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How to kick off your new year with a view of the Quadrantid meteor shower
300+Mashable / 17h
Hoping to kick the new year off with a nice view of a meteor shower? You're sort of in luck because the night of Jan. 3 and the early morning of Jan. 4 will present a so-so opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Quadrantids. The brighter the moon in the sky, the less detail you're going to see, and in that sense, this year will be good but not great for Quadrantids fans. Last year, by contrast, th


How Tracking and Technology in Cars Is Being Weaponized by Abusive Partners
NYT > Technology / 58min
Apps that remotely track and control cars are being weaponized by abusive partners. Car manufacturers have been slow to respond, according to victims and experts.


SpaceX Starship Production Needs to Be 300 Per Year
Next Big Future / 1d
The super heavy booster can be used more frequently than the ship, as it returns in about ~6 minutes and can theoretically be ready for reflght in an hour. The ship needs to complete at least one orbit, but often several to have the ground track line back up with the launch site, so reuse ... Read more



Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / A Huawei Technologies Co. Mate X5 smartphone arranged in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg via Getty ) Every large smartphone maker except Apple is betting that “foldable” phones will help revive a lackluster mobile market, despite the devices still largely failing to attract mainstream consumers. Foldables, which have a screen that opens like a book or c


This helpful AI text and speech toolkit is on sale for 80% off


Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime license to the Jott Pro AI Text and Speech Toolkit is on sale for £31.55, saving you 80% on list price. While humans have always led busy lives, it seems with the advancement of technology, we are expected to do more and more within a single day. So, any tips and tricks for saving time are most welcome. Wouldn't it be lovely to have a way to cut out the tedious work of note-taki


Rough night? These movies will cure your New Year's Day hangover.
Mashable / 3h
Your stomach is an oil slick of Christmas cookies and tequila, and your skull feels like it's filled with pulsing concrete. Happy New Year, baby! For many, the New Year's Day hangover is as familiar a tradition as the Times Square ball drop — but with less auld lang syne and more watered-down Gatorade. Luckily, streaming services from Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, and Tubi offer tons


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for December 31
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Dec. 30's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, December 31, 2023
LifeHacker / 5h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 31, 2023 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; there’s nothing too hard about it, but it uses an often-overlooked letter. I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 31, Wordle #925! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, December 31, 2023
LifeHacker / 6h
Happy New Year’s Eve! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Sunday, December 31, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 31, NYT Connections #203! Read on if you wa


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for December 31
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Baldur's Gate 3, Lego Fortnite, and 7 other games that defined 2023
33BBC News - Technology / 8h
Despite lay-offs and the end of a gaming mainstay, 2023 was a year filled with brilliant video games.


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, December 31 (game #706)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


Aaarr matey! Life on a 17th century pirate ship was less chaotic than you think
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science story that fell through the cracks in 2020, each day from December 25 through January 5. Today: Pirates! Specifically, an interview with historian Rebecca Simon on the real-life buccaneer bylaw


allcatsconstitutethesamefamily:Source details and larger...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Source details and larger version . My modest collection of vintage tigers is purring along.


I guess I’m a projector person now?
TechCrunch / 10h
I’ve been one of the those “I don’t own a TV” people for a long time. Really my entire adult life, excepting those times when I shared my living space with someone who brought their own to the party. My exact motivation is a bit hazy all these years later, but at a certain point, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Ronald Searle Cats, 1967
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
nobrashfestivity : R onald Searle Cats, 1967


Some Vizio TV owners can claim a share of a $3 million settlement over misleading marketing
Engadget / 10h
Vizio TVs’ “effective” refresh rates have been confusing customers for years, and the company may now owe payments to some buyers who were misled by the term. As spotted by The Verge , Vizio recently agreed to settle a class action lawsuit in California over what plaintiffs claim is “false and misleading” advertising. While some Vizio TVs are marketed as having a “120Hz Effective Refresh Rate” or


