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Decentralized VPNs vs. Regular VPNs: What’s the Difference?


61How-To Geek / 12h
You may have heard by now of decentralized VPNs or dVPNs, services that claim to provide the speed and security of VPNs with the flexibility and anonymity of Tor. But how do decentralized VPNs compare to their centralized counterparts? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Elon Musk’s Neuralink delays show-and-tell event to November 30th


200+Engadget / 8h
Neuralink has delayed its upcoming “show & tell” event by a month. On Sunday morning, Elon Musk tweeted that the showcase would take place on November 30th, instead of October 31st as was originally announced back in August. Musk did not provide a reason for the delay. Neuralink show & tell now on Nov 30 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 23, 2022 The last time Neuralink held an event, it showed a m

The Forgotten Pontiac Concept Car That Still Looks Futuristic Today


52SlashGear / 5h
The 1980s were a wild time for automotive experimentation, and Pontiac was one of many automakers that introduced an oddly prescient car concept.


Damon Lindelof Is Developing a Star Wars Film, And It Now Has a Director


Gizmodo / 5min
Damon Lindelof is working on a Star Wars movie and now it has a director. Deadline reports that Lindelof, best known for his work on Lost, The Leftovers and Watchmen , is co-writing a script which will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, who directed two episodes of Ms. Marvel . Read more...

Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 24


Mashable / 42min
New week, new day, new Wordle ! But if your brain is still stuck in Sunday mode, 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 24's Wordle solution, for puzzle #492. If you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some tips, tricks, and clues. SEE ALSO: Wordle today

Researchers Find New Use For Starlink But Elon Musk May Not Be Pleased


SlashGear / 1h
Researchers have discovered another area where Starlink could come in handy, though they've had to go it alone, as SpaceX isn't part of the unique project.

The Commonwealth Gets Serious(ly Fascist) on The Walking Dead


Gizmodo / 2h
Good news, Walking Dead fans—er, people who have been watching the show so long that they feel compelled to watch it until the end, regardless of how much pleasure they may or may not be getting from it! Pamela Milton has finally declared war on all the people who have made her cushy life difficult since their… Read more...

TikTok blamed by filmmaker for allowing abusive comments on video


37BBC News - Technology / 4h
Emmeline Hartley feels its software drives sexist hate towards her film, but TikTok says it bans misogyny.

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health


78BBC News - Technology / 4h
As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

Why Porsche Discontinued The Legendary Carrera GT


20SlashGear / 4h
The Porsche Carrera GT, also called the Type 980, is a beast of a sports car, with some even referring to it as a hypercar instead of a supercar.

Apple’s next Mac Pro could feature an M2 chip with up to 48 CPU cores


91Engadget / 6h
Among the new computers Apple plans to announce in the coming months is an M2 variant of the Mac Pro, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman reports the company has been testing a version of its high-end desktop that features a chipset with a 24-core CPU and 76-core GPU, as well as 192GB of memory. He predicts Apple will ultimately let customers c

Fall getaways: City, slopes or beach — take your pick with these trips


22The Points Guy / 6h
Temperatures are cooling in much of the country and fall foliage is peaking in many destinations, but there is still plenty of autumn left to enjoy. Thanksgiving is a month away, and though you may have travel plans for the holiday (if you haven’t booked holiday flights yet, do that now), there’s still time to get one more trip in before the trees are bare and the snow moves in. That is, unless y

The ultimate guide to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection


100+The Points Guy / 6h
In one of my favorite movies, “Almost Famous,” fictional groupie Penny Lane opined that “It’s all happening!” The rock band closest to her heart was finally making it big and she could not contain her glee. I felt that same sense of enthusiasm when The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection finally set sail on Oct. 15, 2022. It’s been a long time coming. The launch of the line was delayed for three years

Mini Cooper SE Vs Chevrolet Bolt EV: Which Is The Better Budget Electric Car?


SlashGear / 6h
The EVs may be similarly sized, but the price is only one of many significant differences between the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Mini Cooper SE.

Here's When Gas Cars Could Be Banned In Your Country


SlashGear / 6h
Many countries have pledged to go gas-free in the coming years as car makers slowly transition to electric vehicles.

What You Need To Do If You Forgot Your Instagram Password


SlashGear / 6h
It can be easy to forget your password on Instagram. Luckily, resetting it is a fairly simple process.

publicdomainreview: Plate from M. E. Descourtilz’s Atlas des...


Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
publicdomainreview : Plate from M. E. Descourtilz’s Atlas des Champignons (1827), a delightful series of colour lithographs of mushrooms, divided into those that are edible, poisonous and “suspect” — https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/atlas-des-champignons

American Airlines Will Introduce New Bedding, Amenity Kits, And Meals With New Business Class


View from the Wing / 7h
In September American Airlines unveiled their new business class suites that would go into Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A321XLR aircraft. These won't be flying until 2024. But at the same time they bring an elevated business class seat into the market, the airline also plans to introduce new inflight meal service, amenity kits, and bedding as well. I had heard this project was underw

Amazon’s Echo is half off right now


33Engadget / 7h
If you missed the chance to pick up an Echo during Amazon’s recent Prime Day sales event, the retailer has discounted the smart speaker to its lowest price ever. This weekend, you can buy the Echo for $50, or half off its usual $100 price. We gave Amazon’s spherical smart speaker a score of 89 when it came out in 2020. Since then, it has remained one of our favorites in the category . Buy Amazon

blondebrainpower: Demon sculpture carved from a sperm whale...


Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
blondebrainpower : Demon sculpture carved from a sperm whale tooth Japanese, c. 1800-1850.

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Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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The Forgotten Jaguar Concept Car That Still Looks Ahead Of Its Time


SlashGear / 8h
As far back as 1966 and the XJ13 racer, Jaguar has dreamed big and defied convention in its quest to deliver big power and new ideas for its customers.


8 Reasons To Get The Alaska Business Visa Card


100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card The Alaska Airlines Business Visa Card , issued by Bank of America, has a best-ever welcome bonus, fantastic perks, and it’s even quite easy to get approved for. While you can read my detailed review of the Alaska Airlines Business Card , below I wanted to share eight reasons you should consider applying for this card. 1. Welcome bonus o

Step-by-step: How to redeem points using the Bank of America Premium Rewards card


The Points Guy / 8h
If you hold the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card, you have a few choices when it comes time to redeem your points: You can use them to book travel, get cash back or buy gift cards. But how exactly do you go about redeeming them? Here’s a step-by-step guide for using your Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card points. In This Post Getting started First, you’ll need to sign in to

How to earn miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program


100+The Points Guy / 8h
Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’re just getting into the world of points and miles, the array of loyalty programs from airlines, hotels and credit cards can be overwhelming. But it’s important to know the basics about the major loyalty programs. As the largest airline by passengers carried, there’s a good chance that you’ll come across Americ

xphaiea: Book of Hours, MS M.919 fol. 31v - Images from...


Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
xphaiea : Book of Hours, MS M.919 fol. 31v - Images from Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts - The Morgan Library & Museum

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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h


Tesla Cybertruck Tooling Begins Ahead of 2023 Production


How-To Geek / 9h
After several years of work, teasers, and design tweaks, Tesla is making its final preparations before it begins production on the Cybertruck. This week, the company said that Cybertruck has shifted from “in development” to the “tooling” phase. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Hide a Comment on Your Post on Facebook


How-To Geek / 9h
Struggling with unwanted comments on your Facebook posts? While you can turn them off, you can also hide comments. When you do so, the commenter and their friends will still see the comment, but it won’t be visible to anyone else. Here’s how to hide Facebook comments on both desktop and mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

'Midnights' swiftly broke the Spotify record for the most streamed album in a single day


76Mashable / 9h
Breaking two Spotify records in one day? For Taylor Swift that's no snow on the beach. Over the course of 24 hours, Swift's Midnights broke the record for most streamed album on Spotify in a single day, the streaming platform announced Saturday. But that wasn't the only record Swift broke. She also became the most streamed artist in a single day on Spotify. Looks like her wacky promo and partners

American Airlines Flight Diverts To Iceland When Woman Goes Into Labor


63View from the Wing / 9h
A woman went into labor today on American Airlines flight 87 from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare. The plane diverted to Reykjavik for the mother and child to receive medical attention. After just under two hours on the ground in Iceland, the Boeing 787-9 aircraft took off from the Keflavik airport bound for Chicago. Continue reading ...

House of the Dragon's Prosthetic Designer Talks the Process of Transforming Viserys Targaryen


56Gizmodo / 9h
The last two months, House of the Dragon has offered a look into the twisty, messed up Targaryen family before their inevitable fall. As the various family members have spent years scheming and trying to dick each other over, the physical condition of Paddy Considine’s Viserys had gradually worsened until his death… Read more...

