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Volocopter raises $182M to bring air taxi closer to certification
2KTechCrunch / 21h
Volocopter, a German startup building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, has secured $182 million for the second signing of its Series E round. That’s on top of the $170 million Volocopter raised for the same round in March at a $1.87 billion post-money valuation. Volocopter is currently in full swing testing its two-seater VoloCity air taxi based on the requirements set by t
Elon Wants 'Peasants' to Get Verified on Twitter as Well... for $8 a Month
1KGizmodo / 10h
World’s richest man and newfound Twitter owner Elon Musk said that Twitter’s current verification ecosystem is somehow akin to a medieval caste system, and that the best way to fix that is to allow anyone to be Twitter Verified, as long as you got $8 in your wallet. Read more...
Finally! Rail service from DC to Washington Dulles to begin Nov. 15
1KThe Points Guy / 10h
At long last, passengers flying from the Washington, D.C.-area’s biggest international airport will have a direct rail link to the city. With weeks until the Thanksgiving travel season commences, the Washington area’s Metrorail system is set to open its much-anticipated extension into Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Nov. 15, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monda
Google Hangouts is well and truly dead
Engadget / 1h
Google has laid Hangouts to rest, a couple of years after it first announced that it was going to push people to use Chat , its Slack-like app, instead. After allowing users to move to Chat on their own in 2021, Google phased out the Hangouts Chat app for Android and iOS in July. Users were shown a prompt telling them that "Hangouts has been replaced by Google Chat" and to switch to either the st
Save 95% on lifetime access to this stacked software training bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unlimited lifetime membership to StreamSkill.com Software Training is on sale for £50.80, saving you 95% on list price. Learning new software can be a challenge. Even ubiquitous software like Excel still can have a steep learning curve, and you may not always know if there’s a feature one dropdown menu away that could have been saving you hours. Though you could learn software through tria
Save 49% on the best VPN for your iPhone
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 49%: Protect your identity and unblock top streaming sites with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £90.89 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. iPhone users love to squeeze everything they can out of their device, but no iPhone is truly complete without a VPN. These cybersecurity services protect your data and identity when yo
Today's Wordle Answer #501 – November 2, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 1h
Today's Wordle answer is an adjective just like yesterday's solution, except it's a more common word. Do you need some hints? We have them, plus the answer.
No, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II doesn't have a stacked sensor, but it's still a fine upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II has ended speculation that it might have the same sensor as Canon's flagship sports camera, but the new full-frame mirrorless beast is still a fine all-rounder. (Looking to jump straight to our early verdict? Head to our hands-on Canon EOS R6 Mark II review ). The EOS R6 Mark II is the follow-up to 2020's original EOS R6 and the main upgrade is a new 24.2MP full-frame CMO
Canon R6-II hands-on: Faster, more resolution and reduced heating issues
Engadget / 2h
Just two years after the launch of the original EOS R6 , Canon has unveiled its successor, the $2,500 EOS R6 Mark II. It brings a number of key improvements, like a higher-resolution 24.2-megapixel sensor and faster shooting speeds. Most importantly, Canon has significantly reduced the previous model’s issues with overheating. The EOS R6 was the best camera in this important price range when it l
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 2
Mashable / 2h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and there is a new Wordle ! If your brain's got the midweek blues, we're here to help with handy hints, as we are every day . If you just want today's word, you can jump straight to the end of this article for November 2's Wordle solution, for puzzle #501. If you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some tips, tricks, and clues. SEE ALSO: Wordle today: He
Tumblr will allow nudity again. Bring on the female-presenting nipples.
Mashable / 2h
Tumblr is bringing back the female-presenting nipple , allowing the formerly forbidden cherrilets as well as other flavours of nudity to return to the platform. It's an enticing lure to both former and potential new users, and fortuitous timing considering the currently proposed mass exodus from Twitter prompted by Elon Musk's takeover. Though Tumblr had a thriving NSFW community in its heyday, i
One of Canada’s biggest climate-tech backers pulls back
TechCrunch / 2h
A prolific investor in climate-tech companies in Canada is back with a second fund for “low-carbon technologies” — only this time the firm plans to pump less money into the scene, over a longer period of time. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) came out with a new, $400 million climate-tech fund on Wednesday, which it called a “renewed commitment” to help build “world-class Canadian cl
China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down
27BBC News - Technology / 2h
The move may have a major impact on shipments in and out of Foxconn's giant plant in the city.
Fujifilm launch live: will we see the rumored Fujifilm X-T5?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Fujifilm's third X Summit launch of the year is taking place later today – and despite the arrival of two flagship cameras at its earlier events, this one could be its most exciting yet. Right now, there's very little official info on what to expect at the Fujifilm X Summit in Tokyo, other than the event's start times. It'll be kicking off on November 2 at 9am EST / 1pm GMT, which works out as 12
Elon Musk Is That Last Person We'd Expect To Own A Tiny House
SlashGear / 4h
Elon Musk may have billions, but he sometimes comes home to roost in a tiny home, if he's not couch surfing.
This $330 Smart Lock Sold By Apple Has A Worrying Vulnerability
SlashGear / 4h
A pricey smart lock sold at the Apple Store didn't hold up for very long against the LockPickingLawyer and some simple, readily available tools.
Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Are Now Taking Riders To The Phoenix Airport
SlashGear / 4h
Waymo has hit another milestone, announcing the launch of paid trips in self-driving EVs from downtown Phoenix to its busy international airport.
Manchester Arena's weapon scanning tech questioned
34BBC News - Technology / 5h
Technology used in the Manchester Arena to find weapons has limitations, according to a report.
Blackbird’s latest $1B AUD fund signals maturation of Australian, New Zealand venture scene
TechCrunch / 5h
The Australian and New Zealand startup community will see a boost in funding this year. Blackbird, a VC fund based in the two south Pacific countries, on Wednesday closed a fund at over AUD $1 billion, which is about USD $640 million, which the firm says is Australia’s largest fund to date. This is Blackbird’s fifth fund, and it’s double the size of the VC’s last fund which closed in August 2020.
‘CZ’ Zhao on why Binance bet big on Twitter despite Musk’s machinations
TechCrunch / 5h
It’s hard to imagine committing to invest $500 million in someone’s vision for a company, only to watch that individual almost immediately try to distance himself from it. But Changpeng “CZ” Zhao told an audience tonight at Web Summit in Lisbon that he wasn’t bothered when, after committing to invest $500 million in Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, Musk then tried for months to torpedo the deal.
Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick
2KBBC News - Technology / 5h
Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site.
How To Save A Web Page To Read Offline On Safari
SlashGear / 5h
Apple Safari's underutilized Reading List can help you get some reading done even when you're offline.
Google Hangouts Is Officially Dead
SlashGear / 5h
You may have fond memories of staying up late chatting with others on Hangouts, but all good things come to an end, particularly when they're a Google product.
Rocket Lab Will Try To Catch Another Reusable Rocket Using A Helicopter
SlashGear / 5h
Rocket Lab says it will once again attempt to catch its reusable Electron rocket using a very powerful helicopter, and the effort is only days away.
Elon Musk wants to make Twitter's edit button free for everyone, report says
Engadget / 5h
Twitter may soon charge users $8 a month for verification, but Elon Musk reportedly plans to give all users a long-requested feature for free: the edit button. According to Platformer’s Casey Newton , the move is in the works alongside the more sweeping changes to Twitter Blue that Musk previewed Tuesday. For now, Twitter’s edit button is only available to subscribers in the current version of Tw
United MileagePlus Selling Miles With A 100% Bonus
200+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles , though different members may be targeted for different offers. Promotion on purchased United MileagePlus miles Through 11:59PM CT on Sunday, November 20, 2022, United MileagePlus is offering a sale on purchased miles . Dif
Use It Or Lose It: Old Twitter Accounts May Soon Be Deleted
SlashGear / 6h
A single-word tweet from Elon Musk indicates that your old, unused, and abandoned Twitter accounts may be at risk of deletion in the near future.
How The Porsche 959 Rally Car Made Such An Impact On Racing
SlashGear / 6h
Only seven racing examples of the Porsche 959 supercar were ever made — the two trios of Paris-Dakar entrants, and one designed for track use, called the 961.
Bryan Fuller Wants His Friday the 13th Show to Go to Space
Gizmodo / 6h
A Friday the 13th prequel show titled Crystal Lake is coming to Peacock, and now its showrunner, Bryan Fuller , is clearing up some misconceptions. In a new interview, Fuller explained that the show can, in fact, use anything from the Friday the 13th franchise because it’s a streaming series, not a movie. He also… Read more...
Netflix teases 6 epic nature documentary series in new trailer
Mashable / 6h
Netflix has dropped a trailer teasing an exhilarating new crop of documentary series dedicated to natural history. The streaming service is committed to expanding viewers' curiosity and knowledge of all things natural, from wildlife up close and the mysteries of a 95% undiscovered ocean, to microscopic organisms invisible to the naked eye. The series features 6 new original documentary series tha
Twitter CMO is the latest to leave in a string of exec departures
45TechCrunch / 7h
Twitter CMO Leslie Berland is the latest executive leaving the social network, just days into its Elon Musk era, Bloomberg and the New York Times report. Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg also writes that Jean-Philippe Maheu, the vice president of global client solutions, is leaving the company. Berland hasn’t said anything publicly about the job change yet, other than tweeting out a simple blue
High-speed video captures how cannibalistic mosquito larvae snag their prey
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Mosquito larvae under a microscope. Certain predatory species feed on the larvae of their rival mosquito species. (credit: Boonyakiat Chaloemchavalid/Getty Images) Mosquitos are the bane of many people's existence, especially since their bites aren't just annoyingly itchy; they can also spread potentially deadly parasitic diseases. Even the larvae of certain species can be formidable. W
Criminals hijack antivirus software to deliver malware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A known Chinese threat actor has been found abusing a flaw in a well-known antivirus program to deliver malware to high-profile targets in Japan. Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky recently spotted Cicada, also known as APT10 , tricking employees at various organizations in Japan - from media firms to government agencies - into downloading a compromised version of the company’s K7Security Sui
Rolex Deepsea Challenge 2022: the Deepest Diver You Can Buy
42Wired / 8h
Capable of operating almost 7 miles down, the titanium Deepsea Challenge takes the watch world’s battle for diver supremacy to new depths.
5 Terrible Features Nobody Wants To See On New Cars
SlashGear / 8h
While most cars nowadays are relatively smooth rides, there are some cosmetic features that make customers cringe.
