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Elon Musk Delays $8 Blue Check Twitter Verification Again, This Time Indefinitely
4KGizmodo / 15h
Another day, another bit of news broadcast from Elon Musk’s Twitter account. The social platform’s owner and CEO posted that, once again, he would be delaying the final rollout of his paid verification system on the site. Read more...
Musk Pitches One-Click Payments On Twitter, Including Crypto
61SlashGear / 7h
Elon Musk wants to enable payments, possibly in cryptocurrency onto the social media platform. Musk sees these payments as a huge source of revenue.
Every Samsung Phone Has a Hidden Chihuahua for Some Reason
300+Lifehacker / 11h
I’m not trying to bullshit you. If you have a Samsung Galaxy—virtually any one of them—then you have a hidden chihuahua on your phone. You would never stumble upon it, which is why you’ve likely never seen nor known about it, but it’s there, lurking, ready to greet you at a moment’s notice. Read more...
Sequoia India’s Surge backs healthtech startup RedBrick AI in $4.6M funding
TechCrunch / 23min
Healthtech startup RedBrick AI has raised $4.6 million in a funding round led by Sequoia India and Southeast Asia’s Surge as it plans to expand the market for its medical imagery annotations solution. Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in clinical diagnosis. But researchers need much of their initial time preparing data for training AI systems. The training process also requires hundre
China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou
BBC News - Technology / 27min
Videos show workers marching, with some being confronted by people in hazmat suits and riot police.
'Deus Ex Go' and other Square Enix mobile games are shutting down
Engadget / 45min
Within less than a couple of months, you'll no longer be able to access Deus Ex Go , the turn-based puzzle game entry in the cyberpunk-dystopian franchise. Deus Ex Go was developed by Square Enix Montreal, which was acquired by Swedish game company Embracer Group back in May. While Embracer rebranded the studio to Onoma in October, reports came out less than a month later that it was going to shu
Today's Wordle Answer #522 – November 23, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 49min
Today's Wordle requires a forward-thinking individual to solve, but if you're having trouble finding it, we have some hints (and the answer) to help.
Save £20 on the Fire TV Cube this Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE £20: The Fire TV Cube is on sale for £119.99 this Black Friday, saving you 14% on list price. Black Friday means it’s almost time for Christmas, which means it’s time to huddle around the TV for a festive season of non-stop movies and shows. Black Friday also means money off top items, so what's better on Black Friday than a bargain on the ultimate streaming device? The Fire TV Cube is avail
Save £70 on the Fire HD 10 Tablet this Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE £70: The Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for £79.99 this Black Friday, saving you 47% on list price. Sometimes bigger is better. That’s certainly the case on Black Friday. The bigger the discount the better. That’s also true of the Fire HD 10 tablet. It’s the biggest tablet from the Fire HD range, with an impressive 10.1-inch high-definition display. Fortunately, the Fire HD 10 tablet is includ
A lifetime subscription to this plant identification and care app is on sale for under £15
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a NatureID Plant Identification Premium Plan is on sale for £13.16, saving you 75% on list price. As the holidays get closer, it might be time to start gift shopping in earnest. Suppose you're searching for the right gift for green thumbs. You don't have to leaf them hanging over the holidays. NatureID is a plant identification and caretaking app that can turn a
Save over £25 on the Fire Tablet 7 this Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE £28: The Fire Tablet 7 is on sale for £31.99 this Black Friday, saving you 47% on list price. The whole Black Friday phenomenon is about being able to get your hands on the biggest, best, and latest devices that you’d never normally splash out on. The Fire Tablet 7 is one such device. It’s the newest, most advanced Fire Tablet 7 model, released earlier this year. But Amazon has knocked 47% o
Save £10 on the Ring Indoor Camera this Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE £10: The Ring Indoor Camera is on sale for £39.99 this Black Friday, saving you 20% on list price. Black Friday is the time to stock up on devices and gadgets that you always wanted but never considered essential — the kind of thing that you always put off buying because it’s a tad too expensive. That’s why Black Friday is so great. You get everything on your wishlist at a more affordable pr
Save £70 on the Ring Alarm this Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE £70: The Ring Alarm is on sale for £149.99 this Black Friday, saving you 32% on list price. Black Friday isn’t just a splurge for the sake of bargains. With the prices so low, you can also make forward-thinking investments, with the benefit contining for years ahead. Take the Ring Alarm . It’s a five-piece home alarm security system that will keep your home protected long after Black Friday
Tax filing software caught sending personal financial info to Meta: report
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Several tax prep services have been found sending sensitive financial information to Meta, including people’s income, filing status, and even amounts won in college scholarships. The information comes via an investigative report from The Markup , which claims that Meta Pixel implementation in tax filing services has led to unintended data collection on Meta's part. Meta Pixel is a piece of Javasc
Save over £60 on the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet this Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE £68: The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is on sale for £81.99 this Black Friday, saving you 45% on list price. Christmas is for kids, but Black Friday is for adults. It’s all about the excitement of discovering what deals are on offer. The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is something that will get both kids and adults excited. For the kids, it’s the ultimate in portable entertainment — something that w
Civil Rights Groups Renew Calls for Advertisers to Drop Twitter After Elon Reinstates Trump
Gizmodo / 3h
Earlier this month, dozens of civil rights groups advised top brands and marketing agencies to pause advertising on Twitter unless CEO Elon Musk offered serious assurances that he’d protect vulnerable users from a flood of harassment and hate speech. Now, those same groups are renewing their call for companies to cut… Read more...
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for November 23
Mashable / 3h
Sunday Quordles are, all things considered, the most relaxing Quordles of all. For most of us, Sunday is when we're furthest from the workweek, and Sunday comes with a rich tradition of lounging around the house, reading the paper slowly and doing puzzles. An extra hard puzzle can be an added bonus, but it can also add frustration to an otherwise enjoyable day. If Quordle is a little too challeng
Twitter Reportedly Stiffs Vendors, Cuts Employee Benefits As Musk Tries To Cut Costs
SlashGear / 4h
Elon Musk has resorted to ducking payment collectors and targeting worker benefits and perks in order to cut costs in the company for which he grossly overpaid.
So You Want to Start Reading (or Writing) Fanfic
Gizmodo / 5h
Buckle up babes, we’re all in tonight. In a ridiculous moment of hubris a few weeks ago, I posted on Twitter that I was debating between writing fanfic and doing work while on a plane home from a work trip. My editor saw it, and now, wouldn’t you know it, I’m doing a whole slideshow to introduce you to fanfiction ,… Read more...
Fill Your Black Friday List With Fandom Finds From Stranger Things, Marvel, DC, and More
Gizmodo / 5h
With Thanksgiving nearly upon us, we’re off to the races with holiday shopping. It’s a good time to be a pop culture fan , because not only are we are feasting on dinner, we’re faced with a bounty of options to help flash our favorite fandoms. Read more...
FTX Assets Missing Ahead Of Bankruptcy Proceedings
SlashGear / 5h
As bankruptcy proceedings begin for cryptocurrency exchange FTX, sources report a substantial shortfall in assets.
