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Netflix renews 'The Witcher,' recasts Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia
4KEngadget / 11h
While The Witcher won't return until next year , Netflix has already renewed the show for a fourth season and announced a major change. On Saturday, the streaming giant said that Liam Hemsworth, best known for playing Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games film series, would replace Henry Cavill as protagonist Geralt of Rivia. The two actors posted about the casting change on social media. "My journe
How to buy the right gaming laptop this Black Friday without breaking the bank
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Gaming laptops are a great way to play the latest games when you're away from home, and they are increasingly powerful enough to make great desktop PC replacements for many gamers. It's no wonder then that gaming laptops are some of the most popular deals during Black Friday , especially because many of the best gaming laptops are also fairly expensive. This is even more true for laptops with RTX
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 30
Mashable / 31min
Quordle is fun, but it can, at times, feel like more trouble than it's worth. Sometimes when your guesses are running low, and the words aren't materializing in your mind, you might think, Why am I doing this? And while I can't answer that, I do have a reminder for you: It's free. If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here,
Get lifetime access to this language-learning app for under £100
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Mondly (all languages) is on sale for £88.48, saving you 95% on list price. A classroom isn’t the only place to learn a language, and a teacher isn’t the only one who can teach you. Self-paced learning has been around long enough for research to really start digging into how useful it is, and the consensus is that controlling the pace of your learning may help im
Get Sky Stream and Netflix from just £26 a month
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: An 18-month subscription to Sky Entertainment and Netflix is available from £26 a month for a limited time. Could this be the death of the satellite dish? It certainly looks that way, because Sky Stream is here to stay. Sky Stream offers up Sky Entertainment alongside Netflix originals and popular shows not on Freeview, with the option to add Sports, Cinema, and Kids. You don't need a dish
The best tumble dryers for efficient clothes drying
Mashable / 2h
Do you need a tumble dryer? They’re an essential appliance in busy households. Anyone who always seems to have three washing loads on the go at once will understand just how useful they are. And with winter drawing in, you need a means of drying clothes indoors. But shopping for a tumble dryer is about more than just drying your pants. With the cost of living crisis in full force, everyone’s tryi
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 30
Mashable / 5h
It's the end of the week, and the beginning of a new Wordle ! It's both a trick and a treat to finish 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 30's Wordle solution, for puzzle #498. If you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for som
Not Only Twitter, Donald Trump Could Soon Be Unbanned From Facebook And Instagram As Well
SlashGear / 6h
Musk's recent takeover of Twitter has left many wondering if bans issued by the previous regime will stand. Amid this is Trump's possible return to Facebook.
Inside a US military cyber team’s defence of Ukraine
97BBC News - Technology / 6h
A little-known US team that hunts global adversaries has helped protect Ukraine from cyber attacks.
vintagemarlene: tiger and the moon, japanese print by...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
vintagemarlene : tiger and the moon , japanese print by katsushika hokusai, date unknown
danskjavlarna:“The night the witches wander.” From The Link,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
danskjavlarna : “The night the witches wander.” From The Link , 1948. For over 700 of the best vintage Hallowe'en illustrations , see my spooky gallery. Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
grundoonmgnx: Amy Coleslaw, Conjoined Halloween Cat,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
grundoonmgnx : Amy Coleslaw , Conjoined Halloween Cat , 2022 IFeltKitsch
danskjavlarna:“So Mother Meg a charm did brew.“ From St....
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
danskjavlarna : “So Mother Meg a charm did brew.“ From St. Nicholas magazine, 1892. Bubbling for a spell: vintage cauldrons through the ages . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
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gacougnol : Elizaveta Porodina
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ymutate : The cat-headed demon, Flauros, one of the 72 spirits of the Solomonic tradition, along with his sigil ~ 1863
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libbyframe : Cat witch party
talonabraxas:Cats Dancing on Halloween by Margaryta Yermolayeva
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
talonabraxas : Cats Dancing on Halloween by Margaryta Yermolayeva
Microsoft Holds Off Xbox Price Hike Until After Christmas
How-To Geek / 8h
The cost of nearly everything is going up these days. So, it’s unsurprising that Microsoft’s Xbox gaming console will soon see a price hike. However, the software giant is delaying that pain a bit to give customers a chance to get an Xbox at the current price before Christmas. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Elon Musk's Twitter Layoffs Aren't Stopping With Its Board
26SlashGear / 9h
The months-long Twitter takeover saga has finally concluded, and now it looks like Musk may be moving quickly with layoffs and subsequent restructuring.
