’s recent success in the space. We also announced some perso
Physical ‘copies’ of the new Call of Duty are just empty discs
TechCrunch / 10h
Cartridges and discs used to be how you got the latest games, but that’s been changing as downloads have become more convenient and reliable. But some people prefer the sure thing: a physical copy, so they can play offline or with a bad connection. To them, Activision says “qq”: the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II disc is basically just a link to a 150-gigabyte download. Now, to be fair, games th
10 Years Later: Shocking Images From the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Gizmodo / 10h
Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy barreled through the Caribbean and then up the Eastern seaboard, bringing floods and storm surges that destroyed homes and critical infrastructure. It was one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history, costing the country more than $81 billion, according to NOAA . Read more...
SpaceX Usurps Boeing as NASA’s Second-Biggest Private Partner
32Gizmodo / 10h
On Wednesday, Boeing said it’s taking a $190 million hit on its CST-100 Starliner, raising its total loss on the program to $883 million. The announcement comes at an awkward time, as Boeing slips behind SpaceX on NASA’s roster of private partners. Read more...
“Old/weird laptops” sought to help test Linux kernel backlight drivers
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / If you've got a laptop that's sufficiently old, like this 2014 pile-up at a recycling program, or a bit "weird," you can help test it against proposed changes to the Linux kernel's backlight systems. Do you have a laptop that's either "pretty old" or "weird in some other way"? Did it ship without Windows from the factory, or did you flash its firmware with coreboot ? You could help the
Next-Gen Meta Quest Headset Confirmed For 2023
SlashGear / 10h
Meta executives Mark Zuckerberg and Dave Whener shared some details about the next consumer-focused Quest headset, coming sometime in 2023.
Dawn of the tentacle
TechCrunch / 10h
Fair warning, it’s going to be a quick one from me today. I caught the thing again, roughly three months after the last time I caught the thing. They say, “third time’s the charm,” and I now recognize that they were referring to chest pain and a general light-headedness. Turns out it doesn’t get easier. Send soup. With that in mind, consider this week’s Actuator a bit more on the housecleaning si
InSight Records Major Martian Meteorite Impacts, Along With Potential Magma
100+Gizmodo / 10h
NASA’s InSight lander, a mission devoted to unlocking the secrets of the Martian interior, likely has just a few months left before its dust-covered solar panels stop being able to provide sufficient power. But the faltering lander’s instruments continue their work advancing our understanding of volcanology and… Read more...
Andor Episode 8 Review
21Gizmodo / 10h
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Hidden Xbox Settings You Should Change to Up Your Game
Lifehacker / 10h
The Xbox is a fantastic console that ships with pretty good software. Fortunately, it has even greater potential: Your Xbox contains plenty of hidden features that are not enabled by default. All it takes is a deep dive through the settings, however, to make your great console even better. Read more...