Don't Get Your Hopes Up For "God Of War Ragnarök" DLC
SlashGear / 5h
"God of War Ragnarök" game director said not to hold your breath for any downloadable content that would extend the game's storylines.
'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'
40BBC News - Technology / 6h
South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country.
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 23
Mashable / 6h
It's Wednesday, which means there's a new Wordle puzzle for you figure out and new hints to help you solve it. The first tip to keep in mind: The New York Times recently added a new word list and updated the rules , so now plurals ending in S or ES will never be the solution. If you just want to find out today's answer, you can skip to the end of this article for November 23's Wordle solution rev
Score a deal on the perfect DEEBOT for everyone on your list
Mashable / 6h
If you’re thinking of gifting someone a robot vac this holiday, that’s a great idea. Who doesn’t want a robot to suck up their stray cereal bits and mop the floor so they can hang with friends? The hard part of giving a robot vac is choosing the right one — but we’re here to help. You may have heard of ECOVACS all-in-one DEEBOTs , but not all DEEBOTs are created equal. While most feature automati
Ukio, a premium apartment rental platform for Europe’s ‘flexible workforce,’ raises $28M
TechCrunch / 6h
Ukio , a short-term furnished apartment rental platform aimed at the “flexible workforce,” has raised €27 million ($28 million) in a Series A round of funding. The cash injection constitutes €17 million in equity and €10 million in debt, and follows some 14 months after the Spanish company announced a €9 million seed round of funding. Founded out of Barcelona in 2020, Ukio is targeting a very spe
Meta researchers create AI that masters Diplomacy, tricking human players
87Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A screenshot of an online game of Diplomacy , including a running chat dialog, provided by a Cicero researcher. (credit: Meta AI ) On Tuesday, Meta AI announced the development of Cicero, which it clams is the first AI to achieve human-level performance in the strategic board game Diplomacy . It's a notable achievement because the game requires deep interpersonal negotiation skills, whi
Rode's Astonishingly Good Headphones Just Got A Snap-On Microphone Upgrade
SlashGear / 7h
Rode launched a broadcast-quality microphone add-on for its headphones that launched late last year converting them into a headset for creators.
2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Review: Plug-In Hybrid Promises Easy Electrification
SlashGear / 7h
The EPA suggests the 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV can save a driver $2k in fuel over five years -- could the rest of the experience be just as nice?
BestBuy Confirms Apple's Pro iPhones In Short Supply For BlackFriday Weekend
SlashGear / 7h
Apple is poised to sell fewer iPhones this season than last year, owing to a COVID-19-related supply chain issue.
Amazon has almost every Roomba on sale for Black Friday
Mashable / 7h
Amazon now owns iRobot, so we're expecting some sweet Amazon Roomba deals this Black Friday. Here are our top picks as of Nov. 22: OUR TOP PICK: The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the first Roomba with a mop on board, on sale for the first time — $899 $1,099.99 (save $200.99) BEST CHEAP ROOMBA DEAL: The iRobot Roomba 694 is the best non-discontinued budget Roomba — $179 $274 (save $95) BEST REFURBISH
Here’s Proof Hate Speech Is More Viral on Elon Musk’s Twitter
63Wired / 7h
Researchers monitoring a “firehose” of public tweets found signs of increasing toxicity—before Elon Musk reversed bans on Trump and other divisive figures.
Watch Power Rangers' Touching Tribute to Jason David Frank
36Gizmodo / 7h
Power Rangers fans across the world are still in shock from the sudden passing of Mighty Morphin ’ star Jason David Frank this past weekend at the age of 49, with tributes rolling in from across the worlds of Power Rangers and Super Sentai to honor the actor—including a touching new video from Hasbro. Read more...
Daily Crunch: No-code fintech services startup Taktile closes $20M Series A round
32TechCrunch / 7h
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 . Soooo you may have received the, erm, first edition of Daily Crunch yesterday , where we mentioned a certain conference, placing it in the wrong country. Whoops — we updated the headline. Sorry, Finland, we love you, honestly. That was yesterday. Today, there’s a w
Ronna learn some new metric prefixes? They’re quetta upgrade
TechCrunch / 7h
We may still be a ways from worrying how many yottabytes your computer can hold, but the international standards community has added two new prefixes for even bigger numbers than that — ronna for 10 27 and quetta for 10 30 . At a conference in Paris last week , representatives from numerous governments got together to vote on the official names for these enormous magnitude indicators. The last ti
HyperloopTT’s SPAC public debut may be going nowhere fast
21TechCrunch / 7h
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has entered into a definitive merger agreement with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II, which is led by former Disney executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer. The combined company will list shares at a pre-money valuation of $600 million. In theory, hyperloop technology is a vacuum tube-based system that mo
Here are the best Black Friday travel deals of 2022
47The Points Guy / 7h
Black Friday may have started off as a great time to buy TVs, laptops, toys and other small electronics for the holiday gift-giving season, but it has grown into essentially a full week (or longer) when almost everything imaginable goes on sale — and that includes travel. While discounts on travel-adjacent items such as suitcases and headphones are obviously exciting, there’s nothing like scoring
Shark vacuums on sale at Amazon heading into Black Friday
Mashable / 7h
As of Nov. 22, Amazon is offering Black Friday deals on select Shark vacuums. Here are some of our top picks: OUR TOP PICK: The Shark IZ363HT Anti-Allergen Pet Power works for up to 50 minutes and is great for pet owners. — $229.99 $349.99 (save 34%) BEST BUDGET DEAL: The Shark ION Robot Vacuum AV753 has up to 120 minutes of runtime and works with Alexa. — 149.99. $229.99 (save 35%). BEST UPRIGHT
Crypto and NFTs aren’t welcome in Grand Theft Auto Online
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
GTA Online Enlarge / Cold hard (virtual) cash only in GTA Online , please. Cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been formally disallowed from Grand Theft Auto Online 's popular role-playing (RP) servers. That's according to a new set of guidelines posted on Rockstar's support site last Friday. In the note, the game's publisher says its new RP server rules are aligned with Rockstar's existing rules for
IHG announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals; unveils other discounts and bonus points
The Points Guy / 8h
Many loyalty programs are launching deals and promotions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. IHG One Rewards joined the fun Tuesday as it announced its “biggest member event.” In the announcement, which members got by email, IHG introduced several ongoing promotions and hinted at upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers. You can see IHG’s landing page for the offers here . Here’s a look at al
Here are the best Black Friday flight deals
27The Points Guy / 8h
When it comes to Black Friday, you may be thinking about that new TV or couch you’ve been wanting to buy. However, Black Friday also happens to be one of the best times to book a trip: Multiple airlines are slashing fares for international and domestic travel. With these Black Friday deals, you can fly anywhere across the globe. So we’ve rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals on airfare w
Great deal: Book business class tickets at premium economy prices with this Avianca LifeMiles sale
1KThe Points Guy / 8h
Through Dec. 2, you can purchase Avianca LifeMiles — one of our favorite airline currencies — at just 1.22 cents apiece. This is one of the best deals we’ve seen on LifeMiles this year. Avianca is a member of Star Alliance , so you can use LifeMiles to book Star Alliance itineraries even if you never step foot on an Avianca plane. Better yet, LifeMiles often requires fewer miles to book Star Alli
Cheapskate Elon Musk Refusing to Pay Bills at Twitter
500+Futurism / 8h
Bills to the Bin After demanding verified Twitter users pay a monthly fee to keep their checkmarks , the social media platform's new CEO Elon Musk is reportedly refusing to pay up on some of his company's own bills, according to The New York Times . Hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses and even office space have gone unpaid, according to the newspaper. Musk's loyal staff have been
The US Has a Bomb-Sniffing Dog Shortage
88Wired / 8h
Finding high-quality detection canines is hard enough—and the pandemic only dug a deeper hole.