Third Time’s the Charm? Air India’s Airbus A320 Gets Stuck Again!
View from the Wing / 10h
If a single Airbus A320 was misjudged by a single truck driver or crane operator, acting alone, we could chalk that up to that's what insurance is for . But these aren't - or at least shouldn't be - operations planned by a single individual. Even a 34 year old narrowbody aircraft fuselage headed to the boneyard is worth measuring for height, and checking the heights of bridges along the planned r


Man and cat, Hubbard County, Minnesota, ca. 1910?
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
petsincollections : Anderson, Clark. 1910?. “Man and cat, Hubbard County, Minnesota.” American Swedish Institute, Accessed December 27, 2023. https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/swede:244


Weekly Review: December 30, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! I can’t believe 2023 is coming to a close, and I wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year in advance! Here’s to a great 2024 hopefully filled with lots of good flight and hotel deals, and more of a return to normal when it comes to supply and demand (and award availability!). On the points & travel front, this week the oneworld Lounge Seoul Inch


Recent Acquisition - Postcard Collection
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
libraryofva : A Box Party at the Opera. Rotograph Co, Copyright 1905


Denton Welch, Self Portrait With Cat, before 1948
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
ratatoskryggdrasil :


Amazon Echo Frames review, MrBeast jumps the shark and the Apple Watch gets un-banned
23TechCrunch / 12h
Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter recapping the week that was in tech. Typically, the stretch between Christmas and New Year’s tends to be on the sleepier side — but that wasn’t the case in 2023. Fortunately, the TC crew was around to document all that happened. This edition […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Microsoft launches Copilot for iPhones and iPads right after Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
That didn't take long: just days after launching a dedicated Copilot app for Android , Microsoft has restored balance to the universe again by making the same app available for those users who prefer iPhones and iPads. As initially spotted by The Verge , the Copilot app for iOS and iPadOS seems to be an exact replica of the Android one, and is also free to use. The same rules apply: you can use i


Unsigned
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
soul-luminnous-eyes : Woman in the book and Cat, 19th century, oil on canvas, 42x32 cm *Lyonnaise School in the movement of Joseph Bail (1832-1922) Inspired by the Schools of Flanders and Holland (Proantic)


Batman Returns Writer Talks Plans for Scrapped Catwoman Spinoff
25Gizmodo / 12h
Before and particularly after the movie starring Halle Berry, it appears to be a rule that you don’t have Catwoman in a live-action movie without Batman getting top billing. But that wasn’t always the case—back in 2018, we learned

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No Agenda Show 1621 End of Year Special

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The Apple Vision Pro 2 tipped to have more advanced, brighter displays
73TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
With the Apple Vision Pro due to go on sale in the coming weeks, we're looking forward to properly testing it – but the rumors and leaks have already started around what Apple might do for a follow-up to the mixed reality headset. As per market research firm Omdia (via The Elec and MacRumors ), the Apple Vision Pro 2 is in line to get displays that are brighter and more efficient than those in th


How watching beavers from space can help drought-ridden areas bounce back
100+Ars Technica - All content / 14h
Enlarge / Where beavers set up home, the dams they build profoundly change the landscape. (credit: Troy Harrison ) For the first time in four centuries, it’s good to be a beaver. Long persecuted for their pelts and reviled as pests, the dam-building rodents are today hailed by scientists as ecological saviors. Their ponds and wetlands store water in the face of drought, filter out pollutants, fur


American Airlines Previews Four Major Changes To AAdvantage For 2024
98View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja was the last guest of the season for the American Airlines internal podcast for employees. At the end of his interview, asked what’s coming in 2024, he noted that he was being interviewed solo and “there’s nobody here to tell me what I can’t say, so I’ll reveal a bit more.” Continue reading ...