10 Over-Ear Headphones That Are Worth Buying Right Now
SlashGear / 9h
Finding a great pair of headphones can be overwhelming in today's saturated market. Take note: These are the 10 over-ear headphones worth buying right now.
Trump, Alex Jones, And More: The Big Names We Expect Could Be Unbanned From Twitter
SlashGear / 9h
Now that Elon Musk has finalized his Twitter deal, many major changes are in the pipeline, and that may include several banned users making a return.
Elon Musk has reportedly ordered layoffs across Twitter
1KEngadget / 9h
Elon Musk has ordered company-wide layoffs at Twitter, according to The New York Times . On Saturday, the SpaceX and Tesla executive reportedly told managers to begin drawing up lists of employees to cut. Twitter did not immediately respond to Engadget’s request for comment. The Times could not determine how much of Twitter’s workforce Musk plans to let go – though some teams will be more affecte
Flags of convenience: Why some countries are more attractive than others when registering aircraft
The Points Guy / 10h
Clear Mediterranean waters, year-round balmy weather and rich history make the island of Malta a top tourist destination, but these are not the only reasons why Ryanair , Wizz Air and Eurowings have set up shop in the European Union’s smallest member state. Forty air operators with a combined fleet of more than 500 aircraft were on Malta’s registry as of last month; this number makes the tiny Med
Tesla Model Y Vs Fisker Ocean: Which Is The Better Electric SUV?
SlashGear / 10h
With crossovers and SUVs being the favorite and third favorite vehicles for 2022, it's safe to say the Fisker Ocean and Tesla Model Y are important releases.
Elon Musk Is Said to Have Ordered Job Cuts Across Twitter
1KNYT > Technology / 10h
The billionaire planned to begin layoffs as soon as Saturday, people with knowledge of the matter said.
The Scammiest Fees In Travel That The Biden Administration Is Ignoring: Rental Cars
View from the Wing / 10h
Junk fees often add 50% - 100% to the cost of a car rental. The good news is that many of them are specific to airport car rentals, and in particular to rentals you pick up at the airport. You can avoid most of them by taking an Uber or cab (or have someone pick you up and drive you) to a car rental location away from the airport, and you can still return the car to the airport if you wish. For a
How to use the Denver Airport Train: From airport to downtown in 37 minutes for just $10.50
1KThe Points Guy / 10h
At many major airports, getting to and from the city center can be a bit of a soul-sucking slog that can take more time and money than you wish. Long waits or walks for cabs or ride shares and expensive drives to/from the city center can quickly take the wind out of your sails when all you want to do is start (or end) your vacation. However, after my first time on the Denver Airport Train, I’m a
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II' continues the franchise's long history of courting controversy
200+Mashable / 11h
The Call of Duty game franchise is no stranger to controversy. In fact, controversy is as normal as the gunfights in the series. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is the latest installment in the series to take real-world geopolitical events and use them to manufacture controversy. Whether it's the player unemotionally gunning down civilians in an airport or the re-framing of an American war crime
The 499P: Meet Ferrari’s beautiful new Le Mans hybrid prototype
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / After 50 years away, Ferrari is building a works endurance prototype again. (credit: Ferrari) Ferrari provided flights from DC to Bologna and back, plus three nights in a hotel so we could meet the 499P and drive the 296 GTS. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. IMOLA, ITALY—After a break of 50 years, Ferrari is returning to top-level endurance racing with a new hybrid prototype
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service likely disrupted until at least mid-December
81The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Service could return to a portion of Amtrak’s popular Pacific Surfliner route before the end of the year, officials say, as crews conduct emergency work along a section of track on California’ s Pacific coast. Amtrak indefinitely suspended service earlier this month on a southern portion of the Pacific Surfliner south of Los Angeles.