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids recalled due to federal safety standard violations
Engadget / 10h
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids is being recalled by Radio Flyer (which built the product) after the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that it violates all-terrain vehicle (ATV) federal safety standards for youths. The agency determined that, among other issues, the mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure weren't adequate. Moreover, it said the Cyberquad for Kids lacked an approved AT
Elon Musk, Who Always Hated Ads, Suddenly Says He Loves Ads Now That He Owns a Site That Depends on Them
1KFuturism / 10h
Show Me the Money After bumbling into Twitter's headquarters wielding a sink yesterday and beaming at employees he reportedly intends to lay off , SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken to his personal Twitter account to assure the All Important Advertisers that don't worry, he still wants their money. "Dear Twitter Advertisers," the tweet is captioned, with the rest of the text captured in scr
Mark Zuckerberg "Pretty Confident" About Metaverse After Stock Craters
100+Futurism / 10h
Meta Hexxed Meta- formerly-Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is steadfast in his belief that we will all soon be socializing and working together inside a corporate metaverse while wearing bulky headsets — and so far, he's willing to overlook the walls coming down around him. The company's stock cratered 20 percent after the company's earnings report for the third quarter disappointed investors, accor
Google filing says EU’s antitrust division is investigating Play Store practices
23TechCrunch / 10h
A Google regulatory filing appears to have confirmed rumors in recent months that the European Union’s competition division is looking into how it operates its smartphone app store, the Play Store. However TechCrunch understands that no formal EU investigation into the Play Store has been opened at this stage. The SEC Form 10-Q, filed by Google’s parent Alphabet (and spotted earlier by Reuters ),
Snapchat reduces payouts for Spotlight creators
TechCrunch / 10h
Snapchat has changed the way it pays creators through its Spotlight reward fund. Creators that use Snapchat’s TikTok clone, Spotlight , will now be paid millions per year, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Business Insider was the first to report the change. This marks the second time Snapchat has reduced the payout. In 2021, the company rewarded creators millions per week, down
Spirit unveils upgraded onboard experience, including new Big Front Seats
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Flying on Spirit’s newest iteration of its yellow Airbuses may soon be a little less uncomfortable, thanks to the introduction of new seats. The Miramar, Florida-based carrier on Thursday unveiled the next generation onboard product for its newest batch of Airbus A320neo jets. These newly delivered planes will be outfitted with Haeco’s Vector Light and Vector Premium seats, which should bring som
How to Introduce Yourself to a Dog, According to Cesar Millan
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Dropbox wants to cut down on the number of apps you use at work
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Dropbox has announced a bunch of updates - and a brand new tool - that it hopes will help users to save valuable time at work. The most notable update is the introduction of Dropbox Capture, which the business cloud storage firm says will let users, “make your point without making a meeting”. It combines voice recording with other visual aids like screen recording and presentations so that worker
How to Scan a QR Code on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
How-To Geek / 11h
Want to scan a QR code? If so, all you need is your Samsung phone and nothing else. You can use your phone’s built-in features to scan these codes. Learn two different scanning methods in this quick guide. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Uber to freeze fake rider account names, pilot front-facing video recording
29TechCrunch / 11h
Uber is releasing a suite of new safety features geared toward the driver, including freezing fake rider account names and piloting a front-facing video recording tool to replace a driver’s dashcam. The safety features follow a feedback period from drivers that Uber began this summer. It looks like drivers have been having a hard time with fake user names. Uber, in its attempt to prevent discrimi
Clubhouse’s Paul Davison on Twitter, the impact of hype and what happened
TechCrunch / 11h
For most venture-backed social companies, a period of hypergrowth seems like it would be the dream. It means the app broke through the noise of thousands of others, resonated with a mass market of people and didn’t need to spend a penny on marketing. Clubhouse, however, offered a retort to that perspective. The app’s fall from peak, both in terms of daily active users and general fanfare among te
Hilton Honors Business Amex: 130K Points & Free Night
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is Hilton’s only business credit card, and for a limited time the card has an incredible welcome offer. Earn 130K Hilton points + free night award The Hilton Honors Amex Business Card has a $95 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), and is offering a special welcome offer through Wednesday,
Logitech G FITS Review: A Steep Price To Be Underwhelmed
SlashGear / 11h
Logitech G FITS earbuds work with LIGHTSPEED connectivity and Ultimate Ears custom molding tech to allow instant ear-forming. But are these features enough?
Elon Musk Reveals Exactly Why He's Buying Twitter
23SlashGear / 11h
Elon Musk took to Twitter to talk about why he bought the platform and his future plans with the social network. We have all the details here.
Snapchat's Director Mode Brings Video Editing Tools To iOS And Android
SlashGear / 11h
Snapchat's new Director Mode has myriad new features designed for users to have more control over editing their videos. Here's what Director Mode can do.
How To Easily Clear The Cache In Windows 11
SlashGear / 11h
Windows 11 keeps a cache of temporary files in order to speed things up. But if that cache gets damaged or corrupted, you may want to clear it. We show you how.