Gain lifetime access to all Rosetta Stone languages for under £150
Mashable / 6min
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone (all languages) is on sale for £149.76, saving you 52% on list price. The ability to communicate in multiple languages is more than just a skill; it's a valuable asset with far-reaching benefits. And this deal on all-language access to Rosetta Stone for life gives you access to all 25 languages for just £149.76. Learning a new language comes with be


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, December 30, 2023
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 30, 2023 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is on the easier side; I got it in four but it probably should have been three. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 30, Wordle #924! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wo


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for December 30
Mashable / 1h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Dec. 30's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co


No, spiders don’t want to mate with your viral body butter
TechCrunch / 2h
Skincare girlies, fear not — your moisturizer probably does not attract spiders. Sol de Janeiro’s Delícia Drench Body Butter, which launched earlier this month, is quickly becoming a holy grail product among skincare enthusiasts. In addition to hyaluronic acid, the lotion is packed with flashy ingredients like copaiba resin, passionflower seed oil and prebiotic hibiscus […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, December 30, 2023
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, December 30, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 30, NYT Connections #202! Read on if you want some hints (and t


AI, Robotics, Space and Other Anticipated Technology for 2024
Next Big Future / 3h
1. AGI could be achieved or we will get even closer. There will OpenAI releasing GPT5 and updates of Google LLM like improved Gemini. Definition’s for AI AGI = artificial general intelligence = a machine that performs at the level of an average (median) human. ASI = artificial superintelligence = a machine that performs at ... Read more


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for December 30
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


How India will navigate EVs in 2024
TechCrunch / 4h
India, a major player in the global automotive industry, has started focusing on transitioning to alternative fuels to curb pollution after expanding its consumer and vehicle bases and adding local manufacturing facilities over the past two decades. On this journey, 2024 will be a crucial year, as the country — the third-largest automotive market — […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, December 30 (game #705)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


SpaceX launches two rockets—three hours apart—to close out a record year
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off Thursday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (credit: SpaceX ) It seems like SpaceX did everything this year but launch 100 times. On Thursday night, the launch company sent two more rockets into orbit from Florida. One was a Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket in commercial service, carrying the US military's X-37B space


Start getting your 2023 taxes sorted with these TurboTax deals at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE UP TO $44: Amazon has discounts on three TurboTax products right now. TurboTax Premier 2023 is $64.99 — that's over 38% off its original price of $104.99. TurboTax Deluxe 2023 is $44.99 , which is almost 36% off its original price of $69.99. TurboTax Home & Business 2023 is $75.99 , a discount of almost 37% from its original price of $119.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon & TurboTax T


How to Make Dull, Dingy Linoleum Floors Look New Again


LifeHacker / 6h
In the more than 160 years that linoleum has been around, it has cycled in and out of fashion multiple times. Most recently, it went from being ripped out of kitchens on home renovation shows at the end of the 20th century to winning favor again over the last few years as natural and biodegradable flooring option. While linoleum flooring is durable and can be long-lasting, it does require some ma


New Year Honours 2024: Tracking tech pioneer is appointed OBE
100+BBC News - Technology / 6h
Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan is among a host of Cambridgeshire recipients of New Year Honours.


Celebrate New Year's Eve With a Crunchwrap Supreme Baked Brie En Croûte
LifeHacker / 6h
I’ve been looking for new ways to en croûte wheels of brie. Brie en croûte ("en croûte" translates to “in crust") is a staple New Year’s Eve party snack, promising decadence with softly oozing cheese. Plenty of recipes add jam, honey, or nuts to the parcel, but I say we welcome 2024 with a dose of whimsy and ground beef. Instead of serving the same old baked brie, serve the unexpected at this yea


7 New Years Day Miles And Points Errands To Accomplish On My Couch
View from the Wing / 7h
New Years Day the clock resets on a number of benefits, and the calendar forces me to make a number of moves. I'll be sitting on my couch with a cup of coffee early in the morning doing a number of rewards errands, before heading to the airport for a new year of travel. Here's my checklist for 7 tasks I'll accomplish on New Years Day. Continue reading ...


