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You can currently buy points and miles with up to a 150% bonus — but should you?


500+The Points Guy / now
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest promotions. Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies — in large part because they have so many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points at a discount or with a bonus. Selling points or miles gives the seller an immediate cash injection, as travel

Twitter Users Say Elon Musk Should Quit as Boss


16KNYT > Technology / 6h
After weeks of turmoil since he bought the company, Mr. Musk surveyed Twitter about whether he should remain in charge, and said he would abide by the result.

Elon Musk's Twitter CEO resignation poll gets a cheeky response from MySpace Tom


400+Mashable / 10h
Despite the fact Elon Musk's Twitter polls clearly aren't going all that well , the social media platform's current CEO (emphasis on current) can't seem to stop doing them. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's Twitter blocks links to Mastodon, Instagram, and other social platforms The latest asked whether or not he should step down as head of Twitter , and – at least at the time of writing – "yes" in on track t


James Gunn Is Not Letting Troll Outrage Drive Decisions at DC Studios


Gizmodo / 4min
As the dust settles from last week’s DC Studios shakeups, between Henry Cavill being done as Superman and Wonder Woman 3 not moving ahead , new co-chair and co-CEO James Gunn once again took to Twitter and Instagram to address the internet’s rumor mill of speculation. Read more...

Over 67,000 DraftKings Betting Accounts Hit by Hackers


Gizmodo / 14min
New details about a hack from last month show that tens of thousands of users happily gambling away on DraftKings may have had their personal information stolen thanks to account info purchased off the sports gambling site. Read more...

Should you be worried about turbulence? Here’s what the experts say


2KThe Points Guy / 18min
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Three dozen people were injured after a Hawaiian Airlines A330 hit severe turbulence en route from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Sunday. Twenty passengers were sent to the hospital upon landing, according to CNN. Eleven were in “serious condition.” (1/2) HA35 f

Apple is reportedly working on some super-powered new Pro monitors


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22min
Apple is reportedly developing “multiple new external monitors ”, which may include an update to the Pro Display XDR. The Pro Display XDR is a 32-inch flat-panel computer monitor, launched in 2019, alongside the latest iteration of the Mac Pro . The high-end monitor, which boasted a 6K resolution, certainly doesn't come cheap, at a starting cost of $4,999, with the "Pro Stand" to hold it up comin

Tesla accused of illegally firing employees critical of Musk


TechCrunch / 25min
Tesla is being accused of firing two California-based employees for being part of a group that was discussing and drafting letters that were critical of CEO Elon Musk’s strict return-to-office policy and Musk’s tweets, according to complaints filed by their attorneys and a Bloomberg report . One draft letter asked Tesla executives to reconsider making all workers return to the office , a policy t

Google Introduces End-to-End Encryption for Gmail


Gizmodo / 30min
Google Workspace is rolling out a new security update on Gmail , adding end-to-end encryption that aims to provide an added layer of security when sending emails and attachments on the web. Customers will continue to have control over encryption keys and identity services that provide access to those keys. Read more...

South Korea's First Moon Mission Enters Lunar Orbit


Gizmodo / 30min
After a four month journey through space, the Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) has finally reached lunar orbit. The probe will spend the next year scanning the surface from above in search of water ice and suitable landing spots for future missions. Read more...

Dead Artemis Spacecraft Careens Out of Lunar Orbit


100+Futurism / 31min
Lunatic One of NASA's lunar mission has shot out of the Moon's orbit. Publicized by Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDowell , the tumultuous tumble of Artemis 1's Near-Earth Asteroid Scout (NEAScout) was precipitated last month by reports that NASA had been having trouble establishing communications with the miniaturized cube-shaped satellite, known as a "cubesat." "NEAScout accompanied Artemis to t

Someone's Selling Google's Pixel Tablet on Facebook Marketplace


Gizmodo / 36min
Google’s Pixel tablet isn’t supposed to come out until 2023, but we’re already seeing a supposed early unit up for grabs. This leak comes to us from Twitter , though it’s just a collection of screenshots from a Facebook Marketplace post that claims to be selling the announced-but-unreleased Google Pixel Tablet . Read more...

West Texas Shaken by Second 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake in a Month


Gizmodo / 36min
An earthquake that shook West Texas on Friday may be one of the strongest ever recorded in the state, the Associated Press reported . The magnitude 5.4 quake struck at around 5:35 p.m. local time about 14 miles (22 kilometers) north of Midland. It comes just a month after another 5.4 quake in the region, and officials… Read more...

Your Windows PC Has Hidden Themes


Lifehacker / 37min
Windows themes offer a unique mix of wallpapers, sounds, and colors to switch between. Many of them come by default, and there are more themes to download from the Windows Store. But you don’t need to look elsewhere to find more themes for your PC. Some of the best Windows themes are just hidden. Read more...

Rings of Power Season 2 Will Move at a Faster Pace


43Gizmodo / 46min
The world created by J.R.R. Tolkien has carved out a new universe on Prime Video with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power . Season one recently closed out after a ton of world building, and the main players’ arcs are now gearing up for big moments in season two. Read more...

Incoming Arctic Blast Set to Disrupt Holiday Travel Nationwide


Gizmodo / 59min
An extreme chill is set to sweep across most of the continental U.S. in the coming days, as a blast of Arctic air dips as far south as Texas. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting unusually cold temperatures from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast between Wednesday and Saturday, just days after… Read more...

Your Spin Bike Needs Pedal Adapters


Lifehacker / 1h
Cycling shoes are a must if you own a spin bike, and they’re extremely common on road bikes, too. The shoes are stiff enough to properly transmit force to the pedals, and the cleats lock you securely into the pedals so that you don’t slide around. With the right shoes, you can efficiently turn the pedals in circles… Read more...

A fan reverse-engineered 1995's 'Star Wars: Dark Forces' to make it easier to play on modern systems


Engadget / 1h
By modern standards, 1995's Dark Forces doesn't look like much, but it's rightfully considered one of the more important Star Wars games ever released. Not only did it introduce important technical innovations to the first-person shooter genre, but it also went on to have an outsized effect on later Star Wars canon and spawned the Jedi Knight series . However, like a lot of games from the mid-'90

How to Get In-Flight WiFi on Delta, JetBlue, United, and More


Gizmodo / 1h
Leg room, luggage space, in-flight meals, the actual cost of the ticket—these are all important considerations when booking a flight. But for some of us, perhaps the most crucial consideration of all concerns the on-board wifi options. Are you actually going to be able to get anything done mid-journey, or will you be… Read more...

Gift Guide: A look at some of the best gaming headphones of 2022


25TechCrunch / 1h
Good sound is as important to enjoying a game as any other part of the experience, and these days you have your choice of dozens of headsets for every platform. Here are a few of the latest and greatest headsets for your gaming pleasure whether you’re a PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or even mobile gamer. Many of my 2020 review’s models are still around, but new year, new roundup – we have some re

Work PC sales have plummeted once again


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Overall PC sales in Western Europe fell by 22% during Q3 2022, according to the latest figures from analyst firm Canalys, as commercial demand, which is typically resilient in the region, fell by 20%. Laptops took the biggest hit, down by a quarter with just 10.4 million units shifted, with Canalys citing 'deteriorating business confidence' as the driver. And although desktop sales only dropped b

Donald Trump has an aide who follows him on the golf course to show him positive articles


72Mashable / 1h
Former President Donald Trump is as addicted to Being Online as the rest of us. But he also happens to be a 76-year-old with an army of sycophants and hangers-on aides and supporters who can do the dirty work of logging on for him. To wit: Trump's aide, Natalie Harp, reportedly follows him around on the golf course to show him positive articles and posts online. She even sometimes has a printer o


Yes, Indiana Jones 5 Will Address the Mutt Williams Thing


86Gizmodo / 1h
Mutt Williams, Shia LaBeouf’s character from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull , is not in the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny . This much has been known for some time . What hasn’t been known is if the film will just ignore him or make him part of the story—and now, we have a little more… Read more...

Laser Armed Vehicles Will Be Joining The Army


SlashGear / 1h
The U.S. Army has been investing in laser weapon technology for years, and now, the fruits of their labor is being introduced to soldiers for the first time.

Here's How Fast The Lucid Air Really Is


SlashGear / 1h
Lucid Motors is a new company, but they're developing the fastest EVs on the market. Shake hands with your inner racecar driver and find out just how fast.

How To Change The Band On Your Apple Watch


SlashGear / 1h
The Apple Watch is a unique form factor for watches and it also has a new way of attaching straps. We'll tell you which ones will work and how to change them.

Unreleased Google Pixel Tablet Appears On Facebook Marketplace Listing


SlashGear / 1h
After rumors and an initial reveal of the hardware, the Google Pixel Tablet (or a prototype of it with accessories) has appeared on Facebook Marketplace.

5 Best Uses For An Old Kindle E-Reader


SlashGear / 1h
Got an old Kindle e-reader laying around gathering dust? We have some suggestions for ways to repurpose your old Kindle into something useful.

Ten Million Voters Said Elon Musk Should Step Down As Twitter Boss


SlashGear / 1h
Elon Musk's tenure as Twitter owner and CEO has hardly been smooth-sailing. Now, with users rebelling, a controversial poll could seal Musk's fate.

Bugatti Has Stopped Building One Of Its Fastest And Rarest Hypercars


SlashGear / 1h
The final Bugatti Centodieci has crossed the assembly line and been delivered — marking the end of production for one of the rarest hypercars ever made.

12 Unexpected Ways to Use Bubble Wrap Around the House


Lifehacker / 1h
Bubble wrap is the best. It can obviously help you move to a new place without breaking stuff, and of course it’s fun to play with. But it can also do so much more than you might think. Put it in the category of things like vodka , hair conditioner , dryer sheets , and nail polish remover , which all have one stated… Read more...

