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Why This Universe? Maybe It’s Not Special—Just Probable
2KWired / 8h
Two physicists find that our universe has a higher entropy—and is therefore more likely—than alternative possible universes.
SNL's cold open imagines George Santos as a lying sideline reporter
100+Mashable / 6h
SNL 's cold open combined two things in the news: the NFL playoffs and Republican Rep. George Santos, who has proven to have an extremely strained relationship with the truth. This week's Saturday Night Live, hosted by actress Aubrey Plaza, imagined a world where Santos took over the sideline reporter job for Fox's NFL show. SNL 's Bowen Yang did a great job lying his ass off as Santos, claiming
iPhone 15 Pro tipped to get thinner bezels and curved edges
98TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
More details have emerged around what we can expect from the iPhone 15 coming later this year: thinner bezels on the two Pro models, and curved edges on all four handsets, for an Apple Watch-like aesthetic. This comes from experienced Apple tipster ShrimpApplePro (via MacRumors ), who says that the display sizes on the four phones will remain the same as last year. What's more, the Dynamic Island
This Innovative New Technology Turns Abandoned Mines Into Sustainable Energy Storage
SlashGear / 39min
A proposed plan could utilize an unusual method of physics for storing renewable energy, making use of the thousands of abandoned mineshafts in the U.S.
Halo developer says franchise is 'here to stay' after studio ‘hit hard’ by Microsoft layoffs
Engadget / 58min
Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries took to Twitter on Saturday to share a brief message about the franchise's future. “Halo and Master Chief are here to stay,” 343 said in a statement attributed to studio head Pierre Hintze. “343 Industries will continue to develop Halo now and in the future, including epic stories, multiplayer, and more of what makes Halo great.” pic.twitter.com/03Xm3a9s59 —
Marvel's New Core Avengers Team Will Prove Its Might Starting in May
23Gizmodo / 1h
Every couple of years, Marvel Comics’ Avengers shakes up its roster so the creative team on hand can tell new stories that will eventually rise to cataclysmic heights . Since 2018, Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness’ run has put Earth’s Mightiest Heroes through the ringer , but that run’s on its way to winding down after the… Read more...
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti seems to be outselling both AMD RDNA 3 GPUs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Nvidia’s new RTX 4070 Ti GPU has sold more than both AMD’s high-end RDNA 3 graphics cards combined, going by some fresh sales stats. As VideoCardz spotted, sales figures from German retailer MindFactory were posted on Twitter by TechEpiphany (who regularly shares statistics from this major outlet), showing what happened in week three of 2023. And it was a big win for Nvidia in terms of current-ge
Luka Doncic's Apocalypse Proof Jeep Has The Internet Talking
SlashGear / 1h
NBA star Luka Doncic showed up to one of his games in a vehicle best described as a futuristic tank that would absolutely survive the apocalypse.
New Jersey Bill Would Ban Hotel Loyalty Programs From Selling Points
View from the Wing / 1h
Loyalty programs like Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors all sell points to consumers, and generally the cost to the program of redemption is lower than the cost of sale. That practice would be banned by New Jersey law if this ultimately passes. Continue reading ...
Jason Momoa-narrated documentary 'Deep Rising' debuts teaser for film about deep-sea mining
23Mashable / 2h
A first-look teaser for the documentary Deep Rising dropped this week after the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday. The documentary is narrated by Jason Momoa and directed by Matthieu Rytz. It centers on the deepest parts of the ocean and some companies' controversial efforts to mine it. "Four thousand meters down on the ocean floor another energy revolution is underway," Momo
SNL's M3GAN Sequel Aims the Killer Doll Directly at the Gays
25Gizmodo / 2h
The success of Universal and Blumhouse’s M3GAN during the month can be attributed to a few factors, but it definitely resonated with queer audiences. Maybe it was because of her hair, the way she always looks like she’s throwing shade , or maybe just that she’s doing murders : call it what you want, she found that niche. Read more...