How to Set Up Your Google Home App
LifeHacker / 7h
Even without devices like the Google Mini or Google Nest Displays, the Google Home app can accomplish a lot when it comes to your smart home: it works like a dashboard for all your smart devices. And if you’re using Google Wifi routers , all of the information about your wifi network—including current connection speeds and what devices are using the network—is contained there. You can even priori


How to Survive the 'Minimester,' an Intensive Study College Class
LifeHacker / 7h
A "minimester" is a class that gives you a semester’s worth of credit after one or two weeks, usually over winter or spring break. They go by a lot of names, but at their core, they’re a fast way to accumulate credits and get ahead of your graduation schedule. In undergrad, I took “wintersession” (winter intersession) classes and spring break offerings when I could, and I’m doing the same thing n


These scientists explored the good vibrations of the bundengan and didgeridoo
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The bundengan (left) began as a combined shelter/instrument for duck hunters but it is now often played onstage. (credit: Utrezz0707/CC BY-SA 4.0 ) There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science story that fell through the cracks in 2020,


Bloody New Year Has All the Cheesy '80s Horror You Crave, and Then Some
Gizmodo / 8h
The title Bloody New Year feels overly obvious: surely, this is yet another holiday-focused slasher movie in which shrieking teens get picked off one by one . And while there’s a bit of that, this 1987 British release—also known as Horror Hotel and the far more spoiler-y Time Warp Terror—is also far, far weirder than… Read more...


Abandoned Spanish-Gothic interior of the United Artists Theater, Detroit, Michigan.
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
legendary-scholar-deactivated20 :


How To Combine Hyatt Points Between Accounts
44One Mile at a Time / 8h
The major hotel programs all have different policies when it comes to being able to combine points across accounts. I’ve written in the past about the policies of Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy . I’d say Hilton’s policy is by far the most generous, as you can instantly transfer points to any member online, and you can transfer up to 500,000 points and receive up to two million points per accou


How to Check the Battery Life on Your AirPods
LifeHacker / 8h
Checking how much juice is left on your AirPods is not as straightforward as checking the battery on your iPhone. Depending on what device the AirPods are paired with, the steps will be different. Before we begin, make sure your AirPods have the latest firmware update . Check your AirPods battery with an iPhone or iPad If you’re reading this from an iPad or your iPhone, follow these steps to chec


Cameras, Leak Detectors, and Other Smart Home Devices Are on Sale Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
I, too, would be excited about the new robot vacuum you unwrapped for Christmas that will roam your floor or the smart oven that promises to never over or undercook, but the truth is that the average smart home runs on an undercurrent of pretty unexciting stuff: plugs, wall switches, sensors, and the like. They’re not the splurge a robot vacuum is, but they’ll add up, so I always try to remember


You Can Save Money on Your Electric Bill With a Portable Heat Pump
LifeHacker / 8h
If you’re interested in saving money on your home heating bill, you might consider what’s known as a mini or a micro heat pump. These portable units work like air conditioners, and are often marketed in the U.S. as air conditioning units with a heat function. They are installed in much the same way as a portable or window-mounted AC, so they don’t require renovation to use. How do heat pumps work


Startups Yearly: The biggest startup stories from 2023
20TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Thank you for subscribing to Startups Weekly. This week, I’m taking my parents to Yosemite to explore the snowy peaks and to see if my car can handle snow. In lieu of a regular Startups Weekly, I figured I’d dive […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Writers on Giving Cal a Scene-Stealing Counterpart
Gizmodo / 9h
Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi games are firmly embedded in the years before the original trilogy, and keep the focus on a core cast of wholly new heroes and villains. It’s what made Star Wars Jedi: Survivor from earlier this year so excellent: the games take advantage of that relative freedom from the timeline and offer up… Read more...


Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision
100+NYT > Technology / 9h
Donald Trump’s former fixer had sought an early end to court supervision after his 2018 campaign finance conviction. He enlisted the help of Google Bard.


American Airlines Lays Out Their Strategy On Its Employee Podcast
43View from the Wing / 9h
Vasu Raja, American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, appeared on the airline’s podcast for employees and laid out what he sees as their strengths and plans they’ll be pushing forward on. Continue reading ...