The Walking Dead Finale Originally Had a Different Ending
23Gizmodo / 8h
Did you hear? The Walking Dead , one of our generation’s defining television shows , ended this past weekend . Besides wrapping up as many core stories as it could, the big reveal was something our own Rob Bricken described as “all that anyone still watching the show wanted to see.” However, the ending you saw was not… Read more...
Sonicware's latest groovebox is made for lofi beats
Engadget / 8h
You know that lofi beats have taken over when companies are designing entire instruments around them. Sonicware has introduced the Liven Lofi-12, a groovebox devoted to producing subdued tracks. The machine centers around a 16-bit, 12/24kHz sampling engine with a 12-bit sampler mode that gives any sound that "genuine" lofi vibe. You can't just recreate the effect with a bit crusher or similar too
We need to start taking our passwords seriously, come on
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A raft of recent research has once again revealed that many of us are still absolutely terrible when it comes to creating strong password. This includes a new report from password manager Nordpass, which examined a database that totals over 3TB of compromised passwords and spans users from 30 countries in order to reveal the top 200 passwords , ranking entries by how many instances were found, ho
How Covid Myths Spread on Far-Right Social Media Platforms
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
The Biden administration has pushed social media giants like Facebook to curb Covid misinformation. But it is thriving on fringe platforms like Gab, a hub for extremist content.
What's New on Prime Video in December 2022
Lifehacker / 8h
Back in my day, TV shows had the decency to return from hiatus every September, like clockwork. In the streaming arena, that clock is broken. Shows return whenever they feel like it. Two half-length seasons six weeks apart? A full year between seasons, with all episodes dropping on the same day? Sure, why not. Take… Read more...
Why Black Friday Is a Bad Day to Impulse Buy Electronics
Lifehacker / 8h
Food, clothes, home goods: If you can buy it, chances are there’s a Black Friday deal being advertised for it. But just because you’re snagging something with a so-called Black Friday markdown doesn’t mean you’re actually getting the best deal in the long run. With electronics in particular, the cheap price tag might… Read more...
Best Buy's Black Friday Chromebook deals include a $79 option not seen outside of Walmart
Mashable / 8h
Ring in the new year by upping your productivity with a new Chromebook. Shop the best Black Friday Chromebook deals at Best Buy, available as of Nov. 22: OUR TOP PICK: The Asus 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook (Intel Core M3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) is the perfect midrange laptop for getting things done or entertainment on the go — $179 $379 (save $200) BUDGET PICK: The Lenovo Chromebook 3 (Celero
Philippine Navy Says China Forcibly Seized Suspected Rocket Debris
Gizmodo / 8h
According to Philippines military officials, China’s coast guard forcibly blocked a Philippine naval boat on Sunday as it was towing suspected rocket debris from the South China Sea to the Philippine-occupied Thitu island, the Associated Press reported . Read more...
Court Orders Iberia To Start Weighing Carry On Bags
View from the Wing / 8h
Iberia's flight attendants object to the larger overhead bins that the Spanish airline and British Airways sister carrier has been putting in Airbus A350-900 planes. Customers are able to fit more bags into XL bins, making them heavier. And flight attendants went to court seeking an order that they don't have to lift those bins closed. Continue reading ...
Chase 5/24 Rule: Everything You Need To Know
One Mile at a Time / 8h
The major banks have all kinds of rules when it comes to approving people for credit cards . Probably the most well known of these rules — and also the most complicated to understand — is the Chase 5/24 rule. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at how exactly the Chase 5/24 rule works, how you can check your 5/24 “status,” and the best strategy to take when applying for Chase cards in lig
Shazam Just Got a Big Update on Android
How-To Geek / 8h
The Apple-owned Shazam app is a great resource for getting to know the music that’s blasting around you. But its Android widget has always felt a bit lacking, since it was just a shortcut for the app. Now, it’s much more useful. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Holiday gift guide: TPG’s 22 travel-friendly picks for 2022
49The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with more recent information. Each year, we curate some of our top gift picks, giving you the perfect guide for the jet setters and road warriors on your list. Without further ado, here are TPG’s 2022 holiday gift picks: Apple AirTags APPLE AIRTAGS/AMAZON.COM If there’s one must-have travel item this holiday season, it’s an Apple AirTag . These coin-size
Who should (and shouldn’t) get the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful card?
The Points Guy / 8h
There’s no shortage of Marriott credit cards . When it comes to hotel credit cards, Marriott Bonvoy has far more cards to choose from than Hilton , Hyatt and IHG have. Having so many credit cards to choose from can make the decision feel overly complex. Choosing among Marriott credit cards is complicated by the fact that Marriott Bonvoy has credit cards available from two different issuers — Amer
Florida Manatees Are Starving En Masse. Conservation Groups Want Them Back on Endangered List
Gizmodo / 8h
Environmental groups launched a petition on Monday to once again list manatees as endangered, as hundreds of the beloved sea cows die from starvation. Read more...
The Amazing Art and Toys We Loved at Designer Con 2022
Gizmodo / 8h
Imagine a place where monsters live with robots. Where the pinkest, prettiest thing you’ve ever seen is right next to the darkest and most gruesome. A place where art, pop culture , and collectibles collide like asteroids into a planet. That place is the annual Designer Con, and it’s the coolest place you’ve ever been. Read more...
Webb Telescope Reveals Noxious Atmosphere of a Planet 700 Light-Years Away
Gizmodo / 8h
Astrophysicists on Earth are no strangers to WASP-39b, an exoplanet orbiting a star about 700 light-years from Earth, though they’ve never actually seen it directly. Now, the Webb Space Telescope has offered fresh insight into this distant world: Its observations have revealed the recipe list for the planet’s toxic… Read more...
The Xbox 360 Controller Will Get an Official Modern Makeover
How-To Geek / 8h
Even today, the Xbox 360 controller is still fondly remembered by many. What would you think about a controller that accurately imitates its best qualities and works with modern Xbox consoles and PCs? That’s exactly what Hyperkin is working on. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
James Webb Telescope Reveals This Alien Planet's Atmosphere Like We've Never Seen Before
SlashGear / 8h
The James Webb Space Telescope captured an alien planet's atmosphere in exquisite detail including the chemical composition and how it was created.
The 14 Most Reliable Sports Cars That Won't Break The Bank
SlashGear / 8h
We've all dreamed of ripping down the pavement in a high-performance sports car -- and this collection of models proves we can live that dream.