How United Premier members can request a complimentary luggage tag
The Points Guy / 2h
If you’re a United Airlines elite member like me, you probably haven’t received any United luggage tags since 2019. Luckily, that’s changing, though you’ll have to request one to get via mail this time. Premier Silver, Gold, Platinum and 1K members who met the 2022 status requirements can request a newly branded complimentary luggage tag made from recycled materials through the airline’s website.
19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
28View from the Wing / 2h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. And Capital One tells me the limited-time introductory offer for this card ends March 14 . Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One V
How To Fix An Xbox Series X|S Controller That Keeps Disconnecting
SlashGear / 2h
Sometimes, Xbox controllers can run into issues with staying connected. Here's how to fix the most common issues with your Xbox Series X|S controller.
Review: Austrian Business Class 777 (ORD-VIE)
82One Mile at a Time / 2h
To kick off my whirlwind Aeroplan adventure , I flew Austrian Airlines’ Boeing 777-200ER business class from Chicago to Vienna. It had been a few years since I had flown Austrian business class , so I was curious to see how the product was holding up. For the most part I had a great experience, as Austrian has an above average soft product, including solid food and drinks, an awesome coffee menu,
Zero-emission vehicles made up nearly 19 percent of car sales in California last year
Engadget / 3h
Electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles accounted for 18.8 percent of all new car sales in California this past year, according to data shared on Friday by the state’s Energy Commission (CEC). In 2022, California residents bought 345,818 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), a 38 percent increase from a year ago and a 138 percent jump compared to 2020. In what should come as no surprise, Tesla v
Nier Automata's Anime Adaptation Put On Ice Due to Covid
Gizmodo / 3h
At the start of the month, A-1 Pictures premiered Nier Automata Version 1.1a , an animated adaptation of the popular action-RPG. Only a handful of episodes have come out, and now that’ll be all viewers have for the foreseeable future, as the series is taking a little hiatus. Read more...
22 cruise cabin hacks that will transform your voyage
89The Points Guy / 4h
While some lavish and expensive suites on cruise ships are apartment-sized , most cruisers stay in cabins that are not particularly spacious or fashion-forward. The decor is designed to appeal to everyone, no matter their personal tastes, with mellow or nautical colors and nothing too distracting. Storage space may be at a premium and a cruise ship cabin’s bathroom may be far smaller than yours a
Halo Is Safe 343 Industries Insists After Microsoft Cuts Thousands Of Jobs
SlashGear / 4h
343 Industries has made a statement contradicting rumors that the development of the Halo series might be moving to new companies in the future.
This Strange-Looking Mercedes Concept Could Camber Its Wheels On Command For Better Handling
SlashGear / 4h
Mercedes-Benz designed a strange vehicle in the F 400 'Carving' concept, developed to adapt to the roadway on the fly with its flexible design gimmicks.
A hacker stumbled upon TSA's no-fly list via unsecured airline server
100+Mashable / 4h
Everybody makes mistakes at work but, leaving the no-fly list exposed on the internet seems like a really bad mess-up. That's reportedly what happened with the U.S. airline CommuteAir. The Daily Dot reported that a Swiss hacker known as "maia arson crimew" found the unsecured server while using the specialized search engine Shodan. There was apparently a lot of sensitive information on the server
Did JetBlue Founder David Neeleman Almost Take The Airline Private? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...
How to Delete Messages on a Mac
How-To Geek / 4h
When your text messages start to build up, it might be time for some cleanup work. You can delete specific or all texts and conversations in Messages on a desktop Mac or MacBook in just a few steps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Riot Games may delay ‘League of Legends’ patch following cybersecurity breach
Engadget / 4h
Riot Games, the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant , says a recent security breach may affect its short-term content release schedule. In a tweet spotted by BleepingComputer , Riot disclosed on Friday its development systems were compromised in a social engineering attack that occured earlier in the week. “We don’t have all the answers right now, but we wanted to communicate early and l
'Knolling' Is 'Kondoing' for Maximalists
Lifehacker / 5h
It has been 12 years since Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo’s book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” was first published, and four years since her Netflix show “Tidying Up” made her a household name—and, controversially, a verb . And for a time, her KonMari method was largely viewed as the one and only… Read more...
