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Kanye West and Elon Musk provide a new exit path: The billionaire tantrum
2KTechCrunch / 17h
This morning Kanye West announced he’s buying Parler , the annoyingly named so-called “free speech” platform that ignores the proper French pronunciation of its moniker in service of a poor pun. The deal terms aren’t out there yet, but the startup has so far raised $56 million and I bet it has a tidy little exit on its hands if this goes through. A spurned billionaire purchasing a social networki
Rent going up? One company’s algorithm could be why
2KArs Technica - All content / 15h
Enlarge (credit: Busa Photography ) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox . On a summer day last year, a group of real estate tech executives gathered at a conference hall in Nashville to boast about one of their company’s signature products: software that uses a mysterious algorithm to he
Kanye West to Buy Parler, Joining Crowd of Right-Wing Social Media
5KNYT > Technology / 15h
The social media service announced the deal days after Twitter and Instagram restricted the rapper and entrepreneur’s accounts for violating their terms.
YouTube ends experiment that required a Premium subscription to play videos in 4K
Engadget / 21min
Those who were worried that YouTube would completely limit access to 4K content to Premium subscribers can breath easily. For now. YouTube has revealed on Twitter that it has "fully turned off" the experiment that requires Premium subscription to be able to play videos in 4K resolution. Earlier this month, users started reporting on social networks like Reddit and Twitter that when they accessed
Netflix's 'The Watcher' is based on a true story, but the real family asked for two big changes
Mashable / 2h
Netflix released its new mystery series The Watcher last week, injecting a bit more variety into the true crime genre by focusing on a real incident of stalking. Based on a 2018 article published on The Cut , The Watcher follows the Brannock family — couple Nora (Naomi Watts) and Dean (Bobby Cannavale) and their adolescent children Ellie (Isabel Gravitt) and Carter (Luke David Blumm) — after they
Today's Wordle Answer #486 – October 18, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 2h
Today's Wordle borrows one of the least-used letters in English, but if you need hints or are struggling, we have plenty of hints for Wordle 486.
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 18
Mashable / 2h
Tuesday's a bit of a nothing day, isn't it? None of the freshness of Monday or the weekend-adjacent anticipation of Thursday. Luckily, there's a new Wordle to break up the tedium a bit. And if you're struggling with today's puzzle , 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 18's Wordle so
YouTube ends the test asking users to get a premium subscription to watch 4K videos
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Earlier this month, YouTube ran an experiment where it asked some free users to upgrade to a premium account to watch videos in 4K resolution . The company has now ended this test — probably because of uproar from users. In a tweet, YouTube confirmed the end of the experiment and said, “viewers should now be able to access 4K quality resolutions without Premium membership.” So all users can now w
Who is going to buy Cadillac’s $300,000 hand-built EV?
20TechCrunch / 4h
The battery-electric Celestiq sedan, which starts “north of $300,000,” is tasked with more than restoring Cadillac to its former glory; it now must back executives’ bold claim to “reestablish the iconic brand as the standard of the world.” But with a price tag more than three times the average transaction price of a vehicle from General Motors’ luxury marque, it’s difficult to imagine many Cadill
The Cadillac Celestiq is GM’s big (literally) luxury EV bet
22TechCrunch / 4h
Years ago, Cadillac was associated with luxury and performance. Today, in an effort to claw its way back to the top of the luxury heap, the U.S. automaker unveiled Monday the production Cadillac Celestiq, a hand-built, bespoke behemoth fastback sedan that adheres closely to the concept it unveiled in July of this year. The vehicle, which returns to the 1960s land yacht era and has a weight on par
5 things you didn’t know about Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV
28TechCrunch / 4h
Cadillac confirmed Monday that its forthcoming flagship Celestiq sedan will launch late next year with all of the futuristic bells and whistles befitting a bespoke EV starting “north of $300,000.” The Celestiq isn’t just a flagship for the GM luxury brand. The four-seater is slated to set the direction for the brand’s transition to a full battery-electric lineup by 2030. GM is loading up the Cele
Jane Technologies launches its first iOS app for cannabis shopping
TechCrunch / 4h
Jane Technologies’ impressive cannabis marketplace is finally available in an app. The company today launched its first iOS app enabling users to browse the inventory of local cannabis dispensaries and make purchases within the app. Its web-based marketplace is lovely, and I’ve found it amazingly accurate, thanks to its live inventory information. I’m thrilled the company is bringing the power of
Can Your Google Pixel Get A Virus From Chrome? Here's What We Know
SlashGear / 4h
The Pixel 7 smartphones come with a strong focus on security, but that doesn't mean they're impervious. Here's what you should know about viruses on Pixel.
Cadillac Celestiq First Look: A Super-Luxury $300k Electric Car Built Just For You
SlashGear / 4h
The Cadillac Celestiq is made to be the pinnacle of luxury in a bespoke $300k electric vehicle, the likes of which is exclusive to an extreme degree.
The Metaverse Was Around Way Before You Realized
SlashGear / 4h
The metaverse as conceived by Meta hasn't drummed up the excitement the company had hoped for, but it may be able to improve things by playing some hit games.