Wave season cruise deals 2023: Bag a bargain for your next sailing


The Points Guy / 1h
As 2022 winds down, many travelers have turned their thoughts to 2023’s vacation opportunities. In other words, cruise wave season — the period between December and March when cruise lines offer some of their best deals and booking incentives — is upon us. This wave season, cruise lines are offering a slew of fabulous booking bonuses. These include everything from fare discounts and cabin upgrade

Hundreds of Android apps found leaking API keys, putting users at risk


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Hundreds of Android applications being distributed through the Google Play Store have been found leaking Application Programming Interface (API) keys, putting users at risk of identity theft and other threats. The risks were found by cybersecurity researchers at CloudSEK, who used the company’s BeVigil security search engine to analyze 600 applications on the Play Store. Overall, the team found h

Fintech Vint hopes to turn wine and spirits into a mainstream asset class


42TechCrunch / 1h
Do you invest in wine and spirits? Fintech startup Vint thinks everyone should, and is hoping to facilitate this. But don’t expect bottles to be shipped to you: Investments via Vint are fractional. Depending on how deep your pockets are, this is probably for the best: A recent offering that sold out on Vint was for a Macallan 78-Year-Old Collection whisky bottle worth $130,000. There is no doubt

Max Q: A week of firsts


TechCrunch / 1h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! Last week was a week of milestones and landmarks. This week I was going to add Rocket Lab’s first Virginia launch to the list, but (sigh) they scrubbed the Sunday attempt because of high winds… we’ll see if they can nail it today. In this issue: A first for NASA’s Artemis program… …and Japanese firm ispace News from Quantum Space, and more NASA’s Orion capsule ret

Investors’ flight to safety and regulation creates tailwinds for passion assets


TechCrunch / 1h
“Passion investments” can sound like an oxymoron: What do feelings have to do with optimal returns? Yet, from art and cars to StockX , collectibles are a fixture in rich people’s portfolios. Not wanting to put all eggs in one basket is not a new impulse. But while it is easily forgotten in good times, a recession is a great recipe to put diversification back on the agenda. In recent months, this

Popular Dark Chocolate Brands Contain Dangerous Heavy Metals, Report Finds


74Futurism / 1h
You may want to hold off on binge eating all the dark chocolates you're gifted this holiday season, because a new report by Consumer Reports found that many prominent brands contain worryingly high levels of dangerous heavy metals. The independent nonprofit conducted tests on 28 dark chocolate bars, including popular brands like Hershey's, Godiva, and Trader Joe's, all of which were found to cont

Just When You Thought Mosasaurs Couldn’t Get Any Scarier


Gizmodo / 1h
You wouldn’t want to swim in Late Cretaceous seas. If you’ve seen the first Jurassic World movie, you’ll recognize a mosasaur as the creature that leapt from the water to eat a great white shark. That film may have exaggerated the real size of mosasaurs, but the effect is genuine: some species could reach terrifying… Read more...

'The Return of the Crawling Evil,' a Lovecraftian Sci-Fi Story Written and Illustrated by Robots


Gizmodo / 1h
You’ve probably heard about ChatGPT , OpenAI’s new AI chatbot that seems to be able to spin up essays, poems, Twitter replies , and short stories at the drop of a hat. We at Gizmodo had heard a lot about how good the program was at writing fiction , so we decided: why not have the robot write us some science fiction? It… Read more...

Don't Remove a Stolen iPhone From Your Apple ID (Do This Instead)


Lifehacker / 1h
Your iPhone has some excellent anti-theft features that make it difficult for thieves to use the device. Even if someone wipes your phone, they’ll still need your Apple ID and password to get into it and turn off “Find My”—which they’ll need to do if they ever want to sell it. However, the information on your phone… Read more...

Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro M2 drops to a new all-time low of $699


66Engadget / 1h
The new 11-inch iPad Pro has hit its lowest price ever at Amazon, which means you can grab the base version of Apple's premium tablet for just $699. That's $100 off the list price and $40 less than it was before Black Friday . It won't arrive in time for Christmas, but if you've had your eye on the Pro, this will likely be the lowest price you'll see this year. The steepest discount goes to the 1

This mechanical keyboard has a dazzling, distracting display under its keys


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Finalmouse/YouTube ) If you think RGB LEDs dancing upon your keyboard's keys is distracting, you might want to look away from Finalmouse's upcoming mechanical keyboard. The Finalmouse Centerpiece announced Saturday is a mechanical keyboard that has its own display showing animated visuals through the keyboard's transparent keycaps and switches for a look that seems as dazzling as


Critical Windows code-execution vulnerability went undetected until now


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21Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Researchers recently discovered a Windows code-execution vulnerability that has the potential to rival EternalBlue, the name of a different Windows security flaw used to detonate WannaCry, the ransomware that shut down computer networks across the world in 2017. Like EternalBlue, CVE-2022-37958, as the latest vulnerability is tracked, allows attackers to execute ma

Someone tries to sell a Pixel Tablet prototype, posts pictures


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
The Pixel Tablet! Apparently it will also come in black, or at least this prototype does. The Google Pixel Tablet is arriving at some point in 2023. While nobody knows quite when the release date is, someone was apparently already selling a prototype on Facebook Marketplace. (Why does this keep happening to Pixel prototypes?) The listing, spotted by Twitter user ShrimpApplePro , represents the fi

Lobbyists have held up nation’s first right-to-repair bill in New York


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Tech companies, including Apple, have lobbied hard to prevent a New York bill that would require them to make repair information and parts available to individuals and non-affiliated repair techs. (credit: Getty Images) The Digital Fair Repair Act, the first right-to-repair bill to entirely pass through a state legislature , is awaiting New York Governor Kathy Hochul's signature. But lo

Musk’s alleged stalker identified; no evidence of ElonJet tracking, report says


30Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Theo Wargo / Staff | Getty Images North America ) Last Wednesday, Elon Musk seemed absolutely convinced that an alleged “crazy stalker” used a Twitter account tracking his private jet to accurately pinpoint the Twitter CEO’s live location at a gas station outside the Los Angeles International Airport. Posting a video of the alleged stalker, claiming his son was in the car, and bl

Atari’s New Gaming Console Is Dead


How-To Geek / 2h
The original Atari has been gone for decades, but the current owner of the name and brand released a new home console recently, called the Atari VCS 800. After a relatively short life, it’s now on its way out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Shop for Vinyl Records In-Store and Online


How-To Geek / 2h
In my experience, shopping for vinyl is often more fun than playing a record. There’s nothing better than digging through a milk crate and finding something cool—especially if you’ve never heard it before. But where should you shop for vinyl records? And should you skip retailers like Walmart? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple Patents the "Any Key"


How-To Geek / 2h
Imagine typing on an all-new Macbook with aluminum keys that could dynamically change and transform into another key in seconds. Like the “A” and surrounding keys turning into a 9-key. Well, that’s a possibility, according to new patents filed by Apple. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Doing Kindness At The Airport: Do You Ever Extend Your Priority Benefits To Strangers?


View from the Wing / 2h
You have elite benefits, or credit card benefits, and those are often designed to make travel easier not just for yourself but travel companions as well. Nowhere is it written that you had to know someone traveling alongside you before you got to the airport. Have you ever befriended a fellow traveler and let them piggyback off of your benefits? Would you? Continue reading ...

United axes 1 of its newest and most unusual Hawaii routes


22The Points Guy / 2h
United’s pandemic-era experiment of connecting Orange County, California, with Hawaii is coming to an end. The Chicago-based carrier will cease flying between the John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu on Feb. 25, 2023, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The route first launched on May 6,

TPG’s 10 commandments of credit card rewards


300+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether you’re a credit card rewards novice or a full-on expert, there are key tenets to follow. As the saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes,” and the points and miles game is no exception. Whether you’re brand-new to the hobby or a seasoned pro, the potential for errors is always there. In this guide, I want to sha

Matter makes landfall on Amazon Echo as support continues to grow


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Making good on its promise, Amazon is currently rolling out support for the Matter smart home standard to 17 Echo devices with more on the way. Just to name a few of the supported devices, you have the fourth-generation Echo , Echo Dot (5th gen) with clock , Echo Studio , Echo Show 10 display, and the Show 15 . This update will turn everything listed into a central hub allowing you to control oth

Patton Oswalt and Rachael Leigh Cook Are Heading Into a World of Superhero Noir in NO/ONE


32Gizmodo / 2h
Radiant Black has become a smash hit for Image Comics, now playing host to a whole rainbow of Radiant heroes and villains . But its next big thing isn’t bright lights and big superheroics—it’s a multimedia thriller about murder in a world of heroes , and io9 has your first details. Read more...

Leading VPN targets Russian censorship in provocative billboard campaign


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A leading VPN service has just launched a rather provocative billboard campaign to raise awareness of the need to be protected when browsing the web. Hide.me decided to target Russia amid a growing number of suspicious deaths linked to those questioning the war in Ukraine and the Kremlin's political views. The bold billboards, referring to speaking about Russian politics online without becoming t

Citi Premier Card: 7 Reasons To Apply


400+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Link: Apply now for the Citi Premier ® Card The Citi Premier ® Card ( review ) is one of the most rewarding mid-range credit cards. While many people might be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ), the Citi Premier is an often overlooked competitor (or complement, depending on how you look at it). The card is even offering a limited time welcome bonus , so in this post I wan

Use This Site to Get Your Instagram Back After Getting Locked Out


Lifehacker / 2h
Getting hacked sucks . The invasion of privacy is bad enough, but when hackers decide to lock you out of your account entirely, that’s just cruel. Losing access to your years of Instagram photos, stories, and DMs can be heartbreaking, and, until now, it was usually permanent. Luckily, that might not be the case anymore. Read more...

The world’s oldest DNA ever reveals a surprisingly lively Arctic


Mashable / 2h
In a breakthrough study, scientists successfully sequenced 2 million-year-old DNA uncovered in Northern Greenland. Using cutting-edge technology, the study found that the Arctic's polar desert was once a thriving ecosystem that hosted an array of species from trees and herbs to mastodons and sea creatures. The extraction of the DNA, which was found frozen in Ice Age sediment, challenges scientist

How To Use The Citi Premier 80,000 Point Offer


View from the Wing / 2h
Citibank is offering its biggest-ever initial bonus to earn 80,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. Earning on this $95 annual fee card is 3 points per dollar spent at restaurants; supermarkets; gas stations; air travel; and hotels. That’s a broad set of categories for triple points-earning. The one time I know of that they made this same initia

Professors Say ChatGPT Is Writing Terrible Papers That Would Get Failing Grades


28Futurism / 2h
F for Effort OpenAI's text-generating ChatGPT has made major waves since being made available to the public last month. The AI has spat out everything from usable source code to vaguely believable short stories — and its prowess has even shocked some academics , who were taken by its essay-writing skills and fretted that they were already on par with human undergrads. But not every lecturer out t

The new Mac Pro could still be an M2-powered beast


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple is looking increasingly likely to miss its projected 2022 deadline for completing the transition to using its own silicon processors across the entirety of the Mac product line, with the enterprise-aimed Mac Pro being the last to follow. As highlighted by Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman, the path to Mac Pros powered by Apple’s custom M-series chip, which would allow iOS apps to run natively in mac

Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Be Extradited to the US


66NYT > Technology / 2h
The disgraced FTX founder, who has been in a Bahamas prison for the past week, agreed to be sent to the United States, following a confusing day in court.