Elon Musk Recruits One Of His Enemies To Help With Twitter
SlashGear / 8h
In the interest of engendering Twitter's new "hardcore" workplace culture, Elon Musk has hired a willing former adversary to work on the social media platform.
Hyperkin Is Bringing Back The Xbox 360 Controller, But There's A Catch
SlashGear / 8h
Hyperkin is bringing back the iconic Xbox 360 controller with a few notable improvements for the Xbox Series S, Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
2022 Steam Autumn Sale Is Now Live, Just In Time For Black Friday
SlashGear / 8h
Valve is back at it again with yet another autumnal Steam sale, bringing some solid discounts to top sellers as the eve of Black Friday approaches.
Meta Denies Mark Zuckerberg Is Quitting In 2023
SlashGear / 8h
Despite ongoing controversies and spiraling stock prices, Mark Zuckerberg is not stepping down as CEO of Meta, despite rumors to the contrary.
Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus Review: Outshining Kindle Scribe
SlashGear / 8h
The Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus makes E-Ink tech look like the only reasonable choice for an e-reader running Android for the modern ebook consumer.
The Best Black Friday Smart Home Deals Of 2022
SlashGear / 8h
Black Friday is the perfect time to upgrade your smart home and we have some killer deals from Nest, Wyze, and Arlo to fill your stockings on any budget.
10 Common Thanksgiving Stains (and How to Remove Them)
Lifehacker / 9h
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means you’re probably already cleaning your house and prepping the meal. It’s a lot of work...but then you get to enjoy the eating. Yay! But then you have to focus on cleaning again. Boo! The trouble with Thanksgiving is that it involves so many super delicious foods that just so… Read more...
Meta AI Bot Contributed to Fake Research and Nonsense Before Being Pulled Offline
40Gizmodo / 9h
Meta paused its Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot last week , only two days after it went live to the public. The bot, called Galactica, was trained “on 106 billion tokens of open-access scientific text and data. This includes papers, textbooks, scientific websites, encyclopedias, reference material, knowledge bases,… Read more...
Elon Musk Has Reportedly Been Hiding That SBF Secretly Owns Part of Twitter
1KFuturism / 9h
In the days since FTX's collapse into bankruptcy, few — if any — public figures seem to have taken greater joy in the public shaming of Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto exchange's disgraced ex-CEO, than freshly minted Twitter owner Elon Musk. Musk has used his newly purchased social site to post bizarre FTX memes , applaud himself for recognizing SBF's apparent " bullshit " from day one, and even ac
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you’ve ever worried about the privacy of your sensitive data when seeking a computer or phone repair, a new study suggests you have good reason. It found that privacy violations occurred at least 50 percent of the time, not surprisingly with female customers bearing the brunt. Researchers at University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, recovered logs from laptops aft
Vail Resorts lift-ticket sales capped; buy your Epic Pass by Dec. 4
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Ski season is already in swing at Vail Resorts in Breckenridge and Vail, Colorado; Park City, Utah; and others, and the last day to purchase Epic Passes is Dec. 4. As it did during the 2020-2021 season , Vail Resorts will limit lift tickets daily across its 37 North American resorts, to “prioritize the on-mountain experience” for pas
Microsoft PowerPoint on iPhone & iPad Is Going Vertical
How-To Geek / 9h
PowerPoint has been available on phones and tablets for years, but it still doesn’t have all the same features as the Windows and Mac apps. Another feature is now on the way: portrait slides. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The United States' First Right to Repair Law Could Fail Despite Passing
How-To Geek / 9h
Earlier this year, the state of New York passed the “Digital Fair Repair Act.” It’s a landmark bill, and if signed into law, it will be the first Right to Repair legislation in the United States. But one obstacle could lead to this bill’s downfall—it will be automatically vetoed if it isn’t signed by December 31st of 2022. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
UK Regulators Want Apple to Open its App Store Doors to Cloud Gaming
Gizmodo / 9h
Apple’s walled garden is a nice place to be if you want a no-fuss experience with technology. But the bushy greens and red roses don’t necessarily indicate you’re getting the most out of the device in your hand. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a governmental entity, has launched an investigation into… Read more...
Strange World Is a Wonderfully Weird and Fantastic Family Adventure
23Gizmodo / 9h
From the team behind Raya and the Last Dragon comes Strange World : Walt Disney Animation Studios ’ latest feature, an eccentrically excellent pulp sci-fi adventure. It’s a wonderfully weird gem that I hope springboards into serialized tales about the Clade family that anchors the film. Read more...
WikiLeaks' Website Is Falling Apart
Gizmodo / 9h
For a period of time in the 2000s and 2010s, WikiLeaks was a name synonymous with whistleblowing. The non-profit organization’s website was the place on the internet for information that someone, somewhere didn’t want you to see. But now, much of that information appears to have vanished. WikiLeaks’ website is full of… Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
smithsonianlibraries : smithsonianlibraries : An illustration of a wearied author celebrating the completion of his book, from the final page of Henry Bristow’s A glossary of mineralogy (1861). Full text available here . A similar illustration of an author celebrating the completion of his book, this one from the final page of Horace B. Woodward’s The geology of England and Wales (1887). Full tex
Fly Atlantic, New Belfast-Based Transatlantic Airline Concept
200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Plans have just been revealed for a new transatlantic ultra low cost carrier. While this one is a bit different than the previous transatlantic ultra low cost carrier concepts we’ve seen, I’m not sure it necessarily has much more of a chance of survival. Fly Atlantic to launch narrow body transatlantic flights in 2024 Fly Atlantic is an airline startup that hopes to launch transatlantic flights b
Mozilla bundles its VPN and email relay services for $7 per month
Engadget / 9h
Mozilla's privacy services might be more compelling if you were previously on the fence. The company now offers its virtual private network (VPN) and Firefox Relay Premium together in a $7 per month bundle when you pay for an annual subscription. Given that the VPN normally costs $5 per month (on a similar yearly basis) by itself, this may be a solid choice if you want more than the fundamentals.
The best Black Friday 2022 tech deals
TechCrunch / 9h
You blinked and it is, inexplicably, almost Black Friday again. Should you buy a bunch of stuff just because it’s discounted? Probably not! Can you use it as an opportunity to save some money on stuff you already wanted anyway? Absolutely. We don’t aim to be exhaustive with our Black Friday tech roundup. Instead, we just try to highlight some deals on the gadgets and gear we’d recommend even at f
Beware - Black Friday online shopping scams are here now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Although Black Friday isn't due for another couple of days, cybercriminals aren't holding back from trying to take advantage of the upcoming shopping spree. Cybersecurity researchers from Bitdefender have carried out a wide range of recent analysis, and found numerous scams trying to take advantage of gullible shoppers. The most popular method seems to be a phishing campaign luring people with hu
IHG beefs up all-inclusive resort offering by adding another brand
The Points Guy / 9h
Another day, another traditional hotel company is throwing its hat into the ring of all-inclusive resorts. IHG Hotels & Resorts , owner of brands such as InterContinental and Holiday Inn, this week announced a partnership with Spain’s Iberostar to add up to 70 all-inclusive resorts to its network. While IHG won’t actually own this Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand, the partnership is billed as d
Ticketmaster Will Now Have to Explain Itself to Lawmakers Following Taylor Swift Ticket Disaster
24Gizmodo / 9h
The fallout continues from last week’s Ticketmaster fiasco as Taylor Swift fans scrambled to buy tickets to the popstar’s upcoming The Eras Tour. The surge promptly crashed Ticketmaster’s website . In the aftermath, an echoing battlecry from fans, musicians, and politicians emerged against Ticketmaster for their… Read more...