Cadillac's $300,000 Celestiq EV prioritizes a luxurious ride
Engadget / 5h
Cadillac has finally provided more details for the Celestiq , and it's evident the EV prioritizes luxury over raw power. The custom-built sedan is now known to include a dual-motor 600HP powertrain, all-wheel drive and a 111kWh Ultium battery pack. The combination delivers a 0-60MPH sprint in 3.8 seconds with an estimated 300-mile range. That makes it one of the quickest cars "in the segment," ac
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Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
riesenfeldcenter : A manicule, but make it a unicorn. A unicornicule? This wonderful little surprise appeared in the margins of a 1505 book of English canon law .
How to Use Datree to Avoid Kubernetes Misconfigurations
How-To Geek / 5h
Kubernetes is a complex system with many moving parts. Correct configuration rules are essential for your service to operate reliably. Errors can occur when you write Kubernetes manifests by hand without a comprehensive review process. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What's It Like to Live in a Famous Movie House?
Gizmodo / 5h
If you’re a movie fan, maybe you’ve visited a filming location from one of your favorite movies. A park, a restaurant, a beach, somewhere that the cast and crew of an iconic movie stood years ago and immortalized . One of the easiest and most accessible examples of that is a house—and a new documentary is not only… Read more...
Rumor: Mesa Airlines Considering Bankruptcy, Dropping American Airlines Regional Service
62View from the Wing / 6h
Regional carrier Mesa Airlines is rumored to be considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, or as they say Chapter 22 because this would be the airline's second trip to the courthouse. They last used the bankruptcy process to shed aircraft obligations in 2010. Continue reading ...
Man of Steel 2 Is Back in Play, Along With More Batman Villain Films
100+Gizmodo / 6h
No one knows for sure what the future of DC will hold on the big screen , but two of its most popular stars are going to be front and center: Batman and Superman, as well as the worlds of both characters. Read more...
Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements
43BBC News - Technology / 6h
It is an industry that has been dominated by China for years, but now the rest of the world wants in.
Cheaper hearing aids hit stores today, available over the counter for first time
75Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / In this photo illustration, a Lexie Lumen hearing aid rests on a pharmacy counter at a Walgreens store on October 17 in Los Angeles. Walgreens is making Lexie Lumen hearing aids available for sale over the counter for adults beginning today following an FDA ruling allowing over-the-counter sales for hearing devices. (credit: Getty | Mario Tama ) Today, Americans can buy cheaper hearing
What it takes to re-create Rings of Power title sequence with Chladni figures
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Steve Mould re-created The Rings of Power title sequence using patterns produced by vibrating square plates. The first time I saw the opening credits for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , I thought the patterns looked remarkably like so-called " Chladni figures ": vibrational patterns that form when one scatters sand on a vibrating plate. It seems I was not the only one. British science
Coinbase users scammed out of $21M in crypto sue company for negligence
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) Last fall, scammers infiltrated social platforms like dating apps, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter, attempting to convince people to download Coinbase Wallet. Once the targeted users downloaded the wallet, the scammer would then send links to fraudulent websites, prompting users to purchase a “voucher” that seemed like a safe transaction prot
Nvidia’s last-minute 12GB RTX 4080 rebrand will be a pain for GPU makers
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Late last Friday, Nvidia decided that it was " unlaunching " the lower-end 12GB version of its upcoming GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card so that it could be renamed and released at a later date. This was good news, for the people who care about this kind of thing—the $899 12GB RTX 4080 and $1,199 16GB RTX 4080 were substantially different cards with much different per
Discord update adds activities, app directory, and cheaper Nitro subscription
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Activities will give channel members games to play together, among other things. [credit: Discord ] Discord announced a plethora of updates to its online communication software and service today, including new ways to interact with third-party apps on the platform and a cheaper Nitro subscription tier. The VoIP and text chat service is adding a new "App Directory" where server moderators can brow
Why There's A Rush To Build A Social Media Platform On The Blockchain
54SlashGear / 7h
Social media companies often encounter security issues when it comes to user information. Blockchain could constitute a solution, but it's tricky.
What Apple Users Should Do If They Encounter The iPhone 14 'SIM Not Supported' Bug
SlashGear / 7h
It seems the iPhone 14 is the subject of another bug, this one with an annoying message — and potentially even more annoying fix — involving the SIM card.
Netflix Moochers Can Now Transfer Their Profile, Even If They're Kicked Out Of Original Owner's Account
SlashGear / 7h
Once upon a time, Netflix condoned sharing passwords. Things have changed quite a bit, and now it is making it easier to keep your profile between accounts.
The Unfortunate Mazda 6 Design That Attracted Spiders
SlashGear / 7h
When it comes to car problems, not many people consider spiders as the source. That was the case for some Mazda owners, though, resulting in two recalls.
The Rings of Power | First Fandoms
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Alaska Airlines Pilots Ratify A New Contract
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Alaska Airlines management and pilots have finalized a new collective bargaining agreement . A tentative agreement was reached several weeks back, but pilots have now voted in favor of this, so it’s a done deal. Not only is this long overdue, but it also means that Alaska is the first major US airline to finalize a new agreement in the past couple of years (this is something that’s currently bein
A Sequel to Twister Is Coming to Theaters Like the Finger of God
500+Gizmodo / 7h
Hop in the truck, strap in Dorothy, and watch out for the flying cows. Hollywood is getting back into the storm-chasing game with the film that brought the weathe r to the extreme, Twister . Deadline reports that after producer Steven Spielberg “flipped” out over a new script, his Amblin Entertainment is teaming up with… Read more...
