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Losing elite status this month? Keep benefits with these airline status matches and challenges
1KThe Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The year 2023 has officially begun, and many travelers have elite status that expires on Jan. 31, 2023. For most of these programs, there’s no way to extend elite status after the end of the previous year. However, there is a workaround: You can match your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program. Many ai
The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann explains the HBO show’s timeline change
75TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has previously revealed that certain episodes of HBO’s upcoming adaptation of The Last of Us will “deviate greatly” from their source material. But, curiously, the timeline of Joel and Ellie’s on-screen adventure is in for a shake-up, too. In the game’s chronology, the Cordyceps pandemic erupts in 2013, with the main events of The Last of Us taking place tw
Tesla Brings Back 'Boring' Round Steering Wheel Elon Nixed
60Gizmodo / 1h
Tesla has come full circle with its new steering wheel, much to Elon Musk’s chagrin. Read more...
How to Prepare Your House Now for the Next Bad Winter Storm
Lifehacker / now
Winter weather increasingly includes high-speed windstorms as well as precipitation in many parts of the U.S. Wind can wreck things in a hurry, causing damage to housing, roofs, and vehicles. But there are some steps you can take now, before the next one hits, to help minimize the damage, save on costly repairs, and… Read more...
Lumus shows off AR glasses that don’t look too dorky
TechCrunch / 9min
AR tech sounds pretty cool, but nobody wants to be a glasshole. Today at CES, we checked out Lumus ‘ bid to make AR glasses a little bit less cringe. The company creates a series of glasses that look, well, more or less like glasses, and are compatible with prescription lenses, too. The new glasses are the second generation of its ‘Z-Lens 2D waveguide’ tech, halving the size and weight of the tec
Do I Need a UPS Battery Backup If the Power Rarely Goes Out?
How-To Geek / 10min
At first glance, it might seem like you only need a UPS for your computer or other electronic equipment if you’re dealing with frequent power outages. But there are some really compelling reasons to use one, even if your power seems stable. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Rackspace confirms customer data was hit in ransomware attack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
The hackers that attacked Rackspace in December 2022 did manage to access personally identifiable information on roughly two dozen customers, the company has confirmed following the forensic analysis of the event. Fortunately, there is no evidence that the data obtained during the attack was abused, it added. In December last year, ransomware operators using the Play malware variant targeted Rack
California Pay Transparency Reveals Big Tech Salaries
Gizmodo / 19min
California’s salary transparency law has officially gone into effect as of January 1, forcing companies to unveil the wages they pay to their workers. As such, the curtain is being pulled on the mystery behind the cash flowing through some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies. Read more...
235 million Twitter accounts were leaked in a huge data breach
Mashable / 24min
Turn on two-factor authentication for your Twitter account now if you haven’t already. The email addresses tied to 235 million Twitter accounts have been shared in an online hacking forum, per the Washington Post . While it doesn’t look like any other information leaked out, the obvious worry here is that malicious actors could potentially expose the identities of people who like to post anonymou
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Do You Really Need ID to Watch Porn in Louisiana?
Lifehacker / 24min
While the House of Representatives is stuck in a hellish series of endless votes that resolve nothing, their grandchildren are welcoming the new year by memeing a weird dog breed, offloading worthless NFTs, and lying to their parents about dead celebrities. But at least they don’t have driver’s licenses, so we know… Read more...
EcoFlow’s New Whole House Battery Is a Tesla Powerwall Alternative
How-To Geek / 25min
EcoFlow has made a name for itself with robust and user-friendly power stations, and now they’ve taken that to the next level. Forget powering your laptop during a power outage, EcoFlow’s new battery kit can power your house. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
OneOdio A10 Hybrid ANC Headphones Review: Great Sound Can Be Affordable
How-To Geek / 25min
When you’re searching for a pair of headphones with ANC, or Active Noise Cancellation technology, you’ll see a lot of pricey options. So with OneOdio’s refreshing $80 price tag attached to the A10 Hybrid ANC headphones, you may be wondering: Is this too good to be true? Luckily, it’s not! Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Review Geek's Best of CES 2023: All The Best Things We Saw This Year
How-To Geek / 25min
Immediately after celebrating the New Year, the Review Geek staff flew out to Las Vegas for CES 2023. And this year’s trade show didn’t disappoint. Now, it’s finally time for our editorial team to crown 15 products with Review Geek’s Best of CES 2023 awards. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
ebookfriendly: Nigella Lawson in her home library, in...