Benioff’s reported Slack statement muddles message about Salesforce’s view of WFH


22TechCrunch / 2h
CNBC reported on Friday that Marc Benioff sent a message on the company Slack channel that newer employees weren’t as productive. He questioned if this was due to working from home since COVID, and a lack of training and sharing of tribal knowledge that was previously part of the in-office culture. Here’s partially what he said, according to the report: “New employees (hired during the pandemic i

Epic Forced to Pay Record-Breaking $520 Million Fine for Violating Children's Privacy and Engaging in Dark Pattern Deception


100Gizmodo / 2h
Fortnite-maker Epic Games has agreed to pay a massive $520 million fine in settlements with the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly illegally gathering data from children and deploying dark patterns techniques to manipulate users into making unwanted in-game purchases. The fines mark a major regulatory win for the… Read more...

Winter is coming: 6 real-life strategies you can use when your flight is canceled or delayed


100+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated. It’s beginning to look a lot like winter across the United States. Snow and ice are currently blanketing much of the Midwest and AccuWeather predicts that “a significant storm” will evolve later this week, “threatening to bring a wide swath of snow, rain and fierce winds from the Plains to the Atlantic Seaboard” just in time for Christmas. As a result, i

3 Black founders explain how they’re preparing for a tough 2023


TechCrunch / 3h
Life as a startup founder is never dull. That’s doubly true for Black founders, who routinely struggle to raise funds, be noticed and get their fair share of attention. For the new year, TechCrunch+ conducted a mini-survey to find out what Black founders are expecting in 2023. All three founders brought up the same concerns — the economy, the environment and equality. Abimbola Adebayo, the founde

3 Black founders predict little will change in VC in 2023


TechCrunch / 3h
Though inflation appears to be dropping, economic conditions remain uncertain, and the overall fundraising climate is reverting to pre-pandemic levels. For Black founders, who have rarely received more than 1% of total venture capital invested in startups, 2022 wasn’t kind, and 2023 doesn’t look promising given how things are going. To find out how Black founders are planning to manage their time

Bored Apes creator Yuga Labs appoints Activision’s Daniel Alegre as CEO


63TechCrunch / 3h
Activision Blizzard COO Daniel Alegre is leaving the gaming giant to take over as CEO of Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club. Yuga’s first and current CEO Nicole Muniz will stay on as a strategic advisor. “Nicole, Greg, and I have been on the hunt for someone with Daniel’s skill set for some time,” said Yuga co-founder Wylie Aronow in a press release . The crypto company wanted

'Fortnite' developer Epic Games will have to pay the FTC's biggest fine ever


Mashable / 3h
The Federal Trade Commission has its sights set on the video game industry. Less than a month after the FTC sued to stop Microsoft’s blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the regulatory agency is back to put the hammer down on Fortnite . Specifically, the game’s developer Epic Games has been ordered to pay a combined $520 million in penalties for violations of data privacy laws and for

Loki Narrates the (Very) Brief First Look at Season 2 of the Marvel Series


48Gizmodo / 3h
In 2023, Marvel is going full multiverse. There’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania , Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , and The Marvels to start, but don’t forget the show that started it all. That’s Loki and it too will be back in 2023. Read more...

ChatGPT Has Infiltrated Twitter Replies


33Gizmodo / 3h
As Twitter continues to circle the drain fueled by chaos from CEO Elon Musk, one user noticed something peculiar about tweet replies. After digging a little deeper, user Pieter Levels—who goes by @levelsio on the platform—found that some users are apparently now using the popular text-generating AI ChatGPT to reply to… Read more...

Here’s Your Year-End Financial Checklist


Lifehacker / 3h
The end of the year is always a time for reflection, and your personal finances are no exception. Even in a year marked by record-high inflation , there’s a good chance your finances aren’t as bad as you might think . But as 2022 winds down, it’s the perfect time to conduct a year-end review. Using the buckets below,… Read more...

15 Delayed Movies That Are Finally Coming Out in 2023


Lifehacker / 3h
In addition to being a global disaster in many ways that matter a good deal more, COVID took a wrecking ball to the film industry, and Hollywood is still cleaning up the debris. Countless films have been re-edited, delayed, and outright cancelled as a result of necessary COVID restrictions, illnesses, financial… Read more...

Get excited: The Lelo Smart Wand 2 is 30% off


Mashable / 3h
Save $60: As of Dec. 19, the Lelo Smart Wand 2 is on sale for $139.99 at Lovehoney. That’s a savings of 30%. This time of year can be stressful . So why not use a little of your hard-earned cash to treat yourself to a lifetime’s worth of relaxation — or, more specifically, orgasms? As of Dec. 19, you can get the Lelo Smart Wand 2 for $139.99. That’s $60 off its usual price of $199.99, and a savin

Crash Bandicoot mobile game is 'On the Run' to an early grave


Engadget / 3h
Game developer King said today it’s shutting down Crash Bandicoot: On the Run . The Android and iOS title didn't last long, as it had just launched in March 2021. King announced on its Facebook page (via Eurogamer ) that it would shut down the game’s servers on February 16th, 2023, after which you’ll no longer be able to play. All in-app purchases are already turned off, and players will have unt

Leak Inspection Finds Hole in Russian Spacecraft Docked to ISS


Gizmodo / 3h
An inspection has revealed an 0.8-millimeter-wide hole in the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft that sprung a coolant leak outside the International Space Station last week. Russian space agency Roscosmos will make a decision on the flight-worthiness of the spacecraft later this month, at which time Russia may choose to expedite… Read more...

One of the world’s biggest cruise lines is finally restarting sailings from Texas


67The Points Guy / 3h
After a six-year absence, Princess Cruises is finally back in Texas. The world’s fifth-largest cruise line on Sunday launched its first series of sailings from the Lone Star State since 2016 — a mix of five- to 11-night trips to the western Caribbean that will continue through April 2023. The voyages are taking place on the line’s 3,080-passenger Ruby Princess and are mostly made up of seven-nigh

How to Rename a Branch in Git


How-To Geek / 3h
Branching is a trivial exercise in Git. Unfortunately, trivial tasks rarely get due attention, and mistakes happen. If you’ve misnamed a branch, it’ll have to be renamed. Here’s how to do that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Kohler's $11K Alexa Toilet Is Ready To Flush Your Money Down the Drain


How-To Geek / 3h
The popular home goods company Kohler is no stranger to unique smart home devices, from faucets to smart mirrors. But in 2019, it announced the Kohler Numi 2.0 Smart Toilet with LED lights, a speaker, and Alexa voice controls, and now you can finally put one in your home. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

OnePlus Announces Smartphone Launch Event in Early 2023


How-To Geek / 3h
On the heels of a surprise event this past weekend, OnePlus has scheduled “Cloud 11 | A OnePlus Launch Event” for February 11th, 2023. The event will see the launch of the much-rumored OnePlus 11 5G smartphone and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

John Carmack Quits Job Building Metaverse, Blasts Facebook


100+Futurism / 3h
Doom and Gloom Facebook VR leader — and Doom creator — John Carmack has quit his advisory position at the company now known as Meta, and took to the social network to unsparingly explain his departure. In a Facebook post , Carmack publicly shared his resignation email, which he said he decided to post after it had been partially leaked to the press. "This is the end of my decade in VR," the gamin

One of the best Xbox Game Pass games is leaving at the end of the month


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Eight games will leave Xbox’s subscription service on December 31, including one of the best games released in the past decade. First-person sci-fi adventure Outer Wilds is among the names being axed from Xbox Game Pass . It won many awards when it made its 2019 debut, and 2022 saw it released on the PS5 and Xbox Series X |S for next-gen gamers to give it a go. Luckily, you still have two weeks t


How to Watch Soccer on Streaming TV


24Gizmodo / 3h
For many Americans, soccer is a once-every-four-year thing. We watch the World Cup , the biggest and most important soccer tournament in the world, but once it’s over, it’s over . Then we forget about the sport until the next World Cup. Next time around, though, the 2026 World Cup is here in North America, so maybe you… Read more...

Across the Spider-Verse Wants You to Take Its Villain Seriously


52Gizmodo / 3h
When it was announced that the main villain of the Into the Spider-Verse sequel was going to be D-List Spidey foe the Spot, many people shrugged their shoulders at the thought that someone who looks like a walking dalmatian zoot suit with portal powers could be a major threat to Miles and his amazing friends. But… Read more...

This sub-$100 ASUS laptop makes a great last-minute gift — plus more of the best deals of the day


Mashable / 3h
We've rounded up the best deals of the day on Dec. 19 — here are our top picks: BEST STREAMING DEAL : Apple TV+ — free $6.99/month (save $20.97) for three months BEST TV DEAL : Amazon Fire TV 75-inch Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV — $499.99 $1,099.99 (save $600) BEST SUBSCRIPTION DEAL: Playstation+ subscriptions — starting at $29.99 (save up to 50%) for your first year BEST COMPUTER DEAL : ASUS E210

SpaceX Pulls off 3 Orbital Launches in 34 Hours, Smashing Its Record


29Gizmodo / 3h
SpaceX is finishing off the year strong, flying its Falcon 9 rocket three times in less than 34 hours to deliver various payloads to low Earth orbit. Read more...

How (and why) to plan a ski trip to Niseko, Japan, with points and miles


60The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: The writer updated this post with new information after returning to Niseko in December 2022 for another ski trip. You might not think of skiing when planning a trip to Japan . But there are plenty of opportunities to ski in Japan each winter. My first experience skiing in Japan was when I took a daytrip from Tokyo to ski at Gala Yuzawa. Since then, I’ve taken two more extended ski

Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?