Electric Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Promises More Range And Payload Than Ford And Chevy
SlashGear / 8h
Ram is about to enter the EV game with the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV. It makes some lofty promises that threaten Chevy and Ford. Read all the details here.
29% Of People We Polled Said This Was Their Favorite Iconic James Bond Car – SlashGear Survey
SlashGear / 8h
Since the first Bond movie was released, the agent has had a major influence on pop culture. Which Bond car is the best? We conducted a survey to find out.
Firefox Vs. Google Chrome: Which Is Better?
SlashGear / 8h
A majority of internet users are either utilizing Firefox or Google Chrome to surf the web, but Chrome has the slightest edge for multi-device Google users.
The 5 Best And 5 Worst Apple iPhones Of All Time
SlashGear / 8h
The iPhone has had a lot of ups and downs over the years, and we've got the five best iPhones and the five worst iPhones Apple has launched.
You Need to Know About 'Recovery' Scams
Lifehacker / 8h
So you’ve just discovered you were scammed out of $1,000. You are feeling emotional and upset, and understandably so. You post about it on Twitter, notifying your friends and family so they don’t become a target of the same scammer. Then, out of the blue, you are contacted by a “recovery agent” claiming they can get… Read more...
They’re not going to ban TikTok (but…)
TechCrunch / 8h
We’ve been hearing for years how TikTok hoovers up data globally and presents it to its parent company in China, and potentially thence to the powers that be. But despite renewed calls today from FCC commissioner Brendan Carr, the popular app is very unlikely to be outright banned. That doesn’t mean it will be allowed to carry on with impunity, though. Commissioner Carr’s opinion appeared in an i
Daily Crunch: Amazon expands music catalog from 2M to 100M songs for Prime subscribers
41TechCrunch / 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 . The discussion is on in the newsroom as to whether folks are eager to pay between $8 and $20 per month for their blue checks on Twitter. Alex’s take was particularly sharp… “ Not in the mood to finance your vanity project ,” indeed. — Christine and Haje The TechCru
Lockheed Martin increases its bet on satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital with $100 million investment
58TechCrunch / 8h
Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin is deepening its investment in satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital with a $100 million investment and a cooperation agreement for the development and sale of smallsats through 2035. Terran also announced that it will now build its massive, $300 million space vehicle manufacturing facility in Irvine, California, not Florida as originally planned . CEO Marc Bell to
The Nightmare Before Christmas Director Henry Selick Is Bummed Tim Burton Gets All the Credit
Gizmodo / 8h
If you have one, go grab your copy of The Nightmare Before Christmas . No, it’s okay, we’ll wait. *Whistles a tune.* Back? Okay, look at the cover and tell us who directed the film. More than likely it says Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, right? Surely, Burton— the man behind Batman, Beetlejuice, Edward … Read more...
YouTube’s new Primetime Channels puts 34 streaming services in one place
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / YouTube announced the Primetime Channels feature today. (credit: YouTube ) As many feared, the proliferation of streaming services has made cutting the cord feel a lot like cable TV. Not only do those cheaper monthly subscription fees start adding up, but figuring out which service has the content you want and juggling apps can feel as time-consuming and cumbersome as flipping channels.
Meta’s AI-powered audio codec promises 10x compression over MP3
21Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / An illustrated depiction of data in an audio wave. (credit: Meta AI) Last week, Meta announced an AI-powered audio compression method called "EnCodec" that can reportedly compress audio 10 times smaller than the MP3 format at 64kbps with no loss in quality. Meta says this technique could dramatically improve the sound quality of speech on low-bandwidth connections, such as phone calls i
The close-up view of two Falcon rockets landing is as majestic as you think
29Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Two Falcon rockets returning to the roost on Tuesday morning after launching a military mission into space. [credit: Trevor Mahlmann ] On Tuesday morning, a Falcon Heavy rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center, carrying a pair of satellites for the US Space Force to geostationary orbit. This was the fourth overall launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket, but it marked the first time that SpaceX invit
This fake GIMP Google ad just ends up serving malware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google’s advertising network has been found serving a malicious ad that might end up seeing users have their identity data and other sensitive intel stolen. Hackers have reportedly managed to trick Google Ad Manager into serving a fake ad for popular photo editor GIMP, meaning those who wanted to download the program only ended up with a potent infostealer called Vidar. Whenever a victim typed in
Elon Musk Pulling Engineers From Tesla Autopilot to Work on Twitter
1KFuturism / 9h
Now that he has installed himself as "Chief Twit" running Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is desperately trying to turn his $44 billion investment into successful business venture — a Sisyphean task that'll be anything but easy. Now, to realize his new and arguably poorly thought-out ideas for making Twitter money, Musk is leveraging some existing personpower from his other ventures, including Tesla
There's a good chance Meta has your contact info. Here's how to delete it.
Mashable / 9h
Not on Facebook anymore? Well, maybe you used to be on the social network but deleted your account long ago. Heck, maybe you never joined Facebook at all and never even gave Mark Zuckerberg your phone number or email. Guess what? Facebook very likely has your contact information anyway! But don't worry. We've got you covered. Facebook's parent company Meta actually has a "secret tool," first noti
China's Latest Out-of-Control Rocket Expected to Crash on November 4
80Gizmodo / 9h
A 21-metric-ton core stage is poised to perform an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere at 10:21 p.m. ET on November 4, give or take around 16 hours. Sadly, this marks the fourth time that a remnant from China’s Long March 5B rocket has threatened human lives and property. Read more...