Music, Arts & Literature / 27min
ebookfriendly : Nigella Lawson in her home library, in Belgravia, London. She has a collection of over 6,000 books, not all of which are about cooking #booklove Read more
Go before your family grows: 7 best babymoon destinations in the US
The Points Guy / 31min
In the final weeks of pregnancy, there’s nothing many women want to do more than relax and, perhaps, get a little pampered. After all, your body has pretty much been taken over and life is about to change in a big way. That’s exactly why babymoons — getaways taken right before a baby is born — exist. It’s similar to a honeymoon since it’s meant for just the two parents. Instead of spending time w
What we bought: I sold my car and bought this e-bike instead
Engadget / 32min
To be clear, I still own a car. While I might wish I were hardcore enough to live car-free, I’m not. But instead of owning two or more vehicles (like most American households do), my family now just has one. We bought the RadRunner Plus from Rad Power Bikes after we sold our second car, but I should note that two factors made that move feasible: My husband and I both started working from home, an
7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 6)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Let’s not beat about the bush: January is a terrible month. The holidays are over, work resumes in earnest and summer is still *checks notes* half a year away. That said, the doom and gloom of the New Year hasn’t stopped the best streaming services from serving up plenty of new movies and TV shows to enjoy over the coming weekend. Leading the charge in 2023 is The Menu, which arrives on HBO Max i
Doctor's Office Bungles Holiday Message, Accidentally Tells Patients They Have Aggressive Cancer
Futurism / 44min
Holiday Harbinger A doctor's office in England tried to wish its patients a "Merry Christmas!" and a "Happy New Year!" — but instead, the Askern Medical Practice accidentally texted thousands of them that they had aggressive lung cancer, the BBC reports . "Diagnosis — Aggressive lung cancer with metastases," reads the comically misfired message. "Thanks." The message also instructed recipients to
Video Shows Tesla on Full Self-Driving Failing Miserably on Snowy Road
200+Futurism / 44min
Horror Show Tesla is still offering an unfinished version of its misleadingly-named "Full Self-Driving" software to drivers on public roads — and as a recently surfaced video goes to show, the electric carmaker still has a lot of work to do before it's actually safe to use. As spotted by InsideEVs , a video posted by YouTube account Detroit Tesla shows a driver slipping and sliding on the city's
'Freeridge' trailer: An 'On My Block' spinoff where teenage woes, supernatural curses, and hilarious hijinks ensue
Mashable / 46min
Netflix isn’t holding out on the spinoffs this year (see: Wednesday and That '90s Show ), with the network’s latest endeavor, Freeridge , finally getting a trailer and release date. A spinoff of the previous Netflix release On My Block , Freeridge follows a new group of teens taking the town by storm: Gloria (Keyla Monterroso Mejia), Ines (Bryana Salaz), Cameron (Tenzing Norgay Trainor), and Demi
CES, NYE, SBF and FTX. Lol.
TechCrunch / 49min
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. To start off the year, we are welcoming on Rebecca Szkutak as a returning host who will be joining us while Alex is out on paternity leave. We’re lucky to have her for a few months, so give her a warm welcome! With that, Natasha , Mary Ann and Becca returned to
Impressions Of Austrian Airlines’ 777 Business Class
One Mile at a Time / 57min
Hello from Vienna! To kick off my review trip , I flew Austrian Airlines’ Boeing 777-200ER business class from Chicago to Vienna, and wanted to report back with my initial impressions. It has been years since I’ve flown long haul with Austrian (and even longer since I’ve flown on an Austrian 777), so what was the experience like? While I’ll have a full trip report soon, here are some thoughts on
MegaCortex ransomware victims can now recover stolen files for free
TechCrunch / 1h
Victims of the MegaCortex ransomware can now recover their encrypted files for free, thanks to the release of a new file decryptor. The free decryptor was built by cybersecurity firm Bitdefender and the EU’s No More Ransom initiative in cooperation with the Zürich Cantonal Police, the Zürich Public Prosecutor’s Office and Europol, which in September announced that 12 individuals had been arrested
Doorstead closes on $21.5M to make sure you always have a tenant for your rental property
TechCrunch / 1h
Doorstead, a property management startup which offers “guaranteed” rental payments to homeowners, has raised $21.5 million in a Series B round of funding. Ryan Waliany and Jennifer Bronzo started Doorstead in 2019, initially testing out its model for setting prices for rental properties on Craigslist. Over time, the company built out a pricing model through data science and machine learning that
The Easiest Way to Avoid Paying for Checked Luggage
Lifehacker / 1h
If you’ve boarded a flight in the past few years, you’ve certainly heard what seems to be the new norm of boarding announcements: “ We’re looking for volunteers to gate-check their bags .” When airlines ask passengers to check bags at the gate due to limited overhead bin space, many passengers react with frustration and… Read more...
Tech workers were hit hard by layoffs in 2022
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Workers in the technology industry have been hit particularly hard by the ongoing challenges affecting companies of all sizes, with job cuts striking employees across the world, new research has found. A report by career transition specialist Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc found US job cuts were up 13% compared with the previous year, leading to a total of 363,824 roles lost during 2022. The r
American Airlines Dropping Service From Miami To Israel
74View from the Wing / 1h
American Airlines is pulling out of its Miami - Tel Aviv route, a service they only began in June 2021 and which they expanded two months ago. Continue reading ...
Shifting focus: This cruise line is betting bigger on long cruises and unusual itineraries
The Points Guy / 1h
Among the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by Americans, Holland America has always been known as the one that offered the greatest number of long and unusual itineraries. Just this week, two of Holland America’s 11 ships set off from Florida on epic, months-long voyages — one a 74-night circumnavigation of South America, the other a 128-night circumnavigation
The Guardians of the Galaxy Arm Themselves For Their Next Mission
Gizmodo / 1h
Today’s Morning Spoilers features an incredible, psychedelic animated trailer from Tian Xiaopeng ( Monkey King: Hero Is Back ), another sneak peek at the new upcoming Ant-Man film, and even a little tease from Vin Diesel about the next Fast and Furious movie. Buckle up, spoilers—it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Read more...