100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

Not sporty enough, not efficient enough—the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport


Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Modern Lexuses are dominated by a huge hourglass grille that reminds GenXers like me of Battlestar Galactica . (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Something about automotive body styles brings out emotions in people. Witness the once-mighty station wagon's fall from grace; at one time, it was the family supercar, now it's mostly just adored by people on the Internet (who never actually buy them)

9 Ways to Give Your ‘Performance’ Oatmeal a Competitive Edge


Lifehacker / 4h
Oatmeal is one of the great underrated foods for athletes, whether you’re a runner, a weightlifter, or just somebody who wants a filling breakfast before hitting the gym. If you want more whole grains or fiber in your diet, congrats—oats have plenty. If you need carbs to fuel you, oats come through there, as well. And… Read more...

Toyota president keeps pushing idea that people hate EVs, despite epic waitlists


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Toyota president Akio Toyoda has made it no secret that he really, really dislikes electric vehicles. This weekend, he offered this latest installment: “People involved in the auto industry are largely a silent majority,” Toyoda told reporters in Thailand, according to The Wall Street Journal. “That silent majority is wondering whether EVs are really OK to have as a single option. But they think

Secretlab For Automobili Lamborghini Pinnacle Edition Are Gaming Chairs Fit For A Supercar


SlashGear / 4h
Secretlab is pairing up with the legendary Italian automaker to create one of the most luxurious — and most exclusive — bespoke gaming chairs ever sold.

The Strangest Special Edition Game Consoles Ever


SlashGear / 4h
There have been some strange and interesting special edition gaming consoles released over the years. We have a lit of our absolute favorites for you.

Grab the IRL version of Wordle on sale at Amazon


Mashable / 4h
SAVE $10: The Wordle board game is on sale on Amazon for only $10 as of Dec. 19. That's a 50% savings from its original price of $19.99. For what feels like forever now, we've been wracking our brains every single day to figure out what the Wordle word of the day is, and asking our friends to give us hints once they've figured it out. There's no doubt that Wordle is fun, but since it's a digital

Unlock your genetic code with this AncestryDNA kit


Mashable / 4h
SAVE $70: As of Dec. 19, this AncestryDNA + Traits kit is on sale for $49 on Amazon, down from $119. That's a discount of 59%. If you've procrastinated a bit on buying gifts, don't worry. You're not the only one in this situation. Do you have a pensive person in your life you still want to shop for? Amazon has something that might be perfect. As of Dec. 19, the Ancestry DNA + Traits kit is on sal

The Final Fantasy 'Pixel Remaster' series heads to Switch and PS4 next spring


22Engadget / 4h
Square Enix’s “pixel perfect” remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games will arrive on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 next spring, the publisher announced on Monday . First announced at E3 2021 and subsequently released on PC and mobile over the course of that same year, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series features reworked 2D sprites and backgrounds, rearranged music, user interface

IBM: Why the next step in 5G is all about acceleration


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
We’ve heard a lot about the potential of 5G networks unlocking value for all enterprise players, across the entire ecosystem. With millions of 5G devices and huge waves of new data being collected, how can 5G redefine how the world connects? Let’s face it, it was a big year for 5G . With the global 5G infrastructure market estimated to hit $9.26 billion USD in 2022 and $81 billion USD by 2027, at

Google Takes on Doctors' Terrible Handwriting


Gizmodo / 4h
Google has proposed a remedy for the doctor’s note. The tech giant is working on an AI technology tool to decipher hard-to-read handwritten medical prescriptions, as announced at its yearly Google for India conference on Monday and described in a company blogpost . Read more...

Grim: TSA Breaks New Firearms Record In 2022


One Mile at a Time / 4h
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has set a new record this year… for the number of firearms stopped in carry-ons at security checkpoints. 18 guns stopped at TSA checkpoints daily, most loaded The TSA has revealed some shocking data on the number of firearms that have been stopped at security checkpoints this year: As of December 16, 2022, the TSA stopped 6,301 firearms at airport

How to identify and prevent credit card fraud


The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Credit card fraud is a serious risk to individuals and businesses alike. Despite measures like mobile wallets , chip cards, and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, consumers are still at risk of having their credit card accounts used fraudulently. Below, we’ll explain what credit card fraud is, the steps you c

Meta Accused of Breaching Antitrust Policies Connected to Facebook Marketplace


34Gizmodo / 4h
On Monday, the European Commission accused Meta of going against its antitrust laws by using its Facebook Marketplace to promote ads and distort outside competition. The commission warned Meta of the breach in an official statement and said if the company is found guilty, it could receive a fine of up to 10% of its… Read more...

The next generation of Microsoft Teams is officially here to try now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
There's exciting news for anyone wanting more from their Microsoft Teams experience, after the company revealed its new "premium" offering is now available to try out. Officially called Microsoft Teams Premium, the new version of the video conferencing platform offers a range of upgraded features, alongside more customization and personalization options. “Today, we are excited to share that we ar


Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle FTC's 'Fortnite' case


66Engadget / 4h
Fortnite maker Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act ( COPPA ) and "tricked millions of players into making unintentional purchases," using deceptive design strategies called dark patterns, the Federal Trade Commission said. The agency notes that there are two separate settlements, each of which broke FTC records. Epic

Watch Tom Cruise Repeatedly Try to Kill Himself for Mission: Impossible 7


100+Gizmodo / 4h
At this point, Tom Cruise is well known for doing as many of his own stunts as possible, no matter how dangerous they are or needless they seem to be. But that doesn’t make it any less impressive learning how much work and care goes into these stunts/keeping Cruise alive, as this behind-the-scenes look at Mission: … Read more...

The 10 Best Chrome Extensions of 2022, According to Google


Lifehacker / 4h
Google annually goes though its web store to find the best and most popular Chrome extensions of the year. It’s no Spotify Wrapped, but it’s a good way to know what made this year special (as far as internet browsing is concerned, anyway). And in 2022, it’s no surprise that AI shows up in a lot of the extensions. Read more...

Buy One of These Lanterns Before the Next Power Outage


How-To Geek / 4h
Whether you’re braced for winter storms or summer squalls, you really should buy one of these powerful lanterns before the next power outage comes your way. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Keep Your Gaming PC Safe and Secure With ESET, Now 20% Off


How-To Geek / 4h
Take your online safety to a whole new level with ESET Internet Security. The world-renowned cybersecurity company prides itself on anticipating new threats and ensuring protection for their customers to promote a positive digital future around the globe. For a limited time, you can get the same internet protection relied on by the Google Play Store for 20% off, making this an extremely cost-effe

Snag a Pair of Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers for $130 ($50 Off)


How-To Geek / 4h
Fill your outdoor adventures with a steady stream of your favorite tunes with Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM SE Portable Bluetooth Speakers (2-Pack). The rugged waterproof and dustproof design allows you to bring the entertainment with you wherever you go, now for only $129.99 ($50 off) through the end of today. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

T-Mobile Has New Protections Against SIM-Swapping Attacks


How-To Geek / 4h
SIM swapping attacks have been a problem with mobile carriers for years, which can lead to customers being locked out of their phone service and having their personal data stolen. Thankfully, networks are getting more serious about the problem, including T-Mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Is a Sugar Hangover Real?


How-To Geek / 4h
We all know you can get a hangover from drinking too much alcohol. The throbbing headache, lethargy, and nausea are sure signs you overindulged. But if you’ve ever skipped the booze and went for the desserts instead only to feel the same way, there’s a reason why. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Passengers Admonished To Stay Seated Until It’s Their Row’s Turn To Deplane


70View from the Wing / 4h
There's no real obligation to cram into the aisles immediately (though try to make room for the passenger in the middle seat to stretch out). But it's not reasonable to criticize passengers for getting up to stretch, and to get their carry on bags down in order to deplane efficiently. Continue reading ...

John Carmack Quits Meta, Burns His Virtual Bridges Behind Him


56Gizmodo / 4h
Meta’s pivot away from social media and into virtual reality has hit another snag. One of the company’s executives, John Carmack, who helped build Meta’s Oculus company as Chief Technology Officer—is stepping away from Meta amidst frustration over the company’s efficiency. Read more...

Tesla Semis' Range May Fall Drastically When Hauling Things Heavier Than Potato Chips


200+Futurism / 4h
Range Over Five years after showing off its Semi truck to the public, Tesla finally started delivering trucks to its customers this month. But the company has been noticeably quiet about the vehicle since, having yet to reveal the truck's weight capacity when fully loaded, its price, or when the rest of Tesla's companies will actually be able to start using them. And given the latest news, Tesla

Six Final Fantasy games are getting re-releases in time for the 35th anniversary


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Originally available only on PC and mobile, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is making its PS4 and Nintendo Switch debut in Spring 2023 to celebrate the very first game’s 35th anniversary. Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collects the first six games in the sprawling franchise, each one reworked to use the power of modern machines. As well as improved the resolution of the decades-old graphics, the sound

The Most Expensive Cars In Beyoncé And Jay-Z's Collection


SlashGear / 4h
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a garage fit for music industry royalty, but it's loyalty to one luxury automaker that may have earned them the star of their collection.

The Most Expensive Car In Fernando Alonso's Collection


SlashGear / 4h
With a net worth of around $240 million, Fernando Alonso has a car collection fit for one of the youngest and most decorated F1 champions to ever hit the track.

Want to join the 'Hades 2' hype but haven't played 'Hades'? The original is on sale for 50% off


Mashable / 4h
SAVE 50%: Supergiant Games' massively popular Hades is available for digital download for just $12.49 in the Nintendo eShop, down 50% from its $24.99 list price. Grab it before the sale ends on Dec. 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you saw the Hades 2 trailer drop from the 2022 Game Awards and thought to yourself, "How have I not already played the original game, one of the best indie roguelikes ever made

Snag a small but powerful Bose speaker for less than $100 on Amazon


Mashable / 4h
Save $20: The Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $99 on Amazon as of Dec. 19. That's a savings of 17%. There's a portable speaker, and then there's a very portable speaker . If you need a speaker that you can throw in your handbag, link on to your home exercise bike, or put out by the fire pit, there's a great deal on a Bose Bluetooth speaker today on Amazon for under $100. The

AI-based data analytics enable business insight


MIT Technology Review / 4h
Remember buying music on CDs? Or even vinyl? From the consumer perspective, the shift to streaming services provides a limitless selection of content that we can access on all of our devices. For the music industry, it creates tremendous opportunities to collect, analyze, and monetize data about our listening habits. That was the directive SK Sharma was given in 2016, when he was hired as chief a

Fortnite settles child privacy and trickery claims


53BBC News - Technology / 4h
Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases.

