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iPhone 15 tipped to come with an upgraded 5G chip
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It's still very early days for iPhone 15 rumors – what with the iPhone 14 only launching last month – but we are starting to hear a few whispers about what to expect next year. The latest prediction of note concerns the 5G modem inside the iPhone 15. According to industry analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors ), Apple is set to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 to power its 5G capabilities, up from the Sn
The fight to cut off the crypto funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge As Russian troops have flooded into Ukraine’s borders for the past eight months—and with an ongoing mobilization of hundreds of thousands more underway—the Western world has taken drastic measures to cut the economic ties that fuel Russia’s invasion and occupation . But even as those global sanctions have carefully excised Russia from global commerce, millions of dollars have continued to
'Missile Command' Blasts Back Onto Consoles in November
How-To Geek / 1h
Missile Command is set for yet another release 42 years after its initial arcade launch. Atari announced via Twitter that its revamped version of the classic game, Missile Command Recharged, will get a significant upgrade on November 1st. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Doom Patrol Season 4 Trailer Really Emphasizes the Doom
Gizmodo / 9min
When we last left Doom Patrol , Madame Rouge had joined the group, C liff’s brain was stuck in a giant robot body, and they had access to a time machine. What could go wrong? As usual for the Doom Patrol, everything. Read more...
If Your Flight Gets Cancelled, Marriott Will Charge You Cash For Your ‘Free’ Award Stay
View from the Wing / 18min
A Marriott Bonvoy member writes about a recent award redemption experience - a flight delay caused them to miss the first night of their award stay, so they got the free night certificate back and the hotel charged them cash for the missed night. They were fortunate the cash amount was only $153. I've seen it as high as $2000 . Continue reading ...
3 things I think about when booking basic economy
The Points Guy / 24min
As most frequent travelers know, basic economy has evolved quite significantly since airlines began adding the low-cost fare option over the course of the last decade. Originally seen by airlines as a way to compete with low-cost carriers, the general principal has remained pretty consistent: you pay a lower ticket price than you would for a main cabin ticket, but you’ll lose some of the services
United offers discounts to younger travelers, and the deal just got better
77The Points Guy / 24min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For about three years, United Airlines has offered discounts to travelers between the ages of 18 and 22, but now, the airline has extended the offer to include 23-year-olds. As a recent college graduate and United Airlines Premier 1K member, I’ve used this discount to save thousands of dollars on United fl
Artist Kim Jung Gi Passes Away at 47, Honored at New York Comic-Con
Gizmodo / 1h
Earlier in the week, the news broke that South Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi passed away at the age of 47. Kim, according to his US agent , had experienced chest pains in France as he was preparing to take a flight to New York, and died after being transported to a hospital. Read more...
Today's Wordle Answer #477 – October 9, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 1h
Today's Wordle puzzle is a common word you've probably said before, particularly if you live in a certain part of the United States. We have other hints, too.
Superman is Entering His Family Era in 2023
52Gizmodo / 2h
The Superman line of DC Comics has seen some sizable shakeups in the last few years. As Clark Kent has been on Warworld up until fairly recently, it fell to his teenage son Jonathan to take the Superman mantle and save the world in his father’s absence. (Yes, Clark’s dead right now , but let’s not pretend we don’t know… Read more...