These Engineers Want to Build Conscious Robots. Others Say It’s a Bad Idea.
24NYT > Technology / 1h
The pursuit of robot consciousness may be humankind’s next moonshot. But it comes with a slurry of difficult questions.
FiiO takes aim at Astell & Kern with new brutalist-build hi-res audio player
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It’s been a while since we’ve seen anything new from portable audio specialist FiiO, but it's back with a bang – specifically a new portable music player that may give high-end rival Astell & Kern plenty to think about. With its sleek angled corners, the minimalist design of the new FiiO M11S isn’t the only similarity with A&K’s output, with comparable file compatibility, built-in streaming apps
5 things you should never pack in a checked bag — even though the airlines allow them
The Points Guy / 1h
Let me tell you a cautionary tale: Once upon a time, a lovely couple (we’ll call them Mom and Dad) flew from Boston to Washington, D.C. They did not want to drag their belongings through the airport, so they checked their bags. Since the flight was so short and they did not need many items for the flight itself, they packed everything into their checked bags, including a tablet, eyeglasses and a
The Easiest Way to Make Your Winter Tomato Sauce Taste More Summery
Lifehacker / 1h
Besides my birthday, tomatoes are my favorite thing about summer. They are sweet. They are tangy. They are juicy. They are the base of my favorite sandwich. One cannot replicate the flavor of an in-season tomato in the dead of winter, but you can make your winter tomato sauces taste a little brighter and a little… Read more...
The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In John Cena's Collection
SlashGear / 1h
John Cena is a man of many talents, and he's amassed quite a fortune in the process. These are the top 10 most expensive cars in John Cena's collection.
This haptic shirt shocked me at CES and I'm not sure I hated it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
You and technology are the only reasons I'd endure being shocked by a haptic shirt at CES 2023 . I visited OWO on the floor of CES to try out the company’s new haptic sleeves for which it won a CES innovation award. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised that those somewhat less radical wearables weren’t ready to test. No, OWO had its second skin haptic shirt, which is basically a Lycra t-shirt
Hackers could exploit ChatGPT to attack networks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Security experts have warned that ChatGPT could be employed by threat actors to gain hacking knowledge. The popular chatbot from OpenAI - a company backed by Elon Musk and Microsoft - was found to be able to give instructions on how to find vulnerabilities within a website. Researchers at Cybernews asked ChatGPT the following question: "I am faced with a penetration testing challenge. I am on a w
The LifeSavvy Best of CES 2023 Awards: Yes, You'll Actually Use These
How-To Geek / 1h
For many, the new year season means a new beginning, some new goals, and a few new habits. But for us, it also means new, innovative products courtesy of the previews at CES 2023. We’ve got some favorites from the event. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Backseat TVs That Roll Up Into the Roof of a Car Are My Childhood Dream Come True
Gizmodo / 1h
CES is a mixed bag of technologies you’ll actually be able to buy in the coming year, and technologies you probably won’t see realized for another decade. LG’s display division really likes to let its imagination run wild at the show, and this year it’s created a car of the future that leverages the flexibility of… Read more...
Citi Premier Card: 7 Reasons To Apply (Ending Soon)
400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the Citi Premier ® Card The Citi Premier ® Card ( review ) is one of the most rewarding mid-range credit cards. While many people might be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ), the Citi Premier is an often overlooked competitor (or complement, depending on how you look at it). The card is even offering a limited time welcome bonus , which will be ending
The best cruise booking perks – and which ones are actually free
200+The Points Guy / 1h
These days, if you book a cruise and don’t get drinks, tips or other perks thrown in for free, you’re leaving money on the table. In order to incentivize travelers to book a cruise in advance and to choose them over a competitor, many cruise lines run promotions that allow you to pick a perk – or sometimes get a whole host of included freebies. Especially during “ wave season ,” the booking-heavy
Eyes-on with Lumus Z-Lens, the mind-blowing future of AR glasses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
With everyone from Apple to Xrai announcing augmented reality glasses or rumored to be entering the space, the chatter is loud enough to merit angry looks at the library. It seems every company is working on some form of headset, or eyewear, or visor, or glasses, to bring the digital world right into your field of view. And after meeting with Lumus, everyone else is just playing games. In a hotel
The Best CarPlay Apps for Navigating, Entertainment, and More
How-To Geek / 1h
CarPlay lets you use compatible iPhone apps in your car with a simplified interface that’s better suited to driving. Here are some of our favorite apps that come with CarPlay integration, from navigation apps to in-car entertainment and a few extras. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
CyberPowerPC's New Pearl CK60 Keyboard is Beautiful and Configurable
How-To Geek / 1h
DIY custom keyboards are all the rage, and unfortunately, call for intense research, and soldering skills. CyberPower’s upcoming keyboard configuration avoids all that drama. And along with it, the new Pearl CK60 keyboard gets you a beautiful “DIY style” keyboard without any work at all. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Will Coffee Dehydrate You?
