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Kanye West Says He's Buying Parler Because 'Conservative Opinions Are Considered Controversial'
95Gizmodo / 1h
Kanye West says he’s buying Parler, the right-wing social media app that bills itself as an “uncancelable free speech platform” and known for its lax moderation policies . The move comes a little more than a week after Instagram restricted West, who legally changed his name to Ye, on the platform and Twitter locked him… Read more...
Kanye West to acquire ‘uncancelable’ social media platform Parler
55TechCrunch / 2h
Kanye West, the rapper who also also goes by the name Ye, has reached an agreement to buy “uncancelable free speech platform” Parler, the two said in a statement Monday, in a move they said will help individuals express their conservative opinions freely. As part of the deal, financial terms of which were not disclosed, Parler has agreed to sell fully to West but the social network will continue
Rejoice! YouTube widgets finally arrive for iOS 16 and iPadOS - and they're glorious
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
While widgets were introduced in iOS 14 and iPadOS 15 , apps such as YouTube have been slow to keep up with implementing these, but a recent update has finally resolved that. Google released an update that enables two widgets - one that allows you to open the search bar on YouTube, and another which lets you go directly to your subscribed channels and more. The bigger widget is something that I'v
The M1 Abrams Tank Just Got a Dramatic Upgrade
Popular Mechanics / 26min
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Laughing Gas Could Be the Key to Finding Aliens
Popular Mechanics / 26min
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Music, Arts & Literature / 28min
C. D. Shanly. “The Walker of the Snow.” In Stedman’s Victorian Anthology.
Over 900 servers have been hacked thanks to a Zimbra zero-day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Zimbra Collaboration Suite carried a zero-day vulnerability for more than a month, presenting hackers with a real field day that resulted in almost 900 servers being hacked. Researchers at Kaspersky noted the vulnerability being reported on the Zimbra forum, after which all kinds of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups leveraged it to compromise countless servers. Kaspersky labeled the flaw as
Chromecast's free Android 12 update will make films look better… with the right TV
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
The Chromecast with Google TV is now able to receive an update to Android 12, which adds a collection of new features, including an option that will be especially welcome to movie lovers. The upgrade is rolling out now (via FlatpanelsHD ) and includes more privacy features, security upgrades, options to control HDR and surround sound format settings, and frame-rate matching. The last of these is
Apple may be readying a pair of MacBook Pros with new M2 chips to arrive late 2022
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Apple’s new MacBook Pro models which will theoretically debut with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips won’t be out this month, but should arrive before the end of the year, according to the grapevine. This comes from one of the more reliable sources on all matters Apple, Mark Gurman (and his ever-present Bloomberg newsletter), in which among other things he claims that the new iPad Pros are imminent (ex
Businesses increasing encryption efforts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Businesses are increasingly adopting encryption strategies, according to a new report by Thales. More than four in ten (41 per cent) of respondents in the report said their organisation has an encryption strategy that is applied ‘consistently’, across the enterprise. What’s also interesting as that for the first time since Thales started making these reports (12 years), business unit leaders have
The 'House of the Dragon' prophecy in episode 9 you may have missed
Mashable / 29min
The ending of House of the Dragon episode 9 was fairly abrupt and dramatic, with the focus since understandably resting on Rhaenys' dramatic dragon-assisted escape from King's Landing . But really, it shouldn't have come as that much of a shock, because we were told it was going to happen. The problem was, the words were spoken by a character nobody listens to. SEE ALSO: How does episode 9 of 'Ho
Tesla fixes frozen door handle issue with software update
Mashable / 29min
Tesla door handles, which sit flush with the car's body, improve the vehicle's aerodynamics. However, they're not great in extremely cold weather, with the handles sometimes getting too frozen to move. The company did issue a software fix after the door handle problems first came to light, in the winter of 2018, but it wasn't a complete fix . In 2019, when the polar vortex was raging in the U.S.,
Once A Focus City, Delta Can’t Run Away From Raleigh Fast Enough [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 29min
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
How Iodine Pills Can—and Can’t—Help Against Radiation
Wired / 30min
East European governments are starting to distribute the tablets as a precaution, but there are limits to the protection they offer, and who might need them.