These Ford Pickup Lights Hide A Feature Every Truck Should Have
SlashGear / 11h
Ford recently added Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch to the F-150 and F-150 Lightning lineup, which tell you how heavy a payload you're carrying.
YouTube’s ad revenue is declining, but creator economy experts aren’t worried
TechCrunch / 11h
The social platforms that power the creator economy might seem like they’re starting to slip. YouTube’s quarterly ad revenue declined 1.9% year over year, per Google parent company Alphabet’s quarterly earnings report this week. Overall, Alphabet missed analyst estimates , earning $69.1 billion in revenue, about a billion dollars less than expected. For many YouTubers, ad revenue is a significant
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids is being recalled over safety concerns
TechCrunch / 11h
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, a $1,900 mini ATV inspired by the yet-to-be produced Cybertruck, is being recalled due to safety concerns flagged by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Radio Flyer, which makes the Cyberquad for Tesla, is handling the recall. About 5,000 units have been sold, per the CPSC. Consumers will receive full refunds once they remove the product’s motor controller and se
Surface Pro 9 5G review (SQ3): A beautiful lie
Engadget / 11h
Can you believe it's been 10 years since Microsoft first launched the Surface ? That's a decade of trying to make hybrid tablet PCs a thing, something I'm still not sure many people actually want. But, you know what, I'll give Microsoft credit for trying to push laptop designs forward in an era when everyone was trying to copy Apple's unibody MacBook Pro and ultra-thin MacBook Air . The Surface w
Elon Musk to advertisers: Twitter ‘cannot become a free-for-all hellscape’
Engadget / 11h
One day before Elon Musk is expected to finalize his deal to buy Twitter, he’s attempting to reassure the platform’s advertisers that he won’t turn the platform into a “free-for-all hellscape.” In a message posted Thursday, Musk tried to explain why he wanted to buy the company, and that he doesn’t intend to blow up its advertising business. “There had been much speculation about why I bought Twi
Elon Musk Says Twitter Won't Become a 'Hellscape,' as Stock Trading Freezes Ahead of Deal
25Gizmodo / 11h
Everyone’s favorite insufferable billionaire is here to reassure the internet. Under his (pending) leadership, Twitter will not became a “free-for-all hellscape,” Elon Musk said in a tweet composed of screenshots on Thursday. What he’s seemingly forgotten, however, is that Twitter is already a hellscape . Read more...
gameraboy2:The Haunters and the Haunted, paperback cover by Josh...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
gameraboy2 : The Haunters and the Haunted , paperback cover by Josh Kirby, 1963
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the-evil-clergyman : Illustrations for Acts III - V from Shakespeare’s Hamlet by John Austen (1922)
Stone monument at Elmwood Cemetery dedicated to the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Carved on stone monument, “Ancient...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Stone monument at Elmwood Cemetery dedicated to the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Carved on stone monument, “Ancient Order of United Workmen founded by John Jordan Upchurch, Meadville, Pa., October 27th, A.D. 1868.” Recorded in glass negative ledger: “D/Cemeteries-Elmwood.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Tesla Awaiting Delivery of Giant Press for Stamping Out Cybertrucks
71Futurism / 11h
Stay Pressed It seems like Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck may finally be coming into focus, now that the machines that will stamp them out are being shipped to the electric carmaker's factory in Texas. In a post on LinkedIn , Italian die casting firm IDRA Group, which over the summer was confirmed as the supplier of the large presses needed for the Cybertruck, announced that it had packed up and
Last-minute strategies for earning IHG One Rewards elite status
The Points Guy / 11h
As the end of the year approaches, you may be wondering how you’ll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards this year. Several promotions this year have helped some IHG loyalists snag status quickly. For example, IHG’s lucrative status challenge this summer let members earn Diamond Elite status through the end of 2023 after just 15 nights. Unfortunately, that status challenge
Three Ways to Garnish Your Halloween Cocktails With Candy
Lifehacker / 11h
It’s nearly Halloween, and I know what you’re thinking: “How do I cram more candy into my body?” Eating candy as a snack is a good start, but for a well-balanced Halloween, it’s important to incorporate sweets into your beverages, too. As you plan for this weekend’s festivities, consider buying extra candy to jazz up… Read more...