Don’t let today’s software rally improve your mood
30TechCrunch / 7h
After a rough year in the public markets, you might take today’s brilliant trading as good news. Any positive price movement is a win, right? Kinda. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index rose 3.4% today, while other major U.S. indices jumped smaller amounts in a hall-of-fame start to the trading week. (That the markets are turning up for Disrupt is rather kind, I must admit.) Even more important
Oakland Police Want to Arm Robots With Shotguns, Because We Live in a Dystopian Nightmare
63Futurism / 7h
Police in Oakland are hoping to arm robots with potentially lethal shotgun-like attachments. Why? Because that's the reality we live in now. As The Intercept reports , the Oakland police force made a " percussion actuated nonelectric disruptor ," or PAN disruptor, a top-priority item on their wish list last year. In short, PAN is a shotgun-shaped accessory attachment for wheeled robots, which are
Rent Too Damn High? Blame YieldStar, a Secret Algorithm from Housing Hell
34Futurism / 7h
Rents across the country have skyrocketed thanks in part to a rental algorithm called YieldStar that takes the human element out of housing and hikes prices on behalf of landlords — a handy tool for real estate owners and a dystopian and never-ending nightmare for tenants. As ProPublica reveals in a shocking investigation , the software touts the fact that rents have shot up over the last year as
Daily Crunch: Kanye West reaches agreement to acquire social media platform Parler
400+TechCrunch / 8h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Greetings from the TechCrunch office! Yes, it turns out we have an office, even though we haven’t seen the inside of it for a good long stretch. We are here doing some stretches ahead of Disrupt kicking off tomorrow. Some of us have gotten to take a sneaky peek ins
Max Q: Any way you spice it
TechCrunch / 8h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q. Last week was one of those weeks where your head spins with the sheer amount of news/announcements/launches in the space sector. It’s a crazy time to be alive, folks! In this issue: A busy November for… the moon! Launch companies expanding to new continents News from SpaceX, Spire and more Moon set for November traffic jam as both ispace and NASA target launches I
SpaceX no longer seeking Pentagon funding for Starlink in Ukraine, Musk says
35TechCrunch / 8h
SpaceX has withdrawn its request to the Pentagon that it fund the ongoing use of Starlink internet terminals in Ukraine, CEO Elon Musk said Monday. His statement ( made on Twitter — where else?) comes just hours after it was reported that the Pentagon was considering footing the bill using a fund that finances contracts for weapons and equipment for the Ukrainian military. Out of the 25,300 termi
She-Hulk Director Kat Coiro Discusses That Genre-Smashing Finale
88Gizmodo / 8h
Action-packed law comedy She-Hulk just concluded its first season in true Jennifer Walters style, not to mention excitement for the future of the character . Director Kat Coiro recently sat down with io9 to chat about the season, creating a distinct take on a Marvel show, and that K.E.V.I.N cameo with Jen’s wink to the… Read more...
Round-trip flights to Costa Rica from multiple US cities starting just over $300
100+The Points Guy / 8h
If you’ve been itching to plan a tropical getaway for 2023, now is the best time to do it: Flights to Costa Rica are as low as $308. Multiple airlines are offering bargain fares to the Costa Rican cities of Liberia and San Jose from a variety of U.S. cities. While there are some discounts on travel in October and November, most of the best fares occur from January to May of next year. So, you can
Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions
Engadget / 8h
Whales face numerous threats from humans, not the least of which are ship collisions — the World Sustainability Organization estimates 18,000 to 25,000 animals die each year. There may be a technological way to minimize those deaths, however. Reuters reports Chile's government and the MERI Foundation have deployed the first smart buoy from the Blue Boat Initiative , an effort to both safeguard wh
How Late in the Evening Is ‘Too Late’ to Eat a Meal?
Lifehacker / 8h
Recent studies have suggested that eating late at night may lead to weight gain, so how late is too late to eat? And while we’re asking questions, do we really know that you’ll gain weight if you eat a late dinner? Read more...
Fired Wall Street Journal Reporter Alleges a Law Firm Hired Hackers to End His Career
Gizmodo / 8h
A former reporter for The Wall Street Journal claims that a law firm hired cyber mercenaries to hack into his emails and circulate embarrassing material that ultimately led to his firing from the paper. Read more...
A Breakup Doesn't Have to Mean Also Losing Your Netflix Profile
Gizmodo / 8h
You can now easily transfer your Netflix profile to another Netflix account, but don’t you dare even hint you’re planning to do the same with your password. Read more...
LaFerrari Or 288GTO: SlashGear Survey Reveals Which Ferrari Model The Most Car Lovers Wish They Could Own
SlashGear / 8h
When it comes to supercars, Ferrari is one of the first brands many people think of. We asked hundreds of fans which model they would own if they could buy one.
Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword
SlashGear / 8h
The Schwinn Coston CE e-bike is a nice example of modern electric transport -- but do the price, the weight, and the comfort level match the price?
