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500+One Mile at a Time / 18min
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card offers at the time, with a particular focus on the best travel credit cards . It’s always a great time to start getting your points strategy in order, so you’re ready to plan your dream trip when the time is right. That’s especially true when you consider that we’re currently seeing some of the best credit card welcome bonu
The computer scientist who hunts for costly bugs in crypto code
64MIT Technology Review / 1h
In the spring of 2022, before some of the most volatile events to hit the crypto world last year, an NFT artist named Micah Johnson set out to hold a new auction of his drawings. Johnson is well known in crypto circles for images featuring his character Aku, a young Black boy who dreams of being an astronaut. Collectors lined up for the new release. On the day of the auction, they spent $34 milli
From Doge to Drake, here are 10 internet moments turning 10 in 2023
Mashable / 1h
Was 2013 the best year on the internet? Arguments could be made to prove that yes, it was. This list is one of them. The harmless simplicity and stupidity of the Doge meme, the discomfort around Miley Cyrus's post-Disney comeback, the absurdity of asking, "what does the fox say?"... they're all here, as delightful as they were 10 years ago. Sit back, relax, and reminisce about when the internet w
How Screen Savers Literally Save Your Screen
How-To Geek / 2min
Winding pipes, dizzying 3D mazes, a haunted house, colorful flurries—screen savers used to be fun. They also used to serve a very important purpose, and may still today. That purpose was described in the name itself all this time. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
My Hotel Elite Status Strategy For 2023
37One Mile at a Time / 5min
With it now being 2023, I thought it would be fun to share my hotel elite status strategy for the coming year. While I think the value of airline elite status has decreased over the years, I continue to greatly value hotel elite status , including for suite upgrades and more . As we start a new year, here’s what I’m thinking… What my hotel stays in 2023 will look like The past few years has throw
Samsung Galaxy S23 leak reveals another spec upgrade for 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It's been a busy few days for Samsung Galaxy S23 leaks, but we're not done yet: the latest from the rumor mill is that the three models in the range are going to come with internal storage options starting at 256GB, up from 128GB last year. This comes from regular tipster Ahmed Qwalder (via SamMobile ), who also predicts that the Ultra model will be available with 512GB and 1TB of on-board storag
Marriott Bonvoy Elite Night Credit Card Guide
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
One of the benefits of hotel credit cards is that they can help you earn elite status . Some hotel credit cards outright offer elite status, while others offer a certain number of elite nights toward a status tier. In this post I wanted to share a guide to earning elite nights in the Marriott Bonvoy program using co-branded Marriott credit cards . Hopefully this is useful with it being a new year
CES 2023: How to watch keynotes from Sony, Samsung, and more
Mashable / 1h
The 2023 version of the Consumer Electronic Show ( CES ) is almost here, and you’ll be able to see some of it from the comfort of your own home. CES is looming — it takes place the first week of January — so while it’s tempting to just sleep off the effects of the holiday season, it’s probably best to plan out a viewing schedule now. Unfortunately, CES isn’t something that any average person can
Sit back, relax, and save $250 on this handheld percussion massager
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through Jan. 9, you can pick up the truRelief Impact Therapy Device — a handheld massage gun — for only $49.99 instead of $299. That's 83% in savings. It might be a bit easier to develop a consistent workout routine if you have something to help you manage your sore muscles the day after you hit the gym. Muscle pain tends to occur because of a buildup of lactic acid , but a good percussio
This $29 app could make investment property research a lot simpler
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through Jan. 9, you can snag a lifetime subscription to Mashvisor for only $29 — that's well over 90% off its usual retail value. Getting your real estate business going in a new city can be a major challenge. You might be starting fresh somewhere new, but your bills won’t wait for you to get situated. If you want to get to know the real estate in an area, try Mashvisor. This property fin
Fly on a budget with this $50 flight finder
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through Jan. 9, you can score a Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ Subscription for just $49.99 instead of over $1,600. That's over 90% in savings. The New Year is here. If your New Year’s Resolution was to travel more, don’t get intimidated by rising flight prices . There’s an easy way for you to find more affordable flights, and you don’t even have to look for them. Dollar Flight Club (DF
Get 81% off this fitness tracker watch with 3 watch bands
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : This Advanced Smartwatch and Activity Tracker with three bands is a super affordable Apple Watch alternative. Snag it on sale for only $29.99 instead of $159 as of Jan. 2. The new year is a great time to work on those long-term health goals, whether that means hitting the home gym a few times a week or grabbing some fitness tech that could help you monitor your body. Electronic Avenue’s A
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards January 2023
500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for January 2023, offering discounts for 29 different award options. This is one of the biggest lists we’ve seen in quite some time, though the number of destinations in North America is limited. What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards? I’m a big fan of the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program , especially for long haul p
Dark Sky is done. Here's how Apple's Weather app succeeded it
Mashable / 3h
In September, weather app Dark Sky disappeared from Apple's App Store. To fans of the app, it was no surprise: Apple had acquired the app back in 2020, and it was only a matter of time until it was shuttered, with most of its features carrying over to Apple's own Weather app. Now, the final deadline of Dec. 31, 2022 has passed, and the app no longer works even for those who already have it instal
Today's Wordle Answer #562 – January 2, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 3h
There are a couple of different ways to interpret today's Wordle answer, but the most common one involves a piece of clothing. Need more hints? We have them.