You Really Don't Want the Government to Be Your Content Moderator
40Gizmodo / 9h
“All governments lie,” the leftist journalist I.F. Stone once said . Stone wasn’t trying to be provocative, merely pointing out that there’s a pretty basic reason we have a free press in the United States: typically, the government is not a reliable narrator. Governments aren’t inherent liars; they just don’t always… Read more...
Contaminated Floodwaters | Extreme Earth
Gizmodo / 9h
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Biden Tells Oil Companies to 'Stop War Profiteering' and Threatens New Corporate Taxes Amid Record Petroleum Profits
64Gizmodo / 9h
President Joe Biden is apparently sick of watching oil companies rake in record profits while consumers pay big bucks at the pump. He threatened new windfall profit taxes against fossil fuel giants, and cautioned corporations to cease cashing in the war in Ukraine, in a Monday speech . Read more...
American Airlines Instructs Customers To Do Impossible Tasks While Booking Tickets [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 ...
British Airways moves JFK operations to revamped Terminal 8 this month
100+The Points Guy / 9h
British Airways travelers who frequent New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) may want to mark Nov. 17 in their calendar — the date when the airline will move its operations to Terminal 8, where it will join American Airlines in the heavily expanded space. For BA, which currently occupies Terminal 7, the move is a bold statement about its transatlantic relations with American . To
iPhone 14 Vs Pixel 7 Camera Showdown: Which Snaps The Best Photos?
SlashGear / 9h
Which of the two latest hero phones from Google and Apple takes the cake when it comes to camera power? Is there a clear-cut answer, or is it nebulous?
Amazon Music Now Offers Its Full Catalog To Prime Subscribers, But There's A Catch
SlashGear / 9h
Amazon has made its music service a bit more appealing for Prime subscribers who don't want to pay for Unlimited. Just don't expect unlimited perks.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
At least five Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.
Photos Show Launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy With Classified Military Payload
23Gizmodo / 9h
The fog was thick this morning at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but that didn’t stop SpaceX from launching its rarely flown Falcon Heavy, nor did it prevent thrilling views of the spectacle. Read more...
Don't Use Facebook? Here's How to Check if It Has Your Phone Number and Email, and Delete Them
Gizmodo / 9h
When you sign up for Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media app, it typically asks you to upload your contacts. Doing so helps the app find and surface friends who have accounts, but there’s a tradeoff: your contacts often contain a trove of data about people who don’t use their apps. Read more...
Many businesses just aren't getting their AI rollouts right
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A new report has claimed businesses are still struggling with achieving AI outcomes at scale despite recognizing its importance for future success. The latest edition of Deloitte’s State of AI in the Enterprise report quizzed 2,620 business leaders, with 94% saying that AI will be critical to success over the next five years, which has seen adoption and subsequent deployment increase. Moving forw
Manslaughter Case Has a Strange Twist: Tesla That Killed Couple Was on Autopilot
91Futurism / 10h
A provocative manslaughter case is about to kick off in Los Angeles later this month, involving a fatal crash caused by a Tesla vehicle that had the company's controversial Autopilot feature turned on. It's the first case of its kind, and one that could set a precedent for future crashes involving cars and driver-assistance software, Reuters reports . We won't know the exact defense until the cas
The Gaming Shelf Is Not a Demon... Yet
Gizmodo / 10h
October might be over, but spooky season lasts until Thanksgiving in my house. While people are returning from Big Bad Con and getting over their candy-induced sugar highs, I’ve been collecting TTRPGs like dice sets , and I’m thrilled to share some excellent picks from across the indie-verse. Read more...
How the Agriculture Industry Funds Pro-Beef 'Science'
Gizmodo / 10h
One of the country’s most prominent academic centers that purports to “advance sustainability in animal agriculture” is almost entirely funded by industrial agriculture interests, new documents show. And the industry has used its connection to help push messaging around how beef isn’t that harmful to the planet. Read more...
Your Old PEZ Dispensers Might Be Worth Something
25Lifehacker / 10h
PEZ dispensers , the nostalgic candy dispenser with their signature decorative heads, are more than just a whimsical way for children to consume candy—they’re also a hot commodity in the collector’s market right now. Some are selling for hundreds and even thousands of dollars, so if you’ve got any of your old… Read more...
Is airline elite status still worth it?
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Here at TPG, we love elite status benefits. These include first-class upgrades, dedicated customer service assistance, waived change fees and more. However, if we look at it objectively, is airline elite status even worth it right now? This question is especially tough to answer given the current travel landscape: Upgrades are harder
Twitch opens Guest Star up so anyone can run their own talk show now
TechCrunch / 10h
With its biggest product launch in years, Twitch is betting on a near future of the platform that features more dynamic conversations, expanding its current focus beyond mostly solo streamers. Through a new tool called Guest Star, which launched in a limited beta earlier this year , streamers can now easily pull other creators and fans into their streams for talk show-like experience. Guest Star
Vine is dead. Let's keep it that way.
