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Tesla Confirms Cybertruck Can Handle 1MW Ultra-Fast Charging


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Tesla kicked off its big delivery event on December 1st and gave PepsiCo its first electric Semi at the Giga Nevada factory. And while it’s a pretty significant milestone, what stole the show is Elon Musk’s mention that the Cybertruck can handle the same 1 Megawatt Superchargers as the Semi. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Indiana Jones 5 trailer goes back to the series' roots – and I couldn't be happier


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The first trailer for Indiana Jones 5 has landed online – and, thankfully, it looks like a welcome throwback to the movie series' iconic roots. Released publicly on December 1 after being shown at Brazil Comic-Con, the film's teaser suggests it's leaning heavily towards classic Indy adventures (such as The Temple of Doom) rather than the maligned Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. And that's before we

Hate Speech’s Rise on Twitter Under Elon Musk Is Unprecedented, Researchers Find


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Problematic content and formerly barred accounts have increased sharply in the short time since Elon Musk took over, researchers said.

Indiana Jones 5 Director James Mangold Sets Record Straight Over Inaccurate Online Rumors


Gizmodo / 15min
Before the trailer for Indiana Jones 5 was released, the world hardly knew anything about it. They knew who was in the cast and its release date, but until the trailer hit, 99.9% of the world didn’t even know the film’s title. In some deep, dark pockets online, though, certain fans think they know everything, and… Read more...

This Week's Toy News Has Big Mechs, Big Knights, and Big Pokémon


Gizmodo / 37min
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the coolest collectibles and most marvelous merchandise around. This week, we’ve got a whole host of Marvel Lego to assemble, Transformers goes retro again, and the armored star of Demon’s Souls braves the world of action figures. Check it out! Read more...

Looks like sex tech startup Lora DiCarlo is done for


TechCrunch / 38min
Lora DiCarlo, a sex tech startup that made headlines in 2019 after being blacklisted from the Consumer Electronics Show, seems to have shut down. The company’s website is offline and reportedly orders have gone unfulfilled for months. TechCrunch has reached out to the eponymous founder for confirmation, but it sure looks like the end of the line for a briefly promising high-tech sex toy enterpris

Twitter Keeps Missing Its Advertising Targets as Woes Mount


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Under Elon Musk, the company has cut its financial expectations as some advertisers request discounts and are offered incentives.

Coinbase is feuding with Apple now over commissions on NFT transactions


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When a non-fungible token or NFT is sold on the aftermarket, there are a few different parties that make money. The seller of the NFT gets paid, the original creator of the NFT piece receives a royalty, and the NFT platform charges a transaction fee. Now, there's one more party that would like to get paid on these NFT trades: Apple. According to Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the U.S.,

‘I’ve Been Obsessed with American Shows Since I Was a Kid’


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OLED monitor selection is pathetic. 2023 can change that


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Enlarge For many of us, a lot of the screens we view daily can easily be OLED. The iPhone in your pocket. The screen on the new laptop you finally bought. That luxurious 4K TV and even that beloved Nintendo Switch . But OLED awesomeness has far from proliferated computer monitors—especially if you're not into gaming. Numerous hurdles limit OLED monitor adoption, including concerns about screen bu

Apple slices its AI image synthesis times in half with new Stable Diffusion fix


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Enlarge / Two examples of Stable Diffusion-generated artwork provided by Apple. (credit: Apple) On Wednesday, Apple released optimizations that allow the Stable Diffusion AI image generator to run on Apple Silicon using Core ML , Apple's proprietary framework for machine learning models. The optimizations will allow app developers to use Apple Neural Engine hardware to run Stable Diffusion about

Samsung’s Android app-signing key has leaked, is being used to sign malware


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(credit: Dsimic ) A developer's cryptographic signing key is one of the major linchpins of Android security. Any time Android updates an app, the signing key of the old app on your phone needs to match the key of the update you're installing. The matching keys ensure the update actually comes from the company that originally made your app and isn't some malicious hijacking plot. If a developer's

Daily Crunch: ChatGPT’s user experience and implementation ‘should have Google scared’


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To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Heeeey! Today has been a fun, rich, and varied day of news on your favorite tech news site. Haje got the unfortunate news that he will be attending his 15th CES in Las Vegas, so if you’re going with your startup, the TC hardware team wants to hear from you . Oh, an

9 of the Best Gifts for the Soccer Player on Your List


Lifehacker / 1h
If you’re hoping to find something for your little kid’s recreational kick about, you’re probably not going to find that gift idea on this list. These ideas are for the more serious soccer player who wants to improve performance, take advantage of the best gear, and, of course, have some fun. I can vouch for each of… Read more...

Margot Robbie’s Pirates of the Caribbean Film Might Still Set Sail


Gizmodo / 1h
Margot Robbie’s female-led Pirates of the Caribbean film, which was announced in 2020 , might actually be back on the docket. Although Robbie said in an interview a few weeks ago that Disney “wasn’t interested” in the script, Jerry Bruckheimer, the executive producer of all five Pirates of the Caribbean films, has told … Read more...

Scientists Say They've Figured Out the Ideal Urinal for Not Splashing Back


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Pants Protection Urinals are convenient, but they're not known for their cleanliness. Splashback is both annoying and unsanitary, not to mention a gross problem for those that keep our bathrooms clean. So scientists at the University of Waterloo in Canada took it upon themselves to design the perfect splash free urinal. "I think most of us have been a little inattentive at our post and looked dow

Funky Doodles by Woman Named Eadburg Found in Medieval Manuscript


Gizmodo / 2h
Researchers inspecting a New Testament manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library have discovered Medieval scribbles in the tome’s margins that they believe link the text to a woman named Eadburg. Read more...

Do or Do Not, But There Is Also Try


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“ Remember this: Try ,” evokes the voice of Karis Nemik in Andor ’s incredible finale , the spirited conclusion to the manifesto he’ll never get to see the end result of—a line that, in the moment, feels like a pointed rejoinder to the philosophy of the Jedi that are entirely absent from the show. But for all their… Read more...

Activision Blizzard Has Another Union on Its Hands. Now What?


Wired / 2h
A group of quality assurance workers in New York just won legal recognition of its union—a second milestone for organizing efforts within the gaming industry.

Medibank hackers claim to have leaked the last set of stolen files


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The remainder of the customer data stolen in the Medibank ransomware attack appear to have been published online. REvil, the group behind the attack on the Australian health insurer, posted an update on its blog earlier this week, stating “Happy Cyber Security Day!!! Added folder full. Case closed”, TechCrunch reported. Since publishing the post, the blog has been unavailable, making it impossibl

Drought and Christmas Trees | Extreme Earth


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An Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Human Trial


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An experimental HIV vaccine appears to have passed its first test in humans. In a newly released study, the vaccine candidate produced the sort of immune response that scientists had been hoping for in 97% of recipients. Importantly, the vaccine also seemed to be safe and well-tolerated. Read more...

Elon Musk's favorite Twitter feature is being weaponized by white supremacists


Mashable / 2h
The Chief Twit's favorite Twitter feature might now be the site's Achilles' heel. Since Elon Musk has taken over Twitter, he has frequently promoted the platform's Community Notes feature. Formerly known as Birdwatch and first launched in Jan. 2021, Community Notes allow users without policy violations who are accepted into the program to embed context on other users' tweets. In the past, the fea


How Car Wraps Actually Work


SlashGear / 2h
Car wraps can transform the look of your vehicle in a way that would be incredibly difficult (or flat-out impossible) if you decided to paint it.

Everything To Know About The Harley-Davidson Chopper From 'Pulp Fiction'


SlashGear / 2h
One of the Grace bikes from "Pulp Fiction" was put up for auction in November 2020 with a reserve price of $60,000.

Hate Speech Incidents Spike On Twitter After Musk's Takeover, Research Finds


SlashGear / 2h
After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, and with mass layoffs affecting staff, it seems hate speech on the social media platform has increased substantially.

Disney Is Changing Actors' Ages – Here's How


SlashGear / 2h
Disney has been investing significantly in AI and neural networks as part of its artificial aging/de-aging, which has been used in several films and TV shows.

How To Enter Valve's Game Awards Steam Deck Giveaway


SlashGear / 2h
Valve is giving away over 100 Steam Decks over the course of The Game Awards ceremony, so you'll want to secure your spot in this massive sweepstakes.

Capital One Venture X Priority Pass Cards Losing Airport Restaurant Credits


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Capital One is eliminating non-lounge airport facilities from Venture X Priority Pass cards effective January 1, 2023. This follows a similar move by American Express in summer 2019 . As a result, Capital One Priority Pass cardholders will not longer be able to swipe their cards for $28 credits at participating restaurants. Chase, by contrast, will still cover restaurant swipes for their Sapphire

Security flaw in Florida tax website exposed filers' sensitive data


Engadget / 2h
Some Florida residents may be keeping a close eye on their finances after a security incident. Researcher Kamran Mohsin tells TechCrunch that Florida's Department of Revenue website had a flaw that exposed hundreds of filers' bank account and Social Security numbers. Anyone who logged in to the state business tax registration site could see, modify and even delete personal data just by modifying

EPA Green-Lights Denver’s $700 Million Plan to Finally Remove Lead Pipes


Gizmodo / 2h
The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved an almost $700 million plan to remove lead water pipes in the Denver, Colorado area. The agency has called the local water utility’s efforts an “example” to other utilities around the country looking to replace their old lead water lines, the Associated Press… Read more...

The 7 Deadly Sins of Holiday Gift-Giving


Lifehacker / 2h
It’s the beginning of December, and if you’re a thoughtful, prepared, caring person, congratulations: It’s your time to shine, buddy. But if you’re more like me—a selfish, very-last-minute, “gotta get moms something ” type—gift-giving season can be trying, stressful and cause extreme agita. But this year, let’s you and… Read more...

The Top Cities for Expats, Ranked


Gizmodo / 2h
If you’re itching to relocate for that digital nomad life, play, or just a change of scenery, you might want to check out what some expats are saying. The InterNation Index conducted a poll of nearly 12,000 expats earlier this year on their experiences living and working abroad. Read more...

So Many People Die at Motorcycle Rallies That Organ Donations Spike


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Huge motorcycle rallies may indeed be as dangerous as they look — but according to a new study, one biker's loss could be someone else's gain. The joint analysis undertaken by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital found that between the years 2005 and 2021, organ donations jumped 21 percent per day on average during these rallies — and even more surprisingly, as a Harvard pres

First Look at The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Features the Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon


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Joining the franchise spin-off trend, finally, is that Daryl Dixon series from The Walking Dead starring Norman Reedus. Here’s the first look at the cult icon reprising his role to keep the zombie universe that won’t die going. Read more...

Grab a WD 2TB External SSD for the Lowest Price Yet


How-To Geek / 3h
Even though Black Friday has come and gone, there are still many sales sticking around. Western Digital is selling its 2TB external SSD for $149.99, the lowest price yet — perfect for on-the-go file storage. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Fly to New York City for as low as $118 round-trip


The Points Guy / 3h
Broadway shows, restaurants, bars, clubs, parks, shops, cafes, museums — New York City is one of those rare places where you’ll never feel bored. Even if you have visited New York City before, it’s nearly impossible to cover the city in just one trip. If you’re thinking about planning a small trip sometime soon, then book these fares to the Big Apple that start at $118. Alaska Airlines, American

17 of the Best Gifts for Gamers That Cost Under $50


Lifehacker / 3h
Gamers have expensive taste. It might not be in your holiday budget to gift your gamer a $400 PS5, or a $1,600 GPU, but you still want to get them something they’re interested in. Luckily, there are plenty of great gaming gifts out there under $50, ranging from products they can use while gaming, to fun gaming-related… Read more...

