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'The Last of Us' perfectly deploys the enemy that almost made me stop playing the game



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Wait, was that a click? Oh crap. The Last of Us episode 2 has landed and with it a thousand memories for those who played the game in sheer terror and dread of one horrendous sound . Click...click...click...aaarrwk... The second instalment of HBO's adaptation of Naughty Dog's series takes Joel (Pedro Pascal), Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and Tess (Anna Torv) deep into post-apocalyptic Massachusetts, bey


Sorry, Suits: ChatGPT Just Passed a Wharton Business School Test


1KFuturism / 3h
All Business Just in case anyone out there — even you, c-suite suits — had any remaining shred of hope that their job is truly safe from the robots, we're here to let you know: ChatGPT, OpenAI's groundbreaking language modeling AI, just passed a Wharton Business School exam, according to a research paper from Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch. "OpenAI's Chat GPT3 has shown a remarkable abilit


2023 Kia EV6 GT Review: How A Great EV Becomes A Tough Sell


SlashGear / 1h
With supercar-shaming power and a face-reshaping 0-60 time, the Kia EV6 GT should be an instant winner. Yet not everything adds up in this performance EV.



Tucker Carlson Maybe Killed M&M's Cartoon Mascot Team


Gizmodo / now
There’s a new potential casualty in the “woke” wars. More than a year of absurd conservative critique of M&M’s cartoon mascots has led the candy brand to take drastic action. M&M’s, owned by parent company Mars, Inc., is reportedly nixing its animated, anthropomorphic “spokescandies.” The familiar fictional… Read more...


Register now to earn bonus points with IHG One Rewards’ new promotion


95The Points Guy / 16min
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with the most recent promotion. If you plan to stay at IHG hotels this spring, you’ll be happy to know that IHG One Rewards just opened registration for a new bonus points promotion. With this promotion, IHG members can earn 2,000 points for every two nights of eligible paid stays completed between Feb. 9 and April 14. You must register for this promotion be


Lawyers for Elizabeth Holmes Call Claims She Tried to Flee to Mexico 'Baseless'


Gizmodo / 18min
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes filed a motion to strike on Monday, claiming the government made false claims against her. The motion is in response to allegations that Holmes had plans to flee the country by purchasing a one-way ticket to Mexico just weeks before she was convicted on several fraud charges. Read more...


How Star Trek's Newest Enterprise Leapt From Video Games to TV


Gizmodo / 18min
When Star Trek: Picard returns next month, as well as the iconic TNG crew it’ll be bringing a similarly iconic vessel as well— the USS Enterprise . But it won’t be the vessel we last saw Jean-Luc captain in Nemesis , it’ll be an all-new version of the Federation flagship—but one that has history before its TV debut. Read more...


Call the 'Poker Face' hotline to hear Natasha Lyonne call BS on common lies


Mashable / 28min
Tired of bullshit? So is Charlie Cale, the protagonist of Rian Johnson's upcoming murder mystery series, Poker Face . Played to perfection by Natasha Lyonne, Charlie possesses the unique ability to always know when someone is lying. When she hears bullshit, she calls bullshit — literally. Not all of us are so gifted, but Charlie is here to help. All you have to do is call the handy-dandy Poker Fa


This Is Fine: NASA Pauses Attempts to Fix Lucy's Pesky Solar Array


Gizmodo / 30min
NASA is taking a break from attempts to unfurl a finicky solar array on the Lucy spacecraft, claiming that the probe is too cold and that efforts at deploying the array could be more fruitful when Lucy is closer to the Sun in December 2024. Read more...


You're Watching Fetish Videos on TikTok Without Even Knowing It


Lifehacker / 35min
We’ve all seen the videos—life hacks, cooking videos, and more that are so ridiculous you think, “no one would ever actually do that.” Sure, many of them are courting the engagement that can come from our confused reactions, that thought of “let me ridicule this by sharing it,” but some of these videos are straight-up… Read more...


Save Big On Marriott Hotels By Booking Them Through Airbnb


View from the Wing / 35min
I've even documented instances where the difference in room rate was over $450 per night! It's amazing that even as hotel chains spend a lot marketing that you'll find the best rates on their rooms through their own websites, hotels are unloading rooms for less through Airbnb. One guest even managed a successful Marriott best rate guarantee against an Airbnb listing. Continue reading ...


iOS 16.3 Lets You Use a Physical Key for Added Security When Logging Into Your Apple Account


Gizmodo / 49min
If you haven’t checked your iPhone yet, there’s an update rolling out today. The iOS 16.3 update is relatively minor but includes bug fixes and interface tweaks, support for the second-gen HomePod and its temperature sensors , and new wallpaper. There’s also an optional feature that adds extra security to your Apple ID… Read more...


Is Charlie's Ability To Detect a Lie a Superpower?


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Microsoft Pours Billions Into New Deal With Company Behind ChatGPT


Gizmodo / 49min
Microsoft announced it is entering a third-round partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in a new multibillion-dollar investment. The company first entered a partnership with OpenAI in 2019 and confirmed its second round two years later as it endeavored to expand its AI-related products. Read more...


Disney+ Announces Exciting New Ways to Target Your Kids With Ads


Gizmodo / 49min
The ad-supported tier of Disney’s child-distraction/video streaming service Disney+ goes for $7.99 a month. That’s great for families on a budget and, up until now, has been great for fans of digital privacy: Disney didn’t allow advertisers to target those ads at specific children or households. That’s changing,… Read more...


Republican Governor Nixes Thousands of Green Energy Jobs, Fearmongers About Communism


Gizmodo / 49min
The governor of Virginia is blocking a potential Ford battery factory that would have provided thousands of jobs in an impoverished area—based on fearmongering about China. Read more...


Redeem your expiring PlusPoints with United Polaris upgrade space on these routes


The Points Guy / 55min
During the pandemic, United Airlines repeatedly extended PlusPoints (the airline’s upgrade currency ). By extending PlusPoints earned back in 2019, 2020 and 2021, the demand for PlusPoints upgrades on United’s flights is higher than ever. In my experience, it’s not uncommon to find upgrade waitlists with over 30 customers on peak international flights. In turn, some Premier members are struggling


Scientists Build Gruesome Robots That Move With Mouse Muscles


Futurism / 55min
FrankenBot Scientists have created remote-controlled walking robots actuated by mouse muscle cells, Inverse reports , a Frankensteinian mashup of state-of-the-art robotics and basic biological systems that could lay the groundwork for far more complex cyborg robots in the future. As detailed in a new paper published in the journal Science Robotics , the biohybrid was even able to move fast enough


Google’s Fuchsia OS was one of the hardest hit by last week’s layoffs


Ars Technica - All content / 55min
Enlarge / Google's Fuchsia OS, circa 2018, running on a Pixelbook. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google is still reeling from the biggest layoff in company history last Friday. Earlier cost cuts over the past six months have resulted in several projects being shut down or deprioritized at Google, and it's hard to fire 12,000 people without some additional projects taking a hit. The New York Times has a re


iPadOS 15 drops support for newer iPads in 15.7.3 security update


Ars Technica - All content / 55min
Enlarge / The iPad Air 2 (left) and iPad mini 4 (right) will still get iPadOS 15 updates, but Apple's newer iPads will have to upgrade. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you use an iPad that can run iPadOS 16 and you've been sticking with iPadOS 15 for one reason or another, you should get ready to upgrade soon. The iPadOS 15.7.3 update , which provides security-only fixes to the older OS, is only c


You Should Claim Money From These Class-Action Settlements


Lifehacker / 59min
Companies make “mistakes” all the time, and a small number of those incidents turn into class-action lawsuit settlements where those companies owe customers money. But if you never claim the money, it goes to the pool of customers who did claim it. Here are the class action settlements that you may qualify for, and… Read more...


Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Leaks In New Hands-On Video


How-To Geek / 1h
We’re just a week away from Samsung’s Unpacked event, where the company is expected to reveal its Galaxy S23-series smartphones. So, quite naturally, leaks are starting to come at a rapid pace. And the latest leak gives us a hands-on look at the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card Review


38One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card While American Express has refreshed much of its card portfolio in the past few years, one card that hasn’t changed much is the Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card . Back in the day I thought this was one of the best cards for earning Amex Membership Rewards points . How has this card held up, given all the changes that have been made



The best credit cards for your commuting expenses


35The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Credit cards compete for the top spot in your wallet by offering high-value bonus multipliers for purchases in various categories, including travel , dining and groceries . But even if you spend the bulk of your budget in these categories, you probably aren’t going grocery shopping or buying plane tickets every singl


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Spotify price hike looks more likely than ever after CEO comments around layoffs


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Music streaming giant Spotify has announced it would be cutting 6% of its staff, with around 600 employees in total departing the company. Spotify’s move is the latest in series of mass layoffs at large tech firms, with Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook parent Meta, and Google parent Alphabet all having recently announced job cuts in response to the current economic downturn. Tech companies had earlier


Banks Team To Create Digital Payment Wallet Competitor To Apple Pay And PayPal


SlashGear / 1h
Much like the convenience of PayPal or other digital wallet options, several America's biggest bank institutions are teaming up to create a similar offering.


5 Things Reviewers Liked And Disliked About Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro


SlashGear / 1h
With reviews out for the latest MacBook hardware, Apple has made some significant efficiency and M2-fueled power improvements with the 2023 MacBook Pro.


How To Clean Your Steam Deck


SlashGear / 1h
Valve's Steam Deck is a great piece of tech, but like any other gadget out there, sometimes it gets dirty and needs to be cleaned. Find out how.


FanDuel says user data possibly stolen in recent MailChimp breach


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Sensitive data belonging to the FanDuel users was compromised in the recent MailChimp data breach, the of sports betting site has told customers. An email sent to FanDuel customers confirmed their full names and email addresses were accessed as a consequence of the MailChimp cyberattack, and warning them to stay vigilant against potential phishing attacks. "Recently, we were informed by a third-p


You’re Frying Your Chicken in the Wrong Oil


Lifehacker / 1h
Many foods can be fried to excellent results— pickles , potatoes, little nuggets of cheese—but nothing fries quite like chicken. When it’s at its best, fried chicken is hot and juicy on the inside and craggy and crunchy on the outside. It’s not hard to fry chicken, but it is time consuming, and it leaves a thin film of… Read more...


Wood Banks Are Filling in America's Heating Gap This Winter


Gizmodo / 1h
The cost of living throughout the U.S. is on the rise, including what households must pay to stay warm throughout the winter. This has pushed more Americans to rely on firewood from wood banks to heat their homes, a new report from the Guardian outlines. Read more...


Canon's New HDR Camera Sensor Can Capture Multiple Exposures In Just One Shot


Gizmodo / 1h
For now, there’s really only one way to capture an HDR image when lighting conditions vary wildly across the frame: you take multiple shots with different exposures, and then assemble a final composite using the properly exposed areas from the various images. But that could soon be on the way out, with a new Canon… Read more...