From toilets to the sky: UK startup makes waste into low carbon jet fuel
Engadget / 9h
Firefly Green Fuels , a UK-based company, has developed a new form of jet fuel that is entirely fossil-free and made from human waste. The company worked with experts at Cranfield University to confirm that the fuel they developed had a 90 percent lower carbon footprint than what is used in aviation today, according to the BBC . Tests by independent regulators validated that what Firefly Green Fu


Why Your Electrical Outlets Are Loose, and How to Fix Them
LifeHacker / 9h
Have you ever plugged a lamp, laptop, or phone charger into a wall outlet, only to have it immediately fall out? Whether this has happened to you at home, or while trying to recharge a device at the airport, being unable to access the outlet you need is inconvenient and frustrating. There are a few common "hacks" for getting the plug to stay in—like bending the prongs—which clearly aren't long-te


Keep track of your items with 17% off Apple AirTags
Mashable / 10h
SAVE UP TO $20: Apple AirTags are now on sale at Amazon. Get one AirTag for $23.99 — that's over 17% off of $5 off its regular list price of $29 — or pick up a 4-pack of AirTags for $78.99 , which is 20% off the original price of $99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $23.99 at Amazon (save $5) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 4-Pack $78.99 at Amazon (save $20.01) I


oncanvas: Untitled (Marine Fantasy with Tamara Toumanova), Joseph Cornell, circa 1940Collage and...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
oncanvas : Untitled (Marine Fantasy with Tamara Toumanova) , Joseph Cornell, circa 1940 Collage and tempera on paperboard 21 x 13 ½ in. (53.34 x 34.29 cm) Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC, USA


Don't Wash Your Pillows in Lemon Juice, No Matter What TikTok Says
LifeHacker / 10h
We all want easy, safe, and effective ways to clean our stuff, but too often, the ones presented in viral TikToks just don’t cut it. A new example of a not-so-great, yet extremely popular, cleaning hack is the one calling for you to clean your pillows in a tub full of water, lemons, and baking soda . Although it’s true you should be washing your pillows at least twice per year, please don’t do it


Which Airlines Have The Best Flight Attendants?
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Here’s a topic that I figured would be interesting to discuss — which airlines have the most consistently excellent flight attendants? Of course the single most important thing an airline can do is transport you safely between two points, ideally in a timely fashion. However, beyond that, there’s huge variance in the quality of airlines, with service being a major differentiating factor. So in th


Goodbye mysterious military space plane, and good luck – wherever you’re going
TechCrunch / 10h
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launched a secretive military spaceplane to orbit last night after weeks of delays, though scant details about the mission have been released to the public. The Falcon Heavy lifted off on the clandestine mission at 8:07 PM Eastern from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B space plane, a […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Best budgeting apps for individuals, startups and small businesses
TechCrunch / 10h
As we head into the New Year, you might be interested in creating a budget for yourself or you may be looking for a new tool to help manage your startup or small business’s budget. You may be looking to switch out your current budgeting app for a better one, or perhaps you’re someone who […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The overlooked tech that kept cities moving in 2023
24TechCrunch / 10h
Over here at TechCrunch, our time is often spent finding and reporting on the next new new thing in mobility, from autonomous drones and electric air taxis to self-driving trucks and even batteries made of paper. While this tech, in theory, may someday help people and goods move from point A to B, much of […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NVIDIA nerfed its RTX 4090 graphics card for Chinese buyers, thanks to US export rules
Engadget / 10h
NVIDIA is set to release a low-powered version of the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card specifically for the Chinese market to comply with US export rules, as reported by The Verge. The RTX 4090D already has a product page on the company’s Chinese website and it boasts fewer CUDA cores than its similarly-named cousin. It also features a lower power draw of 425W instead of 450W. Most of the other spe


Yes, we're already talkin' Apple Vision Pro 2 — how it's reportedly 'better' than the first
31Mashable / 10h
We're still (allegedly) just a month or two away from the Apple Vision Pro 's long-awaited launch date, but rumors are already flying around about the second mixed-reality headset from Apple. Citing market research firm Omdia , the Korean tech outlet The Elec reported that Apple is already planning display upgrades for the Apple Vision Pro 2. The nitty-gritty tech details are a bit obtuse for the