Elon Musk just brought an infamous neo-Nazi back to Twitter


TechCrunch / 3h
Ye might have crossed the line by tweeting a swastika superimposed with a Star of David, but you can’t blame other Nazi apologists for getting mixed signals. On Thursday night, Musk personally intervened after the artist formerly known as Kanye West shared the symbol. “I tried my best,” Musk tweeted in response to a tweet raising alarm at West’s behavior . “Despite that, he again violated our rul

John Wick's creator is writing a movie based on 'Sifu'


Engadget / 3h
John Wick creator Derek Kolstad is working on yet another videogame adaptation. Fresh off the news that he's writing and producing a Streets of Rage film, it emerged that Kolstad is taking on the same duties for a live-action movie based on Sifu . Kolstad and his partners at media company Story Kitchen have teamed up with Sifu developer and publisher Sloclap, as Deadline reports. The beat-'em-up

FIFA’s AR App Gives World Cup Attendees More Bragging Rights


How-To Geek / 3h
Whenever attending a sporting event live, you tend to miss out on certain things, like commercials for bad beers, the chance to stare at a screen, and a constant stream of analytics that we all pretend to understand. A new augmented reality app for World Cup attendees intends to change that (the stats part, anyway). Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple's AR/VR Headset Might Be One Step Closer to Release


How-To Geek / 3h
Rumors of Apple’s mixed-reality technology and VR headset have been floating around for years, but things are finally coming into focus. In May, the company demonstrated a version of the headset to its board of directors. And now we’re hearing Apple has a new name for the software as it inches closer to a release date. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The (Other) Messy Election in Georgia


Gizmodo / 3h
There’s an incredibly heated, competitive election going on in Georgia right now. And no, it’s not for a Senate seat—but it’s got just as many twists and turns as the race taking up the national spotlight. Read more...


After Discovery of Huge Data Breach, Twitter Alternative Hive Goes Offline


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Not long after Elon Musk took over Twitter and started doing a whole lot of crazy stuff to the platform, the microblogging app Hive Social saw a huge spike in users. Apparently fed up with Elon’s shit, a bunch of people had decided to try out alternative social media sites—and Hive was one of them. Launched back in… Read more...

Social Media App Triller Pulls Music Catalog Over Alleged Debts


Gizmodo / 3h
If you’ve ever used the video sharing app Triller, you may be surprised to find that some of your favorite music is no longer available. If you’ve never used Triller, you’re not missing much. The video sharing app has reportedly removed songs from its music catalog amidst a major debt to certain music publishing… Read more...

Never-before-seen malware is nuking data in Russia’s courts and mayors’ offices


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Enlarge Mayors' offices and courts in Russia are under attack by never-before-seen malware that poses as ransomware but is actually a wiper that permanently destroys data on an infected system, according to security company Kaspersky and the Izvestia news service. Kaspersky researchers have named the wiper CryWiper, a nod to the extension .cry that gets appended to destroyed files. Kaspersky says

Report: Apple’s upcoming VR and AR operating system has a new name


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Enlarge / An early augmented reality demo by Apple, using a smartphone instead of a headset. (credit: Apple ) Apple's mixed-reality headset is still on track for an unveiling sometime next year, and its future operating system has a new name, according to a report published Thursday. Bloomberg claims the name of the operating system has changed from the previously leaked "realityOS" to "xrOS." XR

FCC lets Starlink start deploying Gen2 satellites as Gen1 speeds keep falling


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Enlarge / SpaceX Starlink satellite dish at Pelican Beach on Willard Bay Reservoir in Willard, Utah, in October 2022. (credit: Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0) ) Starlink Internet speeds are continuing to drop as more people use the service, new speed tests show. But SpaceX this week won approval to launch another 7,500 satellites, kicking off a second-generation deployment that will provide the broad

No, physicists didn’t make a real wormhole. What they did was still pretty cool


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Enlarge / Artist's illustration of a quantum experiment that studies the physics of traversable wormholes. Wormholes are a classic trope of science fiction in popular media, if only because they provide such a handy futuristic plot device to avoid the issue of violating relativity with faster-than-light travel. In reality, they are purely theoretical. Unlike black holes—also once thought to be pu

Ohio measles outbreak nearly triples, expected to last “several months”


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A false color image of the measles virus. (credit: Arizona Department of Health ) A measles outbreak in the Columbus, Ohio, area has nearly tripled in the last two weeks as officials say they're struggling to identify the geographic spread of the outbreak and expect it to drag on for months. Confirmed cases have risen from 18 in mid-November to the confirmed case count of 50 , as of Friday mornin

How to Sharpen a Knife With a Whet Stone


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Second group of Activision Blizzard testers wins union vote


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More Activision Blizzard workers have voted to unionize . Quality assurance testers at Blizzard Albany have voted 14-0 in favor of unionization. The team at the Diablo-focused office will join the Communication Workers of America (CWA), the representative of the existing Raven Software union. The game publisher tried to prevent the vote in October, arguing that 88 developers should be included to

Capital One Venture X to lose Priority Pass restaurants and spa services as of Jan. 1, 2023


The Points Guy / 3h
If you have the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card , we have some bad news for you. While the Venture X card continues to provide fantastic lounge benefits, its Priority Pass benefits are being reduced next year. As of Jan. 1, 2023, Venture X cardholders will no longer have access to participating restaurants, spa services and shopping benefits across the Priority Pass network. Here’s what

Here's what would have happened in 'The Midnight Club's Season 2


Mashable / 3h
Following Netflix’s cancellation of The Midnight Club , show-creator and writer Mike Flanagan has released a statement on what the show’s second season would have looked like. Based on Christopher Pike’s novel of the same name, The Midnight Club is set in a hospice for terminally ill teenagers, who gather around each night in the hospice’s library to share some spooky stories . The series is a gi

Samsung's Cyber Week deals are still live


Mashable / 3h
A ton of deals are up for grabs during Samsung's Cyber Week, available through Dec. 4: BEST TV DEAL: The 75” Class QN85B Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2022) offers the biggest discount in this list — $1799.99 $2599.99 (save $800) BEST WATCH DEAL: The Galaxy Watch5 is available at a discount, and you can also trade in a smartwatch from multiple brands to receive in-store credits — $289.99 $359.99

New AI Tells Children That Santa Isn't Real


Futurism / 3h
Kringled OpenAI's powerful new chatbot is so deft at tone that it was able to pretend to be Santa Claus while explaining to someone's kid that Santa isn't, in fact, real. Heartwrenching! As she kicked the tires on the new ChatGPT 's capabilities, Shopify exec Cynthia Savard posted the generated text that she said made her "slightly emotional." "I am writing to let you know that I am not a real pe

16 of the Best Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic's Gym Bag


Lifehacker / 4h
If you’re buying gifts for somebody who’s into working out, they’d probably love a big-ticket item like a Peloton or squat rack. But what if your budget is smaller, and you just want to help them stock their gym bag with helpful, smaller items? Here are the best fitness accessories that they’ll actually use. Read more...

The era of constant innovation at Amazon could be over


TechCrunch / 4h
There was a time when AWS re:Invent, the yearly customer extravaganza put on by Amazon’s cloud arm, was chock full of announcements. The innovation coming out of the company was so mind-boggling that it was hard to keep up with the onslaught of news. But this year felt different. If last year was incremental , this year was downright slow when it came to meaningful news. To give you a sense of ou

Android December update lets you share your digital car keys with iPhones


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Android devices will be getting new features as part of a December update courtesy of Google. On the surface, the changes seem totally random, but that's because each one is aimed at a specific type of user. For example, Google is adding a new Reading Mode app to help the visually impaired read text on their phones. It works by integrating itself into your phone’s quick settings and can be activa

No, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Is Not Referencing Among Us


Gizmodo / 4h
The first trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is jam-packed with evocative, curious images. You could go through each frame and try and figure out who lives, who dies , what’s going on, and more. ( In fact, we have; check it out. ) Six months from release, writer/director James Gunn surely doesn’t want to spoil… Read more...

NYC Is Looking for Someone Tough Enough to Vanquish the City's Rat Army


Gizmodo / 4h
New York City is on the hunt for a pied piper. This week, city officials announced that they’re looking to hire a dedicated rat czar that will lead the charge in rooting out the persistent vermin. The job will pay as much as $170,000 a year but requires a “general aura of badassery,” according to the city’s own job… Read more...

Pong's influence on video games endures 50 years later


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A game that is easy to learn, but difficult to master. This was the concept Atari founder Nolan Bushnell instilled into Allan Alcorn, a then-24-year-old engineer, prior to the development of one of the most recognizable games of all time, Pong , just over 50 years ago. Pong , a video game in which a square is bounced between two rectangles controlled by players, was released on November 29th of 1

Capital One Venture X Cuts Priority Pass Restaurants


One Mile at a Time / 4h
While not the end of the world, this is still a sad development… Venture X cutting some Priority Pass access in 2023 The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card has become one of the most popular premium travel credit cards, since launching just over a year ago. While the card has a $395 annual fee, there are so many reasons to get this card , from the excellent welcome bonus, to ongoing perks


Save $50 on the Dyson Corrale hair straightener with this limited-time promo code


Mashable / 4h
SAVE $50: The Dyson Corrale hair straightener/styler typically retails for $499.99, but you can get it on sale for $449.99 (or 10% off) through Saturday, Dec. 3 when you enter the promo code DYSONLIVE22 at checkout. Your order includes three complimentary gifts worth up to $125. There's a slim-to-zero chance you'll see the Dyson Airwrap in stock anywhere this holiday season (much less on sale), b

Plant Prefab nabs $42M to crank out ‘extremely sustainable’ custom homes


TechCrunch / 4h
Prefabricated homes always seem to be on the cusp of something big — solving housing shortages , tackling systemic waste or just generally ushering in the “ very up-to-date . ” But in the U.S., new prefab housing still represents a small fraction of the market (around 2% of single-family homes built in 2021, for example). By now it’s clear that prefabrication wasn’t a cure-all for America’s housi

Google Messages starts testing end-to-end encryption for RCS group texts


75Engadget / 4h
Google is starting to test end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in Messages for RCS group chats on Android . Some users who are enrolled in the Messages open beta program will gain access in the coming weeks ahead of a broader rollout. The company said during its I/O 2022 developer conference that an E2EE beta for group chats would be available by the end of this year. The move comes 18 months after Goog

Whatever your display needs, ASUS has you covered with a new OLED monitor


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Every computer ultimately has to show everything it does on a display, and your experience with that computer will be shaped by the monitor’s quality.. While many different display panels exist, OLED stands out as one of the most capable panel technologies on the market, and ASUS has a complete lineup of OLED monitors that can ensure you’re getting a quality visual experience no matter what you’r

United to open new pilot bases for 1st time in more than 20 years, adding Las Vegas and Orlando


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United Airlines is slated to open new pilot bases in Orlando and Las Vegas in May 2023, according to a memo sent to crews Wednesday. Airline Weekly, which obtained a copy of the memo, first reported this development. The changes will see the Chicago-based carrier open a pilot base for the first time in more than 20 years. The Las Vegas base will be home to 204 pilots and the Orlando base 300. The

Edward Snowden Reportedly Swore an Oath to Russia in Exchange for a Passport


Gizmodo / 4h
Edward Snowden, the United States’ most notorious surveillance whistleblower, now holds a Russian passport. In exchange for the document, Snowden, considered both a patriot and a traitor in the U.S. depending on who you ask, has reportedly sworn an oath of allegiance to the Russian state. Read more...