59Mashable / 10h
What do you get when you combine the richest man in the world and a social media app that died six years ago? Another hell site. After buying Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk is floating the idea of resurrecting Vine , a short-form video app similar to TikTok that was put to rest six years ago. If he summons it back, it’ll be a shell of what it once was; an app that might walk and talk like its
Stop using Twitter Circles and private your account, cowards
Mashable / 10h
We, as a people, are in constant search for a place to talk shit without fear of repercussions. In this enduring quest for gossip, society created Yik Yak , an app that allowed users to anonymously connect with everyone within 5 miles (RIP); private accounts on Instagram and Twitter ; finstas and fake accounts and Close Friends Stories . More recently, Twitter launched Twitter Circles , which all
Musk calls Twitter verification system “bullsh—,” announces $8 monthly charge
21Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Musk's Twitter bio now lists him as "Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator." (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Elon Musk today seemed to confirm a plan to charge Twitter users for account verification, but for $8 instead of the $20 monthly charge he was previously floating. "Twitter's current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark is bullshit. Power to the pe
New Google Search tools could help you save cash this Black Friday
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Just in time for the holiday season, Google Search is getting three new shopping features to help you sniff out good deals on the internet. The upcoming tools are all about making life easier for online shoppers, especially during these economically rocky times. Google states it expects to see a 43 percent jump in American shoppers looking for discounts or special deals compared to last year. To
Amazon makes its full music streaming library free to Prime members – but there’s a catch
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
One of the many perks of being an Amazon Prime member has been free streaming access to 2 million songs in its Amazon Music library. That perk has just gotten more juicy with today’s announcement that the company is making the full Amazon Music library available to Prime members, boosting the number of streamable songs from 2 million up to 100 million, all of it ad-free. Along with a greatly expa
You Can Save Way More Money in Your 401(k) Next Year
Lifehacker / 10h
Although you can easily drive yourself mad by checking your 401(k) when the economy is in a slump (i.e. right now), there’s some good news from the IRS . And hey, how often have those words been lumped together? Read more...
Caffeine During Pregnancy Linked to Shorter Kids
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Research out this week may one day complicate the standard advice given to pregnant people about drinking coffee. The study found that people with higher levels of caffeine consumption during their first trimester of pregnancy went on to have slightly shorter children on average than those with less caffeine in their… Read more...
vintagecamping : America’s lowest prices on camping equipment and general merchandise : Goldwyn Army Store. Detroit, Mi...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
vintagecamping : America’s lowest prices on camping equipment and general merchandise : Goldwyn Army Store. Detroit, Michigan 1927
lilacsinthedooryard: Eugène Grasset (1845-1917)La Belle...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
lilacsinthedooryard : Eugène Grasset (1845-1917) La Belle Jardiniere – November 1896
View of a Singer Manufacturing Co. calendar for 1901, featuring depictions of birds. Printed on front: “American singer...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
View of a Singer Manufacturing Co. calendar for 1901, featuring depictions of birds. Printed on front: “American singers. Compliments of the Singer Manfg. Co. 256 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. J. Ottmann Lith. Co., N.Y.” Printed on back: “The Singer, the universal sewing machine, all over the world.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
The Most Important Thanksgiving Turkey Terms, Defined
Lifehacker / 10h
Much like eggs or beef, turkeys come with all sorts of words written on their packaging. Words like “heritage,” “air-chilled,” “kosher,” and “pre-basted” all tell you something about how the bird was raised and/or processed, or at least they claim to. Here are the most common turkey terms you might encounter in the… Read more...
7 tips for your family vacation to Antelope Canyon
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. There are dozens of national parks in the U.S., each with a distinct landscape and a compelling reason to visit. One of my favorite places is Antelope Canyon, which is adjacent to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page, Arizona. You’ve likely seen dreamy photos of the canyon on social media, but pictures don’t do it justice. No
Why Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Was the Perfect Time to Introduce Ironheart
74Gizmodo / 10h
Not only does Black Panther: Wakanda Forever bring back dozens of characters from the first film, and not only does it introduce an entire new world thanks to Namor and the Talocan, the film also introduces the star of one of Marvel’s next Disney+ shows : Ironheart . Read more...
Elon Musk Details Plan For Revamped Twitter Blue: $8/month, Fewer Ads, And Longer Uploads
SlashGear / 11h
Elon Musk finally has a solid plan for selling the Twitter Blue subscription package, and there's a whole lot to unpack in his latest tweetstorm.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Broke A PlayStation Store Record
SlashGear / 11h
At the same time that Microsoft's Phil Spencer was saying Call of Duty will remain on Playstation, the game was setting records on the Playstation Store.
2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Review: Top-Shelf Performance
SlashGear / 11h
Uncompromising, focused and expensive, a Porsche sporting the GTS badge makes some big promises. Here's why enthusiasts can't get enough of this particular 911.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan Price Confirmed: From $75k For All-Electric Luxury
SlashGear / 11h
Mercedes' push to convert its range to all-electric continues, with the EQE Sedan giving drivers a zero-emissions version of the popular E-Class.
Tesla Cybertruck Reportedly Entering Mass Production At End Of 2023
36SlashGear / 11h
The Cybertruck has an appearance like no other, and many people are eager to get behind the wheel of the electric truck. The wait may remain lengthy, however.