California’s Next Flood Could Destroy One of Its Most Diverse Cities. Will Lawmakers Try to Save It?


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This story was originally published by Grist . You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here . Read more...


The Critical Role Cast Supports Independent Creators and New Systems


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As founding cast members of Critical Role , Matt Mercer and Marisha Ray are some of the most influential Dungeons & Dragons players in the world. Currently they act as the Chief Creative Officer and Creative Director for Critical Role , and have always centered their fans in their creative endeavors. When asked about… Read more...


Dragon Age: Dreadwolf loses another veteran BioWare producer


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Dreadwolf Enlarge / Yet another leader behind the Dreadwolf project has left bioWare. BioWare's Mac Walters used a LinkedIn post this weekend to announce the end of a 19-year career at the company. The move is yet another in a long line of shakeups for the leadership team behind the sprawling, long-anticipated Dragon Age: Dreadwolf , on which he served as production director. Walters' history at


iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 add hardware security key support


Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The backs of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple released iOS and iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, and watchOS 9.3 today. The updates focus primarily on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements, but there is one notable addition: Apple ID got support for hardware security keys. Once they've updated to the new software, a user can opt to make


BT customer contracts face probe by regulator


BBC News - Technology / 1h
Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules.


Cheap Phones Shouldn't Exist


How-To Geek / 1h
Smartphones place a ridiculous strain on our wallets. And, somewhat ironically, getting rid of cheap phones could ease this strain. Manufacturers need to build high-quality smartphones that last a decade, replacing cheap new phones with a strong and consumer-friendly aftermarket. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The TSA's Entire No Fly List Appears to Have Just Leaked


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TSA Leak A cybersecurity hacktivist appears to have leaked the Transportation Security Administration’s No Fly List, a highly sensitive document, after discovering it on an unsecured server, the Daily Dot reports . Unsurprisingly, the TSA is now investigating how the data was exposed. It's an egregious lapse in cybersecurity protocols that has already outraged members of Congress, who "will be co


'The Last of Us' episode 2 makes the Clickers even more frightening


Mashable / 1h
"Infected," episode 2 of The Last of Us , gets us intimately acquainted with the show's Clickers . And when I say "intimately," I mean intimately. At the start of the episode, the Clickers — people who have been infected by cordyceps long enough for the fungus to take over their sight — are an unknown threat, a series of ominous screeches in the distance. However, by the episode's end, we've watc


14 Unexpected Household Uses for the Humble Pool Noodle


Lifehacker / 1h
Pool noodles are great summertime companions. They help you stay afloat if you’re unsteady in the water or are just trying to lounge and relax. But they have plenty of non-pool, non-summertime uses too, and they’re cheap enough that you should stock up on them to keep them around your home all year. From storing… Read more...



Apple’s mixed reality headset could feature full-body FaceTime avatars


Engadget / 2h
Apple is expected to reveal its long-anticipated mixed reality headset in the coming months. The device has been in the works for several years and it'll be Apple's first new product category since Apple Watch, which debuted in 2015. Many details about the device have emerged through the rumor mill. Although much of the information in his latest piece on the headset has already been reported, Blo


FDA to Recommend Annual Fall Covid Vaccine Tailored to Latest Strains


Gizmodo / 2h
The FDA is set to propose a major change to coronavirus vaccine strategy, according to documents released online on Monday. Instead of the confusing , multi-booster advice currently in place and an “update when possible” free-for-all for pharmaceutical companies, the federal agency is hoping to shift to an annual… Read more...


How to keep your points and miles from expiring


81The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information. Although more and more programs have been moving away from points expiration, it’s still one of the unfortunate pitfalls of the travel rewards game we love. After all, who wants to let (nearly) free travel go to waste? Fortunately, many ways to keep your accounts active don’t require hopping on an airplane or going on a mattr


OpenAI reportedly tests ChatGPT Pro. What we know about the paid version.


Mashable / 2h
ChatGPT is free to use — but a pro version priced at $42 a month is reportedly being trialed. Nearly 30 percent of professional workers have used ChatGPT at work , according to a new poll out of Fishbowl, a publication that covers workplace trends. We're using the AI chatbot to message people on dating apps ; to write essays for school ; create malware , and more. And users are doing all of that


Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for physical security keys


Engadget / 2h
Apple boosted iOS security today with the release of its 16.3 software update. For the first time, iOS users can use physical security keys for two-factor authentication (2FA) of their Apple ID. This new measure, announced by the company last year, adds a layer of protection for those facing unusual security threats — people like celebrities, journalists and government employees. Physical key sup


Shopping app Temu is using TikTok’s strategy to keep its No. 1 spot on App Store


42TechCrunch / 2h
Temu , a shopping app from Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, is having quite the run as the No. 1 app on the U.S. app stores. The mobile shopping app hit the top spot on the U.S. App Store in September and has continued to hold a highly ranked position in the months that followed, including as the No. 1 free app on Google Play since December 29, 2022. More recently, Temu once again snagged the


With Starship testing, SpaceX moves one step closer to making science fiction a reality


TechCrunch / 2h
SpaceX is poised to conduct a wet dress rehearsal of the Starship launch system from its Starbase site in southeastern Texas, a major milestone in CEO Elon Musk’s quest to turn long-haul interplanetary transportation from science fiction to reality. It’s the strongest signal yet that Starship’s first orbital flight test could well and truly be imminent. The wet dress is a critical series of prela


Babylist makes an even bigger bet on baby products with Expectful acquisition


TechCrunch / 2h
Today, baby registry and product discovery platform Babylist announced that it has acquired health and wellness tool Expectful for an undisclosed price. The deal, announced today, brings together two companies focused on parental support, now helping people navigate everything from eco-friendly diapers to mental wellness around fertility. The overlap, however, is in more than the mission. Both of


Facebook Messenger’s Encrypted Chats Are Getting Better


How-To Geek / 2h
Like other WhatsApp, Signal, and other messaging apps, Facebook Messenger supports end-to-end encryption. However, encrypted chats have lagged behind normal Messenger chats in features and availability, which the service is now improving. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


These Joystick Replacements Might Fix Your Joy-Con Drift for Good


Lifehacker / 2h
There is no doubt the Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles ever . Its games are great, and the portability is a plus, but it’s controllers...well. Controller failure—dubbed “Joy-Con drift” for the way the problem will cause your controller to register movements you aren’t actually intending—has… Read more...


Register Now: IHG One Rewards 2023 Promo


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IHG One Rewards has just revealed the details of its first global promotion of 2023. While registration is now open, you can only start earning bonus points for stays as of February 9. Let’s go over the details. IHG One Rewards global winter 2023 promo IHG One Rewards’ new global promotion is pretty straightforward, and allows members to earn 2,000 bonus points for every two nights stayed during


Harley Quinn Is Here to Wish You the Wildest Valentine's Day Ever


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The “gushiest, mushiest, most romantic day of the year” gets its due in Harley Quinn : A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day special, a festive (and, naturally, foul-mouthed) new special featuring our favorite animated DC lovebirds , Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy . But it’s not all hearts and moonbeams for these two,… Read more...


Cowboy Ventures goes bigger, with $260M across two new funds, including an opportunity fund


TechCrunch / 2h
Cowboy Ventures , the now-10-year-old, Bay Area-based seed-stage focused fund founded by renowned investor Aileen Lee, has closed on two new funds totaling $260 million in capital commitments. The outfit garnered $140 million in commitments for its fourth flagship fund and another $120 million for its first opportunity-type fund (its “Mustang Fund”). The amount is more than all the capital that t


McKinsey, eyeing the MLOps space, buys Tel Aviv-based Iguazio


TechCrunch / 2h
The same day Microsoft invested billions in OpenAI, McKinsey snatched up an enterprise-focused AI firm, Iguazio, for a relative steal. The consulting giant reportedly paid around $50 million for Iguazio, a Tel Aviv-based company offering an MLOps platform for large-scale businesses — “MLOps” referring to a set of tools to deploy and maintain machine learning models in production. In a press relea


All that VC dry powder is damper than you think


TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome back to Equity , the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Natasha is back in the Bay, after five weeks away, so some could say, San Francisco is back. Big tech: Real quick, you should know that Elliott Management took a multi-billion stake in Salesforce , while Thoma Bravo scooped up a digital forensics company for $1.34 bill


CNET's AI Journalist Appears to Have Committed Extensive Plagiarism


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The prominent tech news site CNET 's attempt to pass off AI-written work keeps getting worse. First, the site was caught quietly publishing the machine learning-generated stories in the first place. Then the AI-generated content was found to be riddled with factual errors. Now, CNET 's AI also appears to have been a serial plagiarist — of actual humans' work. The site initially addressed widespre


OpenAI Confirms Huge Partnership With Microsoft, Which Just Laid Off 10,000 People


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Expansive Hot off the heels of Microsoft's round of mass layoffs , OpenAI has officially confirmed that it's significantly expanding its partnership with the tech giant. In a press release published Monday morning, the artificial intelligence firm announced that it was extending its already years-long relationship with Microsoft, which made headlines last week for laying off 10,000 of workers . N


WhatsApp upcoming feature won't force you to sacrifice image quality


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
WhatsApp is currently developing a way for users to send images in their original resolution without impacting quality. WABetaInfo, which discovered the feature , reports users will be able to choose photo quality via a new Settings menu located in the app’s drawing tool. The current version of WhatsApp does allow you to choose “Best Quality” prior to sending images to keep the resolution high, b


retropopcult: Detroit Creamery Co, 1914


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Outdoor Exercise Might Be Better Than Hitting the Gym—at Least for Your Brain


Gizmodo / 2h
Exercise is generally good for your body and brain, no matter how you do it. But research out this month suggests that even brief outdoor activities can be especially stimulating for your noggin. The study found that people’s cognitive function on a test improved after a short walk outside, but not after they walked… Read more...



Are Orbitz And Travelocity Going To Be Shut Down? [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...


Meta Eyes a Moderation Partner With ‘Traumatizing’ Working Conditions


21Wired / 2h
Employees of outsourcing company Majorel have accused it of underpaying moderators and failing to support them.