The final 12-hours to savings on passes to TC Sessions: Space


TechCrunch / 4h
Calling out to the die-hard procrastinators, last-minute decision makers and all you head-down-get-it-done types. TC Sessions: Space 2022 takes place next week on December 6, but you have just 12 short hours left before the price of admission heads into a higher stratosphere. It’s now o’clock: Hop off the fence already and save. Buy a pass before December 2 at 11:59 p.m. PST — while they still co

This Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl Is the Best WFH Lunch


Lifehacker / 4h
I’ve been working from home for something like eight years and I’m somehow still awful at making myself lunch. I sucked at it before COVID and I’m even worse at it now; if I don’t have leftovers in the fridge, my chances of eating a complete, nutritious midday meal decrease to approximately zero. Read more...

Everything We Saw in the New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer


Gizmodo / 4h
Well, here we are again: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is just around the corner, and despite watching its new trailer I have only the vaguest idea of what we’re going to be seeing on screen in May . That’s likely for the best; if I knew what the actual plot was, I probably wouldn’t be curious at all. Regardless, it’s… Read more...

Prepare for winter with a Costco membership


Mashable / 4h
Even though winter begins Wednesday, Dec. 21, freezing temperatures have already arrived in some spots. If your home could use some extra coziness, a Costco membership is a good solution. Not only does Costco have everything you need to stock your fridge, they have plenty of items to keep your space winter-ready this season. From smart TVs to warm blankets, set yourself up for the cold months ahe

Need a Wallpaper? Check Out NASA’s James Webb Photo Gallery


How-To Geek / 4h
NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope in December 2021, giving scientists a fresh look at the universe and giving the rest of us some cool wallpapers. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to check out the latest images and save them for your device’s wallpaper. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

iFixit's iPad 10 Teardown Confirms Apple Made Weird Decisions


How-To Geek / 4h
In October, Apple unleashed a new 10th-generation iPad with an updated design and a higher price tag. However, that fancy new iPad wasn’t well received and didn’t even support the latest Apple Pencil. Thanks to an iFixit teardown showing the inside, now we know why thanks to some silly design flaws. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Free Speech Absolutist Elon Musk Discovers That Some Speech Is Unacceptable After All


Futurism / 5h
After his gallingly anti-Semitic rant on InfoWars yesterday, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West got suspended by Twitter. That would be perfectly normal on a regular social network, but Twitter has been anything but since it was acquired by self-proclaimed "free speech absolutist" Elon Musk this year. In announcing the suspension, Musk posted a four -letter tweet that appears to stand for "f

Current Hyatt promotions: Bonus points on stays and dining plus double stay credits


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’ve got a hotel stay coming up, getting extra points or a discount during your stay is definitely worthwhile. In addition to the previously-announced dining and Bonus Journeys promotions, there’s a new offer for bonus points on each stay in early 2023 at Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels as well as bonus point

Everything We Know About Apple's Upcoming AR Headset


SlashGear / 5h
More details have surfaced regarding Apple's AR headset, which has reportedly changed up its OS, and that Apple has beefed up production on the device.

2023 BMW X1 xDrive28i Review: Showroom Shine


SlashGear / 5h
BMW's most affordable SUV gets a sharp redesign and a host of new tech, but does the 2023 X1 lean too much on gadgets and not enough on pure driving feel?

Do People Feel Safer With The New iPhone SOS Feature? Here's What 44% Of Respondents Said


SlashGear / 5h
While. not everyone has an iPhone, the SOS feature is well-liked but not necessary beloved among its users.

Spotify CEO Joins Elon Musk In Roasting Apple's Policies On Twitter


SlashGear / 5h
In the wake of Elon Musk protesting Apple over Twitter and the "Apple tax," Spotify's CEO also reminded everyone of its antitrust complaints as well.

TechCrunch wants to meet your startup at CES 2023


TechCrunch / 5h
We’re a month out from the next CES. TechCrunch is returning to Vegas for the first time in a few years and — as usual — we’re on the hunt for the most fascinating startups. Work for a startup showing off a cool new product at CES next month? Let us know by filling out the below form. Our team will be reaching out to those companies we think will be a good fit for coverage. Thanks, good luck and

7 of the Best White Elephant Gifts for Less Than $30


Lifehacker / 5h
The main challenge of White Elephant is to gift something with universal appeal, considering the nature of the game is that you don’t know who the gift recipient will be. And personally, when it comes to these kinds of organized gift exchanges, the spirit of giving rarely compels me to go beyond 20 or 30… Read more...


SpaceX Gets ‘Partial’ FCC Approval to Deploy Second-Generation Starlink Satellites


Gizmodo / 5h
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX’s request to launch 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, while firmly pressing the pause button on the remaining 22,488 satellites the company is hoping to deploy. Read more...

Wide Open Swiss First Class Award Space Without Miles & More Elite Status


View from the Wing / 5h
I cannot say how long Swiss will make first class redemptions available to all Miles & More members, or even that they will not have 'sellers remorse'. There's no discount here, of course, just a redemption opportunity they do not normally offer. Continue reading ...

Nvidia patches a whole host of GPU driver security bugs


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Nvidia has patched a host of bugs impacting its GPU Display Driver, addressing issues that may have led to "code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering". The security bulletin addressed 29 vulnerabilities in total, ranging widely in severity, which could see hardware such as its flagship GeForce and RTX line of graphics cards, and the NVI

Meta Quest Pro’s first update adds mixed reality screen recordings


Engadget / 5h
The Meta Quest Pro is a classic case of the early adopter’s dilemma. Although the headset offers a wealth of potential for virtual reality enthusiasts, it also requires a $1,500 investment for something that — at least for now — doesn’t have the software to justify its price. Although today’s v47 update doesn’t fix that problem, it does take a small first step by adding mixed reality (MR) capture

Android Phone Makers’ Encryption Keys Stolen and Used in Malware


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100+Wired / 5h
Device manufacturers use “platform certificates” to verify an app’s authenticity, making them particularly dangerous in the wrong hands.

Canadian Airline Crew Jailed In Dominican Republic Returns Home


One Mile at a Time / 5h
Earlier this year I wrote about how a five person Canadian airline crew had been trapped in the Dominican Republic since April (including being jailed), after reporting that they found suspicious packages on their plane. There’s a positive update to this story, so let’s recap everything that has happened. 200kg of cocaine found on Pivot Airlines jet On April 5, 2022, Canadian charter operator Piv

Salesforce CEO succession drama and other TC news


TechCrunch / 5h
This week, I talk with Rita Liao about the great wall of porn obscuring information about protests in China. And Ron Miller comes on to recap the AWS re:Invent event and his story on Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor stepping down. And as always, we break down the biggest stories in tech. Articles from the episode: Great Wall of porn obscures China protest news on Twitter Bret Taylor steps down as co

GE has a new smart mixer that can shut itself off when your dough is ready


200+Engadget / 5h
GE has created a smart mixer that could help take more of the sting out of baking. For one thing, the Profile Smart Mixer with Auto Sense has a built-in scale that will enable you to measure ingredients directly in the mixing bowl — just be sure to add each ingredient slowly so you don't plop in too much. It uses motor torque feedback to monitor the texture and viscosity of a mix. According to Cr

Airbus to Strap Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine to Massive Superjumbo Jet


Futurism / 5h
Hydrogen Hype Airbus has announced that it's strapping an experimental hydrogen fuel cell engine to a modified A380 superjumbo jet, an exciting new foray into the concept of powering commercial passenger aircraft with hydrogen alone. The company says it's planning to start test flights in 2026 and launch a fully operational first zero-emissions aircraft by 2035 — an ambitious timeline, considerin

Scientists Hopeful About Promising Results From HIV Vaccine


Futurism / 5h
An experimental two-dose HIV vaccine developed by an international team of researchers has the scientific community hopeful after it was found to generate antibodies against the deadly virus in 35 out of 36 patients, as detailed in a new paper published in the journal Science — and without any serious side effect. As is common in medical research, there are caveats here. We still don't know if th

Facebook Not Working? Here are 6 Potential Fixes


How-To Geek / 5h
There can be several reasons behind Facebook not working, whether it be a server issue, a bug in an outdated version of the app, or something else. Here are a few troubleshooting tips that may explain why Facebook isn’t working. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The best US travel deals for January


The Points Guy / 5h
Though much of our focus recently has been on securing the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals , the deals don’t stop in the new year. In fact, January is a prime time for budget-conscious travelers to continue saving money. From New York City to Napa Valley (and many destinations in between), there are many places across America that you can visit on a budget when the first month of

Airplane Mode to Become Obsolete in the EU


75Gizmodo / 5h
It looks like airplane mode will become a thing of the past in the European Union (EU) starting next year, following the European Commission’s decision to allow airline passengers to use data and even perhaps make calls while in the air. The ruling will allow airlines to provide 5G technology rather than offering… Read more...

Why a Tiny House Might Not Be As Affordable As You Think


Lifehacker / 5h
Tiny houses—typically defined as any primary dwelling under 500 square feet in size (the average tiny house is about 225 square feet )—have been a thing for a while now. There are even entire TV reality shows dedicated to folks searching for, building, and buying tiny houses. The concept is often sold on two basic… Read more...

United Airlines To Place Huge Boeing 787 Order


One Mile at a Time / 5h
We’ve known for quite some time that United Airlines was planning on placing a huge wide body aircraft order. That’s now closer to becoming a reality. United planning to refresh long haul fleet The Wall Street Journal reports that United Airlines and Boeing are nearing a deal for a huge 787 Dreamliner order, which could be announced in the coming weeks, before the end of the year. In mid-October

TechCrunch+ roundup: Cash management basics, proptech investor survey, visa interview prep


TechCrunch / 5h
A few years ago, I was driving in a rural area on the coast north of San Francisco and found myself low on gas. In fact, the fuel light was flashing urgently. My cell phone couldn’t get a signal to direct me to the nearest gas station, so I put the engine in economy mode and drove on instinct. I knew the car had a reserve tank, but I had no idea how far it would take me. Founders who don’t implem

Astra star hire Benjamin Lyon resigns, management team restructured


TechCrunch / 5h
Space company Astra’s management team is undergoing another shake-up. The company said Friday that chief engineer Benjamin Lyon has resigned after just short of two years in the role. Rather than seek a replacement for that position, Astra promoted four key staff to management positions that will now directly report to CEO Chris Kemp and other C-Suite staff. Astra hired Lyon in February 2021 , af

Activision Blizzard workers in Albany vote to form the company’s second union


TechCrunch / 5h
Activision Blizzard QA testers who work on Diablo in Albany, New York have formed the gaming giant’s second union in a unanimous 14-0 vote. Just seven months ago, QA testers at Activision Blizzard division Raven Software won a historic vote to form the first-ever union at a major U.S. gaming company. Activision Blizzard initially tried to block the union vote , arguing that developers at the Alba

Bird’s plan to stay in the shared scooter game


TechCrunch / 5h
Shared micromobility company Bird has lost nearly all of its value since going public through a special purpose acquisition merger last year, falling from a 52-week high of $9.05 per share to around 23 cents per share this afternoon. In its short life on the public markets, Bird has garnered a reputation for burning through cash as it tries to be everywhere at once. Bird’s free fall has investors

VW teases second-generation ID.3 EV with design and tech upgrades


Engadget / 6h
Volkswagen's electric car lineup is now mature enough that it's introducing second-generation models — and it appears the company is taking some criticism to heart. VW has teased a redesign of the ID.3 that addresses complaints about the first version while upgrading the technology. The compact EV now sports a "matured" design with a supposedly sharper-looking exterior and higher-quality interior


Last chance: Earn 75,000 Rapid Rewards points with these Southwest card offers


The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Southwest is currently offering identical sign-up bonuses on all three of its cobranded personal credit cards: the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card , the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card and the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card . Right now, you can earn an impressive 75,000 points after

11 Hit TV Series No One Saw Coming


Lifehacker / 6h
People like Wednesday , it seems. The series, from Smallville masterminds Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (with a bit of help from executive producer Tim Burton, who directs several episodes) has been a massive, record-breaking hit for Netflix. No joke: Stranger Things 4 once held the crown for first-week hours viewed with… Read more...