How to Print Google Slides With Notes
How-To Geek / 5h
Do you want to practice your presentation offline? Or maybe you need to share your presentation notes with your audience? Either way, Google Slides lets you print your presentations with your speaker notes included. We’ll show you how to do that or simply save it as a sharable PDF file. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Build Your Own 'Lisa' With Original Apple Source Code
How-To Geek / 5h
In honor of Apple Lisa’s 40th birthday, the Computer History Museum is releasing the source code for the historic machine as part of its Art of Code project. The museum states that Lisa is “a milestone in computing history for its innovative use of a graphical user interface in a personal computer.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›
7 Reasons You Need to Get a Goodreads Account Now
How-To Geek / 5h
Are you an avid reader? Or did you make a New Year’s resolution to read more this year? If so, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to get lost in a good book. You might think you’re all set if you have a library card and eReader. However, even with these bookworm essentials, you’re still missing something: a Goodreads account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Today's Wordle Answer #581 – January 22, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 5h
Today's Wordle puzzle may have you feeling less-than-friendly if you can't figure it out, but don't worry, pal. We've got some hints and the solution.
Jason Momoa Locks Down His DC Movie Future
38Gizmodo / 5h
Jason Momoa’s heart still belongs to the seas of DC. Despite everything going on in the DC movie landscape , the actor recently (and boldly) declared that he’ll “always be Aquaman. Ain’t anyone coming in there and taking shit.” Read more...
Hitting the Books: That time San Francisco's suburbs sued the airport for being too loud
Engadget / 5h
San Francisco has long sought to square its deeply-held progressive ideals with the region's need for tangible, technological progress. SFO international airport, which opened for business in 1959 and has undergone significant expansion and modernization in the years since, is a microcosm of that struggle. On one hand, the Bay Area likely wouldn't be the commercial, technical, and cultural hub th
Meta Board Trashes Facebook's "Convoluted and Poorly Defined" Female Nipple Rule
45Futurism / 5h
Battle Chest The group tasked with overseeing decisions at Facebook and Instagram is suggesting that Meta, those social networks' parent company, take a long, hard look at its infamous rule banning the "female-presenting nipple." In a statement , Meta's Oversight Board said its suggestion for revision of the nipple rule stems from the removal of two Instagram posts, dated 2021 and 2022, from an a
Conservatives Furious, Claiming ChatGPT Has "Gone Woke"
22Futurism / 5h
For years, artificial intelligence researchers have been working to combat the racism, misogyny, homophobia, and other harmful biases embedded into machine learning systems. Now, in the era of generative AI reaching market, guardrails against machine learning biases are more important than ever, especially when you consider how OpenAI's text-generating ChatGPT chatbot could be used to easily and
Something Weird Is Happening on Saturn's Snow-Covered Moon, Scientists Say
200+Futurism / 5h
Saturn's tiny ice-covered moon Enceladus isn't only suspected to hold a liquid ocean beneath its icy crust — it's also covered in an astonishing amount of fuzzy, snow-like material, puzzling scientists. According to a new study published in the journal Icarus , the tiny moon may have been far more tectonically active over time than previously thought, with snow cannon-like plumes erupting from ma
AI Dreams Up 1980s "Matrix" Starring Jeff Goldblum as Morpheus
500+Futurism / 5h
Jodorowsky's AI Imagine, if you will, an 80s version of "The Matrix" filmed by "El Topo" director Alejandro Jodorowsky and starring Jeff Goldblum as Morpheus, Viggo Mortensen as Neo, Tommy Lee Jones as Agent Smith, and Sharon Stone as Trinity. With the help of artificial intelligence, a team of self-described "passionate science fiction enthusiasts" who publish Infinite Odyssey — which they're ca