Today's Wordle Answer #491 – October 23, 2022 Solution And Hints


SlashGear / 9h
Today's Wordle puzzle is causing many players to lose their streaks, but with the right hints, it's incredibly easy to figure out. We have the answer, too.

How Black Adam Managed to Keep Its Cameo Secret, At Least Until It Got Leaked


21Gizmodo / 9h
Black Adam is out this weekend, and as is often the case with superhero movies, its post-credits scene teases some interesting possibilities for the future of the DC movie universe. Chances are you already know what it is (either by just seeing the film or various other means), but just in case: don’t read this if you… Read more...

Beats Studio Buds drop to a new low of $90 at Amazon


100+Engadget / 10h
If you’re looking for a solid and affordable pair of wireless earbuds, look no further than the Beats Studio Buds . Normally priced at $149.95, they’re currently 40 percent off on Amazon, making them $89.95 at the moment. That’s a new all-time low price for one of the more compelling pair of earbuds you can buy right now. What’s more, the discount applies to all five color options, including the

How to Redact a PDF in Preview on Mac


How-To Geek / 10h
Maybe you have a contract you want to share without all the particulars. Or you might have a social security number, health information, or something else you want to censor in the PDF you’re sharing. Mask the details and feel secure that your information is safe using Mac Preview’s redaction tool. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

New LG Display Pulls Double Duty for Work and Personal Purposes


How-To Geek / 10h
If you’ve been looking for a 4K display, but can’t decide if it’s for personal use or your home office, the LG Smart Monitor (32SQ780S) may be the solution. This 31.5-inch screen delivers the best of both worlds. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Africa’s tech talent accelerators attract students, VC funding as Big Tech comes calling


44TechCrunch / 10h
Tech giants are increasingly looking for tech talent in Africa, where the number of developers reached 716,000 last year, up 3.8% from 2020, according to Google. In the last six months, Microsoft and Amazon have been on a recruitment drive that came along with enticing offers including relocation to their hubs in the U.S. and Europe, endearing themselves to the small but growing talent pool amid

You May Be Losing 4000 Miles A Month And Not Realize It


View from the Wing / 10h
You're losing up to 4,166 points per month if you rent and do not have a Bilt Mastercard . This card offers something literally no other card does and it can mean a huge difference in your points balance. Continue reading ...

Korean Air A330 Has Landing Accident In Cebu


57One Mile at a Time / 10h
A Korean Air jet had a serious incident this evening while landing in the Philippines…. Korean Air A330 struggles to land in Cebu This incident involves the Sunday, October 23, 2022, Korean Air flight KE631 from Seoul (ICN) to Cebu (CEB). The flight was operated by a 24-year-old Airbus A330-300 with the registration code HL7525. The 1,876-mile flight from South Korea to the Philippines was blocke

Elon Musk Promises Smaller, Cheaper Tesla, But We've Been Burned Before


SlashGear / 10h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to make an inexpensive, entry-level vehicle by scaling down parts to make it happen.


Bono Is Sorry Apple Made You Download A U2 Album


SlashGear / 10h
The "Songs of Innocence" debacle raised questions about bloatware from Apple users for almost a decade.

When We Were Young Festival canceled its Saturday performances last minute making crowds even more emo


35Mashable / 10h
When We Were Young music festival attendees are not okay (they promise). Yesterday (Oct. 23), the inaugural When We Were Young music festival that featured mid-2000s emo artists like My Chemical Romance and Paramore, canceled its Saturday performances last minute due to high winds. Variety reports that some attendees found out about the cancellation as late as 10:30 a.m. when doors were set to op

American Flight Diverts To Iceland Due To Childbirth


22One Mile at a Time / 10h
While it’s not uncommon to see flights divert for an onboard medical issue, it’s not everyday you see a flight divert because a passenger goes into labor. American flight from London to Chicago diverts to Iceland Today’s American Airlines flight AA87 was supposed to operate nonstop from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is operated by a roughly five year old Boeing 787-9, with the registr

Learn New Old Recipes From This Free Collection of 12,000 Vintage Cookbooks


52Lifehacker / 10h
Today, cookbooks are a dime a dozen, with every celebrity chef—and celebrity-turned-home-chef—coming out with their own (usually accompanied by a line of kitchen-related products). But we only have to go back a generation or two to get to a time when cookbooks had an indispensable role in most American households—not… Read more...