The Fascinating True Story Behind The Failure Of Google Glass
SlashGear / 8h
In 2013, Google attempted to jump into smart wearables early with Google Glass — smart glasses mired by privacy concerns, scandal, and controversy.
LEGO Bricktales Review: Not A Top Favorite, But Good For A Rainy Weekend
SlashGear / 8h
LEGO Bricktales is a game that takes the LEGO universe out a whole new door -- or an old door, depending on how you look at the situation.
Analogue Gives Big Pocket Shipping Update, Announces Final Runs Of Mega Sg And Super Nt
SlashGear / 8h
Retro gaming isn't back so much as it never really left, which is at least partially why the Analogue Pocket has been drawing so much attention.
How To Block Cookie Banners On Every Website
SlashGear / 8h
If you are not a fan of cookie banners, there are a couple options worth exploring to prevent them from showing or lifting your data.
Comcast Shuts Down G4 Just A Year After Its Relaunch
SlashGear / 8h
Employees of G4 were not warned in advance of the network's demise, many finding out on Twitter and from news articles.
Build a shelf-size vintage computer museum made of paper
100+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / An example of eight papercraft vintage computer models designed and assembled by Rocky Bergen. (credit: Rocky Bergen ) Yesterday, a Winnipeg, Canada-based artist named Rocky Bergen released a free collection of miniature papercraft vintage computer models that hobbyists can assemble for fun. They are available on The Internet Archive in a pack of 24 PDF files that you can print out on l
Hacker gets discontinued P.T. running on unmodified PS5
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Loading this onto a PS5 requires jumping through quite a few hoops. For years now, Hideo Kojima's cult classic P.T. (or "Playable Trailer" for a canceled Silent Hills project ) has only been playable on the million or so increasingly hard-to-find PS4 consoles that downloaded the free demo (and didn't delete it) before it was completely removed from the PlayStation Network. Now, one hack
A phishing campaign is spreading brand new malware targeting Facebook users
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Ducktail, a known phishing campaign that hijacks Facebook accounts running advertising campaigns for businesses, is now distributing a brand new infostealer malware . According to researchers at according to Zscaler , Ducktail previously used LinkedIn to distribute a piece of malware written in .NET Core that would steal Facebook Business account data stored in a web browser and exfiltrate it int
Don’t Eat This Plastic-Filled Cookie Dough, Nestlé Says
Lifehacker / 9h
Surely you know the disappointment of biting into what you think is a chocolate chip cookie only to discover it’s an oatmeal raisin. But even raisins are better than a bunch of plastic. Read more...
10 of the most underrated vacation destinations in Africa
25The Points Guy / 9h
Africa has a wealth of underrated destinations spread across its 54 countries, and the continent offers so much more beyond your typical Nile River cruise in Egypt or a safari in South Africa . If you’re in the market for adventure, there’s plenty to do and see, no matter if you want to soak up the sun on the beach, trek through the desert or embark on a safari. Here are some of the most underrat
Marriott Changing Airline Transfer Bonuses
View from the Wing / 9h
Marriott has myriad airline partners - at 38 it's way more than bank transfer programs. We're now seeing a change to the Marriott points-to-miles transfer bonus. Specifically, the hotel chain informed customers this morning that the bonus would no longer be available on transfers to American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, or Avianca LifeMiles effective October 31. Transferring 60,000 Marriott points
Gaming network G4 TV has shut down. Some staff found out on Twitter.
23Mashable / 9h
G4 TV is no more…once again. Just one year after relaunching the video game-centric cable TV channel, G4 TV, Comcast has decided to pull the plug . In a memo first obtained by Deadline , the CEO of Comcast's sports and entertainment division, Spectator, Dave Scott, explained the decision to employees. "Over the past several months, we worked hard to generate that interest in G4, but viewership is
TikTok is Introducing an Adults-Only Content Option
200+Gizmodo / 9h
Zoomers are growing up and TikTok isn’t just for teens anymore, or at least it’s trying not to be. The platform is aiming to graduate along with its primary user-base. And as one step towards maturity, TikTok is introducing an adults-only option for live streamers on the platform who wish to restrict their viewership… Read more...
What's the Difference Between Apple Cider and Apple Juice
How-To Geek / 9h
Whether it’s apple cider or apple juice, it’s all just apples, right? Then why do the two taste different? As it turns out, these two fall drinks are very similar, but there’s one important way they’re unlike. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Texas Regulators Are Investigating FTX Crypto Exchange and Its CEO for Possible Securities Violations
Gizmodo / 9h
Texas regulators are investigating crypto exchange FTX and its spend-thrift founder Sam Bankman-Fried to determine whether or not they are offering unregistered securities products. The investigation, first reported by Barrons , is reportedly being carried out by the Texas State Securities Board which revealed the… Read more...