Review: Austrian Senator Lounge Vienna Airport (VIE)


One Mile at a Time / 2h
For the next portion of my whirlwind Aeroplan adventure , I flew Austrian Airlines business class from Vienna to Rome. Prior to the flight, I first checked out the SKY Lounge Vienna courtesy of Priority Pass, and I then checked out the Austrian Senator Lounge Vienna, thanks to my Star Alliance Gold status ( through Singapore KrisFlyer ). The Austrian Senator Lounge Vienna is a perfectly nice plac


iOS 16.3 Lets You Lock Your Apple ID With a Physical Key


How-To Geek / 2h
Apple revealed last year that it was adding new security features to its devices and online accounts. The last update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac added encrypted iCloud backups, and now iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 have arrived with another feature. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


America's Oldest Dictionary Company Buys Word Game App 'Quordle'


How-To Geek / 2h
Word game Quordle has found a home appropriate to its theme—Merriam-Webster, publisher of Webster’s Dictionary. The Wordle clone now features a Merriam-Webster logo at the top of its web interface, and its website now redirects to the merriam-webster.com domain. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Google 'The Last of Us' to See a Fun Easter Egg


How-To Geek / 2h
The HBO adaptation of the popular video game The Last of Us premiered on January 15th to both critical and audience acclaim. Today, if you search the title of the game/series, you’ll get a fun easter egg that simulates growing cordyceps filling the screen. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


5 credit card perks to save you money on Valentine’s Day shopping


The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Love is in the air, which means the first big-spending holiday of 2023 is upon us. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway for your partner or treating yourself to something special, don’t shop for Valentine’s Day without these credit card perks. Use the American Express® Gold Card dining credit THE POINTS GUY If


Mark Zuckerberg Says They're Finally Rolling Out Default End-to-End Encryption on Messenger


Gizmodo / 3h
Messenger users may finally have a fully encrypted chatting service, though these folks may have to wait a few months before every single one of their group chats are finally secure. Read more...


Everything New in iOS 16.3


Lifehacker / 3h
It’s update time for your iPhone! So long as your iPhone is compatible with iOS 16 , which means iPhone 8 or newer, you can download and install iOS 16.3 right now. From a major security update to fixes for some frustrating bugs, this latest iOS update is something every iPhone owner should be interested in. Read more...


About That Last of Us Zombie Kiss Everyone Is Talking About


100+Gizmodo / 3h
After only two weeks , it should be pretty clear that HBO’s The Last of Us is catching on with audiences . From its spot-on adaptation of elements of the video game , to its dark extensions of that lore, to the terrifying reality of its world, fans and non-fans of the game alike seem to be eating it up. And, in the… Read more...


Scientists identify rare lead compounds in Rembrandt’s The Night Watch


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Enlarge / Scientists and conservators are working together to preserve The Night Watch , by Rembrandt van Rijn (1642), for future generations. (credit: Rijskmuseum Amsterdam) One of the most famous paintings from the Dutch Golden Age is Rembrandt van Rijn 's 1642 masterpiece The Night Watch . An interdisciplinary team of researchers has conducted a fresh, in-depth analysis and found rare traces o


For Facebook addicts, clicking is more important than facts or ideology


26Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It's fair to say that, once the pandemic started, sharing misinformation on social media took on an added, potentially fatal edge. Inaccurate information about the risks posed by the virus, the efficacy of masks, and the safety of vaccines put people at risk of preventable death. Yet despite the dangers of misinformation, it continues to run rampant


Microsoft will stop selling Windows 10 on January 31, but workarounds remain


Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will stop selling downloadable licenses for Windows 10 on its website on January 31, according to a message on the product pages for Windows 10 Home and Pro . Although Windows 10 will continue to be supported with new security updates until at least October 2025, Microsoft is pushing anyone buying or building a new PC to use the newer Windows 11 instead. Othe


OpenAI and Microsoft announce extended, multi-billion-dollar partnership


Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The OpenAI logo superimposed over the Microsoft logo. (credit: Ars Technica) On Monday, AI tech darling OpenAI announced that it received a "multi-year, multi-billion dollar investment" from Microsoft, following previous investments in 2019 and 2021. While the two companies have not officially announced a dollar amount on the deal, the news follows rumors of a $10 billion investment tha


Ransomware victims are refusing to pay, tanking attackers’ profits


Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Holding up corporations, utilities, and hospitals for malware-encrypted data used to be quite profitable. But it's a tough gig lately, you know? (credit: ifanfoto/Getty Images) Two new studies suggest that ransomware isn't the lucrative, enterprise-scale gotcha it used to be. Profits to attackers' wallets, and the percentage of victims paying, fell dramatically in 2022, according to two


Fortnite’s native iOS version won’t allow players to spend V-Bucks after January 30th


Engadget / 3h
The native iOS and macOS versions of Fortnite are about to become even more limited. Since the start of its legal feud with Apple back in the summer of 2020, Epic Games has allowed players who had Fortnite installed on their devices prior to the game's removal from the App Store to continue playing. However, due to the removal, Epic hasn’t updated those versions of the game, meaning they’ve been


These security flaws could let hackers install anything they wanted in the Samsung Galaxy App Store


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Samsung has patched two vulnerabilities in its mobile app marketplace that could have allowed threat actors to install any app on a target mobile device without the device owner’s knowledge or consent. Cybersecurity researchers from the NCC Group discovered the vulnerabilities in late December 2022 and tipped Samsung off, with the company issuing a patch (version 4.5.49.8) on January 1 2023. Now,


Ford's Biggest Car Flops Of All Time


SlashGear / 3h
Ford has produced many of the best-selling automobiles to ever come out of the United States -- but not every model has proven successful.


The Exclusive Drive Modes On The 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid Sports Car


SlashGear / 3h
Chevrolet's 2024 Corvette E-Ray is a totally new direction for the brand and for sports cars as a whole. Find out about its various modes and what they do.


Will Scanlan Ever Find Love? | The Legend of Vox Machina


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Why Every Homeowner Should Have a HELOC Ready to Go


Lifehacker / 3h
If you buy a house , there’s an excellent chance it will be the largest asset you own—maybe ever. I often stop and experience amazement that someone loaned me and my wife sufficient money to purchase a house—but we managed it, and then a few years after buying this place, a hurricane swept through and turned our first… Read more...


TechCrunch Live is back with top founders and investors, and you get to ask the questions each week


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TechCrunch Live is entering its third season, and I’m thrilled to be leading the events again this year. The first event is on February 1, 2023, and will feature a timely discussion on what to do if your company can’t raise a Series A. We have Cambly’s Sameer Shariff and Benchmark’s Sarah Tavel speaking at the first event. Of course, TechCrunch Live is free to attend. This weekly event/episode re


21 tips and tricks that will make your first cruise go smoothly


500+The Points Guy / 3h
Cruising is easy. Or so cruisers will tell you. For starters, you only have to unpack once, even as you travel from place to place. You also don’t have to go hunting for a restaurant every night. There usually are a bunch just steps away from your cabin with tables waiting for you. You’ll also have no trouble finding entertainment. But even in its simplicity, cruising still can be daunting for a


Today only: Earn up to 4 miles per dollar on Apple purchases


100+The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Is it time to get a new iPhone or upgrade the technology in your home office? If so, today is a good day to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made online with Apple.com for a limited time. Here are the elevated earnings you’ll receive on


Tech Groups, Politicians, and Reddit Evangelize Section 230 to Supreme Court


Gizmodo / 4h
One single case coming up in front of the highest court in the U.S. could singularly determine how the internet can operate going forward, and you can bet your bottom dollar there’s a few tech companies, civil liberties groups, and politicians on both sides of the aisle willing to offer an opinion on the matter. Read more...


Freaky Spiral Over Hawaii Likely Caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket


31Gizmodo / 4h
Last week, astronomers at a Hawaiian observatory spotted a spiral-like structure over Maunakea. A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is the likely source of the strange atmospheric feature, as this sort of thing has happened before. Read more...


Elon Musk Says Saudi Fund Wanted to Take Tesla Private


27NYT > Technology / 4h
Mr. Musk is testifying in a lawsuit filed by investors who claim that his statements about a plan to take Tesla private in 2018 caused them to lose billions of dollars.


How to Build a Parenting ‘Village’ When You Feel Isolated


Lifehacker / 4h
We all got the memo that “it takes a village.” It’s easy to imagine raising your children in an idealized community full of elder villagers who nurture and watch out for them; skilled villagers who teach them skills, sports, and arts; and other parenting villagers who listen to your frustrations and offer support and… Read more...


Meta expands its partnership with the NBA to offer 52 games in VR


TechCrunch / 4h
Meta is expanding its partnership with the NBA and WNBA to offer more than 50 live games in VR on Meta Quest, the company announced on Monday. The Meta Quest is the official headset of the NBA, as the company signed a deal with the league back in 2020. The company will deliver a package of 52 live NBA games, including five immersive 180-degree monoscopic VR games in 2880 on its Xtadium offering a


Webb Finds the ‘Deepest, Coldest Ices to Date’ in Distant Molecular Cloud


Gizmodo / 4h
The Webb telescope team has detected water ice and frozen complex molecules in a molecular cloud about 630 light-years from Earth. By the scientists’ measure, the frigid findings are the deepest, coldest yet found in such a cloud. Read more...


Make Valentine's Day extra sweet with deals on heart-shaped bakeware, fondue sets, and more


Mashable / 4h
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and what better way to show your loved ones you care than to think outside the box? From a heart-shaped waffle maker to edible massage oil, this little gift guide is filled with unique items (and some pretty awesome deals) that'll make this V-Day one to remember. Oster Electric Wine Opener and Foil Cutter Kit With the Oster electric wine opener, you can


Microsoft expands OpenAI partnership with $10 billion investment


Mashable / 4h
The rumors are true: Microsoft is investing $10 billion in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and DALL-E 2 . The investment is the third phase of Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI in an attempt to "accelerate AI breakthroughs to ensure these benefits are broadly shared with the world," the company wrote in a blog post . SEE ALSO: Spotify's layoffs are the latest in Big Tech's cutbacks Tweet may hav


Now Open: Turkish Airlines Lounge New York JFK


500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
In November 2022 I wrote about how Turkish Airlines opened another lounge in the United States, in New York. I wanted to provide an update, as this lounge has finally officially joined Priority Pass as of January 2023. Turkish Airlines Lounge JFK now open Turkish Airlines has opened a lounge in Terminal 1 of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It’s located between gates two an


AWS is spending $35 billion on one of its most troubled US cloud regions


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) has revealed plans to invest $35 billion in the US state of Virginia to expand its operations between now and 2040. Virginia is home to the company’s US-EAST-1 region, which has suffered significant outages and other issues in recent years, leading some to cite it as a major cause for concern in Amazon’s ability to handle crises. AWS has been operating in the state sin


Google Fiber Vs AT&T Fiber Internet: Which Is Better?


SlashGear / 4h
Google Fiber and AT&T Fiber are similar products. Take a look at the differences between the two to help decide which is the best for your home.


How To Use The Recent Websites Feature On Samsung Galaxy Phones


SlashGear / 4h
Samsung is rolling out a new feature called Recent Websites which allows you to transfer websites from your Galaxy phone to your Galaxy Book.


Spotify To Cut 6% Of Its Workforce Through Another Round Of Big Tech Layoffs


SlashGear / 4h
Spotify is letting go of approximately 6% of its workforce and restructuring the top of the organization in the latest round of tech layoffs.