Google Is (Slightly) Improving Group Texts on Android


How-To Geek / 6h
Google’s messaging strategy over the past decade has been all over the place, and more recently, the company is betting the farm on “Messages,” the default SMS app on most Android devices. Now the company is trying to make Messages more secure. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why Review Geek Can't Recommend Wyze or eufy Cameras Anymore


How-To Geek / 6h
When it comes to either affordable Wi-Fi cameras or cloudless Wi-Fi cameras, Review Geek has long recommended two companies: Wyze and eufy. We’ve reviewed products from both companies highly and included them in our “best of” lists multiple times. But as of today, we can no longer recommend either. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Could Finally Get the Upgrade It Needs


How-To Geek / 6h
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 is an excellent phone with a lot to love, but the small 1.9-inch cover display on the outside is still one of its biggest downfalls. With the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5, Samsung could finally give it the upgrade we all want with a substantially bigger cover screen. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Peripheral Finale Was Too Confusing to Be Satisfying


Gizmodo / 6h
The Peripheral — Prime Video’s William Gibson adaptation from the producers of Westworld —explored some intriguing ideas in its tale of a young woman whose virtual-reality adventuring vaults her into a broken version of the future. But today’s season finale felt like a scramble to the finish; there was too much going on… Read more...

The Meta Quest Pro just got the audio update that I wish the Oculus Quest 2 had


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Meta Quest Pro’s latest update has delivered some major improvements that I wish the Oculus Quest 2 was getting, too. The first, and my favorite, is the introduction of background audio. Now when you’re sitting at your virtual desk in Horizon Worrkrooms, or if you’re playing a round of Walkabout Mini Golf , you can enjoy audio that’s playing from the Browser app in the background. Log into yo

When one door closes … Opendoor CEO Eric Wu steps down, CFO Carrie Wheeler steps in as new chief executive


TechCrunch / 6h
Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu announced today that he is stepping down from his role as CEO of the real estate technology company and that Carrie Wheeler will be taking over as chief executive. In a blog post , Wu said that he will transition to serving as president of marketplace. Wheeler has served as the chief financial officer of Opendoor since September of 2020. In announcing the shift, Wu wro

Quick Points: Triple stack these offers to maximize your next Lyft ride


The Points Guy / 6h
How often have you landed at an airport and checked fares to get to your destination on both Lyft and Uber? If you’re like me, you check both and order a car on whichever platform is cheaper. Although that system can work well, your potential rewards earnings on the two platforms are far from identical. Frankly, the little you can earn on Uber is no match for the ability to triple stack on Lyft.

1Password reveals passwordless authentication add-on for all your favourite browsers


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Top password management firm 1Password has just released a new “sign-in with” feature, which enables users to automatically save and fill in the logins they use for 3rd party "single sign-on" providers. Single sign-on (SSO) allows employees to log into a variety of their accounts with just one secure identity, as opposed to creating and managing separate usernames and passwords for every website.

'The Callisto Protocol' Being Slammed With Negative Reviews On Steam


SlashGear / 6h
"The Callisto Protocol" apparently comes with serious performance issues on PC, which reviewers have made note of via Steam. Here's what they're saying.

All the Social Media ‘Algospeak’ You Don’t Understand


Lifehacker / 6h
If you’ve ever watched videos on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Reels, or Twitch (so, basically, everyone), you may have noticed a slew of coded words and emojis that weren’t immediately decipherable—but whose meaning you could infer alongside the right context clues. Read more...

PCI standards group deflects, assigns blame for melting GPU power connectors


Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Nvidia's 12VHPWR power cable adapter, as shipped with an RTX 4080. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Nvidia's new RTX 4090 and 4080 GPUs both use a new connector called 12VHPWR to deliver power as a way to satisfy ever-more power-hungry graphics cards without needing to set aside the physical space required for three or four 8-pin power connectors. But that power connector and its specificati

Parler and Twitter both cut ties with Kanye West as he says, “I like Hitler”


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Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chris Delmas) Kanye West's deal to buy the self-described "free speech" social network Parler lasted only a month. Parler's owner announced the termination of the deal shortly after West—who now goes by Ye—praised Adolf Hitler and Nazis in an appearance yesterday on Alex Jones' Infowars show. Despite Parler making the announcement yesterday, it said the deal was te

Tesla finally delivers first electric Semi to Pepsi after years of delay


Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: VERONIQUE DUPONT / Contributor | AFP ) Yesterday, Elon Musk appeared at his first Tesla unveiling since he took the helm at Twitter. At a Tesla plant in Nevada, the billionaire announced that after five long years, Tesla’s first heavy-duty Semi had been delivered to PepsiCo. The Semi, Tesla announced, would go into production in 2023 and feature an updated version of Tesla’s Supe

Florida state tax website bug exposed filers’ data


TechCrunch / 6h
A security flaw on the Florida Department of Revenue website exposed at least hundreds of taxpayers’ Social Security numbers and bank account numbers, a security researcher found. Kamran Mohsin said the security flaw — now fixed — allowed him, or anyone else who was logged in to the state’s business tax registration website, to access, modify and delete the personal data of business owners whose

Best Instant Pot deals, including an Instant Pot Pro for $99.95


Mashable / 6h
Short on time? Consider adding an Instant Pot to your kitchen arsenal. As of Dec. 2, here are our picks for the best Instant Pot deals: BEST INSTANT POT DEAL: The Instant Pot Pro includes five programmable settings for saving special recipes — $99.95 $169.99 (save $70.04) RUNNER-UP INSTANT POT DEAL: The Instant Pot Ultra is a 10-in-1 multi-cooker that can cook for up to six people at a time — $10

Does Instagram Notify When You Screenshot a Story or Post?


How-To Geek / 6h
Worried someone will find out you’ve taken a screenshot of their Instagram Story or post? In most cases, Instagram doesn’t notify anyone about in-app screenshots. However, there is an exception to the rule that you should keep in mind. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Better Late Than Never: Tesla Delivers First Electric Semi Truck Three Years Behind Schedule


Gizmodo / 6h
They say good things come to those who wait. While that may be true in some cases, the jury’s still out on whether that adage will apply to Tesla’s long-awaited electric semi truck . This week, five years after it was revealed and three years after it was expected to go on the market, the electric vehicle maker has… Read more...

Devialet Mania Review: Bottom-Heavy, But Powerful


32Wired / 6h
If you think “bass” equals “excitement,” then this is for you. But the fact that this high-end French audio brand is no longer bonkers does not bode well.


How Chinese Netizens Swamped China’s Internet Controls


44Wired / 6h
The government regained control of streets and social networks, but citizens protesting zero-Covid policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action.

MSN Fired Its Human Journalists and Replaced Them With AI That Started Publishing Fake News About Mermaids and Bigfoot


Futurism / 6h
Earlier this month, we reported that the Microsoft-operated news site MSN had run a clearly bogus story claiming that Claire "Grimes" Boucher had publicly called out ex-boyfriend Elon Musk on Twitter for not paying child support. The tweet the story based its claims off was an obvious fabrication, but that didn't stop the Inquisitr from publishing it, or MSN from distributing it to a much wider a

Hackers Exploit a DeFi Project to Mint 4 Quadrillion Crypto Tokens


Gizmodo / 6h
Just how far will hackers go to eek out a profit from a crypto entity? In one DeFi projects’ case, those looking to exploit found they could make a pretty penny by simply telling the system to mint a quadrillion crypto tokens. Read more...

The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself's Showrunner Talks Found Family and Love Triangles


Gizmodo / 6h
A few weeks ago, without a lot of fanfare, Netflix dropped one of the most exciting and gritty YA series of 2022: The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself . Adapted from Sally Green’s series of novels that started with Half Bad , the show follows a young witch, Nathan (Jay Lycurgo), as he attempts to escape the clutches of a … Read more...

Apex Legends' Wintertide event is back with some very snazzy skins


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Snow is settling over the Outlands, which can mean only one thing: Winter has come to Apex Legends, and with it returns its seasonal Wintertide event from December 6 - 27. Not only is it free to play, but Apex Legends is one of the best battle royale games there is. EA’s massively popular co-op shooter sees you fighting your way through maps, using not only weapons but your character’s unique abi

Android’s ‘Find My’ Alternative Might Be Better Than Apple’s


Lifehacker / 7h
For those of us with iPhones, sharing our location with friends and family is simple. The Find My app (formally Find My Friends) is your one-stop shop for tracking the contacts, devices, and items in your life. But on Android, there’s not an obvious equivalent. You won’t find a “Share Location” option when texting… Read more...