One final mission: Star Trek: Picard wows NYCC with extended S3 teaser trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
A new extended teaser trailer for the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard dropped at NYCC. It's all hands on deck for Jean-Luc Picard and his old Enterprise crew in an extended teaser trailer for Star Trek: Picard that debuted during New York Comic Con this weekend. We also got a short first-look teaser for Star Trek: Discovery' s fifth season, currently in production, as well as a midsea
Twitter locks Kanye West’s account for antisemitic tweet following warm Elon Musk welcome
20TechCrunch / 2h
Elon Musk’s troubling, nascent vision for Twitter was on full display this weekend after the SpaceX and Tesla CEO strode into the center of a content moderation controversy created by Kanye West, who now goes by Ye. West popped up on Twitter Friday night for the first time since November 2020, tweeting “Look at this Mark, How you gone kick me off instagram” with a blurry photo of himself and Meta
Mexico deal alert: Fly to Puerto Vallarta for as low as $220 round-trip
The Points Guy / 2h
While many travelers are always on the lookout for great deals to Cancun, Mexico, the country has plenty of other great destinations full of luxurious resorts and beach access. One such place is Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s west coast. And right now, you can find some great deals from a handful of U.S. cities that could bolster your fall calendar or allow you to escape to a warmer climate for a fe
Credit card showdown: Marriott Business Amex vs. Marriott Premier Plus Business Card
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. There’s no shortage of Marriott Bonvoy credit cards available to new applicants, including two new cards that launched in September 2022 . Taking into account cards currently available to new applicants, there are five personal credit cards — with annual fees ranging from $0 to $650 — and one small-business credit ca
Easy ways to earn bonus rewards on Lyft rides
38The Points Guy / 2h
One of the best ways to boost your loyalty account balances is by double dipping or even triple dipping your rewards. Stacking rewards takes many forms and requires different levels of effort, but one of the easiest ways to do this involves the ride-hailing company Lyft. When you summon a Lyft, you may be able to earn rewards with not just one or two but three different loyalty programs simultane
How to Recall an Email in Microsoft Outlook
How-To Geek / 2h
You can cancel the sending of an email in Outlook for the web with a click. You’ll have up to 10 seconds to do so. First, you’ll want to ensure the feature is set up properly. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Most Awesome Cosplay of New York Comic-Con, Day 3
Gizmodo / 2h
It’s the final day of New York City Comic-Con ! In between all the news that we here at io9 have been covering throughout the weekend, we’ve also shone a spotlight on some sick ass cosplay . Here’s the final batch to close things out! Read more...
Twitter and Instagram lock Kanye West's accounts after a weekend of antisemitic posts
Engadget / 2h
Kanye West’s return to Twitter has been short-lived. Less than a day after Elon Musk welcomed him back to the platform , the rapper saw his account suspended for posting an antisemitic message. On late Saturday night, West, who goes by Ye now, said he would go “ death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.” In the same message, West defended himself, suggesting he wasn’t antisemitic because “black people are ac
Is CLEAR Worth It Anymore?
View from the Wing / 2h
CLEAR is a private, fee-based service that takes your biometrics and lets you identify yourself with your fingerprints or retina scan instead of showing an ID. At airports where they're located you can then skip to the front of the security line - whether PreCheck or regular security. However at some airports, like Atlanta, the lines for CLEAR can be longer than regular PreCheck and as a result t
Kanye West Locked Out of Twitter for Antisemitic Tweet One Day After Being Restricted From Instagram
23Gizmodo / 2h
Kanye West, legally known as “Ye,” is rapidly running out of social media platforms to post his antisemitic content. On Sunday, Twitter locked Ye’s account after he posted an antisemitic tweet saying he was going “DEFCON 3” on Jewish people. In the same tweet, Ye added he “can’t be antisemitic because black people are… Read more...
How Long Do Server Boosts Last in Discord?
How-To Geek / 3h
A server boost will result in new features for your Discord server that you wouldn’t get with the basic, free version. Every server boost has an expiration date, though. Here’s what you should expect. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The NES Now Has a Desktop Operating System
How-To Geek / 3h
A key aspect of the NES’ success was its design, which mimicked a simple VCR rather than a computer. Of course, modern game consoles take the opposite path. They look and feel like computers, all the way down to their overly-complicated and disorganized operating systems. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Recalled EV? Automakers shouldn’t get to count it toward fleetwide fuel economy
TechCrunch / 3h
In February, I received a letter from Chrysler saying that our 2017 Pacifica Hybrid was subject to a new recall. Several of the minivans had inexplicably caught fire and, given the evidence, the automaker suspected it might have to do with the high-voltage battery pack. The recall notice told us not to recharge the vehicle or park it near a house or garage — or any other building, for that matter
Lousy Eurowings Discover Customer Service…
26One Mile at a Time / 3h
I figured some OMAAT readers would get a kick out of my current experience trying to deal with customer relations at Eurowings Discover, which is Lufthansa’s low cost, long haul subsidiary. Compensation for a canceled Eurowings Discover flight On March 24, 2022, I was scheduled to fly Eurowings Discover from Tampa (TPA) to Frankfurt (FRA) . The flight ended up being canceled, and we rebooked for
The Muppets Mayhem Will Answer Just How a Muppet Gets In a Hot Tub (and More)
Gizmodo / 3h
The Muppets’ time with Disney shows lately might have been a bit up and down , but The Muppets Mayhem looks like it wants to live up to some of the zaniness of the franchise’s most classic show —with a little help from the Electric Mayhem themselves. Read more...