Unicorns face 5-1 odds as they wait for public markets to warm
TechCrunch / 11h
Earlier today, The Exchange dug into changing investor sentiment regarding growth and profitability. A new report looking at cloud and software companies from Battery Ventures ran the math on how investors are rewarding faster growth from less unprofitable companies — dare we say, profitable companies? — with the data indicating that, at least for now, growth is no longer enough to maximize corpo
Everything is stupid and bad right now; maybe this $200 portable turntable will fix it
29TechCrunch / 11h
Yeah, yeah. I know. Buying a record player isn’t going to fix everything that’s broken. But it was a nice thought, however fleeting. Long before the iPod, this strange mutant existed. Too weird to live, too strange to die, as someone once famously put it. The Audio-Technica Sound Burger — as it has affectionately come to be known — has also felt like a glimpse into some alternate timeline, where
NASCAR Driver Avoids Elimination With Insanely Ballsy Maneuver He Learned From a Video Game
500+Futurism / 11h
Blue Shell Most of us probably wouldn't admit that we learned something from a video game. But also, most of us aren't championship NASCAR drivers. Ross Chastain is one such driver who was lagging behind at 10th place during Sunday's Xfinity 500 race. Then, in an extremely ballsy move on his last lap, he slingshotted his car along the racetrack's walls and blasted himself all the way up to 5th. T
Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Will Now Take You to the Airport (in Phoenix)
How-To Geek / 11h
Asking a friend or someone you’re dating to take you to the airport is a major step in a relationship, as it forces that person to experience a small percentage of the three to fours hours of misery you’re about to go through. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Some of our favorite gaming mice are up to 47 percent off at Amazon
Engadget / 11h
Gaming mice are different — faster, lighter, more responsive than standard mice — which means they're usually more expensive, too. Right now Amazon has five of the mice that made the cut in our productivity tests at discounts between 24 and 47 percent off. Some of the prices (like that of the Logitech G PRO X Superlight and G502 Lightspeed ) are the lowest we've seen so far. Our weekend editor Ig
Turn Your iPhone Into an AR Headset Instead of Waiting for Apple to Do It
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset is still a long way off. But iPhone users who are sick of the long wait can now turn their phone into an iOS-powered AR headset by sticking it in a relatively cheap, Google Cardboard-like device. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to View the YouTube Desktop Site on Mobile
How-To Geek / 11h
Prefer using YouTube’s desktop site on mobile? If so, we’ll show you how to use the platform’s desktop site in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android, as well as in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What's the Difference Between Red Vines and Twizzlers?
How-To Geek / 11h
Over the years, there’s been an ongoing debate between Red Vines and Twizzlers. Which one tastes better? And are they really that different? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Cannabis Banking Startups Want to Make It Easy to Buy Weed
79Wired / 11h
In dispensaries, cash is king—and it's a nuisance for business owners and buyers. Fintech players are entering the fray.
Meta thinks it has a great new way to save water in its data centers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Meta plans to slash the amount of water its data centers are using by implementing a system where sites will operate at higher temperatures but lower humidity. Facebook's parent company said it has been trialing running some sites at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, around 5 degrees above their usual temperatures, as part of wider plans to become "water positive" by 2030. Meta also told audiences at the re
E.T., the Beloved Alien Who Nearly Murdered a Little Boy, Is for Sale
26Gizmodo / 11h
My fear of and hatred for E.T., the horrible nutsack alien from Steven Spielberg’s supposedly charming 1982 film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial , has been well-documented on this site and others . So I may seem to be an odd choice to bring you the news that the animatronic model used in the film—specifically, the metal… Read more...
V Live, the largest archive of K-pop live streams, is shutting down. What will happen to those videos?
Mashable / 11h
On Monday, Oct. 31, South Korean live streaming app V Live notified users that it'd be shutting down on Dec. 31, 2022. The closure isn't a surprise — in March, HYBE, owner of the competing app Weverse , announced it had acquired V Live and intended to close the app — but it is a bummer for artists and fans. V Live is the largest-ever archive of live-streamed K-pop content. Where will that content
Facebook expands its professional mode profile setting to all creators globally
TechCrunch / 11h
Meta has announced the global expansion of its professional mode profile setting on Facebook to all creators. Professional mode is designed to be used by creators looking to monetize their followings on the social network. Facebook began testing professional mode with select creators in December 2021 and is now offering it to anyone on its platform. Professional mode is somewhat similar to Pages
7 Types of Jewelry and How to Clean Them
Lifehacker / 11h
Jewelry can be sentimental and it can be expensive—two reasons why grimy, dirty jewelry is a particularly annoying bummer. You want your rocks, baubles, bangles, chains, and bling to be gleaming, especially when you care deeply about it or forked over a ton of cash for it. Read more...