Travel in style with 20% off best-selling Samsonite luggage


Mashable / 4h
Save 20%: Samsonite is having a 20% off sale on select travel gear along with free shipping for orders that are $150 or more as of Jan. 23 and until Jan. 31. Here are a few picks to help you get started: BEST CARRY-ON: The Theorym carry-on spinner is perfect for your personal items or weekend getaways. $199.99 $249.99 (save $50) BEST MEDIUM SPINNER: The Theorym 22 x14x9 medium spinner is another


Some of our top picks for home security equipment are on sale for up to 50% off


Mashable / 4h
Save up to 50%: Protect your home with home security equipment deals from eufy and SimpliSafe at Amazon and Best Buy , on for Jan. 23 only. Check out our top picks: BEST INDOOR CAMERA PICK: The eufy Solo IndoorCam P24 requires no subscription fee to save footage — $36.95 $54.99 (save $18.04) BEST FULL SYSTEM OPTION: SimpliSafe 17-piece Home Security System gives you indoor and outdoor camera surv



Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI


21BBC News - Technology / 4h
It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs.


You're Defogging Your Car Windows Wrong


Lifehacker / 4h
If your windshield is wet, you use the wipers. If it’s dirty, you hit the button that squirts it with that blue fluid. And if it’s icy, you blast heat at it to defrost it. But what if your windshield is foggy, and the fog is on the inside ? Some people say to use heat, some to use the AC—but which is correct? Read more...


What Really Happened to 'Havana Syndrome' Sufferers?


Gizmodo / 4h
In the summer of 2017, reports of American and Canadian diplomats developing an unusual illness while stationed at their embassies in Havana, Cuba first emerged. Read more...


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This 32,000-mile Ocean Race has yachts doing research along the way


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Enlarge / 11th Hour Racing Team is one of five teams competing in the IMOCA class of this year's Ocean Race, a six-month dash across the world. The IMOCA-class yachts use foils and can reach more than 35 knots. (credit: Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing) Just over a week ago, one of the world's most grueling races got underway from Spain. Eleven teams, including five International Monohull Open Class


Wanted (by scientists): Dead birds and bats, felled by renewables


Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / A Red-Tailed Hawk takes off from an idle turbine blade in 2013. (credit: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images ) "This is one of the least smelly carcasses,” said Todd Katzner, peering over his lab manager’s shoulder as she sliced a bit of flesh from a dead pigeon lying on a steel lab table. The specimens that arrive at this facility in Boise, Idaho, are often long


Supreme Court seeks Biden admin input on Texas and Florida social media laws


Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / The US Supreme Court building. (credit: Getty Images | Grant Faint) The US Supreme Court wants the Biden administration to weigh in on the Texas and Florida social media laws before justices decide whether to take up cases involving Big Tech industry lawsuits against the two states. In a list of orders released this morning, the Supreme Court did not decide whether to hear the cases. In


Founder and NFX VC James Currier vets startup ideas at TC Early Stage


TechCrunch / 4h
You have a great idea for a startup, and you’re working hard to build, launch and scale. But, and stay with us here, is your idea truly good? According to James Currier — founding partner of NFX, a VC firm by and for entrepreneurs — good ideas have patterns, and 90% of the ideas he sees at the pre-seed/seed stage will not lead to large exits. Currier — a five-time founder with significant exits a


How to Get a Free Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger This Week


Lifehacker / 4h
Wendy’s is trying really hard to get you to download their app this month, offering up free food deals every week, provided you place your order via a smartphone. We’ve had free chicken nuggets (today is the last day for those l’il guys), and BOGO for $1 chicken sandwich (that one runs through Feb. 5), and now,… Read more...


Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expect


Engadget / 4h
You no longer have to give up the privacy of end-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger just to get the creature comforts you take for granted. Meta is bringing several common features to encrypted chats. You can now choose themes, set profiles for group conversations and use custom emoji as well as reactions. Active status and web link previews now work in this more secure mode, while the Andro


The ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok


37Wired / 4h
Or how, exactly, platforms die.


Air China’s New Business Class Suites With Doors (Recaro CL6720 Seat)


500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
In September 2021, we learned how Air China was planning on introducing new business class seats with doors. While this happened a bit behind schedule (unsurprisingly, given the lack of demand for long haul travel in China the past few years), the first plane with these seats is now flying. Recaro’s CL6720 seat debuts on Air China German aircraft seat manufacturer Recaro has its new CL6720 seats,


How Does Daisy Ridley Feel About Rey Being a Palpatine?


Gizmodo / 4h
The year is 2023 and, yes, we’re still talking about the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Specifically, the disconnect between Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi and J.J. Abrams’ The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker . Star Daisy Ridley has a new movie at Sundance and there, she was asked what she thought about the reveal… Read more...


There's a TheraGun for everyone on sale for up to 20% off at Amazon right now


Mashable / 4h
As of Jan. 23, several TheraGun massage guns are on sale at Amazon for up to 20% off . We've rounded up the best deals: BEST TRAVEL THERAGUN: The TheraGun Mini is the best choice for simple massages on the go. $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) BEST THERAGUN FOR GYM RATS: The TheraGun Prime has multiple heads to ease weary muscles. $267.95 $299 (save $31.05) BEST THERAGUN FOR ATHLETES: The TheraGun Pro h


Oculus Quest 2 owners can watch over 50 live NBA games for free


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Meta has announced that it’ll be continuing its partnership with the NBA, and that it's giving basketball fans the chance to catch 52 live matches in VR for free during the 2022-23 season. If you have a Meta Quest Pro or an Oculus Quest 2 headset you’ll be able to dive into either XTADIUM (a US-only app) or Horizon Worlds to watch the games as they happen. Horizon Worlds will also offer players t


New GTA Online exploit takes cheating to a whole new level


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A newly discovered exploit in GTA Online’s code is allowing unscrupulous modders on PC to remove other players’ money, reduce their reputation levels and even lock them out of the game entirely. Twitter user Tez2 recently highlighted the issue – which he claims was discovered by fellow Twitter user HarryGotTaken – explaining that this exploit allows cheaters “to remotely add/remove/modify your st


Mega Microsoft layoffs may have killed off HoloLens for good


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft recently confirmed it would be cutting around 5% of its workforce globally, leading to around 11,000 departures across the company. At the time, it was uncertain which workers and departments would be most affected, but the Internet has had an entire weekend to unravel the situation and many ex-employees have now exposed detail on the matter. Among the most notable cuts appear to be Mic


Today's best deals include a 17-piece SimpliSafe home security system, a free year of Grubhub+, and more


Mashable / 5h
We've rounded up all the best deals we could find on Jan. 23 — here are our top picks: BEST SUBSCRIPTION DEAL : Grubhub+ — free $9.99/month (save $119.88) as an Amazon Prime member for one year + up to $20 off your order by using code COZY20 (through Feb. 14) BEST TECH DEAL : Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet (2020 release) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) BEST HOME DEAL : SimpliSafe home security system w


The TikTok community making people with vaginismus feel less alone


74Mashable / 5h
When it comes to the taboo stuff that isn’t always so easily talked about in real life, TikTok truly has a wealth of valuable information, helping to normalize the discussion of things like periods, sex, birth control, abortions, vaginismus, and more. Haven’t heard of vaginismus? It’s a condition that causes an involuntary muscle contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, making insertion of anythi


CNET Pauses AI-Written Articles to Let Backlash Die Down


Gizmodo / 5h
CNET told staff it would halt the publication of articles generated via artificial intelligence, in a Friday call, according to a report from The Verge. Or, at least, the company said it would pause the AI-article practice “for now,” as it waits out a stream of media criticism. Read more...



Razer's Smartphone Controller Now Works With Games That Only Support Touchscreen Controls


Gizmodo / 5h
The Razer Kishi V2 is already an effortless way to upgrade your smartphone into a handheld gaming machine, but a new software update for both the Kishi V2 hardware and its accompanying Nexus app now makes the clamp-on controller compatible with games that only support touchscreen inputs. At least if you’re on Android. Read more...


This Week in Spaceflight: Rocket Lab Attempts First U.S. Launch, SpaceX Starship Test, and More


20Gizmodo / 5h
Observers along the U.S. East Coast could be in for a treat this week, as Rocket Lab is set to perform the first launch of an Electron rocket from its new Virginia launch pad. Read more...


Elon Musk Tells Jury That 420 Has Nothing to Do With Weed in Trial Over Tesla Stock Tweet


100+Gizmodo / 5h
Elon Musk is testifying before a nine-person-jury in California Monday to try to explain a series of tweets from 2018 in a trial that could cost the Tesla billions. A group of burned Tesla shareholders are suing Musk, and they argue the billionaire misled investors, costing them tens of millions when he published his… Read more...


9 types of cards you should pack for your next trip abroad


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When traveling abroad, what you pack in your wallet matters as much as what you pack in your luggage. The approach to both should be the same: Keep it simple and practical. You’ll want at least one credit card that charges no foreign transaction fees , one that earns bonus points on travel, another that offers travel


The FTC orders HomeAdvisor to pay up to $7.2M for lying about lead quality and other matters


TechCrunch / 5h
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ordered home services marketplace HomeAdvisor up to $7.2 million for its use of deceptive and misleading tactics in selling home improvement project leads to service providers, including small businesses operating in the gig economy. The fine is the first gig work-related penalty following the FTC’s fall 2022 announcement that it was prepared to crack down on


Save Time in Outlook With These 6 Custom Quick Step Examples


How-To Geek / 5h
Using Quick Steps in Microsoft Outlook, you can click a button to run one or more automated actions on an email you select. While Outlook gives you some handy premade Quick Steps, you may want to create your own. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Wait, You Can Clean Your Dishwasher With Kool-Aid?


How-To Geek / 5h
If you didn’t know you need to clean your dishwasher, well, now you do. While there are all kinds of dishwasher cleaning methods available to you, one hack might surprise you. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Drown Out Nightly Noise With These Sleep Earbuds for $129.99 ($50 Off)


How-To Geek / 5h
We’re all just trying to get a good night’s sleep, but too often, external factors get in the way. Barking dogs, bustling cities, snoring partners, and so much more are a detriment to dozing off. Soundcore Sleep A10 Earbuds can act as a barrier between your ears and the never-ending stream of noise, and for only $129.99 ($50 off) until January 29, you could finally get that deep sleep you’ve been


My American Airlines Flight Could Have Gone Sideways In So Many Ways


View from the Wing / 5h
The woman beside me, and the woman in the aisle of row 2 she was traveling with, both had coffee cups. The two woman were probably in their late 50s or early 60s, and were giggling. They talked about what was in the cups, and it wasn't coffee. That would become important later on in the flight, during a medical emergency, since one of the women claimed to be a doctor. Continue reading ...