Twitter really doesn't want you to screenshot tweets
35Mashable / 3h
Twitter has gone through some changes recently — and that's excluding all the Elon Musk news . Editing tweets is now a reality for paid Twitter Blue users, for one, and you can now send mixed media tweets too. What's more, is that some Twitter users see prompts when they screenshot tweets asking to instead share or copy links to tweets. While some Mashable reporters don't see any prompt when scre
Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' visits Weekend Update to talk about pressure and expectations
Mashable / 4h
The discourse around the new portrayal of Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has been toxic, to say the least. But if there's one thing many have agreed upon, Halle Bailey's Ariel will be looked upon as an idol and hero to many young girls across the world. Ariel disagrees. SEE ALSO: 4 other important conversations about 'The Little Mermaid' brought to light by the racism
'SNL' Weekend Update talks the new Velma, dumb holidays, and the fall season
Mashable / 4h
Saturday Night Live 's Weekend Update refrained from hitting the big news items but still landed some below-the-belt jokes, in host Brendan Gleeson's first-ever episode. SEE ALSO: 'SNL' opens with a doom scroll inspired gameshow Segment hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost tossed around a pun or two and riffed on the recent news that HBO Max's Velma is openly a lesbian (Yes, Colin, that is a "finally
All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024
Engadget / 4h
Apple will more widely adopt USB-C across its product portfolio over the next few years, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman . Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says he expects the company to transition all of its wireless earbuds, including the recently refreshed AirPods Pro , to the charging standard by 2024. Additionally, Apple could refresh accessories like the Magic Mouse wi
How to Convert Google Slides to a Video or GIF
How-To Geek / 4h
While it’s easy to share Google Slides using a link or publishing it to the web, you may want a single non-editable file that you can share privately. By converting the slideshow to a video or GIF, your visitors can watch it as you intended. Here are three methods to try. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Is the RPA market in trouble?
41TechCrunch / 4h
Automation Anywhere, one of the best-funded RPA providers with over $1 billion capital raised to date, went the debt route this week, securing a $200 million loan from Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Capital and Hercules Capital. Debt raises aren’t necessarily a bad thing — they’re a useful tool, particularly for companies with high annual recurring revenue — but the magnitude and timing of the Automati
The Most Common, Yet Overlooked Causes of Home Fires
Lifehacker / 4h
When it comes to fire safety, most people tend to fall into one of two categories: Those who are constantly concerned about fire hazards in their own home and any other buildings they enter (at which point they immediately mentally formulate an optimal escape path in the event of an emergency), and those with a… Read more...
Star Wars' Inquisitor Spotlight Continues with Rise of the Red Blade Novel
27Gizmodo / 4h
Since Star Wars Rebels in 2014, the franchise has consistently featured Inquisitors as threats for Force users and veteran Jedi to face off against. Created by the Empire with the express intent of capturing or killing Jedi that managed to survive Order 66, the Inquisitors have only recently begun to feel like a… Read more...