Pantone wants $15/month for the privilege of using its colors in Photoshop
82Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Pantone Solid Coated and Solid Uncoated color libraries are disappearing from Adobe's apps at some point, though the exact timing isn't clear. (credit: Pantone) If you want to use up-to-date versions of Adobe's Creative Cloud apps, you've already been paying subscription fees for years now. And if you want to use Pantone colors inside of Adobe's apps, it's about to get even more exp
OpenSSL 3 patch, once Heartbleed-level “critical,” arrives as a lesser “high”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The fallout of an OpenSSL vulnerability, initially listed as "critical," should be much less severe than that of the last critical OpenSSL bug, Heartbleed. An OpenSSL vulnerability once signaled as the first critical-level patch since the Internet-reshaping Heartbleed bug has just been patched . It ultimately arrived as a "high" security fix for a buffer overflow, one that affects all O
Charter raises base Internet to $80 a month; price hikes to hit 9.5M users
42Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Maksym Kapliuk) Charter is raising prices on Spectrum home Internet service by $5 a month starting today, a company spokesperson confirmed to Ars. Standalone broadband prices are rising to $79.99 a month for 300Mbps download speeds, $99.99 a month for 500Mbps, and $119.99 a month for 1Gbps. 300Mbps is the advertised download speed for Charter's entry-level tier . T
Twitter restricts staff from policing content violations ahead of US midterms
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket ) A few months ago, Twitter promised to take its role in preserving election integrity seriously, saying that “[p]eople deserve to trust the election conversations and content they encounter on Twitter.” Now, in the middle of Brazil’s presidential election and just ahead of the US midterms, the majority of Twitter staff who would be respons
Sound Burger portable record player returns from the ’80s with Bluetooth, USB-C
67Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Audio-Technica's 2022 Sound Burger. (credit: Audio-Technica ) Vinyl is far from dead. Just ask your most nostalgic audiophile friend, old-school uncle, or even Taylor Swift . And for those who prefer their vinyl with some modern-day comforts, there's the revival of the Sound Burger, Audio-Technica's portable record player. According to the Recording Industry Association of America's Mid
About That Weird Miles & More Bundle&Go Email…
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Several readers seem to have received the same email, so I figure it’s worth addressing in a post… Did I stumble upon a small fortune of Miles & More miles?! Today I received an email from “no-reply@points-mail.com,” which is the email address generally used by points.com. The email has the subject line “Bundle&Go purchase receipt,” and the content of the email stated I had successfully been cred
It's Alexa's birthday — celebrate with tons of Amazon devices at all-time low prices
Mashable / 11h
SAVE UP TO 54% : Amazon's Alexa is turning 8 on Nov. 6 — tons of Amazon devices are on sale to celebrate: BEST ECHO DEAL : Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) — $29.99 $84.99 (save $55 with code SHOWVID30 ) 🔥 BEST FIRE TV DEAL : Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $249.99 $369.99 (save $120) 🔥 BEST FIRE TABLET DEAL : Fire 7 Kids Tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) 🔥 BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL : Bl
Iconic ASCII sim 'Dwarf Fortress' will hit Steam and Itch on December 6th with major upgrades
Engadget / 12h
It's been a long, long time coming , but the legendary civilization management sim Dwarf Fortress at last has a Steam and Itch.io release date. It will be available on both storefronts on December 6th for $30. While that might seem steep for a game that has already been around for 16 years and is available for free elsewhere, the latest version has some major upgrades. For one thing, you won't ne
Polar Bears Are on the Move and You Can Watch Live
Gizmodo / 12h
Polar bear conservation nonprofit Polar Bears International is currently tracking and filming polar bears near Churchill, Canada. The Arctic bears have gathered there to wait for sea ice to form at Hudson Bay, which will make it possible for them to hunt their favorite meal: seals. Read more...
November Is Here, and With It 62 Sparkling New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
64Gizmodo / 12h
We’ve got a huge crop of new books for November, whether you’re looking for space adventures, haunted forests, troublemaking royals, alien invaders , or post-apocalyptic tales of survival—plus new works from big-name authors like Chuck Wendig , N.K. Jemison , Brandon Sanderson , and more. Read on! Read more...
AI Image Generators Routinely Display Gender and Cultural Bias
Gizmodo / 12h
If you grew up in a covered 12-foot hole in the Earth, and only had a laptop running the latest version of the Stable Diffusion AI image generator, then you would believe that there was no such thing as a woman engineer. Read more...
These Are the Best Luxury Toilets Money Can Buy
Lifehacker / 12h
Toilets, by and large, are fairly basic things: You can buy a new one for less than $75 and it will do the job—but what if you want a bit more luxury for your bathroom experience? The fact is, you can get really fancy when it comes to modern-day toilets. We’re talking Bluetooth-connected, self-cleaning, self-flushing… Read more...
Elon Musk Kills Off Twitter Blue's Ad-Free Articles Perk
21SlashGear / 12h
Elon Musk is looking to shake things up at Twitter, and one of the ways he's doing that is by taking away a popular feature from Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk Says Charging For Blue Checkmarks Is 'Only Way' To Stop Bots And Trolls
SlashGear / 12h
Elon Musk wants to stop trolls and bots and says that paying for verification may be the only way to stop them. We have all the details here.