Buzz Aldrin Marries His Employee at the Young Age of 93


500+Futurism / 5h
To Matrimony and Beyond Famed Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin — the second person to walk on the Moon, you'll recall — has married a woman who works for him at the cool age of 93. In a Twitter post announcing the nuptials, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin said that he'd married Dr. Anca Faur, his "longtime love," in a private ceremony that took place on his birthday. The pair was, per the post, "as excited as el


Virgin Atlantic Unveils New “Queen Of The Skies”


48One Mile at a Time / 5h
A soon to be delivered Virgin Atlantic aircraft will have a special meaning for many. Virgin Atlantic dedicates plane to Queen Elizabeth II Virgin Atlantic will be honoring Queen Elizabeth II with one of its planes that will be delivered in April. Specifically, Virgin Atlantic will take delivery of an Airbus A330-900neo that will be named “Queen of the Skies” (not to be confused with the Boeing 7


Record Your Own Morning Alarm on Your Pixel


Lifehacker / 5h
How do you prefer to wake up? One of your smartphone’s stock alarm sounds? Maybe a particular song that really gets the day started? Well, if you’re like me, none of these work for you, and you’re left snoozing the alarm endlessly to kick off each and every day. Maybe you need a solution that’s a bit more custom . The… Read more...


Starlink Is Now Connecting Remote Antarctic Research Camps to the Internet


Gizmodo / 5h
Elon Musk’s Starlink is getting even closer to a widespread reality. The satellite internet constellation from SpaceX is now steadily beaming information to and from Antarctica, according to scientists currently stationed on the remote continent. Read more...


Someone made a music record so tiny, it fits inside the groove of a normal vinyl record


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Plenty of us have shrunk the space taken up by our music collection with the advent of digital and streaming services, but scientists at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have taken that to the limit. In a feat of miniaturization, the research team at DTU has managed to create what it claims to be the world’s smallest music record. Measuring just 15 x 15 micrometres in size – that’s 40 μm


This 55-Inch TCL Roku TV Is a Steal at $370


How-To Geek / 5h
This is a great time of year to buy one of the best TVs, as manufacturers clear out old inventory and start sales ahead of the Super Bowl. Now you can get an excellent 55-inch Roku TV for just $370. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Google Will Prove It's Still the King of AI at I/O 2023


How-To Geek / 5h
Artificial Intelligence was all the rage in 2022. AI-generated art apps like Lensa, text generators like Article Forge, and even chatbots like ChatGPT, made big splashes in the tech world last year. And they got Google’s attention and refocused its commitment to AI, the New York Times reports. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


TCL Slashes TV Prices In Half for the Super Bowl


How-To Geek / 5h
With just a few weeks until Super Bowl LVII, TCL is slashing prices on some of its best 4K TVs. Now’s the best time to get a 50-inch 4K TV for just $240, or save thousands on TCL’s flagship 98-inch XL smart TV. Remember, this year’s Super Bowl airs in 4K, so you want the best TV you can get! Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Messenger ramps up testing of default end-to-end encryption


TechCrunch / 5h
Meta announced today that it has started gradually expanding testing default end-to-end encryption for Messenger. The messaging service is also bringing some of its standard features to end-to-end encrypted chats, including chat themes, custom chat emojis and reactions, group profile photos, link previews and active status. Over the next few months, millions of users around the world will continu


Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' New Trailer Is Swords and Sorcery Standup


100+Gizmodo / 5h
If you’ve been paying attention to Dungeons & Dragons at all over the past few weeks, it likely hasn’t been because the new D&D film, Honor Among Thieves , is nearing its release date. The real excitement (in the agitated sense, not the happy sense) is about Wizards of the Coast attempting to change its Open Gaming… Read more...


A few pieces of good news on climate change (and a reality check)


MIT Technology Review / 6h
When it comes to climate, the picture can look bleak. Emissions of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change reached a new peak in 2022, according to early estimates . And climate disasters seem to be hitting at a breakneck pace. In 2022, the world experienced record heat waves in China and Europe, and devastating floods in Pakistan killed over 1,000 people and displaced millions. But a clos



OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Will Support Android 13's Spatial Audio


SlashGear / 6h
Just before the reveal event, OnePlus has revealed that its upcoming Buds Pro 2 will support the spatial surround sound audio features from Android 13.


Here's What The Lights On Your Modem And Router Mean


SlashGear / 6h
While every Wi-Fi router is different from one another, each router typically has LEDs and symbols to display basic information about your connection.


How To Set Up A Second Wi-Fi Router And Why You May Need It


SlashGear / 6h
Do your devices struggle to connect to the internet in parts of your home? A second router help. We'll show you how to connect one and get you going again.


AMD is winning a key battle against Nvidia in GPU price war


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
AMD’s RX 6000 graphics cards are looking like compelling purchases right now, with prices falling steadily as seen in a new report for this month, while Nvidia GPUs are stubbornly refusing to drop. This is going by TechSpot’s GPU price update for January 2023 (the site produces these reports monthly), which shows a whole load of data for graphics card sales, including retail pricing (in the US),


Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be 'massive', voice actor teases


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be “massive”, according to the voice actor who plays the web-slinging Peter Parker in Insomniac’s critically-acclaimed superhero series. In an interview with ComicBookMovie.com , voice actor Yuri Lowenthal revealed some tantalizing titbits about Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ahead of its release on PS5 later this year, including what we can expect from the scale of the highly-a


Security experts take down spam network hitting millions of iOS devices


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Researchers have uncovered a huge network of fake apps running fake ads, mainly on iOS devices. The operation was named 'Vastflux' in reference to its use of the Video Ad Serving Template specification, as well as the fast-flux technique to change masses of IP addresses and DNS records to hide the malicious code within the fake apps. Cybersecurity Team HUMAN discovered Vastflux during an investig


You Should Consider a Pasta and Dip Dinner


Lifehacker / 6h
It’s no secret that pasta is one of the world’s most dependable carbs for filling out a meal. And dip? Well, dip is a savory flavor-pudding we eat with sturdy carbs. You could say, then, that macaroni and chip-dip were destined for one another. Let them unite, and treat yourself to a cheap and delicious meal with… Read more...


Immerse yourself in your favorite shows and movies with smart deals on Bose soundbars


Mashable / 6h
If you've always wanted a home theater experience, you need great sound. These Bose soundbar deals can make your surround sound dreams come true, at a discount: BEST BUDGET SOUNDBAR: The Bose TV speaker soundbar is compact and easy on your budget. $199 $279 (save $80) BEST BASS MODULE: The Bose Bass Module 500 is a powerful subwoofer that truly takes you into any scene. $399 $499 (save $100) BEST


Keurig coffee makers are on sale for more than 20% off at Amazon


Mashable / 6h
Recharge your caffeine ritual this year with tons of highly-rated Keurig coffee makers on sale on Amazon as of Jan 23. See the best deals here: BEST SMALL SPACE KEURIG: Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker $79.99 $99.99 (save 20%) BEST KEURIG FOR MOST USERS: Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker K-Cup Pod $137.99 $149.99 (save 8%) BEST HIGH-END KEURIG: Keurig K-Supreme Coffee Maker $132.95 $169.99 (save 22%) For m


Remote work revolution helps Deel reach $295M in ARR


TechCrunch / 6h
Fintech-turned-HR outfit Deel reached $295 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by the end of 2022, the company’s co-founder and CEO Alex Bouaziz shared today. That’s up 417.5% from $57 million in ARR achieved at the end of 2021. The massive jump in ARR is impressive by normal standards but particularly so considering the challenging macroenvironment that startups everywhere faced last year.


Bling Capital-backed Coverdash unveils its embedded, digital insurance for small businesses


50TechCrunch / 6h
Coverdash , providing small businesses, e-commerce merchants and gig-economy workers with insurance, launched its product in all 50 states after closing over $2.5 million in seed capital. The round was led by Bling Capital, with participation from investors, including AXIS Digital Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund (in affiliation with World Innovation Lab), Expansion VC and Cameron Ventures. A g


Wordle clone Quordle purchased by... Merriam-Webster?


23Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Quordle A sample game of Quordle . (credit: Merriam-Webster ) A year ago, the Wordle phenomenon was so huge that the venerable New York Times spent a "low seven-figure" sum to acquire the game and its massive player base . Now, a year later, the word-guessing game is still popular enough that blatant Wordle clone Quordle has been purchased by dictionary-maker Merriam-Webster . As the name suggest


The Dead Space remake will feature a mysterious alternative ending


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Dead Space remake's trophy list has been published, revealing that it will feature an alternative ending not seen in the original game. Published by TrueTrophies (via TheGamer ), the Dead Space remake 's trophy list includes an achievement called 'Reunion', which is rewarded to those who "see the alternative ending on any difficulty mode". It's unclear what this alternative ending will involve (f


How to Count Characters in Word


How-To Geek / 6h
Microsoft Word makes it super easy to count the number of characters in your documents. You can use the status bar or the dedicated Word Count option to view that information. Here’s how to do that on your Windows, Mac, the web, iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Icon of the Seas cruise ship guide: Pricing, itineraries and what to expect on board


The Points Guy / 6h
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will make waves when it debuts in January 2024. The ship carries a number of superlatives: It will be the largest cruise ship in the world, at 250,800 gross tons, with the capacity to carry nearly 10,000 passengers and crew members. It will be the cruise line’s most sustainable ship and the first Royal Caribbean ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas and eq


We Think Rian Johnson's Poker Face Is a Superhero Show, and He's OK With That


22Gizmodo / 6h
Columbo. Kojak. Murder, She Wrote . These are the shows most commonly mentioned when describing Peacock’s new show, Poker Face . And, it being from Rian Johnson , the mastermind behind the Knives Out films (as well as The Last Jedi ), the comparisons are accurate and logical. Poker Face is, at its core, about a woman… Read more...


Spotify Becomes the Latest Tech Company to Announce Layoffs


Gizmodo / 6h
Spotify informed its employees on Monday that it will be cutting jobs this week, making it the latest in a wave of mass layoffs following hiring surges during the height of the covid-19 pandemic. CEO and Spotify co-founder, Daniel Ek, announced the change in a memo to staff, saying the company was forced to cut costs… Read more...


7 Deadly Sins of Buying Your First House


Lifehacker / 6h
The number of things you have to worry about when you’re buying real estate can be as long as a CVS receipt, particularly when you’re diving into the process for the first time. So before you start lining up those home tours, let’s walk through some of the biggest—and most common—mistakes and missteps first-time home… Read more...


This Setting Turns Your iPhone Into a Professional Video Camera


Lifehacker / 6h
Flagship smartphone cameras sport incredible photo and video quality—good enough you’ve probably heard of movies and music videos shot on iPhones . Yet, if you pop open your camera app and take a video, chances are it won’t look like a professional production. While there are many things you can do to increase your… Read more...