Fresh off of parole, Samsung heir ascends to chairman of the company
24Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Jay Y. Lee leaves court following the bribery scandal verdict in August 2017. (credit: Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Samsung Electronics officially has a new executive chairman. The heir to the Samsung empire, Lee Jae-yong (aka Jay Y. Lee), ascended to the throne of the world's biggest chipmaker on Thursday. Samsung announced the move alongside its Q3 2022 earnings report , wh
Argo AI will cease operations as Ford and Volkswagen pull investments
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Argo AI was one of the more promising autonomous driving startups. But now it's ceasing operations. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Argo) The world of autonomous driving took a big blow on Wednesday with the sudden news that Argo AI will shut down . The high-profile startup had deep pockets courtesy of large investments from Ford and then Volkswagen Group, but both automakers are pulling back
This huge typosquatting campaign is being used to run tech support scams
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A large typosquatting campaign has been detected abusing Amazon’s AWS cloud platform to lure people into tech support scams. After being tipped off by an actual computer technician working at a local shop, researchers at Malwarebytes discovered a “big typosquatting campaign” that started roughly a month ago. The campaign is quite dangerous, too, as victims are not only “charged” for the “tech sup
The True Meta Quest Successor Arrives in 2023
How-To Geek / 11h
Priced at $1,500, Meta’s new Quest Pro headset may have put a lot of people off. It isn’t designed for or marketed to gamers, leaving VR’s largest demographic wondering when it will be their turn for some new hardware. However, fans of VR gaming might not be waiting much longer. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Not Working? 6 Fixes to Try
How-To Geek / 11h
Walkie-Talkie is an Apple Watch feature that allows you to chat with others without having to initiate a phone call. Unfortunately, the feature often doesn’t work as advertised. If you’re struggling with the Walkie-Talkie app, you’ll find potential solutions below. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Amazon's New Fire TV Omni QLED Doubles as a Smart Display
How-To Geek / 11h
A little over a year after launching its first branded TV with the Fire TV Omni line, Amazon is back with its new, improved, and smarter Fire TV Omni QLED series. The QLED series obviously packs a better picture, but the kicker is that these TVs can double as smart displays. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Google acquires Twitter-backed AI avatar startup Alter for $100 million
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Google has acquired Alter, an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar startup that helps creators and brands express their virtual identity, for about $100 million, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, in a push to boost its content game and better compete with TikTok. The acquisition was completed about two months ago, the source said, but neither of the companies disclosed it to the p
Meta’s metaverse wager is also a bet on founder control
TechCrunch / 11h
Meta’s other bet is making Alphabet’s long-running Other Bets segment appear cheap, both in cash and market cap terms. Shares of Facebook’s parent company plummeted after the company reported huge costs and losses associated with its future-facing metaverse project, accompanied by a revenue decline that, while forex-impacted, was still far from the heady days when Meta only seemed to grow no matt
Tax the Rich for Climate Action? Protect Towns From Floods? It’s on State Ballots This November
24Gizmodo / 11h
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The Energy Crisis Could Actually Be Good for the Climate
Gizmodo / 11h
In the world of climate change, we’ll take all the good news we can get. The energy crisis kicked off by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year could represent a “historic turning point” for ending the world’s reliance on fossil fuels, the world’s top energy agency said this week. Read more...