Microsoft Word Now Has Dark Mode on the Web
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft Word has offered an optional dark mode for a while now, providing a better reading and editing experience at night. It has been missing from the online version, but that’s finally changing. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Uh Oh: Hilton Selling Upgrades To Elite Members At Check-In
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hilton Honors is increasingly trying to monetize upgrades, even for elite members who should be eligible for complimentary upgrades. This isn’t necessarily all bad news, but I have concerns. Hilton’s new online check-in upsell feature While most airline passengers check-in online nowadays, the concept hasn’t caught on quite as much with hotels, since it’s largely kind of pointless. You typically
Five Clever Ways to Organize the Odds and Ends in Your Kitchen
Lifehacker / 9h
It can be notoriously difficult to keep your kitchen organized—the room is nothing but a collection of odds and ends, all of which need to be fairly easily accessible at all times. If you’re struggling to cook through all the clutter, here are several ways you can use ordinary objects to keep clutter down and counter… Read more...
Book 1 of the world’s best business-class flights from NYC to Germany for just 56K points
100+The Points Guy / 9h
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Germany’s famed Christmas markets in person, now is the time to visit in ultimate comfort and style. As part of Singapore Airlines’ Spontaneous Escapes deals for November travel, you can book a super-luxurious business-class seat for 56,700 KrisFlyer — the airline’s frequent flyer program — miles each way. This is a savings of 30% over usual redemptions. Related: It
Interview With the Vampire Is Burning the Whole Story Down
200+Gizmodo / 9h
There might come a time when I am not amazed by the dexterity of the writing on Interview With the Vampire , but the third episode does not disappoint. “Is My Very Nature That of a Devil” opens in Jackson Square, with Lestat and Louis reading together on a bench. Lestat reads from a newspaper column, describing a… Read more...
Exclusive: Amazon’s attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.
Engadget / 9h
Amazon churns through workers at an astonishing rate, well above industry averages. According to a tranche of documents marked “Amazon Confidential” provided to Engadget and not previously reported on, that staggering attrition now has an associated cost. “[Worldwide] Consumer Field Operations is experiencing high levels of attrition (regretted and unregretted) across all levels, totaling an esti
Linus Torvalds wants more help from Linux developers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Linux creator Linus Torvalds’ latest update , which details some key information for the first release candidate of version 6.1, has some underlying messages and pleas to the project’s developers. He opens by saying that “we ‘only’ have 11.5k non-merge commits during this merge window, compared to 13.5k last time around”, which is “not exactly tiny, but smaller than the last few releases.” We’ve
Women and BIPOC Are Earning Way Less Than White Men When Monetizing Online Content
Gizmodo / 10h
There is a wide discrepancy between how small time and up-and-coming content creators on social media are being paid just as more folks are hoping to generate some new income by monetizing their content on social media. Read more...
Developers pour into crypto space despite stagnant markets
TechCrunch / 10h
This year was huge for the crypto developer space even though the digital asset market continues to wallow in a downturn, according to a new report by web3 developer platform Alchemy. Although the crypto market capitalization is down about 58% year to date, web3 developers are pouring into the space. The report found that developer activity increased based on the number of crypto software develop
Five Psychological Mind Tricks That Actually Work
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Fossil's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is a mild refresh of last year's model
Engadget / 10h
Fossil is acting on its promise to release Wear OS 3 watches , but you might want to temper your expectations. The fashion brand has introduced its first Wear OS 3 model, the Gen 6 Wellness Edition, and the name says a lot about it — it's a refresh of last year's smartwatch that focuses on software. Google's new software promises an easier-to-navigate interface with improved health tracking, incl
Apple May Beat Google's Pixel Tablet to the Smart Home Punch
89Gizmodo / 10h
The best kind of drama starts with iOS and Android. That’s why our ears perked up at the latest Power On newsletter on Bloomberg over the weekend. A report from author Mark Gurman suggests Apple is coming directly for Google with an iPad that docks just like the recently teased Pixel Tablet . Read more...
Marriott Bonvoy Devaluing Some Mileage Transfers
83One Mile at a Time / 10h
Marriott Bonvoy is worsening the value proposition of some airline mileage transfers, which sets a bad precedent. Marriott ends 5,000-mile transfer bonus for some partners One of the nice things about Marriott Bonvoy is that it’s the only hotel loyalty program where you can efficiently convert hotel points into airline miles without losing much value. With Marriott Bonvoy’s airline mileage transf
Yes, Harrison Ford Is Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe
300+Gizmodo / 10h
There had been speculation that the upcoming fifth Indiana Jones movie could be Harrison Ford’s last film role. Not only is that untrue, Ford is jumping from that franchise into the biggest one in all of modern Hollywood: the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Read more...
Vaccine Makers Predict We Will Have Cancer Cure "Before 2030"
45Futurism / 10h
The married couple who helped develop Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine have issued an incredible prediction: they believe there will be a cancer cure in the form of a vaccine before the end of the decade. Professors Ozlem Tureci and Ugur Sahin — the husband-and-wife duo behind the BioNTech pharmaceutical startup that provided the mRNA juice for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccines — told the BBC t
Certain Kids Can Get Heart Attacks From Gaming, Doctors Say
100+Futurism / 10h
A grim new study found that kids with rare, pre-existing heart conditions can suffer severe — and even deadly — cardiac events as a result of playing videogames. Published in the journal HeartRhythm and conducted by an international team of researchers, the study examined 22 cases in which children between the ages of seven and 16 with heart conditions experienced irregular heartbeat and subseque
Unopened 2007 iPhone Nabs A Hefty Sum At Auction
SlashGear / 10h
How much would someone spend for a first-generation iPhone not only in pristine condition but still swaddled in an unopened box? You may be surprised.