You Can Get a MasterClass Subscription for 40% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
MasterClass is an online education subscription where leading experts teach their craft in 15-minute pre-recorded segments. Basically, it's TED Talks meet A-list celebrities. And right now, their annual subscription is on sale for 40% off . As long as you sign up for the MasterClass annual subscription in 2023, you’ll be eligible for the 40% off for next year. These are the three different subscr


GPD Just Launched The First Handhelds With Ryzen 8000 Chips
How-To Geek / 10h
AMD just launched the Ryzen 8000 series of CPUs, which will power laptops launched during 2024. AMD is largely thought to have moved to a tick-tock model now, with major CPU improvements coming roughly once every two years, so this is just a minor upgrade compared to previous chips. If you were wondering whether they would be coming to gaming handhelds, GPD just launched the very first ones, but


This bird is like a GPS for honey
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A greater honeyguide (credit: Keabetswe Maposa ) With all the technological advances humans have made, it may seem like we’ve lost touch with nature—but not all of us have. People in some parts of Africa use a guide more effective than any GPS system when it comes to finding beeswax and honey. This is not a gizmo, but a bird . The Greater Honeyguide (highly appropriate name), Indicator


Former Trump ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen admits using Google Bard to cite bogus court cases
Engadget / 10h
Donald Trump’s former “fixer,” Michael Cohen, used Google Bard to cite made-up legal cases that ended up in a federal court. The New York Times reported Friday that Cohen admitted in unsealed court papers that he passed on documents referencing bogus cases to his lawyer, who then relayed them to a federal judge. Cohen reportedly wrote in the sworn declaration he hadn’t stayed on top of “emerging


The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in January 2024
Gizmodo / 11h
Happy New Year! Let’s watch some movies. Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. (And sometimes, just the ones… Read more...


LG Has New Smart Monitors For 2024 Running webOS
How-To Geek / 11h
Smart monitors are a concept that companies like Samsung, at this point, have already pioneered. Just like TVs, our monitors have display panels, so why not put the same operating system you'd use on a TV on your monitor? Monitors are usually hooked up to PCs, but "smart" monitors can be used to watch movies, shows, and do other stuff even if they're not hooked up to anything. LG has a few smart


Get 60% off toys, plus score a free gift when you spend $60+ at Lovehoney
Mashable / 11h
UP TO 60% OFF + FREE GIFT WITH $60+ PURCHASE: As of Dec. 29, Lovehoney is offering up to 60% off toys, lingerie, lube, and more. Plus, when you spend $60+ you'll get a free gift at checkout, no code required. Opens in a new window Credit: Lovehoney Lovehoney sale Up to 60% off + free gift with $60+ purchase at Lovehoney Whether you're unsatisfied with what Santa brought you or want to add a few s


Facing roadblocks, China’s robotaxi darlings apply the brakes
TechCrunch / 11h
A few years ago, robotaxis were the darlings of venture capitalists in China. A cadre of audacious startups, including Deeproute.ai, WeRide.ai, Pony.ai and Momenta reeled in hundreds of millions of dollars to fuel their costly ambitions. With pockets overflowing, they spent generously on building self-driving vehicle fleets. Their geeky executives, swapping T-shirts for sharp suits, […] © 2023 Te


The One Ingredient That Separates Good Sandwiches From Great Ones
LifeHacker / 11h
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, sandwiches play a huge role in my average week. (When sandwiches like this exist, how can I stop?) It might be my natural caveman tendency of eating with my hands, but besides that, crushing food between two carbs is satisfying and convenient. Eating sandwiches every day must be repetitive, you say? How do I fend off food boredom, you ask? It’s easy. I sl


Barracuda fixes new ESG zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cybersecurity experts from Barracuda recently discovered and patched a high-severity vulnerability in some of its email security gateway (ESG) devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-7102, is an Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE) vulnerability found inside a third-party library called Spreadsheet::ParseExcel. This library is used by the Amavis virus scanner, within the ESG appliance, the experts said.