We could be waiting a while for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
There was a gap of 18 months between the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 , and if a new report is to be believed then it's going to be the same sort of wait for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. As per The Elec (via Android Police ), Samsung is pushing back the release of the Galaxy Tab S9 in response to a sluggish market and a general economic downturn – although we do
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Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
deathandmysticism : Gaetano Bonatti, The Witches, 19th century
Brendan Gleeson shares a shocking secret in Please Don't Destroy's 'SNL' sketch
56Mashable / 4h
There's nothing worse than finding out your best friend in high school was actually a 67-year-old Irishman pretending to be a high school senior, is there? Well, that's exactly what happens in the new sketch from Saturday Night Live 's resident comedy trio Please Don't Destroy. In the pre-recorded sketch, Brendan Gleeson plays Tommy, who reveals his shocking secret to the boys (Ben Marshall, John
'SNL' opens with a doom scroll inspired gameshow
Mashable / 4h
SNL opened the latest episode of its 48th season with a fictional gameshow, "So You Think You Won't Snap", meant to test how close people can get to losing their minds after simply reading about current events. Mood. SEE ALSO: Netflix's 'The Midnight Club' review: Deeply moving horror that isn't afraid to talk about dying "President Biden was 53 years old when he got his first home computer," rea
Discover it Miles review: Everything you should know
The Points Guy / 4h
The information for the Discover it Miles has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. Discover it Miles card overview The Discover it Miles provides 1.5 miles per dollar spent on all purchases. Your miles are worth one cent each regardless of how you decide to redeem them. And, Discover will match the mil
People Have Started Going On Vacation To Sleep
View from the Wing / 5h
When former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz introduced his airline’s new business class product – from better seats, to new lounges with sit down dining so you could board the plane having already eaten, to new bedding and pajamas – he declared, “Sleep is the new black.” In an increasingly sleep-deprived world, some people are now making sleep the point of the vacation. That will be anathema to m
Lol: Russia Propaganda Video About Moving To USA
30One Mile at a Time / 5h
There’s a new Russian propaganda video about moving to the United States, which is too entertaining to not share… Family flees Russia for the USA, regrets it There’s a video going viral, intended to show how much worse life is in the United States than in Russia. The video is filmed in an airplane cabin, and is in Russian, but has English subtitles. You can see the video for yourself below (pardo
Can You Hide a Friend From Another Friend on Facebook?
23How-To Geek / 5h
While it’s not possible to hide a particular friend from another friend on Facebook, you can hide your entire friend list from a specific user, giving you more control over your privacy. Here, we’ll show you how to hide your friend list on both desktop and mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Mortal Kombat is a Great Franchise of Its Own Bloody, Stupid Making
Gizmodo / 5h
io9 is currently be covering New York Comic-Con , and one of the many things being shown at the event is a new animated movie for the Mortal Kombat franchise. And as we’ve been wont to do throughout the year, this movie makes it as good time as any to look back on the series overall and see how far it’s come. Read more...
Surprise, Surprise: Social Media Use Strongly Linked to Depression
94Futurism / 5h
Bad news for doomscrollers: researchers have compelling new evidence that using social media may be making you depressed. As a new education and public policy study reveals, young adults across multiple personality types who begin using social media for five hours or more per day — which is a long time to be staring at a screen, but not atypical in our plugged-in world — are very likely to develo
To Find Alien Life, Scientists Suggest Searching Space for This Party Drug
92Futurism / 5h
Party on, Planets If the concept of space itself isn't trippy enough for you, we have good news — scientists believe that there could well be nitrous oxide, better known as whippets or laughing gas, somewhere out there. As scientists at the University of California Riverside suggest in a new paper published in the Astrophysics Journal , the concept that space could be full of the same stuff that
Cops Upload Image of Suspect Generated From DNA, Then Delete After Mass Criticism
Futurism / 5h
An image of a suspect, created from a sample of his DNA? It sounds like dystopian sci-fi, but experts say it's even worse — it's tech that cops are already rolling out, even though it almost certainly doesn't work. Alberta, Canada's Edmonton Police Section (EPS) took to Twitter on Tuesday to share an image created using DNA phenotyping, which the department claims can be used as a helpful tool to
Godfather of Self-Driving Cars Says the Tech Is Going Nowhere
100+Futurism / 5h
There’s tons of enthusiasm over self-driving cars. But nearly twenty years and some $100 billion since the first demos, the technology just isn’t there yet. In fact, it may be further off from being fully — and safely — autonomous than we’re led to believe. "You’d be hard-pressed to find another industry that’s invested so many dollars in R&D and that has delivered so little," said self-driving p
This Keanu Reeves Deepfake Is Giving Us Shivers
300+Futurism / 5h
Excellent AIdventure There's a new addition to an ever-growing lineup of elite — and deeply unsettling — celeb deepfakes: "Unreal Keanu Reeves." You can find this fake Keanu Reeves on TikTok, where while dressed in everything from sweats to suits, the phony star convincingly references his famous movies rolls , dances , and cracks jokes about lowering the toilet seat lid in order to appease women
Do Kids Need TSA PreCheck & Global Entry?