Roborock Q+ Review: Reliable Robot Vacuum
Wired / 29min
For six months, this robot vacuum has been the easiest and most reliable tool in my house.
PayPal debuts a new rewards program that combines Honey’s discounts with other ways to earn
TechCrunch / 36min
PayPal is taking a step away from the Honey brand, the $4 billion shopping rewards acquisition it made in 2019, with today’s launch of PayPal Rewards. The new program will replace “Honey Gold” — the rewards program for Honey browser extension users, which allows customers to redeem their points for cash, gift cards or PayPal shopping credits. With the new PayPal Rewards, consumers will be able to
Which Streaming Music Service Has the Most Songs?
How-To Geek / 38min
You have a lot of options when it comes to streaming music services. Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, YouTube Music—which one is right for you? One thing to consider is the size of the song library. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Inside the 20th Century's Weirdest Architectural Breakthrough
Gizmodo / 39min
Buckminster Fuller, one of the most eccentric designers and futurist thinkers of the 20th century, helped define what “the future” meant for a generation of people trying to find their place in the world. And perhaps none of Fuller’s countless ideas have captured the spirit of that struggle better than the inventor’s … Read more...
Driverless in Phoenix and GM takes its EV offensive beyond vehicles
TechCrunch / 43min
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox . This is a shorter version of The Station newsletter that is emailed to subscribers. Want all the deals, news roundups and commentary? Subscribe for free . Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all
Businesses turn to SASE, zero trust to solve remote working challenges
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Now businesses have enabled their employees to operate remotely, their attention is shifting towards protecting them from increasingly damaging cybersecurity threats. Of all the different ways they could set about the problem, many companies are opting for either SASE or zero trust strategies. This is according to a report recently published by ISACA and HCL Technologies, based on a poll of more
Businesses uncertain about the value of SD-WAN
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Almost four months into the pandemic, businesses are starting to question the relevance of SD-WAN solutions for the remote workforce. According to a new report from Accelerate, half of UK businesses see the technology as ‘less relevant’. Instead, firms are leaning towards single cloud service model SASE, which combines the features of SD-WAN with cloud-based security. According to Accelerate, bus
Companies are adopting SDP to boost remote working
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Enterprise VPNs will eventually make way for software-defined perimeters (SDP), but this change is unlikely to happen any time soon. This is according to a new report from NetMotion, which claims companies are keen to adopt SDP, but that the VPN still has plenty of life in it yet. Based on a poll of roughly 630 IT and security professionals, the report states that almost nine in ten (87 percent)
Compromised cloud accounts costing businesses millions
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Compromised cloud accounts cost organizations millions each year, a new report from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint and IT security research organization Ponemon Institute claims. Part of the problem surrounds the fact that many don’t know who is responsible for safeguarding that data. At the same time, criminals are increasingly eyeing up cloud as a treasure trove of sensitive data. Average cost T
Global security spending set for another huge rise
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
After a solid 2020, in which spending on security and risk management technology grew by 6.4 percent, 2021 looks set to continue on the same track. The latest report from market analysts Gartner states that worldwide spending in the field is expected to grow by 12.4 percent this year and hit $150.4 billion. This spending is fueled by two key drivers - remote working technology and cloud security
Details: Brutal Radisson Rewards Program Changes
100+One Mile at a Time / 55min
Last week, Radisson revealed it would soon be making some changes to its loyalty program. Those details have now been fully revealed, and it seems like pretty bad news to me. Note that this applies to the “standard” Radisson Rewards program, and not the Radisson Rewards Americas program. The new Radisson Rewards program Radisson Hotel Group has refreshed the Radisson Rewards program , “to provide
IT teams can't fully utilize cloud security solutions due to understaffing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Many businesses cannot fully utilize cloud security solutions due to a lack of skilled staff members, according to a new report from Proofpoint and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Based on a poll of 200 IT and security professionals, the report states that half suffer the consequences of understaffing. To address this issue, most businesses are either already using or are looking to use cloud