Weekly Review: October 29, 2022
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend! I’m grateful to be spending time with my family this weekend, though we’ll soon be taking our first trip with Miles, which we’re excited (and a bit nervous) about! On the points & travel front, this week Starlux Airlines took delivery of its first A350, British Airways resumed full Club World meal service, Virgin Atlantic’s A330-900neo entered service, a
Vyommitra Is The Humanoid Robot India Is Sending To Space
SlashGear / 11h
Vyommitra is a female-looking humanoid robot that will "pilot" India's Chandrayaan-3 when it launches.
Elon Musk completes Twitter purchase, Meta’s in trouble and it’s time to admit self-driving cars ain’t gonna happen
26TechCrunch / 11h
Hey, folks, welcome back to another edition of TechCrunch Week in Review , the place where we point you to the hottest stories of the past sevenish days. I’m stepping in front of the laptop for Greg Kumparak this week, but don’t fret, he will be back soon. If you want this goodness in your inbox every Saturday, head on over here to sign up. Now, let’s get to it. most read (Elon edition, somewhat)
NASA's Webb may have just seen 2 galaxies merging in the early universe
48Mashable / 12h
A long time ago, astronomer Dan Coe discovered a galaxy far, far away… so far, it was considered to be perhaps the most distant in the universe. Little did he know that what he saw with the Hubble Space Telescope then, MACS0647-JD, might actually be two galaxies instead of one. Cue a cymbal crash and a John Williams musical score. Crawl, crawl, crawl… Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new t
Earn up to 75,000 Etihad Guest miles with Avis promotion this weekend
62The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you’ve got plans to rent a car between now and the end of the year, there’s a good reason to get your rental booked this weekend. Between now and Monday you can earn as many as 75,000 Etihad Guest miles — worth about $1,050 according to TPG’s valuations — when you book with Avis. There are some important terms to know about before
Liam Hemsworth Will Replace Henry Cavill on The Witcher
4KGizmodo / 12h
This was definitely not on our pop culture Bingo card. Netflix has announced the recasting of Geralt of Rivia on their hit series The Witcher . Henry Cavill will be leaving the role and Liam Hemsworth ( The Hunger Games ) will be stepping in for season 4 of the show. Read more...
weirdchristmas: This cat is done.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
weirdchristmas : This cat is done.
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: From The Cat in the Mysteries...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From The Cat in the Mysteries of Religion and Magic by M. Oldfield Howey, 1930. Spellbinding: a choice collection of vintage witches and witchcraft imagery. Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
zrom: “The Cat Mummy” ~ by Richard MULLER (1905).
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
zrom : “The Cat Mummy” ~ by Richard MULLER (1905).
inthedarktrees: Cat’s Nightmare by Louis Wain, 1895.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
inthedarktrees : Cat’s Nightmare by Louis Wain, 1895.
How To Update Your PS5 Controller Using Your PC
SlashGear / 12h
The DualSense packs a bunch of features, and like any other piece of hardware, it needs to be updated periodically. You can do that using a Windows PC, too.
The Large Robot That China Wants To Use Like A Yak
SlashGear / 12h
China's robotic yak has all the strength and utility of a pack animal with none of the organic needs.
Here's Why Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Is Big News For Crypto Investors
SlashGear / 12h
Cryptocurrency just might prove to the secret sauce in Elon Musk's plans to make money off his newly acquired Twitter.
Will Tesla's Rivals Leave Elon Musk-Owned Twitter?
SlashGear / 12h
Advertisers with companies that rival Elon Musk's other ventures may think twice about investing in Twitter.
Google buys an AI avatar startup to take on TikTok
32Engadget / 12h
Google has quietly acquired a startup that was working on using AI to generate avatars for social media users and brands. According to TechCrunch , the company recently paid about $100 million to buy Alter. The acquisition
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