Almond launches full-service OB-GYN care to rebuild patient experience
TechCrunch / 9h
Almond is aiming to modernize obstetrical-gynecological (OB-GYN) care for birthing people who want something more “modern,” full service and comprehensive than the standard provider offers. Fresh out of Y Combinator, the company just announced a $7 million seed round. “The patient experience today is slow, it’s incomplete, and ultimately it’s delivering not great outcomes,” said co-founder Tara R
Chinese Military Forcefully Seizes Debris That Philippines Recovered After It Fell From Space
27Futurism / 10h
Keepaway China's in hot water after being accused of yoinking Chinese rocket debris from a Philippine vessel that had recovered them from disputed waters. As the BBC reports , the Philippine Navy says China of not only blocking its vessels as its boats attempted to retrieve the metallic floating object found near the country's Thitu Island — which are part of the disputed Spralty Island region wh
FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'
65BBC News - Technology / 10h
FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America.
All of your burning Mastodon questions, answered
Mashable / 10h
When I first made an account on Mastodon, Twitter’s supposed successor, I had a lot of questions. Does it scratch the Twitter itch? What server do I join? How does the whole server thing work? After spending some time on Mastodon and learning more about decentralized platforms in general, I've got the hang of it. But Mastodon's resource center is pretty technical and didn't help much in explainin
Does Beyond Meat’s Plant Have a Mold Problem?
Gizmodo / 10h
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SpaceX Preparing for First Launch of Its New Cargo Capsule
100+Gizmodo / 10h
NASA is gearing up to launch a cargo mission to the International Space Station, delivering supplies and a new batch of experiments aboard a brand new SpaceX Dragon capsule. Read more...
[FINAL WEEK] Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000 Point Offer – Biggest In Six Years
View from the Wing / 10h
The initial bonus offer for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® has been increased. You can now earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. These points transfer to airline miles or hotel points, or you can use them at 1.5 cents apiece towards paid travel through Chase’s portal (so the 80,000 bonus points are worth $1,200 toward travel). That’s
Add a Wee Emoji to Your iPhone’s Clock, Because You Deserve a Little Happiness
30Lifehacker / 10h
It’s true iOS isn’t as customizable as Android, but the gap is much narrower than it used to be. These days, your can personalize your iPhone’s Lock Screen , change your app icons to anything you like , and even add a digital pet to the Dynamic Island . If you’re in the market for yet another iPhone customization hack,… Read more...
American Express adds ‘Apply with confidence’ tool prior to submitting applications
62The Points Guy / 10h
Wouldn’t you love to know whether you’re getting approved for a credit card before submitting the application and getting an inquiry on your credit report? That dream may be a step closer to reality, now that American Express is rolling out an “Apply with confidence” tool. In this guide, I’ll walk you through this new feature, including how it works, where you can (and can’t) see it and an evalua
No, you’re not having an identity crisis - there could be strangers in your iCloud photos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
iCloud for Windows app users are reporting some fairly bizarre glitches with photo and video content when accessing the platform on a PC. Numerous complaints on the MacRumours forum detail users' purported experiences of photos and even videos of strangers appearing in their library on the iCloud app for Windows. Also, videos apparently shot with the iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro are glitched when syn
Review: Dell’s 32-inch UltraSharp monitor has a high-contrast IPS Black screen
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Dell's UltraSharp U3223QZ 4K monitor. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ Panel size 31.5 inches Resolution 3840×2160 Refresh rate 60 Hz Panel type and backlight IPS Black, LCD Ports 2x USB-C upstream, 1x USB-C downstream, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 out, 5x USB-A downstream, 1x 3.5 mm, 1x RJ45 Size 28.06 × 9.06 × 19.6-25.48 inche
Hideaki Anno's Ultraman Fan Film Is Now Officially Streaming
87Gizmodo / 10h
Shin Ultraman is the realization of a dream generations in the making for Neon Genesis Evangelion ’s Hideaki Anno —working with Shinji Higuchi to craft his own spin on the legendary franchise that inspired legions of his own work. And now, it’s getting even easier to see just how long Anno has been influenced by Ultraman … Read more...
Elon Musk is reinstating banned Twitter accounts. Here's who's back.
100+Mashable / 10h
On the day Elon Musk took over Twitter, he made a proclamation. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) "Twitter will be forming a content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints," Musk tweeted . "No major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes." Well, it turns out that's been thrown out the window. No council has been formed or con
Singapore Airlines pulls Airbus A380 — and its famous Suites — from JFK
100+The Points Guy / 10h
U.S. travelers are about to lose access to one of the most luxurious products in the sky. Singapore Airlines plans to pull its Airbus A380 from its fifth-freedom flight between New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA), the airline said Tuesday. It will operate the JFK flight with a Boeing 777-300ER instead. The airline said it had changed the equipment in order to add more A380
These Easy Batch-Baked Eggs Are Perfect for Thanksgiving Morning
26Lifehacker / 10h
Thanksgiving is coming in hot, and for some households, dinner prep will be non-stop from 5 a.m. until the forks hit the plate. I know some will claim to fast until the big meal, but I don’t ever think you should hit the court without warming up first: There’s no shame in Thanksgiving breakfast, but there is a lack of… Read more...
American Airlines Adds Air Wisconsin Regional Flights
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Back in August 2022, American Airlines revealed a new partnership with Air Wisconsin. These flights are now on sale for travel as of next spring. While more regional capacity is a good thing, there are also some things to not look forward to here… Air Wisconsin will fly CRJ-200s for American Eagle We’re currently dealing with a pilot shortage in the United States, which is having the greatest imp
Apple TV+ series ‘Severance’ gets exclusive ‘innie’ and ‘outie’ vinyl records
50TechCrunch / 10h
Fans of Apple TV+’s popular sci-fi workplace drama, “Severance,” can have their very own Lumon music-dance experience — maracas not included. Starting Wednesday, November 23, online store Mondo will have exclusive “Severance” vinyl records on sale, which contain the official soundtrack, artwork, themed packaging and other bonus merch. Like in the show, Mondo created two variations of the vinyl —
NASA Downplays Launch Pad Damage Caused by SLS Rocket
72Gizmodo / 10h
A scorched platform, fried cameras, broken pipes, and a busted elevator are among the casualties of last week’s launch of NASA’s SLS rocket. Mobile Launcher 1 and Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center will require repairs, but NASA says they’ll be ready for the next Artemis mission. Read more...
China 'Resolves' Gaming Addiction So It May No Longer Need Pesky Industry Regulations
Gizmodo / 10h
“Solving” gaming addiction sounds as easy as “solving” alcoholism, but China’s state-affiliated body overseeing video games seems about ready to call recent efforts at curbing gaming use among children a “success.” Read more...