London's next fibre networks could be sewer-powered
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
London might be about to benefit from a surprising new network boost thanks to its sewer system. Thames Water has announced a partnership with network connectivity provider SSE Enterprise Telecoms to locate the latter's fibre optic network within the capital's waste water pipes. The move could mean that businesses located in congested areas such as Canary Wharf or the City of London are able to b
Most firms still don't have a secure remote access solution in place
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Most businesses today are doing their best to allow as many of their employees as possible to work from home. However, security still remains a major obstacle. According to a new report from cloud security firm Zscaler, just a third of decision-makers are confident they have a secure remote access infrastructure set up. The company polled 606 CIOs, CISOs and heads of network architecture in the U
Poor connectivity is hurting business productivity
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Poor connectivity issues plaguing Wide Area Networks (WAN) among businesses in the UK could result in a significant drop in productivity, a new report is suggesting. A survey from Iomart.com uncovered that businesses with 10 – 49 office locations have more network problems than others. Most of the time it’s mid-level employees who are struggling, including security engineers. With just 3.1 per ce
SASE adoption set for major rise, but some still don't know what it is
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The adoption of Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) among businesses has “skyrocketed” during the pandemic, according to a report from Versa Networks. Polling 500 security and IT decision makers from the US, UK, France and Germany, the firm discovered that more than a third of businesses (34 percent) have adopted SASE in the past year, with an additional third (30 percent) planning to do so withi
Ticketmaster security breach - the industry speaks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Ticketmaster has revealed it has suffered a major security breach after being hit in a cyber-attack last night. Thousands of UK customers may be affected by the breach, which was reportedly caused by malicious software on third-party customer support product Inbenta Technologies. We spoke to some of the security industry’s leading minds to find out their opinions on the attack. Allen Scott, consu
UK businesses set to get connectivity boost as SSE unbundles BT exchanges
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
UK businesses are set to receive a major connectivity boost, courtesy of SSE Enterprise. The company is set to unbundle 177 BT Exchanges to cope with an increased demand for high-capacity fibre connectivity. In that respect, the deployment will double SSE Enterprise Telecoms’ network reach, unlocking a further 180,000 UK business post codes. Potential network of 100Gbps The company also said that
Nvidia’s embarrassing RTX 4080 ‘unlaunch’ could cost it dearly
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Nvidia RTX 4080 12GB graphics card has been ‘unlaunched’, and will now likely release under a new name at some point. We’re not exactly sure when we might see the rebranded RTX 4080 12GB, but we do expect it to appear as a RTX 4070 Ti at the least. Of course this is a very sudden (and embarrassing) move from Nvidia so soon to the proposed launch date, but it does lead us to a very important q
Sorry Apple: a Samsung exec thinks OLED displays aren’t good enough for AR glasses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A Samsung Display executive doesn’t believe that OLED displays are good enough for augmented-reality glasses, which could be bad news for Apple if rumors that it’s working on AR glasses are accurate. At a recent industry event, Samsung Display group leader Kim Min-woo explained that the best VR headsets (like the Oculus Quest 2 ), and AR glasses like the long-rumored Apple Glasses require differe
The Morning After: SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink
Engadget / 1h
SpaceX recently sent a letter to the Department of Defense last month, asking the Pentagon to take over paying for Ukraine's use of its Starlink satellite internet. According to CNN , SpaceX told the department that continued access would cost the company over $120 million for the rest of 2022 and almost $400 million over the next 12 months. "We are not in a position to further donate terminals t
Ambi Robotics secures $32M infusion to deploy its item-sorting robots in warehouses
TechCrunch / 1h
Ambi Robotics , a startup developing supply chain automation hardware, today announced that it raised $32 million in additional funding led by Tiger Global and Bow Capital, with participation from Ahren and logistics firm Pitney Bowes. Pitney Bowes is a strategic investor in Ambi, having recently inked a $23 million deal with the company to deploy Ambi’s hardware in U.S.-based Pitney Bowes fulfil
A Crypto Alchemist Made Me an Accidental Billionaire
Wired / 1h
Valentin Broeksmit tried to exploit crypto vulnerabilities to squeeze money out of thin air. The catch is, he couldn’t cash out.