Why Q3’s median valuations actually make perfect sense


24TechCrunch / 11h
Valuations have been top of mind for the entire venture industry this year as many VCs try to navigate their overvalued portfolios and founders scramble to conserve cash and grow into their lofty valuations. So one might have predicted that valuations would fall off a cliff this year. But that hasn’t happened because venture investing just isn’t that simple. First, let’s look at the numbers: Acco

How to Create a Waterfall Chart in Google Sheets


How-To Geek / 11h
If you want to show how positive or negative values affect a starting value, you can create a waterfall chart in Google Sheets. You can then view the data sequentially or stacked for the most effective visual. We’ll show you how in this guide. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Ski the Swiss Alps this winter with flights as low as $414 round-trip


The Points Guy / 11h
Ski season is getting underway in the U.S., with the first resort announcing its season opening last week. And while there are deals to be had on flights to domestic destinations that will put you within a short drive of the slopes, you won’t pay a whole lot more to fly internationally. Take Switzerland as an example, which you can reach for less than $500 by air right now — and in some cases wel

Which purchases count as dining with the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve?


The Points Guy / 11h
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. The Chase Sapphire Reserve and its cheaper sibling, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card , are among the best travel credit cards due to their amazing earning rates. They earn 3 points per dollar s

The 3 types of Viking cruise ships, explained


100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Viking is unusual among major cruise lines in that it operates both ocean ships and river ships. Despite this, it has one of the easiest-to-understand fleets. The vast majority of Viking’s river ships — at last count, there were more than 80 — feature the same design. If you’ve seen one of them, you’ve seen them all.

The Wire retracts reporting on Meta citing 'certain discrepancies'


Engadget / 11h
After nearly three weeks of escalating rhetoric , The Wire is retracting its reporting on Meta. On Sunday, the nonprofit publication said it had discovered “certain discrepancies” with the material that had informed its reporting on the social media giant since October 6th. “ The Wire believes it is appropriate to retract the stories,” the outlet said, pointing to the fact it could not authentica

New leak points to a compact Sony Xperia phone available worldwide


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The last we heard from Sony and its Xperia line was the arrival of the Sony Xperia 5 IV , which was announced in September. It's a smaller version of the Sony Xperia 1 IV , with a 6.1-inch display, but a new leak suggests an even more compact device is on the way from this particular phone series. Unconfirmed information posted to Chinese social media site Weibo, reported over at Notebookcheck.ne

Review: Oneworld Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)


100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
In addition to checking out the Qantas First Lounge LAX , I also had the chance to visit the oneworld lounge at LAX, which is located right next door. This is a solid business class lounge in terms of space, design, and the food and drink selection. However, it kind of feels like a dark dungeon… oneworld lounge LAX location & hours The oneworld lounge LAX is located in Tom Bradley International T

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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Dumbo's 2019 Remake May Be Tim Burton's Final Disney Movie


59Gizmodo / 11h
You may recall that a few years ago, Disney released a live action remake of the 1941 animated film Dumbo . Directed by Tim Burton of Beetlejuice fame (or any number of films, really), the remake wasn’t particularly well received , even by the standards of Disney’s various remakes over the decade and change. Read more...

The Difference Between a Living Room and a Family Room


Lifehacker / 11h
In most homes, the kitchen’s clearly the kitchen, bathrooms are identifiable by the presence of a toilet, and bedrooms are places to sleep. But what do you call the room with couches and chairs, meant for sitting, lounging, or entertaining? The living room? The family room? The den? The great room? The sitting room?… Read more...

Hilton Honors Amex: 100K Points & $100 Credit (No Annual Fee)


300+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors Card from American Express American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards . For a limited time, we’re seeing an excellent welcome offer on the no annual fee card in the portfolio, which could seriously be worth considering. This is a heads up that this offer will be pulled in a few days, so this is your last chance to apply with this great bonu

65% Of American AAdvantage Elites In New York Earning Status With Their Credit Card, Not By Flying


View from the Wing / 12h
At an internal employee meeting earlier in the month, a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing , Chief Commercial Offer Vasu Raja shared that Advantage enrollments in New York are outpacing nearly every other market in the system., and that more people are qualifying for status in New York than before "and 65% are doing it on the card." Continue reading ...

World Of Hyatt Points For Expired Awards?


66One Mile at a Time / 12h
World of Hyatt members have the opportunity to earn free night award certificates , both through the World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ), and through earning elite status . While World of Hyatt will almost never extend