One Mile at a Time / 6h
As a new parent , I sure am learning a lot. That includes getting up-to-date on all the logistics of traveling with a baby, even if we haven’t actually taken Miles on a major trip yet (worry not, it’ll happen soon!). I recently wrote about our experience getting a passport for our baby, so in this post I wanted to discuss the next thing on our “to do” list when it comes to travel — how do TSA Pre
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Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
blueinkstar : Vampires!
Avoid 'Pick-Your-Own' Apple Orchards If Your Goal Is Saving Money
Lifehacker / 6h
Every season has its Instagrammable moments, but some of the most coveted shots of the year can only be captured during the fall—on the one day when the leaves are at their colorful peak and the temperature has dipped enough to be considered “sweater weather.” And out of all the fall activities, apple picking provides… Read more...
12 tips for surviving a luxury cruise with kids
28The Points Guy / 6h
Take the kids on a luxury cruise — how dare you? Luxury cruises are the domain of well-heeled, mature couples looking for fine dining, personal service, elegant suites and onboard spaces free of loud, energetic children. Or so say luxury cruise fans on online forums whenever someone floats the idea of treating their family to an upscale cruise. Ignore them. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your pr
What Is an Integrated Amplifier?
How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re shopping for stereo or home theater components, you might have heard the term “integrated amplifier.” While these may sound like a specialized piece of equipment, they’re more common than you may think and have some benefits over regular amplifiers. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Google Pixel Watch Has Fall Detection Too, But Not Until Next Year
How-To Geek / 6h
Google’s all-new Pixel Watch has a stunning design and a lot to love, but one feature many are excited about won’t arrive until next year. The new Wear OS 3 watch will be available starting next week, but buyers will have to wait to take advantage of one of its best features. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Signal is testing Instagram-like Stories feature
26Mashable / 6h
Signal , the secure messaging app beloved by millions of privacy-conscious users, is beta-testing an Instagram-inspired Stories feature . Who said cybersecurity couldn't be fun? In an Oct. 5 post to a Signal community board about new beta features, the app announced testers would soon have access to a new way of sharing photos, videos, and even texts. Just like Instagram, stories disappear after
Hitting the Books: Steve Jobs' iPhone obsession led to Apple's silicon revolution
Engadget / 6h
The fates of Apple and Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSCM have grown inextricably intertwined since the advent of the iPhone. As each subsequent generation of iPhone hurtled past the technological capabilities of its predecessor, the processors that powered them grew increasingly complex and specialized — to the point that, today, TSCM has become the only chip fab on the planet with the re
‘Last year was the party. This year is the hangover.’
36TechCrunch / 6h
Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. This will include everything from funding rounds to trends to an analysis of a particular space
Marvel's 2023 Promises a Summer of Symbiotes and the Fall of X
Gizmodo / 7h
Whether it’s for the silver screen or pen and ink , Marvel uses the season of Comic-Con to tee up the big stories they’ve got cooking. San Diego Comic-Con in July saw the House of Ideas build up to comic arcs involving the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, and this weekend’s New York Comic-Con focused on the other heavy… Read more...
PayPal’s New $2500 Fine For Users Who Promote Misinformation Online
View from the Wing / 7h
PayPal updated its user agreement, and sent an email to business account customers, explaining that effective November 3 customers would be subject to $2,500 fines per instance of ‘promoting misinformation’ or “sending, posting, or publication of any messages, content, or materials that, in PayPal’s sole discretion, (a) are harmful, obscene, harassing, or objectionable.” If they deemed you to pro
The room where it happens: Inside the FAA Command Center
26The Points Guy / 7h
Drive 45 minutes west of Washington, D.C., and you’ll find pastures, goat farms and a massive, modern federal government compound that rises abruptly amid the sweeping expanse of agriculture and rolling hills. Welcome to the David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center in Warrenton, Virginia, a key Federal Aviation Administration facility that’s the nerve center of the National Airsp
How to Choose a Dishwasher That Doesn't Waste Your Money
Lifehacker / 7h
There’s more to buying a dishwasher than finding one that fits inside the rectangular hole under your kitchen counter. In fact, that’s only one of several calculations you should take into consideration when purchasing one of these labor-saving appliances. Physical size aside, buying a dishwasher that doesn’t fit… Read more...