Google shuts down Duplex on the Web, its attempt to bring AI smarts to retail sites and more


TechCrunch / 7h
Google is shutting down Duplex on the Web, its AI-powered set of services that navigated sites to simplify the process of ordering food, purchasing movie tickets and more. According to a note on a Google support page, Google on the Web and any automation features enabled by it will no longer be supported as of this month. “As we continue to improve the Duplex experience, we’re responding to the f

Q&A: ‘Better Venture’ authors on why VC has failed to reinvent itself


TechCrunch / 7h
On Wednesday, Erika Brodnock and Johannes Lenhard published their book, “ Better Venture: Improving Diversity, Innovation, and Profitability in Venture Capital and Startups ,” which serves as a guide for those looking to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the venture capital market. The authors conducted more than 80 interviews to gauge how much progress there has — and hasn’t — been in

Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Carnival Cruise Line ships


The Points Guy / 7h
Picking a cabin on a Carnival Cruise Line ship isn’t nearly as complicated as picking a cabin on, say, a Royal Caribbean or a Celebrity Cruises ship. Unlike some of its biggest competitors, Carnival isn’t known for a huge range of cabin categories on its vessels. The vast majority of the accommodations on Carnival ships fall into one of three broad buckets: Windowless “inside” cabins, oceanview c

Crypto scammer faces 18 months in prison over $22 million SIM attack


500+Engadget / 7h
A young man is facing time behind bars for his role in a high-profile crypto scam. Bloomberg reports a federal judge has sentenced 25-year-old Nicholas Truglia to 18 months in prison for allegedly taking part in a scheme that stole $22 million in cryptocurrency from blockchain adviser Michael Terpin in 2018. The perpetrators are said to have asked Truglia to convert Triggers tokens stolen from Te

Last Chance: Southwest Credit Card 75K Bonus Points Offers


One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply now for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Card Southwest Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in the United States, thanks to its extensive domestic route network, vouchers that never expire, two free checked bags, and generally great customer service. It’s no wonder that the carrier’s co-branded credit cards are popular as well. We’re currently seeing some fantastic limit

Delta does it again, adds used planes to its fleet without retrofits


The Points Guy / 7h
Delta Air Lines is in a bind. The Atlanta-based carrier, along with the larger U.S. airline industry, is facing a pilot shortage that’s hitting the regional affiliates the hardest. These smaller carriers have been forced to park planes and cut flights due to inadequate staffing in the cockpit ranks. While some larger airlines like United have resorted to exiting smaller markets , Delta wants to m

How to book travel (and save points) with the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal


The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note : This post has been updated with the latest information. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the best flexible rewards currencies around. Many of us at TPG love to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to partners for award flights and hotel stays. If you recently applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card to earn the welcome bonus, your initial plans might also be to transfer t

Man in Alaska Rescued With New iPhone 14 Satellite Emergency Feature


Gizmodo / 7h
With the release of the Apple iPhone 14 comes the release of one of the company’s newest features: Emergency SOS. Emergency SOS allows you to connect with emergency services via a satellite connection as opposed to cellular data or wifi, which are sparse in remote areas. The feature saved a man lost in the Alaskan… Read more...

Webb Telescope Turns Its Eye on Saturn's Mysterious Moon Titan


Gizmodo / 7h
The Webb Space Telescope snapped images of Saturn’s moon Titan last month, which are now released for our viewing pleasure. The images offer a newly detailed view of Titan’s atmospheric makeup and even elements of its strange surface. Read more...

Battlefield 2042 developer to "lean into previous games" to revitalize it


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Battlefield 2042 developer DICE looks to be learning the lesson ‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it’ a little late. Having made tons of changes to the series’ formula with last year’s shooter, the team has spent all of this year, not just fixing the game, but now making it more like the old games. “In Battlefield 2042 Season 5 you’re going to see us lean into previous games and how they can show up

Huawei's latest smartwatch comes with a secret pair of earbuds


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Huawei has unveiled an all-new gadget that merges two wearables – a smartwatch and wireless earbuds – into one unlikely combo. The not-so-creatively named Huawei Watch Buds will provide users with all the benefits of a smartwatch – being a device that’s both a timepiece and fitness tracker – while also serving as a handy case for their earbuds. When you want to listen to some tunes, you just have

Twitter alternative Hive shuts down to fix major security issues


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Hive Social, one of the microblogging platforms that gained popularity following Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter , has gone offline while it fixes a number of major security issues. In the days following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, many users fled to alternative microblogging platforms, such as Mastodon and Hive, amassing millions of new users practically overnight. But with the increased po

iPhone 14's Satellite SOS Feature Turns Savior For Stranded Alaska Man


SlashGear / 7h
As the first reported incident where this feature may have saved a life, Apple's new SOS feature on iPhone 14 may have rescued a stranded man in Alaska.

FTX's New CEO John J. Ray III Is No Stranger To Corporate Bankruptcy


SlashGear / 7h
John J. Ray III, the new CEO responsible for bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has done similar work dealing with financially troubled organizations in the past.


Anker 3-In-1 Cube With MagSafe Review: A Block Of Brilliance


SlashGear / 7h
The Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe is a versatile charger made for multiple Apple products at once -- and it might just be the best charger we've ever reviewed.

Summer Game Fest 2023 Date Announced, And This Time It'll Have A Live Audience


SlashGear / 7h
Summer Game Fest has been announced for June 2023, and for the first time ever, the gaming event will have a live audience. Here are the details.

Elon Musk Bans Kanye West From Twitter After Swastika Post


SlashGear / 7h
Following a bigoted tirade on Infowars and posting an offensive image on social media, Kanye West has been banned from Twitter for incitement of violence.

Wake up, honey, a bunch of Breville espresso machines are on sale


Mashable / 7h
SAVE UP TO 20%: As of Dec. 2, Amazon has marked down the prices on a bunch of Breville espresso makers , from top tier to more budget-friendly models. OUR TOP PICK: The Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine offers many perks of a full-espresso machine, while being an excellent space- and money-saving alternative — $399.95 $499.95 (save $100) Picture this: it's a cold winter morning, and your ala

Dance competitions get a motion capture makeover in bizarre trailer for Netflix's 'Dance Monsters'


Mashable / 7h
At first, Netflix's Dance Monsters may seem like your average dance competition. Dancers compete in front of a panel of judges in order to win a $250,000 prize. However, there's one monster-sized catch: The dancers are wearing motion capture suits that disguise them to look like animated creatures. It's a lot to wrap your head around, and that's before you watch a one-eyed alien spinning and leap

Grab the Instant Stand Mixer Pro for its lowest price ever


Mashable / 7h
SAVE $90: The Instant Stand Mixer Pro is on sale at Amazon for its lowest price ever at $209.95 as of Dec. 2. That's a savings of 30%. Instant Pot fans know the score. Having one of the best slow cookers (and rice cooker, and yogurt maker, and everything else) just makes putting a home-cooked meal on the table so much easier. That's part of why the Instant Pot name has become such a beloved brand

England vs Senegal livestream options for 2022 FIFA World Cup


Mashable / 7h
England will take on Senegal in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash at the Al Bayt Stadium. Both the Three Lions and the Lions of Teranga will be hoping to progress to the quarter-finals with a win at the 60,000-seat venue in Al Khor. England reached the knockout stages by securing the most points in Group B, which also included USA, Wales, and Iran. Meanwhile, Senegal go into this game as runners

France vs Poland livestream options for 2022 FIFA World Cup


Mashable / 7h
France will take on Poland in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash at the Al Thumama Stadium. Both the reigning champions and the Poles will be hoping to progress to the quarter-finals with a win at the 40,000-seat venue in Doha. France reached the knockout stages by securing the most points in Group D, which also included Denmark, Tunisia, and Australia. Meanwhile, Poland go into this game as runn

Argentina vs Australia livestream options for 2022 FIFA World Cup


Mashable / 7h
Argentina will take on Australia in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Both the 2021 Copa América champions and the Australians will be hoping to progress to the quarter-finals with a win at the 44,000-seat venue in Al Rayyan. Argentina reached the knockout stages by securing the most points in Group C, which also included Mexico, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile,

Netherlands vs USA livestream options for 2022 FIFA World Cup


Mashable / 7h
Netherlands will take on USA in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash at the Khalifa International Stadium. Both the Dutch and the US will be hoping to progress to the quarter-finals with a win at the 45,000-seat venue in Doha. Netherlands reached the knockout stages by securing the most points in Group A, which also included Qatar, Senegal, and Ecuador. Meanwhile, USA go into this game as runners-u

7 Common Gamepad Problems and How to Fix Them


How-To Geek / 7h
Game controllers take a lot of abuse. From sweaty gaming sessions to spills and drops, some parts simply aren’t built to last beyond a few years. Here are some of the GamePad problems you’re likely to encounter and the fixes you’ll need for each. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Google Messages is Finally Encrypting Group Chats


Gizmodo / 7h
Google’s on an update kick this week. After bringing sharable digital car keys to Android and Adidas app integration to Wear OS, the company announced that end-to-end encryption for group chats is coming to Messages by Google, the default messaging app for most Android smartphones. Read more...

Netflix Cancels The Midnight Club Hours After Creator Moves to Amazon


Gizmodo / 7h
The horrors stalking the terminally ill, teenage patients living at Brightcliffe Hospice can’t compare to the horror of a streaming network scorned. Mere hours after it was announced yesterday that Midnight Club creator Mike Flanagan and his producing partner Trevor Macy would be exiting their deal at Netflix and… Read more...

World Cup attendees can use AR to see stats for players on the pitch


28Engadget / 7h
Folks who are attending the FIFA World Cup in Qatar don't have to miss out on all the player stats they'd see while watching games on TV. The FIFA+ app has an augmented reality feature that allows fans to view the likes of VAR replays and alternate camera angles. FIFA says that only people who are attending matches in person can access the FIFA+ Stadium Experience. According to a video that has g

New Massive Chase Airport Lounge Coming And Shockingly Accurate Map Of Florida You Must See


View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...

10 Bingeable Shows That Are the Best Kind of Podcast Junk Food


Lifehacker / 7h
There are plenty of podcasts out there that will set your brain on fire , catch you up on news , draw you into a mystery , or teach you to manage your money . But sometimes you need the opposite: something to help you tune in, zone out, and escape the stress of your day. Read more...

Google is testing end-to-end encryption for group chats in the Messages app


TechCrunch / 7h
Google said today it is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS-based group chats on its Messages app — RCS stands for Rich Communication Services. The company noted that in the coming weeks it will be rolling out this feature to select users that are part of the app’s open beta program . This comes after a bunch of Redditors noticed that Google was testing end-to-end encryption for group chats in

Control Freak Is a Surprisingly Personal Video Game Memoir


Wired / 7h
'Gears of War' designer Cliff Bleszinski's new book is an intimate look into the life of a video game creator.

Get Amazon Fire tablets for under $100 each


Mashable / 7h
Black Friday may be over, but these Amazon Fire tablets are still available at their lowest-ever prices. BEST OVERALL DEAL: The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet (32GB) is 50% off — $54.99 $109.99 (Save $55) BEST BUDGET DEAL: The Amazon Fire HD 8 (64GB) is a jack-of-all-trades — $74.99 $119.99 (Save $45) Tablets offer a rare versatility that make them useful to all kinds of people (and kids). But pric


How to Watch the USA vs. Netherlands World Cup Game for Free


How-To Geek / 7h
On Saturday, December 3rd, the United States men’s national soccer team will be going toe-to-toe with the Netherlands’ national team in Round 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Access to the tense bout may be difficult for some viewers, especially if they want to watch an English broadcast of the game for free. Luckily, a VPN service like ExpressVPN can be your ticket to a complete viewing expe

Raspberry Pi Has New Hi-Fi Audio Boards for Your DIY Project


20How-To Geek / 8h
Raspberry Pi single-board computers are still wildly popular, with uses ranging from learning programming to DIY electronics. Now there’s an updated lineup of hi-fi audio cards that can turn a Pi into a better media station. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

10 Magic Eraser Uses You Might Not Expect


How-To Geek / 8h
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of gently scrubbing a stain away with the help of a Magic Eraser, then you understand how this genius product earned its name. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

BMW Electric Cars to Harness the Power of Speed Bumps


How-To Geek / 8h
Your next BMW electric vehicle may draw power from an unexpected source. CarBuzz recently discovered a German patent filing from the automaker that would enable EVs to convert energy from a car’s vertical wheel movement into electricity. So, hitting speed bumps or potholes could charge the battery. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Great Deal: Get Razer's "$200" Smart Glasses for Only $25


How-To Geek / 8h
Remember those Razer Anzu smart glasses that came out a while back for $200? Polarized sunglasses with true wireless audio, a microphone, no RGB lights, and an extra set of blue light filtering lenses. They’re still available, and you can grab a pair today for only $25 on Woot. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Proton Calendar rounds out security-focused Big Tech alternative on iOS


Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Proton Calendar's iOS app aims to offer most of the same niceties as other calendar apps, but with more peace of mind about your data. (credit: Proton) Proton Calendar, which claims to be the "world's only" calendar using end-to-end encryption and cryptographic verification, has arrived on iOS , giving those seeking a more secure work suite an alternative to Google, Apple, and the like.