We Asked Dall-E to Re-Imagine 11 Legendary Halloween Movie Posters
Gizmodo / 11h
AI image generators have exploded in popularity in recent months leading to a dizzying array of head scratching, data-crunching artworks from astronauts riding horses in space and illustrated raccoons playing tennis to more terrifying Seinfeld -inspired art concoctions . With spooky season in full swing, we wanted to… Read more...
Imagine If the CEO Of Disney Said This...
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Hit movies aren’t hits because only one specific audience goes to see them. They’re hits because all audiences go to see them . So to say any one genre is only for a certain demographic is already shockingly reductive. To say that when the history and existence of your company unequivocally proves it wrong, is… Read more...
New York Post Says Tweet Calling for AOC's Assassination Was the Result of a Hack [UPDATE]
34Gizmodo / 11h
After its Twitter account spewed links to fake, inflammatory, and racist stories on Thursday morning, the New York Post let readers know it had been hacked. Read more...
Netflix's animated Sonic series will arrive on December 15th
Engadget / 12h
Almost two years after Netflix tweeted (and deleted) about an animated Sonic the Hedgehog series that's coming to the streaming service, the show has a release date . Season one of Sonic Prime will hit the platform on December 15th. The first season will have 24 episodes. Alongside the release date announcement, Netflix unveiled character posters for Sonic, Amy Rose, Shadow, Knuckles, Rouge, Big
Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understand
Engadget / 12h
Twitch is continuing its ongoing safety reforms with a simple but potentially useful move: writing its policies in plain language. The company has rewritten its Community Guidelines to provide what it believes is a clearer structure with simpler wording, more context and practical examples. This includes new top-level categories (such as "Civility & Respect" and "Sensitive Content") and more logi
United Express operator takes first step toward adding crowd-pleasing Embraer E175s
100+The Points Guy / 12h
There could soon be a new United Express operator flying the popular Embraer 175 regional jet. CommuteAir, which operates flights for United Airlines out of its hubs at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH), Denver International Airport (DEN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), disclosed the plans this week in a filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Wan
Starlux Airlines Adds Airbus A350-900 To Fleet
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Starlux Airlines is about to take delivery of its first Airbus A350, and I can’t wait to learn more! Starlux Airlines’ Airbus A350 order Starlux Airlines is a Taipei-based airline startup that launched service just before the pandemic, which obviously wasn’t great timing (especially with Taiwan having been locked down for over two years). Fortunately things are starting to look up, and Starlux Ai
Why You Should Buy Series I Bonds Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
As inflation soars to the highest rate since 1981, you’ve very likely noticed how much it’s affecting the cost of many of your day-to-day necessities. But even beyond your checkbook and credit card statements, inflation is eating away at the purchasing power of the money you have parked in a savings account. One… Read more...
Europe deal alert: Round-trip flights under $500
100+The Points Guy / 12h
If you missed out on Europe this year or want to start the new year with a bang, this wide-reaching deal to Europe is calling your name. Flights from all over the U.S., including New York City, Los Angeles and Seattle are available to Paris, Amsterdam and select cities throughout Greece and Italy starting at around $400 round trip and going up from there. These deals are mostly good for travel st
Telegram announces username auctions on TON blockchain
39TechCrunch / 12h
Telegram announced today that will it hold an auction for usernames — for both individual accounts and channels — through a marketplace built on top of the TON blockchain . In August, Telegram founder Pavel Durov first mentioned the idea by noting the possibility of adding “a little bit of Web 3.0 to Telegram in the coming weeks.” At that time, he said he was impressed by the success of the TON F
Apple pauses gambling ads on App Store product pages after developer outcry
TechCrunch / 12h
It’s hard to imagine anyone but advertisers being happy with Apple for putting more ads on the page in App Store listings, but the way they rolled it out was especially troubling. Ads for shady gambling apps quickly pervaded the platform, appearing in the “you might also like” section of ordinary apps — including at least one for gambling addiction management. The change took place earlier this w
AWS makes Neptune, its graph database service, serverless
TechCrunch / 12h
Nearly five years ago, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched Neptune, a service for running apps that need a graph database to store and query connected datasets. Now, to keep up with the serverless trend, AWS is expanding the offering with Amazon Neptune Serverless, a serverless option for Neptune that automatically scales to support variable graph database workloads. Unlike traditional databases,
The Fastest Ways to Compress Video on iPhone and Android
Lifehacker / 12h
Smartphones are amazing video cameras—the iPhone, Google Pixel, and Galaxy do a great job at capturing 4K, stabilized video, with great detail and color quality. But these videos are massive in size. That’s okay if you want to view the videos on your phone (provided you’re paying for cloud storage), but what if you… Read more...