Food delivery company JOKR confirms closing of Santiago, Medellin operations
TechCrunch / 11h
JOKR confirmed Tuesday that it has withdrawn its on-demand food delivery operations in both Santiago, Chile and Medellin, Colombia, letting go of 22 employees and 19 employees, respectively, in those markets. The company said via email that the move will “further tighten our geographical footprint to those markets that have achieved the highest scale and hence, strengthen our path to profitabilit
FCC 86es first carrier for flouting robocall rules
100+TechCrunch / 11h
When it comes to robocalls, the FCC means business, though you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise as its various efforts over the last few years have crept rather than leapt forward. But the agency has just ordered the excommunication of one carrier that has failed to comply with new anti-robocalling rules — perhaps the first of many. Global UC , a U.S.-based (but suspiciously generic) comp
FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls
Engadget / 11h
The Federal Communications Commission didn't take long to start isolating voice providers that don't do enough to block robocalls. The regulator has cut off provider Global UC from other networks after allegedly failed to meet requirements for protecting against scam robocalls. Now that the company is no longer in the Robocall Mitigation Database, other carriers (including intermediaries) will ha
Next-Gen Performance Cars Are Taking Fun Beyond The Pavement And Into The Mainstream
SlashGear / 11h
Neither SUV nor Pavement Princess, a new breed of manufacturer "Safari" builds teases a whole new playground for tomorrow's performance cars.
2023 Honda Pilot Pricing Revealed As 3-Row SUV Heads To Dealerships
SlashGear / 11h
The upcoming refresh of the Honda Pilot for 2023 boasts some new updates to technology, driving capability, and styling as it arrives at dealers this winter.
The Best Black Friday TV Deals Of 2022
SlashGear / 11h
If you're looking to bring something new into your family room or entertainment center, we have a selection of Black Friday deals on TVs for all budgets.
Major tax-filing websites secretly share income data with Meta
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer / Staff | Getty Images News ) Here to add another layer of dread ahead of the upcoming tax season, The Markup reported that some of the biggest online e-filing services—unbeknownst to millions of users—have been sharing sensitive user financial information with Meta. Some services linked user names and email addresses with detailed information like income, refund amo
Android TV will require App Bundles in 2023, should reduce app size by 20%
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Android App Bundle logo. [credit: Google ] Android TV is going to be less storage-greedy in the future. Google announced that Android's space-saving app file format, Android App Bundles (AABs), will finally be the standard on Android TV. By May 2023—that's in six months—Google will require all Android TV apps to switch to the new file format, which can cut down on app storage requirements by
First efficacy data on bivalent boosters shows they work against infection
47Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical adviser, speaks alongside COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha during a briefing on COVID-19 at the White House on November 22, 2022, in Washington, DC. Fauci spoke on the updated COVID-19 booster shots and encouraged individuals to get their vaccines. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (credit: Getty | Win McNamee ) The updated biva
LG continues diversifying OLED monitor options; lists 27-incher for $1,000
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / LG's UltraGear 27GR95QE-B OLED monitor. (credit: LG ) LG continues to show a commitment to diversifying OLED monitor options. And that's particularly exciting when it comes to users seeking smaller sizes and lower prices. The company recently listed a 26.5-inch OLED monitor for $1,000 that offers more speed than most people need but adds variety to today's scant selection of desktop-siz
Cryptocurrency Is Having a Bad Time Right Now
How-To Geek / 11h
Cryptocurrency has been heralded by some as the future of digital payments, without the overhead of a central bank or government. However, at least some overhead might be needed, if the past few weeks have been any indication. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
A Scientist Is Crowdfunding an Experiment to Check if We Live in a Simulation
100+Futurism / 11h
Simulating By now, most people have heard of the "simulation theory" that we live in an advanced virtual world — but one theoretical physicist now says he not only has a way to test the concept, but is crowdfunding to make it happen. In an essay for The Conversation , physicist Melvin Vopson of the University of Portsmouth in England laid out the theory behind his simulation test, which builds on
Elon Musk's Wealth Has Plummeted by Over $100 Billion This Year
2KFuturism / 11h
Wealth Wipeout Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has had a whirlwind of a year. While SpaceX has made significant progress in developing its Starship rocket capable of returning humans to the Moon, Tesla has had a rough time, with shares plummeting around 52 percent . That means Musk's net worth has been along for the ride as well, as a big chunk of his wealth is tied up in Tesla. According to the B
IHG Hotels Chose NOW To Launch NFTs..?
View from the Wing / 11h
IHG is ‘entering the metaverse’ by offering NFTs for auction bundled with stays and benefits. Oddly, they spent actual money to create the NFTs engaging British contemporary artist Claire Luxton. They're doing this as though Facebook isn't right now laying off 11,000 employees, and Justin Bieber's 'Bored Ape' hadn't fallen in value 92%. Continue reading ...
Azure will now protect SMBs from DDoS attacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Microsoft have announced that a new SKU for its cloud computing platform Azure's DDoS Protection offering, which it says is specifically designed with SMBs in mind, is now available in public preview. Dubbed "IP Protection" the latest SKU is built to defend against L3/L4 DDoS attacks via "always-on monitoring and adaptive tuning". According to Microsoft, IP Protection integrates with other Azure
Hyperkin is reviving the Xbox 360's iconic controller for Xbox Series X/S and PC
Engadget / 11h
Gaming accessory maker Hyperkin is creating a licensed replica of the Xbox 360’s iconic gamepad (via The Verge ). Named “Xenon” – a reference to the console’s prerelease codename and IBM-made PowerPC processor – the controller brings back the nearly two-decade-old design while adding a few modern features, including a detachable USB-C cable and headphone jack. It also comes with Menu, View and Sh
How Does Ghostbusters Merchandise Get Made?
24Gizmodo / 11h
Let’s say you’re making a big movie and you want to make sure it’s supported by merchandise. Who ya gonna call? Well, for Ghostbusters , one option is Jamie Stevens. An executive vice president at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Stevens oversees worldwide consumer products for Sony Pictures film and television, as well as… Read more...
American brings back the CRJ-200 on 10 regional routes
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
One of the most uncomfortable regional jets is making a big comeback at American Airlines. The Fort Worth-based carrier is reintroducing the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200 on select regional routes beginning in April 2023, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. For now, the plan calls for American to deploy the CRJ-200 on the following 10 routes from Chicago
What's New on Hulu in December 2022
30Lifehacker / 11h
Octavia Butler, the venerable science fiction writer and futurist, died unexpectedly in 2006. That spared her from witnessing just how terrifyingly prescient was her 1993 post-apocalyptic novel The Parable of the Sower. But it also robbed her of seeing her work, once relegated to the fringes of genre fiction, embraced… Read more...
How To Transfer Avios Between Accounts
23One Mile at a Time / 11h
Avios is the rewards points currency of several airlines, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. While each airline has its own loyalty program, one of the great things is that you can transfer Avios between accounts at no cost. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at how that works. The four “flavors” of Avios rewards points There are four loyalty programs that
[75,000 Mile Offer!] Why I Love The Capital One Venture Card
38View from the Wing / 11h
There's no question that Capital One Venture is the most improved rewards card of the last few years. It's gone from a celebrity endorsed card I didn't used to think about daily, to becoming one that I absolutely love. The card's changes have even made me like Jennifer Garner more. Continue reading ...