After bankruptcy and war, OneWeb turns to a competitor for help


Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / OneWeb satellites launch on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome earlier in 2022. (credit: OneWeb) There's one thing that can be definitively said about broadband communications company OneWeb: It's a survivor. The company has persisted through several different owners, a bankruptcy, having its satellites taken as hostages amid a regional war, and nearly completing a satellite Intern

Get your groove on with a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones at their lowest price ever


Mashable / 8h
SAVE $74: The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones are on sale at Amazon for their lowest price ever at $275.34 as of Dec. 2. That's a savings of 21%. If you're ready to ring in the new year with the best headphones possible, you have your work cut out for you. There are tons to choose from, with options for every budget. From Sony to Sennheiser, you can bring home some excellent picks witho

Europe's Central Bank Warns That Bitcoin Is on Its "Last Gasp"


Futurism / 8h
Rebound, Schmebound The European Central Bank is throwing some major shade at bitcoin even as it bounces back following the FTX collapse. In a blog post titled "Bitcoin's last stand ," published on its official European Union website, the ECB lobs a devastating takedown at the digital currency — and warns that its demise could just be getting started. As the ECB notes, bitcoin's peak value of nea

Stripe announces fiat-to-crypto onramp widget


TechCrunch / 8h
Payment giant Stripe is going to offer a new product that makes it easier to hold cryptocurrencies without signing up to a cryptocurrency exchange. The company’s new fiat-to-crypto widget can be embedded in any crypto product so that users can enter their card information and acquire crypto that can be used in another web3 product. There are a few use cases where widgets like this one make sense.

These are the file types most likely to be hiding malware


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For the first time in three years, Microsoft Office files are no longer the most common file type for malware distribution. That's according to HP Wolf Security's latest Threat Insights Report for Q3 2022. Analyzing data from “millions of endpoints” running its cybersecurity solution, HP concluded that archive files (.ZIP and .RAR files, for example) surpassed Office files to become the most comm

Turf war: Delta retaliates in Detroit with new transatlantic route


The Points Guy / 8h
Delta Air Lines is no stranger to turf wars. The Atlanta-based carrier has historically defended its leading positions in many of its hubs, and now the airline is about to do the same in Detroit. Delta will add a new route from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to the Keflavik Airport (KEF) near Reykjavik, Iceland, beginning on May 15, 2023. The new flight will operate seasonall

iPhone users can now share their digital car keys with Pixel owners


56Engadget / 8h
You no longer need others to use the same phone OS to share your digital car keys . Google has added car key sharing to Pixel devices , making cross-platform swaps available in an early form. If you're using an iPhone running iOS 16.1, you can send keys stored in Wallet to a Pixel through communications apps like Mail, Messages and WhatsApp. Pixel users share their car access through Android's wa

Roku's Streaming Stick 4K is on sale for $25, plus all the Cyber Week deals you can still get


22Engadget / 8h
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be behind us, but many of the deals are still live as of today. A few deals even popped up after the shopping holidays ended, keeping our deals radar from getting rusty. Samsung still has a few good discounts including the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Frame TVs . Apple's latest iPad is $30 off and sales on a few games for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch are still going strong

Beware of Holiday Shipping Notification Scams


Lifehacker / 8h
It’s no secret scammers get more skilled and ingenious with time. Part of their strategy is knowing when is the best time to target certain people. As the holidays approach and people are expecting packages from Black Friday shopping or early Christmas gifts to arrive, scammers are taking advantage of the time to… Read more...

Box reaches $1B run rate in spite of a quarter dogged by currency challenges


TechCrunch / 8h
Prior to launching as a startup in 2005, Box began as an idea that co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie had for a marketing class — to bring the power of the internet to file-sharing. The concept may not feel revolutionary today, but back then, you could email a file if it was small enough, or you could put it on a thumb drive and physically deliver it to the recipient. Other options were limited. It’s

GoStudent uses its warchest to acquire large network of traditional tutoring centres in Europe


TechCrunch / 8h
GoStudent — the Austria-based late-stage tutor marketplace that has raised $686.3 million (and attained a €3 billion valuation) to date — has acquired Germany-based Studienkreis , a traditional tutoring company, founded in 1974, which is focused on the German-speaking “DACH” region. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Studienkreis had previously been owned, since 2017, by the London-based priva

Turn Your Apple Watch Into a Cordless Alarm Clock With Otterbox's New Power Bank


Gizmodo / 8h
You can complain all you want, but if you want the benefits of a smartwatch, you’re going to have to get used to charging your timepiece almost every night. But as with every Apple device, there are plenty of accessories that promise to make this more convenient, and with Otterbox’s new power bank , you can even leave… Read more...

Is David Harbour Worried About Typecasting as Santa?


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Hate Speech on Twitter Skyrocketed While Elon Said He Was Winning, New Research Shows


Gizmodo / 8h
On November 23rd, Elon Musk tweeted that hate speech “impressions” were down by one third on the platform, along with a graph and a victorious congratulations to his employees. During the same period, the actual use of hate speech on Twitter rose exponentially, according to new research. Read more...


10 Ugly Sweaters That'll Bring Holiday Cheer to the Nerd in Your Life


Gizmodo / 8h
‘Tis the season to bust out the box of holiday-themed sweaters. I have about five that I cycle through every year, and each represents a different side of me. This year, I’m showing off my nerdy side with Microsoft’s Holiday Clippy sweater, which the company sent over to promote its existence. It’s a fine sweater, but… Read more...

Alaska Airlines announces elite status challenge for California-based flyers


The Points Guy / 8h
As the end of the year inches nearer, Alaska Airlines is the latest carrier to announce a limited-time status promotion for California -based flyers. For those hailing from the Golden State, the carrier is currently offering the opportunity to earn elite status through 2023 by taking two qualifying round-trip, coast-to-coast flights. Flights taken between Jan. 1 and March 23, 2023, from Los Angel

Safeguarding against next-gen cyber risks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The notion that cyber security is ever-shifting is widely understood, but it’s important to define what this means, exactly. The scale and impact of cyber crime has dramatically increased over time. In the last decade, in particular, the rise of ransomware has made cyber security a major talking point at the highest levels, and in the boardroom. So what’s changed? For starters, the cyber crime in

A Water Spill Can Break Your Audi


Lifehacker / 8h
Audi drivers can worry about a simple spill causing their car to lose power , according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) report. Audi has issued a recall that affects over 50,000 vehicles, and there have been 46 reports in the US of sedans and wagons losing power. No official… Read more...

Today's Wordle Answer #531 – December 2, 2022 Solution And Hints


SlashGear / 8h
Today's Wordle can get real irritating, fast. However, if you need some help, we can provide some solid hints (or the answer) if you want the assist.

OpenAI's New Chatbot Explained: What It Is And Why It's Such A Big Deal


SlashGear / 8h
OpenAI's new chatbot, ChatGPT, is a conversational AI that gives users lengthy (and sometimes too lengthy) answers to queries. Here's what makes it noteworthy.

Lots of firms still don't really seem to be fully backing hybrid working


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New research from VMWare suggests that many employers aren’t all that keen on hybrid working, despite numerous studies suggesting that WFH could have a positive effect on productivity. The company's report , "The Distributed Work Dilemma: When Innovation and Job Satisfaction Compete", surveyed 5,300 HR and IT decision makers and employee-level respondents from countries in Europe, the Middle East

Would You Watch a Movie Generated by AI? You Might Have To


How-To Geek / 8h
We’ve barely come to grips with AI creating works of art or “photographs” of people and things that never existed, and already there are examples of AI-generated video. The question is, would you watch AI-generated movies one day? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

TikTok and Bumble join anti-revenge-porn initiative


32Engadget / 8h
TikTok and Bumble are the latest tech companies to join an initiative aimed at reducing the spread of revenge porn — intimate images and videos shared without the subject's consent. They've partnered with StopNCII.org (Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse), which hosts a tool developed in partnership with Meta . TikTok, Bumble, Facebook and Instagram will detect and block any images that are

Nvidia GTX 1060 is no longer the most popular GPU on Steam... but its successor might surprise you


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Nvidia’s GTX 1650 is now the most popular graphics card used by gamers on Steam, ousting the GTX 1060 from the top spot, according to Valve’s latest hardware survey that scrutinizes the specs of a sample of its users. This is a big deal because the GTX 1060 has held the number one position in the Steam GPU rankings for ages, so it’s something of a surprise to see a newcomer take the crown. Well,

The PCs protecting workers on the move


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Every single modern business has one thing in common – they can all be undone by a single cyber security incident. Whether that’s a crippling ransomware attack or a major leak of customer data, no company can realistically hope to thrive in the 21st century without robust defenses. Traditionally, a defensive perimeter could be placed around the office, with company firewalls, strict device usage

Over 300,000 Android users hit by Facebook login-stealing malware


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Cybersecurity researchers from Zimperium recently discovered 37 Android apps that were distributing infostealing malware dubbed 'Schoolyard Bully'. The apps were initially distributed through the Play Store, but once Google discovered and removed them, they continued their existence on third-party app repositories. As such, they still pose a risk today. Combined, the apps were allegedly downloade

The cloud networking market is broken – Netmaker is trying to fix it


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From businesses to individual users, everybody seems to be using the cloud . And, with organizations migrating more and more towards a remote or hybrid work model, cloud computing is simply going to get bigger and bigger. The market's overall value exceeded $368 billion in 2021, and this is expected to grow at a staggering annual rate of 15.7% between now and 2030. This fast expansion together wi

What we bought: How Zwilling’s Cool Touch Kettle became my most-used kitchen gadget


Engadget / 9h
I never got into coffee, but I do love a good cuppa. That said, I have zero respect for the natural process of boiling water. The internet tells us that water boils faster at high altitude, and I’ve been living between 6,000 and 8,000 feet for the past ten years. But I swear it was taking longer. Maybe chalk that up to the inverse relationship between patience and age. Somehow evading the laws of

Tesla Semi Truck Drives 500 Miles Fully Loaded


Futurism / 9h
Mother Trucker Tesla released a timelapse video of one of its all-electric Semi trucks driving a 500-mile journey while carrying 82,000 pounds, the equivalent of a full load, on a single charge. It's a seriously impressive feat, suggesting the Elon Musk-led company could have a big win on its hands when the trucks hit the market. We still don't know how many trucks the company will be able to pro

An Interviewer Asked Sam Bankman-Fried If He'd Been Honest and His Answer Was Bizarre


Futurism / 9h
Against the wisdom of pretty much any lawyer anywhere, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been speaking out about the spectacular demise of the crypto exchange he founded, and he's been speaking out a lot . Since the crash, in fact, he's been so active on Twitter that the first law firm that dared take his case on quit, noting his " incessant and disruptive tweeting " as their reason to jump sh

FBI, CISA say Cuba ransomware gang extorted $60M from victims this year


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TechCrunch / 9h
The Cuba ransomware gang extorted more than $60 million in ransom payments from victims between December 2021 and August 2022, a joint advisory from CISA and the FBI has warned. The latest advisory is a follow-up to a flash alert released by the FBI in December 2021, which revealed that the gang had earned close to $44 million in ransom payments after attacks on more than 49 entities in five crit

ChatGPT isn’t putting me out of a job yet, but it’s very good fun


TechCrunch / 9h
If you have been on Twitter in the last few days, you likely noticed a deluge of screenshots from a service called ChatGPT . From the OpenAI group , ChatGPT is a conversational tool that allows you to provide the system with prompts that it responds to in written format. (You can make a free OpenAI account and give the service a shake yourself. Just don’t identify as a journalist during the onboa

The Right Way to Hone a Knife


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Updates From Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, and More


Gizmodo / 9h
Guillermo del Toro waxes lyrical about what he’d do with At the Mountains of Madness . The cast of Dune: The Sisterhood keeps growing. Plus, what’s to come on the series finale of Stargirl , and The Boys casts a mysterious figure. Spoilers, go! Read more...


