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AirTag odyssey: One woman's lost luggage journey goes viral
1KMashable / 9h
Valerie Szybala thought she made the right choice when she accepted United Airlines' offer to deliver her delayed luggage. This was in the last week of 2022, when bad weather and operations failures canceled thousands of flights , most of them on Southwest Airlines . Szybala had just landed at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., when the United app notified her that the bag wasn't on her
Hoonigan Rally Star Ken Block Dies At 55
100+SlashGear / 3h
Rally racer and star of the Hoonigan Racing Division Ken Block has died at 55, the race team confirmed. Block was co-owner and "Head Hooligan in Charge."
Indian fintech BharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer to leave top job
200+TechCrunch / 2h
Suhail Sameer, the chief executive of BharatPe, will leave the top role later this week as the Indian fintech startup scrambles to steer the ship after kicking out its founder last year for allegedly misusing company funds. The New Delhi-headquartered startup, backed by Sequoia India, Tiger Global, Coatue, Dragoneer and Ribbit Capital, said Sameer will transition to a strategic advisor role on Ja
Ultra-marathon swimmer Ross Edgley has 3 tips to help you improve your health
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Let’s not mince our words: exercise can be tough. Whether you’re just getting yourself out of bed for a walk in the cold, or you're an extreme athlete with miles under your belt, the temptation to take a day off when things get tiresome is often difficult to shake. But what if your exercise regime didn’t put you through the wringer? As part of TechRadar's Get Fit for '23 movement, we’re sharing a
This startup brings Southeast Asia’s vacant hospital rooms into the sharing economy
25TechCrunch / 1h
Uber and Airbnb have long been the poster children for the sharing economy. In other realms of society, entrepreneurs are also trying to match demand with untapped assets and services. HD , a startup based out of Bangkok, is applying the economic model to healthcare in Southeast Asia. HD operates a platform that helps three parties meet: surgeons with private practice, patients looking to have th
How to watch Netflix's 'Kaleidoscope' in chronological order, if you must
Mashable / 2h
Loathe the idea of a novelty interactive TV shows and just want the story in a boring ol' linear projectile? Well, maybe you should examine that, and also you'll hate both Knives Out films, but also we're here to help, we guess. Netflix 's Kaleidoscope is a heist series with a twist: the series is not only out of chronological order but the streaming service itself is claiming to serve viewers "r
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for January 3
Mashable / 3h
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 3
Mashable / 4h
It’s Tuesday, and time for another Wordle ! And we’ve got tips and hints to help you ace today’s challenge. If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get January 3's Wordle solution straight up. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading for a few clues, tips, and strategies to help you get there. Where did Wordle come from? While engineer Josh
Tesla says it delivered record 1.3 million vehicles in 2022
59BBC News - Technology / 5h
However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year.
How (and why) you should earn transferable points in 2023
58The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Transferable points are, simply put, the most valuable type of currency to earn in the points and miles world. This is entirely due to their versatility. American Express , Bilt , Capital One , Chase and Citi offer rewards credit cards with points you can transfer to various flight and hotel partners. This can be esp
Visiting a national park this summer? Better plan ahead
200+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. National park vacations gained popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic because people became eager to get outside and explore nature. These trips remain incredibly popular travel options . However, the high demand means there are big crowds during peak travel season, namely summer. This is why some people
The SSC Ultimate Aero Is The Underrated American Supercar Everyone Forgot Existed
SlashGear / 7h
Imagine a U.S.-built supercar with power and performance to match the Bugatti Veyron, but for half the price. That's what the SSC Ultimate Aero set out to be.
How To Stop Siri Notifications From Playing On Your AirPods
SlashGear / 7h
Siri can read your incoming text messages, reminders, and other alerts. Fortunately, there are ways to adjust this to prevent announcements over AirPods.
LG's 2023 OLED TVs are up to 70 percent brighter
Engadget / 7h
It's no surprise that LG is refreshing its OLED TV lineup for 2023, but you might appreciate this year's upgrade if your set lives in a well-lit room. LG's new models include a per-pixel Brightness Booster Max feature that, on certain G3 series TVs (shown above), promises up to a 70 percent brighter picture. You might not spend as much time squinting during daytime viewing sessions. The G3, C3 an
LG’s 2023 OLED TVs: smarter, lighter, and significantly brighter
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
After sitting things out last year, LG is back in full force for CES 2023 , showing its latest and, according to the company, best OLED TV lineup yet. The big attention-grabber among LG’s CES announcements is a Brightness Booster Max feature for its G3 “gallery” line that ups peak light output 70% over conventional OLED models, something it achieves using a combination of hardware design and a li
Netflix's '1899' mysteriously cancelled after just one season
500+Mashable / 8h
Netflix 's perplexing mystery thriller 1899 has been canned after just one season. Launched on the streaming service in Nov. 2022, the ambitious, multilingual series from the team behind Dark will not be renewed for Season 2, creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Freise confirmed on Monday with a statement on Instagram . "With a heavy heart we have to tell you that 1899 will not be renewed. We would
Startups set to go to space for the first time on SpaceX’s Transporter-6 mission
83TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX is poised to launch 114 payloads to orbit on a Falcon 9 tomorrow morning, the sixth mission of its smallsat rideshare program. But while the rocket company is now an old hand at launches – SpaceX just completed a record year with 61 launches in 2022 alone – for a handful of space startups, Transporter-6 marks a milestone. Those startups include Launcher , which is conducting its first spac
Netflix's 'Ginny and Georgia' Season 1 recap will remind you of all the drama
Mashable / 9h
If you can remember everything that happened in Netflix drama Ginny and Georgia Season 1, you won't need this. For everyone else, here's a recap. It's been a year since the cliffhanger at the end of the show's first season, and with Season 2 dropping on Thursday you might need a swift reminder of which character is which and the arguments they all had. Georgia (Brianne Howey), her daughter Ginny
How to Find Your IP Address From CMD (Command Prompt)
25How-To Geek / 9h
Like most things in Windows there are dozens of ways to get something done, so today we’re showing you multiple different techniques to find your public or private IP address from the command prompt. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Max Q: 2022 was big. 2023 will be even bigger.
21TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q. I hope everyone had a restful holiday season and a celebratory New Year. Thanks again to all Max Q readers, whether you’ve been with me for many issues or you’re a recent subscriber. I’m glad you’re here. I’ll be departing from my usual format for the newsletter. Instead, at the risk of totally having egg on my face at the end of 2023, I want to give some predicti
LockBit ransomware gang apologizes for SickKids hospital attack and offers free decryptor
Engadget / 10h
One of the world’s most notorious ransomware gangs has issued a rare apology after claiming that one of its partners was responsible for a cyberattack on Canada’s largest pediatric hospital. On December 18th, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto fell victim to a ransomware attack that left the institution unable to access many of its critical systems. The incident led to an increa
The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Go Is Here, and It Has an ARM Chip
How-To Geek / 10h
2023 has kicked off, and that means CES 2023 is about to start as well. Samsung is getting started with a few announcements right before the conference, including the brand-new Galaxy Book 2 Go, a new model of its excellent ARM-powered laptop lineup. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Disney+ Reveals Stan Lee Documentary Coming in 2023
How-To Geek / 10h
Stan Lee, the iconic comic book writer, publisher, producer, and co-creator of many of our favorite Marvel characters, would have turned 100 years old on December 28th, 2022. To mark the special occasion, this week, Marvel and Disney+ announced an all-new Stan Lee documentary coming in 2023. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Nope's Excellent Script Is Available to Read Online
100+Gizmodo / 10h
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: awards season, or more specifically, the courting period of awards season where studios drop wonderful behind-the-scenes samples of the past year’s best movies to drum up FYC hype. Sure we’re not the ones actually nominating stuff for awards, but it’s nice to reap the benefits… Read more...
This Is The Worst Plane Type In The American Airlines Fleet [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars Owned By Tom Hanks
SlashGear / 10h
Wholesome actor Tom Hanks has enough money and awards to have an outrageous car collection. So does he? Check out what Mr. Hanks keeps in his driveway.
Amex Centurion Lounge Access, Locations, And Amenities
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
When it comes to airport lounges, Amex’s network of Centurion Lounges is probably regarded as one of the best out there. In this post I wanted to cover everything you need to know about these lounges, ranging from the basics of what they are, to who can access them, to where they’re located. What are Amex Centurion Lounges? Lounge access has become an extremely popular perk for premium credit car
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Looks Stylish as Hell
Gizmodo / 11h
Marvel’s next animated series is set to hit the Disney Channel next month, and if you weren’t already sure that the Moon Girl show was juking where the rest of the Marvel-verse is jiving by already giving us a show with an Inhuman heroine, it’s also showing off a great deal more style. Read more...
How to split travel costs with friends and family
62The Points Guy / 11h
Figuring out how to split travel costs when vacationing with friends or family can be a tricky exercise. Case in point: I just came back from a girlfriends getaway where I quickly realized my friends had more money to spend on restaurants and ride-hailing services than I did. I didn’t want to be the killjoy who insisted on skipping fancy French food in favor of cooking pasta in our Airbnb, but I
Known Traveler Number: What is it and should you get one?
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When you travel, there are a few pieces of information you probably like to keep handy including your frequent flyer number, passport number and trip confirmation number. However, another number comes into play if you have TSA PreCheck or Global Entry : your Known Traveler Number or “KTN.” It’s an importan
Tesla delivered over 405,000 vehicles in Q4 2022, setting a new company record
Engadget / 12h
Tesla delivered 405,278 electric vehicles over the final three months of 2022, the automaker announced on Monday . That number represents a new record for the company, but it also fell short of Wall Street estimates. As recently as December 30th, the consensus among most analysts was that Tesla would deliver about 418,000 vehicles in Q4. A year earlier, the company delivered 308,600 cars during t
How To Enable Airplane Mode On macOS
SlashGear / 12h
Your MacBook doesn't have airplane mode but we can show you how to fly safely and still use your laptop in the air. Here are the complete instructions.
Here's How Much Range The Tesla Model Y Really Has
SlashGear / 12h
Fortunately, the Model Y's actual performance out on the road isn't too far off from what the fancy packaging suggests.
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