How to Get Your Google Stadia Refund—and What’s Included (2022)
Wired / 1h
Google is taking the unprecedented step of paying users back for all the games they bought on its streaming platform.
How to Keep Photos and Videos from Taking Up Space on Your Phone
Wired / 1h
Don’t use up precious storage space when you don’t have to.
If You Don’t Already Live in a Sponge City, You Will Soon
30Wired / 1h
Less pavement and more green spaces help absorb water instead of funneling it all away—a win-win for people and urban ecosystems.
How the cost of living crisis is impacting the way we date
Mashable / 1h
"I recently deleted Hinge because I have no money to pay for dates ," 26-year-old Lewis, who wanted to remain anonymous, tells Mashable. "I went on a date a few weeks ago and nothing really came from it, only a big hole in my pocket." With costs for everything on the rise, and not looking to slow down, the cost of living crisis is impacting just about everyone, whether physically — with many unab
Photographers Capture Russian 'Suicide Drones' Before Impact in Ukraine
Gizmodo / 1h
Reports started to surface last month that Iran was supplying Russia with so-called suicide drones, sent to attack civilian targets in Ukraine. And now stunning new images of what those drones look like in the air have been captured by photographers in Kyiv as the city suffered fresh attacks on Monday. Read more...
British Airways Full Club World Meal Service Returns
One Mile at a Time / 1h
After over 2.5 years, British Airways will finally be restoring full meal service in long haul business class. British Airways restores long haul business class meal service Virtually all airlines greatly scaled back inflight service around the start of the pandemic, in order to cut costs and minimize contact between passengers and crew. Since then, we’ve seen airlines progressively restore servi
Read This Before Using an Old Charger with a New Phone
How-To Geek / 1h
Many new phones don’t come with a phone charger. Before you fall back on using your old charger or buy a new one, read this to ensure you’re getting the best fit for your phone. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Everything you need to know about foot fetishes
Mashable / 1h
House of the Dragon's latest steamy escapade has us all chatting about one thing: foot fetishes. In episode 9 , there’s a foot fetish scene involving Larys Strong and Queen Alicen t. In a meeting between the pair, Alicent takes off her shoes, then her stockings, and eventually shows her feet. Larys then proceeds to stare at her feet and then starts masturbating. More often than not, depictions of
Etihad Teases Big Announcement: Any Guesses?
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Etihad Airways seems to be gearing up to make some sort of an announcement this Wednesday, and I’m not sure what exactly to make of it. The first clue was dropped a couple of weeks ago (and I wrote about it at the time), but I wanted to update the post to reflect the latest clue. If anyone would like to get their guess in, feel free to do so below. Etihad’s cryptic social media teaser posts On Oc
Kanye West is buying controversial 'free speech' app Parler
Engadget / 2h
Last week, Kanye West (aka Ye) was locked out of his Twitter and Instagram accounts following a weekend of antisemitic posts. Now, the saga has taken a sharp turn with news that the hip-hop mogul is acquiring the controversial "free speech" social media app Parler. The deal appears to be happening quickly, with the company behind Parler (Parlement technologies) saying that the parties expect to c
John Oliver unpacks the state of transgender rights in America
Mashable / 2h
Last Week Tonight host John Oliver dedicated Sunday's episode to unpacking and debunking the flurry of misinformation and fear-mongering surrounding transgender rights in America. "In the past few years, some on the right have truly lost their minds about trans rights," Oliver began, diverting to a series of clips in which U.S. politicians mock the idea of pronouns. That's just the tip of the ice
This Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card has a novel feature – and you’ll never guess what
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Here’s a novel idea for the RTX 4090 if you’re worried that the hefty graphics card might cause some sag in your PC case: a built-in spirit level. Yes, you read that right: a European graphics card manufacturer by the name of Manli has come up with the idea of integrating a spirit level (actually a pair of them) into the board itself, on the side. The phenomenon of sag is where the graphics card
'House of the Dragon' finale trailer teases the start of a fiery war
21Mashable / 2h
The threat of a civil war has been hanging over House of the Dragon 's first season like a shadow, and guess what? It looks like it's about to become a reality. In the trailer above for the season finale, we see Rhaenys — fresh from busting out of King's Landing on the back of her dragon — telling Rhaenyra and Daemon that the Hightowers are coming for them. Their response? As you can probably ima
Unopened iPhone From 2007 Sells for $39,000 at Auction
29Gizmodo / 2h
An unopened, factory-sealed iPhone from 2007, the first year the Apple smartphone was available, has sold for $39,339.60, according to LCG Auctions . The 8GB model originally sold for $599, or roughly $860 adjusted for inflation. Read more...