Kanye West Is Buying Parler (Yes, Really)
SlashGear / 10h
Kanye West is buying his own social media site after being banned from several platforms following a series of controversial and racist comments.
The Most Expensive Car In Lando Norris' Collection
SlashGear / 10h
As Formula One driver Lando Norris has expanded his prowess on the racing grid, so too, has his multi-million dollar collection of cars expanded.
NASA's Earth-Bound Asteroid Probe Successfully Performs First Course Correction Maneuver
53Gizmodo / 10h
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has a special package for Earth: rocky samples from one of the most ancient objects in the universe. The probe snagged a sample from asteroid Bennu in October 2020 and has been making its way for an Earth drop-off ever since. To keep it on track, NASA recently executed the spacecraft’s… Read more...
All DisplayPort 2.0 products are now DisplayPort 2.1, VESA says
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / VESA released the DisplayPort 2.1 specification today. (credit: Getty ) VESA released the DisplayPort 2.1 specification today. Typically when an industry group announces a new standard, it takes months or even years for products supporting the spec to be available to consumers. But DisplayPort 2.1 products are already available; in fact, you may already own some. VESA also declared toda
New PayPal program will help you find discounts thanks to Honey
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
PayPal is launching a new rewards program to help people find deals on the internet and save money with the company's Honey acquisition at its core. Honey is a browser extension that scours the internet looking for deals, promo codes, or coupons for online retailers (and a popular YouTube channel sponsor). PayPal bought the developer behind Honey back in early 2020, but didn’t really do much with
Your Cheesecakes Demand One of These Cookie Crusts
Lifehacker / 10h
Cheesecake might be one of my favorite desserts. It foregrounds a top-tier food group (dairy) and it doesn’t require me to make a pastry crust, something I hate doing with every fiber of my being. The iconic cake of cheese typically rests on a crumbled crust, usually made of graham crackers. But it can be nice to… Read more...
Elizabeth Holmes Case Takes On More Drama Ahead of Sentencing
300+NYT > Technology / 10h
Ms. Holmes, founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, asked for a new trial after a surprise visit from a key witness to her house.
An Elementary School Near a Nuclear Dump Site Is Teeming With Radioactivity
31Gizmodo / 10h
Dangerous, radioactive particles are all over an elementary school in suburban St. Louis, according to a recently published analysis by Boston Chemical Data Corp. Read more...
Gas: The App for Teens That Is Refreshingly Positive
Gizmodo / 10h
Social media has fostered expectations of maximalism, hyper-beauty, and happiness, but this digital veneer has left some users craving connection over aesthetics. Gas is an app for teenagers that peels back the previous tropes of social media by focusing on cultivating positivity in a smaller social network. Read more...
Smithsonian's Baby Cheetah Cam Is the Warmest and Fuzziest Stream on the Internet This Week
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Two newborn cheetah cubs at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia are the latest stars of the Cheetah Cub Cam , a 24/7 stream of adorable spottedness and big cat cuddles. Read more...
Chris Pratt's Mario Voice | New York Comic Con 2022
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Watch two Mini Cheetah robots square off on the soccer field
36TechCrunch / 10h
Some robotics challenges have immediately clear applications. Others are more focused on helping systems solve broader challenges. Teaching small robots to play soccer against one another fits firmly into the latter category. The authors of a new paper detailing the use of reinforcement learning to teach MIT’s Mini Cheetah robot to play goalie note: Soccer goalkeeping using quadrupeds is a challe
Chinese chipmakers, U.S. suppliers caught in crosshairs of new export restrictions
TechCrunch / 10h
Over the last week and a half, the Chinese semiconductor industry’s circumstances have taken a sharp turn for the worse. The Biden administration announced on October 7 a sweeping set of export restrictions that prevent the export of certain chips and, more important, the sale of tools using certain technologies to Chinese chipmakers. The rules go well beyond those introduced during the Trump adm
Apple is bringing Spatial Audio to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Apple is bringing its immersive surround-sound audio product to vehicles through a partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Universal Music Group, the latest example of the tech company’s push into automotive. For the first time, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos from Apple Music will be natively integrated into the car, starting with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, as well as its
Watch out - Google Docs can now record every word you said on a video call
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Spotting exactly where your last presentation went off the rails could soon be a lot easier thanks to a new Google Docs update. The company has revealed that users of its word processor are now able to transcribe a Google Meet call directly into a Google Docs file, meaning you'll never lose the information you need. "Meeting transcripts automatically capture the meeting discussion, making it easi
Do These Things Now to Make Your Ladder Safer and Easier to Use
Lifehacker / 11h
It’s ladder season: It’s time to clean your gutters and soon enough, you’ll be putting up holiday lights or even taking on some snow removal. During the fall and winter, you probably spend more time on your ladder, but your high-flying home repairs should be as safe and easy to complete as possible all year round.… Read more...
Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans
Engadget / 11h
Comcast's recent speed upgrades now extend beyond the high end. The cable giant is increasing speeds for most of its Xfinity tiers across the US. The entry-level Performance Starter (aka Connect) plan is bumping up from 50Mbps to 75Mbps, while the biggest relative gains come to regular Performance (Connect More) customers climbing from 100Mbps to 200Mbps. Performance Pro/Fast service is increasin
Marriott is ending its 5,000-mile transfer bonus for 3 popular airline programs
82The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this article to include a screenshot of an email multiple TPG readers received from Marriott International. The Marriott Bonvoy program has many airline transfer partners. These transfer partners include some programs for which Marriott is likely your only option if you want to transfer rewards into the program to book an award. Maximizing Marriott Bonvoy’s unique air
Fascinating: EgyptAir’s Baghdad To Washington Flight
65One Mile at a Time / 11h
Did you know that there are nonstop flights from Baghdad to Washington… on EgyptAir… every three weeks? Neither did I! EgyptAir’s Baghdad to Washington route Every three weeks, Star Alliance member EgyptAir operates a flight from Cairo to Washington via Baghdad. This is in addition to the carrier’s nonstop Cairo to Washington flight, which operates multiple times per week. Specifically, this flig
How Do Car Insurance Tracking Devices Work?
How-To Geek / 11h
The gas pump isn’t the only thing hitting your wallet. Auto insurance rates continue to increase, and many drivers are looking for ways to save money. These days, car insurance tracking devices are available from most insurance companies, but what are they, and how do they work? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Set the Hibernation Time in Windows 11
How-To Geek / 11h
Want to specify or change the time your Windows 11 PC must be inactive before it enters hibernation mode? If so, it’s quick and easy to make that change on your computer. You can specify a custom time for when your machine is plugged in and when it’s on battery. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Why Pixel 7's Face Unlock Doesn't Work with Google Pay
How-To Geek / 11h
The Pixel 7 finally reintroduces Google’s face unlock feature, which originally debuted in the Pixel 4 smartphone. But you’ll still want to use the fingerprint sensor on your Pixel 7, as face unlock doesn’t work with Google Pay or app sign-ins. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The 8 Best Ducati Motorcycles Ever Made
SlashGear / 11h
Ducati is known for creating some of the most desirable and significant motorcycles of all time, but which are the 8 best Ducati motorcycles ever made?
It’s the BOAT: Astronomers observe “brightest of all time” gamma-ray burst
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Astronomers think the gamma-ray burst GRB 221009A represents the birth of a new black hole formed within the heart of a collapsing star. Credit: NASA/Swift/Cruz deWilde On the morning of October 9, multiple space-based detectors picked up a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB) passing through our solar system, sending astronomers around the world scrambling to train their telescopes on that part of the
$399 Razer Edge tries to make Android gaming tablets happen
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
(not old) Enlarge / The new (not old) Razer Edge. (credit: Razer) After trying for years with gaming phones , the next big product category hardware manufacturers are trying to make happen is apparently " Android gaming tablets ." You basically throw a Nintendo Switch into a photocopier, load Android on it , and hope users will be content picking through Android games and the growing ( shrinking
Federal Government Seeks Authority To Impose Airline Mask Mandates, Court Date Set For January 16th
View from the Wing / 11h
The Biden administration declared that they would stop enforcing the mask mandate. They said they’d appeal… if the CDC said it was important to do so. They swung at a pitch in the dirt, because the CDC then said it was necessary to defend a broad scope for their authority. This put the Biden administration in the position of having to pursue a mandate in court that they themselves no longer wante
Netflix moochers can finally transfer their profile to a new account
Engadget / 11h
Netflix is making it easier to boot moochers out of your account while still letting them hang onto their viewing preferences. So, when you get fed up of an ex continuing to use your account, you can send them on their way with their recommendations, viewing history, saved titles in My List, game saves , subtitle appearance and other settings intact when they start their own account. That's assum
How to Stay Safe When Renting a Room From a Stranger
25Lifehacker / 11h
Given a large swath Americans have been dubbed “Generation Rent” due to the dwindling chances they’ll ever own a home, the recent economic turmoil—with interest rates, inflation, and rents soaring —is only adding further insult to an already grave injury. More people are being forced to get creative to secure housing.… Read more...
The Bruce Willis Deepfake Is Everyone’s Problem
99Wired / 11h
There’s a fight brewing over how Hollywood stars can protect their identities. But it’s not just actors who should be paying attention.
Microsoft's own mistake may have left users at risk of malware attacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Microsoft appears to have finally addressed an issue that could have left Windows users at risk of all kinds of cyberattacks. A cyberattacking method called Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver, or BYOVD for short. It revolves around the attackers installing older, legitimate software drivers, known for carrying vulnerabilities, on target endpoints . Installing a legit driver will not trigger any ant
V/H/S/99 Is Uneven, But the Horrifying Highs Are So Worth It
Gizmodo / 12h
The apocalyptic dread of Y2K , captured by the last era of camcorder users, looms large in V/H/S/99 , the fifth in the V/H/S found-footage horror anthology series . Unlike last year’s V/H/S/94 , this installment gathers five unconnected stories, mashed together by an unseen editor who has a good instinct for saving the… Read more...