Microsoft expands its pact with OpenAI in 'multibillion dollar' deal


Engadget / 6h
Microsoft is once again pouring money into OpenAI as part of an expanded partnership. The tech giant is making a "multibillion dollar" investment that will lead to wider uses of OpenAI's technology, as well as stronger behind-the-scenes support. While the two companies are short on specifics, Microsoft says you can expect "new categories of digital experiences" that include both consumer-facing a



Marines Evaded a Military Robot by Hiding Inside a Cardboard Box "Like Bugs Bunny in a Looney Tunes Cartoon"


58Futurism / 6h
Hiding in a Box The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) robots were apparently trained to identify human targets — but were easily fooled when soldiers hid in cardboard boxes, a hilarious workaround to billions of taxpayer dollars in AI robotics and AI investment. That's according to Paul Scharre, a former Pentagon policy analyst who detailed the story in his new book "


Bumble and Netflix collab on weekly trivia game


Mashable / 6h
Single TV lovers will be able to connect through a new collaboration between dating app Bumble and Netflix. Starting Jan. 30, Bumble users can play "Netflix Nights In," an in-app game all about Netflix shows. "Netflix Nights In" will feature trivia questions about top Netflix shows like Stranger Things, Love Is Blind, Squid Game, Emily in Paris , and more. A new show theme and questions will drop


'Forspoken' is a fun game if you do these 3 things


Mashable / 6h
Forspoken is a weird game. There’s a lot to like on the surface. This is a tale of a native New Yorker who gets whisked away to a fantasy realm and given swanky powers in a gorgeous open world. Forspoken ’s elemental action combat and magical parkour movement abilities come together to provide 15 to 20 hours of goofy fun, but there’s a lot of chaff to cut through to find it. SEE ALSO: How 'Forspo


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From our picture files: “La Bibliotequé (Salle de Travail)” - Doré


Tech Layoffs Continue as Shares Fall and Interest Rates Rise


100+NYT > Technology / 6h
Rock-bottom rates were the secret engine fueling $1 billion start-ups and virtual attempts to conquer the physical world. But in 2023, reality bites.


ChatGPT's Premium Version Might Cost $42 Per Month


55Gizmodo / 6h
After soliciting opinions from its users via survey earlier this month, OpenAI has apparently settled on a price of $42 per month for the premium version of ChatGPT , the viral AI chatbot. Read more...


Can Edition survive without its original creative force? Marriott thinks so


61The Points Guy / 6h
Hotels can be a lot like fashion: One day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. For the world’s largest hotel company, it’s a question of how to maintain the cool factor on Edition, which has arguably become its trendiest brand. Marriott launched Edition in partnership with nightlife and hospitality legend Ian Schrager, one of the co-founders of Studio 54. Edition now has a footprint of 15 hote


Microsoft to Invest $10 Billion in OpenAI, the Creator of ChatGPT


500+NYT > Technology / 7h
The tech giant aims to remain at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence with its partnership with OpenAI.


Jason Momoa Teases There's More Than One Batman in Aquaman's Future


23Gizmodo / 7h
New reboots of House and Friday the 13th could be on the way. A few more guest stars join Doctor Who ’s next season. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania screenwriter Jeff Loveness teases the Quantum Realm as Marvel’s Jodorowsky’s Dune . Plus, get a tiny sneak peek at Picard ’s final season. Spoilers now! Read more...


HubSpot co-founder Shah backs Peerlist for a new take on professional networking


27TechCrunch / 7h
With more than 875 million users across more than 200 countries, LinkedIn is a household name in the world of professional networking. But as the platform grew, it shifted some focus to becoming another source of consuming and producing content . Now a young startup wants to disrupt that. Peerlist aims to fill this gap by providing a space for professionals to find and connect with one another ba


Riot Games delays game patches following security breach


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Top game developer Riot Games suffered a cyberattack that forced it to delay releasing new content, it has confirmed. In a short Twitter thread that left many questions still left unanswered, the company confirmed that an unknown threat actor used social engineering to attack Riot Games employees and access systems in the company’s development environment. As a result, the company was forced to d


Microsoft Won’t Sell You Windows 10, But You Can Still Buy It


How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft is focusing all its attention on Windows 11, and even though Windows 10 still works fine for now, support will end in October 2025. Windows 10 is now taking one of its first steps to retirement. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


9 Ways to Have Fun With Olives and Capers


Lifehacker / 7h
Olives and capers are different fruits, but they feel similar in flavor and application. Both are piquant and salty, perfect for snacking with an aperitif, sprinkling onto salads, or pulverizing into a tapenade and eating with good bread. These are our favorite ways to snack on and cook with olives and capers, from… Read more...


Netflix teams up with Bumble so users can bond over popular TV shows


94TechCrunch / 7h
Bumble is putting the phrase “Netflix and Chill?” to the test with the launch of a weekly in-app Netflix-themed question game called “Netflix Nights In” that asks users questions about a popular Netflix show. Users can play against their match to see who can answer all the questions correctly. According to a recent Bumble survey, 78% of users think it’s easier to talk to matches when they have si


Chris Pine assembles a chaotic adventuring party in 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' trailer


Mashable / 7h
From red wizards to owlbears to traps gone awry, chaos reigns in the latest trailer for Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves . As a charming bard (Chris Pine) explains it, his party of thieves helped the wrong person steal the wrong thing, therefore unleashing a great evil over the land. Now, they have to put things right. With a ragtag team including a barbarian (Michelle Rodriguez), a sorc


New luxury cruise ship sailing the world’s roughest waters without stabilizers is slated for repairs


100+The Points Guy / 7h
New expedition ship Seabourn Venture will head into dry dock for nearly a month this spring at the conclusion of its Antarctica season. The hiatus will allow for repairs to the ship’s stabilizers, which are currently malfunctioning. All of the vessel’s April sailings have been canceled. “Seabourn Venture will be undergoing dry dock maintenance to conduct repairs to the ship’s stabilizers,” Seabou


Is It True That Twinkies Don't Expire?


How-To Geek / 7h
You’ve probably heard it before. Twinkies could survive an apocalypse, and they never expire. But before you start chowing down on the one you found in the recesses of your pantry, you might want to verify if that’s true or not. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs


32BBC News - Technology / 7h
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.


You Must Have Been Really Bad To Hotel Workers Because Marriott LAX Raised Their ‘Worker Protection Surcharge’ 29%


View from the Wing / 7h
When the Marriott LAX rolled out this extra charge 'to protect their workers' it was $10.72 per night. Two months later they've already increased the fee to $13.87 per night - a 29% increase. At 1004 rooms, this hotel has the potential to generate $5,082,800 per year with their new Worker Protection charge. They aren't required to spend the money on worker protection (indeed they won't). Even at


Supreme Court Puts Off Cases on Social Media Moderation


20NYT > Technology / 7h
The laws, enacted by Florida and Texas in response to conservative complaints about censorship, have been challenged under the First Amendment.



Trump Reportedly Wants to Abandon Truth Social and Return to Twitter


71Gizmodo / 7h
Former President Donald Trump has a problem. He wants to run again in 2024, and he’s going to need another blowout time on social media to give him that public and media attention he entirely craves. The thing is, he has already agreed to a “social media exclusivity term” with Truth Social, the platform he helped get… Read more...


Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle


27BBC News - Technology / 7h
US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game.


How To Earn Lifetime World of Hyatt Globalist Status


75One Mile at a Time / 7h
Many airline and hotel frequent flyer programs offer lifetime status, whereby you can earn status for a “lifetime” (whether that’s your lifetime or the lifetime of the program is a different question). 😉 World of Hyatt Globalist is my favorite hotel status, and in this post I wanted to take a closer look at how you can earn lifetime Globalist status in the World of Hyatt program. Earning World o


2023 MacBook Pro review: A refined second generation


39Ars Technica - All content / 7h
All told, it looks like every other recent MacBook. [credit: Samuel Axon ] One of the interesting side effects of Apple's move toward using its own silicon in the Mac is that the Mac update cycle now looks a lot more like the iPhone's: mostly predictable, regular updates that offer modest generation-to-generation boosts to performance and maybe a few additional refinements or new features. That's


SpaceX may perform a wet dress rehearsal of its Starship launch system today


51Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A fully stacked Starship launch system is seen on January 9, 2023. (credit: SpaceX) After months of preparation, SpaceX is now approaching the critical test phase of its launch campaign for the massive Starship vehicle. The company has evacuated nearby residents from the launch site in South Texas, near Boca Chica Beach, during the hours of 8 am CT (14:00 UTC) to 8 pm CT on Monday. If p


M2 Pro Mac mini review: Apple’s Goldilocks desktop for semi-professionals


Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Apple's 2023 Mac mini. If you've seen one, you've seen them all, but it's what's on the inside that counts. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple's Mac Studio was its most interesting desktop in years. It lacks the internal expandability of the Mac Pro, but the raw performance and power efficiency of the M1 Max and M1 Ultra plus a great port selection make it a viable option for plenty of p


The Grossest Part of Your Refrigerator (and How to Clean It)


Lifehacker / 7h
Keeping your refrigerator clean is easy when there are obvious spills or food bits or expired items front and center on shelves and in drawers. Read more...


Marvel's Avengers is shutting down – so grab these freebies while you can


33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind Marvel’s Avengers, has announced it is ending official support for the superhero brawler later this year But, before support ends, the developer is treating players to a heap of in-game freebies. In a blog post , the dev team explained that it will roll out the last balance patches to Marvel’s Avengers in update 2.8, releasing on March 31, with development o


No rest for Salesforce as activist investor Elliott Management takes multibillion-dollar stake in company


20TechCrunch / 7h
It’s been a tumultuous time at Salesforce recently, and it’s not getting any quieter soon. The Wall Street Journal reported last night that the company now needs to deal with activist investor Elliott Management . Elliott confirmed that it has taken a multibillion-dollar stake in Salesforce, and shared this comment from Jesse Cohn, managing partner at the firm: “Salesforce is one of the preeminen


Microsoft invests billions more dollars in OpenAI, extends partnership


TechCrunch / 7h
Microsoft today said that it’s extending its partnership with OpenAI, the startup behind art- and text-generating AI systems like ChatGPT , DALL-E 2 and GPT-3 , with a “multi-year, multi-billion-dollar” investment. OpenAI says that the infusion of new capital — the exact amount of which wasn’t disclosed — will be used to continue its independent research and develop AI that’s “safe, useful and po


From our stacks: Illustrations by Salvador Dalí from The Maze by Maurice Sandoz. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Doran an...


Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
From our stacks: Illustrations by Salvador Dalí from The Maze by Maurice Sandoz. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Doran and Co., Inc., 1945.