This Is Why the New iPad Uses the Old Apple Pencil


How-To Geek / 9h
Apple released the 10th-generation iPad last month, bringing the regular iPad more in line with the design and features of the iPad Air and Pro. Now we have some insight into its shortcomings, thanks to a teardown by iFixit. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Huawei teases a smartwatch with built-in wireless earbuds


39Engadget / 9h
As convenient as wireless earbuds can be, you typically have to carry a case around to store and charge them. Wouldn't you rather free up your pocket? Huawei thinks so. As The Register notes , the Chinese brand has teased a Watch Buds smartwatch that includes earbuds you charge beneath the dial. Official details will have to wait as the company has delayed a winter consumer launch event slated fo

Cruise deal alert: This short-term gift card promotion can get you big discounts


The Points Guy / 9h
Here at The Points Guy, we love free money, and we’re guessing you do, too, which is why we’re bringing you the news of a new gift card promotion from Holland America that can get you oodles of free money to spend on your next cruise. The Seattle-based line today is launching a 10% bonus offer on holiday gift cards that can be used for spending on cruises — one that essentially has no limits. For

Alex Jones Files for Second Bankruptcy: This Time, It's Personal


Gizmodo / 9h
Alex Jones, the main face of the conspiracy flinging and hate spewing Info Wars, has all the charisma of a trash fire. Just like an enormous pile of burning garbage, Jones is certainly hard to ignore, even as the rank perfumes pervade the air. As many people shut their windows at the sight and smell, a fair few people… Read more...

Huawei Made a Smartwatch That Pops Open to Reveal a Pair of Wireless Earbuds Inside


Gizmodo / 9h
It looks like the type of device you’d stumble across while shopping for gadgets from an airplane magazine , but the Huawei Watch Buds are very real , turning a smartwatch into a charging case for wireless earbuds that are accessible by lifting up the screen. Read more...

Disney Will Close Splash Mountain Next Month For Its Princess and the Frog Overhaul


Gizmodo / 9h
A new Princess and the Frog attraction is closer to becoming a wish come true at Disney Parks. According to the company, the re-theme will begin with the closure of the flume ride’s current Splash Mountain incarnation on January 23 at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, making way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure . Read more...

Latest Discord Update Rolls Out Paid Server Subscriptions To Everyone


SlashGear / 9h
Discord is implementing paid server subscriptions out to users, benefitting content creators and businesses utilizing Discord for the bulk of their work.

Sam Bankman-Fried Has Almost Nothing Left After FTX Collapse


SlashGear / 9h
Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried said in a recent interview that he has "close to nothing" left after the collapse of his cryptocurrency firm. Here's a recap.

Singapore-based e-commerce platform Carousell lays off 10% of staff


TechCrunch / 9h
Carousell , a Singaporean consumer-to-consumer (C2C) service platform operating across Southeast Asia, is letting go of about 110 employees, or 10% of its total headcount, in an effort to reduce costs amid a challenging market condition for the tech industry. The announcement came from the company’s blog on Thursday, posted by co-founder and CEO of Carousell Siu Rui Quek, saying, “I take responsi

Horror: Massive Snake Pulled Out Of Aircraft Wing


One Mile at a Time / 9h
As someone who hates snakes, this is kind of terrifying… Snake removed from wing of airplane I’m not sure what the backstory is, or when and where this video was even taken, but there’s video footage online of a huge snake being removed from the wing of an airplane. There’s primarily one person yanking on the tail of the snake, trying to pull it out, but struggling. After pulling for nearly a min

Papua New Guinea’s National Airline Cancels Half Its Domestic Flights Due To Lack Of Fuel


View from the Wing / 9h
Air Niugini stresses that they are “completely up to date with [their] payments to PUMA Energy.” However it appears that Puma – like many companies operating in Papua New Guinea – has been unable to exchange their local currency for foreign reserves. Continue reading ...

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (December 2)


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Given that we’re now officially into December, we’re pleasantly surprised by the relative lack of festive features forcing their way onto streaming services this weekend. Save for Scrooge: A Christmas Carol on Netflix – there’s always one! – this month’s first flurry of on-demand content is a real mixed bag, genre-wise. That’s not to say there’s nothing to watch over the next few days, mind. In f

This major Android bug may have led to the creation of awful new malware apps


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Following a major security leak, devices from some of the world’s biggest Android smartphone manufacturers are vulnerable to malicious apps that operating systems are treating as trusted. The news comes from Google’s Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative’s (APVI) Łukasz Siewierski, who publicly disclosed the vulnerability in November 2022. As noted by 9to5Google , Siewierski's disclosure doesn

Disney’s Splash Mountain closing date announced, ride to be reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure


The Points Guy / 9h
Walt Disney World’s classic log flume ride, Splash Mountain, first plunged guests down the 52-foot drop on July 14, 1989, and Disney has just announced its final trip through the briar patch will occur in January 2023. The ride as it exists today features characters heavily inspired by “Song of the South,” a 1940s-era Disney film that depicts dated, racist stereotypes, so it was ripe for a reimag

Are we bullfighting in Spain? Because that’s a red flag


TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. For the last time in 2022, the whole Friday gang got together to chat through the latest and greatest in the world of technology and startup news. From here on out, Equity is heading into Holiday Mode. We have a regular Monday show for you next week, but past t

15 of the Best Luxury Gifts for Gamers


Lifehacker / 9h
Buying holiday gifts for gamers can be difficult if you’re not into video games yourself. But consider the fact that gaming can be an expensive hobby: Chances are good there are new hardware and accessories the average PC and console gamer can’t normally afford. So if cost isn’t a concern for you, those high-priced… Read more...

Twitter dangles incentives to try to lure advertisers back


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Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty ) Elon Musk’s Twitter is offering brands generous incentives to advertise on the social media platform, in a bid to boost business after the billionaire’s approach to content moderation prompted many major marketers to curb spending. In one email sent to advertising agencies, a copy of which was seen by the Financial Times, Twitter said that it was launching it

The Best Portable Speakers of 2022


How-To Geek / 9h
We’ve come a long way since the boombox first brought portable music to the masses. Portable speakers are better than ever, with improved sound quality, better Bluetooth capabilities, and better portability. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Crusader Kings 3 patch lets you neglect your children more efficiently


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Great news for fans of Paradox Interactive's medieval drama simulator: a new free update just dropped. The new 1.8.0 update, entitled "Robe", has added several new features to the game, as well as several tweaks and bug fixes. As is tradition for Crusader Kings 3 patches, these changes range from necessary and useful gameplay changes to downright hilarious bug fixes. The new patch brings with it

Ending soon: Earn up to 80,000 AAdvantage miles with these Citi cards


The Points Guy / 9h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you are a frequent American Airlines flyer, you have plenty of credit card options to help you earn additional miles and make the most out of every American Airlines flight. While Barclays and Citi both have a cobranded card partnership with American Airlines, Citi is the issuer with the largest


Alaska Airlines debuts digital bag tags that don’t come cheap


500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Alaska Airlines has officially become the first U.S. airline to offer digital bag tags for checked luggage. The Seattle-based carrier announced on Wednesday that it successfully debuted an electronic bag tag device in partnership with Dutch company Bagtag . At launch, these electronic bag tags are being sent to 2,500 Alaska MileagePl

Newly Discovered Dinosaur Looks Like a Nightmare Goose


100+Gizmodo / 9h
Paleontologists discovered a 71-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur in Southern Mongolia that they believe had a body built for swimming and diving for prey. Though it looks a lot like a modern bird, it’s actually a non-avian dinosaur, meaning it’s likely an example of convergent evolution, a phenomenon in which… Read more...

The SLS Moon Rocket Exceeded Expectations With Its Historic Liftoff, NASA Says


58Gizmodo / 9h
NASA has conducted a preliminary review of the inaugural Space Launch System launch, saying the rocket met and even exceeded all expectations. Read more...

The Best Android Phones Of 2022


21SlashGear / 10h
Looking to narrow down your search among the best smartphones on the market? Start here: These are the best Android phones of 2022.

How to Avoid Paying the 'Single Tax'


37Lifehacker / 10h
Whether you love the single life or can’t wait to be coupled up, one thing is sure: It’s expensive to be single. We’ve previously covered personal finance tips to take advantage of while you’re single , but the costs of being alone are rarely a result of personal failure. Instead, our economy privileges… Read more...

Lufthansa Creatively Starts Selling Miles


One Mile at a Time / 10h
Lufthansa’s Miles & More program has gotten into the business of selling miles, and the backstory of this is an interesting one. Lufthansa Bundle&Go mileage sale As noted by You Have Been Upgraded , Lufthansa has started selling Miles & More miles . The airline isn’t flat out selling miles like most programs do, but rather is selling mileage bundles. These bundles are branded as Bundle&Go, and yo

Amnesia: The Bunker sounds like a horror game with too much tension, not enough story


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The Amnesia series has carved a name for itself on the wall of the cell in the abandoned prison we like to call the horror genre. The debut title had you exploring a creepy mansion, stalked by monsters that would chase you in the dark and which you had no means of fighting off. It’s been nearly a decade since Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and developer Frictional Games has announced it’s returning t

Artist’s depiction of a gryphon radiator ornament for 1933 Hudson cars. Handwritten on back: “Dec. 2/32. The Griffon. R...


Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
Artist’s depiction of a gryphon radiator ornament for 1933 Hudson cars. Handwritten on back: “Dec. 2/32. The Griffon. Radiator ornament on all 1933 models.” National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library

New Windows update may ruin your Task Manager


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From monitoring performance to ending unresponsive programs, many Windows users will find themselves in Task Manager at some point - but an update to Windows 11 may now pose a problem. Users with the KB5020044 preview for Windows 11 22H2 may be affected with an issue that renders the Task Manager interface unreadable, though Microsoft is quick to stress that this is purely cosmetic and the tool r

It’s the End of Trending


72Wired / 10h
Spotify Wrapped memes, Twitter hashtags, YouTube’s best-of list. Do social media trends still have anything vital to say?

Why the World Fell for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried


78Wired / 10h
Despite ample reasons to be skeptical of cryptocurrency schemes, the notion of the eccentric genius accomplishing extraordinary things was irresistible.

AI Reveals the Most Human Parts of Writing


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When do writers want help finding inspiration? And when do they want full control? Computers could expose the true future of the medium.