Riyadh Air CEO Makes Some Unbelievable Claims
71One Mile at a Time / 11h
I’ve written extensively about Riyadh Air , Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline, which is planning to launch operations in Q2 2025. The airline is part of Saudi Arabia’s goal of greatly boosting tourism to the country, and also of increasingly putting Riyadh on the map as a global business hub. For a moment, let’s forget the politics of Saudi Arabia, and the question of whether Saudi Arabia can


Cybertruck's first reported crash: Pictures of it have hit the internet
51Mashable / 11h
The Cybertruck , released in late November, is in the spotlight once again after Reddit user "boddhya" uploaded photos of a crash involving the Tesla vehicle and a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The pictures show that the Corolla, driven by a 17-year-old, suffered significant damage in the collision. The Cybertruck, on the other hand, looks unscathed. Still, the perspective of the photos makes it difficult


Today's best stationary bike deals for owning your New Year's resolutions
Mashable / 11h
There's no time like the start of the new year to re-commit to your fitness goals. If your New Year's resolutions have you prioritizing your health and daily exercise, you'll want to consider a stationary bike for your at-home workouts. Today's best stationary bike deals Best Peloton Bike Deal Peloton Bike+ $2,095 (save 400) Best Refurbished Peloton Bike Deal Refurbished Peloton Bike+ $1,595 (sav


Score 49% off a Hydro Flask water bottle and make hydration a priority in 2024
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 49%: A 24-ounce stainless steel Hydro Flask water bottle (black) with flex-straw cap is just $22.97 at Amazon, down from its normal price of $44.95. That's a savings of $21.98. Opens in a new window Credit: Hydro Flask Hydro Flask 24-ounce stainless steel water bottle (black) $22.97 at Amazon (save $21.98) Hydration often takes a backseat in our daily lives. With work tasks, family events, a


Should auld acquaintance be robot
22TechCrunch / 11h
This is always a strange week for us. Save for the occasional disastrous patent dispute, things are (thankfully) almost uncannily quiet in the week separating Christmas and New Year’s Day. You see a lot of reflective posts go up during this time, not only because the calendar year is coming to a close, but also because […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Anker chargers are up to 30 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Engadget / 11h
This is the last weekly deal roundup we'll do this year, but unlike other end-of-year posts , we won't be looking back wistfully at the 2023 deals that once were — all that matters are the ones you can get right now. This week, we're seeing a few sale prices that are still live from Black Friday; snag those before they inevitably go back up. A few new discounts have popped up that actually beat l


The Best Gaming Chairs of 2023
21How-To Geek / 12h
If you spend long hours at your computer or TV gaming, you need to make sure your chair is comfortable and properly supports your back and posture. These gaming chairs do all that and more.


Federal judge rejects X’s claim that California’s content moderation law violates free speech
Engadget / 12h
A federal judge in California has shot down Elon Musk’s attempt to invalidate a state social media law, first reported by The Verge . The state’s AB 587 requires social companies to publish their content moderation policies, something Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) claimed violated the First Amendment. US District Judge William Shubb wrote on Thursday, “It does not appear that the requirement is unj



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2023 Year in Review — U Need to Know This
Mashable / 12h
From Musk to Swelce, 'U Need to Know This' host, Josh Burstein, takes. us on a comedic journey through 2023. You can check out daily U Need to Know This content on our socials.