Amex’s Seattle Centurion Lounge is closing to prep for upcoming debut of bigger, better space


72The Points Guy / 8h
There’s some exciting news on the horizon for travelers passing through Seattle. After a short delay, American Express is gearing up to open a massive, brand-new Centurion Lounge at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in the coming weeks. As part of the transition, the issuer is closing its existing location in Seattle starting on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. local time. The company shar


8 Mostly Untrue Myths About Pirates


41Lifehacker / 8h
You probably weren’t thinking that Pirates of the Caribbean was a documentary (or Treasure Island before it). But somehow we’ve all absorbed the stereotype of a pirate as a swashbuckling adventurer with a certain accent, a few loose teeth, and a treasure map in his pocket. Let’s take a look at some of the most… Read more...


You can now set personal pronouns on Google Workspace


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Users of Google Workspace can now set their pronouns and who can see them as part of the collaboration tool suite’s personal information cards. Announcing the change in a “Weekly Recap” post on the Google Workspace Updates blog, the company also explained that pronouns will also be displayed in Google Contacts, accessible via the “open detailed view” option in the information cards seen when hove


Motorola Razr 2023: what we want to see and what we know so far


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Most years the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip line doesn’t have much competition, but in 2022 that all changed, as the Motorola Razr 2022 became a serious rival to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 . This wasn’t Motorola’s first clamshell foldable, but it was the company’s first genuinely great one, and it’s left us with high hopes for the Motorola Razr 2023. We’re already hearing a little about this upcoming p


The World’s Farms Are Hooked on Phosphorus. It’s a Problem


33Wired / 8h
Half of the globe’s crop productivity comes from a key fertilizer ingredient that’s non-renewable—and literally washing away.


Review: The 2023 Mac Mini is a serious contender with the M2 Pro


55TechCrunch / 8h
Apple’s latest silicon innovations shine in the Mac Mini. The tiny desktop computer is the latest Apple computer fitted with the M2 chipset. For $599, buyers can opt for the M2, or they spend $1,299 for the impressive M2 Pro, which features unique benefits. For the last several days, my M1 Mac Mini sat on the sidelines while the new Mac Mini used the court. This machine soars. As expected, the ne


Forspoken review: Square Enix’s risky new IP arrives half-baked


75TechCrunch / 8h
Everyone is excited for Final Fantasy XVI, but in an age of endless sequels the fresh and original action RPG Forspoken has gamers hoping that a fun new franchise is being minted. Unfortunately, Square Enix’s risky bet doesn’t quite pay off: It’s an ambitious but disjointed experience that feels for all the world like none of its developers played it. Forspoken (for PC and PS5) follows the popula


Yeedi Mop Station Pro Review: An Amazing Robot Mop to Keep Your Floors Clean


How-To Geek / 8h
For the last five months, I’ve used the Yeedi Mop Station Pro to keep the floors of the largest room in my house clean. This is quite a task because it’s quite a large room with a ceramic tile floor, carpet rugs, and lots of furniture. Now, it’s cleaner than ever, and I don’t have to think about it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


How Much Cache Memory Should Your Next CPU Have?


How-To Geek / 8h
Buying a new CPU is already hard enough when you only have to worry about cores and clock speed. So what are these “cache memory” specifications all about, and how much of this stuff should you get in your next CPU? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Jan. 23, 2023


How-To Geek / 8h
Netflix is finishing out January strong with this week’s releases. From a star-studded new comedy to a blockbuster animated film, there’s something for everyone this week. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


MacBook Pro 14-inch review (2023): A blessing for creatives


Engadget / 8h
With its last batch of MacBook Pros , Apple gave its more demanding fans everything they wanted: Tons of ports, lots of power, and genuinely great screens. As usual, the company is following up that major redesign with a straightforward chip upgrade, featuring the new M2 Pro and M2 Max. They're faster, as you'd expect, but they also deliver a few features power users may appreciate, like 8K video


Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Max review


100+TechCrunch / 8h
The M2 Air is as close as Apple has ever come to the perfect MacBook. It’s a kind of platonic ideal for the category, and the culmination of key updates to the product line, including the arrival (and upgrade) of Apple silicon and the company’s acceptance that some things ( bad keyboards , Touch Bar ) simply weren’t working, no matter how hard it tried. Taken as a whole, I don’t think I’ve ever l


Is AAA membership worth it?


76The Points Guy / 8h
I’ve been a AAA member for more than 15 years, and I can confidently say that the perks and benefits have come in handy — especially the well-known roadside assistance benefit. Over the years, AAA has opened up its network to provide vast options and money-saving discounts for travelers beyond roadside assistance. I’m also partial to the regional magazine AAA produces six times a year; Arizona’s


Remember when the FAA grounded all U.S. flights? It was due to deleted files


Mashable / 8h
A few weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put all of the flight departures in the U.S. on hold , essentially grounding all flights for a couple of hours. The agency did not immediately share a reason for the outage, resulting in speculation about a possible cyberattack , and prompting President Joe Biden to order a Department of Transportation (DOT) investigation. Now, however, w


MacBook Pro 2023 Review: You Should Probably Wait for OLED


23Gizmodo / 8h
Apple’s 2023 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pros are here, and they look mostly the same as the 2021 models. The insides, though, are anything but. This generation of Apple powerhouses introduces the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, finally giving professionals an M2 MacBook Pro that is both performant and not using a design from… Read more...


Did Anyone Call for a Web Slinger or Egg Dropper in This Week's Toy News?


Gizmodo / 8h
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular roundup of all the coolest nerdy toy news—now on Mondays! This week, we’re taking a look at Michelle Yeoh ’s plastic Transformers debut. Also, the perfect collector action figure comes with a Toy Story twist, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ’s coolest rides get very tiny. Read more...


Microsoft really wants to find out if your version of Office is unsupported, but won't really say why


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Microsoft has unveiled its intention to collect data from Office users about which out-of-date products they’re still running. The company says it is looking to gather data about the number of users running 2007, 2010, and 2013 versions of Microsoft Office. Microsoft also said that the scheme, part of the KB5021751 update, “will run one time silently without installing anything on the user's devi


Germany is looking into PayPal’s terms for merchants


TechCrunch / 8h
Veteran tech giant PayPal is facing an antitrust investigation in Germany — where the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has announced it’s looking into its rules on surcharges. The regulator is concerned that restrictions PayPal imposes on merchants could be harming competitors and inflating costs for consumers by restricting price competition. Clauses in PayPal’s terms the FCO said it’s examining incl


Microsoft to stop selling Windows 10 downloads as part of planned 2025 shutdown


Engadget / 8h
As part of an effort to wind down support of Windows 10 Home and Pro, Microsoft is stopping sales of downloads on January 31st, according to a product page spotted by The Verge . That date "will be the last day this Windows 10 download [and all-important license keys] are offered for sale," according to Microsoft. However, it will continue to support Windows 10 with security updates until it's di


Spotify to Shed 6% of Its Work Force in Latest Round of Tech Layoffs


100+NYT > Technology / 8h
The audio streaming platform became the latest big technology company to cut costs over worries about the economy.


The Download: amazing space, and geoengineering restrictions


MIT Technology Review / 9h
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 the James Webb Space Telescope broke the universe When the James Webb Space Telescope sent its first images back to Earth in July last year, researchers gathered excitedly to pore over them. JWST, a NASA-led collaboration between the US, Canada, and Europe


My Avoidable American Airlines Missed Connection


500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
I spent last night in Dallas due to a missed connection on American Airlines, but it didn’t need to be that way… The basics of my American missed connection Yesterday afternoon I was scheduled to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Dallas to Miami, with a 2hr4min connection in Dallas. Everything was looking good in Puerto Vallarta, as the inbound plane arrived on schedule, and boarding was moments from s


India central bank orders SBM local unit to stop outward remittance transactions


TechCrunch / 9h
India’s central bank has directed SBM Bank India to stop all outward remittance transactions in a blow to the bank and many of its fintech partners that offer services allowing users to invest in foreign services. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a brief statement Monday that it has ordered SBM Bank India to stop all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further order


Spotify cuts 6% of its workforce, impacting 600 people


TechCrunch / 9h
Music streaming service Spotify has announced that it will be conducting a round of layoffs that will impact around 6% of its global workforce. In its most recent earnings release, the company said that there were 9,808 full-time employees working for Spotify. Today’s move will impact around 600 employees. “Like many other leaders, I hoped to sustain the strong tailwinds from the pandemic and bel


The next TicWatch Pro smartwatch borrows its design from the Google Pixel Watch


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A leaked render for Mobvoi’s next TicWatch Pro series smartwatch teases a simpler design than its predecessor – and one that looks heavily inspired by the Google Pixel Watch. We were really impressed with the TicWatch Pro 3 ; it’s currently one of the best Wear OS smartwatches on the market boasting a long (three-day) battery life and a slew of useful features at a fairly budget-friendly price. A


ChatGPT's paid version is close – and it could have a big impact on free users


24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
ChatGPT has exploded in popularity over the past few months, but the heady days of unrestricted free access to the AI chatbot could soon be over – some users are reporting that they're seeing an upgrade plan to a pricey ChatGPT Professional version. The chatbot's maker OpenAI hasn't made any official announcements about a paid-for tier of ChatGPT or its possible pricing yet. This means that pop-u


Air Traffic Control Needs An Upgrade, But It’s Airlines That Should Pay


View from the Wing / 9h
Taxpayer subsidies aren't the right way to handle funding needs of the FAA. It's not surprising that airline CEOs don't want user fees, they want more money to provide services for their flights but they do not want to be the ones to pay for it. They'd rather get government subsidies than pay the cost of upgrading air traffic control. Continue reading ...


How Are Smart Blinds Powered?


How-To Geek / 9h
You might assume that smart blinds are all battery-powered, but there are more than a few ways to power the automagic of a smart blind assembly. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Spotify is laying off 6 percent of employees


Engadget / 9h
Spotify is laying off 6 percent of its workforce as part of a company-wide restructuring, CEO Daniel Ek wrote in a message to employees. The precise number of people who will lose their jobs wasn't provided, but the company employs around 9,800 people, according to its last earnings report. In addition, chief content officer Dawn Ostroff is stepping down as part of the changes, Ek said. Much like



Zenfi takes in new funding to bring Mexicans some financial peace


TechCrunch / 9h
Luis Rubén Chávez, founder and CEO of Zenfi , says consumer finance in Mexico and across Latin America “is basically broken.” “Achieving basic financial health in Mexico for around 50 to 60 million people is really hard,” he told TechCrunch. “Two out of three Mexicans have a subprime credit score with basically no tools to improve.” Financial technology has exploded in Mexico and Latin America ov


How to Use Stage Manager With Your iPad and Mac (2023)


22Wired / 9h
Get your multitasking on with Apple’s handy-dandy app juggling tool.