Residents Annoyed by Crypto Mine That Emits Constant, Horrible Noise
51Futurism / 5h
Ceaseless Sound Cryptocurrency has gone from boom to bust, but in a small North Carolinian town called Murphy nested in the Blue Ridge mountains, it persists with a grating blare. That's courtesy of a local crypto mine packed from end to end with towering arrays of computers and noisy fans, which run indefatigably nearly year round. Mike Lugiewicz, a local, told CNN that it was like a "small jet
If You Go Outside, You May Be Able to See an Awesome Green Comet
100+Futurism / 5h
Catch the Comet If it's a clear night in the Northern Hemisphere, there's a decent chance you'll be able to spot a giant, green comet passing by our planet from your backyard. It's an exceedingly rare event. According to astronomers, it won't stop by again for roughly another 50,000 years — and now is the best time to see it on its current visit, as Insider reports . According to NASA , the comet
9 things you should never, ever do at Disney
The Points Guy / 6h
As I was putting together this list of Disney “no-nos,” I asked my 9-year-old son what he would add to the list. His top tip is not to eat a churro before riding a roller coaster. While that is certainly a solid piece of advice for those of us who weren’t born with stomachs of steel, it’s far from the only thing you shouldn’t do at a Disney park if you want to have a good time and be mindful of y
Payments remain the darling of the fintech space
TechCrunch / 6h
Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. This will include everything from funding rounds to trends to an analysis of a particular space
Rumor: Hyatt’s Relationship With MGM Coming To An End?
37View from the Wing / 6h
There's a rumor on FlyerTalk that status matching from Hyatt to MGM Rewards will terminate mid-year. It's unclear what would happen to future earning of Hyatt points and elite status nights, or redeeming points for free stays (plus resort fee..) at MGM hotels in Las Vegas, if this were to happen. Continue reading ...
SNL's Weekend Update tackles George Santos lies
100+Mashable / 6h
SNL 's Weekend Update tackled the many lies told by Republican Rep. George Santos. Co-host Colin Jost roasted some of the sillier falsehoods Santos peddled, including being a star volleyball player. "Of all of George Santos' lies, my favorite was that he was a standout volleyball for Baruch College," Jost said. "Now, that is a fine-to-be but an insane thing to pretend to be. Like that's his fanta
Climate tech roundup: Food waste, wastewater, and the UK’s troubled battery industry
TechCrunch / 6h
Welcome back, climate tech readers! Like last week , we’ve got a full slate once more, from food waste to wastewater and more. Let’s dive in. Nest co-founder Matt Rogers’ new startup is trash Image Credits: Mill Industries After selling Nest to Google for $3.2 billion, Matt Rogers is no stranger to scaling fast. But unlike last time, Rogers isn’t interested in selling so quickly. “This is the nex
7 Reasons To Get The Hilton Surpass Card
400+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton American Express SurpassCard Hotel credit cards are often underrated, given the huge welcome bonuses and valuable perks that they can offer. The Hilton Surpass Card is Hilton’s popular mid-range personal credit card, which has a reasonable annual fee and useful perks. While you can read a full review of the Hilton Surpass Card here , in this post I wanted to share s
First Samsung Galaxy S23 hands-on leak shows off the Ultra model
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Spare a thought for the team tasked with trying to keep the Samsung Galaxy S23 leaks down to a minimum, because something new is emerging almost every day now, and the latest sneak preview we have to share with you is a hands-on video. Reposted to Twitter by @sondesix from an Instagram source (via Notebookcheck ), it looks as though the video has been shot by a retail store in Nicaragua. We get a
Can You Use Your Own Router For Google Fiber?
SlashGear / 7h
Google Fiber brings gigabit internet to several lucky cities, and power users who have their own high-tech router hardware can get the most from the service.