Upgrade your hair routine with $20 off the Shark SpeedStyle at Best Buy
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $20: The Shark SpeedStyle hair dryer is on sale at Best Buy for $179.99, down from $199.99. That's a $20 discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark SpeedStyle hair dryer $179.99 at Best Buy (save $20) If Santa didn't bring you the oh-so-popular Dyson Supersonic hair dryer this year, you can still get a high-end dryer at a more affordable price if you're willing to consider an altern


Kick off 2024 with 3 months of free access to Kindle Unlimited
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $35.97: A 3-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited is free for a limited time, marked down from the typical price of $11.99 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Unlimited (3-month subscription) Free (save $11.99/month) If your New Year's resolution is to read more digital books or catch up on audiobooks, Amazon has the perfect deal for you. As of Dec. 29, a 3-month subscrip


Tech’s biggest losers in 2023
Engadget / 12h
The last few years have been, to put it mildly, rough. And 2023 continued to bring sad tidings. Amid the humanitarian crisis that is the Palestine-Israeli conflict, plus increased fears around the credibility and reliability of AI and Elon Musk’s ongoing meltdown, tech’s biggest players also suffered their fair share of losses. This year, we saw the demise of the E3 gaming convention, the deterio


Update Your Prescription Now If You Use Flovent
LifeHacker / 12h
If you or your child use a Flovent inhaler, now is a good time to get it refilled (if you can), and then call the doctor about updating your prescription. The company that makes Flovent is discontinuing the name brand version, and the generic (fluticasone) may not be covered under all plans. The company that makes Flovent, GSK, announced that they will stop manufacturing Flovent HFA (a metered do


How to Choose Between Spotify and Apple Music
LifeHacker / 12h
Apple Music and Spotify are the two most popular streaming services in the world; most of us already have our favorite. Pricing isn't the only thing that decides the Apple Music vs. Spotify debate—you could be after better sound quality, recommendations, support for your preferred platforms, and many other things. But which service is superior? It depends on what you're looking for. Apple Music v


Honoring the Inspiring Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Luminaries Lost in 2023
Gizmodo / 12h
Every year, io9 pays solemn tribute to actors, directors, artists, composers, writers, creators, and other icons in the realms of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy that have passed. Let us celebrate their everlasting impact on genre together. Here are the luminaries whose work has impacted the lives of so many and will live… Read more...


GitHub makes Copilot Chat generally available, letting devs ask questions about code
34TechCrunch / 12h
Earlier this year, GitHub rolled out Copilot Chat, a ChatGPT-like programming-centric chatbot for organizations subscribed to Copilot for Business. Copilot Chat more recently came to individual Copilot customers — those paying $10 per month — in beta. And now, GitHub’s launching Chat in general availability for all users. As of today, Copilot Chat is available in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights


How to Use Remote Play on a PS5 (Without a PlayStation Portal)
How-To Geek / 12h
Play PS5 games remotely on your computer or smartphone, no pricey PlayStation Portal necessary. Here’s how to use your console over a local network or remotely over the internet.


'Baldur's Gate 3' Captures the Magic of D&D
85Wired / 12h
Despite its flaws, Baldur's Gate 3 is an amazing experience—and a cultural phenomenon.


Quick Points: Book Qatar Qsuites before anyone else
The Points Guy / 12h
Qatar Qsuites are some of the most coveted airplane seats ever crafted. As repeat TPG award winners , Qsuites are widely considered to be the best business class experience — particularly for couples, as select seats can be combined and converted into a double bed. There are three popular airline currencies for booking Qsuites: American AAdvantage British Airways Avios Qatar Airways Avios These t


How Is Avelo Airlines Doing Financially?
82One Mile at a Time / 12h
In 2021, we saw two new low cost carriers launch service in the United States — I’m talking about Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. Breeze Airlines was founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (the same guy behind JetBlue), while Avelo Airlines was founded by Andrew Levy, a former Allegiant and United executive. While neither airline is publicly traded, even privately owned airlines


AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real. (credit: FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages) Pink-haired Aitana Lopez is followed by more than 200,000 people on social media. She posts selfies from concerts and her bedroom, while tagging brands such as hair care line Olaplex and lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret. Brands have paid about $1,000


LG is bringing a 4K projector with a weird handle to CES 2024
Engadget / 12h
LG just announced its latest 4K projector, the CineBeam Qube. It’ll officially unveil the projector at CES 2024 in early January, but the company’s giving curious consumers an early look. The CineBeam Qube has plenty of high-tech bells and whistles, but with a stylish design that LG calls “minimalist."