Shares of Korean internet giant Kakao slide after fire disrupts service
TechCrunch / 2h
The stock price of South Korea’s internet giant Kakao tumbled on Monday after a fire at a data center that cut off power on Saturday, causing several service malfunctions. The blaze at the SK C&C data center , which houses the servers of Korea’s two largest internet companies — Kakao and Naver — disrupted Kakao’s messaging, ride-hailing, payment and game apps, and Naver’s internet search and news
Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 100% Bonus
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
It can be a great deal to strategically buy miles & points for luxury travel . Along those lines, the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles, which is in line with the offers we typically see from the program. Promotion on purchased Flying Blue miles Through Sunday, November 6, 2022, the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program is offering up to a 100% bonus
There might not be a OnePlus 11 Pro after all
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Depending on how you look at it, there might either not be a OnePlus 11 or not be a OnePlus 11 Pro, at least according to one prominent leaker. Max Jambor – who isn’t one of the most prolific tipsters but has a reasonable track record – has claimed on Twitter that the next OnePlus flagship will be called the OnePlus 11, and that we won’t see a OnePlus 11 Pro alongside it. However, if you were hop
New iPad Pro M2 models are reportedly just days away
Engadget / 3h
The next-generation iPad Pro with Apple's latest M2 processor is set to arrive in "a matter of days," according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. It'll be the first new model since May of last year , and reportedly offer a 20 percent speed boost over the M1 version. Apple will also introduce an iPad dock with an integrated speaker in 2023 and launch new Macs later this year, Gurman wrote in his newsle
Nigerian banking-as-a-service platform Maplerad raises $6M, led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
TechCrunch / 3h
Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms have taken off rapidly across the fintech world over the last 18 months. By partnering with banks, these platforms allow entities from startups and fintechs to big corporations and banks to provide tailored banking services and experiences to their customers. Fintechs offering BaaS services in U.S. and Europe, such as Unit , Rapyd and Treasury Prime , have ac
Inside effective altruism, where the far future counts a lot more more the present
MIT Technology Review / 3h
Oregon 6th Congressional District candidate Carrick Flynn seemed to drop out of the sky. With a stint at Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute, a track record of voting in only two of the past 30 elections, and $11 million in support from a political action committee established by crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, Flynn didn’t fit into the local political scene, even though he’d grown up in
Apple's Spatial Audio is coming to some Mercedes-Benz cars
43Mashable / 3h
Apple 's Spatial Audio is coming to a number of Mercedes-Benz cars, the tech giant announced Monday. Spatial Audio , which is Apple's music tech that makes the sound come at you from all directions, has so far been available only on Apple's own audio gear. SEE ALSO: Apple Music's new spatial audio feature is rad when it's done right Now, however, owners of Mercedes-Benz's Maybach, the EQS and EQS
Study over 200 hours of IT fundamentals in this course pack
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get the Cybersecurity Developer & IT Skills Bundle for just $79 instead of $7,774 — that's a 98% discount. The IT industry is growing more every year, but that doesn’t mean the jobs are easy to get. Just looking at the requirements of entry-level IT jobs reveals a demand for mastery of hardware management, database operations, cybersecurity , and more technical skill
Take your photography to the next level with this drone, now 55% off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $89 instead of $199.99 — that's a 55% discount. Ready to take your photography to the next level? Drones are a great way to change your photography perspective, and the sky's the limit with the Ninja Dragons Blade X. This drone offers a 4K dual-camera that can provide a better view of your neighborhood or he