They did it again: TSA breaks record for number of firearms found at US security checkpoints


The Points Guy / 4h
The year is not quite over yet, but as of Friday, the Transportation Security Administration announced that it has already found more firearms at airport security checkpoints than in any other year. As of Dec. 16, TSA officers have intercepted a record 6,301 firearms brought to airport checkpoints by passengers. Of those 6,301 firearms, 88% were loaded. This year’s number of firearms “finds” alre

The Dyson Zone headset is comfy enough to sleep with, but still makes you look like Bane


50Engadget / 4h
When I first checked out the Dyson Zone in March , the company didn't allow us to take our own photos of video of the demos, since they were still a ways from production. Now that we have new details about the pricing and availability of Dyson's air-purifying headphones, the company invited us to check out the device again, this time with video. The Dyson Zone will be available in March at a star


What's New on Prime Video in January 2023


Lifehacker / 4h
The first season of Prime Video’s Hunters, a late-’70s action drama about a group of Nazi hunters tracking down surviving members of the Third Reich, premiered in late February 2020. I used to walk by the subway ad for it every day while dropping my kid off at school. Then the school shut down, along with everything… Read more...

Jump-start your day with a coffee maker on sale for up to 50% off


Mashable / 5h
Coffee makers are indispensable kitchen appliances for the caffeinated among us. Here are the best coffee maker deals on Amazon as of Dec. 19. BEST ICED COFFEE MAKER: The Mr. Coffee iced coffee maker is budget-friendly, easy to use, and includes a tumbler for your brew. And it's half-off. $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) BEST SEMIAUTOMATIC ESPRESSO MAKER: The KitchenAid semi-automatic espresso machine ta

Watch Robots Build a Ford F-150 Lightning


20How-To Geek / 5h
We’re getting a rare glimpse of the Ford F-150 Lightning production and assembly line, complete with autonomous robots, thanks to a YouTuber who visited the factory. It gives us an in-depth look behind the scenes at Ford’s large factory in Dearborn, Michigan. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple’s emergency satellite service is now live in 6 countries — here’s how to use it


100+The Points Guy / 5h
If something goes wrong while you’re hiking in California or backpacking in France, getting help is now just a tap away on Apple’s latest device. The tech giant rolled out its safety-focused Emergency SOS via satellite feature to four additional countries last week , bringing this potentially life-saving technology to more adventurers who find themselves off the grid. The feature is now available

Introduction: The Trip Of A Lifetime To Austin


21One Mile at a Time / 5h
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will be a bit less exotic and international than my typical ones. Nonetheless, it was a pretty special, once-in-a-lifetime trip for a different reason, and contained travel on some airlines I don’t usually fly. Why I took this trip I recently spent a weekend in Austin, Texas. A friend was in Austin for the week for work, and proposed making a weekend o

FTC brings a $520 million hammer down on Epic Games for Fortnite complaints


Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Artist's conception of the FTC standing over a pile of Epic Games fines. Epic Games will pay over half a billion dollars to settle two Federal Trade Commission complaints regarding the company's use of children's private information and its use of "dark patterns" to encourage accidental in-game purchases. The penalties—which the FTC says are some of the largest imposed in the organizati

Russia says it will take no immediate action on damaged Soyuz spacecraft


21Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Three hours after the coolant leak was initially detected Wednesday night, it remained ongoing. (credit: NASA TV) After working through the weekend to better characterize damage to its Soyuz spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, Russian specialists have decided to take no immediate action. In a lengthy statement published Monday morning by Roscosmos (a VPN is required

Musk polls Twitter users on whether he should be CEO—57.5% want him to quit


94Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Elon Musk polled Twitter users yesterday on whether he should remain as the company's CEO and claimed he would abide by the results. The poll concluded with 17.5 million votes, with a large majority urging Musk to step down. "Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll," Musk wrote . The "Yes" option was selected by 57.5 percent

Google, Apple and Mozilla are teaming up to build a better web browser benchmark tool


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Often regarded as the ultimate rivals, and rarely seen in collaboration, Apple, Google, and Mozilla have joined forces to deliver an improved web browser benchmark tool for users everywhere. Speedometer 3 (a follow-on from Speedometer 2) is a browser benchmark designed to measure responsiveness by simulating user interactions on demonstrator web applications. For now, version 3 is still in “activ

Last chance: Earn a massive 150,000-point bonus with the Amex Business Platinum


100+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Time is running out for the highest welcome offer we’ve seen on this card in over five years . If you’re deciding whether or not to apply for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , it’s time to make up your mind. This offer ends this Thursday. Right now, new cardholders who apply through our official TPG

The Mystery of Nevada’s Ancient Reptilian Boneyard


100+Wired / 5h
Whale-sized shonisaurs dominated the ocean 230 million years ago. A fossil cluster offers a fascinating glimpse at how they lived—based on where they died.

Helm.ai snags $31M to scale its ‘unsupervised’ autonomous driving software


28TechCrunch / 5h
A few bright spots remain in the autonomous vehicle industry even amid macroeconomic headwinds that have nearly shut off the spigot of venture capital and led to further consolidation. Helm.ai, a startup developing software designed for advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving and robotics, is one of them. The Menlo Park, California-based startup recently raised $31 million in a Ser

Can You Use a Video Doorbell Without Doorbell Wiring?


How-To Geek / 5h
So your home’s old doorbell never worked, or you’d like to put a video doorbell on an entrance that was never wired for a doorbell. Here’s what you need to know about using a video doorbell without existing wiring. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Android 13 Is Coming to the Windows Subsystem for Android


26How-To Geek / 5h
The Windows Subsystem for Android, or WSA for short, is a Windows 11 feature that allows some Android games and applications to run on your PC with alongside typical Windows apps. Now it’s about to get a big update. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Google's Upcoming Pixel Tablet Ended Up on Facebook Marketplace


How-To Geek / 5h
Here we go again—someone found another yet-to-be-released Google product on Facebook Marketplace. This time it’s the Pixel Tablet, a device that doubles as a smart home hub when placed in a docking station. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers are back on sale for $49


Engadget / 5h
If you've been meaning to grab a spare gamepad for your PlayStation 5, today is a good day to do so, as Sony's DualSense Wireless Controller is back on sale for $49. This the same deal we saw around Black Friday and ties the lowest price we've tracked. Normally, the controller retails around $70. The discount is available at several retailers, including Amazon , Walmart , GameStop , Target , Best

Get the Apple Watch Series 7 for a heart-pumping $150 off


Mashable / 5h
Save $150: As of Dec. 19, the Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + cellular, 45mm) is down to $379.99 at Target. That's a savings of 28%. If you're prepping for fitness resolutions or hunting for a smartwatch that can take on personal and professional tasks, now's a great time to shop. Target has a great deal on last year's Apple Watch model that's just in time for the holidays, or New Year's Day. The App

You Deserve This Gorgonzola Caramelized Onion Tarte Tatin


23Lifehacker / 5h
A classic tarte tatin is sweet, stuffed with apples, and requires a bit of fussing over a caramel sauce. It’s worth the effort when you’re looking for a sweet dessert, but you can also use the same technique for a dish that’s superbly savory. For a simple, shareable, and rather impressive plate, make a gorgonzola and… Read more...

Elon Musk Polled Twitter to Ask If He Should Resign, and the Results Were RESOUNDING


500+Futurism / 5h
After a disastrous month and a half of leadership over social media network Twitter, CEO Elon Musk may have finally figured out that he may not be right for the job. The no-longer-richest-man-in-the-world polled his 122 million followers Sunday evening if he should step down as CEO, something he already promised to do — eventually — when he first took over the company. The result? A resounding 57

Twitter Suddenly Reverses Course on 'Policy' That Banned Links to Competing Social Media Sites


100+Gizmodo / 5h
Twitter has once again rushed to undo an impulsive new policy less than a day after introducing it. This week’s victim: Elon Musk’s sudden decision to ban external links to other social media sites. Read more...


5 Smartwatches You Can Buy for Under $200


Lifehacker / 5h
As the New Year approaches, you’ll be reminded a million times of your health and fitness goals. And if you—or someone you’re shopping for—wants a smartwatch to help meet those goals (along with measuring sleep quality and telling us how many steps we took to the kitchen and back), here are some of the best current… Read more...

What we bought: Our favorite gadgets of 2022


Engadget / 5h
While plenty of gadgets cross our desks, we at Engadget also end up buying a lot of things for ourselves throughout the year. In 2022, some of us upgraded our TVs while others invested in new cookware and desk accessories that upped our productivity. But there are plenty of things we've been loving recently that haven't made it onto the site. Here, our staffers look back on the year that was by g

Frontier drops customer service calling, but does its online chat work?


71The Points Guy / 6h
In case you missed it, Frontier Airlines became the latest low-cost carrier to do away with phone-based customer service last month . Before, Frontier flyers could call a traditional customer service line to get help with issues such as reservations, cancellations or lost bags. Now, flyers needing assistance must either use a 24-hour live chat available on the airline’s website, reach out on soci

Update: Sam Bankman-Fried Finally Agrees to Return to the U.S. to Face the Music


35Gizmodo / 6h
After a strange, strange day of hemming and hawing, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finally agreed to not contest extradition to the U.S., finally giving in to demands he face federal fraud charges. Read more...

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's Director Teases Bill Murray's Role


Gizmodo / 6h
Get another look at the cocaine bear in, well, Cocaine Bear . Jenna Ortega promises more for her character in Scream 6 . Plus, get a gory new look at The Last of Us , and a sneak preview of Fantasy Island ’s return. Spoilers now! Read more...

Epic Games, Creator of Fortnite, to Pay $520 Million Over Children’s Privacy


300+NYT > Technology / 6h
The creator of popular games like Fortnite and Rocket League violated children’s privacy and duped millions of users into unwanted purchases, federal regulators said.

Malware defeated by Google rises from the ashes


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Glupteba malware botnet, which Google managed to bring offline exactly a year ago, is back, and seems to be more resilient than before. Cybersecurity experts at Nozomi found TLS certificate registrations, blockchain transactions, as well as reverse-engineered Glupteba samples, which they say all point to a new, large-scale campaign that seems to have started last spring and is still alive and

A Roomba recorded a woman on the toilet. How did screenshots end up on Facebook?