Apple clarifies security update policy: Only the latest OSes are fully patched
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The default wallpaper for macOS 11 Big Sur. (credit: Apple) Earlier this week, Apple released a document clarifying its terminology and policies around software upgrades and updates. Most of the information in the document isn't new, but the company did provide one clarification about its update policy that it hadn't made explicit before: Despite providing security updates for multiple
One of the best Modern Warfare 2 maps has been cut a day before launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Fans of Call of Duty savored all the detail given in the progression overview, and that’s just a taster of what’s to come on release day. Even though the CoD series ranks high on most lists of the best FPS games , they had a lot to prove. Call Of Duty: Vanguard made a relatively tepid splash in 2021, and players had high hopes for this new game which, well, has the same name as an older game. Mod
Xbox Game Pass is the focus of next year's Xbox Series X UI refresh
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
There's a brand new Xbox Series X|S home menu layout in development, and it puts Xbox Game Pass at the forefront. Available now to Xbox Insiders on the Alpha Ring, the new Xbox Series X |S home menu layout prominently features Xbox Game Pass at its core. The layout should roll out to all Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners in 2023, but if you'd like to give it a spin early, consider joining th
Startup Says It's Honing in on a Way to Reverse Aging
100+Futurism / 12h
The idea of a technological fountain of youth has often seemed more of a reverie than an attainable reality. But that's never stopped scientists from trying. In fact, if rumblings from the biotech industry are to be believed, scientists may actually be closing in on a breakthrough, according to M IT Technology Review — or, on the other hand, it may all just be another case of bad science. One man
Pornhub's Instagram Account Has Been Shutdown (Again)
23Gizmodo / 12h
Popular social media site Instagram has banned popular pornography website Pornhub from the platform after the latter created another account following an earlier dismissal from Instagram last month. Read more...
FCC proposes rules to prevent fake emergency alerts
Engadget / 12h
The Federal Communications Commission is well aware of the potential damage from fake emergency alerts , and it's hoping to minimize the threat with policy changes. The agency has proposed rules that would require stricter security for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts. Participants and telecoms would have to not only report EAS breaches within 72 hours, but provide y
Elon Musk seems to realize he needs advertisers for Twitter
400+Mashable / 12h
I love the show Bar Rescue — I promise this is coming back to Elon Musk and Twitter , trust me — and it's taught me something valuable. The show is exactly what it sounds like: Tough-but-fair industry expert Jon Taffer rescues failing bars, usually from negligent, oft-drunk owners. Time and again, the owners are failing because they like going to bars, then soon discover owning a successful bar i
Staying on Twitter is now an act of Musk-takeover resistance
38Mashable / 12h
Back in April when Elon Musk said he was buying Twitter , an intense debate kicked off online over whether or not to leave the social media platform. At the time, many users reacted in outrage, vowing to leave the platform over the change of hands and presumed consequences . Now that the reality of Musk buying Twitter has sunken in (quite literally, too, as Musk entered Twitter HQ yesterday carry
Your Favorite Animated Character Just Got Sick, Thanks to Artist Alex Pardee
62Gizmodo / 12h
“Disgusting.” If asked to give one work to describe the work of artist Alex Pardee, that would be it . The pop culture artist has a very distinct style that’s often overly graphic, whether that means with buckets of blood and guts or with an eye-popping palate of colors. And yet Pardee uses that trademark style in all … Read more...