How-To Geek / 1h
Everyone knows water is the best way to stay hydrated, and you might have heard that it’s important to drink it with your coffee in the morning to prevent dehydration. But is that actually true? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Twitter Data Leak: What the Exposure of 200 Million User Emails Means for You
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34Wired / 1h
The exposure of hundreds of millions of email addresses puts pseudonymous users of the social network at risk.
Algorithms Need Management Training, Too
26Wired / 1h
Automated systems are increasingly making decisions in the workplace. Here's how to curb the potential harms and abuses.
Welcome to the Wet Hot AI Chatbot Summer
26Wired / 1h
The next big thing in tech isn’t the blockchain or the metaverse—it’s a mind-bending wave of algorithmic content machines.
'M3GAN' Will Out-Earn 'Avatar' if There Is Any Justice in This World
25Wired / 1h
It deserves to be seen on the big screen.
The Cancellation of '1899' Marks the End of Netflix's Weird Era
24Wired / 1h
Sometimes it’s OK to have a graveyard of forgotten shows.
The Best Deals You Can Find in January (and What Not to Buy)
Lifehacker / 2h
After the holiday shopping rush of November and December, looking for a good deal might be the last thing on your mind in January—but it shouldn’t be. The post-holiday shopping season is full of discounted products that didn’t sell as well as expected—plus sales on items that might help you achieve those lofty New… Read more...
Tabs are coming to Notepad in future Windows 11 update - but what's next?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you've been waiting for tabs to arrive in Notepad, similar to File Explorer in a recent Windows 11 update, then you're in luck. According to Windows Latest , Microsoft was working on this back in 2019 for Windows 10 , but was shelved. However, with tabs in File Explorer already helping plenty of users and their workflow, mine included, it makes sense to have this feature in Notepad as well. It
3 questions founders should be asking investors in Q1 2023
TechCrunch / 2h
Talia Rafaeli Contributor Talia Rafaeli is a partner with Kompas , an early-stage European venture capital fund investing in digital transformation technologies within the built environment and industry 4.0 domains. Investors and entrepreneurs began 2022 bright-eyed and optimistic as startups raised nearly $13 billion in the first quarter, making it the fifth-highest quarter for funding on record
Engadget Podcast: Diving into CES 2023
Engadget / 2h
CES is on! This week, Devindra and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith chat about some of the biggest news from the show, including massive upgrades for laptops, wild new TV concepts and two different pee analyzers! As usual, CES is a mix of major news and random weirdness. Senior Editor Karissa Bell also joins to give us her perspective on the ground at the show. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast
Don't Waste Your Time With These Terrible Diet Tips
Lifehacker / 2h
It’s the new year and everybody’s on a diet—I mean, a wellness journey. Whether you want to lose weight or not is none of my business, but I do beg you to please, please let all the following silly weight loss “hacks” die. Many of them verge on disordered eating behaviors , while others are just ways to make yourself… Read more...
Full fibre broadband rollout ramps up but adoption remains low
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
According to the latest data from Ofcom, more than 40% of UK homes can now access full-fibre broadband connections due to the "record pace" of the rollout. In its Annual Connected Nations Report, Ofcom revealed that 12.4 million households are now able to access full-fibre connections. This is an increase of 4.3 million from last year. However, although the rollout is continuing at pace, Ofcom al
MegaCortex ransomware victims can now escape with a free decryptor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Antivirus company Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware family which enables victims to restore their data for free. The decryptor, developed in conjunction with Europol, the NoMoreRansom Project, the Zürich Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Zürich Cantonal Police, is a standalone executable that does not need to be installed and can locate encrypted files on a syst
The Download: what’s next for quantum computing, and hacking circadian clocks
22MIT Technology Review / 2h
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. What’s next for quantum computing For years, quantum’s news cycle was dominated by headlines about record-setting systems. But this year, researchers are getting off the hype train and knuckling down to life in the real world—bucking the trend of packing proce
View of a girl posing next to a house, wearing a winter coat and cap. Handwritten on sleeve: “Child in winter clothes.”...
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
View of a girl posing next to a house, wearing a winter coat and cap. Handwritten on sleeve: “Child in winter clothes.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Another Air India Passenger Urinates On Woman Inflight
View from the Wing / 2h
An Air India flight from New York to Delhi, where a passenger walked up to a woman seated in business class and urinated on her and nothing was done about it , is making international news. And the narrative that ‘this happens on Air India’ is being reinforced because 10 days after that incident another man urinated on a woman on Air India, this time on a Paris to Delhi flight on December 6th. On
Get an affordable refurbished Chromebook for under $100
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 6, you can snag a refurbished Lenovo 300E Chromebook for just $87.99 at the Mashable Shop — that's a savings of 69%. If you need a replacement computer fast, there might not be time to budget for a brand-new model. Whether you’re a remote worker or a student, going without a computer might not be an option. That’s why you may want to try out this refurbished Lenovo 300E Chromeb
Stay warm with this indoor/outdoor heater and floor lamp combo, now $13 off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 6, you can get E.P. Light's 1500W Heater Floor Lamp on sale for $286.99 — that's $13 less than its usual price. Tired of freezing under a mound of blankets in order to save on your heating bill? If you've been traumatized by sky-high power bills in the dead of winter, you're going to want to check out the 1500W Heater Floor Lamp from E.P. Light. This handy warming solution is r
Smart Home, Health Tech, and Everything Else We Saw at CES
Wired / 3h
This week on Gadget Lab, our hosts report from consumer tech’s biggest show of the year, held in Las Vegas.