Wide Open Etihad Business Class Award Space, Book Now To Mideast Or Asia
View from the Wing / 12h
Etihad has great business class award space for two passengers between New York JFK, Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and Abu Dhabi for travel from January through end of schedule. You can use Etihad to connect onward to places in the Mideast or destinations in Asia like the Maldives and India. And there's a handful of dates with two first class award seats available, also which I'm seeing on th
Why it pays to upgrade your cruise ship cabin
300+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Cruise ship cabins have improved since the days when you bumped into walls on your way to your bathroom. However, there is still a difference between staying in a small, windowless interior space versus a room with its own balcony or even a lavish suite. For many people, it makes sense to upgrade to the best cabin you can afford. Con
Ford, VW seeking buyer for Argo AI’s lidar unit
TechCrunch / 12h
Ford and Volkswagen are trying to squeeze any remaining value out of Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle startup the two automakers invested billons in before abruptly shutting it down last week. One of the primary items on the block: Argo Lidar, an 80-person team and the lidar tech they developed, according to sources familiar with the unwinding of the company. Argo AI was barely a year old when it
Bitcoin miners struggle as energy prices rise and hash prices fall
42TechCrunch / 12h
Bitcoin prices have continued to hold near $20,000 this past week, but some miners are crumbling as spiking energy prices and historically low hash prices cut into profits. Even though bitcoin’s price has been down for a while and has fallen about 56% year to date, the dominoes just began to fall for bitcoin miners . What’s driving the implosion? “There are a lot of different issues in motion. Ob
What credit score do you need for the Amex Business Platinum Card?
The Points Guy / 12h
If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. After all, frequent travelers can undoubtedly benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and more. Plus, when you apply through our exclusive application link , you can earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after
Samsara Eco raises $54M AUD for its ‘infinite plastic recycling’ tech
TechCrunch / 12h
Samsara Eco , an Australian startup that uses enzyme-based technology to break down plastic into its core molecules, announced today it has raised $54 million AUD (about $34.7 million USD) in Series A funding. The company is planning to build its first plastic recycling facility in Melbourne later this year, with the target of full-scale production by 2023. Investors in the round include Breakthr
Elon Musk floats $8 Twitter subscription that includes verification, long-form video and audio posting and fewer ads
TechCrunch / 12h
After much uncertainty around Twitter Blue’s revamp, Elon Musk laid out the company’s approach. He said that the new paid plan will cost $8 per month — something that he mentioned in a reply to Stephen King’s tweet. Plus, the price will be adjusted according to purchasing power parity of the country, hinting toward a global launch of Twitter Blue. Musk’s tweet also says that the social network’s
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives
400+NYT > Technology / 12h
At least three Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.
‘I truly do not get it’: Netflix cancels Fate: The Winx Saga despite chart-topping popularity
83TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Netflix has called time on popular teen drama series Fate: The Winx Saga after just two seasons. The news comes by way of showrunner Brian Young, who announced the cancellation in an Instagram post . “This is not fun news to share,” he wrote, “but Netflix [has] decided not to move forward with season 3 of Fate: The Winx Saga.” A live-action adaptation of animated Nickelodeon series Winx Club, Fat
Homework help site Chegg accused of leaking user data
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Homework help site Chegg has leaked sensitive consumer data on more than one occasion in previous years due to its below-par security, an official report has declared. A post from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims Chegg leaked identity data on more than 40 million consumers, casting serious doubts over its cybersecurity practices. The FTC claimed that Chegg could have avoided most of t
Elon Musk says Twitter Blue will cost $8 and be required for verification
Engadget / 12h
Twitter is increasing the price of its subscription service. Moving forward, Twitter Blue will cost $8 per month in the US, with pricing in other countries adjusted for the purchasing power of consumers in those markets, Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk announced today . The $3 jump from Blue's current $5 per month fee amounts to a 60 percent price increase. At the same time, Twitter plans to add
Is This Our Last Daylight Saving Time Change?
Lifehacker / 12h
It will soon be time, once again, for our clocks to “fall back”—Nov. 6 is the date we quit daylight saving time for 2022 and go back into standard time. But then we’ll most likely have to change the clocks again in spring. So what ever happened to those bills in Congress aiming to abolish the time changes? Read more...
Earn more rewards with new shopping portal bonuses from 4 airlines
400+The Points Guy / 12h
E ditor’s note: This is TPG’s permanent page with all currently available airline shopping portal promotions, so you can bookmark it and check back regularly for updates. Several airlines are offering shopping portal bonuses right now. Whether you’re doing everyday shopping or getting ahead on holiday shopping, these bonuses can help you earn more rewards. You’ll need to make a few extra clicks b
Lol: Guy Tracks Stolen Luggage To House In Anchorage Using AirTags
87One Mile at a Time / 12h
AirTags really are one of the greatest travel inventions in recent times… United Airlines passenger has film equipment stolen A Twitter user named Errol Webber (who refers to himself as a “documentary film producer,” but looking at his stuff, I’m not so sure that’s accurate) Tweeted last night about how he had something stolen out of his checked luggage while flying with United Airlines. Typicall
How to Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s easier than ever before for Apple users to share photos and videos with close friends and family through the iCloud Shared Photo Library. Here’s what you need to know about setting up and using the feature. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Audio-Technica resurrects its Sound Burger portable turntable from the '80s
Engadget / 12h
Audio-Technica is bringing back its iconic Sound Burger portable turntable. After nearly 40 years and countless clones , the updated model adds a few new features to make it more appealing to modern listeners. To start, the 2022 Sound Burger includes Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging. In other words, you won’t need to source a trio of C-cell batteries t
Get your shovels ready: it's time to bury old iMacs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple is planning to make several 2013 and 2014 iMac models obsolete by the end of November, which means it might be time to bid a fond farewell to some old favorites. The scrapping comes after a slew of product launches from the company this year, including a new Mac Studio and Studio Display,
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