Sundiro Honda x Muji MS01 Test Ride ($700): Stylish, but Underpowered
100+Wired / 7h
Two of Japan’s heavy hitters teamed up to build a limited-edition, super-cheap, China-only electric moped: We took it for a spin.
How (and Where) to Haggle for Cheaper Appliances
Lifehacker / 7h
Large appliances like refrigerators, ovens, washers, and dryers are major household investments. And while affordability is an important factor, you don’t want to have to constantly repair the appliance, or replace it too soon, so you don’t want to sacrifice quality. Read more...
Don’t Reset Your Hue Bridge to Fix Problems, Use One of These Apps
How-To Geek / 7h
Every now and then, you might run into a problem with your Hue smart lighting system that seems unsolvable, a veritable ghost in the machine. Before you reset your individual bulbs or even your entire system, try one of these apps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The sun has a shockingly huge spot on it right now
100+Mashable / 7h
Don’t look now, but the sun has a big dot on it. Like, literally, don't look. You could permanently damage your eyes. At almost five times the diameter of Earth, sunspot AR3190 is an attention-seeking blob on the surface of our star — so big you can currently see it whenever the sun is shining. But don't give into the temptation to gawk unless you have a pair of eclipse glasses or goggles, prefer
How To Transfer, Combine, & Share Amex Points
93One Mile at a Time / 8h
Want to learn more about policies of major transferable points currencies? See my series about Amex Membership Rewards , Capital One , Chase Ultimate Rewards , and Citi ThankYou . American Express Membership Rewards is one of the most popular transferable points currencies . There are many great cards that earn Amex points , and Amex also has more airline and hotel partners than any other credit
Several Fish Commit Credit Card Fraud While Playing A Video Game
View from the Wing / 8h
One of the most common ways to commit credit card fraud is by creating a synthetic identity . When the fraud is discovered it's tough to go after anyone, because the cardmember doesn't exist! But credit card fraud has become so easy that it can be done by a fish. In fact, that actually happened. Continue reading ...
Coros Apex 2 Pro Review: For Practical Outdoors People
20Wired / 8h
It might lack a few snazzy features, and it’s not as navigationally capable as a Garmin, but this sports watch gets the basics right.
How to Encrypt any File, Folder, or Drive on Your System
51Wired / 8h
Trust us, it’s safer this way.
American Airlines is cutting 3 short-haul international markets
The Points Guy / 8h
It’s not just U.S. cities that are losing airline service during the pandemic. American Airlines filed plans over the weekend to exit three markets in Latin America. The cities that American is cutting include: Culiacan, Mexico (CUL), effective Feb. 28, 2023. Samana, Dominican Republic (AZS), effective May 3, 2023. San Andrés Island, Colombia (ADZ), effective May 3, 2023. All three markets were p
Games Are $70 Now, But You Don’t Actually Have to Pay That
How-To Geek / 8h
Both Sony and Microsoft now sell first-party games for $70, and many triple-A third-party developers are likely to follow suit. This isn’t welcome news for gamers during tough economic times, but do you actually have to pay that much for games? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Linux malware hit a new high in 2022
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Linux might be enjoying a boost as more and more devices get powered by the operating system, but with popularity also inevitably come crooks, with new reports claiming the number of malware targeting the software skyrocketing in 2022. Findings from Atlas VPN based on data from threat intelligence platform AV-ATLAS, claims that in 2022 there were 1.9 million new Linux malware threats, bringing th
This Mythbustin’ Nashville YouTuber Is on a Guitar Gear Mission
35Wired / 9h
Why does your guitar sound that way? Is it your amp, your pickups, or your pedals? Jim Lill is trying to find out, one filmed A/B test at a time.
What Does “IG” Mean, and How Do You Use It?