Great Deal: Save On Amazon With Amex (Targeted)
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Amazon and American Express frequently offer targeted promotions that can save you money on an Amazon purchase by redeeming a single Membership Rewards point. We see these promotions every so often, and we’ve just seen another such offer return. Save on Amazon by redeeming Amex points Thanks to a targeted promotion from American Express and Amazon , it’s possible to save on Amazon purchases by re
These are the best times to visit Iceland
51The Points Guy / 7h
Part of Iceland ’s immense charm is its weather — the spontaneous force that controls all activity for people living on (and visiting) the island nation. A matter of a few minutes can turn your sunny-day adventure into an afternoon spent waiting on the side of the road for a blizzard to pass. And while some may view that as a total vacation bummer, I prefer to think of it as an opportunity to ful
Microsoft Teams users are using it for a really bad reason, so stop now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It seems many Microsoft Teams users might be trusting the service a little too much, new research has claimed.. Cybersecurity company Hornetsecurity is urging companies to take more preventative action against potential threats using the Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform. According to its study, almost half (45%) of the users admit to sending “confidential and sensitive” information fre
IHG One Rewards Offering Status Challenge
200+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Earlier this year IHG revamped its loyalty program, with the introduction of IHG One Rewards . These changes were overwhelmingly positive, and I’d consider the program to be more compelling than ever before. For those interested in earning elite status, IHG One Rewards has introduced a new fall status fast track promotion. The bad news is that this offer isn’t nearly as generous as the offer we s
Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
Wired / 8h
Whether you’re in elementary school or college, these apps and services offer study guides, mindfulness exercises, and more.
How to Automate Your iPhone Based on Time, Activity, or Location
How-To Geek / 8h
Your iPhone can become more efficient with a few simple automations that show relevant information and hide distractions, depending on what you’re doing. Automating your iPhone can help you be more productive at work, get a better night’s sleep, or surface useful reminders at the best possible time. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Best Heated Coffee Mugs of 2022
How-To Geek / 8h
Heated coffee mugs are a must-have for real coffee lovers, including those who love coffee jokes but never joke with their coffee. These smart coffee mugs keep your cappuccino hot all day so you can enjoy your favorite brew from the first sip to the last drop. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Are you a gamer running Windows 11? Here’s Microsoft’s advice to speed up games
72TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Windows 11 has a couple of tweaks to security settings which can help PC gamers get smoother frame rates, Microsoft has advised. In a blog post spotted by Tom’s Hardware , Microsoft supplies instructions on how to switch off two features that provide beefier security for Windows 11 PCs, thereby delivering better performance in games – with the trade-off that your system is more vulnerable to atta
View of the 1940 transparent Pontiac car, made of Plexiglas, alternately known as a see-through car or “ghost car.” Car...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
View of the 1940 transparent Pontiac car, made of Plexiglas, alternately known as a see-through car or “ghost car.” Car is on trailer; pennant flags displayed on left. Handwritten on back: “Rec’d in letter from Don Barlup. Called transparent Pontiac.” National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library
What to expect at Meta Connect 2022 (and what we know about the Meta Quest Pro)
36Mashable / 9h
Meta Connect 2022, the Facebook parent company's developer conference, is right around the corner, and we're thirsty for Meta Quest Pro deets. To quench our thirst, we're catching up on everything we know about what's coming on Oct. 11, and what else we think may be on the docket. SEE ALSO: How to watch the Meta Connect livestream Meta Quest Pro The Meta Quest Pro will be Meta's virtual reality s
New Rules For American AAdvantage Awards That Include JetBlue [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...
American Airlines’ Solid No Annual Fee Credit Card
40One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card I’m rarely impressed by no annual fee airline cards. The way I view it, one of the primary benefits of airline credit cards is that they offer perks when flying with that airline, and typically no annual fee cards offer limited perks. There’s one exception, though — the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card has no annual fee, a
“That Must Have Been Before My Time”
How-To Geek / 9h
Better than any moisturizer or old pair of pants that suddenly fit is the moment when you don’t get the reference that a person a little older than you just made. Every generation does it to the generation that preceded them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Why It’s the Age of the Investor-Entrepreneur
56Wired / 10h
Plural's Taavet Hinrikus says early-stage VC funds need to set a founder to catch a founder.