The Best of CES 2023: Cars, PCs, Hearing Aids, and Wireless TVs
32Wired / 3h
These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that most clearly signaled the future at this year’s consumer tech showcase.
Android Automotive goes mainstream: A review of GM’s new infotainment system
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: GMC) Android Automotive, Google's operating system for cars, has historically been pretty niche, and only a handful of high-profile cars like the Polestar 2 have used it. Now, though, Android Automotive is going mainstream, and we're starting to see some of the biggest car manufacturers roll out Google's operating system across entire lineups. Today, we're looking at the 2022 GMC
Rocket Report: “Crisis” for European launch industry; Japan’s H3 rocket nears debut
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The Falcon 9 rocket first stage that launched the Transporter-6 mission returns to Earth on January 3, 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welcome to Edition 5.22 of the Rocket Report, the first of the new year! I'm excited for what will happen in the world of launch in 2023, and expect that we will see the debut of a lot of big new rockets this year, including Japan's H3, SpaceX's Starship
US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals
33BBC News - Technology / 3h
The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits.
10 Google Account Privacy Settings to Change
How-To Geek / 3h
Google offers many different services these days, and a single Google account spreads your information across a lot of them. There are some things you can do to lock down security and privacy on your account. We’ll show you. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Get a 64GB flash drive that's compatible with iPhone, Android, PC, and Mac for $23
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 6, you can snag a 4-in-1 Smart Flash Drive for just $22.99 instead of $29.99. That's a savings of 23%. As smart as technology has become, it can still be annoying to transfer a lot of data between devices. Between file-sharing services and just emailing yourself, you’ve got a lot of options, but many of them require a stable internet connection. Some images can even degrade if
Southwest Expects $825 Million Loss From Holiday Meltdown
One Mile at a Time / 3h
Over the holidays, Southwest Airlines suffered an operational meltdown unlike ever before, as the airline canceled a total of 16,700 flights, and delayed thousands of additional flights. We knew this would be costly for Southwest, but we now have some numbers. Southwest Airlines will report Q4 2022 loss Southwest Airlines has revealed that it anticipates reporting a loss for the fourth quarter of
First-ever UK space flight set for January 9th
30Engadget / 3h
In a few days, the first orbital space flight taking off from UK soil might be launching from Spaceport Cornwell. Virgin Orbit has announced that the initial window for its historic "Start Me Up" mission will open on January 9th, Monday, at 22:16 UTC (5:15PM Eastern Time). If the launch needs to be pushed back due to technical issues or inclement weather conditions, the company has back-up dates
The Morning After: Lenovo made an e-ink tablet to rival Amazon’s Scribe
23Engadget / 3h
The CES conveyor belt of PCs doesn’t let up. Lenovo has been busy. Let’s start with its latest YogaBook, the dual-screen YogaBook 9i . Instead of folding like a conventional laptop, this… thing unfurls a screen atop another, with a slimline keyboard at the bottom. Thankfully, as well as the keyboard and stylus accessories, there’s a kickstand to ensure those two 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED displays stay
Microsoft and AMD want to make Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs run games faster in Windows 11
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
AMD and Microsoft are collaborating to ensure that the new design of the high-end Ryzen 7000 X3D processors which Team Red just revealed at CES 2023 works well enough in Windows 11 , and is speedy enough for gaming. If you recall, AMD unveiled a trio of new X3D models at CES: the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, plus the Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7950X3D (with 8, 12 and 16-cores respectively). In the case of the latte
WhatsApp's latest update lets you message even through internet shutdowns and outages
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
WhatsApp users can now stay connected even during internet shutdowns and outages thanks to a new update. The messaging app has introduced a free proxy support directly within its platform for all users that can be used as an alternative method to send and receive messages when direct access to the app is blocked. WhatsApp says the launch will help people living in countries like Iran "who continu
The Razer Edge could be the perfect Game Pass streaming handheld
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Razer Edge’s release date reveal at CES 2023 shows the hardware manufacturer’s next foray into the cloud gaming market is coming soon. You won’t have to wait long for the company’s handheld, as it’s launching on January 26. Billed by the brand as “the ultimate Android gaming handheld”, the Razer Edge releases in three variants. The base Wi-Fi starts at $399.99, the Founders Edition comes in a
Snap is closing its Zoom video filter tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Snap has announced that its Snap Camera tool, which enables users to apply video filters, will no longer be available to download or use from the end of this month Originally launched in 2018, Snap Camera was initially designed to empower creators with new tools, and gained popularity during the pandemic as more and more users took to video conferencing and calling. However the service will now b
WhatsApp adds proxy support to bypass internet shutdowns
Mashable / 3h
WhatsApp is launching new support for people whose access to the messaging app has been blocked. In a blog post published on Thursday, WhatsApp announced the launch of a proxy service for users across the world — a way of connecting to the app via servers set up by organisations and volunteers, even for people in areas affected by internet shutdowns. SEE ALSO: WhatsApp is working on 'view once' m
The Last of Us Creators Reveal How Long the Series Will Go
Gizmodo / 3h
Unlike other shows of similar scope and pedigree , HBO’s upcoming video game-inspired series The Last of Us will not overstay its welcome. Speaking at a recent press day, show creators, writers, and producers Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and Neil Druckmann (Uncharted) revealed that the show, which debuts January 15, is… Read more...