343 Industries commits to developing ‘future’ Halo games despite layoffs


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The studio head of Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries has announced that the Microsoft-owned studio will continue to develop Halo games, despite rumors to the contrary. In a recent Tweet , from the official Halo Twitter, studio head Pierre Hintze announced: “Halo and Master Chief are here to stay. 343 Industries will continue to develop Halo now and in the future, including epic stories, mult


Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's challenging Hardcore mode arrives with Season 2


54TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Infinity Ward has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally getting Hardcore mode as part of its new season 2 updates. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 developer took to Twitter to confirm the long-awaited mode will arrive with Season 2, which is set to release on February 15, following a delay. “No HUD? No problem. Hardcore is back!” developer Infinity Ward tweeted . "Follow Sea


Everything in This Grocery Store Is Made of Plastic Trash


Gizmodo / 9h
Alarmed by all the plastic packaging you see when you go shopping? You’re not alone. An interactive art exhibit called The Plastic Bag Store showcases what an entire grocery store may look like if everything—including the food itself—was made of plastic. Read more...


Failures are valuable IP: Protect your startup’s negative trade secrets


100+TechCrunch / 9h
Eugene Y. Mar Contributor Eugene Y. Mar is a partner with Farella Braun + Martel LLP in San Francisco, leading the firm’s Technology Industry Group. Thomas J. Pardini Contributor Thomas J. Pardini is a senior associate with Farella Braun + Martel LLP in San Francisco, representing clients in intellectual property litigation. Tech companies and startups are familiar with protecting their invention


Why Apple is right to forget about a HomePod mini 2 – for now


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple lifted the veil on its HomePod 2 wireless speaker last week, but we’re not expecting a second-generation HomePod mini to follow any time soon. In his latest Power On newsletter , Bloomberg’s resident Apple expert Mark Gurman speculates that Apple isn’t “actively working” on a successor to one of the best wireless speakers because there’s simply no need for one. “The latest HomePod doesn't i


Steam Deck testing shows it stumbles with demanding PC games – but that doesn’t matter


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Steam Deck has had its performance tested with a bunch of more demanding games, with the handheld acquitting itself reasonably well, overall – with some caveats as you might expect. Digital Foundry (via Tom’s Hardware ) conducted this round of testing, putting the Steam Deck through its paces with some of the more challenging PC games around including the likes of A Plague Tale: Requiem, Goth


Fed up with noisy laptop fans? Fanless cooling tech could soon bring you peace


33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
An innovative new cooling solution could lead to the demise of the laptop fan, if it really is as effective as its creators suggest. San Jose-based firm Frore Systems have developed a revolutionary new ‘cooling chip’ that could be implemented to provided superior - and near-silent - cooling for everything from the best ultrabooks to even the best VR headset . This isn’t passive cooling, either; d


Logged Forests May Be Carbon Emitters for Years


Gizmodo / 10h
If you’ve ever been offered the opportunity to donate money to plant a tree to offset a purchase, you’ve probably guessed that trees naturally store carbon. Forests are an invaluable source of carbon storage around the world; one would assume that forests that have been cut down but are regrowing trees are also… Read more...


"The hair dryer sector lacks beauty": Celeb stylist Michael Douglas on why he launched the mdlondon BLOW


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you were to do a quick Google search for the best hair dryer , you'd be forgiven for thinking there are already a lot of hair dryers to choose from. Too many, in fact. Today, there are dozens of shapes and sizes available to suit all budgets. Yet despite this sea of competition, it hasn't stopped a number of newcomers from entering the market, hoping to steal a charge against the incumbents. H


Alaska Airlines Visa Card: 9 Reasons To Apply


1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card The $95 annual fee Alaska Airlines Credit Card ( review ) has recently been refreshed , and is offering a huge new welcome bonus. This is a card that many people may not have considered in the past, so in this post I wanted to share nine reasons you should consider picking up this card if you’re eligible. In no particular order… Huge welco


The Morning After: The FAA grounded all US flights due to mistakenly deleted files


Engadget / 10h
The FAA paused all domestic departures in the US on the morning of January 11th because its NOTAM or Notice to Air Missions system failed. Now we know why: deleted files. Contractors working on the Federal Aviation Administration's NOTAM system, it seems, deleted some crucial files by accident. This resulted in delays and cancellations of thousands of US flights. The issue even impacted military


Huge-Jawed 'Terminator Pigs' Unfairly Painted as Predators, Researchers Say


Gizmodo / 10h
About 20 to 40 million years ago, entelodonts—immense, snaggletoothed, pig-like beasts—trotted throughout Eurasia and North America. But despite their 3-foot jaws studded with an alarming number of triangular teeth, these barnyard nightmares apparently had a typically porcine diet. Read more...


Kyle and Andrew sneak through The Last of Us’ by-the-book second episode


Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / I'm sure they'll both be fine. New episodes of The Last of Us are premiering on HBO every Sunday night, and Ars' Kyle Orland (who's played the games) and Andrew Cunningham (who hasn't) will be talking about them here every Monday morning . While these recaps don't delve into every single plot point of the premiere episode, there are obviously heavy spoilers contained within, so go watch


Entire US "no fly list" leaked online after being left on an unsecured server


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The entire of the US "No Fly List" has been exposed online by a Swiss hacker who reportedly found three sensitive files stored on an unsecure cloud storage server. One of the files contains the information of more than 1.5 million entries into the list, which covers individuals who have been barred from travelling to or from the US. The data was found out of boredom, according to a blog post writ


The Internet Is Breeding Hordes of Adult 'Bluey' Fans


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Sure, three-year-olds and critics love this animated series about a family of dogs. But its most vocal fans may be grownup commenters on TikTok.


Hey EV Owners: It’d Take a Fraction of You to Prop Up the Grid


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If you agree to provide some of your car’s battery power in times of high energy demand, you’ll get paid, and help make the grid more stable.


Tesla’s Problems Go Way Beyond Elon Musk


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The EV giant is alienating its customers, bringing in less revenue, and falling behind legacy carmakers.


Hacktivism Is a Risky Career Path


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The IT Army of Ukraine saw a huge influx of first-time hackers. But what happens to them after the war?



Flaw in Diksha App Exposed the Data of Millions of Indian Students


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A mandatory app exposed the personal information of students and teachers across the country for over a year.


TCL 6-Series 2022 Model R655 Review: The Best Value TV Right Now


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Thanks in large part to its new pedestal mount and automatic adjustments, this mid-tier TV is on top once again.


Why Not Cover Ugly Parking Lots With Solar Panels?


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In France, a plan to cover swaths of asphalt with photovoltaics will bring renewable energy even closer to urban areas where it’s needed.


How to Overclock Your Monitor


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You’ve probably heard of CPU and GPU overclocking, but did you know you can also overclock your monitor? Here’s why you might want to give it a shot, and how you go about doing so. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Zeekr goes on a hiring spree, Tesla kicks off a price war and Hesai files for an IPO


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The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station , your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Before I jump into our regular news roundup, I w


Dangerous new 'Hook' Android malware lets hackers remotely control your phone


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Cybersecurity experts have warnedd of a new Android malware capable of taking over the target endpoint and using it to steal data, exfiltrate personally identifiable information (PII), and make financial transactions. Discovered by researchers at security firm ThreatFabric, the malware is called Hook, and can be bought on the dark web. In its report , the ThreatFabric team note that Hook is essen


Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core falls to a new low of $100


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Microsoft's best Xbox One and Xbox series wireless controller is the Xbox Elite Series 2, and the white Core version is now available at the lowest price we've seen yet. You can pick one up at Amazon-owned Woot for just $100 , or $30 off the regular price. The Elite Series 2 Core gives you the same exact controller as the Elite Series 2, without the additional accessories. It's designed with comp


Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera samples highlight impressive night and zoom shots


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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra was always likely to rank among the best camera phones , and now we’re even more sure of that, as leaked camera samples, reportedly shot on the phone, show impressive photography skills. Twitter user Edwards Urbina posted a series of shots showing off night and zoom photography (via NotebookCheck ), so let’s take a look. First up, night photography. For this, Urbina p


5 of the best free online Python courses available this week


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FREE COURSES: Kickstart a lucrative career in coding with the best free online courses on Python. All of these courses can be found on Udemy . They say that nothing in life is free, but that's complete rubbish because you can find a wide range of online courses out there available for absolutely nothing. You just need to know where to look. We've checked out everything on offer this week, and lin


Microsoft OneNote attachments are being used to spread malware


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Hackers have discovered a new way to bypass the macro block in Microsoft Office files and still deliver malware to unsuspecting victims through the company's suit of online collaboration apps. Security experts at BleepingComputer found freshly distributed phishing emails equipped with OneNote attachments. OneNote is a digital notetaking app, which people can use to create a sharable content libra


For Tech Companies, Years of Easy Money Yield to Hard Times


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Rock-bottom rates were the secret engine fueling $1 billion start-ups and virtual attempts to conquer the physical world. But in 2023, reality bites.


Get Microsoft Office and an 8-course training bundle on sale for $79


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TL;DR : The Premium Microsoft Office Training Bundle , plus a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional for Windows, is on sale for just $79.99 as of Jan. 23. That's over 90% in savings. There’s a good chance you’ve used one of the programs in the Microsoft suite before, whether it was on your work or school computer. But if you never had Microsoft installed on your Windows computer befor


Get a refurbished MacBook Air for under $300


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TL;DR : As of Jan. 23, you can score a refurbished MacBook Air (Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD) from 2013 for only $270.99 — a fraction of the price of a brand new one. A quality laptop isn’t hard to come by, but a decently priced one is. Sometimes it takes a good chunk of research and time to find the right laptop that not only suits your needs but is within your budget. The good news is, you


Safeguard your files with 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for $140


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TL;DR : Get a lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage and keep 1TB of photos, files, and more safer for just $139.99 as of Jan. 23 — that's over 90% in savings. Living in the age of smartphones is both a blessing and a curse. One of the major cons? We're all addicted to the little handheld computers in our palms, and even little kids are hooked on devices. But a big pro is the ability to cap


Enjoy the internet more freely and safely with this VPN for 40% off


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TL;DR : As of Jan. 23, you can get the Deeper Connect Pico decentralized VPN and cybersecurity hardware for just $149 instead of $249. That's 40% in savings. VPNs come in handy for a myriad of reasons: from helping you watch " Love Island " overseas to more serious matters like protecting your online data from would-be cybercriminals . If you're looking to bulk up your internet safety, there is o


'The Last of Us' Episode 3 trailer teases 2 very recognisable new faces


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The Last of Us is only two episodes in but it's already going great guns, brilliantly adapting the popular video game while giving Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey ample opportunity to be even more awesome than we already thought they were. The good news? It looks like things are about to get even more interesting, too. In the Episode 3 trailer above we're introduced to two new characters, Bill and


Today Only: Earn Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases


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Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase I always check to see wh