Netflix launches new ‘Profile Transfer’ feature to help monetize account sharing
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Netflix announced today that it has launched “Profile Transfer,” a feature that lets a member on an existing account switch to a brand-new account without rebuilding their profile. This prevents their personal data from being erased like customized recommendations, viewing history, list of favorite shows/movies, and other settings that could be annoying to lose and start over from scratch. As the
You Can Track Your Rest Times With Apple Watch Segments
Lifehacker / 12h
When you’re lifting weights, you usually want to do a set of the exercise, rest a minute or two, and then do another. While you can gauge this by feel (just go when you feel ready), a timer can be helpful. It turns out the Apple Watch’s Segments feature can do this with a simple double-tap. Read more...
37-year-old Amiga platform gets updates to Linux kernel, AmigaOS SDK
85Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Linux 6.0, implemented in a Fienix distribution on dedicated Amiga user xeno74's desktop. (credit: xeno74 / Hyperion Entertainment ) The last commercial Amiga computer available for sale was the AmigaOne X5000 , a PowerPC-based revival machine released in 2017. The Amiga platform itself is 37 years old , but you'd better believe Amiga fans have the latest Linux kernel, 6.0, up and runni
7 Simple Ways to Meet Minimum Spending on a Credit Card Without Breaking a Sweat
View from the Wing / 12h
There's no quicker and easier way to earn a large amount of miles quickly than with a new credit card. It's not super complicated and you probably have access to more spending that you can put on a credit card than you think -- so it's far less daunting to meet credit card minimum spending requirements than you think in order to earn an initial card bonus. Continue reading ...
How to Blur Your Background in Zoom
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you have yesterday’s laundry piled behind you? Worried about your cluttered office space? No problem. You can easily blur your surroundings during your Zoom meetings with the background blur option on desktop and mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Over-the-counter hearing aids go on sale in the US
Engadget / 12h
Adults in the US with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can now buy hearing aids online or from a store without a prescription, medical exam or audiologist fitting. The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule in August that allows stores and online retailers to sell over-the-counter (OTC) devices starting today. The move could save consumers thousands of dollars on a pair of hearing aids, ac
Low-cost hearing aids are now available over the counter in the US
TechCrunch / 12h
Over the summer, Joe Biden issued the “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” Included in the legislation was a push to make more affordable hearing aids available without a prescription. Following a final rule from the FDA, those products are finally arriving on store shelves . A number of major U.S. drugstore chains have announced hardware that’s either available now
With over 43M K-12 users, Adobe Express for Education gets new AI and safe search tools
52TechCrunch / 12h
Adobe Express , the company’s template-centric tool for helping anyone quickly create logos, banners, flyers, ads and more, has always long offered a free version for schools . As the company announced today — one day before its annual MAX conference — Adobe Express for Education now has over 43 million K–12 users globally. In case you’re confused about the naming here, it’s worth remembering tha
Good morning! We regret to inform you that the wealthy are at it again
35TechCrunch / 12h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Don’t forget that the code “EQUITY” can save you money on Disrupt tickets and TechCrunch+ access . And it makes us here on the show look good! Hell yeah, this is our Monday show. And heck yes, we are recording Equity live tomorrow morning at Disrupt. Get super
Five of the Best New Things to Stream in October 2022
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The Owl House's Season 3 Premiere Is Streaming Free on YouTube
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The Owl House , considered by io9's Justin Carter to be an incredible piece of animated media , has just embarked on its third—and final—season, and now fans without Disney+ subscriptions can watch the premiere, “Thanks to Them,” on YouTube. Read more...
'Water Batteries' Could Power 135,000 Homes in San Diego
60Gizmodo / 12h
The San Diego Water Authority wants to keep the lights on, even when the Sun goes down. It plans to use San Vicente Reservoir to store solar power energy in so-called water batteries to maximize the city’s renewable energy potential, NPR reports . Read more...
TikTok's livestreaming updates include adult-only broadcasts
Engadget / 12h
TikTok is once again updating its livestreaming features , and this time the biggest improvements affect the people who can't watch. For starters, the upgrade now lets TikTok Live users host adult-only broadcasts. If a stream is likely to include lots of colorful language or tackle traumatic subjects, you can make sure the audience is mature enough to handle it. The option will be available in th
How to use the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant’s $25 monthly dining credit
65The Points Guy / 12h
In September 2022, we saw the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card swap its simple-to-use annual Marriott Bonvoy credits for monthly dining credits . While the amount of the annual benefit remained the same — up to $300 per year — we think the change was overall negative . Now that the benefit has changed, here’s everything you need to know about using the $25 in monthly dining credi
These Amex Offers will save you money and make life a little more affordable right now
200+The Points Guy / 12h
With fall in full swing, many of us are looking at our budget as we book holiday travel and plan for our holiday gift purchases. At TPG we often report on Amex Offers that give you bonus points or cash after spending a certain amount in a spending category or at a specific retailer. In the final quarter of 2022, these offers could help offset some of your year-end travel costs or other expenses t
Leak: Most Facebook Metaverse Users Have Quit in a Month
2KFuturism / 12h
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow Facebook-turned-Meta's multibillion dollar metaverse project has a serious user retention problem. Internal Meta documents obtained by the Wall Street Journal have revealed that most Horizon Worlds users fail to return to the company's flagship meta
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