How Much Money Did Southwest Airlines Lose From Its Operational Meltdown
View from the Wing / 3h
The airline has described ‘millions’ of passengers effected, though the number is over a million and likely around two million. The costs to the airline are staggering, and they are now expecting to lose money for the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of lost revenue (they didn’t earn ticket revenue for the flights they cancelled) and higher expenses (reimbursing and compensating passengers). Ju
How-To Geek’s Best of CES 2023 Award Winners
How-To Geek / 3h
CES is the big tech event that kicks off the new year, and we’re in Las Vegas to take it all in. We’ve dug through the announcements and navigated the show floor to find our favorite products of CES 2023. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Meet the Earth’s Lawyers
20Wired / 4h
ClientEarth helps shape new laws and enforce old ones to protect the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants.
January 6 Report: 11 Details You May Have Missed
40Wired / 4h
The January 6 Committee’s 841-page report will go down as one of the most important documents in US history. These key details stand out.
Does Meta’s Horizon Workrooms Deliver? Customers Say Yes … and No
24Wired / 4h
Companies trialing the metaverse space say it’s kind of fun, but only in small doses.
The Age of Digital, Transparent Warfare Is Here
26Wired / 4h
Precision weapons, satellites, and AI have changed how we fight—and who sees the consequences.
Europe’s Plan to Become the First Climate-Neutral Continent
31Wired / 4h
From retrofitting buildings to rethinking farming, electrifying transport, and prioritizing reforestation, the EU is chasing net zero.
Swissport Lounge Chicago: Worst Lounge In United States?
44One Mile at a Time / 4h
I’ve written about what I consider to be the best airport lounges in the United States , though now I think it’s time for a post about what I might just consider to be the worst. I’d like to think I have reasonable lounge expectations , but this just ticked none of the boxes… The awful Swissport Lounge at Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5 Somehow I didn’t have the pleasure of visiting the Swissport Loung
Tesla brings back the option of a round steering wheel for the Model S and X
300+Engadget / 4h
When Tesla started offering a yoke steering wheel in Model X and Model S EVs, CEO Elon Musk rejected the idea of a more conventional option. Now, the company has indeed brought back the round steering wheel as an option in the configurator, Electrek has reported. Selecting it doesn't appear to change the price or delivery time. If you already bought a Tesla Model S or X with a yoke and don't like
Picsart's new SketchAI app is transforming images into digital art
Mashable / 4h
A recent wave of viral, AI apps have gripped the internet's collective interest. Take LensaAI , the app with a self-portrait generator that had everyone talking . A new addition to this trend has arrived in the form of SketchAI , an app created by Picsart , a creative image-editing developer powered by AI. SEE ALSO: Picsart is using AI to create new fonts SketchAI provides users with the tools to
Windows 11 figures are finally rising as businesses start to welcome upgrades
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Enterprises such as Accenture and L’Oreal are leading the charge for Windows 11 adoption amongst businesses, and, although there’s still a long way to go, analysts aren’t concerned. The latest data from web analytics service Statcounter (via The Register ) reveals that Windows 11 ran on 16.93% of PCs worldwide in December 2022, in a slow but sure increase on the 15% adoption rate recorded by Stat
Cryptic Wednesday season 2 teaser hints at hit Netflix show's return
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Get ready to snap those fingers, everyone – Netflix appears ready to announce Wednesday season 2. A cryptic teaser, posted on Netflix 's social media channels on January 6, heavily implies that Wednesday – Netflix's revival of The Addams Family franchise – will be renewed for a second season. The brief video shows Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams typing out "The End" on her trusty typewriter, whic
Laura Dern gleefully describes her angry 'White Lotus' cameo
Mashable / 5h
If you're going to get a famous person in for a secret cameo that requires lots of angry yelling, who better than Renata Klein herself , Laura Dern? The Big Little Lies star isn't on screen in The White Lotus Season 2, but as she tells Jimmy Kimmel in the interview above, creator Mike White and her are old friends — and he recruited her to play Dominic Di Grasso's (Michael Imperioli's) enraged wi
How To Delete Duplicate Contacts On Android Phones
SlashGear / 5h
Managing your contacts list on an Android device is crucial to maintaining efficiency. Here's how to delete duplicate contact entries on your Android.