200+MIT Technology Review / 6h
In the fall of 2020, gig workers in Venezuela posted a series of images to online forums where they gathered to talk shop. The photos were mundane, if sometimes intimate, household scenes captured from low angles—including some you really wouldn’t want shared on the Internet. In one particularly revealing shot, a young woman in a lavender T-shirt sits on the toilet, her shorts pulled down to mid-

Transparent Keys and an In-Keyboard Screen Add Yet Another Display to Your Desk


41Gizmodo / 6h
Keyboards have become as much of a form of self-expression as the outfits in your closet, but instead of just showing off color-changing LEDs, the Centerpiece keyboard puts an entire interactive display beneath a set of transparent keys, which will have touch typists staring at their keyboards again. Read more...

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, Honolulu


View from the Wing / 6h
The Honolulu airport Admirals Club is a shared lounge with Japan Airlines. It's actually controlled by JAL, but is branded both a Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge and an American Airlines Admirals Club. Airline lounges in Honolulu (and Hawaii generally) are quite weak, so this is hardly one of the inferior lounges at the airport. It's an air conditioned place to sit, but not worth coming to the airpo

Oops: Emirates A380 Upper Deck Slide Deploys At Manchester Airport


One Mile at a Time / 6h
Unfortunately some Dubai-bound Emirates passengers will have a bit of a delay reaching their destination today… Emirates A380 upper deck slide deploys at gate This incident involves Emirates flight EK22, which was scheduled to fly from Manchester (MAN) to Dubai (DXB) at 8:50AM today (Monday, December 19, 2022). The flight was supposed to be operated by a roughly six year old Airbus A380 with the

Instagram lets you create your own 2022 Recap Reel


100+Engadget / 6h
Instagram has been placing a bigger focus on Reels this year and that extends to how users will create their 2022 Recap . Select at least three photos or videos and Instagram will automatically stitch these together into a Reel with narration templates from the likes of Bad Bunny (one of the biggest stars on the planet), Priah Ferguson and DJ Khaled. Last year, Instagram’s recap feature was calle

The year organized labor finally took root in big tech


Engadget / 6h
Blessedly 2022, a year that by most people's estimation will be remembered as lousy, will soon be in the rear view mirror of history. Hallelujah, life goes on. There are any number of reasons to give a failing grade to The Year That Was: Inflation and the still-looming threat of another global recession, critical legislative losses on abortion and trans rights, yet another new covid variant, havi

Four Ways to Make a Better Spinach and Artichoke Dip


Lifehacker / 6h
I don’t know that I’ve ever had a bad spinach and artichoke dip—it’s hard to make something with that much dairy and salt unappetizing. But things that are good can always be great, and I have taken the liberty of compiling four upgrades that can be applied to any spinach and artichoke dip recipe. Read more...

The Best Budget Laptops of 2022


How-To Geek / 6h
When it comes to shopping for a budget laptop, sometimes you need to make some compromises, whether that comes from lower battery life, slower performance, or elsewhere. However, you can still get a fantastic budget laptop without sacrificing too much. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Fiido X Ebike Review: A Fantastic, Well-Rounded Experience


How-To Geek / 6h
I recently had the chance to test out another one of Fiido’s ebikes—the D3 Pro Mini—and for the most part, enjoyed my experience with it. So I jumped at the chance to test out a larger, more powerful e-bike from Fiido: the X Folding ebike. And oh boy, it did not disappoint. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Dec. 19, 2022


How-To Geek / 6h
Oh boy! This week is a big one for Netflix. From the follow-up to the smash hit film Knives Out to a new season of Emily in Paris, Christmas week is about to be filled with movie nights. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

FTC fines Fortnite maker Epic Games $520M over children’s privacy and item shop charges


59TechCrunch / 6h
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday morning it will charge Epic Games with a $520 million settlement over charges related to children’s privacy. Epic Games, which makes popular all-ages games like “Fortnite” and “Fall Guys,” allegedly violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by deploying “design tricks, known as dark patterns, to dupe millions of players into

Instagram’s new Reels template lets you create your own 2022 recap


TechCrunch / 6h
Instagram is once again offering an in-app method for users to create shareable end-of-year content. The social network announced today that it’s rolling out a new Reels template that allows users to create their own 2022 Recap to share with their friends and followers. Users can customize their 2022 Recap Reel by choosing a narrated template from artist and producer Bad Bunny, DJ & producer DJ K


This refurbished iPad Air is like-new and under $200


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : As of Dec. 19, you can snag a refurbished iPad Air 2 (WiFi, 64GB) for just $189.99, rather than its suggested retail price of $226.99. That's 16% in savings. If you want to upgrade your tablet , you might not need to buy the latest model to find something that’ll suit your purposes. Buying refurbished may be a more affordable and eco-friendly alternative that still gets you a device that

A gallery of presidents


26MIT Technology Review / 6h
When Sally Kornbluth becomes MIT’s 18th president on January 1, 2023, she joins a long line of leaders that includes mathematicians, chemists, physicists, engineers, an astronomer, a neurobiologist, two Rad Lab researchers, a US Census superintendent, a dean of the Sloan School, and an editor of Technology Review—many of whom served as scientific advisors to US presidents. Kornbluth, a cell biolo

Mark and Teresa Medearis


26MIT Technology Review / 6h
After their son Nicky ’22 broke his leg competing for the MIT indoor track team in 2019, , 3,000 miles away in California, were heartened by the outpouring of support from the MIT track community and the Division of Student Life. “We were embraced by the community when we had this adversity,” Teresa says. “Our eyes were opened to MIT and how it cares for its students.” Building bridges: Mark and

Turning MIT inside-out


24MIT Technology Review / 6h
The all-new MIT Museum opened in Kendall Square this fall, welcoming more than 13,000 visitors in its first month. The 56,000-square-foot space next to the T station offers interactive exhibits and hands-on learning labs and makerspaces. As museum director John Durant told the Boston Globe, “We’re trying to turn MIT inside-out, so that things that usually are hidden … are accessible to everyone.”

Rerouting


24MIT Technology Review / 6h
When I tell people that I work on getting robots to cook and do household chores, they often ask me why this is so difficult. “A child can learn to make an omelet,” they say. “Why is it so hard for a robot?” I usually tell them that they think it’s so easy because they’re thinking like a human. To a machine, making an omelet is a lofty, long-horizon goal. It requires hundreds of thousands of prec

Product designer finds engineers’ playground in Wisconsin


24MIT Technology Review / 6h
As the youngest of four girls, Rosalie Phillips ’21 looked up to her sisters, and everywhere they went, she went. As early as fifth grade, she recalls, she was joining her oldest sister at robotics meetings in the machine shop of a local college, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. “They would hand me a drill and show me where holes needed to go, give me a screwdriver to help asse

Recent books from the MIT community


MIT Technology Review / 6h
Cyberinsurance Policy: Rethinking Risk in an Age of Ransomware, Computer Fraud, Data Breaches, and Cyberattacks By Josephine Wolff, SM ’12, PhD ’15 MIT PESS, 2022, $35 Introduction to Linear Algebra (6th edition*) By Gilbert Strang ’55, professor of mathematics WELLESLEY-CAMBRIDGE PRESS, 2022, $74 *Text goes with OpenCourseWare (ocw.mit.edu) videos for Math 18.06 Houdini’s Fabulous Magic ( new ed

A new crop of awards


MIT Technology Review / 6h
Three members of the MIT community have been honored with some of the world’s biggest awards. In October, Ben S. Bernanke, PhD ’79, shared the Nobel Prize in economics with Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig. Bernanke, who chaired the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014, was honored for his work showing how bank runs exacerbated the Great Depression. After many banks collapsed, the Nobel citat

What’s in an asteroid


MIT Technology Review / 6h
MIT researchers have developed a way to map an asteroid’s interior structure, or density distribution, by analyzing how the asteroid’s spin changes as it makes a close encounter with more massive objects like Earth. The technique could improve the aim of future missions to deflect an asteroid headed for us, as demonstrated in NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test in September. Knowing what’s in

Sound-powered camera


MIT Technology Review / 6h
MIT researchers have developed a battery-­free, wireless underwater camera that is about 100,000 times more energy efficient than other undersea cameras. It takes color photos, even in dark underwater environments, and transmits image data wirelessly through the water, with a 40-meter range that they are working to improve. The autonomous camera uses piezoelectric materials to convert mechanical

Workouts in a pill?


MIT Technology Review / 6h
A new study by researchers at MIT and Harvard Medical School maps out many of the cells, genes, and cellular pathways that are modified by exercise or a high-fat diet, shedding light on exactly how exercise can help prevent obesity. The scientists studied mice fed either high-fat or normal diets; in each case, some mice were sedentary and others allowed to exercise. Using single-­cell RNA sequenc

The risk of escalation from cyberattacks has never been greater


55Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Huang Evan via Getty Images ) In 2022, an American dressed in his pajamas took down North Korea’s Internet from his living room. Fortunately, there was no reprisal against the United States. But Kim Jong Un and his generals must have weighed retaliation and asked themselves whether the so-called independent hacker was a front for a planned and official American attack. In 2023, t

BetterHelp helps combat holiday blues with access to licensed mental health pros


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR ; BetterHelp's professional online therapy platform connects people with qualified mental health professionals. You can save 25% on your first month of appointments after signing up. In the heart of the holiday season, please remember this — almost two out of every three people with a mental illness say the holidays make their conditions even worse . The holiday blues are real. Stress, lone

These ethical hacking courses will take you from beginner to advanced for only $25


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : As of Dec. 19, you can sign up for the Complete Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking Certification Bundle for only $24.99. That's well over 90% in savings. Though most of us are aware that crime is on the rise, there's a different kind of security we all take for granted day after day. Cybercriminals will only continue to be a bigger threat as more aspects of our lives go online. And while there

Save on a USB-C docking station with 12 ports


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : As of Dec. 19, you can snag the 13-in-1 Docking Station from Tech Zebra for just $59.99 instead of $70. That's 14% in savings. It wasn’t too long ago that Apple drew criticism for eliminating most of the ports on the MacBook Pro. Other laptop manufacturers have followed suit, but you can still turn your streamlined laptop into a command station, and it doesn’t require a pile of adapters.