FTX’s bankruptcy hearing details prior control by ‘inexperienced and unsophisticated individuals’
28TechCrunch / 11h
Hearings that will determine the fate of FTX, once one of the largest crypto exchanges globally, began Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. “We are here on an unprecedented matter and I don’t say those words lightly,” James Bromley, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and co-head of the firm’s global restructuring practice, said during the hearing. “This is a first-day
Hackers are locking out Mars Stealer operators from their own servers
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TechCrunch / 11h
A security research and hacking startup says it has found a coding flaw that allows it to lock out operators of the Mars Stealer malware from their own servers and release their victims. Mars Stealer is data-stealing malware as a service, allowing cybercriminals to rent access to the infrastructure to launch their own attacks. The malware itself is often distributed as email attachments, maliciou
How to Fix the Apple Watch “Storage Full” Error
How-To Geek / 11h
If your Apple Watch is complaining the storage is full, and you’ve packed it full of things, then you know what to do. But sometimes your Apple Watch will complain it’s full when it shouldn’t be. Here’s how to fix both situations. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Build Your Perfect Holiday With These LEGO Sets
How-To Geek / 11h
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for LEGO. The holiday season is when LEGO brings out some of the best sets of the year, so it’s a great time to buy gifts for friends and family. Or, if you’d prefer, you can just treat yourself. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
LastPass discounts its Premium plans by 25 percent for Black Friday
Engadget / 11h
A password manager is one of the few essential apps everyone should have installed on their devices. Not only will one make your life easier by taking the work out of remembering countless different passwords, but it can also help to shield you from the worst effects of a data breach. That’s because every password manager will push you to avoid using the same password for different websites. Ther
Trump's Truth Social Gifted Nearly One More Year to Finalize Shady SPAC Merger After Shareholder Vote
Gizmodo / 11h
The shell company struggling to take Donald Trump’s Trump Media and Technology Group public just bought itself some desperately needed time. Thanks to a new shareholder vote, Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) will now have until September 8, 2023 to complete its merger with the Truth Social parent company Read more...
This fake 16TB external SSD is Amazon’s best selling new storage release - just don’t buy it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
While compiling our list of the best Black Friday SSD deals , we came across a peach of a product. The Sajiulas “16TB portable SSD external hard drive” (their description not ours), a barely believable storage product that is currently Amazon’s number one new release in the highly competitive External Solid State Drives category. In a nutshell, it claims to be a 16TB external SSD shaped like a Sa
Why you should get TSA PreCheck and Clear — and how you can save on both
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As we prepare to light menorahs and Santa fills his sleigh with gifts, we expect the airport surge of travelers this year to resemble pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Already, TSA screened more passengers on Sunday, Nov. 20, than they did on the same day in 2019 before COVID-19 decimated the travel landscape. Under these ci
9 tips for flying during the holidays this season
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s beginning to look like busy airports, festive travelers all around and that familiar holiday travel season. The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, and many travelers will have little ones along for the journey . A logjam of holid
As Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Twitter, Some Bills Are Going Unpaid
1KNYT > Technology / 11h
Mr. Musk and his advisers are examining all types of expenses at Twitter. Some of the social media company’s vendors have gotten stiffed.
This nasty Google Chrome extension is after your crypto and your passwords
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A particularly nasty crypto-stealing malware has gotten a facelift to make it even more dangerous, researchers have claimed. Cybersecurity experts from Avast have warned the ViperSoftX Windows malware, a JavaScript-based RAT that’s been around for more than two years, has been upgraded to also install a Chrome browser add-on. Usually, ViperSoftX would monitor the clipboard contents of the infecte
How to Tell If an Ex Is ‘Winter Coating’ You This Holiday Season
Lifehacker / 12h
The holiday season is ripe with nostalgia, so it’s not totally surprising that you might receive a text from a curious ex during this time. An innocent text is one thing but if an ex comes strolling back into your life, wanting to rekindle things as soon as the nights get a little colder, you might be on the receiving… Read more...
Martin Scorsese's Goncharov (1973) Is the Greatest Mafia Movie Never Made
100+Gizmodo / 12h
If you were online, and specifically on Tumblr, over the weekend of November 18-20, you’ve definitely heard of Goncharov (1973 ). Widely considered one of Martin Scorsese ’s lost masterpieces of Mafia cinema, it was released in 1973 but suppressed in the states for various reasons. Alternatively, it was never released.… Read more...
Elon Musk's Wealth Drops by $8.6 Billion in One Day
3KGizmodo / 12h
Tesla , SpaceX , and Twitter CEO Elon Musk saw his wealth plummet by $100 billion dollars this year, bringing his net worth to somewhere between $170 billion and $182 billion, according to estimates from Bloomberg and Forbes . That’s down from an estimated $340 billion in November 2021. The drop comes as Tesla shares… Read more...
Danish scientists concoct fat-free whipped cream out of lactic acid bacteria
43Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Pumpkin pie isn't complete without a dollop of whipped cream. Danish scientists concocted a fat-free analog from bacteria. (credit: Getty Images) The human love affair with whipped cream dates back to at least the 16th century, and it's a staple of all our favorite holiday desserts. Is that slice of Thanksgiving pumpkin pie truly the same without a dollop of whipped cream on top? But wh
Musk recruits engineers for “Twitter 2.0” after mass layoffs and resignations
400+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Having gutted Twitter's staff, Elon Musk told remaining employees he plans to hire new engineers and salespeople, The Verge reported Monday . "During an all-hands meeting with Twitter employees today, Musk said that the company is done with layoffs and actively recruiting for roles in engineering and sales and that employees are encouraged to make referr
Startup founders need to be data-informed, not just ‘data-driven’
73TechCrunch / 12h
Ann Lai Contributor Ann Lai joined Bullpen Capital in 2020 as a general partner and has invested in and advised more than 30 early- to late-stage companies. Among all the buzzwords startups use when pitching investors and in their marketing, “data-driven” is nearly at the top of the pile. But what does being data-driven really mean? Investments are slowing down and VCs are tightening their purse
The 'White Noise' trailer puts humor and tragedy in the same room
Mashable / 12h
Adam Driver, Don Cheadle, and Greta Gerwig join forces in Netflix's White Noise , a whirling comedy-horror-drama blend with a trailer that will have you totally questioning your life. Based on the novel written by Don DeLillo, Noah Baumbach’s White Noise traces a modern blended family who is thrown into the midst of an apocalyptic disaster, testing their survival skills on the spot. While they ma
FTX Says Assets ‘Missing’ or ‘Stolen’ as Bankruptcy Process Begins
500+NYT > Technology / 12h
A substantial amount of the company’s assets has disappeared, an FTX lawyer told a bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
Instagram 'wrong' to take down drill music video
43BBC News - Technology / 12h
Meta's independent appeals body criticises the decision to remove the video and says it must be reinstated.