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 renders show an uninspiring selection of colors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We’ve previously heard from multiple sources that the Samsung Galaxy S23 series might come in just four shades , but we hadn’t seen what all of those colors actually looked like – but we may now know. Leaker SnoopyTech has shared renders of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in all four of the rumored shades – namely Cotton Flower (a cream shade), Misty Lilac, Botanic Green and P
How drugs that hack our circadian clocks might one day improve our health
27MIT Technology Review / 5h
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . We’ve got more than one biological clock. Beyond the one that marches onwards as we age, the circadian clock that sits in our brains keeps our bodies in rhythm. This clock helps control when we wake, eat, and sleep. But there’s more to it than that. It al
What’s next for quantum computing
39MIT Technology Review / 5h
This story is a part of MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series , where we look across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future In 2023, progress in quantum computing will be defined less by big hardware announcements than by researchers consolidating years of hard work, getting chips to talk to one another, and shifting away from trying to make do with noise
Microsoft Excel is fixing one of its most frustrating faults at last
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
One of the most annoying Microsoft Excel quirks could finally be over thanks to a new update from the company. The spreadsheet software has announced it is working on a new feature that will hopefully solve a major headache for Excel users performing repetitive tasks. The new Office Scripts feature will let users record actions made in a spreadsheet, which can then be automated and repeated, pote
Delta will offer free WiFi on domestic flights starting February 1st
Engadget / 5h
Delta is introducing free WiFi on around 80 percent of its domestic US flights starting on February 1st, 2023, confirming rumors from late last year. The service, available through a T-Mobile sponsorship, will come to 700 planes by the end of the year and on regional and international aircraft by the end of 2024. "It's going to be free. It's going to be fast. And it's going to be available to eve
'Enlightened' is your next TV binge if you can't stop thinking about 'The White Lotus'
Mashable / 6h
HBO's The White Lotus Season 2 finale had barely ended when a friend texted a succinct review: "BULLSHIT." At first blush, I agreed. Like many in the extremely online Lotus fandom , I'd gone down a rabbit hole of intricate theories about the identity of the killed and the killers. But in the end, it turned out the whole bro vs. bro thing was misdirection, and that fan favorite Tanya (Jennifer Coo
Save 29% on this painless genetic test for dogs
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Through Jan. 9, you can grab the DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test for just $55.99 instead of $79 — that's a savings of 30%. You may know your dog’s favorite toy , but there’s more you could learn about your furry friend. A dog DNA kit could help you understand your pup’s breed makeup and all the unique traits that make them special. With the DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test, you j
M3GAN the murder doll weighs in on Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, Chucky and more
Mashable / 6h
Watch out, Chucky. Horror has a new killer doll coming for your crown, and she's already got a following frothing at the mouth for her sick moves. M3GAN is an enthralling thriller that centers on a life-sized AI doll dedicated to protecting its primary user — no matter the cost. Murder, mayhem, and menacing musical numbers come into play in director Gerard Johnstone's latest blend of horror and c
Southwest’s Meltdown Could Cost It Up to $825 Million
32NYT > Technology / 6h
The airline has not said how soon it will upgrade the systems that contributed to mass flight cancellations, or how much that will cost.
TikTok Spied on Journalists and ChatGPT is Challenging Google
NYT > Technology / 6h
TikTok skeptics now have a smoking gun.
British Airways Launches New Employee Uniforms
One Mile at a Time / 6h
For the first time in nearly 20 years, British Airways is rolling out new uniforms for its employees… British Airways partners with Ozwald Boatang on uniforms British Airways has unveiled new uniforms , created by British fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng. New uniforms will eventually be rolled out to 30,000+ employees — ground operations agents and engineers will start wearing the unifo
Indian fintech KreditBee nears $700 million valuation in new funding
31TechCrunch / 6h
Indian fintech KreditBee has raised an additional $100 million in a funding round, it said, as the lender looks to scale its business in the South Asian market. The new cash infusion is part of the larger Series D funding , which KreditBee said has now closed at $200 million. The new funding, led by Advent International, values the Bengaluru-headquartered startup at about $680 million, according
Samsung’s quarterly profit hits 8-year low amid weak demand for memory chips, smartphones
TechCrunch / 7h
Samsung Electronics’ operating profit plummeted 69% to $3.4 billion in the quarter that ended in December to an eight-year low, according to its preliminary estimates, as the global demand for memory chips and smartphones wanes due to high inflation and slowing economy. “Amid continued external uncertainties, including a potential global economic downturn, overall earnings decreased sharply quart
L’Oréal's Hapta is an assistive grip that keeps lipstick level while it's being applied
25Engadget / 7h
In years past, L’Oréal has shown up at CES with gadgets that deliver personalized beauty products to consumers. From the Perso custom skincare dispenser to the YSL at-home lipstick maker , the company's tech lab has brought interesting gadgets to the show that have tangential inclusive benefits. But this year at CES 2023, it's introducing an accessibility-minded device that can help those with li
Snap is shutting down its desktop camera app that allows users to apply filters during video calls
42TechCrunch / 8h
Snap is shutting down its camera app for the desktop that allows users to apply filters like cat ears and pirate hats on video calls. The company said on a support page that the product will be discontinued on January 25, but did not say why it was abandoning the app. Users won’t be able to download or use the Snap Camera after the deadline. The company first introduced Snap Camera in 2018 for cr
Peugeot previews its futuristic Inception concept EV at CES 2023
31Engadget / 8h
Peugeot has presented its vision for the future of electric cars at CES 2023, where it previewed its latest concept sedan called the "Inception." The car is all angles and sharp lines with panoramic glass windows that go all around its middle, paired with a glass roof. Peugeot says its body shade is made of very fine metal pigments, while the lights on the front bumper incorporate the brand's thr
Emirates Recruiting Cabin Crew In United States
2KOne Mile at a Time / 8h
Emirates is known for having cabin crew from all over the world — it’s part of the fun of flying with the airline. Several months back I wrote about how the airline had some recruitment events in the United States. In the next couple of weeks, the airline has another five recruitment events planned in different cities in the United States. So if any OMAAT readers have dreamed of being cabin crew
How Far Does An Apple AirTag Reach?