Capture a once-in-a-lifetime shot using these binoculars with a built-in camera
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get a pair of HD Digital Camera Binoculars for just $129.95 instead of $199.99 — that's a 35% discount. Whether you’re birdwatching, hunting, or taking in the scenery, a pair of binoculars can add a lot to many outdoor excursions. However, if you see something interesting through your binoculars, all you can do is look. You could reach for a camera, but it may not ha
Build and code a digital pet like your beloved old Tamagotchi with this STEM project
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get the CircuitPet Handheld Virtual Pet for just $109.99 instead of $119.99 — that's a 8% discount. Missing your old Tamagotchi? What if you could rekindle your vintage love of handheld digital pets while learning a brand-new skillset? CircuitPet offers you a chance to DIY a virtual pet similar to your good old Tamagotchi (may they rest in peace). And for a limited t
'Bones and All' review: The next great queer horror movie has arrived
Mashable / 3h
Timothée Chalamet is back to complicate your crush on him. The It Boy who has awed critics and seduced fans with his riveting turns in Call Me By Your Name , Ladybird , and Little Women takes "bad boy" to a whole new level with his performance as a cannibal in Bones and All. On its surface, the road trip movie about teen runaways on a murder spree seems to follow in the tradition of Badlands or N
Hearing aids can now be sold over the counter in the U.S.
20Mashable / 3h
Hearing aids can finally be sold over the counter from Monday, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved them for sale without a prescription in August. Many people have no doubt been awaiting this day, with approximately 15 percent of adults in the U.S. having some trouble hearing . The FDA's decision was aimed at making hearing aids accessible to more people who need them, with their
The Rise of Salem Media, a Conservative Radio Juggernaut
52NYT > Technology / 3h
Salem Media, which counts the conservative personalities Charlie Kirk and Sebastian Gorka among its radio hosts, has taken a pointed stance ahead of the midterm elections.
A Synthetic ‘Brain’ Just Crushed It at Pong
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Mercedes-Benz' EQE SUV is its first electric crossover to get the AMG treatment
Engadget / 3h
As part of its ambitious electric vehicle plans, Mercedes has taken the wraps off its latest model, the EQE SUV — along with a bonus high-performance AMG version . Highlights of the new models include slippery aerodynamics, a large 90.6 kWh battery and very quick 0-62MPH times on the AMG model. Mercedes calls the EQE SUV a "multipurpose variant of the EQE executive sedan " that launched recently.
Save At Leading Hotels Of The World With Amex Offers (Targeted)
33One Mile at a Time / 3h
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at a boutique luxury property. Spend $700+ with LHW, save $150 There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) properties: Sa
Watch: Coca-Cola Tire Cleaning Hack
Popular Mechanics / 3h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Indian edtech giant Byju’s raises $250 million in fresh funding
44TechCrunch / 4h
Byju’s said Monday it has raised $250 million in new funding from existing backers as the Indian edtech giant looks to navigate the market downturn that has forced the firm to postpone its initial public offering and cut thousands of jobs. The new funding valued the Bengaluru-headquartered startup at $22 billion, the same figure at which it raised a financing round in March this year , a person f
Save On Qantas Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of Qantas flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel Down Under. Save $300 on a Qantas itinerary With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn a $300 statement credit when you spend $1,500 or more with Qantas by November 30, 2022. There are some terms to be aware of: The flight n
The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles
33Wired / 4h
Custodians of the crowdsourced encyclopedia are charged with protecting it from state-sponsored manipulators. A new study reveals how.