Europe’s Plan to Beat Silicon Valley at Its Own Game
36Wired / 10h
WIRED spoke with Skype cofounder Niklas Zennström about why the burgeoning European startup scene is poised to lead the technological revolution.
SD Card Speeds and What They Mean: UHS-1, V60, Class 10
31Wired / 10h
From V6 and Class 10 to UHS-II, we breakdown the terms to know when shopping for a memory card.
Omega’s Marstimer Is the Latest High-End Digital Timer
29Wired / 10h
Omega’s Marstimer might be the perfect wrist candy for Elon, but it also highlights how space has given digital timepieces a whole new place in this world.
What Is a Phantom Load?
How-To Geek / 10h
Read any article about measuring power usage or saving money on your electric bill, and you’re sure to hear about phantom loads. But what are they exactly? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Watch: Smart sensor tracks home air quality
Popular Mechanics / 10h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
The fat bears sense the world in an extraordinary way
Mashable / 11h
Inside a bear's snout lies an extraordinary world. The ursine nose is lined with a vast sheet of specialized tissue, called the epithelium, which is embedded with scent-detecting nerves. Like the human epithelium, these cells have the exceptional ability to regenerate themselves (unlike most other nerves). But a bear's epithelium dwarfs our own. "It is much, much larger than a human's," explained
Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The launch of the iPhone 14 and the Apple Watch 8 has come and gone, but Apple most likely isn't done with hardware in 2022 yet: the rumors are that we've got quite a few more new products to look forward to before the year is out. Although we had an Apple event last October , this time around it's not clear if Apple will host an actual event; instead, it's being suggested that it will content it
Can AI determine your best skincare routine? We gave it a try.
Mashable / 12h
Over the last few years, I’ve done a deep dive into all things skincare . Turning 30 does that to you — one day, all you need for glowing skin is a splash of water and some moisturizer, and the next you’re looking dull, dry, and splotchy just because you stayed up an extra hour the night before. Without the extra income to afford regular trips to the dermatologist or an aesthetician, however, mos
Bring this handheld translator that knows 112 languages on your next international vacation
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TL;DR: As of Oct. 9, you can get the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 Text-to-Speech OCR Multilingual Translator for just $124.99 instead of $199 — that's a 37% discount. Traveling can be intimidating, especially if you’re going somewhere where you aren’t fluent in the language. You may not notice just how often you have to read and speak until you need to find a bathroom or order dinner in another langu
Get this exclusive 3-year subscription to Windscribe VPN at a 66% discount
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TL;DR : Through Oct. 12, you can sign up for a three-year subscription to Windscribe VPN Pro Plan for only $69, rather than $207 — that's a 66% discount. Having a VPN seems essential nowadays with the thousands of cyber criminals roaming the web. Along with providing digital safety, a VPN can also help you maintain online privacy from your internet service provider, who may or may not be keeping
Score this $100 Restaurant.com eGift card for only $14
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TL;DR : Eat well for less with this deal on a Restaurant.com gift card . You'll save 86% and pay just $14 for a $100 eGift card through Oct. 12, and choose from thousands of restaurants. Going out to eat for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner is a favorite pastime for many of us in America. Thankfully, more and more of us are getting comfortable with dining in restaurants, be that indoors or out
Skip the high price tag and grab this LED corner lamp on sale for $60
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TL;DR : Through Oct. 12, you can grab this Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp for just $59.99, rather than $149 — a savings of 60%. The vibrant hues of fall are exciting enough that many people factor them into their travel plans . Even if you aren’t leaving home , you may be able to bring the reds and oranges of fall into your living room with this Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor
Grab this portable Apple Watch charger on sale for $20
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TL;DR : Through Oct. 12, you can grab the Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain for just $19.99 instead of $49.95 — that's a 59% savings. Whether it’s to see family or see the leaves, fall is a lovely time to travel. If you’re planning a fall road trip, it may be a good idea to have portable chargers for your essential devices . We’ve got the Apple Watch covered with the Apple Watch Wireless Char
The 8 best new Netflix original movies to stream this weekend
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On the hunt for a new Netflix film to be obsessed with but not feeling up to scrolling through endless offerings? Don't worry. Mashable is here to help! We've sorted through Netflix's new releases from the past six months of 2022 — April through September, if you're keeping score — to bring you a list
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