Smoodi closes $5M to expand reach for its robotic smart blender


TechCrunch / 10h
Smoodi wants to see its smoothies in the hands of, well, everyone, and a new infusion of capital and distribution partnership has the startup well on its way. Incubated out of Harvard’s Innovation Lab in 2018, CEO Pascal Kriesche and Morgan Abraham call their company a “healthy smoothie store-in-a-box” that is essentially a robot that mixes fruits, vegetables and add-ins like protein into a smoot

Learn about Orbital Reef and the LEO economy at TC Sessions: Space


TechCrunch / 10h
Just four days stand between you and a deep space exploratory mission right here on planet Earth. We’re talking about TechCrunch Sessions: Space , of course, which lifts off on December 6 in Los Angeles. There’s still time to join, learn from and network with the leading minds and makers building the new space economy. Get on board: Buy your pass today, and then explore all the space tech opportu

WeGym Rally X3 Pro Smart Bands Review: A Solid Resistance Workout


How-To Geek / 10h
If you’re an introvert like me, home workouts are your jam. You don’t have to pay for a gym membership or actually go to said gym to work out in front of other people. WeGym’s Rally X3 Pro Smart Bands delivered the full-body, reminiscent-of-the-gym home workout I’ve been waiting for. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

25 Gifts for the Android User in Your Life


How-To Geek / 10h
What does your choice of smartphone say about you? You may be asking that question if you’re shopping for an Android user. The good news is people who like Android will probably like a wide variety of techy gifts. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Do This Now to Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Baking


Lifehacker / 10h
For the average cookie-eating month, it’s perfectly sensible to keep a few pre-scooped cookies in the freezer for when you want a quick, freshly baked chocolate chipper. But December is no average cookie month. With a lot of cookies on the list and a short window for shipping, you’ll need a strategy. To give yourself… Read more...

Oops: Woman Accidentally Boards Flight To United States


One Mile at a Time / 10h
With the number of people flying, this is bound to happen every once in a while, though it still makes for quite a story. Mexican traveler accidentally boards Volaris flight to Seattle Last week, a 29-year-old Mexican citizen named Marijose Gamboa was supposed to return home from a vacation on Volaris. She was supposed to take the 727-mile domestic flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Tuxtla Gutiérre

My business-class seat was broken. Can I get a refund?


The Points Guy / 10h
On a recent flight from Zurich to Philadelphia, American Airlines business-class passenger Jyotish Bhalla discovered her seat was broken. A business-class seat that was supposed to lie flat froze in an awkward, upright position. Bhalla, who had hoped to rest on the nine-hour flight, spent most of it unpleasantly stuck in a single position. Bhalla says she paid $4,800 to fly in that broken busines


No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights


1KBBC News - Technology / 11h
EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023.

Apple is set to release its Meta Quest Pro rival in 2023, but it could be too late


23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It looks like we might not have to wait much longer to see Apple’s first foray into virtual reality. There are multiple headsets in production , which will run on the newly-christened ‘xrOS’, according to a new article on Bloomberg from well-known Apple reporter Mark Gurman. xrOS is claimed to replace the previous ‘realityOS’ (or just ‘rOS’), which was originally reported about along with Apple’s

The Download: circumventing China’s firewall, and using AI to invent new drugs


37MIT Technology Review / 11h
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. How Twitter’s “Teacher Li” became the central hub of China protest information As protests against rigid covid control measures in China engulfed social media in the past week, one Twitter account has emerged as the central source of information: @李老师不是你老师 (“T

Rocket Report: SpaceX launch delayed indefinitely; Virgin Orbit cancels funding round


Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Terran 1 rocket is shown in Relativity Space's hangar in Florida. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welcome to Edition 5.19 of the Rocket Report! Back from the Thanksgiving holiday, there is a lot of news to get to this week, including a report card on the SLS rocket's performance (excellent) and some wild and woolly news from north of the US border. Read on for more. As always, we welcome

The 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS—we drive Ferrari’s plug-in hybrid convertible


Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Ferrari has ditched the V8 for its latest mid-engined supercar, the 296 GTS. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Ferrari provided flights from DC to Bologna and back, plus three nights in a hotel, so we could meet the 499P and drive the 296 GTS. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. IMOLA, ITALY—Time is running out for the internal combustion engine. Looming bans on new vehicles powered by

Engadget Podcast: Kindle Scribe review and the rise of Twitter clones


Engadget / 11h
Finally, a Kindle you can write on! This week, we dive into Cherlynn’s review of the Kindle Scribe, Amazon’s first e-reader that can also capture handwritten notes. The hardware is great, but as usual, Amazon’s software feels half-baked. Also, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss the rise of new Twitter alternatives like Hive Social and Post. It looks like many communities are already splintering off to

'Lady Chatterley's Lover' review: A steamy affair that makes room to examine class


Mashable / 11h
"This is a love story." These are the words uttered by Mrs Bolton (Joely Richardson) in the final moments of Netflix 's Lady Chatterley's Lover to a group of women gossiping about the events we've just watched unfold. As nurse to Lord Clifford Chatterley (Matthew Duckett), Mrs Bolton has had a front row seat for the spectacle of Lady Constance Chatterley's ( The Crown star Emma Corrin) affair wit

Treasury management should be top of mind for startup founders


TechCrunch / 11h
Michael Dombrowski Contributor Michael Dombrowski is the corporate treasury adviser at Rho. He is an SEC-registered investment adviser specializing in fixed-income investments and corporate cash management. Liquidity is your company’s lifeline. With it, you have a fighting chance of achieving your vision, but when you’re out of money, you’re on the course to ruin. It’s no secret that the startup

Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset will reportedly run 'xrOS'


500+Engadget / 11h
Apple has internally changed the name of its upcoming mixed reality headset's accompanying software from "realityOS" to "xrOS," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. As the reporter notes, the new name better represents the software's capabilities: "XR," after all, stands for extended reality, and the headset is expected to have both augmented and virtual reality features. In addition to the inte

Lufthansa Starts Selling Miles, Figuring Out How To Circumvent German Law


View from the Wing / 11h
In 2019 Lufthansa abruptly terminated the ability to transfer points from Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and others into Miles & More. That made it tough for Americans to get their points. For most, it meant you'd need to spend on a Barclays-issued co-brand Miles & More credit card, or credit flights to Lufthansa's frequent flyer program. The explanation at the time was that German law made it impossibl

What Are the Pros and Cons of LED Christmas Lights?


How-To Geek / 11h
You can still buy traditional and LED Christmas lights, but which is better? Let’s take an in-depth look at cost, safety, durability, and even comfort to help you decide whether you want to go old-school or space-age with your holiday lighting. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Ditch Your USB-A Dongle and Embrace the USB-C Life


26Wired / 11h
The old port is dead to me. Connect your peripherals to all your devices with the more universal connector.

Behold, the Brands: YouTube Releases Top 10 Ads of 2022


Gizmodo / 11h
YouTube just published its year-end review , rounding up the top trending content for 2022. Sure, you could check out their list of top videos, most popular creators or trendiest Shorts (the platform’s response to TikTok-style short form videos), but honestly, who cares about all that junk? We all know what you want to… Read more...

The Morning After: Valve is giving away over a hundred Steam Decks


32Engadget / 12h
Valve’s portable gaming PC handheld is a revelation for some , but it’s also expensive. So, you could try your luck getting a free one. To coincide with this year’s Game Awards, Valve is making its own Steam TV coverage of the show more enticing by giving away lots of Steam Deck consoles. There are a few eligibility criteria, however. You have to watch the event on Steam TV, which starts at 7:30

OpenAI’s ChatGPT shows why implementation is key with generative AI


TechCrunch / 12h
It’s probably not a secret to those doing a lot of focused work in the space, but when it comes to generative AI, it’s quickly becoming apparent that how a user interfaces with generative models and systems is at least as important as the underlying training and inference technology. The latest, and I think best example, comes via OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which launched as a free research preview for an

India’s KreditBee raises $80 million from Azim Premji’s Premji Invest, Motilal Oswal Alternates, among others


TechCrunch / 12h
The digital loans business in India has been the subject of a lot of controversy, not least for over-predatory and un-transparent practices, yet that’s existed alongside the rise of a handful of startups hoping to apply tech to build products that are clearly understood and fill a need in the market for quick, short-term access to capital. Today, one of these — KreditBee , which provides instant

India won’t enforce payments market share cap until 2025 in win for Google and Walmart


TechCrunch / 12h
India won’t enforce a check on the market share for players operating on the homegrown payments network until December 31, 2024 in a surprising extension to the deadline that analysts say is a major a win for the market leaders Google Pay and Walmart’s PhonePe in the South Asian market. The National Payments Corporation of India, the regulatory body that oversees the Unified Payments Interface pa

EL AL Revamps Matmid Frequent Flyer Program


One Mile at a Time / 12h
EL AL has announced plans to completely overhaul its frequent flyer program as of September 2023. Crucially, the airline hasn’t shared details of what redemption and upgrade costs will look like with the new program, which is kind of an important detail, so we’ll have to reserve judgment. EL AL’s frequent flyer program hasn’t been great EL AL has improved considerably in recent years, as the airl

Amex Business Checking Account With 60K Points


One Mile at a Time / 12h
For a limited time, you can earn 60,000 Amex Membership Rewards points for opening a business checking account that potentially doesn’t have any fees. This seems like a pretty great opportunity — I just opened an account, and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was, so I’ll share my experience below. American Express Business Checking basics American Express Business Checking is Amex’s busine

Tesla delivers first Semi electric truck to Pepsi


Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk unveiled it in 2017 and said it was coming in 2019. Three more years later, it's finally here: the first production Tesla Semi electric truck. Tesla highlighted the milestone with a Semi Delivery Event on Thursday, held at the company's Gigafactory in Nevada, where the first Semi was officially delivered to PepsiCo. The Semi is a class 8 electric truck powered by three motors on rear ax


LineupSupply updates its app to generate Instafest-styled posters via your Spotify


TechCrunch / 12h
In the last week or so, a web app named Instafest went viral. Instafest lets you generate festival posters from your Spotify listening history. Millions of people started generating their own festival posters before the official Spotify Wrapped dropped earlier in the week. In order to take advantage of the trend, the LineupSupply app — which lets you generate Spotify playlists from posters — adde

BOE reveals 600Hz laptop display, and we’re sick of this refresh rate nonsense


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
BOE (Beijing Oriental Electronics) has revealed a new display with the fastest ever refresh rate seen, a mind-boggling 600Hz to be precise. The screen in question is actually a laptop display, a 16-inch LCD that the Chinese site IT Home brought to our attention (via Tom’s Hardware ). The panel was shown off at the World Conference on Display Industry in China, but besides the size and refresh rat

Why Are People Scared of Phone Calls These Days?


74How-To Geek / 12h
The telephone has been a staple of Western civilization for over 100 years, enabling people to remotely hear others chewing and breathing too heavily for as long as we can remember. It lets us treat our friends like marginally entertaining podcasts to distract us while doing dishes or quietly peeing. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Victrola’s Portable Record Player Brings the Party Anywhere


26Wired / 12h
You, too, can be the cool vinyl nerd at your next shindig. Now go sit next to the guy with the guitar.

A Proactive Way to Detect Cancer at Its Earliest Stages


100+Wired / 12h
Medtech firm Earli is working on a way to make tumors announce themselves as they appear—and even provide directions to where they are in the bod