Apple and Google face gaming and mobile browser probe
20BBC News - Technology / 12h
The UK competition watchdog launches a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers.
No, Space Heaters Aren’t Really Cheaper Than Turning Up the Thermostat
100+Lifehacker / 12h
We’re in for expensive gas bills this winter . Whenever I so much as think about turning up the thermostat, I can hear my dad’s voice telling me to put on another sweater instead. But when sweaters don’t suffice, I turn to my trusty, cheap, easy-to-use space heater to cut costs on my central heating. But how much money… Read more...
The Nest Thermostat is only $90 as part of Google's Black Friday deals
Engadget / 12h
Google's Nest Thermostat is on sale for just $90 for Black Friday, with a tidy $40 discount. That's among the lowest prices we've seen , and close to the lowest it has gone for so far. Like most smart home devices, the Nest Thermostat grants control via smartphone, tablet, laptop or even a smart display like Amazon's Echo Show or Google's Nest Hub (both of which are seeing significant Black Frida
In Memory of @BPDeezNutzz, the Best Greentrolling Account to Ever Grace Twitter
63Gizmodo / 12h
Twitter’s recent effort to get rid of parody accounts has suspended @BPDeezNutzz, an account that ruthlessly taunted oil and gas giant BP . Read more...
How to Find the Smallest or Largest Number in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 12h
When you have a spreadsheet packed with data, finding the number you need can be tedious. Yet, whether you’re looking for the lowest product sales amount or the highest test score, Excel’s SMALL and LARGE functions can help. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
TechCrunch+ roundup: Attention metrics, growth through retention, cold-calling advice
TechCrunch / 12h
Pitching a startup to investors without a personal recommendation isn’t a terrible idea — as long as you’ve done your research first. Tetra Insights co-founders Michael Bamberger and Panos Rigopoulos raised a $5 million Series A last year, and the duo said cold outreach was a key part of their strategy . “When I changed my criteria to finding people who were a fit, the process was really quick,”
Pipe’s founding team stepping down as hunt for ‘veteran’ CEO begins
TechCrunch / 12h
The three co-founders of alternative financing startup Pipe are stepping down from their roles as executives of the company in one of the most dramatic management shake-ups seen in the fintech startup world in some time. Miami-based Pipe said today it is on the hunt for a “veteran” CEO as Harry Hurst, who has been the face of the company since its 2019 inception, transitions from his role as co-C
Three Years After The Tesla Cybertruck Reveal, Here's What's Changed
28SlashGear / 12h
After production delays halted progress, Tesla's Cybertruck has an updated timeline of production — but much has changed among other EV trucks on the market.
New Abarth 500e Is The Electric Hot Hatch We've Been Waiting For
SlashGear / 12h
The legendary Fiat 500 Abarth is being reborn as an exciting electric car, the new Abarth 500e "Scorpionissima." Here's a look at the brand-new EV.
Encrypted DMs, Video And Voice Chat Reportedly Lead Musk's Vision For Twitter 2.0
SlashGear / 12h
Elon Musk's "Twitter 2.0" seems to include end-to-end encrypted DMs and voice and video chats, all of which would be major improvements to the platform.
Target brings another great Xbox Series S deal — get $50 off and a free $50 Target gift card
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100: As of Nov. 22, save $50 on the Xbox Series S and get a free $50 Target gift card when you buy it online or in-store at Target through Nov. 26. You'll pay a final price of just $249.99 with around 29% in total savings. While out shopping for gifts for the gamer in your life , don't miss your chance to grab possibly the best Xbox deal just ahead of Black Friday. Through Nov. 26, Target w
No matter what features you prefer, these are the best deals on headphones
Mashable / 12h
Looking to upgrade your personal audio? Here are the best deals on headphones and earbuds as of Nov. 22: BEST NOISE CANCELING DEAL: Sony noise canceling headphones — $68 $149.99 (save $81.99) BEST WIRELESS DEAL: Beats Solo3 wireless headphones — $79.99 $131.39 (save $51.40) BEST EARBUDS DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 earbuds — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60) We all know that the holidays can be chaotic tim
Looking to build a reading habit? Kindle devices are at record-low prices
Mashable / 12h
Kindle is offering record-low prices on two of its products. Best Kindle Oasis Deal : Kindle Oasis — Make space for the latest model of this product on your shelf — $184.99 $279.99 (save $95) Best Kindle Paperwhite Deal : The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition with wireless charging makes it great for carrying on the go — $129.99 $189.99 (save $60) Maybe you're looking to add yet another book to
Play With an Interactive Map of the Observable Universe
Gizmodo / 12h
Astronomers have compiled 15 years’ worth of data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey into an interactive map of the observable universe. Read more...
When diplomacy fails: After gifts, Teotihuacan turned on Maya cities
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Michael Schamis/Flickr/CC ) Spider monkeys don’t live anywhere near the central Mexican highlands, including the area around what’s now Mexico City, once the home of Teotihuacan. So when University of California, Riverside, archaeologist Nawa Sugiyama and her colleagues found the 1,700-year-old skeleton of one buried alongside other offerings in a pyramid in the city’s ceremonial
Light, shadow, reflections, and terror: How a scary game does scary lighting
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Directed by Sean Dacanay. Produced by Justin Wolfson. Edited by Jeremy Smolnik, with Billy Ward. Click here for transcript . (video link) A couple of weeks back, we joined up with Glen Schofield of Striking Distance Studios to have him walk us through some behind-the-scenes previews of his studio's upcoming game, The Callisto Protocol . In our series so far, we've explored Callisto's gameplay and
Network-crashing leap seconds to be abandoned by 2035, for at least a century
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Enlarge / An astronomical clock in Prague, Czech Republic. (credit: Getty Images) There are not many things you can get Facebook, Google, the United States, France, and Linus Torvalds to agree on, but one of them has come to pass. A near-unanimous vote on Friday in Versailles, France, by parties to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM in its native French) on Resolution 4 means
Ubisoft comes crawling back to Steam after years on Epic Games Store
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Enlarge / Artist's conception of Valve watching the return of Ubisoft games to its Steam platform. Since early 2019 , Ubisoft has made a point of moving its PC releases away from Steam and toward the Epic Games Store and its own Ubisoft connect platform. That years-long experiment now seems to be ending, as Ubisoft has confirmed at least three recent PC releases will be getting Steam versions in
Musk: Paid checkmarks won’t return until Twitter can stop impersonation
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Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) When Elon Musk first launched his Twitter Blue subscription service, the whole point was to make it possible to buy the blue checkmark as a coveted status symbol. Now, the billionaire is backtracking (for now, at least), announcing in a tweet that the relaunch of Blue Verified checkmarks will be delayed, and likely when it does roll out, checkm
How Cupra made an electric hot hatch alternative to the Volkswagen ID.3
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Enlarge / The Cupra Born is a sporty alternative to the Volkswagen ID.3. (credit: Cupra) Recently, we reviewed Audi's RS e-tron GT , a handsome four-door electric vehicle that, while closely related to the Porsche Taycan, still manages to feel quite distinctive to drive. As I detailed in that article, the
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