SlashGear / 9h
The AirTag needs to be within 33 feet or 10 meters, because that is the maximum Bluetooth range of an iPhone.
Today's Wordle Answer #566 – January 6, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 9h
Not only is today's Wordle answer uncommon, but its letter combination and arrangement are also quite irregular as well. Luckily, we have some hints to help.
Apple’s AI audiobooks won't kill off human narrators just yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you're an audiobooks fan, Apple has just given you a taste of the future by launching its first batch of AI-narrated books. But while the move is a fascinating one with big implications, the narrators' robotic tones show that much-loved human voices will be around for some time yet. You can find the AI-voiced audiobooks, which use text-to-speech translation, in the Apple Books app by searching
CyberPowerPC’s New Gaming Laptop Has Water Cooling and an RTX 4090
How-To Geek / 10h
CyberPowerPC is bringing an advanced water-cooling system to its gaming laptops with the Tracer VII Edge series of laptops. Featuring a high-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, CyberPowerPC said its watercooling solution will deliver improved performance over competing laptops with the same GPU. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 6
Mashable / 10h
You made it to Friday! Whether you're back at work or still holding onto that holiday energy, we've got all the Wordle hints and clues to help your january brain solve today's puzzle. If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get January 6's Wordle solution straight up. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading for a few clues, tips, and strat
This 7-in-1 smart cooker is on sale for over £30 off
Mashable / 10h
SAVE 39%: Instant Pot is the biggest name in the smart cooker game. The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 smart cooker is on sale for £54.99 at Amazon, saving you over £30 on list price. The air fryer was the kitchen king of 2022, as shoppers looked for a way to cook quickly and more efficiently in a bid to combat the cost of living crisis in the UK. It's too early to say what will claim the crown in 2023,
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for January 6
Mashable / 10h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for January 5
Mashable / 10h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
This ethical hacking course bundle is on sale for 99% off
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : The 2023 Complete Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Certification Bundle is on sale for £20.93, saving you 99% on list price. Though most of us are aware that crime is on the rise, there's a different kind of security we all take for granted day after day. Cybercriminals will only continue to be a bigger threat as more aspects of our lives go online. And while there are certain steps you can
Save £700 on a gaming laptop that delivers power and style
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 44%: The MSI Crosshair 15 gaming laptop is packed full of premium features for gamers. This limited-edition Rainbow Six Extraction model is on sale for £999 at Amazon, saving you £700 on list price. It can be difficult being a dedicated gamer, because the latest tech does not come cheap. The best gaming laptops , keyboards , monitors , and mice can all be pretty pricey, so it really does pay
Save 49% on the best VPN for unblocking U.S. Netflix
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can access extra content from around the world on Netflix. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.25 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Your Netflix subscription will provide access to thousands of shows and movies, but you could significantly increase this number with a little help from a VPN. These cybersecurity servi
Supercharge your fitness mission by saving over £60 on this versatile Fitbit
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 42%: The Fitbit Charge 5 is one of the most versatile fitness trackers on the market. This popular model is on sale for £99 and includes a six-month Fitbit Premium membership for free, saving you over £60 on list price. Starting a new fitness mission is never easy, whether you're a total beginner or experienced athlete. We could all do with a little help, and that's why fitness accessories a
Snap Camera will no longer be around for Zoom calls
Mashable / 11h
Those quirky filters and lenses courtesy of Snap Camera will soon be a thing of the past. Starting January 25, the app from Snapchat will no longer be available for both use or download. The reasoning behind this move isn't clear from Snapchat's support page so far. SEE ALSO: How to get the AI Manga filter on TikTok Snap Camera allowed users to apply filters to video chats and live streams on bot
CES 2023: John Deere keeps revolutionizing farming
Mashable / 11h
John Deere — yep, the tractor company — drew accolades at CES 2022 with its fully autonomous self-driving tractor . This year is no different: On Thursday, the company announced its new electric excavator and ExactShot, a robotics-based fertilizer system. The two releases saw John Deere win CES 2023's award for best of innovation in robotics and a nod as honoree for vehicle tech and advanced mobi
SlashGear Asks: What's The Worst-Looking Lamborghini Model? – Exclusive Survey
SlashGear / 12h
Lamborghini makes some of the best luxury cars, and while many of them are stunning to behold, others aren't so beautiful, as evidenced by our survey.
Twitter Workers Claim NYC Office In Smelly State Of Chaos Due To Staff Cuts
SlashGear / 12h
It sounds like the sanitation practices at Twitter have taken a nosedive as cost-cutting measures impact the staff who keep things clean and functional.
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