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Welcome to Get Fit for ‘23 on TechRadar!
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Welcome to TechRadar’s Get Fit for ‘23! All week long, we’ll be publishing insightful stories and helpful articles designed to provide you with information and support to help you hit your health and fitness goals this year. If you spot a story with a green badge on it, like the one above, you'll know it’s full of advice to make sure you have a healthy, happy 2023. If you have a health, wellness
Sherlock Holmes Enters the Public Domain for the Last Time
How-To Geek / 5h
Copyright law isn’t so elementary, my dear Watson. But, in 2023, it gets a lot easier for Sherlock Holmes. On New Year’s Day, Arthur Conan Doyle’s final original work featuring the legendary character, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, enters the public domain. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
F-150 Lightning EV Kept Owner's Home Powered for 2 Days
How-To Geek / 5h
Massive winter storms smothered most central U.S. states, northeastern areas, and Canada over the holiday season. Thankfully, one Ontario homeowner had an F-150 Lightning EV and used Ford’s truck to keep his home powered up and the lights on for two days while the power was out. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
India set an ‘incredibly important precedent’ by banning TikTok, FCC Commissioner says
47TechCrunch / 5h
India set an “incredibly important precedent” by banning TikTok two and a half years ago , FCC Commissioner said, as he projected a similar fate for the Chinese giant Bytedance app in the U.S. Brendan Carr, Commissioner of the FCC, warned that TikTok “operates as a sophisticated surveillance tool,” and told the Indian daily Economic Times that banning the social app is a “natural next step in our
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for January 2
Mashable / 7h
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
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 2
Mashable / 7h
Here’s hoping you’ve got Monday off for the holiday, because that was a crazy weekend, right? But here’s something that’ll relax you as you rest up — Wordle ! Also, some tips and hints to help you solve the puzzle. If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get January 2's Wordle solution straight up. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading f
The Reason Your Apple MacBook Air Is Charging Slowly And How To Fix It
SlashGear / 11h
Your MacBook Air battery may be charging slowly for a few different reasons. We break those down and how to fix them to get you back up and running.
Restoring An iPhone Vs. Erase And Reset – What's The Difference?
SlashGear / 11h
You have a few options when your iPhone starts acting up and you need an easy fix, but be aware that one option for resetting your phone is the nuclear option.
Now live: Earn 5% back at Target, supermarkets and gyms this quarter (Chase Freedom/Freedom Flex)
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. 2023 is here, and Chase is kicking off the new year with a bang. For the first quarter, Chase Freedom (no longer available to new applicants) and Chase Freedom Flex℠ cardholders can celebrate with the return of bonus category favorites grocery stores and gym memberships as well as a brand-new Target category. Freedom
What is wave season? Perhaps the cheapest time to book a cruise
200+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When is the cheapest time of year to book a cruise? It might very well be wave season. Well then, what is wave season, you ask? It’s the time frame at the start of every year when all the cruise lines tout discounted fares or special deals in the hopes of booking up their voyages for the next 12 months. It dovetails
Up close and personal: Dolphin POV caught on camera while hunting for tasty fish
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / "I spy with my dolphin eye... something that looks like prey!" (credit: Ridgway et al., 2022, PLOS ONE/CC-BY 4.0 ) There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlight
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