How-To Geek / 9h
Have ever wondered what “IG” means or what it stands for in a text message? There’s no need to guess at the meaning—we have all the answers you need for this inline initialism. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Avatar: The Way of Water animator explains the truth behind that viral hand shot
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Much has been made of the downright jaw-dropping technical wizardry on display in Avatar: The Way of Water , and it’s hard to argue against director James Cameron’s decision to wait over a decade for the appropriate filmmaking technology to arrive before commencing work on his subaquatic sequel. In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, Daniel Barrett, Senior Animation Supervisor at Wētā FX, expl
Score a new-to-you iPad Air for only $99.99 with this deal
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 22, you can get a refurbished iPad Air (16GB, WiFi) for $99.99 instead of $150 — that's a 33% discount. Rumor has it that Apple won't be doing any major hardware overhauls on their iPads in 2023. A new slate of models will likely still be released, but it won't be until next year that fans will see any game-changing improvements worth throwing money at. If you're itching to get
Does your valentine love to cook? They'll love a set of Japanese chef knives, now under $100.
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : The Seido Japanese Master Chef's Knife Set is on sale for $99.99 instead of $249 as of Jan. 22. That's a 59% discount ahead of Valentine's Day. Looking for a Valentine's Day gift that your other half will actually use? If you're in love with an aspiring or seasoned chef , we bet they'd appreciate a nice upgrade for their most important tools in the kitchen: their knives! And you'll apprec
Get wines chosen by experts for less than $9 per bottle with this V-Day deal
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 22, you can score 15 bottles of mixed wines from Wine Insiders for only $85 (shipping not included) rather than $300. That's 71% in savings. Though it feels like the holidays were just yesterday, it's already time to start planning how you'll wow your loved one this Valentine's Day. If you used up all your brilliant gifting ideas in December, we have an option that you might ev
Play chess online or in person with this CES-featured smart chessboard for 25% off
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : Through Jan. 26, you can pick up the Square Off Grand Kingdom smart chessboard set for $369.99 instead of $499 — that's 26% in savings. Chess may be a very old game, but that hasn’t stopped it from changing over the years. This smart chessboard can connect online and move physical pieces on its own, and you can get it for 25% off until 11:59 p.m. PT on January 26. A high-tech chessboard S
A $25 Sam's Club membership may be a great hack for beating inflation
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : As of Jan. 22, you can secure a one-year Sam's Club membership for only $24.99 instead of the usual $50. That's 50% in savings. Eggs, the one protein you reach out for when you've run out of dinner options, the one thing in your pantry that never used to fail you, the one food you never get tired of eating, has turned into gold — sort of. Prices of eggs have soared 60% this year , and wha
Directors Nick Johnson and Will Merrick talk 'Missing' and the real meaning behind its whirlwind ending
Mashable / 11h
The standalone sequel to Searching is here, and like its predecessor, Missing weighs in on some hefty topics using social media and technology. Starring Nia Long and Storm Reid as mother-daughter duo Grace and June Allen, Missing follows the twists and turns of Grace's mysterious disappearance as June pieces it all together at home using her laptop and some social media hacking. But while the fil
Boston Dynamic's Atlas Robot Can Grab and Retrieve Your Heavy Tools
How-To Geek / 11h
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot has made several improvements over the years, from gymnastics to jumping around an obstacle course, but the team isn’t stopping there. In a fancy new video, the company has shown the prototype robot moving wood on a construction site, grabbing tools, and even throwing stuff. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Start Your Own Minecraft Server for Multiplayer Gaming
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’ve played Minecraft, then it’s easy to see how much fun it can be. Running your own server lets you bring all of your friends into the same game, and you can play with rules you get to make or break. It’s the ultimate in an already addictive game! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
This New Samsung Galaxy Watch Feature Puts the Pixel Watch to Shame
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung is preparing to roll out a major smart home update for Galaxy Watch devices. The update, which doesn’t seem to have an exact launch date, introduces SmartThings controls for air purifiers, thermostats, and blinds. More notably, it adds Ring and Nest Cam live feeds to your Gal
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