Mac and iOS security flaw could expose your Siri conversations – but there’s a fix
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A worrying issue whereby those using macOS and iOS devices might have their conversations with Siri snooped on and recorded by a malicious third-party in certain circumstances has fortunately been patched out by Apple. This was a serious flaw impacting Mac and iPhone or iPad owners, and it was discovered by app developer Guilherme Rambo, as Apple Insider reports. Rambo found that any app with Blu
Microsoft Teams is officially more popular than email for most businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Microsoft Teams has retained its position as the most popular online collaboration tool in enterprise, even after the height of its popularity seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. The claim was made by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, speaking on an earnings call for the company's Q1 2023 financial year results . Nadella claimed users interact with Microsoft Teams 1,500 times a month on average, and sp
Hilton Honors Diamond Status Extensions Return
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Back in 2017, Hilton Honors introduced the concept of Diamond status extensions for select members. This has been suspended during the pandemic, given that status has been automatically renewed for the past couple of years. However, it’s expected to return in 2023. Hilton Honors’ generous Diamond status extension As noted by Executive Traveller , Hilton Honors will be bringing back its Diamond st
This Hennessey Venom 1200 Gives Mustang Shelby GT500 A 1,204 Horsepower Upgrade
23SlashGear / 12h
Hennessey's Venom 1200 Mustang GT500 may be the most ferocious Mustang built, with a price to match. Here are some of the supercar's specs and other features.
Geekom Mini IT8 Review: Portable And Versatile
SlashGear / 12h
The Geekom Mini IT8 PC might not look like much, but that's part of the idea. This is a PC meant to be simple, upgradeable, and capable beyond its size.
Xbox Shelves 'Keystone' Cloud Gaming Dongle
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft delivered a major disappointment to fans of the emergent cloud gaming industry this week. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Xbox chief Phil Spencer stated that the company isn’t moving forward with its cloud gaming dongle dubbed “Keystone.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Enable Stage Manager on Your Mac (and Should You Use It?)
How-To Geek / 12h
Stage Manager, introduced in macOS 13 Ventura, is a different way to manage windows on your Mac. One of Apple’s boldest software changes in 2022, Stage Manager has proved to be divisive, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try it out for yourself. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Here's the Best Way to Crack an Egg
How-To Geek / 12h
There’s nothing worse than when you crack an egg, and the shell gets caught in your mixture. You try to pull it out, but it slides around relentlessly. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Last Day: Get an Amazon Echo Show 5 For the Lowest Price Ever
How-To Geek / 12h
The old adage states, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” A perfect example of this, Amazon’s Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is more than a year old, yet it still holds up rather well in the grand scheme of smart displays. Even better, it’s now more affordable than ever at just $34.99 ($50 off). Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Tesla Confirms Hardware Recall Over Model 3 Seat Belt Problem
How-To Geek / 12h
While Tesla is no stranger to issuing recalls, almost every recall over the last two years required nothing more than a software update. However, this week, Tesla confirmed a physical recall on nearly 24,000 Model 3 vehicles between 2017 and 2022 due to a seat belt issue. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
10 New Google Docs Features Worth Trying Out
Lifehacker / 12h
Sometimes it feels like Google Drive has been stuck in time. Certainly the program looks and functions more or less the same as it did seven years ago—and how much innovation can you expect from a word processor, anyway? More than you might think. While the fundamentals are the same (why fix what ain’t broken?),… Read more...
YouTube opens up a verification program for healthcare professionals
Engadget / 12h
YouTube is attempting to make it easier for folks to find reliable and high-quality health information on the platform. It's opening up its health product features to certain healthcare professionals and information providers in the US. It started offering those features last year to educational institutions,
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