Earth Is a Giant Magnet: It’s the Reason We Exist
20Popular Mechanics / 4h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
New iPad Pro models are coming in a few days, report says
44Mashable / 4h
Apple will refresh its iPad Pro lineup with new models in "a matter of days," new report says. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , Apple is soon announcing a new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. These new iPads will be the first to come with Apple's new M2 chip, which offers a speed boost while drawing less energy. Apple uses the same chip in its new MacBooks, so it should provide plenty of pow
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 17
Mashable / 5h
Sorry about the difficulty level of today's Quordle . I wouldn't say it's a hard one, so much as it's simply one that takes longer than usual. But your mileage may vary from mine! If it's 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 ne
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart launches metaverse shopping experience
71TechCrunch / 5h
Flipkart has launched a metaverse offering for consumers to more interactively discover and shop new products, the latest bet from the Indian e-commerce giant as it experiments with web3 offerings to supercharge its customer experience. The Walmart-backed Bengaluru-headquartered firm has partnered with eDAO, a Polygon-incubated firm, to launch the metaverse offering, which it is calling Flipverse
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Award Sale
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Singapore Airlines offers its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can get significant savings on award tickets in select regions. During the pandemic this promotion had largely been paused, but it has been brought back in recent months. With Singapore having reopened to visitors, this has become increasingly useful. There are several opportunities to save miles on tickets in economy,
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Today's Wordle Answer #485 – October 17, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 7h
Today's Wordle puzzle solution will remind you of Germany, but that's only the start of our hints. If you need it, we have the Wordle 485 answer, too.
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 17
Mashable / 7h
New week, new day, new Wordle? Believe it!!! If your brain's feeling Mondayish and today's puzzle is stumping you, we've got some clues and the solution, as we do every day . If you just want today's word, you can jump straight to the end of this article for October 17's Wordle solution, for puzzle #485. If you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some tips, tricks, and clues. SEE
A lifetime subscription to PDF Converter Pro is on sale for 70% off
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to PDF Converter Pro is on sale for £27.14, saving you 70% on list price. PDF Converter Pro can take the headache out of working with PDFs and maybe even make them your favourite file format. And for a limited time, a lifetime license to the software is on sale for 70% off, knocking the price down to just £27.14. Featured before, PDF Converter Pro is an all-in-one s
Rhaenys literally smashes the patriarchy to win 'House of the Dragon' MVP
25Mashable / 10h
Welcome to House of the Dragon MVP , our series highlighting each episode's Most Valuable Player in the game before the Game of Thrones . There are two kinds of people in House of the Dragon : players and pieces. In the players category there is the king , great lords, and dominant individual powers like Rhaenyra , Daemon, and Corlys. In the pieces category are the smallfolk, most women, and "ext
Nikola Founder Found Guilty Of Fraud
SlashGear / 10h
The founder of electric pickup manufacturer Nikola faces 20 years in prison after being found guilty of fraud, though he dodged a more serious charge.
More Than a Decade Later, The Walking Dead Changes the Game
Gizmodo / 10h
If I told you the best part of tonight’s episode of The Walking Dead was a doorknob, would you believe me? Because it’s true, but that sounds like a bigger knock against “Variant” than I mean it to be. It was a pretty cool doorknob. Read more...
How does episode 9 of 'House of the Dragon' compare to the episode 9s of 'Game of Thrones'?
Mashable / 10h
Say the words "episode 9" to a Game of Thrones fan and you'll likely get a worried reaction. For years, the number nine was either a harbinger of major character deaths or of epic battles (which often included major character deaths). The ninth episode of Game of Thrones seasons brought us such hits as Ned Stark's execution, the Red Wedding, and Shireen Baratheon's death at the hands of her own f
On House of the Dragon, Kings Aren’t Made, They’re Coerced
Gizmodo / 10h
The king is dead . Now the question is, long live who? Or maybe this is the better question: Does there needs to be a king regardless of his unfitness—or if someone who everyone agrees would be far superior should rule, even if they’re female? It’s a question that divides virtually all the characters a
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