Turf war: Delta retaliates in Minneapolis with 7 routes against Sun Country


31The Points Guy / 6h
Delta Air Lines is turning up the heat in Minneapolis-St. Paul, as it looks to reaffirm its dominant position in the market. Over the weekend, the carrier added a slew of new and resuming routes for summer 2023, giving local and connecting travelers plenty of destinations to enjoy in the next year. The expanded service includes the following seven routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Ai

Everrati GT40 2023 First Drive: Fast, Furious


49Wired / 6h
This UK-based EV conversion company took the Holy Grail of American ICE sports cars, and made it suitable for modern-day racers—so we tried the prototype.

Hackers are now targeting food supplies in BEC scams, FBI warns


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Threat actors are transforming business email compromise (BEC) attacks to steal more than just money, experts have warned. In a joint warning published by multiple US law enforcement agencies, BEC attacks were found to now being against food companies to steal deliveries. A joint cybersecurity advisory published by the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Food and Drug Administration Office of Crimin

It looks like footage from the next Assassin's Creed game has leaked


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The beta version of one of Ubisoft’s four new titles might have been leaked, but nothing has been confirmed yet by the publisher. Footage of one of the games under the Assassin’s Creed Infinity umbrella seems to have leaked on Reddit . Set in Imperial China, Codename Jade is an open-world mobile game, announced by Ubisoft in September 2022 alongside three other titles – Red, Mirage , and Hexe. Fo

The 7 Deadly Sins of Setting Your New Year's Resolutions


Lifehacker / 6h
Research on New Year’s resolutions shows that 80% of them fail in the longterm . Given the difficulty of self-improvement, I find a 20% success rate encouraging, but that still means almost everyone who bothers to try doesn’t live up to their own goals. Avoiding these seven New Year’s resolution mistakes won’t… Read more...


European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivals


100+Engadget / 7h
Europe has hit Facebook owner Meta with a complaint that its Marketplace classified service is unfair to competitors. By tying its main social media site to Marketplace, it has a "substantial distribution advantage" over rivals, the EU Commission wrote in a press release . "With its Facebook social network, Meta reaches globally billions of monthly users and millions active advertisers," EU Antit

YouTube bans Pornhub's channel for 'multiple violations'


86Mashable / 7h
Pornhub's YouTube channel has been banned for "multiple violations" of YouTube's Community Guidelines, Variety reported on Sunday. The policy in question is linking to external websites that host content which wouldn't be allowed on YouTube itself. “We enforce our policies equally for everyone, and channels that repeatedly violate or are dedicated to violative content are terminated," YouTube spo

Foundation raises $7M to return ‘sovereignty’ to a chaotic crypto world


22TechCrunch / 7h
Hot on the heels of Ledger announcing it’s working with iPod creator Tony Fadell to create its newest hardware wallet, competing hardware wallet startup Foundation Devices announced it has raised a $7 million seed round to double down on its “sovereign computing platform,” which it says is empowering its users to “reclaim their digital sovereignty.” The company’s main product, Passport, costs $26

Binance.US to buy Voyager Digital’s assets for $1 billion


TechCrunch / 7h
It’s been a long year for Voyager Digital. After filing for bankruptcy , the crypto lender thought it would be able to return some funds to its customers by selling its assets to FTX. As you know, things haven’t been going well at FTX either. That’s why Binance.US is stepping in today and offering to buy Voyager Digital’s assets for $1.022 billion. It all started with the default of Three Arrows

The best iPhone cases for 2023


Engadget / 7h
There are two types of people in this world: those with naked iPhones and those who stick their handset in a case as soon as they unbox it. If you just got a new phone and fall into the latter category, you have an overwhelming range of options to consider. It’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole, researching iPhone cases from companies you’ve never heard of on Amazon. You may be tempted to get one

OnePlus 11 5G and Buds Pro 2 event set for February 7th


Engadget / 7h
OnePlus has revealed when it will formally show off its flagship products for 2023. The Cloud 11 event will take place in New Delhi, India, on February 7th. The company will showcase the OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and more. Along with revealing the event date, OnePlus said it would bring a couple of fan-favorite features back for its next flagship smartphone. The OnePlus 11 will once again

Salon software Mangomint raises $13M as it booms in post-COVID labor shortage


22TechCrunch / 7h
Ever needed to read your credit card information on the phone to make a massage appointment? The process is annoying, and it makes you wonder how safe it is to give a stranger your personal details. That’s why Los Angeles-based Mangomint built a SaaS tool that strives to streamline the booking experience for the beauty industry, which includes everything from spas and massage parlors to piercing

Revel raises $7.8M to become the Instagram and Robinhood of NFT platforms


100+TechCrunch / 7h
Revel , an NFT or “social collectibles” platform, raised $7.8 million in seed financing led by Dragonfly Capital, the startup’s CEO, Adi Sideman, exclusively told TechCrunch. “One way to describe Revel is a cross between Instagram and Robinhood, wrapped in social game economics,” Sideman said. Instagram is known as a social media platform while Robinhood is known as an investing and trading platf

You Actually Do Need to Engage in Office Politics


Lifehacker / 7h
For many, the words “office politics” conjure images of manipulating, back-stabbing, or slippery co-workers who kiss-up to the boss and flaunt their influence to get what they want. The words reek of unfairness and are almost always used to refer to the underbelly of the workplace. Many employees flat out refuse to… Read more...

What’s faster? Watch us race from Barcelona to Madrid by high-speed train and plane


100+The Points Guy / 7h
Our latest YouTube video takes us to European shores, putting to the test the high-speed rail link and Iberia’s “Puente Aereo” air bridge flight service between Spain’s two megacities, Barcelona and Madrid. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . You can watch the whole experience and find out who won right here on YouTube: Nicky Kelvin – PUBLIC

OnePlus Confirms February Launch Event For OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus Buds 2 And More


SlashGear / 7h
OnePlus is hosting a February launch event n Delhi, India, where it will reveal its next-gen phones, audio wearable, and more.

Pegging named 2023's fetish of the year


50Mashable / 7h
Pegging, the act of anal penetration with a strap-on — usually a cis woman penetrating a cis man — has been named the 2023 fetish of the year by porn site Clips4Sale. On Clips4Sale, search volume for pegging doubled since the beginning of the year — and that was before the unsubstantiated rumors about a certain "Prince of Pegging." Interest in the activity had grown steadily year to year, but giv

Republicans Are Coughing Up Billions to Save Florida’s Home Insurance Market


100+Gizmodo / 7h
This story was originally published by Grist . You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here . Read more...

WhatsApp lets you undo ‘Delete for Me’ in case you hit that button too quickly


34TechCrunch / 7h
WhatsApp has introduced a feature to undo the “Delete for Me” action to save you from being potentially embarrassed over accidentally deleting a message only for you that you wanted to pull for everyone on the app. The new feature, called “accidental delete,” brings a five-second window to let users reverse the action of deleting messages for their own in an individual or group chat and delete th

YouTube is testing a feature to let users in India watch a video in multiple languages


33TechCrunch / 7h
Today at the Google for India event, the company made several announcements focused on healthcare content on YouTube. In particular, it is testing a feature to let users switch between multiple audio tracks in different languages. For now, this feature is only available with a set of healthcare videos with language support for English, Hindi, Marathi and Punjabi. Videos with multilingual audio wi

Design and implement a content governance system to increase ROI


31TechCrunch / 7h
Christopher P. Willis Contributor Christopher P. Willis is the chief marketing and pipeline officer at Acrolinx and has over 20 years of experience growing companies in the technology sector. Content is the core of customer experience. A company’s product or service can be phenomenal, but if the enterprise content — marketing, messaging, customer service communications, product documentation or e

Save at least 10 cents per gallon with the newly enhanced Exxon Mobil Smart Card+


The Points Guy / 7h
It’s always great to save on the purchases you make on a regular basis, and for many Americans, gas fits in that category. But whether you’re planning a road trip , commuting to work or just driving around town, saving on fuel can be as simple as having the right credit card. The enhanced Exxon Mobil Smart Card+™ from ExxonMobil does just that, offering you instant savings of 10 cents off per gal

AMD attempts to defuse controversy around RDNA 3 GPUs and ‘broken’ feature


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
AMD’s new RDNA 3 graphics cards have run into some controversy post-release, and the company has directly addressed a point of criticism raised by the rumor mill. Namely that Team Red released Navi 31 with non-functional shader pre-fetch hardware (on A0 silicon – we’ll come back to what that means), a theory put forward by hardware leaker Kepler_L2 on Twitter (among others). AMD told Tom’s Hardwa

Restaurant CRM platform SevenRooms confirms data breach


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
SevenRooms, a customer management platform ( CRM ) provider for restaurants, has confirmed that a cybercriminal managed to obtain sensitive data on its customers, from its endpoints . In a statement issued to BleepingComputer , a company spokesperson said it, “recently learned that a file transfer interface of a third-party vendor was accessed without authorization”. "This may have affected certa

Meta abused its dominant market position to benefit Facebook Marketplace, EU’s initial findings show


TechCrunch / 8h
The European Commission (EC) has confirmed that it’s proceeding with an antitrust investigation into Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta), over the way it ties together its core social network and Marketplace classified ads service. The Commission’s Statement of Objections also points to “unfair trading conditions” related to how it uses data gleaned from rival online classified a


Christmas gifts from the D.J. Healy Shops / D.J. Healy Shops. Title from cover. Christmas catalog of women’s apparel, a...


Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
Christmas gifts from the D.J. Healy Shops / D.J. Healy Shops. Title from cover. Christmas catalog of women’s apparel, accessories, linens and home furnishings from the D.J. Healy Shops. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The Download: metaverse ethics, and spotting AI text


24MIT Technology Review / 8h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. I just watched Biggie Smalls perform ‘live’ in the metaverse For a moment on Friday, Biggie Smalls was the only man on stage. A spotlight shone on him in his red velvet suit, and amid pre-recorded cheers, he rapped the lyrics to “Mo Money Mo Problems,” swiveli

Review: Four Seasons Scottsdale At Troon North


22One Mile at a Time / 8h
After spending a few nights at Miraval Arizona , we decided to spend a couple of nights at the 210-room Four Seasons Scottsdale prior to returning home. Let me be perfectly honest — prior to this stay, the Scottsdale property was probably the Four Seasons in the United States that was least on my radar. As someone who never spent much time in the area, I kind of wondered why anyone would vacation

Elon Asks Twitter If He Should Resign. Survey Says: 'Yes'


300+Gizmodo / 8h
Twitter’s chief twit Elon Musk hinged his future at social media app to a poll, one of his favorite ways to make decisions, on Sunday evening. In the 12-hour poll, Musk asked whether he should step down as head of Twitter and promised to “abide by the results.” Well, the results are in, and the “yes” votes won. Read more...

This Is the Secret to Picking the Right Size Keyboard


How-To Geek / 8h
Many people don’t realize that the size of their computer keyboard can cause significant ergonomic issues resulting in shoulder and arm pain. But there’s a surprisingly simple way to pick the right keyboard for your desk. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

ImagenAI, which uses AI to personalize photo editing styles, lands $30M


26TechCrunch / 8h
ImagenAI , a startup using AI to help professional photographers edit photos and automate post-production work, today announced that it raised $30 million in an all-equity growth investment from Summit Partners. The new capital brings Imagen’s total raised to $34 million, and co-founder and CEO Yotam Gil tells TechCrunch that it’ll be used to expand the startup’s software-as-a-service offering th

Are Financial Shenanigans The Real Reason Low Cost Carriers Need To Grow? [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...

Empathy in the Age of AI


34Wired / 8h
Anthropomorphism was once considered a danger to the animal world. It's not so simple.

Python malware is using a devious new technique


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Threat actors building Python malware are getting better, and their payloads harder to detect, researchers have claimed. Analyzing a recently-detected malicious payload, JFrog reported how the attackers used a new technique - anti-debugging code - to make it harder for researchers to analyze the payloads and understand the logic behind the code. In addition to “regular” obfuscation tools and tech

John Oliver destroying 12 creepy dolls in a talking garbage can is peak viewing


99Mashable / 9h
Last Week Tonight may be on hiatus until 2023, but John Oliver is the gift that keeps giving. In the web exclusive video above, Oliver describes the "sexy trash cans" that the Swedish city of Malmö introduced to encourage people to dispose of their waste, before explaining that the city gave them permission to reprogram said cans to say exactly what they wanted. The reason? Oliver was keen to des

The Morning After: Twitter briefly bans links to Facebook, Instagram and other rivals


22Engadget / 9h
Could the state of Twitter get any worse? Of course it can. While a lot of us were glued to the World Cup final, the social network made major policy changes, deciding to halt any kind of “free promotion” of competing social media sites. Or, at least, it did for a moment . Twitter announced yesterday it would remove links to Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Post and, er, Truth Social, from accounts

Elon Musk will find someone else to run Twitter, according to his poll


500+Engadget / 9h
Yesterday Elon Musk launched another one of his famous Twitter policy polls, this time putting his own leadership on the line. "Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll," he tweeted. The poll just ended and 57.5 percent of users voted "Yes," compared to 42.5 percent who voted no (with 17,502,391 votes) — a decisive 15-point margin. Should I step down as head

Zeekr files for an IPO, Elon sells more Tesla shares and a message to readers


20TechCrunch / 9h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox . This is a shorter version of The Station newsletter that is emailed to subscribers. Want all the deals, news roundups and commentary? Subscribe for free . Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all

Hands-on: Dyson's $1,000 Air Purifying "Zone" Headphones Should Be Two Separate Products


400+Gizmodo / 9h
Last week, we got a staggering price reveal for Dyson’s first-ever audio product, the Zone. The combination headphones-air-purifier will already cost you your privacy, as folks are bound to shoot stares at you from across the train or plane while you’ve got it on. But it’ll also run you $950—at least. Read more...

Give Your Parents Mesh Wi-Fi to Give Yourself Peace of Mind


How-To Geek / 9h
This holiday there’s an easy way to make providing family tech support easier and your parents’ Wi-Fi network speedier and safer. Give the gift of a new mesh Wi-Fi router. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Content creators couldn't live without these tools in 2022


31Mashable / 9h
There's never been a better time to be an online content creator and 2022 was no exception. Whether you're a YouTuber, podcaster, or a blogger, there's always some new app or hardware that makes the process better, easier, or even just more enjoyable. But as you might imagine, there's a lot of these tools out there, which can make it a bit overwhelming at times. And, as a result, there's a lot of

The Chilling White Lotus Scene That Epitomized 2022


40Wired / 9h
The moment in season 2 captured exactly what it was like to be alive in another wearying year.

The UK Is Enduring an Onslaught of Scarlet Fever. Is the US Next?


71Wired / 9h
The US is more alert to the risks of strep infections, but the UK has better data. It’s not clear which makes more difference in controlling disease.

The Internet Is at Risk of Driving Women Away


24Wired / 9h
If harassment isn’t tackled soon, many women will go permanently offline to avoid online abuse.

Embrace Diversity or Get Left Behind


23Wired / 9h
VCs will need to open their minds, as well as their pocket-books.


Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down in the most bizarre twist yet


61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The ongoing fiasco that has been Elon Musk taking charge of Twitter continues, with his latest jaunt being the creation of a poll to let users decide if he should step down from being CEO of the company. It began over the weekend, where according to The Verge a new policy was immediately put into effect which threatened users with account suspension if they were found to be sharing links to other

Google Search saw its highest traffic ever during the World Cup 2022 Final


100+Engadget / 10h
Google Search recorded the highest traffic in its 25-year history during the FIFA World Cup yesterday, CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted . Google effectively became an information hub for the final, a strong contender for the best in FIFA men's history. With records already smashed for group stage and Round of 16 matches, it's also likely to be the most watched final in history once figures are released.

Should Elon step down as head of Twitter? Users vote Yes by a margin of 15%


21TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk’s reign over Twitter — marked by chaos from his snap decisions, massive layoffs and endless product u-turns — could be taking its most dramatic turn yet, if Twitter users have their say. A poll put up by Musk on Sunday asking if he should step down as head of the company closed today with users voting resoundingly in favor of him leaving. Nearly 17.4 million people responded over 12 hou

Getting 'the ick' can be surprisingly helpful


Mashable / 10h
The ick is now an undisputed part of not only our modern lexicon, but our everyday dating lives. You will be hard-pushed to find someone who hasn’t been there. You are dating someone, everything is going well, then out of nowhere they do something, which on the surface might be completely inane, but from that point — everything they do utterly repulses you. The ick is typically nondescript. There

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Hits Severe Turbulence, Dozens Injured


74One Mile at a Time / 10h
This is one of the worst severe turbulence cases we’ve seen in quite some time… Honolulu-bound Hawaiian A330 encounters severe turbulence This incident happened on Sunday, December 18, 2022, on Hawaiian Airlines flight HA35 from Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL). The 6hr28min flight was operated by a roughly nine-year-old Airbus A330-200 with the registration code N393HA, and was carrying 278 passe

Sonos filing hints that its next speakers will support WiFi 6


Engadget / 10h
Sonos has never used WiFi 6 in its products, but a speaker with that feature has just passed through the FCC, Zatz Not Funny! has reported. Dubbed S39, it also offers full Bluetooth that could be used for audio streaming on top of Bluetooth LE normally used for WiFi pairing. Another product, the S41, reportedly appeared on a regulatory filing in Canada. The S39 model could be a successor to the S

How to spot AI-generated text


85MIT Technology Review / 10h
This sentence was written by an AI—or was it? OpenAI’s new chatbot, ChatGPT, presents us with a problem: How will we know whether what we read online is written by a human or a machine? Since it was released in late November, ChatGPT has been used by over a million people. It has the AI community enthralled, and it is clear the internet is increasingly being flooded with AI-generated text. People

Gmail launches a big security update, but you might not get it yet


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google has become the latest company to roll out an encryption upgrade, revealing it Gmail email service is set to get full end-to-end encryption (E2EE) support, but not all users will be able to get it. In an update on Google Workspace blog , the company explained it plans to roll out client-side encryption (CSE) to Gmail, just as it already has done for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and M

5 things we would love to see in 'Avatar 3'


Mashable / 11h
Avatar: The Way of Water only just came out, and believe it or not, I'm already hankering for more Pandora. The yet-unnamed Avatar 3 has already been filmed, with a release date set for December, 2024. Based on the end of The Way of Water , we know that it will continue Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) fight to rid Pandora of the sky people, aka humans. That obviously leav

The best fitness tech of 2022


Mashable / 11h
In 2022, fitness tech made bold strides. According to Strava's 2022 Year in Sport data report , the share of athletes uploading activities outside their home country was up 101 percent over last year, finally sneaking up to pre-pandemic levels. We did more alpine skiing, snowboarding, and rock climbing than the year before, and racing returned, too: The share of runners on Strava who ran a marath

They Created a Drug for Susannah. What About Millions of Other Patients?


100+NYT > Technology / 11h
Scientists have made rapid progress in customizing drugs for ultrarare diseases. The hard part now is making such treatments on a large scale.

Important that India’s regulations provide legal and innovation certainty to firms, Google CEO says


24TechCrunch / 11h
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said Monday that India is going through an important period of time as it drafts several key regulations and asserted that it stands to benefit from open and connected internet. India, which legalized several amendments to the nation’s IT rules after contentious back and forth with many tech giants last year, is in the process of shaping and shipping several o

YouTube removes Pornhub channel over 'multiple violations'


300+Engadget / 12h
YouTube has removed PornHub's official channel over what it called "multiple violations" of its community guidelines, Variety has reported. Pornhub's YouTube channel first launched in 2014 and had 900,000 subscribers, but it no longer appears in YouTube search and its URL now shows a 404 error. YouTube said that Pornhub violated its policy against linking to sites that host content not allowed on

Google introduces India’s DigiLocker integration to Files app to access official documents


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Google has announced that it is bringing India’s online document storage service DigiLocker to the Files app on Android to let users access verified government-issued documents from the app. At the annual Google for India conference on Monday, Google announced its partnership with the Indian government to roll out the DigiLocker integration within the Files app. The search giant also announced a

Apple's new Mac Pro will likely be less powerful than originally planned


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When Apple launched its first MacBooks with its in-house M1 chip , back in June 2020, company CEO Tim Cook said all Macs would run on Apple silicon within two years. It hasn't exactly happened. Apple did switch to M1 and M2 chips in most of its lineup, but the company's most powerful machine, the